The Ashburton Guardian.

\^OL XXI. NO. 5101

Ashburton : Monday, April 30, 1900.

price : One PennJ



Shipping. SH\";", SAVUjL VNP \LBIOS COMPANY. TjIMTTKO. FOR LONDON, C^aSSfe^ nAi MJSRS, wlbfa superior ifixs&lroHfi aeoomraodftfclonforaH classes * -*m**mMm of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenarifte and Ply moabh. Vessel Ton Commander From Date. Ootfalo — 7730 KMley Wel'b'n AprN26 lonic «. 4748 Kempson .. —- July 19 CARGO STEAMERS. Kumars 6250 Scotland Well'ton May 2 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell Well'ton May Matnari 3583 Banks  May E. W. HANMEK. ~~ Agent. fjpH E J%kmS& 5.1W8W ZEALAND 'g^fe^^gMHTPPTNS oO> LINE RO¥AL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Mente Vide©, Tenerlffe & Plymenth, Beat Aooommodablon for all olasses ef Passengers at Lowest Ratea. "~ [ Port of Steamers. Pens. Departure, Date. Wakatane 6000 Wellington April 28 Wakauui 5706 — May 17 Rakaia 5628 — June 14 tFekoa 4750 — July 12 Papanai 6372 — to follow F»r farther particular* apply fc« ffRIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agenfaa, Ashburten. NION STEAMSHiF~OOMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited f!TEAMERy !?AII FRCMLITTBLTON AS UNDER: For Wesbport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christohurch papers Danedia — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pieton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Qbrlswhurch daily papers for dates and boar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbarton (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 yeara. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND JOMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALEB of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc, EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock, Clearing Sales of Stock, * Re usenold Furnl* are, etc., as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advances made on Goodn placed in my bands for Sale. Begular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit Bold privately through the weak, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agejtt : Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company ft Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay mente from «Os per month. HENEY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER FT!HE RE are others, bub they, don't count JL in a Tea-Pol test alongside of Hondai- Lanka Ceylon Tea. Tke unblendid worth Is there, therefore the result is assured. Sealed Lead Packets, packed in Ceylon at JjTCOQCH'a. "CTTANrED KNOWN—That our old pre VV miees will ha closed on and after Saturday, March 10. Castomers will find nt in New Shop, Buruetb Street.~Mitchbli. ftTURHEB- TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS & OTHERS A. SIMPSON, (LATE OF REID AND GRAY'S.) BEGS to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surroanding dis tricts that he has commenced business as a SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH and hopes by good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit a share oi 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 first-class Wheelwright kepb on the Premises. Note the address, — WAFANUI ROAD, Nearly opposite the Central Hotel. 3 MONEY TO LEND PBIVATELY. TANCRED STREET, Nbxt Gas Company's OmoE |ypNEY~O LEND fo^Arrangement fr jgU AND UPWARDS, lUpon any Security. TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or: Monthly Payments can be arranged. All Business Stbiotly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton rine Jnauranee Office. "Fob thu. Blood is thh Lire "— OLARKE'S : WORLD - FAMED BLOOD MIXTURE is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever came arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eo &ema, Skin and Blood Diseases, and Sores of all kinds, its effects ace marvellous. Thous ands of testimonials. Sold in bottles, 2i 9d, and 11s each, by Chemists and Paten- Medicine Vendors everywhere. Sole Pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Cottn ills Dkoo Co, Lincoln, England



SHOOTING SEASON. 1900 ■ * »y * | | Gnus and Ammunition. NEW SHIPMENTS NOW OPENED UP. A Large Assortment, at prices to suit all Buyers. Ilbys, Fynoch, and Club Cartridges ; Powder, Shot, Cafs, Wads, »nsl Cartridge Oases. LAMPS. lT'mTs. LAMPS. TTTE HAVE J¥3T RECEIVED A CHOICE VARIETY OF TABLE LAMPS, HANGING HALL LAMPP, HANGING PARLOR LAMPS, SMALL BEDROOM LAM? 3, Which we are offering at very low pricea, A Large Stock of LIMPWARE always on hand. HAEDWAEE AND HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS, We have a fall stock of the above lines, including Buckets Table Cutlery Fenders and Fire Irani Saucepans Spoons and Forks Eleotro Plate W«r« Nails and Staples Brush ware Enamel ware Plough Shares Lubricating •Oils Etc, etc. AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. TWINES rN XD~~SPIRITS. All Kinda and Brands of SPIRITS kept in CASE and BULK, Whiskey, Brandy, Port, Sherry, Australian Wines, etc. English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout GROCERIES at Wholesale Price?. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. Goods delivered daily SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, BuKNETt Street, Ashburton. I **», SHOOTING SEASON. 1900 HARDLEY, BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, EAST STREET. TTAVE TO HAND THEIR STOCK OF GUNS AND AMMUNITION Direct from the Manufacturer*. COMB AND SEE OCJR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. New Club, Eley (blue), Pegamoid Shultz, Kynock'a Lake EUesmere (smokeless) New Rival, Etc. POWDER AND SHOT of all sizes and quality. GUNS at Prices to suit everybody, en hire or time payments. Breech-loading Guns from 60.1. 3UNS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. Good Stock Always on Hand of PUMPS, TANKS, BiTHS, Etc.



DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCES ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock —Tinwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, [eto.,|on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales .held on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT F,OR— Matson and Co., Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00., Obrietchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Laneaßhire r>lnsurance Company Graham's Font Rot Composition Wright, Stephanson and Co.. Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures VaeauraJfOil Oo.'a Agricultural Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HATE made arrangements with MESSES lURDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work (n tint District, and In con junction with them It will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SAiiE^A, SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAP, Ashbarfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, A.BHBURTON. T^HAVE STILL SOME BLOCKS OP THE ILAGMHOR LAND;|FOR*|BALE ither for Residential Purposes or in Farming Blocks, THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT IN THB MARKET. ALSO,— Splendid Farm Methven, 1500 acres, thoroughSy|lmpr»ved. ALSO, 10002Acres Prime Land, Lyndhurst. ALSO,— Very complete Suburban Property, containing-87 Acreß,;Gfthin's Rondj ALSO,— ! 1450 .Acres, Mayfield, thoroughly Improved • D THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



•? -.t 1-1 BfQg.' .. S ;coi! Brother**, H. F. Niooth.) [h. A. Nicoix. AUCTION -RERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKBRg, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA AGENTS, CENTRAL AUCTION R0 r>MB EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SALES OF MEROHANJO'SE, FURNITURE, & PRODUCE. In oar Rooms evary SATURDAY, commencing at 12 30 p.m. i CLEARING SALES conducted in any i •> part of the district at .lowest current rates- ADVANCES made on goods placed !n our handa for absolute sale. FRUIT.— We receive regular consign' monfca from Auckland, Sydney, and the ands. "•■?■ NEW SEEDS always In stock, including Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed 3RAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We eha.ll be pleased to receive samples rotr> farmers who have parcel! for isposal. ■ fT Station Books kept and audited We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging,from £300 to £5000, to lend* on Freehold Securities, at 4£ :\nd 5 per cent I Farms, Hduee Properties, and Building' Peotions for Sale. Particulars on application 'We invite those wishing to dispoF«|offbhehr properties to communicate with us : 'SKINS & PELTS.-We ara buyers at highest market rates, as agents for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, Woolsconrers and Fell mongers, Christchurch TWTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP ; AND lAMBS AT HIGHE&T MARKEf RATES. NICOLLBROS., East Street, Aahbqrton. FREEZERS.^ TjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suib tnelr own convenience by oom munioating with us. ,NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. mHE OHRISXCHURCH MEAT CO X Limited t ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suib 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 RS~ALCORN hopes~by Selling foTa few weeks at—and in some oases' below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several caws New Goods bought at large discounts will be included, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale.. ____^_^_



A OABD. A £Brauoh Offica has ti«eu opened by the undersigns IJ*ab Messrs Niooix Bros , Basb Bfcrae^, where "^they] will on practice t ae Barristers and'Solioibor MAQDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Christchuroh i " ; ■mm Money^to Lend>t Lowest Currenb Rates on Freehold /Security. No" Procuration Fee» ' I maudei&:harman, Hi 43 [Ashburton. Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., ipURNtSHING Tf NDERTAKBRS c übnishing Undertakers DIRECT Importers of Best and L»tes Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most Reasonable charges.



Corner of Wak»nul Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE !WHEEL THAT EVER WAS'M t% The Bamblery HAVING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jusc opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RAOER3, & ROADSTERS «■ n 411 sizes and all'fitted with the aver as&ing G & J detachable Tyre. •« THE IiAMBJLER,' ALU AJ*D INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest; en Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK ')THER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRESi D. THOMAS, MISS CARSON. rpEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. J_ For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wilh and William Streets near fckanui RoadiEasfc. MRS ALCORN ia no* showing a wall selected stock of Now Winter Milli nery, Dress Goods, Oapes, Jackets, Mac intoshes, etos Ladies' and Children's Under clothing in atook and made to order WANrED KNOWN-Thab Mas M Gbkgos has commenced business in Ashburton again, next to Wm Patching's, i East Street, and wishes to solicit a fair eb&re of the patronage of her old customers and the general public. Hob dinners, fish suppers, tea and coffee daily at all hours. Vacancies for a few boarders. 3 171 FARMERS TN WANT of a CLOVER CUTTING MACHINE SHOULD B U.Y No other than the MoCORMICK Daisy Eeaper, The Strongest and Best in the World, f MORROW, BASSETT & Co, ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager *-___- " Mrs Robottom HAVING again taken over her Studio, wishes the General Public to know that she Is doing ONE DOZEN CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS, j Enamelled, j And one only 12 xlO ENLARGEMENT. worked in Indian Inks by a first-class artiit; framed in Gilt, size 22 x 18, for the sum of £1 Is. £1 is. Specimens! on view ab the Studio, Moore Street, opposite Royal Hotel, and Mr Jones, E»gt Street, Ashburbon 3 12 4NTEO KNOWN-Removai of thi old established firm of Mitchell & Tubnke, from old premises in Tanored Street to Now Shop in Burnett Street. Smoke New Venus



- THINGS - (WORTH KNOW I NG mHAH You can SAVE MONEY if you Buy your Boots frcm NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS k IMPORTERS OF BOt)T3 AND SHOES, East Street, Aehburtom 1 BOOTS & SHOES 'Of Every Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exeroiaed of the Formation of the Feeb. Workmanship and Materials CHARGES MODERATE. Br|og Your Repairs to— , NICHOLAS & PIGKFOBD Late McDonald & MoDiabmid. H. UNDBHiI.,, [b. UKDBIU. 1 H. UNDBILL AfcjD CO., TTWRNISHING UNDERTAKERS JL 1 URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Pohihed Coning a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath nStook. | Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. i DON'T Worry—Use " HondaiLanka Unblendid Cbtlon Tba." There is bo trouble in life that a cup of this delicious 1 Tea will not alleviate. Sealed Lead Packets only, with name on every GENUINE Packet; ■old by J T Coooh, Sauaders' Buildings,



f |o I oIo[o!oIo1 o 1 o I o 1 — ' Put this in your - Pipe I and smoke it. - You'll find it difficult I to match, even If ~ you search the World — I j through. - |o|o|o|o|o|olo|o|o| —_ MISSING FRIENDS. The following inqufries for misslne friends are from Lloyd's Weekly of March 4 :— William Brown lejt London in June, 1867, for Otago, New Zealand. Sister asks. ' John North, innkeeper, was last heard of in Dunedin, Otago, New Zaaland Samuel Grundyaskß. William Maddison went to Wellington, New Zealand; last heard from in 1895. Daughter Edith asks. Mrs Louise Anderson (nee Dawas) was at West Coast, New Zealand, in 1854. Sister Elizabeth seeks her or her childr n. Thomas Barnes left Tonbridge, Kent), in 1873; last heard of from Canterbury, New Zealand, in 1879. Sister Emily ask*. Vows in Briof TWo men in the Dandatoo district (New South Wales) recently ueed some baking Sowder found in a tin in an old hut to make amper. One oi them, thinking the damper feasted bitter, refrained from eatiog it, but the other ate freely, and died shortly after wards; Bather a curious haul was made in the Mangarangiora stream at Ormondville a day or two ago. Two lads named Mooney were fishing for eels, and tmongst others man aged to land an eel 2ft 9in long, which was carried home with great pride., Bub what was their astoniehmenb on opening it to find that there were no less than nine young trout in ib from 2in to 3in ia length each. V OtJBSELVFS AB OIHEBS S«E Us."—Our friends are generally too polite to tell us our faults; but they seldom fail to observe the fit and style of our c'othes. Young men who want to make good impressions, must bear in mind that " appearance goes a loDg way." An ill-fitting suit is uncomfortable, and an " eye sore "to your frieeds. Don't risk it! If you are a stranger here, the first well dressed citizen you meet will gladly direct you to "The Leading Tailors" where you will always find a large assort ment of "Up to date" suitings to select from, and where you can always depend on getting satisfaction. The large and still, increasing business done by Messrs Cbaig uead & Berhyman speaks volumes. This firm has jusb imported probably the finest stook of new Seasons tailoring goods ever shown in Ashburton, includiug a beautiful range of the new rain-proof Beavers and Meltons for Covert coata and Chesterfield overcoats, both fashionable and durable. Smoke N>w Venus Don't Cough—Relief can be obtained im mediately. Use KEATING'^ COUGH LOZENGES—weII known as the utterly un rivalled Cough Remedy; Strongly recom mended by the many eminent physicians. They at onoe check the cough and remove the cause—without any after effect; the most delicate oan therefore take them. One Lczsnge alone gives ease—one or two at bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere in tins 13£ d eacb. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs nd Colds never fails—ls 6d and 2a 63



TTISJADATIO, THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY IS YOUR FRIEND. TEST THE TRUTH OP THIS STATE -1 MENT? CLERKS AND BUSINESS MRN. IF YOU SUFFER FROM COLLAPBE OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. DUE PKRHAPS TO HEAVY STRAIN AND PRESSURE OF BUSINESS, READ THE FOLLOWING TESTIMONIAL s— Dear Sir— Aboub 18 months ago I, was forced to give up my position, owing to an attack of Con geation of the Brain, caused by EXCESSIVE r STUDY AND WORK. For some time I wan very ill, and was under the care of four of the /best doctors in New Zealand. I found that although I had recovered from the Cerebral Congestion THE NERVOU3 SYSTEM had received such a shock and had become so weakened that my medical advisers informed me that I would have to take perfect rest for a long time, and that it would be from 2 to 3 YEARS before I would thoroughly regain my strength and b« what I had been prior to my breakdown. Knowing of the wonderful results which bad followed the taking of Vitadatio I resolved to go in for a course of it, and after drinking aboub 12 LARGE BOTTLES of the MEDI CINtf, I rejoice to be able to say that I am I now WELL AND STRONG again, and en py the best of health. I feel that I cannot but let young men who struggle through the weary days of their office work, feeling bo ; weak and ill that life has very few pleasures for them, know what your medioine h»s done for me. To all snch i earnestly recom mend Vitadatio, as I am perfectly sure it will thoroughly tone up the system and drive all impurities out of the blood, i Yours very sincerely, EDWIN G. SERVICE. 11 Linthorpe,"Newtown, Sydney, Dec. 16/99 S. A. PALMER, Distributor-General for . Australasia. Price of Vitadatio, 5s 6d and h 6d. All Chemists and Grocers Head Office for N.Z. 39, Manners Street, Wellington. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND i INVESTMENT' 80CflET i fTIHE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY X ON D E P OSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4$ per cent, Full particulars on application. j EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. u*mce: Tancred Streeb The reliable Family Remedy Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds- Is 6d and 2% 6d



GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. (oj Kruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Aahburton have learned that we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the ss " Whakatane," the finest assortment of 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. BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We have also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Rangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHER UTREOHT VELVETS, HRETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, , And having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (fate of 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, Oarpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per s s " lonic." At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILOLOTHS for Dados, which have fust opened up inTßplendid order, Oall and inspect them. For Bedroom, Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed and unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else where, 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, BambSo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, all sizes and prices Duchesse 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. UJNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Arcade . GUNS. GUNS. GUJNS. Cartridges Ca^tridges! Cartridges. Shot, Caps. Wads. BEFORE Buying 'any of the above Sporting Requisites call on " THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," who has a splendid selection of Guns, etc., by all the best known makers. TO Builders' and those aboub to build I have in Stock a Choice Assortment of Tile and other Register Grates, *j Ranges, Mactelpieces, and all builders Ironmongery at Prices, TOOLSI TOOLS! TOOLS! I 'have an immense Stock of Carpenters' and Mechanics' Tools, ail of the very best makes, and warranted, at prices which are now reoogaised as the SUndaad Bedrock Hardware Prices in the Ashburton County. «TREMEMBER THAI MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED & SUY FROM GUTTFT^TiTIVrCi \ THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON • M.HiJLJJJII>i O, J MONGER, Burnett Straet. Agent for Cleveland and Impenal|Kover Bicycles,



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J. V. DTC BEEB, WATCHMAKER & JBWELLEB, HAS JUST RECEIVED ft Ohoiot Col lection of STERLIHG SILVER & E.P. WARE, SUITABLE FOB WEDDING PBESENTB, ETC., Comprising Specially Selected Articles, both Useful and Ornamental. Nob having Window space to display the above Goods, INSPECTION INVITED. To those interested in RACING, TROTTING/CYCLING, ETC. I have just received a Special line of STOP WATCHES, INCLUDING SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPHS—A wonder in Watch construction. Hunting and Open-face High-olass CHRONOGRAPHS. Also, a New line of two T)o«<.n, • 'The C oii»"!tnf iou ** Nickel Keyless SW WATOHKB IY.jcb 20s. This is a far fvunnr time-p^e to *ny thing of the sfwne cUss yet offered '0 tht public. A fnN ptnck of ftlUrtherelasseß r,f Gold and Bilver W>n dies on band, at pi ices to *uit everybody. For the latest Novel! ion in G;>!d and Silver Jewellery, inept ct Window display. Silver Charina in endless variety from Is each A new stock of Spectaclse to hand. J. V.DE BEEE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, East Street, Aahburton. TpEACHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. Haveiock Street. Tjl MINENT Phy&icians—Expert Analysts JLli and Food Specialists all favour Hok bai Lanka Ceylon Tea as being the purest and most nutritious of all teas. Don'o take [ substitutes* Sealed lead packets and boxes I only ; sold by disinterested stores. _ OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER 4 EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Dis tricts every four months—via, Marco, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLIN OWEN at his Mmio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton., or at Commercial Hotel* ' ; _\__ FOR IHIS MONTH ONLY. B. F. DAVEY, 25, Tuam Street, CHBISTCHUECH lii NLARGING Photos, 12 x.lO worked in li Indian Inks, and Framed in Gilt 22 x IS for £11«. Water colours £i si, oils £110s. I have been delivering thonsandi of photos in New Zealand for the last sixyeartj and have given every satiefaottoo. Wtou select a photo from any group or make any alteration. I will guarantee these to be M good as ths ones I have been delivering for £3, and will last for- ages. Don't forget to bring along your photo at once. Send them along to my Address at above. Orders re ceived by post or otherwise. Should you require one copied from group, kindly place x (a wossj under the one you wished copied. The photos are worked by the best artists in the Australian colonies. This will last tit Ist May. 3 12 Fiank Curtis. Watchmaker, & Jeweller, WEDDING PBESENTS A VERY Choice variety in Electroplate and Sterling Silver, including a beau tiful lot of Doulton ware, etc., at price* to suit the times. INSPECTION INVITED As usual my. stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watchea, etc., is the largeßt and best selected in ths district. A 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 you 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 CIAL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 303 upwards, a full stock of Roth.em.tits, WriUhamß, etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading ab night. Spectacle fitting by my system if no guess work, glasses being fitted to ■uit the sight perfectly in every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2s 6d. Test* ing free. Repairs as usual, neat, prompt and reason* able. Silvn- chirms in great variety from Is upwar . E& S. KNIGHT are buyers of all • kinds of Second h»ni Goods. Ad oining Mrs Height's Boardinghouie.