The Ashburton Guardian.

Voh xxi. no. 5118

Ashburton : Saturday, May 19, 1900.

peice : One Penny

Commercial.

The Asbburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Aaiooiation of Canber bury. Ltd, quote as follows on May 18. 1900:— Wheat—New. ; Prime milling Pearl .- 2s Id „ „ Tuscan.^ 2aldto2i2d „ „ Hunter'B ... 2* Oats—Duns ... Is 7(i Danißh le 7d Canadians la B|t Sparrowbillß Is 7| 1 Barley—Malting, prime 2s to 2a 2d Inferior Is 6d to le 9J Peas—Partridge, 2s 3d and 2s 4i Chaff—Good .eabsheaf 45b to 47a 6d Grass Seed-Old pasture, Is 9d to 2^ New „ Is 3d to la 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton,

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET

Mr David Thomas reports upon the live stock market for the week ending May 18th. On Tuesday, ab the Aehburton Yards, the usual weekly sale was held. The attendance was f<*ir, and amongst them were a number of buyers, but their biddings were rather dull. The entry was made up of crossbred ewes and hoggets, for the latter prices were slightly easier. The butchers' pens were well supplied, and good ewes were selling freely from 14a to 15s. The totals for the day consisted of 3132 sheep, 23 rams, and 12 head of cattle; my entry comprising 1989 sheep (including 600 offered in conjunction with Messrs Friedlander Bros.), 18 rams, »nd 9-cattle, which I cleared at the following prices :k-23 crossbred ewes 13s 4d, 80 cross bred ewes 14s lOd, 12 fat lambs 15s, 54 merino wethera 8s 9d, 26 halfbred ewes 12s 6d, 47 crossbred ewes 12s 91, 96 lambs 10a Bd, 290 lambs 11s 2d, 54 oronsbred ewes 9a 9 i, 149 crossbred ewes 9s 4d, 169 crossbred ewes 9i 4d, 99 crossbred ewes 9s 3d, 463 lambs 11s sd, 208 crossbred ewes 10a 6d, 203 lambs 11s lOd. 2 heifers £4 15s, 2 heifers £5 2s 6d, 1 heifer £4 10s, 2 heifers £5 15b, 1 cow £2 ss, 1 steer £7 2a 6d, 1 cow £4 10s, 1 heifer £2,1 cow £4.



Sbippiru: BHA'-;\ SAVTLL ASD '*LMOS ouMPAsry. limits©. FOB LONDON. %lsifev&t tJOYAL MAILf STEA" MERS, with superior -*^at§E&S&t' accommodation for all Glasses vimmmmm of pMßW ,g erei calling ad Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. Teasel Ton [Oommander From 1 D*te. Sothio Wel'b'n April 26 losio „ 4748 Kempson .. — 1 July 19 " OARGO STEAMERS. Kamara 16250 Scotland Well'ton May CTokomurn J6238 MaxweliS Wei! "toe May Mftmari 3583 Banks „ May • E. W. HANBSBK. " Agent. npiHE NBW ZEALAND "^^^ffi;i:|Cs hipping oo.'s UNB ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, - FOR LONDON, Via Msnfce Video, Tenerlffe & Flymmth. Best) Aooommodatlon for all olasiot ©f aueagen at Lowest Rates. Probable final Steamers. Toa«. Port. Date. Wakanai 5706 Wellington May 26 ftakaia 5628 — J«ae i 4 Wfcikato 4767 — June 28 Papwo* 7000 — July 12 tFeko* 4050 — To follow Rnahio* 6127 — » Otarama 3803 —  Papanni 6372 — ,» Waimate 5610 — » Wakatane 6000 — „ NewSt'mt 7700 —  „ J 7700 — „ F»r farther partlcralara apply be FRIEDLANDEB, BROS., L»D. Agenta. Ashbarton.



UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS SAII FROMLITTELTON ASUNDER: Far Weufcporfi and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Than day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ntent in Ohristohnrch papers Dnnedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject) to alteration; eferenoe should therefore be made to Ohriatohurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aahburton TTONRYI3TBPHBNBbN7~ (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock,' Household Furnl ore, etc., as per arrangement, in any part tihe county. Advances made on Goods placed In my bands for Sale* Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit cold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Aokztc : Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company Ac Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company, PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay m«nt« from ££Os per month, HENRY STiPHENSON, AUCTIONEER rfiHERE are others, bub they don't count X in a Taa-Pot test alongside of Hondai- Lanxa Ceylon Tea. The itnblbndid worth Is theN. therefoire the result is assured, ■mled Lead Packetß, packed in Ceylon at arffi coopg'B. ___^. WANTED KNOWN—That our old pre nqisei will be closed on and sftti Satcbday, March 10. Castomers will £ad m in New Shop, Burt»ett Street.—Mitokbll tk^ta»»taL"-'\' """"" ' TO " FARMERS, CONTRACTORS k OTHERS A. SIMPSON, (LATE OF EEID AND GRAY'S.) BEGS to announce to the inhabitants of Aahburton and surrounding 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 ahod in the latest approved style. Corns and other diseases of the feet cured. A first-class Wheelwright kepb on the Premises. Note the address, —



WAKANUI ROAD, Nearly jpppqsite Jhe Central Hotel. MONEY TO lE?ND PBIVATELY. TANORED STREET, NfIXT|;GAB;'.OOMPANT's;.[OJPWOBS ]y[ONEY~O LEND ; *o .Arrangement'JFr Jg|J AND UPWARDS, . Upon any Security. 07RADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Paynionts can bo »rr»nged. All Business Sibiotly Oonkdbnkal. DAVID ZANDER COUMISBION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR—Sud Fire Insurance Office and Oaptop rine rngoranoe Office. HerrAndree went in hia balloon To bry and find the pole, H« raaift have perinhed all too aeon Before he reached hit goal. If lie had only known the way Cold regions to endure, He might hare been alive to-day, On Woods' Great Peppermint Cure



SHOOTING J^SON. 1900 Guns and Ammunition. NJW SHIPMENTS NOW OPENED UP. A** Large Assortment, at prices to suit all Buyers. Blbys, Kynooh, and Olub Oartbidoes j Pow»kb, Shot, Caps, Wads, and Cartridge Oases. ! LAMPS. lTmTs. LJAMPS. 11TE HAVE; JWST RIOEIVJB3D A CHOICE VARIETY OF TABLE LAMPS, HANGING HALL LAMPP, HANGING PARLOR LA.MPS, SMALL BEDROCK LAMP 3, Which we are offering at very low pricei, ! A Lirge Stock of LIMP WARE always on hand. HAEBWABE AND HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS. We have a fall stock of the fabove lines, including Backets Table Outlery Fenders and Fire Irooi Saucepans Spoons and Forks Electro Plate Ware Nails and Staple* Brush ware Enamel ware Plough Shares Lubricating 'Oils Etc, etc. AT PRICES TO S¥IT THE TIMES. WINES FnVIsPIRITS. All Kinds and Brands of SPIBITS kept in OA.SE and BULK. Whiskey, Brandy, Port, Sherry, Australian Wines, etc. ! English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout. j GROCERIES at Wholesale Prices. Order* by Post despatched with punctuality. Goods delivered daily SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Burnett Street, Ashbnrton.



SEASON. 1900 HARDLEY BROS, PLX7MBBES AND IRONMONGERS, EAST STREET. TTAVE TO HAND THEIR STOCK OF GUNS AND AMMUNITION Direct from the Manufacturer*. COME AND SEE OUR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. New Club, Eley (blue), Psgamoid Shultz, Kynock's Lake EUesmere (smokeless) :Kew Rival, Jftc. POWDER AND SHOT of all sfeaa and quality. GUNS at Prices to suit everybody, on hire or time payments. Breech-loading Guns from 50*. 3UNS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. Good Stock Always on Hand of PUMPS, . TANKS, BITHS, Em. * DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE & ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON.



Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tin wald and Ash barton "alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., Jon Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales asjperarrangements Arcade Horae aod Furniture Sales {held oh Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT FOR— Matson and 00., Chrlstchnrch Booth, McDonald and Co., Ohrislcharch : White's Sheep Dip Walter A, Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and LanoashireOlnsnrance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co.. Danedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures Vaeuuml|oil Ce.'s Agricultural Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HATE made arrangements with MESSES HARDY &]OC%, Merchants, Rakala, to aot as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in th%t District, and In con junction with them]it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAII SALE'A SUCCESS. DIVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. TpHAVE STXLLJ BOMB BLOCKS OF THE§ LAGMHOR |LAND;|FOR?/3ALB itlier for Kesidential Purposes or in Farming Blocks, THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENTED* THE MABEjET, ALSO,- Splendld Farm Methven, 1500 acres, thoroughly! Improved. !ALSO t — IQOOJfApres Prlme^Land, Lyndhurst, ALBO f — Very complete Suburban Proparty, containlng',B7 JAcres, Qraham's Roadj | ALSO,— 14501Acres,iMayfield. thoroaghljr lmprored D. THOMAS, .ASHBURTON.



N^oll Bros, Nicoll Brother* 1, H. F.jNiooll.) (L, A. Nicom. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA AGENTS, CENTRAL AOCTION BOOMB EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MRROHA«i><'SJS, FURNITURE. & PRODUCE, in oar Rooms every ; S ATURDAY, commencing at 12.30 p.m. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the district at lowest current rates. ' ADVANCES made oo goods placed In oar hands, foe absolute sale. FRUIT.— We receive regular consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the ands. NEW SEEDS always in stock, including Clovers, Ryegrasa, Rape, and Turnip Seed 3RAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples roif farmers who have parcels for tsposal. Station Books kept and audited We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4| and 5 per cent i Farms, House Properties, and Building ; Sections for Sale. Particulars on application , We irtvite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us SKINS & PELTS.—We ara buyers at highest market) rates, as agents for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, Woolsoourers and Fell mongers, Christobnroh TJTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEP RATES. nicolllbros., East Street, Ashburtoa. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. TTfARMERS wishing to ooosign Sheep on



their own account can book space ab any time to suit tneir own convenience by com municating with us.



I NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, OHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. THE OHRISTOHUROH MEAD CO Limited ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE NiooLii Bros, store five varieties of this oalebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt- attention. i NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS RS ALCORN hopes by Selling foTa few weeks ab—and in some owes below-Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several caws New Goods bought at large dit counts will be included, so that customers 1 may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale. v __ _ i. . .... - THINGS ~ iWftTH KNOW I NEC mHAT You; can SAVE MONEY |lfjyom ; Bay your Boots fremA NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, I MANUFACTURERS k IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, . East Street, Ashburtom



BOOTS & BHOEB Of Every' Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exercised of the Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials CHARGES MODERATE. Br]ng Your Repairs to— NICHOLAS & PIGKFOBD **t- MoI)OKALD & MoDIARMID. H. UNDRIIit> v [c. CNDBILL 1 H. UNDBILL A^D CO., TTIDRNISHING UNDERTAKERS JP URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoKshed Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath n Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, dlreotly j behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 "MINENT Physidana—Expert'Analyiiitß and Food Specialists all favour Hon rh-Lanka Ceylon Tea as being the purea and moBt) nutritious of all teas. Don't) take I substitutes* Sealed lead packets and boxes 'only; sold bydisinterested stores. I Smoke New Venus



A CARD. A Branch Offica has boou opeaed by the undersignad at Messrs Niooti, Bbos., EM6^Btreeb,~ where they wilt oarry on, praotloe/iB Barrisbers and Solicitor MAUDE & HARMAN, Sohoibors, Ohriatoharoh ___. . | Money bo Lend>b Loweab Currenb Bates on Freehold Beourity. — No* Procuration *cc I MAUDE 'ftBARMAN, J Hi 43 Ashburton.| ! Established 1880 Telephone~69 BAKER BROS., riURNISHING TTNDERTAKERS C URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Beet and Latea Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS condnoted with the greatest oara and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Oass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. THE I>AINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! tt The Bambler? HAVING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jnsc opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER " i SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all sizes and allotted with the ever* »sting G & J detachable Tyre. " XME RAAIBJLiEB,' Abb AINU INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Eaay, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. ')THER MA&E3 FITTED WITH G&JTYRES* D. THOMAS. MISS CARSON. rriEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. X For terms, etc., apply ab Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near akanui Boad Eauto. __ MRS ALCORN it now showing a well selected stock of Now Winter Milli nery, Dress Goods, Capes, Jackets, Mac iatoßhe ,etc: Ladies'and Children's Under clothing in stock and made to order WANTED KNOWN—That Mas M Gbbgob has commenced business in Ashburton again, next to Wm Patching's, East Street, and wishes to solicit a fair share of the patronage of her old customers and the general public. Hot dinners, fish suppers, tea and coffee daily ab all hours. Vacancies for a few boarders. 3 171



Mrs R-o bottom, PHOTOGRAPHEH, MOORE STREET, ASHBUBTON. HORSE OOVERST HORSE COVERS T B G to remind my Customers and the general Public that I have a large Stock of HORSE COVERS , OF ALL QUALITIES AND PRICES, | Inspection Invited ' Also a large Stock of SADDLERY, Etc, on hand. K. J.~GUY. SADDLER, Burnett Street. LLEWELLYN OWEN. M'C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEAOHER. i LOCAL Representative of the London College of Muaio, and of the Musical I International College. P[ANOFORTK, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SfNGING, HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. , The new term will oommenoe January 2nd. Intending pupils kindly communicate arly. NOTICE. A NY person or persons found Trespassing on the Riveradale Estate in "pursuib'of gam or otherwise will be prosecuted. W S STRANGE}



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Often You feel worn oufc,blown out After tired out, and unfitfor work Meal m ail energy seems tohave lefb Yon awaken with a bad taste in mouth, your sleep has been disturbed and unrefreshing. These are all symptoms of Indigestion that should be attended to. LOASBY'S WAHOO will speedily alter all this. Ib stimulates the liver, renders the bowels active, strengthens the stomach, and imparts tone and strength to the whole system. One bottle usually cures. Price, Is 6d ; obtainable everywhere. Sole Manufacturers: LOASBY'S "WAHOO" 212 MANUFACTURING COY , LTD. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never ails—ls 6 i and 2<6d The reliable Family Remedy Woods'Grea Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds- Is 6d and 2s 6d



THB NEWJ ZEALAND CONTINGENTS ARE doing their duty nobly and well, and everyone in this fair land is proud of "OUR BOYS "as we to fondly call them, and while they are fearlessly and manfully braving all dangers", and fighting tbe Empire's battles, it behoves US to al?o do our duty here by attending to our farm* I and business.' Farmers are always in want °f ■■■■-''" . ' DRILLS, j BINDERS, ( PLOUGH SHARE?, OIL, STEEL HORSE COLLARS, OORNCRUSHERS, : "LITTLE WONDERS," Etc. These things we can supply you with, at prices to euit all. Give us a call before going elsewhere. MORROW, BASSETT & CO., ASHBURTON. E.W.HANM EX. ~ j TO PABMERS. I AM prepared to make very liberal cash advances on all produce—Grain, Wool, Frczsn Mutton or Lamb, Sheep Skins, etc, etc, which may be placed in my hands for sale here—or for sale by my representatives in London. I shall not charge any Commission here for the advance—and my reprisentaiives in London having the full knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which they may receive, and having pienty^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 very strong f<a : ture in the mode of doing their business, which has always recommended them. E W. "iINMER. I Smoke New Venua



GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. Eruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learned thit we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. * We have just landed, per the bs " Whakatane," the finest assortment of i 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 hay« also just received a choice shipment, per the s a Rangatira, of j TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, j ORETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, ' And having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late 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, Carpets, etc, just opened, New patterns, grand designs, per s s " lonic. 1 At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have fust opened up in splendid order, | Oall and inspect them. \ For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed and unframed), Photo Frames, Vasee, 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, Bamboo 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. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, <fe UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, opposite Abcadb. GUNS. GUNS. -GUNS. Cartridges Citric! gesl Cartridges* Shot. Caps, Wads. BEFORE Buying any ofCthe above Sporting Requisites call on " THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER,* 3 who has a splendid selection of Guns, ' etc., by all the best known makers. TO Builders' and those abonb to build I have in Stock a Choice Assortment of Tile and other Register Grates, Ranges, Maabelpieces.JJand all builders Ironmongery ab Lowest | Prices, TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS' I have an immense Stock of Carpenters and Meohanics' Tools, all oi the very bestjmakes, and warranted, at prices which are now recognised as the Standard Bedrock Hardware Prices in the Ashburton County. «arREMEMBER THAU MONEY SAVED 18 MONEY EARNED & BUY PEOM GT\/TT7IT\T\TIVTC! \ THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON • lVllliJJUllM O, / MONGER, Burnetfe Street. Agent for Cleveland and Imperial Jtlover Bicycles.



J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER, HAS JU3T RECEIVED a Choice Col lection of STERLING SILVER & E.P. WARE, SI7ITAMJB FOB WEDDING PRESENTS, ETC j Comprising Specially Selected Article!, both I Useful and Ornamental. i. N T t having Window space to display the | j above Goods. i INSPECTION INVITED. ) ■ " ■ •■ „__ ! To those interested in I RUING, TROTTING, CYCLING, E I have jusfe received a Special line of STOP WATCHES, INCLUDING SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPHS— k wonder in Watch construction., Hunting and Open -face Hi Rh-claw CHRONOGRAPHS. ' Also, a New line of two Down, "The Cons'«ltnt»on" Nickel Keyless STOP WATCHES Psion''2os. Thi3 iB a far superior time-piece to »ny* thing of the same class yet offered to the public. * A full stock of all other classes of Gold ana Bilver Watches on hand, at prices to suit everybody. For the Latest Novelties in Gold and Sihw Jewellery, Inspect Window display. Silver Charms in endless variety from Is each A new stock of Spectacles to hand. (J. V. DE~BEER f WATCHMAKER & JRWKLLEB, East Street, Ashbarton. MRS ALCORN has a more complete Stock than ever of Fanoy Work and M terials. AH the latest styles to hand Inspection Invited. FOB THIS MONTH ONLY B. F. DAVEY, 2'5 t Tuam Street. CHBISTCHUiCii } ENLARGING Photon 12x10 wr,-fcr- ( l \i Indian Inks, and Framed in Gill 22 18 for £11?. Water colours £i 5;, oils £1 10 , I have been delivering Uirrsr>n<?s of photos in New Zealand for the last six y^m, and have given every satisfaction. Wo a\a select a photo from any proupor m&ke any alleratiou. I wi!l guarantee the»e to Leas good as the ones I have been delivering for £\ and will last for agne. Dou't forget to bring along your photo at onco, Rond them along to my Address as above, Orders re ceived by post or otherwise. Shonld yov rf quire one copied from group, kindly plaoe x (a arossj under the one you wished copied 'She photos are worked by the best artists ia the Australian colonies. This will last til" Ist May. 1 It Frank Curtis. v> Kchmaker, 4 Jeweller. ■I j WEDDING Px^ESENTS .4 VEBY Choice variety in Electro-plat* J\ and Sterling Silver, including a beau* tifu! lob of Doulton ware, etc , at prices to suit the times. INSPECTION INVITEb As usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Miff Chains. Wat one*, etc., ia the largest and bott Eelected ia the district. A SPECIAL ROOM FOR CHOOSING IF REtUIHED. Wedding rings and keepers IBet, of my own manufacture I make a special lice of, and are " ell worth inspecting beicg far aed away better finished than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It will pay you to call and see them. Your old g»l', riot's, etc, re-made in the mm 3 ar.yle und finish at nominal cosb. Wedding rings ALTERED IN MZE WITHOUT CUT. TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPB CUL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30s upwards, a full stock of EtothernvHL*", Walthams, etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle ficiiog by my system is n guess work, glasses being fitted to suit the sight perfectly in every case, A special room or testing. Glasses from~2s 6d. lesU iog free. Repairs as usual, neat, prompt and reaton* able. Silv r chirms in great variety from li npwar 1 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOOIETr, riIHE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4} per cent, Full particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Managar. cilice Tancred St Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never fail for|adulte or children Kb. Ptloe,