The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5111

Ashburton : Friiay, May 1L 1900.

price : One Penny

WAR ITEMS.

A Wellington member of the First Con tingent, writing from Bloemfontein Bays :— " The laefc six weeks have been very rough ones for up. We had been travelling night and day, and living on what we can com* mandeer from Boer farms. There ia nob much to get—only flour, and now and again a stray sheep. We boil wate*, mix the fbur into a piste and pub it into the boiling water, making the same sort of' stuff that people stick bills with ia New Zealand. It is awful stiff to eat, bub it keeps away the hunger for an hour or two, an lis better than nothing. We sometimes are served with a biscuit and a little coffee. Sugar is unknown, and we juat have enough to keep ua from .starving." Kroonstad is famil'ar to all old Johan nesburg men as the happy litMe reeorb where the overworked could enjoy boat ing, fishing, a Jitbie shooting, and the waters, which are of a medicinal kind. It perhaps was too far or too expensive to run down to Natal, and time was mony in the period of the great speculating days of the Witwatersrand. The journey cou'd be accomplished in seven hours, and the change was agreeable. Kroonstad, too, was the fashionable resort for the newly married people who could nob manage to take the usual run to Capetown, or the ideal of the well-to-do ; indeed. Kroonstad was a town thab pretty well existed on the presence of visitors from the Rand, who had a habib of spending their money in such a prodigal sorb of way thab the Johannesburger beoame a person of interest and remark in all the coast and Inland towns in Natal, the Free State, and Cape Colony. Ib was at Kroonstad Railway Station that the Customs were collected, bub no one had cause to complain on that score, save the travelling cyclist, who had to pay pretty heavily to get his n.acbine through.



Shipping SFTA SAYTLL AND &Lf?I"»N COMPANY, LTMITST). FOR LONDON. aJIyL "OOYAL MAIL STB A l^^^^fe^ *-*' MERB, with eoperlo! JPff^grar* aooommodstion{orallolaases of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, TenerlfTe and Ply month. Vessel Ton Oommander From Dat©. Sothlo _7730Kidley Wel't'n April 26 tonic __ 4748 Kempson ...I — July 19 CARGO STEAMERS. Kamara 6250 Scotland Well'ton May tFokomsru 6238 Maxwell Well'ton May Mamari 3583 Banks I „ May " E. W. HANMEK~ " _^ Agent. rji H X NEW ZEALAND &£ .""■. SHIPPING OO.'B LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, 71a Monte Videe, (Eenerlffe 4 Pljmwnth. Best Accommodation for all elanei ef aeaeagew at Lowest Rates, Probable fina Steamers. Tens. Port. Date. W&kanui 5706 Wellington May 26 Raksia 5628 ~ June 14 We-ikato 4767 — June 28 Paparoa 7000 — Ju!y 12 tTekoa 4050 — I'o follow Ruahine 6127 — „ Otararna. 3803 — „ Papanui 6372 — „ Waimate 5610 — „ Wakatane 6000 —  New St'mJ 7700 i — „ „ J 7700 i - Per farther particular* apply te ffRIBDLANDER BROS., L*d. Agents,, ABbbarton. U~~NIQN OTBAMSHIP~~OOMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited feTEAMERy PAII FRCMLITTELTON ASUNDER: For Weßbport and Greymonth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thars day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings Bee advertise ment in Christchnrch 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 Ohrlatchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F, FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton (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 Furni- i are, etc., as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my bands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. A.QKV2: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay msntß from 230& per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER FTIHEEE are others, but they don't count X in a Tea-Pofe test alongside of KcNDAi- Lanka. Ceylon Tea. The unslendid worth ii there, therefore the result is assured. Sealed Lead Packets, packed in Ceylon at 3jT Cooch's. "tTTTANTED KNOWN—That our old pre VY ihiaes will be closed on and after Batubday, March 10. Castomera will find us in New Shop, Burnett Street.—Mitchell fe Turned. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS & OTHERS A. SIMPSON, (LATE OF REID AND GRAY'S.) BEGS to announce to the Inhabitants of Ashburton 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 shod in the latest approved style. Coma and other diseases of the feet cured. A first-class Wheelwright kept on the Premises. Note the address, — WAEANUI ROAD, Nearly opposite the Central Hotel.



MONEY TO LEND PBIVATELY. TANORED STREET, NextJ Gas Company's^Omioe |^O NEY ~O LEND ♦■o*, Arrangement j^fr Jgs AND UPWARDS, Upon any Security. (TRADE"BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be Arranged. All Business Steiotly Oonmdbnmali. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT!. A BNT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton riae rasurancß Office. Herr Andree went is hisbalioon To try and find the pole, Ha must have perished all too scon Before he reached his goat. If he had only known the way Cold regions to endure, He might faava been alive to-day, On Woods' Great Peppermint Cure



S HOOTING_S KASON, 1900 Guns and Ammunition. NEW SHIPMENTS NOW OPENED UP. A Large Assortment, at prieea to suit all Buyers. Eleys, Kynoch, and Glub'Oabtridges ; Powbkr, 'Shot, Caps, Wads, and Cartridge Oases. LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMPS. VjJR HAVE J¥ST RECEIVED A OHOIOE VARIETY OF TABLE LAMPS, HANGING HALL LAMP?, HANGING PARLOR LAMPS, SMALL BEDROOM LAMBS, Which we are offering at very low prices, A Large Stock of L IMPWA.RE always on hand. HAEDWABB AND HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS, We have a full stock of the above lines, including Buckets Table Outlery Fenders and Fire Irons Saucepans Spoons and Forks Electro Plate Ware Nails and Staples Brush ware Enamel ware Plough Shares Lubricating "Oils Etc, etc. AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. WINES A N X£T"s PIRITS. All Kinds and Brands of SPIRITS kept in O\SE and BULK. Whiskey, Brandy, Port, Sherry, Australian Wines, etc. English and Oolonial Bottled Ales and Stou**. GROCERIES at Wholesale Prices. Oriers by Post despatched with punctuality. Goods de'iverad daily SHEARMIN BROS,, GROCERS, IROJSMONGKRS, WISE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, BuRNETr Street, Aeh burton.



■""* "• SHOOTIN(1 SEASON. 190° HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, EAST STREET. TTAVE TO HAND THEIR STOCK OF GUNS JATSD AMMUNITION Direct from the Manufacturer*. COME AND SEE OOR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. New Club, Eley (blue), Pegamoid Shultz. Kynock's Lake EUesmere (smokeless) . Kew Rival, JTfcc j POWDER AND SHOT of all afzas and quality. I GUNS at Prices to suit everybody, en hire or time payments. Breech-loading Guns from 50.1. J 3-TOfS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. Good Stock Always on Hand of PUMPS, TANKS, BITH*, En



DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE & ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, 4SHBUBTOM, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock —Tluwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, 'etc.,'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 A6BNT FOR- Matson and Go., Christchurch Booth, McDonald and Co., Chrlelchnrch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and LancaahtreOlnsuranee Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dnnedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures Vaenam^Oil Oo.'s Agricultural Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HAVE made arrangements with MESSES HARDY &JOO., Merchants, Rakata, to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and In con* junction with them} It will be my endeavour to moke the RAKAIA SAjuE!A SUCCESS. D4VID THOMAS, Ashburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. * TH.HAVE STILL SOME BLOCKS OF THE LAGMHOR ILAND..FOR\BALE it her for Residential Purposes or in Farming Blocks, THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENTED* TUB MABKjET. ALSO,— Splendid Farm Methven, 150U acres, thoroughly] improved. [ALSO,— lOOOJjgAcres Prlme'^Land, Lyndhurst. ALSO,— ! Very complete Suburban Property, contain«3sg^B7 Acres, Graham's Roadj ALSO,— 1450,1] Aor oß,iMay field, thoroaghlf "Improved 1 D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



| We-.11 Bros. A -coll Brother-^ H. F. Niooll.) (L. A. Nicoli. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA AGENTS, CENTRAL AUCTIONRO >MS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, & PRODUCE, in oar Rooms every SATURDAY, commencing at 12.30 p.m CLEARING^ SALES conducted In any part of the district at lowest current rates. ADVANCES m»de on goods placed In our hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.—We receive regular consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the ands. NEW SEEDS always in stock. Including Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed IRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples xov* farmers who have parcels for isposal. ; 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 Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispoe* of their properties to communicate with us RSKINS & PELTS.—We ara buyers at highest market rates, as agents for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, Woolecourers and Fell mongers, Christchurch XVf'E ARE CASH BUYERSOOpF p FAT SHEEP AND I OtBS AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES. NICOLLBROS., East Street, Aahbnrton. FREEZERS. FREEZEHS. TjiARMERS wishing to oonsign Sheep on their own account) can book space at anj time to suit tneir own convenience by com* municating with ua. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, OHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY, i Limited. THE OHRISTOHUROH MEAT CO LIMITBD ISLINGTON MANURES , Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, I Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any ! : description of coil. I I 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION ! WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Niooll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application; Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt- attention. NICOLL BROS., 1 DISTRICT AGENTS RTaLCORN hopes by Belling "foTa few weeks at—and in some cases below Wholesale Pricea to make more room. Several caies New Goods bought at large discounts will be Included, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at thia Sale. n - ; - THINGS -! WORTH KNOWING mHAT Yoatoan SAVE MONEY |U you Buy your Boots frcmA NICHOLAS & iPICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, Bast Street, Ashburiiom BOOTS & SHOES Of Every^ Description Made to Measure Base and Comfort Studied, Skill and Judgment being exeroiaed of the Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials CHARGES MODERATE. Brmg Your Repairs fro — NICHOLAS & PICKFOfiD', Lafco McDonald & MoDiarmid. U. Undbii*  [c, cndbi&l 1 H. UNDBILL AIHD CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS URNIBHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath n Stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare of MrT. Andrews, Easb Belt. 2 "IOJTSALK ~~~ A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly in English grasses. For terms and partiou ars apply to T. BULLOOK, Agent. Smoke New Venus



/ A CARD. A Branch Office has tueu opeaed by th undersigned at Messrs Niooll Bros East Street, where they will carry 01 practice as Barristers and Solicitor MACJDE & HABMAN, Solicitors, Christohuroh Money to Lend at Lowest Currenb Rates on Freehold Security. ,No Procuration Fee MAUDE & HARMAN7 " IU 48 Aahburton. Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., CinRNTRBINO TfNDERTAKBRS 1 URNISSTNG U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lstos Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS condnoted with the greatest care and satisfaction, afc most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanni Road and Oass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Ooach Factory. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " I " The Rambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jnsc opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS ! o hI! sizes and all fitted with the evefi mating G«SrJ detachable Tyre. " XJHE JR.AMIBJu.EK.' AbU Ai\L) INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest en Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK '»THER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, B, THOMAS, MISS CARSON. mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. J. For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wilto and William Streets near akantti Boad East. MRS ALCORN ia now showing a well selected stock of Now Winter Milli nery, Dress Goods, Capes, Jackets, Mac* intoshe n,etc; Ladies' and Children's Under clothing in stock and made to order WANTED KNOWN-That Mas ftt" Grigor has commenced business in Aabburton 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 at all hours. Vacancies for a few boarders. 3 171 Mrs Rohottom, PHOTOGRAPHEK, MOORE STBEBT, ASHBURTON. HORSE COVERsT HORSE COVERS T B G to remind my Customers and the general Public that I have a large I Stock of HORSE COVERS OF ALL QUALITIES AND PRICES, Inspection Invited Also a large Stock of SADDLERY, Etc, on hand. R. J.~GUY. SADDLER, Burnett Street. LLEWELLYN OWEN. M'O.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. IOCAL Representative of the London _j College of Music, and of the Musical International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 2nd. Intending pupils kindly communicate arly. NOTICE. ANY person or persons found Trespassing on the Riversdale Estate in pursuit" of gam or otherwise will be] prosecuted, W S STRANGE:



T7l & S. KNIGHT are buyers of all ( Urn kinds of Second hand Goods. Ad ! joining Mrs Knight's Boardinghouee- Smokfl New Venua " Oubselves as Otheks Sbk Us."—Oar friends are generally boo polite to tell us our • faults ; but they seldom fail to observe the ] fie and style of our e'othes. Young men I who want to make good impressions, must ! bear in mind that "appearance goes a long \ way." An ill-fitting suit is uncomfortable* ' and an "eye Bore" to your frieods. Don't risk it ! If you are a stranger here, the first well dressed citizsn you meet will I gladly direct you to "The Leading Tailors" ! where you will alwayß 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 Messks Craig- ' head & Berryman opeaks volumes. This \ firm has just imported probably the finest ; stock of new Seasons tailoring goods ever ■ shown in Ashburton, includiug a beautiful i range of the new rain-proof Beavers and Meltons for Covert coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both fashionable and durable.



Debility Neuralgia, Biliousness. When the nerves are weal there is no telling what may happen. You are tired all the time, depressed, restless, and suffer greatly with headache, back ache, neuralgia, and general discom fort. But there is a cure, as Mr. J. Elliott, of West Perth, W. A., well knows. He sends us his portrait, and says: "For many years I suffered greatly witb neuralgia in my bead and also with bilious ness. I bad tried many kinds of medicine! but without help. I then tried AVER'S Sarsatarda Two bottles made such a difference in my feel ings that I was greatly surprised. My general health improved at once, my nerves were stronger, my headache disappeared, and my severe attacks of biliousness were cured." Constipation alone will often cause biliousness, neuralgia, and sick head ache. Ayer's Fills are a safe and sure cure for all liver troubles. And they cure dyspepsia also. PrcMrtd fer Or. J. C. Aret ft Co., Lowell. Maw.. U.S.A. Don't Cottgh—Belief can ba obtained im mediately. Uhb KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES—w«U known as the utterly un rivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recom* mended by the many eminent physicians. They at onoe check the cough and remove he cause—without any afrer < ffeot; the most delicate can then fore take them. One L'zenge alone gives ease—one <>r two at bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere in ins 13£ d each, " Fob this Blood is thb Life."— CLARKE'S WORLD - FAMED BLOOD MIXTURE is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Ec. zem*, Skin and Blood Diseases, and Sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thous ands of testimonials. Bold in bottles, 2* 9d, and lls-'eaoh, by Chemists and Pttten- Medicine Vendors everywhere. Sole Pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Coun tibs Dbug Co, Lincoln, England



GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. Kruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for all in 1 South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learned that we give Juatioe to oar Customers in all oar numerous lines. s We have just landed, per the gs " Whakatane," the finest assortment of Braes 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 » Rangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, TJTREGHT VELVETS, 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' 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 unfram6d), 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, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and ; hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Polee, all I sizes and prices Duchesee 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, TANORED STREET, opposite A boad«. ; GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges Cartridges! '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, Ranges, Mantßlpieces,°:*and all builders Ironmongery atj.Loweei Prices, TOOLS! TOOLS? TOOLS! I have an immense Stock of Carpenters and Mechanics' Tools, all of the very beat makes, and warranted, at prices whioh are now recognised as the Standard Bedrock Hardware Prices in the Ashburton County. 43TREMEMBER THAT MONEY SAVED 18 MONEY EARNED & BUY FROM GH/n?T*T*T~\TC! \ THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON • IVXHiJU'JLJJ-.rN O, / MONGER, Burnett Street. i Agent for Cleveland and ImpenalJKover Bicycles.



JaN° DUNLOP'S __ Zhe Qfiokest DTI OO \7 = ; Pure, Wholesome, Fragrant. **l ty* World* ALL TOBACCONISTS. - -~-~«—-i—..-. ■ ..i-.i ■ »»-..»



J, V. DE BEEE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, HAS JfTST RECEIVED ft Choice Col lection of STERLING. SILVER & E.P. WARE, BUITABLB FOR WEDDING PBESEOTS, ■> ETC., | Compriging Speoialiy Selected Arttolei, both ! Useful and Ornamental. < Not having Window apace to display the ' above Goods, \ INSPECTION INVITED. ! To thrse intereeted in 'RACING, TROTTING, CYCLING, El * II have jusb received a Special line of., STOP WATCHES, I INCLUDING JBPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPHS—A wonder in Watch construction. Hunting and Ppen-f*c«, High-class CHROM)GR*PHB. - w -^ Also, a New line of two Doasn, "The Con»Mliniion" Nickel Keyless STOP WATCHES Pkioh 20s. This in ft far superior dime-piece to any thing of the same class yet offered to the public. . . A full stock of all other classes of Gold and Silver Witches on hand, at prices to t>uit | everybody. For the Latest Novelties in Gold and Silver Jewellery, inspect Window display. Silver Charms in endless variety from Is each A new. stock of Spectacles to hand. j. y. deTbeer, WATCHMAKER & JFWELLEE, East Street, Ashburtoii. 1 ' •■ ■ T7* MINENT Physioiatis—Expert Analysts XLi and Food Fpecialists all favour Hon dai-Lanka Ceylon Tea aB being the puree and moßt nutritious of all teas'. Don't take -< substitutes- Sealed lead packets and boxes only ; sold by dibinterestod stores. ~~ "ogBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT^ (Late of LondonK """\ VISITS Ashburton and f-urroonding Die* trictsevery foxxi months —v:a, March. July, and November. . . ORDERS may bo left with MR LLEWELLIN OWEN at hie Mneio Stndio, Arcade Chambers. Abhhurtoo. or at Commercial Hotel. FOE THIS MONTH Only. B. F. DAVEY, 25, Tuam Street, CHBISTCHDECK InNLARGING Photos, 12 x! 10 worked Li Indian Inks, and Framed in Gilt 22 18 for £1 R Water colours £15>, oils £110?. I have been delivering thonsands of photos in New Zealand for the last six years, jinri heve given every satisfaction. We can seUcta photo from any group or make any alteration. I will guarantee theie to be m good as tha onea 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 rt quire one copied from group, kindly place x (a oross) under the one you wished copied. rl he photos are worked by the best artists in the Australian colonies. This will: last til Ist May. 3 12 Ifiank Uortiß. WutcliiMLttJker, & Jeweller, WEDDING PRESENTS AYER V Choice variety in Eleatropkt£ . •and Steriiug Silver, including a beau tiful lot of Doulton Ware, etc., at prices to suit the times, INSPECTION INVITED As usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brocches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watches, etc., is the largest and, beat selected in the district. A SPECIAL ROOM FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ot, 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 sea them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the same style and finish at nominal cost. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT COT. TING WHILE WAITING, B¥ SPE CIAL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30s upwards, a full stock of Roth.Bfnm.rn, Walthame, eto, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle fitting by my system iB no guess work, glasses being fitted to suit the sight perfectly in every case. A special room dr testing. Glasses fromjta 6d. TesU ing free. Repairs as usual, neat, prompt and reMon* able. , ■■--■> Silv r chirms in great variety from li i upwar 1 "tq let. ~~ SUITE of Rooms, ctntrally situated in the new Victoria Buildings next Ar cade, Burnett Street. _ „ ■- T, BULLOCK,