The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5073

Ashburton : MonJay, March 26, 1900.

price : One Penny



Shipping, SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ,AA TJOYAL MAIL STEA t^S^v -*-^ MERS, with superior J^^^^^snoommodatloaforallolaaseß • of passengers, calling at Monte Video ox Rio, Teaerlffe and Ply. moufch. Vessel ITon [Commander From Date. lonic «.M748 Kempson... Wei't'n Marchl Soiibie «,f773oJKidley — April 26 CARGO STEAMERS. Paksha j4551 Prosser Well'ton Feb Karamea 6500 Burton Well'ton Mar 8 Rangitlra 4046 Nieoll „ Mar 29 E. W. HANMEft, Agent, f |-^H E JgMfflK^ NEW ZEALAND !]gfg|||^ shipping oo.'s LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, tDeneriffe & Plymouth. Beat) Accommodation for all classes of P»Bnengerß at Lowest Rates. , p ort of Steamers. Tone. Departure. Date. Waimate 5610 Wellington March 22 Wakatane 6000 — April 19 Wakanui 5706 — May 17 Eakaia 5628 — June 14 [fekoa 4750 — j To follow F«r farther partiouiara apply ti« fRIEDLANDER BROS., Lsd. Agenta, Aahbnrton. U~~ NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited feTEAMERS S.&II FHGMOTTELTON ASUNDER: For Wesbport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs'. day and Saturdays NOTE—-For extra Bailings ace advertise rhent in Ohriatchurch papers s Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Neteon and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are trabjeot to alteration; eference shonld therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing Foe farther particulars apply to F, FERRIMAN, Agont, Aahbnrton (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, •He usetiold Furni are, etc., as per arrangement, in any part - the county. Advances made on Gooc!h placed in my m Hands for Sals. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown und Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Ageitt: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company fc Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from feJOs per month*. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! " The Banihler? HAVING sold oat of my old stock of fchege superior Bicycles, I have jass opened ap a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RA.OERS, ROAD BAOBRS, & ROADSTERS n all sizes and all fitted with the evel?' listing G. <Sr J detachable Tyre. " TliE KAMBI.EK,' ALI. AJSD INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH J G & J TYRES* 1 D. THOMAS. MONEY TO LEND PBIVATELY. TANORED STREET, Next Gas^Company's^Oi'l'iob JlfONEllo LEND *o^ fr Jg£) AND UPWARDS^ any Security. TRADE "BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be Arranged. All Business Stbictlv Confidential, DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton rine Insurance Office. "For tbib Blood is thh Life."— CLARKE'S WORLD - FAMED BLOOD MIXTURE is warranted to cleanee the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eo zema, Skin and Blood Diseases, and Sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thous ands of testimonials. Sold in bottles, 2i 9d, and lla eaoh, by Chamiafes and Paten- Medicine Vendors everywhere. Sole Pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Oodn- IBS Dbtjg Co, Lincoln, England.



NOTICE OF REMOVAL MESSRS MITCHELL & iURNER |HOPE TO BE INOCCUPATION ■ SOi" THEIR NEW PREMISES ON SATURDAY, MARCH 10. "-"•SHOOTING SEASON. 1"00! HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, EAST STREEST. TTAVE TO HAND THEIR STOCK OF GUNS !ATSD AMMUNITION Direct from the Manufacturers. 00MB AND SEE OUR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. Now Club, Eley (blue), Pegamoid Shultz. Kynock's Lake Ellesmere (smokeless) Kew Rival, Etc. POWDER AND SHOT of all q'zbs and quality. j GUNS at Prices to suit everybody, en hire or time payments. Breech-loading Guns from 50.?. SUNS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. > Good Stock Always on Hand of PUMPS, TANKS, BiTHS, En. DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE & ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL & GKAIN BKOKEB,; ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock —Tlnwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Farnlture Sales hold on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT FOR— Matson and Co., Christchnrch Booth, McDonald and Co. ; Chrialchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire r'lnsurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Co.'s Agricultural Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in con junction with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbnrton' GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. T HAVE STILL SOME BLOCKS OF THE LAGMHOR LAND FOR |BALE, Either for Purposes or ia Farming Blocks, THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LA.ND AT PRESENT IN THE M A R X \E T . ALSO,- Splendid Farm Mefchven, 1600 acres, thoroughly improved. ALSO,— 1000 \ Acres Prime Land, Lyndhuret. ALSO,— Very complete Suburban Proparty, containing 87 Acres, Graham's Road. ALSO,— 1450 Acres, Mayfield, thoroughly improvedl D. THOMAS. ASHBURTON.



Nnooll Bros. _ Ni coii Brother?, H.fF. Niooll.) (L. A. Nicoix. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA AGENTS, CENTRAL AUCTION BOOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. f . WEEKLY SALES OF MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, & PRODUCE. In our Rooms every SATURDAY, commencing at 12.30 p.m. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the district at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed In our hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.— We receive regular consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the ande. NEW SEEDS always in stock, including Clovers, Rycgrass, Rape, and Turnip i Seed. j 3RAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. j We shall be pleased to receive samples rom 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 oent Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose ofjtheir properties to communicate with us . —-:« SKINS & PELTS.-We ars huyera at highest market rates, as agents for Meagre Murgatroyd Bros, Woolscourers and Fell mongers, Christcburch TI7*E ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND I AMBS AT HIGHEoT MARKET RATES. nicoll"bros., East Street, Ashburton. FREEZERS. FREEZEKSf TTfARMERS Wishing to consign Sheep on iheir own account can book space at any Ame to suit tneir own convenience by com nunicating with us. .NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANS. Limited. TIHE OSRISTOHUROH MEAT CO X Limited i 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 NiooLt, Bros, store five varieties of this uelebrated fertiliser. Price on application; Allowance made for quantities. Letters wiil receive prompf attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS I BEG to announce thab I HAVE COMMENCED THE PRACTICE 0 MY PROFESSION at Tictoria Chambers, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Trust and other moneys to lend. G, MARRIOTT WATSDN, Solicitor, - THINGS - WQSTH KNOWING rpHAI You can SATE MONEY if yon Bny your Boota from NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS k IMPORTERS OF BOOT 3 AND SHOES, East Street, Aahburtomj BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure Ease and Com{ort_Sfcudied. Skill and Judgment being'.eierciaed ofjthe Formation of the Feet, Workmanship and Materials] CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to— NICHOLAS & PIGKFORD Late McDonald & MoDiabmid. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT BOOIETs'. mHE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY JL ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4| per cent, Full particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Office: Tanored Street I^RSIfoHNSTON~^ rpEACHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. Havelock Street.



Harvestl Supplies \fiTE HAVE JUST LANDED ex Paparoa, lUkaia, and Aotea, NEW SUPPLIES OF ENGLISH EARTHENWARE, GLASS AND CHINA. Every line up tc date, and ab lowest Cash qf-fcablons; English and America FRUIT JARS at lowesti prices in Town. Queensland Pure Dry Oane SUGAR — 701b Bags 14s. Only dry Sugar should be used for Preserving. Two*"and Three Prong Forks, Binder Whips, Rein? Cord, Oil Cans, Reaper Oil, Raw and Boiled Oil, Castor and ■Cylinder Oil, In any quantl'y. 51b Boxes Pure Ceylon TEA from 7s 6d each. B I C Ye"l E S. In BICYCLES we cm offer the best value in the Colony. We build Machines to order from Genuine B.S.A. parts' We are also Agents for CoJumblas, Hartfords, and Lovell Diamonds. Quotations on application; CARSON & Co., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Importers of Bicycles, Hardware, Glaas and China, Tancred Street and Ar©ade, Ashhnrtcn, _ A CARD.] A Branch Office has keen opened by the undersigned at Messrs Nicoll Bros., Eftsb Street, where they will carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitor MAUDE & HABMAN, Solicitors, Christchuroh Money'to Lendjit Lowestj-Current Bates on Freehold Security. No Procuration Fee. MAUDE & HARMAN, lli*4B Aafaburton. E. W. HANMEK. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES, HAVING azobanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operaoive Association, hare much pleasure in stating that in future I shall oarry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As soclation at the corner of West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises. BTORAGE AT LOWEST RATES, OORNSACK.S AT CURRENT PRICES. _1_52 W. ANME BUSINESS CHANGE. T HAVE touch pleasure in announcing that I have purchased the SADDLERY BUSINESS Lately conducted by Mr Jt H. Jamiesq*, And respectfully solicit a continuance of the liberal support] accorded to my pre decessor. ALL ;ORDERS4promptly'executed, and all>ork GUARANTEED. Robert Anderson, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 11 107 PHOTOGRAPHY. HALMA & CO. PHOTOGRAPHERS, Saunders' Buildings. ONE Dozen Highly Finished Cabi net Photos for 6s, for the month f of March. DON'T MISS THIS CHANGE COME EARLY. STUDIO at Saundess Buildings, Note the Address, and do not be misled. PHOTOGKAPHY. mo COMPETE WITH THE OjIMES. For 14 Days Only ; One Dozen Highly Finished Cabinet Photos FOR EIGHT & SIX. Don's Miss This Chance. All work guaranteed. Note Address D Jones, The Photographer, Robottom Studio, Moore Street. MRS ALOORN hopes by Selling for a few weeks at—and in some oases below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several cases New Goods bought at large discounts will bo Included, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale. i—■ i  n ■■ WANTED KNOWN —That Friday, March 9, is our last date for busi ness in old shop* New Autumn and Winter Goods now opening in New Premises,— Mx i & ItmNEB i



ARMY COMMISSIONS FOR COLO NIALS. United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, March 22 , The Times bespeaks the Empire's heartiest approval of the decision in connection with commissions for Aus tralians in the Imperial Army. It says it is another step towards the far reaching plan of welding the British might. Dunbdin, March 23 Hia Excellenoy the Governor has for warded the following cablegram to the Pre mier, which he receivod from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, yeßterday :—" The Secretary of State for Wat offers ten Royal Artillery and twenty Infantry Commissions for gentlemen seleoted by you after con* sultation with the Imperial Officer Com manding the local forces. Candidates must be British subjects, of good character, be tween the ages of 20 and 30, unmarried, and passed by a Medical Board as fit for service according to the Regulations of 1399, para graph 1, appendix 1, Send names of nomi nees, with conifica'e of birth, stating the branoh for which they are recommended, and, in the case of the Royal Artillery, whether field or garrisoa artillery is pre ferred. The preference of candidate will be considered as far as possible," At a banquet to-night to the engineers of, the Monowaf, the Premier informed tfa« gathering that there were three New Zea land candidates who had applied for com missions. Oae of them had passed his examinations, the others were waiting their chance, when the Government received in timation that the Imperial Government had granted commissions to all three. One of them, he might add was a son of Captain , Russell, the Leader of the Opposition. Amberley, Dec 7, 1899 j [Copy] 1 Messrs Craighe&d And Bkrryman Ashburtor, Dear Sirs, —Could yon make a suit at occo. I am sorry I forgot to order it sooner. The last oneis still wearing. It Sited beautifully, and has givca the greatest satisfaction; If yjtt have lima to make one for my son at Geraldino, I will gat him to ride up on Satur day to be fitted. If there is not time to send patterns, I will trust you to choose for me, something like the last.—Your3 truly, <2T The original letter as above from a we known gentleman and many othtra of equally high compliment may be scou at out office-~CRAIGHEAD AND BERBYMAN, the Leading Tilers and Outfitters For Indigestion, the best remedy is undoubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills They can confidently b« recommended as being: mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs Acting at once as a spl.ndid tonic and a gentle aperient For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled £or Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and all Liver and Stomach complaints Sold ia bottles, Is ljd, 2s 9d, audlls, by all Medicine vendors throughout the world W "ANTED Known—That J. Moison ■has received a large supply of Summer Boots and Shoes, suitable for the Holidays. They -are all of the beet brands and makers, and nsvei equalled in Ashburton, J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know beßt what to get. There fore the public have no need to wonder whore to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash barton- A OABD MRS A ri |^1 LA RIDGE -OL« \J» VyLARIDG Ml TEACHER Of PIANOFORTE, ORGAN and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms od Application. MISS M. RICHARDSON, mEACHEK OF PIANO. ■Apply Belt Road, Allenton. Teims on application. First term commences on Ist February. 1 86 H. Undriu,.,, [b. tmimiLx. I.H.UNDBILL AhD CO SJ -rntJRNISHING UNDERTAKERS, X? URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. 1 Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, kaab Belt. 3 81-OHLORIDE GF COLD CURE? DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Chloridh ob 1 Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants The desire will never return unless you re cultivate it. No cure—no pay. Address : _ BICHLORIDE OF GOLD INSTITUTE oray House, Rattray Street, Dunedin, Kempthorne. Pcosser and Co. Agents ~ Cotton cloth was first nn.de in India, and was in use there 2000 years ago. Hondai- Lanka pure unblended Ceylon packed lea has only been upon the market four years, yet it is the Tea that has revolutionised the trade "Secret." It is better than any i oher'Teaf that's all—Sold by J I COOCH, Saunders' Buildings



Established 1876. FOR OHRISTM.'S PRESENTS AND NEW fEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESBNIS GO TO GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton, THE CHEAPEST~PLA.CE IN TOWN OB WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPEOTIoF INVITED. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. HARVEST 1900 CORNSACIS. A FULL SUPPLY KEPT IN STORES, Ashburton. BINDEK TWINE. New beat Canterbury Flax Twine just arrived. Shareholders are requested to book their requirements immediately, as owing to the great scarcity of Flax, this Twine will be almost unprocurable later at our present selling price. OILS.—We have all kinds of Machine Oils in bulk, whioh we retail out at lowest possible rates. Please call and inspect our Stock before ordering elsewhere THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO- I OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited^ 11 115 T. F. GIBSON, Manager J. V. DE BEEB, JEWELLER & WATCHMAKER, rriHE LATEST NOVELTIES jast to J, hand in all classes of "Watches & Jewellery, ROTHEBHAM'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES | IN THE FOLLOWING GRADES :-— Gold Keyless Hunting Gold Keyless Open Face Silver Keyless Half Hunting Silver Keyless Hunting Silver Keywind Fusee Hunting Silver Keywind Going Barrel Hunt ing Silver Keyless Open Face Silver Keywind Fusee Open Face Silver Keywind Going Barrel Open Face Also, a PULL STOCKIof ROTKERHAM'S LADIES' GOLD WATCHES, SPECIALLY MADE TO MY ORDER. SIX DOZEN ENGLISH KEYLESS OPEN FACE NIOKEL LEVER WATCHES, i Compensation balance, full jewelled, two\ years 9 Guarantee, 3>7s 6d EA.GH. S7s 6d Also, a Full Stock of all other classei of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Watches. WABERBURYS at four prices— 14s 6d, 19s 2df 2Gs, 22s 6d. J. V. DE BEEB, ■(Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON ME DONG-ES, HAVELOCK STREET, mEACHER of Violin, Mandolin, and X Harmony. Terms on application. 1173 Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., I7IURNISHINO TTNDERTAKERB C URNISHING tJ NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanul Road and Case Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. BEMOVAL HOTIOB E. J. GUY. SADDLER, WISHES to notify to to his Customers that he has REMOVED baok to his new Premises on the old site, Burnett Street. Large Stock of SADDLERY, HARNESS, WHIPS, &0., on hand. Inspection invited. All orders left with me will be promptly exeouted.



M^P DUNLOP'S ___ 2%« Chokes* f\ ¥2 OO \f = Srn° king JL# 1^ jj\^ ij jf ZI Jobacco |j Pure, Wholesome, Fragrant. **? %c *^or'^' ALL TOBACCONISTS. 7~^'- '-~-"-,'"- "'- '■ -^^^^J



EEAD WHAT MR PRITCHARD SAYS:— • • • CURED of a " RUNNING SORE " On the Leg by "VITADATIO," THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY. TRULY WONDERFUL RESULTS. 98, West-terrace, Adelaide, S.A., 4th Deo., 183& MR S. A. PALMER, Dear Sir- Nine years ago I had an attack of "typhoid fever"; this leffc me with a " running sore" on my left leg, which caused me great pain, 30 much so that I could onlf average about "three months' work in » year." The doctors I consulted could not do me any good, bo I bad to suffer. About) four years ago my sufferings were further aggravated by an accident, through a atone falling on the same leg, causing me inteaaa pain. I sought relief in various advertised remedies, but without receiving any benefit from them. Hearing about ." Webber's Vitadatio " I decided to give it " a trial." After taking four bottles I am thankful to say that the " inflammation and running sore have disappeared." I suffer no pain, and am able to do my work as usual. You are at liberty to make what use you like of this testimonial, just hoping it may benefits some poor sufferer. I am, yourß gratefully, LEONARD PRITCBARD. Witnessed by P. JOHNSON, "Wat« Works," Kent, Town, 4/12/99. Vitadatio, 5s 6d and 3s 6&. Indian Oil of Cream, 2s 6d. HEAD DEPOT for New Zealand— 39, Manners Street, Wellington.___^ S. A. PALMER, Sole Agenb for Anitn* lasfa, India, Ceylon, and Japan. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer, W. WEBBER, LAUNCKSTON, TASMANIA. Frank Curtis. THE LEADING Watchmaker, & Jeweller* EAST STREET, HAS now oa hand the finest stock of JEWELLERY, WATCHES, *c, in Ashburton, including a fresh consignment of • JR oi Jxetrn^n. Watcher Direct from the Manufacturers. A special lino of L&DIES 1 SILVER WATCHES at £2, guaranteed two years. Also my now famous NICKEL LEVER WATCHES at 273 6d and 30a. Cheaper Lines iq NICKEL WATCHES from 14s 6d< ALL my NICKEL WATCHES are GUARANTEED for GNE YEAB. I hava now in Stock it very Jfiae eelectioe of BJxs£jajyew>enit and fl^adies* Gem JOLSujnfs, ■ § IFrom 10s upwards to £15; also the VERY LATEST DESIGNS in GOLD BROOCHES from 7s 63, each cased. SPECTACLES fitted accurately. Satis faction guaranteed. Repairs executed promptly and in best style, WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own manufacture, stocked in all sizes and stylest A Special Room for choosing if de - FRAHK CURTIS THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER TO ARMERS, CONTRACTORS & OTHERS A.SIMPSON, ! (LATE OF REID AND GRAY'S.) BEGS to announce to the inhabitants of Afhburtcn and surroanding dis tricts that he Las emmede d brsirefs as a SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH and hopes by good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit a e?are of public patronage, All kinds of Implements, made and repaired. Horses shod in the latest approved style. Corns and other diseases of the feet cared. A first-elasa. Wheelwright kept on the Premises. Note the address,— WAFANUI ROAD, Nearly opposite the Central Hotel. 3J2 CHEAP MONEY! OHEAP MONfiY OHBAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 4J per cent). Terms of repayment of the most character, which can be ascertaiae enquiry. T7IOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AN© *2 FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, overnment Insurance Commissioner. (>|OME and see the prices at Mies Alooen'S j Great Summer Sale. Dress Maelini from 6d a yard. Summer Dresses, fililinery. Ribbons, Flower?, Laces, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Stamped Needlework, etc ,'all reduced during the a>e. WANTED KNOWN—That our old pre raises will ba closed on and after Satubday, March 10. Caßtomen will find & ub in New Shop, Burnett Street,— Mitchhli, TUBHER,