The Ashburton Guardian.

XXI. NO, 5105

Ashburton : Friday* May 4, 1900.

price : Ojne pmmy

A Sham Deserter.

It is » matter for general satisfaction when the practical joker ia caught io his own trap. This (says the Gem) has been the fate of a Fifeahire native, who recently, on joining the train to Edinburgh, in the neigh bourhood of Dundee, found himself in the same compartment, with a sergeant of the Black Watch and a deserter, of whom tho former was in charge. The Fife man en gaged the sergeant in conversation, men tioned that he himself had been in the Black Watch, gave his company and same, and added jtuntily, "I am a deserter, too." Ihe sergeant grimly inquired, "Ia tra*;so! Then you come along with me," and, suit ing the action to the word, slipped the hand* cuffs on liis right wrist, and linked him with the deserter. At this stags in the proceed ings the new prisoner grew very {indignant* After a while the nood of humiliating set) in, and ha explained that it was all a joke, But to all his representations the sergeant turned the ear of an adder, and oarried his new victim through to Edinburgh. Oa arrival at the (station two friends aooom panied him to the Castle; but it> |waa |not tilt ten o'oiock at night that the processgof formal identification was completed to the satisfaction of trie authorities, and the weary humorist was set at liberty.



Shipping. '«^ t S.iVILL i\'l> \LBTON Ui»MPA.fIF, LtMiFHTt FOR LONDON. «S^A_ DOTA.Ii MAIL BTEA frSwfeh. &TOS, with superior j&ff^§||gp' accommodation fotall classes m* , m . of JP aß9enSr««»» calling afc Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. month. Vessel Ton Commander Prom Data. Oothlo _. 7730 Kidley Wel't'n AprU26 lonlo _, 4748 Kompaon .. — July 19 CARGO STEAMERS. Kumara )6250 Scotland Well'ton May Tokomana 6238 Maxwell Well'ton May Mamari 3583 Banks „ May E W. HANMEK, __ Agent, v __»- .nn he J^^Sut HBTBW ZEALAND 00.-8 LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Vt» Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymenth. Beat Accommodation fer all classes of Maengers at Lowest Bates. Probable final Steamers, tens. Port. Date. Wakanui 5706 Wellington \fay 26 Bakaia 5628 — Jnne 14 Waikato 4767 — June 28 Paparoa 7000 — July 12 Tekoa 4050 — Lo follow Ruahine 6127 — „ Otarann 3803 — „ Papanui 6372 — „ Waimate 5610 ~ „ Wakatane 6000 — „ NewSt'mi 7700 — „ tt J 7700 — „ Fer farther particulars apply te FRIEDLANBER BROS., LflD. Ageata. Aahbmrton. WON STEAMSHIP COMPANY Of NSW ZEALAND. Limited fcTEAMERSFAII FHCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wesfcport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Than day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise menfc in Christchurch papers Donedin — 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 Obrletchurch dally papers foi dates ana hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbarton "HENRY ~STBPIaNBON7" (oucoesHor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY BALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, ab 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, ■ He usebold Furni are, etc., as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my bands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Growt and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. AGEiVT : Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay m»nts from £SOs per month. HENBY STSTpHENSON, AUCTIONEER rpHKRE are others, bub they don't count JL in a Tea-Pot test alongside of Hondai- Lanka Ceylon Tea. The onblhndid worth is there, therefore the result; is assured. Sealed Lead Paokets, packed in Ceylon at JfT Coooh's. WANrEDKNOWN—That our old pre rnisea wilt be closed on and aftei Saturday, March 10. Customers will find us in New Shop, Buruett Street.—Mitchell k Tpbke*. . . -^ FARMERS, CONTRACTORS 4: OTHERS A. SIMPSON, (LATE OF REID AND GRAY'S.) BEGS to announce to the inhabitants of Ashbarton and surrounding dis tricts that he has commenced business as a SHOEING as GENERAL BLACKSMITH and hopes by good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit a share ot public patronage. All kinds of Implements made and repaired. Horses shod in the latest approved style. Corns and other diseases of the feet oared. A first-olaas Wheelwright kepb on the Premises. Note the address, — WAFANUI R^AD, Nearly opposite the Central Hotel. MONEY TO LEND PEIYATELY. TANORED STREET, Nbxt Gas Comj»ant's;.o*?ioe ]yX) NET ~TO LEND toXArrangemenb fr Jgf) AND UPWARDS, Upon any > Security. TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. All Bosiness Stbiotly Conwdin'mal, DAVID ZANDER, ' COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR—Suq Fire Insurance Office and Canton rine rn»uranoe Office. NO SOONER does an article oTgenalne merit meet with popular favour and approval than up springs a multitude of ■purioui imitations, *« Pictalls " sob to catch the unwary. Hondai Lanka Tea must be on packet and box to ensure the Genuine, Unadulterated aksiole ; sold by disinterested grocers everywhere.



SHOOTING_SRASON t 1900. Guns and Ammunition. NEW SHIPMENTS NOW OPENED T7P. A Large Assortment, at prices to suit all Buyers. Eleys, Kynoch, and Club Cartridges ; Powder, 'JSShot, Caps, Wads, and Cartridge: Oases. LAMPS. lT'mF*S. LAMPS 1. TO*E HAVE JUST RECEIVED A CHOICE VARIETY OF I . TABLE LAMPS, HANGING HALL LAMPS, HANGING PARLOR L^MPS, SMALL BEDROOM LAMPS, Which we are offering at very low price*. A Large Stock of LIMPWARE always on hand. HAEDWABB AND HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS, We have a full stock of the above lines, including Buckets Table Cutlery , Fenders and Fire Irons Saucepans Spoonsand Forks Eleotro Plate Ware Nails and Staples Brush ware Enamel ware Plough Shares Lubricating "Oils Etc, etc. AT PJEUCES TO SUIT TH$ TIMES. [WINES AN' XD~SPIRITS. All Kinds and Brands of SPIRITS kept in OA.SE and BULK. Whiskey, Brandy, Port, Sherry, Australian Wines, etc. English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout. GROCERIES at Wholesale Prices. Orders by Post despatched with puDotuality. Goods delivered daily SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Buknetc Street, Aehburton. ""*"• SHOOTIN.G SEASOJN. 190 a HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, BAST STREET. TTAVjE TO HAND THEIR STOCK OP GUNS AND AMMUNITION Direct from the Manufacturers. COME AND SEE OOR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. New Club, Biey (blue), Pagamoid Shultz, Kynock's Lake Elleumere (smokeless) Kew Rival, Etc. POWDER AND SHOT of all elissa and quality. (SONS at Prices to suit everybody, en 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, Etc.



DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE & ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tlnwala and Aahburton alternately Fortnightly Saloa of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, jeto.,|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 Satardaya Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT FOR— Matson and Co., Chriabchorch Booth, McDonald and Co., Ohrlslchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and L&hcashlreOlnaurance Company Graham's Font Rot Composition Wrights, Stephenson aad Qo.. Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures Vacuum]|Oil Go.'s Agricultural Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HATE made arrangements with MESSRS H *RDY &100., Merchants, Rakala, to aob as my AGKNT for all Auctioneering Work in th»b District, and In con junction with them] it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SAjuE'A SUCCESS. DIVED THOMAS, Ashbarfcon GREAT REDUCTION IS PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBTTRTON. THHAVE STILL SOME BLOCKS OF THE LAGMHOR LANDHFORVJBALE ither for Residential Purposes or in Farming Blocks. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT;iN THE M A R I |B T , ALSO,— , Splwdid Farm Methven, 1500 acres, thoroughly' inaprered. ALSO,— 1000, Acres Prime Land, Lyndhuret. ALSO,— Very complete Suburban Property, containing[B7 Acres, Graham's Roadj ALSO,— 1450]Acre6,|MayfieId, thoroughly improved D. THOMAS. ASHBFRTON.



Nicoll Bros. Nicoll Brothers, H. F. Nxcoix.) {h. A. Nicoix. auctioneers; accountants, sharebrokkrs, valuators, land, estate, & genera AGENTS. CENTRAL AOCTIONROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE. A PRODUCE. In oar Rooms every SATURDAY, commencing at 12.30 p.m. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the district at floweit current rotes. ADVANCES made on goods placed In oar hands fo? absolute sale, FRUIT.— We receive regular consign* mente from Auckland, Sydney, and the ands. NEW SEEDS always in stock, Including Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and gTarnlp Seed 3RAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples ropt farm c s who hare parcels for iaposal. Station Books kept and audited We have various sums of Trnst Monies, ranging from £300 to £6000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ rtnd 5 per cent Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us SiSKINS & PELTS.—We ara buyers at h'ghest market rates, as agents for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, Woolsoourers and Fell mongers, Christchurch VT^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS at highe6t marker rates. NICOLITbROS., East Street, Ashbqrton. FR EEZ ERS, FREEZEKS. TjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book apace at any time to suit tneir own convenience by com municating with ua. .NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, OHRISTGHUROH MEAT COMPANY. LIMITKD. mHK OHRISTOHUROH MEAT CO X Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODDCTION 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 1 attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTBICT AGENTS W ALCORN hopes~by Selling foTa few weeks at-and in some oases, below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several canes New Goods bought at large discounts will be included, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale. | - THINGS -! IWORTH KNOWING-



A CURD. A BracohOffice has fceenopeoedby th< undersigned) at Messrs Niooix Bbos., East Street-, where they will oarry"on practice m Barristers and Solicitor MAUDE k HABMAN, Solicitors,^Christohurch Money'toLend at* Lowest JCurrenb Rates on FreeholdfrSeonrity. No Procuration Fee. maude:&:harman, 114 48 Ashburton. fistablisbea 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., OURNTSHIWG TrNDEjRTAKERS E URNISHTNG U NDERTAKEBS DIRECT Importers of Beet and L»tes nesigns In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS oond noted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wak&nul Road and Oaes Sfreeta, «nd Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE AWHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! 11 The Rambler? HAVING sold oat of my old stook of those saperlor Bicycles, I have juao opened op a freah consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all plzes and allotted with the ever bating G & J detachable Tyre. "THE K\iUßi,EK,' ALU AJ\D INSPECI THE STOCK. Price Eaay. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongwt en Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. other" makes fitted with G & J TYRES i D. THOMAS/ MISS CARSON. riIEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. X For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near akanai Boad East. MRS ALCOBN is now showing a well selected stock of Now Winter Milli nery, Dress Goods, Capes, Jackets, Mac intoshe l,etoJ Ladies' and Children's Under clothing in stock and made to order WANTED KNO'VN— Thaß Mas M Gbbgor has commenced business in Ashburton again, next to Wm Patchino's, East Street, and wishes to solicit a fair share of the patronage of her old onstomers and the general public. Hot dinners, fish suppers, tea and coffee daily at all hours. Vacancies for a few boarders. 3 171



FARMERS TN WANT of> CLOVBR CUTTING MACHINE SHOULD BU.Y No other than the McCORMICK Daisy Reaper, The Strongest »nd Beat in the World, I . MOBKOW, BASSETT & Co., ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager LLEWELLYN OWEN, M'C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. I LOCAL Representative of the London College of Muaio, and of the Musical i International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will oommenoe January 2nd. Intending pupils kindly communicate any. NOTICE. A NY peraon or persons found Trespassing on the Riveradale Estate la pursuit of gam or otherwise will bo'prosecuted. WS STRANGE;



mHAT Yon: oau SAVE MONEY [if yon Bny your Booti frcra NICHOLAS & iPICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS * IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, Ashburton* BOOTS & SHOES 'Of Every. Deaoription Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied. I Skill and Judgment) being exeroiaed of the Formation of the Feet. ! Workmanship and Materials CHARGES MODERATE. i Br{ng Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PiCKFOBD Late MgDqhald & MoDiabmid. U. Undbiu., [c, undbiix 1 H. UNDJBIIiL AM) CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath a Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly I behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oars of MrT. Andrews, East Belt. 2 6~N'T "Worry—Use «» H«vdaTLakk~a Unblihbid Citlon Tia." There is oo tronble in life that a onp of this delioious Tea will not alleviate. Sealed Lead Packets only, with name oi every GENUINE Packet; ■old by J T CoOQH, BaundersJ Buildings. Smoke New Venus



TINWALDJ NEAR THE COUNTY 8 ALE YARDS. 20 iSTsg' 20 TT7ITH Commodious Dwelling Hoom and VV other extensive improvements, the Property of Mb F. Bonkikqton. Thin nob having been «old on SATUR DAY lust, Offers are invited for the pnrohftM of samel Fall particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, N. Z. FARMERS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, Joint Agent.. NOTICE. 1VT R OHARLES O^GIL WILLIS has been appointed Canvasser and Collector for the Ashburton Publishing Company (Mail & Guardian.) HENRY WILLIS, Manager. Ashburton, 20th April, 1900. ABHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING ! AND ' ) INVESTMENT BOOIEIr. THE SOCIETY i» now taking MONEY OH I DEPOSIT [ Fixed Twelve Months 4£ per cent. | Fail p&rtioularß on application. EDWAKD STEPHENS, Managar I" jiSce: Taucred Street Olton You feel worn oafr. blown out, A. iter tired out, and unfit for work, M.ea,Jis all energy seems to have left. You awaken with a bad taste in tnunth, your Bleep has been disturbed and unrefreshiog. These are all tymptoms of | Indigestion that should hn attended to. I LOASBY'S WAHOO i will upeedily alter all this. It> stimalatee i-tha liver, renders fche bowi'la ac^ive, I stt englheoa the Btomaoh, and imparts tone aud strength to the whole sys.em. One bottle nsually cures. Price, Is 6d; obtainable everywhere. Sole Manufacturers: LOASBY'S "WAHOO" 4 212 MANUFACTURING COY., LTD.



" OuasELVFa as Others Bhe Us. "—Oat friends are generally too polite to tell us our faalta; but they seldom fail to observe the fie aud style of oar clothes. Young men who want to make good impressions, must bear in mind that " appeara»oe goes » long way." An ill-fitting suit is uncomfortable, and an " eye tore "to your frieDds, 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 al ways depend on getting satisfaction. The large and still increasing business done by Messrs Graiq head & Berryman speaks volumes, This firm has just imported probably the finest stock of new Seasons tailoring goods ever shown in Asbburton, includiug a beautiful range of the new rain-proof Beavers and Meltons for Covert coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both fashionable and durable* Wade'a Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never fail for adults or children. Price, ls» The doctor may scoff, and likewise may sneer, j When to his advice you lend him no ear, But tell him his fee is a little too dear For the good that he dues when you feel a bit queer. He from you the secret may try to allure The cure for ail coughs so cheap and so sure, Suspense you'll not let him then foo long j endure, But explain that it's Woods' Great Pepper- j mint Cure. Woods' Great Peppermint Care for Coughs and Colds never fails—ls 6d and 2a 6d Smoke New Venua



GOOD NEWS FROM THt FRONT. Eruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learned that we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have juat landed, per the b a •' 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 choos* 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, PLUSHES, UTREOHT VELVETS, fIRETTONES, JEtc , 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 n" lonic." At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have just opened up in splendid order, Oall and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed and uhframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our Btocka 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 Duchesae Tables and Chests, Washatands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design,, Perambulators, Go-Oarts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, ! AT T, H. UN DRILL & CO., : CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, opposite Aboadk . 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. i TO Builders' and those aboub bo build t have in Stock a Choice Assortment of Tile and other Register Grates, Kaagea, Manbelpieces, and all builders Ironmongery at£Lawe«t Prices, TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS' I 'have an immense Stock of Carpenters' and Meohanios' Tools, alt of the very best makes, and warranted, at prioei which are now recognised as the Standard Bedrock Hardware Prices in the Aehburton County. IaTREMEMBER THAI MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED & BUY FROM Glilf *T7'T\T\T"\TC! \ THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON • XXLIuDIJLJS O, / MONGER, Burnebb Street. Agent for Cleveland and Imperial Kover Bicycles.



/^Ej'^iL^H^ SHOULD ALWAYS SA\OKE buoiop's rj RJ? R V TobaiCgo It is & Gold t\ivz of geotral s&t&f&etioo to all who ui)«ler«tftii4 what . a goo 4 pipe of tobacco is. • • •



J. V. DTC BEER, WATCHMAKER * JKWELLEB, HAS JUST RECEIVED a Choice Col lection of STERLING SILVER & E.P. WARE. BUITABLI FOB WEDDING PREBBNTS, ETC., Comprising Specially Selected Articles, both ! Useful and Ornament*!. i Nob having Window space to display tb« { above Goods, INSPECTION INVITED, To these interested in RACING, TROTTING, CYCLING, Itf- I have jusb received a Special line of STOP WATOHBSt, INCLUDING SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPHS—A wonder in Watch construction. Hunting and Open-foce High-class CHRONOGRAPHS. Also, a New line of two Do«sn, ««The Oonwwitaiion ** Nickel Keylew STOP WATCHES Plticm 20i. This is a far superior time-pieoe to ary thiug of the tame class ytb offered to the public. A full stock of all other classes of Gold aci Silver Watches on hand, at prices to tait everybody. For the Latest Novelties in Gold and Silver Jewellery, inspect Window display. Silver Charms in endless variety from Is each A new etoek of Spectacle! to hand* J. V. DE~BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER* East Street, Ashhnrton. T7IMINENT Phyuidanß—Expert Analyst! JQi and Food Specialists all favour H«» ---dai-Lanka Ceylon Tea as being the purett and moat nutritious of all teas. Don't) take substitutes- Sealed lead packets and boxes only ; sold by duinterestod stores, ogBORN COO^T PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of Locdonh . VISITS ABhburfcon and siuToundinfi Dis» trie'severy four months—viz, March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at- his Motto Studio, Arcade Chambers. Ashbarton. or at Commercial Hotel« FOB THIS MOKTH~I)NIiv



JB. F. DAVEY, 25, Tuam Street, CHBISTCHUKCM TnNLARGING Photos, 12 xflO worked Hi Indian Inks, and Framed in Gilt 22 18 for £1 Is. Water colours £i s', oik £110?. I have been delivering thousands of photos in New Zealand for the last six yean, and have given every satisfaction. W« out select* photo from any group or make any alteration. I will guarantee these to be M good as the ones I have been delivering for £3, and will last for ages. Don't forget to bring along your photo at once. Send tham along to my Address as above. Orders re ceived by post or otherwise. Should yon require one copied from group, kindly plaoe x (a orossj under the one you wished copied. The photos are worked by the best artists ia the Australian colonies. This will last tit Ist May. 3 12 Prank Curtis. Watchmaker, & Jeweller, WIDDING PRESENTS A VERY Choice variety in Elecfrroplat and Sterling 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 Brooches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watohew t etc. t is the largest and best selected ia tho district. A SPECIAL ROOM FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ot, of my own manufacture 1 make a speoial Una of, and are well worth inspecting being far aadawfty better finished than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It will pay yon to oall and see them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the same style and finish at nominal cost, Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZK WITHOUT COT. TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE CIAL MACHINERY. « Silver watches from 303 upwards, a fait stock of RotherAmfe, Walthami, etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle fitting by my system is no guess work, glasses being fitted to suit tkt sight perfectly in every case, A speoial room for testing. Glasses from 2s 6cU last ing free. Repairs as usual, neat, prompt and reason able. Silv. <■ chirms in great) variety from li upwari ...___. ______ _ SUITE of Rooms, centrally situated ia the new Victoria Buildings next At* cade, Burnett Btreet. T, BULLOCK*