The Ashburton Guardian.

Voh xxi, wo, 5110

Ashburton : Thurslay, May 10, 1900.

price : One Penny

Commercial.

CHRISTCHUftGH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKETS.

Business in these. marketß is practically at a standstill. Its prospects are not very re [ assuring at present, as a private cable reports the sale of a shipment in February last from Lyttelton, per Oban Bay, at 26s 6d per 4801b, sacks included. There is no movement, in oata, the effect not having yet been felt) of the partial clearance of stores at Lyttelton, The market would appear to be easier since a fall of £1 a ton is recorded in oatmeal. The following are current prices paid to farmers, f.o.b. Lyttelton, for direct shipment from country stations and free of commission, except where otherwise specified :— Wheat—Hunter's 2< 21 to 2s 3d, pearl and velvet 2< 3d to 2* 41, and Tuscan 2a 4d, Oats—Canadian Is 9d to Is lOd, Bhort feed Is 8d to Is 9£d, Daas and Danish Is 8d tola9d Barley—Prime malting 2s 3cl, discoloured Is lOd to 2a, delivered Beans—2i 3d to 2) 4d Peas—Prussian blues 2a 4d to 2s 6d, partridge 2s 6d Potatoes—Early Rose and Beauty of Heb ron 22s 6d ; Derwents, May-June delivery, 22j 6d to 255, country stations Onions—2ss delivered Oatsheaf Chaff — 40s to 455, at near oountry stations Hay—£3 5a to £3 10s, delivered ; primeet baled, £4 10s to £5, fob Grass Seed—Ryegrass, farmers' lota Is Id to Is 9d, prime heavy 2s 6d to 3s f ob j cocksfoot, new, 2M to 3d at Lyttelton



_ Shipphv-/. . SH*"'", 3.ATILL AST) iL-il OUMP.4NY. LTMrrSD. FOE LOSDON, jJ^jL DOTAt, MAIL STEA -1 Caffiipgfe^ •■-'w MKRS, with superior JPl^lPliis a3commo*a^on^oiea^c^Bdeß ' "lS*ia*r ?ss of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneilffe and Ply. moath Vessel Ton Ooiarnander From Date. Gothic ..TOOKidley Wel't'n April 26 lonlo M .474BKempson... — July 19 CARGO STEAMERS, Kqm»r& 16250 Scotland Well'ton May Tokomaru 6231 Maxwell Weil'ton May M«mari 3583 Banks „ May ' ' ______^__»«, i E. W. HANMKft. Agent. :. ■ :>■*—^ npIHE &3NBW ZEALAND fife::';'• %? shipp in go o,'*j LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, ..FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, (Eenertffe A Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for all classes of assengers at Lowest Rates. Probable final Steamers. Tons. Port. Date. W&kanui 5706 Wellington May 26 Bakaia 5628 — June 14 Wfcikato 4767 — June 28 Paparoa 7000 — July 12 tTekoa 4080 — To follow Ruahine 6127 — .> Otarama 3803 — „ Papanai 6372 i — „ Waitnate 5610 | — t» Wakatane 60Q0 j — „ New St'mr 7700 —  „ J 7700 — i „ fn further particular* apply t« fRIBDLANDBR BROS., L*D. ' Agents, Aghbnrfcon. UNION "STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS SAII FRCMLITTELTON ASUNDER: For Wenfcport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Satardays NOTE—For extra Bailings see advertise ment in Ohristohurch papers Dnnedin — 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 shonld therefore be made to Ohristohurch daily papers for dates and boar of selling For farther particulars apply to F. FEP.RIMAN, Agent, Ashburfcon ((successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stook Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, ■ HouseholdFurnl ure, etc., as per arrangement, In any part the county. Advances made en Goods placed in my Daads for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Aoeitt : tf orwioh Ouion Fire Insurance Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from £sOs per month, HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER fTHHERE are others, but they don't count ( JL in a Tea-Pot t«st alongside of Honiui- Lank A Ceylon Tea. Tke unblbndid worth !■ there, therefore the result is assured. Sealed Lead Packets, packed In Ceylon at J|T Coooh's. WANTED KNOWN-That our old p« misea will be closed on and after Satpbdat, March 10. Castomers will £n<3 ut in New Shop, Buruatt Street.—Mitokbll ft TpßKga. 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 A GENERAL BLACKSMITH and hopes by good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit a share oi public patronage, All kinds of Implements made and repaired. Horses shod in the latest approved style. Corns and other diseases of the feet cured. A first-class Wheelwright kepb on the Premises. Note the address,— WAKANUI ROAD, Nearly opposite the Central Hotel. MONEY TO LEND PKIVATELY. TANORED STREET, Nex<tJ;Gas Gompant's^Ootioe |^[O NEY ~O LEND to* fr ' £5 AND UPWAEJ>S» Upon any Security. TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. Aue. Business Stbiotmt Confidential, DAVID ZANDER* COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR-Bun Fire Insurance Office and Canton rine Tnsurance Office. Her? Andree went in hiaballoon To try and find the pole, H« must have perished all too seou Before he reached his goal. If he had only known the way Cold regions to endure, He might have been alive to-day, On Wooda' Great Peppermint Cure



SHOOTING^BASON, 1900- Guns and Ammunition, NEW SHIPMENTS NOW OPENED UP. A' Large Assortment, at prices to suit all Buyers. Eleys, [Kynooh, and OLUBf Cartridges ; Powder, JShot, Caps, Wads, and Cartridge Oases. LAMPS. LTiFk LAMPS. TTO'E HAVE J¥3T RECEIVED A CHOICE VARIETY OF TABLE LAMPS, HANGING HALL LAMPS', ! HANGING PARLOR LA.MPS, SMALL BEDROOM LAMP 3, Which we are offering at very loir prices, A Large Stock of LIMPWARE always on hand. HAKDWAEE AND HOUBEHOLD FURNISHINGS. » We have a full stock of the.above lines, including = Buckets Table Cutlery 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 PREOES TO SUIT THE TIMES. WINES aIuTIs PIEITS. j All Kinds and Brands of SPIRITS kept in CASE and BULK. ! Whiskey, Brandy, Port, Sherry, Australian Wines, etc. English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout ' GROCERIES at Wholesale Prices. j Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. Good« ds'ivered daily | SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Burnett Street, Ashburton.



"■*."'SHOOTING SEASON. 1"0 HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, EAST STREET. TTAVE TO HAND THEIR STOCK OF GUNS :AWD AMMUNITION Dlrecb from the Manufacturers. j COME AND SEE OUR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. I New Club, Eley (bine), Pegamoid Shulfcz, Kynock's Lake Ellesmere (smokeless) | JSew Rival, Etc. j POWDER AND SHOT of all sizes and quality. j GUNS afc Prices to suit everybody, en hire or time payments. Breech-loading Guns from 50a. j 3UNS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. ' Good Stock Always on Hand of PUMPS, TANKS, BITR'3, Ew>.



DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSUKANCE & ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOB, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock —Tinwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, >to.,*on Mondays Sales of Wool Thronghoufc the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturdays Horse, Fairs held Monthly AGENT FOR— Matuon and Go., Chrlsbcharch Booth, McDonald and Co., Ohrislchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros. 1 Belting London and LanoasblreOlnstirance Company Graham's Foot Rob Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co., Danedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast] Manures VacaamJtOil Co.'s Agricultural Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY &J09., Merchantn, Rakala, to aob ac ray AGEHT for all Auctioneering Work In that District, and In con junction with themj it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE'A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashborton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DATID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. JPAVE STILL SOME BLOCKS OF THE LAGMHOR fLANDIFOItySALE ither for Residential Purposes or in Farming Blocks. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT^IN THB MABKjET. ALSO,- Splandid Farm Methven, 1500 acres, thoroughly! Improved. [ALSO,— 1000^1 Acres Prime^Land, Lyndhurst. ALSO,- V«ry oemplate Suburban Property, containing|B7 Acres, Graham's Roadj ALSO,— 1450jAcre8,|Mayfield, thoroughlyjmprovedl D. THOMAS. ASHBURTON. I



| n;-oJI Bros. N coii Brothor% H. F.|Nioom,.) \l>. A. Nicoli. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKBRS, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA AGENTS, CENTRAL AOOTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MEROHANIHSE, FURNITURE, & PRODUCE, in oar Rooms every SATURDAY, commencing at 12.30 p. in CLEARING SALES conducted in any p%rt of the district at lowest current rates- ADVANCES made on goods placed In onr hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.— We receive regular consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the ands. NEW SEEDS always in stock, lndndlng Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed IRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD OH COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive s»mplee rop* farmers who have parcels for itposal. Station Books kept and audited We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on ' Freehold Securities, at 4$ snd 5 per cent Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale, Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dtopose'of their properties to communicate with us P?SKINS & PELTS.-We ara buyers at highest market rates, as agents for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, Woolecourera and Fell mongers, Chrietohurch TTTTE ARE GASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND lAMBS AT HIGHB&T MAKKBr RATES.



a'oard. I A haa tAiem opeaeriKby the ondereiKnad at Messrs Niooll t Bbos , Easts Sbreeb, where they carry" "on practice as Barristerß andJSolioitor MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Cnristchurob Monoy'to Lend at Lowest Current Bates oq Freehold Security. ' t No Prormration Fee, MAUDE 4: HARMAN, 111 48 Aahburton. j Established 1830 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., fjIttRNISHING TTNDKRTAKERB " URNISHIN G U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and L»tes Deaignß In FQNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS condaoted with the greatest care and satlefaotton, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Waktmni Road and Oass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. ].. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! 11 Theßamhterr HAYING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jaao opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all sizes and allotted with the evef* aabing G & J detachable Tyre. " THE BAMBIiEB,' " ALI. AJND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price E'aay. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. ')THER MARES FITTED WITH G&JTYRES, P. THOMAS. MIBS CARBON. rriEAGHER of Pianoforte and Organ. X For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of WiHa and William Streets near akanui Boad Eaafc. MRS ALCORN is now showing a well selected stock of New Winter Milli nery, Djreaß Goods, Capes, Jackets, Mao intoahcf ,etoi Ladies' and Children's Under clothing in stock and made to order WANTED KNOWN-That Mas M Grhoob haa commenced business in Ashbnrton again, next to Wm Patching's, Bast Street, and wishes to solicit a fair share of the patronage of her old customers and the general public* Hot dinners, fish sappers, tea and coffee daily at all hours. Vacancies for a few boarders. 3 171



NICOLL BROS., j East Street, Ashbarton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. TjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheep dn their own account can book space at any time to suit tneir own convenience by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT 'AGENTS. OHRISTOHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. THE OHRISTCHUROa MEAT) 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 Niooll Beos. store five varieties of tbia celebrated fertiliser. Prioe on application.- Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. ■ NICOLL BROS., DISTBICT^AgENTS RS ALCORN hopes by SeillngloTa few weeks at—and in some cubcb below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several cases New Goods bought at large discounts will be included, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale. __ _ , __„.. -THINGS-! WORT H KNOWING mHAOD You; can SAVE MONEY |tf. you Bay your Boot* frcmA NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS * IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, Ashburtoni BOOTS & SHOES Of EveryJ 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 & PICKFOM 1 Lat« McDonald & MoDiabmid. H. UNDBIM. i (E» UNDBILb 1 H. UNDBILL AISO CO,, XHURNISHING UNDERTAKERS JJ URNISHING 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 j behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. % " ™ FOR SALE A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly in English grasses. For terms and parbicu ars apply to OP. BULLOCK, Agent. \ ' ~ Smoke New Venus



Mrs Robottom, PHOTOGRAPHEH, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. HORSE COVBRST HORSE COVERS T* B G to remind my Customers and the general Public that I have a large Stook of HORSE COVERS OF ALL QUALITIES AND PRICES, I Inspection Invited Also a large Stock of SADDLERY, Etc, on hand. E. J."GUY. SADDLER, Bur net b Street _ LLEWELLYN OWEN. M'O.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. T OCAL Representative of the London JLJ College of Music, and of the Musloai International College, PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 2nd. Intending pupils kindly communicate arly. NOTICE. | A NY person or persons found Trespassing i xjL on the Riversdale Estate in pursuit^)! gam j or otherwise will be[ prosecuted. W S STRANGE;



Summer and Its Perils- «, The heat of summer, and its mild, relaxing weather, are often more dangerous to chil dren and adults than is commonly supposed. Profuse perspiration and the vie of cold or effervescing drinks impoverish the blood, and the patient is, as it were, starved* If any ' natural weakness exists, the system will break down at that point: or a general relaxation and languor may sec in almost unnoticed •For several summers,' said Mies Petrea Petersen, of Fetherstone, to a reporter who oaliad .upon her, 'I was greatly troubled with arssmia which made me fearfully thin, weak and pale faced. My lips were blood less, I suffered from heavy headaohes, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, and cramps. If I went upstairs I would have to pause for breath a,t the top. Doctors said my heart was waak, but their treatment unfortunately did not restore my health. .Sometimes I had not the strength to speak ; at other times the cramps were so painful that I would scream aloud. But through reading a para graph in the Evening Post which showed how, a young lady had been oared of similar troubles by Dr Williams' pick pills, 1 pur chased some, and even the third dose improved mo. I continued with them until perfeotly cured. lam quite bright and happy now, free from heart palpitation, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, headaches and cramps. Every sympton of artemia has gone, and even the summer weather does not



weaken me; I do not look like the same girl.' This is Bo instance where an actual illness was caused by summer heat; in other caseß aB we have said, there may be only a general debility and signs of rnnning down. A cure, or a safeguard which is better, will be found in Dr Williams' pink pills for pale people, and the same remedy may be confidently recommended for general weakness, 8t Vitus dance,-rheumatism, paralysis and consump tion. Sold by chemists and storekeepers. They are an unequalled tonic for the arnnmer , i i'"« " ■■" ■««—«-«««^ Dr/Wuliams'Pinkpitls ; 3T for Pale people. Ml Anything lm(\J elso offered iml /T/ /» a use/ess Substitute, and It is best to sent! ttlreet 10/6 to Or. Williams' Medicine < Company, Wellington, N.Z., for the GENUINE PILLS.



"Ourselves as Others Ske Us."—Our friends are generally too polite to tell as our faulta; but they seldom fail to observe the fie and style of oar clothes. Young men who want to make good impressions, must bear in mind that " appearance goes a long way." An il'-fitting suit is uncomfortable, and an " eye sore" to your friends. Don't risk it! If you are a stranger here, the firat well dressed citizen you meet will gladly direct you to "The Leading Tailors" where you will always find a large assort ment of "Up to date" suitings to select from, and where you can always depend on getting satisfaction, The large and still increasing business done by Messrs Ckaig- HEAD & BERUYMAN speaks voium s. This firm hasi jaab imported probably the finest stook of new Seasons tailoring goods ever ahown in Ashburton, including a beautiful range of the new rait-proof Beavers and Mslfcons for Covert coats and Chesterfield overcoats, both fashionable and durable. "For thjb Blood is thhs Life."— CLARKE'S WORLD-FAMED BLOOD MIXTURE is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Be zema, Skin and Blood Diseases, and Sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thous ands of testimonials. Bold in bottles, 2* 9d, and Us each, by Chemists and Paten* Medicine Vendors everywhere. Sole Pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Cora vi xs Drug Co, Lincoln, England



GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. Kruger learns that tke 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 hays just landed, per the s s " Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Call early and see for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteadi 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, FLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, CIRETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (Ute 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 a " lonics" 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, Call and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed aad unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else where. Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, 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. UMDftILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite A roacb.



GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges Cartridges! partridges. Shot. C_apß_. .Wa ds. BEFORE Baying any of the above Sporting Reqnisitea call on "THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," who has a splendid selection of Guns, etc., by all the best known makers. TO Builders' and those about to build I have in Stock a Choice Assortment of Tile and other Register Grates, Ranges, Manbelpiece»,* 3 :and all builders Ironmongery atj.Lowest Prices, TOOLS' TOOLS! TOOLS! I have an immeme Stock of Carpenters an* Mechanics' Tools, all of the very best makes, and warranted, at prices which are now recognised as the Standard Bedrock Hardware Prices in the Aahburton County. ,_. vx >nu IBTREMEMBER THAU MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED & BUY FBOM f■, , . Gl\/rT^T\T\TISJCI \ EHE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON • JMXLUJJIIN O, / MONGER, Burnett Street. Agent for Cleveland and ImpenalJKover Bicycles.



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J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER tr JBWELLBB, HAS JUST RECEIVED a Choio* Col lection of STERLIKC SILVER & E.P. WARE, SUITABLE FOR WEDDING PBESENTS, ETC., Comprising Specially Selected Article!, both Uaefal and Ornamental. Not having Window space to display th< above Goods, INSPECTION INVITED. I To those interested in 'RACING, TROTTING, CYCLING, Ef # I have just received * Special line of STOP WATCHES, INCLUDING SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPHS—A wonder in Watch construction. Hunting and Open-face High-claw CHRONOGRAPHS. Also, a New line of two Dozen, "The C onmiltHflon " Nickel KeylfM STOP WATCHES Pkiob 20*. This ia a far superior time-piece Jo any thing of the same class y«t offered to the public. A full fit nek of all other clauses of Gold anil Silver Watches on hand, at price* to soil everybody. For the Latest Novelties in Gold and Silver Jewellery, Inspect Window display. Silver Charms in endless variety from Is each A new itoek of Spectacles to hand. J. V.DE~BEEB, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, I East Street, Ashburton. T7IMINENI Physicians—Expert Analysts _Hi and Food Specialists all favour H«S dai-Lanka Ceylon Tea as being the purest and most nutritious of a'l teas. Don't take substitutes' Sealed lead packets and boxes only ; sold by disinterested a tor eg. "~OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER ft EXPERT (Late of London), TTIbITS Ashburton and surrounding Dls» V trie* s every four inonthe—via, March July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at. hie Mnsio Studio, Arcade Chambers. Ashburton. or at Commercial Hotel. FOB THIS MONTH ONLY. B. F. DAVEY, 25, Tuam Street, CHRISTCHDRCH Tj^NLARGING Photos, 12 x{lo worked , Xh Indian Inks, and Framed in Gilt 28 18 for £1 1«. Water colours £i 5?, oils £1 lOe. I have been delivering thousands of photos in New Zealand for the last lix yean, and have given every satisfaction. We omi select a photo from any group or make aay 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 them along to my Address at above. Order* re ceived by post or otherwise. Should you require one copied from group, kindly plaoe x (a ctosb) under the one yon wished copied. The photos are worked by the best artiste is the Australian colonies. This will last til Ist May. 3 18 'dank Curtis. Watchmaker, & Jeweller, WEDDING PRESENTS'.



A VERY Choice variety jn E!ectrr-pI»tJ and Steriiug Silver, including it bHri< tiful lot of Doulton ware, eta, at piices to suit the times. INSPECTION INVITED :i, As usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watohw, etc., ia the largest) and, besb selected in the districts 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 see them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the same style and finish at nominal cost. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT CUT. TING WHILE WAITING, BY BPE. CIAL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30s upwards., a full stock of x Rotliernvn.«, Wnltliams*» etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at nighti Spectacle fitting by my system is no cuees work, glasses being fitted to salts tb« sight perfectly in every c»»e. A speoiat room for testing. Glasses from 2s 6d. Test. ing free. Repairs as usual, neab, prompt) and reftfon* able. Silv r chime in great variety from 1« upwar I LET. SUITE of Rooms, oenbraily situated ta bhe new Victoria Buildings next Ar cade, Burnett Street. TBULLOCK#