His Friends Helped Him

A hatter setting up in ha business decided upon this Inscription for his ■bop:—-

'John Thompson hatter, makes and tells hata for ready money,' with the sign of a hat

A friend suggested that' hatter wen superfluous; another said that it was better not to mention 'ready monay,' for it was sometimes prude t to give credit; while a third itsistid the pur ohaaer of a hat cared not a fragment of nap who made it Tk« inscription was abridged in obedience to these erric'saas, and read —• John Thompson tells haU'

•fcells!' exclaims a fourth friend. 1 Why, who would exp°ct him to give them away V upon which the inst two words were expunged, and all that remains new of the original device is — 9 John Thompson.'

Bets Off.

An nmusiog telephone story Is told of » certain ladj named Brown. One morning recentlj she proceeded from breakfast table ro the telephone in the hall to order some things from her butcher

* Halloa!' said Mrs Brown. Are you Bafiy'sthe butcher?' •Yti 1

1 Well, Ihis is Mrs Brown,a residence Will yon please send me a large, thick •teak by twelve o'clock

The boy empluyad in the batcher's ibop happened to answer the telephone and promptly responded . —

'Well, you just bet yonr sweet life I will !'

f Do you know, sir, to whom you are ■peaking V

* Sure I do,' said the boy, Jenny, Mrs Brown's Oook '

1 Yoa're

' You are mistaken, young man. You are speaking with Mrs Brown herself'

lls that so V rpplied tho boy. • Then ia that case, madam, we'll call the bet •ff?

"GOOD NIGHT."

Twilight's grey vtil upon the landscape falls Soft as a benediction ; from »far Are beard, ab intervals, the birds' last calls,

And trembles into sight tho first shy star. The western tkSea are soft with fading light, Good night, good night, good night !

The wests winds through the she-oak branches stray, Murmuring like wavele's on a distant strand— The farewell messages of dying day, Low whippertng in the ear of the drowsy land, And deepening purple hues shroud yonder height ; Good night, good night, good night!

The long plains He asleep, no still, so calm, The lambs are x.c tied to their mothers' side, And o'er my restless spirit breathes like balm The restfulneds of the sweet eventide. Perplexities are passing with the light. Good night, good night, good night !

How softened every rugged point appears In this transforming hour; how trivial seem The past- day's little doubta and cares and fears. Like terrors of a half forgotten dream. O questioning heart! Thou shalt be led arighi ;

Gf od night, good night, good night !

How swe"t io were to pass as softly hence, As fades the daylight from the tender wet, To leave behind the spirit soothing sente Of toll accomplished, and expected rtbt,- Rert In that fairer region of delighfc. Where there is no '* Good night !' —May Jones.

DR. BARNARDO'S HOME.

In fthe June issue of the National Waft' Magazine, the organ of the National "Waifa' Association—otherwise known as He. Barnardo'a Forties- Dr. Barnardo has a crowded story to tell of a huge task and of inadequate means to cope with it. " Each year," writes Dr. Barnardo, " the fieH widens j the yoang recruits from waifdom increase. Today I have over 6300 recruits in ray rescued array. Every week 60 more are added, and my gates can never be eh at. Last year was the greatest year in ray annals ; ib saw nu fewer than 8011 freshly and freely admitted to the Homes." A considerable space In this issue is absorbed by the annual report for 1899, jusfc presented to the Council of the Association. This document contains a wonderful series of statistics, indicating the progress of the Homes and the large development which they have attained. The "Personal Notes " are, as usual, full of interest to all Boc*al reformers. They are admirably illustrated from photographs. The gross total received by the institu tions under the care of Dr. Barnardo in 33$ years amounts to the enormous ncm of £2,279,29115 a 4i.

On account of so much money having been subscribed for patriotic funds there Is a deficiency in the receipts of £2680 in the period from January 1 to June 11, as compared with the previons year. The receipts for the year 1899 show an increase of £3,245 5s lid over 1898.

A copy of the Magazine will be sent gratis and post} free to any address on application to the head-quarters of the Association, 18 to 26, Sfcepney Causeway, London, E.

Extraordinary Tragady

The London correspondent of the Lyttelton Times, writing on July 6, nays:— Pater and materfamiliaa are mostly well aware of the importance of folding highly discreet tongues before their little ones. Seldom, however, does a casual word on their part lead to Each appalling consequences as befell tin American family crossing the Atlantis last week. A lady, returning to England with her children, was trying to quiet the baby, and said to it In the presence of the others : " If you are naughty, w© shall have to put you through the port hole," She after wards had occasion to leave the cabin for a few momenta, and on re'enterins; missed the little one. 1 Where's b&by f she asked, far from suspecting the terrible reality. sOh, mamma, dear/ came the reply,' baby was very naughty again, si we put her through the porthole/ The vessel was ■topped and backed, but of coarse without result. Keedleta to say, the event created a profound sensation Among the passengers.

'rinted and published by Alfred John Tyrrell-13axteb, of Wills street west, for the Proprietors, Robert Bill and IiENRY Adam Mackay, at their Printing Office, Burnett Street, Aihburton, THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 1900,

THE ASHBURTON &SJARDUtf : THtJBSDA^, AUGUST 16, !90G



The reHftbleFaroily ttemedy Woods' Great o i xt tr I Popperminfc Cure for Cough* and Golds- «mofce Wew Venus I Is 6d and 9b 6di " I FOX SALE TINWALD A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield T?nT? fl AT T? • iIL District, Rural Section 32643, mostly £KJI\ OiiiiGi, v in English g asses. For terms and partiou "~*— ■ ars apply to A A ACRES f\f\ T. BULLOCK, Agent, U\J ACRES \f{J __ _ _ A shorb distance xv LfclT below the the Tinwald Railway Station, N__ _ ... """*"" * a originally part of Graham's Farm, the EW Dwelling house of Ive rooms, prcperty o f Mr T Hickman pbatered, witU vemndah, centrally j f Weired it can be divided into two situated near tbe Poßb Office and Kailway allotments, making 45 acres each B"ti°"- T. BULLOCK T. BULLOCK. - 28.000 IN USB IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNIfE, TRUE GOAL OR WOODUP TO 2ft 6m no settingTeequired. WUh Stove Pipe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cant Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tin-lined inside REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY. Fringes Street, DUNIDIN, New Zealand Insurance Compasf. SSTABLIS H"il) 0' 1 „ I 8 5 S CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THE PBEMIIB AM)" "WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOE PROMPTNESS A^'D LIBERALITY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— ,££oo,ooo. FIRM ANB.~MARINM RISKS, ALSO,™ RISKS ON GROWING LPOPS, TUBE HIA'G MACHINES, *c, ACCXFTKD AT LOWEST TORRKNT RA.T E W HAK MKB M E L L O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Mosb RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOO3JS. O aim 1b to give you the bust value for little monby. HONESTY Is oai Polio We wil' j not Guarantee you an article unless we know It will give you every BatisinoMon. One Trial it all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. *"*""— J. MELLOR, i OJANORED BTREF ASHBUPT3N SMOKE ONLY NEW __ (o) _VENUS PEEFECT TOBACCO.



1900 WINTER 1900 ■iiiiii^imh * V** j-iwm.cn/. A SEASONABLE HINT TO THE PUBLIC. TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for BLANKETS,* TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for best value in FLANNELETTS TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER j - for LADIES' JACKETS, each one a Fovelty TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for all kinds and sizes of knitted UNDERWEAR TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for DRESS GOODS and DRESS MAKING TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for MEN S and BOY'S CLOTH ING of every description, GRAND NEW PREMISES IN BURNETT STREET. GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. hruger learns that the British mean to2get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of ABhburton have learnedjthat we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have 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 Bircaingham. Call 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 hive also just received a choice shipmeat, per the s s Rangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, ORETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late o? Mel bourne), we are prepared ro 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 ss" 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. Call and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed aod unfranaed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else wi ere. 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, al' sizes and prices Duchesse Tables and Chests, Washatands 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 GASH, AT T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Aeoadb. »NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING_FACTORY. Boy's Tweed Sailor Suits from 5a Boy's Serge Sailor Suits from 7a 6d Boy'd Tweed Melville Suits from 9s By ß Tweed Norfolk Suite f-om 12a Boy's Sac Knicker Suits from 18* 6d Bey's Covert Costs from Us 6d Boy's Tweed Overcoats from 6^ 6d Boy's Reefer Jackets from 6s 6d Boy's Football Jereeys from 3a 3d Boy's Caps 6d each Boy's Sailor Tarns Is each FOR GOOD "VALUE, GOOD WEAR, LOW PRICE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. IN FULL SWING.- STOCKTAKING SAM AT " THE CORNER." (COMMENCING OUR LAST 14 DAYS.) ANOTHER BATQff OF REAL JOB LINES. (Must be 8 (Id) 6 Only Men's Tweed Overcoats, 7s 6d, worth 21a 7 Only Assorted Men'B Tweed Sac Coats, 9a to 12s, worth 21s 3 Only Trousers and Vests, 12a 6d, worth 22a 6d 6 Cardigan Jackets 4s 9d, were 8s 6a 13 Assorted Boy's Tweed Kaicker Suits, 63 lid and 7s 6d, (must be seen to be valued, worth 12a ) Large Turkey Handkerchiefs, 3 for Is Silk Striped Mufflers l»6d, usually 2a 6d 9 Pairs Women's Lace Kid Boots, usually 12a 6d, now 6s lid 16 Dozen Derby Scarfs, 4 for a la (worth treble bhe money) 16 Only Men's Flannel Undera 2s lid, usually 3s lid (a realfbargain) j 48 Pairs Women's Leather Slippers 3s 3d (Sawn), worb 4s 9d, (besWTalae ia Ashhurton without: doubt) 125 Pairs Ladies' Kid Fur Topped Gloves, 2a lid, (during Bale only) 24 Pairs Men's Lamb Wool Pants, 4a 6d (worth 6s 6d) 300 Boy's (Eweed Gaps, 6 for Is (look at these) 46 Hearth Ruga 6s 6d, worth 9* 6d (hard to be equalled) 3 only large Kidder Carpet Squares, 293 6d (worth 49* 6d) 40 Dozen White Turkey Towels, 6d, 9d, Is 60 Doeen Brown Turkey Towels, 6d, 9d, Is 250 Yards Bordered Apron Clothe, s£d, worth 9fl 10 Pairß Fay Blouse Flanaelletteg, 2|d, 4£d, 6d A large lot of Plain Colors at Sale value 22 Dark Tapestry Quilts, 5s 6d 75 White Blankets, 3s 9d eaoh 80 Grey Blankets, 5s 3d each 1050 Yards Cretonnes (all designs) 4£d, S£d, 6£d ! 49 Pairs Lace Curtainß 33 3d, worth 5a 6d 35 Holland Aprons, Is, la 6d, la 9d 16 Child's Tunics, 3a lid, worth 6a 6d Special Eeduotions during the . last 2 Weeks on the Balance of our Ladies' Trimmed Hats, Ladies' Capes, and Ladies' Jackete. 14 Children's Mackintoshes, 3a 6d to 6a lld/musb be cleared 1879 Yards Wide Fancy Ribbons, for neck wear, 4d, 4|-d, s§a, 6d : worth up to 3a per yard 115 Yards Fry Dress Tweeds, 7|-s!; were Is 3d 66 Yards Silk Striped Orepon is 6d a yard (waß2a lid) Ladiea' Belts 3d, 55, 9d (worth treble); 60 Pairß Corßets, asßorted from la lid to 4s 6d, all Eodd sizes and mak — originally 2s 9d to 9s 6d 12 Pieces Colored Velveteen Is ssl, all shades 2 Pieces only Black Velveteen, lljd 37 Yards Evening Tinsel Dress Stuff Is 3d (was 23 3d) Perambulator Quilts, new and worth inspecting. Cob Quilts, new and w inspecting. Full size Bedstead QuLita new and worth inspetting. KPEND "YOUE OASHJLT THIS SALE NORTHCOTjf & HEFFORD



W, BTRANGH] Sole Partnerb and 1, COVJ&RDAIJB;' PROPRIBTOBS. ■■ —. -:xi- .i— j THOUSANDS j Will be Interested to Know that Our Monster Stock-taking* Sale IS =N O W ON = AT OHRISTCHURCH. A 03 thii GREAT SALE it is oar Custom, every to SACRIFICE the ENTIRE BALANCE OF OUR WINTER STOCKS EVERYTHING HAS TO GO I-Beoause, you see, room han to be made—somehow— lor SPRING AND BUMMER SHIPMENTS ALREADY BEGINNING TO ARRIVE, In order to effect as complete a clearance as possible, we shall make SWEEPING REDUCTIONS in EVERY DEPARTMENT. Even plain Household Goods, suoh as Oaliooi and Cottons generally (made and unmade) will be reduced ; also the price of Suits and Single Garments, both to order and ready-made, Furniture, Bedding, and everything we make andselh GOODS OF FASHION. The same remark applies so •• GOODS OF FASHION," such as our Extyuilite London and Parisian MOD H)L MILLINERY, our Stylish Winter Dresses and Dresa Goods for Evening Wear, and our lovely Winter Jackets, Mantles, Capes and Macintoshes, all of whioh Must be Sold for what they will Bring, a* we never carry over auch goods from season to season* Culte possibly you may exclaim*, on reading the above, , "OJH, X AM SO SORRY!" But I live so far away from Christohuroh I can't get there to attend the Sale. That j doesn'b matter In the least, since you oan do as HUNDREDS already do, SHOP WITH TJJS BY POBT if you can't) shop with us in person 1 GET A CATALOGUE. The first thing to be done is to get a Sale Catalogue (they have been well circulated already, but if yoa haven't got one we will send you one Post Free on application ) Having got your Catalogue read It carefully through (you will find it really interesting), make your selections, write down yonr requirements rs plainly as possible, enoloie Stamps P. 0.0. or Postal Notes to value of Goods, and—drop your letter in the Post Box, and WE WILL DO THE REST By return Train, Foafc or Coach, as the case may be, your Parcel shall be forwarded— and we will take as much care to please you at though you walked up to oo« of our counters and made your purchase personally. If we are Sold Oufe of the precise line you want wi will send the Nearest Thing to it, and if you are not satisfied then, we will return you your money ! DON'T MISS TH! CHANCE this Sale presents to you to secure EXTRAORDINARY BAUGA.INS. THE SALE WILL SOON BE OVER, AS IT POSITIVELY ENDS ON August 31, 1900 STRANGE~&~COMPANY, CHKISTCHTJKOH. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. • ;o:— —» 1900. - - SEASON, - ■ 1900- Nimmo and Blair's FAMOUS STANDARD SEEDS VEGETABLE SEEDS FLOWEK SEEDS 3d. PER PACKET, Id. PER PACKET. NIMMO AND BLAIR'S SEEDS GROW. FEW FQUAL, NONE BETTER* ALL THOROUGHLY TESTED BEFORE BEING SENT OUT. fcgg* OJttDEE EARLY - - And have your Seeds in hand when it is time to sow. CATALOGUES CAN BE HAD ON APPLICATION. tfLOWEB SEEDS in one hundred varieties. This liso includes the most hardy varieties as well as the showiest;, and eaoh packet contains more than sufficient S«ed to plant in an ordinary garden. SOW THEM AND YOU WILL NOD HAVE ANY DISAPPOINTMENT. | ( X ) SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WISE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Market House, Aehbarton. GREAT WINTER SALE (For 31 Days) COMMENCING FRIDAY MORNING. JULY Bth GREAT BEDUCTIONT~In"~GENEKAL & FANCY DBAPERY, CLOTHING, & BOOTS. | Pplendid Opportunity for Cash Purchasers; ROSLYN Blankets from 16s 9d English Blanketa 8s 6d to 12s 9d Men's Saddle Tweed Trousers, Colonial, 10a 6d to 12s*6d Men's All Wool Kaiapoi Trousers 53 6d s 6s 9d, and 7s 6d Men s Waterproof Coats, sewn seams, greatly reduced Ladies' Jackets, Oapee, and Mantles half price 60 Maids' Macintoshes at 4s 6d; Ladies.' 7s 6d Black Cashmeres from Is 6d per yard Grand Stock of Ladies' Corsets much under usual pries Navy and Black Serges, all wool, much reduced Every Article in Stock largely Discounted TAILORING DEPARTMENT.—Having secured the services of a FIRST-CLASS CUTTER, Suits now made from U3 3S 5 perfect fit. DRESSMAKING.—-This Department is giving every satisfaction; fit and style, at moderate prices. ANDREW ORR.



FOli BALE, In Petnf Slrfiec, A COMFORTABLE HOME, consisting LX. tf 7 rooms, wish bah and abundant uppiyof water, detteh. d washbouse, * iCre of good land, planted wi- h frait trees, irithm three minutes' walk of the railway station. The greater portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. F. FERRIMAN. Estate Agent, Ashburton. FOF ~SALI~ "* WIRTBR'S ROAD, ALLENTON Within three minutes' walk of the Publlo School r ?4^ 5 "oeived instructions from U% J- J Fowles, to sell five acres of land, on which v erected a oomforuble houae of eight rooms and a convenient stable and iSiitS; *The oro^ rd i 8 weU •*«<*«* with fruit trees, and the site oanngfc be beaten for reiidentlal purposea FJFEBRIMAN, OFFICES IN HAVELOCK STREET. rpwo Rooms, with shed, lately eccopied X by Mr Joiliffe, Havelock Street, opposite Mr Johu Thomas' Grain Store F FERRIMAN TO LET —— TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTOK A SHOP with two full windows, together wish an attachen dwelling oi 5 rooms, copper, etc. The chop is situated nexc to Mr Hall, Herbalist . F FERRIMAN to leTt; ~ *r- OARTER'S TERRACE, TINWALD ri HaT very desirable Property, at 1 present; occupied by Mr A tiewaon. consisting of 4 acres of land with 9 roomed house, detached waehhouse and dairy good stabling, traphouse etc. - F FERRIMAN WAKANUI ROAAF. FOR SALE HOU3E of 6 rooms, £ acre of land. Frke £150, £30 depodt. F: FEBRIMAN FARM. FOR~SALE * M Acres, within 2 miles of Ashburton, This should prove a sound invest ment for capital. Price, £1174. This property will let en a long lease to a good tenant. F. FERRIMAN. FOR BALE. Prineew Streat and Smith's Road An excellent opportunity I HAVE been infracted to icll all that block of land situated aa aboire, con taining 8 acres 32 perches, together with the buildings situated thereon, comprising a 6 roomed dwelling ard shop, carpenter's work shop, stable aad cow ihed. Two aores hare been laid off as an orchard, and are well stocked with choice fruit trees. A water race runs through the propsrty The land will be Bold as a whole or the building with 4 aores of land may be had separately. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT ALLENrON, A First class Block of Land, containing 5£ acres, well watered, long frontage on a good toad. The greater portion of the purchase can remain at 6 per cent. Adapted for eubdmeion. At.yone with a little capital, and half aa eye to the future, will inspect and secure this block, F. FERPIMAN. FOR SALI^ "' A Four Roomed House and | acre of land in the suburbs. Price £lisO. > ]] I J ] MAN TO LET BURNETT STREET WEST A COMFORTABLE Cottage ot 3 rooms, well situated. Rental—si 6d F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE 5 Town Sections, a capital site for building within 4 minutes' walk of Post Office F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, TANCRED STREET, The Eesidential Street of the Town, A Comfortable Dwelling of 8 rooms j the section is well fenced, and of good quality. F. FERRIMAa, mONKING'S Linseed Emulsion, which X has come to stay in Aihburton ia» certain cure for coughs, colds, and all ohett complaints, gold by all local chemists and grocers fa bottles, Is 6d and s 6d. 2 Fruit Trees and Poses, rpHE undersigned having the largest atoo X of FRUIT TREES and ROSES i New Zealand, begs to offer them to tint public at the following prioei— APPLES, on blight-proof ntockt, 2yrs old, 6j per dozen ; 3yrs old, 9a per dcz j 4yra old, 12« per doz; syrs old, in fall bnd and bea ing, 15s per doz. L ¥MS, rrs old 6s per doz; syrs old, I per doz ; 4yrs old, 12i per doz; syr« old 25s per doz; 6yrs old, 18s per doz, ROSES, Hybrid Perpetuals, 6s per doz  Tea Scented, etc., 8s per doz* SEEDLESS GORSE, Plants 10s per 100; £4 per 1000; Cuttings, 20s per 1000. Unknown correspondents must lead ft remittance with their order*. Catalogues and prieei of Fruit and Foreib Trtflß aad Ornamental Shrubs of all deicrip tion forwarded on application. ROBERT CLEAVE, Nurseryman and JSeedsman, Invercargiil, N.Z. Established 1168. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " ! " The Bambler." HAVING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I hare I uso p ened up afresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS in all fizes and ali fitted with the eve? lasting G & J detachable Tyre. " T.HJB2 BAMBLEB, 1 h AJND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest en Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G&J TYRES, D. THOMAS. TIHOSE who desire a convenient house X and up-fco-date, should consult Hard i£ir Bros., for gc-d supply of hot and cold rater.