The Ashburton Guardian.

VOh XXI. NO. 5103

Ashbubtgn : Wednesday, May 2, 1800,

price : One Penny

HOW SOHIEL WAS WOUNDED

We clip the following from the Diamond Fields Advertiser :—Whab appears to be the true Btory about the wound received by Colonel Schiel ab Elandelaagte haß come across by Mail (says the African Review), The wound was inflicted by a Sergeant; of the Gordon Highlanders. The very gallant Colonel was legging ib fall tilt with a brawny Soot after him. Just as the latter was reaching his game the former whipped out a white cloth from his pocket, presumably a handkerchief, and flapped it in the air think ing ib would protect him Nob bo The Gordon was almost breathless, bub he had enough wind to exclaim : " It's ower late, ma mannie; I canna stop noo,:' and with that he gave him a bayonet thrust, to teaoh him better manners than take the field against the Queen. When the position of Colonel Schiel'd wound became generally known (it was not in front) lots of people were anxious to hear how ib happened, and the captured officer explained that ha and his men had been subjected to a eroaefire, which would satisfactorily account for the lacera tion being where ib was. Folks sniffed incredulously, bub said nothing, nob oaring, perhaps, to seem uogeneroua or to cast any reflection on the bravery of theOolonel; bub they thought, and having thought, could not understand what the cross fire had to do with the wound unless the British had loaded their rifles with bayonets.

HOW NEWSPAPERS STIMULATE ACTION.

A Notable Example. The great effect newspaper reading has upon most cf us is generally more or less acknowledged, bat now and again an incident ocenrs which vividly shoves how people's actions are influenced by advice j or information found In a paper. Ac instance of this has just happened at Chndleigh (Tas). Miss M C Carter a resident of that town, and a daughter of Mr W J Carter, of the Stare School, Gor don, has had her whole life changed through reading a paper. Her career is ! exceptionally interesting. When she j first came to the colony ia 1808, although ; 14 years old, she could scarcely wa'k, and had to be helped along by her , mother. When she was only five she had : an attack of yellow jiundice and Sfc, ( Vitns' dance, and a lump appeared on her back which gradually grew larger. She tried several doctors, but receiver no benefit from them- The twitching of her face and fingers were painful to witness, ! and the jaundice made her appearanca j most distressing to her relatives, who did everything to eesist tne poor girl. Sore- ! ral doctors treated her without success, , and she was told she was Buffering from ' spinal trouble and he&rb diseaee. She j tried many remedies, but did not meet with success. Still she did not despair,

and in '95 she read in a newsf af«r an account of a cure which had bpen per formed by Dr Williams' pink pills. She , procured some, and after using several boxeß she completely reganied very good health. The family, as may be imagined, have ever since* been most pleased with the success which attended the use of iDr Williams' pink pills, and they are , a rong advocates of ihia reliable mcdi i cine. Miss Carter's complaints first I arose from a spinal troable It is well I known that Dr Williams' pink pills have I a direct tonic action upon the spine, [ blood and nerves, and that is why they are so successful in curing many appar ently different; diseases such as rheuma tism, neuralgia, bronchitis, pneumonia, consumption, enteritib, nervous prostra tion, peritcnites, debility, arsemia, after effects of influenza, fevers, etc, Sold by chemists and storekeepers, and by the Dr Williams' Medicine Co., Wellington, N,Z,, three shillings per be x, six boxes B'xteen and sixpence, post free. Full list of oar cures in any colony will be sent poat free upon application.



Shipping. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBIO3 COMPANY, tiIMTTBO. FOR liONDOM. AJL TJOYAL MAIL STSA 4KA^ HERS, with superior i^!?^lPKh» ROOomciodatiou for ail classes o j p &Baell g es .g | calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply* oaoofeh. Vessel Ton Oommanderj From Date. Gefchio — 7750Kidley Wel't'u Apri)26 loaic — 4748K.emp80n..,l — July 19 CARGO STEAMERS. Kumara 16250 Bcotland Well'ton May Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell Well'ton May Mamari 3583 Banks „ May E. W. HANMffilt. _ Agent. IPPINO CO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, . FOR LONDON, Vim Mente Video, Ttaeriffe & Plymouth. Best) Accommodation for all classes of KBBflßgero at Lowest Rates. Probable final F team erg. Tons. Port. Dktei W-ikanui 5706 Wellington May 26 Rakaia 5623 — June 14 Wftikafco 4767 — June 28 Puparoa 7000 — July 12 Takoa 4050 — Lo follow Ruahine " 6127 — „ Obarama 3803 — „ Papanai 6372 — „ Waimate 5610 — „ Wakatane 6000 —  New St'mr 7700 — „ J 7700 -



For farther particulars apply t« FRIIDLANDER BROS., L*D. 1 Agents, AahburteOt nio n stelmship~~c6mpany OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited JTEAMEBy ?AII FRCMLITTBLTON ASUNDER: For Weebport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise tnent in Ohrisfcchuroh papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nebon and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers foi dates and hoar of sailing For farther particnlars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbocton ! (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, ab 12 o'ciook. Clearing Bales of Stock,'HouseholdPurni ure, 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 Auotion on SATURDAYS. Ageitt : Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay meats from £JOs per month. HENRY STEPHENSON } AUCTIONEER THERE are others, bub they, don't count in a Tea-Pot test alongside of Eondai- Lank a Ceylon Tea. Ike ukblendid worth is there, therefore the result is assured. Sealed Lead Packets, packed in Ceylon ab JjTCooom'b* TXTANTED KNOWN—That our old pTe VV mines will be closed on and aftex Satubdat, March 10. Castomers will find Hi in New Shop, Buruefcs Street.—Mitchell & TPBKBfc, 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. Corns and other diseases of the feet cured. A first-class Wheelwright kept on the Premises. Note the address,— WAKANUI ROAD, Nearly opposite the Central Hotel. MONEY TO LEND PBIVATELY. ODANCRED STREET, Nbxt Gas Compact's Office JIJONEIIo LEND *o* °Arrangemenb', fir J£s AND UPWARDS, ,Upon any Security. TRADE "BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or. Monthly Payments can ba arranged. All Business Smicm,* Oonmdential, DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT A ENT FOR-Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton _rine rnauranoa Office. '0 BOONEiTdoes an article of genuine merit meet with popular favour and approval than up springs a multitude of spurious imitations, •• Pitfalls" set to oatch the unwary. Hondai-Lanka Tea must be on packet and box to ensure the Genuine, Unadulterated article ; Bold by disinterested grocers everywhere.



SHOOTING J3KASON, 1900 Guns and Ammunition. NEW SHIPMENTS NOW OPENED TTP. A Large Assortment, at prices to suit all Buyers. Elbys, Eynooh, and Club Cartridges ; Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, and Cartridge Oases. LAMPS. lTmTs. LAMPS. TT^E HAVE JUST RECEIVED A CHOICE VARIETY OF TABLE LAMPS, HANGING HALL LAMPS, HANGING PARLOR LAMPS, SMALL BEDROGM LAMP 3, , Which we are offering at very low prices, A Large Stock o£ LIMPWARE always on hand. HARDWABE AND HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS. We have a full stock of the above lines, including Buckets Table Cutlery Fenders and Fire Irons Saucepans Spoons and I'orks Electro Plate Ware Nails and Staples Brush ware Enamel ware Plough Shares Lubricating 'Oils Etc, etc. AT PR[QES TO SUIT THE TIMES. [WINES aIu)~~SPIRITS. All Kinds and Brands of SPIBITS kept in CASE and BULK. Whiskey, Brandy, Port, Bherry, Australian Wines, etc. English and Colonial Hottled Ales and Stout. GROCERIES at Wholesale Prices. Orders by Poab despatched with punctuality. Goods dsiivcrad daily SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, BmtNExr Stkeet, Ashburton, M"ch3J ' SHOOTING SEASON. 190° HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, IAST STREET. TTAVJS TO HAND THEIR STOCK OF GUNS AND AMMUNITION Direct from the Manufacturers. COME AND SEE OOR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. New Club, Eley (blue), Pagamoid Shulfcz. Kynock'a Lake EUesmere (smokeless) Kew Riv>»l, JKfcc. POWDER AND SHOT of all sizas and quality. GUNS at Prices to suib everybody, en hlra or time payments. Breech-loading Guns from 50s. , 3UNS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. Good Stock Always on Hand of PUMPS, TANKS, BV.TH3, Etc.



I -■ W r-W** ■• .j, * ■■■■,,,,■) ■ ■ , ■■-. I DAVID THOMAS. AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE & ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL & GBAIt? BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tin wala and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, |etc,,|on Mondays Sales of Wool Throng hont the Season . Grain Bonghb ana Sold pa Commission ; Clearing Sales as per arrangements ' Arcade Horee and Farnltare Sales |held oa Saturdays i Horse Fairs held Monthly ; AGENT FjOR- Matson and Co., Chriatchnrch Booth, McDonald and Co., Ohrlelchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright* Sbephenaon and Co., Dtmedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools , Baifasb Manures I Vacuams|oil Co.'s Agrlcaltural Oils ' RAKAIA DISTJaiOT SALES j I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY &]CO., Mercfeantß, Ilakalft, f to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in th»t District, and in con junction with them; it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SAUSIA SUCCESS. D4VID THOMAS', Ashburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IS PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. TpH&VE STILL ] SOME BLOCKS OP THE JJLAGMHOR LAND;|FORipALEf ither for Residential Purposes or iv Farming Blocks. THE BEST|AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT IN THB MARKjET. ALSO,— Splendid Farm Methven, 1500 acres, thoroughly^lmpr»7ed, ALSO, ---1000;-Acres Prime Land, Lyndhurst. ALSO,— Very complete^Suburban Property, containing 87. Acreß,*Gwhaia'a Roadj ALSO,— 1450,lAcreB,|Mayfield, thoroughly improved^ D, THOMAS. ASHBURTON.



uncoil R os ___ NicolL Hrothor?, H. F. Niooix.) [h. A. Nieoix. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA ASRNTS, CENTRAL AOCTIONROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MEROHANIMSE, 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. ADTANCES made on goods placed In our hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.— We receive reaular conslgn m< nta from Auckland, Sydney, and the ands. NEW SEEDS always in stock, including Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Tqrnip Seed. IRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples torn farmo>s who b|re parcels for iapostl. -= •..;. Station Books kept and audited We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on ! Freehold Securities, ab 4$ snd 6 per oenb j Farms, House Properties, and Building j Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of fcheir properties to communicate with us & PELTS.—We ara buyers at h gheet markeb rates, as agents for Messrs Mirgatroyd Bros, Woolscourera and Fell mongers, Chrißtchurch TTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP i AND lAMBS AT HIGHE&T MARKEE RATES, nicoll"bros., Mast Street, Aahbnrton. freezers', freezeks. THIARMERS wiahing to consign Sheep on ; their own account can book space at Any i time to suit tneir own convenience by com municating with us. JTCCOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS. CHRISTCHURCH MEAT OOMPANy. Limited. THE OHRISTCHUROH MBAU CO Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips,. Rape, and any other crop, and to euib any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREABED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Niooll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application; Allowance made for quantities. jjgLebtera will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS RS~ ALCORN hopes by Selling fora few weeks at—and in some cases below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several oases New Goods bought at large discounts will be included, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale. ______„



A CABD. A Office has teen opened by the undersignsd ab MessbsJlNicoll Bros., East Street, where "^they] wilt ."carry on practice m Barrieibera and Solicitor s MAUDE & BARMAN, Solicitors^Christchureh „ Moneyed Lend ab Lowest 'Current Rates on Freehold /Security. £ •NolProoaration Feej n MAUDEI&JHARMAN, " 11x248 Athburton. 9 , , I I ■ II I I I Established 1880 Telephone 69 j BAKER BROS., j I7IURNTSKING TTNDERTAKERS P URNISHiNG vJ NDERTAKERS DIRECT Imporbers of Best and Lates fc Dealgns In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS i FUNERALS conduoted wibh~ the greatest care and satisfaction, ab most ' reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanoi Road and Caes Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! '• The Bamblerr HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jasc opened np a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER " SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, x ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all Kizes and allotted with the over rating Q & J detachable Tyre. "XHE2 M^MESJUJBHE..' ALL. AJND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. i OTHER MARE 3 FITTED WITH G & J TYRES. D. THOMAS. , " MISS CAKSON. i 1 fTIEAGHER of Pianoforte and Organ. X For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wilh and William Streets near akanui Road East. MRS ALCORN ia now showing a well selected stock of New Winter Milli nery, Dress Goods, Gapes, Jackets, Mac intosho l,etcJ Ladies' and Children's Under clothing in stook and made to order WANIBD KNOWN-Thab Mas M Gbeqor has commenced business in 1 Ashburton again, nexb to Wm Patchino's, i 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. Vaoanoies for a few boarders. 3 171



; - THINGS -! iWQRTH KNOWING nnHAT You oan SAVE MONEY if too Bay your Soots from NICHOLAS & iPICKFORD, j MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, i East Street, Aihburtonl BOOTS & SHOES Of Every, Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exercised of the Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to— NICHOLAS & PICKFQRD Lat« MoDoyAlP & MoDiabmip. H. Undrim,., [b. ohdbili. I;H..UND£IfiL AIKJD CO., TfIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS JO ÜBNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TAKORED STREET, ASHBURTON E 7ERY KEQUISITE ON HAND. PoLshed Coffin" a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath n Stock. —— _ .»,..,! Private Address, Peter Street, direotly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care «f Mr T. Andrews, East Belt _^S DON'T Worry—Use ** HondaiLanka Ujtblendid Cbtlok Tea." There is no trouble in life that a cup of this dehoioue \ Tea will nob alleviate. Sealed Lead Packets only, with name on every GENUINE Packet; told by J tD Coooh, Saunders' Buildings.



FAEMEES TN WANT of.> CLOVER CUTTING MACHINE SH 0 U LID B U,Y No other fchaa the McCORMICK Daisy Reaper, The Strongest and Best in the World, MOBROW, BASSETT & Co, ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager tfOTIOE" NOTICE." Mrs Robottom HAVING again taken over her Sfcndio, wishes the General Public to know that she ia doing ONE DOZEN CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS, Enamelled, And one only 12 xlO ENLARGEMENT, worked in Indian Inks by a first-class artiab; framed in Gilt, size 22 x 18, for the sum of £i is. £1 Is. Specimens on view at the Studio, Moore ■ Street, opposite Royal Hotel, and Mr Jones, E«st Street, Ashburton 312 j WANTED KNOWN—Removal of the old established firm of Mitchell & Torneb, from old premises in Tancred Street to New Shop in Burnett Street. Smoke New Venu*



1 The Grip In that tickling cough of JSrggV yours there lurks a jflfev%»>crouching tiger! It's ■KSr^gNd ready to spring just V^^^^h the moment you're off -W^jjpfcJßr youx guard. Damp \ vM3kJR|\ feet ' a little more ex j»*f_S^j-^«J posure, moist air, or flKflßjP^p some little change, I^ISmA and y°u are down with iMH» pneumonia. Take no V Bi.^BK'V chances with such a 8?"^ jthlM dangerous foe. W**| *t,^ You may not have ifsj\ the Grip hard, but there is iV/jjip always danger ot pneumonia* , is the great preventive of serious lung ! disease. It's a prompt and certain j cure for the Grip. Your hacking I cough stops at once, the soreness in .' your chest passes awaf. Your escape \ from pneumonia is complete. J In Large end Small Bottles. A cure Is hastened by placing over the cheit on* * of Dr. Ayer'g Cherry Pectoral Plasters. Fropared , by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., V. S. A. j



GOOD NEWS FROM THE 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 out numerous lines. We have juafe landed, pep the ss " 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. Abonfc 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 s Rangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, TJTREOHT VELYET3, 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, Oarpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per as" 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 and unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, Bee 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 Ducheese Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carte, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANGRED STREET, opposite Abgadb . GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges Cartridges! Cartridges. Shot, Caps. Wads. BEFORE BuyingTany of if 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 about to build I hava in Stock a Ohoico Assortment of Tile and other Register Grates, Ranges, Mantelpieces, "jmd all builders Ironmongery at^Loweet Prices, TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS! I 'have an immense Stock of Carpenters' and Mechanics' Tools, all of the very best]makes, and warranted, at prices which are now recognised as the Standard Bedrock Hardware Prices in the Ashburton County. „-», ISTREMEMBER THAU MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED & BUY FROM ! ■ V G *H/n?T\T\TI\TG r \ THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON • iVIHi XJU I IN O 4 / MONGER, Burnett Street. i Agent for Cleveland and Imperial Kover Bicycles.



I V/-^j-:,;t :x ;-n-:- in all the Wovh;. U^rlvaHed, UnexccHa?. j| T)uq!ops\ | J l3^ l^s?^ l 3*^ cobaccc «• Strives to Excel," and comes in "Easily First." 6



IJ. V. DR BEEB, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLEB, HAS JUST RECEIVED a Choio* Col lection of STEBUJfG SILVER & E.P. WARE, SUITABLE FOB WEDDING PBESENTS, ETC., Comprising Specially Selected Articles, both Useful and Ornamental, Not having Window space to display the above Goods, INSPECTION INVITED. To those interested in RACING, TROTTING, CYCLING, Etc. I have just received a Speolal line of STOP WATCHES, INCLUDING SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPHS—A wonder in Watch construction. Hunting and Open-face High-olam CHROKOGRAPHB. Also, a New line of two Dosm, *« I'll© C onsnlttutOH •• Niokel Keyless STOP WATCHKB, Priob 20 * This is a far iuperior time-piece to any thing of the same class yet offered to the public. A full stock of all other classes of Gold ani Silver Watches on hand, at prices to su.o ev-iybotly. For the Latest Novelties in Gold and Silver Jewellery, inspect Window diepl&y. Silver Charme in endless variety from la eaoh A new stock of Spectacles to hand. J. V.DE~BEEB, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton, "SKSTToHNttTON rpEAOHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. Havelook Street. "IMMINENT Phyeii-iir.B—Expert Analysts Jjj and Food Ppecialiste all favour Hon- DAI-Laska Ceylon Tea as being the purest and most; nutritious of »'l teas. Don'c leke substitutes 1 Sealed lead packets and boxes only; sold by ditinrerestod stores. COOMBE, PIANO 'TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), VIBITS Ashburton and surrounding Di«« trie's every four months—via, Marco, July, and November. ORDERS may bo left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Mario Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. or at Commercial Hotel. FOR THIS MONTH ONLY. B. F. DAYEY, 25, Tuam Street, CHBISTCHURCH E ENLARGING Photoa, 12xjlO worked J Indian Inks, and Framed in Gilt 22 18 for £1 Is. Water oclowb £1 5«, oils £110s. I have been delivering thousands of photos in New Zealand for the last sixyearf, and have given every satisfaction. We can select a 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 them along to my Address as above. Orders re ceived by post or otherwise. Should you require one copied from group, kindly place x (a sroesj under the one you wished copied. The photos are worked by the best artists in the Australian colonise. This will last til Ist May. 3 12 Frank Curtis. Watelniioltef* & Jeweller, WEDDING f BESENTS A VERY Choioe variety in Eleotrc-plat) X3L 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,, Watches, etc., is the largest and best 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 Bee them. Tour old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the tame style and finish at nominal coat. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT OUT. TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPfi. CI&L MACHINERY. Silver watches ffom 30a upwards, a full stock of RotherasiiK, Walthams, etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle fitting by my system i§ no guess work, glasses being fitted to suit the sight perfectly in every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2s 6d. Test ing free. Repairs aa usual, neat, prompt and reason able. Silver chirms in great variety from la. upwar , The reliable Family Remedy Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs aud Colds-. Is 6d and 2s fid