Grown-up People Who Spend Fortunes on Toys

If it be true that a wormn never outlives her afl\ clion for dolls, it is equally true that there are many men who in nJddle age are us enthusiasts lovers of toys aa in their childhood, /The largest and moat elaborate toy in the world is in (he possesion of a wealthy Baltimore man. It is nothing more or less than an automatic land scape—a large sweep of country villages, churcbrs, windmills, lakes, rivers, and all the details of country soeuery. When this mammoth toy is put in motion boats d*rt here and there across the lake, pulled by lusty rowers, carts lumber along the roads, the miller mounts a ladder carrying iitcka of grain on his back, church bells ring, and children play in the tillage streets j a large Ferris wheel turns slowly round with its burden of aerial passengers, and trains shriek in o tunnels and over bridges. The power which puts the landscape into motion ib supplied by water motors hidden away under the toy. Au equally elaborate toy is the property of a wealthy retired army c fiber of Berlin, who is able by its rutins to erjoy within the security of his own home ail the excitement of a campaign. Be bus a fully-pquipped array oi many hundreds of soldiers—cavalry, infantry, and batteries of artillery ! Long lines of transport waggons move over she country, tents are pitched, and the army bivouacs for the night. Meantime the enemy creeps up and occupies adjicent hills, and, as by magic, the peaceful scene ia trans formed into all the bustle, noise, and exci*ernent of battle. Gannon thunder, regiments of infantry march to the attack and scale the enemy's heights, tquftdrons of cavalry 6woop down on the fugitives, and in fact every incident of battle is reproduced with a realism that is as exact as it is startling. For this triumph of mechanism Colonel Stahl-^chrnidt is said to have paid more than J&1,000.

A well-ki o*n Prince in Russia has lavished a fortune of £12,000 on a mechanical theatre, whioh is, perhaps, the most wonderful toy in the world. The stage ia fittrd witn every accessory in the shape of scenery and machinery that modern akill has devised, and Uh actors are figures as large as life, all dressed as sumptuously and appropria tely as their living prototypes. Thp PririCb'a repertoire covers almost all the most popular operas; and it is only necessary to press a button to set the whole marvellous machinery in motion.

The actors make their entry on the stage and play the>'r varied parts with appropriate gesture, while a number of phonographs supply the vocal part in the voices of the leading operatic

singers. Even this costly toy by no means marks the limit of extravagance in which op-grown toy lovers are prefaced fco indulge. A certain wealthy English man has, it is taid, spent no less than £30,000 in building a mimic fleet o' war vessel?, ranging from first clase battleships of 14.000 tons to tiny, pi ake like destroyers. Each vessel i? nn rxict r*production, to the smallest detail, nf one of our Warships, and can bemai anvred with the same pu>cision : and there is a dry dock in which any nPceßsary repiirs to the ships can be effecte'.

A weiUhy railway director hag a pa sion for mechanical engines wh;c even n boy might envy; but his collection of models is far beyond the reach of any but the purse of a rich man. His models range from the 4 Puffing Billy' of three quarters of h century ago to the latest 100 ton engine wi'.h a speed of nearly 100 miles an hour; and each engine ia mathe matically exact and complete to ths .tiniest rf its 3,000 and odd different parte, For some of these models as much as £1.000 has been paid; and the rotnl outlay on these costly toys is said to be quite £20,000.

THE BRITISH ARMY STAMP.

St imp collectors may be interested in the fact, related by the Dunedin Evening Star, that half a sovereign waa paid the other day for the envelope which had enclosed a lettor from an officer in Sou h Africa, said envelope bearing the writing 'No samps available—on active semeV and being impressed with the British Army stamp.

SMART DEALS IN HORSES.

The British taxpayer, who so nncom' plainingly pays the piper, wiil doubtless be interested to learn (<ays tbe Daily Mail} that remount* for Senth Africa, co-ting the War Office £50 a piece, have, in ihe fir«it instance, changed hands for about 100 florins—under £10 According to lha Vienna correspondent of that paper, ihe middlemen, aa usual, have reaped a rich harvest. In the case of Pungarian hotses, the agent has bought them for about 100 florins each, he nceivlng £20 a piece from Messrs Hausner in Vienna, who iv tarn obtained £30 a head from a Ger man firm, charged with the purchaee by an English firm The latter, it is said, gave the Geumaus £40 a piece, and the con tract was completed by the English firm handh.g ovea the animala at £50 per horee to the War Office.

J THE ASBbUBTON OTARDtA_I; fttfD\Y, AUGUST 10, 1900

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Smoke New Verms " Ofbselvks as Other She Us."~ Our friends are generally too polite to tell us our faults j bub they seldom fail to observe the fit and style of our clothes. Young men who want to make good impressions, must bear in mind thab " appearance goes a long way." An ill-fitting suib is uncomfortable, and an "eye-sore "lo your frienda. Don't risk it! If you area stranger here, the first, Well dressed citizan you meet will gladly direct you to " The Leading Tailors where • you will always find a large assortment 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 Messes Craigiibad and BsRBYMAN Bpnaks volume*'. This fi.-m has just imported ptobably the finest stock of new seaeona tailoring goods ever shown iv Ashburton, including a beautiful range the new rain proof B?avers and Meltcis for Covert, coats and Cheaterfiald overcoats, both ashionable and durable. TO TBE DEAF—A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and Noises in the Head by Dr Nicholson's ArtifioialEar Drums, gave £50C |-» his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Address No. 667 d. The Nicholson Institute, Longcolt, Guanersbury, London SHEARMAN BRO*i have large Btoc Loasbys Wahoo, Benjamin Gum Koolibah, aud Cinnamon Cure™ Smoke Hew Venus, t



4 Cinnamon Care, Wahoo, Koolibah or f Be> jamin Gum o"> 2 _BHBUB-ON I DbitoOi. : FOH BALE, ! In Peter Street, A COMFORTABLE HOME, consisting of 7 rooms, with bath and abundant upply of water, detach- d washhouse, J acre of good lund, planted wiih fruit treea, within three minutes' walk of the railway elation. The greater portion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. F. FURRIMAN. Estate Ag«»nt, Ashburton. ~ "WHImT ~~~ OFFICES IN HAVELOCK STREET i __—_ TWO Rooms with shed, lately eccup'ed by Mr Jollifife, Havelcck Street, i' opposite Mr John Thomas' Grain Store. *__ F FERRIMAN TO~LET, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON A SHOP with two full windows, together wi;h an a'tachen dwelling oi 5 rooms, copper, etc. The shop is situated next to Mr Hall, Herbalist F FERRIMAN TO LET, CARTER'S TERR-OE, TINWALD IfpH_.T very desirable Property, at 1 present occupied by Mr A tiew-on, consisting of 4 acres of land with 9 roomed house, detached waehhouse and dairy, ]aood stabling, traphcuse etc F FERRIMAN WAKANUI ROAAE. FOR HALF HOUSE 1 of 8 rooms, £ acre of land- Price £150, £30 deposit. Pi FERRIMAN toitsaoi; ~ Alford Forcsi Road, HOUS X of 6 rooms and l£' acres of land, adj >ins Mr George*Hosken's property; easy terms. F. FERRIMAN " FOR A.L_~7~Burnett Street, j Adjiinina Dr Hunter'H Rbsidence, OVER | acre land, with House of 7 Roms, ea?y terms. F. FERRIMAN. M W HANMER. B.W.HANMEB. TO FaBMKRS. I AM prepared to make very liheral cash advances on til produce—Grain, Wool, Frozen Mutton or Lamb. Sheep Skins, etc, etc., which may be placed in my bands for sale here—or for sale by my representatives in London. I shall not charge any Commission here for the advance —and my representatives in London having the full knowledge of dealing with all produce oonrignments which they may receive, aud having pleuty of money to meet my drafts, will not sacrifice anything entrusted to their care, if there is the slightest chance of doing better by holding for a while. Ths question of selling indis criminately beoause they rio not know per eonally the consignor, is a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing their business, which has always recommended them. K_W. HANMER. "OHE^P FARMS NEAR IJNvV ALI> FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. r\A ACRES, with splendid little Home stead. The f>rm is in good heart. Also,— 114 ACRES, WITH HOUSE, Etc Both Farms are well cub-divided and well watered. Apply at onoe—^ $__?£• ' h\ W. HANMER.



- _8.000 II? USE JN THIS COLONY #"'"■ » M^^^ !____J 34 | j f |«HAC»._OCKiij §Hf T^ pjl 0 5 1 U ii___________i^a n^^==_=_Jiij^ THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOODUP TO 2ffc 6in no settingTreqtjired. With Stove Pipe can bo worked ont in the open. SPLENDID RREAD RAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilera are large and Tin-lined inside REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in ail sizes, single or double 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. Pbinobs Street, DUNEDIN, BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WOBKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST THIOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mads for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN I Owt. or 2 Owt. SACKS Orders received by _TRIE-X>_-.--JNX>Ii:R J3ISLOH., J_.lm.te~t., o__.Vll> THOMAS, OR -THIS XV. 2. J^AJEfcMLERSs* 00-OJPJd-Ht/kO-'IVES il «WOCI__. rJTIOPa OF CANTERBURY, I^irnltecl., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PROPUCE i-XPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Seowt_ry.



FENCING MATERIALS. STAKES, STAKES, STAKES Barbed.Wie. Plain Wire. IKON STANDARDS to order in any quantity. f COAL. COAL. COAL. TF YOU Want Good WESTPORT COAL! IF YOU Want Good BLACKBALL COAL! IF YOU Want Good NEWCASTLE COAL I j IF YOU Want the Most Economical Coal in the market, get "SHAG POINT." Send your Orders to us, and you will save money, and keep your temper good. We have all the above Coals, and can supply your wants immediately W. H. COLLINS & CO., REMOVED TO MITCHELL & IUBNEti'S OLD PREMISES, TANORED STREET Fn full swings STOCKTAKING SALE AT " THE CORNER." (COMMENCING OUR LAST 14 DAYS.) ANOTHER BATCH OF REAL JOB LINES. (Must be S<l d ) 6 Ooly?Men's Tweed Overcoats, 7s 6d, worth 21s 7 Only Assorted Men's Tweed Sao Coats, 9s to 12s, worth 21s 3 Only Trousers and Vests, 12s 6d, worth 22s 61 6 Cardigan Jaskets 4s 9d, were 8s 6d 13 Assorted Boy's Tweed Koicker Suite, 6s lid aud 7a 6d, (musb be leen to be valued, worth 12s ) Large Turkey Handkerchiefs, 3 for Is Silk Striped Mufflers ls6d, usually 2a 6d 9 Pairs Women'a Lace Kd Boobe, usually 121 61, now 6s 11(1 16 Dczen Derby Soarfs, 4 for ails (worth treble the money) 16 Only Men's Flannel Unders 2- lid, usually 3s lid (a real bargain) 48 Pairs Women's Leather Slippers 3a 3d (Sewn), word 4a 9d, (best{value in Ashburton without doubt) 125 Pairs Ladies' Kid Fur Topped Gloves, 2s lid, (during sale only) 21 Pairs Men's Lamb Wool Pants, 4s 6d (worth 6s 6d) 300 Boy's Tweed Caps, 6 for ls (look ab these) 46 Hearth Rugs 6s 6d, worth 9s 6d (hard fco be equalled) 3 only largo Kidder Carpet Squares, 29a 6d (worth 49a 61) 40 Dozen White Turkey Towels, 6d, 9d, la 60 Dozen Brown Turkey Towels, 6d, 9d, ls 250 _arda Bordered Apron Cloths, s^l, worth 91 10 Pairs Pay Blouse Flannellettes, 3J-1, 4id, 6d A large lot of Plain Colors at Sale value 22 Dark Tapestry Q lilts, 5s 6d 75 White Blankets, 3s 91 each 80 Grey Blankets, 5a 3d each 1050 Yards Cretonnes (all designs) 4_-l, s_d, 6_i 49 Pairs Lace Curtains 3? 3d, worth 5s 6d 35 Holland Aprons, Is, ls 61, la 9 1 16 Child's Tunic?, 3s lid, worth 6a 6d f peciai .Reductions during the last 2 Weeks [on [the Balance of our L*dieß' Trimmed Hats, Ladies' Capes, and Ladies' Jacket*. 14 Chi'dren's Mackintoshes', 3a 61 to 6s lid, must be cleared 1879 Yards Wide Fancy Ribbons, for neck wear, 4d, 4^l, s|i, 61} worth up to 3s per yard 115 Yards Fry Dress Tweeds, 7|l ; were la 3i 66 Yards Silk Striped Crepon Is 6d a yard (was 2a lid) ladies' Beltß 3d, Si, 9d (worth In bid) 60 Pairs Cornets, assorted from li lldl to 4s 6d, all Jodd 8-is and mak 1— originally 2s 91 to 9i 6d 12 Pieces Colored Velveteen Is s_l, all shades 2 Pieces only Black Velveteen, IU-1 37 Yards Evening Tinsel Dre*s Stuff ls 3d (was 2s 31) Perambulator Q nits, new and worth inspecting. Cot Quilts, new and W inspecting. Full size Bsdstead Quilt's new and worth inspet ting. «PEND YOUE CASH_AT THIS SALE NORTRCOTE W& HEFFORD « THE CORNER, tmmmmanmmmmmmmmmmmsgmmmmmsmmmmmmmmmmmMmammmmmmmmmammmmmammmummammmmmmmmmmmmmmmnmmmt New _ealand Insurance GoEopaaj. EBTABLIShTd°'~I __ 185 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE PREMISE AND WEALTHIEST COLOHIAL COMPANY NOTED 10R PROMPTNESS AND LIBBBALXT*, PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— £400,000. FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS, ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, .REE HIWG MACHINES, too., AOtWPTKD AT LOWEST 3URRBNT RaT i W HANMER 49EHT GREAT~^T^J^ITMi_E (For 31 Days) COMMENCING FRIDAY MORNING. JULY Bth GREAT REDUCTION^ IN~"~eBNERAL & FANCY DBAPERY, CLOTHING, & BOOTS. Splendid Opportunity for Cash Purchasers. IP OSLYN Blankets from 16a 9d JL\j English Blankets 8s 6d to 12s 9d Men's Saddle Tweed Trousers, Colonial, 10s 6d to 12a r6d Men's All Wool Kaiapoi Trousers 6a 6d, 6a 9d, and 7s 6d Men s Waterproof Coats, sewn seams, greatly reduced Ladies' Jackets, Capes, 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 price Navy and Black Serges, all wool, much reduced Every Article in Stock largely Discounted TAILORING DEPARTMEN T.~Having secured the services of a first-class cuttek, Suits now made from £3 3s/per£ect fit. DRESSMAKING,—Thia Department is giving every satisfaction j fit i and style, at moderate prices. — ;o:~ -—■ ANDREW ORR.



1900 WINTER 1900 I. ■ _—__:„: ____ ■ - A SEASONABLE HINT TO THE POBLIC. ] rRY MIFOBELL AND TURNER for BLANKETS, TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER c for best value in FLANNELETTS I TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for LADIES' JACKETS, each one a Novelty 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. | JSruger learns that the British mean tojfget Justice for all in ! South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learned_that we give Justice to oar Customers in all our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the s s !i 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 choose from ; all sizes; all prices. j BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. i We hive also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Rangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, ORETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And. having secured the services of a First-clas* Upholsterer (Ute o_ 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 bs" 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. Of 11 and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed aod unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else wl 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 OvermantJes. Bamboo Cornice Poleß, al' sizes and prices Duchesse Tables and Chests, Washstands 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 OASH, AT T. H. UK DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, <& UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, cppo&ite ARCADE. MELLOR'B ZEA LANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, JS the Most RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. 0 aim ia to give ytm the bbs* valxjb for UTTLaMOKBV. HONESTY is oai Polio We wiU not Guarantee you an article unless we know 16 will give you every Sabislaobion. One Trial i« all we ask—Our Good* Sell themselves. •"—-—-j. IYIELLOR, -ANORED BTKEF ASHBUFT3N SMOKE ONLY NEW _ w _VENUS PERFECT TOBACCO. j



Uncq alleri aOK j Invincible, Woods' Grea eppermint Cure for Doughs and Ool^, ls nd 2s 6d TO LET VTEW Dwelling bonne of five rooitia, Lll plastered, with eerindah, centrally ituated near the Post Office and Railway Itation, J _________ T. BULLOCK TINWALD pOLET- Dwelling or 5 Rooma an_ 1. Verandah, with Scullery at back and ither conveniences; well situated in ftoMurdo Street). Apply to T BULLOCK, Age_t TINWALD FO R SAL_—-Good Building site, corner or Anne Street and Lagrohor Road. being lota 238 and 239, containing _ aore. ALSO An acre adjoin ng, being lots 234, 23b, 236 and 237, To be sold aa a whole or separately T. BULLOCK, |imiiaiaHM_Ma_a_Ha_MHH| LADIES DR. MAXUMS SKIN FOOD is a power ful Tonic for the Face and Neck, which removes aud prevents all wrinkles and imparts to the face a beautiful clear complexion, Ladies whose beauty ia ab all fading should at once procure this Beautify ing Cream, which possesses wonderful rejuvenating properties. Sent to any address 2s 6d, also our Book on Health' And Beauty, one shilling. Address— " ALPHA TOILET COMPANY, Chrigtohnreh. 9 9g A OABD. , A Branch Office haa been opened by the undersigned ab Messbs NiCOLL Bros , Ea» Street, where they will carry on practice ftl Barristers nndSolicitors. MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Christchurch Money to Lend at Lowest' Current Rates | on Freehold Security. No Procuration Jjee, MAUDE & HARMAN, 12 48 Ashburton. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " 1 " The Eambler." HAVING sold oat o! ray old stock of , these superior Bicycles, I have use o enud np a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS jln all -izos and all fitted with the evev lasting G & J detachable Tyre, " XJHLIS K.A.aJLBI_,BJK..' h AL\ D INSPEOI THE STOOK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the .Strongest* en Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. ')TEER MARES PITTED WITH G & J TYRES, D. THOMAS. Fruit Trees and Poses, npHE undersigned having the largest etoo X of FRUIT TREES and ROSES i New Zealand, begs to offer them to tbe publio at the following prices— APPLES, on bligbt-proof stocks, 2yrs old,' 6j per dozen ; 3yrs old, 9a per dcz j 4jr» old, 12s per doz; syrs old, in fall b*d and bea ing, 15s per doz. LUMS, rrs old 6s per doz; 3yrs old, • per doz ; 4yrs old, 12a per dcz; syrs old 16sper doz; 6yrs old, 18s per doz. ROSES, Hybrid Perpetuals, 5s per d*  Tea Scented, etc, 8s per do® SEEDLESS GORSE, Plants 10a per 100 J £4 per 1000; Cuttings, 20a per 1000. Unknown correspondents must send ft remittance with their orders. Catalogues and prices of Fruit and Forest Tress and Ornamental Shrubs of all descrip tion forwarded on application. ROBERT CLEAVE, Nurseryman and Seedsman, Invercargill, N.Z. Established 1868. S« EL GRAVES, SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTOHUROH. 1) ELI ABLE Information on Dredgfn A> Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNeill's, Morelng and Neal's, A.B.C. Code (fourtfi Edition. MR, ALBERT ROBERTS, Aishburtoß Representative Te__gra_hio Addbesss GRAVES, Christchurch. 3 21 LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT ISOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the Ist twelvemonths. IT IS USE.) EVERYWHERE. This Coal ia the Beat and Cheapest Steam xnd Household Coal in the market. Used k> the Woollen Factory and Cant* oury Hour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES to G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. FOR SALE, TANORED STREET, The Residential Street of the Town, A Comfortable Dwelling of 8 rooms } the section is well fenced, and of good quality. P. FERRIMAN.