The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5114

Ashburton : Tuesday, May 15, 1900.

price : One Penny



Shipping SHA^". SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. Jfc± T3OYAL MAIL BTKA l^l^tefv MERS, with superior JlfllPpaHK »°<»ommodat!on_or»ll classes __^.«—i— —> o f p aßflßngerßf calling it Monta Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. month. Vessel Ton Commander Prom Date. Gothic - 7730 Kldley Wel't'n Aprll26 lonic __,4748Kempson... — July 19 CARGO STEAMERS. Kumara (6250 Scotland Well'ton May ffiokomaru 6333 Maxwell^ Well'ton May Mamari 3583 Backs „ May E. W, HANMER. _ _. Agent. ■ - #T|H E JOmJMBt NEl^ ZEALAND j^g|||^BHIPPXNG OOJB LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Mente Vide*, Tenerlffe * Plymouth. Boat Accommodation for all elaases •! Maengera at Lowest Rates. Probable final Steamers. Tons. Port, Date. Wakanui 5706 Wellington May 26 Fakaia 5628 — Jane 14 Wftikato 4767 ' — Jane 28 Faparoa 7000 — July' 12 ffekoa 4050 — To follow Ruahine 6127 — „ Otarama 5808 — „ Papanai 6372 — „ Waimabe 5610 — „ Wakafcane 6000 — „ NewSt'mr 7700 — „ „ J 7700 • — „ Fer further particulars apply te FRIBDLANDER BROS., L«D. Agents, Aahburboa. NION STEAMSHIP "COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAII FRGMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wesbport and Grevme_th—Weekly, Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Than day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Ohriafcohurch papers Donedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate (Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Ploton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auokland -— Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eferenoe should therefore be made to Ohrlatcharch dally papers for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton (ouceessor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, eto., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Saleß of Stock,• HouseholdFurnl uro, etc., as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advances made en Goods placed in my h-ads for Sale* Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the Week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company Is Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from JSOs per month. HENRY STiPHENSON, %UOTIONEBR rp HE RE are others, but they don't count X in a Tea-Poi test alongside of Hondai- Lanka Ceylon Tea. The unslbndid worth is there, therefore the result is assured. Healed Lead Packet*, packed in Ceylon at Jig! COOQg'3. TYr ANTED KNOWN—That our old ore VY mlsee will be closed on and after Satubcay, Maroh 10. Castomers will find c« in New Shop, Bur&«tt> Street.—Mitchell k Tpbne*. _____ FARMERS, CONTRACTORS 4 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 faopea by good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to m.tit a share oi public patronage. All kinds of Implements made and repaired. Horses shod in the latesb 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_J:heCentral Hotel. MONEY TO LEND PRIVATELY. [DANORED STREET, NbotHGas ..Oompaot's^Okhoes ]^[ONEY~O LEND l?°l .Arrangement^*, r Jgs AND UPWARDS, . Upon any Security. [TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted, Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. All Business Sxbicxly Oonsidbswiai.. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton rine insurance Office. Here Andree went in hia balloon (To try and find the pole, He mast) have perished all too aeon Before ho reaohsd hit goal. If he had only known the way Gold regions to endure, He might have been alive today, Qa Woods' Great Peppermint Care



SHOOTING J|^SON, 1900. Guns and Ammunition. N|EW SHIPMENTS NOW OPENED UP, AJ'Large Assortment, aft prices to suit all Bayers. EtßYs, JKthooh, and Omjb Cartridges ; Pow»bb/ [Shot, Caps, Wads, *nd Oartbidqk Oases. LAMPS. ITmITs. LJAMFS. T¥^E HAVE JO3T RECEIVED A OHOIOESVARIETY OF . TABLE LAMPS, HANGING HALL LAMPS, HANGING PARLOR LAMPS, SMALL BEDROOM LAMPS, Which we are offering at very low prices. A Large Stock of L&.MPWARE always on baud. HABDWABB AND HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS, We have a fall stock of the above line*, including Backets Table Cutlery Fenders and Fire Irons Saucepans Spoons and Forks Electro Plat© Ware Nails and Staple! Brush ware Enamel ware Plough Shares Lubricating "Oils Etc. etc. AT PRKSES TO SFIT THE TIMES. WIN E S ANJD~S PIKI TS. AH Kinds and Brands of SPIRITS kept in CASE and BULK. Whiskey, Brandy, Port, Sherry, Australian Wines, etc. English and Oolonial Bottled Ales and Stoat. GROCERIES at Wholesale Prices. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. Goods delivered daily SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, BVRNExr Street, Ashburton. M"h3l SHOOTING SEASON. 1900 ___■■______■■ *|A* HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, EAST STREET. TTAVE TO HAND THEIR STOCK OF GUNS AMMUNITION Direct from the Manufacturer*. COME AND SEE OCR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. New Club, Eley (blue), Pegamoid Shulfcz, Kynock's Lake Elleamere (smokeless) .Ksw Rival, Etc. POWDER AND SHOT of all sizes and quality. GUNS at Prices to suit everybody, on hire or time payments. Breech-loading Guns from 50s. 3UNS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. j Good Stock Always on Hand "of PUMPS, TANKS, BATES, Em.



DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSUBANCE & ESTATE AGENT, • i VALUATOR WOOL & GBAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON, \ Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stook—Tlnwald and Ashbarton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, [etc, Jon MoDdays Sales of Wool Thronghont the Season Grain Bonght ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturdays v Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT FOE— Mstaon and Co., Chrlstchnrch Booth, McDonald and Co./ Ohrlslchoreh Whlts's Sheep Dip Walter A, Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and LancashireOlnsurance Company i Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and 00., Danedln Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures Yaeonm]iOU Co.'s Agricnltnral Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY JfcJOO., Merohants, Rakala, to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work In that District, and In con junction with them} It will be my endeavour to mske the RAKAIA BAjuß_|A SUCCESS. DIVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBTJBTON. THHAVE BTILLI SOME BLOCKS OF (DHE_ LAGMHOR ILANDafOR^SALE JL ither for Residential Purposes w ia Farming Blocks, 1 THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT IN THE MABK|BT, ALSO,— Splendid Farm Msthven, 1600 acres, thoroughly! improved, [ALSO, ---1000;iAores Prlme^Land, Lyndharst. ALSO,— Very complete Suburban Property, containing!*? Graham's Read. ALSO S ~ 1460jAore8,|Mayfield, thoroaghly Improved m9aH ___;x:_ K __M_i D, THOMAS. ASHBURTON.



Nlcoll Bros. Nicoll Brothers, H. F. Niooii.) {L. A. Nicora* AUOTIOKEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKERB, VALUATOHS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA AGENTS, CENTRAL AOCTION ROOMS east street, ashburton. weekly Tales of merchandise* furniture, a PRODUCE. In our Rooms every SATURDAY, commencing at 12.30 p.m. CLEARING SALES conducted In any -- part of the district at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed In our hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.— We receive regular consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the ands. NEW SEEDS always In stock, Including Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed. 3RAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples vodi farmers who have parcels for Isposal. Station Books kept and audited We have various Bums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4_ and S per cent Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose\)f their properties to communicate with us ■SKINS & PELTS.~We are buyers at highest market rates, as agents for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, Woolsoourers and Fell mongers, Ohristoharoh TTTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHE6T MARKEP RATES. nicoll"bros., East Street, Ashburtoa. I FREEZERS* FREEZERS. TJIARMERS wishing to oonslgn Sheep on their own account can book space at anj time to suit their own convenience by com municating with us. nicoliTbros., DISTRICT AGENTS, GHRIBTCHUROH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. j



A OA»D. A Branch Office has been opened by the undersignsd at Missrs Nioow. Bbos., East Street, where they will carry on practice^ Barristers and Solicitor MAUDE * HARMAN, Solicitors, Christchurch Money to Lend at Lowest ;Currenfc Rates on Freehold Security. JNolProouratlqn Ueei MAUDE & HARMAN,"" Hi 48 Ashburton. 8 Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAkER BROS., FURNISHING TrNDBRTAKEBB URNISHING NDfiß/TAKEKS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanai Road and Oaes Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. _________ THE DAINTIEST LITTLE ! WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! " The Rambler."



HAVING sold ont of .my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have juao opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN "RAMBLER'? SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all atees and all*fitted with the ever asting G & J detachable Tyre. | " T.HE K.A.M::BJLiXXE£,' AtiU AI\D INSPEOI THE STOOK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth, ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MAKES FITTRD WITH G & J TYRESi D. THOMAS. ~ MIBS CABSON. mEAOHBB of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, eto., apply at Residence Corner of Will* and William Streets near akanoi Boad Eaat. MRS ALCORN ii now showing a well ■elMted -took of Now Winter Milli nery, Dreai Goods, Capei, Jackets, Mao* iatoahe ,etc« Ladies' and Children's Under clothing In atook and made to order W' ANTED KNOWN—That Mas M Gbbgob hat commenced business in Ashbartoo again, next to Wm Patching's, East Street, and wiehea ta solicit a fair share of the patronage of her old customers and the general public. Hot dinnere, fish suppers, tea and coffee daily at all honri. Vacancies for a few boarders. 3 171 Mrs Robottom, PHOTOGRAPHER, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON.



THE OHRISTOHUROH MEAU CO Limitedr ISLINGTON MANURES , Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other orop, and to suit any description of aoiL 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER ÜBED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE 1 Niooll Bros, store five varieties of thia celebrated fertiliser. Price on application* Allowance made for quantities. Letter* will receive prompt attention. NIOOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS^ RS ALCORN hopes by Selling loTa few weeks at—and in iomo cases, below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several caies New Gcoda bought at large 1 discounts will be included, bo that onstonaera may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Bale. -ririm-nrifrTTH-ii 'i i i ' - THINGS -1 iWOBTH KNOWING npHAOJ You) can SAVE MONEY |ifj you Bay your Boots fremA NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS ft IMPORTERS OF ; BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, Aihbartoni] BOOTS & SHOES Of Every; Description Made to Measure \ ■ ' Eace and Oomfort.Stndied. Skill and Judgment being exercised of the formation of ths Feet. Workmanship and Material* CHARGES MODERATE.



Bring Your Repairs to— NICHOLAS & PICKFORDI Laf MoDokaxp ft MoDubmid. H. Ukdbilii v [k. vkdriliL n_faLii^LH^kSMfl_flLV^__sv 1 H. UNDBULiL AU*D CO., "CIURNISHINO UNDERTAKERS, JO URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. (DANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Ohoioe Assortment of Artificial Wreath n Stook* —— i Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef ■ Mr T. Andrews. East Belt^ 2 T7IMINENT Physidians--Ezpert*Analysts Sh and Food Specialists all favour Hes »ai-Lanka Ceylon Tea as being the puree and most nutritious of all teas. Don't) take substitutes Sealed lead packets and feoxes only ; sold by disinterested stores. \. Smoke New Venus



HORSE COVERS. HORSE COVERS T B G to remind my Customers and the general Fobllc that I have a large , Stock of HORSE COVERS OF ALL QUALITIES AND PRICES, Inspection Invited. I Also a large Stook of SADDLERY, Eto, on hand. E. J.~GTJY. SADDLER, „ Bnrnetfa Street* LLEWELLYN OWEN, M<O.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Mualo, and of the Musical International College« PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING. HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new t«rm will oommenoe January 2nd, Intending pupils kindly oemmunioat* arlf. NOTICE. A NY person or persons found Trespassing on the Riversdaie Estate in pursuit of gam or otherwise will be; prosecuted. W S STRANGE;



NKW ZEALANDERS AND THE WARInANDEK So »ou« JE_no« O lypti J&xtrnot. The following is an extract from a letter ——-— received by the mall on Thursday from a r Under the distinguished patronage of His j • lady residing in Cheltenham, England:— Majesty the King of Italy, aapercommnnioa " How splendidly the New Zealandera have tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affi»irs | done and are doing 1 You don't know how through the Consul-General for Italy, at I proud we are over here of New Zealand Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded and our people therei To mention the diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. same of New Zealand wherever there are Acknowledged by Medioal Clinics and 1 people gathered together is to raise a oheer." Universities all over the Globe. In a letter to the editor of The Press, the There are Imitations of Eucalypti Extract manager of the Daily Mail Fund says :—" I la the market, products of simple can assure you that the patriotism of New distillation forming crude resinous oils. In Zealand and other colonies'is well-knewn order that these orude oils may not be taken, and apprecinted here." OUR PURE VOLATILE EUOALYPT mmmm-jj, .'.I n. . EXTRACT, which is recognised by the; Thk Grave of Stevenson.—Mm Robert medioal division of the PrussianGovernmeat | Louis Btevenson has written a letter to a *• *• of perfeotly pure origin, as per correspondent, in which she states that she informatlonforwarded to us through thai has no intention of allowing her husband's Oomul at Melbourne, March 2,1878, we grave in Samoa to be disturbed* He lies 6a*® •""  . .  , -.. ( among those who loved him. .^"ET"I^ **?& the lf e flWl# OllC? 1 _ R „ _ _ . „ .of the Universities at Bone and Grelfswala Boeb BTMPA_HiSEES-The Dublin corpora. p raßßta , an areported by Dr. Sohuk,Profe E3 or tien by sixteen.votes tp.-fifteen, recently f pirmaoology, at Bob, and Professor Dre passed a resolution recording the expression Mossier, Director af the Medioal Clinics as of their heartfelt and deareat sympathy with G rei f ßw ;i d tha t only products that arc President Kruger and his subject! i> the Ba turated with oxygen aid freed of aoide Uransvaal. resinous and other substances, adherent to Don's Cocgh—Relief can be obtained im primary distillation, will develope the mediately. Use KEATING'S COUGH sanative qualities proper to the plan LOZ ENGES—well known as the utterly un- All orude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extract rivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recom- are to be classed according to the named mended by the many eminent physicians, authorities, among the turpenoinei, whi.h They at onoe check the cough and remove we abandoned long sinoe as an internal he cause—without any after effect; the medicament. These crude oils, or so called most delicate oan therefore take them. One Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible :— Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two at 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere in which our product, the only genuine ins 13_d each Eucalypti Extract develops most freely "Fob thjd Blood is thh Lira."—- through its surplus oxygen. CLARKE'S WORLD ■ FAMED BLOOD 2 By their alooholio thin and mobile appear. MIXTURE ia warranted to cleanse the ance being reduced in specific density blood from all impurities from whatever through tnepresenoe at acids, cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eo. sßy their taste, the result of the contracting zema, Skin and Blood Diseases, and Sores of tendency of resin* and tennates. all kinds, its effeots are marvellous. Thous- if these crude oils, so-c lied eucalypti and* of testimonials. Sold in bottles, 2* 9d, extracts, are applied by miata :e in oases of and 11s each, by Chemists and Paten* oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal Medicine Vendors everywhere. Sole Pro- inflamations, dysentery, etc., the oon prietors, The Lincoln and Midland OeuN- sequences are most appalling. For safety tils Drug Co, Lincoln, England sake ask always for SANDER & SON'S A Oi.n.m. n Care, W.hoo, Uhk „( rIS t J_ IRAOT- ~ SW""OTl ' £*.£+-* °urn g° Z *—- SANDBB & SONS. ■" OOBSELVES AS OTHEBS SBE Us."—Our |. ,-. ,i l " ' ■ " ■ ■' JJIIU friendß are generally too polite to tell us our faults; but they seldom fail to observe the THE SHOW SEASON ficaud style of our clothes. Young men who want to make good impressions, must „«.,—>. n** , t i -v «-> w bear in mind that " appearance goes a long P R I 7 f P (11/ / TRY way." An ill-fitting suit is uncomfortable, i RIL L. ■TUUL 111 I , and an «• eye sore" to your fneeds. Don't risk it! If you are a stranger here, the / /^VWING to the number of new houses first well dressed oitizen you meet will I V-J recently erected in the neighborhood gladly direct you to "The Leadins? Tailors" of the Pelham Poultry Yards, rendering where you will always find a large assort- poultry keeping there inconvenient, the ment of "Up to date" suitings to selept Proprietor is prepared to sell cheap the from, and where you can always depend on whole stock, including Exhibition Birds, getting satisfaction. The large and still Prize Winners, Young Birds, Etc. * increasing business done by Mkssbs Obaig- For particulars apply the Guardian head & Berryman speaks volumes. This Office, or at the firm has jast'imported probably the finest FELHAM POULTRY YARDS stook of new Seasons tailoring goods ever Pli ,- ffR rtuwpt ASPrmraTOTsr shown in Ashburton, includiug a beautiful PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. range of the new rain-proof Beavers and =ir^ & S KNIGHT are btivera of all Meltonsfor Oovert ooat. and Chesterfield E. kind, of,becSd handuSSti Ad overcoats, both fashionable aud durable, £££ g Mbs K hioht's Boardinghouse, GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT*



Eruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashbnrton have learned that we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the gg " Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Oail early and see for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to chooaa 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, PXUSHES, UTREOHT VELVETS, ORETTONES, Eto, 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. j Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting; Oarpets, etc, just opened. New , patterns, grand designs, per si" 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, Oall and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed and unframed), Photo Frames, Tases, etc, see our stocks before buying else where, Pictures framed in latest styles; Largest stook 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, T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, QDANCRED STREET, opposite Aboadh.



GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges Cartridges! 'Cartridges. Shot. 9JLPJL* Wads. BEFORE Buying any of the above Sporting Requisites call on "THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," who has a splendid of Guns, etc., by all the best known makers. TO Builder*: and those aboub to build I have in Stock a Oholou Assortment o! ffiite and* other Register Grates, Ranges, Man6elpieoes,^and all builders Ironmongery at].koweii Prices* • TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS' I have an immense Stock of Carpenters and Mechanics' Tools, all of £c verybest'makes, and warranted, at prices which are now recognised as the Sfcand»4d Bedrook naraware Prices in the Ashburton County. _ Vl invt IarREMBMBER THAU MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED * BUY FROM GH/TTiITiT\TT\TCi \ EHE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON . MUIDIJIJN O, } MONGER, Burnett Street. i Agent for Cleveland and t lmpenal|ttover Bicycles.



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J. V. DE BEEB, ' WATCHMAKER * JEWELERS* i HAS JUST RECEIVED a Choioe Col lection of STERLING SILVER & E.P. WARE, SOTTAKJf FOB WEDDING PRESENTS, j ETC.. ) Comprising Specially Selected Artloles, both i Useful and Ornamental. , N>t having Window space to display the | \ above Goods, i INSPECTION INVITED. i To those interested in 3 (RACING, TROTTING, CYCLING, B • I have just received a Speoial lint of STOP WATCHES, INCLUDING SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPHS—A wonder in Watch oonstruotioo. Hunting and Open-faoe High-claM CHRONOGRAPHS. : Also, a New line of two Down, *« The Consnltatloii M Nickel Keyless STOP WATCHES Pitioi 20s» This is a far superior time-piece to any thing of the same class yet offered to the public, A full stock of all other classes of Gold ana Silver Watches on hand, at prices to rail everybody. » For the Latest Novelties In Gold and Silver Jewellery, inspect Window display. Silver Charms in endless variety from It tMB A new stock of Spectacles to hand. J. V. DE~BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELIiER, East Street, Ashburton, MRS ALCORN has a more completo Stock than ever of Fancy Work and M terials. AH the latest styles to hand Inspection Invited. FOE THIS MOKTH ONLY B. F. BAVEY, 25, Tuam Street,* CHBISTCHUBCM £ ENLARGING Photos, 12 xjlO worked J Indian Inks, and Framed in Gill 28 . 18 for £1 It. Water colours £i ss, oils £110*. I have been delivering thonaanda of photos in New Zealand for the last sixyearsj and have given every satisfaction. We o*a select a photo from any group or nak« any alteration. I will guarantee these to bo at flood 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 Addxesß as above. Orders n» • ceived by post or otherwise. Should yoo require one copied from group, kindly plaeo x (a cross; nnder the one yon wished oopiod The photos are worked by the best artista la the Australian ooloniea. This will last til Ist May. lit Prank Curtis* Watchmaker, ft «Xewell«i";



WEDDING PBESENTS \ VERY Choice variety In Electro-platf xY_ aad Sterling Silver, including a beau* tiful lob of Boaltoa ware, etc., at prices to Buit the times. INSPECTION INVITED At usual in; stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watches, •to., ii the largest and best selected in tho district, A SPECIAL ROOM FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ob, of my own manufacture I make a special line of, and are well worth inspecting being far tad away better finished than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It will pay yon to «sll and see them. Your old gold, rings, tie, re-made in the same stylo and finish a* nominal cost Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOOfI OUT. tEING WHILE WAITING, BY SPB* CI&L MACHINERY* Silver watches from 30» upwards, » fen •took of jßotlieraMa«, Walthams, rt«, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for raiding «t night; Bpeotaole fitting by my system is no gueis work, glasses being fitted to snifc th« sight perfectly in every case. A special room or testing. Glasses irom.2i 6dt lest* ing free. Repairs »■ übubl, neat, prompt Mid reMOn* »ble. Silv r charmi in great variety from U npwftrl ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDINO AKD I INVESTMENT BOGIEIIT. THE SOCIETY i« now taking MONEY o» DEPOSIT Fixed OJwelve Months 4} pat otatt Fall particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, M*na»«fj uifios Tanored 3b Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Warm Worriers, never fail for (adults or ohUdrto Priof, lv