The Ashburton Guardian.

V rOL XXI. NO, 5107

Ashburton : Monlay^ May 7, 1900,

price : One Pennjr

Interprovincial.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, May 4 A penny-halfpenny stamp is to be added to those already in use. Ie will be mainly for newspaper postage. The design is patriotic, and wili have reference to the Con tingents. The Government has accepted the services of the Highland Rifle Company here, but declined two others. iNVEBOiKGiLIi, May 4 A farewell social was tendered to Mrs J. G. Ward, at the Bluff, last night, on the eve of her departure to take up her residence in Wellington. The mayor presented Mrs Ward with a ring, suitably inscribed, as a token of esteem from the ladies of the Oatbolic congregation.

FATAL EXPLOSION IN A TANNERY.

United Preia Association—By Electric . Telegraph* DtrNEDiy, May 5 A lad named Bopwell, who resided with his parents, Green Island, was killed by an explosion at Bsyley't tannery woiks this afternoon. Hopwell, who was eighteen years of age, went after lunch into the room where the revolving drams work, and while he was between the drums and the walls an explosion occurred in the drum nearest him, shattering the end of the drum, damaging the wall, and killing him instantly. Almost the whole of his head was carried away. It is supposed that gas had generated in the drams, and that a light in some way came in contact with it, causing an explosion.



Shipping, BH\ --', SAVItL AND A.L.BMS OOWPA.NY. LIMICSO. FOR LONDON, "OOYAL MAIL BTRA- O|i»k*_. *"*' MKRS, with superior ■X^jmT for all claaaea * of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply. month. Vessel Ton Commander Prom Date. Gothic «- 7730 Kldley Wel't'n Ap.r!l26 lonic «.4748Kempaon... — July 19 CARGO STEAMERS. Kumara 6250 Scotland Well'ton May Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell Weli'ton May Mamari 3583 Banks I „ May B. W,. HANMEK, _^__^ ■ Agent. mmt Tihs l^lLi-i "^SPIPPING OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Vl* Mente Video, Tsaerlffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of ftssengers at Lowest Rates. Probable final Steamers. Tons. Port. Date, Wakanui 5706 Wellington May 26 Kakaia 5628 — June 14 W&ikato 4767 — June 28 Paparoa 7000 — July 12 Tekoa 4050 — I'o follow Ruahine 6127 —  Otarama 3803 — „ Fapanui 6572 — „ Waimate 5610 —  Wakatane 6000 —  NewSt'mi 7700 — „ „ j 7700 — Fer farther partlonlara apply t» ffRIEDLANDER BROS., L_D. _ Agepta, Ashbnrton. NioN "steamshFp company OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited FRGMLITTELTON ASUNDER: For Wesbport and Greymouth—-Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise merit in Christohuroh papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pieton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; cference should therefore be made to Ohrlstchurch daily papers for dates and boar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbarton (successor fee Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY S&LEB of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, * Ftc use hold Furnl* are, etc, as per arrangement, in any part the oounty. Advances made en Goods placed in my bands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. AasK_ : Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company, PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from 230s per month. HENRY STiPHENSON, AUCTIONEER fpHE BE ;are others, but they don't count JL in a Tea-Pofc test alongside of Hondai- Lanka Ceylon Tea. Tke uhblendid worth It there, therefore the reiulb is assured. Sealed Lead Packets, packed In Ceylon at JjT Cooch's. _ "TTTANTED KNOWN—That our old pre VY raises will be closed on and after Saturday, March 10. Castomers will find cs in New Shop, Buri»ett Street.—Mitchell k Teener. FARMERS, CONTRACTORS & OTHERS A. SIMPSON, (LATE OF REID AND GRAY'S.) BEGS to announce to the Inhabitants of Ashburton and snrroanding dis triots that he has commenced badness 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 kepb on the Premises. Note fche address, — WAKANUI ROAD, Nearly opposite the Central Hotel. moTey to lend PEIYATBLY. QJANORED STREET, Nbxt! Gas Company's .Omioe !^O NE V ""TO LEND fo^ Arrangement, fr Jgg AND UPWARDS, Upon any Security, TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. All Business Steiotly Gootidimmal. DAVID ZANDER, « COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton rine Tnauranoe Office. "TVTO SOONER does an article of genuine ±S merit meet with popular favour and approval than up springs a multitude of spurious imitations, "Pitfalls!' set to catch the unwary. HondaiLanka Tea must he on packet and box to ensure the Genuine, Unadulterated article; sold by Hsinterested grocers everywhere.



" SHOOTING_SRASON, 1900 ---, Guns and Ammunition." 3." • or 08 NEW SHIPMENTS NOW OPENED UP. at ¥• A Large Assortment, at prieet to suit al! Bayers. ■ Eleys, Ktnoch, and Club Cartridges ; Powber, $hot, Caps, Wado, and — Cartridge Oases. 56 i . : x:— ? LAMPS. LAMPS. LIMPS, - XKTE HAVE JtBT RECEIVED A CHOICE VARIETY OF TABLE LAMPS, HANGING HALL LAMP?, HANGING PARLOR LAMPS, SMALL BEDROOM LAMPS, Which we are offering at very low prtcei, A Large Stock of LiMPWARE always on" hand. HABDWABE AND HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS, g We have a full stock of the above lines, including Buckets Table Cutlery Fenders and Fir«, Irons Saucepans Spoons and Forks Electro Plate Wan Nails and Staples Brush ware . Enamel ware Plough Shares Lubricating "Oils Etc, etc, AT PR WES TO SUIT THE TIMES. JWINES AN' XcTsPIRITS. , All Kinds and Brands of SPIRITS kept in CASE and BULK. 5 Whiskey, Brandy, Port, Sherry, Australian Wines, ttc. I English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout. 1 GROCERIES at Wholesale Prices. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. Goads delivered daily SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Euknetc Street, Aahburton. ||||| tJ|iJ 1 1 L__^jm..__j L.in.-- mill i—imwi mhi—jjj—j^-mii»uii_iuu__- ' M"reh3l SHOOTING SEASON. 1900 "!O! " HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, EAST STREET. TTAVE TO HAND THEIR STJOK OP GUNS AND AMMUNITION Direct from the Manufacturer*. COMB AND SEE OCR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. New Club, Eley (blue), Pegamoid Shultz. Kynock's Lake Ellesmere (smokeless) • New Riv.vl, iCtc POWDKR AND SHOT of all ulzss and quality. GUNS at Prices to suit everybody, en hire nr time payments. Breech-loading Guns from 50.4. 3UNS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. Good Stock Always on Hand of PCJMPS, TANKS, BITH3, Et«. DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE & ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WQOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. uwtii-xjiuuiiuijii a_T* iiii-w-i—iwini Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Lire Stock—Tlnwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, >to.,>n Monday, Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Saie&as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales fheld on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT F,OR- Matson and Co., Christchurch Booth, McDonald and Co. ; Chrlslchurch White's Sheep Dip ? Walter A. Wood Co. \ Bowron Bros.' Belting London and LancashlreOlnsurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co.. Danedin Planet Junior Gardsn and Field Tools Belfast Manures Vacuumj|Oil Co.'s Agricultural Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES IHAYE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY <&|OO.» Merchants, Rftkala, to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and In con junction with them] it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SAJJE'A SUCCESS. DIYID THOMAS, Ashbarton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF ; PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, I ASHBURTON. THHAYE STILL SOME BLOCKS OF THE LAGMHOR |LAND;|FORKBALE ither for Residential Purposes or in Farming Blocks, THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT'IN THB MARKjIT, ALSO,— Splendid Farm Methven, 1500 acres, thoroaghlyl ImproTei. ALSO, ---1000 Acres Prime ILand, Lyndhurst. ALSO,— Very complete Suburban Property, containing 87 Acres, Graham's Roadj 1 ALSO,— J 1450>ores, Mayfield, thoroughlyiimproTed* I D THOMAS. . ; ! ASHBURTON. j



N'hcH Bros. N*coll Brother?, H. P. Niaou,.) {L. A. Nicoix. AUCTIONEERS, ACOOUSTANTS, SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE. & GENERA AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS i east street, ashburton. wee-ClFsales of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE. & PRODUCE. In oar Booms every S ATURDAY, 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 onr hands for absolute eale. FRUIT.— We receive regular consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the ands. NEW SEEDS always in stock, Including C!overß, Ryegraas, Rape, and Turnip Seed. 3RAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples rom farmers who have parcels for iiposal. Station Books kept and audited We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend oo i Freehold Securities, at 4_ And 5 per cent I Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of tbeir properties to communicate with us ©SKINS & PELTS^We ars buyers »t highest market rates, as agents for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, Woolsdourers and Fell* mongers, Christohuroh T¥TE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHE6T MARKEP RATES. NICOLL BROS., East Street, Ashbnrton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own arcount oan book space at any time to suit tneir bwn convenience by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, OHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPAN?. Limited. THE OHRISTCHCJROH MEAT CO Limited ISLINGTON MANURES Kspeol*lly prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bbos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS RS~ALCORN hopes by Selling toTa few weeks at—and in some easel below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several ombs New Goods bought at large discounts will be included, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this a*"- ; - THINGS -! [WORTH KNOWING mHAT You! can SAVE MONEY |lf yon Bay your Booti Item NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, Ashburton. 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 Repairß to— j NICHOLAS & PICKFOfiU i Late MoPoHAIP & MoDiabmid. H. Undbii.l/ v [c. undsilZ) _^_k _^X l^_k _^_k Wm -SB _^_^_k '^*m «■_£_-. 1 H. UNDBHiL AISO CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. (BANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath n Stocke —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly) behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care sf Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 "ON'IF "Worry—Use '• H«nbai-Lanka Ukblkndid Cbtlon Tea." There is no trouble in life that a cup of this delicious Tea will not alleviate. Sealed Lead Packets only, with name on every GENUINE Packet $ sold by J T Coooh, BaundeaV Buildings. Smoke New Venus



/ AOABD.. A Branch Office hM fe«en opened by the nnderstgnsd at Msssbs Nioqia Bbos., Bait Street, where they will carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitor i MAUDE & HARMAN, Bolioitora,*Ohristohurch MoneyJto Lend at LowesbJCurrenb Rates ; on Freeholds/Security. No Procuration Fee. MAUDE'&]HARMAN, Hi 48 Ashburtou. Ertablisbea 1880 Telephone 69 ( BAKER BEOS., CIURNISHING TrNDERTAKBRS E ORNISHTNG V NDIRTAKERS DIRBOT Importers of Beet and Lstos Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS condnoted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanni Road and Oaas Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! * The Barnbler" HAVING Bold oat of my old stock of these superior Bioycles, I have jasc opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RAODRB, & ROADSTERS a, all sizes and all fitted with the over rating G & J detach able Tyre* i ALI! AJSD INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. 4ther mares fitted with G & J. TYRES* D. THOMAS, MISS CARSON. rpEACHER of Pianoforte and Organs. X. For terma, etc., apply at) Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near akanni Road Ewb. MRS ALCORN » now showing a well •elected stock of Now Winter Milli nery, Drew Goods, Capes, Jackets, Mac intoahe |tto: Ladie*'and Children's Under clothlng in stock and made to order WANTED KNOWN-Thab Mas M Obcgob has commenced business in Aahbnrton again, next to Wm Patching's, Eaab Street, and wiahea to solicit a fair share of the patronage of her old customers and tkt general public* Hot dinners, fish snppera, tea and coffee daily at all hoars. Vacancies for a few boarders. ___LU* FARMERS TN WANT of> CLOVER CUTTING MACHINE SHOULD B T7.Y No other than the McCORMICK Daisy Reaper, The Strongest and Beat in the World, I f MORROW, BASSETT Si Co, ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager LLEWELLYN OWEN. M'C.S.M. OBRTIFIOATED TEACHER. T OCAL Representative of the London JLJ College of Music, and of the Masioa) International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 2nd, Intending pupils kindly commuoioate arly. . NOTICE. ANY person or persona found Treipaising il on the Riversdale Esbate in pursuit of gam or otherwise will bejproieouted. W S STRANGE;



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Don't Cofgh—Relief can be obtained im mediately. Use KEATING'S COUGL LOZENGES—weII known as the utterly un rivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recom< mended by the many eminent physicians. They at once check the cough and remove he cause—without any after effect; the most delicate oan therefore take them. On< Lounge alone gives ease—one or two at bedtime ensures rest, Sold everywhere it ins I3_d e&ch The doctor may scoff, and likewise maj sneer, When to his advice you lend him no ear, But tell him his fee is a little too dear For the good that he does when you feel c bit queer. He from you the secret may try to allure The cure for all coughs so cheap and co sure, Suspense you'll not let him then foo long endure, But explain that it's Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never ails—la 6J and 2s 6d E& S. KNIGHT are buyers of all • kinds of Second hand Goods. Ad joining Mrs Khight's Boardinghouse-



NOTICE. T ADIES wishing to learn the art of Shirt X_J and Collar Ironing and Gloating, also the belt) method of making Starch, either with or without Colon's Gloss, can do so by applying to this office for address of advertiser. 3 261 WANTED KNOWN—Removal of th« old established firm of Mitchell & I Turner, from old premises in Tancred Street I New Shop in Burnett Street. - ~Wade'i Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never fail for adults or children* Price, Is* * NOTICE. 11TR CHARLES CECIL WILLIS has been appointed Canvasser and Collector for the Ashburton Publishing Company (Mail & Guardian.) HENRY WILLIS, ' Manager. i Aahburtoo, 20th April, 1900. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOOIEIr. THE BOOIETY is now taking MONEY OH DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4£ per cent. Full particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Managar jifice: Tailored Strppt Olten You feel worn out, blown out, i Alter tired out, and unfit for work, M.«?«,71S all energy seem* io have left. f You gwaken with a bad taste in muuth, your sleep has been disturbed and unrefreshing. These are all symptoms of Indigestion that sh«ni!d be attended to. ! LOASBY'S WABOO ■ 1 will upeedily alter ail this. Ib stimulates ( the livor, renders the bowola active, strenglheos the stomach, and imparts tone I and strength to the whole sys.eni. One bottle usually cures. , Price, Is 6d ;. obtainable everywhere. Sole Manufacturers; ' LOASBY'S "WAHOO" 4 212 MANUFACTURING COY., LTD.



GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. Kruger 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 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 Birmingham. Oall early and see for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choos* from ; all sizes j 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 a Rangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHE3, UTREOHT VELVETS, 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, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per s •" lonic." : At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which havejust opened up in splendid order, Oall and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed and unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else where. . _ Pictures framed in lateßt 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 pota, 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 pricei. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, opposite Aroadb .



GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges Cartridges! Cartridges, Shot. C a_P_J^. Wads. BEFORE Buying any ofl^the above Sporting Requisites call on " THI PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," who has a splendid selection of Guns etc., by all the best known makers. TO Builders' and those aboub to build I have in Stock a Choice Assortment of Tile and other Regißter Grates, Ranges, Mantelpieces, and all buildem Ironmongery fttCLowesi Prices, TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS! I 'have a. immense Stock of Carpenters and Mechanic*' Tools, all of the, vary b«g"J"J« and warranted, at prices which are now recognised as the Standaad Bedrock uaraw»w Tt^muiumtm^tomY saved is money earned & but from GTI ~T~T\T\T"YTC_ 1 SHE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON . Ml-jDDIJNo, / MONGER, Burnett Street. AgentJor Cleveland and Impenaljttover Bicycles.



*" £ DUNLOP'S • • Does not atterilP" to compete with inferior brands sold at cheaper prices. — _— - _ _■ , ' . . "H The iact that it has a larger T """"% TZZ!^ I—^ L^J w-, sale than any other Tobacco I ■ I |\ |"""j I imported into Australasia is Jkmmir.Mimm^wM. kl—^ A sufficient evidence that its t superb smoking qualities have .. TOBACCO . • hit the public taste. . .....*..



J, V. DTC BEEK, ! WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, F TZTAS JUST RECEIVED a Choice Obl l JtJL lection of ; STERLING SILVER & E.P. WARE, ; SUITABLE FOR ' 1 WEDDING PRESENTS, ETC., i! Comprising Specially Selected Articles, both >! Useful and Ornamental. l Not having Window space to display th« ( above Goods, \ INSPECTION INVITED. I To those interested in RACING, TROTTING, CYCLING, Ei«. II have just received a Special line of STOP WATCHES, f including I SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPHS—A wonder in Watch construction. Hunting »n4 Open-face Righ-elass  CHRONOGRAPHS. Also, a New line of two Dozen, " The 1 'oiißniltntfou ** Nickel Keyless STOP WATCHES Priok 20b. Thi< ie a far superior time-piece to *rsy« thing of the same class yet offered to the public. A full stock of all other classes of Gold and Bilver Watches on hand, at prices to toil everybody. For the Latest Novelties in Gold and Silver Jewellery, Inspect Window display. Silver Charms in endless variety from la each Anew stock of Spectacle! to hand. J. V. DE~BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Eaab Street, Ashburton. EMINENT Phyßiciatis—Expert Analyst* and Food Specialists all faVonr HoK dai-Lanka Ceylon Tea as being the purest and most nutritious of a'l teas. Don'o take substitutes 1 Sealed lead packets and boxei only ; sold by disinterested stores.. , , , ""OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER 4 EXPERU (Late of London), VIbITS Ashburton and surrounding Di«« tricts every four months —viz, March, July, and November. ( ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at, his MnsJo Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton. or at Commercial Hotel, FOR THIS MONTH ONLY*. B. F. DAVEY, 25, Tuam Street, CHBISTCHOECH ENLARGING Photos, 12 x{lo worked Indian Inks, and Framed in Gilt 28 18 for £11*. Water colours £1 5?, oils £1 IDs. I have been delivering thonsands of photos in New Zealand for the last six yean, and have given every latisfaotlon. Wt e»n select & photo from any group or nake any alteration. I will guarantee these to be at good as the ones I have been delivering for £3, and will last for ages. Don't forget to bring along yonr photo at once, Send them along to my Address a» above. Orders re ceived by post or otherwise. Should you require one copied from group, kindly place x (a orossj under the one you wished copied. The photos are worked by the best artists ia the Australian colonies. This will last til Ist May. 5 12 Frank Curtis. Watchmaker, & [«X©well©r» WEDDING PiiESENTJ^J A VERY Choice Variety in Electrc^^H and Sterling Silver, including s> tiful lot of Doulton ware, etc , at prieeS^H suit the times, INSPECTION INVITED As usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watchee, etc., is the largest and best selected in the district, A SPECIAL ROOM FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ct, of my own manufacture I make a special line of, and are well worth inspecting being far sad away better finished than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It will pay yoa^to^oall and see them. Your old gotf, rings, etc, re-made in the same style and finish aft nominal cost. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT OUT. TING WHILE WAITING,; BY SPE CIAL MACHINERY. \,. .. Silver watches from 30a upwards, a fall stock of , Rothterm«ts, Waftliam«,-«i* always on hand. T Spectacles speoially fitted for reading at nighk Spectacle fitting by my system is no eneas work, glasses beiug fitted to suit tfca Bight perfectly in every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2s 6d. XeaU ing free. Repairs as usual, neat, prompt and reaion able. Silv r chirms in great variety from U npwar i / —. ~~ TO LET. SUITE of Rooms, centrally situated ta the new Victoria Buildings next Af cade, Burnett Street. BULMXa r| j