The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5073

Ashburton : Saturday, March. 24, 1900,

price : One Penny



Shipping, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITSD. FOR LONDON. A! "OOYAL MAIL STEA-- Al) MIRS, with superior dPS^fSBB '.aooommoilatlon for all classes 0 j jj agsen g eMf calling at Monte Video o* Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. mouth. Vessel Ton [Commander From I Date. lonio „. 4748 Kempson... Wel't'nl Marchl Gobble -.TOQKMey — lAprll26 CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha 5531 Prosser IWell'toniFeb Karamea 6SOO Burton (Well'ton Mar 8 RangiUra 4046 Nicoll „ Mar 29 E. W. HANMER, ' Agent. rpiHE jtetm/ftjt NEW ZEALAND lfflj^pf|^Bj'a IP PIN B OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Fia Msnte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for all classes ef Passengers at Lowest Ratea. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Waimate 5610 Wellington March 22 Wakatane 6000 — April 19 Wakanui 5706 — May 17 Rakaia 5628 — June 14' Tekoa 4750 — J To follow ifer farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Aahbarton, ONION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limitbd STEAMERS SAII FRCMLITTELTON ASUNDER: For Wesbporli and Greymouth—Weekly. | Wellington—- M onday, Tueaday, Thura" day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise meat in Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays , The above are subject to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Ohristahurch daily papera for datea and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton JHMBHffjfifffffiCTifff^ """"^ff UJ|1"—ft TffiNßY" STBPHEHSON; '"" (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, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, * He ueeliold Fumi are, etc., as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my m bands for Sato. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. AGEr.T: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company ft, Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay meats from £SOs per month, HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS "I " The Banibler? HAVING sold oat of my old etook of these superior Bicycles, I have joso opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all sizes and all fitted with the ever-* aatiag G & J detachable Tyre. " THJE RAMBI.EB: ALL AND INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH J G & J TYRES j ji D. THOMAS. moneyTo LEND PRIVATELY. TANORED STREET, Next Gas]; 3 Company's^Ofj?ioe . |^0 ne y "to lend *ol fr Jgs AND UPWAJEIft: "Upon any Security. TRADE "BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. All Business Strictly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. J| INT FOR-Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton rine Tnaurance Office. i "Fob this Blood is the Life."— CLARKE'S WORLD - FAMED BLOOD MIXTURE is warranted to cleanee the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Ec zema, Skin and Blood Diseases, and Sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thous ands of testimonials. Sold in bottles, 2i 9d, and lis each, by Chemists and Paten- Medioine Vendors everywhere. Sole Pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Ooun lis Dana Co, Lincoln, England.



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NOTICE OF REMOVAL. MESSRS MITCHELL & TURNER |HOPE TO BE IN OCCUPATION ■ :OF THEIR NEW PREMISES ON SATURDAY, MARCH 10.



W SHOOTING SEASON. 1, 1900 HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AKD IRONMONGERS, EAST STREPJT. TTAVB TO HAND THEIR STOCK OF GUNS :AMMUNITION Direct from the Manufacturers. COME AND SEE OUR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. New Clab, Eley (blue), Pegamoid Shultz. Kynock's Lake Ellesmere' (smokeless) .New Rival, Etc. POWDER AND SHOT of all s fz 3 s and quality. GUNS at Prices to suit everybody, en hire or time payments. Breech-loading Guns from 60.*. 3UNS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. j Good Stock Always on Hand of PUMPS, TANKS, B iTH3, Etc. /DAVID THOMAS, / AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCES ESTATE AGENT,! VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, 1 ASHBURTON. :x: Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock— Tlnwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT FOR— Matson and Co., Christchurch Booth, McDonald and Oo. ; Chriskhnrch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron.Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire' Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co.. Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Co.'s Agricultural Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES j I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work In th*t District, and In con junction with them It will be mv endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET- JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. J HAVE STILL SOME BLOCKS OF THE LAGMHOR LAND FOR [SALE, Either for Purposes or ia Farming Blocks. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT IN THE MARKjBT, ALSO,— Splendid Farm Methven, 1500 acres, thoroughly improved. j ALSO, ---1000. Acres Prime Land, Lyndhurst. ALSO,— Very complete.Suburban Proparty, containing 87 Acres, Grahaai's Road. ALSO,— 1450 Acres, Mayfield, thoroughly Improvedl D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



I N'-'vii Bros. j Nicoll Brothers, ; H.fjF. Nicdix.) [h. A. Nxcoi& AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS i SHAREBRQKKRg, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA AGENTS CENTRAL AUCTION ROOitf EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, PRODUCE, in oar Rooms eve SATURDAY, commencing at 12 J p.m. CLEARING SALES conducted in ai part of the district at lowe current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed i our hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.— We receive regular conslgi menta from Anekland, Sydney, and tli ands. NEW SEEDS always in stock, includin Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Tarn! Seed. 3RAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive sample rot" farmers who have parcels fo isposal. Station Books kept and audited We have various sums of Trust Monies ranging; from £300 to £5000, to lend oi Freehold Securities, at 4| snd 5 per cent Farms, House Properties, and Buildin Sections for Sale. Particulars on applicatior We invite those wishing to dispose offthei properties to communicate with us SKINS & PELTS.-We are buyers a highest market rates, as agents for Measr Murgatroyd Bros, Wooleoourers and Fell mongers, Christchurch TX^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND lAMBS' AT HIGHEST MARKEr RATES. NICOLL~BROS., East Street, Ashburton.



FREEZERS. J3 iXiliXLZiiiiJLiOf TjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own arcounfa can book space at any time to suit tneir own convenience by com municating with uq. .NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. THE QHRISTCHUROa MEAT CO Limitedi ISLINGTON . MANURES Especially 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 •jelebrated fertiliser. Price on application; Allowance made for quantities, Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS * I BEG to announce thab I HAVE COMMENCED THE PRACTICE 0 MY PROFESSION at Viotoria Chambers, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Trueb and other moneys to lend. G, MARRIOTT WATSON, Solicitor,



— THINGS - WORTH KNOWING. mHAT You can SAVE MONEY if you Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PIGKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOT 3 AND SHOES, East Street, AahburtomJ BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to". Measure Ease and Comiorfc.Sfcudied. Skill and Judgment being|exerciaed ofjthe Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials] CHARGES MODERATE. Brtog Your Repairs to— NICHOLAS & PICKFOID Late MoDohald & MoDiabmip.



HarvesL Supplies TTTE HAVE JUST LANDED ex Paparoa, Rikaia, and Aotea, \ NEW SUPPLIES .8 op english earthenware, GLASS AND CHINA. , y Every line up to date, and at lowest to Cash qf-tatfons.' y English and Americl FRUIT JARS at jt lowest prices in Town, n Queensland Pure Dry Cane SUGAR— 701b Bags 14s. t . Only dry Sugar should be used for c Preserving. ' Two'and Three Prbng ' Forks, Binder I Whips, Rein Cord, Oil Cans, Reaper Oil, Raw and Boiled Oil, Castor and Cylinder Oil, in any quantify. s 51b Boxes Pure Ceylon TEA from 7s 6d j each. b i c y~c"l c s. [ In BICYCLES we can offer the best value in the Colony. , We build Machines to order from . '•Genuine B.S.A. parts r We are also Agents for ColumbUs, Hartfords, and Lovell Diamonds. Quotations on application. ; CARSON & Co., GROCERS AND IRONMONGEBiS, Importers of Bicycles, Hardware, Glaaa and China, Tancred Street and Arcade, _ Ashburtcn. A CARD.] A Branch Office has been opened by the undersigned at Messrs Niooll Bros., i 1 East Street, where they will carry on * i practice as Barristers and Solicitor MAUDE & HARM AN, ' Solicitors, Christchurch Money'to Lend'at LowesKCurrenb Rates 1 on Freehold Security. No Procuration Fee. MAUDE & HARM AN, UC4B Ashburton. ' E. W. HANMER. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES, HAVING sso^anged premises with the Farmers' Co-operacive Association, have much pleasure in stating that in future I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As soclation at the corner of West Street and Haveiock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises. STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES, CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 132 W. ANME : _ : , : .^ : : BUSINESS CHANGE. "T HAVE arach pleasure in announcing that I have purchased the s SADDLERY BUSINESS { Lately conducted by Mr J» H. Jamiesoit, ( And respeotfully solicit a continuance of the liberal support accorded to my pre decessor. ALL ORDERS and alllwork GUARANTEED. Robert Anderson, ' EAST STREET, Ashburton 11107 PHOTOGRAPHY. , HALMA&CO. PHOTOGRAPHERS, Saunders' Bstildings. ONE Doaen Highly Finished Cabi net Photos for 6s, for tht month j of March. DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE COME EARLY. STUDIO at Saundess Buildings. Note the Address, and do not be misled. PHOTOGRAPHY. rilO COMPETE WITH THE TIMES. For 14 Days Only; One Dozen Highly Finished Cabinet Photos '. EOR EIGHT & SIX, Don's Miss This Change. All work guaranteed. Note Address D Jones, The Photographer, Robottom Studio, Moore Street, Ti/TRS ALCORN hopes by Selling for a lyjL few weeks at—and in some cases below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several oases New Goods bought at large j discounts will be included, so that customers « may rely on getting genuine bargains at this k Sale. i ' ' ii- -i ii-. ■ ■ WANTED KNOWN-That Friday, } March 9, is our laßt date for busi ness in old shop* New Autumn and Winter Goods now opening in New Premises.—Mil" OHJLb & TWBNBR »



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT BOOIEir. THE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4£ per cent, Fall particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager, Office: Tanored Street rpEAOHER of the Pianoforte and Singing, Havelook Street,



COMMERCIAL- The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter- Dury, Ltd, quote as follows on March 23. 1900:— Wheat—New. Prime milling Pearl .„ 2s to 2s Id j v > „ Tuscan... 2s Id to 2s 2d < ,j „ Hunter's Is lid to 2% iOats— Duns ... lg 7£d Danish ,„ l 8 ?jd to Is 8d Canadians ... 1b 9d to Is %i Sparrowbilla Is BJd tt> l a 9d Barley—Malting, prime, 2s to 28 2d Inferior Is 61 to Is 9d , Ohaff—Good oatsheaf QQs Grass Seed—Old pasture, Is 9d to 2s New „ Is 3d to Is 6d The above are prices current p»id to farmers on tracks at Ashburton. ASKBURTON STOCK MARKET. Mr David Thomas reports upon the live stock market in the Ashburton county for the week ending March 23:—On Tuesday the usual weekly sale was held at the Ashburton Yards. There was a good attend anoe of farmers and others, but their bidding was very slack, owing, no doubt, to the dryness of the seasoa. Should rain soon set in, and with the demand there is for all classes of sheep, a decided rise shoald take place, more especially for breeding ewes. Turnip sheep have dropped quite 2s per head, and for freezing sheep a decline was noted, on account of the various factories being full, forward lambs for topping off about held their own, and some good sales were effected* The yarding for the day was made up of breeding ewes and lamb 3, totalling 11,073 sheep, 15 head of cattle, 1 pig, and 27 rams, my enrry comprising 5900 sheep, 14 rams, and 12 in conjunction with Messrs Fried lander Bros., and 10 cattle, which I cleared at the following prices :—l6 fat ewes 10a 4?, ! 14 crossbred «\vea 6s lOd, 17 fat ewes 9a, 18 at 10s, 67 at 9* 9d, 11 at 10s 9d, 7 fat iamhs 13', 40 fat ewes 10s Id, 36 crossbred ewes 6s lOd, 19 fat ewes 9a lOd, 17 at 10s, 9 merino lambs 9a lid, 15 ewes 9j, 8 merino ewes 6s 3d, 19 crossbred ewea 8s lOd, 19 ewes 9j, 11 fat ewes 10?, 40 at 9s, 45 fat iambs 12g 10^, 458 lambs lis lOd, 752 fab kmbs 13a 10d, 628 lamb 3 12s 2d, 30 crossbred ewes 6- 4-5, 116 merino wethers 7s s', 69 lambs lis 7d, 340 merino wethers 25,207 "crossbred ewea and wethers 12s, 217 crossbred t wo-:ooth nwes and wethers 12s 7J, 612 merino owts Is lid, 1155 four, six, and eight-booth ewes 11 s Id, 298 crossbred ewes 12~i 3d, 400 lam Irs 10s 2 I, 1 fat cow £5 10a, 1 fat heifer £57j 6d, 1 cow £3^ 1 steer £6, 1 springer £4 2-6), 1 coy/ ia profit £5 ss, rams from si, 12 '■■ 6d to § •, For Indigestion, the best remedy is undoubtedly Norton's Camomile PiJla They cau confidently b* recotomended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs Acting at once as a spl ndid tonic and a gentle aperient For nearly 100 years they bave pro-ed mequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and all Liver and stomach complaints Sold in bottles, IsJJd, 2s 9d, andjlls, by al' Modicina vendors throughout the world |BB«iwamap«i«aßMMMmHMißgiaii^ij.... •^■^f^-ri^StSSSS'aSiJBSB^m WANTED Known-That J. "Moison has received a large supply of Summer Boots and Shoes} suitable for the Holidays. They are all of the best brands and makers, and iiavei equalled ia Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus givos him superiority and facility to know beet what to get. There foie the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash burton- A OABD MRS A fl r\ LA RIDGE X3L. \J m VJ LA RIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN and SINGING OOX STREET, ASKBURTON. Terms on Application, — ~ ' " MISS M. BICHAKDSON, mEACHEE OF PIANO. I Apply Belt Road, Allenton. Terms on application, first term commences on Ist February. 1 86 r s™ —' ■" H. Undbiia.,, [c. dhdrill '1 m A A. A \ An H n A 4«L ** I'H.UNDftILL ATnD.CCX, FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n^Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall ; also care of Mr T. Andrews, hast Beit. 2 bi-ghlqmdTlbFgdlFx^ j DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I BUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Ohloridb of Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants The desire will never return unless you re cultivate it. No cure—no pay. Address * 81-CHLORIDE OF GOLD INBTITUTE oray House, Rattray Street, Dunedin, Kerapthorne, Prosser and 00. Agents Cotton cloth was first nude in India, and was in use there 2000 years ago. Hondai- Lanka pure unblended Ceylon packed Tea has only been upon the market four years, yet it is" the Tea that has revolutionised the trade, " Secret." It is better than any » o her Tea f that's all.— Sold by J T Coooh, Saunders' Buildings



3 1 Established 1876. FOR OHRISTMIS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS GO TO GEORGE JESBON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton, THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN TOWN or WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED. THE NEW ZEALAND FARM3RS' CO OPER ATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. HAKVESTI9OO CORNSACKS. A FULL SUPPLY KEPT IN STORES, Ashburton. TbTNDER TWINE. New best Canterbury Flux Twine just arrived* Shareholders are requested to book their requirements immediately, as owing to the great scarcity of Flax, this Twine wijjl be almost unprocurable later at our present selling pricp. OILS.—We have all kinds of Machine Oils in bulk, which we retail out at lowest possible rates. Please call and inspect our Stock before ordering elsewhere THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OP CANTERBURY, Limited.'' 11 115 T. F. GIBBON, Manager J. V. DE BEER, JEWELLER & WATCHMAKERr THE LATEST NOVELTIES just to hand in all classes of Watches Sc Jewellery, ROTHERHAM'S EKQLISH LEVER WATCHES IN THE FOLLOWINfI GRADES :— Gold Key'ess Hunting Gold Keyless Open Face Silver Keyless Half Hunting Silver Keyless Hunting Silver Key wind Fusee Hunting Silver Keywind Going Barrel Hunt ing Silver Keyless Open Face Silver Keywind Fusee Open Face Silver Keywind Going Barrel Open Face Also, a FULL STOCK^of ROTHERHAM'S LADIES' GOLD WATCHES, SPECIALLY MADE TO MY ORDER. SIX DOZEN ENGLISH KEYLESS OPEN FACE NIOKEL LEVER WATCHES, , Compensation balance, full jewelled, two years' Guarantee, ISVm 6d EACH. S^S 6d Albo, a Full Stock of all other clas«e» of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Watches. WATERBURYS at four prices— lis 6d, 19s 60/208, 22s Sd. J. V. DE BEEK, :(Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON MR DONOES, HAVELOCK STREET, TEACHER of Violin, Mandolin, and Harmony. Terms on application. 1173 Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TTNDERTAKERS URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Comer of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. REMOVAL NOTICE R. J. GrUY. ! SADDLER, WISHES to notify to to his Customers that he has REMOVED back to his new Premises on the old site, Burnett Street. Large Stock of SADDLERY, HARNESS, WHIPS, &c, on hand. Inspection invited. All orders left with me will be promptly executed,



smoke the Best. : dunlop»s j There is no reason why f|]|f ||jji fM *&$/m iLob. w you shouldn't—lU doesn't || I |j| j||| j M Ji^| | I^7 cost any more. • • JsL*e#r JILJr _W Ask your Tobacconist. is qu | te t{?e Best#



EEAD WHAT MR PRITCHARD SAYS : j CURED of a•• RUNNING SORE" ,j On the Leg by r. "VITADATIO," h THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY. TRULY WONDERFUL RESULTS. 98, West-terrace, Adelaide. S.A., 4th Deo,, 1899, MR S. A. PALMER, Dear Sir- Nine years ago I had an attack of "typhoid fever"j this left me with * " running sore" on my left leg, which caused me great paia, so much so that I could only average about " three, months' work in a year." The doctors I consulted could not do me any good, so I had to suffer. About , J four years ago my sufferings were further ■ aggravated by an accident, through a stone falling on the same leg, causing me intense pain. I sought relief in various advertised remedies, but without receiving any benefit from them. Hearing about " Webber's J Vitadatio" I decided to give it *• a trial." r After taking four bottles lam thankful to say that the " inflammation and running i sore have disappeared." I suffer no pain, " and am able to do my work aa usual. You [ are at liberty to make what use you like of I this testimonial, just hoping it may benefit ' some poor sufferer. I am, yours gratefully, » LEONARD PRITCHARD. Witnessed by P. JOHNSON, "Water ' Works," Kent, Town A 4/12/99. ' Vitadatio, 5? 63 and 3a 63. Indian Oil of Cream, 2s 6c5. HEAD DEPOT for New Zealand— 39, Manners Street, Wellington. i S. A. PALMER, Sole Agent for Austra. lasia, India, Ceylon, and Japan. Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer, W. WEBBER, LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA. ■ . F/ank Curtis. THE LEADING WatclisnaJker, & Jeweller, EAST STREET, H&S now on hand the finest etook of JEWELLERY, WATCHES, &c, in Ashburton, including a freeh consignment) of KoiSiorstm Watches* Direct from the Manufacturers. A ppenial lino of LADIES' SILVER WATGHEB at £2, guaranteed two years. Also my now famous NICKKJj LEVER WATCHES at 27s 6d and JOa. Cheaper Lines in NICKEL WATCHES from 14s 6d. ALL my NICKEL WATCHES are GUARANTEED for ONE YEAR. I have new in Stock a very Jfine selection of si'Jiragfagyemeiit and eJ^ad.les x 3 "From 10s upwards to £15; also the VERY LATEST DESIGNS in GOLD BROOCHES from 7s 6d, each cased. ! SPECTACLES fitted accurately. Satii^ faction guaranteed. Repairs exeouted* promptly and in beßt style. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own manufacture, stocked in all jiaes and styles. ——■« A Special Room for choosing if de; . FRANK CURTIS ,'■ > THE LEADING i WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER V TO ARMERS, CONTRACTORS k OTHERS A. SIMPSON, (LATE OF REID AND GRAY'S.) BIGS to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts that he has commeoV-d bnpinefs as a SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH and hopes by good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit a share of public patronage, All kinds of Implements made and repaired:; Horses shod in the latest approved style. Coma and other diseases of the feet cured. A first-class Wheelwright kepis on the Premises, Note the address, — WAKANUI R r)AD, Nearly opposite the Central Hotel. 3 32 CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONI&Y CHEAP MONET IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 4£ per cent. Terms of repayment of the most character, which can be ascertaine enquiry. TnOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AN» " FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, overnment Insurance Commissioner. CIOME and see the prices at Mes Alcorn's J Great Summer Sale. Dress Muslins from 6d a yard. Summer Dresßes, Milinery, Ribbons, Flowers, Laces, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing, Finafores, Aprons, Stamped Needlework, etc, all reduced during tha ale. WANTED KNOWN—That our old pre mises will be closed on and after ' Saturday, March 10. Castomers will find s ua in New Shop, Burnett Street.—MiTCHHlA Turner,