The Ashburton Guardian.

V^ol xxi. no, 5102

Ashbobton : Tueslay, May 1, 1900.

rPBiCE ; One Pennjr



Shipping. BHA*», SaYTLL AND A.USYON oompiny. limits o. FOR LONDON, jjfevjA. T>OYAL MAIL STEA *^^^^V MERB, with superior < accommodation for all classes of pasaongere, calling at Monto Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. month* Vessel Ton iOommsmdflr From Date. Gothic «. 7730 Kidley Wel't'o April 26 Jonlo «.4748lKempaon... — July 19 CARGO STEAMERS. Karaara J6250 Scotland Well'ton May 2 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell Well'ton May Mamari 3583 Banks „ May "~ E. W. HANMEkT" Agent. j^g^pPyr J.^NEW ZEALAND OO.'? 1 LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plysnenfch. Best) Accommodation for all classes ef Pmengers at Lowest Rates. Port~of Steamers. Uetis Departure. Date, Wakatane 6000 Wellington April 28 Wakanui 5706 — May 17 Rakaia 5628 — Juno 14 Tekoa 4750 — July 12 Papanai 6572 — jl'o follow Viz farther particulars apply bo PRIKDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Aahburboa. mO^^TEAMSHIF'dOMPANY Off NEW ZEALAND, Limited <-TIAMERySAII FRCMLITTELTON ASUNDER: For Weehport and Greymonth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Ghristchurch papers Danedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternates Thursdays The above are Bubjoct to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Ghrlecchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton (successor ho Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. * AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND JOMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., . EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock,' Re usehold Furni ■ are, eta., as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advances made en Goods placed In my isancls for Sale. ■ Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. j Agbjtt : Norwich Oulon Fire Insurance Company ■ k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from &sOs per month. * HEEBY SIifPHENSON, I AUCTIONEER f ItHERE are others, but they, don't) count JL in a Tea-Pofc test alongside of Hondai- Lank 4 Ceylon Tea. The unelendid worth It there, therefore the result is assured. ; Sealed Lead Packets, packed in Ceylon at ;, JjT Cooch's. WANTED KNOWN—That our old pre raises will be dosed on and aftet Saturday, March 10. Castomers will find ns in New Shop, Buruett Street,—Mitchell &TeasE». ; _^ TO 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-olass j Wheelwright kepb on the Premises. Note ' the address, — WAKAKUI X )AD, Nearly opposite the Central Hotel. ;; 3 MONEY TO LEND PBIVATELY. TANCRED STREET, Next Gas Company's Odtioe J^£O NE V "To LEND to] [Arrangement fr Jg£) AND UPWARDS, a Upon any Security. (TRADE"BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. All Business Stbiotly Ookwdbotial, DAVID ZANDEft COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A BNT FOR-Sun Fire Insurance Office and Cantbn rine fniurance Office. "••Fob" this Slood is thb Life "— CLARKE'S WORLD- FAMED BLOOD MIXIURE is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever oanas arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eo zema. Skin and Blood Diseases, and Sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thous ands of testimonials. Sold is bottles, 2) 9d, and lla each, by Chemists and Paten- Medicine Vendors everywhere. Sole Pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Goun bus Drug Co, Lincoln, England



SHOOTING _S!^ASOX, 1900. Gums and Ammunition. NEW SHIPMENTS NOW OPENED UP. A Large Assortment, at prices to suit; all Buyers. Eleys, Kynoch, and Club OABTBiDaKs; Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, und Oabtridge Casks. LAMPS. £Tm~S. LAMP?, ITTTE HAVE JIBT REOEIVJED A CHOICE VARIETY OF TABLE LAMPS, HANGING HALL LAMPS, HANGING PARLOR LAMPS, SMALL BEDROOM LAMF3, Which we are offering at very low prices. A Large Stock of LiMPWARE always on hand. HARDWARE AND HOtsffioLD FURNISHINGS, We have a fall stock of the above lines, including Backets Table Cutlery Fenders and Fire Irooi Saucepans Spoons and Forks Electro Plate Wan Nails and Staples Brushware Enamelware Plough Shares Lubricating jOila Etc, etc. AT PJEUOES TO SUIT THE TIMES. |WINES Tn' XLV~SPIEITS. AH Kinds and Brands of SPIRITS kept in CASE and BULK, Whiskey, Brandy, Port, Sherry, Australian Wines, etc. English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout. GROCERIES at Wholesale Prices. Orders by Poßt despatched with punctuality. Goods delivered daily SHEAE MAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT?, Burnett Street, Ashburton. t M MOhS]) SHOOTING SEASON. 1900 HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, EAST STREET. TTAVfi TO HAND THEIR STOCK OF GUNS AND AMMUNITION Direct from the Manufacturer*. COME AND SBJE OCR STOOK OF CARTRIDGES. New Club, Eley (blue), Pegamoid Shultz. Kynock'a Lake EHosmere (smokeless) New Rival, Etc. POWDER AND SHOT of all sissos and quality. GUNS at Prices to suit everybody, en hire or time payments. Breech-loading Guna from 50^. 3UNS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. Good Stock Always on Hand of PUMPS, TANKS, BITH3, Etc. DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE & EBTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock —Tlnwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, (etc.,Jon 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 J|OR— Mataon and Go-, Ohristcharoh Booth, McDonald and Co., Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire'lnsurance Company Grahams-Font Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co., Danedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures Vacaums|Oil Oo.'s Agricultural Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY &JOQ., Metebaatß, Rskala, ' to acb as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in tint District, and In con junction with them It will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIi SAJuSTA SUCCESS. DIVID THOMAP, Ashburfcon J GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ashbxlrton, tjh&ve still . some blocks of the 2lagmhor land;|fork|Bale ither for Residential Purposes or in Farming Blocks, THE BESr^AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT IN THE MAR X jE T . ALSO,— Splendid Farm Methven, 1500 acres, thoroughly||ljapr»ved. ALSO, 1000,?Acres Prime Land, Lyndhnrst, ALSO,— Very complete^Suburban Property, 1 containing^? Acres,' Graham's Roadj ALSO,— 1450JAcres,|Mayfield, thoroughly Improved 11 D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



N^COli B'QF. N ;coil Hrotherp, H., F. Nioori..) A. Nicoix. AUCTIOIsEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA A&KTSTS. CENTBAL AOOTIONBOOMB east street, ashburton. weekly Tales of merchat*^fse, fdrniture, & 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. ADVANCES made on goods placed In our hands fo? absolute safe. ITRUIT.— 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 rom farme s who have parcels for isposal. Station Books kept and audited We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4& And 5 per cent Farms, House Properties, and Building ftectiona for Sale. Particulars on application We invite thoße wishing to dispose ofjtfoeir properties to communioata with us SKINS & PELTH. —We arß buyers at highest market rates, as agenta for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, Woolsoourers and Fell tnongers, Christchurch T¥^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP i AND LAMBS AT HIGHE6T MARKEP RATES. NICOLL~BROS., East Street, Ashbncton. FREEZERST FREEZERS. T7IARMBRS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at anj time to suit tneir own convenience by com municating with us. ,NICOLL BROB., DISTRICT AGENTS, OHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. THE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT CO Limitedf ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit 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 i. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS RS ALCORN hopes by Selling foTa few weeks at-and in come oases below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several oewes New Goods bought »t large diacounta will bo included, so that) customer! ! may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale. ___^ - THINGS - (WORTH KNOWING rffiHAT You can SAVE MONEY If yon Buy your Boot* f rem NICHOLAS &PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS k IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, Ashburtom , s BOOTS & SHOE^ Of Every. Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied^ Skli! and Judgment bebg exercised of the Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Material* CHARGES MODERATE. ! " I ! Bring Your Repairs to— j NICHOLAS & PICKFURD Lat* McDonald So MoDiarmid. , i - ■ ' -' U. UNREILt.., [E, CNDSILL 1 H. UNDBIIjL AKD CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS URNIBHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Pokshed Coffins a Specialty, A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath s Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hail; »lso care ef ; _MpJT- Andrews, East Belt. 2 DON'T Worry—Uie " Hohdai^lTnka Unblendid Ceylon Tha." 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, S&unders' Buildings.



A CARD. A Office has Keen opeaed by the andenlgmd at Messrs^Niooli, Bbos., E»ib Street, where .they] will cftrry on practice as Barristers and Solicitor I MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicifcora/ n Christchuroh ' Money>) Le id>t Lowest Current Rates oa Freeholdfrßeourity. iNolProouration Fes* maudej&;harman, lli*4B Aahburton. _____,! Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., CIURNTSHIWG TfNI>KRTAKBIBS V URNISHING U NDERTAKBRS DIRECT Importers of Beet and Lutes Dealgns In FCJjpRAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS condaoted with the i greatest care and satisfaction, at most ■ reasonable charges. , Corner of Wakanai Road and Case ' Sireots, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. ] THE DAINTIEST LITTIR ' WHEEL , THAT EVER WAS"! , '• The Rambler" ! __J_; ' '■- ;- ; i HAVING sold oat of my old stock, of i these superior Bicycles, I have < juac opened ap a fresh consignment of the \ LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER " ( SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ' ROAD RACERS, ] & ROADSTERS J n all "Izea and all'fitted with the evef- , mating G <S" J detachable Tyre. ••XHK3 lAA.M:OJLiJE3I«,' ALU &.JSD INSPEOI THE STOCK. \ Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest en Earth. t d&CESSOaiE3 IN STOOK. « ')THER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, P. THOMAS, \ MISS CARSON. i mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near akanui Road Easb. MRS ALCORN is now showing a wail selected stock of Now Winter Milli nery, Dress Goods, Capes, Jackets, Mac* j intoshe |,9tc; Ladies' and Children's Under clothing in stock and made to order W' ANTED KNOWN-Thaft Mrs M - G&bgob has commenced business in Aehburton again, next to Wm Patching's, East Street, and wishes to solicit a fair share of the patronage of her old customers and ] the general public. Hot dinners, fish supper*, . tea and coffee daily at all hours. Vacancies * for a few boarders. 3 171 * FAKMERS f ' 1 TN WANT of,.* CLOVER CUTTING l MACHINE ] SHOUL f.D B U.Y ( No other than the i McCORMICX ; Daisy Reaper,' The Strongest and Beet in the World. I \ MOBROW, BASSETT & Co, ASHBURTON. M. PRIEST, Manager . JNUTIOB - NOTICE. Mrs Robottom HAVING again taken over her Studio, wishes the General Public to know that she is doing ONE DOZEN CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS, * Enamelled, And one only 12 xlO ENLARGEMENT. ] worked in Indian Inks by a first-class artist; framed in Gilt, size 22 z 18, for the sum of £1 Is. £1 Is. Specimen!) oa view at the Studio, Moore ] Street, opposite Royal Hotel, and Mr Jones, E%st Street, Aahburton 312 WANTED"INOWN^-Removal of th« a old established firm of Mitchell k ' Turner, from old premises in Tancred Street to New Shop in Burnett Street. Smoke New Venom



A STIRBIITG- SPEECH. ♦ — Sir George White, the defender of Ladysmith, is evidently a speaker as well as a fighter. At the welcome extended to him at Gape Colony he | made a stirring speech from which we i clip the following peroration :— Ladies and gentlemen,—England always cornea ou* best in the hour of adversity—(cheera)--and this cam paign hai been no exception to that general rale. We are all proud of being English. England is only a little dot on the map of the world on which we balance one foot of the compass while we wheel the other leg towards the Poles to mark the confines of Greater Britain. (Cheers.) In thin case, as in many former ones, we have found that this little England is the heart of a vast system whose giant limbs reach to the uttermoßfc parts of the earth. (Oheers.) So brave and io strong has proved the pulsation of that little heart that it has sent a current of English life blood to the furthest extremity of the further pos sessions, and knit them together as an unconquerable whole. (Loud cheers.) The dark hours of our adversity, I believe, are past. I am sorry to say that my share in the business is over ; but I know that I have had the honour and the pride to he a lieutenant of the gallant Field Marshal who now bo ably directs military afhirs in this country—(cheers)—who is going, to be the biggest soldier in England since the days of Wellington, and who already possesses, and deservedly so, the hearts of the whole nation. (Fro longed cheers.) Olten You feel worn out, blown out, After tired out, and unfit for work, IWLeRJ S all energy seems to have left. You awaken with a bad taste in mouth, your sleep has been disturbed and unrefreshing. These are all symptoms of Indigestion that should be attended to. LOASBY'S WAHOO will speedily alter all this. It stimulates the liver, renders the bowels active, strengthens the stomach, and imparts tone and strength to the whole sys.em. On* bottle usually cures. Price, la 6d ; obtainable everywhere. Sole Manufacturers: LOASBY'S " WAHOO" 4 212 MANUFACTURING COY., LTD. Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never fail for jadults or children* Price, la*



Consumption It Can be Cured. There is no doubt about it. Begin early, take out all impurities from the system, enrich the blqod, and recovery is certain. If your child is thin and pale give Ayer's Sarsaparilla at once. Consumption only attacks the weak. Mr. Alfred G. Stevens, of Parnell, Auckland, N. Z., sends us the photo graph of his daughter and says: "My daughter Emily, 17 years of age, was in a very low state. She could not sleep because of her violent cough. Two doctors said she was in the first stages of consump tion. She was so weak she could not go out by herself. A friend induced me to try --- . Sarsapariia In less than two weeks our daughter could sleep well at night. Her mother and I would go into her room at all hours of the night, it seemed so good not to hear that awful hollow cough. She raised great quantities of blood, yet notwithstanding all thfel can now say she is entirely cured." Take Ayer's Pills with the Sarsaparilla. I Prepared by Dr. J. Ci Aye? & Co., Lowell, Maw.. U.S.A. Don't Cough—Relief oan b« obtained im mediately. Use KE AT ING'S COUGH ! LOZENGEvS—weiI known as the utterly un rivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recom mended by the many eminent physicians. They at onse check the cough ami remove he cause—without any afier < ffeot; the most delicate cjaa therefore take them. One Ltzengo alone gives ease—one or two at bedtime ensures lesb. Sold everywhere in tins 13£ d each. Unequalled and Invincible, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds, Is 6d and 2a 64 TO LET! ~~ SMALL Office or Shop in the Arcade. ■ Possession can be given this week T. BULLOCK.



GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. . A \ Kruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Aahburton have learned that we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have juat landed, per 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. Oall early and see for yourselves. About 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 Eangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHER UTREGHT VELVET^ ORETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And having secured the aerviceß 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 b»"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, Vases, etc, see 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 sizea 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, AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, opposite Arcade . I GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges Cartridges! Cartridges* Shot, c -SIPJL' Wads. BEFORE Buying"£any oi'tha 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 aboub to build I have in Stock a Choice Assortment of Tile and other Register Orates, Ranges, Mantelpieces,"and all builders Ironmongery afc]°Lowe«t Prices, TOOLSI TOOLS! TOOLS! I 'have an immense Stock of Carpenters' and Mechanics' Tools, alt of the very besfmakes, and warranted, at prices which are now recognised as the Standard Bedrock Hardware Prices in the Aahburton County. „„«,, «TREMEMBER THAT MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED & BUY FROM G THE PEOPLE'S PRACTrCAL IRON • mJtLlUJJll\l O, j MONGER, Burnett Street. Agent for Cleveland and Imperial Kover Bicycles,



dV-P DUNLOP'S __ Zhe Choicest £;I\ |3 I = Jobcteco Pure, Wholesome, Fragrant. irJ '^c World* ALL TOBACCONISTS. "'"""'''"*"""'-" ,",".



IT. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER 6r JEWELLEB, HAS JU3T RECEIVED a Choice Col lection of STERLING SILVER 4 EJVWAIfc SUITABLE WEDDING PBESENTB, ETC., Comprising Specially Selected Articles, both Useful and Ornamental. Not having Window space to display the above Goods, INSPECTION INVITED., To these interested in RACING, TROTTING, CYCLING, Ett. " I have just received a Special line of STOP WATCHES, INCLUDING SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPHS-^A wonder in Watch construction. Hunting and Open-face High-clasi CHRONOGRAPHS. Also, a New line of two Dosec, " Ihe C;om«*»iifnrio» .** Niokel Keyless STOP WATCHES Peiob 20.<■• This is a far superior time-piece to toy* thing of the same class yet offered to the public. A full stock of si! other classes of Gold and Silver Wxtches on hand, lit prices to to it everybody. For the Latest Novelties in Gold and Silver Jewellery, inspect Window display. Silver Charms in endless variety from Is each A new stock of Spectaclss to hand. J, V.DEfBEEB, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton, " IOiS JOHNSTON™ mEACHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. "■' Haveloek Street. TTIMINENT Physicians—Expert Analyst! JUj and Food Specialists all favour HoN dai-Lanka Ceylon Tea ac being the purrsk and most nutritious of a!l tea?. Don't) take substitutes' Sealed lead packets and fcoxet only ;■ sold by diainteicatod stores. OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), T7ISITS Aehburton and surrounding Dish V tricts every four months—viz, March, July, and November, ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at Mi Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. or at Commercial Hotel. FOE 'i HIS MONTH ONLY^ B. F. DAVEY, 25, Tuam Street, I CHBISTOHUECH ! TiiNLARGING Photos, 12 x) 10 worked i Xli Indian Inks, and Framed in Gilt 22 18 for £1 Is. Water colours £1 s*, oils £110s. I have been delivering thonßands of photos in New Zealand for the last six yean, and have given every satisfaction. We o»n select a photo from any group or make any alteration. I will guarantee these to bt m good as ths 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 ai above. Orders ie oeived by post or otherwise. Should yon require one copied from group, kindly place x (a cross) under the one you wished copied. The photos are worked by the best artiste ia the Australian colonies. This will last til Ist May. 3 12 Frank Curtis. "WateliMiaicer, & Jew« Her, WEDDING ERESENTS A VERY Choice variety in Eleotre-plate XjL and Sterling Silver, including a bean* tiful lot of Doulton ware, etc., at) prioe* to suit the times, INSPECTION INVITED As usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brdcches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watchet, etc., is the largest and best selected in th« district, , A SPECIAL ROOM FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ct>, of my own manufacture 1 make a special line of, Mid are well worth inspecting being far and away better finished than the ordinary article, ana costing no more. It will pay you to call and see them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the same style and finish at nominal cost. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT GOT. TING WHILE WAITING, BT SPE CIAL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30a upwards, a fait stock of Ratlierams, Walthami, etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle fitting by my syitem it no guees work, glasses being fitted to nit tke sight perfectly in every case. A «pcoial room for testing. Glasses from 2i 6d. Test* ing free. Repairs as usual, neat, prompt and reason* able. Silver charms in greab variety from Is upwar ' . .. „ The reliable Family Remedy Woods 1 Great Peppermint Cure for Coughe and Ooldl— la 6d and 2% 6d