The Ashburton Guardian.

\ r OL XXI. NO. 5104

Ashbueton : Thursday, May 3, 1900

price : One Peimtf

Commercial.

ADDINQTON STOCK MARKET.

United Preas Association—By Electric Telegraph Christchcrch, May 2 At the Addington market tc- lay there were 3000 fat sheep, 1500 fat lambs, 900Q store sheep, 410 head of otttle, and 561 piga. Fat Cattle—The 233 head comprised some very good steers, including a line of ship cattle, Bidding was rather slack and prices easier—l 7 bullocks from the North Island brought £3 7s 6d to £9, local steers £5 10s to £7 15a, heifers £5 to £7 10a, and cows £3 15i to £6 15s, equal to 17s to 19s per 1001b for prime be f, and 13a to 17 < for other eorts SuteWP—Fat sheep were a miX'id entry, and there was a good sain all through. Heavy withers sold up to 19s 6d, freezsre 16s to 18* 4d, lighter sorts down to 14a. Prime heavy ewes 14a to 16s 41, good 12* to to 13s 6d, inferior down to 10?. Fat lambs were nearly ail of good quality, including a few small lines of ex;,ra prime. For all classes there was keen demand, prime heavy* weights making to 16s 4d, freezing quality 13a to 153, and batchers' sorts 12s to 12s 10J. Store sheep were made up mostly of lambs and ewes, with a few large lots of wethers. All were in great request and fair prices were offered, but in many cases holders had increased their reserves to such an extent as made it impossible for buyers Ito operate with any hope of a margin. ' A good many lots were withdrawn. A good line of four and six-tooth ewes brought 15s 9d, aged sorts 9s 9<i to 10s 9d. forward wethers 13? 5d to 14s 7d, and back j ward 10s lOd to 11s 6d; A few Chatham Islands mixed two-tooths made 10s 6>, forward lambs Us 7d to 12s, not quite so good 10a 91. and culls 7s lOd, a line of merino wethers making 8a Bd. Pigs.— There was a good supply, including a fair proportion of biconers and porkers, as welt as forward stores. Fats met a fair sale —quite up to la st week's prices. Good stores were in request, bub smaller sorts were neglected. Baooners 32a to 39a 6d, equal to ■ 3d to 3|d per lb; porltere, 20s to 29a 61, equal to 3£d to 4d; forward stores np to 21s, others 12s to 17s, aid suckers*and weanera 4s to 7i



Shipping. SH \ "-T. s\ V] f M \ s.'': 0 >: P.lj }\* FOR LONDON. y&^i r>OVAt MAIL B'TKA. GSHißfe* MERS, with superior . Jto?^a§yf" aooommodatlon forall classes of p»B3enjf?fa» calling at Wonts V!d«o op Rsrt s Ten^rl^e and Ply. mouth.  Vesaei Ton fOomiuaader From Date. Sethio «. 7730 Kidley Wel't'n AptH26 Jonlo „» 47481 Kempson .. — July 19 CARGO STEAMERS. ~~ Kumara 16250 Scotland Wsll'ton May Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell Well'too May Matnan 3583, Banks „ May E. W. HANMER, _^^ Agent. fffH £ _^^BnP' fSJNEW ZEALAND fe^^fe^rgJHlPPlNg OO.'S LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Mvnte Vide*, Teneriffe A P!jrm«nth. Best Accommodation for all elacsoi »f awngera at Lowest Rates. | Probable final Steamers. Tens. I Porb. Date. Wakanui 5706 Wellington May 26 Raktift 5628 - Judo 14 Wftikafco 4767 ~ Juoe 28 I'aparoa 7000 — July 12 ifakoa 4050 — lo follow RuahiDe 6127 — „ O««ram* 3808 — „ Papunai 6372 — „ Waitn&te 5610 — „ Wakstaiie 6000 —  NewSt'mr 7700 — ,» ] 7700 — „ I'm farther p&rikmlAra apply t« fRIEDLANDER BROS., LaD. Agente. Aahbartca. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY Off NEW ZEALAND. Limited fTKAMEa**SAII FHCMLITTELTON ASUNDER: For Weebport and Greymonth-rWeekly, Welliugton— Monday, Tuesday, Than day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchnrch 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 anbjecb to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Obrtatohurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply bo F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aehbnrtoa "HENSfTSTBPHBNSOST" * (ouooesaor to 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, • flc usehold Furnl are, eta., as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advances made en Goods placed in my baadi for Sale* Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown nod Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Aoeitt : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company Is Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. < PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay manta from &sOs per month. HENEY STEPHENBON, APOTIONEgR THERE are others, but they don't count io a Tea-Pofc test alongside of Hondai- Lanka Ceylon Tea. TEe unblbndid worth !■ there, therefore the result is assured. Staled Lead Packets, packed in Ceylon »b J|3? Pooch's. ' TTTANTED KNOWN—That our old pre VV tmiies will be closed on and after Satubday, March 10. Castomers will find M in New Shop, Burtett Street.—Mitokbll fc TPRKKK. | TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS k OTHERS A, SIMPSON, (LATE OF REID AND GRAY'S.) BEGS to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and snrroanding dis tricts that he has commenced besiness 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 cored. A first-class Wheelwright kepb on the Premises. Note the address,— WAEANUI ROAD, Nearly opposite the Central Hotel. MONEY TO LEND PBIVATELY. TANORED STREET, Nb3cb Gas Company's^Osmoe ]^Oj!rEY~TO LEND *o' 'Arraagemenb^fr |?g AND UPWARDS, . Upon any Security. TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. &hh Business Stbictlt Ooneidbntial. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR—Sud Fire Insurance Office and Canton rine Tniaranoe Office. *O SOONER"" does an article of genuine merib meet with popular favour and approval than up springs a multitude of spurious imitations, " Piutalis " aefc to catch the unwary. Hondai-Lanka Tba must be on packet and hox to ensure the Genuine, Unadulterated artiot.e ; sold by diemtereited grocers everywhere.



I SHOOTING_SE4SO^, 1900 Gnus and Ammunition. NEW SHIPMENTS NOW OPENED UP. A Large Assortment, at prices to suit all Buyers. EtBYS, Ftkooh, and Club Cartridges; Powurr,'Shot, Caps, Wai*, and Cartridge Casks. LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMPS, TITE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A CHOICE VARIETY 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 iMPWARE always on hand. HARDWARE AND HOUBEB[QLD FURNISHINGS. We have a full stock of the above lines, including Buckets Table Cutlery Fenders and Fire Ironi Saucepans Spoons and Forks Eleotro Plate Wart Nails and Staples Brushware Enamel ware Plough Shares Lubricating "Oils Etc, etc. AT PRICES TO S¥IT THE TIMES. ■wines ITriTlgpißiTs. All 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 Post despatched with punctuality. Good* delivered daily SHEARmIn BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIKIT MERCHANT, rtruNETi: Street, Ashburton. ""**• SHOOTING SEASON. 1900 HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, EAST STREET. i TTAVE TO HAND THEIR STOCK OP GUNS AND AMMUNITION - Direct from the Manufacturers. COME AND SEE OCR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. i New Club, Eley (blue), Pegamoid Shultz, Kynock's Lake EUesmere (smokeless) Kew Riv.il, J£t& , POWDER AND SHOT of all sizes and quality. GUNS at Prices to suit everybody, en hire or time payments. Breech-loading Guns from 50.1. 3UNS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. Good Stock Always on Hand of PUMPS, TANKS, BVTH*. Etc.



DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE & EBTATE AGlfiflT, VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock —Tlnwald and Aehbnrfcon alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skiaa, Fats, Hides, fafccjon Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout! the Season Grain Bonghb ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horee.and Fnrniture Sales [held ox Saturdays Horse Fain held monthly AGENT F,OR— Matron and Co., Chrietchurch Booth, McDonald and Go., Chrislcharch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancasbire^lnsarance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co., Danedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures VaeaumHOil Oo.'s Agrlcultaral Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HATE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY &]oO. t Merchants, Rakala, to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work In this District, and In con junction with them] it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SA&ELA SUCCESS. DiVID THOMAS Ashborton GREAT REDUCTION IS PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, AJSHBURTON. T',HAYE BTILLI SOME BLOCKS OF THE "LAGMHOR LAND^FORVJSALE ither for Residential Purposes or" in Farming Blocks. THE BESTJAND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT^IN THB MARKET. ALSO,- Splendid Farm Methven, 1500 acres, thoronghlyKimpr»red. ALSO,— i I IQfO Acres Prime .Land, Lyndhuret, ALSO,— T«ry complete Suburban Proparty,' eonfcainf.ng.B7,' Acres.^Gtaham's^Roadj ALSO,— HoOJAorea, Mayfield, thoroughly Improved- D. THOMAS. ASHBURTON.



I isr coll Bros. NicdU Brothurp, H. P. Nieoix.) [h. A. Nicoir,. AUOTI' »N EERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHARE'SROKBRB, VALUATORS, LITS'D, ESTATE, & GENERA A&ENTS, CENTRAL AUCTION BO<MB EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE. A 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 oar 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 |Tornlp Seed 3RAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples top* farme 8 who hare parcels for lsposal. Station Books kept and audited .We have various sums of Trtut Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ Mid 5 per cent , Farms, Hou?e Properties, and Building j Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to diapo.'«[of their properties to communicate with us IJSKINS & PELTS.-We ara buyer* at highest market rates, as agents for Messrs Marg&troyd Bros, Wookoourers and Fell mongf re, Christchurch ITTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEr RATEB. NICOLL^BROS., East Street, Ashbnrton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS.



A OAHD. A .Branoh Office hai t<«eu opened by the underßigojd at Mhjsrs Nioolc. Bros , Eait Street where they will carry on practice as Barristers and Solicitor MAUDE & HARM AN, Solicitors, Cnristchurch • j MoneyJtoJLendJu^L>west Currentsßate* oa Frwho'df/Becitrity. No Preparation F««, MAUDB^H&RMAN, 111 48 Aihburtoo. Eitahlifttea 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BEOS., CjiUKNISHING TTNDERTAKERB C URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates Designs in FUNERAL FURKISHINQB ■< FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakannl Road and Oass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE : WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! " The Barnbler? HAVING sold oat of my old stock of theee superior Bicycles, 1 have I use opened op a freah consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all c!zes and all. fitted with the ever ■i3ting G & J detachable Tyre. " riiK KAMBI^EB,' AL'u AJND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest en Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. )THER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES ( D. THOMAS, MISS CARSON. rpEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL -For terms, etc., apply at Reaidenc« Corner of Wills and William Streets near akanni Boad Ea>t. MRS ALCOBN is now showing a wall selected stock of Now Winter Milli nery, Dress Goods, Capes, Jackets, Mac iatoeht | ,etoi Ladies' and Children's Under olothing in stock and made to order WANTED KNO'VN—That Msa M Obioor has commenced business in Ashbnrton again, next to Wm Patching's, East Street, and wishes to solicit a fair share of the patronage of her old customers and tkt general public. Hot dinners, fish suppers, tea and coffee daily at all hoars. Vacancies for a few boarders. 3 171



' T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to salt tneir own convenience by com* manioating with as. .NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, OHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. THE CHRISTCHUROH MKA'B CO Limited- 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 NiooLL Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTBICT AGENTS RS ALCORN hopes by Selling fora few weeks at—and in some oases, btlow Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several oatts New Goods bought at large discounts will be included, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale. - THINGS -! IWOBTH KNOWING-



FARMERS TN WANT of » CLOVER CUTTING , MACHINE i SHOULD B T7.Y No other than the McCORMICK Daisy Eeaper, The Strongest and Best in the World, | [ MORROW, BASSBTT & Co., ASHBURTON. M, PRIEST, Manager LLEWELLYN OWEN. I M»O.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Muaio, and of the Musical International College, PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January! 2nd. Intending pupils kindly communicate arly. * NOTICE. ANY person or persons found Trespassing on the Riversdale Estate in puriuife of gam or otherwise will be' prosecuted. W S STRANGE;



FTIHAD You can SAVE MONEY if yon Bay your Booti frcm NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, MANUFACTURERS k IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, Ashburton* BOOTS & SHOES Of Erery, Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied, Skill and Judgment being exercised of the Formation of the Feet, Workmanship and Materials CHARGES MODERATE. Brjng Your Repairs to— NICHOLAS & PICKFORD L»te MoDonalp k MoDiabmip. H. Undrill , [c. kjhdbill I H. UNDBILL AhD CO., TTtDRNISHING UNDERTAKERS. JO URNIBHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath , n Stock. —— i i Private Address, Peter Street, directly J behind Oddfellows' Hall j also care •! MrT. Andrews, East Belt. 3 DON'T" "Worry—Use " H«»»ai-Lanjka Unilckdid Cbtloh Tba." 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, BaundersJ Buildings. 1 Smoke New Venus



Oiten You feel worn out, blown out, After tired out, and unfit; for work, Mea! 8 all energy seems to* have lefb. You awaken with a bad taste in mouth, your sleep has been disturbed and unrefreshiog. 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 activs, strengthens the stomach, and imparts tone and strength to the whole sys.em. One bottle usually cures. Prioe, Is 6d ; obtainable everywhere. Sole Manufacturers: LOASBY'S "WAHOO" 4 212 MANUFACTURING COY., LTD.



Pure, Ricli Blood Gives Appetite, Tones Up the Nerves. When the blood is bad everything is bad. There is loss of appetite, great depression, the nerves are weak, no energy, the face is pale, and there is loss in flesh. Mrs. Annie Power, oi Spring Hill, Brisbane, Queensland, sends us her photograph and says: ' " I have suffered greatly from loss of appe tite, great weakness of the nerves, thin blood, and from the trying climate of this part of thei country, especially during the summer. I hayo used Sarsitfrn with perfect satisfaction for these troubles. Other members of my family have taken it and many of my friends. 1 believe it to be the beat family medicine there is in the world." If you are constipated, bilious, tongue coated, or if your food does not ' digest well, take Ayer's Pills. Prepared by Dr. J. C Ayer k Co., Lowell, Mass., U.S.A. _____ , NEAR THE COUNTY BALEYARDS. ' &\J ACRES fCV WITH Comtrodinuß Dwelling Houon and oth<»r extensive improvements, the Property of Mb P. Bonnington. This not having been sold on SATUR DAY last, Offers are invited for the purchase of samei Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, N. Z FARMERS COOPERATITIS ASSOCIATION, Joint Agents, Smoke New Venue j



GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. Kruger learns that the Briti-h. 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 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 Rangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTREGHT 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, Bags, Mats, Matting, Garpete, etc, just opened, New patterns, grand designs, per s s " lonic." j At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have just opened up in splendid order, 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 Ohairs, 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 Ducheese 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. UMDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, <fc UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Aboadb .



GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges Or*ridged! Cartridges. Shot. Caps, Wads. BEFORE Buyingl'any of j'tbe 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 fchose about to build I have in Stock a Choice Assortment of Tile and other Register Grateß, Ranges, Mantelpi*oei,*>nd all builders Ironmongery afc^wesb Prices, TOOLSI TOOLS! TOOLS! I 'have an immense Stock of C*rpenterß' and Mechanics' Tools, all of the very best m&kej, and warranted, at prices which are now recognised as the Standaad Bedrock Hardware PrSBEMWBER rTHArMONBY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED ft BUY FROM GTI/TT7T\"nT\TC! \ THE PEOPLE'S PRAOTICAL IRON • JM. IliiJjJLlS O* / MONGER, Burnett Street. Agent for Cleveland and Imperial Hover Bicycles,



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J. V. DTC BEEB, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, HAS JUST EECBIVED * Choloß Col lection of STEBUHO SILVER & E.P. WARE, / suiTAßiiiii you ! WEDDING PBESENTS, ETC., Comprising Specially Selected Artioles, both Useful and Ornamental. Not having Window space to display the above Goods, 1 INSPECTION |N7ITED. I To those interested in RiCING, TROTTING, CYCLING, E«. I have justi received a Special line ef STOP WATCHES, INCLUDING SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPHS—A • wonder in W»!eh oonstruoHop, Hunting and Open-face Miqh-cluss CHROIsOGRiPttP. Also, a New lino of two Dos»r«, •« The < oi»#*«li« 1 io« "• Nickel Keyless STOP WATCHES Prick 20«» This is a far superior time-piece to iitiy thine of the same class jet offered to the public. A full stock of all other clasceß of Gold at*4 Silver Watches on hand, »t prices to toib everybody, ; : ■ ■. For the Latest Novelties in Gold and Silver Jewellery, inspect Window di»pi»y. Silver Charms in endless variety from It each A new stock of Spectacles to hand. J. V. DE~BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton, XT' MINENT Physicians—Expert Analysts XLf and Food Specialists all favour H«JT dai-Lanka Ceylon Tea as being the purest and most nutritious of a'l tear. Don't take substitutesl Sealed lead packets and fcoxes only ; told by dibimerestod stores. OSBORN "cOOMIBEr - PIANO TUN£K & EXPERT (Lube of London), TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding Die* V trie' b every four months—via, Marcb, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLIN OWEN at; his Moslo Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashbarton. or at Commercial Hotel. FOR THIS MONTH ONLY^



B. F. DAVEY, 25, Tuam Street, CHBISTCHURCH t I ENLARGING Photos, 12 x|lo worked 'J Indian Inks, and Framed in Gilt 22 18 for £1 Is. Water colours £.1 Si, oils £110?. I have been delivering thonsandf of photos in New Zealand for the last six years j and have given every satisfaction. We ma select a photo from any group or make any . alteration. I will guarantee these to be M pood as the ones I have been delivering for ~ £3, and will last for ages. Don't forget le bring along your photo at once. Send them along to my Address &« above. Orders re ceived by post or otherwise. Should yon require one copied from group, kindly place x (a gross; under the one you wished copied. 1 he photos are worked by the best artiste ia the Australian colonies. This will lank til Ist May. 3 12 Frank Curtis. Watchmaker, & Jeweller, WEDDING PRESENTS A VERY Choice variety in Eleetrc-plat and Sterling Silver, including a beau tiful lot of Doulton ware, etc-, *tprices.to ... suit the times, INSPECTION INVITEE/ Ab usual my stock of Gold Binge and Brooches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watohei> f etc., iB the largest and best selected in the district A SPECIAL ROOM FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ct, of my own manufacture 1 make a special line of, and are well worth inspecting being far and away better finished than the ordinary article, aaa costing no more. It will pay you to call and see them. Tour old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the same style and finish at nominal cost. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZE WITHOUT CUT. TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE CIAL MACHINERY. Silver watches front 30: upwards, a full stock of HotlierßEnis, Wultham*, etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fisted for reading ftfe night; Spectacle fitting by my system ie no guees work, glasses being fitted to suit the sight perfectly in every case. A special ; room for testing. Glasses from 23 6d* Teet* ing free. Repairs aa usual, neab, prompt and reason* able. Silver chirms in great variety from le ttpw&r ~~ toTLet. SUITE of Rooms, centrally eitueted ia the new Victoria Buildings next At« cade,B«rnettßtree t . , ULLOO^