COCK CROW.

The moon has set; the prophets of the morning, Sonorous and defiant, shril* and clear, Under the starlight echo forth a warning, "The lord of day is near!" A sense of light unseen is slowly growing O'er weald and wold ere yet the dawn's un furled— Ere yet the god, on stairs of gold a-glowing, Climbs up the edge of the world. Sweet is tbe sunrise savor of the grasses, Fragrant the incense of the dewy way 'And breath of flowers, yet no sweet surpasses The scent of tho new born day. —Eden Phillpotts in Literature.

AN ADVENTURE ON THE COAST.

» Did He Mistake a Confederate Bill S <? fox Current Money ? t Three or four years ago I was given an old Confederate bill of $100, and ever since I have kept it in my pocket book as a kind of talisman. This sum mer, however, it came nearly proving anything but a talisman, for it was the cause of a disagreeable adventure. It happened on one of those hot days in the latter part of June when the streets of Boston are like bake ovens and the Common and public gar den are so full of chattering crowds that one finds little pleasure In them. I had an afternoon off from my busi ness and so determined to take a trip down the bay to Bass Point and Na hant. These resorts are only an hour's ride from Boston, and I could go down on the 2 o'clock boat and come back at 9. The steamer I was on was fairly well crowded, but not uncomfortably, and I was sitting on the upper deck, taking in the view and congratulating myself on having escaped from the roasting city, when I was interrupted by some one tapping me on the shoul der. A cripple was offering to sell me a pamphlet. I took out my pocketbook and selected a nickel, and in moving some bills the Confederate bill fell to the deck. I picked it up and put it back, and at the same time I noticed that a man who was sitting next to me eyed me keenly. Naturally I thought he was anxious to strike up an acquaint ance, so I turned to him with the con ventional "Pleasant day." "Yes," he returned politely. "Splen did." "You are going to Nahant, I sup pose?" "No—er—yes; I think so. I think I shall get off at Bass Point and walk over to Nahant. Splendid walk." Then we talked on various subjects and admired the picturesque marine views which went rolling by like a huge panorama. Taken altogether that trip down the bay was one of the most delightful I had ever experienced, for the day was so perfect, tbe gentle dip of the boat so soothing and my companion decidedly agreeable. He possessed all the magnetism of a clever conversationalist and entertained me brilliantly. We got off the boat at Bass Point, which is a jutting point of rocks crowd ed with those buildings common to popular summer resorts. It was Sat urday, and the place was overflowing with pleasure seekers. We found little to interest us there, and we soon start ed for Nahant, a small village which lay about two miles farther along the shore on another point and across a considerable bay. About midway over we climbed a hill which commanded the whole country and sea for miles. When we got to the top, we threw ourselves on the grass to rest. We chatted carelessly for awhile, and my companion—his name was Chester Brown, we bad exchanged cards—pointed out several little points of interest with which I was not fa inillar. "I love to lie on the grass like this and watch the water sparkle," he said. "It looks like gold." We sat there for some time and talk ed. Then Brown sat up suddenly and asked me how I should like going in swimming. The prospect of a salt wa ter bath struck me favorably, and 1 readily assented. So we descended the hill and walked along the curving path towai'd Nahant. We went to the beach and got a bathhouse. There happened to be only one vacant and we shared it together. I did not mind that, however, for I was in an agreeable mood. The air was warm, and the water seemed a bit colder than it really was. But I en joyed the bath hugely. Suddenly my companion rushed out of the water and made for the bathhouse, calling back to me that he had a chill. Of course I followed immediately in the hope of being able to help him. When I opened the door, he was just sinking down on the seat as though with the ague. I went to work and soon had him warmed up by violent rubbing with a rough towel. We dressed hurriedly and went out to sit on the rocks. Some people were fishing there, and we watched them. By and by we got tired and climbed down the rocks to where the water gurgled and swashed in and out of the weed covered clefts. If Brown had been bright and entertaining before our bath, he was decidedly glum and silent afterward. He would gaze stead ily out to sea as though Jn deep thought, and his brow would wrinkle reflectively. Then he would change, and his motions became jerky and ir regular. At times I thought he was excited, and I attributed his changed vways to the sudden chill. While we were sitting in one of the clefts, out of reach of the water, a dainty boat rounded a point and glid ed past us. Brown quickly jumped to his feet and said: "How would you like to take a boat ride? This little bay le beautiful."

"Is there a boathouse about here?" I Inquired, looking about me. "Oh, yes," lie returned eagerly. "Right on the pier." "That woulft be a pleasant way of watching the sun set—from the water," I said. We clambered up the rocks and went to the boathouse, where we got a boat and rowed out into the pretty bay. The sun was setting, and the shading of the sky was exquisite, shading from a bright lemon through reds and purples to a misty gray. Presently the big globe dipped lingeringly behind the dis tant hills and gradually sank down, leaving a ruddy glow behind which skimmed the ripples and shot streaks of gold through some black, rolling clouds which were poking their omi nous tops above the horizon. I was rowing, and Brown sat in the bow. He said he preferred the bow, If I did not mind the added difficulty of rowing. Sitting that way we could both see the sunset. For a long time we said nothing. I rowed on half lazi ly. When the sun had disappeared, I turned to Brown with a smile. "Are you enjoying yourself?" I asked. "It's dreamy," he returned and look ed out to sea. Then he added quickly: "Pull way out. Let's row far out to sea and come back by moonlight. The moon rises early." I was more than pleased, for a moonlight ride was more than I had hoped for. So in spite of the black clouds which were gathering fast I rowed on and on. Brown offered to row once, but I told him that I was perfectly satisfied. Pretty soon a breeze sprung up and ruffled the wa ter. I looked back again at Brown and found him eagerly scanning the hori zon. He started slightly when he saw me looking at him. "Row on!" he said. "Row on!" His manner was peculiar. I thought he was nervous. "Do you fear a storm?" I asked without turning my head. Just then a pretty large wave thumped against the bow. "It's getting rough," I added. "It always does after the sun goes down," he said. "Row on." I looked up at the sky, out of which the light was fast fading. Then I stopped rowing for a moment. We were almost out of sight of land. It only looked like a black streak through the twilight. The waves had grown considerably, and I knew that they, together with the tide, would soon car ry us beyond sight of land. Then if there should be no room, and if a storm should come up—l found myself getting anxious. "We must go back," I said decidedly and was just going to pick up my oars and turn about when I felt a heavy weight plump down upon me and crush me to the bottom of the boat. One oar was lifted clear out of the rowlock and dropped into the water. In a mo ment Brown's hands were at my throat, and he was choking me and butting my head against the boards. I could not speak, and my senses were fast leaving me. I remember his face being close to mine and his heavy breathing sounding loud and labored. Then the sharp raised rib of the boat seemed to crunch into my head, and I lost consciousness. The first thing I became aware of was a faint rumbling which came from the distance, and as I gradually recov ered I saw flashes of lightning spread over the sky. A storm was coming fast. The boat was rocking violently, and Brown was bending over me bath ing my face with water. I reached out my hand and grasped him. "Don't," he said simply and made me let go. I tried to get up, but he pushed me back. "Lie still. The sea is rough." The storm came on faster and faster. Flash after flash of lightning lighted up the heaving ocean; the thunder grum bled, rolled and crashed; the waves rose to frightful heights and rushed down upon the little boat with their tops curling and falling. The boat would rise on the crest of a wave and then take a sickening dive down until it seemed to me that we must surely reach the bottom. Then the going up was so sudden and the motion so differ ent that I held my breath. We were wet to the skin, for the boat of tea plunged right through the top of a wave. W$ both hung to the seat of the half sinking boat and waited. The storm was short. The thunder became fainter and fainter, and tho lightning ceased its zigzag form and gave out soft, broad glares far off on the horizon. The air changed, and it became cold. I do not know what time of night it was, but it must have been somewhere near morning when a big wave dashed us against a pile of rocks and completely shattered the boat. We were flung out and lodged in a large crevice between two towering rocks. With what strength we had we climb ed up the ragged surface of the rocks till we were out of reach of the pound ing waves, and there, iv a cleft, we shivered till morning. It was not long before the sun put in a sickly appearance through the rifts of the scudding clouds and revealed a long stretch of heaving, muddy bil lows, some of which still frothed and foamed. There was a stiff, cold wind blowing in from the east, and it made us numb. We waited till the light got strong, and then we climbed tlie jag ged rocks and found we were on a jut ting point of the mainland in a little bay. Far away I caught the gleam from the dome of Boston's statehouse, and I knew that the waves and tide had carried us almost back to Boston. It did not take us long to reach a house, where we were cared for until we were ready to return to the city. I had made up my mind to tell my adventure to the good people who cared for us, but I changed it. And when I started to go Brown crushed something into my hand. He started to say something, but stopped, and, turning abruptly, left me. I looked at what he had given me. It was my Confederate bill.—Exchange.

THE /.fiHBtJBTON GPARDIaN ; FI'IDaY,* JiNUAtt 19, 1900

Printed and published by Hbnry Willis o Peter Street, Aehburton, for the Proprb ton, at their Printing Office, Borne Street, Aahburton, FRIDAY, January If, 1900



F. FERRIMAN, SSTABLISHED 20 YEARB.) Land & Estate Agent—Liesnsed Lanl Broker. fa ft AA A FOR Investment, in sums obOUUv to suit borrowers, at from 4| per cent, on first-olaaß freehold security. FOR SALE. GRAHAM'S ROAD, TINWALD. A HANDY sized Farm of about 100 aores, situated near the Tiowald Saleyarde. Convenient buildings. Moderate price. E. FERRIMAN. FOE SALE OR TQ LET. AT HINDS. pZf\ ACRES of Land with a good Houue, t)\J situated about 2 miles from Hinds. The property it well fenced and watered. Exceptionally easy terms can be arranged,, F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. A COMFORTABLE House of 4 Rooms, with detached Wash-house, Copper built) in, situate in a nice locality. The owner ia determined to Sell, so an early inspection is invited. Full particulars on application to F, FERKIMAN FOR SALE N.W, TOWN BELT. LOP 71, containing one acre, admirably suited for a dwelling site. This isfetst becoming the favourite portion of the town. F. FERRIMAN FOR SALE OAMEftON STREET, ASHBURTON. rfiHAT Comfortabte Dwelling, at present X occupied by Mr Tayler 9 replete with every modem convenience, situate in the healthiest part of the Town. Easy terms of payment may be arranged. F FERRIMAN FOR SALE WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON. I HAVE for Sale a splendid Dwelling, containing 10 Rooms and every con venience, together with 10 acres of firat-elass Land. The latter it well adapted for cutting up, and should prove a sound inveatmeat, Full particulars on application. F FERRIMAN FORSALE A COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT. I HAVE for Sale a complete Threshing Plant, consisting of an 8 horse power Fowler Traction Engine, sfb self feeder, Clayton Com bine, vVhare, Water Cart and all the necessary Belting, etc. The Plant; is in first-olaas order, and ia ready for immediate work. In view of the exception ally heavy season before us this Plant should Dearly pay fox itself this year. Full particulars on application, F FERKIMAN FOR SALE, ALFORD FOREST ROAD. T OTS containing i acre, situate opponite JLj the Woollen Factory gate, suitable for building purposes. The Owner is determined to sell, and a reasonable price will be accepted* F. FERRIMAN. for"sale, NORTH EAST TOWN BELT. LOT 76—Containing nearly J aore, upon which is erected a substantial Whare and concrete foundations for a 5-roomed home. The Owner ia leaving Ashburton and is determined to sell. F. FERRIMAN. B. T. CLARK, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tanoked Stbbkt, Next to MoConneli and Compton'e Stables BICYCLES SHE IfcA-LJEIGUI AND THE HOLLIS. TO MAKE ROOM FOR ERESH SUPPLIER T HATE DECIDED to Sell my Stock of Machines at COST PRICE for CASH. Now is a chance for Racing Men to got a Flyer at a small cost. A few Road Raciera at cost price, Ladies likewise* The RALEIGH is one of England's beit machines, Plunketfc, Roberts, Maxwell. Larses, Kirkwood, Smith, Greenough, Edwards, Walsh, and Sorensen, of the North Island, all ride WALKIGHB. The HOLLIS, made by J. Hollis nnd Son, Birmingham, of gun renown, is a great iavorite in the N<rth Island, over 130 Machines having been sold this last year in Palmerstou North. The name "Hollis" is an everlasting guarantee. Don't miss the opportunity* A.T COST IT.ICS FOT* CASH. For One Fortnight Only. R. T. CLABK, Taccred Street, Aehburton



OXON'S Polishing and Stiffening Pow. der for Shirts, Cuffs & Collars. Simplest and best ever placed before the p iblic. To b8 had at John Ore & Co., East. Street, and Shearman Bros., Burnett Street, Ashburton. Give it a trial. 128 ' "Amberlet, Dec 7, 1899 [Copy] Messrs*Craic.head And Berryman Ashburton, Dear Sirs, —Could yon make a su>t at once. lam sorry I forgot to order it Booner. The last oneis still wearing. It fitted beautifully, and has given the greatest satisfaction. If yon have time to make oce for my son at Geraldine, I will get him to ride up on Satur day to be fitted. If there is not time to send patterns, I will trust you to choose for me, something like the last.—Yours truly, (tar The original letter as above from a well known gentleman and many others of equally high compliment may be seen at our office— Craighead and Berryman, the Loading Tailon airl Outfitters, Ashburton. TO THE DEAF.—A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and noises in the head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, has sent £1000 to his Institute, so thab deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Apply to Department, N The Institute, "Longoott," Guanersburrg LoadoDj W England,



fc\r auk Curtis. THE LEADING Watchmnker, & jJeweUer, EAST STREET, HAS now on hand the finest stock of JEWELLERY, WATOHKB, *<\, in A&hburton, including a fresh consignment of Roiherfvax. Watches* Direct from the Manufacturers. A special line of LADIES' SILVER WATCHES at £2, guaranteed two years. Also my now famous NICKEL LEVER WATCHES at 27a 6d and 30a. Cheaper Lines in NICKEL WATCHES from 14a 61. ALL my NICKEL WATCHES are GUARANTEED for ONE YEAR. I have now in Stock a very fine aelection of Engagement and fJuatiies' Gem JE&ingfS, From 10a upwards to £15; also the VERY LATEST DESIGNS in GOLD BROOCHES from 7s 6d, each cased. SPECTACLES fitted accurabely. Satis faction guaranteed. Repairs executed promptly and in best style, WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own manufacture, stocked in all sizes and styles. A Special Room for choosing if desired. FRANK CURTIS, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER IMPORTANT to Caßh Buyers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &c. Early Summer Clearance Sale of Seasonable aud Reliable Goods. Cash discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound to every Bayer of ninepence worth and over. Inspection in vited H. C. Barrett, late Barrett Bros., The Hall, Easb Street. 11 206 Smoke New Yea



WANTED Known—Thab the arrival of the lonic completes our season's importations, which are fully double those of previouß seasons. Each department ready for big business.— Mitchell & Turner. BB.A. and T.U.S. Sheep Shears 3s 6d a per pair at Fletcheb Bros., Cash Supply Stores. ____ ANTED Known—That Mitchell & Turner have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Burnard's, there to make a display of the largesb lange of Oilcloths and Linoleums ever shown in AshburtoL'. BLUE Derwent Potatoes Is 6d per bag, or two bags for 2s lid ; Fig Potatoes Is per Baa;. Delivered- free within the Belts.-—Fletohbb Bros., Cash Supply Stores. AWTKD Known—That now is the time to make selections of Costumes for the Summer, Full ranges of choio materials in Novelfcy Colorings. See ours first*—Mitchell & Turner ~TO LET NEW SIX-ROOMED HOUSE with Verandah, plastered throughout, situated at Corner of East Town Belt. T. BULLOQK



; A MERRY CHRISTMAS j |TOA L L . D( \N' "V T? f\ T) r* i? nr Urs 1 rUh(j L I rro Call and fee^our£tocksiol FANCY GOODS, suitable for PiiESENTS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD JUBMSHINGS PERAMBULATORS, PIANOS, "^^^S^^Hr/ SEWING MACHINES FANOY CHAIRS J^J I>RAWING ROOM & </^B9tBS^S^7 dining room WICKER CHAIRS. FURMTDBB, Etc. Carpets. Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. UST ARRIVED—A^LARGE;A&BORTMENT OF BAMBOfcVERANDA BLINDS T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, fUPHOLSTERERS, & TJNDERTAKERS, TANCRED;|STREET, (oppoeite Abcade. SANTA CLAUS AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ABE COMING AGAIN BURRAH I HURRAH! H. M. JONES. _( X )~ ALARGK^and Well Se!ected[Stock of Goode for all Deportments, Imported direct from leading Londnr, American sr<d Japanese housef, coneistiDg of BOOKS. HTATIONKRY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. Fancy China, Glapa and Electroplated Ware, Clocks, Vapes, Nic-naea (suitable for CHRISTMAS aud NKW YEAR Gifts BIRTHDAY t WEDDING PRESENTS. BOOKS—Excellent Variety of priza, reward and presentaticn'Books. Historical, Biographical, Scientific, Poetical, Travels, Novels, and various Bindings. Bibles, Hymns and Prayers, (various style?) Church Praise, Wesley's 1-fymns. STAIIONEBY—PIan, Fancy ami Commercial Paper, Envelopes, Boxed Stationery, White aid Tinted 6 ? ar.d 1?, Specially put up for me by Marcua Ward »nd Co , of London A.l.Rvalues. Rrpolnic, — vellum. Linen and Bank papers ruled and plain. LEATHER GOODS—Purees from 6d to 20a. Wallets, Card and Letter Case?, Ladiee' and Gentlemen's Dre&eing Cases, Hand Bags, -, Pencil Cases. Companions^ FANCY GOODS—Pho^o Frames, Screpng, Worbboxea, Inkstands, Vases, Ornaments, Clock p, Aibuir c, Easlfs, Baßckct.p, G'ove & Kerchief Sets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Stands, Spill Beulfi Teßp.-'U 6(1 each, Vases. Ornnmentw too numerous to particularise. BASKET W/ RE—Open and Clw-ed Satin Lined, all sizes and ruices from 6d up, IOVS—A Great V'viiety of Wood, Tin'and Rubber mechanical Toy?, fo-m Horse and Carts, Bsrrows, Go-carte, Tea Soip, Foats Watchea B«''b, Cubes, Blocks, Ark^, Puzz'es, Skittles, Musical Toy Rattles Seam Boats and Engine?, Magic Lanterns, Microscope, Prams and Tricycles, a»d 1000 articles from Id up, fjjREVVING MACBIN'ES—The Anchor Machine, well finished and up-to-date, good machine,'hatband Treadle from £4 10.3 to £9 10a. Mukes a splendid present. JPJAISO»and OKGANS Fkom lOs per month I owest Cash Frices. TBADINGgSTAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONES. EAST STBEIT, APHBUETON. QHE FAfcMERB OF ASBBURION AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS SHOULD LOOK UP HaRDLEY BROS. AND SELECT A TANK, BATH ANDSINKJ'and have their homes made complete with a first-claae'eppply of HOT AND COLD WATER. Estimates given for all kirde of Plumbing acdTiosmith work. A TRIAL solicited for Ironmongery, Tinware, and Bruebware. Wholesale Manufacturers of SPOUTING, RIDGING, TANKS,! BATHS, PORTABLE BOILERS, Etc., Etc, HARDLEY BROTHERS



A OABD L»L A. V/. V/LARIDG E TEACHER OF lANOIfORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. MISS CARSON. npEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Road East. 167 WANTfcij^ ilnown—That J. MoiSON haa received a large supply of Bummer Boots and Shoes, suitable for the Holidays. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never equalled in Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There fore 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. PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Eic. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L. HIGGS, aa ht does thfl work himself, therefore there is no second profit to pay. His ability is well known as iormerly signwriter to Mr J. Wiison, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S MATERIALS, and latest esigns in WALL PAPJBRS, in stock. TANORED STREET. PRIZE POULTRY —For sale, ehe*p, to reduce stock—Pure-bred Golden and Silver Wyandotte, Andalusian and Orpington cull chicks about three months old; as good as show birds for breeding and utility purposes. Apply office of thii paper or Pelham ywdi, Peter Street,



PRESENTS. PRESENTS. PRESENTS. BOiJEMIAN GLASS VASES, Uniqur, Artistic, Fashionable, Good and Cheap. fg *B E first of tJie kind imported in Ashburton, having been selected bf ji Mr^ Collins while WATCHES. WATCHES, WATCHES Fifty per centgless than usual shop prices. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Keylhss Lincoln Watches I adies' Pendant Watches with Brooches ; the London Fashion I Ladies' and Gentlemen's Lever Watches Ladies' Silver Fairy Watches I Gold, Silver, and Leather Alberts (double and single) , 11111"l ' ! English Ilectro-plated Ware in profusion. Knives, Forks, Spoons, Pick lee, Jams, Salts, etc. W. H. COLLINS & CO.'S HARDWARE EMPOBIUM, EAST STREET, ASHBUKTON. Telbphonb—l4 aud 15. P.O. Box 35, NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NT> ALL OUR FRUITS ARE WASHED AND CLEANED - J3» BY PATENT MACHINERY. Finest New CurraDta , M ... Os Sd Finest Dried Apple Oa 9d Finest New Sultanas .. „. Os 7d Finest Dried Peaches .. ,0a 101 Finest Selected Balsins .. .. Oa 6*d Finest Dried Apricots .. .. Oa lOd Finest Mixed Peel O3 8d Finest Preserved Ginger .. .. Os 8d Finest New Figs Os 8d Ship's JLime Juic Is 3d Finest New Prunes Os lOd Lemon Squash (quart bottle) .. Is Od Finest New Prunes (Tib tin*) ... 5s 4d Pineapple, Lemon, Raspberry, and Finest Icing Sugar Oa 6d Black Currant Syrup .. .. Is Od Finest Cut Loaf Sugar .. .. 0« 3*d Mason's Herb Beer Extract .. Ob 9d Finest Dessicated Cocoanut ... 0* 7d Mason's Wia« Essence .. .. Os 9d Van Houten'i Cccoa. per lb ..3s 3d Cieam of Tartar Is 3d Jelly Powderß, assorted Oa 6d Carbonate of Soda Os 3d SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. Now that the Jam Season has started, and yon wish your Jam to keep well USE MILLAQUIN Al FINEST CANE SUGAR, 70!b bag for 14s. Every bag stamped " Finest Cane Sugar." JAM JAKS. JAM JAKS. MASON'S IMPROVED SCREW TOP JAM JARB~7he Cheapest and Best Jam Jars in the Market. ALSO—THE FAMOUS AMERICAN FRUIT JAR. Those desirous of Preserving Fruit in Syrup, will find these Jars superior to any other in (he market. The mouth of the Jar being made wide so as to enable the whole fruit to be placed in the Jar with easp, also being fitted with a strong spring lid, making it completely air tight, fx) WINES AND SPIRITS. t We have a large and wpII assorted stock of all lines, ASSORTED OASES PACKED FOR CHRISTMAS. English and Colonial Ales and Stout always in Stock. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MAMET HOUSE, BUKNETT STKEET, ASHBUKTON Telephone No 53 TO MY CLIENTS. t a;m p,rbpa;red to dispose of any SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, 10 BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. j Is would-be well to give me'particnlars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBU^TON



RAKAIA— AKS S AXE !We don't want to fighb, but meanwhile aßk for M'Kenz-e'a Hondai-Lanka Tea, packed in Ceylon, and sold by C. A. 0. Habdt &Co. NEW FRUITS at> iesa than Christchureh Prices at Flbtchhr Bros Cath Sup ply Stores. Finest New Currants 51 per Ib, New Sultanas 7d per Ib, New Valencia Raisins 6d and 6£d per Ib. Best Cane Svga» 14s per 701b bag or with Tea 13s 3d per 701b bag. TF you wanfc to purchase a unique and L acceptable preßenb ccc Mks Amobn's finished and commenced needlework. Newest styles ; also Christmas and New Year cards. Brooches, Dell», Balls, Money-boxes, Par es, and Toys generally* Brooches from 3d to 20°,



TINWALD—" Tonal, fata makin' Ton gal sac blyth like." "It iss the Hee land tea o' the Mackenzie he is drinkin', to be sarely!" Hondai-Lanka Tea, recom mended by Gudskll, Storekeeper. H* OW IS IT the Alcobn's can sell so cheap ? Easy, when you know that their rent is less thaa one-third it would be in East Street, and that they do most of the work themselves. If you want a nice Suit for yourself or your boys, or Boote o Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robert Alcobn's, Havßlock Street, where you wil get them good as well as cheap. You can easily buy worae ; You can hardly buy as good; You cannot buy better. nnHEREFORE score out the two top X Lines and plump for McKenzie's Uablendad Hood&t-HtnkA Teas—packed in Oyloa,



I Establish, d 1876. FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND £EW YEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS, 60 TO GEORGE JE3WN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashbuitop. THE CHEAPESt"IpL4OE IN TOWN FOX WAICHEB, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. inspection" invited. T. H. Undbiu,., [Bi OHDRIM( vl^K^S JMMBfItiTBHBMIJIsEVt^BM»BL.i T H, UNDBILL A*jO CO., T7<URNISHING UNDERTAKERS H URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE OK HAND. Pohihed Coffins a Specialty, A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare «f Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 J. V. DE BEEK, WATCHMAKER 4r JEWELLER XT AS just received the first consignment of hia XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, Cootiißbing of WATOHES,SALBERTB, MUFFCHAINS. BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, Aad numerous novelties in the latest designs and at prices to suit the times* JNSPECTIoFINYITID. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures ■ A Farther Shipment of the Celebrated R9THERHAM LEVER WATCHES JUST TO H<SND. Also— THREE DOZEN HARVEST WATCHES AT 9/6. Besb Value ia Canterbury. REPAIRS AS USTJAL—Prompt} Neat, Reasonable. jSIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. J. V.DfBEER, :(Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBUETON COUNTY. I BEG to inform you that I have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mill, which was under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from bit Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is tht property of the Bank of New Zealand AsmU Board, is still trading under the name of Rollitb & Co., bo to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would tike to ask yon to addreas all orders to THOMAS ROLLITI) WAKAKUI ROLLER 'FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUBTON On and after October Ist, I ahall be pleased bo supply yon with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BB AN & SHARPS, at lowest current rates. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour, Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the N.Z. Farmers' Association, West Street, when Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps in exchange. THOMASIOLLITL WAKANDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON. kSS Sound the Wwl PR ASSES PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED ILJ L- ,' ■' ■' ■— _-Ljasg*__U-l| METHVEN-Why is the British soldie like Hondai-Lanka Tea? Becau« the quality is quickly shown when in hrt water ! Hibbs Bros, sell it in packets and Ceylon packed boxes.