THE STINGY MAN.

He lived on thirteen conta a day—

Ten cents for iv.ilk and cracker, One cent for dissipation gay,

And two cents for tobacco. And if he wished an extra dish He'd take his pole and catch a fish,

And if his stomach, raised a war

'Gainst his penurious habit He'd go and kill a woodchuck or

Assassinate a rabbit. And thus he'd live in sweet content On food that never cost a cent.

And, that he might lay in the bank

The proceeds of his labor, He'd happen round at meals, the crank t

To dine upon his neighbor. And then he'd cat enough to last Until another day had passed.

He bought no pantaloons nor vest,

No rich, expensive jacket; He had one suit—his pa's bequest-

He thought would "stand the racket." Be patched it thirty years, 'tis true, And then declared 'twas good as new.

He owned but one suit to his back,

And minus cuffs and collars. He died and left his nephew Jack

Nine hundred thousand dollars! And Jack he ran this fortune through, And only took a year or *wo. —Exchange.

THE CUP OF COFFEE.

O How a Wife Strove to Hold Her Has- fj} % band From the Influence o< <j 2 Another Woman. * o ° #o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*o*

My husband, when he breakfasts at koine, is In the habit of taking coffee at table—however, omitting to smoke with it. You see, it Is of moment that his mouth and mustache should be un tainted with tobacco when he makes his afternoon calls.

This morning the servant displayed some slight awkwardness in filling hia cup, and the amber liquid overflowed. "Was any one ever more clumsy?" he said. "You fooll You idiot! Take it away!"

And then he gave the table such a thump that the butler's carelessness was but augmented, an inundation of coffee followed, not only into the sau cer, but upon the cloth as well. The man nimbly repaired the dam age done and made good his ejupape. Paul bit his lips, but said nothing fur ther. However, I realized that he was Intensely annoyed.

Now, Paul is or rather was until re cently a stranger to all such Impulsive actions. His nature was adverse to any ado or quick words—in point of fact, to anything that could be likened to a scene. But this gentleman, al ways so well poised, courteous and thoughtful of his bearing, must have been seriously troubled over some thing to have thus forgot himself to Buch a degree.

After a few moments of embarrass ed silence he took a cigar from his case, cut o££ the point and just as he was about to smoke it said:

"You do not object, Cecile?" "Oh, noS Not in the slightest, Paul! You must know that!"

I assure you I said those words with out any ulterior motive. But it seem ed that Paul thought to the contrary, for lie sharply retorted:

"It is waste of time for you to tak« on a martyr's air when you answer my question. I can just as easily smoke outside or elsewhere, at houses where tobacco does not incommode the in mates. Well, do we have tears now?"

Indeed, they were very near, but 1 tried to force them back to keep them out of sight until I would be alone.

"Paul," I said as tenderly as I could, "do not be angry with me. In reality you have naught to complain of, and moreover I have done nothing to you. Now, why get so 1 excited and cause me such pain?"

My husband frowned slightly, then extended his hand and kissed mine that I had at once placed in his.

"You are right, Cecile. I beg your pardon, I think lam a little nervous today. We have some very intricate business to attend to at the mills."

He was about to continue the lie, but I Interrupted him.

"Forget business for the time. F~ get the overturned coffeecup. I a. your attention for a few moments. Let me have it with a good grace. Surely you have a little time today to give to your wife, my dear husband?"

"But—oh, certainly, certainly!"

He twirled his cigar between his fin gers. He wanted to rise, to go away, to flee from the explanation that he foresaw, but there was no way open to him. My request was such a nat ural one. He could only avoid' it by losing his temper again, and for the time being that prerogative had been exhausted.

"At first," I said, "do smoke." I held the flaming match toward him. He lighted his cigar.

"But—l have so little leisure," he said. "Werklein"—

"Let Werklein wait for you," I said. "He Is accustomed to it. Indeed, Paul, you cannot reproach me for misem ploying your spare moments? I real ly must speak to you today."

"Very well, my dear," he said. "1 ■will listen."

Then his whole countenance chang ed anew and grew firm and decisive. I felt that this being, who belonged to me, with whose disposition I was so well acquainted, whom I adored in spite of all and who loved me, was dominated by the will of another wo man. Which will prove the strongest *—hers or mine? And then I strove to win. I put my hand on his wrist. The muscles stiffened and resisted my light pressure. Ah, there was once a time—

and not so long ago—when they al ways trembled at my touch! And they. too, remembered those old days, not withstanding the hostile will of anoth er, for they yielded little by little until his hand was in mine,

"Paul," I said, looking deep into his eyes, trying to concentrate upon him all the magnetisiu of my love and de votion; "Paul, darling, do reassure me, I beg of you! lam so fearful!"

"Fearful of what, I pray, Cecile?" he said.

"That I may lose you, dear," I added. "Now do not take your hand away. Do not shrug your shoulders. You are too just not to understand that my posi tion is a horrible one. So many times I have been compelled to believe, as now, that I was betrayed. Alas! I have always kept silent. But this time, Paul; this time!"

.The hand still wished to escape from my grasp, but I held it firmly, and his eyes would not meet mine. "This time, Paul," I then said. "I feel, I know, that an even graver sor row menaces rae. I have a greater fear. No, do not say that I am in the wrong to be so anxious I Some one wants to take you from me, not for a time, like those other periods when you always grew weary and neglectful of them. But this time it is different. Oh, Paul, Paul! You intend to leave me—to leave me all alone forever."

He abruptly disengaged himself, moved away, putting the table be tween us, and began to walk up and down. He was greatly moved and wished to avoid my glances. I be lieve now that he was then afraid of relenting, and, taking me into his arms, I heard him murmur: "What an absurd idea! Who has put such no tions in your head? Most likely Del buit! He had best cease his visits here!" "No, Paul," I said. "It is not Jean Delbuit, or, rather, it Is not he alone-

Society is discussing our relations ad

libitum. I assure you they are talk ing of our div»rce as a settled thing, and that is an appalling thought to me. Pray acknowledge, dear, that you agree with me." As soon as I had pronounced these words my heart grew so cold and seemed to cease beating, for Paul stop ped walking, bit his lips and made no reply.

"Paul," I repeated in a broken voice, "do tell me, dearest, that you do not desire such a contingency! But speak,

speak! Please answer!" "It is not a question of divorce," Paul replied, again at his ease. "To

be sure, if my life here is made un bearable—you understand; if we must constantly have such scenes, it would be better to separate! But what is the matter, Cecile? Cecfle! Cecile! What is it, dear?"

I had risen. But suddenly my strength failed me, and Paul, seeing me totter, rushed toward me. He lift ed me in his arms and carried me into the adjoining room. In a short time I revived and opened my eyes to find my husband bending over me with a look of tender solicitude depicted upon his countenance.

"You were foolish, very foolish I" he murmured, greatly troubled himself, however. "How could you have such ideas? Come; come, now! You see I am here close to you, and I love you!" "My dear, dear Paul!" I said. "Do repeat those words!" "I love you," he said. "You are indeed mine?" I then asked. "I am indeed yours," he repeated. "You will never leave me?" I then questioned. "Never!" he assured me. As he pronounced that last word it was with an effort that he met my glance, and I understood that Paul was not sure of himself.

Then I spoke softly, tenderly to him: "If you ever leave me, Paul, my life will* be ended. You will mortally wound a being who lives but for you, one who has never done you any wrong, who will suffer for you with out recrimination, without any com plaint. The only condition I ask is to be near you. And you will not be hap py, Paul. I feel so confident of that. The coming years will seem long to you, far from me. Take care, my dear one; do not let any one steal you from me."

"Cecile!" Paul said In a low tone. He softly pressed his lips to my hair, and it seemed to me that I had to some extent won him back again.

"Will you do me a favor that will make me very happy?" I then asked of him. "Indeed I will!" Paul replied. And so I murmured: "Give me to morrow evening; give it to Cecile and Genevieve. I am sure that you have not forgotten the date—the 28th of April? It is Genevieve's birthday, you know. Tomorrow she will be 11 years old."

"I promise," Paul said, rising. "I will dine with you both here tomorrow evening. But you must not be blue," he added. "You must not refer again to this nonsense."

At that moment he would have prom ised anything to be assured of my si lence on this subject.

"As you have asserted that I hate deceived myself, dearest," I then said, "I ask nothing better than to believe you."

Ah, if I could only persuade him to remain oftener at home with me I would be more confident now of final ly regaining all his affection! But he will be with us tomorrow evening— With his wife and daughter. He will not go out after dinner, and 1 do be lieve I will thwart that other woman who wants to take him from me.—Ex change.

Yearning For the Unattainable.

"The howling of a dog is a sure sign Of disaster."

"Oh, I don't know. Sometimes it is only a sign that the cat has run up a tree."—Chicago Record.

Accumulations.

Old Friend—And have you succeeded injaying up anything?

Unsuccessful Merchant—Nothing but a lot of fine grudges.—lndianapolis Journal.

THE « HJ-.UUTOR dtJARBfAN : TUESDaY, JANVABY ' 2S, 19M

Printed and published by Hbnry Willis o Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tow, »t their Printing Offioe. Barae Strwb, Aihbarton, TUESDAY, J»au»ry 83, 1800



riIHE GENUINE DR GUILLIER X ELIXIR Tonic, Glairons, and Antl-Billons pared by Dr Paul Gage Fils, Ohemlst of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of thab remedy Roe de Grenelle, S. Germain, Paris. Dp Gaillie's Elixir ia one of the roost economical medicines, both as a Purga tlve and as a Depurative, It ie the beet remedy against all bilious and glairious disorders. For more than seventy five years Dr Gaillie's Elixir has been employed with success against diseases of the liver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fever, influenza, st in diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that you get the Genuine Dr Guillie's Elixir, which bears the signature of Paul G.ige, and mark that each bottle is accompanied Treaties on Glairs. S Id by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG 00.. Sydney, H.S.W.



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Eic. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it- to their interest to consult J. L. HIGGS, sa ht does thfl Wf>rk himaelf, therefore there is no second profit to pay. His ability is well known as formerly sfgnwrlter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S MATERIALS, and lafreah ealgnsin WALL PAPERS, in stock. TANCBEIT"sTBEET.



BLUE Dorwent Potatoes Is 6d per bag, or two bags for 2s lid ; fig Potatoes la per Bag. Delivered free within the Bolts.—Fletohsb, Bros., Caeb Supply Stores,



B.A. and T.U.B. Sheep Shears 3i 6d Jl • pwpiir •t£FWBTOBIR UIWS.i Cash bu lt ly Stow,



THE LEADING j i Waichmalter, & Jowel'cr, I EAST STREET, HAS row on hand the finest stock of JEWELLERY, WATCHES, *■- i in Afchburton, including a freeh consignment of Koihern-'fl. Waiclies I Direct frcm the Manufaoiurers. A ppecial Jin* cf LAMPS' SILVER WATCHES at £2, guaranteed two years. Also my now famous FICKJUi LEVER WATCHES at 27s b-\ ami 30a. Cheaper Lives iv NICKEL WATCHES from 14s 63, ALL my NICKEL WATCHES are GUARANTEED for ONE YEAB. I have now in Stock a very fiae selection of Gem JE£iii@r&, ' From 10s upwards to £15; also the VERY L vi ES : DESIGNS in GOLD BROOCHES from 7- 6d, each cased. SPECTACLES fit-ed accnrabely. Satis faction guaranteed. Repairs executed promptly and in btst style. WEDDING RINGS AND KBKPERB of my own manufacture, stocked in all sizjb and styles. A Special Room for choosing if desired. FRAfiK GURUS, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER



IMPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery, Clothing, Bno»B, &c. i-urly Summer O'earance Sale of Seasonable and Reliable Go ;ds. Ca*h discount at ihe rate of one shi ling in the pound to every Bjyer of ninepmoe worth anil over. Inspection in vited. -H C. Parrett, lute Barreti Bros., The Hall, Kast vStreet. 11 206 ASHBUR OH Vtth ma N jsn T"BUTLDINa AND INVESTMENT BOOIETY, rpHE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY X ON DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4^ per ccut, Full^particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Office : Tancred Strf ef R. T. CLARK, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tancred Strekt, Next to McConnell and C<<mpton'B Stablcß BICYCLES 'I HFT 1 KALEIGH AND THE IIOJL.I.l?". TO MAKK HOOM F>H EuESII SUPPLIES, I" HAVK DECIDED to Sell my Strck of Machines at COST PRICE for CASH. Now is a chauce for Racing Mm to get v. b'lyer at a Btnali cost. A few Road Racers it cost prior. Ladies likewise. The RALKIGH is one of England's be«n machines. Plunkett, Roberte, Maxwell Lureen, Kirkvojd, Smith, Greencugb, Edwards, Walsh, and Sorensen, of the North Island, ali ride BALEIGBS.



The HOLLIS, made bj J. Hollis aud Son, Birmingham, of gun renown, is a great favorite in the North Island, over 130 Machines having been sold this last year in Palmerston North. The name "Hollis" is an everlasting guarantee. Don'b miss the opportunity* AT COST PRICE FOR CABH. For One Fortnight Only. i K. T. CLAIK, Tancred Street, Ashburton FOii JSALIi. " SHEEP COUNTRY—HINDS DISTRICT. Not far from the FUilway StatioD. 509 AO7? 8 509 MOSTLY in its native state, being R.S. 33453, 33456, 33457, and others ; all fenced, wattred with County water races, j Liberal terms of payment can bo arranged. For further particulars apply fco { _ T. BULLOCK, | ~~" Tv LE~T, Premises in Moore Street, nexb to Messrs Bfitchings and Milßom's Cordial Manufac tory. Rental, 5a 6d per week I Apply to T BULLOCK ! XX) & SALiE. /CAPITAL BUILDING SITE — Being V>/ Town Section 1169, containing more than J acre, corner of West Town Belt and Havelock Street, having over three chains froniage. OD. BULLOCK, Agent. . ~ T~O ITWT NEW SIX ROOMED HOUSE with Verandah, plastered throughout;, situated at Corner of East Town Belt. T. BULLOCK HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONYOLSIOHS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEED MAN, * CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," Ace 9Cgrave4 W the Government Stamp affixed t$ took Faclcet.



PRIZE POULTRY.—For sale, che*p, to reduce stock—Pure-bred Golden and Silver Wyandotte, Andalusian and Orpington cull chicks about three months old; bb good aa show birds for breeding and utility purposes. Apply office of this paper or Pelham yards, Peter Street. IMPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &c. Early Summer Clearance Bale of Reasonable and Reliable Goods. Cash discount at the rate of one shilling in the pound to every Buyer of threpence worth and over. Inspection in vited. —H 0 B rrett, late Barrett Bros , The Hall Esst Street. 11 20 miNWALD^- 41 Tonal, fat's "makin* lou X gal »»8 blytb like." "Ib i»e the Hee land tea o' the Mackenzie he is drinkin', to btt surely!" Hondai-Lanka Tea, recom mended by Gudsell, Storekeeper. 8mok« New Veoui



m iv L L '■) K'S ! ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TH the Most RELIABLE Houae for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. O aim Uto give yon the best value for little mokkt. HONESTY it oat Polio We nil' not Guarantee you'an article unless weijknow it will giTe yon] every^SfttiKaction. One Trial ia all we'ask—Our Gooda Soil themselves. VI..IMH J# MELLOR, ODANORED BTRFET, ASHBUFT3N



SANTA CLAUS AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ABE COMING AGAIN HURRAH! HIBRAH! c. m. jones. —— \A.f j A LARGE and Well Selected Stock of Goods for all Department!?, imported direcij.from leading London, American and Japsr.ce bouEen, consisting of BOOKS. STATIONARY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. F^ccv China, Glass and ESec'ro plated Ware, Clocks, Va^eß, Nic-nacs (suitable for CHRISTMAS «nd NKW.YEAR Gifts BIRTHDAY k WEDDING PRESENTS. BOOKS—I-'xcellent Variety of priz<\ reward and presentation Books. Historical, Biographical, Scientific, Poetical, Travels, Novels, and various Rinding?, Biblee, Hymns and Prayers, (various style?) Church Praise, Wesley's lUmna. STATIONERY—PIan, Farcy r.nd Commercial Paper, Envelopes, Boxed Stationery, White aid lined 61 ai d Is, Specially put vpfor me by Mareun Ward md Co , of London A.I. values. Repolnic, — vellum. Linen end Bark papers ruled and plain. LEATHER GOODS—Purees from 6<J to 20s. Wallets, Card and Letter Case?, Ladies' nrd Gentlemen's Dressing Cusea, Hand Rags, — , Pencil Cases. Companions! FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames. Screens, Workbcxes, Inkstands, Vaees, Ornaments, Cooks, A bun. , Easles, Baacketo, Glove & Kerchief Sets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Stands, Spill Bohlb Tti'potß M each, Vaeeß. Ornprnentu too numerous to particularise. BASKET WARE—Open and Cloned S»'in Lined, a!) aizea and piices from 6d up, TOYS—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toys, fo m Horse aDd Carts, Barrows, Go-carti, Tea Sets, Eoats Watches Balls, Cubes, Blocks, Ark°, Puzzles, Skittles, Mubsc&l Toy Rattlea Steam Boats and Engines, Magic Lanterns, Microscope, Prams and Tricycles, and 1000 articles from Id cp. ¥ PEWING MACHINFS—The Anchor Machine, well finished and up-to-date, good machine, haEd and Treadle from £410s to £9 10b. Makes a splendid present. PIAINOH and ORGANS From lOs per month lowest Cash Prices. TRADING STAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONES.



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. DON'T FORGET mO Call and See our Stocks of FANCY GOODS, suitable for P&ESENIS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD IUBMSHINGS PERAMBULATORS, I^^^^BBHH^/^ 1 PIANOS, ]^Sfflf SEWING MAOBINES FANCY OHAIRS *^^^r^F DRAWING ROOM DINING ROOM WICKER CHAIRS. FURNITURE, Em Carpets. Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. UST ARRIVED—A LARGE.ASSORTMENT OF BAMBO VERANDA BLINDS j T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Arcade.



WOOLSTON Steam Wool Works, CHRISTCHUKOH. (Established 1368.) riIHE UndereSgned begs to notify that X he Is SCOURING as heretofore. j Squatters' Consignments to the Christ* i church or Woolston Stations will receive prompt attention. Quick Despatch and Lowest Bates. T. YOKK. „■ WANTED KNOWN - Nobthoom & Hbffobd will give you New Goods at Startling Cash Prioei at their Clbabino Sals.



I PRESENTS. PRESENTS. j PRESENTS. BOHEMIAN GLASS VASES, TJniqup, Artistic, Fashionable, Good and Obeap. THE first of the kind imported in Aehburton, having been selected bf MrJ ( Collins while£in||London. WATCHES. WATCHES. WATCHES. Fifty per cent lees than usual shop prices. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Keyless Lincoln Watches Ladies' Pendant Watches «?ith Brooches; the London Fashion Ladies' and Gentlemen's Lever Watches Ladies' Silver Fairy Watches Gold, Silver, and Leather Alberts (double and single) English Electro-plated Ware in profusion. Knives,' Forks, Spoons, Pickles, Jams, Salts, etc. W. H. COLLINS & CO.'S HARDWARE EMPOEIUM, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON, TELEraosB—H and 15. P.O. 80x—35.



NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NT) ALL OUR FRUITS ARE WASHED AND CLEANED *!>• BY PATENT MACHINERY. Finest New Currants _ ... 0s 5d Finest Dried Apples .. .. 0i 9d Fin?at Now Sultanas .. .. 0a 7d Finest Dried Peaohea .. ... 0s 10J Finest Selected Raisins .. ». 0a 6Jd Finest Dried Apricots 0» lOd Finest Mixed Peel .. .. .. 0s 81 Fineßt Preserved Ginger .. .. 0s 8d Finest New Figs 0a 8d Ship's Lime Juice .. .. .. la 3<i Finest New Prunes .. .. .. 0s lOd Lemon Squash (quart bottle} .. Is Od Finest) New Prnnes (7ib tins) ... 5a 4d Pineapple, Lemon, Raspberry, and Finest Icing Sugar 0a 6d Black Currant Syrup ..  Is Od Finest Oufc Loaf Sugar .. .. Oa 3£d Mason's Herb Beer Extract .. 0a 9d Finest Deselected Coooaout ... 0a 7d Maaon's Wine Essence .. .. 0a 9i Van Houten's Cocoa, per 1b .. 3s 3d Ciearn of Tartar .. .. .. Is 3d Jelly Powders, Miorted Oi 6d Carbonate of Soda 0s Sd SUGAR. SUOAR. SUGAR. Now that the Jam Season has started, and yon wish your Jam to keep wel! USE MILLAQUIN Al FINEST CANE SUGAR, 701b bag for 14a. Every bag stamped " Finest Cane Sugar." JAM JARS. " JAM JARS. MASON'S IMPROVED SCREW TOP JAM JARS—The 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 Buperior to any other in the market. The mouth of the Jar being made wide go as to enable the whole fruit to be placed in the Jar with ease, also being fitted with a strong spring lid, making it completely air tight. WINES AND SPIRITS. We have a large and well 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. MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASH BURTON Telephone No 53



TO MY CLIENTS. T A^M P.REPOBD TO DISPOSE OF AIN V SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FKEEZING WOEKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. It would-be well to gire ma'particnlara prior to sheep being forwarded. JDAVID THOMAS, ASHBUHTON EAST STBEET, ASHBUBTON. THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS SHOULD LOOK UP HARDLEY BROS. AND SELECT A TANK, BATH AND SlNKi'and have their homes made complete with a firßt-oiaw>ppplf of HOT AND COLD WATER. Estimates given for all kinds of Plumbing and Tinsmith work. A TRIAL Bolioited for Ironmongery, Tinware, and Brusbware, Wholesale Manufacturers of SPOUTING, • RIDGING, TANKB,| BATHS, PORTABLE BOILERS, Etc., Etc, HARDLEY BROTHERS



Established 1876. »R CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS, •0 TO GEORGE JESWN, lACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLKK, East Street, Ashbartor, HE CHEAPEST PLACE IN TOWN FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS, AMD JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED. T. H. Urdbiu., [k. ohdbiu, T H. UNDBILL AM) CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS Jf URNIBHIJBG UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND, Polished Coffins « Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths B stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, East Belt 2 J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER TXAS just received the first consignment of hit XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, Consisting of WATCHES,"ALBERTB, MUFFOHAINS, BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numerous novelties in the latest designs and at prices to suit the times. JNSPECTIoFINVITED. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures A Farther Shipment of the Celebrated ROTHER HAM LEVER WATCHES JUST TO HAND. Also— THREE DOZEN HARVEST WATCHES AT 9/6> Best Value in Canterbury. REPAIRS A S~USUAL—Prompt] Neat, Reasonable. 18IGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. J. V. DE* BEEB, ;(Ute S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY.; I BEG to inform you that I have serered my conneet'o t with the Canterbury Mill, which wm under my management foe over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is the property of the Bank of New Zealand AtMte Board, in still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., ao to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addren all orders to THOMAS ROLLITI* WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUJRTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAX & 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. THOMASIOLUTT, WAKINOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON. PEOPLE ASS Sound thi PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED TEAS. METHVEN-Why is the British soldia like Hondai-Lank* Tea? Beoaui the quality is quickly shown when in ho water ! Hibbs Bros, sell it in packets and Ceylon packed boxes.