The Ashburton Guardian

Vol xxi. no, 5115

Ashbubton : Wednesday, May 16, WOO.

price : One Penny



Shipping. 89AW, SAYILL A?«P ALBIOS COMPANY. LIMITED FOR LONDON. JSk-k TJOTAL MAIL STKA j^BBk XV MERS, with superior accommodation for all classes o j passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply month, Vessel Ton Commander Prom Date. Sothlo -TOOKidley Wel'b'n Aprll26 'ohlo «. 4718lKempson... — July 19 CARGO STEAMERS, Kumara 16250 Scotland WeH'ton May Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell| WeH'ton May Mamari 3585 Banks M May E. W. HANMBK. __ ■ : , Agent. L__ fffH B j^jfmmj^ NEW ZEALAND 00/S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Alente Video, Teneriffe A Plymouth. Bsab Accommodation for all classes of anengflrs at Lowest Rates. Probable final Steamers. Tons. Fork Date. Wakanai 5706 Wellington May 26 Rakaia 5628 - Jnne 14 Wttik&to 4767 — Jane 28 Paparoa 7000 — Joly" 12 tTekoa 4050 — I'o follow Ruahine 6127 — „ Otarami 3803 — „ Papanui 6372 —  Waimste 5610 — » Wakatane 6000 — „ New Sfc'mr 7700 — „ „ J 7700 — j „ Pot farther particulars apply te FKIKDLANTOER BROS., LSD. Agenti, Ashbnrtan. NION STEAMSHIP" COMPANY OF NSW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS* E»All FROMLITTELTON ASUNDER: For Wesbpor* and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise menb in Ohristohurob papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Fioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eferenoe should therefore be made to Ohrletchurch daily papers for dates and boar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton {successor to Alfred Harrison.) Eatabliahed 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND jOMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stook Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Bales of Stock,'HouseholdFural are, etc, as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advances made on Goods placed In my oaadi for Sale« Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit Bold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company k Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay rnsuta from JSOs per month. HENRY StIpHENSON, AUCTIONEER nnHERE are others, but they don' 6 count, X in a Tea-Pot tnt alongside of Hondai- Lanka Ceylon Tea. The unjlendio worth is there, therefore the result) is assured. Bealed Leid Packets, packed in Ceylon at J.T Coooh's. WANTED KNOWN—That our old pre mlsee will be closed on and after Saturday,, March 10. Customers will find as in New Shop, BurtettStreefc.—Mitchell & Turner. So ' ~" FARMERS, CONTRACTORS & OTHERS A. SIMPSON, {LATE OF REID AND GRAY'S.) BEGS to announce to the inhabitants of Aehburbon and surrounding dis tricts that he has commenced business as a SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH and hopes by good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to met It 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 cared. A first-class Wheelwright kepb on the Premises. Note the address, — WAKANUI niAD, Nearly opposite the Central Hotel. MONEY TO LEND PBIVATBLY. TANORED STREET, Next J.Gas Company's JOwtioe > jy~ONEY~TG LEND /to Arrangement'Jr Jg|) AND UPWARDS, Upon any Security. TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly o« Monthly Payments can be arranged. Ai-l Business Ssbiotlt Oonhdihtiai,. DAVID ZANDER, ' COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT A ENT FOR-Bun Fire Insurance Office and Canton rine rn»nranoa Office. Herr Andree went in his balloon To try and find the pole, He amab have perished all too scon Before h$ reached his goal. If he had only known the way Cold regions to endnre, He might have been alive to-day, 1 On Wools' Great Peppermint Cure



SHOOTING"_BRASON t 1900. Guns and Ammunition. NEW SHIPMENTS NOW OPENED UP. AJ'Large Assortment, at price* to iuit nil Buyers. Ilbys, Kynooh, and Ctui Cartridges; Pow»bb, Shot, Caps, Wads, and Cartridge Oases. LAMPS. lTmTs. LIMPS. TFTK HAVE JIBT RECEIVED A CHOICE VARIETY OF TABLE LAMPS, HANGING HALL LAMPS, HANGING PARLOB LAMPS, SMALL BEDROOM LAMPS, Which we are offering at very low prices, A Large Stock of LIMPWARE always on hand. HABDWABE AND HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS, We have a fall stock of the {above lines, Including Buckets Table Cutlery Fenders and Fire Irons Saucepans Spoons and Forks Electro Plate Ware Nails and Staples Brush ware Enamel ware Ploughshares Lubricating "Oils Etc, etc. AT PREOE3 TO SUIT THE TIMES. WINES AND- SPIRITS. 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 Post despatched with punctuality. Goods delivered daily SHEARMAN BROS,, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, BtruNEiT Street, Aehbarton. M"ch31 'SHOOTING SEASON. 1900 HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, EAST STREET. TTAVE TO HAND THEIR STOCK OF GUNS AND AMMUNITION Direct from the Manufacturer*. OOME AND SEE OOR STOOK OF CARTRIDGES. New Olub, Eloy (blue), Pegamoid Shulfcz. Kynoek's Lake EUesmere (smokeless) Now Rival, £to. POWDER AND SHOT of all sfzaa and fnality. GUNS at Prices to suit everybody, en hire or time payments. Breech-loading Guns from 59a. 3UNS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. ' Good Stock Always on Hand of PUMPS, TANKS, BITHS, Em.



DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE & ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated .Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, |eto.,Jon Moodays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly , AGENT FjGR— Matson and Co., Ohrlstohuroh Booth, McDonald and Co., Ghrfalchurch ■White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lanoashire^lnsurance Company Graham's Font Rot Composition Wright), Stephenson and Go., Dunedin , Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures Vacuum'jOil Oo.'s Agricultural Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY &]OO., Merchants, Rakaia, to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and In con junction with them} It will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE!A SUCCESS. DiVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. TH,HAVE STILL] SOME BLOCKS OF THE LAGMHOR |LAND.FORI.;BALE ither for Residential Purposes or in Fanning Blocks. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT IN THE M A R X jE T . ALSO,— Splendid Farm Methven, 1500 acres, thoroughly imp roved. jALSO,— 1000^ Acres Prlme'^Land, Ljndhurat. ALSO,— Very complete Suburban Property, contalning'.B7 Graham's Road j ALSO,— 1450JAcre8, Mayfield, thoroughly Imfroved D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



mcoll Bros. ■Nicoil Brothor^- H. F.'Niooui.) \L. A. NicoMi. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANT?, SHAREBRQKBRS, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERA AGENTS, CENTRAL AOCTION ROnMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.J WEEKLY SALES OF MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, & PRODUCE, in oar Rooms every SATURDAY, commencing at 12 30 p.m.. CLEARING SALES conducted in any parb of the district at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on gooda placed In our hands fo? absolute sale. FRUIT.—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 rot» farmers who hay« parcels for Isposal. ; Station Books kepb and audited We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Seoaritieo, at 4J and 5 per cent j Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application- We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with as IfSKINS & PELTS.—We are buyers at highest market rates, as agents for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, Woolsoourers and Fell mopgers, Chrietchnrch . T¥^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKEP RATES. NICOLL~BROB., East Streot, Ashbnrton. FRIJIJE Z E RS» FREEZEKS, T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space ab anj time to salt taeir own convenience by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. mHE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO X Limited ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to Boib any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nieoix Bbos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application; Allowance made for quantities. Lebben will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS RS ALCORN" hopes by Selling loTa few weeks at—and in some oases, below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several ones New Goods bought at large discounts will be included, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains ab this Sale. - _ - THINGS -1 WORTH KNOWING-



A OAUB. A Branch Office has been opened by the undersignad" ab Messrs Nicoli, Bbos , East! Street), where they will oarry on practice as Bametera and Solicitor MAUDE & HABMAN, I Solicitors, Ctmsfechuroh J Money to. Lend at Lowest Current Rates on Freehold Security. NolProouration tee MAUDE & HARMA^T " IU4B Aahburton. Established 1380 Telephone 69 | BAKER BROS., CIURNISHING TrNDERTAKBRB c urnishing Undertakers DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Oaee Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE : WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! 11 The Rambler? HAVING sold out of my old stock of theee superior Bicycles, I have juso opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT R4OERS, ROAD KAOBiRS, & ROADSTERS :( n all i=lzes and all'Stfced with the ever asting Q & J detachable Tyre. ..THE KAMBJLER.' ALU AJND INSPEOI THE STOOK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRESs jD._THOMAS^ MIBS CARSON. rpEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply ab Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near akanui Road East. MRS ALCORN is now Bhowing a well selected stock of Now Winter Milli nery, Dreas Goods, Capes, Jackets, Mao intoshe ,etci Ladies' and Children's Under* clothing in stock and made to order WANI'ED KNOWN-That Mas M Gscgob has commenced hnsiness in Ashburton 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. Hob dinners, fish suppers, tea and coffee daily ab all hours. Vacancies for a few boarders. 3 171



Mrs Robottom, PHOTOGRAPHER, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. HORSE COVEm "IIORSE~OaV£RS T B G to remind my Customers and Ihe general Public that I have a large Stuck of HORSE COVERS OP ALL QUALITIES AND PRICES, I Inspection Invited Also a large Stock of SADDLERY, Etc, on hand. B. J.~GUY. SADDLER, Burnett Street. LLEWELLYN OWEN. M-O.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER, LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, 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. A NY person or persons found Trespassing Xjl on the Riveradale Estate in pursuit of gam or otherwise will be prosecuted. W S STRANGE; .



mHAT Youloan SAVE MONEY if you Buy your Boots frcm \ NICHOLAS & HIGKFORD, MANUFACTURERS * IMPORTERS OF BOOT 3 AND SHOES, East Street, Aahburton* BOOTS & SHOES Of Evtry Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Stodied. Skill and Judgment being exercised of the Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials CHARGES MODERATE. Br{og Your Repairs to— j NICHOLAS & PIGKFOBD i k*** MoPoNALP & MoDIAKMID. H. Unobilii f [b. cndbill 1 H. UNDBILL ATSX) CO., TjIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS JD URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoLshed Coffins a Speoiaity. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath n Stook. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly { behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care el _MrT. Andrews, East Belt. 1 E MINISNT Physicians—Expert~Analvsts and Food Specialists all favour H»n dai-Lanka Ceylon Tea as being the puret and most natritious of all teaß. Don'o take | substitatei* Sealed lead packets and boxes 1 only ; sold by disinterested stores. i Smoke New Venus



jwp-aiESMrs . I TINWALD. L.^®fiii!l]J l^k^S NEAR THE COUNT¥ BALEYARD3. L& Ill^tfAPJß^l %V ACRES 4V |^yJ|| |^O W^ O&If SI ■ IT7ITH Commodious Dwelling Howe and ■ra^^^HBSHBHBBfiHHBBMHaMnB W other extensive improvements, the mri t-^^^^ ForGHILDREN GUTTING TEETHJM Property of M» P. Bohmbcoww. '■■v^^Ul^^^'^''^*^^'^^'''"''^™ notl having been sold on SATUR- RELIEVE FEV^RSH HEAT DAY last, Offers are invited for the porchase PJIEVENT FITS, CONVULSIDNS, ETC. Full particulars famished on application- Preserve a healthy state of the oonstl* " T. BULLOCK, I tation during the period of Teething. N. Z. FARMERS COOPERATIVE The words "JOHN STE£DMAN, ASSOCIATION, Joinb Agenti.^ CHXMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," *""""" " Are engraved on the Gorernmtnt jStonip afflmd (# I7OTI SATjFi ' each Pwket. •*• V/*« tJIYMtIJ Kemptliorne. Prossor and 00. Af cnta nnam _ "~~* .., . t .' . _' _ : , ._,. ■-*. . TTTOUSE Property conveniently situated ta flPßrnr atoh? AKrn tvimwu* ■"■ in Tanored Streeb, being Town Sec j TO SPECULATORS AND OTHERS. ti(m 43 g ( oon tßi D ing $ aore, on which i« ! n a v at a erected a dwelling house of 6 rooms and xv A & Ala. wash house, surrounded by garden, macro- TOWN PROPERTY carpa fence in front, orchard at back well* Estate oIW. Cox, deceaised ; on accounb of stocked with fruib trees. the Public Trustee. The Owner, who now res'des in the North Being Lots*3S6. 354, and part of 352, con- Island, ii desirous of quitting the property, taining in all 2 Roods 20 Perches, fronting "»d o««« «« Invited for the pnrchaseof Mackie and Rolleston Streets, with Build- Mme. j^g ings thereon ; let to tenants —•—• Offers are invited for the purchase of this Easy terms of payment can be arranged, Full particulars on application I tim rt nr*ir T, BULLOCK * T BULLOC^ THE NEW DRAPERY." ——:x:—— A Beautiful EVENING DRESS WINDOW. SOJME THING NBWAND CHASTE. MITCHELL & TURxNER.



GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. \ Krager learns that the British 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 juat landed, per the s s " Whakatanp," 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 kindi kept in stock and made on the premises. We have also juat received a choice shipment, per the s 8 Rangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTREOHT VELVET*, DRETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And having secured the services of a Firat-clasi Upholsterer (late of Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITUK Kin up-to-date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per as" 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 st*nd and hanging pots } also a few Bamboo Overmantlos. Bamboo Cornice Poles, all sizes and prices Duchesse Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to ©rder in any design. , w *> —~^ Perambulators, Go-Oarta, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, opposite Aboaob.



GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. , Cartridges Cartridges! Cartridges. Shot. Caps. Wads. BEFORE Buying any of the above Sporting Requisites call on " THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER,' 1 who has a splendid selection of Guds, etc., by all the best known makers. TO Builders' and those aboub to baild I have in Stock a Choice Assorfcmenb of Tile and obher Register Grates, Ranges, Manbelpiecea.^and all builders Ironmongery at). Lowest Prices* TOOLSI TOOLS' TOOLS! I have aa immense Stook of Carpenters and Mechanics' Tools, all of the very best makes, and warranted, at prices whioharenow recognised ai the Standaad Bedrock Hardware Prices in the Aahburton County. KTRBMEMBER THAI MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED & BUY FROM GMT?"n"nT\TQ' \ THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON • JJLL JCi 1/1/1 IN O, / MONGER, Burnett Street. | Agent for Cleveland and Imperial Jtiover Bicycles.



SHOPPING BY POST IS A FRAUD—S« our O'weU and f-xajii'U". ihem at "The} Corner." —Nokthcote & Hkffobd. 4 WANTED KNOWN -Removal of the) old establUhe-i firm of MITOUKLL k Turner, from old premUea in Tailored Street Nqw Shop ia Burnett Street. "™ FOR SALE 14/ /2 ACRE S, 14:/ /2 "OANGITATADiBtriot being iR.S. 2680* XV fronting the Road hiding to the Rangitata Traffic Bridge, tome diatano* above the Hinde station. Easy teima of Payment. T BULLOCK, _ J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER* HAS JUST RECEIVED » Choiot Col* lect'OE of STERLING SILVER & E.P. WARE, SUITABLE FOB WEDDING PEESENTS, ETC., Comprising Specially Selected Article!, both Useful and Ornamental. Not having Window apace to display the | above Goods, INSPECTION INVITED. To those interested ud RACING, TROTTING, CYCLING, B • I have jasb received a Special line of STOP WATCHES, INCLUDING BPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPHS—A wonder in Watch construction. Hunting »ni Open-face High-olam CHRONOGRAPHB. Also, a New line of two Dosan, •«Tl»e Conßultatiou" Nickel Keyless STOP WATCHES Pbiob 20*. This tB a far superior time*piece to any* thing of the same class yet offered to the public. A fall stock of all other classes of Gold and Silver Watches on hand, at prices to salt everybody. For the Latest Novelties in Gold and Siher Jewellery, inspect Window display. Silver Charms in endless variety from la eaca A new atoek of Spectacles to hand. J. V. DE~BEEE, WATCHMAKER & JkWEIiLER, East Street, ABhburton.



MRS ALCORN has a more complete Stock than ever of Fancy Work and M terials. All the latest styles to hand Inspection Invited. FOR THIS MOKTH ONLY, B. F. DAVEY, 25, Tuam Street," CHEISTCHULCH "TjiNLARGING Photo*, 12x10 worked JlLi Indian Inks, and Framed in Giil 22 18 for fills. Water colours £1 5-, oils £1 10". I have been delivering thousands of photos in New Zealand for the last six yean, and have given every satisfaction. We can select a photo from any grouper make aay alteration. I will guarantee these to be Ml good as the ones I have Wn delivering for £3, and will last for age?. Don't forget to bring along your photo at once. Send them nlong to my Address &? above. Orders re ceived by poet or otherwise. Should yon require one copied from group, kindly place x (a woes; under the one you wished copied The photos are worked by the best artiste ia the Australian colonies. This will last tit Ist May. ■■ ' i 12 Frank Curtis. Wiitohmaker, & JewttUer,, 1 WEDDING PBESENTS A VERY Choice variety in Electroplate i\. and Sterling Silver, including a bean* tiful lot of Doulton ware, etc , at prices to suit the times. INSPECTION INVITED As usual my stock of Gold Ring* and Brooches, Charms, Mi ff Chains, Wa'ohee, etc., is the largest and best selected In the district. A SPECIAL ROOM FOR CHOOSING IP REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers ISot, of my own manufacture I make a special line of, and are well worth inspecting beirg far and away better finished than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It will pay you to call and see them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the sitna style and finish at nominal cost. Wedding rings : ALTERED IN BJ.ZK WITHOUT OUT. TING WHILE WAITING, BY BPK -01AL MACHINERY. Silver watches from 30a upwards, a fall stock of Rotlier««iiN f Wa.llhams>, etc, Always on baud. Spectacles epeci»lly fitted for reading at nightt Spectacle fitting by my system is o guess work, glasses being fitted to suit the sight perfectly in every c«se. A special room or testing. Glasses from 2s (id. Test* ing free. Repairs aa usual, neat, prompt and reason* able. Silv r chirms in great variety from If upwar i m . V , - , | .ill -i 'I NII'IM nMMIii—IIII^B ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND V INVESTMENT BOOIEIr. riIHE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY X oh DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4} per oent. Full particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager* Tancred Sb Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful~Worm Worriers, never fail for j adult* or children Is. Price,