The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL XXI. NO, 5119

Ashburton : MxraJay* May 21, 1900.

pbice : Oa.e.renny

THE BRITISH CABINET.

Theie are rumours (writes •• J.M.D." in tka Argus) that General Balfour is about to resign the Irish Secretaryship, his health having finally broken down. The marvel is that he has been able to keep afloat so long. Neither of the famous Balfour brb thers is physically strong men; indeed, nothing but sheer pluck and constant hard work keeps them alive. For years Arthur Balfour, after a long speech in the House, would throw himself, exhausted and half dead, on the sofa in hia Minister's private room, there to lie for half an hour without moving, to the terror of hii sister and friends The couatant excitement of the fierce Home Kuie übruggle was a stimulant to him, and if the Irish members had con tinued to oblige Gerald Bilfour might also have been worried into good health, as his brother had been. Lord Hugh Cecil is balked of as his successor. He, also, is any thing but robust; he carries a conspicuously large head on a rather insignificant body. Mr Hanbury would make an ideal Irish Secretary, bub a politician of each heavy calibre and long range as he is hardly needed in Dublin just now. Lord Roberts is, naturally, designated as bhe first Governor of Federated South Africa.



FOR LONDON. t&^k. fptOYkh MAIL S'fKA f^»v MISRS, wlbhsaperloi «»«.-*«. .«.-* of ■ passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply mouth, Vessel Ton [Commander From Data. Gothio .^7730 Ridley Wel't'n April 26 lonic «. 4748Kemp80n...l — July 19 CARGO STEAMERS. Kumars 16250 Scotland Well'ton May Tokemaru 6238 Max well]! Well'ton May Mamari 3583 Banks „ May E. W. HANMSK. __ Agent. lllliJl/'^SHIPPING 00/8 LINE KOYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Mente Video, Teneriffe A Plymouth. Boat Aooommodabioo for all classes of naaengera at Loweeb Rates. j iProbable final Bteamsra. Tons. Port, Date. Wakanul 5706 Wellington May 26 Baksia 5628 — June 14 Wfcikafco i 4767 — June 28 Paparoa 7000 — July 12 ffekoa 4050 — I'o follow Ruahino 6127 — j  Obarama 3808 — » Papanni 6372 — „ Waimate 5610 ~  Wakatane 6000 — „ Now St'mr 7700 — „ n J 7700 — F«r farther particulars apply be FRIfiDLANDER BROS., Lro. _^_^ Agenda. Aahbnirtan. • TTNIO¥~SI^MSIIP™dOMPANY *J Of NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS AII FRGMOTTELTQN AS UNDER: Fop Wesbporfc and Greymonth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailinga see advertise ment in Ohristohurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and ■ alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate -Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eferenca shonld therefore be made to Ohristchnrch daily papers fo* dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbarton r"^OiNEY JSTBPIBNSON7~ J (aucceßsor 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'dock, Clearing Sales of Stock,-HeueeholdFurni are, etc., as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advances made en Goods placed in my bands for Sala. Begular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Ageitt : Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay meets from £2Os per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, .. AUCTIONEER F I'IHERE are others, but they don't count JL in a Tea-Pot test] alongside of Hondax- Lank.a Ceylon Tea. Tke toblbndid worth la there, therefore the result) is assured. Staled Load Packets, packed in Ceylon at ffjß? Pooch's. ■ "VST ANTED KNO WN^ThaTour old pre W miiee will be closed on and after Saturday, March 10. easterners will find as in New Shop, Burttotb Street.—Mitchell ' & Tdenh». *~~ " -. TO ■ ~ ' ~ FARMERS, CONTRACTORS & OTHERS A. SIMPSON, (LATE OF REID AND GRAY'S.) BEGS to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surroanding dis tricts that he has commenced business as a SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH and hopes by good Workmanship and Moderate Charges to merit a share oi public patronage, All kinds of Implements made and repaired. Horses shod in the latest approved style. Corns and other diseases of the feet cured. A first-class Wheelwright kept on the Premises. Note the address, — WAKABUI R'UD, Nearly opposite the Central 9Hotel. MONEY TO LEID PRIVATELY. TANCRED STREET, Nbxt|;Gas '.Company's^OffiOES JfONBY "TO LEND , Arrangement,, fr Jgg AND UPWARDS, Upon any Security, TRADE BILLS Privately Diaoounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. All Business Smug-ply Oonfidbntiaii. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A BNT FOR-Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton fine Tnauranca Office. Herr Andree went in his balloon (To try and find the pole, He mast have perished all too soon Before he reached his goal,, If he had only known the way Cold regions- to endure, He might have been alive to-day, ©a Woods' Great Peppermint Care



! SHOOTING SEASON". 1900 . - n «■; x! ''' '■"""lIL* Guvs and Ammunition. N|E W SHIPMENTS NOW OPENED UP. A*JLarge Assortment, at prieea to suit all Buyers. Elbys, Fynoch, and Club Cartridges ; Powder, Shot, Caps, Wads, and Cartridge Oases. lamps. lTmTp. l;a m p & TITE HAVE : JWST RECEIVED A CHOICE VARIETY OF TABLE LAMPS, HANGING HALL LAMPS', HANGING PARLOR lAMPS, SMALL BEDROOM LAMP 3, j Which we are offering at very low prices, A Large Stock of LiMPWARE always on hand. HABDWABE AND HoisEHOLD FURNISHINGS, We have a full stock of the fabove lines, including Buckets Table Cutlery Fenders and Fire Irons Saucepans Spoons and Forks Electro Plate Ware Nails and Staples Brush ware Enamel ware Plough Shares Lubricating "Oils Etc, etc. AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. WINES aITd~~S PIRI TS. 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. Goods delivered daily SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Bukhett Street, Ashbarton.



MWSHOOTING SEASON. 1900 HARDLEY BROS, PLUMBERS AND IRONMONGERS, EAST STREET. TTAVfi TO HAND THEIR STOCK OF GUNS AND AMMUNITION Direct from the Manufacturers. ' COME AND SEE OOR STOCK OF CARTRIDGES. New Club, Eley (blue), Pegamoid Shultz. Kynock's Lake Ellesmere (smokeless) llSew Rival, Etc. POWDER AND SHOT of all afzas and quality. GUNS at Prices to suit everybody, en hire or time payments. Breech-loading Guns from 50.*. orUNS REPAIRED at reasonable prices, and all work guaranteed. Good Stock Always on Hand of PUMPS, TANKS, BITH3, Etc. DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE & ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL & GEAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock —Tlnwald and Ashburton'alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, ,'etc,Jon Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought ana Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furnitnre Sales Jheld on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT FOR— Matson and Co., Christchurch Booth, McDonald and Co., Chrislcbnrch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and LancaahlreOlnsnrance Company Graham's Font Rot Composition Wright, Stephenaon and Co., Dnnedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Mannree TacaamJ|Oil Oo.'s Agrloultaral Oils RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, ( to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in con junction with themllt will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA. SAtiE'A SUCCESS. D4VID THOMAS, Ashbnrtnn GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. THHAVE .STILLS SOME BLOCKS OF THE| LAGMHOR |LAND FORVBALE ither for Residential Purposes or in Farming Blocks. THE BIST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENTJIN THE | MAEKjBT. ALSO,— Splendid Farm Methven, 1500 acreß, thoroughly] improved. [ALSO, ---; 1000*§Acres Prlme^Land, Lyndhurst, ALSO,— Yecy complete Suburban Property, containing.B7 \ Acres, Graham's Roadj ALSO,— 14509Anres,^Mayfield, thoroughly improved D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



N coll Bros. H. F. JVicoll.) {h. A. Nicoll. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNT AS T3, SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATB, & GKNERA AGENTS, CENTRAL AOCTION BOOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON WEEKLY SALES OF MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, & PRODUCE, in oar Booms e?ery SATURDAY, commencing at 12 30 p.m. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the district at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on etoode placed In our hands fo- ftb^oluti-" sal?. , FRUIT.— We receive regular consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the ands, NEW SEEDS always in stock, including Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, &nd Tarni[i Seed. 3RAIN BOUGHT AND FOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples rom farme r8 who have parcels for Isposal. Station Books kept and audited We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4| :\nd 5 per cent / Farm?, House Properties, and Building j Sections for Sale. Particulars on application- We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us SKINS & PELTS.—We ara buyers at highest market rates, as agents for Messrs Murgafcroyd Bros, Woolsoourers and Fell mongers, Christchurch 'XXTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND lAMBS. AT HIGHEoT MARKEf RATES. nicolcTbrqs., East Street, Ashbarton. FREEZERS^" FREEZEKS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at anj bime to suib their own convenience by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, " OHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. mHE OHRISICHURCM MEAT CO X LIMITHD ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suib any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application; Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS ~RS~ALCORN hopes~by~BeiliDg foTa, few weeks at—and in some cases below Wholesale Prices to make more room.' Several cases New Goods bought at large discount* will be included, bo that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale. - THINGS -' WORTH KNOW I NIG-



I • A CARD. i Branch Office haa hveu opened by the unde-signsd at> Messbs Nicoll Bros., East Street, where they will oarry on practice as Barriabers and^olicibor MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Ohrißtchurch immm ■ | Money to Lend .at Lowest |Currenb Rates on Freehold Security. No Procuration Bee MAUDE & HARMAN, 111 48 Ashburton. | Established 1880 Telephone 69 [ BAKER BROS., FURNISHING T 4fN]>ERTAKE!RS URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lafces Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanul Road and Oaes Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! v The Bambler? HAVING sold oat of my old stock of theee superior Bicycles, I have jusc opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS fl n all sizes and all'fitted with the ever asfcing Q & J detachable Tyre. „ xjhjs; IfcA.MJ3JL.EI*.' Abli AJND INSPECT! THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. J Machines the Sbrongeob en Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. ')THER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, D. THOMAS. MISS CABSON.



mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near akanui Road East. MRS ALCORN is now showing a well selected stock of Now Winter Milli nery, Dress Goods, Capes, Jackets, Mac intosha ,etc> Ladies' and Children's Under clothing in stock and made to order W* ANTED KNOWN—That Mas IT Gregor has commenced business 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. Hot dinners, fish suppers, j tea and coffee daily at all hours. Vacancies j for a few boarders. 3 171 j Mrs Robottom, PHOTOGRAPIIEK, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. HORSE~CO^"ERST HORSE " COVERS TB G to remind my Customers and the general Public that I have a large Stuck of HORSE COVERS OF ALL QUALITIES AND PRICES, Inspection Invited f Alao a large Stock of SADDLERY, Etc, on hand. E. J.~GUY. SADDLER, Burnett Street. LLEWELLYN OWEN, M«C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. IOCAL Representative of the London -J 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. ANY person or persons found Trespassing on the Riversdale Estate in 'pursuit^of gam or otherwise will ba prosecuted. W S STRANGE;



mHAT YouJ can SAVE MONEY [tfj you Buy your Boots frcmA NICHOLAS & IPIGKFORD, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, Eaab Street, Aahhurtooi BOOTS & SHOES OI Every Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exerciaed of the Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs to— NICHOLAS & PICKFp 1 Lata McDonald & MoDiakmid. H. Undrill  [b, ukdbili, 1 H. UNDBIIiL KtsD CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS JJ URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. (CANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath n Stock. •—- Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows* Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belb. I MINKNT Physicians—Expert"Analyats and Food Specialists all favour Hon dai-Lanka Ceylon Tea as being the pures and moat) nutritious of all teas. Don'o take substitutes' Sealed lead packets and boxes only ; Bold by di&intereabod stores. % Smoke New Venus



/^IfifER.S SHOULD ALWAYS SiAOKE Duijlop's l^j ri r^ r< \r Tobacco It is a 6014 A\ine of gentral satisfaction to all vJjo ut74erst2vi?«l wb^t , . . . a good pipe of tobacco is. ......



"Fob Ihb Blood is thh Life,"—■ CLARKE'S WORLD - FAMED BLOOD MIXTURE is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Ec zema, Skin and Blood Diseases, and Bores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thous ands of testimonials. Sold in bottles, 2* 9d, and Us each, by Chemists and Paten- Medicine Vendors everywhere. Sole Pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Co un ties Drug Co, Lincoln, England Don't Cough—Relief can be obtained im medfately. Use KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES—weII known as bhe utterly un rivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recom mended by the many eminenb physicians. They at once check the cough and remove he cause—without any after effect; the jnosb delicate can therefore take them. One Lozsnge alone gives ease—one or two bedtime ensures resb, Bold everywher ins 13^d each Olten. You feel worn oufc.blown out Atter tired oub, and unfltfor work M.e»l S all energy seems tohave lefb You awaken with a bad taßte in muuth, your sleep has been disturbed and unrefreshing. These are all symptoms of Indigestion that should be attended to. LOASBY'S WAHOO will speedily alter all this. Ib stimulates the liver, renders the 5 bowols active, strengthens the stomach, and imparts tone and strength to the whole sys.em. One bottle usually curea. Price, Is 6d ; obtainable everywhere. Sole Manufacturers: LOASBY'S "WAHOO" 212 MANUFACTURING COY., LTD. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never ails—la 6d and 2^6 The reliable Family Remedy Woods' Grea Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds— ' 1 <o d and 2s 6d {



[ TBE NBWJ ZEALAND CONTINGENTS ARE doing their duty nobly and well, and everyone io this fair land is proud of " OUR BOYS " as we so foDdly call them, and while they are fearlessly and manfully braving all dangers, and fighting the Empire's battles, it behoves US to alto do our duty here by attending to our farm? j and business. Farmers are always in wan« I of DRILLS, BINDERS, PLOUGH SHAREP, ' . OIL, ■- '■ STEEL HORSE COLLARS, CORNORUSHERS, 2 ••LITTLE WONDERS," Etc. These things we c»n supply you with, at prices to suit, all. Give ua a call before going eliewbere. MORROW, BASSETT & CO,, ASHBURTON. ~~E. W. HANMEK^ TO FARMERS. I AM prepared to make very liberal cash advances on all produce—Grain, Wool, Frczan Mutton or Lamb, Sheep Skins, etc, etc:, which may be placed in my bands for I sale here—or for sale by my representatives in London. | I shall not charge a Commission here ; for the advance—and / representatives in London having tho full Knowledge of dealing with all product consignments which they may receive, aud having plenty of money to meet my drafts, will not sacrifice anything entrusted to their care, if there is the slightest chance of doing better by holding for a while. The question of selling indis criminately because they do not know pei sonally the consignor, is a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing their budneaa, which has always recommended them. E. W. HANMER. I " Smoke New Venus



.. GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. j Kruger 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 just landed, per the s s l( 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 ace for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes j 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 a Rangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT 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, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per ss" lonio.' At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have fust opened up in splendid order. Oall and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed and unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else where. Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from, Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pofcs, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Oornice\ Poles, all sizes and prices \ Duchesse Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT j T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Aroade. GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges G^trid ges ! Cartridges* Shot, CJ^P 8 * Wads. BEFORE Buying any of|]the 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 thoae aboufa to build I have in Stock a Choice Assortment of Tile and other Register Grates, Ranges, Manbelpieceß,**and all builders Ironmongery afe. Lowest Prices, TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS! I have an immense Stock of Carpenters and Mechanics' Tools, all of the very beetlmftkei, and warranted, at prices which are now recognised as the Standard Bedrock Hardware Prices in the Ashburton County. *yREMEMBER THAU MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED & BUY PROM GTV/TTFTITITIVrQ \ m® people's praotkjal iron • i>XJDji~7JL/l.±>l Ot / MONGER, Burnett Street. &gent for Cleveland and Imperial Kover Bicycles.



J. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLEB, HAS JUST RECEIVED a Choice Col lection of STERLING SILVER & E.P. WARE. SUITABLB FOB WEDDING PBEBENTB, ETC., Comprising Specially Selected Articles, both Useful and Ornamental. N ■ fc having Window space to display the | above Goods, INSPECTION INVITED. To those interested in RACING, TROTTING, CYCLING, B I have just received a Special line of STOP WATCHES, INCLUDING SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPHS—A wonder in Watch construction. Hunting and Open-face Bigh-class CHRONOGRAPHS. Also, » New line of two Do%w, *s The OonemiltHttovi *• Nickel Keyless STOP WATCHES' Prick 20s. This is ft far super ior time-piece to any thing of the same class yet offered to the public. , A fall stock of all other classes of Gold ani Slyer Watches on hand, at prices to salt everybody. For the Latest Novelties in Gold and Silver Jewellery, Inspect Window display. Silver Charms in endless variety from la each A new stock of Spectacles to hand. J. V.DE~BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburlon. MRS ALCORN has a more couplet* Stock than ever of Fancy Work and M terials. AH the latest styles to hand Inspection Invited. FOR THIS MONTH ONLY B. F. DAVEY, 25, Tuam Street, CHBISTCHUI:Cii T^NLARGING Photos, 12x10 vmVcA Vj Indian Inks, and Framed in Gilt 22 18 for &l Is. Water colours £1 s', oils £1 lo>. I have been delivering thousands of photos in New Zealand for the last six y°an>j and have given every satisfaction We ma select a photo from any grouper make any alteration. I will guarantee thp'e to beat eood as the ones I have bern (levering for £3, and will last for ages. Dou't forget to bring along your photo at en en. Sond them along to my Address a* above. Orders re* ceivod by post or otherwise. Should you require ono copied from group, kindly plaoe x (a irosß) under the one yon wished copied The photos are worked by the best artiste in the Australian colonies. This will last til Ist May. _ 8 12 Frank Curtis. Wnselimalcerj, & Jeweller, WEDDING PRESENTS \ VEKY Choice variety in Electroplate !Tx. and Sterling Silver, including a bean* liful >ot of Doulton ware, etc., at prices to suitihe times. INSPECTION INVITEL* As usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Mtff Chains, Watches, etc., ia the largest and beat selected in the district. A SPECIAL ROOM FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ot, of my own cnanufxoture 1 make a special line of, and are well worth inspecting beii-g far and away better finished than the ordinary article, ana costing no more. It will pay you to call and see them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the s*ma style and finish at nominal cost. Wedding rings ALTERED IN SIZK WITHOUT OUT. TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE CIAL MACHINERY. '! Silver watches {com 30s upwards, a full stock of Rotlier«'in.(s, Waitlictmff, etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at night. Spectacle fitting by my system is a guess work, glasses being fitted to suit the sight perfectly in every case. A special room or testing. Glasses from.2s 6d. Test* ing free. Repairs as usual, neat, prompt and reason able. Silv r charms in great variety from Is upwar 1 . ABHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVEBTMENOJ SOOIEIr. THE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY OK DEPOSIT ■ Fixed Twelve Months 4| per oent, Fall particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. voice Tancred St Wade's W^rmFigs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never fail for|adulta or ohildran ii.Prioe,