EARTH'S PLEASANT VOICES.

There is no solitude on carth — "In every leaf there is a tongue"— In every glen a voice of mirth — From every hill a hymn is sung, And evijpy wild and hidden dell, Where hurmui footsteps never trod, Is wafting songs of joy, which tell The praises of their Maker—God. Each mountain gives an altar birth And has a shrine to worship given, Each bvfceze which rises from the earth Is loaded with a song of heaven, Each ware that leaps along the main Sends solemn music on the air, And winds that sweep o'er ocean's plain Bear off their voice of grateful prayer. — Whittier.

Capturing a Statue

With Paint, Wig and Beard a Work of Art May Easily Be Made Repulsive.

In the couase of my long and event ful career I have the honor of plan ning various schemes which have taken a conspicuous place in point of audacity in the records of crMfce, but perhaps In none of these transactions was such audacity more prominent than in the incident of the carrying off of the Apollo statue from the residence of Sir Titus Blaydes, Bart, the statue in question being the work of the famous sculptor Apelles and being valued by experts at $250,000. One evening I was sitting in a restau rant finishing an after dinner cigar when a short, foreign looking man, ex pensively dressed, came and sat down beside me. "Excuse the liberty I take in ad dressing you," he began courteously, speaking with a strong foreign accent, but in perfect English, "but your fame has indirectly reached my ears. I think I have the honor of addressing Mr. Godfrey Vince?" "That is my name," I returned, much amazed. "May I ask what you desire with me?" He came very close and, sinking his voice, said in a whisper, ''I want you to carry off for me the Apollo statue from the house of Sir Titus Blaydes at Longworth Court." One glance at the card told me all. It bore the name of Count Antonio Delarocca, the famous millionaire col lector of the antique, whose gallery at Milan contained priceless glories of ancient masters. "I recognize your name, count, and shall be glad to be of service to you. But may I ask what constrained you to fix upon me as the instrument of your designs?" "1 chanced to be present at your trial over the Wigmore case, when, as you will remember, you escaped with a light sentence, though the evidence showed you to be an artist in crime. 1 kept my eye upon you, resolving to offer you this delicate mission directly the government no longer required your services." "I shall be delighted to do all in my power for you count, but first of all you must tell me In detail what you re quire done." "Most certainly," he made answer, as he offered me a cigar and relit his own. "During the past four years I have made countless offers to Sir Titus Blaydes for his Apollo, the offers being made through secret agents "of mine, for naturally the baronet would not part with the statue to a rival collector such as myself. My last offer was no Less than §250,000, but this also was unhesitatingly refused." He paused and blew a great cloud from his cigar. Then he resumed: "1 am a man of iron will, and what I set my heart upon I always obtain. Sir Titus has proved unamenable to fair means. 1 will now assail him with the only alternative—stratagem. Yes, mere ly stratagem, not robbery, for on the day that you hand over to mo the Apol lo statue I shall forward him anony mously the sum of $230,000. And you, my friend, would receive $25,000. Come, is the bait sufficiently tempt ing?" Before we parted he gave me his ad dress in Milan, for which place he was leaving on the morrow, and it was to this address that I was to convey tne statue if my efforts proved successful. I may addUhat he left with me the sum of $2,500 as a guarantee of good faith. On the following Monday I journey ed down to Longworth court, and, mingling with the crowd, entered the spacious mansion, I soon gained ad mittance to the gallery. Th£ more I contemplated the busi ness the further and further away did the count's reward seem, and by the time I reached London I was in a de spairing mood. I retired to bed, resolv ed to toink no more of the matter, though on the following morning I visited two of my oldest chums, Jack Grimes and Tom Harris, and put the case to them. They sneered at the af fair, declaring it was Impossible. It therefore came about that the matter passed out of my mind until the end of November, when it was brought back to me in a curious man ner. I happened to enter a theater one night where a play was being enacted in which a distracted hairdresser, be ing pursued by a statue which had been miraculously endowed with life, suddenly conceived the idea of paint ing her face and dressing her In mod ern attire, so as to render her appear ance more conventional when she was tracking his steps. An idea flashed through my brain when I witnessed this incident. I did not wait for the end of the play, but leaping into a hansom, drove to our den, where, bj a lucky chance, I found GrJmes and Harris ensconced in arm chairs &ad smoking peacefully. They both looked up quickly, but did not speak. "My plan Is this," I went oa, speak

ing very slowly, so that their rather sluggish brains might follow me. "1 propose that we three disguise our selves as police officers, you two as i constables and I as inspector. We arouse Sir Titus Blaydes one night and ' inform him that we have reason to be lieve that burglars are In the house. "While he is waiting and I am there to keep him company, you two fellows make track for the gallery, and when you get there you proceed to make up ■: the statue In the guise of a modern burglar by means of coat, trousers, muffler, overcoat, cap, shoes, beard, whiskers and gi'ease paint, all of which you can conceal about your persons. "Directly the disguise business Is completed you fire a revolver. Hear ing the report, I rush up to the gallery with a long face to tell Sir Titus that the burglar, a desperate ruffian, h&s been accidentally shot. You two men will then carry down the supposed burglar, whose face will be covered with a handkerchief." Grimes drew a long breath. "Well, I'm bio wed I" he exclaimed hoarsely, as he knocked the ashes from his clay, "if that ain't the rummest an the cut est dodge as ever I came acrost. Yer 'and, gov'nor, yer 'and. It's a pleasure to commit a fellerney with a bloke like yer to boss it." The evening of Dec. 1 was a typical foggy night. By the time St. Giles' church struck 12, a cab containing Grimes, Harris and myself was on the way to Longworth Court. The dressing of the statue had al ready been rehearsed a dozen times on a plaster Apollo which I had bought in Euston road, and there Avas therefore little to fear in the way of a break down unless Sir Titus insisted on ac companying the supposed constables in search of the imaginary burglars. However, in all probability he would do nothing of the sort; at worst, if he did so, we would simply abandon the business and go home. Longworth Court was some 15 miles from London, and it therefore took us the best part of three hours to reach our destination. We alighted at the end of the lane leading to the mansion, and bade Flow ers, one of my oldest and smartest chums, to wait till he heard our whis tle before driving up to the door. This precaution was taken in case any local police chanced to be hanging about the house while we were engaged inside. We then marched boldly up the drive and rang the bell. After an interval of five minutes there was the sound of heavy bolts being drawn, and the door swung open, disclosing a white haired old man whom I took to be the butler. He gave a cry when the light from his lantern fell on our faces and uni forms. "Calm yourself, my good man," I said, assuming an official voice. "You have nothing to fear. From informa tion received, we believe that burglars are in the east wing of this house, and we have come to catch them. Arouse your master Immediately." Sir Titus Blaydes, a thin, pinched up little man, appeared quickly. He was evidently quite as scared as his butler, and when we told him our mission he wrung his hands. "Be quick, officers," he screamed, his I face blanching with terror, "and I will | wait here In the hall till you return. j Stay, inspector. You might stop with i me in case the blackguards should ' come this way." * .During their absence Sir Titus, with chattering teeth, conversed with me, telling me how he had always dreaded such an attack, and now it had come to pass. His reflections were inter rupted by a loud report, which rang out sharp and clear through the still house. 1 darted from the hall and an instant later returned, with a gloomy mien. "I regret to say, Sir Titus," I cried, "that the man has been shot dead. There was only one of them, but he made terrible resistance, and In the struggle his own weapon went off. the bullet entering his brain. We will take Mm away at once." I thought my heart would stand still when, after the supposed corpse had been brought toward the door, Sir Titus came forward and exclaimed in a quick, hurried tone: "Stop! Set it down. Strangely enough, in all my 38 years, I have never seen a dead man. Let me see the face of this one." There was nothing to be done but to let the morbid baronet have his way and trust to luck and to the deception of wig, paint and beard. The baronet knelt beside the statue and raised the handkerchief from the blood stained face. Then a look of dis gust crossed his patrician features, and he rose, having carefully replaced the handkerchief. "Take it away, officers," he said. "A more repulsive and ruffianly looking countenance I never saw. Crime Is stamped on every feature." And that was how the millionaire collector of the antique characterized a statup for which he had refused $250, ---|)oo.—London Tit-Bits.

Women's Shoes and Their Heels.

It certainly is a pity that women, With all their neatness and correctness of dress, should be so dreadfully lax about the heels of their shoes. If it is not clearly understood what is meant by this, just take a look at the heels of the next woman passing. As she F&jtaes her skirt daintily to cross the street, there is a swish of silken dra peries, a wee bit of bright hued ruffle displayed, and, alas, two woefully downtrodden heels. The run down heel is a characteristic pf almost every woman—the athletic girl not excepted. They are exceeding ly remiss in this direction. When a man's shoes begin to get run down, he Immediately bundles then> off to the Blioemakei?, wfro speedily makes them presentable. Women should take les sons on this score from their brothers, and attend to the "sloppy" shoes with fjixt delay.—St. Louis Post Dispatch.

THE ASHBtJRTON GOARDIaN t SATURDAY, JANUALt 6, 1906.

Printed and published by Hbkry Wiixis o Peter Street), Aahburton, for the Propriti ton, at their Printing Office, Burnett Street. Aihbnrton, SATURDAY, January 6, 1900



BOOTS. BOOTS Qiia't o Sa/^ Now 0 FIHT arrived and opined up a grant assortment of up bo-date BOOTS AND SUJKS FOR THE dOUDAY AND S'JMMtbB . SEASON !:pe ul Line? Womb's Buttoa Shoes Women* Kd Lice Show, only Qi ill TU* 00)0* IN 3EUU' V.IRIBTX jtrong School Bjoos frvm 5 s 6.1 Good Bluch r% nvlefd, 5s 6d. L iRGHUT STOCK. T 'W 1 TO OHOIHIB FROM. RK-PAIR/* nNm Protnp'-ly and at Moderate Cha-gss. FRED NOKES. CASH 800 bH P, Kcxr D.)or B»nk of New Zvi'and, K.lSl STUW-'-T. -vsHß!.f!tT N. (Established 1878) BURNETT STRBBT, opposite Mail Office Employs upwards of 18 faandst DECORATOR & SIGN WRITER. I WISH to n^-ify th^t I hava wecur-T the services of Mb Chas. Chapman, as Sigo* writer, who, in addition to tun <> ni< training h*a had a large a-nount of txper! enoj in our oitien. LiRGB STO::K OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS, t ,have j : -i4t received —direct from the mviuaaturers —« few thousand feet oi PioSuro Prime Mo'ildiugs. Persons desirou of h.viog Pict,ur.;s) framed would do well ■■ call i r>d nee then). Ta'ephmH' 65 ' YOU'KB AI) IX 'p l.'- .' s ■■'■■■ -vv'-y ■■ ■ -<s '.f the -cC:j M:'K 'iJlt-Y "?The BEST MiCSI^E made for^Olovei Catting. Oo!y a few of these Machine' left. FARMERS *ND CLOVER " - GK-*W^HS. ■'rt >BS i WVRLY "> h-,ve nbm-r." WK ARE SELLING, BINDER TWI-sB Be9 l. Q ulif-y at PRICES to suit Al L. I Also MACHINE OIL II St(»c'< of Dup'ioate^ on hand. • I MORROW, j3\s.SBTT& Co, ASH BURTON. M. P.ilE^T, Manag r. FOB SALE. CARTER'S TKRkIOE, TINWALD. IMr Alex HdWHon having parchased ;< Property at 'Ulenton. IHA.VK bfo-i ins'racfed by him > Soil hi-? well - known Property aibmttcd on Carter's Terrace, Tinwalci con>-siHng of an eighfc-ruomed Houst comprising Sitting Room. Dining Room 4 Bedrooms, KUchon, efc , with a con vemenfc d»iry. The stable' contain foar Spaciou3 Loos^ Boxes and Teup Housa, together with 4 Acres o( First Olasa Land Full particulars on application to F. PER RIM AN. FOli BALE CAMERON STREET I have for Sale -A very domforfablt Dwelling o* seven room«. wifh convenient ('ffijes, together wi h vi'i^i-ter pcre of jjo^xi land, well taid dus in lawa and garden The h«ndir<2w am cinstructed of the ve-y best material, and the workmanship is unrquailed Full particulars on application to F FKftRIMAN FOIT fe ALE, LOTB 12 13. 15, 17, 18, 19, WILLOW SfRBEf, TRKVORTON. WHY pty rent when with a Deposit of £25 or £30 you can acquire th" freehold of nearly an Acre of land, upon which is erfloted a comfortable house of 4 rooms, f< r £85 The interest on the unpaid portion of Purchase Moi.ey at the rate of 6 per oent. only amounting to about is 3i per week. The property ia situated in close proximity to the River, and is convenient alike for fish-ng, bathing, and firewood. Full parriculars on application. F. FERBIMAN. " FOR SALE. PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. I HAVE for Bale a comfortable dwelling of four rooms situated in Peter Street with a detached wash-house and copper built in, erected on a Etn&U section of first clans land. F,FERRIMAN. LLEWELLYN OWEN, W.U.tf.M., L R.L. ;M. PIANOFORTK, SINGING, BAR M'jisir and Mandoline. IMPORTANT to Oi»8h Buyers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &c. tfarly Summer Clearance Ba)e of Seasonable aud Reli>ibl< Goods, C<ish discount at tho rate of onr ehitlina in the pound to every Buyer of ninepenoa worth and over. Inspection in vited.—H. C Barrett, late Barrett; Bros., The Hall, East Street. 11 206 WANTED Known—Thai the arrival of the lonic completes oar eeaton't imp stations, which are fully double those of previous seasons. Each department ready V big business.—MrrCHßU, 4 To^NiER. ,



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L. HIGGS, as ht does the wnrk himself, therefore there is 1 no second profit to pay. Hie ability h well known as formerly signwrlter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom ho has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S MATERIALS, and latest esigns in WALL PAPERS, in stock. TANGBED~"STEEET. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Co gh tod ColcU never fails—lb Od m& ?e 6d g



MONEY TO LEND PEIYATELY. TANCRED STREET, Nf&t Gas Compant's^Offioes J^ONEY ""TO LEND i-q Arrangement from &Py AND UPWARDS, Upon any Security. TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly oc Monthly Payments can be arranged. All Business Strictly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton-Marine rnsuranee Office.



A MEEUY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. DON'T FOE GET TO Call|and Fee our Stocks of FANCY GOOD.*, suitable for PKESiiNi 8, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AN!) ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD lUJKKISHINGB PEUAMBULATOHS, PIANOS, pllT^^rilHf/ SEWING MACHINES FANCY OH..MR?, *^^^^^SF f DRAWING BOOM & i^SSS^^''l DINING BOOM WICKER CHAIRS FURMTORF, Etc. Carpets. 'Limleums. fßugs 9 Mats, Etc. , JDST ARRIVf D~A*LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BAMBO VERANDA BLINDS T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, [UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED;{STREET,|[oppo6it6 ;Abcade. SANTA CLAUS AND FATHER CHRISTMAS £IE COMING AGAIN HURRAH! HURRAH! :H. M. JONES. —M A LARGE and Well Selected Stork of Goods for all Departments, imported direct from leading London, American and Japanese houses, consisting of BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOOD?. Fancy China, Glaus and Electroplated Ware, Clocks, Vases, Nic-nace (suitable for CHRISTMAS and NKW YEAR Gifts. BIRTHDAY k WEDDING PRESENTS. BOOKS—Excellent Varieiy of prize, reward and presentation Books. Historical, Biographical, Scientific, Poetical, Travels, Novels, and various Bindings. Bibles, Hymns and Prayers, (various stylec) Church Praite, Wesley's Hymns. STATIONERY—PIain, Fancy and Commercial Paper, Envelopes, Boxed Stationery, White ard Tinted .6 1 ard le, Specially put np for me by Marcus Ward *nd Co , of London A.I. values. Repolnic, — vellum. Linen and Bank papers ruled and plain, LEATHER GOODS—Purses from 6d to 20a. Wallets, Card and Letter Caeee, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Bags, —, Pencil Cases. Companions} FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames, Screfns, Workboxes, Inkstands, Vases, Ornaments, C ccks, A bun.s, Easles, Basffkete, Glove & Kerchief Sets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Stands, Spill Boulr Teapot* 6d each, Vases, Ornaments too numerous to particularise. BASKET WARE—Open and Closer] S*■'in Lined, all sizes and prices from 6d up, rIOVS—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toys, foim Horse and Carts, Barrows, Go-carts, Tea Sets, Hoats Watches Balls, Cubes, Blocks, Arkc, Pozz'is, Skittles, Musical Toy Rattles Steam Boats and Engine?, Magic Lanterns, Microscope, Prams and Tricycles, and 1000 articles from Id up. PEWING MACHINES—The Anchor Machine, well 6nished aud up-to-date, good machine, hai:d B and Treadle from £4 10a to £9 10a. Makes a splendid preeent. I'JA.INOHand OIiC^'YINS Fbom lOs per month I owest Cash Prices. TRADING STAMPS GIVEN 10 CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONES. A GREAT VICTORY. t nnHEj Crowds who patronised the •• Comer 1' during Chriatmaß Eve miut h»ve been X astonished at the cumbers who were eagerly endeavouring to secure some of the tempting lines offered by us during this Festive Season. They mostly assured us that for Quality, Taste aud Moderate Prices the goods offered to them were unequalled in Aeh burton, and whilst thanking our 1007 cusiomers on that day, and our friends, one and all, for their patronage, we feel we have secured A GREAT VICTORY n the Drapery Trade, for a firm position, and good defences thus established, f not likely to soon be captured by pur opposing forces. During the New Year we shall continue to do our utmost to maintain our REPUTATION FOR VALUE AND SELECTION. And backed up by our Friends both in town and country we shall, without doubt, hold our LEADING POSITION AGAINST ALL COMERS. WISHING YOU ALL A Happy and Prosperous New Year, We are, Youra obediently, NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD "THE CORNER," ASHBURTON] EABT STREET, ASIJBUETOH. SHE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS SHOULD LOOK UP HARDLEY BROS. AND SELECT A TANK, BATH AND BINKI>nd have their homes made complete with a firafc-olasß!ippply of HOT AND POLD WATER. Estimates given for all kifde of Plumbing and Tinsmith work. A TRIAL solicited for Ironmongery, Tinware, and Brushware, Wholesale Manufacturers of SPOUTING, RIDGING, TANKS, BATHS, PORTABLE BOILERS, Exo, l'w, HARDLEY BROTHERS



PRESENTS. PRESENTS. PRESENTS. BOHEMIAN GLASS VASES, Uuiqur, Artistic, Fashionable, Good and Cheap. TIIHE first of the kind imported in Athburton, having been selected bj» JL Mr Collins while in London. WATCHES. WATCHES. WATCHES. j Fifty per cent less than u&nal shop prices. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Keyless Lincoln Watches Ladies' Pendant Watches Brooches ; the London Fashion Ladies' and Gentlemen's Lever Watches Ladies' Silver Fairy Watches Gold, Silver, and Leather Alberts (double and eingle) English Ilectro-plated Ware in profusion. Knives, Fotkß, Spoons, Pickles, Jams, Salts, etc. W. H. COLLINS & CO.'S hardware empokium, EAST BTEBBT, ASHBUBTON. TEfcEPHONK—I4 and 15. P.O. Box 35. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NT) ALL OUR FRUITS ARE WASHED AMD GLEANED • JD« BY PATENT MACHINERY. Finest New Currants .„, ... 0» Sd Fineet Dried Apples .. .. Os 93 Fin«?Bb New Sultanas .. .. Oa ?d Ftoest Dried Peaches .. ... Os 101 Finest Selected Raising .. .. Ob 6£d Finest Dried Apricots .. .. Os 101 Finest Mixed Peel Oa 81 Finest Preserved Ginger .. .. Os 8d Finest New Fig .. Os 8d Ship's Lime Juice .. ... .. Is U Finest New Prune Oa lOd Lemon Squash (quart bottle)  Is Od Finest New Prunes (7.b tine) ... 5s 4d Pineapple, Lemon, BaepbeMy, and Finest Icing Sugar Oa 6d Black Curr&nb Byrup .. .. Is Od Finest Cut Loaf Sugar .« .. Oa 3£d Mason's Herb Beer Extract .. 0> 9d | Finest Deßgicated Cocoanut ... Oi 7d Mason's Win* Etienctf .. .. Oi 91 I Van Houten's Ccooa. per Jb .. 3s 3d Ciearn of Tartar 1« 3<l Jelly Powders, assorted Oa 6d Carbonate of Soda ..... .. Os 3d SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. v Now that the Jam Season has started, and you wish your Jam to keep well USB MILLAQUIN Al FINEST OANE SUGAR, 701b bag for Us. Every bag stamped " Finest Oane Sugar." JAM JARS. JAM JARS. MASON'S IMPROVED SCREW TOP JAM JARS—The Cheapest and Best Jam Jars in the Market^ ALSO—THE FAMOUS AMEEIOAN FRUIT JAR. Those desirous of Preserving Fruit in Syrup,'will find thise Jars superior to aDy other in the market. The mouth of the Jar being made wide so as to enable the whole fruit to be placedin 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. MABKET ROUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASH BURTON Telephone No 63 - v........ i TO MY CLIENTS. T AJM PREP A^R ED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE, lc woald^te well to give me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, 4SHBTOFON 1



%J i1 U JL> X gU k Advertisement on k_7 "Chrißtmaa Parcels."-^. NoßTJiooys and Hbwobd, The Corner. I TV you want to purchase a unique and { I. acceptable present see Mrs Aloorn's finished and commenced needlework. Newest styles; also Chriatmas and New Year cards. Brooches, Dollb, Balls, Money-boxes, Par e», and Toys generally* Brooches from 3d to 20a. FOR SALE, " A CAPITAL Section In Havelock Street, adjoining the property of Mr Ef Jeffa. The section is well fenced, has a sonny aspect, and is a very deeir able site for a dwelling. F. FERaiMAN.



npiNWALD—" Ton*!, fat's makin* lou- X gal aao blyth like." " It) its the Hee land tea o' the Mackenzie be ia drinkin', to be aurelyl" Hondai-Lanka Tea, recom mended by Gppsbt,!,, Storekeeper- HOW IB~IT the A morn's can sell co cheap ? Easy, when you know that their rent) ia less than one-third it would be in East Street, and that they do most of the work thenißelyes. Jf you want a nice Suit for yourself or your boys, or Boots o Shoes for wife or daughter, come to RopBR-p Aloobn's, Mavojcck Street, where you wil get them good as well as cheap. You can easily buy worse ; ~~ ~^ You pan hardly buy as good; You pannot buy better. rpHEREFORE Boorg out the two top X Lines and plump for McKenzie's Unblended Hondal-Hanka Te»s~paoked in Oeyloo.



\ ■ ICetabiirk-d 18?6. ] (FOR CHRISTMAS PRESEMo AN Also WKDDIJNG I'REdENTS, GO TO PRACT OAL WATCHMAKER AND f JliWfcLLVit, East Street, Aehburton. THE CHEAPEST"piAOK IN TOWN FOR • WAICfIEJS, CLOCKS, ANB JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION* INVITED. T. H. UNDBILL-j [ E , OHDBIIX A & B JB vst^u^ <*? T H, UNDJEULL AIND CO., T7IURNIBHING UNDERTAKERS I 1 URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASH BURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Poushed Coffins a Specialty. A Ckoioe Aseortment of Artifioial Wrwthi n Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, direotly behind Oddfellows' Hall; alto oare »f Mr T. Andrews, feast* Belb. 3 J. V. DE BEEE, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER TTAS jnafc received the first consignment of hi* GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, Oonaiitiog of WATOHES,"rALBERTB, MUFFCUAINS t BROOCHES, BANGLEB, STUDS, IJNKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numerous novelties in the latest design* and at prices to eoit the times. INbPECTION INVITED. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures A Farther Shipment of the Celebrated ROTHERHAM LIVER WATCHES JU3TTOH4ND. Also— THREE DC 3EN HARVEST WATCHtS AT 9/6. Best Value in Canterbury. REPAIRS^ AS~isiTAL—Prompt] Neat, Reasonable. (SIGHT TEST ING" A SPECIALTY. J. V. DEBEER, BAST STREET, ASHBDRTON TO ALL MY OLD (CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to inform you that I have levered my oonneotion with the Canterbury Mill, which was under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which i» tht property of the Bank of New Zealand Aneta Board, i B still trading under the name of Koihtb * Co., ao to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to Addrejs all orders to THOMAS ROLLITI WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUiIION On and after October Ist, I ahali be pleated to supply you with firsi-olasa , ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BR 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.JS. Farmers' Association, West Street, when Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, can Ibave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps in exchange, THOMASItOLUTT. WAX AND! ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON. \ -r- — -, JCTwS' Sound the Jr%^ PRAISES PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED /"IHERTSEY-This is a new advertise \J ment, reminding you that if you have nob yet tried M'Ken^ie's Bondai-LmkaTea, you're behind the times. Go to M$ Joifjr- - SON'S Store md get it,