A SONG OF LOVE.

My love lias eyes ol gold and golden h&lr, My love has beauty as a crown to wear, And goodness like a spotless robe upon her, Oh, good and dear and fair I My love has smiles that make old age grow young, Hands like white roaes and a silver tongue, And yet, by me, who through God's grace bave woij her, ' How can her praise be sung? In heaven Is it of heaven that they etng? Bather of some forlorn remembered thing! |o I would sing: the winter of life without her Who taught my life its spring. But they who in the outer darkness wake And keep a lightlesa vigil for her sake, these the wild lovely hopeless songs about her, Which praise her best shall make. ■-E. Neebit in Black and White.

The Sixth Mrs, Washane.

't I She Subdued the Crankiest J I • • Man in Pottsville. ' I

People generally in Pottsville pitied the new Mrs. Washane that was to be. Not that Pottsville people were ac quainted with her and allowed their acquaintanceship to run riot with thel* sympathies. !l|>t so. They knew of her by hearsay only, as a widow- Widow Douglas, they believed, of Green Meadows. But they did know John Washane —that was enough to know—John Washane, who had placed less than a year ago the plain yet touchingly in scribed stone to the fifth Mrs. Wash ane. The first Mrs. Washane's stone testified that "none knew her but to love her;" the second, "Her price was above rubles." Mrs. Washane, third, was lamented as one who "had done what she could;" the fourth, as "one whom the heart of her husband could safely trust in," while No. s's epitaph was, "She always made home happy." And now No. 6 was about to be of fered at the connubial altar—so said Pottsvillians, It was talked over at the various sewing circles, and suggestions were offered, motions made and carried as to the best way in which to apprise the new Mrs. Washane to be of her unenviable prospect, and one day, as it happened only a week prior to the marriage, an anonymous epistle found Its way to the Widow Douglas of Green Meadows. It ran thus; Dear Friend—Though strangers to you, we fee! It incumbent upon us to write you ere you take upon yourself the vows of connubial obedience to one John Washane of Pottsville. He is ft good man. He is an honest man. He ia a generous man. But truth compels us to state that in gpite of many virtues he has worried his many former wives into untimely graves by nagging and bossing. That this may not be your fate is the wish and prayer of Yotm Wxui Wishers. The Widow Douglas read the letter, a curious little frown, which was half a smile, showing itself as she perused the anonymous missive. The wedding ceremony was over. Mrs. Washane, sixth, was an accom plished fact, and the twain, now one, having driven in their own hired hack all the way from Green Meadows to Pottsville, were about to enter the house whteh Sally Lancaster had with indignant vehemence got in readiness to receive the bride. "And now, John, as soon as we can get our clothes changed I think that you had better hang that gate while 1 am getting supper. I noticed it sags." "Lu-Lucia—wh-what?" John Wash ane was plainly astonished at the ad monitory tone of his new made help mate. Mrs. Washane's answer was a trifle disturbed in tone, though sweet. "I hope, John, that you're not going to annoy me by causing me to repeat my words. My dear departed husband always paid close attention when 1 spoke. I said, 'You'd better hang that gate as soon as you get your everyday clothes on, as it sags so.'" Thus was the beginning of John Washane's sixth marital venture. When he came into the house, he was urged to take off his boots at the thresh old and reminded, "Never did 1 thus have to address my first husband." Constantly was the statement made: "What would my dear partner Douglas have thought had I been obliged to ask him to bring up coal? Dear George would never have failed to procure the best of meats and butter." Until at last John Washane became accus tomed to the oft repeated assertions and actually felt that, compared with the late George Douglas, he, John Washane, was an outcast and a vil lain. No longer did he refer to Susan, Matilda, Jennie, Carrie and Mary as patterns for ail future housewives to copy.: What were they as compared with her to whom the sainted Douglas had bowed in allegiance before? His toice took on a humbled cadence when I he spoke to or of his Lucia. His? How had he ever dared to woo this piece of perfection? How had he been so fa vored to win her? He referred to his own unworthlnesa one day to a neighbor lately moved in to the town, a man who years before had lived in Green Meadows. "As I think of her former partner 1 wonder what she saw in me that should lead her to renounce the name of George Douglas. It may be that she saw my need and, as it were, was willing to snatch me as a brand from the burning—what were you about to say, Lawton?" "You never knew George Douglas personally?" John shook his head. "But you did, I dare say, by reputa tion at least?" Mr. Lawton grinned. "I did," he said, with a silent, mirth ful chuckle. "And so you are the man that married Lucia Douglas. A good woman she and a clever one. But George Douglas—well, yes, I knew

him, fob—lots of folks did—the grog shop keepers best of all. Thought that he was a kind of saint, did you? Well, now, Lucia didn't when he used to beat her till she was nearly dead; and she didn't when he stole Parson Grant's colt; nor she didn't when he used to swear blue streaks at her; nor when she used to have to keep herself and him from starving by taking in washing—oh, she didn't think him a saint till he up and died In the,gutter, relieving her of a nuisance. I mind how she broke down when we told her he was dead and said: 'He's done one good thing that I hope the Lord will give him credit for, he's died.'" John Washane walked home in a dazed condition. "Lucia." His voice was still some what awed as he addressed her, In spite of what he had heard. "Lucia— did—did-did"— "Oh, John, why don't you say what you start to without repeating? Dear George used to speak so differently." "Did he ever cuss you?" John had found his tongue at last. "Why, John?" "And strike you? Get drunk—steal —neglect—come, Lucia, tell me. I want to know the truth." Mrs. Washane's dimples became ap parent. "Some one has been talking," she said, a twinkle In her brown eyes, "so I may as well admit It. He was—oh, John, dear, he did make my life so mis erable, so unbearable." "Why did you deceive me so?" John demanded, pulling upon his knees the wife whom hitherto he had hardly dared to kiss. "You made me think he was an angel—all but." "It's too bad," Mrs. Washane gave a playful tweak to the grizzled mus tache so near her face, "but, John, dear, I did it in self defense. I'd heard how you told your second wife of the virtues of Susan. And I'd heard how she came at last to the conclusion that you didn't think she was worthy to un tie your shoestrings and so died. And then you told your third wife that she had been a treasure, that Matilda was not to be mentioned lightly, that she was a worker, a helpmate, a woman of a thousand and you could never forget her worth; and then Jennie died and you put on her tombstone what you never told her you thought about her; and then Carrie heard of Jennie's goodness and how you could trust her, but died not knowing that you trusted her, too; and then Mary—the sweet est woman that ever lived, I admit, for I knew her, she was my own cousin- Mary became your wife, and you never told her that she made your home as happy as heaven, and she died. And, John, dear, I didn't want to hear what all the others had heard, and so I gave you the chance to hear the kind of talk your wives had heard—and—John, dear, you're not angry, dear, are you— because—well, it has been lovely here, and I'm so glad you married me and gave me a chance to forget Georga Douglas. You're not angry, John, dear?" And John Washane kissed his pret ty, coaxing, young wife and said: "If you'll never mention your 'dear de parted' to me again, I'll tell you what I think. I've got a wife now who is the best and brightest, loveliest, sweet est, cleverest, dearest woman— There, there, puss, don't smother me!"— St. Louis Globe-Democrat. An Insulting Parrot. Bayard Taylor relates the following about a parrot once owned by a lady in Chicago, says Our Animals Friends. When the great fire was raging, an owner saw that she could rescue noth ing except what she instantly took in her hands. There were two objects equally dear, the parrot and the old family Bible, and she could take but one. After a moment of hesitation she seized the Bible and was hastening away, when the parrot cried out in a loud and solemn voice, "Good Lord, de liver us!" No b.umfth bejng could have been deaf to such an appeal. The pre cious Bible was sacrificed and the bird saved. He was otherwise a clever bird. In the house to which he was taken these were among other visitors a gen tleman rather noted for volubility. When the parrot first heard him, it lis tened In silence for some time, then, to the amazement of all present, It said very emphatically, "You talk too much!" The gentleman, at first embarrassed, presently resumed his interrupted dis course. Thereupon the parrot laid his head upon one side, gave an inde scribably comical and contemptuous "H'm-m!" and added, "There he goes again!" An Automatic Tragedy. "I got a pair of those automatic sus penders the other flay." "What are they?" "They are a patent contrivance that adjusts itself without outside aid." "Adjusts itself?" "Yes. I put 'em on and went to cftil on Bessie Clinker. They were all right as long as I stood up, but when I sat flown they immediately shortened up. And when I stood up again they wouldn't let go." "What did you do?" "What could I do? I sat down again, and they shortened up some more." "Must have been awfully unpleas ant." "I should say so. My trousers were three inches above my shoe tops when I finally said good night." "Then what did you do?" "Walked home on tiptoe."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. She Always Haw It. Willie—Say, pa, is every word in the dictionary? Pa—No, I guess not, my son. Every little while a new one comes into use. Willie—What's the last word, then, pa? Pa—l don't know. Go ask your moth er.—Chicago News.

THE ARHBPBTON GDABDIAN : MONDAY, JANUAIiY 15, 1960

Printed and published by Hinby Willis o Pater Btreat, Ashbnrton, for the Proprtt tors, at their Printing Office, Barest Street, Anhbnrton, MONDAY, January 15, 190Q



I Established 1878. iFOR CHRISTMAs"~PRKBEKTS AN ! -NEW YEAR GIFT 3, I * Also WEDDING PRESENTS, GO TO GEORGE JESWN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East) Street, Ashburton, THE CHEAPJKStTIaOE IN JX)WN FOB watches, clocks, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description, INSPEOTIuF INVITED. T.H. U*tdbii*.J [X , OHI)MU| T H. UNDRILL ANjD CO., T7IURNJSHING UNDERTAKERS I: URNIBHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, A3HBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoUshed Coffini • Specialty. A Oholoe Amortment of Artificial Wteatht a Stock. — . •■■, Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; »Uo oarc el MrT. Andrews, East Belt. 2 J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER * JIWELLEB* TTAS joit reoeived the find consignment of fait XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, Coatliting of WATCHEB,3ALBERTB, MUFFCHAINB, BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numeroHß noveltiei in the lateat designs »nd »t prices to euib the times. INSPECTIoFINVITID. All Goods Marked in Plain Figures A Farther Shipment) of the Celebrated ROTHERHAM LEVER WATCHES JUST TO HAND. Also— THREE DOZEN HARVEST WATCHEB AT 9/6, Best Value in Canterbury. REPAIRS AS ~STJAl«—Prompt] Neat, Reasonable, JBIGHT TESTING" A SPECIALTY. J. V.DE~BEEB, ;(L»te S. S»lek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to inform yon that I have severed n>y oonneotioD with the OAnterbnry Milt, which was under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbnry Mill, which is the property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Board, is still trading under the name of Rollitt * Co., io to avoid ooafnsion with oorrespondenoe, I would like to ask you to addreu all orders to THOMAS ROLJJTT WAKANUI ROLLER-FLQU/t MILLS, ASHBOKTON On and after Ooteber Ist, I shall beplMMd io supply you with first-clan ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN & SHARPS, at lowest current rates* FOR THE CONVEMIiai 07 FARMERS I have arranged to keep « «a»ply of flour, Bran, and Sharps at the Stores el the R.Z. Paimers' Association, West Street, when Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran! and Sharps in exchange. THOMASIOLUTT, WAKfcNOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON. &B/L > ' Sound the J*V PRAiS/ES «im i 1» in" wSSS PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED TEAS. METHVEN- Why is the Brithh soldie like Hondai-Lanka Tea! Beoaus the quality is qaickly shown when in hot water! Hibbs Bros, sell it in packets and Ceylon packed boxes.



QIUDY OUR Advertisement on kj) "Christmas Parcels."—Northootb and Bbitord, The Corner. TF you want to purchase a unique and acceptable present see Mrs A&corh's finished and commenced needlework. Newest styles ; also Christmas and New Year cards. Brooches, Dolls, Balls, Money-boxes, Par es, and Toys generally* Brooches from 3d to 20s. FOR SALE, A CAPITAL Section in Havelock Street, adjoining the property of Mr E. Jeffs. The section is well fenced, has a sunny aspect, and ia a very desir able site for a dwelling. F, FKRRIMAN.



PRESENTS. PRESENTS. PRESENTS. BOHEMIAN GLASS VASES, Um*qup,| Artistic, Fashionab'e, Good and Cheap. Tl^HB first of the kind imported iii Ashbnrton, having been selected bj» X Mr while^in^London. WATCHES. WATCHES, WATCHIS. Fifty pet cent less than usual shop prices. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Keyless Lincoln Watches LadieB 1 Pendant Watches *ith Brooches ; the London Falhion Ladies' and Gentlemen's Lever Watches Ladies' Silver Fairy Watches Gold, Silver, and Leather Alberts (double and single) English Ilectro-plated Ware in profusion. Knives, Forks, Spoons, Pickles, Jams, Salts, etc. W. H. COLLINS & CO.'S HARDWARE EMPORIUM, EAST STREET, ASHBtTBTON. Tehwhobe—lt 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 Fineit Dried Apple* .. .. 0i 9d EW New Sultanai .. .. 0s 7d Fine«fe Dried Peaohet .. * ... 0. 10J Finest Selected Rataina .. .. 0. 6*d Finest Dried Apricot.  .. 0t lOd Finest Mind Peel 0* 8d Finest Preserved Ginger .. .. 0* 8d JW New F.gs 0 « 8d Ship. Lime Juice .f .. .. 1. 3d Finest New Prunes .... .. 0« JOd Lemon Squash (quart bottle) .. Is Od Finest New Prunes 7,b tin.) ... 5s 4d Pineapple, Lemon, Raspberry, and Finest lomg Sugar 0« 6d Black Currant Syrup .. .. 1, 0d Finest Cut Loaf Sugar .. .. 0» 3*d Mason's Herb Beer Extraob .. 0. 9d Finest Deesicated Coooanut ... 0* 7d Mason's Win. Essence .. .. 0a Si Van Honten's Ccooa. per 1b .. 3s 3d Cie»m of Tartar l» M Jelly Powders, assorted ... .„ 0s 6d Carbonate of Soda .. .... 0s 3d SUGAR SUGAR. SUGAR. Now that the Jam Season has started, and yon wish your Jam to keep well USE MILLAQFIN Al FINEST CANE SUGAR, 701b bag for Us. Every bag stamped «Finest Cane Sugar." JAM JAES. ~~~ JAM JAES. MASON'S IMPROVED SCREW TOP JAM JARS~-3he Cheapest and Best Jam Jars in the • Market. O—THE FAMOUS AMERICAN FRUIT JAR. Those desirous of Preserving Fruit in Syrup, will find these Jars superior to any other in the market. The mouth of the Jar being made wide so as to enable the whole fruit to be placed in the Jar with ease, also being fitted with a strong epring lid, making it completely air tight. r j WINES A~ND 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. MAIIKET ROUSE, BURHETT STKEET, ASH BURTON Telephone No 53 TO MY CLIENTS. T A^M PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, \ TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. 1c woald'b© well to give me'particulars prior to iheap being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUBTON 1



miNWALD—" Tonal, fat's makin' Ton- X gal aae blyth like." "It iss the Hee land tea o' the Macketzie he is drinkin', to be surely!" Hondai-Lanka Tea, recom mended by Gopsbll, Storekeeper- HOW IS IT the Alcokn's oan tell so cheap ? Easy, when you know that their renb is less thaa one-third it would be in East Street, and that they do most of the work themselves. If you want a nice Suit for yourself or your boys, or Boots o Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robbrt Alcorn's, Havelock Street, where you wi! get them good as well as cheap. You oan easily buy worse ; You oan hardly buy as good ; You cannot buy better. FTIHEREFORE soore out the two top X Lines and plnmp for MoKeksik's ' Unblended Hondal-Hanka Tew—packed in Oeylon.



A MERKY CHRISTMAS T O ALL. DON'T FORGET mO Call acd £cc our Stocks of FANCY GOODS, suitable for PEESENIS, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AND ALL MOTHER HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS PERAMBULATORS, ißjfei iT" "f* PIANOS H'r^llll/ / SEWING MACHINES FANCY OHAIRS U^Wf .DRAWING BOOM & WIOKBR OHAIRS. FURMTURE, Etc. Carpets, Linoleums, [Rugs, Mats, Etc. UST ARRIVED—A^LARGEJASSQRTMENT OF BAMBO|VERANDA BLINDS T. H. UN-DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, lUPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED (STREET, (opposite Aboadb. SANTA GLAUS AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN HURRAH! " HUBBAH! H. M. JONES. —- tx) —— A LARGE "and Well Seleoted|Stock of Goods for all Departments, Imported direct from leading London, American and Japanese house*, consisting of BOOKS. BTATIONKRY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. Fancy China, Glass and Electro plated Ware, Clocks, Vaj>cb, Nic-nacs {suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR Gifts. BIRTHDAY k WEDDING PRESENTS. BOOKS—Excellent Variety of prize, reward and presentation Books. Historical, Biographical, Scientific, Poetical, Travels, Novels, and various Bindings. Bibles, Hymns and Prayers, (various styles) Church Praise, Wesley's Hymns. STATIONERY~PIa:n, Fancy and Commercial Paper, Envelopes, Boxed Stationery, White and Tinted bd and Is, Specially put up for me by Marcus Ward »nd Co., of London A.I. values. Repolnio, v*>llum. Linem and Badt papers ruled and plain. LEATHER GOODS—Vorees froth 6d to 20s. Wallets, Card and Letter Case*, Ladieß' abd Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Bags, —•——-, Pencil Cases, Companions! FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames, Screens, Workboxea. Inkstands, Vases, Ornaments, Cocks, A burrs, Eaalcs, Bat«ketf, Glove & Kerchief Beta, Cabinetß, Trays, Flower Stands) Spill Bouls Teapots 6d each, Vases. Ornsments too numerous to particularise, BASKKT WARE—Open and Cloned S^in Lined, nil sizes and ptices from 6d up, riO¥S—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toy», form Horse and Carts, Barrows, Go-carts, Tea Sets, Boats Watches Balls, Cubeß, Blocka, Arke, Puzzles, Skittles, Musical Toy Rattles Steam Boats and Engine?, Magio Lanterns, Microscope, Prams and Tricycles, and 1000 articles from Id up. f.REWJNG MACHINES—The Anchor Machine, well finished and up-to-date, good machine, haisdjmd Treadle from £410s to £9 10a. Makes a splendid present. PJAISOSftod ORGANS From 108 per month I owest Cash Prices. TRADING.STAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS, H. M. JONES. A GREAT VICTORY. rpHEJ Crowds who patronised the " Corner" during Christmas Eve must have been X astonished at the numbers who were eagerly endf nvouring to secure some of the tempting lines offered by us during this Festive Senton. They mostly assured us that for Quality, Taste and Moderate Prices the goods offered to them were unequalled in Ash burton, and whilst thanking our 1007 customers on that day, and our friends, one and all, for their p&tron»g«, we feel we have secured A GREAT VICTORY n the Drapery Trade, for a 6rm position, and good defences thus established, ac ot likely to soon be captured by our opposiag forces. During the New Year we ehail continue to do our utmost to maintain our REPUTATION FOR VALUE AND SELECTION. And V aoked up by our Friends both in town and country we shall, without doubt, hold our' LEADING POSITION AGAINST ALL COMERS. WISHINGJ YOU ALL A Happy and Prosperous New Year, We are, Yours obediently, NORTHCOTE & HEFEORD "THE COBNEB," ABHBURTON BASF BTBEET, ASHBUBTON. THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS SHOULD LOOK UP HARDLEY BROS. AND SELECT A TANK, BATH AND SlNKj'and have their homes made complete with a first-class'sppply of HOT AND COLD WATER. Estimates given for all kinds of Plumbing and Tinsmith work. A TRlAL»solicited for Ironmongery, Tinware, and Brußhware. Wholesale Manufacturers of BPOUHNG, RIDGING, TANKB.I BATHS, PORTABLE BOILERS, Em, Kxo HARDLEY BROTHERS



Immediate and sure recovery from all the diseases of the Stomach by the ELIXiE GRJfiZ More than Twenty Years of estab lished sacceas affirm the really marvel lous properties of the Elixir Grez, which taken at the end of every meal as a delicious liquor at the dose of a small glass, is unquestionably the best i remedy to facilitate digestion. The Elixir Grez has been adopted in all the hospitals, and is prescribed by the most eminent medical authori ties of the world. PARIS. Messrs Oollin & Oo M 49 rue de Maubeuge. MELBOURNE Mr W. Ramsay, Collins & Swanson Sts PRIZE POULTRY—-For sale, ohe*p, to reduce stock—Pure-bred Golden and Silver Wyandotte, Andalusian and Orpington cull chicks about three months old; as good as show birds for breeding and utility purposes. Apply office of thin paper or Pelham yardi, Peter Street,



D R LAVILLE'S (SI) LIQUOR Has a world-wide reputation as being the best specific. LITERATURE OH APPLICATION „„.♦♦___ F. COM AR & FILS, 80, Rus dcs Fossfa-SWiequts, PARIS AND OF ALL. CHEMISTS SXo



R. T. CLAEK, GRAIN AND PRODUCIS BROKER GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, "Tancbed Strkkt, Next to McOonneil and Cuinpton's Stable Samples of Wheit, Okls, 'Barley, Clover, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers, ano highest price obfain«d AGENT for all kinds 'f Farm Maohinnrv 2£ per cent commission added only to cost price I »m a purohiser of all kinds r>f Farm Produce, BuUer, Ejks, Poultry, Beeswax, Honey, Hose Hair ; C»sh given BUTTER—Now that tho shipping season has started, I am prepared fco treat with farmers for salt batter for shipmento Home. Boxes supplied. Call for circular Farmw.i' and Tradesman's Books kept, Debts collected, Houses let, F<*rm« sold; Trust Money to lend at current rates I AM AGSNT FOR- Howdeo »«d Monorlefs Famous Garden Seeds MUEtOHB UN'S SCRUB TOR— At a Trial at Tinwald hat week Cali fornian thistle* were killed 2 feet in the ground with ooe appHcitio . One applica tion will kill ail weeds on garden paths Price, Is per lb J<\DoO PEERI? —Pot Plants do better in Ja-100 than e-t:th. Ensure" brilliancy and intensify »f colour. Price, 31bs for Is, 6< par bushel. FH'lsnfi Garden Manures supplied f om fi^-e tona d.iwn to 141b bags Billings Spray Pumps— ! heae Pumps ar^ the l»*t.t Prictf, csmple'e £2 Kfiowle's Reliable Insect oideai for da troy inj Scale, Blight, et^., on Fruit Trees and Fiowers ; grow Fruit, nob diseased stumps ; death 10 the gieen and blnck aph s now attacking Ro*es; inform<*tioa given real insect *nd fungoid pests CUrk'n Calf"Feeder—One of ths greatest sweuessfls of modern dairy appliance, 3 6d **oh. Preecrvatiri, for preserving B"Dtter; greatly n««d now in nil factories in Victoria, 2s per lb. Kemp's HHh^jj Branding l/quid will brand ivt'.i or .'try. <>"•.; gull.mi will brand 860 jh'-np. BrWl viH not iu:.i--wiil scour out. , Piict 1., Si ?mr gallon. I Norton's Kjjk Preservative —Is 91 per/ h*lf g?.ll«n tit). Enough tt> preserve 27 do / egg*. Norton 1* Celebr,\t-ed Dorase and M*lt Bugar, lacabiiton— I invo a few Machine? to arnve shortly, recommended by the Govern ment. A and W McCarthy's Fishing Tackle and Gaas BICYCLED—I am \*ent for the Ralnigh and Ho'ii- Bicycles Prices—Raleigh's Path Racem £26. Ko^d R»cer" £24, Roadsters £22 Lilies'£2o Hol'ii Path Racers £22 10s» R >s<* Racer« £20, Ladies' £20 Easy terms o*n be arranged for either machine Twelvemonths' guarantee given. I OFFERJIYOfJ A3 FOLLOWS FOR C\SH— POTATOFB—2s 91 per sack, Oat Sheaf Chaff £2 5i per tin. Is 9 1 and 2* p<*r -ac Wt ole Oat- Is si, Is 6d, and Is 71 per buehe'. Cru-hed Oats L- 101 and Is lid per bush-1. Chick Wheat Is 6i to la lOd per b "hel, F!oir at lowest rates. Bran 3a 3:1, Sharps 5-< 6d Fa^ory Cheose 6i, Californian Onions 21, Butter Boxes 2* each. AH sackH to be returned. Frea delivery (within the Belt. FOR SALE CH SAP- Town Sections Nos, 15, 16 and 17. Dob ■on Strtfot, next to O. Rkid. C mchbuilder. a c.\kd A. Kj. V^larido f TBAOHKR OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX BTRSET, AS'fIKOHTON T. Terms on Application. CHEAP MONBYI OH RAP MONiSY oh sap monet :;in sums jf £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND .SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 4£ per cent. Term* of repayment of tho most liberal character, which can be ascertained on enquiry. T7IOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND V {FULL INFORMATION^ Apply to the DISTRICT PANAGEH, Chrißtchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government loHurano" Commi««toner, TEACHER of Pianoforte and Orgai For terms, etc., ap;ily ab Requiem Corner of Wills and William Streets nee Wakanni Road East. 16 WANTfc-i/ rxnown—That J. MoiSOfl has received & large supply o1 Summer Baots and Shoes, suitable fot the Holidays. They are all of the beat brands «nd makers, and nevei pqnallfid in Aehburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in thfc town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. Ihere foie the public have no need to wonder where '<> go for reliable Boots aad Shoes Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash burton. J. JL. HIGrGrS, PAINTER, PAPERHAWGBR, SIGN WHITER, Kio. BUSINESS PEOPLE nquiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consalt J. L. HIGG3, as fat does tho work himself, therefore there is no second profit to pay. His ability is well known as tormerly Blgn writer co Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has eevered ali connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S MaTi- RIALS, and latest eiignain WALL PAP&RS, in stock. TANOBEIT~BTfiEET. LEGAL. I BEG to announce that [ HAVE COMMENCED THE PRACTICE OF MY PROFESSION at Ashburton. Temporary Office: Arcade Chambers, Burnett) Street Trust and < ther mori *ya to lend. G, MAF^IOTT WATSDN, 1* Solicitor. WANTED Kuowd—That the~arrival of the louie co npluiuu our uea^ou's importations, which are fully double those of previous seasons. E«ch department ready r big easiness.—Mitchell & Tn neb, /IHBRT3EY—This is a new adver i*e \J ment, reminding you that if you have not yet tried M'Keoz c's Hondai-LinkaTea, joa're bihind times. Go to Mb John s k'9 Store iD<?|et it.