than ifc did upon the smooth veldt be« twean fcttote merciful ant hills. It is ©rsdible that rough jokes, loud Inqui ries after the welfara of ffiends nest door^or rather next heap, oould be beard sounding from ant bill to ant hill from jolly red faces pressed against them behind ? It may 006 be credible but it is history. Then the pom-pom, hsard for the first time—it w»b a little hard on that keen-eyed watch do^ of a j gun that its twosome barking ahonld fee imitated to the very life by its in tended victims themselves. But, alas I British soldiers have no sense of dig nity ; they are never dignified them ■•lres of malice aforethought, and if ' that busy piece had listened, it might litre heard * pom-pom-pom-pom ' from mmif-throats not, of oast steel, . Theae •fa tynfe skimminga, nwe drops from tbat ocean of incident?, bat, as Me Itoksniffaaid/ they testify.* : , AfTBR THAT THE RKTIREMBNT Shared faces lose their jollity so a flash, as they torn at the word of command from those vicious kopjes behind to she distant camp. All the weariness of thoae tea hoars, the han ger and thirst, the thoughts of dead comrades, perhaps most of all the sorrow of dead hopes, set their seal upon the British countenances as if by magic. That tramp back, even after it had dragged itself oat of reach of the long arms of the long French gang, was a disDual enough experience. XJnreally ■low, too, though there was no thought of Impressing the enemy by a retire ment of studied leisure; But they must have besn impressed, neverthe less, even more than by the callous advance earlier in the day ; and sabse gaunt conversations with Boers go to ehcm that many a patriot mouth and pilr of eyes opened very wide indeed at the spectacle of human beings liter ally unstoppable by flying lead.

Impressions of New Zealand.

MR WISE INTERVIEWED.

f!ultsi Press Association—By Elaatdc EJelegfaph—OopyicSgat

Sydkby, Jan 24.

Mr. Wise, interviewed, said he did not see how any visitor to New Zea land can bat be impressed with its very great prosperity. The extraordinary fertility of the country gives it enor »dvantages, which certainly appear to have been made the most 0!. Wherever one goes, be sees evidence that very dose attention has been given by the Government to the requirements of the coaotry, and in fhies respect the small- Bees of the Island is its advantage, finoe every local matter oun be brought under the personal notice of the Prime Minister. He was favourably im pressed with the working of the Indus* trial and Arbitration Act, and got the necessary information lo draw up regulations for New South Wales. He particularly enquired into the method of dealing with the unemployed, and astde special reference to the co-opera live system of public works. He was profoundly impressed with the merits 0f this, and proposed to bring it under iha uotls© of Mr Q'Sullivan, Minister of Public Works ia the.N.S.W. State Parliament, at an early date. He thought the system may be a little more costly than the contract system, but not more expensive than the con tract or day labour schemes, plus Government relief, and by adopting it New Zealand had been enabled to dis pense entirely with relief works, while the moral effect upon the men of the two systems, the relief and co-operative, cannot be compared,

IHI ASHBDRTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, JAHtfAttY 25, 1902

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Printed and published by Frank Hanoox for the Proprietors, Kobess Bell and Hsnbv Adam Maoka*, at their Prfnt'og Office Baraeiib Street, Ashburbon SADUBDAY, JANUARY 25, 1902



Jam Making Season—Any of our readers wanting Jmtn, Jelly, or Preserving Pans, eobld not do better than read Messrs Fletcher Broi advertieiement, as they have a groat many binds to choose from, and their prices are bedrock. Owing to being suoh a phenomenal Frtfit Seaettra tttroUKhout the 3ouety, there la likely to be & shortage in Jam Jam, so any one requiring any should It *y wbils prioea are low. THE SAME OLD STORY. 3 A Kelly relates an experience similar to that which feas happeudecl in almost ©?esy selghboDthood In the Utilted ita'^9B and has been told and. re-told by of others. He Ji&ye: 'Lstsbj aommap I had an attack of dysentery and ; parchased a bottle of Ofosmberiahi's Colio, , OMen »nd Diarrhoea Remedy, which 11 tassd according to directions and with entirely satisfactory results. The trouble was controlled much quicker than former attacks when I nsed other remedies.' Mr Kelly is a well known citizen of Header* eon, NC,U SA. For sale by Ash-barton Prog Company. The nßnestamiEg RobH^d Rap Appears to barn the fish away And leave the white and ghastly bonea, trim cctise for Bbnidefß, sight, and groazse 80 like a man who Is ill with oold, Who tblaka be'a dead 1 nntif he's told Whe way kt health in manner sure Bjr taking Woods 1 Great Peppermint Cares



BUBIKEBS NOTICES WILLI&M WOOD & CO., MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREET, GHRIBTOHUBOH. CASH Buyers of SHIEP and LAMBS for Freezlug. Agautß for oha Fowler and Go, {Leeds), Limited, Traotloa Engines, Eto,, Rueton k Prootor, Limited), Thrashing Mewfelßee, Eto. j ABHBURTON OFFIG33, The Aroade, Representative in abtepdaqgfe ev@ny SUEBDAY, »nd SATURDAY 1 147 MOTIOE 10 fHE FARMBR3 AND tEBKESHING MBLL OWNERS OF ABHBU-RTON COUNTY. TTTA^ING taken over the business of KENNEDY & JfUIR, Blaoksmitbs, Engineer?, Coach aod Lorrj Builders and Horseahoora, Oq my own account, I desire to thank the Clients of the old firm for their patronage in the past and trust) th&b they will continue their support to myself in the future. The business ail! be carried on as heretofore mdc? tho style of Kennedy & Mum. Charles Muir, 1 54 WHAT prize takers for pastry use, Fabty Pan baklag powder the great BWlty, |



Gives Push and Energy Q' Steadies the Nerves, Gives Tone to the Stomach, Prevents ill Effects of Extreme Heat, I "Puts the * Go' into You.' 8 Ayer's Sarsaparilla "I am a professional cyclist." "In training and racing in the extreme heat of a Queensland summer, which requires a heavy expenditure of nervous energy and often leaves one thoroughly exhausted, I have found Ayer's Sarsaparilla of the greatest benefit. "It makes you have a good appetite, tones up the stomach, steadies the nerves, and puts the 'go' into you. I tell you, lam a great friend to Ayer's Sarsaparilla." Mr. F. E. Shaw, of Edward St., Brisbane, Queensland, a cyclist well known in connection with the "Red Bird Bicycle," sends us this letter together with a photograph from which the above illustration is made. This is another reason why Ayer's Sarsaparilla is called "The World's Greatest Family Medicine," Snch a testimonial shows how valuable Ayer's Sarsaparilla is to those who have to work hard. It removes all feeling of exhaustion, braces you up, makes your work easier, gives strength to the muscles, refreshes and invigorates, and, best of all, takes out every impurity from the blood. AVER'S Sarsaparilta The Greatest of All Nerve Tonics, AVER'S .PILL£ cur© all forms of SSver trouble. BUSINESS NOTICES BUSINGS NOTICES Fishing Season, TH s 1901-1902* CHRISTCHUECH MEAT _ * ' COMPANY, limited HAEDLEY BEOS- ™ Islington FREEZING WOUKS SMITHFIELDI AGAIN te the lore with their new PIOXON IMPORTED STOCK OP FISHING TACKLE In great) variety—-Minnows,* files, _ _ v , Raels, Lines, Waders, Rods, eto, e*o OFiiUKS> Hereford Street, CHRISTOHURCH I Anglers call and insipeofc Stafford Street, ETIMARU —"" , PICTON WE are also prepared to give estimates for Hot and Cold Water Servioeß, Tanks, Baths, LONDON OFFICE- 64, West Smithfiald, Portable Boilers, and Tinware of every c.C. description HARDIFy BROS- ""—J?"™ 1 „ „„ nmn^r*m mHE OHRISTCHURGH MEAT COM EAST STRUT Jt PANY have taken New and Enlarged ______ Offices at SMITHFIELD MARKET, and the Company has decided to offer to Farmsra the full advantages 0! consigning through D A "IZ'"C"D "D"D_ r"_G 8 London Office, where their consignments jDJTjLJOLXijJLL ...If L%;\_/©# WN" k° handled with judicious care, under the personal supeviaion of the Company's _—. Stftff« Complete jyiaxMiislilngr* ~*~~ The Company's Grands are in special """""" favour throughout the United Kingdom, TTmrkii>T7>rAirvi7i. Especially 1b this so with the Companys TJNDE2K.X7fc.M.IIi.**». celebrated 'ECLIPSE' Brand, and it hes —^—^^^^-^^^^^^—-----—-^—^^ been decided to give the Farmers the full f^^am^^^^m^^^^l^^^^^^^m^^ advantages and benefit of having their KA"NniQ Mr QfYNT Meat graded rander tola well known and ItAlNlso C3P oUrt* favourite Brand, whea consigned through BUILDER 3, CARPENTERS, ETC., th 6 Company. METHVEN. '" ' *"—" ™ - M— i „ «,,, ™ , LOWEST GROSS CON f^ LIES, Hurdles, and Etdkliiig Matoria (jr keptioetook. 1 SOLIDATBD BATES. Also Wall Papers, Paints, eto. 1 149 Funerals conducted. 11 . j~ w -n/wri-cQ MBs J' LLOYD» W - JJvJJM VXEj&. MUSIC BELLER, &o, HAVELOCK STREET. T)EGISTERED TEACHER o* -—- XX, MUSIC mEACHER Of Violin, Mandolin, and Musioal Instruments of every desoripfcloo, -5*- Laieati musio by every mail. Sheet Harmony Maaio from alxpenoa } Maaioal Toys, etc, for Pupils attended ab their own homes} Ohriatmaßt Quarter commences from any date. AGENT FOR , Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machines, ~ Rotary Motion and Ball Beatings, Rapid, Ttt n W nDTPH 9aei& and durable Family Machine, aiso fly » \J rat a , Bteam p oW er. ___ AGENT FOR EMPBESS NEEDLE. THE Lessons free, Materials kept. KHAKI CYCLE DEPOT Svmm (next Hall, Herbalist ALL intending PURCHASERS OF T)RINCE Albert Privat Hotel, Wills CYCLES should Call and Inspect! our A Street (near Railway Station and Poet Office), Ashburton. Under New Mstmge- Up to Date Wheels before deciding on any ment. First Class Aoaotnmodatioa for Boarders, the Travelling Public, and Fami* other make* He@. Good Table kept, Hot) and Cold Baths, Tariff moderate. Loose Boxes for Horses. The KHAKI ia th® Best Value ever T^ftnl —A. H, FELLINGHAM Proprietor. 11176 Offered Id Aahbartoju BEST AND TOWNE, FO r BAUNDERS' BUI&DINGS WATCHES OLOOKS, , . JEWELLERY, 00fk FIRST: EVENT OO#/j SILVEE AND ELEOTRO-PLATI £.0111 FIBSK EVENT &Qv!l SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Eto, OS 1 THIS' NEW TEAR. Grange's Sale. a. JESSON, ——- Praoblcal Watohmaker and Jeweller, A GRAND CHANCE for the Ashburton  PabUo to partloip^e in the Bargains. Burnett Btwfll^jJ{JJ{^ bomerseb Hotel) Call at) Oar 'Sample Rooms Bnraetfe Street, ~_ . —■—- wA peruse the Gatelcgaa —™KepailS a bpeoialty.-— MR GIiIORGE SANBREY, o«r RepreJ Presentation Committees liberally Bcntative, will get you anything you select dealt with, at Chrtetohnroh Sale Prices. All the imtnenae Btook of Samples mast ■-■.-„. be Bftorifioei, Cleared out to make room " for new. "RAVAT TTOTI7.T EVERYTHING REDUCED MUST GO. £\ \J M. A U JIUXJ^JU, Drapery; Furnitnre, Bedstoadu, Bedding, Ashburton. Orookery, and Boots. AOallwiil convlnoa you. Come Early. "myr-R a. WHITAKER, late manager 0 Don'b Forget. In a ehorb month the Bar- j^J_ Aahburten Oiub, has entered into gains will be gone. poeseaßion of the above Hotel. FOR the Ohriatmas holidays We are E™W oomtortj and convenience, offering some wonderful Bargains at Finning Hut at moufch of Ashburton River Mbllok's Zaalandia Boot Store, .____«____- F_ _ Valne in American Glass Nware, English China and Enrthen nothing like Mellok's Zealandia ware, Cutlery, and Electroplated Goods, Boot Store for good Boots and Shoes. go to Cakson and Co.Tancred Street " iaioke S@wVeans Smoke New Venas



Mu __ aM^ r _ BgBINEgg^WOTOEg mßma _ | I SPECIAL SALE, NOW ON. GRANT AND MOORE, SADNDBRS' BUILDINGP, ABB BURTON «» NICHOLAS & PICKFORD'S IS THE BEST AND OHIAPKST (PLAGE FOR FOOTWEAR TBERI IS KO DOUBT. OBDINABY PBIOESt Ladies' Gkoo 2 Bar Shoeii 5h 9d, only a, fow pairs Ladies' Glace Walking Shoes, Patent Gap Lace or Strap, 6aj9d Ladies' Tan Walking Shoes from 7b Ladien' Smart Canvas Shoes 3a 9d *nd 4a 9d, black or tan Oente' Ortnvftß Shoen 5s Sd, 6s 6d, and 7« 6d Cirl H : and Maids' Oanvas Shoes Bb 3d, 3a 6d, Bu 9d t 4i>i and 4i (id Ladies' Tcmnio Shoes 2b 9d, 3s 9d, 4b 6d, 6s 6d t 3a, 11s 6d e nnd Ida 6d Gents' Tennis or Bowlimr Shoes 2s 9d 9 3s 6d, 7s 6d, X 2» 6d» 16a 6d, 18i6d 6d, 20a, 22a 6d Ladiea Evening Shoos from 8a Men's Bluchers, nailed or plain, from sa]Gd Boys' and Girls' School Boota from 4a 9d Children's Strap Shoes, sizes 2 to 6, at from 2a Sd Girls' 2 Bar Shoes from 3a 6d Gents" Cricketing Boots, Banning and Cycling Shoes, at variona*prices Hundreds of other linee at equally low prices NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, EAST STREET: A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL IIS PlHffi. BOTH USEFUL AND - ORNAMENTAL, MAY BE HAD AT ALL PRICES. «*m •Wt IIIIB1I""II"II|: /lALL [AND SEBLGUR GRAND DISPLAY OF VASES, FANOYg GOODS, JAPANESE WARE, SILVER PLATED WARE & GLASSWARE, AT T. H. UN DRILL & CO., FUBNITUKE WABEHOUSE, TANORED STREET. —ihlmmhih Mnmummi*m*mmmmmmmmmmmwmmrunMmmmmmmmmmmmmammammmmmmKmmmmHitamm*< IF YOU DON'T SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY YOU OUGMT TO.' ARE YOU ABOUT TO BUILD? DO YOU REQUIRE DRY FLOORING? DO YOU REQUIRE DRY MATCH LINING! DO YOU REQUIRE DRY MOULDINGS IJB* »O 9 WE CAN EXECUTE YOUR ORDERS WITH DESPATCH. Oar New Steam Sawmills are now in full swing, and Orders entrusted to ua will receive prompt attention, Gates and Hardies supplied to order. W. H. COLLINS & CO,, IRONMONGEBS, PAINTERS, TIMBER &.OOAL MERCHANTS. j East and West Streets, Aehbnrton. j Telephone 14 P.O. Box 35 j •• . , ■ ■ ! WE SELL T^T EITHER SUGAR NOR BREAD, BUI IF YOU WANT EMBROIDERIES WE OAN SHOW YOU THE FINEST RANGE EVER OFFERED. I N ASH BfU.B TON. BUT DOJS'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT. COME AND SEE THE GOODS IN WINDOW, THE RESULT IS CERTAIN BUSINESS WITH MITCHELL & TURNER.



WANTEDB / MAKE no mistake ; if it is Boots and . Shoes you rtquire, then go straight to Melloe's Zealandia Boot Store. You can get hundreds of pairs to pick from at Mellok/s. OUR Oonntry Friends will do well to try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for epeclol bargains in Foot Wear. 2000 palra to pick from ab Mellor'a -* I7IARMER3 and others, prepare tor the . Winter, and have your Homo made cheery and bright with tbe powerful acetylene Gas. Estimates j;iven by Habdlsy Bros TTTANTEDKNOWN—Thabtt big line VV of Lace Curtains we have just landed, ex s.b. Paparoa, is full of really nice goods ab tempting prices. Fall display in our windows—Mitchell & Turner. DO you want your home to look nice and fresh for Christmas? Then send along any furniture whiih needs recovering or renovating to H Baibst^w, who makes it look like new. 11 145 OUR the Holidays, J Mellob, of the jJI Zealandia Boot Store, ia showing i pome wondorfol lines in Footwear. TO ANGLERS—A. fresh consignment of Fishing Goods to hand—Fiiea, Casts, Waders, Shury'a Fancy, Minnowfl, etc, etc, All Anglers' Requisites at Dunedin pricas, at Hakdley Bkos i East Street. ]1 135 2LB Screw Top Jam Jars, 43 dozen ; Enamelled and Brass Preserving Pans of guaranteed quality, ant! Preserving Sugar; —Carson & Co., Tancred Street BE wise and save money. Boy your Boots and Shoos at Mellok's Zealandia Boor Store, GREAT CASH SALE—Japacese Goods Just Bought ab Half Price* China Afternoon Tea Bete 2a 6d, China Cupa and Saucers 6i dcz, Handsome Vaaes from 2s 9d per pair, Japanese Cuffs 4d pair, Japanese Tooth Powder 3d box, China Mugs 4d, China Bowls 61—Carson & Co. WANTED our lady friends to note that Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store has hundreds of pairs of American Boots and Shoes at prices second to none in A^hburton, T)ATTIt ran baking powder is tbe greab Jl est novelty you ever saw. Sold all grooera. rpHE SHOW, The Show-Be up to I_ date and save money by going to Mellor'a Special Bargain Sale, In Tancred Street TFooLlßAH7~tfcie wonderfui Fain Re jJI. liever, 2s chemists and grocers, WANTED every one to remember that MbllorJs Zealandia Boot Store is selling Boots and Shoes at reduced prices, __ KOOLIBAH, cures headache instantly, relieves all pains quickly. T)ATTX Pan baking powder, the great JL novelty, two patiy tins for nothing From all Grocers PITY Pan baking powder wants one trial without prejudice, two patty pans for nothing DO you wi9h a happy New fear. If so buy your Boots at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. Great Bargains they say at Mellok's. KOOLIBAH, cares Backache, Headache Rheumatism, Sprains, eto. FINEST Preserving Sagar 70ibs 14s 6d, 2iba Screw Top Jars 43 6d dcz, Pre serving Pans from 7s 6d at Oaeson & Go's Cancred Street. TO SHEARERS—We are selling Sheep Shears—T.O.S. and BB.A. at 3s 6d. Large stock cf Gsnnine Turkey Stones at lowest pries,c s, atencil plates and all other Branding H q-iisitea a specialty, at Hardley Br.OB, Ironmongera, East) Street. __LHf HAVE you noticed what a nice finish in a room pictures neatly framed makes H. Bairstow will be pleased to irame any you have at a vory moderate price. Address —East Street, two doors below W H Col i ns .& Co ! _ 11 /CURTAINS of Quality, Style, and Low \j Price. The sort you want is the beet for the money, and that is our sort* Come anct see at MITCHBLL & TtfENER DO you know that H Baibstow ia Belling for cash at less ban Christohurch pricas, as the few following quotations will show :—Brass rail iroa bedsteads, extended foot rail, from 50j j Duchess tables from 30s j Duchess cheets from 455; inspection and comparison invited. 11 1 T)ATTY Pan baking powder contains a JL patty pan %t each end of tin. T Undbill E Undbillj T H UNDBILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANORBD STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Pelishefi Coffins a Specialty A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath In Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Btreet, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr T: Andrews, East Belt. 3 fl3nßmmmiaMoß^^ (THE SEOBET OF SUCCESS, AND A.B.C. OF OUR BUSINESS. ATTENTION to Customers. STRAO'fIVE Styles, DMIRABLE Materials. BOTTOM Prices, EST Goods, IGGEBT Assortment. COMPARE Our Prices, ONSIDER the saving and OME Right along to D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE Don't forget to bring your Old Boots with you, we make a specialty of Repairs* UNCOMFORTABLE AFTER MRALS MEANS that you have got Indigestion. The food Is nob digesting. The etomach is weak and won't do its work properly. The food is fermenting and gaa is being given off that fills the intestines This aeoounta for the blown out unoom fortable ing you have Specks float before the eyes. Bad taste in the mouth, want of energy, Costiveneos, all point to deraogement of the Stomaoh and Liver LOASBY' WAHOO WILL CURB YOU It has cured hundreds before like yourself and you will probably find relief from the very first dose, whilst less than one bottle will usually cure tbe worst case, I Price 2s 6d everywhere, or post free from Doabby's Wahoo Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Lvii edict



' BUSINESS NOTICES THE BEASGN'B GREETINGS HP HE undersigned beg to thank the JL public for the very generous and hearty support accorded to them during their stay tn this district, and would draw special attention to the facb that as they will be removing to Ohriatchnroh to establish their headquarters on January 3isfc, tbelr Ashburton branch will posi tively close on that date. The success of their washing machines has now been eefcabliahed beyond all possibility of doubt, nevertheleßß, if any of their readers are atll! (sceptical on the matter, the firm ia still ready and willing to give the usual fortnightly trial, provided applications are sent in promptly, Ac all etock must be quitted prior to January 31st, In order to open in Christ* church with a fre«h stock, reduced prices from this oufc will be the ord^r of the day. The balance of our special purchase of Songn will be sold at sixpence per copy— your own selection of 500 copies still remaining,. Purchasers of all other Songs or pieces will aleo be presented with one of these gratis. Oar stock of Piano Lamps (latest novelty), 'Globe Song Folio,' 'Wide World Bong Folio," Universal Pianoforte i Folio, 1 etc, Piano Sconces, Folding Music Stands, Bavealls, Violin Strings (splendid quality), and Accessories ; Mouth Organs, Music Carriers, Metronomes, Piano aod Organ Stools, Insulators, etc, etc, will all bo marked down at greatly reduced prices, as all stock must be sold, TDESDaYS and SATURDAYS at the Arcade. Again thanking the residents of this district for their hearty and Spontaneous support!, Believe us, Yours Faithfully, GRACE BROS., r Arcade, Aehburton* gj 1 W 1.. | ■mud a a o *M 7>"#n & lit i a a ill *l o *•$ 8 I*? H oo giH ■ > 1 tt 9 ft %^ OP O i » . °" 'am' "1 TN AN ASSIGNED ESTATE F O B If A L E BY PRIVATE TREATY 4? A Quantity of NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE AND EFPEOTS, Ootnpriaiaie ~ Bedetead, Duchease Cheat, Beautiful Overmaafcles, Washatand, Sideboard, Very Handsome Dinner Service (70 pieces), Sofa, Chairs, Tables, Pictures, Fendera, Fire Brasses, Coal Scuttle, New Stager Sewfng Machine, eto» EVERYTHING QUITE NEW (aevet used)! IMUSI BE SOLD QUICKLY TO REALISE EBTATE. (JBAIGHEADft BBERYMAI^ ASHBURTON. THE McCORMICK STILL LEADS. i npHE WINNER OF a THE GOLD MEDAL. Ab the Chrietchurch Show, THE MoOORMIOK LEFT HAND OPIN BAOKj REAPER & BINDEB CARRIED OFF THE GOLD MEDAL. Orders Now Be!ng*Beoeivod> Morrow, Bassett & Go. Street, Ashbueton. H. PRIEST, M&n&get ST. GEORGE JAMS, Potted «Sc Preserved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM Procurable from all Grooers and Storekeepers throughout) the Oolonyt Smoke New Venus



—-—■———«—-— 11-. —1..1. l< BUBINEBB NOTICES TTLSTER Boob Shop—THOS. YOUNG, Vj Bootmaker, thanks his numerous friends for their liberal support, and wishes them a Happy Christmas, and a Prosperoui New Year, On account of not being able to secure Almanacs, I ehall return to every purchaser for one month from date, equal to 10 per cent on Goods purchased. Having completed my stock of Footwear, I solid* inepeotion of the eame—THOS. YOUNG, Uiaterßoofi Shop, Tanored Street, Ashburton IN the Appearaooe of SWIFT CYCLES there has ever been a, oharm, and their general utility has been a never falling aoutCO of satisfaction to ciders. THE OYOLE CO., AGENTS, Tancredl Street, Catalogues on application* i "TAMES BAKER in tharjklng Patrons for <tl past favours, would solicit a continu* anoe te hie successors, W. & M. BAKER, who will carry on the business us usual at the Furnishing Warehouse, BTavelock Streeb 12 127. T HAVE FOR SALE — The Latest and Moeh (Jp to date JFarm Machinery in the market THE GOLD MEDAL DRILL The only Drill that oarried off & Gold Medal in an actual Field Trial. Light draught combined with strength, a perfect) sower, and a trial giveni Inspection invited, THE PLANO LEVER HARVESTER AND BINDER The simplest, strongest light draught, will cut- and tie any crop. Most up to date in the market. See testimonials to confirm above. JONES 1 CHAIN DRIVE MOWER Doing away with the oogs makes id the Impleab and best catting machine made, HAY RAKE—lnspeot Hay Bake for strength THE ROTARY DISC RIDGER This Machine takes the place of three Implements, and dees its work better, A great saving to mangel and turnip growers. Ploughs, Harrowg, Sprlngbined Oultlva* tors, and ail kiods of Farm Machinery Kept) oa hand. Prices Moderate, and Terms very easy. Extras for above kept in stock Agent for Southland Implement and Engineering Company BICYCLES and all Requisites—The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful machine foe strength, style and finish. The coming machine—Chainiess Envoy, no cogs or chain, bub rolls along ths easiest running machine in the markei once ridden, always ridden. Inspection invited District Agent Colonial Mutual Life Association Fire and Marine Insurance effected F 0 R "Ta L E . Some Good FARMS, from 50 to 5000 Acres MONEY To Loud from 4| per ceub For particulars apply ; W. STONYEK, ARO&DE Machinery, Grata, Insurance, Land, Estate and Gotmmssion Agent 9 243 J e L. HIGQB La t esi [Designs IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CALL AND SEE. ' J. L. HIGrGrS, Houae Decorator, Painter, Glbzlot, Sign writer, etc, Tanored Street. E. W.JLALL. TANORED STREET. WHOLESALE and Retail Depot ol the great Herbal Remedy, Yitadatio. J. V. DE BEEB 1! WATOHMAKBB, JBWELLEE, AND OPTICIAN NEW GOODS XMAS PRESENTS in Great Variety at Prices to suits the times, INSPECTION INVITED. All Goods Marked in Plain Figares TROPHIES TROPHIES A Specialty Made in these Lines, and Very Liberal Terms to^Commibteoe, &o. JEWELLERY Mads to Order* A Largo Stock of Sfcono to select, from. Old Jewellery t Ko-m»a[e OPTICAL GOODB^ Qpaetftolea and Eyeglasses, Frames, Leugeß, ate A Large Stock Just to Hand. SIGHT TESTING J. V. DE BEER Ept Street, Ashbnrtou