The Crawford Millions

ensational Discovery

Extraordinary Case.

The culminating point in the Humbert- Crawford law suit, which has been proceed ing in Paris, was reached on Mny 9th, when two notaries, under order of the Court, pro ceeded to Madame Humbert's house to open the safe and ascertain whether it contained Crawl'ord'n fortune of a hundred million francs. The safe was found to contain only an empty jewel case, a few envelopes, and a jewel of little value. The result of the search has still further increased the sensation caused by the dis appearance of M. and Mme. Humbert. .Numerous barristers and solicitors are considered likely to be placed in an awk ward position in connection with the affair. It is stated that the sums borrowed by M. ! and Mme. Humbert on expectations con | neofred with the alleged Crawford fortune amount to fifty million francs. There are reasons to believe that M. and Mme. Hum bert have left the country for England. THE STORY OF THE CASE. The Paris correspondent of the "Times " gives the following story of the case :— Jb'ive years ago there died at Nice a Mr Henry Robert Crawford, who left to a lady Therese d' Aurignac, his entire fortune. She had nursed him devotedly during a long illness, and he had known intimately in America and even contracted serious obligations to a certain M. d' Aurignac, her uncle. She married aM. Frederic Hum bert, ex-Deputy for Seine et Marne, and son of M. Humbert, Minister of Justice in M. de Freycinet's Cabinet of 1882. But just as the lady was about to enter into possession of her enormous windfall two Americans, Messrs Henry and Robert Crawford, produced a will written and 1 signed by the late Mr Crawford, drawn up like the former one at Nice, and of the same date. By this time Mr Crawford bequeathed to his two nephews and to Mme. Humbert' 3 sister, Mile, d' Aurignac, the whole of his fortune on condition of their paying to MME. FREDERIC HUMBERT j an annuity of 36,000f. Thereupon the j rival claimants brought the case into the ; Courts, and the law's delay—no less true in France than elsewhere—dragged the caße through multiple phases into which I need not enter, phases in which Mme. Humbert and the Crawford nephews, as well as Mdlle. Marie d'Aurignac, won and lost alternately, came to terms, or attached each other in all the Courts, from the Civil Tribunals to the Appeal Court, and from the Appeal Court to the Court of Cassation. The case seemed destined never to end. I shall not enter into any of the judical de tails now appearing in the papers. It is the " Matin " that began tho psychological study of the case and has aroused a very lively interest in it. What is really aston ishing is the fact that no one has ever seen or known either the late Mr Crawford, Mr Robert Crawford, or Mr Henry Crawford, who have each 200,000,000f., and that no one has ever known either the domicile of the first Crawford or the present where abouts of the two nephews or their proper ties, their bankers, or their business agents. Tet THESE FHANTOM DEFENDANTS execute wills and legal summonses, now ! sign and now contest certain agreements without huissier or solicitor or any repre sentative of justice, and without any one's being able to identify or find them. "When they are legally looked for at 1202 Broad way, New York, it is discovered that 1202 is a furnished apartment house, but that no one of the name of* Crawford has ever Jived there, and when the domicile of the elder Crawferd is inquired into it is found that at the address given there is only a park and no house at all. But most myste rious of all, Mme. Humbert, wife of an ex- Deputy, daughter-in-law of an ex-Minister of Justice, declares that she has in her safe money or securities amounting to 100,000,00(Jf., that this sum was entrusted to her for keeping by the other parties, and that consequently she has in reality nothing whatever, since according to an agreement between her and the phantom Crawfords she would lose all rights if she were to touch the contents of the safe. On the famous 100,000,000f. in her safe, how ever, Mme. Humbert B6RKOWS MILLIONS j i and millions. She borrows at frightfully heavy rates, she buys a house in Paris and j Chateaux, and puts'money into great buai ! ness enterprises, establishes hospitals and i Charitable Societies. She succeeds in ob taining from Messrs Girard & Co., bankers I at Elbeuf, 6,200,000f., from M. Lefevre, a notary, 4,200,000f, from the Credit Fon cier 1,050,000f., from the Societe Generale 600,000f., from the Credit Industrel 600, 000f., from the Bank of France 200,000f,, and from other Companies, private indivi duals, land owners, and manufacturers all over France sums amounting, according to some calculations, to 62,000,000f, according to others to 52,000,000f. As some of the creditors, including the banker Girard, require repayment, and as she does not repay, he commits suicide. The liquidator then applies to M. Waldeck- Rousseau as a barrister. The latter goes to Roubaix, and in his pleading describes the affair as a monster swindle. He gets a judgment for the Humberts to repay 2,500,000f. to the liquidator of the Girard Bank, and the tribunal also orders the con tents of the famous safe to be taken posses sion of. The Humberts, however, settle with the creditors, and the safe remains intact. But how was this arranged ? The barrister who was then acting for the Humberts, but is no longer doing so, one of the most respectable men at the bar, is said to have advanced the 2,5000,000f.

A Victim to Pies

DE. MORSE'S INDIAN ROOT PILLS

EFFECT HIS ESCAPE.

' For the past twelve months I have been a sufferer from piles,' states Mr Charles Morrison, who resides at 72 Webb Street, Fitzroy, Vie, ' I was under several doctors during that period, but received no perma nent cure. A friend of mine one day, in the course of conversation, advised me to give your Dr Morse's Indian Boot Pills a trial, which I did, and I am happy to be be able to say that they have made a thorough cure of me. I might state that I had only taken three bottles in all. The first two or three doses gave me relief. You are at liberty to make what you like of this, as it may be the means of helping other sufferers.

Straight as an Arrow

A FAMILY CURED.

Truthful words are like well-aimed arrows; they are straight and pointed, and fly true to tho mark. There is no fooling about the truth, it always strikes home, and this is how the words written by Mrs W. Clarkson, Enmore, N. S. W. make such a deep impression on everybody who reads them. She writes:—' Myself and family have been cured of biliousness and liver ailments by using Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills. I can also state that they are superior to all kinds of tonic for the hot and muggy weather that we experience in N.S. Wales. Dr. Morse's Indian Eoot Pills ( are a perfect blood purifier, and a positive cure for biliousness, indigestion, constipation, headaches, sallow complexion, liver and kidney troubles, piles, pimples, boils and blotches and female ailments. Sold by chemists and storekeepers, price Is lid per bottle, ov six bottles 6s 6d, or came will be mailed, post paid, upon receipt of price, Sole proprietors—The W. U- Comstock Co. Ltd (Australasian Depot), 58 Pp Street, Sydney. Packed in amber bottles, and the fujlj naioo blown thereon.

STANDISH AND PHEECE,

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THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, JULY 3, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hanoos, for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbarboi^ THURSDAY, July 3, 1902,



T. Buiioofc ________ "FOR S&LE i Hampsteads SECTION and Cottage of 4 rooms, -with scullery and wash-house, well situated in Cambridge Street. J3175 is the reduced price now required, as the owner, Mb Jonah Dallbt, has ■ removed to Chrisfcchurch. Easy terms can be arranged. T. BXTLLOCfT. AgftTt*. LOWCLIFFE. FO R "T^ 1 1 H Improved Farm of 179 *™ 179 BELONGING to Mr John Robertson, situated about half a mile from Lowcliffe Sohool, sub-divided into 5 pad docks j well watered. There ia a farm house of 6 rooma and other buildings erected on the property. Not having sold this by Auction offers are invited for the purchase of same. Terms and full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. ' ~ TINWALD TO-LET /"IOTTAGrE, together with small stable \_J and shed, situated at corner of Archi bald and Agnes Streets. Possession can be given in afew days. T BtJLLOCK . " MONEY. """ HpO Lend on approved freehold securities, .JL the following sums awaiting invest ment, viz:—£4oo, .£6OO, £800, £125, £1200, £500, £150, .£2OOO, £125, £1500, and .£2OO. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. A COMFORTABLE DWELLING of 6 Rooms and other Buildings, nicely situated at the corner of Wakanui Road and Eton Street. T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOR SALE. i . ■■■■■ 447 Acres 447 With extensive improvements. /"I OO D for all-round Farming. T. BULLOCK. FOR' SALE. Sheep Farm of dA A ACRES. There is a Dwelling OUU House and other improve ments on the property. Full particulars furnished on application. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, DWELLING of six norn», al*o Steble together wivh 1 ac o of land ffntli-g Charles Street, A:lent'ti, and near the Y7<)<>'■• lea Factory. Recta' 7<? 61 per week. Apply to T BULLOOK, Agent. ~ FUR SALE. SHEEP FARMS. SHEEP COUNTRY. IMPROVED FAR&tS, ETO, 1492 acres, shsep coaotry, mostly in its native state 500 aorfls, improved, very good sheep country 1200 ftores odd, aheep farm, with good improvements 90 acr«s, improved, near town 500 anrea, h&B been aown with English grasses 800 acras odd, improved farm, good for all round farming? , 800 acres, mns'ly ammproved 40 acres, near the B°a S8 acres odd, improved, not fat from Jinwftld 350 acres, light land, pirtly improved Also— Several biook* of £ood land saleable for all round farming, varying In are* irom 60 bioi-pb to 1200 Bores M-i*6 of ttio Hpht Kn*f blook* uro v«ry grabble tn work with rich (te*»y farm laniis. Fail pirticatars, terms, etio, furnished applio^'On; T BOLLOCK . FOtf SALE SUBURBAN PftOPEETY* 2 ACRES together with wall built house of five rooms, stable, traps'ied, fowl houae, etc. Far farther particulars apply to T BULLOCK, Ap«"-t. TO LKT. FRONT Office* in Arcade Chambers centrally situated in Burnntt Streefr, T. BULLOCK; ~ FOX SALE. ' HALF an acre corner town Belt and continuation of William Street, "Nptherby with email building thereon.; Price £50. Terms if required. D BULLOOK, Agents FOB SALE Small Homeßtead of 7 6 Acres 76 On which ie erected Dwelling of Four Room*, Swblo- Trapshed, Fowl Houpb, etc. The property ia divided into four paddooks and well watered. Conveniently situated, being lees than ena mile from Winalow Railway Station, on the npper side of the Sloe. Suitable for a Contractor or Dealer Liberal Terma For farther pirtlow!*n> apply to T BULLOCK, Agent "TTT H V shiver with the cold ■when you can obtain COAL in any quantity, from i cwt to a Ton, AT Argyle Bros. Coal and Firewood Depot, Havelock street, Ashburton. R. CLARK CARRIAGE PAINTER, FIVE Tears with A. G.Howland, Christ church ; seventeen years with J. R. and F. and H. Steel. Begs to notify the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has i started Business in premises opposite : Church of England, Tancred street west. Vehicles of every description Painted to ' any Design; good workmanship guaran- ' teed; best materials used. I Cushions and all leather work made or repaired. j A Trial Solicited. 6 165 Smoke New Venus I



?rz\ " a n n « HxS? *%Jy aW' 1 lit !* & <& \J J LIVER TROUBLES, All Banished. Tho Case of IV! r, F. CORY. (BY A WELLINGTON REPORTER). By the noble self-sacrifice of our colonial troops in responding to the call to arms on behalf of the mother country when the South African war was declared we now have experienced soldiers returning to the colo nies whose insight into the modern methods of conducting warfare should prove of great assistance in imparting practical military knowledge to our volunteer forces,© New Zealanders, Canadians, and Australians have proved themselves worthy foemen in every battlefield wherein they have been engaged, and She patience, intelligence, and foresight shown by them during the many intervals of scanty fare and other priva tions have aroused the admiration of seasoned old warriors whose "campaigns are numerous. Their discipline and daring have been highly eulogised by the officers under whom they have served. At one time, ow ing to the deficiency of transport, the army bad to perform much work that would other wise have been done by horses and mules. After sleeping in wet clothes, and suffering the ravages of cold, hunger, and *atigu«» besides drinking any water that could be found, no wonder that such an appalling list of deaths occurred of those unfortunates who failed to escape the prevailing diseases. The number of victims to enteric fever forms a dismal feature in the history of the war, and it is sincerely hoped that every man who has recovered aufficiently to re turn to his home may ioon enjoy the manly strength which he exhausted in upholding the honour and dignity of the British Em pire. An incident which is worthy of the reader's attention was supplied to our repor ter by Mr. Frederick Cory, of Rixon Grove, Mount Victoria, Wellington. • " I am informed that you were in delicate health Borne time back," hazarded the re porter. "I would like to know the par ticulars of same if you have no objection! 1" 111 have not the slightest hesitation in giving publicity to my experience of sick ness, as I consider I shall be discharging an obligation and a duty at the same time. It is about twelve years ago, I dare say, since I first became run down in health through extreme heat and overwork. I was physi cally and mentally worn-out, and my nervous system showed marked signs of my serious state of debility." '•Were you living in this city at tho time!" © " No, I was residing in Melbourne. I have travelled nearly all over the adjacent colonies, however, and I considar that the sudden changes of weather in some _ parts have had & great deal to do with bringing on my attacks of debility, dyspepsia, and liver troubles. My appetite fell off com pletely, and I slept very poorly. I was also troubled with indigestion. I felt tired and fatigued, with a great disinclination for exertion of any kind., During the progress of those twelve years I have taken a lot of physic of various kinds, with the result that I am convinced there is no medicine to compare with Clements Tonic. I forget exactly how I came to start taking it, but when I did commence it was not long be fore I felt that I was in possession of a very valuable medicine at last." " How did Clements Tonic act with you ! " Unlike all the other so-called remedies I had been taking, I found that after taking a few doses of Clements Tonio I was able to sleep soundly and well, and my whole system gradually underwent a change for the better. The recuperative properties of Clements Tonio acted in ft remarkable man ner on my nervous system, which was toned and braced up once more. By degrees my appetite assumed its normal proportions, flnci I was thus enabled to regain my lost flesh. I lost all trace of indigestiou, and the fearful headaches from which I used to suffer now departed, The disappearance of all my distressing symptoms was only a matter of time with Clements Tonio, which restored me to a first-class condition of health and strength. _ < " Have you used any medicine since T " Only on a few occasions during the ex cessively warm summer months, wfcen J take come Clements Tonic to keep me in order. I always found Clements Tonic a faithful friend, therefore you are at liberty to pub hah my testimony in any way you like. ■ 9 STATUTORY PKCLARATION. I, Frkdrrick Cort, of Rixon Grove, Mount Vic toria, Wellington, in the Colony of New Zealand, do solemnly and .sincerely declare that ! have oarefu Ij. read the annexed document, consisting of two folios and consecutively numbered from one to two, and that it contains and is a true and faithful account of niv illness and cure by Clements Tonic, and also con tefna »* full permission to publish in any way mj statement!- which 1 give voluntarily, without re ceivinff any payment; and 1 make this solemndecla n ion conscientious believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the provisions of an Act o^ the Genera! Assembly of New Zealand, intituled "The Juetioes cf Peace Aot, 1582." Declared at Welllnrfcoti, thli nineteenth d«y of November, one thousand rune h""'^.'„ \^' me ll'- N.»» U.'-v •■



BUSINESS NOTICES I" ' NOTICE, •¥¥T E HAVE APPOINTED F» W, COX, Ageot> foe MASBBT-HABBIS and IMPSBIiL BICYCES FOR ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and Surrounding Districts Cllent«|]wU![i'eoeive every attention, and MR COX will Collect) all Monies due to lie* OA.NADA CYCLE & MOt OB COY LIMITED Depot—East Scrret, Ashbarton COALS! COALS ! COALS! MCjUNT"""IBOMEBS NEW SEAM COAL IS NOW IN TBB MARKET* nriHTS is Canterbury 1* Bast Coal. Every X Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by uoing MOONT SO\IBRS COAL This Coal has 35 per oenb of Gas, burns with a good Bum.', ai.d gives a steady heat TRY IT ! TRY IT !.; TRY IT To be bad of all Coal Merchants; Price—l7a per Ton at Mount Somerß Station JA.UES GIBSON, O»meron Street, Ashborbon EV>ms & Co.,"'Limited ATLAS MILLS*, Near Rail way Station, Timara AHE BOXERS OP PRIME MILLING WHEAT AND OATS. ] l H; AVEonhanda small quantity of the . famous | MANITOBA. WHEAT ! for Seed Purposes, which they are desirous !cf introducing lo the farmera of Ihw i di^-rict. For prices ani particulars apply »c 1 THE OFFICE, 3 )4 Bo»cb, Timaiu



I It is only on tho us© of Wolfe's Sohnappa that it ought to be judged. you he tde Judge. Every bottle of Wolfe's Schnapps contains an honest preparation of Juniper Berries and select Barley. If you need, a stimulant that will braoe a tired body or clear a tired mind, TEST WOLFE'S SCHNAPPS—not a false stimulant but a builder up of vital foroea. you take no SlisL Better not take anything than accept a substitute for this storl ing old tonic. ImitntionH wre put out for one purpose only—to make big profits—they ar« absolutely worthless. Buy WHole 35oMks Look for the name, and accept only bottles with the signature of Udolpho Wolfe on the label. BUSINESS NOTICES WE HAVE SOLD OUT OF EASY CARTS, But are Booking Orders for Next Shipment. Book early, as these CARTS WON'T KEEP. They are such ready sellers, We are still Agents lor STERLING BICYCLES, McCormick Harvesting Machinery, EXCELSIOR Ploughs, and Spring Tined Cultivators. Plough Shares, R N F and C, At very low priceß. j Horse Hoes and " Little Wonder' Seed Sowers. Morrow, Basseti 4 Go. Wills Street. | M. PRIEST, Manager i HAVE YOU SEEN THOSE NICE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS STOCK IS GIVING AWAY ? YOU get one with every cash purchase of 12s 6d. They're honestly worth 2s 6d each, and you get them for nothing. CAPITAL PLACE) THAT BLUE BOOT STORE. Wonderful how it's becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Addresb — D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT |STORE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. The name is synonymous with all that is bright, best, and up-to-date in footwear. Nothing but the best English leather used for repairs.



INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 HAS already been added to Policies in the Department. This is the Bonus Year And everyone now taking out a participa ting Policy will receive a substantial bonus at the end of the year. J. H. RICHARDSON, Commissioner. BAKER BROS. Complete Furnishing?.;; UIVDEBTAKEBS. IStlemS " Try Our CHESTERFIELDS % w Or "Xlnpee-ctiiarter ** OrercoatS' a _____ « MoDONALD& CO. Tailors rpO Thoß6 about to marry, and to those JL already married. Study economy by purohaßing yonr furniture at W. & M. BAKKRS Warehouse, Hsvelock Stteeb, Jus 1 received, a consignment of Wicker Chairs in latest Bhapea and designs ; also Bamboo Tables. In stock all kindfi of bed staada and bedding ; Suits of drawiDg and dining room furniture made to order at mooerafce priceß. Beet workmanship and materials. VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston rpERML oonomenoed TUEBDA.Y,29fcb May



BU3IWEBB NOTIOK3 , T. H. UNDRIL L & CO , 0 • BINETMAKERS, UPHOLBTBRBBS, Ftc. | We have justjopened another Choice Assortment of tip-to-dateJßedsteads and Cots (in Brass and Iron at all prices. NEW DESIGNS, BEST QUALITY, LOWEST PRICES. r Wire, Spring, and other Mattresses made on Premises,— —r T. H. UN DRILL & CO., FURNISHERP, TANORID STREET j HARDLEY BROS., PLUMBERS, IBOKMONGEKS, AND TINSMITH Our Satson's Stock of GUNS, CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS Ib to Hand; and Our GUNSMITRING, ENGINEERING, and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, Ib in the Hnnds of a Certificated Engineer, therefore all work will ba onrried,oub on latent scientific lines, and guaranteed We hold a large stock of WINDMILLS, TANKS, BATHS, FOKCE and LIFT PUMPS, SINKS, LAVATORY BASINS. HIGH PRESSURE BOILERS, &o, and make HOT and COLD WATER and SANITARY WORK » Speoialty SPOUTING, RIDGING, and all classes of Tin and Iron Good* Manufactured. Pipe Welh Driven, Pomps, Hydrahlio Rame, Windmills and Water Wheels fixed and supplied. A Staff of Competent Workmen always available for all o'a9Bes of Plumbing woik In any part of the county. *m- a, HARDLEY BR^ pa **82 PLUMBERS and SANITARY ENGINEERS, EAST STREET WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN AROABE. Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS COR^SAOKS SUPPLIED. /"I F> F C<nPTTV! f^ DON» ON FARMERS IT! I 1 OJLJII V J ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS COMPANY, | T). WOOD, Manager. j MAT, 1902 Bought of MITCHELL & TURNER, DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS A^HBOHTON Sold by 15 Examined by 11 .::-£„jl i : £ i d 6yda Dk. Dress Tweed Is ti 09 0 Now Ib 06 0 2 Sohool Capeß 8i lid 017 10 „ 3a 6d 7 1 Ladies' Macintosh 30s 1 10 0  21a 1 1 g 2 School Habii 8s 6d 0 7 0  la 0 2 0 10 Coloured Muslin, for Aproos 10£>i 08 9 „ 3Jd 02 11 1 Man'a Twefid Ooat 22s 6d 12 6 „ 15a 5d 015 6 IPr Working Treusera 8s 63 6 „5a lid 0 511 2 Working Shirts ——— Q g^Q M 2, ga 05 6 Paid « 2 Under Flannels f d 07 6 „2s 6d 05 0 By Cash, with 2 Pair Under Pants 2a 0 4 0 „ Is 6d 0 3 0 Thanks, 1 White Quilt, Dble B^ 10s 9d 010 9 „8a 9d 0 8 9 MITCHE LL & TURN EB 1 Oolonred Quilt, Sgte Bed ' 4a 6d 04 6 „3a 6d 03 6 4 Ooloared Towels May 17, 1902 Is 6i 06 0 „l 8 04 0 1 Oolonred Table Oover (Large) 18a 6d 018 6 „ 10s 6p 010 6 1 Pair Laos Oortains 846 d 0 8 6 „6s 9d 0 6 9 12 Yards Pink Flannellebte 0a 5£3 06 6 „ 3|i 03 9 4yda Fancy Flannelette 03_8id 0 2 10 „ 4£i 0 16 2 P<»ir Oaahroere Hcai Ib 3d 0 2 6 „ 9<i 0 16 £9 3 2 Now £5 14 1 We take thi3 somewhat unu«nal motbod o( showing the Publio what the Reductione we are making r,mount to in a Parcel of Drapery, every artiole of which ie of every dny need, aDd Good Value at Full Fbioes. Out Tmmpefcer la not desd, In faat, there are hundreds of him spread over the County, but we ven'ure to Bay that no business attempt of a similar nature, flyer made in AshburtoD, has ever epproachei the eucoesß attending the Dißsolution 'of' Partnership Sale now going on la our Premises. See " Wanteds." FAEMS FOR PRIVATE SALE.



IX7^ HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE :— 376 acre fairhi ab Watertdn, with 4 roomed honae, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary ; good cropping and grass land 730 acres. Hinds district), good buildings, all in grass, well fenced and subdivided into" 9 paddocks, we'll watered 500 acres at Methven, 8 roomed house, and other improvements 156 acre farm at Flemington, 4 roomed house and stable, well watered and fenced 476 acre farm at Springburn, all newly kid down ; 7,/oomed house, 6 stall stable, woolshed, divided into 10 psvddocka 450 acre leasehold farm, at MUeham Road 950 acre farmatSeafield, 4 roomed house, stahlo 262 acre farm at Fl«min«fon, bighiy improved, divided into 8 paddocks, well fenced and watered, 6 roomed house, granary, outhouse, 4 rooms, 6 atall stable, and other necessary outbuildiuga 3800 acrea, all in grass, well fenced and subdivided ; all well watered and good plantations ; close to railway ; with good buildings, house, woolshed, cottage, ar»d other improvements ; easy terms. (This property can be sold subdivided in two blocks.) We shall be glad to give the fullest information to iatending purchasers, and show them over any of the above properties. friedlandeSbros.. Ltd.



BUSINESS NOTIC SS. FHAVE FOR SALE- The Latest and Most up-to-date Farm Machinery in the market. The Gold Medal Drill The only Drill that carried off a Gold Medal in an actual Field Trial. Light draught combined with, strength, a perfect sower, andatrial given. Inspection invited. The fnew Colonial Double Spring Tined 1 cultivator, great strength with equal vibra tion, perfect machinery. The Eotakt Disc Ridgee. | This machine takes the place of three Implements, and does its work better. A i great saving to mangel and turnip growers. | Ploughs, Harrows, Spring-tined Culti-1 vators, and all kinds of Farm Machinery kept on hand. Prices moderate, and terms t 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 mac hine for strength, style and finish. The coming machine—Chainless En voy, no cogs or chain, but rolls along the easiest running machine in the market; once ridden, always ridden. Inspection invited. Sheep-feeders for Sale, cheap; second hand gas Btove, only, in use a week, a bar gain. Farms from 5 acres to 2000 acres, reasonable, and on very easy terms. Having money to Lend both, on first and second mortgages, can arrange very easy terms for any of the above properties. For full particulars apply to W. STONYER, Implement Dep6t, Tancred Street. TO THE FARMERS OF THEj TINWALD DISTRICT. HAVINO taken over the BHOEING & GENKRAL BLACKSMITH BUSI NESS lately carried on at Tin«*ld by Mb J Steps ens, I am prepared to txeoute all work eatnmed to me with despatch, und ab moderate prices. TruDting to receive a fair share of public paferon «ge« GL MOEEISON (Late op Lagmhor), TINWALD SHOEING FOBGF. 4183 NOTICE. F. P. MAUDKN, BAKER, CONFEOTIONER4AWD CATERER, EastStrbbt. WOCHD reppect fully take this oppo'tunity of thanking his cus tomers for past orders, and trusts to merit a continuance of the same in the future Additional aocomodation has now been acded to the refreshment rooms, .which ate htill under the personal supervision of Mrs Madden, where patrons can rely up m receiving the b«st attention. Tea, CofiVe Cocoa, etc, will be dispensed, ii» conjunction with Hot Scotch Pies, Sconea, Cakes, Pastry Creams, which areuDann factured en the premises, from the best ingredients, and from the latest London and Pariptan recipes, fot which the Establishment is noted. BrUe, Birthday, and Christening C&kep a speciality. Catering as usual; ' Fatisfaction " is onr motfo. LL&W&LLYN OWEN, ; M 0 S M. J CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED ! TEACHER. | STUDENTS prepared for »t.y Mnsioal Esfaminotion hnlci in New Zea'aud. All branches <>f Music taught. Candidates presented at examinations, 137 ; average marks gained, 94 per cent. THOMAS LINTEEN • BEGS to anncuuoe that he has taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. Aud will be glad to see oldJj,Friectds and Visitors. Only best Brands of .Wiaes, Ales, and Spirits Blocked. Good Table. Good attendanoe. 5 1 ■ MBS J, LLO YE, MUSIC BELLEB, &o, REGISTERED TSACHER ow XV MUSIC Musical Instruments ef every description. Latest Maeio by every mail. AGENT FOR WHEELER AND WILSON'S Sewing Machines. The La tsßt and Best; the only Sewing Machine tbab does cot fail in any point. AGENT FOR EMPRESS. NEEDLE. Materials kept. New Transfers, Plushes, Araeenes, etc. Takobbo Stbhibt (next) Hall, Herbalist fIOTIOE. RE CORONATION DAY. AL L Houacboldnrs and Tradespoople wishing to make an effeotive display should oall on . J. L. HIGGS, ! TANCRED STREET, and procure aa estimate for TBANBPARENT ILLUMINATIONS, j EMBLEMATIC DESIGNS, And MOTTOS, very brilliant in eflsob, and artistioftlly designed, (not extinguished by '< the wind as gas lights are.) Apply early, as only a limited number oan be procured. J. L. HIGGS. Painter, Etc., Tancred Street). PEACE DECLARED. NOT so with you, because your system is out of order, on account of your cold feet. Remedy—Call at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boats or Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoes equally cheap. T. YOU" KG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. RAILWAY REFRESHMENT ROOMS* TO MY LADY FRIENDSf LIGHT Refreshments of all kinds may be had on shortest notice. Invalid wines a speciality. Speight's Dnnedin ales on tap! , J. DINEEN h



photography: HALMA'S BTUQIOS, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, WE are doing TWELVE ENAMKLLRD CABINET PHOTOS au.i EN. LARGBMENT, t=izo 12 x 10, mounted m beautiful tin cod plate sunk mount for *£>« • SEE SPECI.M ENS, as this ia only for a Limited Time, COME JBARQY. WM. SPARROW, Cornet of East and Moore Streets i ~~_ TH g ~" OHRISTCHUECH MEAT COMPANY. j (Works : Islington and Smithfield) \BE Buyers of Prime DAIRY or GKAIN FED BACON PIGS In any Quantity, Christchurch Meat Company, Limited. Stafford Street, Timaru. 200 e7. W. Maleolmson, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHIiURTON. I AM A BUYK-ft OF MSaT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also, — ■ WHEAT, OATR, BARL>.r, & PEAS, On Trucks Ashbarton or Country Statioos A^fmb for North Q;ieens;,ind Insurance Company (Fire and Marine.) 2 188 ' WAN TEDS ; /' \B.'<Ai-' B I, GUNS and OAHTRIDGKS, \.,/ Do'ib't* Barrel IJ L Gofis from 55a, SB. fr<m42<6i, C*r!.fidg«B from 9s ;jrr 100' vWir-j iVfunt; from Id pi>r jvri, Shivjp ■Netting fronri 2Ji j-ervard. Ths cietahmed: &. Ma":'in'B Rucve Ciipjieis at 7s 6d, 9» 6d mud 10a 6J. 'D'her m-.kos from 6« 6d—G Medmns, 'Thf Vaop)*'* Irortmoni;vr. CIYCLISTS unil Athlorng— Grol all wof?! ) S:vGftiprs 5-j lid sn.i 7s 61 ; all wool Oatth-n.-r^ Sox, 2 pv.iva for lslld—WH \%J BY worry ov*r the ironing of <\ shirs ■ W Buy n tin of Ripid Nhuu G'nss, it makes - hirr ironing a pteasuro. To b<i bad from all oroctrs, WANTED KNOWN—That fee *e»L Good Winter Boots and Shoes, at? ReasoßftblcPrice?, cAt nt J MOISON, for, as in tho past, J.M. stili maintaioe, and would not furfeic, that g-and rejutatlon he hashdd and ptill ho'de, no:, by Donsenaioal talk, but hie Boots have at all times stood the test, and are Dhebesc proof of bis suoctss. Repairing doae ab onco; Beat Bole Leather uaed.—Next CourS Hoa*a. Eaßb Street?, Ashbarton TJATTY Pan baking powder, the great) X novelty, two patby tins far nothing From aSI Groopra PAfTY Pan baking powder waata on. trial without prejudice, two patty pane or nothing rjIRY tbeßapid Lighting Shirt Gloss. X Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt GJsss Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Gloss Sold by all leading grocers. 5 T)ATTY Pan baking powdar contain* a JL p»fct>y pan <^t «aoh end of tin. ' - • WANTED KNOWN—That lam prepared to Rive Estimates for ail Plumbers' and Gaaiitticg Work, and can guarantee complete satisfaction. Hot and Gold Water Services laid on. Well Sinking, Baths, Tanks, and Boiler Frames. Having had a long experience in Gun Repairs, thoee Sportsmen who require tneir Guns repaired by an Expert should bring them to mi early, as the season is close upon us, WILLIAM R. HYDE, Burnett) Street, Next Door to CluU. Plumber, Locksmith, Gabfibiec & TLDsnutft. Lowest prices compatible with good workmanship 53 E~~ VERY one interested to read advertisement appearing ia Mitchell and Turner's space of this Issue, to crocs out any article they can do wibhont 4 then to call on ii 3 and bring the advertisement and afu'l parse with them. The parcel will be delivered next day. : WANTED —Farmers . and Employers ' requiring MRrried Couplea, Plough . men ; Grooms, Gardeoets, Shepherds, Dairy Hands ; also Hotel Servants, to apply to MoDoNALD, MaHoheater Street, Oh'.isU churoh, All orders prftnptly attended to. Miss Ookwav supplies female oervante. 210 TTTANTED Known—That an cunca of 1 T proof ia provorbially worth a toa of argumanfc. Now Mitchell and Turner* dissolution of partnership Sale is noS being held in Sydney,, or even in Dunedin, !.-ut right here in Asnbiirtcni consequont!^ the goods can ba seen before being onrchased T^7"A^TED Known -That Mitchell p.od Vt Turner will g've a fte of 21a to anyone who e^n prove to be fal^e or- mis leading one a'mq)a statement phased before :h.jpublia regijcim:-* thu voductian ftw being mAcle at- their Great Dissolution of Par norship Sale, This offer is open to oheir own assistants, as well aa to the pnhlic. P/ITTjc fan 5-aking powder is the great) cab novsity-you over saw, Sold aIL erofjtru •