The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5570

Ashburton : Tuesdpy, January 21, 1902.

Price ; One Penny

Living Acoording to Tolstoy's Teaching.

A CURIOUS SETTLEMENT IN ENGLANP.

Tackton House, Christcharch, Hamp* shire, is Count Leo Ttlatoy's British Embassy, and its ten inmates not only spread by the means of cheap pamphlets and translations the teachings of their master, but also strive to live the Tolstoy life in all its bare str< nac asness.

Their leader, MrYladlmlr Tchertkoff, was exiled from Russia owing to hia espousal of the Doukhobors, a religions ! sect whose hatred of all violence and war forbade them f-om participating in the military se! vice- Before he left Ruest* Mr Toner tkofl made an arrangement that Count Leo Tolstoy should send him the manuscripts of all his books whose publication was prohibited in Russia, Mr Tchertkoff undertaking to print them at Tackton Honse and then find a mean* tf scattering them broadcast among the Russian peasants. Bub the work of Tolstoy'a British Embassy does not stop there. Believing that many of the social laws against which Tolstoyism fights were almost aa rampant In England as Russia, Mr Tchertkoff commenced translating Count Tolstoy's politico-religious works into English, and publishing them here from the Free Age Press, The results Mr Tchertkoff con siders satisfactory, among many fervent letters being one from a high dignitary in the English Church, pointing out that, although he is with Mr Tchertkoff in spirit, the cares of this world rest too heavily on his shoulders for him to renounce them and follow Tolstoy.

The first sign of faith that TolstoSsm demands from a convert Is that he give up all worldly possessions j many of the inmates of Tuckton House even aver that they have no right to the very clothes they stand In. Then follows a life of strenuous toil, together with acorn of all those laxurles which have become almost necessities to the majority of us. The inmates rise at six o'clock, the majority beginning the day wit a sea bathe at Southborne; At about nine a mouthful of vegetarian food is snatched, followed by work till one, when a light vegetarian lunch is eaten. Then work again till seven or eight, when the meal of the day is partaken of. At this * supper,' as it Is called, all members o* the com munity sit down together, no one serving, no one acting as servant.

In fact, the most striking point in the whole Tolstoy gospel is this equality of master and servant. This law of the eqaiJity of all men is obeyed even to the extent of having but one entry to Tuckton House, the front door being kept shut and the kitchen door only being used, Ab meals the fare is strictly vegetarian, the Tolstoym holding that the taking of life in any form is against the teaching of the Saviour. Tomato soup, boiled beans, and a stew made of carrots, potato, and cabbage are the chief dishes. Yet the writer has never sat down at a meal which was eaten with greater relish and at which good hearty laughter sounded louder. The day Is, whtnever possible, rounded off with music, and when Mme. Tchertkoff | sits down at the piano and sings one of her native songs, which is followed by one of the members of the community dancing one of the curious jigs of the Russian peasant, the visitor rubs his eyes to assure himself that he is still in rural England, and has not been spirited away to the steppes of the kingdom of the Great Czir. — Daily Mail.

Don't Hesitate.

There is just one thing to use If your stomach, liver or kidneys are * out of order,* and that * one thing' Is Dr Morse'e Indian Root Pills. The supposition is that you want a prompt oure, and a lasting oure. That is why Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills are recommended as the one thing for your conditio!). They cure promptly, perfeotly, and permanently. One of the thousands cured gives strong proof. A LADY'S GRATITUDE, Mrs E M Hay, Hammill street, Donald, Vie, writes;—' I write to inform you of the benefits I have derived from the use of your Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. For years I have been a sufferer from severe indigestion, so bad that I oould not ea', and work was an impossibility, I was recommended to give your pil!s a trial, I did so, purchased one i bottle, and commenced their use, continuing them till I had finished the fir*t bottle, at which period I found great relief, and have not bad an attack since. I am still continuing their use, as every dose seems to improve my health* I will recommend them to all my friends, as those I have recommended them to cannot speak too highly of them. You have my full permission to nse this letter as you think fit, as I feel bound to make my oase known towards help ing those who suffer like I have done.* Dt Morse's Indian Root Pills are a perfect blood purifier, and a positive sure foi biliousness, Indigestion, constipation, head aches, sallow complexion, liver and kidney

I troubles, piles, pimples, boils and blotches | and female ailments, Sold by chemists and storekeepers, price la lsd per bottle, or sis bottles os 6d, or same will be mailed, poet paid, upon receipt »of price* Sole proprietors, The W H Gomstock Co, Ltd (Australasian Depot), 53 Pitt street Sydneyj Packed in amber bottles, and the full name blown thereon.



f-Hipprw LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, via Mentte Vldee, flJenerhfe A Plymouth. Probable fina Steamers. Tons. Port. Dale. tTekoa 4050 Wellington Jan 30 Papaani 6582 Wellington Feb 6 Rakaia 5628 — [Feb Walkaro 4767 — Feb Wakatane 5715 — March Boapebu* 7705 — March Wakannl 5706 April 3 Paparoa* 8563 5 i>l tTongarSro* 7661 M ay 29 Rimutaka* 7765 J ne 26 Waimate 5610 O tar am a 3935 _ •Twin Screws. Ft* further particulars apply t® FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lsd. w~* ttu » — -L-. "■ n I SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED* FOR LONDON. aja^A "OOYAL MAIL STEA {■BAbw JL\) MERS, withsaperlor 1^ accommodation for all classes «SBW»3* of passengers, calling "at Monte Video ov Rio* Tenorlffe and Ply scaoath. Vessel Ton jOommander From Date. [Fekomara 6238 J Maxwell Wel'gn Jan 23 Delphio 82731W Breen I Wei' n Feb 20 •Gothio 7%s!WHKidley — Mar 28 Kwimara 60341W Scotland — Maori |5317|T Moffatt — tlUngablra'4o4sG Nicole — * Twin Sorew f No passengers carried For farther particulars, apply NICOLL BROS. fu m ! i I wmmmmmm i OT UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY Off NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS Sin FRCMLITTELTON ' AS UN PER: Wm Wesbport and (keyraentb—Weekly I , Wellington— Monday, Tnesday, Thura- j day and Saturdays |. KOTB—For extra sailings see adverthfe j' me«t in Ohristohnroh papers Donedin — Mondays, Fridays and I ] alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays I Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington-— j Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auoklaad — Alternate Thursdays < The abova are snbjeob to alterations eferenc© should therefore be made to | Ohrlstohtiroli dally papers for dates and , hour of sailing F©r farther particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton BJSS" M*"*M"*,B^'*M^^^^^^^^^^^ BUSINESS NOTICES '



( BUSINGS NO!ICES I NEW ZEALAND INSURANGK J 0,,/MP ANY § KSIABMBHED ... ... 1869 j CAPITAL—ONE MILLION ..' I fTIHE Premier ana" Wealthiest, jolon'al 1 Company, Noted for Promptness and Liberality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,00© Fire and Marine Risks, Also,— Risks on Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at \ lowest curront rates nicollTbrop., Agents FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP. TO THE FABMERS OP ASfIBURTON AND SniTouadiog District.



"¥T7~E Have pleasure to notify that we will be BUYING either by the head on the farm, or at per lb in the Factory, at TOP MABKET VALUES throughout the coming season, ¥TmAf "I T)BAQ ' JLI JL\J vJi-iJ-J JDJL\>\/Ot



ASHBURTONt ROSS' ANDITOTB & OINTMENT THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY FOR PURIFYING THE BLOOD. rl > HE following unsolicited Testimonial I by a gentleman well known in Ashburton Bpeaka for itself: — Masterton, August 28,1901. Ross Antidote Company. Dear Sirs,—l feel it my duty to give you this enclosed testimonial in favor of Rosa Antidote for purifying the blood. I have been a great sufferer for many years from ulcerated stomach, indigestion, etc. My life was a perfect misery, and I was almost a wreck. I grew tired of trying different medical men and remedies, of which I had tried almost every known one but yours, and one day some eighteen months ago a gentleman came Into the shop where I was employed. He remarked 'Jack, you look very ill* (and you may depend I was), He added, * Will you take some medicine if I procure It; I replied I will take anything. He brought me a bottle of your Antidote, and I took it accordingly as directed, and to my delight I began to get well, and after taking three large bottlec I was a new man—thanks to your great discovery. T always keep it by me, and find a few doses occasionally keep me in perfect health, and I wish you the success wich it fchac such a medicine merits. You can make what use you like of this. —I remain yours, etc, J H Pawling, Masterton May be obtained from Messtjs Fletchek Bros and Shbakman Beos, Ashburton 9232 THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" " The Rambler." \ HAVING Bold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have j use opened up a fresh consignment of the ' LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER " SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, i & ROADSTERS In all ehses and all fitted with the eve* lasting Q&J detachable Tyre OALb AIM) INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, D. THOMAS. Manning & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THE) BESTIn"tHB MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ENGLISH ALES. Agents for Ashburton—Messbs Shbae * _MN BROS



WEBLEY & SONS. HAVING tftken over the late MbOsbobn Coombb's connection, will visit Ash burton and surrounding districts three times nor annum, viz, March, July and November Orders may be left at the Com-'jeroia Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Often at his Moslo Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton Monumental Sculptor, 60 StaSord St, Timaru tA LWAYS in Btook—A first XJL class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates may be inspected ab the establishment of Mr John Wilson, Painter, Burnett Street, Ashburton Letter Cutting in any style HENRY STEPHENSON, f successor bo Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND 30MMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Steok Produce, Furniture, eto., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement In any part el the county. Advances made on ail goods placed In my nands for Sale. . Begalar Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the treek, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Ageot i jfterwloh Onion Fire Insurance Company ft Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay moots from f&Ou per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, % AUCTIONEER.



BJHE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton. EVERY Desor.ption of Farmers j Requisites at lowest rates. I Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Oornsaolrs, Woolpacks, Twine, Oils' Tinware Horse Covers Soft Goods & Boots GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agentß In other parts of the Colonies, we are in a position to obtain highest possible price, for all grain placed in our hands for disposal, Shareholders should be particularly care lul to enquire from us and inspect our goods before ordering elsewhere. COBNSACKS NOW LANDING EX SHIP. Clients should order Immediately, and save expense of handling. Binder Twine. Call and obtain our quotations before oirdering elsewhere. T F GIBSON, Manager



I BUSINESS NOTICES GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE* Mr J H PtrVbns of Hiwera, insured for £100 in 1880, bdH hie polioy matured last year. He paid £86 I*Bd in premiums, and | received at 'maturity £125 9j, which is approximate!? equal to a return of all pre minms with 3J per cent ocmpound Interest, after having been covered against the risk of death for 20 years. ! COPY OF LETTER FROM ASSURED Dear Sir,—l am In receipt of your cheque lon account of policy 14638 matured. This insurance under Table 11120 has given me free insurance for 20 yeara, and now returns my premiums with 50 per cent) added. You may use this letter if desirabl'-I Yours Faithfully, Jas H Stevens; The above instance is only one of many hundreds, which aro now maturing at the rate of £1,000 a week. J H RICHARDSON Government Insurance Commissioner



I A CARD. MESSRS STRINgTs & ORESSWELL BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS CHRISTCHURCH, HAVE OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE at Ms Davison's, West Street Ashburton, where they will attend every THURSDAY, and on other days when j necessary. They will be represented In Ashburton by Mr J. Davison, who ia authorised to receive instructions on their behalf, and to whom communications may be addressed. Wo have various sums of money awaiting nvestment ab lowest current rates. STRINGER &~ORESSW!LL, SOLICITORS, CHRISTCHURCH & ASHBURTON COOKING BANGEB. "OARNINGHAM AND 0 0.,8 IMPROVED JSEALANDIA, NEW PATENTi Needs no Setting. | Can be used as Open Fire. ASK JOE THfl] IMPROVED ZEALANDIA,



I PERMANENT BUILDING AND | INVESTMENT SOCIETY. LOANS GRANTED FA 0 M dS2S and upwards, at current rates Full Particulars on application. Office —Tanored Street* Office Hours—9.3Q a m till 4pm First Tuesday in Month—9.3o a m till 4 pm; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager i ' ~~ " A MOST REMARKABLE CASE FIVE DOCIORS BAFFLED CASE CONSIDERED HOPELESS SUFFERING FOR OVER NINE i LONG YEARS Cared at last with that Wonderful Remedy PLANTEKOA OINTMENT



Mrs Waiter MuLLig, Oriental Street, Petone, says :—'' For over nine years I have been through the moat torturing agony any human mortal has ever been called upon to pass through. Any person who may read theae lines and who has been unfortunate enough to have had Eczama, will know my condition when I say that for the period above stated I had Eczema in Its worst and most painful form on both legs and feot. Ab times they would bleed and run, at others the smarting, burning Itch would nearly drive me mad, and I felt that I could tear myself to pieces to get relief. At other times the swelling would be so great that I could not put a boot on or even put my foot to the ground. I had always to wear bandages and many's the time I have got up 10 and 12 times during the night to attend to the feet and legs, and apply ointment or lotions to try and ease the pain. I have often sat on the side of the bed and cried like a child with the tortur ing agony I was in, and wished myself dead. Daring those nine years I was treated by five different doctors, and the ointment, lotions, and salves I have tried could be called Legion. I had made up my mind to go into the Wellington Hospital, and, If nothing could be done, said I would have my feet taken off If it would only ease my suffering. One day my little boy said to me, * Mother, why don't you try Plantekoa Ointment 1' I replied that I was sick and tired of trying, and thought Plantekoa was like a lot of others I had used. However, a few days after this a friend advised me to try it, saying that it was splendid, and that they had never seen anything like It, so that day I sent to Mr Eichbaun ? chemist, Jackson Street, and got a box, and I have to say that was the best fUBCHASF, I ever made. PLANT* KOA OINTMENT HAS CURED ME, and my husband often says * It would be cheap if itcost aguinea a box.' As evidence of the change, lam now wearing a pair of boots that [ threw aside fwelve months ago, frcm the fact that my feßt were so swollen i could not get them on, and now I can wear them with ease and comfort. I may say there are scores of Petone residents who know my case, and have tsnown me for a number of years and what a terrible sufferer I have been. I shall be pleased to answer any enquiries or give farther particulars If desired," To others who may be suffering frcm Eczama, or any other skin trouble, all we ask is that you should TRY IP. Once you use ie, it wi'l recommend itself. Obtainable from all leading Chemists and Storekeepers. Agent, J. JACKSON, Saunders' Buildings, East Street,



| BUSINESS NOTICES Rl OEIOTY P,_«B!_fc I \;' JL\ ___ \ f ___ " .____ ip Cooking; Banges V^fJ /JSJS^i Cli3^^MJ I'he^ burn.Lignite, Trae Coal, or Wood np "_S""C____3 /^-^^^J NO SETTING REQUIRED. .1 1 KpEaiaß« 1 _j-»_3S^-\4 LJ With Stove Pipe can be worked out in the "fel /lir-ap^H 1 X open. Splendid Bread Bakers |"I MH|Bsfn !V__jS-<v, Ss I With cast Iron or copper boilers. The I I Sm^i.nJJfe ■ j copper boilers are Urge and tin lined inside. I I P_j__^__al L Repairs are a Minimum. ill JJS^il ___r^ s-^l te Mala in all sizes, single or double I IL-1 F&___xb_44 B__SS____a [ High or low pressure boilers BE»^ Q r^nTr^SSg}* | "■l:^j~~_' Soid by all Ironmongers, from whom fRP pl,*''B—!B,B""-Waa«s_m__5_igyB Catalogues can ba obtained, or from the m»kers H. E. SHACKLOCK. LTD SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Peunoks Strskt, DUIf^DIN The Cheapest Shop in Ashburton. LAWN MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS, FROM. 329 61 BACH. Including • Monarob,' • Pastime,' ' New Easy,' lv. GARDEN~TOOLS. The Greatest Variety in Ashburton, at prices to suib everybody, looludiag the New American Souffle Dutch, Garden and Plantation Hoes. Garden Rakes, Spades, Porks, Trowels. Syringes, Border Porks, Boys' Spades, eto . AGENT for the CELEBRATED 'SYRACUSE' Combination Seed Drills and Cultivators. Horse Hoes and Cultivators superior to Planeb Jr ab & less prwe SHEEP SHtARSr O:"sHEEP SHEARS- I have just received my first shipment, inoludiog TUS, B|B A, 11A, eto; also Turkey and Waßhifca Oil Srones all AT bedrock PRICES { CARPENTERS' TOOLS-As usual, I am up to date In vuiebyfand prloe. ahe largest seleotion in the Ashburton County to select from a. mEßdins, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Btreeb, Opposite Arcade



A MEBRY CHRISTMAS fIND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. WHILE wishing our many Friends the Compliments of the Season, J. MELLOR, of the Zealandia JBoot Store, begs to inform his many Customers that during the Christmas Holidays he ia offering some Wonderful Value in Footwear Having bought at a big discount 300 Pairs of up to date Boots and Shoes, be Intends giving his Customers the benefit) of this Special Purchase by clearing the lot at startling Sale Prices. The Following are a few of our Prices :— i Gents Boots 7a lid, usual price 10a 6d j Mens Shooter Boota greatly reduoed Girls and Boys School Boots 3a lid, usual | Ladies Tan Shoes at 7* 61, usual price 10a 6d prioe 6a 6d i Mens Good Bluchers 5a Hi Ladles Pretty Walking Shoes at 6a 6<3, ueual \ 5 Dczun P<»ke of Damaged Boota almost price 8i 6d j given away Ohildrena Ankle Strops from 2s 1 «.,,,_ . Oar very large Stock of American, Nufaotur, and English Goods will be greatly reduced during the holiday season. Now'fl your time to buy. Remember th»t Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is a household word. Ask your friends where they get the best value in Boots and Shoes, and they will tell you to go to»MellDr'a Z alandia Boot Store, the Leading Boot Shop, Tailored Street, Ashburton. I _---^-_-^_ J ---_ a _---L----j^ I" Ml wMM Ml 1! 1""'" 1111 i1 "1 IDO YOU GIVE YOUR CHILDREN- —«, 'Aulsebrook's COCOA I AULSEBROO^ ttnd



SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS. ! A PERFECT TOBACCO. _mm«-aß«*mmmmm»-m-__mm«__«___mm-mmm_^ BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS ARE THE BEST TjlOR TURNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURES are madb to suit any kind of Soil or description of Crop, Samples of SOIL .ANALYSED free of cost to Farmers using oar Manure For the present season an all round reduction in price of 6& Per r^on has been made. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. If there ia no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials CANTERBURY FROZEN "MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. ;P. WAYMOUTH Secretary. j 139 Hereford Street, Cbrifltchuroh '



BUSINESS NOTICES Wm. Stbangb Sole Partners and Proprietors [Taos, Gotirdaub HOW TO OBTAIN UP-TO-DATE GOODS 1 AT CITY PRICES. TTfHKN about to BUY, yoo naturally look about yon in order to dlsewer'fche Cheapest Market, and where the very beet value for your money may be had* If well advised your oholoe will finally fall on some great City Warehouse, where they purchase large lots of everything at a time (and so secure the most advantageous (Derail possible) and where they offer yon an Immense BsleoMoß. of up to date Goods* WE HAVE JUST BUCH AN ESTABLISHMENT. It is the largest) of its kind in New Zealand* We Import on a truly oelossal scale, and we deal direct with the great manufacturers. We are also manufacturers ourselves, and control a number of important local industries. Consequently it will pay you co plaoo YOUR ORDERS WITH US, and if you cannot de It In Person yon can Shop With Us By Post As THOUSANDS of our regular Customers already doi Write down your requirements as explicitly as you can, enclose remittance to value, post your letter (it will only require a penny stamp, remember), and we will do the rest S You will be delighted, because, by dealing with us you may obtain Beautiful New Season's Goods at Uiiy Prices. One trial of this system will aonvinee yoo. STRANGE & COMPANY, •'v ' ■ . i MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, ', OHRISTOHUROH .'\



WILLIAM PATCHING. EAST & BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON BADDLER & HARNESS MAREB. ——W— MY COMPETENT STAFF now includes FIRST-CLASS COLLAR AND SADDLE MAKERS. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed, Repairs Executed Promptly and at Moderate Rateß abb CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN ARCADE. O^en Tuesdays and Saturdays. CORNSAOKS SUPPLIED nDTOTTXTP DONS ON FARMERS' (jTJtilO J IJM lX ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS COMPANY D. FOOD, Manager



WOOL, WOOL, WOOL. I AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all Wool placed In my hands for sale, either In Ashburton, Chrlstcbursh, Timaru, or for Shipment. This Season s WOOL SAL^S for Canterbury have been'fixed as under, v!^:— OHBISTCHURCH- TIMARU- January 17th, 1902 January 14th, 1902, [ February 20th, 1902 February 26th, 1902 I shall be representsd both at Christchurch and Timaru WOOL FOR CHRISTCHURCH to be consigned— MATSON AND,CO., Addlngton, account D. Thomas. WOOL FOR TIMARU to be consigned—N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Company's Siding, Timaru, account D. Thomas. WOOL PACKS, AND ALL STATION REQUISITES SUPPLIED AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON. ■ - ■— o TUBE SEEDS. T HAVE ERECTED, regardless of cost, the MOST COMPLETB * BED X CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask Farmers to h-epect 9 the same at work. I.AM PREPARED TO CLEAN FOR FARMERS ANY,DESORIPTION OF SEEDS OR GRAIN, AND WILL GUARANTEE TO GIVE THEM SATISFACTION, I can supply BEST RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT (locally grown), also BES1? OLOVERS, dressed by myjown machines), the purity of whioh'must be ' seen to be appreciated. AIBO—HUR3T AND SON'S English Clovers, Turnips, Rape, Lucerne, Trefoil, Eto. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON



FOR WATCHES OLOOKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELEOTRO-PLATK SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, ETC, i GO TO a. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, Burnett Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton. —Repairs v Specialty.— Presentation Oommitteeß liberally dealt with. ________________ ——" * ■ NOTHING like leather, and there Is nothing like Mellows Zealand!• 800 Store for good Boots and Shoes. DO you know that H Baibsiow i« selling for oash at less han Ohrlitohuroh prices, as the few following quotations will show :-Bra»s rail Iron bedsteads, extended foot rail, from 503; Duchess*•««**■; |50si Duchess chests from 455; Inipeotion and comparison Invited. ■" * Smoke New Venw