The Clevar French Adventuress

How she Tricked the Tradesmen

" The Paris correspondent of the " Pall Mall Gazette " writes: —1 have just ascer tained how the career of Mme. Humbert was brought to its sudden termination. For once in her life she overreached herself. M Cattani, a rich Egyptian banker, whose principal house is in Alexandria, lent the adventuress a large sum of money, said to be .£70,00U, on the faith of various docu ments. The banker became uneasy and wanted his money. Instead of conciliating him, which was her usual practice when creditors pressed, Mme. Humbert mounted the high horse. When Cattani threatened proceedings, she replied that she would ex pose him to the authorities as a usurer. It is only permitted by Fronch law to lend money at 4 per cent., and M. Cattani, re garding the matter as a speculation, looked for a larger return than that; 30 per cent, it is suggested was the amount. M. Cat tani naturally did not want to be exposed. He tcok his measures accordingly. He re solved to be the first in the field. He in stituted the most searching inquiries into the Humbert operations. Then, with the information, he started a Press campaign. He went to the " Matin," and inspired the series of articles that gave the public the true facts of the case and showed the arch conspirator that she had come to the length of her tether.

The woman owed much of her success to the circumstance that she was the daughter in-law of a former Keeper of the Seals and a man whose name was held in high esteem in Franca. It was supposed during his ltfetime that he was cognisant of the loans that were being negotiated right and left by the wife of his son, and that supposition gave confidence, of coursej to lenders. At the time she induced the weak-minded Frederic Humbert to marry her, she was a modiste in a shop at Toulouse, and one of her stories to account for " Uncle Crawford" is that one day the plutocrat, meeting with an accident in the street, was carried into the shop and carefully tended by her 5 in gratitude he left her the fortune.

M. Eoulina is one of ehe largest diamond merchants in the world. On the strength of her representations he sold her diamonds to the extent of four millions of francs (£160,000.) In the great Exhibition a little Eiffel Tower, composed of the finest bril liants, was much remarked. That unique work of art belonged to M. Eoulina; it was subsequently acquired by Mme. Humbert —on the usual terms. According to one statement, M. Roulina will have recovered the greater part of his diamondsjaccording to another, which comes from an acquaintance of his, and a fellow clubman, he will have lost very heavily indeed. The instance is worth quoting as showing the colossal operations of Mmc Humbert, and also the cleverness with which she tricked even the shrewdest and most successful men in busi ness. One of her. methods was simple yet very effective. When borrowers wanted some tangible proof of her assertations, she would produce a great bundle of notes from the safe which she had either borrow ed from somewhere for the occasion or , which represented the amount of another loan negotiated just before. It was a game of chasse-croise.

Another story shows how Mme. Humbert obtained possession of a winegrowing estate near Toulouse. The price was £30.000. She offered £60,000 " to be paid at the end of my litigation, the condition being that you shall not put a mortgage on the pro perty because it would damage my credit." The vendor agreed, and the sale was effect ed. The next day Mme. Humbert herself put a mortgage on the property and pocket ed the proceeds. The unfortunate owner can now get nothtng; the property was mortgaged up to its full value, and of course the mortagagee will foreclose on the oessa tion of tha interest,

It's a Manly Act

An Ashburton Citizen Speaks for the Benefit ot his Fellow Citizens.

A plain straightforward statement, A grateful acknowledgment of help, Telling a personal experience, , Making it public for the public good, It's a manly act, It's a manly act because it helps others. So many people have been misled, So many claims made that were not true, An Ashburton man speaks here, Speaks in the interest of humanity, Eemoves the stumbling block of doubt, No better proof can be had. Mr C, W. Andrews, East Belt, Ashburton, states;— ---" Some months ago I was attacked by a bad pam in the small of my baok. It used me rather hardly for a time. I suppose it must have been cold in the kidneys, for during the past 12 months I have been sub ject to thJB sort of thing, and to protect the part I wpre a flannel belt. I saw Doan's Backache Kidney Pills were recommended for this sort of complaint during my last attack, and I procured a box at the Ash burton Drug Company in East Street. This medicine relieved me shortly after I began to use it. Anybody with such troubles should try this medicine; if they do they will not be disappointed." ' Success has brought up many imitations of Doan's Pills, but there is nothing just as' good as the remedy which relieved Mr Andrews of his pains, therefore ask for Doan's backache kidney pills. They are sold, by all chemists and storekeepers at 3s per box (six boxes 16s tid), or will be posted on receipt of price by the .proprietors, Foster, McClellan Co., 76 Pitt..Street, Syd ney, N,S.W. But be sure they are Doan's.

Noteworthy Sayings.

Every man is a volume if you know how to read him. Before enterprise and endeavour every barrier must yield. There is work almost everywhere for him who can and will do it. Men's thought are much according to their inclination.—Bacon. Idleness travels very leisurely, and poverty soon overtakes her. He who wants to do a great deal of good at once will never do any.—Dr Johnson. He who is most charitable in his judg ment is generally the least unjust.— Southey. Some temptations come to the industrious, but all temptations attack the idle.— Spurgeon. Surely it cannot be requisite to a man s bßing in earnest, that he should wear a per petual frown ?—Archdeacon Hare. Certain it is that if we do not believe and, hope for better things, we should never try to make things better. —Sir A. Helps Haver begin to look darkly at a subject without checking yourself, and saying," Is there not a bright side to this ?"—-Charles Kingsley, ■ The choicest women are those who yield not a feather of their womanliness for some i amount of manlike strength.—George Mere- I Love labour ; for if thou dost not want it for food, thou mayst for physic. It is wholesome for the body, and good for any mind. —Perm. ! The power of self management, and turn- I ing one's circumstances to the best account is the hardest power in the world to acquire half the wasted lives one sees are due to j the want of it.—Matthew Arnold.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, JULY 7, 1902

I Printed and published by Thomas Hancox, for the Proprietor, Robbrt Bell, at his Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbarbeo I MONDAY, July 7, 1902,



~ FOR SALE. ' Sheep Farm of f{f\f\ ACRES. There is a Dwelling 1 OUu House and other improve ments on the property. Full particulars furnished on application. Apply to T. BULLOCK. "~ TINWALD TO LET /COTTAGE, together with small stable x J and shed, situated at corner of Archi bald and Agnes Streets. Possession cau be given in a few days. ( T. BULLOCK. MONEY. nPO Lend on approved freehold securities, 1 the following sums awaiting invest ment, viz!—£4oo, J6OO, £800, £125, £1200, £800, .£l6O, X2OOO, £125, £1500, and .£2OO. Apply to T. BULLOCK, TO LET. ACOMFOETABLE DWELLING of 6 . Rooms and other Buildings, nicely situated at the corner of Wakanui Road and Eton Street. T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOR BALF. 447 Acres 447 With extensive improvements. /"I OOD for all-round Farming. ; T. BULLOCK. ~~ FOR SALE Hampstead; OBCTIOIST and Cottage of 4 rooms, with w^ scullery and wash-house, well situated in Cambridge Street. .£175 is the reduced price now required, as the owner, Mb Jonah Dalley, has removed to Christchurch. Easy terras can be arranged. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET, DWELLING of fix rooms, also Stab's tneother with 1 acre cf land frn«fi' g Chfvrle« Street, Aileron, and aear the VVooi len Fsctorj, Rental ?<s 6d per week. Apply to T BULLOCK,' FOR BALE. ~~ SHEEP FARMS. SHEEP COUNTRY. IMPROVED FARMS, ETO, 1492 acres, sheep coantryy mostly in its native state 600 acres, improved, very good sheep country 1200 acres odd, ehep.p farm, with good improvements 90 acres, improved, near town 500 acres, has been Bown with English grasses 800 acres odd, improved farm, good for all round farming' 800 acres, mostly unimproved 40 acres, near the sea 98 acreß odd, improved, not fat from Tinwald 350 scree, light-. !»nd,partly improved Also— Beveral blocks of £«*><! '»nrt salcaMs for 81l roanri farming, varying In are* from 50 acres to 1200 acres Most of t>>e light land blocks ar« vary suitable to work with rich heavy farm land.*. Fall p«ticolftr«, tnrtn*, eto, furnished •W*^ -r KOIIOCK SUBURBAN FROPKETY. c\ ACRES together wiih well built bouse 4j of 6*a roomo, stable, fowl ho't«e, etc. fj 'thoeP irticUljr3TP BULLOCK. b vf t. TO LET, JTJROrfF Offioen in Arcade Chambers ' centrtUy situated in Burnett Straab, ~ ' T. BULLOCKs *~ TOK SALE, HALF an »ore corner town B-^lb and continuation of William Streofc, *>i-herby ritb email building thereon.; Prico £50. Terms if rfquirfd. I 1 BULLOCK, .Agent. FOE SALE Small Homestead of 76 Acres 76 On which is prectcd Dwelling of Foot Rooms, Stable. Trapsbod, Fowl House, elo. The property ia divided into four paddooks and well wsterod. Conveniently situated, baing iesp than one mile from Winslow Railway Station, on the upper side of the line, Suitable for a Ooctraotor or Dealer Liberal Terms JTor further partic-slar* *pp!y to T BULLOCK, Agenb BUSINEBB NOTICES. © * i ■-■■■— ■ ■ _ L @ _ _~— £) Men's English and American BOOTS THE "WATER KING.'' Guaranteed Periectly Waterproof WE will return you your money it these Boots do not give satisfaction Men's Dancing Shoes, 7s 6d Men's Goloshes, 5s 6d Ladies' Evening Shoes, 3s 6d Ladies' Goloshes, 4s Men's, Women's and Children's FELT SLIPPERS. Children's School Boots at Lowest Prices NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory. r|-RY the Eapid Shirt Gloss, it will say« I you time, money, and worry. It will mate an old shirt look like new. Sold by all the leading grocers. ,



1 $3 jj&Coughs and Colds. 1 I<& Tho worst thing about them is & that they hang on and continue to I hang on. Your home remedies do ' I not touch them. What is wanted is I a food as well as a medicine—a I medicine-food. A medicine that will I heal and soothe irritated surfaces, <J tone tho nerves, and add flesh and jl strength to tho body. **of God Liver Oil with Hypo' phosphites of Lime, Soda, and Ci'oasoto , is the medicine needed. " It'a [ Famous." Creasote is disinfectant and antiseptic. Cod Liver Oil—tho ' purest Norwegian—makes fat. It m creates strength, appetite and flesh. |j It will make almost anybody fat. | Lime and soda hypophosphitea give $, power and tone. • • £j These valuable ingredients are & 5 emulsified and' thoroughly blended r with fresh eggs. You know how || I good fresh eggs are ; they are always jp ordered for sick and weakly people, p Together these remedies make the M finest and most perfect medicine gjj known. % Lane's Emulsion soothes and f?? heals irritated throat and lungs and j# stimulates the appetite, aids diges- kj tion, nourishes, fortifies and refreshes si the entire system. __ £ jj| © Hold by all .-hi-'uiLUd and utores. % " ■■„ -2/6 :w\ 4'K. 31 $ ■—-—»» t-— -^-rrf-s1 BUSINESS NOTIOES , R CLARK CARRIAGE PAINTER, FIVE Years with A. G. Howland, Chrisfc church; seventeen years with J. R. and F. and H. Steel. Begs to notify the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has 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. Cushions and all leather work made or repaired. A Trial Solicited. 6 165 notice; ' YTTT E HAY ~A PPOINTED P. W COX, Agenb for i MASSBY-HARRIS and ' IfIIPJSBI^L BIOYSeS FOR ASHBURTON, RAKAIA, and SorroundiDg Districts OHentßSJJwillJrßcaive every aftection, and MR COX will Collect) all Monies due to ue* CANADA CYCLE & MO?OR COY LIMITED Deppt—East Street, Asbburbon COALS! COALS ! COALS! m.c;unt~om:isbs NEW SBAM COAL IS NOW IN THE MARKET* mSIS ia Canterbury's Beab Coal. Every JL Householder should save money, and keep the money in the province by uelng MOUNT SOM.ERS COAL, This Coal has 36 per oenb of Gaa, burns with a good flame, and gives a steady heat , TRY IT ! TRY IT I. TRY IS iTo be had of all Coal Merchants: Prloe—l7a per Ton at Mount Sonaers Station JAMES GIBSON, Cameron Street, Aehbartoo , FOR WATCHES CLOCKS^ JEWELLERY, | SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE) SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Exo, GO XO G. JESSON, Praotiinal WEtohmakep and Jeweller, Burnett Bfcreet. |ov>posite Somerset Hotel) Ashbnrtoru —Bepairs * Specialty.— Presentation Oomajitfcees liberally dealti with. BAKER BROS. Complete JTixmisliingj H V shiver with the cold when you can obtain COAL in any quantity, irom 1 cwtto a Ton, AT Argyle Bros. Coal and Firewood Depot, j Havelock street, Ashburton. To Whom it Concerns THEKEBY beg to notify all concerned that I will not be responsible for debts contracted by my wife (excepting, of course, those made with the firm of Mobiartt Bros., Ashburton's cheapest cabinetmakers, upholsterers, etc., Wakanui Eoad), from this date.—X,Y.Z. Wanted Known. SECOND TO NONE Water Race Cleaner can be had for £6 upwards, being made to suit any size Race, according to CTder- F. W. PAGE, em Chertsey. X O TIC IS. 4 NY pemoo or perßomfuund Trespassing on the Fiveradaie Est.ato in pursuit of gama or otherwise will be prosecuted.. 307 W § STRANGE.



-^-» That hard ; l^^i W^jß for it? Look j strength of a powerful chain. ,§■, Ayer's Gharry Pectoral cures coughs and colds, even hard coughs and old colds. Mrs. A. White, of Fitzroy, Victoria, says: " I had a very hard cough night and day. I tried many remedies, but without relief. I thought my lungs were nearly gone. I then tried Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. I began to improve at once, and only one and one-half bot tles completely cured me." There are many substitutes and imi tations. Beware of them! Be sure you get Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Two sizes. Large and small bottles. Prepared by Dr. J. C.Ayer& Co., Lowell, M«M., U.&A. BUSINESS NOTICES. RAILWAY REFRESHMENT ROOMS TO MY LADY FRIENDS LIGHT Refreshments uf m" kinds may be had on shortest, nu'ice. Jnvaitd wines a speciality. Speight's DuntjdhtPa'es on tap. J. WNEEN MRS J. LLOYD, MUSIC SELLER, &c, DEGISIERED TEAOHIR of Xi MUSIC Muilcs.l Instrtunenis of a very description. hclmi Maaio by every mall. AGENT FOR WHEELRR AND WILSON'S Sewing Machines, Tfte Latest ami Boat; the only lowing Machine that duet' not full in any point. AGENT FOR \ EMPUESS NEEDLE. '■ Matemla kc-pu. New Transfers, Plushea, Aratenos, otc. PANOEHD FiTBBBT (nSXS HALL, HerljuUHC GENTLEMEN. ~ Try Our ( HEBTERFIELDB s m Or Thr«p-quarter Overcoats. a M.eJDOINAIL-I> «Sc CO, Tailors TO Those* ftb.-mt to rrmry, and to tboee ftlrewly married. Study economy by purchasing yonr furniture ar, W. & M lUKKRK Warehouse, Ravelock Stteqfc, JuS'u raneived, a ooueignm nt of Wicker Chairs in Uneab ehapep »>n<i itealgoß ; etisn l-.im'tOo Tables. Id afcock all klnda of bed steads ad bedding; Suus of nrawin;; and dining rcm furniruta inada to order ft* moderate pria»3. Best woskmamhip and materials. PEACE DECLARED. T^T OT so with you, because your system W is out of order, on account of your cold feet. Remedy—Call at the ULSTER BOOT SHOP and get a pair of warm Boots or Slippers. Prices to suit every one. Slippers from 9d upwards. All classes of Boots and Shoe 3 equally cheap. T. YOUHG, Ulster Boot Shop, Tancred street. INSURE NOW WITH THE Government Life Insurance Department. £1,600,000 TTAS already been added to Policies in jOL 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. TO SHEEPOWNERS. GOOD PRICES ASSURED, j HMATSON AND Co., beg to inform « holders of Sheep and Lambs that should they be looking for a Market and decide to try Addington, that they will be glad to receive Consignments. There is no need to write to them; just consign Matson's, Addington. i The firm will carefully untruck and classify each lot, and if the price bid at Auction is not sufficient on a basis of the c.i.f. Prices current for Frozen Meat, they will have the Sheep sent to either Isling ton or Belfast, and on receipt of Weights will sell forward or ship as Clients may desire. Prompt Payments. Consign MATSON'S, Addington. '■ To Those Who Have Landed Property to Sell. Send Particulars of your Properties to H. MATSON AND CO. The Firm is recognised as the greatest medium of exchange in Canterbury, and Buyers from all parts are constantly en quiring and making inquiries from them. During the past six months the firm have been instrumental in selling no less than SIX good-sized Properties south of Rangi tata. They are always willing to receive particulars through any local Agent, and to ! work in conjunction with them, which must: be tp thp benefit of the ownor. They ad vertise all Properties in their Quarterly Review, which is circulated throughout the world. They advertise likely Properties in their regular column, free of cost to Owners, and other charges are on the lowest scale. If you have a place for sale, avail yourself of their services. It costs nothing unless sale is made, and no fear of your Property being hawked or depreciated. Great facts. They can always assist Purchasers, being hand and glove with Moneyed Clients. MATSON'S, 61^ GhtfstdwWJlli j



The " Labour Question" is^ we know, A problem hard to solve/ But if its progress is taut slow, Eesults in time revolve. But in the case of cold or cough, Results are swift and sure, If we but take to drive them off Some Woods' Great Peppermint Cube Wade's Worm Figs—the Wonderful ffiQsyx Worriers—are a safe and sure remedy, in 1^ boxes; sold everywhere Smofce New V«nur All who • wish to protect themselves from the results of a bad cold should not japgkgb tp take TySSICUF*



f BUSINESS NOTICES ] ! T. H. UNDRILL& CO, 0 BINLTM A KIRS, UPHOLSTEREES, Etc. We make all our own g I*^ Bedding from the very B'^t^; jM j Bf * ' I at material, so buy |H: J? * ' ' ' from us at lowest T»£ ' ? v" t |l t * VW - s We have also just| rices'and encourage || t< "- P'M */ opened a nice assort- Local Industry. II v^^S|^a»^^^>!'' r'f, '•£? *&> ment of Tapestry I Furniture re-covered I^R;4^^^ Ke-covering Dining and made equal to f^^^nfß^pfT(jf E°°m " First - class Work '^^S I%ll?f f| S manshipGuaranteed. Sflß^^*T*J: We" haveTjust"opened another Choice Assortment* of up-to-date|Bedßteads and Cote Jin Brass andiron at all prices. NEW DESIGNS, BEST QUALITY, LOWEST PEICES. ———Wire, Spring, and other Mattresses made on Premises,"' T. H. UN DRILL & CO., FURNIBHBRP, TANORED STREET HARDLEY BROS., PLUMBfiRS, IKONMONGEBS, AND TINSMITH Our Setson'B Stock of GUNS, CARTRIDGES, AND GUN FITTINGS la te Hand ; and Oar GUNSMITHING, ENGINEERING, and BRAIZING DEPARTMENT, la In the Hands of a Certificated Engineer, therefore all work will be oarrted.out on latest scientific lines, and guaranteed We hold « large stock of WINDMILLS, TANKS, BATHS, FORCE and LIFT PUMPS, SINKS, LAVATORY BASINS, HIGH PRESSURE EOILERS, &o, and make ROT and COLD WATER and SANITARY WORK » Hpponlty SPOUTING, RIDGING, and all claesea of Tin Bnd Iron Goods Manufactured. Pipe Wella Driven, Pomps, Hydrablio Rama, Wlndmilis and Water Wheels fixed and supplied. , A Staff of Competent Workmen always available for all olaaeea of Plumbing' woxk in any part of the county. ***» 32 HARDLEY BR^ )S. Ra 80182 PLUMBERS and SANITARY ENGINEERS,' KAST STREET WE ARE GASH BUYERS OF PEIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN AROADE. Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS CORN SACKS SUPPLIED. f^ F> I Q^TIV! P DONE ON FARMERS' (jrl lib 1 1JN br account. OANTEBBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS COMPANY, ! D. WOOD, Manager.



MAY, 1902 Bought 4 MITCHELL &1 TURNER DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS , AeHBUBTON Sold hy 15 Examined by 11 — £ y f , £ c d 6yda Dk Drega Tweed la 6^ 09 0 Now Is 06 0 2 School Capes i B.i lid 017 10 „ 3s 63 7 1 Ladieß' MRolntonh 30s 1 10 0 „ 21a 1 1 g 2 School Hats 8a 6J 07 0 „Is 02 Oj 10 Coloured Muslin, for Aprons 10£<l 08 9 „ 3£d 02 11 1 Man's Tweed Ooab 22s 6d 12 6  15a 5d 015 6 IPr Working Trousers 83 63 6 „5b lid 0 511 2 Working Shirts —— Q g^Q h2l gj 05 6 Paid 2 Under Fl&nnela 9d 0 7 6 „ 2s 6d 0 5 0 By Cash, with 2 Pair Under Pantß 2s 0 4 0 „ la 6d 0 3 0 Thanks, 1 White Quilt, Dble Bsd 10s 9d 010 9 „8a 9i 0 8 9 MITCHE LL & TURN EE 1 Coloured Qailb, Sgle Bed ________ ti 04 6 „3a 63 0S 6 4 Coloured Towels May 17, 1902 Is 61 06 0 „1 8 04 0 1 Oolcured Table Cover (Large) 18a 6d 018 6 „ 10a 6d 010 6 IPairLaoe Curtaing Bal6d 08 6 „6a 9d 06 9 12 Yards Pink Flannellebta 0a s£i 05 6 „ 3|d 03 9 4yda Fanoy Flanneletta Oiffld 0210 - „ 4^d 016 2 Pair Cashmere Hobs 1b 3d 0 2 6  9-1 0 16 £9~3 2 Now £5 14 1 We take this somewhat tinmnal mothod ot showing th«» ;PubUc what the Redoofcione we are making "mount to in a Parcel of Drapery, every artiole of which is of every day need, and Good Value AT Fxxll PmcßS. Our Tiutnpeter ia not dead,-in faot, there are hundreds of him spread over the County, but we venture to say that no business attempt of a similar nafcure. ever made in Ashburton, has ever Brproaohed the eucoess attending the Dissolution of Partnership Sale now going on In our Premises. See " Wanteds." FARMS FOR PRIVATE SALE. TITHI HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE : -376 acre farm ab Waterton, with 4 roomed honae, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary j good cropping and grass land 730 acres. Hinds district, good buildings, all in grass, well fenced and subdivided Into 9 paddocks, well watered 600 acres at Methven, 8 roomed house, and other improvements 166 acre farm ab Flemfngton, 4 roomed house and stable, well watered and fenced 476 acre farm at Springburn, all newiy laid down; 7jroomed houae, 6 stall stable, woolshed, divided into 10 paddocks 450 acre leasehold farm, at Mitcharn Road 950 acre farmatSeafield, 4 roomed honse, at&ble 269 acre fara ab Fleminss'-on, bighiy Improved, divided into 8 paddocks, well fenced and watered, 6 roomed house, granary, outhonse, 4 rooms, 6 stall stable, and other necewAry outbuildings 3800 acres, all in grass, well fenced and subdivided ; all well watered and good plantations ; closo to railway ; with good bnildiDgs. house, woolshed, cottage, and other improvements ; easy terms. (This property can be sold subdivided in two blocks.) We shall be glad to give the fullest information to Intending purchasers, and show them over any of the above properties. FRIEDLANDEBBROS., LTD,



PHOTOGRAPHY. HALMA'S BTUOIOS, SAXJNDKRS' BUILDINGS, TTTE are doing TWELVE ENAMELLED VV C.AHL>iiT PHOTOS oud EN LARG-''MEKT, v\ze 12 x 10, mounted on beautiful tintod plate suck mount for J4ssi SEE SPECIMKNS, aa this is only far a Limited Time, 00MB BARLY. MCSM. CERTIFICATED & REGISTERED TEACHER. QTU"RNTB prepare.] for ,«oy Musical O Kx-iminattou liPid in New Zaalaod, AH brauchea of Masio taught. Oaadi.-Ju'eu presented afc Kxaminatfoos, 137 ; average mark* pt»!ners, 94 per oeut, H. I£oß?SSfi7, "OARRISTER & SOLICITOR, Burnett Street. Money to lend on freehold security. PRI&E POULTRY FOR SALE. T)URF,-BRED Indian Game, Mlnoroas, JL Laug^hans, ar.d Brown Leghorns. \Uo Ptkla Dacke. Bred from Imported and First Prize Stock. Cockerels and Pallets from 5i each. 4 190 H. <?. BERRYMAN. b"t] GEORGE JAMS, Potted £c Prewerved Meats ARE DELICIOUS. TRY THEM Procurable from ail Grocers and Storekeeper throughout tba Colony J. W. Malcolnison, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHEURTON. I AM I'A BUYEE OF . MEAT AT Fa: r fit Id Freezing Worke. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS. On Trucks Ashbnrton or Country Stations Agent for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine.) 2 188 WANTKVK CHKAP R.i, GUNS »nd CARTRIDGES, Danh'p Btrre! B L Gune from 55»» S.B. frr.m 426-?, C<krtiit?sifß fr<;m 9^ per 100* Wiiv Netting frc-m Id poryarJ, Sheep Netting from 2^l rer yard. Th«> celebrsited A. Mai-'ii's Hoco C !ppi?rs at 7s fif'i, 9^ &.i and 10i* 6ci. O'her mnk'ea from 6* 60—G Meddins. The l't?o;:!t'« IroifmuPßHr. /CYCLISTS ami Athletes—Gcro-.i all wool V/ iiweater* 5h lid g,n<l 7s 6.1 ; »i! wool {Ja*hm*re Sox, 2 p;»ira for In lld—W H \IS7HY worry over the irontnz nf i shirD VV . Buy atinof R»pid Shitt Gl^ss, it 'Yifikee shire Ironing a pleasure. To bn had •mm a!I eroof-r*. WANTED KNOWN—That, for Re*l Good Winter Boots and Shoes, &^ ReaeonablePricey, oaU m J MOISON, fora, as in the past, J.M, still mainbaios, ami wouid not forfeit, that gq*ncl reputation he hasheld and e»ill holds, noi- by nonsenaioal talk, but his Boots have ab all times stood the teat, mid are Che best proof of bia saoc&ss. Repairing doae at onoo; Baab Sole Leather used.—Next Court Houae. Easts Street^ Aahburton PATTY Pan baking powder, the Rr«a& novelty, two patty tins fer nobbing CroTi ill Grocers r|lHKß*pidL:ghting Shiri G lose—she only I_ relfeble whirl) polish in tho world, It is used by all thy landing laundresses, in New Zealand. Try a tin, it wili pay you, Bold by ali the leading tjrmiprß. 5>7 PAL'TY Pan baking powder wants on trial without prejudice, two putty pans or nothißg TRY tfceEapid Lighting Shirb Globb. Try the Rapid Lighting Shirt Globb Try the Rapid Lighting Shirb Glosa Sold, by all leading grocers. 5 T)ATTY Pan baking powder contains & JL pabty pa.o at each end of tin. WANTED KNOWN—That lam • prepared to give Estimates for all Plumbsre' and GaeSbbing Work, and can. guarantee complete satisfaction. Hob and Gold Water Services laid od. Well Binking 9 Baths, Tanks, and Boiler Framea. Having had o. loDg exporienoe in Gan Kepair», those Sportsmen who require} Inair Guns repaired by an Experb should bring them to me early, as tha season la close upon us, ■ WILLIAM R. HYDE," Burnett Street, Next Door to Club. Plumber, Locksmith, Gasfibier & Tinsmith. Lowest prices' compatible with good workmanship 53 jnr\VE}R¥ one Interested to read. JOj advertisement appearing in Mitch all and Turner's epaca of thia issue, to cwws> out any article they can do withont, tksnj to call on us and bring the advertisement and afail parse with them. The parcel! will be delivered next day* WANTED —Farmers and Employers requiring Married Oonplea, Pioagh men. Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands ; also Hotel Servants, to apply to McDonald, Manchester Street, Chtisfc-v church. All orderr< promptly atbended fc'X Misg Conway sappliea female servants. 2 W WANTED Known—Thao an cuaoe of proof is proverbially worth a ton of argument. Now Miccheli and Earner* dissolation of partnership Sale is nofc being held In Sydney, or even in Duuedin, but tight here tn Ashburton, consequently the gnoda can be seen before being pnrchasext WAISTEDK/iown -ThatMitchell and Turnev will s»;va a fee of 21s to anyone who can prove to be false or mis» loading one single statement placed before dia public veg»fdins? th« roductian nir being made at their Great Dissolution of Parinership Sale. Thia offer is open to theisf own assistants, as well &b to the public. ]QATTi -t*4o hakiDg powder is Che greafi JL eßb novelty you ever saw, fiold all ijrooerß*



) BUSINE-^ NOTION : HAVE Y0 U SE E N 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. ' I CAPITAL PLACE THAT BLUE BOOT STORE. Wonderful how it's becoming a household word throughout the county of late. Note Addeess— 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. THE FEDERAL TARIFF. mHE Federal Tariff has been so altered J_ lately that buyers in certain markets have been afraid to invest. The duties on all finished articles have been considerably raised, but that does not apply to us. For instance, we are quoting Celluloid Mud gards at 7s 6d per pair, and you could not import them in small quantities for any where near the price. These guards have been proved to be the best on the market and are obtainable from the Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street. THE CHEISTCHUECH MEAT COMPANY. (Works : Islington and Smithfield) AEB Buyers of Prime DAIRY or GRAIN FED BACON PIGS In|anyJQuantity. Christchurch Meat Company, Limited, Stafford A Street, Timaru. 200 &3 *T3 ~*" CQ v^H|H Ss ® * WE SPAKROW, Corner of East and Moore Streets TO THE FARMERS OP IKB TINWALD DISTRICT. HAVING Uken over the SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH BUSI NESS laflf carried on at Tiawaid by Mr J Stsphenp, I am prepared to exeoute all work aotruuted to m 8 with deapvtch, and at modera'6 prices. T ÜBt,ing to receive a fair sbara of public patronage* G. MOBKISON | (Late of Lagmhoe), TINWALD SHOEING PORGF. 4183 | NOTICE. I H. P. MADDEN, i BAKER, CONFECTIONER, AND CATERER, East Street. WOUID respectfully take this opportunity of thanking his ens tomers for pasfc orders, and trnsts to merit a continuance of the same in the future Additional ancomodatlon has now been added to the refreshment rooms, which a^a still under the personal supervision of Mrs Madden, where patrons can rely | npnn receiving the best attention. Tea, Coffee Cocoa, etc, will be dispensed, lv conjunction with Hot Scotch Pica, Scones, Cakes, Pastry Creams, which are manu factured en the premises, from the best ingredients, and from the latest London and Parisian recipes, fob whloh the Establishment is noted. Bride, Birthday, and Chrlstening.CakeP a speciality. Catering as nsoali ' Satisfaction " is our motto, THOMAS LINTEKN BECrS to BDncuuo9 thab he h»B taken over the ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. And will be glad to see old**PrlencU and Vieitorß. Only bEBh Brands of Wines, Ales, and Spirits stocked. Good Table. Good a£tendanoe« 5 1 . JNOTIOiS. RE OORONATiON DAY. AL L Householdrra and Tradespeople . wi«hing to make an effectivfl display ahouid oall on J. L. HIGGfcV TANCRED STREET, and procure an estimate for TRANSPARENT ILLUN3INATIONS, EMBLEMATIC DESIGNS, And MOTTOS, very brilliant in effeot, and !ir'iatio»l!y designed, {uo6 extinguuhed by the wind as f;a9 lights ate.) Apply early, an only ft limited number can bo procured. T T 11" Tf^f^ O U • JL^ a XX JL \A \Ji O a Painter, Eto., Tanored Street. VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston mERM commenced QDUEBB&Y.gQth May i