American Yews About English Peeresses.

The New York Journal h»s some Interesting details about a number of the great ladies who aro to tak" part in 4he Coronation. Tho Journal Rays : — Many of the Peeresses who will figure at tho Coronation earned their own living before becoming invested through m»rriage with coronets and titles, and these command tdiniration and sympathy for having, aa young girls, triwl to re. lieve their pareots of tho burden of thoir sntiutentnee by working as useful members ofthecommunity. Prominent •naong them is the Duchess of Somerset, who, owing; to the Duke of Norfolk being 0 widower, will appear in West minister Abbnyat the Coronation as, the premier Porrees of: the realm, and!

ENTITLED TO PRBOKDRNCE

over all other English women who do Hot hisppeu to be PrinccHsca f.f tho foy?l blood. She is a. tall, steely nnd handsome won 1 art, who its her young6r days was vety beautiful. Her husband made her acquaintance in Canada, where be served with hie regiment: Bho waß a governess when he fell in love with her and married hrr in the face of no end of opposition. Hie uncle was so exasperated by the marriage that he left every vestige of property of whicb he could dispose to jhig other nephew, Lord Percy St. Maur, so that the present Duke and Duchess are far from being: well off, The maiden name of the Daehesß was Susan MacKinnon. Another popular Peeress who earned her own living is the beautiful young

COUNTESS OP DUDLEY,

who was a Miss Rachel Gurney. Her father, who was a member of the cele brated banking firm of Gurney Brothers, came to fjriaf in a rather sensational manner. The circumataDceß were such as to lead Mrs Gurney and her daughters to leave him. Mrs Gur ney opened a millinery store in London, while her two daughters took places as salesgirls in a fashionable milliner's ebop ia Regent Itreet. Rachel Gsrnejs was a ahop girl when she won tha heart and hand of the Earl of Dudley, who is to succeed Lord Oadofjaa ac Viceroy of Ireland. Her younger Stater became the wife of a wealthy Baronet named Trowbrldge. The Marchioness of Alien waa likewise

A SHOP GIBLj

her birth and parentage being most humble. She took to hospital nursing, went out to India, and on the way Jaonae road;! the acquaintance of Lord Ailaa, who was travelling under am as iumed name, and It was not until she had promised to become his wife that she learned of his rank. Her maiden name was Isabella M'Master, and her home ia now Ihe ancestral castle of the Marquis of Ailsa, Culzean Oaatle, pro nounced as ' Oulain.' In spite of her obscure origin she is immensely popular not only throughout Scotland, but like wise in London society j Her husband is the head of the Scotch house of Ken nedy, and has many American affil iations, one of his ancestors in the last century having been Collector of the Poet of New York before succeeding to the Peerage,

a stationer's assistant,

L«dy Lyveden, widow of Lord Lyve den, whom she married when he was ia fain 72d year, was working in a station ,cry shop at Hastings?, when she won the heart and coronet of the head of the house of Vernon. The present Lord Lyveden waa a steward on a fcrana-Atlantic steamer, and a waiter in a New York Bowery restaurant ba fore succeeding to his cousin's honoura.

'iHfii ASHBUETON GTJAKDIAN t WEDNESDAY MAKCH 19, 1902

Printed and published by Thomas Hancox. for the Proprietor, Robert Bell, at hit 1 Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbarien, 1 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1908,



Holms Cycles—The display of Hallia oyota now on srlew ab John Qrr & Oo's is we:l worthy of JDBpaolion by all cycling eabhus* i&flta. These machines are made from genuine B.S.A parts by the celebrated gnnmakera, I, HolHs & Sons, Birmingham, which should be sufficient) guarauteo of their efficiency. The models we have seen are superbly finished, and tbe hißh etandard of quality attained In the manufacfcare of the Holiis bicycle has beua most rigidly maintained. WHAT IS Pi IN BALM? - Chamberlain's Pain Balm is a liniment and, while adapted to all the ordinary uses of a liniment, has qualities which distignish It from other remedies of this class, Pain Balm is especially beneficial for rheuma tism. Thousands of oases can be cited in which ifc has effected a care when the oafferer had previously tried best medical eervice without scaring relief. Pain Balm ffi POSITIVELY GUAKANTEEfI to give relief in the most severe caseß of chronic or acute rheumatiem, Pain Balm heals bruises, burns and scalds in lese time than any other treat ment, Ib is * antiseptic,' that is, ; prevents putrefaction and by so doing, generally prevents an ungainly Bc*r remaining after the injury is healed. For lame back, lumbago aud neuralgia. Pain Balm has no equal. Ib has the quality of 4 getting to the right spot.' No sufferer from these distressing affections should defer a trial of this remedy. Okb appli cation gives belief. Tsy it. The New Zaaiaod Farmern' Co-operative Association o! Canterbury, Liirited, Ashbarton, Belle I t.



JOST FaKCY —Mellor's Zaalandla Boob Store is selling Ladies Good Lea.her Shoes at 6a 3d. I cannot make It oat how Mellor can manage to give such wonderful value for so little money, for you always get the very best boots or ehoea at Meilor'a WANTED KNOWN—That a big lino of Laoe Curtains we have just landed, ex s.s. Paparoa, is full of «ea!ly nice goods at tempbiog prices. Fail display id cmc windowa—MiTOHßLii & Turner. WAIRARAPA OPENINGS. fob"sale, IQLUMBEE'S AND TINSMITH'S Buai-, JL B6BS ; established 27 yoaru; owner j retiring ; absolutely beat bueiuetifl <-<f kind in Wellington Pcoviuoe ; goorlwil! £150 ; stock and plant ati viluation ; 5 yc-aru \wso of central shops and dwelling ; Council con tracts ; a beautiful start for a quod trades m iiD, Fulleac mvcßtso&tiou invited WOODYARD ANb COAL, a good Bu.,i ness ; butoovcr about £80 monthly ; hoJesa, carts, contraote, etc. Frioo JB2OJ. Wil advance £100 to purchaser. BLACKSMITH'S BUSINESS, average ' profic £6 weekly ; cheap ; terms to good man. CABMAN'S BUSINESS, with good oon- Boetion, £50 cash required CARRIER'S BUSINESS, a going con' earn ; easy ingoing BAKERY BUvSINESS, good round ; a ■ goicg oriacera at valuation ■Fot further particulars apply--™ ' G H GOODALL, Auctioneer and Agent, | MaetertoD, Wairarapa | oaioke JSew Voduh I



I BUSINESS 7*TOTIGF.B __ ' SEASONABLE LINES. SHEEP NETTING. SHBEF NETTING. SHBIF NETTING. MANURE FORKS. MANURE FORKS, DRAGS with Square or Round Tines GORSB KNIVES, GORSE KNIVES, GQRSS KNIVES. Whitehouse'a Special Slasher. Also extra Blades m&dfl and guaranteed to be the Best. Martin's, Edward^, and all other approved brands in stock afe W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. E»sb and West Streets, Ashborton. Telephone 14 P.O. Box 35 LAST WEEK OF Dissolution of Partnership Sale. fIIHIS SALE WILL CLOSE POSITIVELY on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19th. DURING THIS LAST WEEK we will offer VERY SPECIAL BARGAINS IN MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING MEN'S, WOMEN'S. & CHILDREN'S BUOTS AND SHQIS ALL SEASONABLE GOODS IN THE SHOWROOM ALSO, ODDMENTS AND REMNANTS throughout the Shop and Showroom Tho Public are invited to call and inspect the Bargains WE ARE OFFERING. ASHBURTON DRAPERY CO. ~ ~. Wilson" DIRECT IMPORTER OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. A Competent Set of Tradesmen kept for House Painting and Doooratlng in all ita Branches, for Town and Country. I Have a Wei! Assorted Stock ol MIXED PAINTS la Large er Small Quantities; aleo Painb Brushes White Lead Linseed Oils (Raw or Boiled Sorim Window Giaea Fancy Glbbb Turpentine Benzine Methylated Spirits Artist^ Material Beautiful MIRROR GLASS in large cheeK oan be cub bo any size ■ FARMS FOR PRIVATE SALE. XTTTE HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR PRIVATE SALE :— 376 acre farm, at Waterton, with 4 roomed houae, 4 stall stable, loose box, and granary ; good cropping and grass land 400 acre f *rm at Llemore, good improvements ; 250 acres in grass, 60 acres ready for wheat, 50 turnips, and 50 atabble; 7 roomed hoasei stable, woolshed, granary 786 acre farm at Newlands, with 5 roomed house; acres Intamlpe, 600 newly laid down, 18? old pasture 730 acres, Hinds district, good buildings, all In grass, well fenced and subdivided into 9 paddocks, well watered 1100 acre farm at Baling, no improvements ; 800 acres in tussocks, balance in turnips 405 acre farm at Ealing, with 4 roomed house, stable, and other improvements j | all in grass 500 acrea at Methven, 8 roomed house, and other improvements 166 acre farm afc Flemington, 4 roomed house and stable, well watered and fenced 476 acre farm at Springburn, all newly laid down j 7 roomed house, 6 stall stable, wooJshed, divided Into 10 paddocka 450 acre leasehold farm, at Mltohaai Road 950 acre farm at Seafield, 4 roomed houae, stable 262 acre farm at Fleming■ on, highly improved, divided into 8 paddocka, well jj fenced and watered, 6 roomed house, granary, outhouse, 4 rooms, 6 atall stable, and other necessary outbuildings 3800 acrea, all in grass, well fenced and subdivided ; all well watered and good i plantations ; close to railway); with good buildings* house, woolshed, cottage, and other improvements j eaiy terms. (This property can be sold | subdivided in two blocks.) j We shall be glad to give the fullest Information to Jutendlng purchasers, and Bhow them over any of the above properties. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD, LADIES WHO LEAD THE FASHION Should visit ALCORN'S and inspect their Latest Novelties in Jackets, Mantles, Furs, and most charming selections ia Dress Goods. Also tho very latest models in Parisian Millinery, etc. FOR SPECIAL DISPLAY SEE WINDOWS M E L L O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. THE LEADING BOOT SHOP. T)ROWQU.NCE'D by the Ashburton Pablic to be the most reliable Boot Shop in J[~ Ashburbon. Wise Fathers and Mothers, if yon wish to save money go straight to MELLOR'S NOTED BOOT SHOP, where you will get the beat value in Foot wear. The following are a few of our prices :-— Man's Good Strong Shooters 103 Men's Lace Boota, great value, 7s Hd Girls' Shoes, wonderful quality, 10 to 13, 5s 6d Ladlea' Pretty Strap Shoes, only 6s 3d Girla* and Boys' Scshool Boots from 4s 6d And a thousand other lines that cannot be beaten for prlco or quality Remember, if yon give us a trial you will be convinced that MELLOR'S Zealandia Boot Store leads for value in BOOTS and SHOffi'S. Note the address — j: JUJfILLO Xfi, ZEALANDIa BQCXJ! BTORE, ! Tancred Street, Ash barton ■



BUSINESS NOTICES TO npTT A HP ■ RAY READY For His Next Pair of BOOTS WE Have on hand a large assortment) \ ! BOOTS AND SHOES Built'for just the wear that Boys and Giria can give them. SCHOOL BOOTS, LIGHT AND STRONG, At Prices to ault the Working Mat). D. STOCK'S BLUE BOOT STORE Burnett Street, Ashburton NOTICE TO FARMERS. NOW that the season for ploughing has oo me again, we beg to inform the Farmers of the County that I am prepared to REPAIR PLOUGHS AT MODERATE RATES. Having had long experience in this class of work, we can guarantee all joba turned cab, Firßt class. Engineer employed. All kinds of Coach and Lorry Building exeonted to order, Kennedy & Muir, ABHBUBTON IMPLEMENT WORKS, (Late Reid & Gray) 1 Cameron Street J. W. Maleolmson, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHEURTON. I AM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also 8 — WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, On Trucks Ashbarton oe Oonnfcry Stations Agenfc for North Queensland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine.) 2 188 OI X YEARS OF INDIGESTION. INSTANT RELIEF. Loasby's Wahoo scores, after everything else falls. Mem Street. Newton, Wellington, 11th Fab. 1902. My wife suffered for six years from Indigestion. She tried almost every remedy without getting much bene6t. Loasby's Wahoo was then tried. Resalb —Instant relief and a speedy core. (Signed) S. Straus. Koolibah cares all pains. Price 2s, everywhere, or post free from LOASBY'S WAHOO MANUFACTUR ING COY, Ltd. Dunedln. BAKER BEOS. Complete ITxiriilsMjug 1." TJ3tf DEHEfc'JEVAJBTCRS. FOR WATCHES CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Kso, GO TO G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, Butnetti Street, (opposite Somerset Hotel) Ashburton, —-Bepairs Specialty.— Presentation Oomnaittees liberally dealt witb. VOICE PRODUCTION, SINGING & PIANOFORTE. Mrs Johnston EEPUMED Teaching on THURSDAY 30th Jan, Havelook Street FOR CYCLING SHOES GO TO H- PAN NELL, Bootmaker & Importer, 90 & 95 MANCHESTER ST. UHRISTOHUROH. CYCLING, RUNNING, TENNIS and Every Description of Athletic Shoes Mads to Order and In Stock Write for Inetruotiona for Self-MeaEurement FIT GUARANTEED. 3 123 W- DONGES. HAVELOCK STREET, and at Arcade Chambers. rpEACHER of Violin, Mandolin, and Harmony Pupils attended at their own homes} Quarter commeDcea from any date. WEBLEY & SONS, HAVING taken ove? the late MbOsbobn Coombe's connection, will vißit Aeh barton and surrounding districta three times per annum, viz, March, July and November Orders may be left at the Commeroia Hotel or with Mr Llewellyn Ovven at his Miißlfi Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton J WEIGHT, Oonduobor and Promoter of the Ashbarton Barjo Band, ITS Prepared to receive Pupils for BANJO, MANDOLINE and GUITAR. Concerts, At Homes, Garden Parties, Eto, attended. A good supply of Instruments and Musio kept in stock. For Terms, etc, apply Z 33 J» WRIGHT, Tancred Street* Smoke New Venus



BUSINESS NOTICES rein m §i m 11. (0) AUTUMN AND I Spt^X*t bymy WINTER NOVELTIES, New Goods in all Departments Beautiful Selection of NIW MANTLES, JACKETS, GAPES, SEAL JACKETS, SILK BLOUSES, FURS, GLOVES, and DRESS MATERIALS, LACE COLLARS, SILK SKIRTS, &o. T\T>"L^C!C!Tt/r A T/~TTVT/^ I* GIVING EVERY SaTISFAG JLJKJtLIOOMAJftLIJNij TION IN FIT, STYLE, and PRICE ■mini «i"W" # Xi ■' '" HIGH-CLASS TAILORING Perfect Fit, Good Workmanship, Prices Very Moderate. ANDREW ORR. & PICKFORD'S IS THE BEST AND CHEAPEST PLACE FOR FOOTWEAR THERE IS NO DOUBT. OBDINARY PEIOESt Ladies' Glace 2 Bar Snoes 5b 9d, only a few pairs Ladies' Glace Walking Shoes, Patent Cap Lace or Strap, 6sJ9d Ladies' Tan Walking Shoes from 7a Ladies' Smart Canvas Sboes 3s 9d irad 4s 9d, black or tan Gents' Canvas Shoes 5s 6d, 6s 6d, and 7s 6d Girls' and Maids' Canvas Shoes 3s 3d, 3s 6d, Ss 9d, 4a and 4s 6d Ladies' Tennis Shoes 2s 9d, 3s 9d, 4s 6d, 6s 6d, Bs, Us 6d, and Ut 6d Gents' Tennis or Bowlin? Shoes 2s 9d, 3s 6d, 7a 6d, 12s 6d, 16s 6d| 18a 6d 6d, 20s, 22s 6d Ladies Evening Shoes from 3a Men's Bluchers, nailed or plain, from 5s 6d Boys' and Girls' School Boots from 4s 9d Children's Strap Shoes, sizes 2 to 6 t at from 2s 3d Girls' 2 Bar Shoes from 3s 6d Gents' Cricketing Boots, Running and Cycling Shoes, at various prices Hundreds of other lines at equally low prices NICHOLAS AND PICKFORD, EAST STREET; SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT We Stock All Shapes I N AMEKICA'S LEADING CORSET, THE "W.B ERECT FORM, It Is olaimed thafa this Const fits the Natural Figure and gives Comfort) and Comfort) and Healthful Wear, combining a Sm&rtO&ppearanoeJJftndJHygleae condition. r*7\\ Prices from Cs lid ! Shapes to Suit all Figures MITCHELL & TURNER. LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, RUGS, ETC. LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, BUGS, Em, ■i ■ ■ AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. ■imhimi'Q* mjuim TY7E HAVE just purchased a very Choice Assortment of TRAVELLERS' SAMPLES in Hearth Bags, Carpets, Squares, Hall and Passage Mats (in the latest designs and colours, The above are to be sold at prices much below the usual Cash prlceß. Passage Mats from Is each. Hearth Rugs from 2s 6d, 3s 6d, and so 00. We are now showing NEW BEDSTEADS (just opened up) direct from the Birmingham Factories, the latest in Iron and Brass Steads. BEDDING and FURNITURE of all kinds in Stock and made on the Premises, Old Furniture Repaired and Renovated equal to New* Bedroom Ware, Dinner Sets and Tea Sets, Silverware, Lamps, Vases, «nd Fancy Goods, Perambulators and Go-Carts, Wicker and Fancy Chairs, SEWING MACHINES—The Best at lowest prices, (The famous ' Anchor,' T. H. UNDRILL & CO., FUBNJ&HINGr WAKEHQUSE, TANCRED STREET (Established 1832 j



BUBINEBB NOTICES T HAVE FOR SALE — The Latest and Moeti CJp to date Farm Maohinery in the market THE GOLD MEDAL DRILL. The only Drill that carried off a Gold | Medal in an actual Field Trial. Light draught oombined with strength, a perfeot sower, and a trial gives* Inspection invited THE ROTARY DIBO BIDGER. This machine takes the place of three Implemeuts, and does the work better* A great saving to mangel and turnip growers Ploughs, Harrows, Springtined Cultivators, and all kinds of Farm Maohinery kept on hand ; prices moderate and terms very easy. Extras for above kept in stook BICYCLES and ali Requisites. — The latest model Chain Envoy, beautiful machine for strength, style and finish! The coming machine—Ohainleßß Envoy, do cogs or chains, hat rolls along—-tha easiest running machine in the market; once ridden, always ridden. Inspection invited AGENT FOR- Southland Implement; and Engineering Company Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society United Fire and Marine Fire Insurance Company Money to Lend from 4J per cent. 1000 Acres Land, good all round Hnd # Price reasonable t and on easy terms; 2000 Acres good all round Land, can ba had cheap. Very easy terms. 600 Acres Sheep Land, very little money required and easy terms. | 6 Acres, with dwelling of six rooms, | nice home, price and terms very reasonable. Also 2300, 900, 600, 374, 200, 650, 260, 207, 300, 100, 90, and 79 Acres Land ; a number of others equally cheap, and on easy terms. For particulars apply W. STONYER, TANORED STREET (Next; Bank of Australasia) M.ishinery, Grain, Produce, Insurance, j Land and Commission Agent I TAMES BAKER in thanking Patrons for tf past favours, would solicit a oontiou anoe te his successors, W, & M. BAKER, who will carry on the business as usual at the Furnishing Warehouse,. Havelock j Street 12 127 HAEVEST CHEQUES I TN order to make room for the New Winter Goods (now on the water) we have resolved to olear our surplus Stock at greatly reduoed prioes« Our weliknown HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Fashionable Vicuna Salts reduced to £3 108 Cash* Fashionable Serge Suits reduced to £3 10s Cash. Fashionable Tweed Suits reduced to £3 10a Cash. Fashionable Tweed and Worsted Trousers to measure reduced to 15s Cash. 49" Largest Stook in Aehburton to select from OBAIGHEAD & BERKYMAK (Ehe Leading Tailors and Outfitters. ;Ashbarton« WATCHES. WATCHES. WATCHES A LARGE ASSORTMENT TO RAND. XuMpect Show Window. All marked plain figures- J. V.DEBEER, WATCHMAKER, JIWELLEB, AND OPEIOIAN. East Street, Ashburfcos? NOTICE OF REMOVAL, MX J.~E. BAIN, nURGBON DENT ST Has Removed to Wardell's Buildings Cashel Street, Christchurch. Telephone 956. 2 104 THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY, Limited S ISLINGTON SMITHFIELD PIO'IJON OFFICES Hereford Straat, OHRIBTOKURCH Stafford Street, TIMARU PIOTON LONDON OFFICE-64, West Smithfiald E.G. FARMERS~~FREEZING» mHE GHRISTOHUROh MEAT COM JL PANY have taken New and Enlarged Offices at SMITHFIELD MARKET, and the Company has deolded to offer to Farmers the fall advantages of consigning through its London Office, where their consignments will be handled with judicious care, under the personal supevisbn of the Company's Staff. The Company's Brands are in special favour throughout the United Kingdom, Especially is this so with the Company a celebrated • ECLIPSE' Brand, and it has been decided to give the Farmers the full advantages and benefit of having their Meat graded under this well known and favourite Brand, when consigned through the Company. LOWEST GROSS CON SOLIDATED RATES.



_ WANTEDS BENJAMIN Gum, the wonderful Cough _ remedy, gives instant rdief. Children take it readily ; pleasant to take* WHAjT prize eskera foe pastry nse. Patty Pan baking powder, the great novelty. PATTi Jfan baking powder is the groan es» novelty you ever saw. Hold ail ffrorern. P ATI'S Pao baking powder, the jjreafi novelty, two patsy tins let nothing From all Grocers DAfTY Pan baking powder wants ene A. trial without prejudice, two patty pans lor nothing ' r Bl* AYE you notioed what a nice finish in L a room pictures neatly framed make* 2 H. Baiestow will be pleased to frame » D y you have at a very moderate price. Addren —Last Street, two doors below W H 00l Hub & Co. j* DO you know that H Baibstow it Belling for oash ab less than Christoharoh prices, as the few following quotations will show :-Brass rail Iron bedsteads, extended ™ r£' from 50a ; Duchesa tables from 30s 5 Duchess obests from 455; inspection ana oomparison invited. 11 1 WANTED j Moisoi* has made immense reductions in order to olear more quickly, and make room lor his new Chalstmas Btook of Boots and Shoes, of beat quality juat arrived Repair ing dene at once, best leather need ; the Hall --next Court Houbb, Ashburton. 11 153 PATTY Pan baking powder contains a patty pan *t eaoh end of tin. rt AKE^OTIOE-Th a ~t Mellor's Zea -1 landta Boat; Store is giving besfcer valne thaa ever in Footwear WANTED —Farmers and Employers requiring Married Ooupleß, Plough men, Grooms, Gardeners, Shepherds, Dairy Hands ; also Hotel Servants, to apply to J, McDonald, Manchester Street, Christ* ohurohu AH orders promptly attended to. Miss Oonway. supplies female servants. 2102 DO you want your home to look nice and fresh for Christmas ? Then send alonff any furniture whioh need* recovering or renovating to H Baibstow, who make* ib look like new. jl «■ ii . ■ I, T SAY FiIIEND: Where Is fch7b^6 X shop fco bay a pair of boofca % Why, Mellor s Zealandia Boot Store ! I always get good value at Mellot's npHKY SAY that Mellor's Zsaiandl* X Boot Store Is giving better value In Footwear than ever- Do yon think ib Is true? It's a fact sir! I jaat bonghfe this pair of shooters at Mellor's, and they only cost me 10s ; If I went; anywhere else fop them they would have cost me a lot more. Take my advice, the next pair of boots or shoes you wanfc for yourself or family, go to Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store for them. He has thousands of pairs to pick from, and his prices are much cheaper than any other firm in Ashburton. Thanks old man, I will certainly bay my nexb from MelJor. By the way: You might givo me his address ? Oh \ Everybody knows that Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store is la Tancred Street, Ash burton. CAN'T Btop, coughing? Benjamin Gum cures recent or chronic coughs* It'i made to oure, and does cure, ""■ '. '.-^-—— J=S __ BUSINESS NOTICES T H Ukdbim, E UNDiwui T H UNDEILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS S?ANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PeUehed Coffins a Specialty A Choice Aseortmont of Artificial Wf e&fch *n Stook. __ Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall j also cara »f Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. % J. L. HIGGB HAS L a telst Designs IN HOUSE : : DECORATIONS CALL AND SEE. J. L. HIGGS. Houae Decorator, Painter, Glazier, Signwriter, eto,, E s Tanored Street* STRANGE'S SAuT HUGE SUCCESS. mHE Summer Sale of W. STRANGE X and CO. having been extended to the Sample ) BURNETT f Sample Booms \ STREET 1 Rooms P Has met with the thorough appresiaiion «f the ABhburton public Crowded-16 Days' Rush-Crowded We haye te apologise to those Clients who 1 were unable to get within the door, bud would remind them there are HEAPS OF 1 BARGAINS arriving every day Furniture, Bedding, Etc., at Manufao* turers'Prices Call in Now and SAVE POUNDS Our Great Pantechnicon is arriving again next week, for which we are nowbookina orders • Be wise, and get your Furniture deliv«i«i to your home without a eoratoh,