He engaged in road contracting, and formed several of the streets of the town and the roads adjoining. He tendered (or the construc tion of the Oamaru reservoir but was not successful. He, however, expressed the opinion at the time that water could not be brought into Oamaru at a less cost than LIOO,OOO, and Mr Wallace was not far out in his estimate, although there was no fair reason for the oast mounting up to L 140.000. Mb Wallace waa later on a large oroppor on tho Waikukabi estate, the deceased and Mr Allan M'Leun never disagreeing as tu the price, or the method of carrying out the work. Lately he has resided at Toka'-rahi. His wifo predeceased him abont three years ago. Deceased leaves thtee sons, one being Bit David Wal lace, of Waikakahi, find the other* residing at Toka-raui. HAMPDEN. -MR SWINDLEY, Residont Dentist, will visit Hamp den on Thursday next, the 4th inst. One minute's time is all you need to gance through this advertise ment in order to convince yoi; of our low prices for the lines of house lold wants mentioned. White Twill Sheeting for double beds 9Jd per yard, 80-inch White Sheeting extra heavy ■ls per yard, U.D, Sheeting from 9J per yard. Heavy quality Linoleum 2 yards wide 3s 6d and 4s 3d. We arc now show ing a beautiful assortment of White and Cream Laco Curtains a J prices to suit all pockets 1 ; also a job lot o Curtain Ends 9d each, Wool Mats with border backs nicely lined, good colours 3s 6d each. Hearth Rugs from Is 9d each. PEN ROSE'S CASH DRAPERY ESTAB LISHMENT,

We arc now, showing a large va riety; 01 New Season's .Goods, One Mine we excel in, and .tJiatj is Ladies' and Girls' Hats for summer wear. We have a magnificent assort ment in -all the newest shapes, and are selling fast. Our Trimmed Hats and Bonnets cannoi be beaten lor neatness and good taste, ana the prices are always the very lowest, We have a full range ol Ladies' Cor sets. We keep only the best .wear ing and best fitting mate, We have just opened up a special line ol Cot ton Delaines. Splendid goods, worth 8d per yard'; we will sell them at 4fd per yard. 