The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL* XVIII. KO. 480 £

Ashbubxqh : Thursday, September S3, 1897.

PRICE: ONE PENNY

LOST LITERATURE.

far his interesting work on v Los treasure in Literature," ProEesso Walbh gives some faces that make us deplore the loss of what has been. He first deals with classic literature, and shows how the dramatic liteiature of Greece hag disappeared. At the time of Aristophanes it is estimated that fully 2000 dramas had been produced ; of these only 40 are now in existence. Ihe works of Michylm, Euripides, and Sophocles can be counted on one's fingers' ends, who were moat prolific writers, while of Menander's works, the greatest of the comic writers, hardly a vestige remains. It was about Menander that Goethe wrote, that for a single play of that master he would gladly give one half of Roman poetry. Only two odea and a few fragmentary lines are left of Sappho's works, the greatest living poetess of all time?, Few of Pindar's odes remain, but none of the hymns and dirges which ancient critics consider to be his masterpieces Lost also are the songs of Alcojus and Ibycus, which we are told " overthrilled the most cultured nation of antiquity." There are also great gaps in Roman literature. Ennius, the father of Roman poetry, of whom a complete copy is said to have existed in the thirteenth century, has now almost disappeared, with the exception of a few fragments. The "Thyestes" of Varin, which, according to Quin tilian, rivalled all the tragedies of the Greeks, has likewise perished. Professor Walsh accounts for the IOBS of many of these treasures. Some were destroyed by the ignorant in the iJark Ages, and others were destroyed by invaders or in fires. Over 400,000 MSS, were burned during the siege of Alexandria by Julius Cse3ar. A secondary library, containing 700,000 volumes, was burned by the fcaracens in a r>. 640. About 12,000 books were destroyed at Oremona in 1569, and the great fire of London destroyed many treasures of Elizabethan litera ture. Seventeen of Spencer's com positions have disapppared ; the last .-ix books of his " Faerie Queen " were lost by a servant while crossing from i reland to England. Pope was re sponsible for the destruction of Lord Peterborough's Memoirs, as was Tom Moore for- the destruction of Byron's. "The Diclogues of the Dead,' by Matthew Prior, is lost, and so are Mrs Inchbald's " Memoirs," and John Wilkes's autobiography Many authors have destroyed their o*n works. Pope is one, Samuel Bogers an other. The latter burned his drama entitled ." The Vintage of Burgundy " In this category we may also include George Orabbe and Hawthorne, who made a holocaust of a large number of his tales. Other treasures have been destroyed through accidents. Moliere's translation of Lucretiua was inad vertently used by one of his servants to make curl pipers. The Uotton MSS. were partially destoyed by a fire in 1731. The library of Dr Priestley was burned by the mob iv the Birming ham riots, and the celebrated collection of Lord Mansfield was destroyed in a similar way in the Gordon riots. In the early part of the fifteenth century Guarino Veronaae lost a shipload of classical MSS. while crossing from Constantinople to Italy. In 1769 a similar fate met Hudde, who had an invaluable collection of Chinese books.

INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY

At a special meeting of the directors of the Industrial Building (Society, held in the Secretary's rooms last evening, the Chair man, Mr Henry Zanflwr, {tendered his resigna tion which was contaiced in a letter ad dressed to the directors. It explained that) Mr Z tudtr's hands were at present too fu I of work that made large demands upon hi* time for him to devoie to the position of chairman the time and attention it required. Farther, it was possible that at an early date he would enter upon a somewhat pro* longed absence from Ashburton, and in i these circumstances it would be best for all concerned that he should resign. He did so with regret, as he had been a member of the Society from its commencement, and chair* man of directors from the very beginning. Mr A. A. Fooks moved the acceptance of the resignation. He did so with regret, as the Society was losing in Mr Zander an enthusiastic and energetic chairman, and it would be hard to find a man who would fill thy position as he had done. He hoped he would benefit by the work he was about to enter upon, but, Mr Fooks thought it was still upon the cards that Mr Zander would be back in Ashburton and amongat them again. It was impossible to say how much credit was due to Mr Zander for the present position of the Society; bat they all knew the unflagging energy and untiring zsa! he hid brough to bear in the furtherance of its interests. Most people in undertaking such a task as Mr Zander had set himself would have given up half way, but the grit that was in him had made him keep on, and the Society was in consequence the signal sue jess they all knew it to be. He regretted to have to move the acceptance of the resignation, but in the circumstances they could only accept the inevitable. Mr Sifcock could not say he had any pleasure in seconding'the motion. He had been one of the provisional directors of the Society and had been on the Board since it was constituted. He was thus in a position to speak of the work done by Mr Zander, and was sure no other mm in Ashburton could have thrown so much energy into the Society's mauagement as Me Zander had done, and if they got a man half as good to fill his place they would do well. He regretted, too, that Mr Zander hid not seen fit to take say three months leave of absence aud so get over the necessity for resigning that way. Mr Rule also pud a high tribute to the service Mr Zander had rendered to the Society, aud regretted the loss that it would sustain, and Mr Turner spoke in similar terms, and the motion was carried. Mr Zander thanked the speakers for the kind things that had been said of him. He had thought for some time over the question of resigning, and had intended to withdraw some time ago, but the secretary solicited him to remain in office, pointing out that it would ba difficult to work just thon with a new chairman, as the secretary had got accustomed to the way of working under him. Since then, however, biß business had steadily increased and extended, and hit health had not been of the beat, and as there would be larger demands than ever upon his time, his resignation became imperative in justice to both himtelf and the Society. He waß proud to aay that the Society had beea the mest successful Starr-Bowket in New Zea'aud, but he was not vain enough to take all ihe credit for that. fact. He had belonged to a good many societies in his time, out had never belonged to one whose board of directors had worked so steadily hand in hand, and it was owing to this that the institution had so advanced. If he joined a society or took any position he liked to do his very best for it, and not be a figurehead only, and that was the great reason why he wa3 now resigning, for the Barry town miuing claim would occupy much of hit time, aud it wna not wise to have aa absented chairman. Most of them had been on the board for some years, and knew the business well, ao that he had uo fear that a new chairman would have any difficulty. It waa their duty to keep the Society up to the standard, and he had no doubt they would do co. It now fell to them to elect a new chairman aud he proposad for that office Me A. A. Fooks, speaking in high terms of that gentleman's suitableness for the position. Mr Rule seconded, and Mr Silcoak, Mr Wilson, and Mr Patterson expressed them* selves aa highly pleased with the selection, and Mr Fooks was elected unanimously. Mr Fooks thauked them for his election. He had always taken great interest in the Society, and would continue to do so, but stepping into the shoes of such a chairman as Mr Zander had been was no easy under* taking, and he hoped his shortcomings would be looked over. He asked them now to charge their glasses and j in him in drinking the health of Mr Zander, of whose useful ness to the Society Mr Fooks again spoke in high terms. Mr Zander said he was pleased that they had taken the trouble to call the directors together for a friendly glaea. It was nearly five yeara since the Society had started, and though a great amount of opposition had been met with to 'begin with it had been gradually worked through, and the Society was now in the most flourishing condition. Before he took his last trip to the Old Country only 400 shares had been taken up. He told the directors then that if they sold all the shares before his return he would give them a champagne spread. . He ful filled that promise with great pleasure as on his arrival he found that all the shares had been sold. £9000 had been lent out by the Society since its commencement, and it had nearly all been spent in the town, very few mortgages being held on outside properties. And if this was the work of but five years what like would !the picture be in ten or twelve ? He took a bicycl9 ride every morning at seven o'clock, and it was a pleasure to him to see so many houses rising up, most of them built with money that had been raised by the Society, which was not a money making concern, but one existing solely for tho benefit of the workiug man, who only pays from 2£ to ?-| per cent for his money, Butif thethingwere wound up to-day, though such was far from their intention, it would pay 8 per cent, on the capital. It waa the best society of the kind iv the colony, and the working expenses were very small. The directors were unpaid, the secretary re ceived only a moderate salary, and the auditors' fees were but nominal. It would tike nine or ten years for every shareholder to get his appropriation, aud by the end of that time the profits would have rjeaohed £11,000, which would make a satisfactory divide id. It was far better to let those profits accumulate than to divide them annually. If the profits had been divided the first year the dividend per share would have been but s', but by allowing them to accumulate some good would be done with the money. The profits at pre sent stood at over £700; The Society wai doing a vast (amount of good, and he hoped it would continue to do so. He congratu lated the Society on securing the services of Mr Fooks aa Chairman, and proposed " Success to the Ashburton Industrial Build ing Society," coupling with it the name of Mr Silcock, who acknowledged the toast at Borne length, Mr Rule proposed the health of the new Chairman, which having been honored and acknowledged and the " Press" similarly dealt with the meeting closed.



CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS «• warranted to cure Gravel, Fains in the back, and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 yean. In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout tha world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid. land Countsiei Drug Company, LinaoUu England,



WANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Orrs' cheap sale. 7 44 WANTED Known. — Boys' Overcoats 3s 9d, Boobs 4s 6d to 7s lid, Infants' Boots 6d, four Gent's ties for Is, four pair of Socks for Is, Cap 6d, Best Colonial Trousers 6s lid.—A. Orb's Sals of Assigned EaUta of W, & Uilaim, | ISS



WANTED Knawn.—Four Trunks Carpet Samples, H yard long, just the thing for Bedrooms and Kitchen Hearth Rugs. Four Cases Harvard and Leather Shirtings; new patterns and splendid value. —Mitchell and Turneb. ! . __ "VTOUNG J-*dtes' Journal for September, JL Private life of the Queen, Equality | (Bellamy), The Curse of (Jowden (A. Swau), Ihet Gleaming Dawn, The Naulahaka (Kip ling), The Notables of Britain, Honey gathered and stored (J. McNeil), School Books.—H. M. Jones.



WAV] 1! I) Khowu.—That we expect to receive our Summer Dresses and Millinery (.^pßciaily i-eltc'ed by our London agent) about Wednesday. September 8, and from samples received these good* should eclipse anything we have previously im ported.— MITOHKILAND TURNEB. WANTKD KNOWN—lnfantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towel*, 6cl each; lace curtains, from 2s lid ; white Mareelia quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—A6 A. Ore's cheap sale. 743



Wanted. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on nan t. I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing but the best sole leathtr used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boob Store, Kast Struct, Town Hall, Ash 1 urUio' 3 5



Holloway's Pills and Ointment,— Bilious affections with all their concomitant { annoyances induced by atmospheric changes, or too liberal diet, should be checked at once or Berious consequences may ensue. When anyone finds his ideas less clear than usual, his eyesight dimmed, and his head dizzy, accompanied by disinclination for all exertion, physical or mental, he may be quite sure that he is in immediate need of some alterative medicine. Let him at once send for a box of Holioway's Pills, a mild course of which will remove the symptoms, and speedily renew his usual healthful , feeling. If the bowels be irritable Holioway's I Ointment should be diligently rubbed over the stomach and liver every night and morning. Kozib Tea, the best, and yet within reach of all ? Sold afe 1/B,l'lO, 2/-, and 2/4.— John Orr &Go Sole Aftanta.



STOCK Taking Sale.—French Serges la 6d, worth 2s 6d; handsome Dress Tweeds, 10£ d, worth double.—W. H. Cc lljsb WANTED Known—That Mitchell and Tubner have opened up their new Prints and Dress Muslins, Sunshades and Umbrellas. Dress Goods t Millinery, and Mantles to arrive per s.s. Aotea, September 6th ANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at) Melwb's, for fourteen. day§ only.



WANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is 6^l; worth 2-i 61; dress goods, from 10(1 per yard; single costumes, reduced frr.m 25s to 7s 6d^ silicias and linings, all reduced—At A Orr's cheap sale. 7 49 ANTiiD~li NO W N—Table damask, from Is 3d per y »rd ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyieys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 46 mURNIP Seed*, Mangel Seeds. Farmers JL would do well to enquire our prices for these Seeds before purchasing elsewhere. Remember we sell only for Cash, so that we can sell Cheaper than any other house in town.—Fletcheb Bbos., Ashburtoo. WANTED Known—Fletcher Bros, price list of Teas in this paper is wel[ worth reading, as the tea is quoted at exceptionally low prices.—Fletcheb Beos., East Street.



WANTED KNOWN. — Ladieß' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' black cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2a 6d per pair—At A. Orii's cheap sale. 7 42 SPECIAL PURCHASE—A line of Youths' Tweed Overcoats, all sizes, only 5s each,—W. H. Collier's Stock taking Sale. BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. NEW 7 Journals —Young Ladies" Journal (August); Weldou's Ladies' Journal (July); Quarterly Family Reader, Quarterly Something to Read. New Papers—Lloyd's, Reynold's, &c, at H. N. Anderson's, !*'»*< street, Ashburton. 8 143



THE RECORD SALE.—Having purchased several sample lota in Waterproof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Hate, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery, at a Great Reduction, Mrs Aloorn will offer these at and below wholesale prices; also all her Trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pina fores ab great reductions to reduce quanti ties before stock-taking.



"1%/TRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser o ladies, jj/JL gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 13 TUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s fj lid, usually 8a 9d.—Mkllor's Zea andia Boot Store.



A NICE Assortment of D<ess Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mrs Ladies' and Children's Underclathii g, Dresses, Pinafores and Aprons made on the premises. Our own make gives satisfaction to everyone. WANTED Known.—Ladies' Water proofs 5s lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3£d Jackets hi lid, Art Muslin l|d per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for la, Corsets Is 6d.—Andrew Ork's Great Sale., 8 18



NOTICE.— -Aic you going to builii. Pecauae the cheapest shop for Roofiog Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, a,ud all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardley's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32. WANTED ""kNO WN —Mrs Hotfam having taken the premises lately ozcupiod by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at ail hours. A few boarders will tind all the comfort* of a home. STOP THAT COUGH by using Flower's Celebrated Aniseed and Horehound Cough Drops. To be obtained from store keepers, or at II A. FLOWiOR, the Itadinp Confectioner, East Street. 163



LADIES.— Write to me for Valuable Free Book concerning yourselves.— Professor R. R. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 WANTED Known, in fourteen days I intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots. — Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store.



WANTED Known, the doors and windows are lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. T ADIES' CAPES, Jackets, and Macin- I 1 toshes at about half price, newest styles j many lines equally cheap.—W. H. Collier's Stock-taking Sale. WANTED, wise fathers and mothers to remember that Mellor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. T^OUNG MEN—Write to me for Va'u- JL able Free Book concerning your selves,— Professor R. R. Hermann, pecialist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880



rriHOSE who are married may alao have a JL pleasant recollection of the Record Heign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate coet, at H. Bairstow'e. WANTED Known, Mellob's Bargain Sale now on. Come early. Chil dren'B Straps Is 9d, usually 2s 6d. WANTED Known—Spectacles,. Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical lina »t S Sat.kk's, Optician.



WANTED KNOWN —The way the young people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To Mbllob's Cheap Boot Sale, air, he said.



Wanted. I HEARD a, man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellom's Cheap Boot Sale. D EMEMBER, Remember, that Mbllob's JLV Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen days only Now'h your dime to buy. SEVILLE Oranges tor Marmalade. Mandarins, Ripe Bananas, etc.—H. A Flowee, Fruiterer and Confectioner. WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Shoes, tan or black, only 3b 6d, at Mellob's Zealaodia Boot Store.



HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison,) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni. ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES, 1 SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. HENRY STEPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER,



REMEMBER : SALE STARTS TO-DAY, AND FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. JAMES PATIEBSON, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. Opposite Mitchell and Turner's. 8 188 Yon have ruined your constiu'jiou sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kozu'. Tea, it is pure an.! roliabtt). — .John Oi'r & Co. Sole Aj; it Henry Sltephenson.



HpHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT, Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to give wonderful value for little money. JAMES PATTERSON'S GREAT HARNESS SALE. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TTJINDING myself Overstocked, and to Jij make room for Goods just landed by ship Otarama, I WILL HOLD A CLEARING SALE FOR ONB MONTH ONLY. I have a Splendid Stock of SADDLES, BBIDLES, and HARNESS of all descrip tions, which will be sold at prices never before heard of in Ashburton.



5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND BHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES MELLOE, TANCRED STr-EET MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA. BOOT STOEE.



NOTICE. T AM A CASH BUYER OF SKINS, WOOL, LOCKS, AND PIECES, AT THE ROYAL HOTEL YARD, ON SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS IN ANY QUANTITY. Cash on delivery. THOMAS McGRANDEL. 830 £> § 5 EH 525 § *2 H s I* s a - s * s it %* s * *s Si gs S q). <d X 2 w _ to A K4 B m



WHEAT: WHEAT. YKT E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are atso prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account In our New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable fcerma Fall sized Oornaacka and Twine Supplied at LOWES I OUBRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBUBY FLOUB MILLS, Omcun and Stores WEST STREET, ASHBPRTON



-SPECIAL NOTICE.= NEW SPEING GOODS. T ATEST NOVELTIES FOR SPRING AND SUMMMER WEAR. NEW DRESSES in all the latest materials and coloring*. NEW PEINTS AND WASHING FABEIOS in the newest designs. NEW RIBBONS, LAOIS, TRIMMINGS^TJMBRELLAS, &c., (fee, If'now openinj? un. CASH DKAPEK & CLOTHIER, TANOEED STREET.



WANTED, JSHEEP FEED. T HAVE A CLIENT who wants Grazing for OAAA HOGGETS or more. Apply to D. THOMAS. = PURE" SEEDS. =. I" HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I cm supply best RYEGRASS, weighing fiom 26!bs to 441bs to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|lbs to 16&!bs to the bushel; also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL. Etc, D THOMAST~ASHBORTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. f YVOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The beat quality on Sale. DAY ID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land!, Insurance & fistatc Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated * Weekly Sales of Lite Stock—Tinwald and Aabburton Alcernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etd., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughbut the Season Grain, Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari a« {Sales as per arrangements ; AGENT F0 E— Matson and 00, Ohrktchurch Booth, McDonald and Ooj Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood 06 Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Opmposition Wright, Stevenson ai^d 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden- and Field lools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my; Rakaia Oieuta and others that I have appointed Me W. Baboook as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashbartom GREAT REDUCTION" IN PRICE OF I'LANET JB^ TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS 4.S H BURTON



TERMS : From 2 Guineas per week. PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THEIR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— the matron, Steathmore Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East) Belt), Chrisfc a lS g church,



SJBATBMOBE PEIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. ■ UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES. /LAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY (40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS



j0 ». . Baker Bros. TjIURNISHING UNDERTAKKBS, V Corcer of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets and at linker and Brown's Coach Factory, H^velock Street. EVERY RRQUI-^iTK HUPPLtKD Telephone No. «>9



TTUS'JD Received, a Consignment of the ?J Celebrated "NEW YOBK" LEVER WATCHES. ONLY lOs €$d. To be obtained only from a. jesson, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton..



DRINK DELICIOUS Sp9 i Kjm^b C 9 Boy TJERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR JL AND BLEND. Packed in Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS



WHEELBAND'S PATENT BLIGHT SPECIFIC. AN ABSOLUTE CURE FOR SCALE. THE SPECIFIC UTTERLY DESTROYS ALL INSECT LIFE it comes in con tact with, causes a healthy, vigorous growth of the tree, and abundant crops of clean fine Fruit. Valuable Testimonials have been received from the Hon. J. B. Acland, Mr Joseph Scaly (Nurseryman), Mr W. W. Smith (Curator of fcba. Ashburton Domain), and from many others, sotna. of which cato be seen at this office, * I Agents will be appointed in various centres. Meantime the Specific may be bad from Mr J. Scaly and Mr D. Thomas, Ash burton, also direct from the Patentee. \ WM. WHEELBAND, \ 128 Nurseryman, Temuka.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON'and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager.



A CAED. MIBS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEACHER OF THE VIOLIN. Saundees' Buildings, AehkartoDs _ „, , , "-i.iiMiinii.il ■M"'j' ; _»" i—w—» »m Many Ladies complain that the Tea they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozib Tea they will be «»bißfied Try the No 4at 2/4, 'tis superb



PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. lyr r s t> owm a n jm o x Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havislock Stueet, Ashburton. RAKAIA-^TU^SDAYa. Pupils prepared for Triuity College Examinations. Owen, M.-O.»'ML.» Ju.t? I--C.M. PIANoioitTJB, SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE.



"me osboen coombe, PI&NO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Aahburtoß and surrounding Districts every four months —viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton.



1897, PIANOFOTE, SINGING, AND FRENCH, MBS eT~MAKEIGL mHE THIRD TERM will begia on JL MOJNDAY, September 20. 9 109 Wills Street, Ashburton. A OAKD MRS A r\ fiLAMDGE, TEAOMEK GF PIANOi?ORTE, ORGAK, and SINGIKG COX STREET, ASHBORTON. Terms on Application.



MUSICAL. iyr iss pARSON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road, Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. 9124



UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S AIL FROM LYITELTON AS UJSDER: For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays ROTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Chriatchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland •— Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to- Chrlstchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FBRRIMAN, Agent, Aahburton.



Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ... Lyte'n Aug. 19 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell... — Aug. 25 Aotea ... 6346 .Scotland . J — Sept. 20 lonic ... 4753 Kempson... — Nov. 11 CARGO STEAMERS. Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ... Well'nlJuly 27 Rangitira 4045 Bur too .. — Mamari ... 3583 Levack ... — Matatua... 3320 Holmes ... — Fakeha ... 4331 Prosser ... — ' Aotea and Tokomaru carry salooa passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents.



Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Tongariro 4163 :.Wellington Sept. 2 Rtahine 6127 ' — Sept. 30 Rimutaka 4515 — Nov. 25 Kaikoura 4507 — Dec. 23 We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America and Bahia, Pernambuco, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par Honiara on application. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION™" COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. -j. -pOYAL MAIL STEA jMJg|&v Mm MERS* with superior _V[jg§ajjra£ accommodation for all classes »■■■■■* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply mouth. l UonsjCommauderi From I Data, j



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