The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. X.VIII. NO. 43> 6

AsHBUBTOH: Tuesday, September 38, 1897.

price: one penjsY

LAURISION.

From Oar Own Correspondent OOSCKHT. rl he MacKeazie-Glover Concert Company were met by only a fairly s ■. ibfactory house m i,he schoolroom on Saturday evening, due no doubt to the fact that the proposed visit of the Company had not been sufficiently , widely circulated. Had the residents of the I immediate and surrounding districts realised I the full extent of the Compauy'B ability to entertain, they would, I fee! certain, never have missed the treat afforded to those who ! did patronise the concert. It is hardly ! necessary for me to comment upon Mr [ MacKenzie's ability and versability as a voc lint and humorist. Suffice it tn Bay thafi he is a host m himself, possessed of re sources rarely met wiUi m any individual [ performer. His items were one and all / vociferously redemanded. They consisted !of the following repertoire—" A sailor's i story," "Simon the Cellarer," "Father OFlynn," Off to Philadelphia," "March of the Cameron men," " Hame cam' oor quid man at c'en," and the " Laird o' Cock pen." His forte is undoubtedly Scottish patriotio songs, m which Mr MaoKenzie excelled. Hii 11 Maroh of the Cameron men " was a treat to hear, and quite awakened the patriotism of the several Scotchmen present. With his very apt and well chosen collection of i humorous ancedotps, "maistly Sootch, d'ye | ken," Mr MaoKenzie- had the audience m i roars of laughter. Besides the above Mr i MasKeneie sang m company with Miss 1 Glover, the duets " The crookit bawbee/* " Money matters," and " A.8.0. " m first , rate style. Miss Giover, although Buffering | from a severe cold, rendered her recitals " The amateur rider, 9' and Dickena's "Death of Joe " from '• Bleak House," m a manner which quite bore out her high re putation as an elocutionist. Mrs Carmichael as a singer of Scottish and Irish songs, was also very good, and save an excellent render ing of " Jhe bonnie briar bush," "Jocko* Haaeldean," and "Killarney." The accom panimeDta were player] by Miss L'twrence, a ! member of the Company, and Mr Walker. ! The singing of " Auld Lang Syne," m which the audience joined, brought to a close a most enjoy a bio concert. It may here be mentioned that Mr MacKenzie's Company .. intend holding a concert on Fiiday evening next m Mr Peter Drummond's woolshed at Lyndhnrst. The concert programme is, I believe, to include, beside the Company's ) items, several others by leading Ashburton performers who intend coming out. At the conclusion of the concert, a ball (fancy dress or otherwise), on an elaborate scale, is to be held, and altogether a record attendance may be expected. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. On Thursday evening next an interesting lecture on " Physiognomy " is to be given by the Rev J. Clark, m the schoolroom. Mr OUrk will illustrate his lecture by several magic-lantern slides, which, no doubt, will greatly add to the interest of the lecture.

Interprovincial News.

l 4> ——.—_ Press Association—By Electric Telegraphs Hotly Recovered. Wakgahui, September 27. The body of Captain Anderson, who was drowned a fortnight ago, was found a mile below P)piriki, and sixty miles above Wanganni, yesterday. A Publican Fined. Walter Hodren, licensee of Fordell Hotel, was convicted for allowing drunkenness and the game of show poker on his premises. On the first offence he vvaa fined £5, £10 16s " costs, and the license was endorsed ; on the second charge he was fined 40s, co;ts 7s. The Recent Eurtiujuake. Wellington, September 27 It has been assertaincd that more damage— ~ was clone to the Public Library building by laßt Tuesday night's earthquake than was ab first supposed. On examination of the tower directly above the main entrance, ib is found thaft the brick work m several of the angles of the octagon, juit below the dome of the tower, is considerably shaken; Probably it will be necessary to take down a portion of it to prevent further damage, m the event of a repetition of the tremors. The Shops Act, A test case under the Shops and Shop Assistants Act was heard to-day, m which a local chemist, who had sold tea on Wednes day afternoon, was charged with having infringed the Act by not closing his shop on that afternoon. Counsel for the Labor Departmont said the Department wanted a common sense ruling on a very large question. If chemists were to be allowed to sell tea on holidays they would soon have the usual lines of groceries sold m chemists' shops. The defence wis that it was the custom of chemists to sell tea, and tea m various forms was part of a chemist's stock. The Court; reserved judgment.

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Sib,—A gentleman informed us a few days ago that some tailors make suits for about half the regular prices for first-class tailoring and then give an extra pair of trousers over II for nothing !" We frankly admit that we cannot perform such impossible tricks as those " wizards of finance" profess. We have every facility for competing with the keenest legitimate trade but we never countenance " siweating." We employ first class tradesmen and pay fair wages. A few of our old customers have tried the Eo-oal!ed " cheap suit?," and found them " dear at any price," and many new customers who have admired first-class tailoring on the.r friends have simply remarked—" 1 want a suit like you made for Mr — ." Our turnover for ■ the last six months chows the largest amount of business we have ever done iti one season. This fact speaks for itself. We have just opened a splendid assortment, of new summer goods m all departments; and by recommend i ing only materials we can guarantee, com' bined with pood fit, best workmanship and style, we have determined to maintain our reputation as " the leading tailors and out fitters." Customers requiring suits for the show are respectfully invited to favor us with their orders as early as passible as we have | already a " rush" of orders m hand.— Craigheau & Berryman.



TO FARMERS. GRASS SEED SOWERS. I HAVE Two Machines either to fefc or for sale. Farmers will find me at tho Saleyards on Tuesdays and m the Arcade on Saturdays. Orders may also be left with J. VV. Hardley. S. HARDLEY. Fob Indigestion, the best remedy'is nn* doubtedly Norton's Camomilk Pills. They a» confidently be recommended as being aiild m operation and absolutely free from iijnrious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonij and a gentle aperient. For nearly IDO years they have proved uz.eqoallec' fir ladigesfcion, Dyrpepaia, sick Headache atsd or Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottles la ljfcd, 2s 9d, and Us. by all If edU iaa Vendor* throughout tho world



-v anieo, .' X BEARD a man say that you got wonder- X ful value for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boor Ba'e. O EMEMBER, Remember, that Mbllor^s JL t Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen days only Now's your time to buy. SEVILLE Oranges tor Marmalade. Mandarins, Ripe Bananas, etc.—H. A Flowbe, Fruiterer and Confectioner. WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Shoeß, tan or black, only 3a 6d, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid ? T« Mbllor's Cheap Boob Sale, air, he said* rriHOSE who are married may also have a JL pleasant recollection of the Record Reign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, aba very moderate cost, at H. Bairstow'e. Y¥TANTED Known, Mbllor's Bargain T T Sale now on. Come early. Ohil dren'a Straps la 9d, utually 2a 6d. VITANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye TT Protestors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optioal lina »t S Hat.kk% OptioiaD WANTKD Known, the doors and windows ate lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. T ADIES' CAPES, Jackets, and Macin- JLj toshes at about half price, newest styles; 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. ■\7"OUNG MEN—Write to me for Valu- JL able Free Book concerning your eelvea,— pßOJEsscfi R. R. Hermann, Upecialiat, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 "I" ADlES.—Write to me for Valuable JLj Free Book concerning yourselves.— ; Professor R. R. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 A NICE Assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mrs Aloorn's. Ladies' and Children's Underclathi. g, Dresses, Pinafores and Aprons made on the premises. Our own make gives satisfaction to everyone. WANTED Known.—Ladies' Water proofs 53 lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3£d Jackets 4s lid, Art Muslin l£d per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for Is, Corsets Is 6d.—Andrkw Orr's Great Sale., 8 18 THE RECORD SALE.—Having purchased several sample lots m Waterproof Cloaks, • Jackets, Cape-, Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery, at a Great Reduction, Mrs Alcokn will offer these at and below wholesale prices; a'so all her Trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pina fores at great i eductions to reduce quanti* ties before stock-taking. XUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s t) lid, usually 8a 9d. — Msllor's Zea landia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN—A lot ofKijgilsh samples m ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirfs, corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Orrs' cheap sale. 7 44 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 (whioh never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as m the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots m the trade. Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, East Street, Town Hall, Ash ' urton 3 5 WANTED Known.—Four Trunks Carpet Samples, If yard long, just the thing for Bedrooms and Kitchen Hearth Rugs. Four Cases Harvard and Leather Shirtings ; new patterns and splendid value. —Mitchell and Torner. _ , : I WANTED Known—That Mitchell and Turner have opened up their new Prints and Dress Muslins, Sunshades and Umbrellas. Dress Goodsj Millinery, and Mantles to arrive per s.s. Aotea, September 6bh "TITANTED KNOWN—Mrs Htotfam TT having taken the premises lately oscupied by Mr G. Neil!, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find ail the comforts of a home. WANTED Known. — Boys' Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots 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. Orr's Sale of Assigned Estate of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185 STOP THAT COUGH by using Flower's Celebrated Aniseed and Horehound Cough Drops. To be obtained from store keepers, or at H. A. Flower, the leading i Confectioner, East Stteet. 163' MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser o ladies, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 13 WANTED KNOWN. — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' blaok cashmere hose, Is per pair; children's gloves, 3d per pair j ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 42 SPECIAL PURCHASE—A line of Youths' Tweed Overcoats, all sizes, only 5s • eaoh.—W. H. Collier's Stock taking Sale. BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. NEW Journals —Young Ladies' Journal (August); Weldon's Ladies' Journal (July); Quarterly Family Reader, Quarterly Something to Read. New Papers—Lloyd's, Reynold's, &c, at H. N. Andkrson's, Kaat street, Ashburton. 8 143 WANTED KNOWN—French serges, m navy, black and maroon, at Is6d; worth 2* 6d; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 253 to 7s 6c!, silicias and linings, all reduced—A6 A Orr's cheap sale. . 749 WANTED KNOVVN^-Table damask, from Is 3d per y ird ; table napkins, ] tray cloths, doyleys, toilet oovers, and table | covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orr's I cheap sale. 7 46 STOCK Taking Sale.—French Serges Is 6d, worth 23 6d; handsome Dress Tweeds, lo|d. worth double.—VV. H C( lliisr WANTED KNOWN-Ladies' jackets, capes, and waterproof?, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual price ; ladies' dressing gowns, at English cost—At A- Orb's cheap sale. 7



H^nry Zander JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOOO BAm J^AURITIUS QUGAR. 100 CHESTS CEYLON TEA 100. Henry Zander, [Cheapest Grocer m Ashburton. JUST LANDED, ~ 100 Galvanised STEEL COLLARS 100 HORNSBY & RANBOME PLOUGH SHARES 5a Tons Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 60 200 Drums LINSEED OIL 200 CROCKERY and GLASSWkBE Eto Eto HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES ottn \J ducted, and Saleyarda regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALEJ OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS , FEED OATS ' BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT. XUST TO HAND, Ex Gothic, ENGLISH RED CLOVER, ENGLISH COWGRASS, ENGLISH WHITE CLOVER, ENGLISH ALSYKE, Best m the Market, Hfcnry 2r*n<ier, DIRECT IMPORTER. T HAVE on Hand a Large Stock of FINEST COLONIAL CLOVERS AND GRASS SEEDS. MY .Prices for These are LOWER than any other Merchant's. Send for Samples and Quotations. HENRY ZANDER, SEED MERCHANT. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, WE are now opening up NEW GOODS for Spring and Summer wear m all departments, and the general verdict is that we have more than excelled ourselves m the selection of the latest styles and choicest novelties for this season. THE FINEST DISPLAY EVER SEEN IN ASHBURTON will now be seen at our branch m the following— MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, In Newest Tweeds and Serges. HATS AND CAPS, LATEST SHAPES. STRAW HATS, Our Famous " Club make," white & colored. BOOTS AND SHOES, Special Summer makes. TIES TIES. Nothing m Town to equal them. BOWS. BOWS. Artistic Designs. LINEN COLLARS, See our Latest Shapes WHITE AND COLORED SHIRTS, With Soft and Dressed Fronts. Summer Underwear, Pyjamas, Hose Braces, Gloves, Rugs, Trunks, Hat Bands, I Tennis Shirts. THE HEADQUARTERS FOR CYCLISTS. Knickers, Hose, Sweaters, Bags, Ricing Shoes, Racing Suits, Bells, Lamps, Oil, Wrenches, Pumps, Saddles, Eto. AGENTS FOR " The Osmond," }" Towns end," "Melton," and "Globe" Bioycl&J. HALLENSTEIN BROS. & CO., A. G. BARTON, Manager.' WANTED Known, m fourteen days intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN^ThrwayliTe. young people of Ashburtoa should celebrate the record reign. Geb married, and buy their furniture at H. BairstoW's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 WANTED KNOWN-Infantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, trom 2s lid; white Mi reel Is, quilts, 10s 6d, j worth 21a—Ab A. Orr's cheap sale. 743 NOTICE.— Are you going to build, j Pecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardlky's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32. Many Ladies complain that the T*a they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozih Tea they will be *atitfod Try the No 4at 2/4, 'tU iup«rb



TJOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCK FIRE, LIFK, FKA, and ANNUITY JiSTABLISHED—I72O. Claims Paid—Thiity-seven Millions J. 0. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 ?-. NOTICE. /CALLED BACK AGAIN JOHN DONOVAN, SWEEP. All Orders promptly attended to. Note the address s MOORE STREET. STRATHMORE PBIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED, UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDiCAL AND SURGICAL OASES. i^iAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY (40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS ; From 2 Guineas per week. PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THEIR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmore Pbivate Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Christ -6 135 church. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, S _ g A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUFTON. JAZARUS Patented System enaare .JL comfort and correct sighu. Dont spoil your eyes> by Going badly fitting Spectacles. - y FOK^SALE, mHB FOLLOWING SECOND-HAND X VEHICLES. 1 Family Waggonette m splendid order, low price. 2 Farmers' Whitechapel Traps. Spring Drays from £8. 1 Farm Dray, good order, £6. Several Gigs from £7. 4 Buggies to go at a sacrifice. Any of these vehicles can be seen at the VICTORIAN SHOEING fFORGE AND CARRIAGE WORKS, WEST STREET. F." AND H, STEEL, PROPRIETOES. Manufacturers of all kinds of Vehicles, Gigs/ Traps, Spring Drays and Farm Drays. REPAIRS AND PAINTING receive special attention. WHEEL-TYRING done while you wait. Give us a call, and see our patterns fand get our prices, and we are sure to get your orders. i IN OUR SHOEING DEPARTMENT We claim to have one of the most com modious and well appointed Shoeing shops m Canterbury. If you once get your horse shed at our Forge and by our men, who are practical as well as theoretical, you will say ihat Ashburton certainly holds the record for High-class Shoeing, and that is to be obtained at the works of F. & H. STEEL, WEST STREET, 9 18 ASHBURTON. 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, OK THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. mHE ASHBURTON TAILORING JL COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by whioh the public caa secure the mos-t Fashionable Suit, and not have any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience m the best Tailoring Establishments m the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Sui'os procurable. Gents'^own material made up. W, PAULING, Manager



~^ 15,000 zzz "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY. Bmwmii ' '"-csa """"■(jiiis THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD.UP TO 24m NO SETTING^EQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tianed inside. RHP AIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers; trn 11)111111 m*f\ * jjiiuimai ■■ Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, • SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DPNEDIN. 6 315 THE AIJS'IRAL CYCLE AGENCY (LIMITED), SOLE AGENTS FOR: 1 NUMBER? "SWIFT," « SINGER? "TRIUMPH, AND « A TALANTA " CYCLES, "THE HUMBER" H. 0.& Had More Greuuiue Tiian any other * jele m the World and Still JKeifjns Bnpr«me, Wfi ARE THE « WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS," o^ THE HIGHEST GEABE ma™ ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Office—2Bs, Collins Street, Mblboubne. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Street, CHRISTCHURCH. 123, Geobob Street, DUNEDIN. SHEARMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASHBUBTON. SPECTACLES. x SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN GoDiseqaence'of the large increase m tbia branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by . frequent] consignments from England of the latest patterns and mosb approved designs m all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mb R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of sight, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage thab cannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and also faa,e Spectacles fitted to correct the sight m Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAT CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NSW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES, iepairs Neat and Strong New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLIS H~il> * 1 _ 18 5 9 [ CAPITAL^OnFMILLION. THEPBEMIEB AND™wiALTHIEST COLOHIAL COMPAOT, NOTED »0R PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, TBRBSHING MACHINES, Ao., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES HANMEB & GK ATBS JUST IMPORTED. ~ ASM&LL but Choice delivery of NEW SPRING PRINTS. Also GALATEAS for Boys' Suits. NEW OHTFFONS m Light Shades. TQRTOISESHELL SIDE OOMBS for the hair. Patent India-rubber KID BLOYE CLEANERS —a tremendous run on these m England, Is each. A job line o£ TURKISH TOWELS, very large, Is 3d—not to be equalled. Without exception the Best Kid Glove _ ty b(\ r» f°r Half-a-Orown m Canterbury. Four V« hn &® VV large Studs. All sizes. " Still Jobbing Balance of Winter Stock at VERY LOW PRICES. Ladies should see these before purchasing elsewhere. Good Solid Stufi at Low Prices. W. H. COLLIER, "THE COENEE"



I ■ Baker Bros. TjIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanui Road and dags Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. FTavelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED, Temphoxb No. 69. en q as c_r &§ o & *z & &"• Eh CJ qS - J tD ft O I ISbS a 3 , 55 II || I g 1 I o So H 2 fc 5 ■ S 9 DRINK DELICIOUS ■I XX« IMv jsisM WJk mi PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR AND BLEND. Packed m Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Pree erred. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS WHBELBAFD'S PATINT BLIGHr SPECIFIC. AN ABSOLUTE CURE FOR SCALIi. mHE SPECIFIC UTTERLY DESTROYS X ALL INSECT LIFE it comes m con tact with, causes a healthy, vigorous growth of the tree, and abundant crops of clean fine Frait. Valuable Testimonials have been received, from the Hon. J. B. Acland, Mr Joseph Scaly (Nurseryman), Mr W. W. Smith (Curator of the A&hburton Domain), and from many others, some of which can be seen at this office. Agents will be appointed m various centres. Meantime the Specific <nay be had from Mr J. Scaly and Mr D. Thomas, Ash burton, also direct from the Patentee. WM. WHEELBAND, 128 Nurseryman, Temuka. A. LAWKIE, SAUNDBES' BUILDINGS. RETIKING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES 10 LET. THE SALE for the last few weeks has been % pronounced success, and m order to facilitate a complete clearance further sweeping reductions will be made. The stock must be Sold Regardless of Cost NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. THE SALE COMMENCES TO-DAY, YOU CAN EXPECT BARGAINS ANB GET THEM BY CALLING ! EARLY. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAIIWAY STATION. !



. .;/W|Rjr NSW ZEALAND LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of passengers at Lowest Bates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Ruahine 6127 Wellington Sept. 30 Rimutaka 4515 — Nov. 25 Kaikoura 4507 — Dec. 23 Tongariro 4163 — Jan. 20—98 We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America ani Bahia, Pernambuoo, and the Falkland Islands. Bates and other par tioulars on application. For farther particulars apply to FRIKDLANDER BROS., Lra. Agents, Ashburtoa. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. AjL T»OYAL MAIL STBA jg|M^_ IX . MTURS, wifchenperlor jaBEE& accommodation for all classes »iwinHiiii o j p aS ßßnjters, calling at Monte "Video or Rio, Taneriffe and Ply- ! month. Tons Oommander Prom Date. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... Wel'tn Oct. 9 'onic ...4753 Kampson... — Nov. 6 Delphic ...8355 Sowden ... — Deo. iiofchio ... 7730 Kidley ... — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — oalrgo steamers. " Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ... WeU'u July 27 Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — Mamari ... 3583 Levack ... — Matatua... 3320 Holmes .. — Pakeha ... 4331 Proaser ... — Aotea and Tokomara carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. ONION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERB S klh FROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: For Westport and Grey month—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate i Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For fmther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, & Agent, Ashburtcn MUSICAL. 1897. PIANOFOTE, SINGING, AND FEENOH. MES P~MAKEIG. riIHE THIRD TERM will begin on X MONDAY, September 20. 9 109 Wills Street, Aahburton. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months —viz.,' March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at, his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. A CABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEAOHER OF IHB VIOLIN. Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. Iblewellyn Owen, PIANOFOiiTE, SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. iyr iss /-iarson MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. 9124 ' A OAKD MRS A fi /^1 LA RIDGE, J\.. VJ. t/liARIDGIf, TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. PIANOFORTE, SINGHNG^ORGANTanB THEORY OF MUSIC. IVT RS "ROWMAN TT?OX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Ashbtjeton. RAKAIA—TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations. The true leaf of the Tea plant, uatampered with and pure; this is Kozie Tha, try ib.— John Orr <fe Co., agea+.i.