The Asburton Guardian.

vol. xvii. no. 4175

Ashbuktok: Monlay, April ?i6, 1897.

PRICE: ONE PBN>Y



E, DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDEETAKKES, Cabinetmakers, and V_J Upholsterers, Burnett Street, Ashbubton, Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 3 105



A TERRIBLE COUGH . , A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH 94, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. " Dear Sir, —I am a poor hand at express* % my feelings, but I should like to thank you. Your lozenges have done wonders m relieving my terrible cough. Since I had the operation of • Tracheotomy' (the same *s the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, thank God, I am still alive) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could possibly have had a more violent cough; it was co bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious and hard, has been softened, and I nave been able to get rid of it without difficulty, —I am, sir, yours truly, J. HJLL.' A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. Routh Park, Cardiff, South vVales, S< ptember 28, 1893. " I have, indeed, great pleasure m adding my testimony to your excellent preparation of Cough Lozenges, and I have prescribed it now for the last eight years m my hospitals and private practico, and found it of great benefit. I often suffer from Chronic Bron chitis ; your Lozenge is the only remedy which gives me immediate ease. Therefore I certainly and most strongly recommend your Lozenges to the public who may suffer from Catarrh, Bronchitis, Winter Cough, or any kind of Pulmonary Irritation.—Yours truly, A. GABRIEL, M.D., L.R.C.P. and L.M. f-dinburgh. L R C S anri L.M. Edinburgh USE KEATING'S LOZENGES USE KEATING'S LOZENGES USK KEATING'S LOZENGES It is 75 years ago since Keating's Cough Lozenges were first made, and the Bale is aiger than ever, 1 ecauee they are unrivalled m the relief end cure of Winter Cough, Asthma, ami Bronchitis; one alone givea 'e'ief. yTTERLY UNRIVALLED ijTTERL? UNRIVALLED ijTTERLY UNRIVALLED Keating's Cough Lozengeß, the unrivalled 3inedy for Coughs, Hoarseness, and Throat Troubles are sold m tins by all Chemists. ■.■yrjap >—» - —-.....___ V A I t N * f *\& J\ %af JMf \^ RFLII'VE FEVERISH HEAT. ,■ PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETS, •>eserve a healthy utate of the >on«t!. ""rm during the period of Tee< -he word. "JOHN STEEDMAK % ._ Watworth, Surrey," |»» imstn*l on the Qontrnmmt Stamp qgixtdH*ach i-aiMl ■ ■**■ :«' Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Agents*



I DRAGfrS I I orsesgui-BromureorlrQn, I H tEvery outlay made for the bent/it ofhtalth ■ U is an economy, » Or. KOCHARD. ■ H »r. Hecqueis D»ire«x are the beet I g of all the ferruginous medicines against: fl ■ A.\EMIA. CHLOROSIS, HYSTERICS, MENSTRUAL ■ ■ DISEASES, LEUCORRMEA, EXHAUSTION, PAi.PI- ■ ■ TATIONS Of the HEART, CHOREA, and all ■ ■ diseases proceeding from the impove-.B §3 rishcd condition of the blood. — wfiy ? « ■ Because it is the only remedy wliich'B B without ever constipaling-, vegenerates ■ ■ the blood and soothes the nefyec. , ■ For, out of ten chloro-anemic persons, ■ nine are enervated, excitable, subject to ■ headaches, palpitations, and all nervous ■ symptoms, which are only to be cured ■ by Dr. Vecqtiet's Brag^es, because ■ these alone, arg at ihe same time ■ recorvstUuar« uuu anti-nervous, ■ Dose :To take at Or<t two, later oofa f four or «lx ■ dr»gftat a day, bafore the meaU. r ■ I ELIXIR and SYRuKfFft.HECQUET I itSesquißromure of Iron, mrRANCB, MONTAGU, 13. Hue Lombard!, PARIS ■ SYDNEY, Australian Drug Company Ld. M AND BY ALL CHEMIST*.



WANTED Known—Mercery and Cloth ing Department. The very complete clearance effected m t his department during our recent sale ha? enabled us to buy largely for the Autumn and Winter trade. Everything new and up to date m shape, style, and patteru, and at lest possible values.—Mitchell and Turner. Fob Indigestion, the beet remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They cau confidently be recommended as being mild jn operation and absolutely free from " ~~-v injurious drugs. Acting at once as a Bplen did toniu and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled tor Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m , j bottles Is ljd, 2a 9d, and Ua, by all Wedl >i cine Vendora throughout the wxVi A " lioapl*, wft, Mid CMctaJa tnatfj



I^HW GEKUINE DR GUILLII'S ELIXIR 'Jon:c, Glairous, acd Anti-Bilioas, Pre pared by Dr Paul Gage Fib, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy. line de Grenelle, S. Germain, Paris. Dr tJniilio's Elixir is one of the moat economical noesEicines, both as a Purga tive and as a Depurative, it is the best remedy against all bilious and g'airious disoide*B. For more than Eeventy fire ytare Dr Gaillie's Elixir hsa beoa employ, d with success against diseases of the liver, the spleen, the heart;, rheumatism, gout, fevnr, ii flaetz-i, si m diseases, etc. Beswe rf imitaliens, and see that you get the Genuine Dr Gui'lie's Elixir which bears the signature of Paul Gaga i and mark that each bottle is accompanle y Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Pat ent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN RUG CO.. | Sydney, B.S.W.



One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills wan an t)9d to cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, m either sex (acquired or cons i tutional), Gravel and Pains m the Back Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold m Boxes 4a 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the Worid Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland CouN«iisP»TJaCo»u\4BT, linoalo, Fnelind '



MASSE Y-HABRIS WHEELS. STARTLING REDUCTION IN PRICES. WE are now m a position to give spe cially low quotations for our cele brated Bicycles, and taking into consideration that we are supplying them with Lamp, Bell, Brake, and Mudguards, we can safely ay that our MASSE Y-HARRIS WHEELS are the Best and Cheapett m the Market. All Machines are fitted with best English DUNLOP TYBES, AN EXPERT is now m attendance, and will be pleased to give riding lessons to Ladies free of charge. FKIEDLANDER BBOS., Ltd.



STOKES. STOBES. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK and Sale at Lowest Rates, STORES Householders and Farmers. SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and ex cellent quality; JOKO, PALM, and othe» TKAS m lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR, CAJSDLES, SOAP,. FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES. CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILS. SHEEpTDIPPiNGT SEASON. WE HAVE DECIDED, for the con venience of our Clients, to hold m Stock during the season— COOPER'S P.JWDi-R DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which wo are Sole Agents, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have used it throughout the World.



H mnor and Graves. WAiN i h 1), ~~~ 50 TONS MORE OF GOOD HEAVY OATEN SHEAF CHAFF 4 71 HANMER AND GRAVEa. castcTk oTI. WE have Just Landed, ex Fazilka, & shipment of CASTOR OIL, and are m a petition to supply Large and Small Consumers. DUN _OATS. WE have a large line of these fifr for seed and can supply orders for any quantity. "agricultural saltT WE have m store a large quantity of Agricultural Salt, for salting Staoks or destroying Weeds, whioh we offer at low quotations. ORDERS for these can now be booked, and we advise Clients to take ad vantage of present quotations. WE have various sums for investment on Freehold Security. ~Dipr_ dip. TTTE ARE AGENTS FOR| LITTLE'S DIPS and keep them m Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING "YARDS opposite the Ashburton Saleyarda lately m the occupation of Mr I Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep there lat current rates. Little's Dip will be u>ee!. SEEDS. SEEDS. WE HAVE m stock for Autumn sowing. Oats, of all varieties, Clovfrs, Turnip S eds, Ryecorn, Cape Barley, etc., HANMER & jORAYEg^ Friedlander Bros., Limited. T7IENCING MATERIAL of all Descriptions supplied. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standards. VT7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OAT^ COCKSFOOT BARLEY GLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3^ FOR SALE. SEEDS. """"SEEDS, WE HAVE IN STOCK and for SALE Seeds for autumn sowing. OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, DANISH. CAPR BARLEY and RYE CORN. RED and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR NIPrf. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPE, TARES, &a.



TBE IiEASON WHY yOU SHOULD PATKUWIBU, BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest >- Engineering TC" : .rks m the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get, all the Mechanical Work done • you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to ij y the making of a Combine. 3 F BECAUSE We do not take m work, and then get it done at head-quarters m the large towns. Our head quarters are &j g BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will g OQ go to employ local tradesmen P> -< GO g BECAUSE We bring more Money to Ashburton for work § {Tj done m other provinces than all the other shops m the same line of business put together. *a W BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent S el close on a JIOOO worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us m Ashburton. KILWORTH & SON, BBIDG& WORKS, Ashburton.



KOLA F E Aliment of economy against fatigue BURNETT STREET, hangerj and {hfrst AS SBURTON, Antidepert.ic, antifatigu?ng, stimula (Close to Arcade) ting, reconstituent Indispensable to Ve'ocipedists, ascen- TTAVING taken over the above com- j tionists, rowers, racers, hunters, and to TT „,, TU . ,- •. .• *ny of them who have a muscular effort modius Stables, I beg to solicit a continuance , V , of the liberal support given to my prede Frftnc( P M< Rm ceasor' . ,  Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. I can supply at a moment s notice, «rnw a ttst )An\w rkUTTn BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE p^^^ LUN DRUG HORSES COMPANY, Limited, Sydney Also a FIRST-CLASS DRAG, suitable for NTVtTpT Picnic Parties, Electioneeering and other INUJ.ILdj.  , . P rocesßions- T>ESIDENTSOFCHERTSEY,whowiBh Matched teams and pairs also provided. J^ to ba Euppiied with the Stables openat^all hours. DAILy „ GUARDIAN/S -pr/ \ X> Containing all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, IIIJJ V KJ ±-\)£-JJ^±. _L»KOb an(i other newS) em obtlin game every 4 46 PROPRIETORS. evening on arrival of Express, or from Mr Shannon, Chertsey. WANTED Knows—A. Orr, Agent for , , the celebrated Fearnought Serges 'T^-rANTED Known-Nothing bub up to defy aca, air, and W ater. \V date Goods are d ..d at Mellor' at prices that defy competition. WANTED Known—l have a splendid v-— '■'■ assorted stock of ladies' Boots and "TTTAIS TED Known—For good boot wear i shoes,—MEtwm 5 Zeaiaudia Boot Store. \\ try Mellor's 2ealandia Boot Store I



A WONDERFUL MEDICINE, BEECHAM'S PILLS. FOR Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain the Stomach, Fick Headache, Giddiness, Fullness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flashings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Bieatb, Oostiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, etc. The First Dose will give Relief m Twenty minutes. rJ his is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one box of these pills, and they will be acknowledged to be " Worth a Guinea a Box.' Beecham's Pills, taken »s directed, will quickly restore femiles to ccmplete health. They promptly remove any olstruction or irregularity of the system; ' FOR A WE IV' STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVEK, They act like magic-—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs Strengthening the muscular system ; restoring the long lost Complexion ; bring ; ing b*ck tho keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the rosebud of health th whole physical energy of the human frame, For throwing off fevers mho clmates they are specially renowned. Thete are " facts " admitted by thousand m all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Da bilitaled is that "Beecham's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Paten Medicine m the World. Full direction on each box. Prepared onlj by Thomas Beecham, Bt Helens, Lancashire, England



BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. SINGLE, TBBEE-QDABTEK, AND DOUBLE BEDSTEADS. THULL [SIZE BEDSTEADS AT ALL PBICES FROM 25s Upwards. Cots, Spring Mattresses, and Bedding of all descriptions, AT JOHN ORR & CO., Ironmongers & General Merchants; In all Paris of the World the NATURAL FOOD FOR A BABE is MOTH ER'S MILK, and THIS DOES NOT CONTAIN STARCH. Young Infants CANNOT digest STARCHY FOODS, a perfect Artificial Food for Infants must, therefore, NOT CONTAIN STARCH. * FOOD CONTAINS NO STARCH. BUT MAKES A PERFECT FOOD FOR THE YOUNGEST CHILD. MECUN'S FOOD !or Infants and Invalids may be obtained of all Dealers throughout the World. MELLIN'S FOOD WORKS, PECKHAM, LONDON, EN6LAND,



SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Consequence of the large increase m this 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 pat terns and most approved designs m all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. rJOUR Me 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 that cannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED if necessary, and also have Spectacles fitted to correct the sight m Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAL CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES, Repairs Neat and Strong,



Nat Zealand Inanrance Coropanj. BSTABLIS hTTd°' 1 _ 18 5 9 capital^onF million. I'iilfi fUKMUUi AJ>TD"~wiALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, *OTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRM AND RISKS ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES HANMER & GKAYEB AQENTS DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock-—Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari xn Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB- Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Oferistchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field lools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mr W. Baroock as my Agent m the Kakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashbarfcon s GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF i PLANET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. ASHBT'RTON



rs£*Sß!&o^Smr t* STEAM CARRIAGE FACTORY, JPSB&^W^ Ll\/.— yZj/L SHOEING FORGE. -—afewßrflß^w ! F. AND H. STEEL BEG to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding district that they have taken over the Business so long carried on by J. R. STEEL, and hope by Strict Attention to Business, Good Workmanship, aud Moderate Charges, to merit a fair share of Patronage. Coachbuilding Department— This Department will have our personal supervision and to all who require % new Vehicle of any description, or their old one repaired, we can guarantee satisfaction if they place iheir order with us. Painting and Trimming— Now is the time to have your traps put into good order by having them well painted, and our workmen are m the front rank of their profession, and the material used is the very beat. Ironwork Department— We are prepared to quote prices for all kinds of ironwork, and to supply or repair Agricultural Implements of every description. Shoeing Department — In this as m all other parts of our business we wi'l give satisfaction to our customers, and if you want your horse shod by practical and skilled workmen, send it along to the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE. F. AND H. STEEL, PROPRIETORS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 34



= WHITE'S — = SHEEP DIP,= THEaBEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MARKET. DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ASHBURTON.



WANTED, SECOND-HAND BAGS NEWCASTLE, 'A ESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, always m Stock. ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS' STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated AIL AND ALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Lignites m the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the beat and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. ThomaB 1 Grain and Wool Stores. Telephone No. 83. E"~d1Tl c (Tb s~u"lTa~b The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion ot Cane-sugar, of which it has not the in convencies. Its sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass of water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco late, grog, etc., and is equivalent to » lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with the trade saccharine, an impure production which causes frequent accidents, France, M. Ch Gamier, 8, Roedeu Franc 3 Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DMJG COMPANY, Limited, Sydney. - _______ _ DR CHURCHILL'S Syiup of Hypophosphite of Lime is prescribed by the faculty for the cnre ol Consump tion, Chronic Cough and general debility IT contains two of the principal ingredients necessary for building up the Hnman Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above complaints, viz, Phosphorus and Lime< It eanno bo too high! recommended (or delicate children. Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYrOPHOSPHITES s real brain food, and m cases where muicuia and nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reput tion. Each bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature. Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PARIS , "encourage i-ocalTlndultry. 7" PREPARE for the winter's rain, and ORDER a good, strong UMBRELLA, from SMITH MACKWELL, Lower East street, Ashburton. Umbrellas re-covered and turned ou equal to new again. Umbrellas neatly repaired with best materials. KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND. WANTED Known—That J. Moison baa 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 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, Asb* urton, $ U§



FEED. MAKEIG, T3ROKER & COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Fiat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Miniog Shares for Sate. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade



Lazarus s sight testing and SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole avjent for Ashburton District, g £ A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AZARUS Patented System ensure 1..J comfort and correct alghi. Done poil yoor eyeb nßing badly fifcfcin Spectacles



loz Prevention I I TS WORTH POUNDS OP CURE •*■ Why ruin your Reapers and Mowev ! by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic tire yoor horses and clog the Machines, when yon oan obtain a true f •wbrioani ike Talvoliiis which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounaed Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers &£ th Agents EDWAB^ REEOE & SONS OHKfSTOHUROR



Q_ W, J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street., Chriatchurch. R. HANDCi-CK, Agenb. Samples oan be saen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Aahburton. 2 125 i



ABHBURT( N 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, iastead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager.



Uaker Bros. TjIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JD Corner of Wakanni Road and CaSB Streets and at Baker and Brow;i'B Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69 WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hotfam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want Bupplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. WANTED Known—Men's Boots m great variety from 4s lid to 30a at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store IF your boys and girls are rough on boote try Mellor's Indestructible School Poote



THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVI Hi) OTHEB. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Pkofbssor jßickebton reports that SAXON TEAS ahsolntely Pure and of good quality



»1 1 H E jj^ljjaßt 1 *EW ZEALAND J*l^gjj|||g^SHlPPTNG CO S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FUR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. R.M.S. BUAHJNE WILL ARRIVE IN LONDON IN TIME FOR HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND J OBILEE. Beat Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steam era. Tons. Departure. Date. Ruahine 6127 Lyttelton April 29 i Rinrafcaka 4515 Lyttelton May 13 Kaikoura 4507 — July 8 Tongariro 4163 — Sept. 2 R.M.S. Rimutaka, will call at Punta Arenas (Straits of Magellan), Monte Video, Rio de Janeiro, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. R. M.S. Ruahine will go through Magellan Straifcß (weather permitting). This line alone affords passengers the opportunity of seeing these Straits, the finest panorama m the world. W« are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America axil Bahia, Pernambuoo, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticulara on application. For further particulars apply to FRIKDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton, SHAW, SATILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. J&X OOYAL MAIL STEA jtfffljKaaiv ■*•*' MERS, with superior Afl^Hßgi^ accommodation for all class t s *^^^^^*" of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- j month. Tons [Commander From J Date. lonic ... 4753 jKempson.., — June 24 Tokomaru 62381 Maxwell ... — Aug. 14 Aotea ... 6346 [.-'cotland ... — Aug. 19 Gothic ... 7730 Ridley ... — Sept. CARGO STEAMERS! * Mamari ... 35831 Levack ... — April 28 Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — May Matatua... 3320 Evans ... —. June 9 Pakeha ...4331 Proaser ... — Maori .„ 5200 Moffatt ... — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. I IS lON STKAMSHIP COMPAKY Of NEW ZEALAND, Limited TEA MERS s 4IL F f OM LYTTELTON AS UN DER: For Westport and Greymo- th—Weekly. Wellington-r- Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays KOTE—For extra sailings see advertise meet m Christchuroh papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pictoc, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; ipierence should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton.