The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xvii. no. 4148

AsHBUSToa: Tuesday, March 28, 1897.

price: one penny

WESTERFIELD.

From Our Own Correspondent When last I wrote the timid of heart were beginning lo despair of ever seeing ruin again. This ie ail altered now, the wins have wme m abundance, and West«u field it literally made to blossom as the rove. la keeping with this happy sUte of affairs the denizens of this modern Arcadia have met, as was the ousiom of the aooients, to acknowledge the bounties of Nature by feasting and rejoicing. Some one may take credit for correcting me here,and characterise our "social" a* a school treat only, bat such definition would fall miles short of the real natute of the grand meeting of a hundred souls that took place m the school* room of Wcsterfield on the evening of Friday last for the purpose of enjoying, along with choice temporal things, " the feast of reason and the flow of soul" A great authority telis us that " a merry heart doeih good like a medicine," I may say that m thit quarter we believe strongly m the wise monarch's proverb, and place more faith m the health-giving virtue of pare air and merry makings than m the efficacy of buckets full of Holloway's Pills or Mother Seigel's Syrrxp. We were indebted for the chaste and beautiful floral decorations of the schoolroom i:o the taste and energy of Miss Oordery, Msss Dal ton, and Mr W. Smifete* They recall to one's memory scenes described m tbe stories we read m the "Arabian -sights" and"Lalla Rookh." Quite a new feature presented itself m connection with this meeting; toddlers from two feet m ■eight to the six foot representative of the land of the mist, ate, drank, tang, flirted, and danced together tilt the hoar of " night's dark arch the keystane" had arrived. Yet not a single sleepy eye or a pale cheek was to be seen amoog them when "AuldLang Byne" was called for ; on the contrary, every little hand, and every little voice mingled with thoie of the adults m the circle when that winding up song was sung. Your correspondent is of opinion that a night spent m this fashion, ODce a quatter, would great'y benefit school children m country places. I cannot go into particulars about the half dozen songs eung so sweetly by the children, nor into the boisterous gambols of the boys when playing the game m which apples figured so largely ; I could till a column over them alone. I may here remark that the fruit so lavishly used by the children and guest* on Friday night wa» a gift from Mr Todhunter. The company weie entertained with songs by MissCordery, Miss O'Riley, and Miss Daltob ; the latter gave also a rf citation. The gentlemen who Fang were Messrs McDonald, Byrne, Morris, [ and Gilmour. In addition to songt, the versatile Mr Byrne danced, m a masterly etyle, a hornpipe, and gave several recita , tions; indeed nothing came amiss to htm. I I believe he also added seme music to his other accomplishments. The Messrs Fleming and Mr Hill, all good violinists, supplied the music for dancing. The piano was mostly used to accompany songs sung by the ladies. One spirit-stirring waltz w»s, however, played for the benefit of the dancers by Miss O'Riley. Messrs V. Hill and I. Fleming performed the duties of M.O.s whers lequired. Before breaking up a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Mawson and the two ladies (Misses Cordery and Wilson) for the subceasful manner m which they carried out ev«ry detail required m bringing the meeting to so happy a termination, 7he response to his vote was

something unique m hißtory. Three cheers arose m which mingled the treble voices of toddlers of half a dozen years of age with

those of the man of fifty, and it was noticed that toddlenis Was the L.st ir.au to cease clapping his hands and kicking the floor with the heels of his boots'. Nothing could be more pleasing than to witness the effects of the bond of sympathy existing between Miss Cordery and her little lady pupils ; one could see at a glance that the power which drew willing obedience from the latter con sisted of love and not of fear. I consider that the parents of the district are to be congratulated on havicg such a judicious and painstaking teacher for their- children as Mies Corde-y is proving herself to be. •• The moon ehoue bright with a wavering

i light-, I declare it might only be fancy, though ; But 1 thought m the haze of her silvery rays That a Knight whispered love to Miia Nancy, 0." •• One gallant swain was dull that night, Deny it if he can. His heart was off to fairyland With charming Mary Ann." It is gratifying to known that no back ward movement is taking place on Wester fie'd, but on the contrary, any change that has taken place *ecently has been of a progressive nature!* As a proof of this, I may mention that Were is now to be seen m the workshop of Mr Hill, our ingeniou* local bUcksmith—who for the information of the ladies 1 may say is a good looking bachelor— a gig made by himself on the place, which for style and be*uty of finish is, m my estimation, equal to anything of the kind made m Ashburton. Then our enterprising friend Mr Smith has, the other day, for the second time within three years, beaten all comers at the Tinwald saleyards with tat lamba; long may he prosper. >ilr^. I must not conclude this article jwitnoan saying a few words complimentary to some of our very young ladies. Miss O Riley has of late presented her mother with a mantle drape m fancy work, made with her own hands, which may truly be called*. \ thing of beauty," and consequently "ajoy for ever." Ihe Misses Hannagan, as well as the Miasea Smith can show, if they like, »ev«ral mysterious articles of attire made by them selves for purposes practical, which prove the young seamstresses to be both clever and industrious. There is one thing, how ever, lacking, as yet, to the young ladtw mentioned :— They're owre young to many yet,- They're owre young, 'twould be a ltn To t»k! them frae their mammies yet.

The Federal Convention.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright,

Brisbane, March 22. The Federal Convention was opened at noon today m prtsence of » gay And represent he aseemblage. Oa the motion of Sir Joseph Abbott, seconded by Sir Graham Berry, the Hon. Mr ICington was elected presi dent Only formal business was trans acted, and the Convention adjourned till to-morrow.



We have sometimes heard it remarked that Messrs Craighead and Berry man charge rather hiffh prices for their suits. J>. i» evident ffotn the mpber of hands m their employ that they Ho by far the largest Sloring busies m Ashburton and as they employ the best workmen and pay the hitWt wages their customers do not expect their clothes at « sweating »te« (" «he»fr and nasty.") By inrirting upon first-cms workmanship m every garment, combined with good fit and best quality hmngs etc. MesgriCraighead apd Berrymanhave earned thsir reputation tor giving satisfaction »ntt their reduction of about 20s per suit referred •* m their new advertisement is sure to awm v -«Bh rush of customers.—Advt, I 171 a f i -—_——^—■



': -~3 VTED Known—Nothing but up to "XSf A a *« Goodl are *°} itA MWiW»' *l ' L f'., <tfy competition* pnce« that tiv < (



WANTED Known—Large delivery of the " Economic" Kid Gloves, four buttous, !• 9d per pair, worth ncueh more,—



WE have various sums for investment op Freehold Security. , CORNSACKS. ORDERS for these can. now be booked,, and we advise Clients to take ad vantage of present quotations. SEEDS. SEEDS. Wi -ttait _ • fi" i *"* Autumn sowing. E HAVE m stock i. \ ti C i overs , Oats, of all T{ fc Turnip Seeds, Ryecoru, Cape . w -y ' * j HANMER &' GRAVES.



Hanmer and Graves. "dun^oatsT WE have a large line of these fit for seed and can supply orders for any quantity. AGRICULTURAL SALT. —— ! WE have m store a large quantity of Agricultural Salt, for salting Stacks or destroying Weeds, which we offer at low quotations. CASTOR OIL. TiTiS haye Jnst Landed, ex Fazilka, a W shipment of CASTOR OIL, and are m a position to supply Large and Small Consum .w B< — DIP. __ DIP. XTTE ARJ<3 AGENTS FOR [ LITTLE'S DIPS and keep them m Stock. WE have tafc»a over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the AshburtoD Saleyards lately ia. the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep there at current rates. Lifafcle's f>ip will be used.



STORAGE. I AM PREPARED to receive GRAIN on Storage at Lowest Current Rates. My Shipment of CORNSACKS is now to hand. Heifry Zander, GPLAIN, WOOL, AND GENERAL MERCHANT.



TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. THAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHED BARLEY FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT.



JUST LANDED, , Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OIL 100 Cases VALVOLINE 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE i 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING 100 Galvanised STEKL COLLARS HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 200 Drums LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc I HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT.



H**nry Zander. JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOOO BAGS j^AURITIUS gUGIR. USE.NO OIH?R FOR YOUR JAM. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer m Ariiborton. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. AND SKIN SALES con \J duotrnt, and Saleyarda regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR David zander, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Odham's Sheep Dips always on hand. Advances made 'against Shipments of Lamb and Mutton. My London Agent w known for his utmost reliability. t HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT.



HUEiVBST CHEQUES WANTED! A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR OASH CUSTOMERS^ *Q' lIN-U.H HAVING received a Large Quantity oE Scotch, West of England, and (Menial 'J WEEDS and WORSTED SUITINGS, at very much REDUCED PRICES, we have decided to give our Customers the benefit of our Bargain by making the following GENUINE REDUCTIONS FOR CASH :— Men's Scotch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUITS to measure, usual price 953, reduced to 75a caeh Mei.'a Scotch and West ot England Tweed and Worsted SUITS t# measure, wsual price 90s, reduced to 70s cash Men's Colonial Tweed SUITS to measure, usual price 80s, reduced to 65s cash Men's Colonial Tweed SUITS to measure, usual price 70a, reduced to 59a cash Men's West of England and Worsted TROUSERS to measure, usual price 27s 6d and 30s, reduced to 22s 6d cashj| Men's West oi England and Worsted TROUSERS to' measure, usual price 255» reduced to 20s cash Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 22s 6d, reduced to 17s 6d c ish Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 17s 6d to 20s, reduced to 15a 6d cash. PILES OF NEW GOODS TO SELECT FROM. C_T OUR REPUTATION IS A SUFFICIENT GUARANTEE FOR FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMA^, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashbubton^



PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPERHANGIJSG. PAPSKHANGLNG. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS m Ashburton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County ag required, and none but Genuine Materials used. &BDEK EAKLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS^ UMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS. WALTER A. WOOD CO. HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT for the County, for the above Company I am now BOOKING ORDERS for their Well-known Harvesting Machinery and have pleasure m introducing to the Farmers of Ashburton and Rakaia districts, their NEW THREE APRON OPEN REAR REAPER AND BINDER. This Machine has been THOROUGHLY TRIED AND TESTED, having been n nsejn America and England for the past four Beasons, and m Australia for the past two s and has won^the admiration of all who have seen its work. THE SINGLB~APEON REAPER AND BINDER. Still Holdsits Own, and well deserves its title of "FATHER OF THEM ALL." WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY REAPERS T)efy Competition, while their MOWER RAKKS, and TEDDERS, are SECOND to NONE. Ihe "Farmers' Favorite" Grain Seed and Manure Drill is undoubtedly the I BEST ON THE MARKET. I A Full Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and can be delivered Day or Night throughout the harvest MR R B. BESTBLL is m Charge of the Machinery Department, and full particulars may be had from him, BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE "THE NEW WOOD." D. THOMA S, AGENT. SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Consequence of the large increase m tbis branch of pur business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the latest patterns and most approved designs m all daeaes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. JOUR Mr R. Murkay 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. I 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. SHEARMAN BROS., "TirE Have just landed the following Seasonable Goods:— "I f\ Cases Prime Ling Fish ~i /\ IX' Cases Prime Ling Fish X\J 5 Cases "Royal" Fresh Herrings £T Cases "Royal" Fresh Herrings tJ\ 5 Cases Herrings m Tomato Sauce pf Oases Herrings m Tomato Sauce tJ sCas®s " Silvocea" Smoked Haddocks (T Cases "Silvocea ' Hadcbckst O 5 Cases " Royal" Kippered Herrings £T Cases "Royal" Kippered Herrings tJ 5 Cases Fresh Salmon (Cocktail Brai.d) £T Cases Fresh Salmon (Cocktail Biand) tJ 3 Cases Fresh New Zealand Mnllett O Cases Fresh New Z aland Mullwlt O 3 Cases Maconochiea Spiced Herrings O Oases Maconochies Spiced Herrings O' TEA. t"eT TEA.. ORANGE PEKOE, CEYLON VKA* m i\b and lib Packets, 51b and 101 b Tirja. So'e Agents for Tiger Blended Teas. Goods delivered daily* Customers w&ited upon for Orders. Cheapest House m Ashburton for Groceries, Ironmongery, Orookery »nd Bruehware. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. Telephone 53



SMALL FARM NEAR TOWN. \ O A ACRES, AshburtoH Forks, being OU R.S. 4449 and 30561, the property of Mr J. G. McConochie. There is a dwelling house and other buildings erected on the property. Offers are invited for the purchase of this. Very easy terms of pay ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. X OW PRICED TOWN SECTIONS, JLJ as follows :— £11 10s, price wanted for T.S. 818 Aitken Street. £13 10s, price wanted for T.S. 817 Aitken Street. The owners are desirous of realising. Terms if required. Apply T. BULLOCK, Agent. I FOR SALE. SUBURBAN property well situated on Belt Roud, Allenton. £ acre first-class land, on which is erected a comfortable cottage of 5 rooms, verandah, conservatory, 4 and all conveniences, detached wash-hQUse, and other buildings. The property is m a very healthy locality, about three minutes I walk from Domain. For price and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. f^rTTa l k ! KC\ ACRES, with Dwelling and other tJ \J improvements, surrounded by Garden, etc., m good order, well situated at Arundel, near the Rangitata Traffic Bridge ; Govern ment leasehold, rental £310^ lOd per annum; the property of Mr C. Wilson, who purposes going to the North Hand. It is all fenced and divided into three paddocks. 23 acres m English grasses, 5 acres m root crops, remainder m its native state. The property is conveniently situated for a family man, being not far from the Arundel school. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. Ytv try %ht Ntw Vmut Toboece



TO LEI. AT A LOW RENTAL. DWELLING, fronting Alford Forest Boad, together with three sections and small stable. 5s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK, i Agent. TO FARMERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND OTHERS. FOR SALE AT A SACRIFICE. O^iP^(\ ~ P"ce required for tha £j | fj\j strongly built commodious GRAIN STORE, with Concrete Cellar, to gether with a QUARTER OF AN ACRE, fronting West streot, being T.S. No. 56. As there are three doors, it could easily be divided into compartments to suit three purchasers if necessary. Farmers are invited to inspect. Very easy terms of payment, viz :—Small cash deposit, balance can remain at interest at h\ per cent per annum. Very good site for a gristing mill. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. LISMORE. FOR "SALE. 4Q A ACROSS, improved, mostly m 4cO~fc English grasses, being R.S. 28217, and part of 27456, and others, well watered with County water races. For price and full particulars apply to " GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. I-^OR SALE, the following E.Ss., fenced ' and mostly m, the native state, viz.— R.S. 28486, 714 acres 3 roods R.S. 28487, 1068 acres 2 roods R.S. 28597, 696 acreß 1 rood 35 perches Price, terms, and full particulars furnished on application. %



Business Notices ( - . _ « . _ __— ; __^ H. M. JONES. H , M . JONESs STATIONERY °" g Mo W T SMb^ »» S- B00K(5- BOOKS. BOOKS. JUST OPENED UP a Splendid Variety of PLAIN and FANCY STATIONERY Floral C n Fil RC?' WAS D,& C<). Linear Repp Note, Repoline, Antique, Panel, floral, Pure Flax, Linen, Bank and Velum Notepapers, Cream Laid and Tinted. THE ASHBUBTON BOX OF STATIONERY. Best Value Ever Offered to the Ashburton Public. I g i^- £*A BOX, New Shipment Just Opened Up. ™Jif d,.f c "'i °^ h n 0? fty •800^ 8 ' Journals. Counter and Memorandum Book. fT.Tu^W^ RDd *"*•**«* CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Oo.'s, London. Bats, Balls, Stumpn, Racquets, Etc. SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT W JB. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS A Large Variety of all sorts—from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine. Dnima, Irumpete, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lanterns, Skipping Ropes, Skittles. Balls, Oubes, Games, Dogs, Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses, Wheel' barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea Sets; Wood, Wool. Kag, and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. DOLLS. BOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id bo 10s. Dolls that squeak and Dolls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolls that don'K Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Mirrors, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing Desk Work Boxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaques, Hand Bags Plush and Leather Goods. * ° Electro-plated Wave, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornaments, cheap, pretty and useful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vases, 3d to 6d each. h. m.~: °Tones. MITCHELL AND TURNER "jp^ ~~Z~~ IMPORTANT NOTICE. j|~»^^ i?l R E A T SALE OF jjpjl LINOLEUMS. SHkgL MATTING, RUGS, etc (jffflj mßm JFURNITURE 0F ALL kinds, T. H. UNDRILL & Go We have just landed, direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. Rimdtaka and Otarama, a Grand Assortment of LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, FLOOR-CLOTHS, Etc., to be Sold at PRICES TO MKfil 1 THE TIMES. INSPECTION INVITED. Note the Address— T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANCRED STREET (Opposite Arcade) Picture Framing a Specialty. Venetian Blinds Made to Order. Agents for Olegg'a Perambulators.



ABHBURTON PERMANENT BLILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7fch 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. rj. W. J. PARSONS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manoheater Street, Chfiatchurch. R. HANDCuCK, Agenb. Samples can be seen at ray office, Standard Office Buildings, Aahburton. _2 125 SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THfi CELEBRATED & BEST BPANE MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAP IIMOATEgC?'! *_ PWUL% MEDAL FUR£ CEYLON SINDIAN Hoot Within the Reach of Ail PURE. H Itifak CEYLOM I/ ® PURE : T INDIAN 1/lfp BLENDED G% f EACrPRICE^Vjr AMD UP TO fl /M IQLD BT ALL CROCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE. THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. TRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE Hi) OTHER. SAXON TEA, SAXON TEA, Professoe Bickeeton reports that SAXON TEAS absolutely Pare and good quality LOOK. LOOK. PHOTOGRAPH "XT HOTOGBAFH J| J. T. MITCHELL DESIRES TO THANK the Public for their past Patronage, hoping they will continue the same. Having now gone into the business properly, and having some of the best apparatus procurable, and a fine new lighted Studio, he intends to turn out the FINEST WORK POSSIBLE. Why go to Ohristchurch when you can tret the work done jusc as Cheap m your own town CABINETS, 12s per Dozen. PLATINOTYPE—The finest artistic work done for less than Christchurch prices. — Jm I\/f ITCHELL, . 1 • .Mitchell, portrait and landscape PHOTOGKAPHER, Opposite s Englißh Church, Tancred Btreel Asbtujrton. 1013 WHAT everybody saya must be trui Y6u get wonderful value for litti EKQVHIV gt M3SS4OK'S.



Shipping. r|i H E j^MSKfc N2W ZEALAND CO. 8 ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, !aMonte Video, Rio, Teneriffe,*Plymouth Port of l Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoara 4507 Wellington Feb. 18' Ruapehn 4202 Wellington Feb. 20 Tongariro 4163 — April 15 Ruahine 6127 — April 29 Rimutaka 4315 — May 13 wad! thenceforward every" FOURTH THURSDAY. Splendid accommodation for all classes of passengers. Warrants leaned for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage nutney, or approved guarantee for same. The Ruahine will go through the Magellan Straits, weather permitting. The Rimutaka will go Home through the Straits of Magellan and call at Monte Video Rio de Janeiro, Teneriffe, and Plymouth en route to Lopdoti, Her sailing date from New Zealand will be the 13th May. We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America an I Bahia, Pernambuoo, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticufam on application. For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, BAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. JfrJL XIOYAL MAIL STEA ,-Kaj|g»K -tv MERS, with superior _\H^HJQb^ accommodation for all classes ■^^^^^^■f of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. Tons Commander From Date. Tokomara 62381 Maxwell ... Lyttel- Mar 6. Aotea ... 6346 |-'eotland . ton Mar 18. Gothic ...TOOjKidley ... — April 1. lonic ... 4753 Kempson... — June 24 ' CARGO STEAMBRSr Maori ... 5200 jMoffatt ...] — ]Mar 2 Mamari ... 3583 Levack ... — May 1 Mafcatua,.. 3320 Evans .. — Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — Pakeha ... 14331 IProsser ... — J Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only, HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY Of NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS S AIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UN DER: For Westport aad Greymooth—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 Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papera for datee and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Auhburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MOBIC, Tl/TRS T> OWM A N JjlOX Member "of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, A&bbubton. RAKAIA^FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinat iona. _______ - - Llewellyn Owen, jm.c.&S'M., JUR.i--c.aa. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. The NEW TERM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, Febbtjary 1 PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT, (Late of London), "ITT 18ITS 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^ MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, Will resume Teaching at her Rooms, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, on SATURDAY, January 23, from 1 o'clock p.m. ; also, following Mondays, Wednesdays *nd Saturdays. Terms on application. A OABC MRS A fi /^ILARIDGF, TEACHER _ F PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBUBTON. Terms on Application. __ , . . -^ PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MES FTIIAKEIG, CAMERON STREET (Opposite Reid and Gray's. The next term will begin on Monday, 4-February 1, 1897. •XT ACANCIES m each of the above V Terms on application "iuSa ■i^riss "~~jfi arson MUSIC TEACHER, i Corner Wills tss4 William Street,