The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xx. no. 4626

Ashbobtois : Monday, October 17, 1898.

price : One Penny



Sporting. ASHBURTON " Trotting Club. SPRING MEETING, TO be held on the Agricultural Show Grounds, Ashburton, on SATDEDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1898 Uader the Rales of the South Island Trotting Association President — Donald McLean, Erg, ; Vice* Presidents — Messrs Denis McKendry and P Devane ; Stewards— Messrs G Robertson, R J Henry, W Sutherland, J O'Grady, J McConnick, F McCafferty, J Sutherland, and T Conolly. Starter- Mr R J Henry ; Clerk of Scales— Mr R Friedlander; Clerk of Coane — Mr G Keller ; Handioapper— Mr H Brinkman f Timekeepers— Messrs R Alexander and S tialek. PBO6RA MIME. X— l ls p. m— Handicap Maiden (saddle), of 20 soys ; nomination 10a, accept- ance 10j Two miles 2—2 pm— Electric Handicap (saddle), of 20 eovs ; second horee 2 soys from the stake. Nomination 10*, accept* acoe 10a. One and a*half mile 3—2 40 p. m— Lagmhob Handicap (harness), of 30 soys ; Becond horse 3 soys from the stake. Nomination 15s, acoept- ance 15a Two miles 4— 3.15 p.m. — Handicap Selling Race (optional saddle or harness), of 20 sovb j the winner to be sold by suction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination 10s, acceptance 108 One and a-half mile 5—4 p.m— Ashburton Handicap (saddle), of 35 so vg ; second horse 3£ soys from the stake, domination, >7« 6d ; acceptance, 17s 6d Two miles 6— 4. 30 p.m — Faemebs' Plate Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys ; second horse 2 eovs from the stake. Confined to horsps the bona fide property of farmers resident m th* Ashburton County, and mnst have been the property of Buch ownerß prior to the Ist August, 1898. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Two miles 7 — 5 p.m— Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 soys ; second borne 2£ toys from the stake. Nominal ion 12a 6d ; accept' auce 12s 6d. One mile Handicaps will be dtolared on or aboub TUESDAY, October 18 Acceptances will close at 9.30 p m on TUESDAY, October 25, at tba Somerset Hotel Five percent will be deducted from all gross winnings for expenses Ihe attention of owners is drawn to the improved condition of the Racing Track ; all culverts having been removed, and the course put m complete order W SIMPSON, 9 66 Seoretary PROPEKTY. FOR SALE— Three Sections-, corner of Cox and East Streets, with improve^ meats. Grand site for a good Dwelling. FOR SALE— In Havelock Street, oppo- site Public Library, Section 206. FOR SALE— In Tancred Street, House of six rooms, £ acre, good garden— jd}23s. nno LET— Houses m town and suburbs. 11. W. BARRETT ARCADE, AGENT— Manoheßter Fire Assurance Co. Live Stock Insurance Co. Accident Insurance Co. Great Removal BALE. rpHE PROPRIETORS of the. Eclipse Cycle Works Having taken the premises lately occupied by Mb R. Henry, m Tancred Street, are holding a GREAT REMOVAL SALE. Two shipments of First-class Frames and Fittings, jußt landed ex "lonic" and " Maori," will be included m the Sale. Come and see the New Three arm Cranks and all up-to-date Improve- ments. Every line is to be cleared to aave trouble of Removal, EVERY MACHINE GUARANTEED. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE, Ashburton. MRS ALCORN has m stock Stamped Mount Mellick, Laoe, Cross-Btitoh and Mayence Woik, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven Initials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded »nd Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Buttei fly Wools, Perline Ar&sene, FilosslU, Crewel Embroidery and KnittiDg, Silks m Tartans and Colours, Qlacrame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle- work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy , Work generally. 10 32 CLARKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pain* m the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years [n boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medioine Vendors throughout) the. world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Ooontiei Prog Company, Llnooii Ipgland,



WANTED. G1 O to Mrs Alcobn for Stylish Millinery I Dress Goods, Capes, etc. 5 Dress - makiDg, Ladies' and Children's Under- I clothing and Pinafores (own make)* a i specialty; Large lot of Laces and Em- , broideries m stock.' 10 31 ANTED KNOWN— That I have re- ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I will dispose of at the , lowest rales possible, for Cash. Now is an [ opportunity for those who are m search of reliable goodß. As usual, Repairs done at once ; at J. Moison, The Hall Boot Depot, 1 ABhburton. DISSOLUTION of Partnership.— We beg to announce that our Great Cash Clearance Sale will commence on Saturday, | September 24. Every item of stock will be offered at greatly reduced prices. — Babbbtt Bbos , Drapers and Clothiers, The Hall, East Street. OUR First Consignment of Spring Goods are now opened nn, and marked <ff 1 at Sale prices. This affords our Customer i the opportunity of procuring seasonable lines at rook-bottom prices.— Babbett Bbos The Hall, East Street. BARRETT BROS.' Great CaVh Clearance Sale commences on Saturday, Septem- ber 24. Please note— We do not profess to be selling at cost price, b*ut are satisfied we are offering real honest value. — Barrett Bags, The Hall, East Street. WANTED Known— That we have opened a case of Ladies' Fabrio G'oves of really exquisite Btyles, including a large range of Washing and Cycling Gloves. Special hues m Ladies' KmbroHered Hoae v un*hade« and Umbrellas, per Rangitira.— Mitchkl & Turner. MLOUR reduced £2 5a per ton, Kerosene V lower than Christchutch prices at Fletcher Bros ' Cash Supply Storeß, ABh- burlonand Chnslchurch. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs o Meixob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. \lf ANTED Known— That our new Dres" T T C-oods are now on view. Ladies m nued of a thoroughly smart and up-to-date oogtume th< uld give ua an early call. A charming variety of Uloute Material and Washing Dress Fubrica now showing. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe. — VHllor's Zealandia Boot Store. T7IOUND— In Tancred Btreet, the cheapest JL' and most reliable Boot Shop. — Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store. WAKQED Known— That, when the wind is over at d when the dust is •jove and Athburion Housewives commence heir Spring Cleaning, Mitchell & Tubneb are the people for all descriptions of House- Moid Furnishings, and iheir new goods are now opened. q LENDERS wauted for the sale of 5000 JL pairs of boots, — Apply to MfiLLOB' Zialandia Boot -More. WAN! ED Known— Good value for littl money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. IT^OR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozo^ of _ Children's ank'.e straps. — Mellor's ZcalamUa Boot Stoic. NOTICE — We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mbllob's, 'lancred Sue-.t. J^IOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots and *?hoes. — Apply o Mellob, Tancred fetreeb FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid* — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN.- Ladies' Fur Top Lined Kid Glove* 2« lid, 2a 6d, 4a Od per pair. Worth double.— W. H. Collibb, «« The Corner." WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. I7IOR BALE, Cheap— Strong Trap; may X? be used at a brake. Apply Mail Office, 7 126 FOR SALE — Indian Game and Houdans, Exhibition birds and for cross breed- ing purposes. Best table fowls known. — Pelham Yabds __ f P O^POULTRY BREEDERS— Beginners JL could not make a better start than by pui chasing a trio of Partridge Cochins, the beat strain m the colony, from Pelham Yards. Any day, except Sunday, from 12 to 3. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). — Mellob' Ziulandia Boot Store. TIIHERE is little use m crossing pure bred JL fowls with mongrels. The result is B?ldom satisfactory. Both birds must be pure» rpYPE WRITING— For sale, a batata, JL ¥ost type writer, practically new. Apply Mail Office. FOR SALE, Cheap— A five trio of Silver Spangied Polish atj JfELBAM Yards, Aahburton. QITTIftGS OF EGGS, first crosses of all O the favorite breeds, at the I'klwam Yarls, Peter Street. WANTED KNOWN— Ladies' Cyoling . Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Vests, m great variety. Speoial prices.— W. H. Collieb, "The Corner." WANTED Known— Ladieß' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. PICTURE-FRAMING.-W. Adams, JL Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solioited. Country customers' woik completed day of order. 3 148 SMITH MACKWELL thanks the people of Ashburton aud District for their liberal support during the past 3 years, and having lately started m the Fruit Business, asks for a continuance of their patronage. The cheapest' Bhop m town for fruit. All prices mat ked m plain figures. Apples from 3d a pound.— Smith Mackwell, Fruiterer & Umbrela Maker, Next Mr Patching's, East Street, Ashburton. 9 6 J3OULTRY Fanciers and thoae desirous JL of commencing the breeding of Pure- bred Fowls will find it to their advantage to visit the Peluam Yabds, any day between 12 and 3, except on Sundays 1A AAA PACKETS Vegetable lU«UUU Sesds, 3d per packet 5000 Packets Flower Seeds at Id per packet, at Fletcher Bbos., Ashburton and Christ- church. EGGS Purebred Poultry for sale, namely Partridge Cochin?, Golden laced Wyandotteg, Houdans, and Indian Game at eluam Yards,



A MAD EXPLOIT. (Continued.) ters at once, " said Colonel Baird. On the way to the telegraph office, which was near by, he told Colonel Watkina to keep a watoh on the hotel that the Buspeoted men might not get away. The operator, weary with his persist- ent work, waa asleep, with his faoe against the keyboard, when Colonel Baird awoke him and handed him this message, with orders to flash it through to Murfreesboro at once: Frankmn, June 8, 1868. V Brigadier General Garfield, Chief of Staff: Is there any suoh inspector general as Law- rence Anton, colonel United States army, and Assistant Major Dunlap? If so, please describe their personal appearance and answer Imme- diately, j. p. baihd, Colonel Commanding Post. After the message was off the colonel paoed the room impatiently, while the liow wide awake operator bent over his instrument awaiting the signal. At length it oame, and as his penoil dashed off the words Baird read: HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT ) of the CuiiBBRiiAND, June 8, 10:45 p. m. ( Colonel J. P. Baird, Franklin: There are no such men as Inspeotor General Lawrence Anton, colonel United States army, and Assistant Major Dunlap m this army, nor m any army, ao far as we know. Why do you ask? J. A. Gakfield, Brigadier General and Chief of Staff. Colonel Baird calmly folded up the paper, and after telling the operator that he would be back presently he went out. He found Colonel Watkins smok- ing m a corner at the hotel and told him what he had learned. "I am not at all surprised," said Watkins. "I suspeoted it from the first. The follows are trapped, and upon my soul, Baird, I'm deuced sorry for them, yet they must be a brace of d d idiots to run their neoks into danger m this way. " "I would willingly lose a year's pay if they can prove they are not spies," said Colonel Baird, with a Bhudder. "Why so?" "Why so? Confound it, don't you know we must try them here, and if they are found guilty"— Seeing that Baird hesitated, Watkins added: "Hang them. Well, that is not pleas- ant work, but if it becomes a duty, why, we must obey." Although a guard had not been form- ally posted about the building, Colo- nel Watkins, without attracting the at- tention of even his friends, had placed a number of mon so as to prevent the es- cape of Colonel Anton and Major Dun- lap, if they should prove to be spies and attempted escape. Seeing to their own weapons and taking two armed men with them, the two officers most inter- ested went directly to the door of the strangers' room. It was a hot, murky night, and the transom was open above the door, showing that a light was burn- ing inside. Colonel Baird knocked on the door, and instantly a frightened voice from the other side domanded: "Who is there?" "Colonel Baird to see Colonel Anton. Sorry to disturb you, but will detain you for only a few seconds, " said Baird m apologetic tones. "Oh, that's all right, colonel," said Anton. He could be heard whispering some- thing to his companion; then the door opened, and the two Union officers en- tered the room, and the two guards stood at an order arms m the doorway. Major Dunlap turned as pale as the pillow on which his head lay. He made as if to rise, but stopped half way In the ' effort and rested on his elbow, with his Two Union officers entered the room. mouth open and his throat working as if he were strangling m an effort to swallow something. Anton was evident- ly taken aback, but # he had himself un- der far better control. "This is an unexpected visit, gentle- men," he said, with well assumed oheerfulness. "But I am glad to see friends at all times. Pray be seated." "My business here, Colonel Anton, is not of the most pleasant nature. As a soldier you will appreciate the neces- sity of what I find myself forced to do on this occasion. Certain things m the representations and conduct of yourself and Major Dunlap have aroused euspi? cion at this post, and bo forced an im- mediate investigation. If you are friends, as I hope you are, you will be glad to help me m this, and if you should be spies you must see that the game is up and prepare for the conse* quenoes of your own foolish temerity." ♦'Certainly, my dearoolonel, certain- ly, "said Anton, with a smile and a bow that unsettled the stern Watkins for the moment. "Of oourse you will want to examine our persona and saddlebags. They are at your servioe. " Then to his companion, who lay ashy and helpless on the bed, "Tumble up, major, we have nothing to conceal from friends or to fear from f oea. '.' It would seem that Anton's confident bearing inspired bis companion, for, trying to laugh, he said "Certainly," »nd stood up m his stocking feet The Union officers searched the cloth- ing and saddlebags of the suspected men, but without finding anything to confirm their suspicions. Indeed they did find notes addressed to "Colonel An- ton ' ' and ' 'Major Dunlap. ' ' These notes bore a recent date, were addressed from Murfreesboro and were written by women who evidently regarded them as being nearer and dearer than mere friends. (To be continued.) WANTED— A few Broody Hena and Turkeya. Apply PeIHAM POULTRY Yards, or Office of this paper, V



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker 11 ASHBUBTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alcurnately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Rales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOR— Mataon and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohrlafeohurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Hot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tcoli Belfast Manures ' RAKAH DISTRICT SALES. JHAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to aob as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that Distriob, and m oonjunotion With them ib will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GKEA.T REDUCTION IN PRIOB OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASfiBURTON J. WILSON, MOUSE TECOKATOB, GLAZTER, Etc Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street, A.»lit>u.rion. WE Have juab received direcb from the English Manufacturers a Magnifioenb and Artistic Stock of the very latest WALL PAPERS. A Feature of the abovo importation is the new style of Paper for Decorating Halls, Passages, and Staircases, being a change from the Marble Paperß which hitherto have been bo fashionable. We invite chen' a and the public geuerally to call early and eelect their Paperß from the full stock, and if not wanted for immediate use, can be laid aside until required. SPRING "CLEANING. During this Season Customers can rely upon having work done without delay. We keep competent Trades, men, who aie despatched to town or country ab shortest notice to execute Puperhanging, Maibling, and House-painting m all its braooheß. (gp* Only Genuine White Lead and Oils need m our work. J. WILSON. Telephone . P.O Bux 16 EAST STREET. ASHBUKTON. H. M. JLONES. CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKS, U STANDABD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. HAVING Purchased a large portion of the Assigned Estate of W. Chartbes, of Christchurch, of Books and General Stationery, I am offering the same at LOW PRICES FOR OASH. 5 QXJIR.ES O.F NOTEPAPBR FOR 6d, SPECIAL VALUE IN AOOOUNT BOOKS. — (x) — Cricketing dt Lawn Tennis Material, BATS, - BALLS, STUMPS, GLOVES, EACQUETS, FROM 53 TO 253. TENNIS & HOOKEY BALLS NOW LANDING FROM LONDON. T7I A IVT/^S'V7' i~*\ r\f\T\G± ALBUMS, Photo Frames, Writing Jj iL-lA VJJL CjrVJvJJLJio. Desks, Wortc Boxts, Ladies' Dressing Cases and Comp»niona, Purses, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Electro- Plated Goods, Glassware. H/TTTOT/^l THE Wiokenß Federal Australian and Victoria Albums ]y|_ yj \^±\j % Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flates Brass Instruments, Autoharpa. Pianos on Hire for Concerts and Entertainments. XXT A "\T/"\Q GREAT REDUCTIONS for OASH, this Month, prior to JIXxLIMv/D* Stocktaking. r\TsC\ A AJd TWO SPECIAL LINES Bargaino for Cash, this Month \J JAYT jgLIM O • prior to Stocktaking. r\\T C\Y Tj^Cl LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. Very low prices for \j X VjA-J lli^» CASH, this month, prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES, Extension of Premises*. I Great Bargains. Genuine Reductions | | _;o:— g 5 rpHE Undersigned offers the whole of his Valuable and Varied Stock g X ab UNHEARD OJB PRICES previous to and during extension <1 ttt of Premises ;15 to 20 per cent reduction on all articles of £1 and over. Si Customers may rely on their Purchases being what they are W REPRESENTED, JL*. J>IUK-K.A-Y'fta being the MOST RELIABLE AI«D OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT fi W Jjj m the Trade m AahDurton. # 53 ALL REPAIRS IXECUaED ON THE PREMISES IN THE <jj ft> MOST APPROVED STYLE. 3 to « 9 6 CALL EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS AT g 1 ROBERT MURRAY'S, | Goldsmith und Jeweller, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON.



Sheep Shears. Sheep Shears. W. CONGREYE, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, HAS JUST OPENED his seaßon'B supply of SHEEP SHEARS of al r makes, including the following well-known brands :— BBA Tfie Cheapest T 1 LT » BBA Ironmonger TTJS BBA. m A-sliburton. *X-XJ» Also m Stock— TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES. Don t buy a Stone till you have inspected the " Champion " Black Turkey. I have also m stock — Linseed and other Oils, Lamp Black, Red and Blue Raddle, and all Shearing Requisites, at bottom prices. Lawn Mowers. Lawn Mowers, Inspect my stock of LAWN MOWERS before buying elsewhere. It will save your time and money. I hold immense stocks oC TOOLS of every description — All of the verj best makes, and warranted. RANGES, REGISTERS, MANTELS, COPPERS, Ew>. One Trial will convince you that you can save Money by purchasing from W. CONGREYE, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. 129 Colombo Street, Chrietchurch. SPRING - 1898- ASHBURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. ESTABLISHED 1883. DIEECT FURNISHING IMPOBTEKS. WE are now showing a Choice Assortment of Linoleums, Brussels, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets, also Square?, Rugs, Mats, Ktc, m Latest Designs. Japanese and China Matting, Rugs, Mats, Etc. Brackets, Whatnots, Poles, Etc. Also largest Btock m town of Brass and Iron Bedsteads, m new and pretty designs. All sizes, "all . prices." Overmantels, Toilet Glasses, Bedroom Sets, over one hundred aet3 to choose ! Irom. Chairs m endless Variety and Prices. As most of the above lines ace direct from the Manufacturers we ate enabled to cell at lowest possible prices. SPRING CLEANING- WE have also a large Btock of Cretonnes, Tapestries, Velvets, etc., for Furniture Coverings and Hangings Having obtained the services of a Firat-Claß3 Upholsterer (late of A. J. Whito's) thoae desirous of having their Furniture Renovated would do well to place their orders early. All work done on the Premises by Competent WorkmeD. *o* HALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDBILL & CO. CABINET-MAKERS. UPBOLSTERKR^, PICTURE. FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCKTO STREET, Opposite Arcade, and Next Building Society's Office. Agents for Clegg's Perambulators & Go-carte, Buraon'B Wicker Chairp, Scott and Wilson's Venetian Blinds, Shades, etc., Faulkner'a Wire Mattresses, Mats, etc. = PURE SEEDS. = T 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 Fanner* any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction, I . can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing ftom 261bs to 4<Ubs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14£lbs to 16£lbs 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 ENGLISt CLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRlilGijl,, Etc. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS7~WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL ;also— FENCING WIBE, BA.BB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. WANTED SHEEP FEED. WANTED op till March, 1899, good young grass for 300 Bheep '~ A ) PP T y HOMAa DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON _ MELLOE'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. -TIOB WOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES Wis STANDALONE. We do the leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. | mr . PRTPES— Men'« Good Shooter*, 93 6d ; Children's Ankle Strepi, 1b ; 6 ° 6d ■■ Me °' 8 G °° d Bluohs '" 4s 1Id ' Ihowands of »«"« V"" at th(l ** m * Cutting Vrioen. . -.o; ' * nnnn FASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be sure IF You" want a OrUUU tuaai w ,ou g .to FELLOES ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, EANCRED BTBBJCT, ASHBUFT3N



Shipping. " npHE ys4i |r ■ NEW ZEALAND "^^KPf^^o-HTppTNG OO.'i LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. -Besb Accommodation for all classes o Passengers at Loweat Rates. | Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. D^e. KalkouTl" 4507 Wellington Nov. Ruapehu 4202 - Nov. 24 Kuahine 6127 - Deo - ?2 IRimutaka 4515 — , J aQ > _™ ~"~ CARGO STEAMERB. ~ Tekoi; fOOSO - |J^ Waimate 1 6686 — _. "e°- Fer farther particulars apply to FRIBDLANDBR BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOB LONDON. . . "OOYAL MAIL STEA- tffgjggPt -*^ MERS, with superior yffiffljjftjffg^ accommodation for all classes •HHHHB o f passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe »nd Ply- month. __^________ ■ Tonß Oommander From ( Date. Gothic -. 7739 Kidley ... Lyttl'n Oot, 13 Maori .« 5200 Moffatt ... — — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — — Delphic .v. 8355 Sowden ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha ... W3l IProsßer ....Lyttl'oD! Aug 25 Tokomaru 6238 vl ax well Lyttl'oDlSeptl9 Mamari ... 3583/Levack J — I E. W. HANMER, Agent. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS 4 S All FRCMLITTELTON AS UNUER: For Westport and Greymouth— 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 Thursdays 'The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Chrlstehureh daily papers for dates and {hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aahburton. i ' ■jjLUL,z==--- -— q MUSICAL. Miss Bessie Simmonds, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, . HAS m Stock Pianoß, Violinß at all prices, Meiodions (with bell attached), Accordions from 10*. Whistles, Mouth Orcans, Britannia Harps, Violin requisites, etc? Violins a speciality. Music and songß of every deEeription, a fresh supply just to hand from 1* per eheet. EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO Ib a seven octave, full Trichord Piano, steel frame, made m London, guaranteed for ten years, <&&& Cash. Easy terms if required. TheJ cheapest instrument ever offered to the'Ashburton public. VIOLIN TDITIOJN i?upiisl .thoroughly taught at reasonable charges. BESSIE SIMMONDS, BURNETT STREET J OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY, ASHBURTON. ISr~^sborn ~coombe,~ PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VIBITS Aehburton and surrounding Districts every four months— viz., Maroh, July, aud November. ORDERS may be lefb with MX LLEWELLYN OWEN at bis Musio Stndio, Arcade Chambers. ABhburton _^ Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, BXBv<H]SG, HARMONY, AND MANDOI T NE. Pianoforte, singing, organ, and theory of music. oJ the Canterbury fiociety of Member -»|eßsional MuHioianff, X SIBBET, ASHBURTOrf. Uavkloc*. t^_TUESDAYS. R AKA. <<w Trinity <3 0 ii e ge exam- Pupils prepared i tions. 4 ASHBUHIONPERMANEN'jI AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANCES of £25 and upwards Bnad6 on Freehold Properties, repayable U> v Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly insfal- ments. Loans are also granted for Fixed Period Bb loweat current rateß. Deposits received at highest current yates All information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager