The Ashburton Guardian.

AsFraußToa : Tueslay, October 25, isiiS.

pbice : One Penny

70l xx. no, 4633

A SOLITARY.

(Continued.) from his shoulders m great cakes. He stood aside to let Stephen pass. Stephen, outside the door, paused and looked up at him. 'T.m much obleeged to ye," he said again. "I guess I can git home now. I had them three coughin spells after I left the store, and 1 got 'most beat out." Nicholas grunted and sat down again. Stephen looked at him a minute; then he smiled abashedly and turned away, urging his feeble little boy through the Btorm. Nicholas watched him, then turned his head with a stiff jerk. "If he wants to go out m such weather he can. I don't care," he muttered. It was nearly four o'clock m the after noon. The snow was gradually ceasing. Presently a yellow light could be seen through the weeds m the west. Some birds flew into one of the snowy trees; a wood sled creaked down the road; the driver stared at Nicholas m the door way; he turned his head and stared again. It was evident that he was not one of the village people. They had witnessed the peculiarities of Nicholas Gunn for the last six years. They still stared, but not as assiduously. The driver of the wood sled, as soon as he went down the slope m the road and could no longer see Nicholas, began to whistle. The whistle floated back like a wake of merry sound. Presently Nicholas arose, took off his cap and beat it against the doorpost to rid it of its dome of snow. Then he shook himself like a dog and stamped. Then he went into the house and stood looking irresolutely at the cold stove. "Should like a fire to heat up my hasty pnddin mighty well, so— l won't have it," said he. He took a wooden bucket and went ! with it out of doors, around the house over a snow covered path to a spring. The water trickled into its little basin from under a hood of snow. Nicholas plunged m his bucket, withdrew it filled j with water and carried it back to the ! • house. The path led through the woods; all the trees and bushes were white arcs. Some of the low branches bowed over the path, and Nicholas passing tinder them had to stoop. Nicholas, back m his house, got a bowl out of a rude closet; it was nearly full of cold hasty pudding. He stood there and swallowed it m great gulps. The light was waning fast, although it lasted longer than usual on account of the snow, which, now the clouds were gone, was almost like a sheet of white light. Nicholas, when ho had finished hia supper, plunged out again into this pale dusk. He tramped, knee deep, down the road for a long way. He reached the little village center, left it behind, and | went on between white meadow lands and stretches of woods. Once m awhile j he met a man plodding down to the store, but there were few people abroad. The road would not be cleared until morning. Finally Nicholas turned about and went back until he reached the village store. Its windows and glass door were full of yellow light, m which one could see many heads moving. When Nicholas opened the clanging door and went m all the heads turned toward him. There was hardly a man there as tall as he. He went across the stoi*e with a kind of muscular shamble; his head, with its wild, light beard, had a lofty lift to it. The lounging men watched him furtive ly as he bought some Indian meal and < matches at the counter. When he had gone out with his purchases there was a burst of laughter. The storekeeper thrust a small, sharp face over the coun ter. "If a man is such a darned fool as to live on meal and matches, I ain't got nothing to say so long as- he pays me the money down," said he. He had a hoarse cold and his voice was a facetious whis per. There was another shout of laughter. Nicholas could hear it as he went down the street. The stranger who had driven the wood sled past Nicholas' house was among the men. He was snowbound over night m the village. He was a young fellow, with innocent eyes and a hanging jaw. He nudged the man next him. "What m creation ails the fellar any how?" said he. "I seed him a-settin on his doorstep this afternoon, and the snow a-drivin right on to him." "He ain't right m Ms upper story," replied the man. "Somethin went agin him; his wife run off with another fellar or somethin, an he's cracked." "Why don't they shet Mm up?" "He ain't dangerous. Reckon he won't hurt nobody but himself. If he wants to set out m a drivin snowstorm and tramp till he's tuckered out, it ain't nothin to nobody else but himself. There ain't no use bringin that kind of crazy on the town." "'Twouldn't cost the town much," chimed m another man. "He's worth property. Shouldn't be surprised if he was worth $3,000. And there he is a-livin on cormneal and water." An old man m a leather cushioned armchair beside the stove turned his grizzly, quizzical face toward the others and cleared his throat. They all bent forward attentively. He had a reputa tion for wit. "Makes me think of oldEph Huntly and the story Squire Morse used to tell about him," said he. He paused im pressively and they waited. Then he went on: "Seems old Eph got terrible hard up one time. One thing after an other went agin him. He'd been laid up with the rlieumatiz all winter; then his wife, she'd been sick, an they was 'most eat up with medicine an doctors' bills. Then his hay crop bed failed an his pertaters hed rotted, an finally, to cap the climax, Ms best cow died an the int'rest money was due on the mortgage an he didn't have a cent to pay it with. Well, he couldn't raise the money no how, an the day came when he s'posed the farm would have to go. Lawyei Holmes, he held the mortgage, an he ex pected to see him drive into the yard any time. Well, old Eph he jest goes out m the yard an lie ketches a nice fai crower an he kills him an picks Mm. "Then he takes him mto his wife. Shf

THE WEATHER.

ALFOTtD STATION. (The following is tha meteorological report for the week ending Ootober 21, 1898 :—

SOURN RAKAIA S PORTS AND RAGES

An adjourned meeting of those interested m hold'Ug Boxing D*y sporta and races was held m the Library on Saturday evening* There was a fair attendance, and Mr Osborne, chairman of stewards, presided. The stewards submitted the following items for horse racea whioh were approved of, aubjecb to approval of the C J.C. and the Trotting Association : — I—Maiden1 — Maiden Flat Race of 10 soys, second hnrae 1 soy from the state. 2— Maiden Saddle or Harness Trot (handi cap) of 10 aovs, teoond horße 1 eov from the stake. 3— Ladies' Purse of 10 Boy8 f second horse 1 soy from the stake. 4— Handicap Saddle or Hurneßa Trot of 10 soys, second horse 1 hoy from the stake. 5— Farmers' Plate of 8 soya. 6 —Consolation Saddle or Harness Trot of 6 soys, for beaten horßea ODly. 7 — Consolation Race of 6 bovb. The rules m force last year with slight modification were adopte.i. The athletic events to be the same as last year, excepting the striking out of 250 yards for smateura and 153 yards cash, and substituting two sack race*. From the interest already shown there is do doubt that given good weather there will be a good day's Bport.



yhade - High Stake ate. m of Low. Sua weather. Baturday.. 37- 71- 138- Fine NE Sunday .. 45- 64- 13G- N. to S.W. Monday .. 44" 80- 140* " N.W. Tuesday .. 43- 65« 129- " N.B to N.W Wednesday 36- 74- 142- " Calm Thursday.. 42. 64- 118- •• S. Kriday .. 32' 74- 148* " "



T. Bullock, GOOD BUILDIiSG *ITE. d§*?4 15s — Price wanted for Town Hcotion 1171, \vtl : feituated.frrntingHavelock Street We t. I'asy terms if r<n iretl. ». HULLOCK. To- LET AT RJOKCfcD RtNTAL, DWELLING of Eight Rooms and Scull- ery, tmall Stable, t-tc, together with 2 Acres odd of laud. Well situated, adjoin- ing the Prifcbyterian Munte aud fronting Ucach Roarl. The owner b&vina left tha di&tnct is the reascn of the propers y being to Lfct, Apply to T. BULLOCK. 10 LET. HOUSE of five rnomp, centnlly situated m Tancred Street T. BULLOCK. D R LAVILLE'S /S\ LIQUOR Has a world -wide reputation as being the best specific. LITERATURE ON APPLICATION F. COMAR & FILS, 20, Rub des Fossis-St-Jawpiis, PARIS and of all Chemists A Cabd. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Public that she has started business aa DRKSS AND MANILE MAKER, In the Post Offic? Buildings, Camerox Str sr (opp • hs Baring Pquare) LpfJpOWDERsI RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, Etc. Preserve a healthy state of the conatl- tntion during the period of Teething. k The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, P CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURBEY," Are engraved on the Government Stamp afflsxd t% ■ . each Packet. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Agent -- — CLARKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to cur* Gravel, Paina m the back *nd all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 yeara [n boxes 4b 6d each, of all Chemistß and Patent Medicino Vendors throughout the world. Propiietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, LincoU I? (rland. Flagrant and refr&hin^Nm femu



Overhkard is A 'Bcs "Si>, you are« a clumpy fel'ow — you trod on my fcot " I am extrenuly sorry— l hope I did not hurt; you very much." The soit answer turned awoy the oihei's wrath, and eveu produced an apoloty. "Oh, no, uoi. very much — you must excuse me, 1 em a littta irritab'o — fucn U, cut of Eorls, liver, biliousneKß, and tKab so. t of thing, you kiow — thoicugh'y wretched." "' My <\<-kt p'i\ tf cou:se I xcn-e you, but why don't you take - i ome- thing ? " "'Jiied evetyvhing —no good" " Nonaemc, ycu 1 aven'C tried H»loway's Piils, I know — -hty never fail m c«es like yours " '" Gtd ! I never tboutht of 'em' By j vc, IM try 'em at OLce. Hi ! conductor, stop the'buß." — Advt



WANTED. . WANTED Known-MRS G ITamimok begs to inform (he Public of Ash- burton that she is prepared 1o pay the highest cash price for all kinds of New and Second Hand Clothing, Furniture, etc. Letters attended to immediately. Address —Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. 9 246 GO to Mrs Alcorn for Stylish Millinery, Dress Goods, Capes, etc. ; Dress- making, Ladies' and Children's Under- clothing and Pinafores (own make) a specialty ; Large lob of Laces and Km- broideries m sboek. 10 31 ANTED KNOWN— Thab I have re- ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I will'dispose of ab the lowesb rates possible, for^Cas-h. Now is an opportunity for those who are m search of reliable goods. As usual, Repairs done at once ; ab J. Moisok, The Half Boot Depob, Ashburton. mENDERS wanted to wear oub 1000 JL pairs o Mellor's Indesbruotible Boots. Wear like brass. YJTTANTED Known— That our new Dres ß T f Goods are now on view. Ladies m need of a thoroughly smart and up-to-date costume should give ua an early call. A charming variety of Blouee Material and Washing Dress Fabrics now showing.— Mitchell & Turner. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo oalf Shoe. — Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. E7IOUND— In Tancred Street), the cheapeßt _U and mosb reliable Boot Shop. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known— That, when the wind is over and when the dust is gone and Athburton Housewives commence their Spring Cleaning, Mitchell &. Turner are the people for all descriptions of House- hold Furnishings, and their new goods ure now opened. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellor' { Zealandia Boot WANTED Known— Good value for littl money ab Mellor's, Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Doze*, /airs of Children's ankle straps. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mbllor's, '1 anored Sfcrett. . FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots and Vhoes. — Apply bo Mellor, Tancred Street FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid* — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN.- Lacks' Fur Top Lined Kid Goves 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d per pair. Worth double. — W. H. Collier, "The Corr.er." WANT UD— Wise Mothers to try cur ludeslruetible School Boot. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. IJpOR SALti, Ciieap— Stroug Trap; may be used as a brake. Apply Mail Office, 7 i2fc FOH SALK — Indian Game and Houdans, Exhibition bir»la nnd for cross breed- ing purposes. Best table fowls known. — Pelham Yards m6~POULTRY BREEDERS —Beginners JL could not mnko a better starb iLan by purchasing a trio of Partridge Cochin, the best strain m the colony, from Pelham Yards. Any day, except Sunday, from 12 bo 3. WANTED— Six! y strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). — Mellor' Zealandia Boot Store. ri^HKRE is little uae m crossing pure bred JL fowls with mongrels. The result is seldom satisfactory. Bolh birds must be pure. mYPE WRITING— For sale, a bargain, JL Yosb type writer, practically new. Apply Mail Office. OR SALE, Cheap— A fine trio of Silver Spangled Polish at Pelham Yards, Ashburton. SITTINGS OF EGGS, first crosses of all the favorite breeds, at the JE'elham Yards, Peter Street. WANTED KNOWN.— Ladies' Cycling Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Vests, m great variety. Special prices. — W. H. Collier, " The Corner." WANTED Known— Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. I CTU RE-FRAMING.— W. Adams, Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order, 3 148 j QMITH MACKWELL thanks the people O of Ashburton and District for their liberal support during the past 3 years, and ' having lately started m the Fruit Business, ' aska for a continuance of their patronage. The cheapest shop m town for fruit. All prices marked m plain figures. Apples from 3d a pound. — Smith Mackwell, Fruiterer & Umbrella Maker, Next Mr Patching's, . East Street, Asbburton. 9 6 POULTRY Fanciers and those desirous of commencing the breeding of Pure- bred Fowls will find it, bo their advanbage to visit the -Pelham Yards, any day bebween ( 12 and 3, except on Sundays' | /^ REYHCUNDS For Sale — The well- \JT known Greyhounds Saxon and Zenobia. A good chanca for a young aportsman. Apply Office of this paper. CHANCE for poultry breeders.— A few Partridge Coohin Cockerels and , Houdan Cockerels, best for crossing. — , Pelham Poultry Yards. MRS ALCORN has m Btock Stamped Mount Mellick, Lace, Cro9B-sti!oh aud t Mayence Work, White Jean v Linen Java i aud Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation ' Monogrann, Woven Initials, Lace Pin 9, , Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Buttei fly Wools, PerJine Arasene, Filosslls, Crewel Kmbroidery and * j Knitting, Silks m Tartans and Colourß, ' ftlaorame Bags and Sbring, Weldon's Needle- ■ work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory - Crochet Cobton and Materials for Fancy I Work generally. 10 32 [ TX7~ANTED Kuown— That we have [ TT opened a case of Ladies' Fabrio G!oves of really exquisite styles, including a , large range of Washing and Cyoling Gloves. Special lines m Ladies' Embroidered Hose Sunshades and Umbrellas, per RiDgitira.— ] Mitohel & Turner GG^Purebiei Poultry sittings of egg 8 - Purebred golden Wyandobteß, c (imported), Orpingtons, (importer!) first n croas Orpingtons and Indian game, firßt orosa y Cochin and Andalvr i*n.««-PBLHAM Poultry



To be oontinued "OABBITTERS or' others may have on JLt or three Lurcher Puppies, One Monti Old, for cost of this advertisement, Appl; Mail Office, 8



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alcernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari aa Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday^. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOB— Matson and 00, Ohrietchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristobur ;b White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband'a Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tooli Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. "1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to J act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfeon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS- DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON = PURE SEEDS. = X HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any deacription of SEEDS AND GRAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction, I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 26lbs to 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, HJlbs 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— HI7RST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL GLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREIUiu, Etc. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I 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 :ai,so— FENCING WIBE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. " WANTED SHEEP FEED. WANTED up till Maroh, 1899, good young graßS for 300 Bhee P'~ A P p^ HOMAg DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON J. WILSON, HOUSk rECORATOR, SIGNWRITER, GLAZIER, Etc, Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street, Aslilmrton. (X) WE Have just received direcb from the English Manufacturers > Magnificent and Artistic Stock of the very latest WALL PAPERS. A Feature of the above importation is the new style of Paper for Decorating Halls, Passages, and Staircases, being a change from the Marble Papers which hitherto have been bo fashionable. We invite clients and the public generally to call early and seleot their Paperß from the full Btocfc, 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 withoub delay. We keep oompetent Tradesmen, who are despatched to town or country at shortest notice to execute Paperhanging, Marbling* and House-painting m all its branohea. ygs- Q n ly GENUINE White Lead and Oils ,ÜBed m our worki J. WILSON. Telephcme . P.O. Box 16. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FEONT. T?OR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND-ALONE. We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES— Men's Good Bhooters, 9a 6d ; Children's Ankle Straps.'.ls j Ladieß' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 6s 6d ; Men's Good Blucherß, 4a lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. IF You wanb a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be Bure yousto MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, (CANQRED STREET, ASHBUBTMi 1 ]



Sheep Shears. Sheep Shears. w. coSgeeye, 1 3 THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, HAS JUST OPENED his season's supply of SHEEP SHEARS of al makes, including the following well-known brands : — 1 BBA The Cheapest TUS BBA Ironmonger TUB BBA. m Ashlbiirton. TUS 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. /—A I hold immense stocks of TOOLS of every description — All of the very beat makes, and warranted. RANGES, REGISTERS, MANTELS, COPPERS, Etc. 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 Slreet, Ohriatchurch. SPRING -1898- ASHBURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. ESTABLISHED 18H3. DIRECT FURNISHING IMPORTERS. _ _____ WE are now showing a Choice Assortment of Linoleums, Brussels, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets, also Squares, Bugs, Mats, Etc., m Latest Designs. Japanese and China Matting, Bugs, Mats, Etc. Brackets, Whatnots, Poles, Etc. Also largest stock m town of Braes and Iron Bedsteads, m new and pretty designs. All sizes, *' all prices." Overmantels, Toilet. Glasses, Bedroom Sets, over one hundred seta to ohooae from. Chairs m endless Variety and Prices. As most of the above lines are direct from the Manufacturers we are enabled to sell afeclowest possible prices. SPRING CLEANING- WE have also a large stock of Cretonnes, Tapestries, Velvets, etc., for Furniture Coverings and Hangings Having obtained the services of a Firat-Clasa Upholsterer (late of A. J. White's) tboß'e desirous of having their Furniture Renovated would do well to place their orders early. All work done on the Premises by Competent Workmen. ./■*• CALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDKELL & CO. OABINET«MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCREB STREET, Opposite Arcade, and Next Building Society's Office. Agents for Clegg's Perambulators & Go-carts, Burson'a Wicker Chairp, Scott aDd Wilson's Venetian Blinds, Shades, etc., Faulkner's Wire Mattresses, Mats, etc, EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. w JONES. CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKsfsTANDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. ..„ / x \ -w-% | |3 T TT^Ci -^- ne Teachers, Students, Pocket, Family, and the Canter- j^S I I) J J l'j^a"''~"bury Bibleß, various Bi'zes and Bindings. Prayers and Hymnß, Church Praise, Sankey's Hymnß— Latest Editions. -p> /~\ /~\T7" Cl Latest Works at Published Prices for Cash. Libiariea sup- tl\ )\ )j\^}^m plied with any works procured from London, America, or else- where as quickly as possible. A good selection of Howard Books, Standard and Poetical Works m stock. CRICKET, TENNIS, CROQUET, AND HOCKEY, i Material from Beat London Makera toys. tmTyls. toys. I -r^ a TVT/^XT Y^ AAT\Q ALBUMS, Photo Frames, Writing rVA-JN (J JL \J \J V/ JLJD. Deaks, Wort Boxea, Ladies' Dressing , Casea and Companions, Purses, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Electro* Plated Goods, Glassware. lITTTCiTri THE Wickens Federal Australian and. Viotoria Albums M. U toJLvJ . Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flutes .***. v n^-^ • Brags instruments, Autoharps. Pianos on Hire for Concerts and Entertainments. T>T A TVT/"\a Brimamead and Bona,Haake, Wagner, Hopkinson, Collard PI AN( )c>- and Collard, Spaethe, Gosb and Kallman, and others. Cash A J.X^,x^ \SKS» or Termg< » Ag^ nb {or Milner and Thompson. S>i-r\s-H A TVTCI The Needham, Bell, Chicago Company, Now England OrK-rAJNo. Company, and others. From lOw upwards. v^ "*■ %^ -*"»-*' "** £erma from 10a per month, inn LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. Very low prices foi (J V C /-Li HiD • OASH.-Cycle Extraa. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES GIVING UPBUSINESS SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE, FOR SALE. I EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. s J. SEALY AND CO.



Shipping. rpHE y^yHnr NEW ZEALAND J^^^^^SHIPPING OO.'* LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes oi Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port ef Steamers. Tens. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington Nov. Ruapehu 4202 — Nov. 24 Ruahine 6127 — Deo. 22 Rimutaka 4515 — 'Jan. 19 CARGO STEAMERS. Tokoa I 4050 1 — | Deo. Waimate \ 6688 1 -- Deo. For farther particulars apply to fRIBDLANDER BROS., I/bd. Agents, ABhburton. SHAW,, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. "OOYAL MAIL STEA- <rlirWi MERS, with superior \b^B^K^ accommodation for all classes l^^^^^* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- month. ' Tons Commander From ( Date. Gothic „. 7739 Kidley ... Lytti'n Oot, 13 Maori .» 5200 Moffatt ... — — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell — — Delphic .J8355 Sowden ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha ... 14331 iProsser ._.Lyttl'onliAug 25 a'okomaru (6238 Vlax well Lyttl'on I Sept 19 Mamari... 13583 /Levack 1 — I ■ E, W. HANMER, . Agent, NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limitbd STEAMERS S A II FRCMLITTELTON AS UJSUER: For Wesfcporfc and Grey mouth — Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tueaday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra Bailings see advertise- ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridayß 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 papers for dates and honr of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aehburton "~ MUSICAL, PIANOKL^RTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND g^ORY OF MUSIC. jy-RS "g O"WMA» JIOX Member of the Ca n te rbur .y Sociefc y of Professional .Musicians, HAVELOCK STUEET, A™?™**- RAKAIA— TUt. S^AYb. Pupils prepared for Trinit/ College exam- inations. MR OSBOBN COC^MBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPt^ T t (Late of London), "\TISITS Ashburton and sarrouitding V Districts every four months — ¥»•» March, July, and November. , ORDERS may be left with !«.» j LLEWELLYN OWEN at Mb MmVO j Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahbur ton. ; A A OABD MRS A fi pLARIDQE i\_« \y» V^LARIDG/E TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. "miss jethel gates, rnEACHER of Shorthand and Music, J_ Piano, Organ, & Violin. RAKAIA. & CHERTSEY, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY. 10 12 MISS RICHARDSON, TEACHER OF THE PIANO, IS Prepared to receive PUPILS from any date. Particulars may be obtained from Mr H & Jones, ABhburton ; or MUa Richardeon, Charles Street, Allenton. 10 76 Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, igl&GINe, HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. k ■'stabushed 1880. Telephone No 69 BAKER BROS., IrumUVJSHItiG TTNDERTAKIiRa 1 UTRNISHI2JG U NDERTAKERS "DIREO' P Imaortera of Best and Lates Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS Conducted with th «i'eatesfc care and satisfaction, at mos f ea .sonable Oharges.- Oorn *« of Wakanul Road and Oaa Street^ BakeE and Brown ' 8 Ooa ° ; Factory.