The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xx, no, 4609

AsHBUBToa : Tuesday, September : 27, 1898.

prick : One Penny

THE SINKING HOUSE.

By LUOY CLEVELAND.

CHAPTER I.

For months I had passed by the deso late, lichen covered gables of the old house on the salt meadow land. It stood some distance m from sea, yet near enough to hear the boom of the tide; near enough to see, from its upper win dows, the storm fed shore and the whir of wings as the wild plover swept the foam.

The meadow land was fed by the salt tide; fed also by canals that slowly slipped their way to sea, a green ooze of mud on the wet banks that were a red mirror at sunset when the slime took the shapes of slowly congealing blood darkening horribly m the night shad ows. The old house looked down into the red ooze.

It had a fasoination for me whioh I could not entirely oonquer. I found myself continually turning to look back at it when I had passed by and turning to look at it again.

There was a great eye of a window under its roof, a window that was red with a strange red at sunrise, and at sunset drew a veil like stained foam from some mounting wave over its pal lid light. It was a wioked eye of a win dow.

Along the roof weird fingers of lean grass were always beckoning and point ing down into the silent rooms. The leaves trod with strange footsteps as they fell and followed along the gables. The vine that Glung around the heavy doorway, looked, padlooked, rusted and blackening through time, was like the tender embrace of a woman's arm around some unrelenting form. What | had been the vicissitudes of life that oame and went and came again under the gray mosses? What was the mystery within? What wa.s the accumulation of crime under whose pressure the house was gradually sinking? It had settled almost to the second story and bleared with a pallid but awful calm toward the fresh green hill far off that laughed m summer time with the song of streams and the full throated thrush, and m winter stood pure and gleaming under the eye of the old, old moon, to whom the white speechless lips of the oanal parted, but spoke not No bird ever tilted on the boughs b£ the trees that stood m front of the sink ing house. Three trees, fir trees, whose seed had been dropped by some fright ened, fluttered bird m its haste across the red light; trees that had long since forgotten their forest companionship of groen finger tips to finger tips, but loomed m lonely isolation; firs that had gathored to themselves the same gray ooze of lichens that mantled tho gable of tho haunted house, drops like the fall ings of gray death along a dying face. No sweet influences of springtide and summer ever spread their white blossom and bounty around the weird shadows. Of daisies and dandelions and buttercup curls there were none. "Yes; the house is haunted, " said the distant townspeople, with a good Dutch shudder, "and we wouldn't sleep under ita roof for all that we could see at the Mechlin fair. " The fascination of tho place grew upon me. In vain I said: "I will go to morrow. I have been wheeling time along slowly enough on this old Dutch, roost. I have 40 duties awaiting me m London. I will go tomorrow. " But still I staid, and still I lingered m my boat along the gray oanal and rested on my oars m the sunset red when all the, water was a witchery of restle.ss lights and pink reflections, the great grewsome house glossed m the crimson, disordered depths. I found myself spellbound gaz ing into the red* ooze into which the great house stared, where the -vine, like the woman's cliugiug arm, trembled; whore the lean fingers of grass some times locked fast together m a skeleton dance, as if keping time to some ghostly band; where the footsteps of the leaves moved, and where the great eye of the window kept looking m. What was the unaccountable domin ion of the place over me? Beyond analy sis. But beyond question I was within tho horizon of some untraveled foroe, call it spirit, demon, the departed, su jiortorrostrial world—l care not for the nomenclature of the supernatural — the Sooiety For Psychical Research had not yet been founded. Tho power was there, m subtlest atmosphere and spell. If I could have torn through the gray veii that blows back and forth m the spirit's airl God only knows what verities are beyond— what we call i stual, aotuaUy verified ! Why, I asked myself, why this cold tremor that seizes upon the soul of man at the thought of beholding the disem bodied spirit? Why that bated breath, that creep through all the nerves as we enter the chamber of death? The man is gone. Alone the tenement of clay re mains. But is he gone? What is it that grows around the room? A misty but palpable presence? You dare not be quite alone beside that clay you call dead for long. Gradually the present ocitugs sweeping m. There is something m the room that lives. I dare avow it is tho strongest proof we have of the immortality of what we oall soul.

Shall I confess that an unwonted ohill took possession of me, whioh I should not have been ashamed to acknowledge to the Cricket club of Basing3toko at our annuai dinner, as I saw a filmy— hand was it? — form and fade inside that dormer window under the roof? I brought down my own unfilmy hand against the oak locks till my boat shiv- Wm\ and the red water smeared the oar Wwlos. "I will get into that house, and I will sleep m it for a night, and I will investigate the whole matter. "

For uo one had trodclea via threshold for 9 oeutury. Tho door had been locked and tho keys flung into the oanal "ages ago," Baid the townspeople, "after it all happened, aud not one of our ohjl tlreu has ever seen tho other side of those windows. "

To be continued,)



From Our Own Correspondent ANAMA ESTATE. The dividing of the At tuna estate into a number of blocks has caused f»ur additional honvßt cads to spring up, at d:ff rent parts »f it, which means a cnßsic'eratlo increase of all ronud labor iv the district. Much timber is required from the sawmills, and the haul- age of this and the other building materials is making the roada lively with teams, and also Hading out the weak parts on the tracks, I was surprised en Fiiday on going into a wide vallt-y on the Luncttone Crack to see a large building well up inframtwoik, and weatherboardiug, the intended home t f Miss N. Peter. It was put to a veiy sevejw teßt by the •♦ howling !> uor'wester then blowing, but Mr Gourdie, the contractor, seems to know how to put the timbers together to withstand the severest Btraio, Already plantation reserves are ploughed up across :he vatluy, which here extends over half a mile m width, and three plough teams were busy turning over the tussocks on the low downs. Although,, seemingly shut m from the outer world among the downs, yet m the course of a year or two it will, I have no doubt, bo aa pretty a homestead as one could fiud about here The land seems of first rate quality, and there are very few rocka, RECREATION RESERVE. This ground, which a year or two ago was leased to a committee of residents by the Bangitata Road Board, was ploughed up, axd laid down m English grasses after theetonet had been well picked off. Last year, however, was so unfavorable to he giowth of all vegetaMon that the graEß did not c-'-mo tuifioicnt to enable it to be u-ed for lecreatiob, but now it ia gettii g iv five order, and after it guts the i oiler over it again, will be fit for cricket pr<ic>ice, which is to be resuirod as soon *s possible. Last year the cricketers were rruch indebted to fMr James Dellow for the free and nn. I reserved use of his paddock for pracice acd ! matche?. SINGING. During the past two winters Mr J mea Dellow has conducted a Binding- clas-s once a week, for the purpose of leachn.g the youth (and also the older peopl- ) of the district the elementary stages c>f ihe ionic sol-fa syetem. Be deserves rrui-h credit for the ungrudging and painstaking manner m which he has taken up thin laudable subject. DEBATE. Mr Bain has inaugurated a tv?u u*l Improvement Associati'm xinue his &<>vens among ue, and the But j et of a debute t<> ba held on Tuesday firot. is to bo "Smoking versus- non-smoking." From the criticisms already ventilated on the t-übject, I have no doubt a considerable number will attend that evening to hear the pros and cons. CHURCH CONCERT. The laciea of the district are again on the warpath for funds towards tie manee improvement fund, and are very busy push* ing the sale of tickets for their coming concert on the evening of Friday, 30th insfc. I believe it is entirely under the manage- ment of the ladies, and no male person nted offer his services. INFLUENZA. Much of this harassing complaint i? ftb' ut heie just now, one or two of lh<- c.»scb being very Lad It ia not ocly the troub'e iiatlf, but it leaveß the syst»m to open to other comp'aints, biich as pleurisy, ii fLmmatun, etc , and it wtakens the system su rapidly. Established 18£0. Telephone No 69 liAKER BEOS., rpURNISHJ n n Tf NDERTA X hi;« L übnish'NG Undertakers DIRECT Importers qf Best and Latpsfc Designs m FUINERAL FURMfcHISG-% FOISERALS Condacted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable Charge?. Corner of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. YICTOBY. VIOTOJiT. I VICTORY. I nnHE Sib Herbert Kitchener of the Bicycle World is here. The Sterling Has Opened its Campaign m DEFEATING its Foes m the ROAD RACE ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, and also m the HILL CLIMBING COMPETITION m Chiistchurch, When Holmes ar d Clarksox secured FIRST and SECOND placo. In fact to use a Cockney Expression ALL OTHER makes HAIN'T GOT A 'OPE when the STERLING IS ABOUT. Morrow % Bassett & Go, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, M. PRIEST, Manager. A Card. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Public that Bhe has started busiuess as DRFSS AKD MANTLE MAKER, Iv the Post Office Buildings, Camkron Street (opposite Baring Square). ~ 41OZ1J& TKA i



1 WANTED. { YT7ANTED KNOWN— That I have rp *V ceived my Summer Stock of Boo- and Shoe-, which I wilt dispo.-e of at tin lowest ra 08 possible, for Cash. Now is di opi.on unity for those who are m search o reliable goods. Ab Urual, Repairs dove ai once ; at J. Moison, The Hall Boot Depot Ashburton. DISSOLUTION of Partnership.— We beg to announce that our Great Ca^h Clearance Sale will commence on Satui day, September 24. Every item of Block wili be offered at greatly reduced prices. — Barrett Bros , Drapers and Clothiers, The Hall, East Street. OUR First Consignment of Spring Goods are now opened up, and marked eff at Sale prices. This affords our Customers ihe opportunity of ptocuring seasonable lines at rock-bottom prices. — Barrett Bros, The Hall, Eaab Street. BARRETT BROS.' Great Cash Clearance Sale commences on Saturday, Septem- ber 24. Please note — We do not profess to be selling at cost price, but are satisfied we are offering real honest value. — Barrett Bros., The Hail, East Street. JjiLOUR reduced £2 5s per ton, Keroßene ? lower than Christchuich pikes at Fletcher Bros 'Cash Supply Stores, Ash- burtou and Chriatchurch. m nn/1 PACKETS Vegetable lU^UUy Seeds, 3d per packet j 5000 Pdcketß Flower Seeds at Id per patktt, at Fletcher Bros., Ashburton and Christ- church. MKS ALCORN is selling Tweed, Serge, and Fsccy Dreea (ioods, Fian- I nellettes, Ladies' Macintoshes, Jackets, Kaia- poi Capes, Furs, Knitted Combinations, etc., all at Great Reductions, previous to stock- ' taking. Uuder Clothiug (own make) a specialty. Dressmaking bb usual. 620 rjIENDERS wanted to we;>r out 1000 X. pairs o Mellor's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brats. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kai.guroo calf Shoe. — Mellor's Zealandia Boor Store. FOUND— In Tancnd Street, Ihe cheapest and most reliable Boot Shop. — Mellou's Zealandia Boot Store. warned for the Bale of 5000 JL pairs of boote. — Apply to Mkllob' Zealandia Boot •'"•lore, \V 7 ANIED Klnown — Good value for little V V money at -V.ellor's, Zealandia Boot Store. J7IOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozeu /airs of Children's anke straps. — Mellor's Zea'andia Boot Storr. NOTICE — We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mkllor's, Tancred Sirftt. V)^ AN TED Kuown— That we have ust ' T recdvfd, ex Delphic-, a really choice ot of Laces, Valeccieunes and real and ini'a i n 'lorchr-n. Also one case Fur Colors, Hoas, and L^dits' Macintoshes. — Mitcukl & Turner. WANTED Known— That we are offer- ing the following fpicial lines: — Colored and bltck Velveteen.-, la 4J per yiir.l. LarHes' Muc nioaiies ao 12s 6d, Jackets at 6s 6il and a tjrand line of 32-inch srr.ped FUm.elette, at 3£ '.—Mitchell & 1 ukner. WANTED Known— A line of Cheap 1 lweede, jusb opened, together with j fu'l ranges of Men's and Juveniles' (Jfothiup M\d Bo°ta of all descriptions at Mitchell & Turner' 83 ' FOR Sa'e, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots aod Shoes. — Apply to Mellor, Tancred Street. FOR Sale,' Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid-— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN.- LarHes' Fur Top Lined Kid Gloves 2a lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d per pair. Worth double. — W. H. Collibb, " The Corner." "I I 7"ANTn;D— Wise Mothers to try our V V Indestructible School Boot. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. IpOR SALE, Cheap— Strong Trap; may be used as a brake. Apply Mail Qffi.-'p. 7 126 FOR SALE— lndian Game and Houdann, Exhibition birds and for cross breed- ing purposes. Beat table fowls known. — Pelham Yarps rp6~POULTRY BREEDERS —Beginners I could not make a better start than by purchasing a trio of Partridge Cochins, the best strain m the oolony, from Pelham Yards. Any day, except Sunday, from 12 to 3. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). — Mellor' Zealandia Boot Store. ri^HERE is little uae m crossing pure bred _L fowls with mongrels. Tr c result is , seldom satisfactory. Both birds muat be I pure. rpYPK WRITING— For sale, a bargain, I Yost typb writer, piactica'.ly new. App'y Mail Office. ITIOR SALE, Cheap— A five trio of Silver . Spangled Po'ißh at Felham Yards, | Aahburton. SITTINGS OF rGGS, D> B t crosses of~all the favorite breeds, at the .T'flham. Yari s, Peter Street. MRS ALCORN ia offering the balance of her Trimmed Millinery at about half price. Nineteen Children's Tunica. Samples just bought at a large discount, at j and below Wholesale Price, from 4a lid to 18s. Alto a nice lot of Capes from IS jto 61^ 6 WANTED KNOWN.— Ladies' Cycling Knickers, Combinations, Ail Wool Vests, m great variety. Special prices. — W. H. Collier. '* The Corner." WANTED Known— Ladies' Ptetty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. I 13ICTURE-FRAMJNG.-wT Adams, i X Arcade, practical Framer, does the work himself ; therefore guarantees it. , Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings' m stock. Trial solicited. Couutry customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 SMITH MACKWELL thanks the people of Ashburton and District fur their liberal support during the past 3 years, and having lately started iv ihe Fruit. Business, | askß for a continuance of their patronage. i The cheapest shop m town for fruit. All ! prices miukod m plain figures. Apples from j 3d a pound —Smith Mackwell, Fruiterer & Umbrella Maker, JS'txb Mr Patching's, ! East Street, Ashburton. 9 6 P" OULTRY Fanciers and those desirous of commencing the breeding of Pure- bred Fowls will find it to their advantage to visit the Pelham Yards, any day between 12 and 3, exoepton Sundayp,



EGGS Purebred Poultry for f ale, namely Partridge Cochins, Golden laced Wyandottes, Iloudans, and Indian Game at Pehiam Yakds.



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburfcon Alcernately Fortnightly Salea of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Olearirtor Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs bjeld Monthly. AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohriatchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohriatohurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo ■ Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Oomposition Wrfght, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tooli Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. "I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Bukaia, to . f acb as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m thab 'District, and m conjunction with them it wil^be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. A^mUTHTON T. H. UNDRILL & CO. PREMIER FURNITURE, CARPET & LINOLEUM WAREHOUSE. ESTABLISH BD 1883. WE are direot Importers of Carpets, Linoleums, Bedsteads, Chairs, Picture Mouldings, Crockery, Fancy Goods, etc. WE have just opened up some splendid lines m Brussels and Kidder Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Mats, Linoleums, Overmantols and Toilet Glasses, Fancy Tables, Whatnots, Bamboo Flower Stands and Cornice Poles, fancy Austrian and other Chairs, Lamps, Fondera, Fire Brasses, etc, Dinner Sate, Tea Sets, Washatand Sets, Toilet Sets, Candlesticks, glass and China. WE are now about settled m our New Premise?, which arc pronounced to be the fineßt iv Ashburton and second to none m Canterbury. WE have also a large Etock of Fancy Pith and Wicker Chairs from Cj S G<l each. WE cordially invite everybody to call and have a look round and inspect our ?tock. WE PaESS ISO OJSE TO BUY. T. 11. UNDRILL & CO. CABINET-MAKERS. UPBOLSTERFRS, UNDERTAKERS, Etc. TANCRKI) BTKBLT, Opposite Arcade, and JSext building Society's Office, N,B.— Venetian and other Blinds made to order. Agents for Clegg'e Perambulators & Go-carts ; also Faulkner's Patent Wire Mattreß6eß and Door Mats. EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. CHEAP ACCOUNT BOORS^'sTANDARD WORKS, AND < STATIONERY, HAVING Purchaeed a large portion of the .Assigned Estate of W. Chartees, of Christchurch, of Books and General Stationery, I am offering the same at LOW PRICES FOR OASH. S QUIRES OF NOTTJKPAJPJEre, FOR, 6d. SPECIAL VALUE IN ACCOUNT BOOKS. (x) Cricketing & Lawn Tennis Material \ BATS, BALLS, STUMPS, GLOVES, RACQUETS, FROM 5s TO 255. TENNIS & HOOKEY BALLS NOW LANDING FROM LONDON. T7! A ~\TrWT r^ f\r\T\Gl A LBUMS, Photo Frames, Writing X? i\_JN iJ JL LfUVj-jLJk}.- Desks, Worn Boxes, L-vdies' Dressing Cases and Compmions, Purses, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Electro- Plated Goods, Glassware. H/TTTQT/ 0 ' THE Wickens Federal Australia^ and Victoria Albunw ]3J_ yj joJLv^. Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flutes Brasß Instruments, Autoharps. Pianos on H>re for Concerts and Entertainments. 1r)-r A ~\T/-\C! GREAT REDUCTIONS for CASH, this Month, prior to JrlAlMUij. Stocktaking. AT) /^i A "VTCJ TWO SPECIAL LINES Bargains for Cash, thiß Month WXiVTii-iN O« prior to Stocktaking. S~ > i~XTf > iT TT'Ci LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. Very low prices for V^ X \jA-J Hiyj 9 "~ CASH, this month, prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES Extension of Premi\ses]. «_j — — .:o:— cq I Great Bargains. Genuine Reductions g wd HHHE Undersigned offers the whole of his Valuable and Varied Stock X at UNHEARD O* PRICES previous to and during extension «fl afc. of Premises ;15to 20 per cent reduction on all articles of £1 and over. M w Customers may rely on their Purchases being what they are w REPRESENTED, JW. MURRAY'S being the |z; MOST RELIABLE AKD OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT Q 2 m the Trade m Ashourton. fc4 m ALL REPAIRS EXECUTED ON THE PREMISES IN THE «J to MOST APPROVED I STYLE. S m I CALL EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS AT g 1 ROBERT MURRAY'S, * Goldsmith and Jeweller, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, 1 • *•



YOU MA¥ BEAT A OAKPET, AND YOU MIGHT BEAT A RECORD, BUT YOU CUNT BEAT CONGREV E'S FOR IRONMONGERY. Garden Tools. Garden Tools. TUST RECEIVED our new stock of Garden Tools, of the very best makers, fj including Spades, Rakes, Forks, Hoes, etc., whioh we are offering at the Lowest Possible Prices. It will pay you to call and inspect before purchasing else- where. Also m Stock, Mixed Paintß, Varnish, Enamels, and Varnish Stains, etc A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, MANTELPIECES, FENDERS, AND FIRE BRASSES, All At Special Prices. NOTE THE ADDRESS- W. CONGREVE, THE PEOPLE'S PBACTICAL IBONMONGER, Burnett Street, Ashburton, opposite Arcade, and at Christchurch t B. CONGREYE, Branch Manager. BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MxiNURES, ARE THE BEST TjlOR TURNIP, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHHR CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made f6r any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by JBXTOJS., Limited., DAVID THOMAS, THE IV. Z,. FARMERS!* CO-lIPKRATIVE iJ SisOCIAHON OF CANTERBURY, Limited., or AL.BERT JKO KESRI'S, AGUINT, AShtourcou. OANTEBBUBY FROZEN MEAT AND DAI BY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. ' 880 c F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. W, H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER," is now making a magnificent display of latest fashions for spring; Choice Patterns io PRINTS and DRILLS -WILL W ASH, PANDORAS m every colour. NEW CAMBRICS, Plain and Fancy ZEPHYRS, NAINSOOKS, Etc. LATEST DRESS FABRICS GALAIEA.S RIBBONS ART MUSLINS SUNSHADES M¥SLIN APRONS LACES KMBROIDERTES CHIFFONS GLOVES MEN'S & BOYS' SHIRTS NEW COLLARS NEW SHAPES MEN'S HATS. SILKS IN GLAOB, SHOT, COLORS, AND SATINS. Ladies' up to-date SAILOR HATS m Pedal and all the new plaits. DAINTY IHIJLLIIVISRY.— Full Stock of Ladies' and Children's SPRING UNDERCLOTHING, all trom the great centres of faßhion. All cordially invited to inspect our unrivalled Stock before purchasing elsewhere. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS EXECUTED WITH DESPATCH. J. WILSON, HOUSE TECOKATOB, SIGNWBITEB, GLAZIER, Eas, C7ox*ner of Arcade aud Burnett Street, Asin>urt©n. (x) WE Have : just received direct fiom the English Manufacturers a Magnificenb and Artistic Stock of the very latest WALL PAPERS. i * 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 so fashionable. We invite clients and the public generally to call early and select their Papers from the full stock, and if cot wanted for immediate use, can be laid aside until required. SPUING "CLEANING. During" this Season Customers can rely upon having work done withoub delay. We keep competent Tradetmen, who aie despatched to town or country ab shortesb notice to execute Paperhanging, Marbling, and House-painting m all its branohes. %gT Only Genuine White Lead and Oils used m our work. J. WILSON. Telephone 5. P-O. Box 16. Hew Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISHED* — - 1859 CAPITAL^ONE" MILLION. THBPBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMFrNESS AND T4BIBRALIT? FIRE AND idARINE RISKS, ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWS*3? TORRENT RATES E. W. HANMER AGENT,



Shipping. rg 1 H B y^Mg|f|* NEW ZEALAND '^^^^^^SHIPPING OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffa & Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for all olaanei of Passengers At Loweat Bates. ] | Portof Steamers. Tons. Departure. P»* e » Bimutaka 4515 Lyttelton Sept. 1 Kaikoura 45071 Pb. Chalmers Ocb. 27 Tongariro 4163 - Nov. 24 • Rnahlne 6127 - Deo - J^ 2 - ~ CARGO STEAMERS. Oterln^ - AHgasJ Rakaia 5628 - August Devonshire 3257 Pc. Chalmew Sept 29.^ For further particulars apply te FRIBDLANDER BROS., I/bd. Agent*, Ashburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. JT^^ "OOYAL MAIL STEA- £§|JK»v -^ MERS, with superior accommodation for all olassea ■HH^B^S o f passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply- month. Tons Commander, From ( Date. Rothio ... 7739 Kidley ... Lyttl'n Oob, 13 Maori ... 5200 Moffatb ... — — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ►« — — Delphio ... 8355 Sowden ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha ... f1331 IProaser ....Lyttl'oni Aug 25 Tokomaru 16238 vlaxwell LytU'onlSept 19 Mamari ...13583 /Levack J — I E. W. HANMER, Agent. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS SAII FRCMLITTELTON AS UJSUER: For Weabport 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 Tho above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and Jionr of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. " "musical. Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOKTjK, siNGriKG, harmony, and M^NDOLFNE. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Tl/T RS TDOWMAN XpOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, JBavelock Street, Ash burton. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam- inations. A CARD MRS A f( fILARIDGE TEACHER CF KANOifORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. MB OSBOBN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four months— viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. GENERAL House Decorator. (Next Mr Lublow, Tailor.) C- CHAPMAN, TTTA"VIN& £?eoided to Start Business m JtL Ashburtoo, and b^g P«Pfred to ZT^c, work m .* First-ClaBS Style at Serate Price" <***■ a -hare of the Public's Patronage. 6IGN WRITING A SPECIALTY. CHOICE STOCK OF~PAPERH^NGINGS ALWAYS TO SELECT FROM. C. -CHAPMAN. 988 : , __ "UrTILdiVMR, "THE LEADING CONFECTIONER FRUITERER, Etc., HAS Now REMOVED to the Fine Premises situated next to Drug Co., Bast Street, where my numerous Customers can obtain mv old noted lines of Cough Drops Almond and Fruit Toffees, Fruit Candies, Butter Scotch, etc., and Pure Boilod Goods, fresh, daily. Just Arrived— lo caseß English Confec- tionery, including the following inea :— Fry's Celebrated Chocolate Creamu, Drops, Sticks, Ginger, Eating Chocolate, etc., Cadbury's lead assorted Chocolates m 30 varieties, Murray's Caramels, Hay Bros' Jubea, No. 1 Extra Strong Mints, Musk, etc. For a good Pork Pie and Cup of Fresh tEea etc., try my Refreshment Rooms. Pastry and Small Goods made daily. Choice Fresh Fruits alwayß m stock. HERBEBT A. FLOWER, MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER, EABT STREKf,