The Ashburton Guardian.

Voia xx. no, 4622

isuBURTOiN ; Wednesday, October 13, 1898.

price : One Penny



Trust and Agency COMPANY OF AUSTRAL- ASIA, Ltd. Incorporated 1860. AUTHORISED CAPITAL £2,000,000 SUBSCRIBED £1,750,000 REsERVK FUNDS (British Consols, etc.) £200,000 SOLICITORS AND AGENTS; Messrs Wynn- Williams and Brown, Christohuroh. Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington. Meßsrs Sainsbury and Logan, Napier* Head Office m New Zealand — 211, HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST- CHURCH. £30,000Tt0 Lend at 5 per cent. ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS. Advances can be repaid at six months' notice, and eren sums up to three-fifths of amount borrowed can be paid off at any time by giving three months' written nofcioe. JAS. NATHL. HAMER, Manager and Inspector for New Zealand; IIS SPRING /> OODB PKING VJOODB NOW OPENED UP. A us s o s choice; n E O L I E 03 C EVERYTHING UP-TO-DATE. . PBICES RIGHT. A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER'& CLOTHD3R, Tancred Street, SMITHFIELD NURSERY, (LATE G. T. SMITH.) T. PITT BEGS TO ANNOUNCE that he has added a GREENHOUSE Department to this old established business, and that he is prepared to supply all kinds of Pot PJanta it Cbmtchuvch prices, including Palais, Ferns, Begonias, — Tuberons and Foliage — Zonales, etc ; also all kinds of hardy Herbaceous Plants of the newest varieties. The finest collection of Piomas and Dahlias m the oolony. Tomato Plants, strong, 9d per dozsn— reduction on taking large quantities. Button Holes, Ladies' Dress Sprays, Bouquets, Wreaths, etc, made up at shortest notice Pot Plants for hiring out to Weddings, Balls, and all kinds of Parties, at reason- able prices THOMAS PITT. 9 247 G. K. ASKIN, MACHINIST & OYOLE MECHANIC, TANCRED STREET, Opposite the English Church. BICYCLES REPAIRED. i • _____ WORK GUARANTEED. AGENT FOB THE BEST BICYCLES IN THE WORLD, viz:— HUMBERS, SWIFTS, TRIUMPHS, SINGERS, and ARIELS. COMMERCIAL PRINTING, VTTE have pleasure m notifying the business men of Ashburton and District ! that we have just received new lines of Jobbing Type, and are prepared to execute any orders we may be favored with m up to date style at moderate charges. MfiMOS, CIRCULARS, BILL- HEADS & ADVICE NOTES, Any style printed m ordinary Black or Colored Inks ; or if specially ordered m Copying Ink. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING COMPANY HisNBY Willis, Manager. MRS ALCORN has m stock Stamped Mount Mellick, Lace, Croas-stitch and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monogram?, Woven Initials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Araßenc, Filosslls, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting, Silks m Tartans and Colours, Slacrame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle- work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 RABBITTERS or others may have one or three Lurcher Puppies, One Month Old, for cost of this, advertisement, Appl? Mail Office, ? |<|



WANTED, GO to Mrs Aloorn for Styliah Millinery, l'reßß Good.*, Capes, etc. ; Dress- making, Ladies' and Children's Under- I clothing aud Pinafores (own make) a specialty ; Large lot of Laces and Em- broideries m stock. 10 31 ANTED KNOWN—That I have re- ceived my Summer Stock of Boots 9 aud Shoes, which I will dispose of at the lowest rates possible, for Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are m search of reliable goods. As usual, Repairs done at once ; at J. Moisok, Ihe Hall Boot Depot, Ashbarton. DISSOLUTION of Partnership.— We beg to announce that our Greab Oft&h Cearance Sale will commence on Saturday, September 24. Every item of slock will be offered at greatly reduced prices. — Barrett Bros . Drapers and Clothiers, The Hall, East Street. OUR First Consignment of Spring Goods are now opened np, and marked cff at Sale prices. This affords our Customers the opportunity of procuring seasonable ' lines at rock-bottom prices. —Barrett Bros, The Hall, East Street. ARRETT BROS.' Great Guh Clearance Sale commences on Saturday, Septenv ber 24. Please note — We do not profeas to be Belling at cost price, but are satisfied we are offering real honest value. — Barrett Bros , i'lie Ha 1, East Street. WANTED Known— That we have opened a case of Ladies' Fabric Gloves of really exquisite styles, including a large range of Wauhing and Cycling Gloves. Special lines m Ladies' Embroidered Hose and Umbrellas, per R»ngitira.— Mitchel & Turner. T/iLOUR rednced £2 da per ton, Kerosene JD lower than Christchurch prices at Fletcher Bros ' Cash Supply Stores, Ash- burtou and Chustchurch. mENDERS wanted to wear ont 1000 JL pairs o Mellor's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. ' VJtT ANTED Known— That our new Dres" Ti Goods are now on view. Ladies m need of a thoroughly smart and up-to-date costume th uid give us an early call. A charming variety of Blouse M&teiial and Washing D.eßs Fabrics now showing. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED— A dozeu smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— MhLLon's Zealandia Boot Store. FOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest and most reliable Boob Shop.— M ellor's Zoalandia Boot Store. WANTED Known— '! hat, when the wind is over and when the dust is gouo and At-hburion Houat wives commence ;heir Spring Cltaning, AJitchell &. Turner .are the people for ah deso ip ious of House- hold Furnishings, and 1 heir new goods are now opened. npENDKKS wanted for the sale of 5000 I, puns of boots. — Apply to Mklloß' Z'-alaudis* Boot tore. \\T ANIED Known — Good value for littl V V mouey »t Mellors, Zealandia Boot Store. 1 ! IJ^OR Bule, Cheap — Sis Dozeu /airs of _L Children's ank'e straps. — Mellor's Zealundia Boot Store. 1 ]V[ OTIOE— We defy competition ; you get jJS wonderful value at Mkllor's, ianored Bae.t. FOR Sa'e, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boota aud Shoes. — Apply to Mellor, Tancred street. 171 OR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers . only 4d lid- — iIELLOHS Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED K\O AN.- Ladies' Fnr Top Lined Kid Giovea 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s I 6d per pair. Worth double.— W. H. Collieb, " The Corner." WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. 17\0R BALK, Cheap— Strong Trap; may 1 be used as a brake. Apply Mail Ulßcp. 7 126 ITTjR SALE — Indian Game and Houdans, J Exhibition birds and for cross breed- ing purposes. Best table fowls known; — Pelham Yards r j lO~POULTRY BRKEDERS — Beginners I could not make a better start than by pui chasing a trio of Partridge CochiEs, the best strain m the colony, from Pelham Yards. Any day, except Sunday, from 12 to 3. . WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluoher). — Mellor 1 Z uilandia Boot Store. rpHISRK is little uae m crossing pure bred _L fowls with mongrels. The result is s-jldum satisfactory. lioth birds must be pure, ». npYPK WRITING— For sale, a bargain, JL Yost type writer, practically new. App'y Mail Orfico. jj T7IOR SALE, Cheap— A fine trio of Silver Jj Spangled Polish at| Felham Yards, Ashburton. SITTINGS Of LGUS, first crosses of all the favorite breeds, at the.PELHAM Yarcs, Peter Street. ANTED KNOWN. -Ladies' Cycling Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Vestß, m great variety. Special prices.— W. H. Collier, " The Cjrner." WANTED Known— Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. lt; 13ICTURE-FRAMING.-VV. Adams, _IT 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 SMITH MACKWELL thanks the people of Ashburtou aud District for their liberal support duiiug the past 3 years, and having lately started m the Fruit Business, W ask 3 for a continuance of their patronage. Ihe cheapest shop m town for fruit. All prices maikod m plain figures. Apples from 16 3d a pouud.— b'MiTH Mackwell, Fruiterer '•» t & Umbrella Maker, Next Mr Patching's, rs ttaßt Strett, Ashburton. 9 6 511 II F)OULTRY Faucierß aud those desirous re JL of commenciug the breeding of Pure- bred Fowls wili find i', to their advantage to c " visit the Peluam Yards, any day between ~ 12 aud 3, except on Sundays^ >s, __j m tA AAA PACKETS Vegetable • IU*UUU Seeds, 3d per packet; c 5000 Fackets Flower Seeds at Id per packet, 3n at Fletcher Bros., Ashburton and Christ- lß> church. IT^GGS Purebted Poultry for eale, namely t'j Partridge Cootiice, Golden laced Wyandottes, Houdans, atd Indian Game at it ■ ELUAiI YA»D§.



[CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONSSY CHEAP MQJBtfri IN SUMS JP , 1 ■ £100 to £10,000 ' ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND 1 SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, Ab "exceptionally low rates of interest. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION ANI FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchurob. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government nsurance Commissioner. DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed m Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL CROCEBS DENTAL NOTION MrG. F. DODDS WISH- S to notify to his Patients that he has left his f-iiner rooms m Burneti Street, an** may now be consulted at bis residence, corner of Tancred and Caes (itreets, next door to Dr. Leauy. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve moutha. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest $t,eam vnd Household Coal m the market, Used m the *?Voollon Factory and Cantei bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOME RS. TBE TEA OF THE AGE. ! SAXON TEA. : SAXON TEA. o .. b i -US IT, AND YOU WILL HA VI r NO OTEEK. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, I*bofkßHOß Bickerton reports tba BAXON TEAS Is «bßolutely Pnro and nf good quality "7/7 /i FLOWER, THE LEADING OONFECT£ONEI FRUITERER, Etc, HAS Now REMOVED lo the Fit Premises situated next to Drug Co East Street, where my numerous Customei can obtain my old noted Hops of Coug Drops, Almond and Fruit Toffees, Fru Cauclies, Kutter Scotch, etc., and Pui Boilod Gooda, fresh, daily. Just Arrived— lo cases English Gonfe tionery,. including the following ines :■ Fry's Celebrated Chocolate Creamu, Drop Stick', Ginger, Eating Chooolate, etc CaJbury's lead assorted Chocolates m i varieties, Murray's Caramels, Hay Bro Jubes, No. 1 Extra Strong Minis, Musk, et For a good Pork Pie and Cup of Fres Tea, etc, try my Refreshment Room Pastry and Small Goods made daily. Choice Fresh Fruits always m stock. HE b BERT A. FLOWER MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER 33A&T BTJREBr.



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker all ABHBUBTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Liye Stock — Tinwald and Aahburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Olearlag Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOR^- Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchuroh White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Ooinpnoy > try Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Duneiin ; Planet Junior Gar Jen and Field Toon Belfaßt Manures Q RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. "I HAVE made arrangements with MEBSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to . F act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that Dietriot, and m conjunction w>th them ib will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashborton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR- TOOLS- DAVID THOMAS ASJU BURTON J. WILSON, HOUSE EECOKATOF, HGrEWBITEB, GLAZIER, Etc. C-Toruer of Arcade and Burnett Street, Aslit>i*rton. (x) WE Have just received direct from the English Manufacturers a Magnificent and Artistic Stock of the very latest WALL PAPERS. 8 A Feature of the above importation ia the new style of Paper for Decorating Halts, Passages, an d SlaircaEcs, being a change fiom the Marble Papers which hitherto have been so fashionable. Wo invite clien san I the public generally to call early and select their Papers from tho full stock, and if t en wanted for immediate use, can be laid aside until required. SPRING "CLEANING. During this Seaeon Customers can rely upon having work done without dtlay. We keep competent Tradeimec, vino aie despatched to town or country at 6horteßt notice to execute Puperhanging, Marbling, and HouEe-painting m all its branches. fSr Only Genuine White Lead and Oila used m our work, J. WILSON. Telephone . P.O Box 16 EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. (X) CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKS, STANDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. HAVING Purchased a large portion of the Assigned Estate of W. Chartres, of Christchurch. of Books and General Stationery, I am offering the same at LOW PRIOES FOR CASH. 5 OTJIIEWES OF TSOTIiIPAJPISR. FOR, 6d. SPECIAL VALUE IN ACCOUNT BOOKS. - (x) Cricketing & Lawn Tennis Material \ -s, BATS, BALLS, STUMPS, GLOVES, EACQUETS, FROM 53 TO 255. TENNIS & HOOKEY BALLS NOW LANDING FROM LONDON. I TH A 'XTf^'XT r^ r\f\T\Gi ALBUMS, Photo Frames, Writinj 1 Jj 2xi^ i^/ JL KJ U VjUlJ* Desks, Worfc Boxes, Ladies' Dressing Cases and Comp mionß, Purses, Pocke Books, Japanese Goods, Electro "" Piated Goods, Glassware. -^ /ff"TP< T*/^*l THE Wickenß Federal Australian and Victoria Albums jyJL Ij Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flatei Brass Instruments, Autoharps. Pianos on Hire for Concert and Entertainments. T)-p A TVT/^Q GREAT REDUCTIONS for CASH, thia Month, prior t< JL ±i\_lM \J D . Stocktaking. /\T)/^j A "VTd TWO SPECIAL LINES Bargaiuß for Cash, this Monti \J jLtAjTxX.JL\ O» prior to Stocktaking. /^Trr<T T^Q LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. Very low prioes fo \j X V.y'JLJ CjO* CASH, this month, prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES, >s Extension of Premises. -*• j| Great Bargains. Genuine Reductions p h — :o: — p=i a H^ FTIHE Undersigned offers the whole of his Valuable and Varied Stock £J JL at UNHEARD 01* PRICES previous to and during extension <J fp. of Premises 5 15 to 20 per cent reduction on all articles of £1 and over, t-5 W Customers may rely on their Purchases heing what they are P* RKPRESBNTKD, JL*. MURRAY'S being the iz 525 MOST RELIABLE A^SD OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT p g in the Trade m ABhourton. a ALL REPAIRS EXECUTED ON THE PREMISES IN THE % ft, MOST APPROVED STYLE. 8 3 CALL EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS AT g 1 ROBERT MURRAY'S, jjj Goldsmith 'and Jeweller, EAST BTBBET, ASHBUBTON.



Sheep Shears. Sheep Shears. W. CONGREYE, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, HAS JUST OPENED his season's supply of SHEEP SHEARS of m makes, including the following well-known brands'; — BBA Tlie Cheapest TUB JBBA Ironmonger TUB BBA m Asliburton. TUB 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. M-«_____«__sf ir)fl____i-_H____| I hold immense stocks of TOOLS of every description — All of the ye best makes, and warranted. RANGES, REGISTERS, MANTELS, COPPERS, Eto. One Trial will convince you that you can save Money by purchasing fron W. CONGREYE, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. 129 Colombo Slreet, Chrißtohuroh. i New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISH*!"]) 0 " 1 _- 18 59 capital^onF million. thepbemieb and wealthiest colonial COMPANY, NOTED EOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST 7URRKNT RATK E. W, HANM.EE AQFiNT SPRING - 1898- ASHBURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. ESTABMSHED 18N3. DIRECT FURNISHING IMPORTERS. WE are now showing a Ohoico Asaort merit of Linoleums, Brussels, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets, also Square?, Rugß, Mats, Etc., m Latest Designs. Japanese and China Matting, Rugs, Mats, Etc. Brackets, Whatnots, Poles, Etc. Also largest etock m town of Brass and Iron Bedßteadß, m new and pretty designs. All sizes, " all prices " Overmantels, Toilet Glasses, Bedroom Sets, over one hundred sets to choose irom. ' Chairs m endless Variety and Prices. As most of the above lines are direct from the Manufacturers we aie enabled to sell afe lowest possible prices. SPRING CLEANING- WE have also a large Btock of Cretonnes, Tapestries, Velvets, etc., for Furniture CoveriQgs and Hangings Having obtained the services of a First-Clas3 Upholsterer (late of A. J. White's) those desirous of having their Furniture Renovated would do well to place their orders early. All work done on the Premises by Competent Workmen. 3 CALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO. OABINET-MAKERB, UPBOLSTERFRS, PICTURE-FBAMERS, & UNDERTAKER TANCRED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and Next Building Society's Office. Agents for Clegg's Perambulators & Go-oarts, Burson's Wicker Chairß, Scott and Wilson's Venetian Blinds, Shades, etc., Faulkner's Wire Mattresses, Mats, etc. • _z PURE SEEDS. = io 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 Farmers any description of D SEEDS AND GRAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to .'libs to the D bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U£lbs to 16£lbs to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which y must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL CLOVERS TURNII I RAPE, LUCERNE, TRLbOiu, Etc. WOOL. WOOL. WOOI I AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either ii *G Aahburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY £s 7_& PER DOZEN. b WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL tal " FENCING WIRE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. od WANTED SHEEP PEED. tes WANTED up till March, 1899, goed young grass for 300 sheep— A J?Pg HOMAg DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBUBTON



• hivmi nq. TThTk NEW ZEALAND sßJ|j||||i|sß HIPP ING 00. LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, ?U Monte Video, Tenerlffe & Plymouth Besb Aocommodation for all classes i Paesengers at Lowest Rates. I Port of Steamers. Tens. Departure. Date. Rimut»k» 4515 Lyttelton Kaikoura 4507 Pt. Chalmers Ocb. 27 Tongariro 4163 — Nov. 24 Jtuahine 6127 — /Deo. 22 ' CARGO STEAMERB. Otarama 3808 ~ Aagusb Rakaia 5528 — August Duke of — Devonshire 3257 Pt. Chalmers Sept 29. Fer farther particulars apply tw FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jjvi T3OYAL MAIL STEA £§sSfeN. MERS, with aaperloj XauE^^Bg^^ accommodation for all olaasei ■^^^^^P of pasaengerß, oalling al Monte Video or Bio, Tenerlffe and Ply- month. __ Tons Commander From ( Date. Gothic .- 7739 Ktdley ... Lyttl'n Oob, 13 Maori .« 5200 Moffatt ... — — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell .«, — — Delphic .- 8355 Sowden ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha ...IW3I Prosser ....Lyttl'oni Aug 2,1 Itokomaru 16238 vJaxwell Lyttl'onlSeptlS Mamari ...13583 Levaok J — I E. VV. HANMEB, Agent. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited g'j^EAMERy SAII FKCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For West,' 001 * -^ Greymouth — Weekly. Welling 11 — Monday, Tuesday, Thura day a nd Saturdays NOTE— For c xtra Bailin g a ace advertise- ment m Christchu. Teh gP" 8 _ ftnd an£saturday fl Nelson and Pieton,. via Wellington- Tuesday and Sai'« d *y . Ifer _ arfi Sydney, via AuckL d ~ Alternate Thursdays .  The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be *» acle l ° Christchurch daily papers for da ana hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL. Miss Bessie Simmonds, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, HAS m St'ck Pianos, Violins at all prices, Melodions (with bell attached), Accordions from 10a, Whistleß, Mouth Organs, Britannia Harps, Violin requisites, etc. Violins a speciality. Music and songs of every deßctiption, a fresh supply just to hand from 19 per hheet. EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO Is a«even octave, full Trichord Piano, Bteel frame-made m London, guaranteed for ten years, _630 Cash. Easy termß if required. I'he cheapest instrument ever offered to the Ashburton public. VIOLIN TUITIOJN Pupils thoroughly taught at reasonabl< charges. BESSIE SIMMONDS, BURNETT STREET , OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY ASHBURTON. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO ICUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surroundin Districts every four months— viz March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with Ml y LLEWELL\N OWEN -at his Musi ;.Stndio. Arcade Chambers. ABhburton. __ JLlewellyn Owen, jR_L.C»'M..» I-** X--CJML. ;PIANOFOJRTE, SINGIISe, HARMONY, AN] MANDOUNE. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AN THEORY OF MUSIC. T^T R S Tg O~W~M AN JIO Member of the Canterbury Society oi Professional Musicians, HAVfiiiOCK Street, .Ashburton. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exa j n ationß. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDII AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANCES of £25 and upwards mi .on Freehold Properties, repayable Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly insi . ments. Loana are also granted for Fixed Peri -, at lowest current rates. Deposits received at highest current ra _AU information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manage]