The Ashburton Guardian

701. xx. no, 4567

A.SHBUKTOJS : Tuesday, August 9, 1398.

PRICE : One Penny

MARGARET MEDBURY'S MANAGERS.

(Continued.) ___ Bujipose?" announced Judge Baxter at the surrogate's office an hour later, "and 1. 6uppose this to be the only document and the latest under the hand of the late Samuel Medbury." As he paused in a professional way he gazed over his spec* tacles at a group of a dozen, among whom were Margaret, Jack, Simmons, the Blites and several court loungers, including the sheriff. There was a momentary pause, and the surrogate had already motioned for his clerk to come forward when Jack's steady tones broke the silence: "There are some papers which bear on the issue of letters, your honor, and as a representative of the sol© heir afc law I demand that the court see them before their holder is appointed executor and auditor of his own claims against Samuel Medbury's estate. I refer to three notes aggregating $12,000." Mr. Charles, who looked somewhat uneasy, stepped for ward. . "I suppose," he ventured, "I am not obliged to show these at present, but in asmuch as Miss Margaret has seen fit to question their validity, and to discharge, or rather attempt to discharge, my brother and myself for daring to an nounce our possession of them, I here with present them for your honor's in spection. Are not both of these signa tures those of the decedent in this case?" The surrogate looked at them critic ally and announced, "Not only are the signatures in the handwriting of the late Samuel Medbury, but the body of the notes as well." "Has your honor a dark room near by?" was Jack's next question. The surrogate looked surprised. "Cer tainly, Mr. Hazeley. Why do you ask?" "For the reason that I wish to call your honor's attention to a certain pecu liarity about these alleged notes." "How do you know of any peculiarity about them, you presuming puppy? You never saw them in" "Silence!" thundered the surrogate. "Mr. Arthur Blite, I want you to dis tinctly understand that 1 never allow such language in these chambers." Turning, he ordered his cleric to lead the way to the great vaults below, in which were filed all the county records of the surrogate's office. Jack and Sim mons brought up the procession. In Simmons' arms were the cashbook and journal, which, as they turned about to survey the crowd, the brothers recog nized as the volumes they supposed they had burned the Saturday evening pre vious. The gas had been lighted, and by the glare of it the faces of the two guilty wretches looked ghastly indeed. Were ever two knaves in closer quarters? The proof of one attempted crime before their eyes, and the proof of another, greater, and the primary crime of the lot, promised, and they in the presence of their accusers in an iron vault and with a stalwart sheriff at the door I "Your honor will please hold one of these notes up where the light will not fall directly on it — so," said Jack. The judge did as requested, and an ex clamation of wonder escaped every per son present except Jack and Simmons and the brothers. The former were smiling triumphantly. The latter, with looks of terror on their faces, were slinking toward the door, leaving their notes in the hands of their accusers. "Sheriff, stop those two men,"' com manded Jack, aud that official made a significant motion which brought the* Blites to a stand. "You will notice," continued Jack, "that while the body and signatures of those notes are here green the sums or faces and the dates are a decided blue. Mr. Simmons, please tell the court your story." Simmons did so, and the sheriff as he listened got out his bracelets. The surrogate listened attentively, and at the conclusion of Simmons' tale, which Jack had supplemented from time to time, said, "I must say that I have never known of a case similar to this, and my duty is hardly clear to me at this moment." ** You will pardon the suggestion, your honor," interposed Jack, "but in behalf of my employer, Miss Medbury, allow me to say she has no desire to punish these wretched servants further than by the discharge they received Saturday. If they will leave the city she will de cline to prosecute." "I do not know that I have a right to allow them to go. Technically they are not guilty of forgery, but they are of fraud, and of an attempt to utter fraud ulent paper. They have raised these otherwise harmless blanks, however, and the law can and will handle them ( severely for it if I do my duty." "I most earnestly request that they be allowed to go," said Margaret, here breaking iu. "No one can lose by their freedom but myself, and I have not the least desire for vengeance." "Granted," exclaimed the judge, "and if all employers were as lenient as you rascality would be more plentiful and lawyers would have less business." He nodded to the sheriff, who stepped to one side and allowed the precious pair to hurry out and down the street. They were not heard of for more than a year afterward, and then only by a brief news dispatch announcing the death of Charles and the serious ' wounding of Arthur by a western farmer whose name they had secured to an innocent looking order for a patent right. The order proved a note, and the farmer went gunning for them. He refused pay ment, saving his money to defend him self with. He was acquitted by a jury of his neighbors. It was a merry and thankful company that assembled at the Medbury house that evening after the hearing before the surrogate, and when Mr. and. Mrs. Simmons and John Hazeley left at a late hour the office problem had been settled satisfactorily to all concerned. Jack was to be business manager and dictate the editorial policy of the paper, for Simmons and Margaret seemed confi dent he could make no mistake. During the afternoon an arrangement had been made by wire whereby a talented edito rial writer from a neighboring city had been secured and placed in the position made vacant by Ruggles, the associate editor, who was promoted to the position made vacant by Mr. Blite's dismissal,

I To be continued.) j



I When two countries are at war the < fff.ee is not confined to their respective 8 r armies and navies, r THE EFFECTS OF but is felt in a t WAR. multitude of ways by non-combatautß. I All commercial intercourse is tua- pended between citizens of the con- tending nations, owing to the fear that ) traitorous information would be con* . veyed in apparently innocent business , letters. The courts of both countries 1 are closed to resident enemies, so that an American cannot, during the war, recover a debt Troni a Spaniard, and vice versa But legal rights can be en- forced when hostilities come to an end. All partnerships between citizens of the opposing countries are dissolved, except in so fur as the honour or self- interest of the partners maintains them. Usually war suspends the statute of limitations, so that even a 30 Year*.' war dors not destroy a creditor's rights. Suspended, also, are con.racts of insur- ance, pnyments of premium, and interest on loans. It is perfectly unlawfu" to nin.t or receive from ono of the ei.emy a premium or dividend during th« war. If a vessel (i chartered to trade with the enemy, the charter is null and void ; and no "court will enforce it. All notes and bills drawn or endorsed by the enemy are ■> o;d. But if prisoners of war pnter into contructs for llitir sul.sisW pop, these are valid, and must be catri?d out. Merchants canuot even c mbine to trade through a thiid patty — a citizen of one of the nputral Powers. Wherever Spania»ds and Americans may live in the wide world, they are enemies, a< d suffer the disabilifes of enemies. As every one knows, even neutral vessels and goods trying to run a blockade can be captured, and there is no red ress. A neutral ship carrying the enemy's despatches or .stores n»«y also be. seized. Ordinary citizens of the enemy's country are uot taken as prisoners when travelling in ship?, lmi B>l tiers, sai'.ors, telegraphists, Ministers, and eve y one cf use in prosecuting hostilities are. When »n <wniy occupies ihe enemy's territory it C4B mike lawp, receive rates and taxes, and levy new taxes. It c.nnot s^**za land, but, it may use it (hut fot waste- fully). It. can cut timber, receive rents, quarter troop3 in buildings. It can seize ail guns and ammunition, war- ships, railways, tel<gr»pbs, and all the money in the national exchequer. It may make requM'ions from private people of clothes, f n-d, money, hordes, railwny materials, even labour. When thrre is no tim*- to do this formally it may forage for itself, But if. cannot seize State papers j »dici A record- 1 , and other legal documents. Kor can it take the contents of museums, libraries, pio u«-e saMpjiep, churches, nor vessels u cU for voyages i.f uLuuvuiy u:.d other scientific purposes. Holloway's Ointmrnt and Pills — Backing Lho ittvoiile iloes not always b.ing pleasure or pitnfc to those concerned in it. Frequently the ho.se no one thinks much ab(>ut wins, and those who gain anything ure few and far between. This cannot be a. id with reference to Hulloway's Pills and Oint- ment, f> r they never oi appoint tho.-e who place faith in their merits. VVith nferetce so the Oin'meuf, medic 1 men a:e so con- vinced of its merit? that they recommend it to pftt.ienta as the bent remedy with in their experience. The Pills, also, have a mar- vellous effect upon the system ; and it. can be truly said that whatever the cause of the trouble may be the combined medicines will restore the patient to health. ABSOLUTELY LAST FOUUTEEN DAYS OF McDonald AND McDIARMID'S GREAT KELIKQUISHIKG SALE SALE POSITIVELY CLOSES ON Saturday, august 13. HAVING received the following notice from our Landlord?, we are compelled to clear everything l>y the above date :— Ashburton, Ju'y 19, IG9B D«ac Sirs,— We hereby I eg to give you notke that we will require possession of tVe fuersii e-; now occ.ipied by you four weeks from to-day, say Monday, August 15.— Yours respectfully, JOHN ORR & CO. Remember— We Save no choice, we have to go. The goods must be sold at tny price. L;idu6' Evening Shoos— 2- 91, 3a 6d, 4a 3d, 5< 6 I, 6i 31, 6« IM. 7s 3d, 9 , 9a 6d. U-u^l pi'oes — 3 • 6 !. 4i 61, 5* 6il, 63 9d, 7,6=1. 8 6d 9 , 10s 6H, 11s 6d. LadiKa 1 Wnlkiii^ohoes— 4 3t1,53 3d,78 6d, 3,3.1, 9^6!, 10^61. 12*6:1, lfls. TJ.-ual price- 6a, 6-6d 9. 6J, 10j6J, lla 6i, l? ti 6J, 14i 6d, 16 • 6 I. Gentlenen'a Court Shoes— 6j lid, 7j 3d, 7-9,1, 10- 9J. U.udl prico 8, 8^ 6,1, 9, 61, 12* 6d. Light Walking Bjo«8 — 9s 31, 10a fd, j 12s 6d. 14 6.1, 16j. 18 1 6.1, 21s 6d, 22s 6 I, Uauii price— lo^9l, 12 61, 14 6d, 17^, 18i 6d, 225, 263, 27a 6 1. Men' best Wate.rnjjhts— ll9 6J, 13i. Usual price— l3i 61, 15.61. Girls' and Boys' School Bjo e— 4s 3d, 4-s 9-i, 5 3d, 6s 3d. I Usual price— s3 6J, 5j 9 1, 6s 9 1, 7s 6d. ' DON!' FORGET. — The Shop must bo CLOSED on SATURD VY, August 13. MCDONALD AiND MoDIARMID EAST STREET. ! J. NICHOLAS, Manager. We respectfully request a settlement oJ all ucooupls on or before the 13ib August. ItOZIJB TI3A



WANTED. TDK VIEW OF REVIEW S for Ju'y , Ne* JTw Books, The Faith that CJveroomei (Moody), Piayer and the Lord's Prayei (Chas Gnre), The Passing of Gladstone, BHI3 li'jnk's Hero, M*teif milias (Ada Cam Iriilge), 'Jhe Crook of the Bough (Dowit), New cheap edition Robbery under Arm! (Boldrewood) 9i.— H. M. JoifES. VEGETABLE SEEDiTBO Varieties, 3d per packet^; Flower Seedo, 10C varieties, Id per picket ; at Flktchbb Bros., Cash Supply S'ores, Ashburton. ANTKD Known. — Seed Potatoes including finest ea-ly varieties, just received from North Canterbury, bj Fletcher Bros , Ashburtou. WANTED Known- Ladie B ' Pretty Walking Shoes in groat variety at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED KNOWN.— Ladies' Cycling Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Vests, in great variety. Bpecial prices.— VV. H. Collier, «• The Corner." riIENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs o Mellor's Indestiuocible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kaDgaroo calf Shoe. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. TTTOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest Jt? and most reliable Boot Shop. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ryiENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 X pairß of boots.— Apply to Melloh 1 Ztalandia Boot tore. WAN'IED Known— Good value for little money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ank'e Btraps. —Mellob's Zea'andia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mellor's, Tancred Strett. \I7ANTISD— Wise Mothers to try our VV Indestructible School Boot. — Mkllok'B Zea'andia Boot Store. WANTED— Six'y strong men to try the new Kronio(Bluoher). — Mellor's Zeulandia Hoot Store. WANTED Known — That we have uet received, ex Delphic, a really choice 'ot of Laces, Valenciennes and real and 'tnit.ti'i n Toichon. Al.-o one case Fur Colli.r?, Boap, at,d Ladi<s' Macintoshes. — MiTciißL ft Tuknkr. WAN IED Kuown— That we are offer- ing the following Fptcial lines: — i.'ol-.-nd and black Velveteen.-, Is 4J per yard. ladies' Mac ntoshes ac 12* 6<l, Jackets fit 63 6d aud a (grand Hue of 32-inch atnped Fiauuelelte, at 3S '.— MITCHELL & Tuknkr. IV 7 AKTKD Known-A Hue of Cheap V T Twveds", just opened, together with full riiugts or Mcu'o and Juveniles' (.-lo.hing nnd Bo'^a °f all descriptions at Mitchell A Tuunkr 1 ' I ** FOH Sa'e, Cheap — 5000 pairs of Ladies and Men's Eoots and bhoes. — Apply o Mellor, Tancred Street. "j\ ? T'.S ALCORN is (ff rin» ci.e b»k> ce Jl.\A. of her ! liinmed Milmeiy at. about tinlr t»rife. Niut-tem Childien'a Tunics, •am, les ju*t b'lUgiir at a largo discount, ut •ml betow Wholesale Pi ice, from 4s lid to IS-. AUo a nice loc of Cap^s from -2 to 60s. 6 WANTID Known- That J. Wilson, Painter, &o, corner of Arcade um\ B:iiuett street, has bought a largo nmouot of Artifct Materials firm aßtukrupt Firm at, a very low pnee, and intends giving the I'uhijc the benefit of the purchase by giving a big Discount, for CiKbh. Cull and inspect,. Opal Glass cut to any tiz^. Canva9 stretchers, Academy Boards, Uils, Colors, &c. Both Wuter iiiad Oil Colors kept in stock. 6 207 MKS ALCORN is selling Tweed, Berge, and Fancy Dret-u roods, Flao- nelletle?, LndieB 1 Macintoshes, Jackets, Kaia- poi Capes, Furs, Knitted Combinations, uic, all at Great Reductionp, previous to stock- taking. Under Clothing (own make) i> specially. Dressmaking ae usual. 6 209 FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 43 lid-— Mellor s Zealandia Boot Store. PICTURE-FRAMING. — W. Adams, Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himße'if; therefore guarantees it. Trices and quality right. Choice mouldings inßtock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 PUBLIC NOTICE. THAT H. C. PERCY HAS REMOVED to thosn Very Con- venient Premises la'dy occupied by Mr J. C. Duncan, Tobacconist, situated NPXT DOOR TO HIS OLD SHOP, where he will be p!ea*ed to see his O d Customers. He also notifies that he hasj secured th<s services of MR F. PII ICE, who was Hairdresser by Special Appoint- meut to the late Sir William Jervoia and Family, and Lord Onalow and Family (late Governor of New Zealand). MR PRICP' has haul two years experience with Messrs G. Druglas & Co., Bond Street, London (Hairdre?B<rs to the Koyal Family), and two years with Mms. Caumont, Rue de Rivoli, Paris, also ivb Proprietor of the Grand Hotel Hairdresdng Saloon, Dunediu. MR PRICE is the Sole Proprietor of the Chloroform Hair Wa«&>, sn we'l Unown ic Melbourne, Sydney, and New ZealaLd. *iR PRICK being THOROUGHLY CONVERSANT in Ladies' Hairdressmg, strongly advises Ladies and Children to have their Hair Singed onco a Month, at>d in case of Ladiea' Hair falling or turning prema'urely grey, to consult him at once. L»< n ies Hair DRESSED for Bills, Parties and Weddings. H. C. PERCY, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST,^ EAST STREET. 5 179 noziK tea



W. CONGREVE, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER. HAS IN STOCK THE CELEBRATED PRIMUS KEROSENE STOVES, TTyTHIOH are superior to all others because : — They Burn without a Wick. They Create no Smoke or Smell. They will Boil a Quart of Water in'Four Minutes, at a Coat of |les9 than one penny per hour. NO HOUSEHOLD IS COMPLETE WITHOUT OSE OF THESE STOVES; :o: 43T You are invited to Inspect them without being pressed to buy, "El WE HAVE ALEO IN STOCK— ' """""" WASHING COPPERS, COAL VASES, MANGL?S, WBINGSRS, BATHS, ETC. ETC. ETC. All At Bedrock Prices. Call and See Our Windows, aud You will be convinced tint tho BES1 1 VALUE in Ashburton can bejobtained from W. CONGREVE, DIREOT IMPORTER, Burnett Street, opposite Arcade and at Cirietchurob. R. CONGREVE, Branch Manager. oJ^^ £ASV rO DRINK . EAS^f "\O &\^-SA . [T EASILY THE BfcSV EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. — (i) — GREAT REDUCTION FOR STOCKTAKING- ££O PER CKNT. Discount allowed for c\«h eff all purchases of 5i and upwards, on Vases, Ornaments, iiancy Goods and Books (Latest woika and JMagnzinea excepted). (x) — Qrp A rriT/^V'TVTT^ O'V BOXED lines cream kid and antique. Is 6d, O X XJL.JL lUll XIiXV X • unsurpassed in the trade for value; plain, fancy and commercial Stationery. "O/^V/^VTT'Ci NEW Book*, Magazines in oaoh mail, Pr'ze and Presentation X>V/V_/JL\-k^« Books, 'ioyßookß, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books. 171 A "XT/~\~\T f~^ f\r\~T\G± ALBUMS, Photo Frames, Writing X? J\.lS \J X VJTVyVjJL/O. Desks, Worn Boxis, Lidiea 1 Dressing Cases and Compxuions, Pur6eß, Pocket Book?, Japanese Goods, Electro- Piaied Goods, Glassware. MTTQTri Wickens Federal Aii3tr-ilian and Victorh Albuni3. IVX U OXVy. Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flutes Brass Instruments, Autohirpa. Pianos on H're for Concerts and Entertainments. X)T A AT/^Q • GREAT REDUCTIONS for CASH, this Month,' prior to X XiJLl^ UtJ. Stocktaking. /-\TT>/' > < A IVrQ TWO SPECIAL LINES Bargains for Cash, this Month V/XiVjTxLIN O« prior to Stocktaking. /~*i'X7'f > iT X^Cl LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. Very low prices for Kj X VJXJ Hik)« CASH, this month, prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES T. H. UNDHILL & CO. PHEMIEii FURNITURE, CAtfPET & LINOLEUM WABEHOUSE, ESTABLISHED 18HS. Ware direot Importers of Carpets, Linoleums, Bedßteads, Chaiiß, Picture Mouldirga, Crockery, Fancy Goods, etc. WE have just opened up some splendid lines in Brussels and Kidder Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Mats, Linoleums, Overmantels and Toilet Glasses, Fancy Tablos, Whatnots, I Bamboo Flower Stands and Cornice Poles, fancy Austrian and other Chairo, Lamps, Fenders. Fire Brasses, etc., Dinner Setß, Tea Set?, Washstand Sets, Toilet Sets, Candle Sticks, glass and China. WE are now about settled in our New Premises, which are pronounced to bo the finest iu Aahburton and second to none in Canterbury. WE have also a large stock of Fancy Pith and Wicker Chairs trom 45s Otl each. WE cordially invite everybody to call and have a look round and impact our £tock. WE PEESS NO ONE TO BUT. T. H. UNDHILL & CO. CABINET-MAKERS, UPROLSTERERS, UNDERTAKERS, Etc. TANCRED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and Next TJuilding Society's Office. j^g, —Venetian and other Blinds made to order. Agents for Clegg's Perambulators & Go-earts ; also Faulkner's Patent Wire Mattresses and Door Mats. PI3T V, W, POTTI iTRY. £OR COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA rIYIZiCJ rUUOJXXna.. f« Influenza, Consamption, &o, &o I/'AY'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OP LINSEED -^.i-rn ti •i. i iu PFLHAM ■*- Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &o mHE Proprietor of the riUuti.&ui j, AY , s COMPOUND^ demulcent orpeotorant, for I POULTRY YARDS draws attention |\ Cougha, Colds, and Chest Complaints tn the fact that owine to the necessity for \jr AY'SCOMPOTJNB.foi Coughs and Colds, Is eqnaUj to the taec tnav owing w v breeding l\ serviceable for horaea and cattle reducing Btock valuable birds lor Dr^"'"» i>- a y's TIC PILLS, aspocifloinNeuralgtajFaoeftohe may be obtained at greatly reduced priuja f^ &c Contain Quinine, Iron, &o The Indian Game, Houdans, and Partridge j N u M OATHARTIOTM PILLS d goetlvo, oorw n «k:«« anma /.f \hAhPßh lavincand tftble L. tlvo, and agreeably apertont Cochins, some Ol^tie Deß C 1 a y lD B»"" . bfa f\ OAtJUUNB-Cemeat tor Broken ArtioU*. fowla known, ate irom the qeafc Btrajm >n bob ovorvwhero. M»»uf»ptory, stookport gogl^ng Colony I



DAYID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker. ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari act 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, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. IHAVB made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction with^them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Aahbnrbon GREA.T REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON @ R, MURRAY, ig4sj|y^^^^m ASHBURTON. ffI^^^^W\wiBHBURTO«OJ ( F ° r lhe lllSt 18 year3 th ° oDl y P ractical hsW Uorologist iu the District.) INVITES the publio to inspeot his magnificent stock t WATCHES, * clocks, Q JjaiWJh^Ll^KliY, Q # : Sc PLATED GOODS. * OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. r h r\ V Watches of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality — non-magnetic London hand-made goods. - OH Clocks in Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Casos, tho higher grades being manufactured on the premises. <■» A eJe^wollev^' nn<l IPlated GS-oocls— Newest designs, P best quality, lowest prices. Q Holding (he most perfect plant, tho largest stock of materials, and tho most skilful staff of woikmon, Robbbt Mubray can offer exceptional advantages in the execution of Repairs. m §0 Years Experience in the trade, jB^BS^^SS^B^^BSS^bSSB^ tfX WSBr A wbS Km^V i Br £l & %nf v j^rfixzfßm&*iusntoßßimjß9nKmmtißEmwNNfn £l3B&8Kt IRON STANDARDS. IRON STANDARDS. FENCING WIRE FENCING WIRE. ■t r\ f\(\(\ HEA.RT STAKES. VflO HEAKT OF TOTA.RA. AND BIRCH POSTS. 100 HEaRT 0F BIRCH GATE posts - ion HEARr oF totar^ gate p^ sTs - hurdles - GATES made to any size or pattern required. Every description of Building Timber in stock. W. H. COLLfNS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL fe TIMBER MERCHANTS. Agents For — Royal Insurance Company Ltd. „ Shag Point Coal Company. „ Westport Coal Company, CORNER ARCADE AND BURNETT S'IRLET, WALL IN order to makej|room for a very large quantity and assortment of Paporhangings, which I expect early in July, direct from the Manufacturers in England, I havo decided to Clear My Present Stock of WALL PAPERS AT A GREATLY REDUCED PRICE. RTSMNAJSTS of 1, 2, 3, 4, &c, Wall Paper almost given away. Now la yoor time to buy Cheap Papers. J. WILSON, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN WRITER, AND GLAZIER, Corner Arcade antl^BuiMiett Street, Aslil>urton. Telephone 65. p « 0 « Box J. 6^



Shipping. 'pRE j6^JSjt NE * ZEALAND ffoßM s ' HltipiNG aOmi * LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Tenoriffo & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Ratea. Port of Bteamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Ruahino 6127 Wellington Augunb 4 Runutaka 4615 Lyttelton Sept. 1 Waimate — — Oots. -- Kaikoura 4507 [ — Nov. 24 CARGO STEAMERB. Otararoa 13808 — August Rakaia 15628 — August Duke of I — Devonshire | 5257 — I Sept For farther partioalan apply to fBIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, ABhbnrton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMHED. FOR LONDON. TJOYAL MAIL STEA- -"' MERS, with aaperlor vßSAj^^^ accommodation for all classes wß^^Eb o { paaaeng6rs, calling at Blonte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- month. Tons Commander From Date. lonio .« 4753 Kempaon.- Lyttl'n Aug. 18 Maori ,~ 5200 Moffatt ... Lyttl'n Sept. 16 Jiochio ...7730 Kidiey ... — — Delphic ... 8355 Sowden ...[Lyttl'n — Aoter< ... 6340 Scotland ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha ... 1331 iProsaor ... Lyttl'or| Aug 25 Tokomaru <=>238| -lax well Lyttl'oLiSept 19 Wamari ... 5583/Levack J — I E. W. HANMKB, Agent. NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS? 411 tfRCMLITTELTOIS AS UJSuER: For Wescport and Greymoath — Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment in 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 Chrlstchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. " MUSICAL. TVT R TT T^ RYANT xr ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mr H. M. Jokes, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 MK OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TONER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months— viz, March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers. Ashburton. Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. A OABD MRS A fl i^LARIDQE iL. V^. VLARID3E TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. r Islington Fertiliser. ISLINGTON No. 1 FERTILISER, ESPECIALLY PREPARED FOR SOWING WITH GRAIN. THE COMPANY can Recommend Farmers in Sowing Wheat to USE ISLINGTON No. 1 Fertiliser. rac PER TOM ON TRUCK.3 AT 3jO smithfield. special allowance for quantities. THE CHRISTCfIURCH Meat Company, Ltd., 7 89 TIM ARU. Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is u* doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. The,, can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free frorr injnriova druge. Acting at once as & splen- did tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and or Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles *s ljd, 2s 9d, and Us, by all Jfcdi". pins Vondon fchronsrhont the world tm purfe