The Ashburton Guardian.

\^ol xx. no. 4634

AsHBTraTO)N : Wednesday, October 28, 18 )S,

price : One Penny

A SOLITARY

(Ci.n: n.uoJ.) "A-as takin on terrible 'cause she thought the form hed got to go, an sea he, 'Sukey Ann, I want you to go an cook this crower jest as good as you know how.' 'Oh, Lor!' sez she, 'I don't want no crow er,' an she boouooed right out. But old Eph, he made her go an stuff that crower an cook him, an bile onions, turnips an , squash an all the fixins. He said he J never felt so bad m his life, an he never got to sech a desperit pitch, an he was goin to have a good dinner anyhow. Well, it so happened that Lawyer Holmes, he driv into the yard jest as old Eph an his wife were settin down to dinner, an he see that nice baked crower an the fixins all set out, an he didn't know what to make on't. It seemed to him Eph couldn't be so dreadful bad off or he wouldn't have any heart for extra dinners, an mebbe he hed some way of raisin the money m prospect. "Then Lawyer Holmes, he was mighty fond of his victuals himself, an the up shot of it was he was sot down to the table an eat a good meal of the crower an fixins, an there want no mortgage foreclosed that day, an before long Eph, he managed to raise the money some how. Now if Nicholas Gunn jest hed a little grain of old Eph's sense he'd jest git better victuals the wuss he felt an let one kinder make up for t'other, in stead of livin on Injun meal and matches. I rather guess I wouldn't toke to no meal an matches if my Ann Lizy left me. I'd live jest as high as I could to keep my spirits up." There was a burst of applause. The old man sat winking and grinning com placently. "Nicholas Gunn is a darned fool or else he's cracked," said the storekeeper m his hoarse whisper. Meanwhile Nicholas Gunn went home. He put his meal away m the closet; he lighted a candle with one of his matches; he read awhile m the Bible; then he went to bed. That was too luxurious for him. He slept rolled m a blanket on the bare floor. Nicholas Gunn, whether his eccen tricities arose from mystical religious fervor or from his own personal sorrows, would have been revered and worshiped as a saintly ascetic among some nations; among New Englanders he met with the coarse ridicule of the loafers m a country store. Idle meditation and mor tification of the flesh, except for gain, were among them irreconcilable with sanity. Nicholas would have had more prestige had he fled to the Himalayas and built himself a cell m some wild pass; however, prestige was not what b,Q sought. The next morning a wind had risen; it blew stiff and cold from the north. The snow was drifted into long waves and looked like a frozen sea. A flock of sparrows had collected m front of Nich olas Gunn's door and he stood watching them. They were searching for crumbs; this deep"snow had shortened their re sources Y^oefuiiy; ail their larders were buried. There were no crumbs before this door, b\it they searched assiduously, with their feathers ruffled m the wind. Stephen Forster came up the road with his market basket; it Avas all he could do to face the cold wind. His thin coat was buttoned tight across his narrow shoulders; his old tippet blew out. He advanced with a kind of sidewise mo tion, presenting his body like a wedge to the wind; he could not walk fairly against it. When he was opposite Nicholas the sparrows flew up at his feet; he paused and shifted his basket. ' "Good mornin, Mr. Gunn," said he m a weak voice. Nipholas nodded. Stephen's face was mottled with purple; his nose and mouth looked shrunken; his shoes were heavy with snow. •'lf you want to go m and set down a few minutes you can," said Nicholas. Stephen moved forward eagerly. "Thank ye, Mr. Gunn; I am kinder beat out, an I'd like to set a few min utes," he said. He went m and sat down. The wind rushed m great gusts past the open door. Stephen began to oough. Nicholas hesi tatld; his face was surly; then he shut the door with a bang. While Stephen rested himself m the house Nicholas marched up and down before it like a sentinel. He did not seem to see Stephen when he came out, but he stood before him m his track, "I'm much obleeged, Mr. Gunn," eaid he. Nioholas nodded. Stephen hesitated a minute; then he went on up the road. The snow blew up around him m a daz zling cloud and almost hid him from sight. "It's the last time I do it," muttered Nicholas. But it was not. Every morning, storm or shine, Stephen Forster toiled painfully over the road with his market basket, and every morning Nicholas Gunn in vited him into the fireless hermitage to rest. A freezing hospitality, but he of fered it, and Stephen accepted it with a fervent gratitude. It grew apparently more and more necessary. Stephen crept more and more feebly over the road; he had to keep setting his basket down. Nicholas never asked him if he were ill; he never questioned him at all, although he knew nothing about him but his name. Nich olas did not know the names even of many of the village people; he had never offered nor invited confidences. Stephen also did not volunteer any information as to his circumstances during his morn ing calls upon Nicholas; indeed he was too exhausted; he merely gave his gen tle and timid thanks for the hospitality. There came a night m January when the cold reached the greatest intensity of the season. The snow creaked under foot; thie air was full of sparkles; there were noises like guns m the woods, for the trees were almost freezing. Th,e xaoon was full and seemed like a very fire of death, radiating cold instead of heat« Nioholas Gunn, stern anchoret that It© was, could not sleep for the cold. He got up and paced his room. He would not kindle a fire m the stove. He swung hia arms and stamped. Suddenly lie h&vd a voice outside. It sounded al tmt like ft obild's, To be oontlnued



Henry Stephenson. HfcNRY ST&PHKNBON, (aaoceasor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 yean. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER] TTTEEKLY 8 ALES of Live Stock ft Produce, Furniture, eto., EVERYJ3ATpR£AY, at 12 o'olock. Gearing tTalw^flpck, Household Furni- fcure, eto., aa pei&wrangement, m any part o the comity. "*^ Advances made on Gooda placed m my hands for Sale. FOR SALE — Second-Hand Bioyole nearly new. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEED 3, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from 230s per month. HENRY STEPHENBON, AUCTIONEER. "~~ A Cabd. ~~ MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Public that she has started business as DRFSB AND MANTLE MAKER, In the Post Office Buildings, Camebon Stbebt (opposite Baring Square) DBINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed to Tina, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Pieserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCEKS dental notice- Mr G. F. DODDS WISHhS to notify tojhia Patients that he haß left bis f"imer rooma m Burneto Street, an<* may now be consulted ab^his residence, corner of Tancred and Can streets, next door to Db. Lkahy. GREAT DISPLAY OF Summer ISoTeltiea NEWEST DRESS MATERIALS fn all the Latest Textutes and Colour- ings m Serges, Tweeds, Venetian Clothe, ere , etc. Fancy Trimmings, Gimps and Braida to match, FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING AT REASONABLE CHARGES. CHOICEST SELECTION io Town of Washing Fabrics for Summer Costumes and Blouses. Unique Deaigce. Choice Colouiiuga. PRINTS. PRINTS. SPLENDID LINK FAST COLOUR PiUNTS at 4£d per yard. CHOICE PATrERNS. LA.IE3T NOVfiLIIES In 8E1.T3, GLOVES, COLLARS and CUFFS, LACE SCARVhS, UMBRELLAS, SUN* SHADES, VEIL NEIS, &c, &c. % &o. A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER* Tanored Street. CLARKE'S B-trpJLLS ' warranted to care Gravel, Paim m the baok and all kindred complaints. Fiee from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years [n boxes 4a 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietor!, The Lincoln and Mid land Oountiei Drag Company, Lloooli if yland. Flagrant and refraMni—New fen"*



WANTED, WANTED Known-MRs G Hamilton bega to inform the Publio of Ash- burton that she is prepared to 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 G1 O to Mrs Alcobn for Stylish Millinery, T Drees Goode, Cares, etc. ; Dress- making, Ladies' and Children's Undei- clothing and Pinaforeß (own make) a specialty; Large lot of Laceß and Km- broideries m stock. 10 31 \T7 ANTED KNOWN— That I have re- V V ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I willjdispoee of at the lowest rates possible, for^Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are m search of reliable goods. As utual, Repairs done at once ; at J. Moisox, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. fTIENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 JL pairs o Mellob's Indestrnotible Boots. Wear like braas. VY^ANTED Known— That our new Drea 8 T ? Goods are now on view. Ladies m need of a thoroughly smart and up-to-date costume should give us on early call. A charming variety of Blouse Material and Washing Dress Fabrics now showlDg.— Mitchell & Tubneb. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo oalf Shoe.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOUND— In Tanored Street, the oheapest and most reliable Boot Shop.— Mhllob's Zealandia Boob Store. WANTED Known— That, when the wind is over and when the dust is gone and Ashburton Housewives commence their Spring Cleaning, Mitchell & Turner are the people for all descriptions of House- hold Furnishings, and their new goods are now. opened. FTIENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pairß of boots.— Apply to Mellob' Zealandia Boot WANTED Known— Good value for littl money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot otore. FOR Bale, Cheap— Six Dozev, r»airß of Children a ank'e straps.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mellor's, i ancred Street. IpOR Sa'e, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots and — Apply to Msllor, Tancred Street FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid-— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOttN.-LaKies'FurTop Lined Kid Gloves 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d per pair. Worth double.— W. H Collier, "The Corner." WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indest ructible School Boot. — Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. TT'OR BALR, Cheap— Strong Trap ; may JL be used as a brake. £pply MAIL Office 7 126 171..R SALE— lndian Game and Houdans, Exhibition birds and for croaa breed- ing purposes. Beat table fowla known. — Pelham Yards T n6~POTjLTRY BREEDERS — Beginners X could not make a better start ihan by purchasing a trio of Partridge Cochire, the best strain m the colony, from Pelham Yards, Any day, except Sunday, from 12 to 3. WANTED— Sixty etrong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). — Mellob' Zealandia Boot Store. riIHERE is little use m crossing pure bred _L fowls with mongrels. Tne result is seldom satisfactory. Both birdi must be pure. myPE WRITING— For sale, abargain, JL Yoßb type writer, practically new. Apply Mail Office. FOR SALE, Cheap— A fine trio of Silver Spangled Polish at Pelham Yabds, Ashburton. ITTINGS OF EGGS, first crosses of all the favorite breeds, at the Pelham Yards, Peter Street. WANTED KNOWN Ladies' CyolhTg Knickers, Combinations, AH Wool Vests, m great variety. Special prices. W. H. Collieb, " The Corner." WANTED Known- Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m greab variety ab Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. piCTURE-FRAMING.-W. Adams, X Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings inßtock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. I 143 SMITH MACKWELL thanks the people of Ashburton and District for their liberal support during the past 3 years, and having lately started m the Fruit Business, asks for a continuance of their patronage. The cheapest 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, Ashburton. 9 5 POULTRY Fanciers and those desirous JL of commencing the breeding of Pure- bred Fowls will find ie to their advantage to visit the Pelham Yards, any day between 12 and 3, except on Sundays' /^.REYHOUNDS For Sale - The well- V_T known Greyhounds Saxon and Zenobia, A good ohanoa for a young sportsman. Apply Office of this paper. /CHANCE for poultry breeders.— A faw V_^ Partridge Cochin Cockerels and Houdan Cockerels, best for Orossing. — Pelham Poultry Yards. MRS ALCOBN has m stock Stamped Mount Mellick, Lace, Cross-stttoh and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Trausfers, Foundation Monogram?, Woven Initials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Arasene, Filosslla, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting, Silks m Tartans and Colours, Maorame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle- work B.aokg, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 WANTED Known—That) we have opened a case of Ladies' Fabric Gloves of really exquisite styles, including a large range of Waßhing and Cycling Gloves. Special lines m Ladies' Embroidered Hose Sunshades and Umbrellaß, per Rsngitira. — Mitohbl & Turner EGGS.— Purebred Poultry sittings of eggs. Purebred golden Wyandotteß, (imported), Orpingtons, (imported) first I cross Orpingtons and Indian game, first cross Cochin and Andalutiau.— Phlham Poultry ! Yabds,



IT3ABBITTERS or others may have one I JZV or three Lurcher Puppies, One Month I Old, for cost of this advertisement, Apply 7 Mail Office, | J



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, 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 acr Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT F OR— Matson and 00, Ohrlstohuroh Booth, McDonald and 00, Ob.riatohur.ja White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tooli Belfast Manures RAKAU DISTRICT SALES. "I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merohanta, Rakala. to r aoto aa my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction with tbem ib will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbarfeon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOS OF PLANET JR. TOOLS- DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON = PURE SEEDS. = I HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE ■ REED-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 SEEDS AND GRAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing fiom 261bs to *41bs to the 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 must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HX^RST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL OLOVEftS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRiibOiu, Em WOOL. WCM3L. WOOL- T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKSTWOOLPACKS, twine, oil, and branding material :al,so- FENOING WIBE, BAJRB WIKE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. WANTED SHEEP FEED. WANTED op till March, 1899, good young grass for 300 sheep— Apply i DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON J. WILSON, HOUSfci TECOEATOR, SIGNWRITER, GLAZIER, Etc, Corner of Arcade an<l Burnett Street, AslitruLrton. (x) WE Have jusb received direcb from the English Manufacturers *a Magnifioenb and Artistio Stook of the very latest WALL PAPERS. A Feature of the above importation is the new style of Paper for Decorating Halle, Passages, and Staircases, being a ohange from the Marble Papers which hitherto have been so fashionable. We iuvit* clients and the public generally to call early and seleob their Papers from the full atook, and if nob wanted for immediate use, oau be laid aside until required. SPRING "CLEANING. During this Season Customers can rely upon having work done without delay. We keep competent Tradesmen, who ate despatched to town or country ab shorlesb uotioe to exeoute Paperhanging, Marbling, and House-painting m all ita branches. itS" Only Genuine White Lead and Oils used m our work* J. WILSON. Telephone *. p « 0 ' Box 16- MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. 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,' lb ; Ladiee' Pretty Shoes, 4b lid emd 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4a lid. Thousands of other pairs ab the same Cutting Prices. IP You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one thab will stand the wear, be sure yUBO ° MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, (DANORED STREET, ASHBUBTM 1 )



Sheep Shears. Slieep shears. W. CONCRETE,' 3 THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, ' BURNETT STRERT, HAS JUST OPENED his season's supply of SHEEP SHEARS of al makes, including the following well-known brands : — BBA Tlie Cheapest TUH -B B A ironmonger TUS BJB A. in Aslibux-ton. 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 v time and money. I hold immense stocks of TOOLS of every description— All of the very best makes, and warranted. RANGES, REGISTERS, MANTELS, COPPERS, Eto. /-,\ v*7 One Trial will convince you that you can save Money by purchasing from W. CONGREYE, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. 129 Colombo Street, Chriatchuroh. SPRING - 1898- --. ASHBURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, ESTABLISHED 188S, DIRECT FURNISHING IMPORTERS. WE are now showing a Choice Assortment of Linoleums, Brussels, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets, also Square?, Rugs, Mats, Etc., m Latest Designs. Japanese and China Matting, Rugs, Mats, Etc. Brackets, Whatnots, Poles, Etc. Also largest stock m town of Brass and Iron Bedsteads, m new and pretty designs. All sizes, "all priceß." Overmantels, Toilet Glasses, Bedroom Sets, over one hundred acts to choose from. Chairs m endless Variety and Prices. Ab most of the above lines are direct from the Manufacturers we aie enabled to sell atolowest 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 First-Class Upholsterer (late of A. J. White's) those desirous of having their Furniture Renovated would do well to place their orderß early. All work done on the Premiees by Competent Workmen. lAf M CALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO. O&BINET-MAKERS, UFBOLSTF.RFR3, riCTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCJRED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and Next building Society's Office. Agents for Clegg'a Perambulators & Go-carts, Burson's Wicker Chairp, Scott and Wilson'B Venetian Blinds, Shades, etc., Faulkner's Wire Mattresses, Mats, etc, EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKS^STANDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. (x) "OT'O'T" XpCl n0 Teachers, Students, Pocket, Family, and the Canter- fl IIJ I J r*j{T^« bury Bibles, various sizes and Bindings. Prayers and Hymns, Church Praise, Sankey's Hymns— Latest Editions. ~|3 s~\ /^VT7"O Latest Works at Published Prices for Cash. Libtaries sup- ill M / iV|^> plied with any works procured from London, America, or else- where as quickly as possible. A good selection of Reward Books, Standard and Poetical Works m stock. CRICKET, TENNIS, CROQUET, AND HOCKEY, Material from Best London Makers TOYS. T~cTt"s. TOYS. T7l A "TVT/^"\7 /""< /^/^T^d ALBUMS, Photo Frames, Writing Jj iLIN \J X VJV7vJJ-^io. Desks, Work Boxcb, Ladies' Dressing Cases and Companions, Purses, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Eleotro- Plated Goods, Glassware. Tt /TTTCJT"/"^ THE Wickena Federal Australian and Victoria Albums ]\j_ %J JL KJ • Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Fluteß BraßS Instruments, Autoharps. Pianos on Hire for Concerts and Entertainments. X)T A "TVT/^Ci Brimsmead and Sons, Haake, Wagner, Hopkinson, Coll&rd XliLlN V/O« and Collard, Spaethe, Goss and Kallman, and others. Cash or Terms. Agent for Milner and Thompson. /-VX)/->| A "VT"d The Needham, Bell, Chicago Company, New England VyJtVvJTxXxN k% Company, and others. From lOw upwards. Terms from 10s per month, /-*r*Tf*iT TPC< LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. Very low prioeß for \J X OXJ tliia. CASH.— Cycle Extras. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES GIVING UP BUSINESS SEEDSMAN'S .FITTINGS J. COMPLETE, FOR SALE. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J. SEALY AND CO.



Shipping. _ itL npi H B J?£fiSKjt NEW 2EALAN© 00/ LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Tenoriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes o Passengers at Lowest Ratos. 1 Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Eaikoura 4507 Wellington Nov. Ruapehu 4202 — Nov. 24 Ruahine 6127 — Deo. 22 Rimutaka 4615 — Jan. 19 CARGO STEAMERS. [fekol 1 4050 1 — I peo« Waimate | 6688 | — _l_P_gPj_, For further particulars apply bo FRIEDLANDER BROS., LfflD. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION OUMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. «. V TDOYAL MAIL STEA- dJrIP^Bi -I-tJ MERS, with superior _\2|^X^^^ accommodation for all classes i^^B^^m o f passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply- month. Tons Commander From ( Date. Gothio '_ 7739 Kidley ... Lyttl'n Oob, 13 Maori «. 5200 Moffatt ... — — tCokomaru 6238 Maxwell .- — — DeJphio .- 8355 Sowden ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha ... 14331 iProsser ... Lytbl'onl Aug 25 Otokomaru 6238 viaxwell LyttVoDJSept 19 Mamari...J3sß3|Levaok J — I E. W. HANMER, Agent. U~~NION STEAMSHIP COMPAJSY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERy SAII FRCMLITTBLTON ASUJSUER: For Wesfcport and Greymouth — Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE — For extra sailings sea advertise- ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays. Nelson and Picton, via Wellington — Tueßdayand Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration j reference should therefore be made to Chriscchurch daily papers foi dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, ABhburton ■!■!.■""' — ■« MUSICAL. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MCSIQ. TV/I" RS TDOWMAN XfOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Ashburton. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam- inations. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "YTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months— viz., Mar oh, July, and November. ORDERS mar be left with MR XLEWELUXN OWEN at his Musio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. A OABD MRS A fl piLARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. JBTHEL GATES, rfIEAOHER of Shorthand and Musio, X Piano, Organ, & Violin. BAKA3A & CHERTSEY, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY. 10 12 MISS RICHARDSON, CDEACHER OF THE PIANO, IS Prepared to receive PUPILS from any date. Particulars may be obtained from Mr H M Jones, Asbburton ; or Miss Kiohardson, Charles Street, AUenton. 10 76 Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. Established 1880. Telephone No 69 BAKEfi BROS., BURNISHING Tf-SSomfSSt X URNISHING U Nx^RTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Beat >W Latest Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS Conduoted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable Charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory,