The Ashburton Guardian.

VO\ XVIII. SO. MU2

iiSHBOBTOJS : Wednesday, January 13, 1898*

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MAIL HOTXC&S. The Letter liox will be cleared for the. despatch of correspondence from Ashbarton for the undermentioned places as follows :— Barn ham and Dnn&andel, _ da ity ...3,15 pm Chertsey and Rakaia, daily 6 30 am 3 15 pm _ 6 30 pm Dromore, daily ... .„ 630 pm Ohristchurch and north, daily 630 am 315pm and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdaya, and Fridays at 10 30 am Eiffel ton, Willowby, daily ... 1030 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs- day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgin, Wakanui, and River- side, daily ... .« 630 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Wheatstone, Waterton, Ash- ton, Longbeach, and Flemington, daily ... 3 <c i pm Mount Somern, Spriogburn, Stave'ey, Alford Forest, daily . M  ... 4pm Methven, daily 315 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily. . 12 30 pm r^amaru, Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm EMing, Rangitata, daily .„ 10 30 am Temuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am 12 and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday ... . . 315 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am 1 daily 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ... «» 315 pm Ruapuna, Monday and Thurs- day «. .„ ... 4 pm Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm Westerfield, Tuesday, Thurs- day, Saturday 4 pm Letters containg anything of value should be registered. Letters containing coin or bank notes posted unregistered will be compulsorily registered and charged double registration fee. E. DUCKWORTH & SON TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and VJ Upholsterers, Funerals conducted at the followingpricea to- Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture £8. Children from £2 10s Burnett • Street, Abhbcbton Residence — Opposite Fire. JJt grd Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPfJKL 1 . LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Asbburton District, 5 S A L E *• JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AZARUS Patented System onsure JLj comfort and correct sight. Dont spoil your eye& by using badly fitting Spectacle?. Baker Bros. tpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakonni Road and Cass Streets and, at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. Havelock Street. EVERIc REQUISITE SUPPLIED. Telephone No 69 FOR Beauty of DesigD, Strength of Material, and Easy Running THE ECLIPSE - HUMBEB is laps ahead of all competitors at the same price, and is still going strong. A third shipment of components now landing ex " Matatua." Eclipse Cycle Works, BARING SQUARE. FOR the beat quality of Christmas Groceries at reasonable prices go to CARSON. & CO,, New Fruits Just to Hand. For unequalled value In Tea try CAKSON & CO., Professional Tea Blenders. For the choc st goods m China and Earthenware suitable for presents, goj|bj CAKSON & CO., Direct Importers. For the best value m E'eotro-Fkta Cutlery, Nickel, and E.P. Spoons and Foika goto CARSON & CO., Tancred Street. For the best value m Household Iron moDgery, Enamelled Ware, etc., go CAUSON & CO. A Fresh Shipment now Landing ex " Matatua." CAESON & Co., Grocers & Ironmongers, Importers of Glass, China, and Earthenware, TANCRED STREET & ARCADE, ASHBURTON. XIOZIJg TEA is Best



Business Notice. STRATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OABES. /"IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE, and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guiaeas pet week] PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDEE BY TEty* OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmore Private Hospital, Ferry Road (Just over Eait Belt), Ohrißt- -6 135 church. THE TEA OF THE AGE SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. fpRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVB ISO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, I*b< . CBSOB Bioke^xon reports tba SAXON TEAS is absolutely Pure and of good quality ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON'and after Thursday, the 7th dayjof January, 1897, tbiß Office will be CLOSED FOR||THE WEEKLY HALF- HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will|be opes until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager loz Prevention TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE -*• Why ruin your Reapers and tfowe* by using Inferior Lubricating Oils, whio^ tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you oan obtain a true lubricant ike which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or tbe Agents E©WABT> REECE & SON OHKISTOHUROH TUST Received, a"ConsigDment of th tf Celebrated «NEW YORK LEVER WATCHES. ONLY lOs Od. To bo obtained only from Q. JESSON, PRACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEK, East Street, Aahburton., Seed Potatoes. CHAMPION— A very heavy^cropper of first-class quality. BREEZE'S PROLIFIC— The best Potato light land. LAPSTONE or VICTORIA KIDNEY from Orari— The Potato Growers there all use these for early market, being heavy I yielders of best quality. j BATH KIDNEY-The general favorite. KARLY RUBY, MAGNUM BONUM, SNOWFLAKE, etc, and Table Potatoes, best quality, lowest prices. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF, OATS, Reduoed m Price. J. THOMAS, | HAVELOPK STREET, [



W anted r DEMEMBER, Remember, that Mbllor's X\ Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen 1 days only Now* your time to buy. WANTED Known, GirlB 1 Pretty Strap Shoes, tan rr black, only 3s 6d, at Meijlor's Zealandfa Boot Store. WHERE are yon going to, my pretty maid? To Mbllob'b Oheap Boot Sale, air, he said. rpHOSE who are married may also have a JL pleasant recollection of the Reoord Reign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairetow's. WANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical tin* «t S Sa^kk's, Optioian WANTED Known.—Ladies' Water proofs 5s lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3£d Jackets 4s lid, Art Muslin l£d per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for Is, Corsets la 6d.— Andrew Obb's Great Sale., 8 18 WANTED Known, the doors and windows ate lined with wonder fu bargains, at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN— A lot of English samples m ladiea' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc, at half price — At A. Orbs' oheap sale. 7 44 WANTED KNOWN. — Ladies' Bhot ribbed hoße, 6d per pair ; Ladies' blaok cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair ; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2a 6d per pair— At A. Obr's cheap sale. 742 TT7 ANTED KNOWN— New Gentlemen's VY Shirts, Tieß, Scarves, Collars, and all requirements of choice design now showing. — W. H. Collier. " WANTKD KNOWN— lnfantees, wool , mits, and gaiters, 4d pec pair ; large white Turkey towels, 6d eaoh ; lace curtains, irom 2s lid ; white Murcslla quilta, 10s 6d, worth 21a— AL A. Orr's cheap Bale. 743 WANTED Known. — Boys' Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots 4s 6d to 7s lid, Infante' Boots 6d, four Gen t'a ties for Is, four pair of Socks for la, Cap 6d, Best Colonial Trousers 6s lid.— A. Orr's Sale of Assigned Estate of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185 WANTED KNOWN-Table damask, from 1b 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table ' coverß, greatly rediioed— At A. Orb's cheap sale 7 46 WANTED KNOWN — The way the young people of Aahburton should celebrate the record reign. Geb married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 I TTTANTED KNOWN— JLadiea* jackets. 1 VY capes, and waterproofs, all new ' goods, 50 per cent off usual pries ; ladies' dressing gowns, at Engl.sh cost — A**. A Orr's cheap Bale. ', ~— T\7~AN TED Known, m fourteen day« I t T intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots. — Mkllor's Zealandia Boob Store. WANTED Known— That J.Moison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) m strap and lace up, whioh he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs aa usual done at once. Nothing but the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier BoctDepdu, Ashbuvton I BEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED KNOWN — One of the choicesb assortments of spring goods ever shown m Aahburton now showing. W. H. Collier. ¥X7"ANTED, wisefatherß and mothers to it remember thab Mellos's Annual Boot Sale is now on. T7USHING Season.— l am now showing a X? great variety of fishing requisites m all the latest designs, including Rods, Minnow?, Flies, Traces, Rfiels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale.— J. W. Hardley, East Street. WANTED Known — Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all at landed cost.— Mitchell & Tornbb. WANTED KNOWN— Mrs Huffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooncs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Mealß at all houra. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. T^ANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell t T & Turner's Dresses and Dress- making ona trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now sho wing WATTTED, Known— That you can get Furniture at ' 6 A. HARRISON'S, East Street, next Umbrella Shop, at Christchurch prices, and equally good Duchesse Chests at from £3 10a ; five-drawer Chests at £2 15s ; four- drawer Cheats at from £1 15s. All other things at reduced prices, 12 94 XUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6a O lid, usually 8a 9J. — Mellor's Zea- landia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN— French serges m navy, black and maroon, at la 6d worth 2s 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard single costumes, reduced from 25a to. 7s 6d, silicias and linings, all reduced— At A. Orr's cheap sale, WANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain Sale now on. Come early. Chil- dren's Straps la 9J, usually 2a 6d. ■ WANTED Known— A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellor's, for fourteen days only. BLUBDerwent Potatoes, 3i 6d per bag Sharps, 5a per bag ; Braa,' 3a 6d per bag, ex store. Fletcher 8r05.., Ashburton. The Wife's Welfare. Twatiae posted free. It will teach you more than all the years you've lived. Every woman should YOUNG MEN, Write to me for valuable free Book«otie«nii>£ yaw-



I —15,000 = "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGrNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m NO SETTING INQUIRED. With Stove Fipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cait Iron or Copper Boilera. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned iniide. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all Biases, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers: Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 31 H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES, SANTA CLAUS IS NOW AffA. A Happy New Year to all. SPLENDID VARIETY of NEW GOODS specially imported for Christmas Trade, Rimutaka, Delphic and Matatua, from London, and Talune from Melbourne and Sydney. Books Books. Books. A .LARGE, ASSORTMENT of Prize, Reward, and Presentation Books, selected from the well-known Publishers— Ward, Lock and Co., Caesell and Co., Nesbitt and Co., Nelson and Sons,, Religious Tract dooiety, Warne and Co., and others, comprising works of Travels, History, Biography, Fiction and Fairy Stories, Scientific and Poetical Works m Cloth, Plain Leather, and Morocco Bindings. Boy's and Girl's Own Annual, Little Folks, Chatterbox, Infant Magazines, Child's Companion, Wide-a-Wake, Sunday and others Hew Books and Magazines by every mail. i Fancy Goo4s. Fancy Goods. I LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Dressing. Boxes, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Papeterie, Albums, Photo. Frames, and Screens, t? love and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Baskets, plain and fitted Ladies' Companions, Wallets Purses, Pocket Books, Pen and Pencil Cases,. Handbags, Brackets, Mirrora, Kpergneß; Fans, Japanese Goods. f Stationery. - AN EXCELLENT VARIETY of Boxed Stationery, of the beat quality and lates designi, plain, fancy and floral. Is BGXE<*. 6<i 20XES. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE. Account and Letter Books, Counter and Memorandum Books, and all Office Requirements! Account Books any size or patterns made to oedeb. Toys. Toys. Toys. UNRIVALLED COLLECTION of TOYS, m wood, tin, and rubber. Noah's Ark«, Trains, Watches, Skittles, Balls, Animals, Prams, Bat rows, Rocking and Hobby Horses' Buokets, Spades, Games, Tricycles, and a great variety too numerous to particularise. Electro-plated Ware. A UNIQUE STOOK of GOOD-PLATED WARE. Butter, Jelly, and Jam Dishes, Sugar and Cream, Toast Racks, Cruets, Salad Bowls, Biscuit Barrels, Egg Stands, Butter Knives, Tea Spoons, Carvers, Serviette Rings, Teapots, Salts, and InketandH, Marble, Gilt, and ; Nickel Clocks, Ladies' and Uentldmen's Watoheß, Studs, etc. Fancy Glass and China Ware. Jap' Tea Cups and Saucers, Dishes, Teapots, Sugar and Creams. Cheese Stands, Ring Sets, Egg and Cruet Stands, Biscuit Barrells, Tea Sets, Jugs, Plates, all m chaste and pretty designs , CROaUET SETS, LAWN TENNIS, & CRICKETING MATERIALS. ORGANS from 10s to £45. PIANOS from £20 to 70 Guineas. BiGyfcles; Bicycles. Bicycles. I CAN SUPPLY any of- the following machines — The Monarch, Waverly, Hadden, Star, Benhur, and Envoy. AH up-to-date and GUARANTEED. Ladies' and Gentlemen'! Bicycles from £20 OaslL- Girls' Bicycles from £13 10S- Easy terms arranged. Cyole extras. ; '■ EVERY LINE AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE CASH PRICE To keep the Trade m the District. Liberal Discount for Cash to School Committees. H. M. JONES. m, New Zealand Insurance Company. fISTABLISH"iI) 0 ' - _ 185 9 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ao., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES HANMER & GRAVm AGENTS MRS ALCORN'S New Toys, Dolls, [ "fXTANTED Known— That we are now Balla, etc., for Chriatmaa and New ,TT showing the finest assortment of Year are now opened up and inspection Gents' Ties, Boyta and Scarfs, we have ever is invited. Mounc Melhck stamped : work, had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and < Embroidered Tray Clothe, Pillow Covers, Boys' Straw and Felt Hats m endless Handkerchief*, etc, also to hand. All assortment. New Goods m Tennis Shits kinds of Underclothing, Pinafores, and just opened. — Mitchell & Turner. Aprom made to order on the premises.. : . Millinery and Dressmaking receive strict T~ OOK HERE— Herbal Beer, Lemonade attention. A good assortment of Costumes JLj Soda Water, and all other Summer Dreis Goods, Prints, Muslins, Embroideries Drinks at 2d per glass at W. C. Page's Laces, Jackets and Capes.. Store, East Belt. FOR SALE— I Galvanised Iron Ship's ._ „mo-, . ~ ~ ~ — " Water Tank, 400 gallons. Apply T>OOTS Boots, Boots, wonderfnlly oheap Fletcher Bros. -■— ' at) Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Purity and Excellence try Flowbr's JiOZIE TEA Celebrated Tomato Saaoe. Simply dtllcioui with hob er wld joiutf, % m J*weG



J| ROBERT MURRAY, //gSjplJk BAST STKEET, ASHBUKTON. xsSMi^^r (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist m the District.) "TNVITES the public to inspeot his magnificent stook of . WATCHES, ® * CLOCKS, fl jjuwjbJUjLiia^aY, ft H !& PJLiA.'XJi.I> GOODS. Q OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. rk Watoheis of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality— nonmagnetic London hand-made goods. 0Q OlooAcs m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Niokel, and Fanoy Oaias, the r « higher grades being manufactured on the premises. m A «JeTvellery and Plated Goods— Newest designs, H best quality, lowest prices. . Q Holding the most perfeot plant, the largest stook of materials, and J the most skilful staffof wotkmen, Robbet Murray oan offer exceptional advantages m the execution of Repairs. $0 ?OATB Experience m the trade. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock— Tin wald and Aehburton Alternately I 1 Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleariaz Sales as pec arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristohnrch 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 Tooia Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. I HAVE made arrangements with MEBSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to : act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction With them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbnrfeon GttEAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS ASHBURTON' = PURE SEEDS; =. "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. lam now prepared TO OLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, . and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing fiom 261bs to 441b8 to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U|lbs to 16Jlbs to the bushel ; also, best CLOVERS, dressed by nay own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS] TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc, D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM- MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my bands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, i , , ASHBURTON, ..■.,....' NEW FRUIT ! NEW FRUIT !! Cleaned by Patent Machinery. /TAVING PROCURED one of th« LATEST PATENT FRUIT CLEANING XX MACHINES, the Public will find it to their advantage to purchase their CHRISTMAS FRUITS from us, as they will be washed, cleaned, and dbied. ready for use. ; Eineßt Currants ... ... 5d per lb Muscatelles ... , 8d per'lb Finest Eleme Raisins 6d to 7d per lb Dried Apricots, Pears and " Finest Sultanas ... ... 7d per lb Peaches... lOd per lb Mixed Peel, Orange, Lemon and Pressed Hops Is 3d per lb Citron 8d per lb Jelly Powders (assorted) ... 6d per pkt Barcelona Nuts .- ... 8d per lb Herrings m Tomato Sauce lOdpertin Almond Nuts .- lOd per lb Fresh Herrings ... ... 6Jd per tin Mixed Spice , m ... ... l£d per pkt Kippered Herrings lOdpertin Rollitt's " Supreme " Flour 2001bs 24s English Potted Meats ... 3d per tin » „ „ lOOlbs 12s 6d Lemon Squash Is per bottle »» ».  501 b) 6a4£d Finest Oatmeal 2s9dperbag Smoked Haddooks .... ... lOdpertin Kerosene, 150 test 6s 6d per tin White Sfcaroh 4d per box Finest Cream Tarter ... Is 6d per lb Finest New Figs ... .... 8d per lb Carbonate Soda .- ... 2d per lb JAM JARS. JAM JARS. 21b STONE JARS, 3s 6d per dozon. lib GLASS JARS 2s 3d per dozen. t& Orders by Post promptly attended to. Goods delivered daily. Customers waited upon for Orders. ( SATISFAOTIOISMS" OUR MOTTO. " SHEARMAN BEOS. GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS MARKET HOUSE, ASHBURTON. 3 Ttltpbon* No, 65. J



'-hipping. rfi H E joJjtfmfj£ Nj3jw zealajso ■HJHfjifiiija 8 HIPPING 00. S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Tenatiffe ft Plymouth. Best' Aoeommodation for all olasaes of Pauengew at Loweat Rates. Port of * Steamers. Tom. Departure. Date. Tongariro 4183 Wellington "Feb 17 Rnahine 6127 — Maroh 17" Rimutaka 4615 — Aoril 14 Kaikonra 4607 — May 12 We are now prepared to book through pawagM to the West Ooast of South America 1 ani Bahia, Pernambnob, and the Falkland Itlandi. Rate* and other par tlonlars on application. For further partlonlars apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION OOMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. -jaa^ T3QYAL MAIL STEA- Jk&v MKRS, witheaperlot i \|^^m^^ accommodation for all classes l^^^^^* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- month. Tons Oommander From Date. Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ... Wel'tn Jan. 6 Delphio ... 8355 Sowden ... — Jan. 15 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Mar. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ._[ — Mar. 'lonic ...4753 Kempaon... — Mar. 31 •"" OARGO STEAMERS. Matatna.^ 3320 Evans ..] Wel'tn Dec. 23 Pakeha ... 4331 Proeser ... — Maori • ... 5200 Moffatt ... — Mamari ... 3583 Levaok ... — Rangitira 4045 Burton ... — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. For freight and passage apply to HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. IDEAL EXCURSIONS To be made by the magnificent Steamer Waikare, 3670 tons register. IN JANUARY Next this favorite Steamer will make two trips to the West Coast Sounds, leaving Port Chalmers on January 20th, and again on the 29ch. And m July next the Waikare will make an exoutsion to Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and Raratonga. Full particulars on applioation to F. FERRIMAN, 12 73 Agent. MUSICAL. TIT ISS pARSON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Pnpils taken for Piano and Organ. »24 M R H. B RYANT K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, AND THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jonbs, Stationer, Aehburton, Methven once a week. 11 150 MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), XTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts ' every four monthB — viz., March, July, and November. OjtpERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN ac his Mnsio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. A OABD MRS A fl /"ILARIDGE XL. V>. V^LARIDGHS TEACHER GE PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. Llewellyn Owen, Jtt.O.H-M.., iL,.** X--O.JML. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY AND MANDOLJNE. PIANOFORTE, BINGHNG, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Tyr R 8 Tj-OWMAN Tji O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havklook Stbhet, A^hbubton. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. A OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, fTIEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN Saunders' Buildings, Ashbarton. CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS «° warranted to onre Gravel, Pains m the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years. In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietor*, The Lincoln and Mid land Countiei Drag Company, Lincoln England,