The Ashburton Guardian.

vo^ xvm. no. 4384

Ajshburtoin : Monday, January 3, 1898

PRICE : ONE PENJSY



' In the "Life of Mr Gladstonr," which ~ Mr Justin McCarthy has written, the ** author, discussing GLADSTONE AND the question whether HOME RULE. Mr Gladstone's con- P version to Home ifc Rule was a sudden freak or the result of a lengthened process, says that so far back as 1879 Mr Gladstone showed t himself inclined, nor, indeed, to favor, but to consider the question of Home J Rule. Mr McCarthy had just entered * the House when he received through j Mr James Knowles a suggestion from a Mr Gladstone that he should write for the Nineteenth Century a serifs of articles on the s>ubj ct rf Home ? Rule. "As I understood the mat- ter at the time," Mr McCarthy writes, 1 "Mr Gladstone did not, give the slightest indication that he was m favor r of the principle of Home lHule, but was 1 of opinion that the hour had come • when a fair s atoment on the whole 1 subject ought to be brought under the ' notice of the English public." There were two points on which Mr Gladstone ' was particularly anxious to have materials on which to form an opinion. One was the question whether it is possible to shape a scheme of Home Rule that should give Ireland the management of her domestic affairs without disturbing the balance of Imperial control. The other question was whether the great majority of the Irish people are really anxious for the restoration of a National Parliament, In the " Life of the Queen," just issued by the librarian at Windsor Castle there is an interest- ROYAL INFANCY, ing paragraph that bears evidence of having been contributed by Her Mnjesty. It is to the effect tnat the Queen's earliest recollection is that of crawling on the floor on an old yellow carpet at Kensington Palace, playing with the badge of the Garter belonging to Bishop Fisher, who, as Bishop of Salisbury, served as Chan- cellor of the Order. It is not stated at what age the incident occurred. It has a curiously close parallel m the earliest reminiscences of the Queen's oldest public servant. Mr Gladstone onc3 told a friend that, sprawling on the nursery floor at an age that could not have exceeded eighteen months, he gained, and at the time he wes speaking retained over a lap-e of eighty ysars, a vivid recollection of the pattern of his nurse's dress. Refekiung to MrToole, the actor, who visited i\ew Zcalmd a few years ago, a London corres* J. L TOOLE. pondent writes: — 11 1 am sorry to k iow that never again will hia cheery presence beam i c oss the footlights. He is a wr (j ck not oniy m body, but to some extent m mmd. It is a s-jd end- ing lo a bustling, prosperous, and, on the whole, a happy life, though chequered by a succession of domestic bereavements. By a painful coinci- dence one of Tool's earliest and moat popular colleagues on the Gaiety stage is finally out of the fi«ht. A short timo ago Miss Nellie Farrnn, wraiying of her long retirement, took a theatre m London and proposed to revive her undent glories. The effort resulted m the loss of most of what was left of her savings. She, well remembered by the last generation as the vivacious dance, the sprightly comedienne of the Gaiety stage, is now confined to her room m a crippled state. Some of her old friends are talking about getting up a benefit for her. There is no doubt that all the stars m the dramatic firmament would come forward to proffer their services, and there would ba a bumper house for Nellie Farren. To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles I Dr Nicholson, of London, the world, famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf- ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, NZ., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A littlebook on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from M Shaw on receipt of stamps. WANTED, LOOK HERE— Herbal Beer, Lemonade, Soda Water, and all other Summer Lmnkd at 2<i per glaea at W. C. Page's Store, East Belt. FOR Purity and Excellence try Flower's Celebrated Tomato Saace. Simply delicious wiih hot or cold joints. WAITED Kuown— That you. can get Furniture at A. HARRISON'S, East Street, next Umbrella Shop, at Christchurch prices, and equally good Duchesse Chests at from £3 10-: ; five-drawer Chests at £2 15 <; four- drawer Chests at from £1 15 i. All other things at reduced prices. 12 94 FOR SALK— I Galvanised Iron Ship's Water Tank, 400 gallons, Apply Fletcher Bros. /CHRISTMAS Presents m Fancy Choco- \^J late Boxes ; largest stock m town to select from. Call and inspect at H. A. Flower, leading Confectioner. "VTTANTKD Known-That we are now Ti showing the finest assortment of Genis' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's aud Boys' Straw and Felt Hats m endless assortment. New Goods m Tennis Shi ts just opened. — Mitchell & Turner. MRS ALCORN'S New Toys, Dolls, Balls, etc., for Christmas and New Year are now opened up and inspection is invited. Mount Melhck stamped work, - Embroidered Tray Cloths, Pillow Coverß, | Handkerchiefs, etc., also to hand. Albg j kinds of Underclothing, Pinafores, atjfl j Aprons made to order on the premhOH {Millinery and Dressmaking receive stiVH attention. A good assortment of CastumeJM Dress Goods, Prints, Muslins, Eaibroirierie^H L»gej, Jackets and. Upes. l^^B



w anted . P) EM EMBER, Remember, that Mbllor 1 °* JLt Stock-tuking Sale will last for fourteei days only >iow s i your time to buy. R TTT ANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Stra] TT Shoes, tan cr black, only 3s 6d, a ne Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. w "ITT HERE are you going to, my pretty TT maid ? Tq Mbllob's Cheap 800 Sale, sir, he said> f I iHOSE who are married may also have i , JL pleasant recollection of the Recorc »• Keign by purchasing for their home a lovelj toned, well finished American Organ, at i very moderate cost, at H. Bairetow'e. WANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical lina »fc 8 Sat.kk's, ; Optician WANTED Known.— Ladies' Water proofs 5s lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3£d Jackets 4s lid, Art Muslin l±d per yard, Umbrellas Ib, Pompons one dozen for Is, Coraetß Is 6d.— Andrew Obr's Great Sale., 8 18 WANTED Known, the doors and windows ace lined with wonderfu d bargains, at Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store. 0 ■ ■ WANTED KNOWN— A lot of English samples m ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corcets, etc, at half price — At A. Obrs' cheap sale. 7 44 c .. ._ 8 "\A7^ N . TED KNOWN. — Ladies' shot ?V ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' black caßhmere hose, Is per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair ; ladies' gloves 6d per pair ; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair — At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 42 " TTTANTED KNOWN— New Gentlemen's VV Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Collars, and all requirements of choice design now showing.— W. H. Collier. TTTANTED KNOWN-Infantees, wool J V V mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair ; large white Turkey towels, 6d each ; lace curtains, irom 28 lid ; white Mareella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s— Ab A. Orr's cheap sale. 743 ' TTTANTED Known. — Boys' Overcoats V V 3s 9d, Boots 4s 6d to 7a lid, Itifanta' Boots 6d, four Gent's ties for ls,«*four pair of Socks for Is, 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 Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced— At A. Orr's cheap sale 7 46 WAMTED KNOWN — The way the young people of Ashburton should ce'ebrate tho record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 WANTED KNO WN -Ladies'" j^kets. capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual pries ; ladies' dressing gowns, at English coat — At> A Orr's cheap sale. WAN TED Known, m fourteen days I intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WAIsTED Known— That J. Moison has recei . Ed a varied stock of Summer Bcota and Shoos (black and tan) m strap and lace up, which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs aa usual done at once. Nothiug but the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier ßoctDepos, Ashbu'ton IbEARD a man say that you got woudcr ful valuo for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. W ANI ED KNOWN — One of the choicest assortments of spriDg goods ever shown m Ashburton now showing. W. If. Collier. YTT~ANTED, wise fathers and mothers to W remember that Mellor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. liIISHING Season.— l am now showing a _£} great variety of fishing requisites m . all the latest designs, including Rods, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reelß, 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 & Turner. WANTED KNOWN— Mrs Htjffam having taken the premises lately 3 occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will 6nd all the comforts of a home. TT7~ANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell VV & Turner's Dresses and Dress- making one trial. A unique selection of 7 Blouße Goods and Trimmings now showing i — ■ TUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s O lid, usually 8s 9d.— Mkllor's Zea. landia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN— French serges m navy, black and maroon, at Is 6d worth 2a 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard single costumes, reduced from 25a to 7a 6d silicias and linings, all reduced — At A 1 Orr's cheap sale. 7 4 WANTED Known— A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellor's, for fourteen days only. YTTTANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain V V Sale now on. Come early. Uhil dren'sStraps Is 9d, us.ua.lly 2s 6d. BLUE Derwent Potatoes, 3s 6d per bag; Sharps, 5s per bag ; Bran, 3a 6d per c bag, ex store. — Fletcher Bros., Ashburton J "VTE W BOOKS.— Annuals for 1897, Young * ±\ England, Chums, Chatterbox. Bo" . peep, Sumlay, The Prize, Child's Own 1 Magazine, Clegg Kelly, Kings of the Sea, i Princess Sarah, Fascination of the King, > Lilac Sun Bonnet ; Nat Gould's, Marie 1 Correlli's l)u Maurier's ; Sheep Doctor (by Armitage, Prospector's Haud Book (by Anderson), Ready Made Speeches, Miss Bobbie, etc. — A, H. N. Anderson's. For Indigestion, the best remedy is uu doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently ba recommended as being n mild m operation and absolutely free fronr \ ttij'irioua drugs. Acting at once as a splen- ;, did tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved utequalle^ for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m * bouleft *a Hd, 2b 9d, and 11b, by all Vedl- * fqn-u Vendors throo^hpn^ the world.



JjlOR Beauty of Design, Strength JL Material, and Easy Running THE ECLIPSE - HUMBE. is laps ahead of all competitors at the ian price, and is still going strong. A third shipment of components no landing ex " Matatua." Eclipse Cycle Works BARING SQUARE. EOR the best quality of Christmi Groceries at reasonable prices go 1 CAESON & CO,, New Fruits Just to Hand. For unequalled value In Tea try CAESON & CO., Professional Tea Blenders. For the choicest goods m China ani Earthenware suitable for presents, go t CAESON & CO., Direct Importers. For the beet value m Electro-Plat Cutlery, Nickel, and E.P. Spoons and Fork goto CAESON &CC, Tancred Street. For the best value m Household Iron mongery, Enamelled Ware, etc., go t< CAJttSON & CO. A Fresh Shipment now Landing ex " Matatua." CAESON & Go., Grocerß & Ironmongers, Importers of Glass, China, and Earthenware, TANCRED STRELCT & ARCADE, ASHBURTON. 5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed, JAMES lIELLOK, TANCRED STREET! MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOEE, rpHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT Second to none m Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES Pronounced by the Ashburton Public ti givo wonderful value for little money. A. WARREN, B ASKETM AKER, "VTBXT E. W. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearli opposite Arcade), TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. ALL KINDS of WICKERWORK Madi to Order and Renaired. 12 2 THE GENUINE DR GUILLIEI ELIXIR Tonic, Glairous. and Ant i Bilious, Pre pared by Dr Paul Gage Fils, Chemißt of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy. Roe de Grenelle, S. Germain, Paris. Dr Guillie's Elixir is one of the mosi economical mo&oines, both as n Purga tive and as a Depnrative, it is the bee l remedy against all bilious and glairlou disorders. For more than seventy five years Di Guillie's Elixir has been employed witr success against diseas.-s of the liver, th< spleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fevar, hjfluenzi, si m diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see thai you get the Genuine Dr Guillie's Elixir, which bears the signature of Paul G»ge and mark that each bottle is accompanied by Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO.. Sydney, N.S.W. fh® Wife's Welfare. ".'-<.• I is.' pcw 1 ul ir.'O. 't "ill u>ach you more thai nil the years you've lived. Every woman shouU re.-nl it. Write Professor Hermann, French Specialist 4 C!o))iii»|'];ico, Melbourne. YOUNG RffEIM, Writu to me for \ nluulile free Dook concerning vcur gplvfcs, Professor Hermann, Spealallit, 4 Ciojlini Vlw, Melbourne.



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Ascent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Aahburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari aa Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR- Matson and 00, Ohristchuroh Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristohuroh 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 Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. 1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchant*, Bakaia. to " act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that Diatrint, and m conjunction With them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON = PURE SEEDS. = IT 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 SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing f i om 261bs to 44 lbs to the bushel ; and OOOKSFOOT, locally grown, 14£lbs to 16£lbs to tho bushel ; also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my 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 FR&E OF COM- MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. \EW FRUIT ! NEW FRUIT !! Cleaned by Patent Machinery. /qpMH|^Hfe|^^^^^yJie LATEST PATENT FRUIT CLEANING Mi MACHMHH^^^^^^^^^Hbi^^itto their advantage to purchase their CHRISTMAS FRUlTfilrnH^^^^^^HHMtt||yißD, cleaned, and dried, ready for use. Finest Currants ... ... 5d per lb Mußcate™B(^^Hta|^^_Bd perjlb Finest Eleme Raiaina 6d to 7d per lb Dried Apricore^Wl^^^^^Hßi^. Finest Sultanas 7d per lb Peaches ... ..^^MQ^^HBter lb Mixed Pee), Orange, Lemon and Pressed Hops ... ..Ti^Prper lb Citron' ... 8d per lb Jelly Powdera (assorted) ... 6d per pkt Barcelona Nuts ... ... 8d per lb Herrings m Tomato Sauce lOd per tin Almond Nuts lOd per lb Fresh Herrings 6|d per tin Mixed Spice <M l£d per pkt Kippered Herrings ... ... lOd per tin Rollitt'a " Supreme " Flour 2001 ba 24a English Potted Meats ... 3d per tin  „ „ lOOlbs 12s 6d Lemon Squash Is per bottle „ „  501bs 6s4sd Finest Oatmeal 2* 9d per bag Smoked Haddocks lOd per tin Kerosene, 150 teat 6a 6d per bag ' White Starch 4d per box Finest Cream T»rter ... Is 6d per lb Finest New Figs ... .... 8d per lb Carbonate Soda .„ ... 2d per lb JAM JARS. JAM JARS. 21b STONE JARS, 3a 6d per dozen. lib GLASS JARS 2a 3d per dozen. 43T Orders by Post promptly attended to. Goods delivered daily. Customers waited upon for Orders. SATISFACTION ~Ts" OUR MOTTO- SHEAEMAN BROS. GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS MARKET HOUSE, ASRBURTON. Telephone No. 53. Net Zealand, Insurance Company. ESTABLISH"!!) 0 ' L _ 185 9 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THEPREMIEB AM) WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND UfARINR RISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, *oof. f ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES HANMEE & GKAVES,



©^ ROBERT MURRAY, s (f^^^^k EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. XsgjL^^^r (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist m the District.) { TNVITES the public to inspect his magnificent stock of - WAT<JHE», * CLOCKS, A V f &> !?JLiA.TIL.i> GOODS. OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. ,w 0 0 Watches of all grades from the loweab price to the highesb quality — non-magnetic London hand-made goods. j V Cloelfe* m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Cases,J the n • ! higher gradeß beiag manufactured on the premises. W * Je^vellet-y and Plated Goods—Newest designs, H best quality, lowest prices. l Q Holding the mosbperfeot planb, the largest stock of materials, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robbbt Murray can offer exceptional advantages m the execution of Repairs. £4 50 Years Experience m the trade. £ or Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain m the Stomach, Sick nu*v \b? ' Giddiness > Fulness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold Uulls, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling bensations, &c. The first Dose wiix give relief m twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they W ii^ e xx a A C^ Owled ? ed to be " WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." 1. lit k^HAMS PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to complete nealtn. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. For a Weak Stomaoh; Impaired Digestion; Disordered Liver; they act like magic. A few doses will work wonders' upon the Vital Organs; Strengthening tJi« Muscular System ; restoring the long lost Complexion ; bringing back tho keen edge of aptietitc and arousing with the Rosebud of Health the whole physical bxeroy of the human frame. Thepc iiro " facts ' admitted by thousands m all classes of society, and one of the bost guarantees to the Nervous »nd dobilitated is that Seeckam't PilU have tht Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine m ike world. Pull directions with each box. Prepared only by THOMAS BEBCHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, Errand Sold eyerywhere, m Boxes, 9id., 1». lja., and 2». M. each. rm15,000 =zz "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY, THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24ra NO SETTING "REQUIRED. With Stove Fipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD ' BAKERS. With Cftßfc Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. ! Made m all sixes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers: Sold^hy all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from i the maker, H. E. SHAOKLOOK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 31 In all Paris of the World the NATURAL FOOD FOR A BABE is MOTH ZR'S M J LX, and TWS DOES NOT CONTAIN iTARCH. Young Infants CANNOT digest STARCHY FOODS, a perfect Artificial Food for Infants must, therefore, NOT CONTAIN SrARCII. CONTAINS NO STARCfib- BUT MAKES A PERFECT FOOD FOR THE YOUNGEST CHILD. $ MELU.VS FOOI> ior infants and Invalids mny be obtained of all Dealers throughout the World. ** MELLIN'S FOOD WORKS, PECISHAM, LQKDON, ENGLAND. WHEAT. WHEAT. VWTE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLIJN G WHEAT AT HIGHEST MAEKPT RATES, We are atao prepared to Store Grata on Farmers acoonnb m oar New Grain Stores West Street, Ashbnrton, on very favourable terms j Ful Blzed Oornsacks and Twine Snppllod ab LOWEST CURRENT BATES ROLLIT T & CO., ! CANTEBBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET. 4



Shipping. mM H E .^rjJjHfJ* NEW ZEALAND J^H§§|iijf 8 HIPP ING CO.! LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monto Video, Tenerlffe & Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for all olasaes 0 Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of ) Bbeamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington Deo. 23 Tongariro 4163 — Feb 17 Ruahine 6127 — Marob 17 Rimutaka 4515 — April 14 We are now prepared to book throngt passages to the West Ooast of Boutfc Amerioa and Bahia, Pernambuoo, and th< Falkland Islands. Rates and other par tiottlars on application. For farther partionlan apply to FBIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashbnrton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jfrJL T3OYAL MAIL STEA- MK&k -Lv MERS, with superior VJ^^JKl^ accommodation for all classes l^^^^^™ > of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply- month. Tons Oommander From Date. Gothic ... 7730 Kidley ... Wel'tn Jan. 6 Delphic ...8555 Sowden ... — Jan. 20 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Mar. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ...[ — Mar. lonic .-. 4763 Kempson. „ — Mar. 31 ' CARGO STEAMERS. ' Rangitira 4045 .Barton ..Wel'tn Deo. 10 Matatua... 3320 Evans ... — Dec. 23 Pakeha ... 4331 Proaaer ... — Maori „ 5200 Moffatt .„ — ■ Mamari... 3583 Levack ... — 1 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 29th. And m July next the Waikare will make an excursion to Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and RaratoDg*. Fall particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN, 12 23 Agent. REMOVAL NOTICE. H. No Anderson, STATIONER, TTA S REMOVED to those central premises known as THE BLUE HOUSE, NEXT JOHN ORR & CO. The Stock is now replete m all lines suitable for the Christmas Trade. Just Landed, four cases of SCHOOL PRIZE BOOKS. These books have been specially selected, and School Committees would do well, to inspect the stock and com- pare the prices before buying from cata- logues. CHRISTMAS CARDS m great variety. A look at the windows apeaka for itself. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS m great variety.- Inspection invited. No one pressed to buy. NOTE THE NEW ADDRESS, NEXT JOHN ORR AND OO Late Blue House. H. N, ANDERSON, STATIONER. WOOLSTON STEAM WOOL WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1868.) fTIHE Undersigned begs to notify that be is J_ Scouring as heretofore. Squatters' consignments to the Christchuroh or I Woolston Station will reoeive prompt attention. Quick despatch and Lowest Rates. T. YORK. N 10. 99 loz Prevention Its worth pounds of curb Mr*- Why rnin your Reapers and Mowe* B>7 using^lriferlor Lubricating Oils, whic ■ire your horses and clog the Machines, Brken yon oan obtain a true lubricant WT TAL¥OLIII<j Hrhloh has been thoroughly tested all ove ■he world and pronounced Unequalled, H Obtainable from all Storekeepers or the ■Lgenta ' ■ebwaf^ reege & son B o OHKISTOHDRDH Wf KOZIE TEA B^ $Eo*t Reliable