The Ashburton Guardian.

xx. no. 4598

Ashburton : Wednesday, September 14, 1893.

price : One Penny

THE CONSCRIPTS.

(Continued.) can be used to the best advantage. After I have paid n brief visit to my old home m Ohio I shall be at your service. *! This was satisfactory to the tTnion general, but as intelligent deserters from the enemy were by no means rare Coleman 's story about his friends m Portsmouth and Cinoiunati was cor- J roborated by direct communication be fore he was permitted to go north. Two weeks after leaving Nashville Coleman was visiting his parents, who by this timo had moved to Newport, Ky., just across the river from Cincin nati, when he received a communication asking him to report to General Sher man, then at Memphis, where prepara tions were being made for the Vioks burg oampaigu. General Sherman, who was an excellent judge of human na ture, was quick to appreciate the re markable abilities of Coleman, and, with his customary energy, he set about testing them at onoe. The young man was sent to Corinth, from whioh point he entered the enemy's lines and oame baok with a lot of messages stolen from the telegraph lines between Grenada and Jackson, Miss. These were not of

great importance, but the rapidity and entire success of the expedition confirm ed the good opinion General Shorrnan had formed of Coleman's character. i After this he returned to Memphis and joined General Grant m his oam paign against Vicksburg. It will be re membered that m the spring of 1863 Grant marched his army down the Louisiana shore of the Mississippi and crossed to the east bank at Bruinsboro on boats that had run the gantlet of the Viofcsbui'g's batteries. At tho mouth of the Yazoo, Coleman left the Army of the Mississippi and struck out southeast m the direction of the Big Black. He was alone and on foot, and his baggago con sisted of a pistol and a net of portable telegraph instruments and climbing spurs, which wero carried m a light knapsack. He was dressed as a civilian, and he carried on his person no compro mising papers, though m the event of his capture by tbe Confederates this fact would not have worked m his favor. General Pemberton was at this time m command of Vicksburg, while to the east, at Jackson and Brandon and scat tered along Pearl river, was the army, •under General Joo Johnston, that was to co-operate with him against Grant, though the southern generals did not believe till the truth was forced on them that General Grant's objective point was Vicksburg. They could not imagine that the Union general would be so audacious as to begiu a campaign with out a well established base of supplies, and where a crushing defeat would mean the inevitable annihilation of his army. They believed, up to the very hour that Grant ferried his men over the Mississippi and advanced on Port Gib- ' 6on, that his purpose was to join Gen eral Banks, then advancing on Port Hudson. After Coleman had freed himself from the swamps of the Yazoo, he found himself m a country swarming with southern troopers under General Adams. Every plantation house was a hospital, and the negroes, more stupid on these large plantations than m any other part of the south, had only the vaguest notion of their own relations to the war, and so could not be depended on for help. But obstacles like these served only to urge Coleman on to great er effort. It should be said that, like all per sons m the secret service of the Union armies whose duties led them within the Confederate lines, Coleman was well supplied with southern money. This enabled him to purchase food, aa well as to secure the silence of the ne groes whose cabins ho was forced to visit m the nighttime. Ho slept m the jungle depths and always at night. He pushed on during the day, keeping away from the roads and trails and taking care that he was not observed. One week after leaving Grant's army on the Mississippi, Coleman struck the railroad, aud so the telegraph lines, not far from Big Black bridge, whore a battle was fought a few days afterward which resulted m the permanent sepa ration of Pemberton and Johnston, and the cooping up of the latter m Vicks burg. Coleman reached the track about an hour before sunset, and he concealed himself m the woods near by, and so close that he could see the men on the trains that went flying past. To the west and not more than a mile away Coleman saw, as soon as it be came dark, the campfires of a brigade of Pemberton 's command. This from the first of his expedition had been his objective point, and when about 9 o'olock a train had gone eastward along the single track, he put on his "climb ers" and ascended a polo that was con cealed above by the drooping branches of a livo oak. Perched on a crosspiece, he had just made his connections and was bending over the ticker, when he was startled by hearing voices that Beemed to oome from the foot of the pole. I say "ho was startled," but perhaps that is too strong a term to apply to the feel ings of a man who never permitted him self to bo elated or frightened. The sit uation was alarming, but I think it can be stated with certainty that the man's heart did not beat faster for the clanger, and that he did not lose his head for. the fraction of a second. Quicker than the most fluent tongue could describe it Coleman detaohed his instrument and bent to listen. "Thar, it's stopped," said one of the

The milady* of the age, according to Professor Alantegazz*, the celebrated .-v:. Italian anthropo jLlFE AT niGH log's*, who fills the PRESSURE. chair of that science m the University of Turin, and whose published work* constitute a library m themselves, is •lypersethejia ; or m other words exag gerated sensibility We are all *offer iug more or less from neuroticism ; and '>enee the alaimi' g spread of 'epilepsy, nsanity, and eorrelat<d mental dis orders " The atmosphere of modern civilisation," he tells us m the Humani tarian, has become too phosphorescent and too exciting. One might s*y, that tach who is absorbed m it might bs compared to a person seated on an in sulating stool traversed by a powerful electric current ; his m_ soles contract, his hair stands erect, and his entire system is charged wi<h a tetanic current. Oiffee, tea, alcohol, m ail its forms, wear him away physically, while romances, spectres, railways, and the telpphone, spur him to feel too keenly, to live too fast", to pass continually

from (he spasms of voluptuousness fco the agitating influences — the anxieties of pain and terror,'' Specu lation m business, sensationalism m literature and the drums, the excite ment of travel, merely for the sake of covering th« maximum of dis'ance m the umiimutn of time, " plunginj» " on the racecoursp, and thfi great extremes to which competition is carried m all kinds of out of door sports, ate all of them symptoms of hypeisethes a; vluch is probably responsible also for the universal habit of smoking, iv which a neu otic generatiun finds a temporary sedative. It is satisfactory, howerer, to receive the assurance that •• our nervts will gradually accustom themselves to the new tetanic atrao sphure, and undergo an acclimatisa tion just as a plant does when trans ferred to the tropics, after having been raised iv the temperate zotie ;" so that "our children will be less nervous 'han we are, and our grandchildren and great-grandchildren, by the oper adou of a natural law, will be able to resist giving themselves wholly to the physical and moral < xciteuieuts of modern civi isation." The Chronicle ofc New York, a journal devoted to the interest of fire insurance companies, is m the FIRES IN TIIE habit of collecting UXITED STATES ar<d carefully tabu lating all the info— (nation respecting the auhjt-ct of losses *>y fir« m the United States. Once a year the interesting publication con raing this matter is yiven to the public The edition for 1898, which h-s ju t been issued, contain^ -\ comparative stattmrnt on the title pa^e which seem* to have some sign fi?ance. It is as follows : —

riiero are other interesting facts brought out m the pages of the Chronicle. We learn from h that the to'al looses by fire duiinor tho pfthfe 25 years aggregate 2,454,592,481 dollars, on which there was insurance to the amount of 1,438,902,448 dollars. At the beginning of ihe period indi cate, 'hat is, m 1875,. the total annual loss averaged about 65,000,000 dollars. The destruction of property by fire has therefore almost doubled, ' since that date. An analysis of the cause of the fires, of which there were 61,133 m 1898, shows that only 7.32 per cent were attributed to incendiar ism ; 34 99 per cent are classed as of exterior origin, that is to say, du-j to exposure to burning property, light ning, prairie fires, etc. Defective floea were responsible for 7 98 j er cent, and stoves and stovepipes for 3 57 per cent. A careful study of the tables leaves the impression that Americans can claim pre-eminence tn destructiveness ns well as m the rc»pid accumulation of wealth. I'm not m the waggon busings. lam strictly m the tip businet?. I don't want you to lote sight of the fact that, my tip 3 will do you good if you take hold. ' You're i family man "—children not over strong — doctors are expensive—' winter's coming on.' K"cp a bolile of Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure m the house; 'will stop the inevitable family cough. 1 Cost, li 6d. Saves doctor's biils ; cheats the undertaker. Nuf sed i 11 -->

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LOSSES BY FIRE IS THE UNITED STATUS. 1893 $16^00,000 189* KO 000.000 1895 142,000 000 1896 118 000 000 1897 116,000,000





PHASES OF TBE MOON. Skptember D H M Full moon .. .« 1 021 a m L'^st quarter 8 10 21 a. Xcivinton 16 11 40 a m Firut quarter ... — 23 2 9 p.m MRS ALCORN is selling Tweed, Berge, * ar-d Fancy Dress Good*, Fian- nellette?, L»dits' Macintoshes, Jackets, Kaia. poi Capes, Furs, Knitted Combinations, etc., all at Great Rsductions, previous to stock- taking. Under Clothing (own make) a specialty. Dressmaking as usual. 620 . — . — ~ NEW BOOKS— Life is Life, A Valuable Life, Dearer than Honor, Tbe Price of a Wife. Tho Lone Ranche, Oar Daily Homily (Meyer), Work a Day Sermons (\}eyfr), Sermons by Canons Liddon and Robertson, Ttie Dynamo, Wemruen's Euqirie Diiver's Guide.— H M Jones OULTRY Fanciers and those desirous of commencing the breeding of Pure- bred Fowls will fiud it. to their advantage to visit the Pelham Yards, any day between 12 and 3, except on Sundays. S" "Iklfilf M ACK WELL thanks ihe psople of ABhburtou and District for their liberal bupport during the past 3 years, and having lately started m the Fruio Business, abka for a continuauce of their patronage. The cheapest shop m town for fruit. All prices mat kod iv plain figures. Apples from 3d a pound.- £mith Mackwell, Fruiterer & Umbrella Maker, Next Mr Patching's, fc'ast Street, Ashburton. 9J> ROZIE TI3A is purt;



Veßts, m great variety. Special prioea.— W. H. Collier, "The Corner." mENDERS wanted to wear out ICOO _L paira o Mellor's IndeattuciiLle Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. FOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapesb and most reliable Boob Shop.— Mbllor's Zealandia Boob Store. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 ' JL pairs of bootß. — Apply to Mellor' Zealandia Boob store. WANTED Known— Good value for little money at Mellor's, Zealandia Boot Store. 171O R Sale, Cheap— Six Dozeu of Children's ank c straps.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get *or.deiful value at Mellou's, iancieii Strevt. V&TANTED Known-Thab we have ust * T received, ex Delphic, a really choice lob of Lacea, Valenciennes and rcul and imita'i a 'l orchr.n. Al.-o oue case Fur Coliui-8, Boas, aad Ladies' Macintoshes —Mitchkl & Turner. XTjT ANTED Known— That we are offer- ,.// , in g the following epicial lines: — L/Olored and black Velveteenj-, Is 4d per yard. Laiica' Macintoshes at 12s 6d , Jackets at 6j 6d and a grand line of 32-inch striped Flannelette, at 3iJ.— Mitchell & TUKN ER. W' ANTED Known-A line of Cheap j lwted^, just opened, together with full ra'-gts of Men's and Juveniieb' Clothing :ind Bo f »Ca of all descriptions at Mitchell & Turner's. FOR Sa'e, Cheap— sooo puiis of Ladies and Men' 3 Boots and Shoe 3. — Apply to Mellor, Tancred Streeb. FOR Sale, Cheap— A lob of Men's Bluchers oniy 4j lid— Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store, piCTWRK-FRAMIN O.— VV. Adaml, Jl Arcade, Practical Framer, does bbc woik himse f ; bherefore guarantees it. 'rices and quality right. Choice mouldings n stock. Tiialtjolicited. Country customers' v<rk completed day of order. 3 148 WANTKD X.NO AN.- Ladies' Fur Top Lined Kid Gloves 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d per pair. Worth double. — W. H. Collier, •• The Corner." WANTKD— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Storf. IT^OR SALK, Cheap—^trong Trap; may : be used as a brake. Apply Mail Office. 7 126 F;R SALE — Indian Game and Houdans, Exhibition birds and for cross breed- ing purposes. Heat table fowls known. — Pelham Yards WANTED— Sixiy strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). — Mellor' Zealand ia Boob Store. riIHKRE is little use m crossing pure bred X fowls with mongrels. The result is seMeni satisfactory. Both birds must be pure. F*. RMERS and others desirous of crossing their fowls wich Indian game, can obtuin pullets at 5i each, at the Pelham Yards, Ashburton. , rjIYPE WRITING— For sale, a bargain, _jL Yost type writer, practically new. [ ipply Mail Office. IHOR SALE, Cheap— A fine trio of Silver ' Spangled Polish at Yards, Ashburton. QITTINGB OF EGGS, fii»b crosses of all O the favorite breeds, al the Pelham ; Yari s, Peter Street. MRS ALCORN is offering the balance of her Trimmed Millinery at aboub naif price. Nineteen Children's Tunica. Samples just bought at a large discount, at and below Wholesale Price, from 4a lid to 18s. Also a nice lob of Capes from 12 ito 608^ 6 rpo POULTRY BRIi:EDERS.--rseginnerß J_ could uot make a better Btart iban by purchasing a trio of Partridge Coch'iKS, the best strain ia tho colony, from Pelham Yards, Any day, except Sunday, fiom 12 to 3. tfSTABLIBHED 1880. TELEPHONE No 69 i7/KER BROS., ITV'HNfSHINO TTNT>KRTAKBRB, c uuNisM'NG Undertakers DIRKCT Importers of Best and Latest Dpsigns m FUJSKRAL FURMSHISG?. FUNERALS Conducted with the creates " caro and satisfaction, ac most reasonable Charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Oass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach ; F^otorgp, j



WANTED. OWING to the approaching retirement of Mr H Barrett from the business, we purpose holding a Great Cash Clearance Sale of the whole of our Stock of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc. In the meantime double discount to every bnyer,— Barrett Bros , ♦ The Hall, 1 East Street. 9 60 DISSOLUTION of Partnership".— Our Great Cash C'earanee Sale will coon beannouced. In the meantime discount at the rate of 2s m the £ to every buyer — how- ever small the amount. — Barrett Bros , 1 The Hall,' Eaßb Street. 9 59 WE will advise you by circular of the date of our Great Cash Clearance '-'ale. In the meantime your purchases will be subject to discount at the rate of 2^ m the £ for any amount.— Barrett Bros, 'The Hall,' Jbast Street. 9 61 WANTED Known— Flour reduced £1 15a per ton ; also startling reductions m Kerosene, Wire Netting, etc., at Fletcher Bros., Caßh Supply Stores. BE SURE and Buy your Seed Potatoes Vegetable Seeds, etc., from frLETOHEB Bhos , and so ensure a good yield, WANTE D Known- Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at MblLOß's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED KNOWN.-Ladies' Cycling Knickers, Combinations, All Wool



(to bk continued. ROODY Hens.— Wanted a few Broody Hens, For addreßß, apply office of ' this paper. ,



• ANDREW ORR. — — x— .- . A /" |RR Hs now making a magnificent show of NOVELTIES FOR SPRING. THE JL.A.TEST 3 IN DRESSES BLOUSES MANTLES CHIFFONS MILLINERY LACE CURTAINS SUNSHADES HOSIERY RIBBONS GLOVES FLOWERS BOWS CORSRTS SILK TIES UMBRELLAS FALLS „ ETC. THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT IS WELL STOCKED WITH THE "LATEST IN GENTLEMEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING, BRACES, TIES, GLOVES, HATS, Etc. Splendid Stock of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's BOOTS, CYCLING SHOES, etc. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, AND LINOLEUMS. Inspection Invited. 1«J GENTLEMEN'S AND LADIES' BICYCLKS will be opcucd iv a few days. THUJ PBIINCEI ARTHTIK, A 3eautiful Model, the Fittings of the highest quality up to date. ANDREW OR R. £ASY W ORIHK . ZNSi "\O OV^LSA . "^B^. I £AStLY IKE S£SV _^ EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. — w — CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKS, STANDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. HAVIVC Purchased a large portion of the Asiignod Estate of W. Chautres, of Chriatchurch, of Books and General Stationery, I am offering the same ab LOW PRICES FOR CASH. S3 QUIRES OF NOTEPA.PEB FOR 6<l. SPECIAL V.ALUE IN AOOOUNT BOOKS. 00 Qrri A BOXED lines cream laid and antique, la 6d, j^ JL r\ I I \ /i\ JCjJLv JL • unßurpc«Bßed m the trade for value; plain, fancy and commercial Stationery. T)/^ /^\~K^Ci NEW Booke, Magazineß m each mail, Pr'-zs and Presentation £j\_J V^lJ\_>O» Boolcb, Toy Books, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Booka. TJI A "XT 'SWT r* /^r\T^Cl ALBUMS, Photo Frames, Writing JJ J\.l\ KJ JL ijT VJUX^O. Desks, Work Boxes, Ladies' Dressing Cases and Companions, Purses, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Electro- Plated Goods, Glassware. ~ul ITTTCIT /^\ THE Wickena Federal Australian and Victoria Albums xSjL KJ Jo-Lv^* Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flates Brass Instruments, Auloharps. Pianos on Hire for Concerts and Entertainments. TIT A IVT/~\O GREAT REDUCTIONS for CASH, this Month,, prior to ilAlMJbi Stocktaking. r\Tyri A AJCI TWO SPECIAL LINES Bargains for Cash, this Month Vj-LVVTi\.IM O. prior to Stocktaking. rVSTr\T Tpd LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. Very low prices for \j X VJJLJ lliO« CASH, this month, prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES = 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. 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 RYEGP*ASS, weighing fiom 261bg to 44lbs to the bushel j and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, H£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— HT7RST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL CLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRtbOiu, Etc. WOOL. WOOL. 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. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY <£s 7H PER DOZEN. 1 WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL' ALSO— FENCING WIRE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The beat quality on Sale. T HAVE the following Cheap Properties for Sale,— 1200 Acres netir Chertsey, either larger or smaller acreage can be disposed 800 Acres Seafield, well improved. 1690 Acres Seafield, 400 acres m crop. Thoroughly improved. |500 Acreß Westerfield, six roomed House, Stable, and Woolshed. 500 Acres Hinds. Improved. 270 Acres not far from Tinwald, good land, thoroughly improved. 830 Acres near Shepherds Bush, good land, all m grass. 270 Acres Dromore, half m orop, balance m English grass.; 100 Acres perpetual lease, Ruapuna. v g^For terms and particulars apply DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUBTON J



-I J. WILSON, HOUSE XECORiTOB, i c IGN W-BIIER, GLAZIEEi, Etc Corner of Arcade and Gurnet t Street, Ashlmrton. 11 ' ~ 1 3CJ '■ "■ WE Hava just received direct from the English Manufacturers a Magnißcent and Artistic Stock of the very latest WALL PAPERS. A Feature of the above importation is the new style of Paper for Decorating Halls, P&ss&ges, and Staircases, being a change from the Marble Papers which hitherto have been so fashionable. We invite clients and the public generally to call early &nd select their Paperß from the full atoofc, and if nob wanted for immediate use, oan be laid aßide until required. SPRING "CLEANING. During this' Season Customers oan rely upon having work done without delay, We keep competent Tradesmen, who ate despatched to town or country at shortest notioe to execute Paperhanging, Marbling, and House-painting m all its branches. fSP" Only Genuine White L^ad and Oils used iv our work. J. WILSON. Telephone 65 P.O. Box 16. YOU MAY BEAT A CAEPET, AND YOU MIGHT BEAT A RECOBI), BUT YOU C.\NT BEAT CONGREYE'S FOR IRONMONGERY. Garden Tools. Garden Tools. TUST RFCFIVED our new stock of Garden Tools, of the very best makere, tf including Spades, Bakes, Fork?, Hoes, etc., which we are offering at the Lowest Possible Prices. It will pay you to call and inspect before purchasing else- where. Also m Stock, Mixed Paintß, Varnish, Enamels, and Varnish Stains, etc. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, MANTELPIECES, FENDERS, AND FIRE BRASSES, All At Special Prices. ;o: NOTE THE ADDRESS- W. CONGREYE, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, Burnett Street, Ashburton, opposite Arcade, and at Christchurch B. CONGREYE, Branch Manager. BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, . ARE THE BEST X7IOR TURNIP, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE! can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by FBIEDLAIVDKB BBOIS., Limited., DAVID XHOMA.&, THE N.Z.. FABMERiis CO-OJPIiiRA»TIVE A SSOCIATION OF CAISTKBBUBY, Limited., ou ALB EJECT KOBEKI>?, AGrIfiJNT, CANTEBBUBY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Liye Stock — Tinwald and ABhburbon AUernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleariae Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse aud 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 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. 3 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to act) aa my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, arid m conjunction with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfeon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON



--hirrpitig. " ~~ • | Ii V v^f^J|vjf NEW ZEALAND 00/ LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Beat) Accommodation for all clasaea o PMiengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Ste&merß. Tona. Departure. Date. Rimntaka 4515 Lyttelton Sept. 1 Kaikoura 4507 Pt. Chalmers Oct. 27 Tongariro 4163 — Nov. 24 Ruahine 6127 — Deo. 22 CARGO BTEAMERB. " Otarama 1 3808 — August Rakaia 15628 — August Duke of | — Devonshire | 5257 Pt. Chalmers^ Sept 29. For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Aihburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jfc* "OOYAL MAIL STEA- dQlfjafes^ MERS, with superior \B^^^K^ accommodation for all classes i^^^^^» of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply* Anth. Tons Commander From ( Date. Gothic _ 7739 Kidley ... Lyttl'n Oot, 13 Maori .« 5200 Moffatt ... — — (Eokomaru 6238 Maxwell ._ — — DeJphio _J8355 Sowden ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha .« 1331 IProsßer ....Lyttl'oDMAug 25 (L'okomaru 6238 vl ax well j |Lybtl'oDlSeptl9 Mamari .~ 3583/Levack -I — I E. W. HANMER, Agent, UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMER* 5 P AH FRCMLITTELTON AS UJSUER: For Westport and Greymouth — Weekly, Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m 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 Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of Bailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton " " musical! PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. "|l/r RB~DOWMAN XfOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havklock Ptreet, Ashburton. R AKAI A— TUESDA VS. Pupilß prepared for Trinity College exam* inations. A CARD MRS A fi /^LARIDaE J^Lm \Jm VVLARIDQE TEACHER CJJ 1 PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. Llewellyn Owen, M.Q.»«M.., l-.*r LC.M. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and Burrounding Districts every four months— viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Musio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aehburton. Great Removal SALE. FTittE PROPRIETORS of the Eclipse Cycle Works Having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr R. Henry, m Tancred Street, are holding a GREAT REMOVAL SALE. Two shipments of First-clasa Frame: and Fittings, just landed ex " lonic' and " Maori," will be included m th< Sale. Come and see the New Three ara Cranks and all up-to-date Improve jnents. Every line is to be cleared to Bav< trouble of Removal. EVERY MACHINE GUARANTEED. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS BARING SQUARE, Asubvbton,