The Ashburton Guardian.

vo , xvni. no. 4385

AsHBURTOis : Tuesday, Januair 4, 1898.

PJtiiCE : ONE PENJKY



, ♦_ OV'e do < ox, hol>t ourselves reHpoualb'e for tha opinioiid expressed by oar correspondents; STREET OBSTRUCTION. TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — I wish to draw attention to the great nuiaauce which ia occasioned by Montgomery a corner being made the constant resort of idlers, who stand about the pavements, or seat themselves upon the window sills or the neighbouring door step by the hour at * time. Ie must be parti- cularly objectionable to females, who have occasion to pass along this part of East, and Burnett streets, to be compelled to run the gauntlet of this crowd of loalers, and I should imagine that the shopkeepers and others, whose business pr.em.iaes ace thus obstructed, would be glad if the paths were kept clear. In other towns this sort of thing is nob tolerated, but when idlers begin to I congregate together upon the footpaths the man m blue desires them to "move on." Why should he not do bo m Ashburton ? — lam, etc., i Clear Footpath, THE "SUPPLY" QUESTION. TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — Has Mr Collins Christmas dinner disagreed with, him, or does he intend hia letter us an exposition of those principles of " peace and goodwill to men," which ought to characterise us at this festive season ? In any case, his bitterest foe could wish nothing worse for him than that he should allow himself to pen a few more such letters, as discreditable alike to biß heart and his head, as that appearing m the Mail of Thursday. Allow me to say I have no quarrel with Mr Collins, nor ever have bad, although throughout this unfortunate busi- ness Mr Collins has treated me with a singular absence of generosity, whioh I cannot at all understand. But I have never made any charge against him, or sought to cast any " odium " upon him m any way whatever, with this one exception — that I complained to the Committee that Mr ' Collins had treated me m a most ungenerous manner, whioh complaint I here reiterate. I have facts and evidence m my possession of the most indisputable kind, and could easily and utterly rout Mr Collins from the position he has so unwisely taken up, did I wish. But I forbear ; it is New Year's eve, and through the deep caves of thought I hear a voice that singa — Ring out the civic scandal and the spite, Ring m the love of truth and right, Ring m the common love of good. On the whole I think it is nobler to spare an opponent thau to demolish him, and unless provoked into it, I shall not return to the subject. — I am, etc., G. W. Lkadley/. Wakanui, December 31, 1897. C&ICKST. WATERVON v. FLEMINGTON. A very pleasant cricket match was played between the above teams on New Year's Day, on the ground of the latter. Ihe Flemiugton captain, winning the toss, elected co bat. His team, however, made a poor stand against the bowling of Norrish and \V. Timnis, the innings closing for 13. Waterton were much more successful, being able to put up a score of 82 before the last wicket fell — Norrish {not «u'-V22, W. Timms 26, being the highest scorere. In the second innings Flemington Has more successful, scoring 43 — Waiter Timms and John Donald- son being the highest scorers, with 15 snd 13 respectively. M'cLiuchlan and W. Timms were the most aucees-ful bowlers for Water- ton ; A. AndersoD, J. DouaHc-on, and G. McConnell trundled well for Flemington. Water ton were thus victors by an innings and 22 runs. Liberal refreshments were pro\ ided for the visitors by the local Ciub. • LONGBEACH v. WILLOWBY SCHOOLS A match between the above schools was played at Willowby on December 28, and ; resulted m a victory for LoDgb'each by an inningsand 2 runs, the totals being Willowby 18 aud 35, Longheach 55. A. Hay man and 1 F. Cameron for Willowby, and Len Bushell, J. Gollins, G. Pearson, H. Watson, and B. Bushell for LoDgbeach, were the bowlers. FOUNDERED AT SEA. ». Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— j Copyright Sydney, January 3. Captain Gallant, of the brig Minora, engaged m the coal trade between Sydney and Newcastle, was picked up off the Cape. He had been m the water twenty-four hours. Ho states the brig foundered near the spot, The 3001 c, who was with him m the water disappeared some time through the night, and it is supposed he was drowned. Captain Gallant is m a pre- carious condition. There are no tidings of the remainder of the crew who con- sisted of six others beside the cook and captain. THE SOTOAXT. « Press Association — By Electric Telegraph tf Copyright Calcutta, January 2 The first battalions of the Warwick- shire and Lincolnshire regiments, stationed at Malta, are being sent to Cairo, and will immediately be de- spatched to Wada Haifa, below the second Nilo cataract to check the expected Dervish advance. Cairo, January 3 The Nile U falling ra; idly, and this will seriously hamper the operations of the Soudan expedition until May. London, January 3. A batallion of the Heaforth High- landers has been ordered from Malta to Egypt forthwith. Ju*t a minute ! This may mean pounds m your pocket. Knowledge is power ;to know what to do at the right time streugthens your reputation, people respect and epoak about you ; for instance, a sensible person that has a bad cough or cold immediately goes to the grocer or chemist aud buys a boale of Woods' Great Pepper- mint Cure, for the simple reason that he knows it will put him and his family all right. » Keating's Powdkr destroys bugs, fleas, nioiha, beet'es, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of thia powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application. See the article you purchase is " Keating's," a$ imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold m tins, 6d, la and 28 6d eaoh, by all chemists. KOZIE lEA .



WANTRI), LOOK HKRE—Herbil Beer, Lemouade Soda Water, aud al: other Sumn;e. Dnniry at 24 per gla^s at W. 0. Page's Store, East Belt FOR Purity and Excellence try Flower's Celebrated Tomato Sauce, sirnplj de.icious wirh hot or oold joints. FOR SALK— I Galvanised Iron Ship's Water Tank, 400 gallons. Apply JbLETCHBR Bros. /^HRISIMaS Presents m Fancy Choco- \_J late Boxes ; largest stock m town to select from. Call and inspect at 11. A. Flower, leading Confeotioner. "TTTANTifiD Known— That we are no« T T showing the finest assortment of Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever had the pleasure of submitting. Men's and 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 JSew .Year are now opened op and inspection is invited. Mounc Melhck stamped work, Embroidered Tray Oloths, Pillow Covers, Handkerchiefs, etc., also to hand. All kinds of Underclothing, Pinafores, and Aprons made to order on the premises. Millinery and Dressmaking receive strict) attention. A good assortment of Costumes Dress Goods, Prints, Muslins, Embroideries Laces, Jackets and Capes. T. Bullock. ! TO LET. SHOP m Brick Building, Burnett Street, next Mr Seymour. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, AT A VERY LOW RENTAL. OHOP AND PREMISES m the Triangle k!* Brick Buildings, at present occupied by Mr Ray,- Photographer. Possession can be given m a few days. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR ~SALE, A NUMBER of improved Farms of from 280 to 700 acres of good and medium land, some originally pare swamp. Also a number of blocks of plains land, I varying m area from 300 to 3680 acres. Full particulars as regards price and terms on application. I ALSO A number of Suburban Properties. Town Sections, etc., on easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE! - Sub irban Building Allotments and other Suburban Properties situated m the Hamp- ' stead District; also a number of properties m the Allenton Suburban District. ! Full particulars, prices and terms furm&hed on application. Apply to T. BULLOCK. mO LET at a low Rental — Shop and _1_ .Dwelling, fronting East Street, south ; also an Office or small Shop m the Arcade. Rental 63 6d t>er week. ' T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. FOR SALE — Building Allotments m Malcolm and Harland Streets, and other propet tiea. TO LET, at a low rental — Cottage and one acre of land fronting Harland and Grove Streets; also small Cottage fronting Graham's Road. Easy terms of payment will be accepted for any of the properties that are for sale. . T. BULLOCK. FOR PRIVATE SALE ON EASY TERMS, OR WOULD BE EXCHANGED FOR TOWN PROPERTY. nnHAT Charmingly Situated Suburban JL Property on Belt Road, Allenton, containing about 6£ Acres of the best land m the County, with really good House, Orchard, and every convenience ; at present occupied by H. F. Nicoll, Esq., underlease expiring March 5 next. iHFuII particulars from 1 155 WILLIAM HORNE. I A. WARREN, BASKETMAKBR, Ty EXT X W. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly opposite Arcade), TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. ALL KINDS of WICKER WORK Made to Order and Repaired. 12 2 WOOLSTON STEAM WOOL WORKS, OHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1868.) fTIHE Undersigned begs to notify that he is JL Scouring as heretofore. Squatters' consignments to the Christchurch or Woolbton Station will receive prompt attention. Quick despatch and Lowest Rites. T. YORK. 10 99 loz .Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURfi Why ruin your Reapers and itlewex by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic.. tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you oan obtain a true J^brican* ike ¥AiVOLfl)<i which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or the Agents EBWABT* REEOE & SON QHKISTOHURQB; a



Wantfd, D EMEMBER, Remember, that Mbllob's Jl\j Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen days only. lsow your time to buy. WANTL.D Kuown, GirU' Pretty Strap Shoes, tan or black, only 3b 6d, at ' Mellor's Zealaudfa Boot Store. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To Mbllob's Cheap Boot Sale, air, he said. f HfIOSE who are married may also have a JL pleasant recollection oi the Record Keign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairatow'e. WANTED Known— SpeoUcleß, Eye Protectorß, Goggleß, Folders, and Everything m the optical line »t S. Silbk's, , Optician. WANTED? Known.— Ladies' Water proofs 5b lid, Aprona 6d, Prints 3£d Jackets 4a lid, Art MubHu l£d per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for Is, j Corseia Is 6d.— Andrew Obr's Great Sale., a 18 WANTED Known, the doora and windows ate lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN— A lot of English samples m ladies' combinations, > merino and wool veate, knitted skirts, i coraets, etc., at> half price — At A. Orbs' cheap sale. 7 44 WANTED KNOWN. - Ladjes' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair ; Ladies' black cashmere hose, la per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair ; ladies' gloveß 6d per pair ; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair — At A. Obr's cheap sale. 7 42 g: TT7 ANTED KNOWN— New Gentlemen's VV Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Collars, and all requirements of choice design now showing. — W. H. Collier. WANTED KNOWN-Infanteeß, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6deach; lace curtains, Irom 2s lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21a — Ati A. Orb's cheap sale. 743 WANTED Known. — Boys' Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots 4s 6d to 7s lid, Infants' Boots 6d, four Gen t'a ties for 3s, four pair of Socks for Is, Cap 6d, Best Colonial Trousers 6s lid, — A. Orb's Sale of Assigned Estate of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185 WANTED KNOWN— Table damask, from 1b 3d per yurd ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleya, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced— At A. Orr's cheap Bale 7 46 WANTED KNOWN — The way the young people of ABhburton should celebrate the record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Taocred Street. Satiafaotion guaranteed. 6 120 WANTED KNOWN— Ladies' jacketß, capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual pries ; ladiea' dressing gowns, at English cost— At A Obr's cheap sale. WANTED Known, m fourteen dayß I intend to sell 1000 pairs of Bootß.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known — That J. Moison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tai>) m strap and lace up, which he wili sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs aa usual done at once. Nothing but the best is kept at J. MoiSON's Premier Boot Depo 5, Ashburton 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 choicest assortments of spring goods ever shown m Ashburton now showing. W. H. Collier. ¥T7~ANTED, wise fathers and mothers to W remember that Mellor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. T7IISHING Season.— l am now showing a JO great variety of fishing requisites m all the latest designs,.,:' including Rods, t Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, ■ Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. t Fishing Licenses on sale. — J. W. Habdlbv, East Street. WANTED Known — Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Ve&ts, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all at landed cost. — Mitchell & Turner. j WANTED KNOWN —Mrs Huffam j having taken the premises lately j occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to opon same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt 1 want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. WANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell & Turner's Dresses and Dress- j making one trial. A unique selection of Blouse Gooda and Trimmings now showing XUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s O lid, usually 8a 9d.— Mellor's Zea- landia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN— French s^g^ m navy, black and maroon, at Is 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 Orb's oheap Bale. 7 4 WANTED Known— A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellor's, for fourteen days only. TT7"ANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain t V Sale now on. Come early. Chil dren'sStraps Is 9d, usually 2s 6d. BLUE Derwent Potatoes, 3s 6d per bag; Sharps, 5s per bag ; Bran, 3s 6d per bag, ex score.— Fletcheb Bbos., Ashburton WANTED Known— That you can set Furniture at B A. HAERISON'S, East Stroeb, next Umbrella Shop, at Christchurch prices, and equally good Duchesae Cheßts at from £3 10a ; five-drawer Chests at £2 153 ; four- drawer Chests at from £1 15a. All other things at reduced prioes. 12 94 , The Wife's Welfare. Tioutise posted free. It will t.each you more than all the .venrs you've lived. Every woman should read it. Write Professor Hermann, French Speoialist. 4 Collins-place, Melbourne YOUNG MEN, Write to me for valuable free Book concerning your-



DAVID TfiOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Woo) and Grain Broker ABHBUBTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ash bur ton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fbid>TO Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari ok Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohriatdhurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristohurob 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. "I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. tc . " 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, Ashbnrton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOB OF PLANET JB. 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. 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 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT^ locally grown, 14|lbs/to 16 Jibs to the 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, ASHJBORTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T, AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FRBE 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. YEW FRUIT ! NEW FRUIT !! Cleaned by Patient Machinery. yTAVING PROCURED one of the LATEST PATENT FRUIT CLEANING XX MACHINEB, the Public will find it to their advantage to purchase theii CHRISTMAS FRUITS from ua, as they will be washed, cleaned, and dbied, readj for use. Finest Currants Sd per lb Muscatellea M 8d perjlb 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 Powden (assorted) ... 6d per pkb 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 .„ l£d per pkt Kippered Herrings ... ... lOd.per f>in Rollitt'e << Supreme " Flour 2001bs 24s English Potted Meats .., 3d per tin „ „ „ lOOlbs 12a 6d Lemon Squash Is per bottle „ „ „ 501bs 6a4£d Finest Oatmeal 2* 9d per bag Smoked Haddocks lOd per tin Kerosene, 150 test 6s 6d per tin White. Starch 4d per box Finest Cream Tarter ... Is 6d per lb Finest New Figs Bdperlb Carbonate Soda .- ... 2d per lb JAM JARS. JAM JARS. 21b STONE JARS, 3a 6d per dozen. lib GLASS JARS 2s 3d per dozen. H3T Orders by Post promptly attended to. Gooda delivered daily. Customers waitec upon for Orders. SATISFACTION ~Is" OUR MOTTO- SHEARMAN BROS. GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS MARKET HOUSE, ASBBURTON. Telephone No. 53. New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLIShTd' L. _ 1859 CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THEPBEMDSB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED 308 PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND UfARINB RISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ao. f ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT BATES HANMEK & GRAVES, AGENTS



I Q^ ROBERT MURRAY, sj (f^^^^k EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ysSJULgy^ (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologiat m the District.) . XNVITES the public to inspeob his magnificent sbook of WA.T4JHI3J!*, ® * OIiOCKS, Q W l& E»JLiATJei> GOODS. OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. rk Watches of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality — non-magnetic London hand-made goods. _ A Q » O Olooli« m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fanoy Oases, the n V higher grades being manufactured on the premises. W p| tTe'veellery and Plated Goods— Newest designs, H best quality, lowest prices. Q Holding the most perfeot plant, the largest stock of materials, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray oan offer exceptional advantages m the execution of Repairs. (if §0 Tears Experience m the trade. ; "1=15,000 zzz "ORION" COOKING RANG^B IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LiaNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING^EQUIRED. With Stove Jfipe oan be worked out m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers; Sold'hy all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 31 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT, SEeON,D SHIPMENT JO F NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. 'ANDRE# ORR iS .'NOW SHOWING the finest Collection of Up-to-date Novelties^in MILLINERY, French and English. Lovely selection of Straw Hats and Sailors' j Dress Fabrics ; a Most Beautiful Collection m Pink Robes and all classes of Plain and Fancy Goods; MANTLES and CAPES, the lateßt styles from London; Ribbons, Laces, Face Nets, Gloves, Hosiery, Sunshades, Prints, Blouses, Bells, etc. THE NEW CYCLE CORSET, Tust Imported, m all s»izes, (specially made.) GENTS' SUITS TO MEASURE from £2 16s. * A Large Assortment of Gentlemen's Ties and Scarfs Just Opened. Men's Hats m all the new shapes. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes m every Style and|tnake CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, &c, &c. ANDREW ORR WHEAT. WHEAT. ' IT7E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLIN G WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKRT RATES, We are atao prepared to Store Grab on Farmers account m our New Grain Store West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Ful sized Oornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES : ROLLrPr & co., ; CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS* \ OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET. 3



•'•• dipping. y£4'''isJnir NEW ZEALAND UNE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olassei o Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Bbeamers. Tona. Departure. Date. Tongaciro 4163 Wellington Feb 17 Ruahina 6127 — March 17 Rimutaka 4515 — April 14 Kalkoura 4507 — May 12 We . are now prepared to book throng! passages to the West Goasb of Soutl Ameriba ani Bahia, Pernambuoo, and thi Falkland Islands. Rates and other par tloulars on applioation. For further particular* apply te *RIS2DLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION OUMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. *2KL "OOYAL MAIL STBA enK&S. MERS, withsuperioj Q^^BK^ accommodation for all olasaet *^^^^^^* of passengers, calling ai Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply mouth. lons Commander From Date. Qofchio .„ 7730 Kidley ... Wel'tn Jan. 6 Delphic ... 8355 Sowden ... — Jan. 15 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Mar. Aotea ... 6346 Scotland .„ — Mar. lonio ... 4753 Kempson... — Mar. 31 ' OARGO STEAMERS. ' Matatua... 3320 Evans ..] Wel'tn Dec. 22 Pakeba ... 4331 Proaaer ... — Maori ... 5200 Moffatfc ... — 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 20bh, and again on the 29th. And m July next the Waikare will make an excursion to Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and BaratoDga. Full particulars on applioation to F. FERRIMAN, 12 ?3 Agent. MUSICAL. ly/T IBS LARSON • MUSIO TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. 124 M B H. B RYANT K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, anh THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jones, Stationer, Ashburton. Methveu once a week, 11 150 MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS ABhbnrton and surrounding Districts every four months — viz., March,- July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at> his Musio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. A OAKD MBS A r\ riLARIDGE J\.m \J. VLARIDGE TEACHER US PIANOFORTE, ORGAN,"and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terras on Application. Llewellyn Owen, M.C.J-i'IVl., JU.k? L-O.IML. PIANOFOKTJBi, SINGING AND HARMONY AND MANDOLJNE. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIO. TVT RS ~R OWMAN TT 0X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVELOOK STBBKT, AbHBDRTON. rakaia-Ituesdays. Papila prepared for Trinity College examinations. A CARD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, rIIEACHER OF THE VIOLIN \ Saundbrs' Buildings, Ashburton. Wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS >r< warranted to oure Gravel, Pains m the back and all kindred complaints. Free frone Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years, In boxes 4s 6d eaoh, of all Chemists and Patent Medioine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln tJfDglasd.