The Ashburton Guardian.

AsHBURToa : Wednes lay, October 19, 1893.

price : One Penny

Voiu xx. no. 4G28

A MAD EXPLOIT.

(Continued.) vision flashed so brightly that they oouJd be seen by the unaided eye. Communication with General Gran ger was renewed, for now that the obar ) aoter of the prisoners was beyond ques tion it was believed that Forrest might make an attaok on the outlying posts at once and was only awaiting the return j of his emissaries. Weary with waiting m the head quarters at Murfreesboro, General Gar fleld had followed the example of his chief and gone to bed, leaving the office m obarge of Major Frank S. Bond, with orders to be called if any unusual mes sage oame from Baird at Franklin or Granger at Triune. Baird and Watkina consulted. It was decided to oall a drumhead court martial to try the pris oners immediately. A list of offloera was written out, and an orderly was dis patohed to summon the necessary men. It tests the nerves to hear the long roll m the dead of a dark wintry night, when the troopers' boots are frozen as hard as sheet iron and the saddle blan ket is so stiff that it threatens to break like glass In bending it over the humped baok of the poor trembling horse, but I doubt if even this sets the heart a flutter like the midnight summon breaking m on a heavy sleep: "The oolonel orders, sir, that you assemble at onoe at head quarters for drumhead oourt. Spies!" Only five hours since Anton and Dun lap had ridden so confidently into Franklin, where they were received as befitted their assumed rank and dignity, yet they were doomed as certainly as if they stood on the scaffold, unless a miracle, and there are no miracles m modern warfare, should interpose to save them. When the court was assembled, the prisoners were brought m. Dunlap trembled visibly and looked entirely helpless. Anton 's coolness had vanished. His lips were drawn, there were dark rings about his eyes, and his hands were olinohed, as if he were making a des perate effort to steady himself. He did not need to be told the purpose of this midnight meeting. He was an old sol dier and understood only too well the meaning of this gathering of officers m uniform, with their side arms hooked up to their belts. Addressing the pris oners, Colonel Baird said: "Gentlemen, when you were placed under arrest I intimated the suspicions that induced that act. I regret to say that information obtained since then confirms our suspicions and forces on us the conviction that you are spies from the enemy who have entered our lines with forged papers and m the uniform of friends. I have communicated with General Gordon Granger at Triune and General Roseorans at Murfreesboro. You are unknown by your present names to our army. These faots will be proved to the drumhead court martial which I have summoned to try you. If you can refute the charges and prove that you are friends or at least that you are not spies, I for one will be glad of it, and I think I can say the same for every officer here. ' ' At this point one of the lamps went out, and an orderly lit a number of can dles and laid them along the table about whioh the officers sat and before which the prisoners stood, though chairs had been placed for them. Anton moved uneasily and kept mois tening his lips and clearing his throat while Colonel Baird was speaking. At the conclusion he said m a hoarse ven triloquial voice that must have sounded strange to himself: 1 'Gentlemen, I have made misrepre sentations as to myself and my compan ion, yet I must protest against our being treated as spies. ' ' . Following this there was a nervous ooughing from the officers about the ta ble and a shuffling of feet on the bare floor. Although there was no doubt as to his character, Anton's confession startled even Colonel Watkins, who was an old soldier, and not unfamiliar with such scenes. "If you are not spies," said Colonel Baird, "you will have a chance to dis prove the charge. We will now proceed with the examination of the facts be fore us." "It is unnecessary to go into an ex amination, " said Anton, and he leaned both hands on the back of a oh air for support as he added, "I am ready to make a confession for myself and my oompanion. ' ' He stopped and looked about him, as if waiting for consent to proceed; then, at a nod from Colonel Baird, he contin ued: "We are not m the Federal service — at this time." Anton stopped again and coughed. The silence was becoming painful, and it was evident that; he could not go on without prompting. "By 'the Federal service, 1 " said Colonel Watkins, "you mean the serv ice of the United States?" "I do." "Were you ever m that servioe?" "I was." "When?" •'Up to the 10th of June, 1861." "Where did you serve?" "In the Second dragoons." "And how did you leave the servloe?" "I resigned." "What was your name m the Seoond dragoons?" "W. Orton Williams. " "And your rank?" "First lieutenant." "Why did you resign your oommis* sion at that time?" The prisoner should have been pre pared for this question; but, judging by its effect, he evidently was not. He moistened his lips again, and the hands olutohing the back of the ohair strained ami trembled. He looked appealing at Colonel Baird, as if he might say that it was not necessary to answer, but the oommander at Franklin did not lift his eyes from the papers he was nervously shuffling. At length, and with, a hard effort, Anton replied? "X resigned beoause abo.ut all my friends m the regiment had taken the side of the south. " "And what did you do after your (To be continued.)



I "DABBITTERS or others may have one I _f-v °r three Lurcher Puppies, One Month ' Old, for cosb of this advertisement, Apply Mail 0&oe, - 9



Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE - NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 jMn. , and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed ,! aesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves  at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North a every day at 10.45 a.m.. 12.48 noon (express)  md 8.0 p.m. j Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on )• Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , and on 8 Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leave c Methven at the following times respectively q —6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10.30 f Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays, t Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE , SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. g A train leaves for Mount Somers branch i line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branob , train arrives m ABhburton at 9.45 a.m. I ii J ; MISS ETHEL GATES, i — — . f rpEAOSER of Shorthand and Music, i JL Pi»no, Orgar, & Violin. ' BAKAL* & CHERTSEY, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY. 10 12 A Cabd. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Public that she has started business as DRESS AND MANTLE MAKER, la the Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street (opposite Baring Square) THE AUSTRALIAN Widows' Fund LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. Established m 1871. Accumulated Fund ... £1,250,000 Annual Revenue ... £210,000 rnHR ONLY LIFE OFFICE m New J_ Zealand that attaches to Policies the condition of Non-Fobfeititre and Absolute Exemption From Payment of Premiums, while the assured is ei-her temporarily or permanently incapacitated thnugh any kind of illness, accident or mental digmder. Example. — If a man aged 30 effected an assurance of £500, with picfits, payable at 60 or previous death, and he became per- manently ill or disabled from (say) the day after paving the first year's premium, the Society would not charge any further pre- miums, but would pay the £500 with profits m full, without deductions, upon the mem- ber attaining the age of 60, or at his previous death Chrietchurch Directors : Wm. Chrystall, Fsq. (Chairman), AEG Knoi>Kß, Esq, Wm. Recce, Esq. Head Office for New Zealand : 6 Custom House Quay, Wellington. C J FOWLER, R sideut Secretary C J OWEN, Dißtrict Beoretary Write or send for Proppectu* to DAVID THOMAS, 240 District Agent, Ashburton Bazaar Livery Stables. T HAVE PLEASURE m notifying the Public of Ashburton that I have taken over THE BAZAAR STABLES, Burnett Street, from Mb S. Tbkvurza, and trust th»c I may receive a fair share of patronage of the general public. OAB3 MEET ALL TRAINS. Saddle Horses, Traps, and Buggies on hire at all hours, and at reasonable charges. GOOD STABLING. JAMES MoOOEMICB:. 1^ DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed m Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS ii E W A Jti D, ONE POUND Reward will be given to anyone giving such information as will lead to the conviction of anyons putting m lead, washers, or m any way wilfully damaging the Lollie Machine at the Railway Station, Ashburton. 113 J MARSDEN. MISS RICHAUDSON, TEACHER OF THE PIANO* IS Prepared to receive PUPILS from any date. Particulars may be obtained froth Mr H M Jones, Ashburton. 10 76 WANTED Known— Mrs G Hamilton begs to inform the Fublio of Ash- burton that she is prepared to pay the highest cash price for all kinds of New and Second Hand Clothing, Furniture, etc Letters attended to immediately. Address — Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. 9 246 Flagrant and refreshing—New Venus



WANTED. aO to Mrs Alcorn for Stylish Millinery Dress Goods, Capes, etc. ; Dresi "* making, Ladies' and Children's Undei [ clothing and Pinaforeß (own make) specialty ; Large lot of Lacea aud Km broideries m stock. 10 3 ANTED KNOWN— That I have re ceived my Summer Stock of Boot ; and Shoes, which I will dispose of at th ; lowest rates possible, for Cash. Now is ai t opportunity for those who are m search o reliable goods. As usual, Repairs done a once ; ab J. Moison, The Hall Boot Depot ABhburton. I T\ISBOLUTION of Partnership.— We beg i \J to announce that our Great Cash Clearance Sale will commence on Saturday, September 24. Every item of stook will , be offered at greatly reduced prices.— Barrett Bros , Drapers and Clothiers, 1 The Hall, East Street. i ■■ OUR First Consignment of Spring Goods are now opened up, at»d marked tfl at Sale prices. This affords our Customers the opportunity of procuring seasonable , lines at rock-bottom prices. — Barrett Bros, ' The Hall, East Street. BARRETT BROS.' Great Cash Clearance Sale commences on Saturday, Septem- ; ber 24. Please note — We do not profess to be selling at cost price, but are satisfied we 1 are offering real honest value. — Barrett Bros_, The Hail, East Street. WANTED Known— That we have opened a case of Ladies' Fabrio Gloves of rtally exquisite Btyleß, including a large range of Washing and Cycling Gloves, pecial lines m Ladies' Embroidered Hose Sunahadea and Umbrellae, per Rangitira.— Mitchel & Turner. 1/iLOUR reduced £2 5s per ton, Kerosene . lower than Christchurch prices at Fletcher Bros.' Cash Supply Stores, Ash- bmtonand Christchurch. rTIENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs o Mellor's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. W~" ANTED Known— That our new Dress Goods are now on view. Ladies m nerd of a thoroughly emart and up-to-date cistume shvuld give us an early call. A chanting variety of Blouee Material and Waihii-g D.-eBB Fabrics now showing.— Mitchell & Turner. \lf ANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to * 1 try our Dtw Kangaroo calf Shoe. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. TTroUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest JJ and most reliable Boot Shop. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known— That, when the wind is over acd when the dußt is goni and A&hburton Housewives commence •.he r Spring Chaning, Mitchell & Turner ire the people for all descriptions of House- 'loln Fun ishings, aud their new goods are now opened. rTIENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pairs of boots. — Apply to Mbllob' Z ulitiiflia Boot •''tore. WANTED Known— Good value for littl money at Mellor's, Zealandia Boot Store. tpOR Sale, Cheap — Six Dozeu *»airs of Children's snkle straps. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Stoic. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mellor's, Tancred Sue,: t, IjlOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots aod Vhoes. — Apply ro Mellor, Tancred Street ~ FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4a lid— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KKOWN.-Ladies'FurTop Lined Kid Gloves 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d per pair. Worth double.— W. H. Collier, " The Corner." WANTED— Wise Mothers to try onr Indestructible School Boot. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR SALE, Cheap— Strong Trap; may be used as a brake. Apply Mail Office. 7 126 F>>R SALE— lndian Game and Houdans, Exhibition birds and for cross breed- ing purposes. Best table fowls known. — Pelham Yards f jTo POULTRY BREEDERS —Beginners X could not make a better start than by purchasing a trio of Partridge Cochims, the best strain m the colony, from Pelham \. r ARDB.^Any day, except Sunday, from 12 to 3. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). — Mellob' Zaalandia Boot Store. riIHKRE is little use m crossing pure bred JL fowls with mongrels. Tne result is seldom satisfactory. Both birds must be pure, qiYPE WRITING— For sale, a bargain, JL Yost type writer, practically new. Apply Mail Office. IjiOtt SALE, Cheap— A fine trio of Silver JJ Spangled Polish at, Pelham Yards, Ashburton. OITXINGS OF EGGS, first crosses of all O the favorite breeds, at the^PELHAM Yares, Peter Street. WANTED KNOWN.— Ladies' CyolhTg Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Vests, m great variety. Speoial prioeß. — W. H. Collieb, » The Corner." WANTED Known— Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m greab variety at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. piCTU RE-FRAMING.— W. Adams, JL Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stook. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 SMITH MACKWELL thanks the people of Ashburton and District for their liberal support during the past 3 years, and having lately started m the Fruit Business, a&ks for a continuance of their patronage. The cheapest shop m town for fruit. All prices maikod m plain figures. Apples from 3d a pound— Smith Mackwell, Fruiterer & Umbrella Maker, Nest Mr Patching's, East Street, Ashburton. 9 6 DOULTRY Fanciers an d those desirous XT of commencing the breeding of Pure- bred Fowls will find it to their advantage to visit the Pelham Yards, any day between 12 and 3, except on Sundays If! f\Cif\ PA OKETS Vegetable XvJ«\7\JLF Seeds, 3d per packet 5000 Facketß Flower Seeds at Id per packet, at Fletcher Bros., Ashburton and Christ- ohurch. EGGS Purebred Poultry for eale, namely Partridge Cochins, Golden laoed Wyandottes, Houdaos, and Indian Game at KLHAM YABDSi



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, n ABHBUB.TON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Aahburton Alcernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleariaj? Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohriatchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohriatohurob White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition T Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin , Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools BeHaßt Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. 1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Bakaia. to * aob as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction Wtth them It will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUOOEBB. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfeon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS- DAVID THOMAS, ASH BURTON J. W I L S oIT HOUSE EECOKATOB, fcIGNWBITEE, GLAZIER, Etc Corner of Arcade and Burnett ftStreot, Ashlmrton. f*) WE Have just received direct from tie Knglith Manufacturers a Magnificent and Artistic Stock of tbe very lateßt WALL PAPERS. A Feature of tho above imporlatioi is the new tsty'e of Paper for Decorating Halle, Pussages, and StaireiFea, heiug a cha 'go f om the Marble Papers which hitherto have been so fashionable. We invite clien san I the public generally to call early and select their Payers from the full stock, and if 10 . wanted for immediate use, can be laid aside until required. . SPRING "CLEANING. During this Season Customers can rely upon having w -rk done without delft y« We keep competent Tradesmen, vhoaio despatched to town or country at shortest notice to execute Poperhun^ing, MarbUrg, aDd Houre-painting m all its branches. $33" Only Genuine Wiite L-^ad and Oils^used m our work. J. WILSON. po B v Telephone . P-°« Bo * 16 ' New Zealand losnce Company. BSTABLIShTd' - - 1859] CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THBPBBMIBB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, AOOEPrED AT LOWEST OURRENT RATES E. W- HANMEK AGENT mjP^£ASv ro orink . zbs< io o\to.s\ . EASiVf THE WALL PAPERS. ~ WALL PAPERS. Artistic Ceiling's, Dadoes, Friezes, New Patterns, New Designs, TTTE have iu»tl«D<l«a a shipment ol tho mwb Arti.tio Wall Papers ever tatroduoed VV IntTlitomK Ou? OlUnt. are «»ked to make early oho.oe. _. L . , „ v „„:„„ s n carried on by us on Bcientifio lines. Nothirig but genuine P *'tKlS t «.Xta TOWMIA WOKKilßNemplejed. ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR ALL_KIN_D3 Of HOUSE DECORATION. «C TU «E 85 NEW DESIGNS W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGBBS, WINTERS, COAL k UMBER MERCHANTS *— FM - s ß h°.fpS r K 8555. Wl " Westpert Oo»l!0omp»nj,



Sheep Shears. Sheep Shears. W. CONCRETE, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, HAS JUST OPENED his season's supply of SHEEP SHEARSfof al makes, including the following well-known brands : — BBA, The Otiemoest TU » BBA Ironmonger TXJB BBA. m Ashburton. TUB Alao m Stock— TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES. Don t buy a Stone till you have inspected the " Champion " Black Turkey. I have also m stock — Linseed and other Oils, Lamp Black, Red and Blue Raddle, and all Shearing Requisites, at bottom prices. Lawn Mowers. Lawn Mowers. Inspect my Btock of LAWN MOWERS before buying elsewhere. It will save your time and money. I hold immense stocks of TOOLS of every description— -All of the very best makes, and warranted. « RANGEB, REGISTERS, MANTELS, COPPERS, ETC. \ x / One Trial will convince you that you can save Money by purchasing from W. CONGREYE, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. 129 Colombo Street, Christchurch. SPfiING - 1898- ASHBURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, ESTABLISHED 18HS5. DIRECT FURNISHING IMPORTERS. WE are now showiug a Choice Assortment of Linoleums, Brussels, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets, also Squarep, Rugs, Mats, Ktc, m Latest Designs. Japanese and China Matting, Rugs, Mats, Etc. Brackets, Whatnots, Poles, Etc. Also largest stock m town of Brasß and Iron Bedsteads, m new and pretty designs. All sizes, "all prices." Overmantel?, Toilet Glasses, Bedroom Sets, over one hundred sets to ohoose from. Chairs m endless Variety and Prices. As moßt of the above lines are direct from the Manufacturers we aie enabled to sell ati lowest possible prices. SPRING CLEANING- WE have also a large stock of Cretonneß, Tapestries, Velvets, etc., for Furniture Coverings and Hangings Having obtained the services of a First-Claß3 Upholsterer (late of A. J. White's) those desirous of having their Furuiture Renovated would do well to place their ordeia early. All work done on the Premises by Competent Workmen. CALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO. OABINIiT-MAKERS, UPBOLSTERF-RS, PICTUREFRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCREB STBEET, Opposite Arcade, and Next building Society's Office. Agentß for Clegg's Perambulators & Go-carts, Burson's Wicker Chairs, Bcott and Wilßon's Venetian Blinds, Shades, etc., Faulkner's Wire Mattresses, Mats, etc = PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of coat, 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 RYEGBASS, weighing fiom 261bs to 441bs to the bushel j and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|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, TRLIOIu, Etc, WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. X AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m or elsewhere. CORNSACKSTWOOLPACKS, twine, oil, and branding material :also— FENCING WIBJE, BAJtB WIEE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. WANTED SHEEP FEED. WANTED up till March, 1899, good young grass for 300 Bhee P--^ y HOMAS> david Thomas, ASHBURTON WILLIAM SPARROW, TAILOR & OUTFITTER. :x: fyjß Stock consi.tß of all the LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE SUITINGS toll it II pONible to procure, and.afc prices that cannot be beat m the trade. THF TAILORING DEPARTMENT is under the superintendence of a FIRST 8 Pi AM GUTTER Perfect Satisfaction Assured. hItS SHIRTS, SOARVES,_PORTMANTEAUX, RUGS, Em BOOT DEPARTMENT, t Sot?' mlde o '^"a«i> bbpmbs peomwly executed by \ First Class Workmen. - W. fcPABBQW, EAST STBEET. J0 7



Shipping. npiRE J<ffijmf& NEW ZEALAND LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Ments Video, Teneriffo & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes oi Passengers at Lowest Rates. I Port of Steamers. Toaa. Departure. D^ 8 ' Kaikoura 4507 Wellington Nov. Ruapehu 4202 - Nov. 24 Ruahine 8127 - De °- J2 Rinrataka 4515 — Jan - 19 CARGO BTEAMERB. Tekoi: T4050T - I {> co « Waimate 1 6688 j — l_Pi?^_ For further partloulara apply te FRIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW. SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. -^ t T>OYAL MAIL STEA- Xt MERS, withsuporlor n^«^^ accommodation for all olaaaeß wßß^^Km o f passengers, calling at Monte Video ox Klo, Teneriffe and Ply- month. Tons Commander From t Date. Gothio .- 7739 Kidley ... Lyttl'n Oot, 13 Maori ... 5200 Moffatb ... — — ITokomaru 6238 Maxwell .- — — Delphio .„ 8355 Sowden ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha .„ 4331 IProsser .„ Lyttl'oni Aug 25 a'okomaru 6238 v] ax well Lyttl'oni Sept 19 Mamari ... 3583JLevaok J — I E. W. HANMER, Agenb. UKION STEAMSHIP COMPAN V OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS' S A II FRCMLITTELTON AS UNUER: For Weefcport and Greymouth— Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- cnent 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 subjecb to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Chrlßrchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. " " " MUSICAL. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND IHEORY OF MUSIC. -jiyr rs tjowman TT 0X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVEnocK Street, Ashburton. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupilß prepared for Trinity College exan> jnations. Llewellyn Owen, JML.C.«'JM., l^.tf l-.-C.JMI. PIANOFOKTE, gJJNGIKG, HARMONY, AND MANDOUNE. -Mjj-.OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO & EXPERT, (Late of L <> n don), T7ISITS ABhbur>n and surrounding V Districts every '«« months-viz,, March, July, and NovemL^ r :,  ORDERS may be * e f b * lfch ,, M ** LLEWELLYN OWEN a \ n h » Music Studio, Arcade Chambers. Ash. WIOP A OABD M^A.cTc^liwß TEACHER CF T _ PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGIIs " COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on pplication. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANOES of £25 and upwards made on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly instal- ments. Loans are also granted for Fixed Period at lowest current rates. Deposits received at hlgheab current rates All information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager • CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND J.DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT Coy., Limited. PENDING the Erection of the Aahburtoi Branch Works, the Company hai appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS to act as its A.SHBUETON Agent. Farmers and others wishing to engag Freezing Space ab the Belfast Worka o purchase manures can apply to Mr Roberti and their wants will have prompt attentioi F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. ChrUtoburch, August 11, 1898J 8