The Ashburton Guardian.

Voiu xx. no. 4621

Ashburto]* : Tuesday, October 11, 1893.

price : One Penny



MIDLAND RAILWAY. » = United Press Asaooiatioo— By Electric (Telegraph Wellington, October 10 A deputation of Canterbury, Westland, and Nelson members waited on the Premier and Minister of Public Works this afternoon, with reapect to the present position and intention of the Government as to the Midland Railway. Mr Seddon, m reply, said the colony could not take possession of the line nntil a default of fifteen monthß had been made by the Company of payments of moneys ex- pended. If the claims were met within that period the Crown lost its right to take the railway over. It would be a sign of great weakness if Government asked for a com- promise for the purpose of having the Com* pany's lands opened for settlement. Repre- sentatives of the Company had suggested to him while m London a new contract, whereunder instead of land grants the colony frhould guarantee at 5 per cent, for ten or fifteen yeare, all moneys expended on the line. This proposal involved a guarantee of £45,000 for fifteen year*, and the land grants yield £500,000. Government was prepared to accept this, bat Mr Young, the receiver m the colony, had informed him it was not likely to be accepted by the debenture holders. Ihe opinion of Govern- ment was that the time had arrived when l il e £ 010D y sJlonld bring an action against the Company for damages incurred by their default, and ask the Courts to declare the lands open for settlement. COMMERCIAL. SKIN SALES. The usual buyers were m attendance at the sales of f-kins, hides, etc , m Ashburton yesterday; The catalogue offered was not a large one, and buyers did not operate as freely as of late. Prices secured were lower than those qooted at recent sales.' Ihe following prices were obtained :— Crossbred, armors', 2« lOd, 2a lid, 3s, 3s 4d, 3s 6d, ft 9d, 4a, 4* 3d, 4s 6d, 4a 7d, 5s to 5s 5d ; by weight, 4*d, 4sd, and 5d per Ib ; butchers*, 3s sd, 3s 6d, 3s lOd, 4s Id, 4s 2d, 4s 6d. Merinos, farmers', Is Id, Is 3d, 2s 7d, 3s, 3s 3d, 3s 6d, 3s lOd, 4s 7d to 4s lOd. Pelts, Id, 6d, lOd, Is 3d. Hides, 4s, 6s, 7s, 7s 6d, Bs, 8s 6d, 10s ; calf skin Is 6d. Fat, rough! lid per Ib. s SPRING n OODB PRING UOOUB NOW OPENED UP, H X a s choice: n E _. . o L I £ $ C EVERYTHING UP-TO-DATE, PBICE9 RJGIiT, A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER*"* CLOTHIER, Tancred Street. SMITHFIELD NURSERY, (LArE G. T. SMITH.) T. PITT BEGS TO ANNOUNCE that he has added a GREENHOUSE Department to this old established business, and that he is prepared to supply all kinds of Pot Plants at Christchurch prices, including Palms, Fernß, Begonias, — Tuberous and Foliage — Zonales; etc ; also all kinds of hardy Herbaceous Plants of the newest varieties. The Bnest collection of Piomas and Dahlias m the colony. Tomato Plants, strong, 9il per dczsn — reduction on taking large quantities. Butcon Holes, Ladiea' Dress Sprays, Bouquets, Wreaths, etc, made up at shortest notice Pob Plants for hiring ont to Weddings, Bulls, and all kinds of Parties, at reason- able prices THOMAS PITT. 9 247 G. K. ASKIN, MACHINIST & OYOLE MECHANIC, TANCRED STREET, Opposite the English Church.] bioycles~"repaired. WORK GUARANTEED. AGENT FOR THE~ BEST BICYCLES IN THE WORLD, vis:— HUMBERT SWIFTS, TRIUMPHS, SINGERS, and ARIELS. MRS ALCOBN has m stock Stamped Mount Mellick, Lace, Cross-atitoh and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvaß, Transfers, Fonnd&tioa Monograms, Woven Initials, Lace Pina, Stretchere, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Buttei fly Wools, Perline Araaene, Filosslls, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting, Silks m Tartans and Colour?, Maorame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle, work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 "DABBITTERS or others may have one JL\ or three Lurcher Puppies, One Month Old, for oosb of this advertisement, Apply MAU, Office, 9 243



WANTED. GO to Mas Aloobn for Stylish Milliners Dreaa Goods, Capes, etc. ; Drest making, Ladies' and Children's Undei clothing and Pinaforea (own make) specialty; Largo lot of Laoes and Em broideries m stock. 10 3 TTTANTED KNOWN— That I have re ¥ V ceived my Summer Stock of Boot and Shoes, which I will dispose of at tbi lowest rates possible, for Gash. Now is ai opportunity for those who are m Bearch o reliable gooda. As utual, Repairß done ai once ; ab J. Moison, The Hall Boot Depot ABhburton. DISSOLUTION of Partnership. —We beg to announce that our Great Cast Clearance Sale will commence on Saturday, September 24. Every item cf atock will be offered at greatly reduced prices. Babbbtt Bros , Drapers and Clothiers, The Hall, East Street. i *- OUR Firßt Consignment of Spring Goods are now opened ud, and marked <fl at Sale prices. This affords our Customers the opportunity of procuring seasonable lines at rook-bottom prices. — Babbett Bros The Hall, East Street. BARRETT BROS.' Great Caah Clearance Sale commences on Saturday, Septem- ber 24. Pleaao note— We do not profess to be selling at coat price, but are satisfied we are offering real honest value. — Barrett BboSj The Hal, East Street. WANTED Known-That we have opened a case of Ladies' Fabric Gloves of really txquisite styles, inclnding a largo range of Wanning and Cycling Gloves. Special lmea m Ludiet' Embroidered Hose Sunshades and Umhrellaa, per Rangitira. Mitohbl & Turner. I jILOUR reduced £2 53 per ton, Kerosene X. lower than Chriatchurch prices at Fletcher Bros ' Cash Supply Stores, Ash- burtou and Chrisichurch. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 JL paira o Meixob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brasa. WANTED Known— That our new Dree 8 woods are now on view. Ladies m need of a thoroughly t-mart and up-to-date oetunio / ulcl give us nn early call. A charniiiig variety of Blouse Material and Washing D.ess Fubrics now showiDg. — Mitchell & r I uhnek. IirANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to V V try our Dew kinigaroo calf Shoe.— Vlkli.oh's Zoaluud;a Boot Store. mOUND—I n Tanored Street, the cheapest 11 and moat reliable Boob Shop. Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store. VT^TANIED Known— l hat, when the T T wind ia over ai d when the dust is 4O»e and Athburton Housewives commenoe lieir Spring Cleaning, Mitchell & Turner -tie the people for all deso.ip ions of House- •:)ld Furnishings, and their ntw goods are now opened.



mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellob' Z aiutiuiit liuoi tore. WANTED Known— Good value for littl money at AiELLoa's, Zealandia Boot Store. Ij^Oß Sale, Cheap— Six Dozei. /airs oi Ohiidreu'a snkie atrapa. — Mkllob's Zcti'iiiiwia Boot Stoic. VTOTIOE— We defy competition ; you get IAI wonderful value at Mellob's, lancred (Sttt-it. FOR Rale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladiea and Men's Boots aud bhoes. Apply lo AJellor, Tanered Btreefc. jj^Oß Sa'e, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers 1? only 4s lid •— Mellob's Zealandia ftaot Store. \1 7 ANTED KNOWN— La iies' Fur Top VV Lined Kid Gloves 2s lid, 3a 6d, 4s 3d per pair. Worth double.— W. H. Colmeb, " The Corner." WANTiSD— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — VJkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. 1/10 R SALE, Cheap— strong Trap ; may : be used as a brake. Apply Mail 'Jffic« 7 126 FR SALE — Indian Game aod Houdans, Exhibition birda and for croaa breed- lag purposes. Best table fowls known. — 1 J KLHAM YABDS rr\Q POULTRY BREEDERS —Beginners X could not make a better start than by puichaainga trio of Partridge Cochin, the i)eat strain m the colony, from Pelham Yards. Any day, except Sunday, from 12 to 3. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). — Mellob' Z -atandia Boot Store. r pHEKB is little use m crossing pure bred JL fowls with mongrels. The result is B-M.mi aatisfactory. Both buda must be l--u c. riTYPE WRITING^-For sa)e, abaTg^in, X Yoat type writer, piaciically new. Apply Mail Office. J7IOR SALE, Cheap— A fiae trio of Stiver _ Spangled Polish at{ Yakds, ciahburton. QITTINGS OF KVUS, Hist crosses of all 1O the favorite bieeda, at the jfc PELHAM Yares, Peter Street. WANTED KNOWN.— Ladies' CyolhTg Knickers, Combinatioue, All Wool Vests, m great variety. Special prioes.— W. H. Collibb, "The Corner." WANTED Known- Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mkllob's Zeaiandia Boot Store. 1 31 CT U R E-F RA M I NG.- W. Adams, X Arcade, Practical Framer, doea the work himaeif ; therefore guarantees it. t'ricea and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completod day of order. 3 148 SMITH M.ACKWKLL thauka the people of Ashbuiton and District for their liberal tupport during the past 3 years, and having lately started m the Fruit Businesß, asks for a continuance of their patronage. The cheapest shop m town for fruit. All prices maikud m plain figures. Apples from 3d a pouud— Smith Mackwell, Fruiterer & Umbrel'a Maker, Next Mr Patching's, tilaßt Street, Ashburton. 9 6 OOULTRY Fdnciors aud those desirous X of commencing the breeding oi Pure- bred Fowls will fiad it to their advantage to visit the PiiLHAM Yards, any day between 12 and 3, except ou Sundayt^ 1A AAA PACKETS Vegetable LU^UUU Seeds, 3d per packet; 5000 Packets Flower Seeds at Id per packet, at Fletcher Bros., Ashburton »nd Christ- church. EGGS Purebred Poultry for sale, namely Partridge Cochins, Golden laced , Wyandottes, Iloudans, and Indian Game at



THE BANDIT OF THE SIEBBAS. ___ (Continued,) went ont and after awhile returned with a piece of new rope. "Thompson," said Ab, "you under- stand what our decision is, I suppose?" "Yes," Thompson replied. "Then have you anything to say be- fore we proceed further?" "No, nothing except to ask that you never let mother and my child know." "They shall never know. I pledge yon my word of honor for that." "Very well. Then that is all." Then after a short pause he continued: "I would like to see them once more, and if I could only kiss them I would die bappier, but to spare them I must deny myself that pleasure. Go on with your work. lam ready." They prepared to take him from the room, but as they advanced to the door the latch was lifted and a man staggered m. It was Jim Main, white, pinched and bloody, looking like a man risen from the dead. He stopped on the thres- hold and m a voice scarcely more than a whisper, yet imperious, cried: "Stop, Btop, I say, for God's sake. That man must not be hung." "Why, what does this mean?" Ab asked. "It means that he must not be hung," Jim Main repeated. "It was he that saved my life. It was he who after I had received one shot came before me and received the second one m his own breast. Even now he bears a ghastly wound and is suffering more than I." "Is this true, Thompson?" Ab asked. Thompson made no answer. "It is true," Jim cried. "Look fox yourselves and you will find the wound m his breast." They did so, and sure enough the wound was there. It was deep and dangerous, but he had bandaged it him- self so as to check the flow of blood. As it was, he was exceedingly weak, and it was only by the exertion of his great will power that he bore up. "Why didn't you tell us about this?" I Ab inquired. "I did not think it worth while," Thompson replied. "But it was worth while. It is enough to save your life. Did you suppose we would hang you after that?" "Stop, stop, 1 say, for Go&s sake. Tfiat man must not he hung. "No. I thought likely if you knew you would spare me through pity, but 1 did not want any of that. I have for- feited my life and I am willing to let it go." "You forfeited it, but you have re- deemed it. We are not going to hurt you, but instead are going to send for a doctor. When your wound is dressed we will send for your mother and child, but they shall not know of the past. You will get well, and you will live a long and honorable life." "No, not after what I have done. I have robbed. I have gone too far to ever return to an honorable life. I could reform, but I could never get rid of the stain of the past. That is indel- ibly fixed." "No, I think not," said Ab, "I don't know much about Scripture, arid I'm hardly fit for a preacher, but I remem- ber that somewhere m the Bible it says that there is more rejoicing m heaTen over one sinner who returns to the fold than over ninety-nine who never went astray. And for that matter I reckon there's precious few of us who haven't at some time m life gone astray, and the most of us keep going astray. My soul, Mart, how many people would there be m the world now if all the big and little sinners were killed off? I don't think we'd be crowded with population any." The doctor came and dressed Mart's wound, and then the old lady came with the child to see "her boy." No one told her that Mart had been a robber, and the trusting, confiding old soul never had a suspicion of the truth. "You see," Ab said to her, "Mart waß up m the mountains last night and one of the robbers shot him." "Yes, I know," she replied, "and 1 wouldn't be surprised if it was the man who took my locket." "Yes, mam," said Jack unblushingly, "it was, and your son took it back. Here it is," and he stepped forward and laid it m her outstretched hand. "Oh, I am so glad," Bhe cried m a sort of ecstasy* "It was so brave and good of Mart to take it for me." for God's sake, don't," Mart Baid, as if her words hurt him through and through. "Very well, Mart," she replied, "I'll say no more about it. You were always bo modest that you could not bear to have your praises sung." After many days Mart Thompson be- came a well man, and then he and his old mother and his child left Poverty Flat for the east. Back there at his old home he began a new life, and m all the country where he was known he was a respected and even a loved citizen. He wae kind and generous, seeking no doubt to make up m good deeds for the evil of his past. He was an honorable man and a Christian, loved by the poor and lowly, to whom he was kind, worshiped by his old mother, who m the simple good- ness of her heart never suspected the truth m regard to his past, and who never dreamed what a wonderful influ-? ence her visit to the west had, nor what a great work of regeneration it accom- plished. For her sake and for his child's sake Mart Thompson kept his sins and crimes a secret from all save God, who knew and forgave. THE END. WANTED— A few Broody Hens and Turkeys. Apply Pelham Poultry Yards, or Office o thia paper. Smoht Am VntHt



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate A sent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburfeon Aleornately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fate, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on OommißSton Oleariaor Sales as per arrangements .-,. Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOF- Mataon and 00, Ohrisfechurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohtiatobnrcb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband'a Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Oompoaibion Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin I Planet Junior Garien and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES, IHAVE made arrangement* with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to acb a* tny AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction with them It will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA BALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbnrton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON J. WILSON, HOUSE TECORATOB, -SIGNWBITBR, GLAZIER, Etc, Comer of Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburton. (x) WE Have just received direct fionj the English Manufacturers a MagntOccnt and Artistic Stock of the very latest WALL PAPERS. A Feature of (he above importat : on ia the new style of Paper for Decorating Halls, Passages, and Staircases, being a change from the Marble Papers which hitherto have been so fashionable. We invite clien aan 1 the public generally to call early and aelecb their Papers from the full stock, and if ro'^ wanted for immediate u&e, can be laid asiJe until required. SPRING "CLEANING. DuriDg this Season Customers can rely upon having work done without df'av. We keep competent Tradesmen, who are despatched to town or country at shortest uotico to execute Paperhan^ing, Maibling, and House-painting m all its branches. ||3P" Only Genuine White Lead and Oils used m our work. / x ) J. WILSON. Tolephoue . P.O Box 16. EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKsf STANDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. HAVING Purchased a large portion of the Assigned Estate of W. Chartres, of Chriafcchurch, of Books and General Stationery, I am offering the same at LOW PRICES FOR CASH. S QUIRES OJT INOTEPAPER FOR 6d. SPECIAL VALUE IN ACCOUNT BOOKS. (x) Cricketing & Lawn Tennis Material \ BATS, BALLS, STUMPS, GLOVES, EACQUETS, FROM 5s TO 255. TENNIS & HOOKEY BALLS NOW LANDING FROM LONDON. TJI A AT/ r> \'\7' f°* f\r\T\G± ALBUMS, Photo Frameß, Writing X? xLi.l \J JL Vjf \J\JXJkS» Decks, Wort Boxes, Ladies' Dressing Cases and Companions, Purses, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Electro- Plated Goods, Glassware. "]\/|"TTTO<T"/^< THE Wickens Federal Australian and Victoria Albums IVJL Kj OJLv>/« Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flateß Brass Instruments, Autoharpa. Pianoa on Hire for Concerts and Entertainments. T)X A TVT/^C! GREAT REDUCTIONS for CASH, this Month, prior to JrXiILINiJO. Stocktakmg. AT>n A ~\7"d TWO SPECIAL LINES Birgains for Cash, this Month VyXivXxjLJLN O» prior to Stocktaking. I~i~Xr/~iT TjIC! LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. Very low prices for V>> X V>>Xj HjO •""""" CASH, this month, prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES, Extension of Premises. I Great Bargains. Genuine Reductions p | — :o:_ I Kj rTIHE Undersigned offers the whole of his Valuable and Varied Stock pj I at UNHEARD OB PRICES previous to and during extension <ij ifk of Premises ;15to 20 par cent reduction an all articles of £1 and over, f-3 «a Customers may rely on their Purchases being what they are f 1 * REPRESENTED, JL*. J>lDJtfcltA.Y 9 as being the 53 MOST RELIABLE AKD OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT ft ij W g in the Trade m Ashourton. & ALL REPAIRS EXECUIED ON THE PREMISES^IN THE % fo MOST APPROVED! STYLE. S 3 CALL EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS^ g I ROBERT MURRAY'S, | Goldsmith and Jeweller, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Sheep Shears. Sheep Shears. W. CONGREVE, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, HAS JUST OPENED his season's supply or SHEEP SHEARS of all makes, including the following well-known brands^: — BBA Tlie Cheapest TUB JES E6 A. Ironmonger TUB BBA. m Ashbiutou. TUS Also m Stock— TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES. Don t buy a Stone till you have inspeoted 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 stock 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 beat makes, and warranted. RANGES, REGISTERS, MANTELS, COPPERS, Eto. One Trial will convince you that you can save Money by purchasing from W. CONGREVE, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. 129 Oolopibo Street, Christohuroh. BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TTIOR TURNIP, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHtfR CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by JF JE&IESDX^AJVDJSJEt BROK, Limitoc!., DAVID THOMAS, TELE 1N. 2/. FARMERS* CO-IiPIiiRATIVB A SISOCIATION OF CAJNTERB URY, }Limite<l., OB ALBERT ROBEKTS, AGHfiINI\ ABhbnrtou. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT. AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. SPRING -1898- ASHBURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. ESTABLISHED !©»«. DIRECT FURNISHING IMPORTERS. WE are now showing a Choice ABBortment of Linoleums, Brussels, Tapestry, wad Kidder Carpets, also Squares, Rugs, Mats, Etc., m Latest Designs. Japanese and China Matting, Bugs, Mate, Etc. Brackets, Whatnots, Poles, Etc. Also largest stock m town of Brass and Iron Bedsteads, m new and pretty design*. All sizes, "all prices." Overmantels, Toilet Glasses, Bedroom Sets, over one hundred sets to choose from. Chairs m endless Variety and Prices. As mosb of the above lines are direct from the Manufacturers we are enabled to sell at lowest possible priceß. SPRING CLEANING- WE have also a large Btock of Cretonnes, Tapestries, Velvets, etc., for Furniture Coverings and Hangings. Having obtained the services of a First-Class Upholsterer (late of A. J. White's) • those desirouß of having their Furniture Renovated would do well to place their orders early. All work done on the Premises by Competent Workmen. CALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO. OABINBT-MAKERS, UPBOLSTF.RFR3, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRID STREET, Opposite Arcade, and Next Building Society's Office. A^rfin-feR for Clcaa'a Perambulators & Go-oarts, Burßon's Wicker Chaira, Scott and WuSn'svSetiao Blinds, Shades, etc., Fanlkner's Wire Mattresßes, Mats, etc. nz 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 Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. v CEmsWP ly best RYEGRASS, weighing horn 26lbs to 441bs to the kh ™d COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U}lba to 161lba to the bushel alao best OLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. atqo TTTJRST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL CLOVERS TURNIPS AljbU RAPE, LUCERNE, TRtiOi^, Em 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. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL ALiSO— FENCING WIEE, BABB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. WANTED SHEEP FEED. i WANTED up till March, 1899, good young grass for 300 aheap.-^7^^ DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBUBTON »



Shipping. rpHE jStfjSjfc NEW ZEALAND OO.'J LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Tenerlffo & Plymouth. Beab Aooommodatlon for »U olasse» oi Passengers at Lowest Bates. | Port oi Steamers. Tom. Departure. Date. Rimubaka 4515 Lyttelfcon Kaikoura 4507 Pb. Chalmers Opt. £1 Tongariro 4163 — Nov. 24 Ruahlne 6127 - <Deo - J^ CARGO BTEAMERB. OU^rni 3808 = f agusb Rakaia 5628 — August Duke of "~ _ , on Devonshire 3257 Pfc. Chalmers^ Sept Z9. Fer further partiaulara apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburten, BfIAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. **. t T3OYAL MAIL STEA- irfpjggor -1-1* MERS, with superior aooommodatlonf ovallolasses mtKt^^m o f jpassengera, oalllng at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply- mouth. , iTons Commander From ( Date. Gothlo .- 7739 Kidley ... Lyttl'n Oob, 13 Maori « 5200 Moffabt ... — — ITokomaru 6238 Maxwell „. — — Delphio .« 8355 Sowden ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha .„ 14331 IProaser ....LyttlWAug 25 a'okomaru 16238 v] ax well Ly ttl'oo I Sept 19 *lamari.j3sB3|Levack J — I E. W. HANMER, Agent. TiTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY w OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAII FRCMLITTELTON AS DNuER: For Wesbport and Greymouth— Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Chriatohurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridaya and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration j reference should therefore be made to Ohristchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, • Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAI-. t Miss Bessie Simmonds, fP V 4 ACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, H Ae . • Sb-ck Pianos, Violins at all A6> - ra . Melodiona (with bell attached), prices, , rom lQh vVhistles, Mouth AccordioDß l ia , Haipa, Violin requisites, Organs, Britanx , B peoiality. Music and etc. Violins a a fresh supply songs of every de. just to hand from 1 * EXHIBITION L tODEL PIANO * f.iii t^ 'chord Piano/ Bteel la a seven octave, full Tn araafceed for ten frame, made m London, gu if uired> years, «39 Cash. Easy U ff^ d t I'he: cheapest, instrumenb c the' Ashburton public. VIOLIN TDITIC^ Pupils, thoroughly taught at reas charges. BESSIE SIMMONDS, BURNETT STREET , OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY,. ASHBURTON. MR OSBOBN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four monthß— viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS mar be lefb with MX LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Musio Studio, Arcade Chambers. Aahbnrton Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOKTE, BINGINO, HARMONY, AND MANDOUNE. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND (THEORY OF MUSIC. TiTRS "DOWMAN Jl O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Ashbukton. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam- {nations. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANCES of £25 and upwards made on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly instal- ments. ' Loans are aIBO granted for Fixed Period at loweat current rates. Deposits received at highest current rates AH information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager