The Ashburton Guardian.

VTol xx. no. 46 J 9

AsHBURTOft : ' Saturday, October 8, 1893.

price : One Penuy



The End or the CENTOBr draws near, and somehow the fact impresses one and makes one think. On the threshold, as it were, of the twentieth century, we pause and take a glance back over the years that are gone. How much has happened during this now dying century ! What wonders have been given to the world ! The power and use ot eteam, the electric telegraph— these and many others are the discoveries of the nineteenth century. But that which will cause the closing century to stand out abore all that have gone before and all that - are to come, is the fact that m its earlier half was discovered a priceless blessing to mankind— those universal remedies— Hollo* way's Pills and Ointment.— (Advt.) NEW GOODS. WATCHES, J. V. de BEEU, CLOCKS, J. V. <Ie BXH&tt. JEWELLERY, J. V. die BEER, . E. P. WARE, «J. V. de BEEK, BEPMRS, J. V. de BEER. FOR GOOD VALUE IN WATCHES, CLOCKS, E. P. WARE, JEWELLERY, REPAIRS, J. V. DE BEEE, LATE OF MELBOURNE^ OHRISTOHUROH (Successor to 8. Salek) SIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. SPRIK6 A OODB PKING UOODS NOW OPENED VP. X 1 13 A. 1^ s o IX JL s i s choice; N E O L I B T C EVERYTHING UP-TO DATE- PKICES BIGHT. A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tancred Street. UOZIE TK A



COMMERCIAL. ♦ ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET. i The Ashbnrton Agency of the New Zealand . Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter- i bary, Ltd, quote aa follows on October 7,1898:— • Wheat— i Prime milling Pearl ._ 3s 94 to 3s lOd '  „ Tnscan... 3s 9d i ,i  Hunter's 3s 8d ; Seconds, clean ... 2s 9d ; Oats — Dans 2s 6d Good stout feed ... 2a 6d to 2a 8d Tartars 2a 9d, Danish 2a 6d, Canadians (seed) . 2* 9d to 3s Peas — Prussian blues ... 4s 6d Partridge and Duns 3a 3d Ryegraw— Farmers* lines 3b to 3b 3d Chaff— Good : oatsheaf 70s to 755, sacks extra PoUtoes ._ ... • ... 120s, sacks extra. The above are selling prices at Aohburton : HORSE FAIR. \ Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ltd, report that on Thursday last they held their usual monthly horse fair, t ; There was only a small entry, a number of horses entered nob : putting man appearance. There was a fait demand for good young draughts and harness horns, but inferior sorts were dull i of Bale. Oar sales were :-rDraughta — Bay mare, 6yrs, £28 ; bay mare, 7yrs, £36 ; grey mare, 6yrs, £33 ; brown mare, 7yrs, £24 10a; bay mare, Byrs, £40; bay gelding, aged, £16 sa ; bay mare, 6yrs, £38 ; black mare, aged, £10 ss ; brown gelding, aged, £14 15s ; grey gelding, aged, £21 10s ; bay gelding, 6yrs, £27; bay mare, aged, £23 10a. Hacks and harneaa horses — B'own gelding, 3yn, £9 ; brown mare, aged, £5 j chestnut gelding, rising 4yrs, £14 ; chestnut gelding, aged, £10 ; brown mare, aged, £7 ; bay mare, £4 ; bay geHing, rising 4yra, £15 ; bay gelding. syra, £9 ; grey mare, £2 10a ; bay gelding, syra, £13 ; brown gelding, syre, £20; brown gelding, aged, £6 Si; black mare, aged, £8 10a ; grey gelding, aged, £6; grey mare, aged, £4; black gelding, aged, £4 ss.



WANTED.] GO to Mbs Alcorn for Stylish Millinery Dress Goodß, Capes, etc. j Dress making, Ladieß' and Children's Under clothing' and Pinafores (own make) £ specialty; Large lot of Laces and Em broideries m stock. 10 31 ANTED KNOWN— That I have re- ceived my Summer Stock of Boota and Shoes, which I will dispose of at the lowest rat es possible, for Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are m search of reliable goods. Aa utual, Repairs done at once ; at J. Moisok, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. DISSOLUTION of Partnership.— We beg to announce that our Great Cash C< arance Sale will commence ou Saturday, September 24. Kveiy item oi Block wiii be offered at greatly reduced prices. Barrett Bros , Drapers and Clothiers, The Hall, East Street. OUR First Consignment of Spring Goods are now opened up, a_d marked off at Sale prices. This affords our Customers the opportunity of procuring seasonable lines at rook-bottom prioes. — Babbett Bros The Hall, East; Street. BARRETT BKOS.' Great clab Cleuwoe Sale commences on Saturday, Septem- ber 24. Please note— We do not profess to be selling at cost price, but are satisfied we are offariDg real houest value Barrett Bros , The Ha 1, East Street. WANTED Known— That we have opened a case of Ladies' Fabric G'ovea of really exquisite styles, including a largo range of. Washing and CycliDg Giove9. Special lines m Ladies* Embroidered Hose Sumhades and -Umbrellas, per Rsngilira. Mitchel & Turner. IiILOUR reduced £2 5a per ton, Kerosene J lower than Christchurch prices at Fletcher Bros ' Cas-h Supply Stores, Ash- burton aud Ch.'istchurch rpEN-DERS wanted to wear put 1000 JL pairs o Mkllor's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. VTT ANTED Known— That, our new Drea ß » » ooods ere now en view. Ladies m need of a thoroughly tmart and up-to-date costume t-h u!d give u-i un early call. A charming vaiiety of Blouse Material and Washing D.c-ss Fabrics now ehowutg.— Mitchell, & Turner. VTTANTKD-A dozen smart Ladies to H V try our now kaugaroo calf Shoe. — '•IfLLon's Zenl-indm Boot Store. IHOUND— In Tancrid Street, the cheapest and most reliable Boot Shop. Mxlloh's Zealandia Boot Store. WAN'I EU Known — that, when the wind is over m d when the dust is v.<H»f. and Aahburton Housewives commence iheir Spring C'eaning, Mitchell & Turner are the people for ull descriptions of House- hold Furnishings, aud their new goods ure now opened. nnENUERS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL paiis of boots. — Apply to Mellob ' Zoalicciia Hcot .*■ tore. WANTED Known— Good value tor littl mouey vi >lellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. 1/10 X S'»le, Cheap— Six Dozeu of Children's ank c straps. — Mkllor's Z-ti'stirHa Boot Stoic. "\^T OTICE — We defy competition j you get i. l wonderful value at Mellob's, iancred Strevt. I^OR Sa'e, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots aod fehoe3, — Apply o Mellor, Tancred Street. IriOß Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchera only 4a lid-— Mellob's Zeahuxlia Boot Store. WANTKD K> O WN.- Ladies' Fur Top Lined Kid Gloves 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d per pair. Worth double. — W. H Collier, " The Corner." WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store. 17U) R SALE, Cheap— Strong Trap ; may ? be used as a brake. Apply Mail Office. 7 126 JTlt >B> SALE— lndian Game and Houdanß, J Exhibition birds and for cross breed- iug purposes. Best table fowls known. — Felham Yards rpO POULTRY BREEDERS —Beginners -L « could not make a better start lhau by "puicbaaing a trio of Partridge Cochirs, the best strain m the colony, from Pelham Yards. Any day, except Sunday, from 12 to 3. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluoher). — Mellob' Z ix'.andia Boot Store. TJ^HKRR is little use m crossing jure bred JL fowls with mongrels. Tne result is seldom satisfactory, Both birds must be pure. mYPE WRITING— For sale, a bargliri, JL Yost typo writer, praoticaUy new. Apply Mail Office. ITIOK SALE, Cheap— A fine trio of Silver . Spangled Polish at- Felham Yards, ashburlon. SITTIiNGS OF KGOiS, fleet crosses of all the favorite breeds, at the Veliiam Yarcs, Peter Street. WANTED KNOWN.— Ltdies' CyclirTg Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Vests, m great variety. Special priaes. — W. H. Collier, •• The Comer." WANTED Known- Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ni CTU R E-F R AmTn G. - W. Adams, JL Arcade, Practical Framer, dooa the work himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of orde.r. 3 148 SMITH MACKWELL thanks the people of ABhburton and District for their liberal tupport during the past 3 years, and having lately started m the Fruir, Business, a&ks for a continuance of their patronage. The cheapest shop iv town for fruit. All priced maikud iv plain figures. Apples from 3d a pound.— Smith Mackwell, Fruiterer & Umbrelia Maker, Next Mr Patching's, Kast Street, Ashburtou. 9 6 POULTRY Fanciers and those desirous JL of commencing the breeding of Pure- bred Fowls will find it to their advantage to visit the Pelham Yards, auy day between 12 and 3, except on Sundays 1A Ann PACKETS Vegetable J-V/.V/UvJ Seedß, 3d per packet; 5000 tuckets Flower Seeds at Id per packet, at Fletcher Bros., Ashburton and Christ- church. EGGS Purebred Poultry for ?ale, namely Partridge Cochins, Golden laced Wyandottes, Iloudaus, and Indian Game at Pelham Yards,



THE BANDIT OF THE SIIiERAS. — c ■ (Continued.) flown the road there is Mart' Thompson." "I know it. It was him, and the sneak robbed his own mother, or what was the 3ame thing. The rascal deserves to be hung to the nearest limb." CHAPTER 11. "You thoxiqht I was Mart Thompson." The old lady sought for information regarding Mart Thompson from the proprietor of the hotel, but he evaded her questions and gave her no satisfac- tion; so at last she resigned herself to wait till morning, and retired. The mining camp had just begun to stir after a night of slumber. There was a rattling and clattering of furni- ture and dishes iv the cabins, showing that the people were up, but there was no one m the streets. Outside all was silent aud deserted. Jack and Joe were dressed and were sitting quietly discussing the events of the evening before, and trying to devise some plan by which they miglit extri- cate themselves from the difficulty which lay before them. "I'll tell you what," said Jack, "I wish now I had not promised that old lady to call at the hotel this morning. I don't know what m the world I am going to say to her when 1 do call." "I don't know but that if T was you," said Joe, "I wouldn't call." "I have half a mind not to, but still 1 dislike to lie that way. 1 half way lied to her down there m the stage when 1 changed Mart Thompson into Mark Thompkins. Still 1 didn't just see how I could do otherwise then. 1 think it was better to stretch the truth a little than to have brokeu that innocent old heart, don't } r ou?" "Yes, it was, because as it is there wasn't anybody hurt." "No, that was all right. But about the rest of it 1 don't know what to do." Just then there was a slight noise at the door, and as the two miners turned to see what it meant a man lifted the latch and came m. Jack and Joe sprang to their feet and started back m alarm. Was it really a man or was it an appari- ! tion that stood before them? "Don't be alarmed," said the one who had just entered. "You have nothing to fear from me. I suppose you know whom I am?" "No," replied Jack, "not certainly. And yet I thought" "You thought I was Mart Thompson," the other interrupted. "Isn't it so?" "Yes, it is." "Then you thought right. That is who 1 am." The miners were a little recovered from their astonishment by this time and were able to think and speak con- nectedly. The one called Jack, always , the spokesman of the two, said: "I believe that you speak the trutn and that you are really Mart Thompson." "Of course I am. Do you think that mine is such a proud, enviable name that any one would care to claim it who was not entitled to it? Do you think the character that name represents such that any one would want to steal it? Do you think any innocent man would care to come into this camp and say his name was Mart Thompson? Do you think any of those things likely?" "No, Ido not. But why do you com© here? Don't you know that you are m the greatest danger?" "Yes, I supposed I was. I "supposed that to be caught m this camp meant death for me. It was my impression that the miners here had declared my life forfeited, and had pledged them- selves to take it on the first oportunity. Am I right?" "Yes, you are. We have long since decided that your life was forfeited, and we have only waited the chance to take it." "So I thought, and for that reason 1 am here." "I do not understand," Jack said, look- ing at Thompson m blank amazement, "Don't you?" Thompson replied qui- etly. "What I say is plain and simple, and it ought not to be hard to understand it. You people here have said that you would hang or shoot me if you ever had a chance. I supposed that you had said that, and for that reason I came to this camp. I know that the men of this place are people who keep their word and who never abandon a purpose." Jack, still astonished, shook his head, bnt remained silent. Mart Thompson's words and actions were beyond his com- prehension. He could not fathom the man's meaning. He might have thought thq-t Thompson was feigning had he not geen his face and noted now pale and wan it was, and how sad aud sunken were his eyes. That face, those eyes, a very picture of despair and dejection, precluded all doubt of the man's earnestness. "Don't you understand me yet?" Thompson asked after a. short pause, "Then I will be plainer mmy speech. I have come here because I want you men to take my life. I surrender myself into your hands. Take me and do with me as you please, only so you take my life." "Why do you say such things?" Jack asked. "I say what I do because I feel it, and I feel it because of what happened yes- terday. You were m the stage yester- day evening when it was robbed?" ''Yes, we were there." "So was 1. Here are your pistols, your money and your watches. It w&s \ who took them and I restore them. But that \b nothing; look here at this. Here is the locket I took from the old lady. Do (To be continued.) WANTED— A few Broody Hens and Turkeys. Apply PelhAM POULTBY V abds, ot Qffiw of th;« paper,



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ash-tarton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Thronghont the Season b Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Rales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. 5 AGENT FOR- Matson and 00, Ohriatcharch - Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristohnrch 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, Danedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Beli&Bt Manures 1 RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. "I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to ■ act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction with them ib will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALK A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Aahbarton GREAT REDOOTTON l>' PRICK OF PLANET JR. TOOL^. DAVID THOMAS. *SH BURTON _____ 7 ___ ■ HOUSE rECORATOB, frIGNWRITER,' GLAZIER, Etc Comer of Arcade aud JGuriiett Street, Ashburion. WE Hnve just received- direct fion tie Engli.h Manufaclurers a MagniGcent and Artistic Stock of tl c very lateet WALL PAPERS. A Feature of the above impor'afoi a the new Btyle of Paper for Decorating Hallß, PisauKes, and S'aircaFes, being a clia^e f om the Marble Papers which hitherto have been co fasl ionable. We invite (lien san 1 the public generally to call early and select thnir Papers from the full stock, sndjit i o". wrnted for immediate use, can be laid aside until required. SPRING "CLEANING. Duririg this Season Customers can iel/ upou having wotk done without vdclay. We keep competent Tradesmen, vhoaie iJe-patched to t< wn or country at shortest notice to execute Pa pei banning, Marbling, and Houae-paintii gin ail its branches. Ijgj" Only Genuine White L^ad and Oils jused m our work. J. WILSON. Telephono . P.O. Boi 16. EAST STREET. A&HBUKTON. H. M. JONES. (x) ■ CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKS, STANDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. HAVING Purchased a large pirtion of the Assigned Estate of W. Chabtres, of Christchurch, of Books and General Stationery, I am offering the tame at LOW PRICES FOR OASH. 5 QUIRES OJF 1 NOTKPAPER FOR 6d. SPECIAL VALUE IN ACCOUNT BOOKS. (x)-_ ffiickeiing <& Lawn Tennis Material % bals, balls, stumps, gloves, bacquets, FROM 5S TO 253. TENNIS & HOOKEY BALLS NOW LANDING FEOM LONDON. -TTi A TVT/-YY7" -f^ f\r\T\Q ALBU MS, Photo Frames, Writing ij -OlJ^ V> X VjIvJVjJL/^» Desks, Work Boxes, Ladies' Dressing Cases and Companions, Purses, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Electro- I Piated Goods, Glassware | IX/TTTCJX/^ THE Wickens Federal Australian and Victoria Albums J3^|_ |^J J^Xv>« Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violinß, Flutes Brass Instruments, Autoharps. Pianos on Hire for Concerts and Entertainments. -p)-r A "\T/"\C< GRBAT REDUCTIONS for CASH, this Month, prior to JtrJLilLlM VJO. Stocktaking. /~\X>/^ A TVTQ TWO SPECIAL LINES Bargains for Cash, this Month V_/XtAjrx\_lM £}• prior to Stocktaking. /^i^T/^iT T^C< LADIES' AND GENI'LE\?EN'S. Very tow prices for \j X \J -LJ Hiks« CASH, this month, prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES, Extension of Premises. . t Great Bargains. Genuine Reductions g g ' _:o:— S Hd rfIHE Undersigned offers the whole of his Valuable and Varied Stock R J_ at UNHEARD 0* PRICES previous to and during extension «rj mU of Premises ;15to 20 per cenb reduction on all articles of £1 and over. w Customers may rely on their Purchases being what they are P* REPRESENTED, *A. WL\JK-i«-A.Y 9 » being the £ ** MOST RELIABLE A^D OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT pin m the] Trade m Ashourton. \^ & ALL REPAIRS IXECUQED ON THE PREMISES IN THE % fo MOST APPROVED STYLE. S CO % CALL EARLY AND SECURE 'J HE BARGAINS AT § 1 ROBERT MURRAY'S, | Goldsmith and Jeweller, EAST 28 TREE T, ASHBUfiTON,



WALL PAPERS. WALL PAPERS. Artistic Ceilings, Dadoes, Friezes, New Patterns, New Designs, •-■-■■■• SOS ------ WE have just landed a shipment of the most Artistic Wall Papera ever introduced into this market. Our Clients are asked to make early choice. Painting and Paperhanging is carried on by us on scientific lines. Nothing but genuini material being used, and FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN employed. ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR ALL KINDS OF HOUSE DECORATION. JEMCTCJJRJE FI*__.MIIVGS- FOR THE MILLION. 35 NEW DESIGNS JUST OPENED UP. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL & TIMBER MERCHANTS AgentsJFor — Royal Insurance Company Ltd. „ Shag Point Coal Company.  Westport Coal Company, BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7IOR 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 _HE_IJEI>__A3Nr>.S±;£S, BROM., Limited., DAVID Tt_O3__*-!=, IHK IV.Z,. FARMJERSs* CO-OP_JKATIVE A SSOCIATION OF CAJNTERBURY, Limited,, or AJL-BEJR/J? JROBJEES/X'fc!-, AGWN'l 1 , Ashburton. CANTERBURY FROZEN IkFjEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE KXPOBT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. W, H. COLLIER, "THE CORNB li," IS NOW MAKING A MAGNIFICENT DKSPLAY OF LATEST FASHIONS FOX SPRING. Choice Patterns m PRINTS and DRILLS- WULiL. WA.SH, PANDORAS m every colour. NEW CAMBRICS, Plain and Fancy ZEPHYRS, NAINSOOKS, Etc. LATEST D»_&S FABUIOS GALAIE^S lUftBONS ART MUSLINS SUNSHADES MUSLIN APRONS- LACES EMBROIDERIES CHIFFONS ' • GLOVES MEN'S & BOYS' SHIRTS NEW COLLARS NEW SHAPES MEN'S HATS. SILKS IN GLAOB, SHOT, COLORS, AND SATINS. LadieB 1 up-to-date SAILOR HATS m Pedal and all the new plaits. I>AIIN_LY _Hll_l_llVltaß.Y.— Full Stock of Ladies' and Children* SPRING UNDERCLOTHING, all trom the great centres of fashion. All cordially invited to inßpeob our unrivalled Stock before f urchasirg elsewhere. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDEBS EXECUTED WITH DESPATCH. £ASY TO DRINK . £ASI 10 WiS-S\ . /_^^B, BASiLY THE B£S"\ __^ MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. 17OR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND-ALONE. We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTF OUR PRICES— Men's Good Shooters, 99 6d ; Children's Aokle Straps, Is ; LadieB 1 Pretty Shoes, 4a lid and 5a 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4a lid. , Thoußanda of other pairs at the same Cutting Pr ices. IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one thab will stand the wear, be sure YOU8 '° MELLOR'S ■ ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBUPT 3N New Zealand Insurance Company. g established' ~ -. i£ 59 I CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THEPBEMIISB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL s COMPANY, NOTED 808 PROMPTNESS AND LIBKBALIT? FIRE AND UfARINB RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, IHBBSHIKG MAOIIiSfiS, Ac, AOOBFTED AT LOWEST TORRENT BATffi J£. W> HANMEB



Shipping. _ r 1 v SL £ j9*wMj£ NEW ZEALAND OO.'S LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffo & Plymouth. Beab Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Btwun«ra. Tons. Departure. Date. Riomt-ka 4515 Lyttelton KaikouMk 4507 Pt. Chalmers Oct. 27 TTongariro 4163 — Nov. 24 Snahlne 6127 — Deo. 22 ~ CARGO STEAMERS. Otarama I 3808 — AugUßb Rakaia 15628 — August Duke of I — Devonshire | 5257 Pc. Chalmers^ Sept 29. For further particular* apply te FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agenta, Ashburton, SHAW, SAYTLL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. A X>OYAL MAIL STEA- s^-t«' MERS, with superior \aprajiaiy accommodation for all classes «.■»*!**■* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- mouth. iTons Commander From ( Date. Gothic ... 7739 Kidley ... Lyttl'n Oot, 13 Maori .- 5200 Moffatt ... — — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell .- — — Delphic ._ 8355 Sowden ... — — CARGO STEAMERS. _*_keba ...1^331 IProßaer ....Lyttl'oi)! Aug 25 I'okomaru p238 1 Maxwell Lyttl'on|Septl9 Alamari ».j3sß3|Levack I — ' E. W. HAKMp;R, Agent. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS A II FRCMLITTELTON AS UJSIUER: For Wesbporc and Greymouth — Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thurs 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 Bubject to alteration ; reference should therefore bo made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, ABhburton. ~~ MUSICAL. Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOKT&, SINGINO, HABMONY, AND MANDOLTNJW. ri-NOFORTB, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Tyr R8 tjowman "P° x Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havklock Street, Ashburton. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam- inations. A oabd MRS A fl pLARIDGE A. Vy. V^LARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on pplication. Miss Bessie Simmonds, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, HAS m Stock Pianoß, Violins at all prices, Melodions (with bell attached), Aoco'rdionß from 10j, Whistles, Mouth • OreatttT- Britannia Harps, Violin requisites, -etc. V^°^ ns a B P ec ' a^ t J r « Music and Bongßaf<e?ery deecription, a fresh supply ljußt to hand from la per sheet. EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO 7 ls a seven octave, full Trichord Piano, steel vframe, made m London, guaranteed for ten -rears, £39 Cash. Eaßy terms if required. _'he! cheapest instrument ever offered to theAsbburton public. VIOLIN XCJITIOM Pupils thoroughly taught at reasonable charges. BESSIE SIMMONDS, BURNETT STREET 'OPpffjlidß PUBLISHING COMPANY ASHBURTON. ' MlTl-SBORN COOMBE," JPIANO U'«#ER & EXPERT, (Late of London), YISI TS AshburtoQ and surroundin Districts every four months —viz March, Jttl.^ aud November. ORDERS may be lefb with Ml LLEWELLYN OWEN ab his Musi Stndio, Arcade Chambers. Ashburton A Card. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Public tha she has started business as I)RKSB AND MANILE MAKER, In the Post Office Buildings, Cameron Stbebt (opposite Baring Square Smoke New Venui-j