The Ashburton Guardian.

Voh xx, no. 4636

Abfbubtoin ? Fri lay, October 28, 189S,

PRrorc : One Penny

A SOLITARY.

(Continued.) book," said Stephen. "If you'll come nere I'll give it to you and you can take what you think it's worth. I pinned the pocket up so's to be sure I didn't lose it." Stephen began rumbling at his vest. Nicholas lifted a cover from the stove. "I don't want none of your money," said he. "Keep your money." i

"I've got enough to pay you an take me to Jackson." "I tell ye, stop talkin about your money." Stephen said no more; he looked terri fied. The air grew "warmer. Everything was quiet, except for the detonations of the frost m the forest outside and its sharp cracks m the house walls. Soon Stephen fell asleep and lay breathing short and hard. Nicholas sat beside him. It was broad daylight when Stephen aroused himself. He awoke suddenly and completely and began to get out of bed. I "I guess it's time I was goin," said he. "I'm much obleeged to yee, Mr. Gunn." "You lay still." Stephen looked at him. "You lay still," repeated Nicho las. Stephen sank back irresolutely; his timid, bewildered eyes followed Nich olas, who was smoothing his hair and beard before a little looking glass near the window. There was a good fire m the cooking stove, and the room was quite warm, although it was evidently a very cold day. The two windows were thickly coatad with frost, and the room was full of a dim white light. One of the windows faced toward the east, but the sun was still hidden by the trees across the road. Nicholas smoothed his hair and his wild beard slowly and punctiliously. Stephen watched him. "Mr. Gunn," he said at length. "What say?" "I'm afruid — I shan't get to the depot before the train goes if I don't start pretty soon." Nicholas went on smoothing his beard. > At length he laid his comb down and turned around. "Look a here!" said he; "you might jest as well understand it. You ain't a-goin to any depot today, an you ain't a-goin to any train, an you ain't a-goin ,' to any depot tomorrow nor to any train, ■ an you ain't a-goin the next day, nor the next, nor the next, nor the next after that." "What be I a-goin to do?" "You are a-goin to stay jest where you are. I've fought against your j comin /is long as I could, an now you've ! come, on I've turned the corner, you are a-goinj:o stay. When I've been walking m the teeth of my own will on one road, an havin all I could do to breast it, 1 ain't a-goin to do it on another. I've give it up, an I'm a-goin to stay give up. You lay still." Stephen's small, anxious face on the pillow looked almost childish. His help lessness of illness seemed to produce the same expression as the helplessness of infancy. His hollow, innocent blue eyes were fixed upon Nicholas with blank in quiry. "Won't Miss Morrison be after me?" he asked finally. "No, she won't. Don't you "worry. I'm a-goin over to see her. You lay still." Nicholas shook his coat before he put it on; he beat his cap against the wall, then adjusted it carefully. ' 'Now," said he, "I'm a-goin. I've left enough wood m the stove, an I guess it'll keep warm till I get back. I shan't be gone any longer than I can help." "Mr. Gunn!" "What cay?" "I ruther guess I'd better be a-goin." Nicholas looked sternly at Stephen. "You lay still," he repeated. "Don't you try to get up whilst I'm gone; you 1 ain't fit to. Don't you worry. I'm a-goin ! to fix it all right. I'm a-goin to bring you j something nice for breakfast. You lay \ still." Stephen stared at him; his thin shoulders hitched uneasily under the coverlid. "You're a-goin to lay still, ain't you?" repeated Nicholas. i "Yes, I will if you say so," replied Stephen. He sighed and smiled feebly. The truth was that this poor cot m the warm room seemed to him like a couch under the balsam dropping cedar of Leb anon, and all at once he felt the rest of the divine consolation which cornea from leaning upon the will of another. "Well, I do say so," returned Nich olas. He looked at the fire again. Then he went out. He turned m the doorway [ and nodded admonishingly at Stephen. "Mind you don't try to get up," he said again. { Nicholas went out of sight down the I road, taking long strides over the creak ing snow. He was gone about half an hour. When he returned bis arms were full of packages. He opened the door and looked anxiously at the bed. Stephen twisted his face toward him and smiled. Nicholas piled the packages upon the table and lifted a stove cover. ' "I've seen Mies Morrison and it's all right," said he. j "What did she say?" asked Stephen m an awed voice. "Well, she didn't say much of any thing. She was fryin griddle cakes for the boarders' breakfast. She said she < felt real bad about lettin you go, but she didn't see no other way, and she'd be glad to have you visit her just as long ,as you wanted to. She*s goin to pack I np_your clothes."

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Nicholas nodded grimly.





SAISDEI; & Won* Euca- lypti rCjct»-«ct. Under the i stiuKumhi d patronage of His Majesty the King ofltioy, as per communica- - * ion made by J.he Mi? ister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at tiie Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract the marker, product* of simple distillation forming crude reainons oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCAL\ PTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government be of perfectly pore origin, as per n formation forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we feate :-»- It is proved by testa by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, I'ruesia, and reported by Dr. Sohulz, Professor o* Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr; Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswalrl, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of resinous and other substancos, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the Kanative qualities proper to the plant ill crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the Darned authorities, among the turpentiner, wbish ire abandoned Ion? since as an nternal adioament. These crude oils, or so called tiucalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency m pungent odonr— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear- ance being reduced m specifio density through the presence of acids. By theirtaste, the result <=f the contracting tendency of rrsicp and tenr.a'.es. If these crude oils, so called eucalypb extracts, are applied l>y mistake ixt cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria,, internal nfiamationfi, dyeeutery, etc., the con- sequences are most appalling. For safety akpaek aI ways frr SANDER &SON'S EUCA- LYPTI EXTRACT.— Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & FONB. S M OKU THE NEW VENDS Dark Aroroatio Plug TobesCCO. THE CELIv.BR A TED & BEST BPAND MANTjyAOTtfIiKD FROM CBILCI3ST VIRGIN A DRINK DKLICIOUS PERFECT IN QUAUTY, FLAVOR E7 AND BLKND. Packed m Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS A Cabd. MISS WILLIAMS . BEGS to notify the general Public that sho has started business as DRFSS AND MANTLE MAKER, In the Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street (opposite Baring Square) George Je&son, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, TT AS jast received a large consignment of Watches, Clocks, etc., suitable for WEDDING F»ls-£.fesli:iVlß and is now selling at Christchurch Prices. REPAIRS, Etc, PROMPTLY EXECUTED SATISFACTION GUA'? AISTEED. RAMBLER BIGYGLEB. I HAVE JUST Rl CEIVED a Consign, meat of the Neatest, Strongest, Bad most Comfortable Maohines m the market. THE RAMBLER RACING MACHINES & ROADSTERS, AND A SPECIAL LIKE OF LADIES' MACHINES, All fitted with Danlop Valves, etc Cyclists and others are invited to oil and inepeot these machinss. Terms and Prices Fasy for RAMBLERS 10 60 D. THOMA.S, West Street. Cemguead & Berryman are no.w selling the new model Massey-Harr;a bicycles at the lowest p: ices for cash or on easy terms for the convenience of purchasers ; wood rims (guaranteed for five years) and all the latest improvements m both gentlemen's and ladlea' machines.— (Adyfc



WANTED— A few Broody Hens and Turkeys. Apply PELUAM POULTRY Yabds, or Osoe of thii paper,



T. Bullock. TO LIT, AT a low rental, Small Shop or offioe m che Arcade. T BULLOCK. I GOOD BUILDING SITE. T&a.— Price wanted for Town Section 1171, weli situated, fronting Havelook Street West. Easy terms if rcq tired. J T. BULLOCK. TO LET AT REDUCED RENTAL, DWELLING of Eight Roomß and Scull- ery, small Stable, etc., together with 2 Acres odd of land. Well situated, adjoin- ing the Presbyterian Manse and fronting Beach Road. The owner having left the district is the reason of the property being to Let. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. HOUSE of five roome,"centrally situated inTanored Street" T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. 126 ac~es, 126 /^i OOD LAND, early selection, near Hinds KJT Railway Station, the property of Mr J. Stitdiiolme, Jun., divided into three allotments as follows . — Lot 1, 44 acres-, 2 roods, 33 perches. Lot 2 40 acres, 2 roods, 11 perches. Lot 3, 41 acres, 2 percheß. Can be sold as a whole or separately, on very easy terms of payment-. For full particulars, npply to T. BULLOCK TO LET. /COMFORTABLE Dw e ]li Dg of six rooms, V^ with verandah, wash-house with copper built m, etc., well situated on Beach Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent GREAT DISPLAY^ OF Summer NoTeltica NEWEST DRESS MATERIALS m all the Latest Texmtes and Colour- ings m Serges, Tweed?, Venetian Cloths, etc . etc. Fa cy Trimmings, Gimp 3 and Biaids to match. FIRS P-CL ASS DRESSMAKING AT REASONABLE CHARGES. CHOICEST SELECTION m Town ' of Washing Fabrics for Summer Costumes and B!ou>cs. Uiuqua Deaigpp. Choice Culou iigs. PRINTS. PRINTS. SPLENDID LINE FAST COLOUR PRINTS at 4Ad par yard. CHOICE PATTERNS. LATEST NOVKLTIES m BELTS, GLOVKS, COLLARS an* CUFFS, LACE SO A RYES, UMBRELLAS, SUN- HHADES, VEIL NKIS, &c, «fee, &o S A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tanored Street. Bazaar Livery Stables. "I" HAVE PLEASURE m notifying the Public of Ashburton that I have taken over THE BAZAAR STABLES, Burnett Street, from Mr 6. Trevurza, and trust that I may receive a fair share of patronage of the general public. CABS MEET ALL TRAINB Saddle Horses, Traps, and Buggies tn hire at all hours, and at reasonable charger, GOOD STABLING. JAMES McCOBMICK. I 1 6 : Important Notice. i OWING to extensive alterations and re- pairs to the premises, and to make room for the workman, I have decided to ; hold a CLEARING SALE OF j CLOTHING, JDRAPERY, & BOOTS. ' The New Season's Goods are now m, and 1 this is a first-class opportunity of securing a serviceable Suit or Dre&b for cbe coming holi- days. I have also instructed MbF. E. BAILEY who is now m charge of the Crockery, Ironmongery, and Grocery Departments, to MAKE CONSIDERABLE CONCESSIONS to all who may favor me with a visit. THE GOODS ARE ALL OF THE BEST QUALITY, AND PRICES AT ROCK BOTTOM A. LAWRIE, i SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, A 8 H B U.R TON Loans JNegotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Aehburton Alcornately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Olearitie Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furnitnre Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristctrarch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition . „ Wright, Stevenson and Co, Danedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tooli Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. IHAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to aot as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m con junction With them It will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashborton GREAT REDUCTION Tn PRICE OF PLANET JR. 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. lam now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GKAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U£lbs to 16£lbs to the bushel also, best OLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HVRST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL OLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRklOiu, Etc. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. ' TAM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my bands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKSTWOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL IAIjSO— FENCING WIRE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. WANTED SHEEP FEED. WANTED up till March, 1899, good young grass for 300 Bheep.— Apply DAVID THOMAS; ASHBURTON J. WILSON, HOUSb DECORATOR, SIGNWRITER, GLAZIER, Etc, Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street, Aslitourton. fx) WE Have just received direct from the English Manufacturers 'a Magnifioent and Artistic Stock of the very latest WALL PAPERS. A Feature of the above importation is the new style of Paper for Decorating Halls, Passages, and Staircases, being a change from the Marble Papars which hitherto have been so fashionable. We invite clients and tho public generally to call early and select thek Papers from the full atoob, and if not wanted for immediate use, can be laid aside until required. ' SPRING "CLEANING. During this Season Customers can rely upon having work done without • delay. We keep competent Tradesmen, who aie despatched to town or country at shortest notice to exeoute Paperhanging, Marbling, and House-painting m all itß branches. $3g" Only Genuine White Lead and Oils ÜBed m our work, J. WILSON. B Telephone , . P-O. Box 16. SXO JL ! TTAVING made Satisfactory arrangements with XX Messrs Niooll Bros., for lease of premises fTr^TTTr—p^ ocoupied by us, we are carrying on business as usual. & . McDonald & McDiarmid. XiM XXLiJIi-LjO-i-D BO oTS AND BHOES of every description T7ATT made to order or repaired, at shortest notice. jj THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOOK IN iTHE DISTRICT OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, CONTINENTAL, AND COLONIAL BOOTS. EVENING SHOES, Etc , at prices to suit all classes. JUST ARRIVED A splendid assortment of Colored Shoes, all shades. McDonald and McDiarmid, BOOT IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS, EAST STREET. 8 258 J- NICHOLAS, Manager,



Sheep Shears. Bheep Shears. w. concrete; ' S THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, HAS JUST -OPENED his season's supply of SHEEP SHEARS of al makes, including the following well-known brands]: — at BBA. The Cheapest TUS -BBA. Ironmonger TTJisS B J3 A. in Ashburton. TUS Also m Stock— TURKEY <fc WASHITA OIL STONES. Z Don t bay 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 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. " t RANGEB, REGISTERS, MANTELS, COPPERS, Etc. t 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, Christchuroh. 5 I 3 SPRING - 1898« - : ASHBURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. ESTABLISHED 1883. DIRECT FURNISHING IMPORTERS. WE are now showing a Choice Assortment of Linoleums, Brussels, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets, also Squares, Rugs, Mats, Etc., m Latest Designs. Japanese and China Matting, Rugs, Mats, Etc. Brackets, Whatnots, Poles, Etc. Also largest stock m town of Brass and Iron Bedsteads, m new and pretty designs. All sizes, "all ' prices." Overmantels, Toilel Glasses, Bedroom Sets, over one hundred sets to choose from. Chairs m endless Variety and Prices. As most of the above lines are direot from the Manufacturers we ate enabled to sell atoloweßt possible prices. ! . ■ SPRING CLEANING- -1 WE have also a large stock of Cretonnes, Tapeßtrieß, Velvets, etc., for Furniture Coverings and Hangings. Having obtained the services of a First-Class Upholsterer (late of A. J. White's) those desirous of having their Furniture Renovated would do well to place their orders early. All work done on the Premises by Competent Workmen. I CALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO. CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and Next Building Society's Office. Agents for Clegg's Perambulators & Go-carts, Burson's Wicker Chairs, Scott and Wilson's Venetian Blinds, Shades, etc., Faulkner's Wire Mattresses, Mats, etc. EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKS, W STANDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. (X) "TI'T'DT T7!C< The Teachers, Students, Pocket, Family, and the Canter- |~s I |S I J Pj^»'~*~"bnrv Bibles, various Bizeß and Bindings. Prayers and Hymns, Church Praise, Sankey'a Hymns— Latest Editions. DAATTO Lateßt Works at Published Prices for Cash. Libraries sup« r"S\ /\_ /J\->^« plied with any works procured from London, America, or else- where as quickly as possible. A good selection of Reward Books, Standard and Poetical Works m stock. CRICKET, TENNIS, CROQUET, AND HOCKEY, Material from Best London Makers toys. t"oy~£. toys. T7! A TVT/~\"\7 /^ /~V/^\T\Q ALBUMS, Photo Frameß, Writing Jj A.JN (J X (jTvJ UjUD« Desks, Worfe Boxes, Ladies' Dressing Cases and Companions, Purseß, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Electro- plated Goods, Glassware. Tl/TTTOT/ 0 ! THE Wickens Federal Australian and Victoria Albums lyj_ I) l^JLvj. Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flates Brass Instruments, Autoharps. Pianos on Hire for Concerts and Entertainments. TIT A "YT/~\C< Brimsmead and Sons, H'aake, Wagner, Hopkinson, Collard xIAIN vJJ^« and Collard, Spaethe, Gosb and Kallman, and others. Cash or Terms. Agent for Milner and Thompson. * "VTC3 ® he Needham, Bell, Chioago Company, New England vJXivT-cL-W k5« Company, and otherß. From JST' lOh upwards. - Terms from 10s per month. /NTTr<T TTICJ LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. Very low prices for (J X (JjLJ CjD. OASH.~CycIe Extras. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES GIVING UPBUSINESS SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE, FOR SALE. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. ; PREMISES TO LET. ! J. SEALY AND CO.



Shipping. '~~~" LJtL mHE /jjjfflßfjr NEW ZEALAND "^^^^^SHIPPINQ 00. LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Tenerlffe A Plymouth Besto Aooommodation for all olasses < Passengers at Lowest Rates. Pore ef Steamers. Toas. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington Nov. Ruapehu 4202 — Nov. 24 Rnahine 6127 — Deo. 22 Rimutftka 4515 — Jan. IS CARGO STEAMERS. * ifeloa |4050| I Deo. Waimate j 6688 — | Deo. Fer further particular* apply te FRISDLANDER BROS., Lid. Agents, Ashhurton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. .s^ x T3OYAL MATT, STEA jßfik -Lv MERS, wlthsHperlo aocommodatlon for all olasse; B ™ > of passengers, calling a Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply month. Tons Commander From I Date. Gothio — 7739 Kidley ... Lyttl'n Oob, 13 Maori — 5200 Moffatt ... — — ffokomaru 6238 Maxwell U. — — Delphio .- 8355 Sowden ..j — — CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha ._ 11331 IProsser .-..Lyttl'oni Aug 2i (Eokomaru (6238 Maxwell I Lyttl'oni Sept 1! Mamari »j3sß3JLevaok J — I E. W. HANMER, Agent. NION STEAMSHIP COMPANS OF NEW ZEALAND, Limitbd STEAMERS SAII FRCMLITTELTOIS AS UNDER: For Wesbport 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 Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Ghrlstchurch daily papers foi dates and boor of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton ■ sa MUSICAL- PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIO. TVT R S "R OWMAN Tf 1 ° X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Ashburton. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam- inations. ' miss richakdson; TEACHER OF THE PIANO, IS Prepared to receive PUPILS from any date. Particulars may be obtained from Mr H M Jones, Ashburton ; or Miss Richardson, Charles Street, Allenton. 10 76 Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. A OABD Tt/TRS A ri /^ILARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. "MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton 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 MISS ETHEL GATES, JML.IV. I*. S. npEAGHER of Shorthand and Music, X Piano, Organ, & Violin. BAKAIA & OHERTSEY, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY. 10 12 TUfITABUSHED 1880. TELEPHONE NO 69 BAKER BROS., furnishing trndertakers urnishing Undertakers DIRECT Importers of Best and Lateßt Pcslgns m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS Conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most xeasonable Charges. Oorner of Wakanni Road and Case Streets, and Baker and Brown's Ooaot Factory. T3ABBITTERS or others may have one S\) or three Luroher Puppies, One Monti Old, for oost of this advertisement, Apph