The Ashburton Guardian.

\_4HBURTOn: M Olllla ;r> November 7, ISPS

price : One Penny

Vol xx. no. 4«4.4

TOMPKINS.

(Continued.)

"I suppose it was as muoh that as anything, " replied Tompkins dogged ly, looking down and poking with a short stick m the ground at his feet.

"And that is what has made you act bo queer," mused Mrs. Pember. "Have you seen her?"

"Let him tel the story, Caroline, " urged the old gentleman peevishly.

Tompkins looked gloomily out upon the lake and the broad landsoape for a few moments, and then, resuming his narrative, said:

' 'As I was saying, I have worked hard and have got a nioe little pile. lam worth $35,000. When I made up my mind to come east this summer, the money to pay Unole Jason for what he had done was all ready. It made me ohoke to think how long I had let it run. I figured it up as near as I oould — the $200 that came to me m the col lege and the $200 after that — and I put m the simple interest at 7 per cent, ac cording to the York state law, whioh brought the sum total up to nearly $900, and to fix it all right I made it an even $1,000. Then I bought a new buckskin bag and went to a bank m Chicago and got the money all m gold. I knew that would please Uncle Jason. He once talked of going to California to dig. I suppose he had never seen a pile of the real yellow coin m his life. I wrote to him that I was to be m Burlington and that I would be ever so glad if he would come over and see ma I met him yes terday afternoon as he got off the boat, down at the steamboat landing. He knew me, and I knew him, although we were both ohanged a good deal. After we had talked a little and got used to each other I took him up to my room m the hotel. I was m a hurry to get at the business part of my visit with him first, for it seemed to me that it would be bet ter to let him see, feo begin with, that I was not exactly poor nor such an un grateful oub as maybe he had thought I was. It was my resolve that before we talked of anything else I would get that money off my conscience. I knew that then I could hold np my head and dis cuss our neighbors and old times, and it would be plain sailing for me. I had piotured to my mind a dozen times how Unole Jason would look with that new yellow buokskin bag crammed with gold on his knee, steadying it "with his hand talking to mo. So when I got him up to my room and seated him m a ohair I began the performance. I got red m the faoe and stuttered and flour ished round with the bag and the gold, and to tell the truth I fully expected to make the old man's hair rise right up. But it did not work. He got shaky and trembled and somehow did not seem to want the money at all and finally owned how it was. He said that he had never given me a cent. It was all Lucy Gary's doing. And she had made him promise on his everlasting Bible oath, as he called it, that he would not tell. She had put him up to the whole thing. Even that first $2 bill had come from her wages."

My, old classmate ceased speaking. He was becoming flushed aud excited. He gazed abstractedly at the broad blue mirror of old Champlain, upon which he and I had looked together so often m the days of our youth.

Mr. Pember sat silently. Mrs. Pem ber was whimpering behind her hand kerohief.

I ventured the inquiry, "Have you seen Lnoy yet?"

Tompkins' faoe quivered. He was si lent.

Mrs. Pember's interest m the ques tion restored her. "Tell us, have you seen her?" she asked.

"I heard of it yesterday," Tompkins replied huskily, with an effort.

"Why, Timothy, what is the matter?" cried Mrs. Pember, rising from her seat and coming to him as he bent his head and buried his face m his hands. The motherly woman took off his soft hat, and stroking his hair said: "You had better tell. It will do you good. " And then she put his hat on again and stood wiping her eyes m sympathy, while he struggled with himself.

The storm of feeling passed away, and Tompkins, having gained oontrol of his emotions, slowly lifted his faoe from his hands and sat peering out un der his hat brim, looking apparently at a boat tipon the lake. At last he said m a calm voice, "She's dead."

It was very still after this announce ment. The softest breath of Juno scarce ly whispered m the pines overhead, and the vast landscape below seemed strange ly at rest m the fervid brightness of the summer noon.

My old classmate Vas the first to break the silence.

"Well," said he wearily, "it must be about time for dinner. Let us go to the hotel." We took the little brown road and walked down a long and shaded, quiet street. Memories of college days and romantic summer nights, with mnsio and starlight and the long, long thoughts of youth, came back to me as I looked at the houses and gardens famil iar m college days and chatted about them with Mrs. Pember.

"Timothy always means well," said she to me. confidentially reverting to tho eubjeot of -whioh all were thinking, "but it was very -wrong for him to neg lect that poor factory girl, don't you think so?"

THE END.

Pitchers.

Pitchers, or vessels thus named, have been used m almost every country. They are often named m the Bible, a notable instanoe being that of Gideon and his band, "who took pitchers and lamps and thus frightened the enemy, though the vessels thus named correspond to our jars. The Roman pitchers were really vases. Two handled pitohers, for water, •were m use among the Saxons, Germans and Frenoh m the sixth century. The amphorae of the Romans bore a distinot resemblance to our pitchers. They were provided with one or two handles, were of different sizes, from a capacity of twe gallons to that of 20, and the bottom was pointed, so that they might stano upright m the sand of the oellar.



I ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANOES of £25 and upwards mad* on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly instal meats. : Loans are also granted for Fixed Period at lowest currenb rates. Deposits received at highest ourrenb rates All information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, __^ ' Manager CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONjSY CHEAP MONEY IN BUMS JF £100 « £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At "exceptionally low rates of interest. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Cbristchurcb. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government nsurance Commissioner. ' SPECIAL NOTICE. Hemy McElrea BEGS TO ANNOUNCE that he has secured the Store and Premises lately occupied by the Eclipse Bicycle Company, m Cameron Street, fronting Baring Square, where he will be a CASH BUYER OP ! WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, PAT, flto. In any Qaantity, giving full Markeb Values. He will also deal generally m FARM PRODUCE, both as a Buyer and a Seller, and hopes at least to deserve a share of Public Patronage. FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Etc , Delivered m Town and Suburbs AT WHOLESALE PRICES. 10 195 ASHBURTON No. 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. To be Incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Aot, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: Charles Reid, W. D. V. Preston, Edward Gates, Francis Scrint, J. H. Paulino, G. R. And.rson, H. Stephenson. SECRETARY : SOLICITOR : Fredk. Makeig. E. G. Crisp. BANKERS : The Back of Australasia, Ashburton. OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, Ashburton. THE Office of the Society will be open to take Entries on TUESDAY, Novem- ber 1, 1898. 10 247 DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOB AND BLEND. i Packed .n Tins, the delioate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROOERS ■ ... . FOR SALE. i TTTE Have on hand several NEW AND SECOND-HAND GIGS, & OTHER VEHICLES, 1 1 Which we can dispose of at reasonable i prices. ! f & h7"steel_ , Victorian Steam Carriage and Iron Works ! West Street, Ashburton. FOR COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA Influenza, Consumption, Ac, &o KAY'S COMPOUND ESSBNOB OF LINSEED Aniseed, Senesrft, Squill, Tol_, &a KAY'S COMPOUND, a demnlcent expectorant, tot Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints ' |/*AY'SCOMPOIJ_TD,forCotig-sandColdfl,iseqn_3ly * |V aerviceable for horses and cattle KAY'S TIO PII__S, a _pec_-0 m Neu*__g_»-. F_cew>-ta &c. Oontal j Quinine, Iron, &o LNTJM OATHARTICUM PILLS d gwrtivs, ooxro. tive, and agraeably aperient .__,__, *\ r*\ OA&ULINa-Oeawnt for Broken ArtWafc



WANTED. BARRETT BROS, tender their Bincere thanks for the support accorded tbem by their numerous Customers. 1 hey beg to point out that as they are now m touch with some of the leading Home manufacturers and importing-'direct, they are m a position to ive •« Sterling value." DIl-SOLUTIO-* of Partnership. — Our Cash Clearance Sale is now on. Having made substantial reductions on the whole of our stock of Drapery, Clothing, Bpo'b, ec, we are now offering exceptional I vaIue.— BARBKM Bros., "The Hall," East Streeb. WE HAVE jusb opened up, ex Gothic, some specially imported lines m Prints, fcjatteen Stripee, Shirtings, Cretonnes, Lace Curtains, Linoleums, Mats, Hearth Kugs, Straw Hats, etc, for the Spring trade. Marked off ab Sale prices, they are the right valae.— Babrtsxt Bros. EGG..— Purebred Poultry sittings of eggs. Purebred golden Wyandottes, (vrnporiet.), Orpingtons, (imported) first cross Orpingtons and Indian game, first cross Cochin and Andalusian.— Pi___l_-_ Poultry Yards. rnUKNIP Seeds, Mangold Seeds, Rape X. and Carrot Seeds of the finest quality, to be had at lowest prices at Fleichkr Bros. 1 .HIRST CROSS, Indian G_me— Cochins, India*. Game — Orpingtons, 5b a sitting -.pply office of this paper. WANTED Kdowu-Mrs G Hamilton begs to inform the Public of Aeh- , burton that Bhe is prepared to pay the higheßt cash price for all kinds of New and Second Band Clothing, Furniture, etc. Letters attended to immediately. Address —Burnett Streeb, opposite Mail Office. -^ 9 246 GO to Mrs Alcorn for Stylish Millinery, Dress Goods, Capes, etc. ; Dress- making, Ladies' and Children's Under- | clothing and Pinaforeß (own make) a specialty; Large lot of Laces and Km- broideriefe m stock. jo 31 YJU ANTED KNOWN— Thab I have re- -7 \ cc ived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I will'dispose of at the owest rates possible, for Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are m Bearch of enable goods. As us-ual, Repairs doDe at ' •>nre ; at J. Moisok, The Hall Boot Depot, " 1 Ashburton. TENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 ■ paira 0 Mellor's Indestructible ' Boots. Wear like brass. YJU AJNTED Known— Thab our new Dres» T «°odsarenow on view. Ladies m used of a thoroughly Bmart and up-to-date •oßtume ebtuld give us an early call. A -harming variety of Blouse Material and vVavhing Dreßs Fabrics now showing.— . Mitchell & Turner. . ■* 1 WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to ] try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. FOUND— In Tancred Streeb, the oheapest and mosb reliable Boob Shop.— Mbllor's Zealandia Boob Store. WAiYJED Known— That, when the wind is over acd when the dust ie :one _nd Athburton Housewives commence heir Spring Cleaning, Mitchell A Turner ; ufc tho people for all descriptions of Hou9e- >ld Furnishings, and their new goods _re I :iow opened. TBNDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 pairs of boots.— Apply to Mkllor- L -laudia Boob -Store. WANTED Known— Good value for littl money ab Mellor's, Zealandia Boot ! -tore. ITIOR gale, Cheap— Six Dozer, -'aira of Children's ankle straps.— Mellor's 1 Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value ab Mbllor's, Tancred Streeb. I7IOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies) _L' and Men's Boots and hoes.— Apply I so Mellor, Tancred Streeb, J7WR Sale, Cheap— A lob of Men's Bluchers J only 4s lld«— Mellor'8 Zealandia tioob Store. WANTED KNOWN.- Ladies' Fur Top Lined Kid Gloves 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s od per pair. Worth double.— W. H. Collier, «• The Corner." WANTifiD— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — JJellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). — Mellor' Zealandia Boob Store. npHERE is little use m crossing pure bred JL fowls with mongrels. The result is seldom satisfactory. Both birds must be pure. riIYPE WRITING— For sale, a bar^-h., JL Yosb type writer, practically new. Apply Mail Office. WT ANTED KNOWN.— Lad .ob' Cycling Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Verne, m great variety. Special prices. — VV. H.. Collier, "The Corner." WANTED Known— Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. PICTURE-FRAMING.— W. Adams, Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself ; therefore guarantees it. (.'rices and quality right. Choice mouldings -stock. 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, _Bks for a continuance of their patronage. The cheapest shop m town for fruit. All price, maiked m plain figures. Apples from 3d a pound.— Smith Mackwell, Fruiterer & Umbrella Maker, Next Mr Patching's, Eaßt Streeb, Ashburton. 9 6 MRS ALCORN has m stock Stamped Mount Mellick, Lace, Cross-stitch and I Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven Initials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Buttei fly Wools, Perline Arasene, Filosslls, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting, Silkß m Tartans and Colours, ilacrame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle* «york Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 WANTED Known— Thab we have opened a case of Ladies' Fabric Glovob of really exquisite styles, including a large range of Washing and Cycling Gloves. Special lines m Ladies' Embroidered Hose -*un.bades and Umbrellas, per Rangitira. — Vlitchel & Turner . — . _. . Smoke New Venus



"DABBITTERS or others may have one _Jl\j or three Luroher Puppies, One Month Old, for cost of (bio advertisement, Apply Mail Office. 9



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate A sent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alcernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, eto., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission * Oleari cut Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. I AGENT FOE— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohrl.tc_.urQb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting | London and Lancashire Insuranoe Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Toon Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. 1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakala, bo r aob as my AGENT for all Auobioncering Work m that District, and m conjunction with bhem lb will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Aahbnrbon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JK. TOOLS- DAYID THOMAS. ASHBURTON = PURE SEEDS. = T HAVH lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-OLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 441bs to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, H£lbs to 16£lba to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISt CLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUOERNE, TRl_->o___, Eto. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COMJ MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKSTWOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL . ALSO- FENCING WIRE, BARB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. WANTED SHEEP FEED. WANTED up till Marob, 1899, good young grass for 300 sheep— Apply - D. THOMAS. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON J. WILSON, HOUS-n DECORATOR, SIGfIWRITER, GLAZIER, Etc, Corner of .A-rcade and -3u.rn.ett Street, Ashburton. (x) WE Have just received direct from the English Manufacturers a Magnifioenb 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 Papers which hitherto have been so fashionable. We invite clients and the public generally to call early and eeleob their Papers from the full stock, and if nob wanted for immediate use, can be laid aside until required. SPRING CLEANING. During this Season Customers can rely upon having work done without vdelay. We keep competenb Tradesmen, who ate despatched to town or country ab Bhorteßb notice to exeoute Paperhanging, Marbling, and House-painting m all its brandies. f£T Only Genuine White Lead and Oils used m our work. J. WILSON. po B 16 m , „ .. s P.O. Box 16, Telephone o. Hew Mand InsiiMCfi Company. ESTABLISHED* — - 185 9 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THE PREMIES AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, *ft, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES E. W* HANMBB AGENT



For Indigestion, the best remedy is an doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free fron* injur s'us drugs. Acting at once as a splen did toni. and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have Droved urequallet? for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headaohe and or Liver and Stomaoh complaints. Sold m ottleß _s ljd, 2s 9d, and Us, by all Me dl otne Vendor* tbwurhwt thf warid,



7HaHMBMM --i----M"MMHH WANTED KNOWN.— Miss E. Barnes begs to thank the Ladies of Asbbur- -0 ton for past favors, and wißheß to say she is now shewing the Latest Styles m Trimmed and Untrimmed Millinery for the coming ' season, also a good selection m Children s ■ Leghorns, Sun Hats, Etc. Sun Bonnets a specialty. Moderate oharges, quality * guaranteed. Ladies own material made '} ~-" : Smokt totvi Vmn j



Sheep Shears*. Sheep Shears. ' W. CONCRETE, j THE PEOPLE'S PRAOTIOAL IRONMONGER, I BURNETT STREET, XT AS JUST OPENED his season's supply of SHEEP SHEARS of all XX makes, including the following well-known brands : — BBA The Ciie*-T>es-t T* U S-* BBA l_-o__i*_oii«3*'er' T TJ S4 BBA m -VtslitHirtoii. *X TJ S Also 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 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 best makes, and warranted. RANGfiB, REGISTERS, MANTELS, COPPERS, Etc. (x) One Trial will convince you that you can save Money by purchasing from W. CONGREYE, THE PEOPLE'S PRAOTIOAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. 129 Colombo Street, Christchurch. SPRING - 1898- ASHBURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. ESTABLISHED 18HS. DIBECT FURNISHING IMPORTERS. WE are now showing a Choice Assortment of Linoleums, Brussels, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets, also Squares, Rugß, Mats, Etc., m Latest Designs. Japanese and China Matti-g, Rugs, Mats, Etc. Brackets, Whatnots, Poleß, Etc. Also largeßb stock m town of Brass and Iron Bedsteads, m new and pretty designs. All sizes, " all prices." Overmantels, Toilet Glasses, Bedroom Sets, over one hundred sets to choose from. Chairs m endless Variety and Prices. As most of the above lines are direob from the Manufacturers we are enabled te sell atcloweßt 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-Class Upholsterer (late of A. J. White*) those desirous of having their Furniture Renovated would do well to place their orders early. All work done on the Premises by Competenb Workmen. CALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO. OABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STBEET, Opposite Arcade, and Next Building Society's Office. Agents for Clegg's Perambulators & Go-carts, Burson's Wioker Chairs, Sootb and Wilson's Venetian Blinds, Shades, etc., Faulkner's Wire Mattresses, Mats, etc WALL PAPERS. WALL PAPERS. Artistic Ceilings, Dadoes, Friezes, New Patterns, New Designs. WE have just landed a shipment of the most Artistio Wall Papers ever introduced into this market. Our Clients are asked to make early choice. Painbing and Paperhanging is carried on by us on scientific lines. Nothing bub genuine material being used, and FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN employed. ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR ALL KINDS OF HOUSE DECORATION. -E»ICXCJJB__E- FRAMING FOR THE MILLION. 35 NEW DES T . NS JUST OPENED UP. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL k TIMBER MERCHANTS Agents For — Royal Insurance Company* Ltd, „ Shag Point Coal Company. „ Westporb Coal Company. ExtensHo : n of Premises. •s_.. •— :o: -^ __ W bf Great Bargains. Genuine Reductions g B — »•-. S S rTIHE Undersigned offers the whole of his Valuable and Varied Stock g X ab UNHEARD OJB PRICES previous to and during extension -i^ of Premises ;15to 20 per cent reduction on all articles of £1 and over. Si Customers may rely on their Purchases being what they are P-i REPRESENTED, JE*. -MLT_J-Ett_EfcA-"Y»-a being the 3 MOST RELIABLE AhD OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT W g in the Trade m Ashourton. l & ALL REPAIRS EXECUTED ON THE PREMISES IN THE fo MOST APPROVED STYLE. S __-__-_-— 02 £ CALL EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS AT g 1 ROBERT MURRAY'S, | Goldsmith and Jeweller, EAST STBEET, ASHB U.BJT ON. T I



Shipping. *"""' ?|iRE jdjsMjt N ? IW ZEALAND '^ xf^GSHIPPING OO.'S '"*■*'■ LINB ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monbe Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olassea of Passengers at Lowest Rates. | Port of Bteamers. Tens. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington Nov. Ruapehu 4202 — Nov. 24 Ruahlna 6127 — Deo- ?2 Rimutaka 4515 — -Jan. 19 ~ CARGO STEAMERB. " Tekoa 4050 j — I »oc« Waimate 6688 | — I De0 * For further particulars apply be FRIEDLANDER BROS., L_D. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jgvx "ROYAL MAIL STEA- XV MERS, with superior jsra££fia|^^ accommodation f orall olassea *B&&^^& of passengers, calling ab Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. mouth. _. Tons Commander From! Date. Gothic — 7739 Kidley ... Lyttl'n Ocb, 15 Maori ._. 5200 Moffatb ... — — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ._. — — Delphio .-J8355 Sowden ._, — — CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha ._. 11331 Prosser ....Lytt.'oni Aug 25- ! Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell LyttronlSeptlQ Mama.i.j3sß3JLevaok J — I I E, W. HANMER, Agent, j NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY j OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMER- 1 SAII FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wescport and Greymouth — Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondayß, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auokland — - Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dateß and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton MUSICAL. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Tl/T RSTDOWMAN TpOX Member of the Canterbury Socieby of Professional Musicians, Havedock Street, Ashburton.! RAKA-A—TUESDAYS. Pupilß prepared for Trinity College exam- inations. ' MISS BICHAKDSON, TEACHER OF THE PIANO, IS Prepared to receive PUPILS from any date. Particulars may be obtained from Mr H M Jones, Ashburton ; or MiBB Richardson, Charles Street, Allen ton. 10 76 Llewellyn Owen, M-O.W'ML., _L_.» T_.-C.JM_. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HABMONY, AND MANDOLINE. "~~MISS ETHEL GATES, TEACHER of Shorthand and Music, Piano, Organ, & Violin, BAKAIA & CHEBTSEY, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY. 10 12 Miss Bessie Simmonds, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, HAS VACANCIES for a limited num- ber of Papils. lerms on appli- cation. v*oc.l and Instrumental Music up to date. Solos, Duets, Trios, etc, for all Instruments. Violins from £2 10a— These are Good Models, correctly made, and with care will increase m value. Strings and all requisites ab Lowesb Possible Prices. Accordeons from 10_. Campbell's Celebrated Melodeons, etc., etc. Any article nob m Stock procured immediately. Can also supply a good Piano for £39. Cash or Terms. EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO Introduced by Begg and Co., of Dunedin, whose name it bears, is unsurpassed at the price. Other Makers' Pianos ii required. Correspondence promptly attended to. BESSIE SfMMONDS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON MB OSBOBN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), WILL MAKE HIS USUAL TUNING VISIT TO ABHBURTON on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21. ORDERS may be left with MI LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Musi Studio, Aroade Chambers, Ashburton. GREYHOUNDS For Sale — The well known Greyhounds Saxon and Zenobia A good obance for a young sportsman Apply Qffi° 8 °f tbis pap 6 -**