The Ashburton Guardian.

price : One Penny

Vol xx. no, 4593

bhbuktois :, Thursday, September 8, 183 H.



I ROW (MKUIh. Coldstream. A m°etine of the Coldatream Road Board wa« held at Hindß on Monday last Preseuo — Messrs E. H. Dobson (Chainnui), J. Me* • Keige, D. Miller and J. Btudholme, junr. CREDITS r Advice was received of payment to credit of the Board of moneys on accnu-it of sub- sidy on rates and. thi nn. i "* roll Mr H. Fiamptr-n's name was ordered to be placed on the roil for the portion of reserve lately occupied by Mr Luscombe LEVEL CROSSING The Rangitata Koad Board wrote, en- quiring if the Board would pay ha f the cost of placing a level crossing at the south bound try of Hinds town. • It was resolved thab thia Board does not at present see its way to join ; ng ia making the crossing. WORKS It was resolved that the Beaoh road be made secure, opposite a dangerous encroach- ment jf the sea near Mr Rich's ; also that guide furrows be ploughed on both sides of Junotion road, part of Boundary road south of Coldstream road, and a safe crossing made at the junotion of these roads ; furrows to be also drawn along the direct road from Ealing road towards Ashburton and Poplar and Surveyor's roads near Pye's Comer. Some uaeafo gullies on Wren's road were ordered to be improved. GATES, GORSE, ETO. The clerk reported that he had served a considerable number of notices to clear gorse, many of which were already being complied with. He had had the finger posts autho- rised erected, but one n°ar Emlmg had to be altered. He was instructed to see that the owners of a number of gates on tha south road and near Ealing hava the same pro- perly hung and " Public Road ' written on both sides of them. A number of small accounts were passed aad~ the Board adjourned. Mount Soniers The ordinary monthly meeting of tha Mount Somera Road Board was held on Monday. Present — All the members, Mr Hood Chairman. BANK BUSINESS. The manager . of the Union Bank oi Australia, Asbbnrton, wro'e enclosing copies of resolutions rr quired to be passed by all local bodies having accouats <vith the Bank, stating the terms on which these accounts were taken and the signatures of officers required.— The resolutions on the whole were adopted, but it was decided to request that one month's notica should be grvea-^ prior to any increase m the rate of interest) being made. ROAD DEVIATION. The Chief Surveyor wtote stating that the plan of a road deviation throug l Alford Katate had rob yet b en forwarded to the Department. — The Clerk was in-truoied to again write to the Board's Surveyors, asking why the plan had net been forwarded. AUDIT The Audit Inspector requested that the sum cf £l 3i 4 1, being cost of auditing the Board's accounts, should be paid into the public account. — Account pasted for pay- meut. The Auditor-Genaral forwarded »he b*'at»ce sheet for he year endiug March 31, 1898, duly certified. ROLL The Supervising • Valuer forwarded concU'ions to be t bserved where alterations or additions have been niada to the roll, and enclosing foima fur the pu>posu uf supplying the with all particulars oi tha same. MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY RESERVE. The Commissioner of Crown Lands wrotA m reply to enquiries formerly instituted by the Board wiln regard to the lower portion of the Mount Somera Tramway Reserve, stating that endeavours were again being made to have the undealc with portions vested m the Ashburton County Council. 1 he portion m front of K.S.'b 19632 3 wag at present under i ffer to the adjoining owner, and should a pale not be effected it mi proposed to treat) it m the sams way as the rest of the reserve. DEPUTATION^ Messrs J. Carney, M. Carney, and J. Matheson interviewed the Board requesting that the Bo^rd should take steps to have certain roads and other repairs attended to m their rei-p ctivp localities. —It was resolved to inspect the parts referred to and have the worst parts attended to immediately . lambie's soad. A petition, signed by six ratepayers, prayed that the Board should take seeps to have the lower poition of Lambie's Road shingled, it being unsafe for traffic m its present state. — 1 he Clerk was instructed to inform the petitioners that the Board regretted not being m a position to under- take such a large contract at the present time. MAIS ROAD. . 't was decided to have the unformed ! portions of the imin road between Mount Someiß School aud Mr Price's corner re* ' for mad on both sides. ! GORSE NUISANCE. The Clerk was instructed to serve gorse notices where necessary. POUNDKEEPER AND RA.NGER Applications for tha position of Pound- keeper and Ringer were considered, and W. de B Compton was appointed Hanger, and Mr W. Fergus poundkeeper. ROLL ALTERATIONS. Several alterations m the Roll were authorised, eul>jecb to all the rates being paid. ACCOUSTS Accounts amount ng to £31 7s lOi were passod for payment and the Boaid adjourned. The Show. — For many yearß we have been rushed with orders prior to the Bhowa and holidays, and late customers have been inevitably disappointed. We therefore respectfully invite all who will require new suits, &c, for the approaching summer to call early. We have juat opened out our new season's goods, and as we anticipate a further increase of business, our stock of new, fashionable, and durable suitings, As, is probably the largest ever shown m Ashbur- ton, comprising a 1 the latest novelties, and a special line of Fox's celebrated Cheviot ser&eß, which we are making to measure m the newest styles at three guineas par suit ; also trouserß to measure m a big assortment of Scotch, English, and Colonial tweeds and worsteds for 15j 6d per pair (usual prices 22i 6d to 25 ) ; and m saddle tweeds : Suits £3 10s and trousers to measure 17a sd. Fit, style, and workmanship m every garment guaranteed. — Cbaighead and "Bsbryman, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ash- burton. jf**"""— "^^"*^"" l— "^^^^^^^^ OWING to the approaching retirement of Mr H Barrett from the business, we purpose holding a Great Cash Clearance Sale of the whole of our Stock of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc. In the meantime double di?count to every buyer. — Barrett Bros , ' The Ha I,' Eaet Street. 9^60 ISSOLUTIOX of Partnership.— Our Great Caeh C earance S -le will soon beannouced. In the meantime discount at the rate of 2a m the £ to every buyer— how- ever small the amount.— Barrett Bros , • The Hall,' Eaab Streets 9 59 WE will advise you by circular of the date of our" Great Cash Clearanca Sale. Ia the meantime your purchases will be subject to discount at the rate of 2a m the - £ for any amount.— Barrett Baos , ' Tha Hail/ EM* Street, 9 6^



Sporting. ASHBURTON Trotting Club, SPKIN G MEETING. TO be held on the Agricultural Show Grounds, Ashbutton, on SATDEDAY, OCTOBER 2>, 1898. j Under the Rules of the South Island Trotting Association. President — Donald McLean, Eeq, ; Vice- presidents — Messrs Denis McKendry and P. Devane ; Stewards — Messrs G. Robertson, R. J. Henry. W. Smherland, J. O'Grady, J. MoCormiok.F. McCafferty, J. Sutherland, and T. Conolly. Starter- Mr R. J. Henry ; Clerk of Scales— Mr R Friedlauder ; Clerk of Course —Mr G Keller ; Handicapper— Mr H. B'inkman ; Timekeepers— Messrs R. Alexander and S. Salek. PBOGBAM M.B. I—l ls p.m.— Handicap Maiden (saddle), of 20 soys ; nomination 10a, accept- ance 10j. Two miles. 2—2 p m. — Electric Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys ; Becond horse 2 eovs from the stake. Nomination 10*, accept- ance 10s> One and a-half mile. 3— 2-40 p.m — Lagmhor Handicap (harness), of 30 8OV8 ; second horse 3 soys from the stake. Nomination 15s, acoept- ance lbi. Two miles. 4—3.15 p.m — Handicap Selling Race (optional eaddle or harness) , of 20 soys ; the winner to be sold by auotion immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination 103, acceptance 10s. One and a-half mile. 5— 4 p.m — A^hburton Handicap (saddle), of 35 soys ; Becond harse 3£ soys from the stake. Nomination, 17a 6d ', acoeptance, 17s 6d. Two miles. 6—4 30 p.m. — Farmers' Plate Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys ; second horse 2 eovs from the stake. Confined to horacs the bona fuie property of farmers resideut m thi Ashburton County, and m"Bt have been the property of such owners prior to the Ist August, 1898 Nomination, 10s ; asceptinoe, 10i. Two mile^ 7— 5 p.m. — Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 s soys ; second horao 2§-ovs from the \ fcUke Nomina ion 12s 6J ; accept- i arc*? 12s b\. One mile. < l NOMINATIONS must ba in the hands of I the Secretary, acempmied with pedigree, 1 »ge and deeciiption of horses, last, three pef formarces, and colours of riders, also the necessary amount m caeh, by 9.30 p.m., on ; TUhSDAY, Octob. r 11, at the Somerset Hotc', Ashburton. Owners are reminded that, iv accordance i with Ruleß of the Trotting Association, no i nonrnation will be valid, nor will any horse be handicapped, unless the Nomination Fees are paid at lime of entry. s Handicaps will be d clared on or about 1 TUKSU \Y, October 18 \ Acceptances will close at 930 p.m. on r TUESDAY, October 25, at ths Somerset Hoe!. . ■ Five per cent will be deducted from all c großs winnings for expeusca. Ihe attention of owners is drawn to the improved condition of the Racing Track ; all '( culverts having been lemoved, and the ( coiitse put m complete order. < W. SIMPSON, ' 9 66 Secretary. i PUBLIC NOTICE. ______ i THAT H. G. PERCY; i HAS REMOVED to those Very Con- venient Premises lately occupied by j Mr J. C. Duncan, Tobacconist, situated t NEXT DOOR TO HIS OLD SHOP, where ( he will be pleased to see h:B Old Customers, j He also notifies that he has, secured the , services *>f ] MR F. PRICE, who was Hairdresser by* Special Appoint- , ment to the late Sir William Jervoia and Family, and Lord Onslow and Family (late | Governor of New Zealand). MR PRICE has had two years experience | with Messrs G. Douglas & Co., Bond Street, ( London (Hairdressers to the Koyal Family), and two years with Mons. Caumont, Rue de Rivoli, Paris, also as Proprietor of the Grand , Hotel Hairdressing 3nloon, Dunedin. > MR PRICE iB the Sole Proprietor of the i C'l-loroform HtUr Wash, so well known ie Melbourne, Sydney, and i New Zealand. MR PRICE being THOROUGHLY CONVERSANT n Ladies' Halrdressing, ' strongly advises Ladies and Children to ' have their Hair Singed once a Month, and m case of Ladies' Hair falliDg or turning prematurely grey, to consult him at once. Ladies Hair DRESSED for Balls, Parties ! and Weddings H. C. PERCY, l HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIBT, ] EAST STREET. 5 179 HAWTHORNDEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIBm. BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS Principal .- Mrs DAVID McKEE. HAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situated m Upper Fendalton, about four miles from Christchurch. Pupils have the advant- age of pure country air. The Grounds are extensive, and contain a Gymnasium and Tennis Lawn; and Riding Lessons can be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are taught bj Trained and Certificated Teachers ; and special classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Soholartbip Examinations at the University. Further information as to terms, etc., can be obtained on application to the Principal TO POULTRY BREEDERS.— Beginners could not make a better start than by purchasing a trio of Partridge Cochins, the best strain m the colony, from Pelham Yards, Any day, except Sunday, from 12 to 3. HOZIE TEA.



WANTED. SMITH MACKWELL thanka the people of Ashburton and District for their liberal support during the past 3 years, and having lately started m the Fruit Business, asks for a continuance of their patronage. The cheapest shop m town for fruit. All priceH mai ked m plain figures. Apples from 3d a pound.— Smith Mackwell, Fruiterer & Umbrella Maker, Next Mr Patching's, East Street, Ashburton. 9 6 VTTANTED Kuowo— Flour reduced £l * » 15s per ton ; also startling reductions m Kerosene, Wire Netting, etc., at Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. BE SURE and Buy your Seed Potatoes, Vegetable Seeds, etc . from Fletcher Bros., and so ensure a good yield. WANTED Known- Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes In great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED KNOWN.-Ladies' Cycling Knickerß, Combinations, All Woo! Vests, m great variety. Special prioea.-— W. H. Collieb. •• The Corner." mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 JL pairs o Mellob's Indestruotible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo oalf Shoe.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOUND— In Tancred Street, the oheapeat and most reliable Boot Shop. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ' TENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellob' Zealandia Boot store. WANTED Known— Good value for little money at Mellor's, Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ankle straps. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition j you get wonderful value at Mbllob's, Tancred Street. €TjT"ANTED Known— That we have vat ▼ received, ex Delphic, a really choice lot. of Laces, Valenciennes and real and imitation Torchon. Also one case Fur Collars, Boas, aud Ladies' Macintoshes. —Mitchel & Turner. - WANTED Known— That we are offer- ing the following special Hues: — Colored and black Velveteens, Is 41 per yard. Ladies' Macintoshes at 12s 6d, Jacketß at 6a 6d and a jjrand line of 32-inch striped Flaunelette, at 3£'?. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known— A line of Cheap Tweeds, just opened, together with full ranges of Meu'a and Juveniles' Clothing and Bootia of all descriptions at Mitchell & Turner's. FOR Sa'e, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots aod Shoes. — Apply to Mellor, Tancred Street. MRS ALCORN is offering the balance of her Trimmed Millinery at about half price. Niuetecn Children's Tunics. Samples just bought at a large discount, at and below Wholesale Price, from 43 lid to 18i. Also a nice lot of Capes from 12« to 60s. 6 MfcS ALCORN is selling Tweed, Berge, and Fancy Dress Uooda, Flan- uclleites, L idit-8' Macintoshes, Jackets, Kaia- poi Capps, Furs, Knitted Combinations, etc., all at Great Reductions, previous to stock- taking. Under Clothing (own make) a specialty. Dressmaking as usual. 6 209 FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lld«— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. PICTURE-FRAMING.— W. Adams, Aroade, Practical Framer, does the - work himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 . I . . j WANTED KNOWN.— Ladies' Fur Top r Lined Kid Gloves 2s lid, 3b 6d, 4s 6d per pair. Worth double.— W. H. a Collier, "The Corner." WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. 1 __. : - i FOR SALB, Cheap— Strong Trap; may ' bo used as a brake. Apply .Mail < Office 7 126 , - — — \ FUR SALE — Indian Game and Houdana, [ Exhibition birds and for cross breed- a ing purposes. Beat table fowls known,— I Pelham Yards 1 WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher).— Mellob' Zialandia Boot Store. E . _ j NEW BOOKS— Life is Life, A Valuable Life, Dearer than Honor, The Price ( of a Wife, lhe Lone Ranche, Oar Daily " ( Homily (Meyer), Work a Day Sermons | [ (Meyer), Sermons by Canons Liddon and ■ \ Robertson, The Dynamo, Wemmen's Engiue Driver's Guide.— H M Jones ' — - — , SPECIAL SALE OF Earthenware, Glass, dc China. TTAVING TAKEN the Premises lately occupied by Mr] R. llbnry m Tancred Street, we aie HOLDING A SPECIAL SALE, as above. Being heavily over-Btocked m these Goodß,^ we are marking them very LOW to clear, aa wo require the space for other lines. Don't miss this chance to secure JFirst- olftßS Goods at AUCTION PRICES. THE SALE LASTS FOR THREE WEEKS ONLY. ; CAKSON & CO., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, Importers of Glasß, China, and Earthen- ware, TANCRED STREET, a 38 < Ashburton



MELLOK'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. "riOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES W& STAND ALONE. We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES— Men'a Good Shooters, 93 6d ; Children's Adde Strtpi, 1b • Ladieß' Pretty Shoes, 49 lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluohera, 4a lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be sure you go to MELLO-R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, (EANCRED STREET, ASHBUPTDN EAST STREET. ASHBXJRTON. H. M. JONES. — -(X) CHJBAP ACCOUNT BOOKS, STANDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. HAVING Purchaeed a large portion of the Assigned Estate of W. Chartres, of Christchurch, of Books and General Stationery, I am offering the Bame at LOW PRICES. FOR CASH. £5 . QXJXR.ES OF NOTEPAPEB FOR 6d. SPECIAL VALUii) IN ACCOUNT BOOKS. _(x) Qm A rpTT\ l \TXr' T? V BOXED lines cream laid and antique, Is 6d, O X jCLX S.\J jJ\ JI2JJIX JL m unsurpassed m the trade for value; plain, fancy and commercial Stationery. T) /^V/^\T7" O _NEW Books, Magazines m each mail, Prize and Presentation JLJ\J UIvIJ • Books, Toy Bookß, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books. XT' A "VT/^V C* f\f\T\Q ALBUMS, Photo Frames, Writing Jj AIM \J JL Kj^yJ VyJL7iO. Dehks, Wor* Boxts, Lidies' Dressing Cases and Companions, Purses, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Electro* ' Plated Goods, Glassware. MTTQTP THE Wickens federal Australian and Victoria Albums \ XSJL Kj )3Wj • Tutors for Piano, Orgau, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flatea i Brass Instruments, Autoharpß. Pianos on Hire for Concerts ' and Entertainments. "OX A IVT/~\Q GREAT REDUCTIONS for CASH, this Month, prior to XXilLi^UO. Stocktaking. fWt'C* A ~\Td TWO SPECIAL LINES Bargains for Cash, this Month J V/XVvXxjLXN k3« prior to Stocktaking. nV/IT TPQ LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. Very low prices for \J X V>*XJ ILkJ» CASH, this month, prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. : H. M. JONES ; ___^ B^^^^^^^^^^ i ( R. MURRAY, East Street. = PURE SEEDS. = X HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now aßk intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. lam 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, U£lbs to 16 Jibs 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 ENGLISL CLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRklOiu, Etc. >700 L. WOOL. WOOL. I* now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM Am. Uloomic . -ion all WOOL placed m my hands Jot SALB either m Son or > towheie ' CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE iiV> BEST * 8 W* PEB DOZEN ~- WOOLPAOKS, TWD^ olL i*™ BINDING MATERIAL; FE N ™ WIBE, e l^W^ & STAPLES. T HAVE the following Cheap 7ro^ rfcieß for Sale '- 1200 Acreß near Chertsey, either larger or s acreage oan be diepoßed 800 AoreaSeafteld, well improved. 4^^-ved 1690 Acres Seafield, 400 acres m crop. Thoro. !««»£, v «°« . 500 Acres Weaterfield, six roomed House, Stan **> and Wool«.hed. 500 Acres Hinds. Improved, . - • 270 Acres nob far from Tinwald, good land, thou«*ghly improved. 830 Aoreß near Shepherds Bush, good land, all m gfftßS. 270 Aorea Dromore, half m crop, balance m English .grass. , 100 Acres perpetual lease, Ruapuna. For terms and particulars apply DAVID THOMAS, j ASHBURTON, I



J, WILSON, HOUSE rECOKATOK, SIGHWJBITER, GLAZIEB, Etc, Corner of Arcade and Burnett Rstreet, Aslilrurton. S — w— WE Have just received direcb from the English, Manufacturers a Magnificent 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 bo fashionable. We invite clien- s and the public generally to call early and select - their Papers from the full stook, and if tob wanted for immediate use, can be laid aside until required. SPUING "CLEANING. During this Season Customers can rely upon having work done without delay. We keep oompetent Tradesmen, who ate despatched to town or country at shortest notice to execute Paperhanging, Marbling, and House-painting m all its branches. ggT Only Genuine White Lead and Oils used m our work, J. WILSON. Telephone 65. P.O. Box 16. i YOU MAY BEAT A OABPET, ' AND YOU MIGHT BEAT A RECORD, BUT YOU OaN'l BEAT CONGREY E'S FOR IRONMONGERY. Garden Tools. Garden Tools. TDST RECEIVED our new stock of Garden Tools, of the very best makers, l) including Spades, Rakes, Forks, Hoes, etc., which we are offering at tha Lowest Possible Prices. It will pay you to call and inspect before purchasing else- where. Also m Stock, Mixed Paints, Varnish, Enamels, and Varnish Stains, etc. A S p LENDID ASSORTMENT OF RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, MANTELPIECES, FENDERS, AND FIRE BRASSES, All At Special Prices. NOTE THE ADDRESS- W. CONGREVE, THE PEOPLE'S PBACIICAL IRONMONGER, Burnett Street, Ashburton, opposite Arcade, and at Chrislchurchv r:, OONGREYE, Branch Manager. STOP ! TTAVING made Satisfactory arrangements with _LJ_ Messrs Nicoll Bros., for lease of premises F ll LZTTO occupied by üb, we are carrying on business as usual. McDonald & mcdiarmid. Xi^i X Jk-iJ-tJ-LiO J-KJ BOOTS AND SHOES of every description . ■»-- i r- i/^ v - T -- r made to order or repaired at shortest notice. xOU. __ « , • ■* THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK IN THE DISTRICT op ENGJQJSH, AMERICAN, CONTINENTAL, AND COLONIAL BOOTS. E^ENINI^ SHOES, Etc, at prices to suit all classes'.' JUST ARRIVED— A splendid assortment of Colored Shoes, all shade*. McDonald and MoDlarmid, BOOH IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS, EAST STREET. 8258 J. NICHOLAS, Manager. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance 8 & Estate Aarent, Valuator, Wooi and Grairf a*Vh b gr t o n I Loans Negotiated ; Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Aahburton Alternately j Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays I Sales of Wool Throughout the Ser taon Grain Bought and Sold on Cor omission Clearing Sales as per arrangement ,a Arcade Horse and Furniture Sale js held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGJfINT FO;jß— Matson and Co, Ohristchurch. Booth, McDonald and Co, Chi ff ßtoharch 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, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden, and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. "I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakala, to _f act aB my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m thab District, and m conjunction With them ib will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR- TOOLS- DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON J



Shipping. nr»H E NEW ZEALAND 00. LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth Bead Accommodation for all olaasea < Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Rimataka 4515 LytteUon Sept. 1 Kaikoura 4507 Pt. Chalmers Oct. 27 tEongariro 4163 — Nov. 24 Ruahino 6127 — 'Dec. 22 ~ CARGO STEAMERB. O tar am a 3808 — August Rakaia 5628 — August Duke of — Devonshire 3257 Pt. Chalmers Sept 29. For farther partioulare apply ta fRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMirED. FOR LONDON. -2k* TDOYAL StAJL STEA MERS, wltheaperloj jj^^Hsjj& accommodatlonforallolassei I——M ™" of passengers, calling ai Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply ~ Tons Commander From ( Date. JTTIjT _ 7739 Kidley ... Lyttl'n Oot>, 13 J3E 0 ,5200Moffatt ... _ — ITokomaru Maxwell ... - - Delphio ...O 355 Sowden ...J — ~ 0A RGO STEAMERS. Pakeha ...11331 iProsser .. Lyttl'oD^Aug 2£ Tokomaru 1*238 4a ™ U Lybtl oD l Se P tlfi Mamari ...3583 Lt vack ' ~ » . ' E " W. HANMEB, Agent. UNION STEJLMSR IP COMPANY OF NEW ZEAI,A ND * LIMITED STEAMER*? AH FROM 'LITTEMOH AS UJSUER: For Wesfcport and Greymouth- -Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tue. Thurß ■ day and Saturdays ,  NOTE-For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christchurch papers , Dunedin — Mondays, Frida F 3 and alternate Tuesdays and Sa today.? Nelßon and Pioton, via Welli. V ton — Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Altt tuate Thursda3's The above are subject to alterat lotr ; reference should therefore be made ■ to Christchurch daily papers foe dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, ABhbur cod. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAI£ 3 AND (THEORY OF MUSIC. ■TUT RS -OOWMAN "Tjl O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Ashburton. RAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam* inatioos. Established 1880. Telephone No 69 BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TTNDERTAKERS, U RNISHENG NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FCNERALS Conducted with the greatest care .and satisfaction, at most treasonable Charges. 'Corner of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. •"TTTANTED KNOWN- Ladies' Hose la YV Fur Top Kid Gloves Is lid, Towels 4£d, Art Muslin Is lid dozen, Dress Tweeds 9d to Is 3d all' wool, Umbrellaß Is lid, Corßets Is 9d, at A. Oer'3 Sale. XTTANTED KNOWN— SO Ladies' jackets T V from 7s 9d, 40 Ladies' Capel 8s lid to 258, all about half usual price, at A. Ore's Cheap Sale. "TTrANTED KNOWN— White Quilts 4s T V lid, Flannelettes 2s 9d, 3s 6d, 4b .•63, 5a 91 per dozen, Ladies' Fall Nets, all • colors, half price, Blankets 8s lid, Fur Boas -at one-third the usual price at Orr's Sale. -CTTT-ANTED KNOWN— Ladies' Millinery T T at a great reduction, Ladies' Under- •olothing at tremendous reductions, Silks, Gimp Trimmings at your own price at.A. Orr's Sale: Wanted Known-— n/\ DOZEN Washing Darby SowveB 5 Ov/ 6d each or 5 for 23. f\ X DOZEN Silk Derby Scarves Is, 3 for \j<J 2a, usual price 2s 6d each. Q A DOZEN Silk Bows, latest Styles Ib tJ\J 6d or 3 for 4s. usual price 2a 6d each (\ p* DOZEN Scotch Wool Socks, 3 for 4a, fy tj usual price 2a 6d per pair. tOf\ DOZEN Full Sized Handkerchiefs J-fC\) 4 for Is, worth 9J each. A. ORE SALE