The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL XX. NO, 4471

Ashbubtoin: Monday, April 18, 1893

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Sporting. ASHBURTON J^ACLING riLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. To be held on the Ashburton Racecourse, Thursday & Friday, MAY 5 & 6, 1898. PROGRAMME. Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club, and the N.Z. Trotting Awooiation. First Race Btartß at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. I~NETHERBy High Weight Handicap, of 25 soys ; second hone 3 soya from tho stake ; 7 furlongs. Nomination 10s, Acceptance 12s 6d. 2— Laghmor Trot Handicap, of 25 nova \ second horse 3 soys from the stake ; 2 miles. 'Nomination 10s, Acceptance 12<s 6d. Optional aaddie or harness. 3 — Adtomn Handicap, of 40 boys ; second hurse 5 eovs from the stake ; 1J mile. Nomination 15', Acceptance Ida. 4— Melrosb Pony Handicap, of 20 soys ; S ;oond pony 2 soys from the Btake ; 4 furlongs. Ponies not to exceed 14 2 m height. Nomination 10a, Acceptance 10s s— Novel Eace, of 25 eovs ; 5 furlongs, The winner to be sold by auction imme- diately af.er the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, 8 stone, any overweight to be declared. Entrance 15a. I 6— Grove Farm Handicap, of 30" eovs ; second horse 3 sovb fiom the stake ; 7 furlongs. Nomination 10a, Acceptance 153. 7— Hurby Scurry, of 10 eovs; open; 4 furlonga ; Becond horse 2 bovb from the Btake ; posb entries 10», to be made immediately af.er the Novel Race ; catch weights. For horses that have never won £15 m any one stake. B—Flying8 — Flying Haneioap, of 25 soys ; second horse 3 soys from the Btake: ; 5 furlongs. Nomination 10a, Acceptance 12s 6i. SECOND DAY. I— Wakandi Handicap, of 25 soys ; second hoißo 3 soys from the Btaka ; 6 furlongs. Nomination 10s, Acceptance 12s 6d. ' 2 — Kolmar Trot Handicap, of 25 soys ; f-ecoud horse 3 sovb from the stake ; \\ mile. Nomination 10a, Acceptance 12s 6ri. Optional saddle or harness. 3— Ashburton Racing Club Handicap of 35 boys ; second borße 5 aova trom the B.ake ; 1 miie. Nomination 15s, Aocept* ance 15s. 4— Pouy Race Handicap, of 20 bovb; Becond pony 2 soya from the Btake ; 4 furlongs. Ponies not to exceed 14.2 m height. Nomination 10', Acceptance 10a s— Disposal c takbs, of 25 soys ; 5 furlongs. The winner tv be sold by auction imme- diately after the race, and the whole < f the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, Bst 71b, any overweight) to be declared. Entrance 15s. 6— Winchmore Welter Handicap, of 30. sovb; B' cond horse 3 oovs fiom the Btake; 7 furlongs. INominution 10s, Acceptance 15a. 7 — Allbnton Handicap, of 25 sovb; second horse 3 t,ovs from tie stake ; 5 turlougs. Nomiuatton 10s Acceptance 12s 6d. 8— Berry Fccrhy, of 10 soys ; 4 furlongs ; open ; post tntry 10s. For all horses that have never won public mouey. Weight, 8 stone. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing ; the Trotting Races under the Rules of the N.Z Trotting Association. 2. No entry will be received except on the oondition that all claims, disputeß, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con« nected with the carrying out of this pro* gramme shall be final. 3. All stakes to be paid m full. 4. All Nomination, Acceptance, and Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club. 5. Winner of any one Handicap after declaration of weightß to carry 71bp, and of two or more Handicaps lOlba penalty. NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all Handicaps, accom- panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrip* tion, and performances of horees, and colors of the riders, must be m writing, and m the hands of the Secretary, Devane's Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, April 16, 1898. WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day will be published on or about MONDAY, April 25, 1898, and for the second dny at 8 p.m. on the evening of the first day's racea. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the first day's Handicaps, and Entries for ihe Novel Race and Disposal Stakes, must be m t he hands of the Secretary at Devane's Hotel not later than 9 pm. on SATURDAY, April 30, 1898, and for the 6econd day at 10 p.m. on the evening of the firsu day's races. C. H. DOWDINS, ' 4 104 Hon. Secretary. . g*. ..■«r-...i l^ E AWTHOENDBN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRL*. BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILSj Principal ... Mrs DAVID McKEE. HAW 1 HOBNDEN is Healthi'y Situated m Upper Fendalton, about fourmilea from Chriatchurch. Pupils have the advant- age of pure country air. Tho Grounds are — ■ extensive, and contain a Gymussium and Tennis Lawn .and Riding Lessons cau be arranged for under oareful supervision. The different subjects are taught by Trained and Cortifioated Teachers ; and Bpecial classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations at the University. Farther Information as to terms, etc., can be obtained ou application to the Prinoipa'. 149 EOZIE TEA. i



Wanted, WANTED Known— Special Del.very o our Special Kid G.'oves, brown 2/ per pair, black 2/11 per pair.— W. H Collier, "The Corner." F XTTANTED Known— New Jackets, Capes 5 v V Macintoshes, Millinery, Dresses Trimmings for Ladies, Misses and Girls. - W H. Collieb, " The Corner/ TT^ANTED Known-That we are now TV showing the finest assortment oJ Gents' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have evei had the pleasure of submitting. Men'B and Boys' Straw and Felb Hats m endlese assortment. New Goods m Tennis Shirte just opened. — Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known— Speotaoles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the eptioal Jioa »fc 9. Ba&rk's, Optiolan. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 JL pairs of Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like braßS. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known — Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all at landed cost.— Mitchell & Turner. W "ANTED — Ladies to give Mitchell & Turner's Dresses and Dress 1 making one trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing FOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest and most reliable Boot Shop. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTifiD— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots and Shoes. — Apply to Mellor, Tancred Street. FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 43 lid* — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ank'e straps.-— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 _L pairs' of boots. — Apply to Mellob'B Ztalandia. Boob >tore. TjiISHING Season. — I am now Bhowing a JO great variety of fishing requisites m all the latest designs, including Rode, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Wafers, Rod Mountings, Hooks, eto. Fishing Liceusea on s»le. — J. W. Hardley, Eaßt Sireet. WANTED Known— That J. Moison has received a varied atock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) m strap and laoe up, which t>e will sf 11 at a good Discount tor Cash. Repairs a» usual dooe At once. Nothing but the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier BnctDepQ-, Aahburton WANTED Xi own—Good value for little money at Mellor's, Zealandia Buot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value tit Mellob's, l accred Street. ANTED Known— Ladses' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. TTIRUIT. Fruit. Fruit. Choice Banana* JO Italian Oranges, Lemons, Tomatoes etc— H. A. Flowt.r, Fruiterer, etc , Eaet Street. IHOR Pure Nutritious Sweets try my owd 1 manufactured Toff^ea, Carame's, Cough Drops ; boiled sugars a specialty. — H. A Flower, Confectioner, Ashburton. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dozen Fre&h Eggs ; also, one ton Pure Honey.— Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores. EGGS, EGGS— Wanted 1000 dozen Freish Eggs ; also, one ton Beeswax. — Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. T)ICTURE-FRAMING.-W. Adams, I Arcade, 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 WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluoher).— Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store. F* OB COUGHS, COLDft BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA a Influenza, ConsvunptioD, &o, &c KAY'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OP LINSEED Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Torn, <&c if AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, f or f\ Coughs, Colds, nnd Chest Complaints \£ AY'S COMPOUND, foi Coughs and Colds, is equal!:- f\ serviceable toi ncreea and cattle I/" AY'S TIC PILLS, a specific la Neuralgia. Faceacnc j\ &o. Contain Qiiinlne, Iron, &o LINUM OATHATtTICUM PILLS d giwtive,corre-t tive,and agroably aparlont /•"^OAGULINB— Oemont for Broken Articles. S >ld \j overywbere. fiTatißfactcrv. Stockpoii Ei? gland. DENTAL NOTICE. Mr G. F. DODDS WISHhS to notify to his Patientß that he has lefb his foimer rooms m Burnett) Street, and may now be consulted at his residence, corner of Tancred and Cass streets, next door to Dr. Leahy. 4 84 To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Hea^ or other Aural Troubles Dr Nicholson, of xjondon, the worM famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial tai drums, has just issued the 100 th edition* his illustruted and descriptive book on Diaf- uesa and Aural Troubles. This book nay be had from Mr F. ,Su* ', 160, Adelaide rtoad, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt o? stamps. Mr Uampbell, of the Bame addn 88, was grea Jy relieved of hia deafness by Dr. Nioholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of tho great specialist m New Zealand. A littlebook on the oure of Rheumatism, Corpulenae, Lumbag/-, and Indigestion by the same author, may :e had from M Shaw on receipt of stamps. IiOZIAS TEA i@ PUTO I



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUXLDINC AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday.Sthe 7th day ol January, 1897, this Office will bt CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF- HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open nntil 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager' I ~ n icoonii tßk I JtooUrijP [I SADIES' RINOS oi^|f? 'f IGotd Watches €'s-^ I I y;^. Silver Watches QOLD /WJ SILVER CHAINS 'i> Brooches, &c. % •it The Wife's Welfare. Iwatise posted free. It will teaota you more than all the years you've lived. Every woman should read it. Write Professor Hermann, Frenoh Speoudiit, 4 Collins-place, Melbourne. YOUNG MEN, Write to me for valuable free Book concerning your- •elves. Professor Hermann, Specialist, I Collin* Vlane, Melbourne. T, H. UNDBILL AND CO. REMOVAL NOTICE. ■ TTTE beg to 'ntimate that we have RE- MOVED to shop a few doors Jower down Tancred Street (oezt Mi E. W. Hall c), as temporary premises duriDg the building of our new shop, where we purpose holding a CHEAP SALE, SEE FURTHER PARTICULARS. T: H. Undrill & Co. CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS | & PICTURE FRAMERS TANORED STREET * - i



I A GIGANTIC IDEA HAS Occurred to the Proprietors ot the New Zealand made •• ATALANTA Bioycle, whereby they are determined to Lend anybody, Lady or Gentleman, AN ' ' ' . "ATALANTA" BICYCLE, Fitted with Dunlop Tyres, new, and equipped with'all accessories necessary to render a maotiao absolutely ready for] use FREE OF CHARGE. As the publication of the working of tbis absolutely new system of supplying Bicycles would soon exhaust the largest stock m the world, we have decided to limit its application to those who make personal or written application to the Company's Depot Managers at Christohurch, Dunedin, and Wellington, who will then explain to thoße applicants the nature of this colossal enterprise and furnish them with all particulars requisite for their participation m the advantages of this our latest enterprise. The Austral Cycle Agency, LIMITED.] LIOHFIELD & COLOMBO STKEETB, OHEISTCHURCH ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN ; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAV^ WELLINGTON. Bl M&^ fes kJB for Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain m the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after meals* dizziness and Drov/sincss, Cold Cliills, Flushing;; of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Coilivcncss, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first Dose will give relief m twekty minutes. This fe no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to tij one Box of these Pills, and they Will be acknowledged to be " WORTH A GUIKEA A BOX." BEECIIAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore fornalesto compV'e health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularily of the yy? tern. For a "Wsals Stomach ; Impaired Digestion ; XHscrftsfod Liver ; . thoy act like magic. A few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs; 51rcngtl:wiiii8 the Muscular System : restorinpr Iho long iost Complexiun ; lii-inging V-nck the kc-cn r.d£n.of iivi»'-tite," nnd ju-ousiiiL' with ihc Kosebuu of Hkai.th the whom; piivsicAr. cnebov »'f '.'>o hmnfi'i fvnnir. T ! c-<- ::re " facts " r n.diuittcii by thousfi'.ida iv all classes of society, ami one of tlioljestif'.mvar.fcosto t;»«j? fci-vniw and' debHitntod is that Btecham'a Pills have the Largest Sale o/ any Patent alvlklw- i:> '.he v<>>!,! Ki.ll directions with each box. Prepared only by THOMAS BEKCHArrI, St. Helens, Lancashire, Errjj^Kd Sold everywhere, m Boxes, 9Jd., Is, Ika., and 23. W. each. IOU AEE INVITED TO INSPECT OTJB STOCK WITHOUT BEING PEESSED TO BUT. ! McDonald & mcdiarmid's CASH BOOT STORE. - IVt ■■! — EVERY Artiole ia marked m PLAIN FIGURES and the Lowest CASH PRIOfI Possible. A Splendid Assortment of the Celebrated " Boston Brand "of Ladies' Boots and Shoes, jusb to hand. < SSSFOKK WORK & REPAIRS Every Description of Hand-Sewn Pegged or Rivctted Boots, Shoes, Slippers, etc., , Made or Repaired, at shortest notice and Lowest Price Possible, by First-class and Reliable Workmen. A Trial Solicited. McDonald & mcdiarmid, BOOT MANCJFACTUEEES AND IMPOETEES, J. NICHOLAS, Manager $ASK STREET. In all Par s of the World t: c NATURAL FOOD FOR A BABE is MOTHER'S M I LX, aid THIS DOBS NOT CONTAIN .STARCH. Young Infants CANNOT digest STARCHY FOODS, a perfect Artificial Food for Infants must, therefore, NOT CONTAIN STARCH. CONTAINS NO STARCH. BUT MAKES A PERFECT FOOD FOR THE YOUNGEST CHILD. Q MELUN'S FOOD lor Infants and Invalids may be obtained of a!l Dealers throughout the World ** MELUN'S FOOD WORKS, ' FECKHAM, IMMft, EHGLAND, New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLIS h"b"d 0 ' L «. 18 59] CAPITAL^ONF MILLION. THEPEEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIALS COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY,, '' FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS, ALSO,— RISJZS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &&of. f ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATSB HANMEE & GBAVES. AGENTS,



j9 ROBERT MURRAY, 8 f^^^^t EAST STREET > ASHBURTON. N^-g^Sj^r (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist m the District.) j TNVITES the publio to inspect his magnificent stook * CLOCKS, A j W &; PJLiA.XJEiI> GOODS, I OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. * !0- — w Watclies of all grades from the lowest price to the highest ! quality— non-magnetio London hand-made gooda. 1 CJlocliS m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fanoy Oases, the a higher grades being manufactured on the premises. W A Jewellery and Plated Goods- Newest deßigns, H best quality, lowest prices. Q Holding the mostperfeot plant, the largest Btook of materials, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Mubray can offer exceptional advantages m the ezeoution of Repairs. P4 50 Years Experience m the trade. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Weekly Sales of Live Stock— Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Eats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearly Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristoharoh 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, Dune«iin Planet Junior Garden and Field Toola Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT S A I^B S*f IHAVE made arrangements with MEBSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia.^to aot aa my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m thab District, and m conjunction with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Aahburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. A.SHBURTON) = PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardlesa of cost, the most OOMFLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work, I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GBAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 26lbs to 441ba to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, looaliy grown, U£lbs to 16 Jibs to the bushel also, beßt CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSQ— HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OB 1 COMj" MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY £s 7£d PER DOZEK/ DONAGHY'S BEST TWINES, 3£d, 4£d, and 4f d per Ib, less 2| net cash. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL? ALSO- FENCING WIBE, BABB WIBE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. BICYCLES, BIOYCLES, BICYCLES. landellsTand son," EXPRESS CYCLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Club.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Aahburton. IMMENSE Stook of New and Seoond-hand Bioycles on hand at prices which will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £2 10s, £3 10s, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10,;£12— MUST BE CLEARED. Large Btook of Outer Covers and Tubes. Alao, Lamps, Bells, Saddlei, Toe Clips, and everything connected with the Bioyole Trade. H OHEAPES'J) EVER QFtfEREP m NEW ZEALAND : 1Q 179



Shipping. Tf 1 H B NEW ZEALAND OO.'; LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, "V Via Monte Video, Tenerlffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olasses 0 Pauengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Bteamera. Tons. Departure. Date. Rimutaka 4615 Wellington April 141 Waim&t« 6688 Wellington May 12] Kaikoura 4507 Wellington June 9J Tongariro 4163 — July 7| Ruahine 6127 — August 4j R.M.S. Ruahine and Rimutaka will call at Rio de Janero as well as Monte Video. For fnrther partioulara apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agentß, Ashburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. "ROYAL MAIL STEA- jffiggggßkw X * J MERS, with superior a \BS9Bfc^ accommodation for all classes '^ B "^ B ™ i of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply- mouth. Tons Commander From Date. lonio ... 4753 Kempson.- Wel'tn Mar. 31 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... Wel'tn April 7 Gothio ... 7730 Kidley ... — May 26 . Delphio . 8355 Sowden ... — — Aotea ... 6340 Scotland ... — — ' CARGO STEAMERS. Rangltira 4045 Burton .« LyttU'nfMay 7 Mamari ... 3583 Levack .- Wellg'o May 14 Matatua... 3320 Evans .. — Maori .. 5200 Moffatt ... — Pakeha ,~4331 Prosper ... — HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Grey mouth— Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christohuroh papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington — Tuesday and Satnrday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Ohristchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For fnrther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. MUSICAL, M R H. B RVANT K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jones, Stationer, Ashburton. Methven once a week. 11 150 Llewellyn Owen, PIANoiGBTJK, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. (Dae (new term will commence on MONDAY, the 24th msb, A OABD. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, meaoher of the vtolinj Saunders' Buildings, Ashbartoni MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four months— viz., Marob, July, and November. ORDERS may be lefb with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN ab his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SINGHNQ, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TVT RS "R OWMAN TT ° X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Stbeet, Ashburton. rakaia-Ituesdays. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. A OABD MRS A fl r\ LA RIDGE J\.c KJ* I^LARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. HERBY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN THANKS the Publio most heartily for their constant support during the past 14 years, and assnrea them thab the quality of New Goods m Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boot*, (Mua- erers 1 Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, cannot be surpassed at tha prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept In stook with a large assortmenb of Stationery a ow prices. Only Steel Roller Floor kept. HOZIE TEA. m Bent