The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xx. no. 4568

Ashburtojn : Wednesday, August 10, 189 S.

price : One Penny

MARGARET MEDBURY'S MANAGERS.

(Continued.) As for Mr. Simmons, all he wanted waa "the books," and he got them. It remains but to be said that Jack's policy was vigorous and wise, and that The Herald took an active part m the last political campaign, doing much for its party candidates. Always an ob server and a student, Jack has im proved vastly, rising equal to every emer gency. The year eighteen hundred and ninety-one was the most prosperous The Herald had ever known. In fact both the paper and its manager are so popu lar as to have influence even among op ponents. Jack is mentioned for con gress, and will without doubt go there m three years. It was recently announced that he was to marry the lady by whom he is employed, which proves conclu sively how she appreciates his manage ment. THE END.

A Prophecy of Thackeray's.

So far as knighthood is to be regarded as a mark of eminence m literature, science or art, the result appears pretty much the same as that which Thackeray describes m one of his "Roundabout Papers" as likely to have ensued if George 111 had instituted the Order of Merit, which he once had m serious con templation. That order was to have been dedicated to Minerva, and Dr. Johnson himself was to have been the first president or grand cross or grand owl of the society. The members were to be adorned with a star of sixteen points and a yellow ribbon, and all tho recognized luminaries of the literary, scientific and artistic worlds were to be enrolled among them. But how, Thack eray asks, when they had all of them been admitted, could the door be shut against inferior claimants? How could you have excluded Sir Alexis Sover, Sir Alessan dro, Tamburini, Sir Agostino Velluti, Sir Antonio Paganini (violinist), Sir Sandy M'Goffog (piper to the most hon orable the Marquis of Farintosh), Sir Alcide Flicflac (premier danseur of her majesty's theater), Sir Harley Quin and Sir Joseph Grimaldi (from Covent Gar den)? "They," he adds, "have all the yellow ribbon. They are all honorable, clever and distinguished artists. Let us elbow through the rooms, make a bow to the lady of the house, give a nod to Sir George Thrum, who is leading the or chestra, and go m and get some cham pagne and seltzer water from Sir Rich ard, who is presiding at the buffet." This was intended to be a caricature when Thackeray wrote it. But it cer tainly reads a great deal more like a prophecy now. — London "World.

Accepted the offer.

"One of the greatest performances 1 ever heard of," said a,u actor, "was that of Ed Thorne. Ho bad been playing on the western circuit and hud not been making money very steadily with' a piece called, I think, 'Tho Missing Wit ness.' In one scene, where the hero is posted on the wall of an inn as a mur derer; he has to come on, read the bill and exclaim, 'Ten thousand dollars for the missing witness to prove my inno cence!' or something like that. The piece had been going on for some time m the old hand to mouth way, and Thorne suddenly conceived the idea that he would like to see it himself. So one day at a matinee he went out into the audience and saw his understudy do his ( part. When they came to this scene and the inn was shoved on — same inn that does for Macbeth's castle and Juliet's chamber, you know — the hero for the afternoon came m, took his cloak down from his face long enough to say, 'Ten thousand dollars for the missing witness,' when Thorne calmly arose m the audience and walked to the stage. 'Done,' said he. •Here are the band parts, prompt copy, lines, stage plans and everything. All for ten thousand.' I presume the man on the stage was pretty well broken up about then."— New York Sun.

Detectives of Tillie Smith's Murderer.

All newspaper readers will remember the celebrated Tillie Smith murder m If ew Jersey. Tillie Smith, a young serv ant girl, was killed m defending herself against some man whom the police gave up all hope of discovering. James Creel man, of The World, and C. W. Tyler, of The Sun, worked together as detectives on the case. They convicted Titus, the janitor of the institution where Tillie Smith lived. He was sentenced to be hanged, but the sentence was afterward commuted to imprisonment for life. In addition to the good detective work which these two brilliant reporters did they wrote such simple, touching, straightforward accounts of the girl's heroic defense and atrocious death that the tearful public subscribed plenty of money to erect a monument to Tillie Smith's memory. This was probably the first money ever pitt up m honor of a murdered servant girl. It was cer tainly a creditable monument to human sympathy.— New York World.

What Quicksand Is.

The reason a person sinks m quick- j sand is because the latter is composed chiefly of small particles of mica mixed largely with water. The mica is so smooth that the fragments slip upon ' each other with the greatest facility, so ' that any heavy body which displaces them will sink and continue to sink until a solid bottom is reached. When particles of sand are ragged and angular any weight pressing on theni will crowd lhem together until they are compacted into a solid mass. A sand composed of mica or soapstone when mixed with sufficient water seems incapable of , such consolidation. — Detroit Free Press. Going: Down When Biding Up. (Speaking of up and down m England, it may be added that so far is the prac tice carried aud so wonted have the English become to it that they talk even of going down from London to Windsor, say, when they actually get ov a boat on the Thames and ride up the river. Nor do they see the slightest inconsist- j ency m bo doing. — Cor. New York Trib une. _



! Pu vl ic Notice-. if //. A. FLOWER, FRUITERER, CDNFfcCTiONER Etc., HAVING REMOVED to more com- modiouß premises m Ea t Street, situated next to Drag GVmp-my, hat now on hand A fHOICK .^TOCK of CON- FEOTIOSERY, Including - ; Fry's and Cadbutv'j Engl'sh Ch< olates— • over 30 varieties. Fancy Chocolate Boxes m endless variety. flay Bros' Scotch Confectionery. Murray's, Doroth>, und Cretin Caramels, etc. A choice variety of Fresh Toff, es, Candied and Boiled goods always on hand. Choice Fruits m atock at Chriatchurch prices. For a Cap of good Tea, etc , and light Refreshments, try my Refreshment Rooms. H. A. FLOWER E*fc>T STB, Ki\ 7 9 "~ DJK LEAHY, TTAVJNG DISPOSED of his Practice to DR BOLGER, of Chrietchurch, requests that all outstanding Accoun'Bjbe paid without delay to L. A. NICOLL, West Street, Ashbutton, whose receipt will be eufficitnt dißcharg». 7 194 DR.~BOLGEE, F.R.C.5.1., Physician to the Christchurch Hospital, HAVING ARRANGED to CARRVT ON DR. LEAHY'S PRACTICE, CAN BE CONSULTED at his residence from August Jsth, 1898. __ 7195 C. CHAPMAN, GENERAL House Decorator. I (Next Mr Lublow, Tailor.) C/^MAPJfcTAIV, Having da- • V_^ cided to START BUSINESS m Ashburton, and being prepared to execute ' wo»k m a First-Class Style at MODhRATK PRICES, Solicits a Share of the Public's Patronage. SIGN WRITING A SFEOIALTY. CHOICE STOCK OF PAPERHANGING TO SELECT FROM. C. CHAPMAN. 1 8 j ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHER, has opened at the VAKDTKE STUDIO, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON Specialties, Art Portraiture, Lmdscapee, enlargements, Lantern Sliies, etc. 7 1 I * ABSOLUTELY LAST JFOTJK'X'EiSIN DAYS OF McDonald and McDIARMID'S j GREAT RELINQUISHING SALE SALE POSITIVELY CLOSES ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 13. HAVING received the following notion from our Landlords, we are compelled to cle r every thiug by the above date : — ! Ashbnrton, Ju'y 19, 1398 Dear Sir*, — Wp hereby Leg to give you notice that we will require possession of the prero.i c.-> now occ.ipied by you four weeks from to-day, say Monday, August 15 — Yours respectfully, JOHN ORR & CO. Remember— We Lave no choice, we have to go. The goods must be sold at my price. Ladies' Evening Shoe*— 2- 9J, 3s 6d, 4s 3 J, 5^ 6 ', 6i 3J, 6< lid, 7s 3;1, 9.s 9; 6*. UiUftl Kcußii — 3- 6!, 4s 6J, 5s 6d, 6a 9d, 7-6« l. 8 61.9 , 10- 6:1, lls 6ri. Ladi.id 1 W.ilkiiii? Shoe'— 4 3d, 55 3d, 73 6d, %i 31, 9i 6!, 10 6d, I2i 61, 14s. TJfual price- 65, 6.6.1 9t 6d, 10j6 j, 11b 6d, l«i6J, 14s 6d, 16.61. Gentlemen's Court Shoos— 63 lid, 7a 3d, 7:91, 10- 9 J. U,ual price B, 8-! 63, 9s 61, 12* 6<l. Light. W*lku>g Biota — 93 31, 10s 66, )2s6<l, 14>6d, 16a. 18* 6J, 21s 6d, 22^ 61. Usual price— los 9d, 12 61, 14j 6d, 17p, 18s 6d, 22?, 26?, 27s 6d, Van' bebt VVrttert'Khts— lls 6d, 13i. Usual price — 13s 6 1, 15a 61. Giils' and Boys' School Boo.s— 4s 3d, 4* 9.1, 5 3d, bi 3d U.ual price— ss 61, 5= 9J.63 9J, 7s 6d. DONT FORGET. — The Shop must ba CLOSED ou SATURDAY, August 13. McDONALD AND McDIAEMID EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager Wo respec fully rrqurst a settlement 0! all accounts on or before the 13th August. KOZIJE TJSA ftlLoet Eoonom



WANTED. EVIEW OF REVIEW 8 for July } New Books, The Faith that fivrcomei (Woody), Piayer and the Loui's Prayer (Cims Gore), The Parsing of Gladstone, Billy BJink'a Hero, Mitetf.milias (Ada Cam- bridgej, The Crook of the Bough (Dowit), New cheap edition Robbpry un.ier Arms (Boldrewood) 9.1.— H. M. Jones. TfEGETABLE SEEDS, 80 varieties, "3d V per packet; Flower Seedf, 100 varieties, Id per packet ; at Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, ABhburton. 'ANTED Known. — Seed Potatoes including finest ea*-Jy varieties, just received from North Canterbury, by Fletcher Bros., A&hburton. WANTED Known- Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED KNOWN. -Ladies' Cycling Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Vests, m great variety. Special prioes.— W. H. Colliee, «• The Coiner." ' mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 JL pairs o Mbllob's Indeetruocible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store. FOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest and most reliable 8006 Shop. Mhllob's Zealandia Boot Store. nnENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 A pairs of boots.— Apply to Mellor' Zealandia Boot lore. WANTED Known— Good value for little money at Melloe's, Zealandia Boot i Store. i FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ankle straps. — Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mhllos's, Tancred Stievt. WANTED— Wise~Mothers to try our | V T lodesLructible School Boot, — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Six'y strong men to try the new Kionio (Bluuhet ).— Mkllok'h Zoalandia Boot Store. VJTT ANTED Known— That we have ust * T received, ex Deiphif, a really choice ot oj Laces, Valenciennes and real aud _mi*a'i n lorclirsn. Alto ono case Fur OoUra, Boas, and Ladies' STacin toshes. ' — to itch el & Turner. WANTED Kuown— That we are offer- ing the following special lines: — '•'ol-.-nd aud black Velveteens, la 4d per varii. Ladies' Mac utoshes at 12s 6d, J<cketa at 6s 6d ar.d a grand line of 32-inch atr.ped Ftauuelette, at 3£ '.—Mitchell & ' UKNER. \\/ ANTED Known -A line of Cheap if Tweed*, just opened, together with tu'l ra»"gfs of Men'a and Juveniles' i'!othi> g nd Boots of all descripi:ous at Mitchell 4. Tuhnkr's.^ FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo puirs of Ladiea and Men's Boots and thoea. — Apply o Mellor, Tancred Street. i 1\ TRS ALCORN is cfLri!:» the balm cc A.tJL of hei irimmsd A]i ! l>nery at ab"Ul -.alt prire. Ni; ete< n Children's 'lunk-s. ■aiti| les just bough: at a large discount, at <nd beloA- Wholesale Piice, from 4a lid to 18i. Abo a uica lot of Capes from :2 to 60s. 6 WANTi'.D Known— That J. Wilson, Painter, &o, corner of Arcade and Sinuetfc stieet, hua bouglit a large «mouut of Artist Materials fn-m aßinkiupti Firm at a veiy low price, and intends givirg the Public he benefit of the purchase by giving a big Discount for C^h. Coll and insprct. Opal GiaßS cut to any size- Canvas stretchers, Academy Boards. Oils, Colora, &c. Both , Water =.md Oil Colors kept m stock. 6 207 ! MKS A.LCORN is selling Tweed, gt-rco, i and Fancy Dre*s rooda, Flar- nellettes, LTdies' Macintoshes, Jackets, Kuia- poi Capps, Furs, Knitted Combinations, c^c, *ll »t Great Reduction, previous to stock- tab ing. Under Clothing (own make) i\ specialty. Dres&m»king as usual. 6 209 171 OR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers J only 4i lid-— Mellor's Zealaudia Boot Store. PICTURE-FRAMING.-W. Adams, Arcade, Practical Framer, doea the work himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings .v stock. Trial solicited. Country customers* work completed day of order. 3 148 i PUBLIC NOTICE. THAT H. C. PERCY HAS REMOVED to those Very Con- venient Premises laie'y occupied by Mr J. G. Duncan. Tobacconist, situated NKXT DOOR 10 HIS OLD SHOP, where he will be pleased to see his Old Customers He also notifies that he hasj secured tta services of MR F;, PRICE, who was Hairdresser by Special Appoint- snesit to the late Sir William Jervr.is and Family, and Lord Ooslow and Family (late Governor of New Zealand). MR PRICK has had two yearß experience with Messrs G Dcuglus & Co., Bond Street, London (Hmirdressf-rB to the Koyftl Famil;), and two years with M'»ns. Cuumont, Rue de Rivoli, Paris, also as Proprietor of the Grand Hotel Hairdreßiinj< Saloon, Danediu MR PRICE is the Sole Proprietor of the CH'oroform Mail' W»i»h, ;-o well known m Melbourne, Sydney, and New Zralat d R!R PRICE heng THOROUGHLY CONVERSANT m Ladies' Ha.rdresaing, strongly advisrs Ladies and Children to | have "their Hair Singed once a Month, aud m cis'j of Ladies' Hair fall ng or turning nremiviurely grey, to cont-ult him at once. Ladiea Hair DRESSED for Balls, Parties and Weddingß. H. C. PERCY, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST^ EAST STREET. £ 179 liOZIK TS3A



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W. C 0 N GRE YE, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER. HAS IN STOCK THE CELEBRATED I PBIMUS KBBOSENE STOVES, TXyTHIOH are superior to all others because : — They Burn without a Wick. They Croate no Smoke or Smell, They will Boil a Quart of Water in* Four Minutes, at a Coat of Jess than one penny per hour. NO HOUSEHOLD IS COMPLETE WITHOUT ONE OF THESE STOVES j is* You are invited to Inspect them without being pressed to boy. *Bt WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK— ° """" " WASHING COPPERS, COAL VASES, MANGLES, WHINGERS, BATHS, ETC. ETC. ETC, All At Bedrock Prices. / v \ Call and See Our Windows, and You will be convinced that the BEST VALUE m Ashburton can be obtained from W. CONGREYE, DIRECT IMPORTER, Burnett Street), opposite Arcade and at Christchurch. R: CONGREVE, Branch. Manager. £XSY TO DRINK . tPSi 10 Q\^^_S^ . j EASILY THE BESV « EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. — (i) — GREAT REDUCTION FOR STOCKTAKING CSO PER CENT. Discount allowed for cash off all purchaees of 5s and upwards, on Vases, Ornaments, J<ancy Goods and Books (Latent works and Magazines oxcepted). (x) Q.^ A T^T^INJTP T^"V" BOXED lines cream laid and antique, lfl 6d, Ol J^_.JLXVyJLM JjjX\ X • - unsurpassed m the trade for value; plain, fancy and commsreiai Stationery. T>/~\/"\T7'C< NEW Booke, Magaznfiß m each mail, Prize and Presentation JLJ KJ V^JL\.k3« Booka, Toy Books, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books. XT* A "XrfWr /^ f\f\WQ^ ALBU MS, Photo Frames, Writing i: JSIjS %U JL VjrUVjJLJO. Desks, Work Boxes, L.diea' Dreasing Cases and Compmions, Pureeß, Pocket Books, Japanese Goods, Electro- Plaled Goods, Glassware. H/rUQTr* THE Wl 'ckoDß Federal Australian and Victoria Albums. IVX KJ O±VJ» Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flates Brass Instruments, Autoharps. Pianos on H>re for Concerts and Entcrtuinment3. T)T A IVTi^C! GREAT REDUCTIONS for CASH, this Month, prior to JL XXjLIN V/D. Stocktaking. /^\"O^< A IVTQ TWO SPEdAL LINES Bargains for Cash, this Month V/XtVjrj^i_X>l kJ. prior to Stocktaking. ri~\7T\Y TT'CI LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. Very low prices for \J X V^XJ tLlOa CASH, this month, prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES T. H. UNDHILL & CO. PBEMIBK FURNITURE, CARPET & LINOLEUM WAEEHOUSE. ESTABLISHED IBH3. Ware direct Importers of Carpets, Linoleums, Bedsteads, Chairs, Picture Mouldii ga, i Crockery, Fancy Goods, etc. WE have just opened up some splendid lines m Brussels and Kidder Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Mats, Linoleums, Overmantels and Toilet Glasses, Fancy Tables, Whatnots, I Bamboo Flower Standß and Cornice Poles, fancy Austrian and other Chairs, Lamps, Fenders. Fire Brasses, etc., Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Washstand Sets, Toilet Sets, Candle Sticks, glass and China. WE are now about aebtled m our New Premises, which are pronounced to bo the i finest m Ashburton and second to none m Canterbury. WE have also a large Btock of Fancy Pith and Wicker Chairs trom 5s 6d each. WE cordially invite everybody to call and have a look round and inspect our Stock. WE PBESS NO ONE TO BOY. T. H. TJNDEILL & CO. OABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, UNDERTAKERS, Etc. TANCRM) STREET, Opposite Arcade, and Kext building Society's Office. Niß. — Venetian and other Blinds made to order. Agents for Clegg's Perambulators & Go-eartß ; also Faulkner's Patent Wire Mattresses and Door Mats. PRIZMI POULTRY. E OR COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA P*' Influenza, Consumption, &c, &a l^ AY ' S COMPOUND ESSENCE OP LINSEED mFTR Pronrietor of the PELHAM fV Anlseod, Senegn, Squill, Tolu, &o T^ SmiYSSvviBTW draws attention \£ AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, tor X POULTRY YAKDb draws Jmenwuu y^ OouKha, Colds, and Chest Complaints to the fact that owing to the necessity lor •, AY > S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, Is eqtudlj rfidiicino etook valuable birds for breeding f\ serviceable for horses and cattle reducing stooK V. am *""! "" re a uoe ,i prices IS AY'S TIC PILLS, a Bpeoiflo m Neuralgia, Paceaohe may be obtained at greatly reauoeapiio &^ Contain Quinine, Iron, &o The Indian Game, Houdane, and *^™_ 1( ?fj c 1 NUM OATHARTIOUM PILLS d geetive, oorra . Cochins some of the best laying and tame l_ tivo, and agreeably aperient OOOninß, some 01 iv« « j a b ra s nß m the f\ OAQULINJJ-Cament for Broken Artlolea. fowls known, are trom the best ■»«»■ " H {^ a , ervwbew , MwufMtor* Btockpoit Epgl«ntl Oolouy I



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alcernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari tie Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse aud Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristoharch 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 Toolb Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. T HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to J act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that Distriot, and m conjunction with^them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbnrtion GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON tzA^ Q R. MURRAY, Ws^^>&!M /^^^^^ JCiAbl blJuJcjJiil, lil^feSvi! Z^^^^^k ASHBFRT<')N • ( For (he last 18 y ears the on] y practical yjfg Horologist m the District.) TTNVITES the publio to inspeob his magaificenb stock . WATCHES, * * CLOCKS, Q :& FJL./VXH;I3 GOODS. OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. , X Q V 3 Watches of all grades from the lowest price to the highest quality — uou-magnotic London hand-made goods. _ w Oloclsss m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nickel, and Fancy Cases, the r -% higher grades being manufactured ou the premises. M f^ Jewellery nncl IPla-totl GJ-oocis — Newest designs, P best quality, lowest prices. M Q Holding the most perfect plaut, the largest stock of materials, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional advantages m the execution of Repairs. H 50 Years Experience m the trade. IRON STANDARDS. IRON STANDARDS. FENCING WIRE FENCING WIRE. 1O 000 HEiRT SHAKES. Vaa HEART OF TOTARA AND BIRCH POSTS. 100 HEART 0F BIRCH GATE POSTS. 100 HEARr 0P TOTARA GATE POSTS. hurdles - GATES made to any size or pattern required. Every description of Building Timber m stock. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL & TIMBER MERCHANTS. Agents For — Royal Insurance Company Ltd. „ Shag Point Coal Company. „ "Westport Coal Company, Ii wit CORNER ARCADE AND BURNETT S'IREET. WALL IN order to make'room for a v«ry large quantity and assortment of Paperhangings, • which I expect early m July, direct) from the Manufaclurers m England, I have decided to Clear My Present Stock of WALL PAPERS AT A GREATLY REDUCED PRICE. REMNANTS of 1, 2, 3, 4, &c, Wall Paper almost given away. Now is yoor time to buy Cheap Papers. J. WILSON, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN WRITER, AND GLAZIER, Corner Area**© ancl JBurixett Streets AslitvuLrton. Telephone 65. P.O. Box 16. 6 163 |



Shipping. >- ; *# f* NEW ZEALAND ..-^'■'•'v : - :: -:.^\S $^ij&^t;:s~£ shipping oo.'s UNB ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Vb Monte Video, Tenerifle & Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Ratea. Port of Steamere. Tons. Departure.. Date. Ruahlne 6127 Wellington Augusb 4 Rimutaka 4515 LytteUon Sept. 1 Waimate — — got. -- Kaikoura 4507 [ — Nov. 24 CARGO STEAMERB. Otarama J 3808 — August Rakaia 1 5628 — August Duke of I — Devonshire 1 5257 — Sept For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. *ti TfeOYAL MAIL STEA- rf£|g|fijfc^ -^ MERS, with superior accommodatlonforaliolas&es *^^^^^* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Kio, Teneriflfe and Ply. mouth. t Tons Commander From Date. lonic . 4753 Kempson— Lyttl'n Aug. 18 Maori ... 5200 Moffatt ... Lyttl'n Sept. 16 Grothio _ 7730 Kidley ... — — Delphic ... 8355 Sowden .-.[Lyttl'D — Aotee, ... 6340 Scotland — — CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha .JW3I (Prosser ... Lyttl'oci Aug 25 Tokomaru p238 daxweii LybtronlSept 19 JUamari... 13583 JLevack J — I E. W. HANMER, Agent. NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY Of NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS 5 c A II FRCML.ITTKLTON AS UNUER: For Wesbport and Greymonth — Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra Bailings see advertise- ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subjecb to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. m .iiiih.-w^^..-,,,,, i ■ ~3 MUSICAL. TI/rR TT T3RYANT Tg^ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. For particulars apply Mr H. M. Jon»3, Stationer, ABnbtirton. Methven once a week. 11 150 MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Dißtricrs every four months— viz., March, July, aud November. ORDERS may be left with M.R LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers. Ashburton. Llewellyn Oiven, M.O.SS'ML.j JL..fc? X-.-O.JMt. PIANOFOJfciTiiI, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOUNHI. A OABD A. O. VLARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBjJRTON. Terms on Application. Islington Fertiliser. ISLINGTON No. 1 FERTILISER, ESPECIALLY PREPARED FOR SOWING WITH GRAIN. THE COMPANY can Recommend Farmers m Sowing Wheat to USE ISLINGTON No. 1 Fertiliser. rarr PER TON ON TRUCKS AT JbD SMITHFIELD. SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR QUANTITIES. Tx HE CHRISTOfIUECH Meat Company, Ltd., 789 TIMARU. Fob Indigestion, t.*» e best remedy is u« doubtedly Nobton's Ca momilb Pills. The, can confidently be reco, amended as being mild m operation and ab. tree frorr injurious drugs. Acting a as a eplen- did tonio and a gentle aperie. «*• *or nearly 100 years they have proved i for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick H eadache and or Liver and Stomach complaint «• ™W "» bottlea *a ljd, 2s 9d, and Us, by »" cine Vendors threus-hont the v'PfW- li« pure