The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xx, no. 4639

Ashburton : Tuesday, Noyember .1, 1898

ruiCE : One Penny

TOMPKINS.

Bj- P. DEMISTS. He was a small, wiry man, about 40 years of age, with a bright young faoe, dark eyes and iron gray hair. We were redlining m a field under a dump of pines on a height overlooking Lake Ghamplain. Near by were the dull red brick buildings of the University of Vermont. Burlington, blooming with flowers and embowered m trees, sloped away below us. Beyond the town, the lake, a broad plain of liquid blue, slept m the June sunshine, and m the farther distance towered the picturesque Adi rondacks. "It is certainly true, "said Tomp kins, turning upon his side so as to face me and propping his head with his hand, while his elbow rested on the ground. "Don't you remember I used to insist that they were peculiar when we were here m college?" I remembered it very distinctly and bo informed my old olassmate. „, "I always said," he oontinued, "that I oould not do my best m New Eng land beoause there is no sentiment m the atmosphere, and the people are so peouliar. ' ' "You have been living m Chicago?" I remarked inquiringly. "That has been my residence ever since we were graduated — that is, for about 17 years," he replied. "You are m business there, I believe?" I questioned. Tompkins admitted that he was, but .did not name the particular line. "Halloo!" he suddenly called out, rising to his feet and looking toward the little brown road near us. I looked m the same direction and saw a plain ly dressed elderly couple on foot, ap parently out for a walk. Tompkins went hastily toward them, helped the lady over the fenoe, the gentleman fol lowing, and a moment later I was in troduced to Mr. and Mrs. Pember of Chicago. Tompkins gathered some large stones, pulled a board off the fence m rather a reckless manner and fixed a seat for the couple where they could lean against a tree. When they were provided for, I re olined again, but Tompkins stood before us, talking and gesticulating. "This," said he, "is the identical place, Mrs. Pember. Here you can see the beauties I have so often described. Before you are the town and the lake, and beyond them the mountains of northern New York, and (if you will please to turn your head) that great blue wall behind you 20 miles away is composed of the highest mountains m Vermont. The mountains m front of you are the Adirondacks, and thoso be hind you are the Green mountains. You are at the central point of this magnifi cent Chainplain valley, and you are oomfortably seated here beneath the shade on this, the loveliest day of sum mer. Dear friends, I congratulate you, " and Tompkins shook hands with Mr. and Mrs. Pember. "And there, Timothy," observed the old gentleman, pointing at the univer sity buildings with his cane, "is actual ly where you went to oollege. " "It was m those memorable and clas sio halls, as my classmate here can tes tify, " replied Tompkins. "And here we roamed m 'Academus' sacred shade, ' and a good deal beyond it. We went fishing and boating during term time and made long trips to the mountains m the vaoations. In the meantime this wonderful valley was photographed upon the white and spotless sensorium of my youthful soul. " "Going, going, going I" cried Mrs. Pember, with a light, rippling laugh, glancing at me. "That is the way I stop Mr. Tompkins when he gets too flowery. " Tompkins looked at me and reddened. "I own up," he remarked. "I am an auctioneer m Chicago. " I hastened to say that I felt sure he was a good one and added m the kind est way I could that I had just been wondering how he had become suoh a good talker. "Is it a good deal of a comedown?" asked Tompkins, with a mixture of frankness and embarrassment. I replied that the world was not what we had imagined m our college days and that the calling of an auctioneer was honorable. A general conversation followed, m the course of which it appeared that Tompkins had boarded at the home of the Pembers for several years. They evidently looked upon him almost as their own son. They were traveling with him during his summer rest. "This is a queer world, " observed Tompkins, dropping down beside me and lying flat on his back, with his hands under his head. "I came to col lege from a back neighborhood over m York state, and up to the day I was graduated and for a long time after ward I thought I must be president of the United States, or a Presbyterian minister, or a great poet, or something remarkable, and here I am an auction eer." Occasional remarks were made by the rest of us for awhile, but soon the talk ing was mainly done by Tompkins. Said he: "Since I was graduated I never was back here but once before, and that was four years ago next Au gust. I was traveling this way then and reaohed here Saturday evening. I was m the pork business at that time as a olerk and had to stop ofi here to see a man for the firm. I put up at the best hotel, feeling as comfortable and in different as I ever did m my life. There was not the shadow of an idea m my mind of what was going to happen. On Sunday morning I walked about town, and it began to come down on me. " "What, the town?" asked Mrs. Pem ber. "No. The strangest and most unao countable feeling I ever had m my life, " answered Tompkins. "It was 18 years ainoe I had said goodby to oollege. It To be oontinued

ROUGEMONTS ROMANCE.

* Another Identification. l( j United Press Association— By Eleofcrio 0. Telegraph— Copyright. IB Sydney, October 30 £ A well-known fortune-teller has . thrown a new light on Roagemont'g 7, romances. ]' Some years ago, under the name of £ Green, he regularly attended her 1. seances, and proved himself a strong 1 medium when under mesmeric influence.  He related adventures among the s blacks, told stories of unlimited c treasures, and kcew where to find * them, and performed all sorts of (. peculiar antics. In a normal condition , Green was a rough, coarse talker, but while under the influence he was quite ' a gentleman. He disappeared three 3 years ago, and on his return stated that ho had spent his time among the ■ aborigines. She receognised the photo graph published m the papers.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

♦ United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Paris, October 29 M. Bard's report, has produced a deep impression, and the revision of the Droyfus case is considered likely, unless the Generals intervene. October 29 Madame Dreyfus asked for a revision of the investigation by the Courts, but M. Manan, the public prosecutor, said the conviction rested on tainted evidence, and that the new facts necessitated a new trial before a court martial. , It was urged that Dreyfus should im nv diately be released. Maitre Bard's report on the evidence eased the highest tribunal's task. The new facts seem to establish the innocence cf Dn-yfus. Le Siecle states that the secret dossier bearing on the case was burned a few days ago. October 30 The Court of Cassation deliberated three and a half hours, and accepted Madame Dnyfuis's petition m favour of the release of her husband. The Court ordered a supplementary inquiry into the documents sub mitted, not being able to decide upon their merit. Dreyfus's release at the present stnge of the enquiry was refused. The public are demonstrative over the proceedings.

THE WEATHER IN AUSTRALIA

I ♦ United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright Sydney, October 29 There is a sudden cold change, end snow is lying on the mountains. Melbourne, October 29 The hob winda have played great havoo with the crops, and deplorable accounts are to hand from the Mallee district. Adelaide, October 29 Further good rains, which have been almost general, will prove the salvation of a large area of crops. It ia feared that some districts are too far gone. Brisbane, October 29 The weather is intensely hot, and destruc tive bush fires have occurred m the country.

AMERICA AMI SPAIN.

! Washington, October 30 It is reported that Spain has offered to hand over the Philippines to America m consideration of the pay ment of a lump sum, and that President McKinley has accepted the ofter.



The practice— which of late has become prevalent — of giving bot fly remedies or ordinary colio drinks, without proper dis- crimination the moment a horee is taken bad cannot be too severely condemned. Many a valuable horse has been sacrificed through the owner not understanding simple symptoms So-calied remedies, inimical to life under certain coalitions, are ad- ministered, with the resul*. that the disorder i assumes an acute fcrm, the owner becomes alarmed, but alas !it is often too late. W T Kingston has been wonderfully successful during the late epidemic among hones. Veterinary medicine can be obtained at all hours, either at his Veterinary Forge, WHIb Street, or at nis private residence, Grey Street, near High School. Horses (only) attended upon the shortest notice. Testi- monials can be seen upon application.— (ADVT) 10 19 George Jesson, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, TT AS just received a large consignment of Watches, Clocks, etc., suitable for WEDDING FRE-SJEIVIS and is now selling at Christchurch Prices. REPAIRS, Etc, PROMPTLY EXECUTED SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. BICYCLES. TBE ASHBURTON "EXPRESS" ENGINEERING AND BICYCLE WORKB, Burnett Street. A BIG Reduction on NEW & SECOND- HAND MACHINES, for the benefib of our Country People on Show Week Seoond-Hand Machines from a©4. Agents for all the Leading Machines. Come m and see for yourßelvee. LANDELU! & SON, SOLE PROPRIETORS, 5



WANTED.' W' dNTED Known-Mas G Hamiltc begs to inform the Public of Abl burton that she is prepared to pay tl highest cash price for all kinds of New an Second Hnntf Clothing, Furniture, et< Letters attended to immediately. Addrei —Burnett Street), opposite Mail Office. ' 9 24 G1 O to Mbs Alcorn for Stylish Millinen T Dress Goods, Capes, etc.; Drew | making, Ladies' and Children's Undei . clothing and Pinafores (own make) opeoialiy; Large lot of Laces and Em urouleries m stock. jq 3 r ANTED KNOWN— That I have re ceived my Summer Stock of Boot and ShoeP, which I willjjdiepose of at thi lowest rates possible, for^Caah. Now is ai opportunity for those who are m search 0 reliable goods. As usual, Repairs done ai once ; at J. Moisok, The Hall Boot Depot Ashburton. . mENDERS wanted to wear out 100( X pairs o Mellor's Indestruotibh Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED Known— That our new Dres 1 Goods are now on view. Ladies it need of a thoroughly smart and up-to-date costume should give us an early call. A charming variety of Blouse Material and Washing Dress Fabrics now showing.— Mitchell & Turner, WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. TiIOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest JL? and most reliable Boot Shop. Mellob's Zealandia Boob Store. WANTED Known— That, when the wind 18 over and when the dust is tjone and Ashbarton Housewives commence 'heir Spring Cleaning, Mitchell Sl Turner are the people for all descriptions of House- holri Furnishings, and their new goods are now opened. nnENDERB wanted for the sale of 5000 X pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellob' Zealandia Boot store. WANTED Known— Good value for littl money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Bale, Cheap— Six Dozeu *»airs of Children's ankle straps. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mkllor's, lancred Street. ' FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots and hoes. — Apply to Mellor, Tancred Street FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lld«— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. - — — - — . WANTED Ki\ O \\ N. — Liri ies' Fur Top Lined Kid G'oves 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6d per pair. Worth double. — W. H. Collibb, "The Corner," WANTED — Wise Mothera to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Vlellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR BALF, Cheap— Strong Trap; may be used as a brake. Apply Mail Office 7 126 FOR SALE — Indian Game and Houdana, Exhibition birds and for cross breed- ing purposes. Best table fowls known. — PelhaA Yards WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). — Mellob' Zealandia Boot Store. rjMHERE is little use m crossing pure bred JL fowls with mongrels. Ttie result is seldom satisfactory. Both birds must be pure. fTIYPB WRITING— For sale, a bargain, JL Yost type writer, practically new. 1 Apply Mail Office. FOR SALE, Cheap— A fine trio of Silver Spangled Polish at Pelham Yards, Ashburton. SITTINGS OF EGGS, first crosses of all the favorite breeds, ai the Pelham Yards, Peter Street. WANTED KNOWN.— Ladies' Cycling Knickers, Combinations, All Wool Vests, m great variety. Special prices. — W. H. Collieb, •» The Corner." WANTED Known— Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m greab variety at Mhllob's Zealandia Boot Store. piCTURE-FRAMING.~W. Adaml, JL Arcade, Practical Framer, does the work himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings ri 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, asks for a continuance of their patronage. The cheapest shop m town for fruit. All prices marked m plain figures. Apples from M a pound.— Smith Mack well, Fruiterer & Umbrella Maker, Next Mr Patching's, t ast Street, Ashburton. 9 6 MRS ALCOBN has m stock Stamped Mount Mellick, Lace, Cross-stitch and Mayence Work, White Jean s Linen Java and Congiess Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven Initials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Arasene, FilossUs, Crewel Embroidery aud Knitling, Silks m Tartans and Colours, Macrame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle- work Bjoks, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 WANTED Known— That we have opened a case of Ladies' Fabrio Gloves of really exquisite styles, including a large range of Washing and Cycling Gloves. Special lines m Ladies 9 Embroidered Hose Sunehades and Umbrellas, per R&ngitira.— Mitchbl & Turner EGGS. — Purebred Poultry sittings of eggs. Purebred golden Wyandottes, (importer), Orpingtons, (imported) first croßs Orpingtons and Indian game, first cross Cochin and Andalusian. — Pelham Poultry Yards. DISSOLUTION of Partnership. — Our Cash Clearance Sale is now on. Having made substantial reductions on the whole of our stock of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc., we are now offering exceptional value.— Barrete Bros , " The Hall," East Street. WE HAVE just opened up, ex Gothic, some specially imported lines m Prints, Satteen Stripes, Shirtings, Cretonnes, Lace Curtains, Linoleums, Mats, Hearth Rugs, Straw Hats, eto, for the Spring trade. Marked off at Sale prices, they are the right value. — Babbitt Bbos. mURNIP Seeds, Mangold Seeds, Rape X and Carrot Seeds of the finest quality, to be had at lowest prices at Fleichkb Bros, I i 1



BARRETT BROS, tender their sincere thanks for the aupporb accorded them by their numerons Customers. They beg to poinb out that as they are now m touch with some of the leading Home manufacturers and importing direct, they are m a position to give -•• Sterling value." Smoti Aw Vmt



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Inf*urance& ii^tatc Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans !Nogotiatod Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Aloernatjely Fortnightly Salea of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc, on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari^or Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristoharcb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo v 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, Rakaia, to aob as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICK OF PLANET JB. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS ASHBURTON = PURE SEEDS. = I HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. lam now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 4<ilbs to the bußhel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, UJlbs to 16|lbs 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, TR&bOiii, Em WOOL. WOOL WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM I MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my bands for SALE eithor m ABhburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS7~WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL ALSO- FENCING WIBE, BABB WIRE, & STAPLES. The beet quality on Sale. WANTED SHEEP FEED. WANTED up till March, 1899, good young gr&BB for 300 eheep — Apply david "Thomas, ASHBURTON J. WILSON, HOUSk EECOKATOB, SIGNWBITEB, GLAZIER, Etc, Comer of Arcade ami Burnett 'Street, Asnlrarton. — (x) WE Have jußb received direct from the English Manufacturers > Magnifioenb and .Artistic Stock of the very lateßb WALL PAPERS. A Feature of th c above importation is the new Btyle of Paper for Deoorating Halls, Passages and Stair caßes, being a ohaDge from the Marble Papers which hitherto have been bo fashionable. We invite clients and the public generally to call early and selecb their Papera from td ie full etock, 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 withoub vdelay. We keep competenb {Tradesmen, who aie despatched to town or country ab Bhortesb notioe to execute Paperhanging, Marbling, and House-painting m all its branches. ygr Only Genuine White Lead and Oils ueed m our work. J. WILSON. "Telephone, . P - 0 ' Box 16 « I () JL ! TTAVING made Satisfactory arrangements with XI Messrs Niooll Bros., for lease of premises rTITITd ocoupied by us, we are carrying on business aB usual. ±±l I McDonald & McDlarmid. XIX XXLiX\XIik7XK3 BOOTS AND SHOES of every description -\-rs>L t-t made to order or repaired^ ab shortest notioe. , THE L&RGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOOK IN DISTRICT OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, CONTINENTAL, AND COLONIAL BOOTS. EVENING SHOES, Etc , at prices to suit all classes. JUST ARRIVED A splendid assortment of Colored Shoes, all shades. McDonald and McDiarmid, BOOT.IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURER?, EAST STRBET. g 258 J< NICHOLAS, Manager-



Sheep Shears. Sheep Shears. W. CONGREYE, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, HAS JUST OPENED his season's supply of SHEEP SHEARS of all makes, including the following well-known brands : — •fj BA ■ Tlie Cheapest TITS BBA Ironmonger 1? U S BBA ia Ashburton, 'X'XJS 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, Rf d 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. RANGEB, REGISTERS, MANTELS, COPPERS, Eto. \*7 One Trial will convince you that you can save Money by purchasing from "W. CONGREYE, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. 129 Colombo Street, Chrißtchuroh. SPRING - 1898- ASHBURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. ESTABLISHED 18WS. DIRECT FURNISHING IMPORTERS. WE are now showing a Choice Assortment of Linoleums, Brussels, Tapestry, and _ Kidder Carpets, also Squares, Rugs, Matß, Etc., m Latest Designs. Japanese and China MatfciDg, Rugs, Mats, Etc. Brackets, Whatnots, Poles, Etc. Also largest) stock m town of Brass and Iron Bedsteads, m new and pretty designs. All sizes, "all prices." Overmantels, Toilet Glasses, Bedroom Sets, over one hundred sets to ohooae from. Chairs m endleßS Variety and Prices. As most of the above lines are direct from the Manufacturers we are enabled to Bell atcloweat possible prices. SPRING CLEANING- WE have also a large atook of Cretonnes, Tapestries, Velvets, etc., for Furniture 1 Coverings and Hangings Having obtained the services of a First-Clas3 Upholsterer (late of A. J. White's) those desirous of having their Furniture Renovated would do well to place their orders early. All work done on the Premises by Competenb Workmen. :o: CALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO. CABINET-MAKERS, UPROLSTERER3, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRID STREET, Opposite Arcade, and Next building Society's Office. Agents for Clegg'B Perambulators & Go-carts, Burßon'a Wicker Chairp, Scott and Wilson'B Venetian Blinds, Shadeß, etc., Faulkner'B Wire Mattresses, Mats, eto. EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. CHEAP ACCOUNT BOOKsfsTANDARD WORKS, AND STATIONERY. — (x) pTpT TTCI The Teachers, Students, Pocket, Family, and the Canter- J3XJD I jJuQi bury Bibles, various sizeß and Bindings. Prayera and Hymns, Church Praise, Sankey's Hymns— Latest Editions. ~D/^\/^T7^CI Latest Works at Published Prices for Cash. Libraries aup- JD \J \J _L\_O • plied with any works prooured from London, America, or else- where as quickly as possible. A good selection of Reward Books, Standard and Poetical Worka m stock. CRICKET, TENNIS, CROQUET, AND HOCKEY, Material from Beat London Makers toys. t"cTyl£. toys. TT A IVP V n-OOTl^l ALBU MS, Photo Frames, Writing X! -CTL±>I \J X VJVy VJ±JkJ» Desks, Wort Boxes, Ladios' Dressing Cases and Companions, Purses, Pookeb Books, Japanese Goods, Electro- Plated Goods, Glassware. li/TXTCIT"/^ THE Wickena Federal Australian and Victoria Albums IYX \J DlVj* Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violins, Flutes Brass Instruments, Autoharps. Pianos on Hire for Concerts and Entertainments. T-^T A "W/^^l Brimßtnead and Sons, Haake, Wagner, Hopkinson, Coll&rd I Mf\ 1 1| v_/>O» and Collard, Spaethe, Gobb and Kallman, and others. Cash or Terms. Agent for Miluer and Thompson. CYTy/^i A "\TQ. The Needham » Bell t Chicago Company, New Englacd V>/X\vXJ3--L\ O« Company, and others. From t&V lOrn upwards. Terms from 10s per month. Ci'XrrVT TPQ LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. Very low prices for ijiVjljlliD* CASH.— Cycle Extras. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES GIVING UP BUSINESS SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE, FOR SALE. EMPTY TANIL« FOR SALE. PREMI%B~TO LET. J. SRALY AND CO. i



' " •** U E | '^ftrffOr NEW ZEALAND, ill J& BHIPPING Oa ' S LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth, j Best Accommodation for all olasaes of j Passengers at Lowest Bateß. j Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikonra 0507 Wellington Nov. Ruapehu 4202 — Nov. 24 Buahlne 6127 — Deo. 22 Rimutaka 4515 — Jan. 19 CARGO BTEAMERB. Tekoa I 4050 1 — | Deo. Waimate | 6688 | — 1 Deo. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. Jffi^A T3OYAL MAIL 3TEA- rfgjjggaN. At; MERS, with superior jl&jSgßMg% accommodation for all olasaes ■^^ B^™" (> of passengers, oalling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- month. * Tone Commander From Date. Gothio „. 7739 Kidley ... Lyttl'n Oot, 13 Maori .-. 5200 Moflfatt ... — — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — — Delphio .... 8355 Sowden ,„ — — CARGO STEAMERS. Pakeha ... 11331 IProsaer ....Lyttl'oDl Aug 25 Tokomaru J6238 Maxwell Lyttl'onlSept 19 MamarUj3sß3/Levaok J — I E. W. HANMER, Agent. NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAII FRCMLITTELTON AS DJSUER: For Weafcport and Greymouth — Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aehbnrton PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Tl/T R S BOWMAN TT ° X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Strekt, Ashburton. ftAKAIA— TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam- inations. ' MISS RICHAUDSON, TEACHER OF THE PIANO, IS Prepared to receive PUPILS from any date. Particulars may be obtained from Mr H M Jones, Ashburton ; or Miss Richardson, Charles Street, Allenton. 10 76 Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOUNE. A OAHD MRS A fl ri LA RIDGE J\~* Vy« VLARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. lOT OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Dißtricta every four months— viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLXN OWEN at his Musio . Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton . MISS ETHEL GATES, rfiEAOHER of Shorthand and Music, I • Piano, Organ, & Violin. I BAKAIA & CHERTSEY, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY. 10 12 Miss Bessie Simmonds, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, HAS VACANCIES for a limited num- ber of Pupils, lerms on appli- cation. vocal and Instrumental Music up to date. Solos, Dueta, Tiioa, etc , fur all Instruments. Violins from £2 10s- These are Good Models, correctly made, and with care will increase m value. Strings and all requisites at Lowest Possible Prices. Acoordeons from 10a. Campbell's Celebrated Melodeons, etc., etc. Any article not 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 if required. Correspondence promptly attended to. BESSIE SIMMONDS, 3BURNETI STREET, ABHJBURTON