The Ashburton Guardian.

xx. no, 4674

Ashburton : Tuesday, December 13, 1898.

pbice : One Ff>r t

ON STATUTORY GROUNDS

By Ella Wheeler Wiloox.

I didn't know, yon see. It was what mode me love him at first, I guess, that sad look ho had, and then father died so sudden, and he saw how I felt, I sup pose, and married me just for pity. But I wasn't the wife for him, Diok. Oh, I tried and tried, and I oouldn't be like the other ladies. I saw this and felt bad for him before I knew about thla other, the one he loved.

"Her aunt came and tried to make him offer me money to let him be di voroed beoause the other girl is dying for love of him now. And, oh, Diok, if only you oould have heard him stand up lor mcl It was beautiful. He said he didn't love me, to be sure, but he had married me, and he should try to make me happy, and that I'd die looner'n take money from anybody. Wasn't that grand of him, Diok? He flidn't know I was hearing it all— he never dreamed of it, you see, and that makes ifc all the grander. I'd 'a' staid on with him, I gness, even after hearing him say he did not love me, if I hadn't Been him meet her. Oh, Diok, his f aoe was so beautiful— it was like heaven oome to earth when his eyes lit on her all unexpeoted. It showed what he oould be aside from what ho is now if he bad her. That look, Diok! I'll never forget it, never. It was beautiful-, but it was like a beautiful shiny knife that out into my heart It made me see spite of his defending me how I stood m his way. I couldn't never be happy to stay with him after seeing that. I heard him tell the girl's aunt that no man oould get a divorce m New York except on statutory grounds. I did not know What that meant, so I went and asked a law yer. Diok, do you know what it means? It means a man must prove his wife is bad, all bad — that she's gone agin her husband and all her promises, Diok. And that's what he must believe of me, and you must help me, Diok. No, don't look so soared at me. It ain't that I mean to be bad — you know Suzanne never oould get to be like that, not even if she didn't love her husband better'n her soul. But, Diok, he must think I'm bad. He must have proof of it, and then it'll make it easy for him to get a di voroe and marry the girl he loves. It's the only way. I thought it all out, and I remembered what you said about being willing to die for me. This is worsen dying, Diok, I know that. But you , must Btand^by me, or I'll have to end it all a worse way by taking my life. I \ oan't live, Dick, and be m his way. He's too good to me for that. I must get out of his way and make it so he ain't sorry to have me go, fearing I'm feeling bad. He's so tender hearted, Philip is. But you must take me away and let them all think I've run off with you. That'll make it easy for him, and nothiug else matters. You must take me to Portland, and after I get a little rested like I'll find work to make a liv ing. Here's — here's my rings, Diok. They'll bring mouey to pay for the travel and the hotel bill fcill I get work. Oh, Diok, you must stand by me. You must take me away — say you will, Dick; say you will. You said you'd be my friend, and it's now I need you, "

And so Dick had stood there listening to her wild, impassioned flow of words, seeing how she suffered and how oblivi ons she was to all the terrible torture she was imposing on him. It was all Philip— Philip. Was the girl mad to ask this sacrifice of him? To ask him to be a martyr, to more than die for her— no; not for her, for Philip? His heart, his arms, his lips hungered for her, had hungered for her all these weary months. And now he was alone with her m a hotel room, and she was plead ing with him to take her away frbm the man who had robbed him of her scarce ly a year before; to take her away and bear the disgraoe of an elopement with another man's wife m the eyes of all the world, and yet be to her less than a brother or a friend. Great God, was the woman mad or a fiend? He could not, he would not. Yet as she ceased speak ing and fell on her knees before him, tears streaming down her face as she held up the glittering rings — Philip's gift, whioh she had drawn from her fin gers—he covered his face with his ooarse hands, and a few big salt drops splashed down upon the girl's golden hair.

"Keep the rings, Suzanne, "he said m a broken voioe. ' 'I'll take care of you till you get work. Come now, let's be off."

And so they had gone, and he had left her m this little ro^m, telling her he would come again the next day to talk ■with her. He came while she was think ing of it all. She had never seen him so white and thin. He seeniod to have lost many pounds of flesh since she last saw him. He brought her a morning paper, with its column of "Help Wanted," and offered to look up any addresses which seemed desirable to her if there by hs could save her trouble. "And wherever you go, Suzanne, you must let me see you sometimes, won't you?" he asked wistfully. "I'll never go back to the ooast. I can't. I'll stay about near you. All I ask is just to see you some times. The story'll follow you like as pot and make you trouble, and you'll need me near by." Suzanne found a place to work before the week went by a nursery maid for two lovely ohildreu. One day some months later the children ran scream ing to their mother that "Susie was dead. She felled off the garden seat, and was all dead on the grass. " But she had only fainted, and m her hand she clutched the newspaper which con tained a report of the divorce of Philip Hughes from liis wife, Suzanne, ou statutory grounds. She was very ill aft er that, and they were obliged to send her to the hospital. In December she died and was buried with her wee baby girl olasped m her arms. Dick, a ooach man, who was supposed to be her hus band, was the only mourner who fol lowed her to the grave. ' But Philip is very happy with Mil dred, bo the sacrifice was not m vain. THE END. If the devil were to reform, it would be seven > generations before any one would believe it



The most notable feature is 1 heir extreme liberality. They reach as low as prisoners m gaol for the fi>st time, undergoing sentences of over three months and not exceeding six months. The remission m Euch ca^e3 is three days for each month. It is pointed out that this scale is the most liberal of any m the world. In Victoria, -where it ia pretty low, remission is only earned on, sentences exceeding six months, In England, until a few months ago, no remission was obtainable on any term less than two years. There has been consider- able agitation m the Old Country for many years for an alteration, and r< cently it was decided that remissions might be earned on sentences above vine months' duration. Thus, if a man were sentenced to 12 months' imprison- ment, remissions would be obtainable on three months. Formerly, m New- South Wales, remissions could only be had on sentences from 13 months' upwards. As a consequence, prisoners often pleaded for the IS monthsg sentence. A man had to serve a full 12 months, but if he were sentenced to 13 months, he need only serve 10 months 25 days. This anomaly has now been removed.



The new scale for remission of sentences on prisoners has been published m the PRISONERS' New South Wales SENTENCES. Government Gazette



The British Ooneul - General at Antwerp, m a recent report, describes the system of higher COMMERCIAL commercial educa- EDUCATION. tion existing m Belgium. It is carried on under Government super- vision at three establishments, the Kigher Institute of Oommerce m Ant- werp, and the Universities of Liege and Ghent. The first is practically, though not m name, a commercial university, which was founded m 1852, and reorganised m 1897. In gives two diplomas, one at the end of two, the other of three years' study. The sub- jects include commercial and general ejeography, political economy and statistics, the history of trade and industry, commercial and maritime law, Customs regulations, European languages, and Consular regulations. The two years' course is deemed sufficient for ordinary commercial students; the third year being added for those deatined for the Consular service. Ono valuable feature of the course is that the students are taught to engage m a series of imaginary commercial transactions baaed on data supplied by the Antwerp Exchange. Siich subjects as importation, exports* tion, shipping, commission, insurance, banking, etc., occupy a foremost place, and efforts are made to lead the students to bring to bear on practical CBses the principles and theories they have acquired. Periodical visits are made to large industrial establishments under the guidance of professors The fees amount to £8 for the first and £10 for the second and third years, Tra- velling scholarships are also awarded, the holders of which are expected to go abroad and report on commercial and economic subjects. A large number of past students of the institute are heads of commercial and banking houses, professors m similar essablisbmenta abroad, and m the Be'giaa Consular service The number of students at present is 249, of whom 86 are foreigners. The commercial courses m the universities a»e said by practical men m Belgium to be less suitable for youog men destined for trade than that of the institute.



W ? cc g ° W l^ S O . . H^ & y —§ pi i B S Ii m *181 I { H 'Crj I gig § cs * 8 -n I • O I g ? 3 ' 1 . -^ri m A Card. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Publio that she has started business as DRK-SS AND MANTLE MAKER, In Saunters' Buildings. Entrance by Cooper's Stodh. Fragrant and rifrtthins-N<w *<***



1/iUKTHEK Great Reductions m Rollitt'e I JD Supreme Holler Flour, at Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. VV'ANi'KD Kuowu— Pretty Christmas T T Cards m packets— l 2 for 3d, 25 for id aud 9d, boxes I^.— VV 11 Collier, The Comer WANTED Kuown— Shipment of Iv'ew Laces, Embroideries, Fall Nets, While Gloves, at remarkably low prices. — W H Collier, The Corner WANTED Known -That our new Dress Goods are now on view. Ladies m teed of a thoroughly smart and up-to-date 1 ;ostume should give ua an early call. A charming variety of Blouse Material and vVa&hing Dress Fabrics now Bhowlng. — Mitchell & Turner. YfcT ANTED Known— That we have TT opened a case of Ladies' Fabric •jfoveß of really exquisite Btyles, including a »rge range of Washing and Cycling Gloves. Special lines m Ladies' Embroidered Hose 'unahades and Umbrellas, per Rangitira. — Mitchel & Turner WANTED KNOWN.-Miss E. Barnes bega to thank the Ladies of Ashbur- .on for past favors, and wishes to say she is iow shewing the Latest Styleß m Trimmed ■nd Un trimmed Millinery for the coming season, also a good selection m Children's ueghorns, Sun Hats, Eto. Sun Bonnets a .pecialty. Moderate charges, quality guaranteed. Ladies own material made j\/I"RS ALCORN has m stock Stamped LVJI Mount Mellick, Lace, Croaa-stuch aud Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java tnd Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven luitiala, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin vVoola, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Araßene, Ftlossils, Crewel Embroidery and j Knitting, Silks m Tartanß and Colours, i ilacrame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle- work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 EGGS.— Purebred Poultry sittings of eggß. Purebred golden Wyandottes, (imported), Orpingtons, (imported} first cross Orpmgtona and Indian game, first croaß Cochin aud Andalusian. — Pelham Poultry Yards. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to ! try our new kangaroo oalf Shoe.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. y ■ -— ■— — ■■■-—■—- -' ■■ — ■-' -i ■ '- — " BARRETT BROS, announce that their Dissolution of Partnership Sale is now i on. At its commencement every item oi J Stock waa reduced m price, giving customerb far greatet advantage than the usual dis- I count did. They are still selling at loweßt cash sale prices. EX " Tokomaru "— Barrett Bros, have just received from Glasgow another shipment of nicely assorted goods m Prints, Shirting, Ratteen Stripes, Galateas, and numerous other linos m general drapery, eto. j All marked oil" at loweßt cash eate prices. IpX " Ruapehu "—Barrett Bros, have just Li received from Manchester anotner j bhipment of nicely assorted goods m general drapery etc, Marked off at lowest cash sale prices. An opportunity is afforded for the ready money to be well spent. /^IONVENIENT GEG, specially adapted V_V for a farmer, for sale, cheap. For particulars apply Office of thia paper. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mbllob's, Tanored Btreet. > >^HRISTMAB Cards m great variety, Kj packets from 3d. Diaries for 1893. A Second-hand Piano for Bale, a bargain, English make. Music from 3a per dozen; pieoea, 4d each. Gratnaphonea and Reoorde, gash or teruiß.-H M Jones i



WANTED. GO to Maa Aloorn for Stylish Millinery, Dress Goods, Capes, etc. ; Dress- rat-king, Ladies' and Children's Under* lothlng and Pinafores (own make) a J f>ecialty; Large lot of Laces and Em- •roideries m stock. 10 31 WANTED KNOWN— That I have 7e- ceived my Summer Stock of Boots *ud Shoeß, which I will^diepose of at the iowest rates possible, for Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are m search of eiiable goods. As usual, Repairs done at ■•nee j at J, MoiSOU, The Hall Boot Depot, : Ashburton. mENJL>ERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs o Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like braßs. TTIOUND— In Tanored Btreet, the cheapest JJ and most reliable Boot (Shop. — Vlellob's Zealandia Boot Store. rriENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pairs of boots. — Apply to Mellob' Zealandia Boot -Store. \\T ANTED Known— Good value for littl V V money at Mbllob's, Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozeu of Children's ankle straps.— Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTiCD— Wise Mothers to try our Indestruotible School Boot. — iIBLLOB'B Zealandia Boob Btore. WANTED— Sixty strong - men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). — Mkllob' Zealandia Boot Store. 11HBRE is little use m crossing pure bred . fowls with mongrels. Tne result ie 9eidom satisfactory, JBoth birds must be pure. WANTED Known— Ladiee' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. IX/TRS ROBINSON, Cash Purcha*or~o~f lIJL Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's tsit-off Clothing, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note ' a idiess : Mrs Robinson, Wakanui Koad, ( Biiiug Square. 11 123 ] WANTED Enown-MBS G Hamilton l begs to inform the Public of Ash- S I burton that Bhe is prepared to pay the I I ii.ghest cash piice for all kinds of New and f Second Hand Clothing, Furniture, etc. t Letters attended to immediately. Address — Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. 9 246 3 . ( WANTED Known— That, when the wind is over aijd when the dust ia '■ tjone and Aehburton Housewives commence s iheir Spring Cleaning, Mitchell &. Tubneb »re the people for all descriptions of Housa- ■rjlri Furnishings, and their new goods are oiv opened. HYPE WRITER.— Type Wriier for sale f L. che»i> i quite new. Apply Offioo oi r this paper. WANiED KJN OWN — Flour, Flour. c Further great reductions m Rolliu'b 9 Roller Flour, at Fletcheb Bros., Cash c Supply Stores. i



FOB Sale* Cheap — A lob of Men's Blachoru only 48 lid — Mellob'B Ze&landia Boot Btore. l^— — ■ — — — ' ! Spwto Aw vm?



TEN SHILLINGS. TEN SHILLINGS jj EVERYONE WHO SPENDS a 10/- CASH jr DURING THIS MONTH WITH § g "THE CORNER" § § DRAPERY & CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT W £° WILL BE PRESENTED WITH W H. COLLIERS MUSICAL & PICTORIAL ALBUM £} ♦ a x it E sj. E"* g _— « rfIHIS Magnificent Album contains lOs worth of Music and 16 X pages of beautiful illustrations, VIBWS OF ASHBURTON, . Reproductions from Famous Oil Paintings, ABSOLUTELY FREE. CQ CQ Don't make any mistake. If you buy from " THE CORNER " you & M get better value than you get from any other firm and you also get JZ H lOs WORTH OF MUSIC \ 171 D C? IT H-J F 16 PAGES OF LOVELY PICTURES / Jj JtvUj Hi* h± f^ Come and get one of these splendid Albums at) odco, as only a H— J~J limited number can be obtained. Nothing like this Album has^ever f~ been seen m Ashburton before. ff Q COMfi AND BEE AND BE CONQUERED! QQ " W. H. COLLIER, g "THE CORNER." H G. D. H. HEFFOBD, Manager. ! TEN BfiILLINGS. TEN SHILLINGS WILLIAM SPARROW, TAILOB & OUTFITTER. /^VUR Stock consisti ogall the LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE SUITINGS that it is possible to procure, and at prices that cannot be beat m the trade. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT is under the superintendence of a FIRST CLASS CUTTER. Perfect Satisfaction Assured. HATS, SHIRTS, SOARVES, PORTMANTEAUX, RUGS, Eto. BOOT DEPARTMENT. We would Specially direct your atttntion to our^Large Stock of Ladies' and Gentle* pen's BOOTS AND SHOES of every description, and of really very superior makes m English, American, and Colonial. BOOTS MADE TO ORDER, AND REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED by First Class Workmen. W. SPARROW, EAST STEEBT. 10 7 New Zealand Insurance Company. BST ABL I S hITd '"~"L «. 1859 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THBPEEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, 4o M ACCEPTED AT LOWEST 3UKRENT RaTKB E- W. HANMER AGENT -CHRISTMAS CARDS- A IN 13 PRESENTS. — (o) J. WILSON, Corner of -Arcade «te JBurntstt Street. TTTE Have a MAGNIFICENT SELECTION of Well-Executed PAINTINGS on OPAL, which make a Superior Substitute for the usual Christmas Card, and are Selling at aboub the same Coßb. These pretty Scenic Views are too good to be treated m bhe usual way of Christmas Cards— pub away m a book and forgotten. They are Ornamental, and as such merit a prominent place m one's Sitting or Drawing Room, where the sight of them tends to freshen the reoolleotion of the donor. WE HAVE ALSO- HANDSOME WINDSOR AND NEWTON ARTISTS' BOXES, OPALS, MIKRORS, Etc., Which would form Substantial and Desirable CHRISTMAS or NEW YEAR Presents; CJAZvJU AMD INSPECT.



WOOL. WOOL, WOOL. I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED m my hands for SALE m ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. fTIHE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been 6xed as followß, viz:— Ohrlsbchtiroh Salea on DECEMBER 15, 1898, and JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10, 1899. Timaru SaIeo— DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 30, 1898, and FEBRUARY 8, 1899. I shall be represented at BOTH PLACES, and shall be glad to reoeire consignments, which will have my Personal Supervision. Wool intended for me at Ohriatohuroh Sales should be oonelgned to Cant e bbuby Shed Company's Siding, Addington, account D. Thomas. Wool intended for me at Timaru Sales, please consign to Messrs Guinness and LeCrbn, Timaru, aocount D. Thomas. ; I have made satisfactory arrangements foe disposing of Clips privately, either on the Farm or mmy Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are ready. Woofpaoks, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied. Fortnightly Sals of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throughout) the Season. D. THO MAS, 10 187 ASHBURTON.



Ex JANET NICOL _ gQ qqq feet REr> Ex ROSAMOND qqq FEEJ} MJNJ£! ALSO NOW DUE PER MATATUA AND RUAHINE DIRECT FROM LONDON— SOO Drums Ran and Boiled OIL 3 Tons White and Red LEAD, PUTTY, and PAINTS S^ Packages of IRONMONGERY 516 JE>airS of Gate and other HINGES B 3" Persons about to Build will do well to Inspect our Stook and obtain Prices. SEASONED TIMBER SUPPLIED IN ANY QUANTITIES. PAINTING AND PAPEKHANGING A SPECIALTY, And Nothing but GENUINE Materials used. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL & TIMBER MERCHANTS Agents For — Royal Insurance Company Ltdi „ Shag Point Coal Company, „ Weßtport Coal Company, MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. T7OR GOOD OHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND; ALONE. We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES— Men's Good Shooters, 9a 6d ; Children's Ankle Sttapß, 1b j Ladieß' Pretty Shoes, Us lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchera, 4a lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. U? (You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be sur« you go to MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANQRED STHBET, ASHBUFIDN,



BAYID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loana Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Ahernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Pats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season ! Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Gleariacr Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Saleß held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOR— Matsoa and 00, Ohristchnrch 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, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRSIOT S A§L ES. T HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to f act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that'*Diatriot, and m ooujunotion with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. J)AVID THOMAS, Ashburbon GRHATRBDDOTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS- DAVID THOMAS ASHBURTON SPRING— IB9B. (o) ASHBURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE ESTABLISHED 1882. DIRECT FURNISHING IMPORTERS. WE are now showing a Choice Assortment of Linoleums, Brussels, Tapestery, and Kiddcr Carpets, also Squares, Rugs, Mats, Etc., m Latest Designs. Japanese and China Marting, Rugs, Mats, Etc. Brackets, Whatnots, Poles, Etc. Albo largest stock m town of Brass and Iron Bedsteads, m new and pretty designs. All sizes, "all prices." Overmuntles, Toilet Glasses, Bedroom Sets, over one hundred sets to choose from. Chairs m endless Variety and Prices. As most of the above lines are direct from the Manufacturers we are enabled to sell at lowest possible prices. SPRING CLEANING. WE have also a large stock of Cretonnes, Tapeßtries, Velvets, etc, for Furniture Coverings aud Hanging 1 ?. Having obtained the services of a Firßt-claßs Upholsterer (late of A. J. White's) those desirous of having their Furniture Rouovatc-i would do well to place their orders early. All work done on the Premises by Competent Workmen. CALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE FRESSEU TO BUY AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO, CABINETMKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-PRAMERB, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office. AGENTS forJ3legg's Perambulators and Go-cart? , Burson's Wicker Chairs, Scott and Wilson's Venetian Blinds, Shades, etc., Faulkner's Wire Mattresses, Mats, etc. Timber. — TIMBER — Timber. "WE HAVE JDST LANDED— Ex GISBORNE A( x f\r\f\ FEET WHITE MIME IE \J 9 \J\)\J Flooring and Lining. Ex GLKNCAIRN -j q QQQ FEET HJfl^vrtT TOl'AJfcfcA Ex HUIA jg 000 FEET KAUJRI



MUSICAL. Miss Bessie Simmonas, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, HAS VACANCIES for a limited num- ber of Pupils, lerma on appli canon. and Instrumental Mubic ap to date. Solos, Duett), Tiioa, etc , fur all Instrument. Violins from £2 10s- These are Good Models, correctly made, and with care will increase m value. Strings and all requisites at Lowest Possible Priceß. Accordeons from 103. Campbell's Celebrated Melodeons, etc., etc. Any article not m Stuck procured immediately. Can also supply a good Piano for £39. Cash oc Terms. EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO ■\ Introduced by Begg and Co., of Danedin, whose name it bears, is uusurpassed at the price. Other Makers' Piauos if required. Correspondence promptly attended to. BESSIE SBIMONDS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON ABT "CLAbSlsT^^ M.R A. W. JMcM.IX-.1L.11V, ARTIST, m South Kensington School of Art, London, England. STUDIO IN SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, CENTRAL ENTRASCB, INSTRUCTIONS given m all Branches of ART. Painting from nature a Specialty. For Particulars address the Art Studio, Saundera' Buildings. (P. H. U.NPBILZ, j [k, {rnDßlbb /■! T H. UHDEILL AND CO., TTIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JO URNISHINQ UNDERTAKERS. (TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellowß' Hall ; also care of Mr T. Andrewß, East Belt. Z SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatio Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPAND MAHUJTAOTOBKD JBOM UfIQLCEST VIBQINA LEAF



Shipping. IvHE v^MjKjT NEW ZEALAND S^^^^fcsHlFPlNG OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olassea of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Ruapehu 4202 flllinn . nn Nov. 24 Ruahine 6127 Wellington Deo# 22 Rimutaka 4515 Jan. 19 Papanui 7000 "" Feb. 16 Kaikouta 4507 "" 'Match 16 CARGO STEAMERS. Arohtor 3414 — | Deo. Waimate 6683 — | Dec. Tekoa 4050 — | Dec. Waikato 4767 — j Jan Qn. Louise 3385 — 1 Jan Rakaia 5628 — | Feb Per further partloulara apply te FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Aahburten, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. j^a T>OYAL MAIL STKA- .dffigßfcs. •*-« MERS, with superior jBeBSBgBBM aocommodatlon for all classes ■■■■^mi of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply- mouth* Tons Commander, From Date. Delphio Z 8355 Sowden .„ Wel't'n Jan 5 lonio «.. 4748 Kempson _ Lyttl'n Jan 5 Aotea »» 6364 Scotland „ — Feb Uothio _ 7730Kidley ...j Wel't'n Mar 2 CARGO STEAMERS. Mamari ...13583 IM'Dougall,Wel't'n|Ncv 30 Tokomaru 6238 /Maxwell IW 't'n I Dec 15 Matatui...is322/Evanß 'i» ChTrt'Jan 5 jS. W. HANMiiK. Agent. NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAII FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For WesfcportJ and Greymonth — Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christ church papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auokland — Alternate Thursdays The " above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made, to Chrlstchurch daily papers for dates aud hour of sailing For further particulars apply to i\ FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton