The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 4784

Asiiborton : Friday, April 38, 1899.

PiiiOfi : One Peuiiy



Brothers, H. F. Niooll.] (L. A. Niooix, _ AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. BHAREBROKERB, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by ri«hfc-of-way, rear of Uaion Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, in oar Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part »™ f ihe Dittriol> •*> lowest current rate* ADVANCES made on goods plaoed in our hands for absolute tale. GRAIN BOUGHT "AND SOLD ON COM. MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive Mtnpiet from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4& aad 5 per oeat. Farms, House Properties, and Building 'Sections for Sale. P uticulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. WOOL. WOOL._WOOL WE have pleasure in notifying oar Clients that we have made arrange ments with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to Bell at the Christchureh Pale* any Woo which may be entrusted to us, and w<v are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCEB against Wool plaoed in odf hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgely & Co., Ltd., Christchurch, aooount NiOOLb Bros., with advice to us. We oan also arrange to dispose of clips" privately if so desired. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. THARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account oan book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com* municating with ua. NICOLL BROS., bISTEICT AGENTS, ! CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 rpHE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. I GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Niooll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application; Allowance made for quantities. | Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL "BROS., ' DISTRICT AGP^NTS I■— , _„,, ! ASHBURTOIi No. .2 INI)DS Tlt IA L BUILDING SOCIETY To be incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVi SIGNAL DIRECTORS: Charles Reid, W. D. V. Pbkstoh Edward Gates, Francis Scrint, I J. fl. Pauling, G. R. Anderson, H. Stephenson. SECRETARY : SOLICITOR: Fbedk. Makeig. E. G. Crisp. BANKERS: The Bank of Australasia, Ashbnrton. OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: > Pest Office Buildings, Cameron Street, Ashburtot. Office now open to takt Entries. OFFICE HOURS s 9.30 a,m. to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p>m.,' and fi om 7 to 8 p.m, on Tuesdays and jSaturdi y J. L HIGGS7 ART DECORATOR, PAINTER, GLAZIER SIGNWRITER & PAPERHANGER, WISHES to intimate to his numerous friends and the general public that he is prepared to execute work in all.branohM of the trade in the most satisfactory manner at moderate charges. He has also for sale Glass, Paint*, Paper* hangings, eto. .Samples of work and Art Decorations on exhibition at his shop in Tancrcd Staeet, next) Mitchell and Turner^, N.B. — Ticket w«pg a specialty. Estimates given for all Binds of work*. 18 NOTICE. Ty RS PERRIN (late of Wanganui^Nortl* Island), Monthly Nurife, is prepared to ac commodate Lady Patients. Terms moderate.. Addreßs—Tiawald, near Railway Station. ;. 4 i4i ; ■ 1 No time to read or write an essay.' Her it is in a nutshell. Diamond Jubilm Unblbndkd Tea is not blended for extrt, profit at your expense, but packed and sealed in Ceylon, a* sold by Shearman Broi



WAITED, ANTED KNOWN^M^TiIMiIiw is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought in any quantity. Ladies waited on ab shortest notice. Note the addrem— Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. TO Farmers and Others—Wanted—Old Cast Plough Shares in any quantity, delivered at our Foundry.—Kilwobth & Son, Engineers, etc., Ashburton 2 193 FOR SALE—Cheap, Several Purebred Cocks, suitable for farmers and others for cross-breeding purposes. Making room for young stock.—Apply Pelham Yards, or Mail Office. BOARDERsTmbs Knight, East; Street, has accommodation for a few boarders. All home comforts. Terms moderate. Tea and light refreshments at all hours. 1 12! FOR Bale, Cheap—Six Dozeu .Pairs of Children's ankle straps.—Mbllob's Zealandia Boob Store. NOTICE— We defy competition; yon get wonderful value at Mbllob's, Tancred Street. WANTED Known—That we are now offering a special line of Goat Rugs, large size, choice skins, at 12s 6d ; Oilcloths, Linoleums, and Carpet Squares in coofusipg variety.—Mitchell & Tubnkb. WANTED Known—That we have re ceived ex Maori a heavy shipment of Drees Gwds, Choice Colorings in Co it in. b, Viennaß, and Cretonnes; one case Fancy Blaoka in elegant designs.'—Mitchell & Tobneb. WANTED Known-That we have been fortunate in securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap suits for boys'clothing ; new colorings and choice patterns.—Mitchell & Tubneb. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of ladies and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mxllob, Tancred Street, TTTANTED Known—Good v iue for litt'e Y» money at Mbllob's, Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellob's Zeaiandia Boot Store. \\T ANTED KNOWN—ThatThave re W ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I wil! dispose of at the lowest ra<6B possible, f»r Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are in search of reliable gocde. As mual, Repairs done at ouce; at J. Moison, Ihe Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 X pairs of boots.—Apply to Mkllob' Zealandia Boot Store. TTIOUND—In Tancred Street, the cheapest J} and most reliable Boot Shop,— Mxllob's Zealandia Boot Store. W~~ A~nTtED~KnVwn—Ladies' "pretty Walking Shoes in great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. MRS ROBINSON, Cash Purchaser of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left-off Clothing, and alt kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mbs Robinson, Wakacui Road. Baring Square. II 123 FLOUR Reduced— Rollitt'e, Browu'e, or Evans':— 200!bs, I4s ; 10Q!bs, 7s 6i ; 501bs, 3a lOd; 2F<ha, 2s.—John Obb & Co. 2 FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid*—Mellob's Zealnndia Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluoher). —Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. MRS ALCOBN has in stock Stamped Mountmellick, Laoe, Cross-stitch and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven I&itials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Arasene, Filossils, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting Silks in Colours and Tartans, Macrame Bags and String, Weldos'a Needle work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton an<i Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 mENDERS wanted to wear out 100° X pairs of Mklloe's Indeatructibl« Boots, Wear like brass. FOR Pure Confectionery go to H. A. Flowbb, East Street. Just to hand —500 Boxeß Choice English Chocolates. Caramels, Gam Pastilles, etc. Fre*h Toffies always in stock, 11/TRS ALCORN invites inspection of A_tJL her new Winter arrivals—Capes, Jackets, Costumes, and Dress Goods. Straws, Felts, and Trimmed Millinery in J latest styles. Several Hnea of New Fancy j Needlework All kinds of Underclothing j ; m%de to order and in stock. Dreeßttiaking I receives special attention j WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our | Indestructible School Boot. — MeliLOb'h Zealandia Boot Store. lIVEBY STABLER. j i MoGonell & Gompton WISH to inform the Public that they have taken over the Stables l&coly carried en by Mr McCormick', and the New Firm trust that by civility and attention they will Bsoure a fair share of patrongnge. Horses, Cabs, and Other Vehicles always on hire, day and night. Ring up ALFRED MoOGNELL rr SPENCER COMPTON, Telephone 91 3 293 H. CHILDST" HAVING enlarged my wotkshop, and added to working appliances, I am now prepared to undertake REPAIRS TO AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Wheelwright's, Shoeiug, asd General : Blacksmith's Work. J H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. Agent B or—Booth, McDonald and Co., and Andrews and Beaven. f. 11l ' | .I. .11l I .M 1... , JS Old fashions in dress may be revived, but no old-faßhioned medicine can replace Chamberlain's Colio, Cholera and Diarrhcei Remedy. For sale by Ashbubton Dbcg Company, j



TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, TO BIST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. It would be well to give me particulars prior to Bheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUBTON MELLO R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. f^OR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE] We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good fchootera, 9s 6d; Children's Ankle Strape, la s Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the aame Catting Prices. !»■ "gUi""""1"*' IF You want & GOOD EAST BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be sare you go to MELLO R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTFKKT, ASHBURTDN* SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE LADIES A.ND GENTLEMEN OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT. WE thank you all for yonr Patronage and anmunce that oar GREAT REALISA TION SALE of VV H Collier's stock, CLOSES DEFINITELY ON SATUR DAY, APRIL 29, at 9 30 p.m. During this Week, NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED FOR SUMMER GOODS, No Approbation, no Patterns Cud, Terms Uasb. EVERYTHING CHEAP, AND GOOD VALUE. We make our First Show of NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER GOOD 3, specially well bought and carefully selected, on THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 4, at 7,30 p.m., when our large premises at " The Corner" wiii be illuminated. ~ (°) NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, CASH DRAPIBS, "THE OORNE ft." TTTANTED KNOWN-240 Capes and to ioepect A. Jackets just opened. Beautifully trimmed ORR'S New Shipment of Furs, Mantles, Millinery—Hats, Bonnets, Floweri, Feathers Capes, Jaokete, Etc. and Ribbons, all Shades. ANDREW ORR. —— • ~~ ~" T¥? ANTED KNOWN — ANDREW "FIT" ANTED KNOWN — 60 Bales of ORR guarantees all Dresses made »t his new Blankets opened—Roslyn, Mosgiel and Establishment. Moderate Charges, Perfect Kai&poi— at prices to suit everyone. pit, ANDREW ORR. WANTED KNOWN —20 Dozan of H . the Beauty Cut Kid Glove just opened, Bilk of New Waterproof Coats, all sewn seams, .. ' , , lined, splendid Glove. Best Hats, Braces. Men's Suits, Excellent AMnoom ™« AWDtvEW ORB. Fit, Best Value* T¥TANTED KNOWN—Wedding Out- TJtTANTED KNOWN — Just opened, fits and Family Mourning receive special 10 dozen Ladies' Corsefca, P.D.Y. and W., attention. and all the Leading Makes. ANDREW ORR. ANDREW ORR. JUST LANDED— YT\ GUNS SOLD FOR OASHfOR (TERMS A FIRST-CLASS \\>\ at toe Supply of V^ \ AMMUNITION, GUNS, Etc , Vv\ LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. for tha Coming W^\ GUNS, Etc repaired on the Premises SHOOTING SEASON. \ V\ by a Practioal Gunsmith, at the GARTJ*II>GHE:s \ A Shortest Notice. \y<A —- Of all Makers.J \yO\ KiDdS PlUmbiDg d°ne' EIPLBSIftom 12s 6d. \O\ ESTimmß ™ \ ti >\ TANKS from 3Os. \ • X



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBUBTON. i Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Sfeock—Tinwald and AshbarSon Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season f Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Olearl iff Bales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Siiturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOR— Matron and Go, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ofaristcburch 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, Danedm Planet Junior Garden and Field Toola Belfast Manure? BAKAH DISTKICT SALES 1 HAVE made arrangements with MEBSRS HARDY & CO., Merchant*, Rakaia, to :- acfc aa my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction j with them tb>illjbe my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. \ DAVID THOMAS, Aahbnrto* j GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF ! PLANET JK. TOOLS ! DAVID THOMAS ASHRURTON j WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ARE PROMPT (JASH BUYERS OP PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORE GRAIN on Far&.e^ Account in our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Termß. FULL-SIZED CORNBACKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWESI CURRENT RATES. ROLLITT~& Co., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES —WEST STREET, ASHBURTON I 230 J. SEALY AND CO. IN compliance with the request of many Friends and valued Clients, I have decided to CONTINUE THE SEED BUSINESS in the old premises, as heretofore, where Friends and the Public generally will find me ready to supply their wants, from an ENTIRELY NEW STOOK of FARM, VEGETABLE, AND FLOWER SEEDS, AND GARDEN REQUISITES. I shall use my best endeavours to still maintain that confidence which the Public has reposed in me during the last twenty-four years. I also beg to intimate that I have taken into Partnership G. A. DICKINSON, my nephew, who has been my assistant for the last six years, The business will be carried on as formerly under the style of J. SEALY & CO. WE ARE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLES OP PEAS, TARES, RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEEDS. J. SEALY~AND CO. 13 THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE AROADE, TKVITES his many friends and acquaintances to inspect etock of the following specie* X lines, without being pressed to buy. GUNS t GUNS! ! GUNS! ! ! On Sale or hire. CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION. The hesb selected Stock in Ashburton, at very low prices. LAMPS ! LAMPS ! ! LAMPS !!! To Suit the Million. Horee Clippers, Horse Covers, Sheep Netting, Fowl Netting, Gorse Knives, Spades, Forks, etc., Ranges, Register Grates, Fenders, Fire Iron?, General Household Requisites, Table and Pocket Cutlery, The Celebrated "I Wilson" Butcher's Knives* CARPENTERS' TOOLS.—The Cheapest, Largest and Greatest Variety in Stock in the County. ■* ■ G. MEDDINS (Successor to W. Congreve.) JOHN WILSON, IMPORTEE OF HIGH-CLASS WALL PAPERS. I "I HAVE much pleasure in announcing to the Public of Ashburton and Surrounding District fehat I shall still continue to carry on the business of HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, Etc ,as heretfore. I also beg to notify that I have REMOVE my Business to the Large and Commodious Premises lately occupied by the Bank of New South Wales, where, with the audition of Mr C. Chapman's Stock (which 1 have taken over, Mr Chapman leaving the town for Wanganui), Customers will find a greatly increased Choice of Goods at their disposal, PICTURE MOULDINGS, WALL PAPERS, MIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, ENAMELS, VARNISH, ARTISTS' MATERIALS, Etg. 3 132 Telephone 65 P 0 Box 16



<! G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AiID JEWELLER, JE3A.SI? STREET, mHB CHEAPEST SHOP in town for WATCHES, CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY and ELECTRO j PLATE. I Spectacles, Eyeglasses, Goggles and Eye Protectors of every description. j ' i A TRIA.L SOLICITED. REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly executed ate Moderate Charges. ABSOLUTE~ASSURANCt IS ORE Or THE PERFECT INVESTMENTS OFFEBED BY THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. EXAMPLE of Nonforfeiture Conditions. At Age 30 next Birthday, under Table C 20, Assurance of £1000 will cost £3110s per annum for 20 years. In event of discontinuance of payments the Policy becomes Paid up for £150 AFTER 3 YEARS. £250 AFTER 5 S^ARS. £500 AFTER 10 YEARS. And so on. When the 20 years' Premiums have been paid, the Assurance is not only Paid up for £1000, but is increased by the Accumulated Bonuses. WALTER SCALES, Superintendent of New Business* HUGO FRIEDLANDER. District Agent, Aahbnrton. "KAMBLER ' BICYCLES. I HAVE a Nice Line of LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Roadsteb Bicycles on View, and am expecting a Consignment of the RAMBLER MODEL 26 | RACING MAOHinES, AT AN EABLY DATE, Cyclist a intending to Purchase Racing Machines should not fail to call and inspect THE " NEW MODEL 26." The KAMBLER is declared to be the Easiest Running Machine on the Market, and is undoubtedly the Strongest and Neat eßt Bicycle Built. The KAMBLER, fitted with "G & J" Everlasting Detachable Tyres and Duniop Valves, is without a doubt "the Best Machine a Cyclist can ride. Accessories in Stock, Price Low for Caßh. Easy Terms arranged to Suit Purchasers of the RAMBLER. D. THOMAS, WEST STREET. SHAG POM COAL. THE PREMIER OTAGO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM PURPOSES. mHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY X hereby notify that MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are their OISJL.Y Agents in Ashburton for THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery: Shag Point. Head Office: Vogel Street, Dunedin. GEO. R. OHEESEMAN, 13 General Manager. ,/. BALLANTYNE & Co., OF CJASHEL STREET, OHRISTCHUEOH, TTAVE FITTED A MOST COMPLETE FACTORY, and Manufacture FROM START TO FINISH'High-Olass Furniture at very MODERATE RATES, A Visit to Ballantyne's Showroom and factory, by any of our Country Clienb when in Christoharch, will be MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE FIRM. EstablishbdJlßßo. Telephone No 69 BAKER BROS.? FURNISHING TTNDERTAKBRS UKNISHING 5J NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lstes Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Caes Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. i % , ? ■



. Shipping. jLm _ i npiH E j^fffllyf NEW ZEALAND 'SBl^^^^S HIPP TWO OO.'P LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Vl* Mente Videe, Tenariffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest; Bates. _ _ __ p or i o f i Bteamera. Tens. Departure. Date, Kalkoura 4507 Wellington April 22 Roahine 6127 — May 11 Wakanui — May 25 RJmntaka 4515 [ — June 8 CARGO STEAMERS. Fifeshire .. 8500 — I April WOOL SHIPS. Norman ill McLeod } 834 j Lyttelton 1 April ' GRAIN SHIPS. Loch TorridoQ I 2081 J Lyt'n I April Ooiaway .. j 1899 | Lyt'n | May " RATE OF FiiIGHT FOR WHEAT. By Sailer .. .. 27s 6d per ton By Steamer .. 30s Od per ton With the ÜBual primage. Fer farther particulars apply te FRIEDLANDER BROS., L*d. Agents, ABhbnrtan, SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. tt&z T>OYAL MAIL STBA |f|i|S|fev -*-\j MERS, with superior 3 MffapSJiKE' accommedationforal! classes tMM&G&m» o j passencera, calling at Monte Video or Rio, TenerSffe and Ply tnonbh. Vessel (Tone Oommander From J Date. Icnio «. 4748 Kempson Wel't'u May 25 bofchio w !,77soKidley ... Wel't'nlJuly 20 CARGO STEAMERS. Maori .-15317 Moffalb W«rt'n Apl 20 ! ♦Waiwera 6500 Stnart Wel'fc'n April Tokomara 6238 Maxwell I — May Mamari . M gsß3 Evans |Wel't'n May ~ ~~ WOOL SHIP. Wellington j 1509 | Thomaa \ Lyt'n | Mar Third-class Passengers. E. W. HANMIft. Agest. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited tTEAMERy SAU FKCMLIITELTON AS DNDER: For WefibporE and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington-— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise, menfc in Christohurch 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 j elerence ohcnld therefore be made to Ohristoharch daily papers for dates and bom* of sailing For farther particulars apply to F* FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton _^ MUSICAL, Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOBTE, SINGING, HABMONT,AND MANDOUNE. A CARD Mrs a n /Hlaridqe A.. \J* VyLARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. "\lf RB "DOWMAN "P IOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVEWJOk SIBBER, ASHBURTON.I ( Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam nations. MISS CAESON. riIEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets, near Wakanni Road East. 1 136 OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and earronnding Districts every four montha—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be lefb with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Sfiudio, Arcade Chambers, Aehburton, or at Commercial Hotel. ART CLASSES. ETHEL X JONES, /"CERTIFICATED art teacher, Canterbury \J College School of Art; Free Student {Technical School of Design, Wellington; Pupii of James M. Nairn, Wellington. Instructions given in all branches of Art, Painting from Life, and Sketching from Nature, in Oil or Water Colour. For particulars apply to Mr John Wilson Burnett street. ' Begorra it's a purfcy Tay,' and sold by Sheaiman Bros, Ashburton, W. Doak, Mount Somera and Mayfield, James Gudsell, tßinwald, «is Diamond Jubilee,' Ceylon best high ground lea.