The Ashburton Guardian.

VoL xxi. so, 4879

Ashbukton : Wednesday, August 23, 1899.

Vram : One Pen^y

CABLE NEWS.

United Preem A«*noiatioD—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Christiana, August 22 Mr Wellman'a expedition discovered that two of Nanaen's (?) crew had wintered m latitude 81deg, and that ono (f the men bad died two months before the discovery of his death was made, Sydney, August 22 A remarkable speli of wet weather prevails It has been raining on the covst almost continuously since the beginning of June, The rainfall m -ydney from January 1 has been 41in, against a total of 43in for the whole of last year. Only five days during the present month have been dry. Thompson's tannery at St Mary's has been destroyed by fire. The damage amounts to £8000.

Labor Questions.

Unimi Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright London, August 22 The Amalgamated Society of Engi neers has buen expelled fr-m the Trade Onion Congress for two years for permitting its members to tf»ke the places or co-operative smiths during ihe Tyne strike.

A TRIP TO THE ISLANDS.

Deaths from Fever.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, August 22 The steamer Moresby, which took a number of excursionists to New Guinea, New Britain, and the Solomons has returned. While the vessel was at German New Guinea fever broke out, and one passenger, Mr Hawley, from London, I died, while the second cook succumbed on the voyage to Sydney. Six others have been taken to the hospital,

CORRESPONDENCE

iWa do not hold ourseives responsible (or tb« opiuiouß expressed by our correspondent*/

WATTLE BARK.

TO THE EDITOR. fciß,~lhe high price of over £7 per 'ton realised for the locally-grown wattle bark m he Auckland piov nee should call the imme diate atteniiou of the iishburton County Couucil aud the Canterbury PUnta'iona i lioard to the great losa they are making by uot übouce (stripping the thousands of wattle tree* now staudisg dead since the leceiu frost m the various plantations on the pUiBE. Dead they undoubtedly ere from top to bottom, and if the bark is not saved at once it will be quite useless for tanuiog purposes, but if supped, dried, and stored now, it would keep ior years if required. 1 leated a tweuty-ycar-old wattle tree to-day, and found the bark would btrip readily. It should be stripped, tied m bundles at once, stuoked to dry tha same as grain, and then could be stacked ia the plantations until wanted at the tanneries.—l am, &c., H.W.B. Ashbarton, Aug. 22.

SPORTING.

S.C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

The following are the nominations :— FIRST DAY. Handicap Bdrdlbs.—Liberal, Victor 11, Warrant, Dundonaid, Sub Rosa, Black Douglas, Zither, Fly, Tommy. Maiden Plate.—Heliograph, Valentine, Blunderbuss, Warrant, Fireside, Onnonite, Bristol, Skipper, Phryne, Miss Maud, Lady Origlen, Bracken, .actor, Gali leo, Neva, Village Lad, Gunrose, Agitator. limaku Cop — M*latua, Huku, Rex 11, Pitch and Toss, Dund,*i, Vandyke, First Blood, Sequin, Maremma, Jupiter, Social Pest, Daphne. Spring Hurdles.—Glenore, Windermsre Schnapps, Lord Stansbury, Umslopogaas, Dundee, Pensioner. Flying Handicap. — Vanilla, Jupiter, Double Event, Rougemont, Nan«ei, Hypno tist, Peerage, Benzoin, Gladys 11, First Blood, The Orphan, Grandshot, The Spinner, Ben Farley. Shorts Handicap.—Tha Spinner, Lady Origlen, St Florent, Little Tim, Abercrom bie, Ben Farley, Gladys 11, Nantes, Roches ter. Buttery, 1 he Orphan, Maximus, Gunrose Wblter Handicap.—UmslopogAas, Can nonite, Bex 11, Hickory, First Blood Bimetallist, Mount Clair, Vandyke, Aber orombie, Bizarre, Oannonshot, Daphne, Sequin, Wedlock.

SECOND DAY.

Handicap Hurdles— Sam a as Spring j Hardies. Gladstone Handicap —Same as Maiden, [ with omisßion of Blunderbus and Gunrose, and addition of Grandshot. Rhodes' Memorial—Kougemont, Mala tu», Pitch and Toss, First Blood, The Spinner, Jupiter, / b rcrombie, Huku, Bi tnetallist, Dundas, 831 z)in, Sequin, Social Test, Ben Farley, Double Event, Hypnotist, Vandyke, Maremma, Diphne. Skadown Handicap — Vanilla, Nantes, Bristol, The Orphan, Ltdy Origleu, Roches* ter, Maximus, St Florent, Gladys 11, Battery, Gunrose. Stewards' Stakes—Heliograph, Peerage, Umalopogaas, First Blood, Abercrombie, Nantes, Cannonite, Bimetsllist, Bizarre, Rex 11., Mount Oialr, Oannonahot, Wedlock, Lord Stansbmy, Hickory, Vandyke, Maremma, D iphne. Ladies' Bracelet — Liberal, Skipper, Black Douglas, Zither, Sub Rosa, Fly, Tommy, Phyrne. Fariwbll Handicap—Rougemont, The Orphan, Bimetallist, Hypnotist, First Blood, Benzoio, Double Event, Maximus, Jupiter, Sequin, Wedlock, St. Florent, Huku, Mount Glftir.



want c d. W'ANTkD— Wise Mothers fco try ou' Indeabruotible School Boot. — V! ellob's Zeu.ianr3ja Boot Store. TX7 -* NT- D Known - That the Sale of T T the Aae is now on at Wobthootk and Hefjpokds; The Corner, iTILQUR Reduoed-*RoHifcSirßrowß'B ( or ? Evan*':- 2Oolbs, U» j lOOlbi, 7s 6d; 50! bs 8 3s 10d; 2F'b«, 28.—JoatN Obb & Co. 2 lITAN.: KD -A tfozon email L.tJies to I V try our Hew kangaroo calf Shoe.— M KT,T,»ft's Zealandia Boot Store. 1710 X vSALK—Cheap, Several Purebred J Cocks, suitable for farmers and others for cross-breeding purposes. Making room for young stock.—Apply PELHAM YabDS, or Mail Office. : TTTANTED Known—Good vaJue for litfel V V money &t Mbllob's, Zealandia Boob Store. FOR Salo, Cheap-5000 pain of Udie and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply tg Mellob, Tancred Street "VJOTICE— We defy competition; you get KM wonderful value at MaiLLOß's, Tancred Street. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 600 X pairs of boots. —Apply to Mellob Zealandia Boob FOUND— In Tailored Street, the ohe*p«it and most reliable 800 l Shop,— MslLoh's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blnoher). —MiLLO» S Zealand la Boot Store. ORsE tor "Sale.—For Sale, a light harness Horse ; wi 1 pass trains, etc. Appiy Mail Office. t^DCks & CQJKKRELB.—Those requir- J ing pure bred Cocks and Cockerels for breeding put poses can get cheap Wyandottes, Orpingtons, and Cochins at the Peiham Yards, Ashburton. \ T^OR Sale, Cheap—Six Dozeu Airs «f JO Children's ankle straps.—Mkllob'i Zeaiandia Boot Store. W r ANTED Known-That J. MoiBON haß received a large supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They ar« all of the best brands and makers, and never equalled m Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the tuwn, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There fote the public have no need to wonder where 10 go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, East Street, Ash urton. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Mea'sßlnohen only 4b lld«—Mellob's ZeaUndia Boob Store. . ANTED Kuown—lhat we have ra ceivec! ex Maori a heavy shipment of Dress Gooda, Choice Colorings m Coating Viennas, aud Cretonnes; one cat<e Fancy Blacks m elegant deeigns.—MlTOHßLL & TtJBNEB. I/tOK BALE, at Great Reductions—J.he X? Whole of Mas Alcobn's Stock New and Fashionable Capes and Jackets including Haiapoi—over 100—Dress Goods, Flannel ette*, Skirtings, Embroideries, Lacee, Veil iDgs, Millinery, Children's and Ladies' Uuderciothiug, &o. AT MRS ALCORN'S stock-taking Sale- Pinafores and Aprons from 9d, Chil dren's telisses and Jackets from 3« 6d, Lidies' Jackets and Capes from 8s; Dress Good», double width, all wool, from 9d; Winter Tweeda and Heavy Serges from Is, Trimmed Millinery half price, Stamped Mount Mellick work reduced 10 per oent, and Crewel Silks 9d per dozen during sale only. WANTED Enown-That we have bees fortunate m securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, juat the thing for cheap Buits tor boys' clothing ; new colorings and ohoiOe patterns.—Mitchell & Tuene*; WTT ANTED Known—That we are now T T offering a special line of Goat Ruga, large siza, choice skins, at 12a 6d; Oilolothe, Liuoleums, and Carpet Squares m confusing variety.—Mixohell & Tubnhb. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs of Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like braaa. a I AM now opeoing a lot of Blanket, Flannels, and other Woollen Goods bought before the me m the Prioe of Wool, which I am offering at former prices. A nice lot of Men's, Youths', and Boys 1 Suits made to special order. Orders for Suit* taken -Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 30a ; at R» Alcobn's. 6 6 ORPINGTONS. — Prizs Cockerels and Pullets for Bale.—Pelham Yards, Aahburton. OOULTRY BREEDING. — Now is the XT time for farmers to get good Btook Cockerels at thePaLHAM Yabdß, Ashburton WANTED Known-Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes tn great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Bor**« Store. HEN TURKEYS for Bale.— Apply Office of this Paper. SEEDS, Seeds. Nimmo and Blair's Standard Vegetable Seeds—3d per picket. 80 varieties j at Flbtchbb Bbos. Cash Supply Stores, MRS MoGREGOR has taken over the Refreshment Rooms at the oorner of Js'ast aud Burnett Streets, Ashburton, where she will welcome all her friends and Public Generally. Hot Luncheon Daily from 12 fco 2. Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa at all hours. A Choice Assortment of Confeo. tionery, and all kinds of Fruit m Stock. E. wTIaNMER. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operacive Association, have much pleasure m stating that m future I shall carry on my business at the officet and store lately occupied by the above As sociation at the oorner of West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 1 132 E, W. HANMER. ALFKED MABTIN, JOBBING, PLASTERING, AND BRICK O WORK DONE. Ranges and Coppen set. Orders strictly attended to. Address— . Mb Young's Cottage, Oox Street, Aahburton, jgg



£ Philanthropist



The rise m the price of wool and the firm state of the London market will mean in creasing retorns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequence, following the advanced cost of the raw material, ail the principal manufacturers of woollen goods have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerable rise m the prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &o, Messrs Craiqhead & Berrtman of this town, how ever, with their ueual foreßighb, took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early m May for a large shipment of the most fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand mills jasfe before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighead and Berry man invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 10a, made up m their well known style and fit, should convince the ost sceptical of their sterling values. " We're a' Jock Tamson's bairap," an' say we should a' gree tae hae naethin' bat Mao's H Jodai-LaaJsn Unblended Tea



Th* Agent-General of Vitadntio, Mr S A Palmer, haß just intimated a most remarkable departure. The works of Charles M Sheldon have sprang into prominence, and are Attracting the attention of the entire English speaking races of the world and probably | others. Mr Palmer, m hia generosity, has arranged with the publishers for a quarter million copies of this most noted author's works, and will Bend to any address m the colonies, a copy, on receipt of twopence m stamps, or the five copies on receipt of six pence m stamps, which wili only cover postage, packing, etc. Vitadatio's aim ie not only to cure the people of diseases, but I also to instruct and lead their minds to the nobler aspirations. The lisi, of booka is aa follows :■—•'ln His Seeps: What Would ; Jesus Do ?" •• The Crucifixion of Philip Strong," " His Brother's Keeper," " Maloom Kirk," " Richard Hardy's Seven Days." Mr Palmer is certainly going out of the usual i way to reach the people, and practical philantrophy speaks for itself. Ab anyrate, he is to be conr mended. Letters addressed Sheldon," care Vitadatio, Melbourne.



Fiank Curii^, THE LEADING Watchmaker, Jewei'er, aucl Optician. JUST LANDED; T ABGB STOCK of NICKEL and other JL_J Wafchea, being imported dirpef' find manufactured to my own r'Bsi»?^. The-" iWA'IOIiKS will ba found lo g:ve every satisfaction. A special value line at £l is well worth inspection, ROTHERHAMS, WATERBURYS, Etc., In all grades and price?. KEEPERS & WEDDING RINGS of my own manufacture—guaranteed 18 carat—kept m ail sizes and designs. AS U&UAL-MY BROOCHES, GEM RINGS, AND BTOCK OF JEWELLERY 1b the Largest and Beet Assorted m Ash button. Presentation Clocks and Alarms injall prices and designs. REPAIRS effected with my usual prompt ness and exactitude. OLD JEWELLERY Remade into up-to-date fashions, at moderate rates. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. OSBOKN COOMBE, PIANO TONER A EXPERT (Late o! London), TTIBITS Aehburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—vis. , March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music -tudio, Arcade Chambers. Aahhurton, or at Commercial Hotel. 6 252 PIANOtfOKTK, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. \/T R 8 T> OWM A N Tjl 0 X Member of the Canterbury Bociety of Professional Musician*, Havklook Street, Ashbctrton. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam aa tic rift. j. V. DE BEE.It, THE LEADING JEWELLER & WATOHMA.KER, IS NOW SHOWING NEW GOODS. HEW GOODS A LARGE STOCK of the Newest, Brightest, and up-to-date Jewblleby. INSPECT. — INSPECT. ■ All articles marked m Plain Figures. Jusb receiver! a line of Rotherham's Celebrated English Levers, i Made Specially to his order, with Extra Jewels, and very heavy Oases to suit) hard wear. A few Ladles' Rolled Gold 'Watclie«, Ten to Twenty Yearß'y,GUAßAimE, very highly recommended. Greenstone is now very fashion able. A new assortment of Choice Designs. SPECTACLES- SPECTACLt S- A tall Stock of Lenses, on the inter changeable system. Convex and Concave, both m Blue and White. The Latest Novelty m Eyeglasses, "THE BEVLUC." Light and E&sy, will ,not fall off. SIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. REPAIRS Prompt. — REPAIRS ,Noat, J. V. DE~ BEER, :(Ute S. Saiek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.:



Haud your wheest woman "; McKeDzie'a Hondai-Lanka Tea, I'm telling you, is a queen tae that wishy-washy stuff you're driDkin'.



Wanted A Wife.—A farmer m Manitoba recently wrote to England, Peking for a wife to be sent out to him. We believe he meant well, and we hope he met with success; but good wives are not usually to be obtained m this way. In such a matter a man cannot safely trust to the judgment of another, but must use his own. In choosing a wife, every man's judgment varies. In other things it iis not so. For instance the judgment of every sensible man ia m favor of Holloway's Pills and Ointment for the cure of liver conn plaints, disordered stomach, shattered nerves, rheumatism, gour, lumbago, scalds, burns, and all akin diseases.



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM bow milking LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all WOOL placed m my hands for Sale either m Ashburton, Timaru, or for Shipment). ——— This Season's WOOL SALES for CANTERBURY have been fixe! as nnder, v?z :— CHRISTCHURCH-November 23, 1899; December 14, 1899; January 18, 1900 February 9,1900. TlMAßU—December 1, 1899; January 5, 1900; February 7, 1900. WOOLPACKS and alt Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Ratei. D- THOMAS, Ashburton. -PUKE_SEED S THAVE lately erected, regardless of Cost, the MOST COMPLETE Heed <"lcnnfnfg > Plant South of the Line, and I now ak intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at Work. lam now prepared ta CLEAN for Farmers any Description of SEEDS & GKAIN And will GUARANTEE to give them SATISFACTION. I o*n Supply Best RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT, locally grown; also, B*»t CLOVERS Dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. Also-Hobst and Son's Best ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS, RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. (o>— DAVID THOMAS, ASHBUBTON. HAVE YOU HEARD THE STARTLING NEWS? ;no, what is it •? "WHY, THE SALE OF SMITH'S ASSIGNED STOCK IS BEING CONTINUED FOR — A FEW DIYS LONGER — Until their Ohristchurch Premises are ready for their occupation. TN THE MEANTIME, the Goods are being Sold at Prices that are Simply PARALYSING. To enumerate the Prices of the whole of this Flr»t-Class Stock would be impossible, bat a few will show the People of Ashburton that WE are the People to deal with. There is no need to send your money to Christohnrch when yon can get your Goods as follows to- Sewing Cottons, a few left at .~ .. .« lOd per doz«n Cro Cotton Reels ... «. ... .„ 6d per dozen Ladies' all-Wool Cashmere Gloves from ... „, 3d per pair Ladies' Black Silk Gloves from ... ... ... 6d per pair Yard wide Flannelette, with fancy Border, from ... 2s 6d per dozan Reversible Plaid Fianoelette from ... ... ,„ 8i 6d per dozen White Calico from ... — .- •« Is 6d per dozen Cretonnes, ohoioe Patterns, from ... .- ... 3i 9d per dozan Colored Dress Serges, including Navy, from .. ... 10i per yard Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers ... ,«, M 4s lid per pair Youths' Colonial Tweed Suits, three garments, from M 12a 6d Men's Mackintoshes, sewn throughout, .... .„ 27s 6d _(o) THESE PRICES ARE STARTLING ENOUGH, But Come and See us, and you will own, as those who have been say, that our Stock is the Cheapest that has ever been shown m Athbuiton* Don't IT©t*eret — These Prices only at the Sale of - SMITH'S ASSIGNED STOCK, NKXT REGISTRAR'S OFFICE, SJANCRED STREET. F- S- MALCOLM, Ve NDOK . J. SEALY AND CO. NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! FOR THE FARM-—deluding Clovers, Byegrass, Cocksfoot, Turnips, Kape and Peas. SEW SEEDS FOR THE VEGETABLE GAJRDEN In any Quantity Required, or m3d ackete. NEW FLOWER SEEDS IN Id PACKETS OR 94 PER DOZEN PACKETS ASSORTED. I NEW GARDEN REQUISITES IN ENDLEBS VARIETY. fir- WHEELBAND'S BLIGHT SPECIFIC—Oae dressing according to directions will thoroughly eradicate Scale Blight from fruit trees. TREE LUCERNE. E;'l|r J. SEALY AND CO.



Ashburton Furniture Warehouse. — WICKER AND FANCY CHAINS — In New and Choice j/wWmW^ * oshions, Designs a<i QfofjlljtSr Afc Priceß t0 saibl*ll» Beduord Prices. <iioss**Mj*^ lFfso||a 'rom 5/6 e*cht Linoleums, Carpets, * tt^^wß^^lßiH^^Bj f A choice assortment Toileb Ware, eto Jf| Ij||ig|ggs3i W&S^i 1 iiljif Cushiona to choose FFTBNI 1? XTH-fti; of all kinds made on the Premises. Large Hocks of BEDSTEADS always on hand and arriving direct from Makers* T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCBED STREET, opposite Abcabb. JOHN T. COOCH, (LATE A. LAWRIE), bAUNDEKB* BUILDINGS, ABHBURTON, "OIGS to call attention to the fact that he haa now opened up a HAKDWARE DEPARTMENT In the Shop adjoining the Grocery and Crockery Store, which has been re-fitted, and furnished with a Complete Stock of DOMESTIC, FURNISHING, AND FARMERS' —IRONMONGERY.— All Goods m the Department will be marked —CASH PKICBB -in pla figures.' JOHN T. COOCH,: SACTNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. SALE ~ SALE - SALE BARGAINS — BARGAINS — BARGAINS IN DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES mHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE DECIDED TO CONTINUE THEIR GREAT SALE Until SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, and up to that Date Goods will b« Marked (Lower tnan ever. We h&vejbeen fortunate enough to Secure from the Wholesale Wharehom* some JOB LINES at VERY LOW PRICES, ia FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, CALICOES, SHIRTS, SHIRTIN3S, Women's, Girls', and Boys' HOSIERY, Ladles' at & Gentlemen's UMBRELLAS, Men's HATS, CAPS, and UNDER CLOTHING, COLLARS AND TIES m Great Variety. Alao—Some Choice Lines m Ladies', Gentlemen c, and Children's SLIPPERS, BOOTS, and SHOES. All.jGoods willj.be Marked Down m ; Plain Figures ab Lowest Possible Prices CALL AND SEE FOR YOUBSELTES. —(x) GRANT AND MOORE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELB FREEZING WORKS, 10 BIST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. It would be well to give me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. JDAVID THOMAS, ASHBUBTON 1



Sh 1 ppi n% SEAT, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOB LONDON. .JSiwJL "OOYAL MAIL S'iEA rfjjjSKHfcv •*-* MKR3, wiihsupeii-»r ftfioommodattoulforallclatiFir.o <d£B9MiHW o g passengerß, calling «^ Monfce Video o* Rio, Teneilffe »nd P»y. month. ■ Vessel Ton Commander From Date. ~oThic~ I 7730 KHley •• Wel'b'c July 20 lonic _ [47481 Kempson WelVn Oct. 12 CARGO STEAMERS. ♦Delphic... 8273 Snowdeo LytTton June 29 *Aotea ... 5364 EvaDH — August Pakeha ._, 4331 Proper - August Maori ...5317Moffatt — Sept •Carries Third-class Passengers. E. W. HANMEft. Agent). .npRE JJ^f* NEW ZKALAND ■fe^"^ B|H IPP IN O 0 ('.'S LINK ROYAL MAIL STKAMSRB, FOR LONDON, Via Mante Video, Teneritfe A Plymouth Best Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Stnamor*. Tons. Departure. Date. Rakaia 6688 — August 3 Papinui 7000 — August 31 Ruahine 8127 — 28 Wakanui "000 — Oct. 25 Paparoa 7000 - Nov 23 CARGO STEAMERS- Nairnah re 8000 Lyttelton June 27 Tekoa ._ 4050 Wellington July Waikato .„ 4767 Lyttelton July F«r further partloulara apply to FBIIDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Asbbcrton. COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS' P&II FRCMLITTELTON AS UNUER: For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment m Christchurch papers Dnnedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Noleon and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland ~ Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; efereuce should therefore be m^do to Ohrlfitohurch daily papers for dates and honr of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FBRRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton HENRY STBPHENSON, (oucceasor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 yoara. AUQTIONEEP., LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni nre, etc., as per arrangement, m any part the county. Adv&noes made on Goods placed m my Hands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agest: Norwich Union Firs Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from £sOs per month. HENRY BTEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER SHAG POINT COAL. THE PREMIES OTAGO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM PURPOSES. fTIHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY JL hereby notify that MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are their OWLY Agents m Ashburton for THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. Ail orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery: Shag Point. Hend Office: Yogel Street, Dunedin. GEO. R. OHEE3EMAN, 18 General Manager, THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " ! " The Rambler? HAVING sold oat of ray old stock of theee superior Bicycles, I have iasc opened tip a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS m all sizes' and all fitted with the eve^ asting G & J detachable Tyre.] 11 THE JtCAAZB-LiJEIR.' OALL:A]SD INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSOBIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARE 3 FITTED WITH G & J TYRES* .JD^HOMASu, WANTED Known—You can now buy all our well assorted and new Stock at Hale prices,—Nobthcote and Heffokd,