THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

Wl xxi. no. 4783

Ashburton : 1 hursday| April 27, 1899.

pbice : One Penny

COMMERCIAL.

ADDINGION STOCK MARKET.

Christohoeoh, April 26 The entries at Addiugtcn yards today uojuiled 16.791 sheep and lambs, 404 cattle, - ud 559 pigs. Cattle.-176 head of f»t cattle, mostly , ught to handy weights, upheld last week's: prices, viz —15s to 13a per IOOIbs for good . irime beef, and 121 to 14s 6i for inferior to medium. Steers £5 to £7 sa, heifera £4 to £6 5», cows £3 5a to £7. The stores were i rough lot, and nearly all were sold pri vately. Fat Sheep.—The large yarding of fail iheep contained a larger proportion of freezing wethers than for some time past, *nd a rice of fully Is per head took place, selling at from 14s to 17s 4d and up to 27s for heavy Corriedales. For the butchers, there were too many fat ewes for the trade* *nd matters were slightly easier. Good to prime 12e to 13' 3d, medium 10s to 11s 6d, and inferior 8s 2d to 9m 6d. Some splendid tines of fat lambs came forward and met 1 keen demand for export, showing a sharp rise, freez ;rs bringing from 11s 6d to 14s 6d, and others from'9s tolls. : Stonm Sheep.—Good station lines of : 1 unrip sheep were plentiful, bub there was » very strong demand, all being sold »t from 133 to 15s. Ewcb were aio in demand, good young eorts bringing from 11s to 11s 10J, and aged 8a 9J to 8^ lid. Lsmbß were in request and brought from 9i to 10a 3d. Pisa.—Pigs of oil classes were slightly easier; baconers 3£ i to 4j per lb, porkers 4dtosd. Per head, baconerß ran from 45t to 65b ; porkers, 35s to 43; 6d; stores, 24s 6d ' vi 44j j and weantrs, 9i to 16s. Mr Henry Stepheuecn reports on hU weekly sale of live stock, pigs, poultry, produce, furniture, etc., as follows:— hub Saturday I had a good attendance, and a big entry of pigs met with very good demand and prices were quite ou a par with IMb last week's market, small weaners selling uA 9s, 12?, 14s, and 15? 6i each, stores 20s, 21s, 225, 265, and 27r, fat pigs £114s and £1 16s. Poultry (mixed sort-) from Is 2d to Is Bd, roosters 2a to 2a 6d, gee.se 3s to 4f, ducks 2s 9d and 39—a1l at per pair. In the prodace line potatoes were rather slow of s.-vle at 2s &d per »ck, chickwheat 5a to 63 6d per sack, onions per lb, apples 2i and 2s 6d percaie. I also disposed of a quantity of farniiure a&d sundries at) - market-prices-

LAND SALES.

: Meserß Friedlander Bros., Ld., report ' having Bold, at a clearing sale, held atLyncU. hurst on the 25'h iaafc., Mr Richard fraser'i i farm of 300 acres, at £8 per acre. The bidding was spirited, starting at £7 per Kcre, and quickly advanced by 5a bids to £7 15s. Another 2a 6d brought it up to £7 17s 6il, when the price was roucded to £8 by Mr George Chambers, father of Me Charteß Chapibers, the latter becoming possessor at the figure named of one of the beet kept little farms in that district.



SA]NS>XtJifc & s*<ms JEnca lypti JKxtrnct. Under the distinguished patronage of His -Majesty Use King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy f at ; Melbourne, Maich 14, 1878. Awarded ''diploma at. the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical CHnicß and .Universities allov&r the Globe. . Tber4 are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude otle may net be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTEAOT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per . iuform&tion forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we abate:— ■. , It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of tha Universities at Bonn and Greifsvrald, . Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz,Professor of Panuacologyj at Bon, and Professor Dr< . Mossier, Director of the Medical Ciinica at. Greifawald, that only products that ar«: saturated with oxygen and freed of acids,' rasicous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope th«: sanative qualities proper to the plant AH crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts axe to be claimed 1 according to the named authorities, among the turpenuinee, which are abandoned long since as an internal medicament. These crude oils, or so called Kucalypti Extracts, are discernible s— 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. 'l 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tenn&tes. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, ere applied by mistake in cases of or cup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal tiflamationa, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are monk appalling. For safety Bike ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS. 1 PHASES OF THE MOON. I A rail.. 'I <O H M \ ,<L%at"quarter .- , M 3 11 26 p-m • Ne,OTJUioon «-. — 10 551 p*m j Fir^fcfiosrter „ .. 18 10 13 a-m Fall my4a .- .-" 26 652 a-m c==rr=r=^rL, ■ ~ All ye housewives o.f New Zealand, who i delight in Fragrant Tea, a&k for that which bears the label of the Diamond Jubilee, Physicians and Food Specialists recom mend the use of pure unblended Ceylon Tea. Diamond Jubilee fills the bill— Hondai Lanka Tea Company, Dunedio'a best brand. ' Si'EATHMOBE .PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE A»WTIONS JUST . COMPLETED, UNEQUALLED IN^E COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES, t /"IATQ Accommodate upwards of FORTX 'Wj MALE *a& PMMALB PATIENT I Tj-jK.-,.tf . From 2 Gniseno pet week 5 ', rATiKKTo CAN BE ATTEKDED BY !';') i,-' R 0 v;' N MS DICAL ATWTSJER , Apply to— ; THE MATRON, ; Stbathmorb Pkivate ilospiiAt, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Christ 135 church.



■W ANTE I>, WANTED KNOWN—Mbb Hamilton ia still paying the highest price foi all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, anr' Children's left Off Clothing. FurnUurt bought in any quantity. Ladies waited on ati shortest notice. Note the address- Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. TO~Farmerß and Others. — Wanted—Ol J 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 ©there for cross-breeding purposes. Making room for young stock.—Apply Pelham Yards, or Mail Office, OARDERS^Mrs Knight, East Street, has accommodation for a few boarders. AH home comforts. Terms moderate. Tea and light refreshments at all hours. 1 12! FOR Sale, Cheap—Six Dozen, fairs of Children's ankle straps.—Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. ■VTOTICE—We defy competition j you get Jl\ wonderful value at Mellor's, Tanored Street. WANTED Known—That we are now offering a special line of Goat Rugs, large size, choice skins, at 12a 6d ; Oilcloths, Linoleums, and Carpet Squares in confusing variety.—Mitchell & Tubneb. WANTED Known—That we have re oeived ex Maori a heavy shipment cf Dress Goods, Choice Colorings iv Cor. tin: b, Viennas, and Cretonnes; one cute Fancy Blaeka in elegant designs.—Mitchell & Turner. IITANTED Known—That we have been * » . fortunate in securing a job line, of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap suits for boys' olbthing ; new colorings end choic patterns.—Mitchell & Turker. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo paira of Ladit^ and Mea'a Boots acd Shoes.—Apply I to Mellob, Tancred Street WANTED~Known— Good v Jue for little money at Mellok's, Zealandia Boot Store. .. WANTED— A dosen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.—• Mk&lor's Zealandi* Boot Store. .ANTED KNOWN—ThatThave re ceived my Summer Stock of Boo'p and Shoes, which I will dispose of at the lowest rates possible, for Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are in search of reliable goods. Abu ual, Repairs dove at once; at J. MoiSON, The Hall Boot Dep fc, Ashburton. mENDERS wanted for tha sale of 5000 X pairs of boobs.—Apply to Mbllob' Zealandia Boob htore. FOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest and most reliable Boot Shop,— Mbllob's Zealandia Boob Store. Alf El)~Known—Ladies' Prelty Walking Shoes In great; variety at Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store. MR^ ROBIS SON, Cash Purchaßer"of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's ieft-off Clothing, and all kirida of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note B«Jdres3 : Mks Robinson, Wakacui Road, Baring Square. 11 123 FLOUR Reduced—RollUt's, Brown's, or Evans':— 200!bs, 14s j lOOlbs, 7« 63 ; 50!bg, 3s 103; 2P'bg, 2s.—John Obr & Co. 2 FOR Sale, Cheap—A Jot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid*—Mellob'h Zoalaudia. Hoot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). —Mhllob's Zealandia Boot) Store. MRS ALCOEN has in stock Stamped Mount mellick, Laoe, Cross-stitch and v Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java \ and Congreaß Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven luitials, Lace Pine, , \fcretchers, Single,' Shaded and Double Berlin V^iools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, PerHne At '«a.9ne, Filossila, Crewel Embroidery and Kni Itfo!ng Silks in Colours and Tartans, Maci'amv^ Bags and String, Weldoa'a Needle work Bo& ks, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crooh 9t C^ton and Materials for Fancy Work 10 32 riIENDERS wanted to wear out 100^ X paira of Mbllob'h Indeatructibl 6 Boots. HkV brass. FOR Pure Confectionery go to H. A. Flo WJBR, East Street. Just to hand —500 Boxks Choice i7-ng!ish Chocolates. Caramels, Gum Pasti'lee, etc. Fre-h Toffies always iv s'jock. MRS ALCORN invites' inspection .oi her new Winter am'valß—Capes, Jackets, Costumes, and Drt'ss Goods. Straws, Fe'.:is, and Trimmed MiHinery. in latest styleii. Several linen Ne>7 Faucj Needlework. All kiuds of Underclothing made to order and in stock. lOrsesniakirtj receives special attention WANTED— Wise Mothers to try pm Indeatructiblo School Bo&v-, » Mffitcos's Zealandia Boot Store. "~ lIYJBRY STABLES. MgComJI & Compton WISH to infonrf &Jiß P«Wio that they have taken •over i«e Sub!es lately carried en by Mr McCorasio^, and the New Firm trust tbab by civilitjr 3™& attention they will secure a fair share of pv trongage. Horses, Caba, and Oth«t Vehieu es alwavi on hire, day and night. Ring up ALFRED MeOO^EL> ol SPENCER COMPTON, Telephone 91 ,„ ' 3 2u • :~h7childs7~ TrTAVIN TG enlarged my woikshop, and XX uddfiis to working appliacoes, lam now prepared to undertake REPAIRS TO [ AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS OF ALL Wheelwright's, Shoeing, ay.d Gooorai Blackunith's' Work. xl • k) JLi xx. jx) £fy i WAKANUI ROAD. ; Agent i or—Booth, McDonald and Co., and Andrews and Beaven. P Old^aahions in dreßs may be revived, but Ino old-fashioned mediciae can replace ■I Chamberlain's Colfc, Ciolera and Diarrbce* f Remedy. For safe by Ashburton Drug / COMPANYi



TO MY CLIENTS. , T FAJM |P R E P^R E D TO D I^3 P^O|S|E GJF A"N V iSHEEP AND LAMB SEINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, TO BEST^POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. It would be well to give me'particulars prior to sheep being forward d. DAVID THOMAS, A&HBT7BTON ~ MELLOR'S ~~ ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. TjiOß GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE SIAND ALONE] We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good Shooters, 9s 6d ; Children's Ankle Straps, la s ; Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4a lid. j Thousands of other pairs at the same Catting Prices. f _ 'fl*| , IF Ton want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the we&r % be mare yon go to MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTFKKT, 4SHBUFT3J^ SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN ; OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING M&TRIOT. IBIUUIUHLHI % \J f WE thank yon all for your Patronage and anmunco that oct 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, s No Approbation, no Patterns Cat, Terms Cash; EVERYTHING CHEAP, AND GOOD VALUE. We make our First Show of NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, specially well bought and carefully seleoted, on THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 4, ab 7.30 p.m., when our large premises at " The Corner" will b« illuminated. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, OASH DRAPEBS, "THE OO R N E ft." TITANTED KNOWN—24O Capeß and TJT)- ANTED—LA DIE'S to inspect A. Jackets just opened. Beautifully trimmed ORR'S New Shipment of Furs, Mantles, Millinery—Hats, Bonnets, Flowen, Feathers Capes, Jackets, Etc. "\ and Ribbons, all Shades. ANDEEW GRR. — "* X\? ANTED KNOWN — ANDREW 'TTT ANTED KNOWN — 60 Balea of ORR guarantees all Dresses made at hiss new Blankets opened—Roelyn, Mosgiel and Establishment. Moderate Charges, Perfect; Kaiapoi— at prices to suit everyone. -p^ ANDEEW ORR. WANTED KNOWN —20 Dctsan of W w the Beauty Cut Kid Glove just opened, silk of New Waterproof Coats, all sewn seams. lined, splendid Glove. Best Hats, Braces. Men's Suits, Excellent j ANDREW ORK. Fit, Best Value* TT^ANTED KNOWN-Wedding Out- VT^ANTED KNOWN - Just opened,: fits and Family Mourning receive special 10 dczan Ladies' Corsets, P.D.Y. and W,, attention. and all th c Leading Mako. ANDREW ORR. ANDREW ORR; JUST LANDED— Vr \ °UNS SOLD FOR OASH'OR (TERMS A FIRST-CLASS YO\ at the Supply of Vlr \ AMMUNITION, GUNS, Etc, \O\ LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. for the Coming V^iiA\ GUNB» Etc repaired on the Premises SHOOTING SEASON. \^u\ by * Praotical Guasm*th, »t the CARxitIDGUSS \ A Shortest Notice. \yO\ ~~~ Of all Makers.} V^\ A" KiDdS °' PlUmbiDg d°ne* RIPMSIfrom 12s 6d. \O\ ESTIMA*ES Glvm \ *P\ TANKS from 3Om. V • N I



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Aahburton AUemafcolj Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Oornraiagion Clearing Salea an per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT M)R ■ Matson and 00, Obriatchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohrisfecbaroh White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Oainpfm> Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dnnwi'n Planet Junior Garden and Field Tooii Belfast Manure? RAKAIi DISTRICT SALES 1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY St CO., Merchants, Bakaia, te 148"1/ AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that Distriot, and in conjunction wtth thorn it.wlll^be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Aahharfeon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOB OF PLANET JE. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS &BHBURTON WHEAT. WHEAT. "^E ABE PROMPT CASH BUYEES OP PRIME MILLING WHEAT. AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORE GRAIN on Fari^v* Account in our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terms. FULL-SIZED CORNS&CKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ROLLITT~& Co., CANTEKBUBY FLOUB MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES— WEST STREET, ASHBURTON 1 230 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 o!d premises, as heretofore, whete 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 OF PEAS, TARES, RYEGBASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEEDS. J. SEALY AND CO. 15 THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER, 1' BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE, INVITES bis many friends and acquaintances to inspect stock of the following specia lines, without being pressed to buy. GUNS! GUNS! 1 GUNS! ! ! On Sale or hire. CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION. The bes!) selected Stock in Ashburton, at very low prices. LAMPS ! LAMPS ! ! LAMPS !! S To Suit the Million. ' Horse Clippers, Horse Covers, Sheep Netting, Fowl Netting, Gorso Knives, Spades, Forks, etc., Ranges, Register Grates, Fenders, Fire Irons, General Household Requisites, Table and Pocket Cutlery, m The Celebrated •• I Wilson " Butcher's Knlvaju CARPENTERS' TCOLS.—The Cheapest, Largest and Greatest Variety in Stock in the County. " G. MEDDINS (Successor to W. Congreve.) "JOHN WILSON, IMPOKTEE OF HIGH-CLASS WALL PAPERS. *T HAVE much pleasure in announcing to the Public of Aehhurton and Surrounding District that 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 acdition of Mk C. Chapman's Stock (which I have taken over, Mk Chapman leaving the town for Wanganui), Cusfcomere will find a greatly increased Choice of Goods at their disposal. PICTURE MOULDINGS, WALL PAPERS, MIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, ENAMELS, VARNISH, ARTISTS' MATERIALS, Etc. 5 132 Telephone 65 P O Box 16 i



G. JESSON, PKACTICAL WATCHMAKEI AICD JEWELLEK, H3A.S.T BTBEET, fT!HE CHEAPEST SHOP In town foi WATCHES, CLOCKS, GOLD ANE SILVER JEWELLERY and ELECTRO PLATE. Spectacles, Eyeglasses, Goggles and Eye Protectors of every description. A TRIAL SOLICITED. REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly executed at Moderate Charges, " ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE IS OKE OF "THE PERFECT INVESTMENTS OWEBED BY XJIB MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. EXAMPLE of Non-forfeit are Conditions. At Age 30 next Biithday, 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 AFTERS FEARS. £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 th« Accumulated Bonuses. WALTER SCALES, Superintendent cf New Business* HUGO FRIEDLANDER. District Agent, Ashbnrton. "RAMBLER" BICYCLES. I HAVE a Nice Line of LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Roadster Bicycles on View, and am expecting a Consignment of the RAMBLIK MODEL 26 RACING MACHINES, AT AN EABLY DATE. Cyclists intending to Purchase Racing Machines should not fail to call and inspect; IHE " NEW MODEL 26." The RAMBLER is declared to be the Easiest Running Machine on the Market, and is undoubtedly the Strongest and Neat est Bicycle Built. The KAMBLER, fitted with "G & J" Everlasting Detachable Tyres and Dunlop Valves, is without a doubt the Best Machine a Cyclist can ride. Accessories in Stock, Price Low for Cash. Easy Terms arranged to Suit Purchasers of the RAMBLER. D. THOMAS, WEST STREET. SHAG POINT,COAL, THE PKEMIEB OTAGK) COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM PURPOSES. mHE SHAG POINT~COAL COMPANY X hereby notify that MEESRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are their OINJLiY 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. CHEESEMAN, 13 General Manager. «/. BALLANTYNE & Co., OF OASHEL STREET, OHRISTCHUROe, TT AYE FITTED A MOST COMPLETE FACTORY, and Manufacture FROM START TO FINISH;High-Claßß Furniture at very MODERATE RATES, A "Visit to BALLANTraa's Showroom and r aotory, by any of our Country Client when in Chriatcharch, will be MUCH; APPRECIATED BY THE FIRM. ESTABLISHBD*IBBO. TELEPHONE No 69 BAKER BROS., CIORNISHING TTNDERTAKERB C DRNISHIEG U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates Designs In FUJSTERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest cara and eat^faction, at most reasonable ehargt j. Corner of Wakanal Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. i



Shipping fih H E J%kflMf3? NEW ZEALAND OO.'! LINK ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Vid«e, Teuerlffe & Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for all olmbw o ra«tsengem at Lowest Rates. j j Port of 1 Bt«amers. Tona. Departure. Dafro. Katkoura 4507 Wellington April 22 Rnahine 8127 — May 11 W*kanui — May 25 Rimubaka [ 4515 { — Jane 8 CARGO STEAMERS. Fifeshire .. 8500 — I April WOOL BHIPS. Norman i I ! McLeod | 834 \ Lyttelfcon | April ~~ GRAIN SHIPS. LoohTorridou j 2081 | Lyt'n 1 April Cooway .. j 1899 j Lyt'n ) May ' RATE OF FRelgSt FOrTwHEAT. By Sailer .. .. 27s 6d per ton By Steamer • • 30a Od per ton With the usual ptimage. Wye farther partionlan apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LftD. Agents, Ashborten, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. T3OYAL MAIL STEA- •** MERS, with superior accommodation for all classes *S^^3lß TS * of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teuerlffe and Ply mouth. Vessel fTone Oommaadez From Data. lonic wjAlf.Z Kempson Wel't'n May 25 Gothic ... WelVnJuly 20 ~~~~ CARGO STEAMERS. ~ Maori ..)5317 Moffatt Wel't'n Apl 20 *Walwera 6500 Stuart WelVn April Tokomaru 16238 Maxwell f — May Mamari .{5583 Evans |Wel'b'n May ' . '. >J . WOOL SHIP. Wellington [1309 | Thomas \ Lyt'n | Mar * Carries Third-claaa Passengers. E. W. HANMEft. Agent. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY ■ OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited >TEAMERF £>&II FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For W^sbport and Greymonth—Weekly. Wellington—- Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch paperß Dunadin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nefoon and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject; to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Ohriecohurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, « Agent, Aehburton MUSICAL, Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOKTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND M^NDOIJNiiS. A OABD MBS A fl /~1 LA RIDGE TEAOHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application, , PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TIC R 8 TjOWMAN TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVELOGX SiCBBBT, ASHBURTOST.I Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam nations. • MISS CARSON. fTIEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terniß, etc., apply at Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets, near Wakanui Boad East. 1 156 OSBORN COOMBB, PIANO TUNER k EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and BarroundiDg Districts every four months—viz,, March, July, and November. ORDERS may be lofb with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Mueio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel. AET CLASSY ETHEL X JONES, /■CERTIFICATED art teaoher, Canterbury \j College School of Art; Free Student Technical School of Design, Wellingfco i; Pupil of JamesM. Nairn, Wellington. Insti uctions 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 purty Tay,' and sold by Shearman Bros, Ashburton, W. Doak, Mount Somera and Mayfield, James Gudaell, Tinwald, 'is Diamond Jubilee,' Ceylon beet high ground Tea.