The Ashburton Guardian.

A^hburton: Frilay, February 10, :!800

VOL XX." NO. 4722

price : One Penny



j Business Notice**". Henry McElrea CASH BUYER OF WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Etc. WANTED at once—lo 000 Crossbred or Mferiao Pelts. Top Price for Fre»h and well saved Pelte ;also 20 ton Clean Drj Caul or Kidney Fat, i£<l per lb BAG WOOL A SPECIALTY. I have on Sale— TEA POAP OANILES POTATOB3 FLOUR SHARPS BRAN OATS Chickwheati, Straw and Oat-sheaf Chaff, Best Brands and Firat Quality, at up-to« \ date prices, for puompt OABB. Come np to " Mao" and get quotation!, All Goods delivered in Town »nd Suburbs. Note the Address— U^IVKY MoGLEUA, BARING SQUARE, ASHBUETOV. R CURTIS, WATCHMAKER XEWELLEK & OPTICIAN. (Late Watchmaker for A. Gunderaon, Christchuroh.) SUCCESSOR TO R. MUrtRAY, BEGS to intimate that he hes nc>w opened up his sew S c-ck cf WATCSB", JEWELLERY, and CHKIST. MAS NOVELTIES. Watches and Clocks Promptly Repaired, Jewellery made up to order and repaired at shortest notice. LARGE STOCrT OF ELECTBOPLATED GOODS. STBATHMOBE PRIVATE I HOSPITAL. EXTENBITE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED IN~THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /?<AN Accommodate upwards of FORT! 40) MALE »nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS ; From 2 Guineas pei week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY TEWi^ OWN MEDICAL AIWJBER Apply to— THE MATRON, Stkathmore Peivatb Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Christ 136 church. -NOTICE- A BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE Allandafe Ooal 6oy. t LIMITED, SHAG -POINT, ! riIHIS COMPANY'S COa.L is the BEST i £ Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, is I unrivalled both for Steaming and House ] hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended | by the Threshing Mill Owners of this district. ORDER FROM OUR AGENT— j. J«S lUIOTT, j Trust and Agency JCOMPANX OF AUSTKAL« ! ASIA, Ltd. ] incorporated 1860. AUTHORISED CAPITAL £2,000,00u SUBSCRIBED ... ... £1,750,000 BE'BRVfi FCJISDS (British Consols, etc.) ... ... £ ,£200,000 SOLICITORS AND AGENTS. Messrs Wynn-Williams and Brown, Christcnurch. Mfstra Chapman and Tripp, Wellington. Messrs Sainsbnry and Logan, Napier. Head Office in New Zealand— 211, HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH. £30 S OQCTto Lend at 5 per cent. ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS, Advances can be repaid at six monthsj notice, and even sumß up to three-fifths o atnouot borrowed can be paid off at any time by giving three months' written notice. JAS. NATHL. HAMER, Manager and Inspector for New Zealand; " Mother f give me another piece of that bread and butter !" " You may have another piece of bread and butter, but not that breid, it is too new?" A^ little of Mother Wisdom will ba profitable ir practiced by horse owners just now. We every year have some very difficult oases through in discreet feeding upon the new stuff. A thimbleful of prudence is better than a bucketful of regret. W. T. KINGSTON may be consulted at all hoara/either at his Forgo in Wills Street, or at his Private Residence, Grey Street, near High Bohool—Advx.



E. W. HAKMEB. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVTNG <xc l;.nged premises with the Farmers' Co operative Association, I have oiucb pleasui in stating fcbat in future I shall o^rry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As fO'ian'oo fit the corner of West Street and BaveiocU street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST KATES. CORNS ACK.S AT'CURRENT PRICES. 1 132 E. W. HANMEB. j OABH BOOT STORE i (N< xt to Nicoll]Bro«.) rpHB Loading Boot Store in Aehfcnrton, !THF FINEST STOCK * LARGEST ASSORTMENT. All Goods imported first hand, and retailed at lowest prices. JUST ARRIVED- Ladies' Glace kid Shoes in Black and Tan. Ladies' Glace Kid Boots and Tan Boots. Ladies' Glace American Shoes. Ladies' Evening Shtes in all colours. Shoes for Bowling, Tenais, Cricket, and Running. Gen<Semen's Tennis Shoes from 33 to 20s Gentlemen's first-class English & Coiitmen tal Goods SFLKNDID VALUE IN COLONIAL GOODS. KKMEMBER- McD maid &c >!cDiarinid. i - east street J, NICHOLAS, Manager! 1 George- Josbod, ■ WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAB!E STREET, TT AS just received a large consignment of Watches, Clocks, etc., suitable for WEDDING PRESENTS and is now Belling at Chrietchurch Prices. REPAIRS, Eto, PROMPTLY EXSCOTED SATISFACTION GUARAISTHE'X TV GOOD WATCH FOR THE HARVEST. TUST Received a Direct Consignment of o BTKONG NICKEL WATCHES FIRST.OL&SS MOVEMENTS. THIS IS NOT A TO¥, BUT A GOOD TIMEPIECE 96 each 9/6 The Beet Value Ever Offered in New Zealand. i I Have also opened a Special Selection of 1 SPECTACLES & EYE GLASSES. Slfjht Testitigr a Specialty As Usual I carry the Largest and Best Stock of WA.TOJKtIS» 9 CLOCK?, its P. "Ware, Jewo>'ery, «Stc IN ASHBURTON. SPECIAL ATTENTION AND PROMPT NESS GIVEN TO REPAIRS. J. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, BASI STREET, ASH BURTON. ! BOOTH, MA.ODONALD AND UO, | ANDREWS AND BEAVAN. T BEG TO NOTIFY to the Farmers, and all who are interested in Agricultural or other Machiuery, that I have been appointed AGENT in Ashburton lor the above Manufacturers, whoso celebrated Implements and Machinery are giving satisfaction throughout the Australasian Colonies. "I have on hand a large quantity of EXTRAS; also Sample Machinery and Implements, H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. 195 THIS AUSTRALIAN • WIDOWS' FUND LIFE. ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. MONEY TO LEND on Agricultural and Pastoral Properties. C JFOWLKR, Resident Secretary, Wellington. '■OJ'OWEN, Resident Secretary, Christchurch, DAVID THOMAS, lg 269 District Agent, ABhburtion,



WASTE D, OR SAL*', cheap—UsefuTLight Trip, For particulars enquire office of this paper. BOARDERS ~Mbs Knight, Ea&fc Street, has accommodation for a few boarders. All home oomf >ru. Terms moderate, Tes. and light refreshments at all hours. 1 121 FLOUR— Fiour at less than wholesale priceß: Finest Roller, 2001r»8, 14;?; lOOlbs, 7s 6d; sOlbs, 3s lOd; 251ba, 2s. Ban and Sharps equally reduced at Fletcheb Bbos.' Cash Supply Stores, Aeh baitun and Christchurch. WANTED Known—To Men with a harvest! cheque, that we can give you a complete rig out from head to foot for 38/9, aud noae of it rubbish.—Mitchell & Turner. MRS ALCORN'S Midsummer Sale now on. Pdnta and Muslins from 3£d a yard } Pinafores and Aprons from 9d each, a few "Own Make,* soiled, reduced; Laces from Id per yard ; Embroideries from ]|d per yard j All Wool Dress Goods, double width, from9d per yard j Trimmed Millinery half price; Stamped Mountmellick Goods and Faccy Needlework reduced 10 per cent during sale only. WANTED Known-40 D.z. Women's Is fid Black Cashmere Hose to be sold for la pair ; 25 dr z Women's Black Lisle G'oves 2d per p*ir ; Ladies' Ulsters at 3s 63 ; Rainproof Clonke, 8s 6fl j Fur-lined Cloaks, 10s 6d. All at Mitohel & Turner's Sale. WANTED Known—That we are not picking out a few lines of bad stock ou)y, but reducing the whole Btock, so that the largest buyer at our Sale saves the most money.—Mitchell A. Turner. FOR Sale, Cheap—Six Dozeu /airs of Children's ankle straps.—Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE —We defy competition j you get wonderful value at Mbllob's, Tancred Street. FOR SALE or LEASE, during approach ing Coursing season, the fast and clever Greyhounds Saxon (bred ioN.S.W.) and Parthenia. Apply Mail Office. SAVE MONEY by buyiug your Flour from up and baking your own bread.— Fletcher Bros , East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Christchurcb. WANTED Known—Shipment of N.ew Laces, Fmbroiderieß, Fall Nets, White Gloves, at remarkably low prices.— W H Colueb, The Corner T7IOUND—-In Tancred Street, the cheapest JL; and most reliable Boot Shop.— Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 J_ pairs of boots.—Apply to Mbllob' Zealandia Boot ''tore. WA NT E D Known—Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoos In great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs o Mkllob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. FOR Sale, Cheap—6ooo p&irs of Ladies and Hen's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mkllob, Tancred Street WANTKD— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot, — Mellor's ZisalaodU Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men'Bßluchers only 4a lid-—Mellob's Zealandia Boot Btore. W ANTED—Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher).— Mbllqk' Zsalandia Boot Store. T~^W^t^wirVS~Refreßhme"nTßoomß for a Cup of Fresh Tea, eto. Ice Creams and Iced Drinks, Ripe Tomatoes, Apricots, Peaches, Choice Bananas, etc., always in Stock. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.—- Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN-Mrs Hamilton 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 at shortest notice. Note the address- Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. MRS ROBINSON, Cash Purchaser of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's lefb-off Clothing, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note addresß : Mrs Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11 123 W^'^NliliF^iiOWi—That I have re ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I will dispose of at the lowest rates possible, for Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are in searoh of reliable goods. As usual, Repairs done at once; at J. Moisok, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. RS ALCOBN has"" in »tock~ltokmped Mountmojlick, Lace, Oross-atitoh and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monogram <„ Woven luitials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perliae Arasene, Filossils, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting Silks in Colours and Tartans, Maerame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle work Booku, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory. Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally, 10 53 WANTED Known—Pretty Christmas Cards in packetß~a2i for sd, 2Si far 6d and 9d, boj?es 4».~W H Collie*, The Corner DBINK DELICIOUS PERFECIT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed in Tins, the delioate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. QBVAXNAPLg FRQjM ALL GKGCURS



JNficoll Brothers, [ST. F. Niooll.] (L. A. Niooll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. 83AREBRQKERS, VALUATORS, LANIf ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION HO"MS EAST STREFT, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY* SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoiniug the Arcade. Entrance by riefht-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITUEE, and PRODUCE, in our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the District at lowest ourrent rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed in our hftudt for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples 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£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. WOOL, WOOL._WOOLi WE have pleasure in notifying Clients that we have made arrange ments with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christchurch Sa!e& any Woo whioh may be entrusted to us, and we are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed in our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgely &Co., Ltd., Christchurcb, account NICCLL Bkos., with advice to us. We can also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired, FREEZEES, FREEZEES. TjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop o'a their own account can book space at any ime to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 THE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. LIMITED; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS ftj^g -^ —, % ASHBUKTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. \ DVANCES of £25 and upwards*made XX. on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly insta? ments. Loans are also granted for Fixed Period at lowest ourrent rates. Deposits received at highest current rates All information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager ABSOLUTE. ASSURANCE IS QNE OF THE PERFECT INVESTMENTS OFfIEBED BY THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. T7ISAMPLE of Non-feiture Conditions.- JQj 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 YtfARS. £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 Businesst HUGO FRIEDLAFDER. District Agent, Ashburton. [a oaed. HENRY~ FORD, |^IASH BUYER OF PAT LAMBS AND SHEEP FOR EXPORT. Address TTikwald. 12 20 TTTANTED Known—Good value for little VV money at Mkllob's, Zealandia Boot Store. : Stnok New Yeuviß,



Mrs Gainsborough's Diamonds "1 wish i had fallen!" she said, almost below her breath; "or," she added, after a short pause, in a tone still lower but of intense emphasis, "I wish he hadf "You wish 1 had?" "I did not know you were so near," she answered, drawing back from the verge. "No, no—not you! Come, we must walk around this place. Tell me," she said, facing me suddenly, "did you see any one?" "I think not. I fancied I heard"-— --"We must get back to the hotel," she interrupted excitedly; "at least, I must get back. I don't like to be here. 1 wish you would leave me. I would rather say 'goodby' to you here than there." "I never mean to say 'goodby' to yots at all, Kate. If this is the trouble you hinted at, you overrate it entirely. Why, two people out of every seven are somnambulists. It ia as common as to have black hair. Besides, you will out grow it in a few years; it ia only a nervous affection, which any doctor can cure." "It is not that; yon don't understand," she said with a sigh. "Whatever it is, I'm determined not to lose you. I shall tell your father when 1 see him that I love you, and that wherever he takes you I shall follow. No one can or shall keep us apart.'' The resolution with which I spoke seemed to impress her somewhat. "You can speak to him if you will. But oh! it is no use. It cannot be; you don't understand. Let me go; goodby. No, do not come with me; please dcnotl 1 have a reason for asking it. 1 will see you once more —tomorrow —before w© leave. But let me go alone now if you love me." She went, walking quickly away through the wood. I watched her for a few moments and then returned to the grass plot beneath the tree and threw myself down there in a very dissatisfied frame of mind. The sun had set before ! returned to the hotel. CHAPTER V. '*/ wish to marry Mis» Btrchmore." I saw nothing more of Kate that day, but I came across Slurk several times, and there was a peculiar look on the fel low's countenance which made me re new my longing to chastise him. 1 waa anxious to know whether Mr. Birch ( more had returned; but as i could not bring myself to make any inquiries of this valet and did not care to let him see me asking any one else, i was obliged to remain in ignorance, However, as i sat out under the tree? at dusk a tall figure, with a lighted cigar in his mouth appeared in the doorway of the hotel, and on my saluting him he sauntered up to my table and complied with my invi tation to sit down. The waiter brought us coffee, and un der its stimulus I ventured to introduce the subject which lay nearest to my heart to Mr. Birchmore's notice. No doubt 1 put my best foot foremost, and spoke aa eloquently as was consistent with my downright earnestness and sin cerity. Mr. Birchmore heard me almost in silence, only giving evidence by an occasional word or interjection that he was giving me his attention. Once or twice, too, I was aware of his having given me one of those sharp, icy glances for which he was remarkable. When 1 had spoken he fingered the pointed beard oa hia chin meditatively and puffed hia cigar. "This is a very fair and honorable offer that you make, Gainsborough," he said at length. "1 liked you before; 1 like you better now. You take it for granted", I suppose, that I am pretty well off. There, you needn't say anything— I have no doubt of your disinterested ness; but these matters would have to be mentioned, sooner or later, if the affair went on. I say 'if,' because—l may as f well tell you at once, it will save us all pain—because it can't go on; it must stop right here; and I only regret, for both your sakes, that it has gone so far." "Mr, Birchmore, I cannot take this for an answer. You have given me no reasons. If you want confirmation of my account of myself, I can"—— "l want nothing of the sort-on the contrary, I feel complimented that you should accept us, not only without con firmation, but without question. But you can't marry my daughter, Gains borough, much as 1 like you, and much @a I dare say she does. When you arg plder you will understand that men can not always follow that course in the world which appears to them most de- Birable." "However young or old I may be, Mr. Birchmore, I am old enough to know my own mind and to require good reasons for changing it. If yon have any such reasons, I wish you'd show your liking for me by telling me what they are." ' '.'Do you remember a talk we once had in Paris, when ytm hinted that I should accompany you on your jaunt? 1 told you then that the past life of a man sometimes had a hold over his present, constraining his freedom whstber he would or not. And can't you imagine hz&t those circumstances, however" co gent they may be, or very likely,: ost because they are so cogent, might be very inconvenient to talk about? To speak plainly, Gainsborough, I don't see how your loving my daughter obliges me to tell you all the secrets of my life/" (TO BE CONTINUED.) "He was a bold man" that first ate the oyster. It requires courage todrink blended teas, piamond jubilbe is pure, mountain grown, unblended, uaadulterated and uu» i , jajnpered with.!— Shearman Broj.j Agenta. I



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate !|Aerent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans INegotiatad Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashbarfcon Akernauely 1 Fortnightly, Salea of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hide 3, Btc.» on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Olfiariae Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly, AGENT FOB- Matson and 00, Christchurch Booth, McDonald and Go, Ohrlsicharob 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 Tool 3 Belfast Manures DAVID THOMAS, ARKBURTON! H. M. JONES. —— (x)—— FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from T I>ay» to 12 Months, according to Value Purchased. per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianoe, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10s will receive a Policy good for Seven Days, OQ CASEB OF 4/O BOOKS, TOYS, STATIONERY, AND FANCY GOODS, GLASSWARE AND LEATHER GOODS, T>/~\/"\"|7'*Cj PRIZE, Presentation, and Reward Books, from Ward, Look JLjKJkJ Jt\.JO»"" ll™and Co., Caasell and Co., Routledgo. Nesbitt, Religious Tract Society, and others. Beautifully Bound Editions of Bible?, Poets, and Standard authors. T?l A TVT^'V C* f\r\T\Gi ALBUMS, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, JO J\.±\ \J X \JT\JU J_/k3"~~MuaicFoliea, Ladies' Companion, Work Baskets, silk lined, Jewel Cases, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Bags, Purses and O*rd Cases, silver mounted, Silver Pencil Cases, Watches, etc. T? ! af»h»A "P I£B f«H W«l pa GHOICB Variety of Jelly and XuI6CLIU—X it&tcHl TT djl<D Butter Dishes, Cruets, Biscuit Barrels, Eperg;nes, Teapots, Mugs, Servistte Ringa, Baiter Knives, Bread Forks, elc. TT A rjTTIO AND FANCY CHINA WARE—A large Variety of Beautiful V iXk!5Jli)O VaEes and Glassware, Crysca' and Tinted; latest patterns, choice Designs. Specimen vases from 3d. TOYS. TOYS. T 0 V 8. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. The Largest Stock of Toys ever held in Ashburton. All kinds and descriptions, from Id Squeaker to a good Steam Boat or Piano. Horses, Barrows, Whips, Arks, Tea Sets, Games, Bills, Drums, Carts, Prams, Skittles, Cubes, Wood Toys, Tin Toys, Rubber Toys, and Mechanical Toys. CEiOKET AND LAWN TEN29IS RACQUETS From Best Makers. I?XA.IX€>S Time Payments from .«. ... ... SSOss per month ORGANS „ „ „ *«>*« .. J3IQYCJLI2S „ „ „ ... •»• ... SOs „ „ School Committees Supplied. LOWEST CASH PRICES in all Departments. I'qual to Cbristchurch and Dunej din Houses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade in the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Tones, BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TTIQR TU IP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by FRIJEI3JI I A]XI>I3R, BEOS., Limited., JP^VII? THOMAS, THE! N.Z.. FARMERS CO-OJPJKRA-TI^HiJ J* SSSOOIikT-tOIV OP OANTBRBCJEY, Limited., oa AJUESiCJEtT ROBERTS, AGrJb)JNT, OANTEEBUEY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PEODUOE EXPOBT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. HARVEST REQUISITES. i^ASTOR OIL, MACHINE OIL HAY FORKS, HAY RAKES SECTION RIVETS, COTTER PINS, WIRE TACKS, COPPER RIVETS, OIICFEEDERS, BOLTS & NUTS, SCYTHE BLADES, SCYTHE SNADEB, SEAMING TWINE, WHIPS, FARMERS are>ked to laepect onr STOCK OF HAY FORKS, which are the Beat in the Markeb. "■""■"■ I X / «■»■««■■ Every Description of IRONMONGERY AND TOOLS at Lowest Possible Prices. If you want a Good Article, we can supply it, as we do not Block inferior goods. INSPECTION INVITED. W. H. COLLINS & CO.. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL & TIMBER MERCHANTS AgentsJFor—Royal Insurance Company Ltd. f| Shag Poinb Coal Company» „ Weßtport Coal Company,



Shipping. * r|iHß LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Tenerlffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olasaea ol Passengers at Lowest Rates. __ _ p ort cf --T Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Rimtitaka 4515 Lyttelton Tan. 19 Rakaia 6688 — Feb. 16 Papanui 7000 Wellmgtbn March 23 W*kanui "000 — April 26 Ruahiae [ 8127 - May 11 ~~ CARGO STEAMERS. "" W_ — 4?67 1 " — jJm Qn. Louise 3385 j — I Jan Otarama |38J8 | — | Feb For farther particulars apply to fRIBDLANDER BROS., Lid. Agents, Aahburtenu SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON, w ia lk A TJOYAL MAIL §TKA f§3§9»*v MKRS, wlthaaperiot jMsSsßb)& accommodation for all clasaoß o f p aa aengers, calling ab MLocte Tldeo or Kio, Tenerlffe and Ply. month. Vessel Tons Commander From Date. Aotea .- 6364 Kidley ... WeFt'n Feb 2 ttothio — 7730JEvanB ... Wel't'n Mar 2 CARGO STEAMERS. Matatua... 3322 Holmes Lyt'i't'n Jan 7 DeJphia ... 3355 Sowden — Jan 11 Rangatira 1045 Burton — March E. W. HANMSK. Agent. NION~ STEAMSHIP"COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Liehted STEAMERS SAll FRCMLITTELTON ASDHUER: For Wesbport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise, ment in Ohriatchurch 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 Bubject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers £oi dates and houc of sailing For further particulars apply to F, FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton ___ ~"^r USICALi " MISS CARSON. npiEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Reaidenoe, Corner of Wills and William Streets, near Wakanui Road East. 1 136 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. MRS BOWMAN Xp O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Street, Ashborton. RAKAIA—TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam nations. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Aahburton and surrounding Districts every four months—viz., March, July, and November. OSDERS mar be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Muaio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton - Llewellyn Owen, PIAHOFOBTB, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOLJNE. . '—i.maw A OABD MRS A fl fiLARIDQE TEACHER GF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. ""IiIBSnBTIjSTGATES, M.N.P.S. -ffIEACHER of Shorthand and Music, X Viano, Organ, & Violin. RAKAIA & CHERTSEY, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY. IT. H. Undsiu-j O dndbill T.H. UNDRILL AND CO. } T7l URNISHING UNDERTAKERS JD URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belb. 2 ISIrS B4i PiLLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the baok and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout th world. Proprietors, The Linooln and Mid land Counties Drag Company, Lincoln portend*