The Ashburton Guardian.

Vo.. X.X. NO, 4710

Ashbubton: Friday, January 27, 1899.

pkice : One Penny

BEAUTIFUL MISS ARMADALE.

(Continued). the windows were giving way. Forsyth ran now like a man possessed. The beau- ; tiful villa was creaking like a vessel among the tossing waves. Already ar ticles of furniture were floating about. "These are the chambers," he shouted and began the ascent of a ladder which stood—it did not occur to him to wonder how it came there —under Miss Arma dale's window. In the gray light, amid the deafening roar of wind and waves, he leaped into the girl's chamber. A man was before him. This man stood by the bedside. "Hope!" he shrieked as he lifted the nnawakened girl and huddling the eheets about her staggered to the win dow with his load. Porsyth had paused. Hope awoke now, and paralyzed with fear struggled from the armß of her saviour, and the three confronted one another—Alan Craig, Forsyth and the woman they both loved. The water into which they descended was knee deep. Olmstead bound the ' little party together and fairly hauled the women to a spot of safety. Their lives were saved, and as they flew from the scene the wild waves were sweeping through the pretty rooms, through the presses filled with dam% garments, scattering the contents of toi let cases and jewel boxes. At the nearest place of safety, where breakfast and clothing were furnished, a stranger, who evidently belonged with the Eliots, was first observed by Forsyth and Craig. He was a tall, middle aged, grizzled gentleman, who would be pom pous under lesa forbidding circum stances. "Mr. Auchinloss, of Scotland," was the title by which he was presented. "He arrived only last evening," they were in formed by Lucille. "It is Hope's intended husband, you know," Mrs. Eliot explained abruptly to Forsyth when opportunity occurred. "They are to be married very soon," she added hastily. "The engagement took place m England m the spring. Hopa would not have it announced until Mr. Auchinloss could come over for the mar riage. It is a very fine match for Hope, and I trust she will appreciate her good fortune." Forsyth made no reply, and Mrs. Eliot added, with a quiet smile: "Hope has been a sad flirt, but I sus pect her flirting days are over." A few weeks later Hope- Armadale wedded her laird and went off across the water to be a grand lady. Neither Craig L nor Forsyth saw her again after the morning when they looked defiance at each other amid the furies of the high tide. ! But the months went by, and a year : from that fearful day Lucille Eliot and Victor Forsyth were joined m marriage m the pretty little chapel at Indian Beach, and rumor asserts that an en gagement will soon be announced be tween the best man and the first brides maid on that happy occasion—to wit, Alan Craig and his Cousin Clare.—True Flag.

She Was Very Pretty.

"I was m San Francisco and strolled down to witness a fire that was raging within a few blocks of my hotel," said Dick Goodwin, addressing the experi ence meeting assembled m the Lindell corriders. "As usual, I got well to the front. A moment later a rather pretty woman came rushing down the stairway of a burning office building and threw herself into my arms, imploring me to save her. She appeared nearly crazed by excitement, and I allowed her head to repose on my manly shirt front while I strove to soothe her. She moaned and sobbed like a .stricken child, and pro tested that she had lost everything she had m the world. I could not help< wondering what property she could have m an office building, but as she was rather pretty I was willing to take her word for it that her fortune was going up m smoke before my eyes, "She soon caught sight of some one she knew, and with profuse apologies for disturbing me was quickly lost m the crowd. 'Yer watch chain's broke, mister,' said a bootblack at my elbow. Then I began to take stock. My watch and diamond sparkler were gone, like wise a fat roll of bills from my vest pocket. I tried to find the maid all for lorn, who had left my fortunes so tat tered, and torn, but the earth seemed to have opened and swallowed her. "—St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

An Old Practice.

The practice of throwing an old shoe after a bride is, it seems, quite misap plied, when it ia done by some of her companions for luck. According to the spirit of the ceremony, which ia of very i ancient lineage, it should be done by the parent or guardian of the bride, as indi cating a renouncing of all authority over her. Chieftains m feudal times took off their shoes and handed them to their conquerors m token of accepted defeat, from which practice this slipper throwing custom is said to have de scended. As, however, m these modern days a worn slipper m the parental hand has a distinct and obvious significance, it ia well perhaps that the rite of weddings has undergone revision. Some irrev erent spirit might dub its observance as the "Passing of the Spanker."—Her Point of View m New York Times.

Quits.

She—A pretty time of night for you to come home I He~A pretty time of night for you to be awake! She—l've staid awake for the last four hours waiting for yon to come home. He—And I have been keeping myself awake for the last four hours at the club waiting for you to go to sleep.—Ex change.

Ocean's Depths.

Some argue that the deepest place m 1 the ocean will be found to correspond I almost exactly with the height of the highestmountain. This theory has been disproved, however, ocean depth* 10,000 feet deeper than the height of Mount Everest having been found.—St. Louis Republic.



ASTHMA AND CATARPH Hay*Feverj Oppres«l«n» Neuralgia!) etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Media*! authorities. The pectoral Fumi* gratot JEsptc ia the moat efficacioui of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. Seventy years Of BUCCeBB. J. ESPIC, P«*. 20 rue St* Lazare Melbourne, Messrs Bourbaud and 00, Hosier Lane, Wholesale Agents. Fold by all Chemists and Druggists* Kequire the signature on every ciga rette. Each box of Cigarettes and powdef ! contains a prospectus with directioni S M O X it THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE OEUkBBATED A BES'i UPaM) aJANUKAOTOBKD fKO* OtfULCEST VIRGIN A -.VW ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANOfiS of £25 and upwards made jt\. on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half .Yearly inst»l raentß. Loans are also granted lor Fixed Period aft lowest current ratcß, Deposits received at highest) ourrentjratea AH information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager LOOK CHEAP WIN TEE FIRING. NEW MOtiiSr SOMEBS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the last twelve mouths. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Goa! is the Best and Cheapeßt *nd Household Coal m the market. Used m the 'Woollen Faotory and Canter bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. TANORED ISTREET PAPERHANGING , WAREHOUSE^ (Established 1876.) G CHAPMAN i HOUSE DftCORATOR, SIGN WRITER, FAPERHA3SGER, GEUINER, GLAZIER, lac. TUBI ARRIVED, EX RUAPEBU. BEST SELECTION OF PA PEEHANGINGS Ever Bhown m Aehburton. Direct from the Manufacturers. LATEST ENGLISH DESIGNS. Please call snd inspect. LA WES' Dips & Manures. nnHE Public Dips at the Ashbarton and X Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Care taker. Lawes' Superphosphate — Be&t Turnip Manure m the world. Also poisonous ana non-poisonous Sheep Dip m stock. EWARD SAUJSDEBS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 116 X>O1*OMI&P! " A report comes from the district of Wngnnyah, N.P.W., of a fettler and his family exhibiting very serious symptoms of poisoning after partaking of their evening meal. In searching for the cause, svia picion Jell on the tea they had used. A sample taken from a one pound tin m use was analysed and ftund to contain strong traces of muriatic ariil, the presence of which is caused by the use of spirits of sa ts iv welding the parts of tin together Ihe analyst warns consumers that tea packed m small tins, owing to its very absorbent nature, is very liable to fcecoma impregnated with this acid, and therefore dangerous for human consumption, and advises that the very safest package to purchase is that packed m lead with an inside lining of vegetable parchment Thisstjle of pa ket is quite impervious to the air, aud tea bo packed has been known to retain all its aroma and strength for a period of five years.' WO'S'K.—KOZIE TEA is packed m lead with|to nside lining of Vegetable Parchment. For Ikeigkstiow, the best remedy is an doubtedly Nortoh's Camomile Pills. Thej c&d confidently be recommended &» being mild m operation and absolutely free trorc injuriott* drugs. Acting at once at a splen did tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 yQari they have proved unequalled fo t 'ndigestion, Dyppepaia, kiok Headache and or Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottlca »s l^d, 2* 9d ,and tli, by all Wtd^ 1 oi»e Venderi thr«uftip^t tka w«rld<



public Notices STBATHMOBE PBIVATE HOSPITAL EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST [ COMPLETED, [ . —— | UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /^JAN Accommodate upwards of FORT* W) MALE «na FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS , From 2 Guineas pel week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY TEW* OWN MEDICAL AWTBER Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmobe Private Hospital, Kerry Road (just over East) Beii), i Christ 135 church. LBINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR X AND BLEND. i •■—« | Packed »n Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. i OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS i ■ Bazaar Livery Stables. i IHAVE PLEASURE m notifying the Public of Ashburton that I have taken over THE BAZAAR STABLES, Burnett; Street, from Mb S. Teevorza, and trust that I may receive a fair^ehare of patronage of'the general public. CABS MEET ALL TRAINS Saddle Uorsea, Traps, and Buggies on hire at all hours, and at reasonable charges. GOOD S ABLINGj JAMBS McOOKMICX. AKT CLASSBS, ARTIST, Fro South Kensington School of Art, London, England. STUDIO IN SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, CENTRAL ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTIONS given m all Branches of ART. Painting from nature a Specialty. For Particulars address the Art Studio, Saunders' Buildings. George Jesson, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLEB, EAST STREET, T_T AS just received a large consignment of Watches, Clocks, etc., suitable for IVKi>X>IB{Gi- PBX<B£NXS and is now selling at Christchurch Prices. REPAIRS, Etc, PROMPTLY EXECUTED SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. BOOTH, MAODONALD AND CO. ANDREWS AND BBAVAN. T BEG TO NOTIFY to the Farmers, and all who are interested m Agricultura or other Machinery, that I have been appointed AGENT m Ashburton tor the above Manufacturers, whose 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



WANTED, I } FOR SALE or LE \.BE, during approach. , ing Coursing season, the fast and j ' clever Greyhounds Saxon (artd inN.S.W.) I and Parthenia. Apply Mail Office! FLOUR! FLOUR i—Further great re ductions at Fletchek Bbcs 1. Cash Supply Stores. SAVE MONEY by buying your Flour from ua and baking your own bread.— fLKTCHKR vros , East Sfreet, Aehburton 8 and Uigh Stnet, Chri- tc'"UiC . rTTANTKD Known—Shipment of New T T Lncep, 1 mViro;f]e<iefs, Full Nets, While Glovt'f, ut remarkably low ptioea.—- W H Colmeb, The Coiner FOUND —In Taucr'-d Street, the cheapest and most reliable Boofc Shop.— Mbllou's Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 j A pairs of boots.—Apply to Mf.li.ob' | Zfalandjn Boot tore, WANTED Known—Good value for lirtl j money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. V\J ANTED Known- Ladies' Pretty Vf Walking Shoeß m great variety at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WAN'IED Known—That, when the wind is over a: d when the du*t if ■jouo and Arhburtoit Housewives commence' heir Spring Cleaning, Mitchell & Townee ■ise the people for all dete ip ■ions c;f Tlouse 'inld Furnishings, and their new goods are now opened, NOTICE— We defy competition ; you g? t wonderful value afc Mbllor's, t ancred Street mENJDERS wanted to wear. out 1000 X pairs o Mbllob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. WANU-.D Koown—Pretty Chritsimas Girds m rackets —12 for 3d, 25 for 6d and 9d, boxes 1-.—W H Collier, The Corner ! WANTEP —A dozen smarb Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOk Ms,;e. Übt-Bi-.—5000 paivs~oT LadiVf and Men's Boots and Shoes.—App'y to Meixob, Tancred Street WANTED— Wise Mothers to try om Indee! rnctible School Boofc. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid I—MiiLLOß'sl —MiiLLOß's Zealaodia Boot Btore. QELLING OFF—Mrs Alcokn, fiodii g I^s that her shtp room is insufficient for her incnasing business, has deeded to effer her toyß, dolls, prams, va^es, and glassware at reduced rates for Chnsttnas ard New Year to clear right out of these lines. WANTED- -Sixiy strong men to try Hie new Kronio (Blucber). —Mellok' Zealandia Boot Store. MRS ALLOI4N h»s m »fock Stamped Mount Me'lickj Laco, Crofs-slifch and ] Mayenco Work, White Jian^ Linen Java uul Congress Canvas, Tranpfers, Foundation Moupgrnai?, Woven li.itiulp, L»ce Pins, Strt-tcheis, single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wcols, Reli vbleancl Butterfly Wools, Periiue vrjger.p Filoss'la, Crfwel Kmbroiiiery and Silks, Knittings m Tartans and Colours, Viacrame Hagsnn-1 .--tiiin;, Wr-ldon's Kfcfllf work B olis, P'rforattd Cardboard, Ivoiy Crochet Co'.toj) and M:tltri.«'s for Faiiry Work geuorally. 10 32 VY7"ANTED Knrwn—That our new l>re** v Goods are row on view. Ladies m need of a thoroughly smart anri up-10-dctc costume shi u!d give us fin early cat!. A charming variety of B'our-e Material and Washing Dress Fabrics now ehowiug.— Mitchell & Tubner. WANTED KNOWN—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 m search of reliable goods. "As usual, Repairs done at j once ; at J. Moison, The Hall Boot Depob, Ashburton. TRY FLOWER'S Refreshment Rooms for a Cup of Fresh Tea, etc. Ice Creams and Iced Drinks, Bipe Tomatoes, Apricots, Peachep, Cnoice Bunauas, etc, always m Slock. WANTED KNOWN -Mks Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought m any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the nddr^ts — Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. ANTED Known—That we have opened a case of Ladies' Fabric Gloves of really exquisite styles, including a large range of Washing and Cycling Gloves. Special lines m Ladies' Embroidered Hose yunsbades and Umbrellas, per Rangitira.— Mitchbl & Turner MRS ROBINSON, Caßh Purchaser of Lades, Gentlemen's, &Dd Children's left-off Clothing, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mrs Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11123 FOR SALK, cluap-Useful Light Trap, For particulars enquire office of this paper. The Wife's Welfare. Treatise posted free. It will teach you more than rpnrirf ywT-l -T. 0"'/ 6 lived> Every woman 8houl(* ro'lnijggg^^' Ffench *»*»* YOUf^G IVJeSiT" Write to me for valuable free Book concerning vcur selves. Professor Hermann, Specialist, 40 OolLns place, Melbourne. . ■ SIiFFFRJ^fi MFM- parU(""larß free,' how"H OUrrtnUlU Men accidentally found a cure »fter specialists failed. Address Harold 8. BiSbb, G.P.0., Melbourne. •jpup "•(■ b [W DTfibi^kTormen, 1 rihw I HW I 111 about thcmselvps, 100 pages. Posted, 6d., m stamps (i.jiy colony). Pkufkssob Wbbstrb, Spenwliet, Esbibit'r>n"-street, Melbourne. CHEAP MONEY-! CHEAP MONjSY CHEAP MONKI IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000. ON COUNTRY, CITY, | AND j SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rateß of interest. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND FULL INFORMATION, Apply to tho DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Govercmont luaurance Coinmiesioner.



FOR Sale, Cheap—Six Dozens Fairs of Children's ankle straps.—Mbllob's Zeftlandia Boot Store, Smoke N»w Yea



THEY OaN STILL DO IT! WHAT? WHY WIN! WHO? WHY, STERLING BICYCLES. TTT "pUROHASE won the Half Mile Amateur Race on the 19bh, from soratch, mounted on this favorite machiae. I JOEY BARKER also holds the Half Mile New Zealand Record from a standing abart, mounted on a STERLING thorough bred. A consignment of these maQhiues ex pected next week, call and Bee them. WE have also— BINDING TWINR, MACHINE OIL. and a full stock of MoOORMICK EXTRAS on hand. Morrow\ Bassett d : Go WILLS STREET, ASBBURTON M. PRIEST, Manager. SALE OF ■ SUMMER, Drapery & Clothing. mHE Whole Stock of NEW SEASON'S GOODS MUST BE SOLD. Great [Reductions. Wonderful Bargains* BEMEMBEtt SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY, JAHUAHY 14 A* P. WILLIAMSON, \ QASff DBAPER & CLOTHIEP, j TANORED STREET. ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE IS ONE OF THE] PERFECT INVESTMENTS OFFEBED BY THB MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION, OP AUSTRALASIA. EXAMPLE of Non-feiture Conditions.— At Age 30 next Birthday, under Table 0 20, Assurance of £1000 will cost £31 10s per annum for 20 years. In event of discontinuance of payments the. Policy becomes Paid up for £150 AFTER 3 YEARS. £250 AFTER S YISARS. £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, Ashburton. GREAT Christmas Sale. Off\f\ WORTH of Christmas c&t)\J\) Groceries, High-clasa Teas and Sugars, Dried and Tinned Fruits, Biscuits and Confectionery, Preserve Jars, English and American Glass and Earthen ware, Enamelware, Holloware, Brushware, Lamps, Table Cutlery, Nickel and E.P. Spoons and Forks, ALL TO BE CLEARED IN 4 WEEKS. We have just landed ex " Tokamaru " a shipment ef FIRST-CLASS CHINA m five patterns, which will be included m the sale. Cheapest House m Ashburton for the Famous jpitimus stoves, Juat the thing for Summer. Best Value m Canterbury m Bicycles and Cycle Accessories of every kind. CARSON & CO., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS MPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHEN WARE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON,



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool : PLACED m my hands for SALE m ABHBDRTON or ELSEWHERE. t x \ mHE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follows, viz:~ Timaru Sale — FEBRUARY 8,1899. Chriatchuroh Sale — FEBRUARY 10, 1899. I shall be represented afc BOTH PLACES, and shall be glad to receiye consignments, which will have my Personal Supervision, Wool intended for me at Christohurch Saleishould be consigned to Canteebuky Sibd Company's Sidihg, Addington, account I). Thomas. Wool intended for me at Timaru Sales, please consign to Messrs Guinness and LbCrbn, Timaru, account D. Thomas. I have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of Clips privately, either on the Farm or mmy Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are ready. Wooipaeks, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied, Fortnightly Sals of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throughout the Season, 1 D. THOMAS 10 187 ASHBURTOg. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Est ifcc Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Li?e Stock—-Tinwald and Ashburton Alcernate'y Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oloariae Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horae Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOR— Matson and Go, Ohnstchurch Booth, McDonald and Go, Ghristcbarcb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Go Lighthand's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Oouipaay Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Go, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Toojs Belfast Manures ' RAKAIii DISTRICT SALES 1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to act as niy AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District), aud m conjunction with them it will be aiy endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashharion GREATREDDOTIOK IN PRIOS OF PLANET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS ASHBURTON ALL CUSTOMERS OWING ACCOUNTS TO W. H. COLLIER, DRAPER AND CLOTHIER, "THE CORNER" t Ashburton and Rakaia, A RE RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED TO SETTLE SAME BEFORE <JA3NO\AJKr* r 31 wt, 1899. G. D. H. HEFFOBD, Manager, H- M. JONES. FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from V Days to IS Months, according to Value Purchased. d3JL per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10a will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. C\Q OASES OF 4,0 BOOKS, TOYS, STATIONERY, AND FANCY GOODS, GLASSWARE AND LEATHER GOODS, "D/T^^T^TO. PRIZE, Presentation, and Reward Books, from Ward, Lock X3\_/V/-l\.O»" l"™"and Co., Caßsell and Co., Routledge. Neabitt, Religious Traeb Society, and others. Beautifully Bound Editions of Bibles, Poets, and Standard authors. XH A AT/"V\7" {** /^/^T\G_ ALBOMS > Writing Deaks, Work Boxes, JtJ AiN \J JL \J\J\JUZj Music Folies, Ladies' Companions, Work Baskets, silk lined, Jewel Cases, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Bags, Purses and Card Cases, silver mounted, Silver Pencil Uases, Watches, etc. 1? I rh«fT»r\ "Dlof^rl \\Tci i*p\— _OHOICK Variety of Jelly and ±L*l6CtrO-_r lattlCl 1/V d)H3 "Butter Diahea, Cruets, Biscuit Barrels, Epergnes, Teapots, Mugs, Serviette Rings, Batter Knives, Bread Forks, etc. "\T A QT?Q AND FANCY CHINAWARE.—A largo Variety of Beautiful V XJL^-tljk^ Vases and Glassware, Crywal »n3 Tinted; latest patterns, choice i Designs. Specimen vases from 3d. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. The Largest Stock of Toys ever held m Ashburton. All kinds and descriptions, from Id Squeaker to a good Steam Boafe or Piano. Horses, Barrows, Whips, Arks, Tea Sets, Games, B*lla, Drums, Carts, Prams, Skittles, Cabe8 s Wood Toys, Tin Toys, Rubber Toys, and Mechanical Toys. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS RACQUETS From Best Makers. i»IA.]>BOS Time Payments from ... SOs per month ORGANS „ „ „ XO» „ „ BiorcLES „ , sos „ „ School Committees Supplied. LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Equal to Cbristchurch and Dane] din Houses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade io the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Tones.



Shipping. dßlmtJr NEW ZEALAND taHß^teß HIPP IMG oa>s LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, 7I» Monte Video, Tenerlffe & Plymouth, Beat Accommodation for all ola»se« of Passengers at Lowest Rates. i Port of ] Steamers. Tom. Departure. Dafe> Binrataka 4515 Lytteltoa I»n. 19 Kakaia 6688 — Feb. 16 Papaßui 7000 Wellington March 23 Wakanui "OQq — *Pril ?6 Rnahine 6127 — May 11 CARGO STEAMERS. Waikato 11767 j — I J*n Qn. Louise ) 3385 j — I Jan (Jtarama j 3808 | — I Feb For farther particulars apply to FRIKDLANDER BROS., L*d. Agocts, Ashbnrton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOB LONDON. •l^^t "DOYAL MAIL STEA dJjjpß^ MERB, with superior _n9^Hnp accommodation for ail Glasses '^'^^^** of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. _^ Vessel Tons Commander j From Date. Aotea .- 6364 Kidley ...Wel'b'n Feb 2 Gothic _ 7730|EvaE8 .../Wel'b'n Mar 2 CARGO STEAMERS. ,- -»■ ■ Matatua... 3322 Holmes Lyt'l't'n Jan 7 DeJphio .„ 3355 Sowden — Jan 11 Rangatira 1045 Barton — id arch E. W. HANMSK, Agent. MON STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NSW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS S? A II FRCMLITTELTON ASUNUER: For Wesbport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment m Ohriatchurch papers Dnnedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate (Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; reference shoold therefore be made to Ohristcharch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aehbatton MUSICAL. "MISS GARSON. npEACKER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets, near Wakanui Road East. 1 136 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND j (THEORY OF MUSIC. Tl/T R8 TjOWMAN TjlOX j Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havjelock Street, Ashburton, RAKAIA—TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam* I cations. Llewellyn Owen, ' 9f.O.fel*jß&., l^.fc? TLrCBOL, PIANOEOBTE, BINGJNG, HAEMONY,A3SD MANDOUNE. A CARD MRS A ri fl LA RIDGE iIL. \J m V7LARID&E TEACHER CF £lANOi?ORTE, ORGAN, akd SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. ""miss" bthel gates,"" rpEAOHER of Shorthand and Music, I Piano, Organ, & Violin. RAKAIA & GHEETSEY, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Aahburton and surrounding Districts every four months—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at bis Music Studio, Arcade Chambers. Ashburton ■ L FOR SALK~ "TXTE Have on hand several NEW AND SECOND-HAND GIGS, & OTHER VEHICLES, Which we can dispose of at reasonable prices. f & hT'steel Victorian Steam Carriage and Iron Works, West Street, Aahburton, LOW VIIALIT7 DR CHURCHILL'S Syrup d Hypophosphlte of Lima is prescribed by the faculty for the cnre of Consnmp tlon ( Chronic Cough and general debility f $ contains two of the principal ingredients necassari * for baiJding up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above complaints, vi Phosphorus and Lime. It canno Toe too hiehl isoommended for delicate children. Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES V real brain food, and m cases where muscuia iiad dozvoub exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputa tion. Bub bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST.