The Ashburton Guardian.

xx. no. 4705

Ashburton: Friday, January 20, 1809.

price : One Peimy



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH; Head Ofliyn, Custom-house Qas>y t Wellingtor. • Local Board op I'ikectoks : The Hun, Morgan S. Grace, M.D. f CM,O, M.L.O. (Chafrmau) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.G. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred tie Bathe Brandon, E? q. The Hon, Edward Kichardson, C.M.G.' M.L.O. John Duncan, Esq. TBV. Oldest, Wealthiest, and 'raosfc Prosperous AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE AND THB LARGEST IN THB BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which do. -" dares" A BONUS EVER* YEA.R The Method of Valuation adopted bjr th!« Society is of the most stHn^on Obarpotr-r, and Ensures a larger Reserr to meet Li. bilitiea than that held by any other Office m the Australasian Colonios. ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN AND A HaLF MIL i IONS) STERLING ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STEKLING. Policies m force 134,000 Sam Assured - ... ... £41728,041 Ussh Bonuses Divided ... £7,72«,170 Cash Bonus for one year, 1897, £449,268, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount. ...ing ...to £835,000, after making special reserves. Cash Bonuses declared for last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a I BONDS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management—B| Per Cent, on the Total Income. Edwaed W. Lowb, , "Resident Secretary, Branch Office— Custom Houee Qaay, Wellington. James Hair, ■-xrosmfco-rrince- Bistrlct_Sficrfilaix= Cathedral Square, Christchtirch. THE AUSTRALIAN ' ' Widows' Fund LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. Established io 1871. Accumulated Fund ... £1,250,000 Annual Revenue ... £210,000 rfIHE ONLY LIFE OFFICE m New Jl Zealand that attaches to Policies the condition of Non-Forfeiture and Absolute Exemption Fbom Payment of Premiums, while the assured is either temporarily or permanently incapacitated through any kind of illness, accident <?r mental disorder. Example.—lf a mac aged 30 effected an assurance of £500, with proSfcß, payable at 60 or previous death, and he became per manently ill or disabled from (say) the day after paying the first year's premium, the Society would not charge any further pre miums, but would pay the £500 with profit! m full, without deductions, upon the mem* ber attaining the age of 60, or at his previous death. —— Chriatohuroh Directors: Wm. OhbtstaliL, Esq. (Chairman), AEG Rhodes, Esq, Wm, Rjseoe, Esq. Head Office for New Zealand: 6 Custom House Quay, Wellington. C J FOWLER, Resident Seorettiry C J OWEN, District Secretary Speoial Representative— OTTO WINGFELDT DAVID THOMAS, 2 40 Distriot Astsnt, Ashburton LOW VIIALIT7 DB CHURCHILL'S • Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime ii prescribed by toe faculty for the onre of Consump tion, Qhronic Congli and gensral debility TT contains two of the principal ingredieutd ceceswy *• for building up the Hitman Frame, and wbich an uonsidared deficient m tbs above complaint* vl Phosphorus and Uraet It oanno be too highl looommended for delicate children. Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYrOPHOSPHITES a real brain food, and m oases where muscula and nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide repute lion. Bach bottle bears Dr Churchill's signaturei Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PAWS prevent: ms, convulsions, etc. - Preserve a healthy state of tbe oonstf« tution during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, ■ CHEMIBT, WALWORTH, SURRIY," "* Are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed it' : each PacM. ~ Kempthorne, Prosser and 00., Agent To the Deaf and those troubled with noises m the Head or other Aura! Troubles, Dr Nicholson, of uondon. the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide tload, Wellington, N. 2., on reoeipb of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greaJy relieved of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and take" pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence; Lumbago and Indigestion by the same author, may b« ha<? from M Sn»w m receipt) «f itftinptt



;•• BAiXiMORE . < PRIVATE HOSPITAL EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUS (X)MPLKTED UNEQUALLKO IX THK COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"lAN Accommodate upwards of FOKT\ 40) MALE *nd FEMALE PATIENTB TERMS ; Prom 2 Guineas pet week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED Bf THW.. OWN MEDICAL A WISER Apply to— ■' TIKE' MATRON, SfEATHMOKB PRIVATE HOSPITAL, Ferry Road 4 f(just over Eaßfe Beit), Christ 135 churoh. F. CURTIS, WATOHMAKEB, T&WELLEB & OPTICIAN. I (Late Watch maker for A. Gunderaorj, Christohureh.) SUCCESSOR TO R. MUrtRAY, lI>EGS to intimate that he haa now _3> openeci np hia new Stock of WAlCkih; , JEWELLERY, and CHRIST. MASNOVKLTIES.. Watches and Clocks Promptly Repaired, Jewellery n &cie up to orderf'and repaired at shortest notice. I LARGE SIOCF OP ELECTRO-PLATED * GOODS. GBBAT Christinas Sale. £*£Lf\f\ WORTH t of Christmas '"01/ v Groceries, High class Teas intl Sugars, Dried and Tinned Fruits, Ritcuitß and Confectionery, Preserve Jars, Hnglißh and American Glass and Earthen ware, Enamelware, Holloware, Brnshware, ALL TO BE CLEARED IN 4 WEEKS. We have jusb landed ex "Tokamaru" a shipment ef FIRST-CLASS CHINA m five patterns, which will be included m the sale. Cheapest House m Asbburtoa for the famous .PfUUMXTS STOVES, Juafc the thing for Summer! Best Value ip Canterbury m Bioyolea and Cycle Accessories of every kind. CAKSON & CO., GROCERS & '[IRONMONGERS MPORTERS? OF GLASS, OHINA,;AND EARTHENWARE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. 81-CHLORIDE OF GOLD CURE. DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Ohlokidb of Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants. The desire will never return unless you re oultivate ib. No oure—no pay. Address: BICHLORIDE OF GOLD INSTITUTE, Ashly House, Rattray|Street, Dunedin, 129 ■ ' ' : _ ; ■■ The Wife's Welfare-^ Treatise posted free. It will teach you more th»n til the years you've lived. Every woman should read it. Write Professor Hermann, French Specialist. 40 Collins-place, Melbourne. YOUNG MEN, Write to me for valuable free Book concerningl your selves. Professor Hermann, Specialist, 40 Collin» ---place, Melbourne. CIIEEERiy?^ MS&I-Particulars free, how I OUrrXnlnU IKS.iI accideutally found a cure after specialists failed. Address Habold S. Bsia, Q.P.0., Melbourne. iSrJLjiel'"*!"ToTiTiiilXj"Vaiuable book for men, | fib I IW I 11 about themselves, 100 pages. Posted, 6d., m stamps (any colony). Pkokkssok N Wbbstkr, Speni*list, Bxhibit^n-street, Melbourne. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. ODHE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANUFAOTTJBED FROM OHOICEST VIBSINA LBAtT.



NIOOLL BROTHERS. Nicoll Profiler- " [H. F. Nicoll,]- (L. A. Kicou. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKFKS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREfiT, ABHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE. and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of oar live stook sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates, ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM - ■ MISSION. ; We shall be pleased to receive SE>mp!sa from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS lipT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend x>n Freehold Securities, at 4jjr and 5 per cent. Farms, Bouse Properties, and Building Sections for Sale Piiticulars on application, i We invite those wifihing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us, WOOL. WOOL._WOOL. WE have pleasure m notifying Clients that we have made arrange mente with MEBSR3 DALGETY & CO,, LTD. i to sell at the Christchurch Sa'e& any Woo which may be entrusted to us, and we are J prepared to make LIBERAL CASH 1 ADVANCES against Wool placed m our I hands for sale. i I The Wool should be consigned to Dalgely & Co., Ltd., Ohristchurch, account Nicoll Bros., with advice to up. , We can also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. TJIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book apace at any ime to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, ..-CHllLOTCHxm^^^i^.nn.^aa.M.PANY. > ' I ; T~~HE CHRIST CHURCH 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 i WHEREVER ÜBKD. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros. Btore five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS t. BULLOCK. T0 LI T Ty DWELLING of five rooms, centrally situated m Tancred street. Apply to T. BULLOCK ~~~~ TO LET. " TTOUSE and Land on East Belt. 8 ACRES. S Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO~~PRINTERS AND OTHERS. ( npO LET at a Low Rental—Premises m JL the Arcade recently occupied by Mr A. J. Baxter, and FOR SALE—Quantity of Printer's Type, Frames, etc. Apply T. BULLOCK ~~ tT"l¥tT ~~ AT A LOW RENTAL, Premises m Moore Street, next) Filching and Milsom. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO LET. /COTTAGE of 4 rooms, with verandah, and \J Scullery at back ; also detached Wash house, centrally situated m Cameron Street. Only a few minutes walk from Railway Station, T. BULLOCK, Agent. TIN WALD. TO LET, at a low rental, viz.- 6a 6d per week. 2| ACRES 2|- Eronting; Harland and Grove Streets, toge ther with four-roomed Cottage thereon; good Cooking Range. Apply to j T. BULLOCK TO~LEI\ A T a low rental, viz, 6s 61 per week, £jL small shop or office m the Arcade. Apply,] T. BULLOCK. TO LET, /COMFORTABLE Cottage of five rooms, IV^ with verandah. Good cooking range. I Centrally situated m the Triangle. Rental 8a 6d per week, i T. BULLOCK. ; Smoke New Voshs



WANTED, FOR SALE or LEASE, during approach ing Couraing season, the fast and clever Greyhounds Saxon (bred inN.S.W.) and Parthenia. Apply Mail Office. FLOUR! FLOUR.—Farther great re dncHnns at Fletcher Bbos'. Cash ! Supply Stores. SAVE MONEY by buying your Flour from ua &tid baking your own bread — ; '■Fletcher Beos., East Street, Ashburtoc, aud High Streob, Chris tchurcK WANTED Known—Shipment of New- Laces, Embroiderieß, Fall Nets, White Gloves', ab remarkably low pricea.~ W H Collieb, The Corner FOUND— Te Tailored Street, the cheapest and most reliable Boofe Shop.— Mbllob's Zeaiandia Boot Store. TpENDERS wanted for the aale of 6000 X paira of boots.—Apply to Mellob' Zeaiandia Boot Store. ,mRY FLOWER'S Refreshment Rooms ' il. for a Cup of Fresh Tea, etc. Ice 'Creams and Iced Drinks, Ripe Tomatoes, Apricots, Peacheßj Choice Bmana?, etc., Always m Stock. TITANTED Known—Good value for littl T V money at Mellob's, Zeaiandia Booh Store. WANTED Known—Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes. m great variety at Mkllob's Zeaiandia Boot Store. W~~ ANTED Known^Tha^""whenThfl wind is over and when the duat is gone and Aehburton Housewives confmenee | their Spring Cleaning, Mitchell & Turner j are the people for all descriptions of House hold Furnishings, and their new goods are now opened. NOTICE— We { defy competition; you get wonderful value at Mbllob's, Taucred Street. WANTED Knowo-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' EmbroWered Hose Bunshadea and Umbrellas, per Rangitira.— MITCHHL & TOBJS'BB mENJL)ERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs o Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED Known—Pretty Christmas Cards m packets—l 2 for 3d, 25 for 6d and 9d, boxes Is.—W H Collier, The Corner WANTED—A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf< Shoe.— Mellob's Zeaiandia Boot Store; FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo paira of Ladies and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mellob, Tancred Sfcreeb WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mhllor's Zeaiandia. Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchera only 4b lid-—Mellob's Zeaiandia Boot Store. and Shoes, which I will dispose of at the lowest rates possible, for Cash, Now 13 an opportunity for those who are m search of reliable goods. As in-ual, Repairs done at once ; at J. Moison, The Hall Boot Depot, Aehburton. SELLING OFF.-Mrs Alcorn, finding that her shop room is insufficient for her increasing business, has decided to offer her toys, dolls, prams, vases, and glassware at reduced rates for Christmas and New Year to clear right out of these lines* WANTED—Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio {Bluoherj,™-Mkllgb* Zeaiandia Boot Store. MRS ALCORN has m stock Stamped Mount Mellick, Lace, Cross-stitch and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven luitials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Arasene, Filosslls, Crewel Embroidery and Silks, Knittings m Tartans and Colours, Maorame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 ~ANTED Known—That our new Dress &oods are now on view. Ladies m need of a thoroughly smart and up-to-date costume should give us an early call. A charming variety of Blouse Material and Washing Dress Fabrics now showing.— ' MITOHKLL & TUBNBS. ] WANTED Known—Mrs G Hamilton ' begs to inform the Public of Ash burton that she is prepared to pay the highest cash price for all kinds of New and Second Hand Clothing, Furniture, etc. Letters attended to immediately. Address —Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. E. W. HANMER. j " iT W* HANMEfT I HAVE much pleasure m notifying to the Farmers who were clients of the old firm of Hanmer and Graves, and others with whom I have m the past done business, that I shall be represented attheStock Sales held m the Ashburton County m the future, having made arrangements with Mr J. R. j Bland to aofc as my Auctioneer, Any business entrusted to me will be carefully looked after as usual, and I hope I may be favored with a share of what is going. For the time being I shal! occupy the old offices which I have been m for the past six years m West Street, and m connection with the new business shall carry on the agencies already established there, EDWARD W. HANMER, Ashburton, October 14, 1893. WOOL SEASON, 1898-1899. I HAVE taken the Well Lighted and Commodious third Floor m Mr John Mkb's Store m Timaru as heretofore, and shall offer at the Wool Sales any Wool which may be entrusted to me. The Second Sale wil" be held on DECEMBER 30th, and all Wool should be forwarded by the 27th December, to ensure being catalogued. I am prepared to make advances FREE OF COMMISSION on all Wool sent forward. Woolpacks and Twine at Lowest 'Curreufc Rates. E, W. HANMER, JOHN R BLAND, 08 Auctioneer



THE AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS' FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. MONEY TO LEND on Agricultural and Pastoral Properties. C J FOWLER, Resident Secretary, Wellington C J OWEN, Resident Secretary, Ghnstchurch, DAVID THOMAS, 12 269 District Ageut, Ashbarton. > M § | I'd I qgg §" tT 1 I S si i **■ sod »•■«>„ S -^ P ?». fxpz-ess Cycle Works. THE OLDEST AND LARGEST BICYCLE WORKS IN ASHBURTON. LANDELLS & SON, SOLE PROPRIETORS, NEXT THE CLUB, RUDGE-WHIT WORTH, " RALKittHS, WHITE FLYERS, Etc. DO Not be Pursuaded to Buy any par ticular Bioyclfe, but use your own Discretion, and then come to ue, when we have no doubb we will be able to supply you with what you wanb. Second-Hand JBI cycles In Great Variety, at all Prices. A GOOD WATCH SOB TIIK HARVEST. XUST Received a Direct Consignment of el STJKOISG NICKEL WATCHES FIBST-OLASS MOVEMENTS, OTIS]IS NOT A TOY, BUT A GOOD TIMEPIECE 9/6 each 9/6 The Best Value Ever Offered m New Zealand. I Have also opened a Special Selection of SPECTACLES & EYE CLASSES. Sig-ht OTestingr a Specialty As Usual I carry the Largest and Best Btook of TTikXCJHES, CLOCKS, ju.P. Ware, Jewellery, Sec IN ASHBURTON. SPECIAL ATTENTION AND PROMPT NESS GIVEN TO REPAIRS. J. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EASI STREET, ASHBURTON. CHEAP MONEY! OHEAP MONfiY CHEAP MONEY J IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest. V7IOR FORMS OF~APPLICATIOIii AND J? FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISJER'IOT MANAGER, Ohristchurcb. ff. H. RICHARDSON, Government) loßuranoe QommUaloner,



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED m my handß for SALE m ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. .—__( X) rPHE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES have been fixed as follows, viz:— . Timaru Sale — FEBRUARY 8,1899. Christchurch Sale — FEBRUARY 10, 1899. ' I shall be represented ub BOTH PLACESj and shall be glad to reeeiye consignments, j which will have my Personal Supervision. Wool intended for me at Chriatchuroh Sales should be consigned to Canterbuby Shed Company's Siding, Addington, account D. Thomas. Wool intended for me at Titnara Sales, please consign to Msssbs Gpinfess and LeOben, Timara, 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. Woolpaoke, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requieites Supplied. Fortnightly Sals of Sheepskins, Fat, Hidea, every alternate MONDAY throughout the Season, . D. THOMAS 10187 ASHBURTON. NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS. : j nui i imiii i,y, iimiuj 50 OASES FINEST NEW CURRANTS 50 100 BOXES NEW VALENCIA RAISINS JOO 100 BOXES FINEST NEW SULTANAS |00 l^.B.—Ail oar Fruits are WASHED and DEIED by Patent Machin ery } being ready for immediate use, therefore saving much time and trouble m cleaning, TYJfE Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Goods — JO cwb Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwfc Finest Mixed Spice 10 cwt Finest Orange Peel 20 doz Bottles Lemon ? quash n ewt Finest Citron Peel 12 doz Bottles Raspberry Syrup 5 cwt Choice New Figs 12 doz Bottles Lima Juice (Ships 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Gross Packets Jelly Tablets I 1 cwt New Jordan Almonds 1 cwt Dried Peaches 2 cwfc New Season's .Dates 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwb Assorted Nuts {Barcelona, 2 cwt Choice New Prunes Almond, and Walnuts) 2 cwfc Real German Sansage 10 cases, 21b tins, Fruit (Peaches, Pears, 6 doz tins Chicken m Jelly and Apricots) 6 doz tins Turkey m Jelly SUGAR. - SUGAR. - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Most Reliable Sugars that) can be used for Jam and Jellies. JAM JABB. (X)~™ JAM JABS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jars, including 21b Stono Jars, lib and 21b Glaaa Jara, 1-quarb and J-galion Mason's Patent Screw Top Bottles, whioh we are offering at Low Prices. —— (x)— ——• TEAS TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TEA, Packed m _lb and lib packets, 51b and 101 b tine. A Pungent and Good Liquoring Tea. Special Quotations for Tins and i-chesta. 1 fST We make a Specialty of Tea. The Beat Value given m Aahburton, . WINES a"nd" SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Special Aoaorted Cases for the Christmas Trade. English and Colonial Bottled Alea and Stout, Manning's Celebrated Ale m 10 gallon kegs always m Stock. Golden Apple Champagne Cider. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily; SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No 53 New Zealand Ins we Company. ESTABLISHe!?' L. mß ' 185 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THEFREMHB AOT WEALTHIEST COLONIAL 5 COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBEBALITX FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MAOHMES, & 0 ,, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT|jiU.TfiS E. ¥. HANMEE AGENT "~ J. WILSON, IMPORTER OF HIGH-OLABS WALL PAPERS. TTTE Have Jusb Landed a Large Variety of the Very Latest Designs ia GrJ_>ASsS 9 including Murenese, figured, Rolled, etc* Ordinary W:mi>C>W GLAS» always m Stock j also MXE&JKOXC GLASS, which we out to any size. The following is a lists of a few Lines kept m Stock at) ouf Warehouse, Corner of Arcade & JBurnett Street, MIXED PAINTS WHITE LEAD LINSEED OIL RED LEAD SCRIM HEMATITE BED RADDLE PUTTY TURPENTINE BLUE RADDLE OPALS OAK VARNISHES STAINED \TABNISHES ENAMEL LAMP BLACK PICTURE MOULDINGS BRUSHES! ARTISTS COLOK OILCLOTH WQM DADOES GOLD FAIJST MAN



Shipping. rriH E .^Mflyr NEW ZEALAND OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via, Monte Video, Tenerlffo At Plymttuth, Beat Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates, P Port of ~ Steamers. Tons, Departure, Date. Rfmrataka 4515 Lyttelton Jan. 19 Rakaia 6688 — Feb. 16 Papanui 7000 Wellington March 23 Wakanui "000 — April 26 Ruahlna 6127 — May 11 CARGO STEAMERS. Waikato 11767 — I Jan Qn. Louise j 3385 — I Jan Otarama j 3893 — | Feb For farther particulars apply to JfRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, Agents, Ashburten, SHAW, SATILL AND ALBION*" j COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. j^jl fIOYAL MAIL STEA- ■» MERS, with superior SEB/KJjgr accommodation for all classes '^^^^^** of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Bio, Tenerlffe and Fly. month. Vessel I Tone Commander j From Date. Aotea «. 6364 Kidley ... Wel't'n Feb 2 Sothio -7720 Evans .JWelVn Mar 2 OARGO STEAMERS. Matatua... 13322 Holmes LytTt'n Jan 7 DeJphio .» 8155 Sowden — Jan 11 Rangatira 11045 Barton -~ .VI arch jffi. W. HANMEJtt. Agent. NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS 9AII FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Weabporß and Grey mouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment m Chriatchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore foe made to Ohrlatchurch daily papers foi dates and honr of sailing For farther particulars apply to Ft FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton MUSICAL. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIO. iyr r.B tjowman T^ox Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havblock Street, Ashburtok. RAKAIA—TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam inations. , Llewellyn Owen, BJLCW'M., ±j.& I>O.JMt. PIANOFOKTS, SINGING, HAEMONY,AND MANDOLINE. A OABD Mks a r\ r\ la ridge iL# \J» V^LARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. miss kichakdson; TEACHER OF THE PIANO, IS Prepared to receive PUPILS from any date. Particulars may be obtained from Mr H M Jones, Ashburton ; or Miaa Richardson, Charles Street, Allenton. 10 76 ""MISS ETHEL GATBST" rpEAOHER of Shorthand and Mußic, J_ Piano, Organ, & Violin. KAKAIA & CHEETSEY, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashbarton and BarTounding Districts every four months—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Musio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton QD. H. Undriuc.,, [b, uupbill T.H, UNDEILL AND CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, 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 Belt. 2 FOR SALE, cheap—Useful LigbTirap. For partioulata enquire office of thie F»P«i +