The Ashburton Guardian.

Ashburton : Friday, February 24, 1899.

price : One Penny

Vol. xxi. no. 4734

The Gold Piece.

whitened. He turned away with a groan and sat down. "Come, ihates," cried another voice, and tbe men vanished m the darkness. How long he remained,sitting, Lame Caspar did not know. But long after, when he looked up into the obscurity and silence, the word "Thief!" rang through his brain like the clashing of discordant bells. He a thief? Yes, he had stolen the gold piece. He was a thief! He did not go fishing on the following day. A sudden resolve had come to him. He would clear his conscience by finding? the little boy and returning the money. He did not mean to confess his guilt. He could not bring himself to such a humiliating avowal. He would say he had found the gold piece acci dentally. Toward noon he clambered up the steep pathway leading to the hotel on the cliff. He trembled with nervous ness as he neared the great white build ing, with its flying flags making spots of vivid color against the pine groves be yond. He glanced eagerly about among the groups of people who were seated on the veranda, but he could not distin guish, any one resembling the little boy. Then he went inside and, hardly able to control his voice, put a few timid ques tions to the clerk, who eyed him suspi ciously. "A little boy, with eyes col ored like the sea, and bright hair that floated on his shoulders—where was he?" "His name?" the clerk inquired m a businesslike way. "I don't know his name, but I want to find him. It is—it is something impor tant." The clerk reflected a moment, then shook his head. Yes, there had been a little boy answering to that description m the hotel, but he had gone away with his parents the day before. Where to? Ah, that he did not know. Tears sprang into Lame Caspar's eyes. Horribly disappointed^ he moved away and mechanically descended the sunlit cliffs to the shore. What should he do now? The gold piece carried with it a curse—a curse from which he would never free himself. His conscience tor tured him. His luck had changed. He caught hardly any fish nowadays, and his companions were estranged from him. They looked upon him with dis trust and suspicion, &iid all the while that hideous word "Thief 1" rang m hia ears and seemed branded upon his soul. Weeks passed. He never went neaf the cupboard where the gold piece lay shining at the bottom of the cup. He was afraid to look at B. Nobody spoke to him and he spoke to no one. He shut himself up m his cabin, and his one thought night and day was how to get rid of the curse that overshadowed him. His superstitious nature grew morbidly sensitive. Often he fancied he was go ing mad. The winter came—the severe winter of the north. The angry sea lashed it self into glittering spray. The great bluff was carpeted with snow and the sky was gray. Lame Caspar became a hermit. When he did go out it was early, so that no one could see him, and he returned only when night had fallen. The gold piece haunted him as might some frightful specter. It was as though the cupboard concealed a grim presence that he dared not face. In the village the people tapped their foreheads sig nificantly. "He is crazy," they said. "Better not go near him or he may do harm." So they let him alone. Gradually the situation became so in tolerable that Lame Caspar concluded he must end it or else put an end to him self. He began to devise ways and means. By and by he thought of a plan and resolved to carry it out. One bleak December night, with a terrible sinking of the heart, he un locked the cupboard, took the gold piece m his hand, and stealing quietly from the house walked to the edge of the cliffs. The moon had burst from be hind a cloud and spangled the sea and the snow covered bluffs. Caspar had a ! knife m his pocket; but he had not quite decided to use it, I He wasn't sure whether it would be i better to dig a hole and bury the gold i piece, or to fling it into the sea and him self after it. Life had no longer any charm or interest for him. He had be come a coward and an outcast. He would rather die than live. However, he could do nothing while the moon shone so brightly. He must wait awhile until it hid itself behind another cloud. I He paced impatiently to and fro m the j frosty night. Then all at once came a loud jingle of sleigh bells and the sound of merry laughter. Lame Caspar start ed and stood still as a large sleigh drew tip almost m front of him and a man jumping out ran to the horses to arrange a displaced plume. Voices floated to ward the solitary figure on the cliff, and among them was one that caused Cas par's heart almost to stand still, while a great sob rose m his throat. "It was just here," said a clear, child ish treble, "that I lost my gold piece— just below there on the shore. Such a nice, kind fisherman came and helped me to look for it—and"— The boy stopped speaking. Then continued m an altered tone: "Why, see that man yonder I What can he be doing there? Something is the matter with him." In another moment the boy had eprang from the sleigh and had ad vanced toward Lame Caspar, who stood with outstretched arms m the pale moonlight like one transfigured. Tears were rolling down his weather beaten cheeks and splashed heavily upon the ragged peajacket he wore. "Oh!" cried the child joyfully to his companions. "This is the very man— the nice, kind man who helped me to search for my lost gold piece! But," he added, "you are m trouble, Lame Caspar, you are crying! What is the matter? Why are you acting so strange ly out here on the cliffs?" The child's companions,, attracted by the intensity of the tones, approached and stood looking from one to the other. Then the tension m Lame Caspar's breast gave way as though something had snapped. With his utterance still choked by sobs ho held the gold piece forth m the argent moonlight and prof-



j WANTED. ■ ,M > ■-. ! < I! V llS—M us Ks k: ur, E". n St r c-t t, j '.? li •.: !onfcr fuewbiHrfjere. V) Isc-f! c con:forts. ivrir.s moderate. Tea nifl ligLb reftc-sbments st all hours. 1 121 WANTED Known—To Men with a harveEit cheqae, that we- «« give vu r. complolr rig cm. from head to fcoi. fop 3E?/9, aid none of it rubbish.—Mitoubll & Turner. MRS ALGORN'S Midsummer Sale now on. Prints and Muslins from 3£d n yard ; Pinafores and Aprons from 9d each, a few "Own Make,' soiled, reduced; Laces from Id per yard ; Embroideries from l£d per yard ; All Wcol Dr«?=s Goods, double width, from9d peryffrl; Trimmed Millinery half price; Htnm)ed Mountmeliick Goods and Farcy Nefflicwork reduced 10 per cent during sale only. WAITED Known—4o Don. Women's Is 6d Black Cashmere Hose to be sold for Is pair; 25 do ;Women's Black Lisle Glcvfß 2.-1 par pair ; L%dies' Ulsters at 3f 6rl; Raij.proof Cloaks, 8s 6d ; Fur-lined Cloaks lfls 6J. All at Mitchbl & Tchksb's WANTED Knows—That we are not picking oat a few lines of bad stock n>Jy, bet reducing the whole acock, bo that the largest buyer at our Sale saves the most money.—Mitohkll & Tubnkb. I7*OR Sale, Cheap—Sis Dossea Airs of Children's ftnkle strape.—MKXOß'B Zealandia Boot Store. ' "VTOTICE—We defy competition; ye% get 1.1 wonderful value at Mblloe's, Tancred Btreet. FOR SALE or LEASE, during approach. iug Coursing season, the fast and clever Greyhounds S»xon (bred inN.S.W.J I and Farthenia. Apply Mail Office. WANTED Known—Shipment of New Laeee, Kmbroideries, Fall Nets, White Glovee, at remarkably low prices.— W H Collxkb, The Corner WANTED— >Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — ; Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men'sßluobers only 4« ild-—Mkllob's Zeatandi* Boot Store WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluoher).—Millob' Zsutandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladiea and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mellob, Tancred Street. TTTANTED Known—Good value for Uttl« YV money at Mkllob's, Zealandia Boot ! Store. ; " ' ■•' mRY FLOWER'S Refreshment Rooms X for a Cup of Fresh Ten, eta Ice Creams arid iced Drinks, Eipe Tomatoes, Apricots, Peaches, Cnoice B .nattas, etc» always m Sock. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store. TTLJANTED B^'oW^—That I have re- VV ceived ray Summer Sfock of Boots and Shoes, which I will dispose of at the loweel la'es possible, for Cas-h. Now is an opj:of;urji!y for those who are m search of reliable %w-d<>.. As v ua!, Repairs done at um;e ; at J. Moxsok, lhe Hail Boot Depot, Aahburtoo. MXX ALI OBN has m »iock btamped MnuntrrieJlick, Lace, Cropa-st.ischand Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Traonfets, Foundation A3onogrhm«, Wovnn ]t.i)iulß, Lace Pins, Stretchers, single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Artißene, Filoßeils, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting Silks m Colours and Tartans, Macrame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle work B^ofee, Ptrforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton at*<i Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 WANTFD Koown—Pretty Christmas Cards m packets—l 2 for 3d, 26 for 6d and 9d, boreß Is.—W H Collikb, The Corner MRS ROBINSON, Cash-Purchaser of Lad<es', Gentlemen's, and Children's lefti-off Clothing, and all kinds of goods, Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mbs Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11123 T7IOUND—In Tanored Street, the cheapest JD and mosb reliable Boot Shop.— Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 I pairs of boots.—Apply to Mbllob' Zealandia Boot Hore. , WANTED Known—Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes In great variety at Mbllos's Zealandia Boot Store. rpENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs o Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. THAT'^_HIOHT "TTTE cot only Profess to .be the LEADING TAILORS, BUT ALSO THE LEADING GENTLEMEN'S MERGERS AND OUTFIITIRS IN ASHBURTON. LOVELY, TASIY, AKD NATtBY, ■abe the 50 DOZEN TIES JUST OJE*JEINEI>, And are SELLING RAPIDLY..» £T. PATBICK'S. D%Y WILL SOON BE HERE. WE CAN FIT YOU OUT WITH A TIE OF TH» RIGHT COLOUR* Coma m and Glance over the LATEST NOVELTIES, AT 3NISW ZKJAH.AINI> CLOTHING FACTORY* A. G.BAETON, Manager i .



EASTEE MONDAY, (APRIL 3rd.) "PROBABLY— Four (Drots, Three Fair, Ab least one of which will be open. MOST LIBERAL ATHLETIC PROGRAMME. PROGRAMMES READY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. D. (EHOS. TODD, 2 143 Secretary pro ttm. A GOOD WATCH FOB THE HARVEST. "TUST Received a Direct Consignment of STJ* OR €5- NICKEL WATCHES first-class movements. THIS IS NOT? A TOr, BUT A GOOD TIMEPIECE 9 IQ each 9/6 The Best Value Ever Offered itt New Zealand. I Have also opened a Special Selection of SPECTACLES & EYE GLASSES. Sl^htTestiner a, Specially A.B Usual I carry the Largest and Best Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, Mii P. Ware, Jewellery, Sco IN ASHBURTON. SPECIAL ATTENTION AND PROMPT NESS GIVEN TO REPAIRS. J. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, KASI bTRKBT, ASHBURTON. LADIES' SUMMER BOOTS AND SHOES, I^OT only is the QUALITY HIGH-the j PRICE IS LOW : A conjunction of condi- Mona that cannot fail to please the wearerr For Shapo, fnr Lasting Wear, and for keeping up a good appearacce till the very last, there is nothing like these Choice American Boots and Shoes. A PICK OF THE BEST AMERICAN BOOTS AND SHOES A 1 McDonald'* McDiarmid's MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, ' EAST STREET J. NICHOLAS, Manager Repairs and orders prompt ly attended to. "RAMBLER" BICYCLES. I HAVE a Nice Line of LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Roadstkb Bicycles on View, and am expecting a Consignment of the RAMBLER MODEL 26 RACING MACHINES, AT AN KAKLY BATE. Cyclists intending to Purchase Racing Machines should not; fail to call and inspect SHE " 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 RAMBLER, fitted with "G& J" Everlasting Detachable Tyres and Dunlop Valves, is without a doubt the Best Machine a Cyclist can ride. Accessories m Stock, Price Low for Cash, Easy Terms arranged to Suit Purchaser* of the RAMBLER. D. THOMAS, WEST STREET. G. JESSON, PB&CTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST &TJ3jS IE T. npHE CHEAPEST SHOP m town for WATCHES, CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY and ELECTRO- j PLATE. Spectacles, Eyeglasses, Goggles and Eye Protectors of every description. ______ j A TRIAL SOLICITED. ! REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly executed \ Moderate Charges.



I Henry Stephenson. nmNRT^TEraJ^BONT (©accessor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc, EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc, as per arrangement, is any part of the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my Bands for Sale* OHAPF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Largo or Small Quantities. Agest: '.'■ ' ■■'■" Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS ob time pay from fSOm per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER «■ —.. — *- -——-■■« NIOOLL BROTHERS. Nicoll Brothers, [H. F. Nioou,.] [L. A. Nicoll SAUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. ! SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS | EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 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 onr Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale, CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on gouds placed m our hands 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.WOOL WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange meats with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christchurch Sales any Woo which may be entrusted to us, and v><,, are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Da!gety &Co., Ltd., Christchuroh, account Nicoll Bsos., with advice to us. We oan also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. FRcCEZERS« FREEZEES. ""■jIARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTOHUROH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 mHE OHRISTOHUROH MEAT CO. X LIMITICD; 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 eai—j 1- a V. BULLOCK. _____ _ /"COTTAGE of 4 rooms, bay window and \J verandah. Situated m Cameron Street. Apply to T. BULLOCK. _ TQ j jET ~ /"IOTTAGE of four rooms, scullery, etc. V_^ together with two sections, fronting Allen's Road, Ailenton. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent TO LET, T^TEWLY Erected Cottage of Five Rooma, JJM etc, near the Gas Works. Apply to T. BULLOCK. 11 He was a bold man '*- that first ate the oyster. It requires courage to drink blended teas, diamond jubilee is pure, mountain grown, unblended, unadulterated and un> tampered with.—Shearman Bros., Agents. Fragrant and refreshing—New lenv<t



(TO Bl CONTINUED.) I could teach sugar to slip down your throat a million ways, but sweetest of all is added to diamond jubilee tea. —Shearman Bros, Agents. Smoke New Yenw



SANI>JESK, & »oui ISuca lyptiltJxtract. _ • Jauut' v ><: 'ittiuguishad pats'on'igo vi His Majesty tie King of Italy, aa per communica- < sion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs 1 through t'io Consul-General for Italy, at 1 Vlelbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded j iiploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. j Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Giobe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract m the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI SXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government bo be of perfectly pure origin, as per informaf on forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we state :— It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sohulz,Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr< dossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygon and freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develops the sanative qualities proper to the plant 411 crude oils, oraooallcd Eucalypti Extracts ire to be classed according, to the named authorities, among the turpenainee, which *re abandoned long since as an internal medicament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible:— 1 By their deficiency m pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extraot develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear - ance being reduced m specific density through the presenoe of acids. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake m cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safety sake ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRAOT. — Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS. . ASHBURT.OI* No. 2 INDUS 'TRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY To be incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: Charles Reid, W. D. V. Preston Edward Gatbs, JFbancis Sorint, J, H. Pauling, G. R. Anderson, Hi Stbphenson.l SECRETARY : SOLICITOR: Fbedk, Makeig, E. G.{JCbisp* BANKERS :| The Bank of Australasia, Aahburton, OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, Aahburtof.. Office now open to takig Entries. OFFICE HOURS: 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p<m., and from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdnya -NOTICE- A BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE Allandale Goal Coy., LIMITED, SHAG POINT. mHIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST A Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, i$ unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended by the Threshing Mill Owners of this district, ORDER FROM OUR AGENT— JAMES ELLIOTT, 1186 ABHBURTON. CHEAP MONEY! OHEAP MONJSY OHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 *° -£10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest; FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND FULL INFORMATION, i Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. SMOKE THE NEW VENDS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE OELB.BRATED 4 BEST BRAND MANOTAOSOBED FBOM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF CLARKE'S B4i PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years In bozes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendorß throughout th world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln Enjcland OAT SHEAF OHAFF. T7IOR SALE, 30 tons first-class OAT SHEAF CHAFF Apply, MAIL OFFICE. Fair fa' quid drink; it gars folk speak as they think, diamond jubilhe tea, the best) of drinks.—Shearmac Bros., Agents. *



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBUBTONj ; Loans Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton Alcermtely Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission j Oleariae Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. j Horse Fairs held Monthly, AGENT FOB- Matson and 00, Ohristehnrch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristoharoh 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, Dnnedlin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures BAKAIA DISTRICT SALES., I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARD? & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, te aob as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and In conjunction with them It will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Asbbur&on GREATREDUOTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTONJ ASHBURTOI FURNITURE WAREHOUSE- Great Cash Sale of I TWRNITURE i LINOLEUMS CARPETS BEDSTEADS BEDDING OHAIRB RUGS TOIJL^X WARES In Great Variety. TEA AND DINNER SERVICES AT ALL PRICES. FANCY GOODS AT COST PRICF, LARGEST STOCKS. LOWEST PRICES; AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office] i WHAT NOW? | GREAT HALP-YEABLY CLEARING SALE JOF Drapery, Clothing*, AND Boots, FOR o^B MONTH. ALL GOODS REDUCED 33| PER CJWF, INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR. n= 20,000 n: •ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m NO SETTING"EEQUIBED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers; Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631



Shipping, -m -i i 'i r fSH H E LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, 71a Mente Video, (Eeneriffe & Plymouth, Best Accommodation for all classes c! Passengers at Lowest Ratea. I i Port ef j Steamers. Toeb. Departure. Date. Bakaia 6688 Lyttelboa Feb 25 Pupanui 7000 — March 23 Kaikoura 4507 Wellington April 20 Rnahioe 6127 — May 11 Wakanui — May 25 Bimutaka 4515 — June 8 ~ CARGO STEAMERS. ~ Oterama | 3808 I — j Feb Waikato [ 4767 | — Qn. JLouiae | 3385 j — I Fee further particulars apply te FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lvm Agents, Aahburiea, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ,t|.l TIOYAL MAIL STEA MB&S.-LV MERS, with superior jBSHK^ accommodation for all classes of passengers, calling at Monte Video ox Rio, Tanerlffe and Ply month. Vessel [Tons Oommander From Date. Aotea -.6369 Kidley ... Wel't'n Gothic — J7730 Evans .«, Wel't'n Mar 2 " CARGO STEAMERS. Matatua.. 13322 Holmes Lyt'l't'n Delphio « 8355 Sowden — Rangatira '1045 Burton — Matty E. W. HANMER, Agent. U"~ NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAII FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Weafcport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment m Christchuroh papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Plcton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Ohrlstchurch dally papers foe dates and hour of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FBRRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton MUSICAL. " MISS YERCOE, rpEACHER of Piano and Singing, will JL resume Teaching at an early date at Rakaia, Cherfesey, and surrounding districts. Extra care and attention given to dull and backward pupils. Beginners will be taught correct position and fingering, and advance ment and proficiency will be guaranteed. Advanced Pupils prepared for Theoretical and Practical Examinations. Parents or guardians are kindly requested to call at earliest convenience. No charge for examination of pupils will be made. . j Terms For Piano or Singings £1 ss. All j fees payable m advance. Address: Mrs Makeig's, Rakaia. 113 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THIORY OF MUSIO. MRS -DOWMAN Tjl O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Stbbbw, Ashburton. RAKAIA—TUESDAYS. Pupila prepared for Trinity College exam cations. MISS CAKSONr~~~~ FTIEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets, near Wakanui Koad East. 1 136 Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, BlKGlfta, HAEMONY,AND MANDOLINE. A CARD MRS 4 C* fILARIOGE iL# \J» VyLARIDGI TEACHER GE PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINCCNG COX STREET, ABHBURTON. Terms oa Application. MISS BTHEL~GATES, JMLN.P.ft rpEAOHER of Shorthand and Music, JL Piano, Organ, & Violin. KAKAIA k CHMTSEY, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY. ME OSBOBN COOMBeT 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 his Musio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. POIgOWED I " A repo;t comes from the district of Wagunyab, N.S.W., of a rettler and his family exhibiting very serious symptoms of poisoning after partdlamg of their everfng meal. In searching for the cause, sus picion fell on the tes they hail used. A sample taken •ju'om a one pound tin m use wa3 analysed and found to contain Btrong traces of muriatic a«i«l, the prepuce of which is caused by the ue.o of spirits of salts m welding the parts of tin together. The analyst warns consumers that tea packed m small tins, owing to its very absorbent nat ura, is very liable to become Jmpregnated with this acid, and therefore dangerous for human consumption, and advises that the very fcdfest package to purchase is that packed m lead with f n inside lining of vegetable parchment. This style of packet is quite impsrvious to the air, and tea so packei has been known ta retain all its aroma and Btren jsa for a period of five years.' *°,T]B> -~Koznß TEA is packed!in lead wlth'au aside lining of Vegetable Parchment.