The Ashburton Guardian.

Yoh xxi. no. 4785

Ashbcrton : Saturday* April 29, 1899.

price : One Penny

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB' 3 AUTUMN MEETIKG. United Press Association—By Elecbtio Telegraph. |Wblmngton April 27 For the second day of the Wellington autumn meeting, there was lovely weather and a good attendance. The Bum of £10 923 went through the machine, which is just about £4000 more than went through tha second day ksli year. The total for the mfietinc! was £22,191, which is a record for the Wellington Club. Following are the results :— Hutt Handicap —Paladin 1, First Blood 2, Tauhei 3, All started but, Oastaahore and Red Lancer. W;->n easily by half a length, Time-1.f12f Dividecd-£3l9s. St. Legek—Altair 1, BjinDjin 2, Tigress 3. Oonspirer and MorfZ) also started. Al tair led all the way, and won easily by a length «nd a half. Time—3 9. Dividend— £1 ss. Hack Welter —Ruby Twist 1, Sorocoo 2, Cornea 3. Taplow and Cavendish were scratched. Won by a head. Time—2.lH. Dividend—£2 Is. Autumn Handicap—Battleaxe 1, Paladin 2, Castashore 3. All started. Won by half a length. Time—2.ll§. D:vidend--£3 ss. Hurdle Handicap -Whangaroal, Kauri Gum 2, Tataramoa 3 All started. Won m a canter. Time—2.s2|. Dividend—£l Bs. Suburban Handicap—Tigress 1, Sylvia Park 2, Okoari3- Fust Biood, Ideal, The Miller, Ngaparu, and Palaver were scratched. A good race, won by two lengths. Time— 1.29|. Dividend—£l6lßs. " Hack Flying—Siugleabob 1, Ngatahura2, lii the Swim 3 All started. Won easily. Time—l 17. Di idend—£7 17s. Farewell Handicap — Ngapuru 1, Sedgebrook 2, iu-moureux 3. All started but; Titoki. Won easily. Time —1 1J Dividend- £3 12s.

COMMERCIAL.

_ « : : The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter- ! bury, Ltd, quote as follows on April 28, 1899 :— Wheat—New Prime milling Pearl ,„ 2a l^d   Tuscan... 2s l^d  „ Hunter's Is lid Oats —Duns ... la. Danish ... Is. Canadians Is 2d to Is 3d Sparrowbills Is Id Barley—Malting, prime, 2s 6d to 2a 7d Inferior 2a to 2a 3d Chaff—Good oatsheaf 30s Grass Seed—Old pasture, Is 81 to 2s > New „ Is 3d to Is 6d The above are prices current paid to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

HOUSEHOLDERS' MEETINGS.

-♦ ~ Itokeby. The hotaeholders' meeting at Rokefey was fairly well attended, and Mr liwin pre sided. The outgoing Committee'a report and that of the Board's inspector were read, *nd considered very satisfactory. She following were elected a new committee :— Mesur* Irwin, Morland, Clinton, Alexander and Tully. A vote of thanka wax acoorded the outgoing Committee. At a ■übaequent meeting Mr Irwin was re-elected chairman.

THE GAMING AND LOTTERIES ACT.

Secretary of the D.J.C, Fiued. (Otago Daily limts, April s8). Mr E. H. Carew, 8.M., delivered jadg* ment at the Police Court yesterday morning m the caie against Sydney James, Secretary of the Dunedin Jockey Club, and Hurry j James, assistant-secretary, who were charged • f the previous Thursday with committing » ', broach of !h« Gaming and Lotteries Act by . causing to be inserted m the Otago Dally ! Times an advertisement notifying that money [for m yes tinea t on the totalisator at the I Autumn meeting p.t Wicgatui would be re* ceived at the clnb'« office, Dunedin. The foil wing is the gut of Hi* Worship's decision :•— 1 hia v an information nnder The Gaining and Lotteries Act, 1894, and Mr Solomon, for defendants, has consented that I shall decide whether the evidence addnoed disclosed any offeree under the first portion of sections of The Gaming Act, 1894. . The Gaming Acts permib the use of the totalisator by jockey clubs. under certain conditions ; they also permib the agent of a club to receive money for investment, but no exception is made m favor of jockey clubs m respect to the pro visions of the first portion of section 5 of the Act of 1894, which reads as follow* s— Cl Any person who sends or causes to be sent to any person any circular, notise, or advertise* ment, letter, or telegram, or other document requesting or icviting any such person to employ him as an agent or offering hii ser vices as an agent m purchasing any ticket or making any bet m connection with the work* ing of the totalizator, etc , shall be guilty ol an offence.". These provisions apply as well to members and officers of a jockey club U to auy other person ; there ia no reception, nod the object aimed at is to prevent persons being invited or attracted to bet or invest money m the totalisator. 1 think the charge is proved against Mr Sydney James. All there m against Mr Harry James is that seme memoranda ou the manuscript adver* (isement ate m his handwritiDg. That is nob Miffioient to support the charge, and the in* fo ma Men against; him is dismissed. Mr Fraaer said the case was brought with a view of obtaiuiug the opinion of thi- court. It is a question upon which, I think, opposite views may be entertained, and being the first case of the kind a small penalty will be sufficient. Mr Sydney James is convicted and fined £1, costs of court 93, witsrss 6s, professional costa 21s. Mr Solomon intimated that an appeal would follow.

Disobediekck m THE Army is lccked upofi" as oise of the gravest crimes a eold:er can be guilty of, and m the past it has often been punished with death. The fate cf a battle and the lives of thousands of men, let alone ' our national honor, have often been depen dent upon the prompt carrying cub of what might have seemed a trivial order. Discipline whout good health, however, would be like a houee without a foundation ; therefore, great pains, are taken to keep our fighting men free from d seaße. Bolloway's Pills have always been found an excellent medicine for this purpose, as, m addition to o'esniing the blood, they invigorate and give tone to the system.



NOTICE. A NY Person or persons found Trespuaiog on the Riversdale Estate m pursuit of g»me or otherwise will Le prosecuted. 78 W. S. STRANGB. "" - NLW ZEALOD GLOWING FACTORY. J^OW CPE KING A LARGE ASSORTMENT NEW SAO SUITS FOR MEN NEW TROUSKRS FUR MEN NEW 3 GARMENT SUITS FOR BOYS NEW KSICKER fcUITS FOR EOY3 N:',W MARITIME SUITS FOR BOYS bPECIAI, NOTICE. Owing tc the largely increased trade m our 35 BRANCHES We are m a position to give the public ihe BENEFIT OF THE KEENEST OUT PRICES, HAVING MADE A REDUCTION OF FROM 10 to 15 PER CENT On Our Former Prices. HALLENSTEIN BROS. A.' G. BARTON, Manager* POISONED! " A report comes from the district of VVagnnyah N.P.W., of a Fettlcr and his family exhibiting veiy serious symptoau; of poisoning after partaking ot their evening meal. In searching for the cause, sui pioion fell on the tea they had used. A sample taken from a one pound tin m use was analysed and found to contain strong traces of. muriatic arid, the presence of which is caused by the use of spirit* of sa ts m weldiug the parts of tin together. Ihe analyat warns consumers that tea packed m small tins, owing to its very absorbent naturo, is very liable to become impregaated with this acid, and therefore dacgeroun for Imroan consumption, and advises that the yen safest package to purchase is that packed m lead wlta an inside lining of vegetable parchment Thisutjte of pa kct is quite impervious to the air, and tea to packed has been known to re win al its aroma and strength for a period of five years.' WOTK.— KOZDS i£A is packed m lead with v nside lining of Veritable Parchment Unequalled und Invincible—Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for, Ccughs and Colds, 1/6.



iit.NKY JiI'iSPJaJBNSoX. (/successor to Alfred Harrison,) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE ANi> COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER TTTEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Yf Produce, Furniture, etc, EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing gales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part of the county. Advances made on Goods placed !n my bands for Sale, Begular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auotion on SATURDAYS. ■ Agents Norwioh Onion Fire Insurance Company j « Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing a«d Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time p*y Imenta from &Om per month. HENBY STiPHENSON, ! AUCTIONEER WANTED KKOWN.-^Nicholas & Pickfobd have In Stock a Choice Selection of Ladies' and Gentlemen's \ Dancing Shoes. i ■ | TTTAN rEDKNOWN.-ThafcKioHOiAS T T & Pickfobd have just Landed a Big Line of Men's Shooters of Guaranteed Quality, W'ANTFD KNOWS.-That Nicbo la s & Piokfoko's i 8 the only shop m Ashburton where the famous Adapted Boot can be obtained. WANTED KNOWJST.-Ladlei m want of a I\rst-elaßa Walking Shoe shou'd try I he famous Bostock Brand at KICHOLA.B & PICKF >KD*S. WANTED KNOWN—NICHOLAS & I'ICKPORD have just Land d a | largo Line oi Warm Slippers for Winter. Call an<l Inspec. WANTED KN'.>WV. ->' IC noias & Pickfokd Boot M-k«r-, L dasi Street, mak a fcptc'alry of Boot Repairs \ and make Boo;s-uid Shoes to order.- Als * work Guaranteed WANTED KNOWN.-When m doubt as to whore to t&ke your , Repairs, remember that FiGHOiAS & 1 Pickfoed always Guarantee tjati.-f«c'i'n i 4 166 FRANK CURTIS, fTIHE Leading Pratoical Watchmaker, i JL. Jeweller, and Optician, EaatJjStreet. POLL SIOCK OF— KOTHERHAMS ROTHERHAMS NICKEL WATCHES JSIOKEL WATCHES WATERBURY3 WATERBURYS NOVELTIES & JEWELLERY. THE PLACE FOR Spectacles* Spectacle . (Correct fit guaranteed,) BEPAIBS. BEPAIES, No waiting, all work done to time WEDDING PRESENTS. Very choice assortment m Plafwwaie, etc SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT NEW "GOODS FOB N&W M I 0 N T T U E A _ R /CHOICE ASSORTMENT of the Latest VJ and Most Styliah DRESS MATERIALS In all the Newest Shades and Fabrics* Great Variety of Novelties m Fashionable BRAIDS aud Fancy TEIMMINGS. FIRSTOL4SS DRESSMAKING AT MODERATE CHARGES. Large Stock of White nnd Colored BLANKETS, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, RUGS, SHIRTINGS, Etc, Jito, FOR THE COMING WINTER. MEN'S * BOYS' CLOTHING, MERCERY, E?a, Etc. NEW GOODS AT LOWEST CiSH PRICES A. P. WILLIAMSON, GASH DRAPKR & OLOTHIBR, TANCRED STREET. The blood ia the medium by which all nutriment ia supplied to the body. No organ, for Us magnitude, possesses a greater abundance of blood vessels than the horse's oot. Nor ia greater care manifested any where to ensure an uninterrupted supply ol blood. Marvellous wisdom is displayed m this beautiful strupture ; but! how barbar ous is the treatment it receives, A catalogue of evils could quickly be written, the result of such treatment, bub which no skill can effectually remove. The free, natural, elastic step can only be preserved by the observance of natural laws. Our advice is constantly being sought m so-called obscure causes of lameness. Instead of it being as is generally supposed " the shoulder," the trouble is m the foot. Pressure, irritating and inflaming, prevents free circulation, and pus or matter is discovered m the clift. W. T. Kingston may be consulted at all hours, eiiher at his Forge, Wills street, or at hia private residence, Grey Btr«et.



 - - ■■,. ' , „ SATSIXBItot- &' fesonst JEtaea lyptl Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Aißfairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract m the market, products of sitnple distillation forming crude resinous oils, In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Govern men t to he of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Oodsul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878,, we abate: — It is proved by teats by the Medical Clinics of the Universities afc Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. SohukjProlcßsor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Mossier, Director of the Medioal Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of noids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develop© the ] Banative qualities proper to the plant All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named j authorities, among the turpentines, wbish j are abandoned long, since as an internal j medicament. These crude oils, or so (sailed Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible : — 1 By their deficiency m pungent odour — which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops moat freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced m specific density through the presence of acids. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resics and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake m canes of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safety sake ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandhurst:, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS. NOTICE. "jt/TRS PERRIN (late of Wanganui, North Island), Monthly Nurse, is prepared to ac commodate Ladj Patienta. Terms moderate, Address—Tinwald, near Railway Station. 4 141 Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Golds never fails, 1/6 and 2/6,



Eow to Sleep Well. Hob weather brings m its train, among a lot of- other diagreeable ailments and afflictions, inscmnia. A hot night, a too heavy meal, a litcla extra worry^ and, Io and behold, the goddess Sleep refuses to vi it our bedside A panacea, Bile Beans, fortunately now changes this sort < f tbi g. The weather imy be hot, a tjeod square meal eaten, and regular work douft with perfecs ease- After^i&: ose < f this world-famsd remedy, Insoitila becoi.es a thing of the pas-.*-.'. Oarei'; on <:V^iy hand attest this, »nd attest the t;»c that other ai'mbnts such as Bilious■ uesfl, Sick snl Nervous Headache, Tndigestion, Constipation, Piles, Female, Weakness, Paie-Facrd Girls, Irregalari !i«», Bid Breath, Pimp'es, Blotches, D zztuess, all Liver and Kidney Troubles, Dyspepsia, Hearb Palpitation, Pain m Bick and Side, Fulr.ias after Eating, L%ck of Pbysicil T >ne, Heartburn, and that 'lif<d Feeling aiv also cased by this re-many, B-le B fans are iiol an ordinary nieciici'ie. Thes arc minaf>e'ured and iqaipped m one of ibo ber'-fitted and i ■ quipped laboratories m the world at D.-tr-'it, Michigan, U S A., and they hive b en used ih:ou;.'houf that country by tho best pby ioiaus for years. In Australia alone last year 20 cniliion dose, of B it. Beatis wtre taken curing thousands of ailoasntfi c .n:idercd iueurabla. If you are m clouH, fend to th - Bile Bears Manufan'u i"g ')oy's Australian Depot, 39 Pitt street, Sydney, enclosing the price, 1h I^l m stamps, and a bos will be sent direc , post pa; d.



W a M T E D. WANTED KNOWN-Mrs Hamilton' is still paying the highest prica for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought m any quantity. Ladies waited on | at shortest not'ce. Note the address— Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. j rO Farmers and oihers^Waated- Old j Cast Plough Shares m any quantity, i delivered at our Foundry.—Kilworth & Son, Engineers, etc, Ashburton 2 193 FOR SALE.—Cheap, Several Purebred Cocks, suitable for farmers and others for cross-breed ins; purposes. Making room for young stock.—Apply Pelham Yards, or Mail Office. BOARDERS-MbsKbight, East Street, has accommodation for a few boarders. All home comforts. Terms moderate. Te& and light refreshments at all hours, 1 121 FOR Sale, Cheap—Six Dozen Airs of Children's ankle straps.—Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition; you get wonderful value at Mellqb's, Tancred Btreet. WAN,TED Known—That we are now offering a special line of Goat Rugs, large siz9, choice skins, at 128 6d ; Oilcloths, Linoleums, and Carpet Squares m confusing variety.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—That we have re ceived ex Maori a heavy shipment of Dress Goods, Choice Colorings m Coatiucs, Viennaß, and Cretonnes ; one case Fancy Blacks m elegant designs.—Mitchell & Turner. VITAS'TED Known—That we have been * » fortunate m securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap suits for boys'clothing ; new colorings and choics patterns.—-Mitchell & Turner. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladie^ and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Melloe, Tancred Street, "TTTANTED Known—Good v ;ue for little VV money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— A dozen smarb Ladies to try our new kangaroo oalf Shoe.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN-lThltThlvT^ 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, Repaira done at once ; at J. Moisok, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashbarton. FTIENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pairs of boots.—Apply to Mbllob' Zealandia Boot Htore. I TmOUND—Jn Tancred Streeb, the cheapest JU and most reliable Boot Shop,— Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. A N^TElT~Known—Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. MR -I RO BIN SON; Cash~Pu"rchaser" of [ Lades 1, Gentlemen's, and Children's leffe-off ClothiDg, and all binds of goods. | Ladies waited en at their hoases. Note address : Mrs Robinson, Wakarsui Road, Baring Square. II 123 FLOUR Reduced—Rollilt'e, Brown's, or Evans':— 200 ibs, 14s ; lOOlbs, 7s 65; 50ibs s 3s lOd; 25'bs, 25.-John Orr & Co. _^ __ 2 FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid-—Mellob's Zealandia Boot Btore. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). —Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. MRS ALCOEN has m stock Stamped Mountmellick, Lace, Cross-stitch and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven Initials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Arasene, Filossils, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting Silks m Colours and Tartans, Macrame Bags and String, Weldoa'a Needle work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 mENI)ERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs of Mellor'B Indestructible Boots, Wear like braes. FOR Pure Confectionery go to H. A. Flower, East Street. Just to hand —500 Boxes Choice English Chocolates. Caramels, Gum Pastilles, etc. Freeh Toffies always m stock. MRS ALCORN invites inspection of her new Winter arrivals—Capes, i Jackets, Costumes, and Dress Goods. 1 Straws, Felta, and Trimmed Millinery m latest styles. Several lines of New Fancy Needlework. All kinds of Underclothing i made to order and m slock. Dressmaking ; I receives special attention WANTJSD— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. LIVERY STABLES. MoGonell & Compton WISH to inform the Public that they have taken over the Stables lately carried on by Mr McGormiok, and the New Firm trust that by civility and attention they will secure a fair share of patrongage. Horses, Cabs, and Other Vehicles always on hire, day and night. Ring up ALFRED MoOONELL or SPENCER COMPTON, Telephone 91 3 293 H. CHILDST HAVING enlarged my workshop, and added to working appliances, £am now prepared to undertake REPAIRS TO AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Wheelwright's, Shoeing, and General Blacksmith's Work. H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. Agent Bor—Booth, McDonald and Co., and Andrews and Beaven. Old fashions m dress may be revived, but no old-fashioned medicine can replace Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by Ashburton Drug COMSAHVe



j WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ARE PBOMPi 1 CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT - HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORK GFiAIN on Farb.e..> Account m our New GRAIN SHIDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terms. FULL-SIZED CORNSACKS AND TWIISfE SUPPLIED AT LOWESI CURRENT RATEB. ROLLITT~& Co., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS, OFFICES ANB STORES —WEST STREET, ASHBURTON 1 230 J. SEALY AND CO. IN compliance with the request of many Friends and valued Clients, I have decided to CONTINUE THE SEED BUSINESS m the old premises, as heretofore, where Friends and the Public generally will find me ready to supply their wants, from an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of FARM, VEGETABLE, AND FLOWER SEEDS, AND GARDEN REQUISITES. I shall use my best endeavours to still maintain that confidence which the Public has reposed m me during the last twenty-four years. I also beg to intimate that I have taken into Partnership G. A. DICKINSON, my nephew, who has been my assistant for the last six years, The business will be carried on as formerly under the style of J. SEALY & CO. WE ARE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLES OP PEAS, TARES, RYEGBASB, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEEDS. J. SEALY~~AND CO. 15 MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. 1?OR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SSIOEB WE SIAND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it, NOIK OUR PRICES—-Men'B Good Bhooter? t 9a 6d; Children's Ankle Straps, Is: Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4a lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs ab the same Catting Prices. IF You want a GOOD EAST BOOT, one that will stand the wear, bo sare yoa go to ME LL O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTRF.F.T. 4RHBUPT3F "DAVID THOMAS.' Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Liye Stock—Tinwald and Aahbartot Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hide 3, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold' on Commisaioß Oleari ax Salea as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's, Horse Fairs held Monthly, AGENT FOR- Matson and Go, Ohristchnrch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristctmrch 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 Tools Belfast Manure? BAKAH DISTRICT SALES* IHAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to act aB my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District), and m conjunction with them it'wilkbe my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS, DAVID THOMAS, Ashbartora GREAT REDOCTIOH IN PBIOB OF PLANET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS AESHBURTON " JOHN WILSON, IMPORTER OF HIGH-CLASS WALL PAPERS. "1 HAVE much pleasure m announcing to the Public of Aahburton and Surrounding District that I shall still continue to carry on the business of HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, Etc, as heretfore. I also beg to notify that I have REMOVE my Business to the Large and Commodious Premises lately occupied by the Bank of New South Wales, where, with the audition tf Mr 0. Chapman's Stock (which I have taken over, Mr Chapman Isaving the town for Wanganui), Customers will find a greatly increased Choice of Goods ab their disposal. PICTURE MOULDINGS, WALL PAPERS, MIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, ENAMELS, VARNISH, ARTISTS' MATERIALS, Etc. 132 Tbmphonb 65 P 0 Box 16



; G. JESSON,- PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AilD JEWELLER, EAST «T X i.^ ET. mHE CHEAPEST SHOP m town for WATCHES, CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY Rod ELECTRO PLATE. Spectacles, Eyeglasses, Goggles and Eye Protectors of every description. A TRIAL SOLICITED. REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly executed at Moderate Charges, ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE IS ONE OF THE PERFECT INVESTMENTS OFMBED BY THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. EXAMPLE of Non-forfeiture Conditions. Ab 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 fUARS. £500 AFTER 10 YEARS. And so on. When the 20 yeara' 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. Districb Agent, Aehburton, "KAMBLBR" BICYCLES. I HAVE a Nice Line of LADIES* and GENTLEMEN'S Roadster Bioyolks on View, and am expecting a Consignment of the RAMBLER MODEL 26 j RACING M.A.C3HUNJES, AT AN EABLY DATE. Cyclists intending to Purchase Racing Machines should not fail to call and inspect SHE v NEW MODEL 26," The RAMBLER is declared to be the Easiest Running Machine on the Market, and is undoubtedly the Strongest and Neat est Bicycle Built. The KAMBLER, fitted with «'G& J" Everlasting Detachable Tyres and Dunlop Valves, is without a doubt the Best Machine a Cyclist can ride. Accessories m Stock, Price Low for Cash. Easy Terms arranged to Suit Purchasers of the RAMBLER. D. THOMAS, WEST STREET. SHAG POINT GOAL. THE PREMIER OTAGO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM PURPOSES. mHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY J_ hereby notify that MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are their OINl^'V Agents m Ashburtoa for THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery: Shag Point. Head Office^: Yogel Street, Dunedin. GEO. R. OHEESEMAN, 18 General Manager. ,/. BALLANTYNE & Co., OF OASHEL STREET, OHRISTCHUEOH, TTAVE FITTED A MOST COMPLETE FACTORY, and Manufacture FROM START TO FINISH,.High-Class Furniture at very MODERATE RATES, A Visit to BaUiANTYNb's Showroom and r aotory, by any of our Country Client) when m Chriatcharch, will be MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE FIRM. Established;!^. Telephone No 69 BAKER BROS~ FURNISHING TTNDERTAKERB URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Besb and Lafcea Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanni Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory.



Shipping ■■ - w fpHB j^JjJHyf HKW ZEALAND JW^^^gS HIPP ING' OO.'F LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, VU M»ntt Yitl«e y (Deaerlffe & Plymouth Best Aooommoaatlen for »U alasses of Pastengen at Lowoab Bates. Steamers. Tons. Departure. I>^_ m , K^ikoura 4507 Wellington April 22 Ro»hin« 8127 — May 11 Wftkanul "000 — May 2£ Rlmutaka I 4516 1 - J«Be 8 CARGO BTEAMERB. — ■■ — ■■ —: ->— ■ ! " i Fifeshire .. 8500 .— I April j j I ' ~ WOOL SHIPS. Norman i i I MeLeod | 834 | Lyttelton | April " GRAIN SHIPS. Looh Torridem | 2081 | Lyt'n | April Obnwa'y .. | 1899 | Lyt'n | May RATE OF¥iiIGHT FOR~WHEAT. By Sailer .. .. 27s 6d per ton By S&eamer .. 30s Od per ton With the usual ptimage. Vm further particulars apply te 9RIEDLANDER BEOS., Lro. Agents, Aehburfcen, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION GOMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ai "ROYAL MAIL STRA- ■£•■' MIRS, with finperior jjy^j^^^^aocommeda tlon lor all classes wwBeEWSE* o f p aß aengerß, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply month. __ Veseel Tone Oommander From Date. lonio M 4748 Kempson Wel't'n May 25 Gothic ' OT 773oKidley ... WelVn July 20 " OARGO STEAMERS. ~ Maori .«5317 Mofifatt Wal't'n Api 20 *Waiwera 6500 Stuart Wel't'n April Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell I — May Mamari .J/SSBS Erana (WelVn May — WOOL SHIPi ' " Wellington |1509 [ Thomas j Lyt'n | Mar_ "Carries Third-class Passengers. E. W. HANMEK. Agenb, ONION STEAMSHIP COMPANY Of NEW ZEALAND, Looted »TEAMERy?AII FRCMLITTBLTON AS DNDER: For Weßfeport and Grey mouth—Weekly. Wellington™ Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment m Christohurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The afooTO are subject to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Ohrlstohurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F» FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbarton . MUSICAL, Llewellyn Owen, m.C.H'II., L.ffL-C.Ai. ■' PIANOFOKTE, SINGING, HAKMONY, AND MANDOLINE. A CABD MRS A r\ /^LARIDQE A.. V-/.V/LARIDGE TEACHER QF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application, PIANOJfORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND | THEORY OF MUSIC. j Tyr r s "oowman "oox Member of the Canterbury Society o! Professional Musicians, HAvelook Street, Ashburton.| Papili prepared for Trinity College exam nations, MISS CARSON. rpEAOHER of Pianoforte and| Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets, near Wakanui Boad East. 1 136 GSBORN COOMBE, PIANO ODUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Diatriotß every four months—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel. ART CLASSES. ETHEL X JONES, /"IERTIFICATIDart teaoher, Canterbury \^j College School of Art; Free Student Technical School of Design, Wellington; Pupil of JamesM. Nairn, Wellington. Instructions given m all branches of Art, Painting from Life, and Sketching from Nature m Oil or Water Colour. For particulars apply to Mb.John Wilson Burnett street. •All departrues should be sudden 1 (Dis s&eli). Give up inferior Tea, and übb Honbai Lanka Diamond Jubilee.—Shear man Bros, sole agents, Aahburton For Bronchial Coughs take Woods Great Peppermint Cure. 1/6 and 2/6.