The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no, 4725

Ashbqrton: Tuesday, February 14, 1899

price : One Penny



[ The appointment of Mr Harold Hodge | to the editorship of the Saturday Re i \ view is (according to THE ''SATURDAY the London Daily REVIEW'S" SEW Mail) a sign of the EDITOR, times; youth and en ihusißsm will be served even m the case of the.old« established weekly review. It is (stated i that tlm O'H'.ors'.ip of nno of the great quarterlies will sbo-t!y bs vacant; if so, one would roui.y scarcely be sur prised to find the r.otr (Wed by someone. not yet out of his teens. Mr Hodge's appointment to the editorship of the famous weekly literary and political journal, to which Lord Salisbury and iSir William Harcourt, among other E statesmen, occe contributed, is a sin gularly interesting one. Mr Hodge ii a barrister, who has, practised a good deal m politics and literary journalism. Idccated at St. Fanl's and at Pem broke College, Oxford, he threw him* self, almost directly he left the 'Varsity, into political work, and speedily began to make his mark by the grip and. energy he displayed m connection with the elevation of the East End poor. In London School Board question?, and m the business of defending and strengthening the Church, Mr Hodge has displayed a great interest. Mere party politics have never claimed him lor their own, but his friends have al. ways recognised him as a steadfast Tory of the Randolph Churchill type, a^daa Little Englandisna, Old Coteiisnl, I^ti^and-Dry Tory ism, are not likfily to^TpiSSalLJSi Southampton-street, Stmivl, wh^teMr Bodge; will presently b* siting m full editorial state. The m-w editor is a man of strong persona]i'y, wi'h viewi of his own on toany matters besides po'itics and social and labour questions. He keeps up with the Cxforcil thought and movement of th« day, nnd teas keen now as he was m the eighties to see his 'Varsity, and particularly big college, shape well m the world of sport and athletics, as well as m that of intellect, Mr Harold Hodyp playi cricket and watches it with the enthu siasm that marks the man m nil he does and says and write?; he is a keen, if not very constant, angler, and by the wet-fly man would probably be con demned as a reiular " dry fly purist" j while music, art, the drama, and litera ture have never-failing charms for him. Lastly, he is almost an Aurelian among Aurelia j set him down ,m the summer woods,: or among the rolling south country downs, or m the snipe haunted marsh, with his butterfly net and col lecting box, and it is odds he will for get everything foreign to the alluring pursuit of entomology. The incoming editor of (hs Saturday is a true son of Aima Mater. Sentenced to Death These are the most terribly significant three words we have m the English language. Thousands oi wretched croatures, wboee lives have become forfeited to the outraged laws of their country, have heard them pronounced with feelings of sickenißg terror. The man who has neglected the most simple laws of health feels that ail is indeed lost, when the dread sentence is pronounced by the doctor, who has need all hia medical skill upon him, m vain, In the latter case, however, the door of hope has been opened, through the medium of Holloway's Pilla and Ointment, They have effected a cure at the last moment, as thousands of testimonials, being constantly received, will prove.—advt rr ■"„" i... .lii—' ." ';"•.»'•:•.!.•: I* 81-GHLORIDE OF GOLD CURE; DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED 103 I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe> tite for Liquor. The Bi-Ohloridh of Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants* The desire will never return unless yoa re« cultivate it. No cure~~no pay. Address : 81-CHLORIDE OF GOLD INBTITUTB, Ashly House, Rattray Street, Dunedic 129 THE Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, directWrom the . English Manufacturer, a new Btock of all the Drugs used m compounding physicians' prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the new British Pharmacopcea, 1898. Tlie Im* of dispensing medical pre portn nt scripticna is the special and W or Ii constant care of the manager (J. M. Cambridge), who haß been engaged is thin •iuty for 36 years, as well as having had the benefit of an KlJjjlilSll training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially m caaei of Serious It ia of the utmost import- Illness, ance that the drugs should be new and freshly im ported ; that the medicine ehould be accurately *ndi skilfully prepared ; and thkfc exactly what the Physician orders should be used, and nothing else substituted m its place, 1 lie Price should never be the first and only consideration— Drugs can be bought at all prioes. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm we can rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper m the colon)'. But we charge v omoie than ia usual m moat of the larger towns, and generally m little less. A.T AJLiiu An urgent call for medicine TIJMJtCS is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at night, Sundays or holidays. Night Dis pensary — opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr Hunter's residence. J, M. Cambridge, MANAGER, U 13§



VV ANTED, Tj'lOK WALK, cheap—Useful Light Trap, ' For particulars enquire office of this paper. BO^RDHRS-Mes Knight, East Street, has accommodation for a few boarders. All home comforts. Terms moderate. Tea and light refreshments at all hours. 1 121 T7ILMJR —Flour at less than wholesale pric-s: Finest Roller, 2001bs, 14^; 100:bs, 7s 6d; SOlbs, 3s lOd ? 251bu, 2a, Bran and Sharps equally reduced *t Fletcheb 1-»kos.' Cash Supply Stores, A«h. b jrton and Christchurch. WANTED Known—To Men with a harvest cheque, that we can give y^'U a complete rig out from head to foot for 38/9, and none of it rubbish.—-Mitchell & MRS ALCORN'S Midsummer Sale now 1 on. Prints and Muslins from 3£d a yard ; Pinafores and Aprons from Qdeach, a few '• Own Make," soiled,, reduced j Laoes from 11 per yard ; Embroideries from l^d per yard; AH Wool Drees Goods, double width, from 9d per yard; Trimmed Millinery half price; Stamped Mountmellick Goods and Fancy Needlework reduced 10 per cent during Bale only, VITA MED Known-40 Drz. Women'i * » Is 6d Black Cashmere Hose to be sold for Is pair; 25 dcz Women's Black Lisle Gloves 2d per p»ir; Ladies' Ulsters at 3s 6d ; Rainproof Cloaks, 8s 6J ; Fur-lined t^akg, 10s 6d. All at Mitchkl & Turner's Sale. j"l|-CCANTfit) Known—That we are not W^^pl«ilnglsiFS~f«Kbnea °* bad 6toc!£ only, but reducing the wholi^-BtefetetJS^j^^ the largest buyer at our Sale saves themftfcth money.—Mitchell & Turner. FOR Sale, Cheap—Six Dozeu i'airs of Of.ildren's ankle Btraps.—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition; you get woLiderful value at Mellor's, 1 anored Street. FOR SALE or LEASE, during approach ing Coursing Beason, the fast and clever Greyhounds Saxon (bred m S r,S.W.) and Parthenia. Apply MAIL Office. AVK MONEY by buying your ~Fi~our from us and baking your own bread. — Fletcher Baos., East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Christchurcb. WANTED Known—Shipment of New Laces, Embroideries^ Fall Netfj White ©loves, at remarkably low prices.-- W H Collier, The Corner TTIOUND—In Tancred Street, the cheapest JO and most reliable Boot Shop.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pairs of bootß.—Apply to Mellqb' Zealandia Boot WANTED Known-Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 JL pairs o Mellob's Indestructible Boots, Wear like brasß. FOR' Sate, Cheap—sooo pairs rf Ladies and Men's Boots and Shoes,—Apply fo Mellqb, Tanered Street WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mellor'b Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sa'.e, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid*—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong mten to try the new Kronio (Blucher).—Mellor' Zealandia Boot Store. ITIRY FLOWER'S Refreshment Rooms _L for a Cup of Fresh Tea, etc. Ice Creams and Iced Drinks, Ripe Tomatoes, Peaches, Cnoice Bananas, etc., always m Stock. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN-Mrs Hamilton is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought m any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the address— Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. MRS ROBINSON, Cash Purchaser of Lades, Gentlemen's, and Children's left-off Clotbirg, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their hoases. Note address : Mrs Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. . 11123 ANTiD~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 once ; at J. Moisok, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. rITj&LCORN haa m stock S-a"mped Mountmellick, Lace, Orofs-^tifoh and Mayence Work, White Jean, Limn Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven iLitials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, PerHne Arasene, Filossils, Crewel lt'mbroidery and Knitting Silks m Colours and Tartans, Macrame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 WANTED Known—Pretty Christmas Cards m packets—l 2 for 3d, 25 for 6d and 9d, boxes le.—W H Collier, The Corner , DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Paoked m Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. f OBTAINABLE! FROM ALL GROCERS



I • blio Notices, A. GOOD WATCH FOR THE HARVEST, XUST Received c D'rect Consignment of NICKEL WATCHES. rmsT class movements. „ .THIS IS NOT A Tor, EOT A GOOD TIMEPIEOJS 96 kac. g/Q The Best Value Evev Offered m New Zealand, '■ • I Have also opened a Special Selection of SP^TACLES & EYE CLASSES. *-Sight Testing a Specialty As Usual I carry."tne^iasgS6^apdL Best Stock of —--»- WATCHES, CLOCKS, Mil JP. Ware, Jewellery, Ace IN ASHBURTON. SPECIAL ATTENTION AND PROMPT* NESS GIVEN TO REPAIRS. J. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EASI STREET,, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AKD INVESTMENT SOOILTY. A DVANCES of £25 and upwards'made on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly inata? meats. :S Loans are also granted for Fixed Peri d at lowest current rates, Deposits received at highest current ratee All information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager Trust and Agency COMPANY OF AUSTRAL' JASIA,, Ltd. xncorpotated 1860. AUTHORED CAPITAL £2,000,000 SUBSCRIBE D £1,760, tOO RE-ERVK FUiNDS (British Consols, etc.) £200,000 SOLICITORS AND AGENTS. Messrs Wynn-Williams and Brown, Christchurch. Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington. Messrs Sainebury and Logan, Napier. Head Office m New Zealand—• 211, HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHUROH. £30,000~~t0 Lend at 5 per cent. ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS. Advances can be repaid at six months notice, and even sums up to three-fifths 0 amount borrowed pan be paid off at any time by giving three months' written notice. JAS. NATHL. HAMER, Manager and Inspector for New Zealand: 3 • Pm -^ ? r b os 9. £■■ vi 03 q tf Ph W fi gg g g w A fule may gie a wise man counsel, and its this—drink unblended diamond jubilee teas!—Agents—Shearman Bros , Ashburbonj \V [11 Douk, Mount Somera and Mayfield; Jawei ICiavpsld,



Mrs Gainsborough's Diamonds ward on the road. On the opposite side of the road was a narrow strip of land planted with vegetables, and above thia rose the abrupt side of a hill, ascended hy a winding path partly hidden by the trees. 1 could not see thia hill and path without leaning out of the window and looking toward the right; but a consider able part of it was reflected m my wm> dow pane mirror and could thus be readily observed without rising from my chair. Happening then, as I said, to cast my eyes upon this mirror, I saw two persons standing together on the path upon the hillside and conversing m a very animated manner. 1 had no difficulty m recognizing them; they were Mr. Birchmore and hia "valet. So far there was nothing surpris ing m the spectacle. That which did surprise and even astonish me, however, was the mutual bearing of the two men toward each other. 1 have already mentioned the per emptory tone m which Mr. Birchmore uniformly addressed the man Slurk and the generally overbearing attitude he assumed toward him; but m the conver sation now going forward all this waa ..changed. To judge by appearances, 1 should-have said that Slurk was the master ancf MSrJ^ta^ethe valet. The former was gesticulafinf"iors|blj and evidently laying down the law uTa very decided and autocratic way. Hia square, ungainly figure seemed to dilate and take on a masterful and almost hectoring air; while Mr. Birchmore stood with his hands m his coat pockets, undemonstrative and submissive, appar ently accepting with meekness all that the other advanced, and only occasion ally interpolating a remark or a sugges tion to which. Slurk would pay but slight or impatient attention, Both were evi dently talking m a low tone; for, though they were not more than fifty or sixty yards from where I sat, I could not catch { a single word, or even so much as an in articulate murmur, unless by deliber ately straining my ears. But 1 did not need nor care to hear anything; what 1 saw was quite enough to startle and mqpgfy me. After a few minutes the two inter locutors moved slowly on up the path and were soon beyond the field of my mirror. But the unexpected scene which I had witnessed did not so soon pass out ofrmy mind. I got up from my table and began walking about the room with the rest lessness of one who cannot make his new facts tally with Ms preconceived ideas. Who and what was Slurk, and how had he obtained ascendency over a man like Birchmore? Certainly it could not be a natural ascendency. Birchmore mast have put himself m the other's power. In other words, Slurk must be black mailing him. And this was the trouble, was it?—this was the mystery? It waa an ugly and awkward business, certain ly; but the main question remained after all unanswered. What was it that Birchmore had done to give Slurk a hold upon him? and had that act, whatever it was, compromised his daughter along with him? For now that I gathered up m my memory all the hints and signs which had come under my notice m relation to thia affair, I could not help thinking that Kate's attitude had m it something sug gestive of more than mere filial sympa thy with her father's misfortune, m that misfortune or disgrace she had a personal and separate, m addition to a sympathetic, share. And yet m what conceivable way could a low villian like Slurk fasten his grip upon a pure and spotless young girl? And what a hid eous thought—that such a girl should be m any way at his mercyl The more t turned the matter over m my mind the more ugly did it appear. No wonder that father and daughter had warned me away. Some men m my position, having seen thus far, might have shrunk back and given up the enterprise. But 1 was not m that category. I was more tbjm ever determined to see the adventure to its end —nay, to gain my own end m it too. The conditions of the contest were at all events narrowing themselves down to recognizable form. It waa to be a trial of strength mainly between myself and Slurk—between an educated, plucky Englishman and a base German ruffian —between one, moreover, who had right, moral and legal, on his side and love as his goal —and one armed only with underhand cunning and terrorism, and aiming at nothing higher than the extortion of money. This was the way I read the situation, and I flattered my self that I was equal to the emergency Upon consideration, however, 1 de cided to alter my intention of asking Mr, Birchmore about his valet. It was tolerably clear that he was not m a posi tion to give me any information; and, besides, I had already learned everything except the particulars. Those particu lars, if I did not succeed m discovering them unaided, must be extracted from Kate, She would not withhold them from me if I questioned her resolutely and directly, enforcing my inquiries with disclosure of the knowledge 1 had already obtained, Thia, then, should be my next step. I sealed up my letters, locked them m my desk and, it being now nearly seven o'clock, I went down to supper. CHAPTER VII. But at supper there was no Kate. Mr, Birchmore and I were served by Chris tina, while the voices of Slurk and our landlord could be heard m the kitchen. My conversation was naturally some what constrained. Mr. Birchmore had a good deal to say about some excursion which he had m view for the morrow, but I failed to pay very clos© attention to his remarks. Once, however, I caught Christina's eyes fixed upon me, and smiled as I remembered her warnings respecting the supposed danger of soli tary rambles. After supper I felt more restless than ever. Mr. Birchmore brought out his invariable cigars, expecting me to join him m a smoke; but I was not m the mood for it, neither did I feel at ease m his company until things should have begun to look a little more comprehensi ble. I left Mm, therefore, and wandered about outside the house, ex«, (TO BE CONTINUED.) Parents and guardians, girls and boys, You've heard m church the woeful noise Of coughs and sniffs, m winter time, Which spoil the service so sublime ? Then note ;—For each the remedy sure Is W. Woods* Great Peppermint) Guw (



Harvest Requirements ON SALB BY CARSON A Co. 5 TONS Millaqain and Fairy mead Pure Cane Sugars IQOQlbs F'nest Indian and Ceylon Teas at lowest prices IQQ Tins Aulsebrook and Pbcenis: Bisouits 5 Oases Holiyleaf and Cocktail Salmon 2 Casks Finest Genuine Malt Vinegar 5 Tons Fines b Roller Flour at lowest quotations 50 Boxes Colonial Candles 40 Cases Kerosene Also — lOowt Favorite Concentrated Washing Extract Castor Oil, Ruby Binder Lubricant, No. 2 Cylinder Oil, Jackson 2 and 3 prong Forks, Balfast Hemp Plough L:ne, Donaghy's Sewing Twine, Perforated Zinc, Galvanißed. Wire Sieves, Galvanised Baths, Buckets, - Boiler Fillers, etc., Tin and Enamelled ■joiiiies.^Tjo apd Enamelled Sauoepans and Oval Boilers", Tin-ltn4MSj»iaeLJPJates and Pannikins, Cheap Knives, Forks and Spooffi by reliable makers, etc., etc. We can quote you very low prices for any of the above lines of reliable goods, and solicit a trial order.—Youra respectfully, CARSON & CO., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, TFA MERCHANTS & BLENDERS, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. NEW CYCLE WORKS. W. McKnight] [B. McKnight Mcknight bros., (LATE Cm TIMARU AND CHBISTCHUBOH) " ARIEL" CYCLE WORKS, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, BEG to announce that they have Com menced Business as Cycle Fsperts, etc, and all work entrusted to their charge will receive their most Careful and Prompt Attention. Repairs Guaranteed. All kinds of Cycle Accessories m Stock. Agents for all the JUeadmst Machines. tm" Machines ENAMELLED and LINED any Color. Mcknight BROi, AJEOLEIX4 CYCLEWOBHB 179 Satjndebs' Buildings, Ashburton , J. BALLANTYNE & Co., OF OASH EL STREET, OHRISTCHUBiOH, TTAVE FITTFD A MOST. COMPLETE FACTORY, and Manufacture FROM START TO FINISH High-Class Furniture at very MODERATE RATES. A Vidfc to Ballantyne's Showroom and Faotory, by any of our Country Clients when m Christcharch, will be MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE FIRM. ~~ ~ ——■■ ■ ( ART CLASSES. ETHEL sT JONES, /CERTIFICATED art teacher, Canterbury \J College School of Art; Free Student; Technical School of Design, Wellington; Pupil of James M. Nairn, Wellington. Instructions given m all branches of Art, Painting from Life, and Sketohing from Nature, m Oil or Water Colour. For particulars apply to Mb, John Wilson Arcade. 1 224 BICYCLES. I HAVE a Nice Line of L4.DIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Roadster Bicycles on View, and am expecting a Consignment of the RAMBLER MODEL 26 RACING MACHINES, AT AN EABLY DATE. Cyolists intending to Purchase Racing Machines should not fail to call and inspect THE " NEW MODEL 26." The RAMBLER is declared to be the Easiest Running Machine on the Market, and is uadoubtedly the Strongest and Neat est Bicycle Built. The RAMBLER, fitted with "G• & J " Everlasting Detachable Tyres and Dunlop Valveß, 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. OAT SHEAF OHAFF. TjiOß SALE, 3Q tons first-class OAT SHEAF CHAFF Apply, MAIL OFFICE. TTTANTED Known—Good value for little VV money at) Mkllob's, Zealandia Boot Stow.: ;



DAVID THOMAS. ! Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans ftsgotiated Weekly Salea of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburfcoa AUeraate'y Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari as? Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's, Horse Fairs held Monthly, AGENT FOE^ •---afateai^nd Ooj Ohrie6ohnrcb Booth, McDfrtaitL-and Co B Ohrißtohttfch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo . """* --—.--■•■--—- - _ Lightband's Belting ** London and Lancashire Insarance Ccnapftny Graham's Fool Rot Oomposition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures KAKAU DISTRICT SALES,) I HAVE made arrangemenbs with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to act aa my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that Diatriot, and m conjuaokion with them tt will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS, DAVID THOMAS, Ashbsrfcon GREATREDUOTION IN PRIOB OF PLANET JE. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS, 50 OASSS FINEST NEW CURRANTS £)0 100 BOXES NEW VALENCIA RAISINS \QQ 100 BOXES FINEST EW SULTANAS 100 H.B.—All our Fruits are WASHFiD and DRIED by Patent Machin ery, being ready for immediate use, therefore saving much time and trouble m cleaning. TU"E Have Just; Lande.l tie following Seasonable Goods — JO cwt Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwt Fineßt Mixed SpSce 10 owt Finest Orange Peel 20 doz Bottles Lemon f quash 5 cwt Finest Cifcron Peel 12 doz Bottles Raspberry Syrup 5 cwt Choice New Figs 12 doz Bottles Lime Juice (Shipa 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Gross Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan A.lmonds 1 cwfc Dried Peaches 2 cwfc New Season's Dates 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwt Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwt Choice New Prunes Almond, and Wa'nuts) 2 cwt Real German Sansago 10 cases, 21b tins, Fruit (Peaches, Pears, 6 doz tins Chicken In Jelly and Apricots) 6 dos tins Turkey m Jelly ' SUGAR- - SUGAR. - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUGARS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Most Reliable Sugars that can ba nsed for Jam and Jellies. JAM JABS." (X)™JAM JARS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jare, including 21b Stone Jars, lib and 21b Glass Jars, 1-quart and |-gal on Mason's Patent Screw Top Bottles, whioh we ate offering at Low Prices. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PORE CEYLON TEA, Packed m £lb and lib packet*, 51b and 101 b tins. A Pungent and Good Liquoring Tea. Special Quotations for Tins and fjP" We make a Specialty of Tea. The Best Value given m Aahburton, WINES AND SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Special Assorted Cases for the Christmas Trade. English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Stout, Manning's Celebrated Ale m 10 gallon kege always m Stock. Golden Apple Champagne Cider. ' Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Dail SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No 53 i i | _. ,_ r , . gJSF*^£ASY TO DRINK . tkSt 10 o\&\.S\<t. ,^^J^ EASILY THE BIS!. f* WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ABB PROMPT OA.SH BTJYEES OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT. AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' Account m our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terma. FULL-SIZED CORNS ACKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ROLLITf~& Co., CANTERBURY FLOUE MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES—WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. I 230



Shipping. ' **,- fIiHE ' JtiMmfc NKW ZEALAND jjj^^RTTTPPTWn OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Meate Videe, TeneriEfe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all olasßea of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Steamers, Teas. Departure. Data. Rimataka 4515 Lytteltoa Tan. 19 Rakaia 6688 — Feb. 16 Papanui 7000 Wellington- March 23 Wakanui — April 26 Roahina 6127 — May 11 CARGO -fiTEAja^REL^ " Waikato j 4767 | — j Jan Qn. Juouise | 3385 j — I Jan Otarama j 3808 j — | Feb For farther particulars apply ts tfRISDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Anhbtirteiig * SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. | FOR LONDpN. .^x •OOYAL'MaIL STEA. ffflßMfcL- "Oj MERS, with saperior JraH^m^ accommodation! crallolaoses ™*™^'B^" of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffa and Ply. month. Vessel Tone Commander From Date. Aotoa"^ 6364 EUdley ...Wel't'nFeb 2 Qothio _7730Evan8 ... Wel't'n Mar 2 CARGO STEAMERS. Matatua.r3322 ]Holmes Lyt'l't'n Jan 7 Dalphio .... 8355 Sowden — Jan 11 Rftngatira 1045 Barton — March E. W. HANMEJtt. Agent. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAII FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wesbport 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 Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate " Thursdays The above are Bnbject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Ohrletchureh daily papers foi datea and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F« FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton MUSICAL. i mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. _|_ For terma, etc., apply at ReßidAioe, Corner of Wills and William Streets, near Wakanui Eoad East. 1 135 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TUT 83 DOWMAN Tp 0X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Ashbuston. RAKAIA—TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam nations. MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton- Llewellyn Owen, M.O.H-ML., I*K X4-O.JMC. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOUNE. A OABD M^ A Ci CS LA RIDGE jfiL* Kj* V^laridge TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terma on Application. "IIfSS ETHEL GATES, ~ M.N.P.S. niEAOHER of Shorthand and Music, _|_ Piano, Organ, & Violin. RAKAIA & CHERTSEY, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY. IE» H. Unjdbill j [c. undkill T.H. UNDRILL AND CO., T7?[JRNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JO URNISHIKG UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows 9 Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, Eaat lelb. 2 CLARKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the baok I and all kindred complaints. Free from ! Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years j In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and | Patent Medicine Vendors throughout th | world. Proprietors, The Linoola and Mid kad Owntiei D*ug Owpwoy, Llooeln