The Ashburton Guardian.

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Ashburton : Saturday, August 20, l*"P9

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THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.

A Rkcsnt cable informed us that the bubonic p'ftoue had broken out in Portugal, and that its origin had been attributed to rice imported from India., The necessarily brief cable g;ves, of course, no details as to how this conclusion was arrived at, but we m*y perhaps be justified in assuming that the cablegrapher makes the statement on the strength of the report of aome responsible bacteriologist. The rapidity with which the plague spread in Indi*, where it covered with giant strides who'e provinces and left its dead by the hundred in a single night, may well cause us to have somewhat nervous feelings in regard to our own immunity in these salubrious islands of ours. If the insidious bacteria of the bubonic plague can slumber peacefully in rice bags from India during their transit to Portugal, and when exposed to the light of day develope into the active and lusty elements of perhaps the most dire disease known to medical science, the question mußt naturally arise of the possibility of rice from the plague provinces of India playing; a aim lar part in New Zealand. The' immense gpread nf ocean between na J and other lands isolates us in many ways, and presents a barrier to the attack of many diseases. But the! plague germs in Oporto, carried thither by the medium of rice from plague districts shows the vulnerable part of our harness, through the joints of which we may be wounded as have been the people of Oporto. True, the Portuguese, more especially in their larger cities, have never been cele brated as paragons of cleanliness, and have not kept in the van of improved sanitation, aad it may be that the germs of the plague found specially suitable conditions there and have thriven accordingly. Improved con ditions of living in the matter of food and sanitation have made a repetition impossible of the great plague of London, of which Defoe so graphically wrote, and such diseases as cholera and j smallpox have been reduced to a minimum of frequency in the Old Country. Cholera is spldom if ever heard of now in Great Britain, though we do occasionally bear of a mild epidemic of smallpox, limited usually to &n area, which, on in restigation, has always bfen found more or less faulty in the matter of sanitation. But all the sanitation in the world will not make a community plague proof against direct infection, and this rice quea'icn seems to us to be one of sufficient importance to warrant attention from the authorities. We do not receive all our sice direct from India. It is question* le if we receive any by direct importation, but we do receive and use large quantities of Indian rice imported to ua by different routes, and while not wishing to be alarmists at all, we think that if an error were made by any quarantine steps taken to render such rice innocuous, the error i would be made on the safe side.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

Mr David Thomas reports upon the live stock market in the Ashburton County for the week ending 1 August 25 :—On Tuesday, at the Aehburton Yards the usual weekly sale was held. There was a good attend ance of farmers and others interested, and the tone of the market vraß easier, especially in breeding ewes, compared with recent sales. The yarding for the day was made up of breeding ewes and hoggets, and for the latter fair prices were obtained. The totals for the day were 5123 sheep, and 33 head of cattle. My entry consisted of 2,464 sheep, and 6 head of cattle, which I cleared at the following prices—l 4 oroesbrad ewes 11s, 23 fat ewes I3e 6j, 4 ewes and lambs 15', 50 fab crossbred ewes and wethers 15* 3d, 124 crossbred ewea and wethers 16a sd, 15 fat iambs 12s 63, 293 hoggets 10a lOd, 323 hoggetts 12s 4d, 553 crossbred ewes in lamb 10* 21, 350 orosbred ewea in lamb 14i, 216 crossbred ewes in lamb 14s 3d, 156 crossbred ewes in lamb 15s Id, 299 crossbred ewea in lamb 13s 3d, 12 rams d* 9J, 24 crossbred ewes in lamb 143 3d, cattle—l fat cow £6 10s, 1 steer £3 2a 6-J, 1 cow £2 7a 6J, I cow £1 10s, 2 store c»tfcle 15s.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers 9 Co-operative Association of Canter* bury, Ltd, quote as follows oa Aug. 25,1899:- Wheat— Prime milling Pearl .. 2s 2d „ „ Tuscan.,. 2a 2d to 2% 3d „  Hunter's 2a to 23 Id Qjkts—Duns ... la to Is Id Danish ... Is to la Id Canadians Is 3d to Is 41 SpnrrowbiUs Is Id to Is 2d Barley—Malting, prime, 2s 6d to 2s 9d Inferior 2* to 2s 3d Ohafl—Good oatsheaf 32s 6d Grass Seed—Old pasture, Is 81 to 2i New „ Is 3d to Is 6d The above are prices current p»id to farmers on trucks at Ashburtou.



A Philanthropist tDho Agent-General of Vibadatio, Mr S A Palmer, has just intimated a most remarkable departure. The works of Charles M Sheldon have sprung into prominence, and are attracting the attention of the entire English speaking races of the world and probably others. Mr Palmer, in his generosity, has arranged with the publishers for a quarter million copies of this most noted author's works, and will send to any address in bhe colonies, a oopy, on reoeipb of twopence in stamps, or the five copies on receipt of six pence in stamps, which will only cover postage, packing, etc. Vitadabio's aim it nob only bo cure the people of diseases, bub also to instruct and lead their minds to the nobler aspirations. The lisb of books is as follows:—" In His Steps: Whab Would Jesus Do ?" " The Crucifixion of Philip Strong," •' His Brobher's Keeper," " Malcom Kirk," " Richard Hardy's Seven Days." Mr Palmer is certainly going out of the usual way to reach the people, and practical philantrophy speaks for itself. At anyrate, he is bo be con mended. Letters addressed f Sheldon," care Vitadatio, Melbourne.



Haud your wheest woman " ; McKenzie'6 Hondai-Lanka Tea, I'm telling you, is a queen tae that wishy-washy stuff you're drinkin'. We canna a' be Chief Justices and Hon- Durables, bub we can a' enjoy MoKewzie's I Jlondai-Lanka Tea ■



.7 \ -'1 t i? r>.. V\ Indestruot;V 4 *s School 800t— MslljOS's Ze*'ar>^i» B-'jot Store. WANT: L> Kmv#n Thar, the Halo of iha -\ve i< now on ft% $ORTHGOM and Heffokd's Tie Corner, LOUR Reduced—Kollitt's, Brown 1!, or Evans':— 2001bs t 14s; lOOlbs, 7s 6d i SQlba, 3s lOd; 25'*as, 2s.—John Oh» & do. _ 2 ANTED—A down smart L»die« ttt try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— FOR SALE Cheap, Several Purebred Ooeks, suitable for fanners and other* for cross-breeding purposes. Making room for young stock.—Apply PeLHAM Yabds, of Mail Office. ______„„_ TTTANTED Known—Good \atoe for littl V V money at Mbllob's, Zealand!* Boob Store. ■■-- FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladl* and Men's Boots and Sheet.—Apply to Mkllob, Tancred Street, TWTOTfOE—W« defy competition j yon get .IN wonderful value at Millob's, fanored Btreeb. rpENDERS wanted for the sale of 500 .L pairs of boots.—Apply to Mkllob Zealandia Boot -Store. ! TjIOUNO—In Tanored Street, the cheapest Jj and most) reliable 800 l Shop.—• Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Btore. \\J ANTED—Sixty strong men to try VV the new Kxonio (Blaoher).—MiLtoa'S Zealandia Boob Store. ORSE for Sale.-For Sale, a light harness Horse ; wi 1 pats trains, etc. Apply MailOlEo'. CLOCKS & COOKKRELB.—Those refuir* J ing pare bred Cooks and Cockerels for breeding purposes can get oheap Wyandottes, Orpingtons, and Cochins at the Pel ham Yards, Ashburton, FOR Sale, Cheap—Six Doze& of Children's ankle, atrapa.—MuLLOß't" ~- Zealandia Boob Store. WANTED Known-That J. MoisON has received a large supply cf W inter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the best brands and makers, and never equalled in Ashburton. J.M. beiDg the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. 2 here* foie the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash an usual. Repairs done at once. Best Sole Leather used and work' manship, ab The Hull, East Street, Ash urton. I7IOR Sale, Oheap—A lot of Men's Bluohers ' only 4s lid-—Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Btore. W~ ANTED Known—That we have re ceived ex Maori a heavy shipment of Dress Goods, Choice Colorings in Coating Viennas, and Cretonnes; one case Fancy Blacks in elegant designs.—Mitchell ft Tobner, "li^OK SALE, at Great Reductions—l he Jj Whole of Mbs Alooen's Stock New and Fashionable Capes and Jackets including Kaiapoi—over 100—Dress Goods, Flannel ette?, Skirtings, Embroideries, Laces, Veil* ings, Millinery, Children's and Ladies' Underclothing, &o. AT MRS ALCORN'S Stocktaking Sale- Pinafores and Aprons from 9d, Chil dren's Pelisses and Jackets from 3s 6d, Ladies' Jsoketa and Capes from 8s; Dress Goods, double width, all wool, from 9d; Winter Tweeds and Heavy Serges from Is, Trimmed Miilinery half price,Btamped Mount Melhck work reduced 10 per cent, and Crewel Silks 9d per dozen during sale only. WANTED Known—That we have been fortunate in securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for oheap suits for boys' clothing ; new colorings and choice patterns.—Mitchell & Turne*. WANTED Known—That we are now offering a special line of Goat Rugs, large size, choice skins, at 12s 6d; Oilcloths, Linoleums, and GWpeb Squares in confusing variety.—Mitchell & Tubneb. fTtENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs of Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brasß.^ I AM now opeaiug a lot of Blanket, Flannels, and other Woollen Goods bought before the rise in the Price of Wool, which I am offering at former prices. A nice lot of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits made to special order. Orders for Suits taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed. Covert Coats from 30s ; at Ri Alcobn's. 6 6 ORPINGTONS* — Priz? Cockerels and Pullets for Sale.—l'elham TABDS, Ashburton. POULTRY BREEDING. — Now is the time for farmers to get good stock Cockerels at,the Pelham Yards, Ashburton WANTED Known—Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes in great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Bon* Store. HEN TURKEYS for Bale.~ Apply Offioe of this Paper. SEEDS, Seeds. Nimnio and Blair's Standard Vegetable Seeds—3d per packet, 80 varieties; at Fletcher Bbos. s Cash Supply Stores, MRS McGREGOR has taken over the Refreshment Rooms at the oorner of Jb'aat and Burnett Streets, Ashburton, where she will welcome all her friends and Pubiio Generally. Hot Luncheon Daily from 12 to 2. Hot Pica, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa ab all hours. A Choice Assortment of Confec tionery, and all kinds of Fruit in Stock. E. W. HANMER, NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW t PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-oper&cive Association, have much pleasure in stating that in future I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As soctatioo at the corner of West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT "CURRENT PRICES. 1 132 "3Tw. HANMER. ALFKED MARTIN, TOBBING, PLASTERING, AND BRICK f) WORK. DONE. Ranges and Coppers set. Orders strictly attended to. Address— I Mb Yookg's Cottage, Cox Street, Ashburton. 103



Frank Curtis, THE LEADING Wnt©liiia.aicer, Jotvol'er, and jCJptician. JUST LANDED: T ARGE STOCK of NICKEL and other i " 4 Watches, hting irnportei direct and | manufactured to my own design. These WATCHES wiii be found to give every satisfaction. A special value line at £1 la Jwdl worth inspection. ROTHERHAMS, WATERBURYS, Etc., i In all grades and prices, KEEPERS A WEDDING RINGS | of mr own manufacture—guaranteed 13 carat—kept in all aiiea and designs. AS USUAL—MY BROOCHES, GEM RINGS, AND STOCK OF JEWELLERY ia the Largest and. Beat Assorted in Ath> barton. Presentation Clocks and Alarms in all prtcea and designs. REPAIRS effected with my usual prompt ness and exaontude. OLD JEWELLERY Re-made into up-to-date fashions, at moderate rates. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. OSBORN COOMBB, PIANO TUNER 4 EXPERT (Late of London), TTIStTS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz. Maroh, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWKN at hia Muaic Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aahburton, or at Commercial Hotel. 6 252 PIAMOIfURTK, SINGING, oItGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. TVT RBT3OWMAN TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Sooiety of Professional Musicians, Havklook Street, Ashbukton. Pupils prepared for Trinity Ooliege exam nations. J. V. DX BEER, TUB LKADISG JEWELLER & WATCHMAKER, IS NOW SHOWING KtW GOODS. HEW GOODS ALAEGE STOCK of the Newest, Brightest, and up-to-date Jewellery. INSPECT. — INSPECT. All articles marked in Plain Figures. Just received a line of Rotherham's Celebrated English Lkvers, Made Specially to his order, with Extra Jewels, and very heavy Cases to suit hard wear, A few Ladies' Rolled Gold Watche*, Ten to Twenty Yeare',,GcARABTKK, very highly recommended. Oireen stone is now very fashion^ able. A new assortment of Choice Designs. SPEDTAGLES~~ SPECTACLES. A tall Stock of Leases, on the inter changeable system. Convex and Concave, both in Blue and White. The Latest Novelty in Eyeglasses, 4t 4 THE BfcVLUC." Light and Easy, will .not fall off. SIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. REPAIRS Prompt. — REPAIRS jNeat. J. V.DfBEER, ULftte S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.: SA]NX>ISJtC £c »on» Kuon lypti Extract. i Under the distinguished patronage of Hia Majesty the King of Italy, as per oommunica tion made by the Miniater for Foreign Affaire through the Conaul-Generai for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1885. | Acknowledged by Medioal Olinioa and Universities all over tha Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simple distillation terming crude reainous oils. In order that theae crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, whioh ia recognised by the medical division of the Pruaaian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to as through the Consul at Melbourne, Maroh 2, 1878, we tate :— It ia proved by teats by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz,Profeasor of Parmaoology, at Bon, and Professor Dn Mossier, Director s*f the Medical Clinioa at Greifawald, that only produota that are aaturated with oxygen aad freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the Bunative qualities proper to the plant All crude oils, or so called Kuoalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authoritiea, among the turpenoinet, whioh are abandoned long since aa an internal medicament. Theae crude oils, or ao called Eucalypti Extraote, are discernible :— t By their deficiency in pungent odour— whioh our produot, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops moat freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through tne presenoe of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resice and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake ia cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamatione, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safety ake ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDEK & SONS. '•Sure, Bridget," an 1 it's the Hondai Lanka Unblended Tea yell be after buyiu' ? it'e like Quid Iceland iteolf for quality



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OP COMMISSION, upon all WOOL placed in my hands for Sale either in tohburton, Tim»rn, or for Shipment. (This Season's WOOL SALES for CANTERBURY have been fixed as under, vizt— CHRISTGHURCH—November 23, 1899; December 14, 1899; January 18, 1900 February 9,1900. TIMARU-Deoember 1, 1899} January 6, 1900; February 7, 1900. WOOLPAOKB and all Station Requisite supplied at Lowest Market Rates. D- THOMAS, Ashburton. -PUEEJEED S- I HAVE lately erected, regardless of Cost, the MOST COMPLETE fei eed OJU'niiinjr JPlnnt South of the Line, and I now ak intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at Work. I am now prepared to CLEAN for Farmers any Desoription of SEEDS & GRAIN And will GUARANTEE to Riye them SATISFACTION. I e« Supply Best RYEGR\SS and COCKSFOOT, locally grown; also, Best CLOVERS, Dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. Aiso-HcBST and Sow's Best ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS, RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc DAVID THOMAS, ASH BURTON. HAVE YOU HEARD THE STARTLING NEWS? |NO, WHA.T I» IT *? "WHY, THE S\LE OF SMITH'S ASSIGNED STOCK IS BEING CONTINUED FOR — A FEW DAYS LONGER — Until their Ohristchurch Premises are ready for their occupation. TN THE MEANTIME, the Gtoda are being Sold at Prices that are Simply PARALYSING. To enumerate the Prices of the whole of this JPir»*-Class Stock would ba impossible, bat a few will show the Poople of Ashburton that WIS are the People to deal with. There is no need to send your money to Christohnroh when you can get your Goods as follows : — Sewing Cottons, a few left at .„ .- .- 10i per dozen Ore Cotton Reels .„ .- ... .- 6d per dozen Ltdies' all-Wool Cashmere Gloves from ... » 3d psr pair Lidies' Blaok Siik Gloves from ... ... ... 6d per pair Yard wide Flannelette, with fancy Border, from ... 2s 6d per doas«n Rsrersible Piaid Flannelette from ... ... — 8» 6d per doatn White Calico from ... «. - .- !■ 6d psr dozsn Cretonnes, ohoiee Patterns, from ... .«. ... *i 9d par dozin Colbred Dress Serges, including Navy, from .. ... 10i per yard Men's Colonial Tweed Troustrs ... ... — *« 1W P« pair Youths' Colonial Tweed Suits, three garments, from _ 12i 6a Men's Mackintoshes, sewn throughout, ... — 27s 6d _(o). THESE PRICES ARE STAKTLING BNOUGH| But Come and See us, and yos will own, as those who have been say, that our Stock ia the Cheapest that has ever been shown In Aihbmton. Don't ITorgfet — These Prices only at the Sale of— SMITH'S ASSIGNED STOCK, NEXT? REGISTRAR'S OFFICE, TANCRED STREET. R S- MALCOLM, Vendor J. SEALY AND CO. NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! FOR THE FARM-— -IncludiDg Clovers, Byegrass, Cocksfoot, Turnips, Bape and Peas. EEW SEEDS FOR THE VEGETABLE GABDEN In any Quantity Required, or in 3d ackets. NEW FLOWER SEEDS IN Id PACKETS OR 9d PER DOZEN PACKETS ASSORTED. NEW GARDEN REQUISITES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. «T WHEELBAND'S BLIGHT SPECIFIC—Ona dressing according to directions will thoroughly eradicate Scale Blight) from fruit trees. TREE LUCERNE- J. SEALY AND CO. 8 52



Ashburton Tan :ture Warehou c. — WIOKBR AND '*FANOY CH4IRS-- J^^^^^Tw'' 5! With'and without In New and Choice CUSHIONS, Deaigna at At Prioea to «ult"all, Bedttoed Prices. from 5/6 each. Linoleums, Carpets, A choice assortment Toileb Ware, etc SJJ^lpWij-lp|pl|||f J§®s§ Cuahiortß, to choose i" L)^ ■■-.1* >i^'jr'-'^i^^*^-s^'-^^^iJi9p^P^^ FFTRINI » XJHIU of all kinds made on the Premises. Large Stocks of BEDSTEADS always on hand and arriving direct from Makers. T. H. UMDRLLL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Arcabh. KHBT HTREET H. M. JONES. —— — T>IUX>XJCIIO]N ©A.l^Ks Prior to STOCKTAKING, to September 30. x\> ■ CHINA, GLASSWARE, & VASES Specially Reduckd to Olear. »■ Circulating Library for Sale "^i ■] inn VOLUMES, by Various Popular and Standard Author*, for 14LUU SALE—CHEAP. A Good Opportunity for any District starting a LIBRARY. AGENTS FOR MIFNER AND THOMPSONS IPIAIVOsS— By Brinamead and Sons, Hopkinson, Goss and I")"f* A AT/"\O KalltnaD, Wagner, Collard and Collard, Broad- XjCX.li WO —" wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Sen, Lipp — PIANOS — and Sohn. -OEGANS- By Bail ou3 Co, Smith, and tha Npedham Company, f~\X)/^ A iVTCI Willcox »ud White, Maaon and llamlin,the ChioagoOom- Lf XVVTxX.IN O pany, Palace Organ Company, and other makers. — OfciGr-AINS— From £«8 lOis to «50. OROA.WS Fkom , - .- **>» P er mocth PIAWOH - J so *^ " LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTIED. — Best Cash Value Obtainable. Latest Booka by every Mai', ab Pul>]iahe<i Piioes for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals. ab LOWEST CASH PRICES in all Departments. Fqual to Cbnstchurch and Dune din Houses Do your Business here and kcrp the Trade in the Districts INSPECTION INVITED. b. m.Tones. - IMPORTANT NOTICE - LAST FOURTEEN DAYS OF ANDR E W ORIIS GREAT SALE OF 1 Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. GREATER REDUCTIONS THAN EVER. DRESSMAKING REDUCED DURING /THE SALE ANDRE W QRR. TO MY CLIENTS. I AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELB FREEZING WORKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE, It would be well to give rue particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, <; ASHBURTON



Shipping _ __ RR-.'V, Ki.Y;T,I, A' CQ A.L310?? FOTI f.O?DO>T. '■ • ■. }'~i;: j£si?~ aeccaimoda-lon for ail olas^H ■■ : *--\*i> o j pqiaosneere, calling at Mi>ni.e Yldoootiyo, Tenerlffe and Ply. mouth, Vessel Con Commander From Date, ' - h: c ... 7730Kid!oy ... Wel't'c July 20 lonic .„ 47^8 Kempson WelVn Oob. 12 CARGO STEAMERS. *Dd]phic..|B273|Snowden Lyt'l'ton June 29 *Aotea ...[6364JEvanß ' — August Pakeha .j433ljProsaer — August Maori ...[s3l7iMoffafct — Sept *Carriea Third-class Passengera. B. W. HANM3R. Agent, ff-ij H 15 LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teuerlffe & Plymouth. Best Aooommodatlon fer all olaasop of ra^eengers at Lowest Ba*i«>«. ! Port of Steamers. To»i«. Doparttire. Dais. Rakaia 663" — August 3 Papanui 7000 — August "31 RuaWrp* «l'i7 ' — <RP-t- 28 Wakanui "000 — Oct. 25 Paparoa 7000 — N'"V 23 CARGO STEAMERS. Nairnsh re 8000 LytteUon June 27 Tekoa ... 4050 Wellington July Waikato .„ 4767 LytLelton July For further particulars apply tG fRI&DLANDBB BROS., Ltd. Agents, A«bbnrton. MON STEAMSHIP COMPANY O* 1 NEW ZEALAND. Limited STKAMEIts* PAIT FKCMLTiTTELTOK AS UJNUER: For Westport and Groymo^th—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs d&y unfl Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertiee ment in Christchuroh papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Taosdaya and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays Tho iibcvu aro pawject to alteration ; e-ioroi;C9 fhoald therefore bo rar»<le to Chri^Khuruh thily papers for dates and h f)«r of sailing For farther partioulars apply to F. FERRIMA'N, Agent, Athburton HENRY STEPEKN^ON, (anoc^B3nr 1;o Alfreil Harrisoß.) Eswolwhsl 20 ywrn. AUOTIOK^KK. LASD'K'STATK AND COMMISSION AOKNT AND VALUBR WEKKfjY S.\LKS of Uv& Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household J'urni are, etc., as per arrangement, in any part the county. Advanaoa'mada on Goods placed in my hands for Sale. Eegular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: Norwich Otiion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS- on time pay ments from M!Oh per month. HESiRY STEPHBNSON, AUCTIONEER SHAG POINT GOAL. THE PREMIER OTMK) COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM PURPOSES. THE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY hereby notify that MESSRS VV. H. COLLINS & CO. are their QJHIaY Agents in Aehburton for THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention, Colliery: Shag Point, Head Office : Vogel Street, Dunedin. GEO. R. CHEESEMAN, 18 General Manager. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! " The Rambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jusc opened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RAOER3, & ROADSTERS In all izes' and all fitted with the eve* aating G & J detachable Tyre.] •iXHB JEfcA.MBLEK,' CALL"AJND INSPECT! THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCfcSiORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G & J TTRBSi __D.^TIIOMAS._^ WANTED Known—You can now buy ail our well assorted and new Stock at Hale prices.—JN'orthcotb and JBLeffO-I'- d.