The Ashburton Guardian.

foh xxi. m 4749

Ashburton : Tuesday, Match 14, 1899.

price : One Penny

Three Natives of Pike.

lered, tiimblia off tlie bank into, the river in a solid sheet with a roar like a big milldam. ♦•I could only stand back, look on and tear my ha'r, for I seed that as fast as the tarrapin struck the water they went to the bottom. Owin to their heavy iron shoes they couldn't swim a lick. "I danced about, swung my hat and I shouted, tryin to head off and save a few acres of the tarrapin, but to git in front of 'em would have been as bail ha gittin before a herd of buffalo, so I was obliged lo see 'em all leap over the bank. - "I was as good as ruined, but I did have one laugh surprised out'nine. That was when the rear of the column came np and I see the little nig stretched on his blanket tossed to and fro as. by the waves of the sea. Over he went into the river and down to the bottom under a shower of tarrapin. "One lone tarrapin stopped on the bank instead of jumpin into the water. Says I to myself, 'I'll jist ketch you for luck. 1 I stooped to pick him up when out came a pair of wings and he sailed away across the river. If I hadn't seen this infernal flyin tarrapin before I'd hare fainted and tumbled into the river. "I watched the devilish thing and aeed it land near the opposite bank with a big splash. At the sanfe spot and in an instant up to the surface comes the king of tarrapins, with the little darky on his back. The big turtle blowed a cloud of spray into the air like a spoutin whale, and when it cleared away I seed the ole hoodoo doctor, an ole woman and my little nig leave the edge of the water and walk off into a little grove of wilier trees. "I seed then how I'd been hoodooed and ruined, for I'd put almost my last i cent into the venture. As I stood la-, mentin on the bank a man on hossback come up and asked what was the matter. He was a man from the foundry and one of the blacksmiths that had helped shoe my tarrapins. "I told the man that I'd lost my whole four sections of tarrapin; that bein wild with thirst they had stamped ed, jumped into the river and gone to the bottom, where they would stay on account of the iron on their feet. I didn't say a word .about any hoodoo. "The man asked what I'd take for my whole drove of tarrapin as they lay at the bottom of the river. I asked what he could do with 'em. He said: 'Iron is wuth a big price out here. I might j dredge the river and git the shoes.' " 'What'll you give?' says I. '• 'Enough to take you to California,' says the feller. " 'It's a whack,' says I, and as soon as 1 had the money in my pocket I cut stick, bein afeared-the blame fool would back out. So on I came to this neck o' woods, and here I am yet and poor as Job's turkey." j "Did you ever hear how the man came out who bought your terrapin drive?" asked a man of our party known as Col orado Joe. "Never a word," said the Pike. "Well," said Joe, "I can afford to treat on that trade." "Are you the man I sold out to?" j '*The very man." I "I swar!" cried the Pike; "I thought I'd seed you before. Let me see you get up and walk. Jist so—jist so! You're the i man that got his right kneecap split by a kick from my big bell turtle." "There you see the scar," said Joe, baring his right leg. "Waal, I Bwarl" cried the Pike. "Did you rekiver mtich iron?" 1 'About all the iron and terrapins also." "The devil! The tarrapin too? Why how could you git the tarrapin when they were sunk in ten feet of water?" and the Pike began to look wild. 4 'No. trick at all," said Joe. "I bought all the horseshoe magnets in Denver, Btnck 'em onto the ends of poles and set a whole army of men and boys to fish ing up the terrapins. At every prod they'd brrjy up a terrapin, and some times two or three, their iron shoes stick ing fast to the magnets." "Not alive, was they?" asked the Pike. - "Yep; all alive and kickin," said Joe. "Just nicely refreshed." "See my dam luck!" cried the Pike, and he seemed ready to shed tears. "As soon as I'd git out about ten acres ©f 'em," continued Joe, "and my black smiths had got the shoes off 'em, I sent 'em in a drove to a big swamp down the river. Out of the four sections of terra pins I only lost about nine acres. For ten years I had the biggest terrapin ranch in America." "One thing more," said the Pike. "Did you never see anything of my big bell turtle what kicked your kneepaa open?" "Yep; I fixed him?" "What?" "Well, one day a man came riding to my house yelling: 'Joe, Joe, Joe! Joe, your tarrapins is all marohin away from your ranch. Go an head 'em off or you'll lose every mother's son of 'exnf "I mounted my horse and struck out. A column of terrapins five miles long was moving across the plain, the big bell turtle at the head steering straight back toward Missoixri. "I lassoed the old devil, but nothing could stop or turn him. He was as strong as a rhinoceros. He dragged me and my horse along as if we were mere toys. I says to myself, 'This is no human turtle,' and leaving my lasso on the old fellow's neck I went "back home." "You give in to him —you let him go?" cried the Pike. "Noap," said Joe; "I went home, molded some silver bullets, loaded niy revolver with 'em and rode back. "The column of terrapin was then at least ten miles long and moving over the plain like a monster tapeworm, I commanded the big turtle to halt. He went on. Dismounting, I said, 'Stop and turn back or I'll shoot.' On he went. I stuck the pistol on his neck, just at the edge of his shell, and fired. "At tlie crack of the pistol there fell at my feet an old white headed nigger and a stream of blood spouted out of hia neck as big as a hoehandle. He gave an awful bellow and sat uj> and rolled his eyes at me. "Up comes a terrapin and makes a r dive for the bell that.was on the old fel (TO BE CONTINUED.)



m CYCLE WfIBKS, i W. MgKnight] [B. MoKnight Mcknight -broiL,'** (late of timaru akd ohhistchub'ch) '" * * -ARIEL" CYCLE WORKS, SAUNDERS' ifUILDI^GSj BEG to announce that they Jbave Com- .„ rnenced Business aa Cycle Expert**/ etc , and all work entrusted to their charge will receive their meet Careful and Prompt Attention. Repairs Guabakteed. Ail kinds of Cyc'e Accessories in Stock. Agents for a J the leading Machine*. #T Machines ENAMELLED*nd LINED any Color. McKMGHT BEOS., Ajfctin;!. * yclewobhb) 179 Faunder»'Buildings, Asbburtok 81-GKLORIDE BF GOLD CURE. DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Chloridb tf Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicant*. The desire will never return unless yon re« cultivate it. No cure—no pay. ■ Address : 81-CHLORIDE OF GOLD INSTITUTE Ashly House, Rattray Street, Duaedin,. 9 12 BOOTH, MACDONALD AND 00. ANDREWS AND BEAVAN. f BEG TO NOTIFY to the Farmer* and all who are interested in Agricultural or other Machinery, thafe I have bee* appointed AGENT in Ashburton tor the above Manufacturere, whose celebrated Impleroeote and Machinery are giving satisfaction throughout the Australasian Colonies. I have on hand a large quantity o EXTRAS; also Sample Machinery and Implements. H. GUILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. 1 9 CONTINUATION OF SALE. FURTHER RECUOTIONS IN PRINTS k WASHING FABRIC?. ALL MT/Sf GO. PAST COLOR PRINTS, Good Pattern*, 3Jd and 4|i per yard. All Linen Tabling 9|d per yard Special Pricks in Flannellettes, Gal»ta»«», Shirtings, Towels, Cretonnes etc. . Double Width a!l Woolfcerres, Choice Colorings, Is 3d per yard, were 2s. GENUINE "REDUCTIONS IN MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING, eto. i Youths 9. Tweed Troueer Suits, 12s 6d eaoh Biys' Drill Washicg Suits from 3a 6d Boy%' Caps, sd. Boys' Braces, 3^d. GENUINE FOR EVERYBODY. A- P. WILLIAMSON, TANORBD STRIE r. _____ _ Firo & Life Assurance Company} Limited. (Established in 1821), SrBSCRIBIiD CAPITA!- .. £2,000,000 Paid.Up Capital .. .. £1,000,00 Total Funds over;^£4,soo,ooo. Head Cffioe : 11, Lombard Street, London fTIHE Uacicreigaed is authorised to accept Insurances on all kinds of Property at Lowest) Current Kateß, ALBERT ROBERT?, 2 201 Agent for Aehburton. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. A TTKKTION is again directed to the jC\_ following regulation with regard to Gosh Adveriisemc-nts, which will in future be etrictly enforced :-"-Advertisements ol under sixteen-.words will bo inserted for One Shi ling CASH. If booked, the charge will be Two Shillings and Sixpence. Advertise ments costing under Five Shillings jcannot ba booked, except to regnlei olienta." Kbating's Powder destroys Bags, Fleas Moths, Beetles, and all other insect*, whilbt quite harmless to domestio animals. In txterminftting Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean n application. See the article you purchase is heating's, as imitations are noxious »nd ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d, eac , b; • »11 chemiste}



FOR SALE—Cheap, Several Purebred Cocks, suitable for farmers and others for cross-breeding purposes. Making room for young stock.—Apply Pelham Yards, or Mail Office,



SANDEH & SONS. WANTED, TO Farmers and Others —Wauted—ol3 Cast Plough Shares m any quantity, delivered at our Foundry.—Kilwobth & Son, Engineers, etc., Ashbarton 2 193 BOARDERS -Mbs Knight, East Street, has accommodation for a few boarders. AH home comforts. Terms moderate. Tei» and light refreshments at all hours. 1 121 WANTED Known—To Men with a harvest cheque, that we can give you a complete rig ouc from head to foot for 38/9, and none of it rubbish.-—Mitchell & Turner. MRS ALCORN'S Midsummer Sale now on. Piints and Maslins from 3^d a yard ; Pinafore 3 and .Aprons from 9d each, a few " Own Make,' soiled, reduced; Laces from Id per y&rd; Embroideries from J|-i per yard ; AH Woo! L>re?s Goods, doubie width, from9d per yard ; Trimmed MHlinery half price; Stamped Mountmeilick Goods and Faccy Needlework reduced 10 per cent during sale only. WANTED Known—That we are not picking out a few Hne3 of,b.td stock only, but reducing the whole stock, so that the largest buyer at; uur Sale saves the most money.—Mitchell & Turner. FOR Sale, Cheap—Six Dozev. /air 3of Children's ank'.e straps.-—Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you gbt wonderful value at Mellob's, Tancred Street. FOR SALE or LE4BE, during approach ing Couraing season, the fast aud ctever Greyhounds Sax m (bred inN.S.W.) and Parthenia, Apply Mail Office. fTTANTED Known-40 Drz. Women'e T T Is 6d Black Cashmere Hose to be sold for la pair; 25 do iWomen's Black Lisle Gloves 2d per pair ; Ladies' Ulsters at 3a 6d ; Rainproof Cloaka, 8s 61 ; Fur-lined Cloaks, 10s 6d. Ail at Mitchel & Turner's Sale ¥T7"ANTED Known—Shipment of New f f Laces, Embroiderieß, Fall Nets, White Gloves, ab remarkably low prices.— W H Collieb, The Corner TTTANTjffiD— Wise Mothers to try our VV Indestructible School Boot. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid*—Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher). —Mkllob 1 Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladie® and Men's Boots and Shoea,—Apply to Mellor, Tancred Street, WANTED Known—Good v iue for liH'e money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. rTIRY FLOWER'S Refreshment Rooms JL for a Cup of Fresh Tea, etc. lee Creams and Iced Drinks, Ripe Tomatoes, Apricots, Peaches, Caoice Bananas, etc., always m Stock. I TT7ANTED—A dozen amarb Ladies to VV try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN—That I have n ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I will dispose of at the lowest rates possible, for Cash, Now ia an opportunity for those who are m search of reliable goods. As usual, Repairs done at once ; at J. Moison, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. ' ANTED Kaown—P7etty Chrislma Cards m packets —12 for 3d, 25 for 6d and 9d, boxes In. —W H Collier, The Corner FOUND—In Tancred Street, the cheapest and moat reliable Boot Shop.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 X pairs of boots.—Apply to Mkllob' Zealandia Boob WANTED Known—Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mhllob's Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 JL pairs o Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. MRS ALCOEN has m stock Stamped Mountmeilick, Laoe, Cross-stitoh and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java, and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation ' Monograms, Woven Initials, Lace Pins, Strltchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Arasene, Filoasils, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting Silks m Colours and Tartans, Macrame Bags and String, Weldoats Needle work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 J- X* Biggs - Graiser-



*yp«i Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty th 9 King of Italy, aa per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs 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 Glo^s. 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 EXTRACT, which 18 recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government fco be of perfectly pure origin, a* per iafornmtiou forwarded to ua through the Consul *&fc Melbourne, March 2 1878, we tate:— It is proved by tostc by the Medical Clinics of the Universities' at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Scbulz,Professor of Parmacclogy, at Bon, and Professor DrJ Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, ti;ai> only products that are saturated with oxygen and freod of acids, resiaous &n<\ other substances, adherent K> ' primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpendnee, which ire abandoned long since as avi 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 Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear anca being reduced m specific density through the presence of acids. 3 By their taste, the result of the contraction tendency of resios? ftnd tenuates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake iv cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nfiamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safety B%ke ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia.



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. TjiOß GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good Shooters, 9s 6d ; Children's Ankle Straps, 1* j Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4a lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. IP You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will Btand the wear^ be sure you go to MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, (EANCRED BTBBKT, 4SHBUFTW



WHEAT. __ WHEAT. ; E A^fi PBOMPr CASH BUYEBS OE PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORB GRAIN on Farmers' Account m our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terms. FULLSIZED OORNSAOKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED JAT LOWEBI CURRMNT RATEB. ROLLITf~& Co., CANTERBURY FLOUfi MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES —WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 1 230 BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7JOR TU IP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by JB'RIKiDILt.A.INDXSEt BROS,, Limited., DAVID THOMAS, THE N.SS. FA.RMEBB CO-t»PKBATIVE A Js>»OOliVT£Ol*r OF 1 CiUNXKIXIEILnEfcTr, Limited., or ALBERT ROBERTS, AGKNT, ASfilfriirton. CANTERBURY FROZEN J^EAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED, 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH gewretary. = NOTIGE. = t~~\ .. . /"\N and after thla date, owing to the wonderful eucoeßs ia the Sales of the WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINES, I HAVE MADE LARGE REDUCTIONS IN THE PRICE OF ALL MACHINES, Thus being m a position to give greater advantages and more liberal terms than any other Person or Company m the District. NEW STYLES OF PERAMBCLATOR3 AND GO-CARTS, FROM 203. MANGLES AND PORTABLE BOILERS ON EASY TERMS. All kinds of Sewing Machines Repaired. R. LOCHHEAD, WERTHEIM MACHINE DEPOT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. H. HEATLEY, BRANCH MANAGER. 3 10 ANDREW ORR TTAS MUOH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT, AT THE REQUEST OF A LARGE NUMBER OP HIS CUSTOMERS, HE HAS COM MENCED A Dressmaking Department On The Premises. 1 HAVING secured the services of a young lady with long experience iv one of the l&ree Christchuroh Houses, also m Sydney, the Ladies may re!y on getting their Costumes made m the mosb approved UP TO DATE STYLE. Best Work and Satisfaction Guaranteed, TBIAI4 SOLICITED. ANDREW ORR.



Roofing: Iron. Roofing* Iron. FARMERS 1 BE WISE, & STORE YOUR WHEAT yOU CAN BUILD A SHED WITH THE AMOUNT YOU PAY OTHERS FOR STORAGE. WE CAN SUPPLY YOUR REQUIREMENTS AT BEDROCK PRICES, & IF YOU TAKE OUR ADVIOS YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. Call and Inspect our Stocks and Obtain , Prices. W. H. COLLINS & CO., ! IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL & TIMBER MERCHANTS j i AgentsJFor—Royal Insurance Company Ltd. j I tt Shag Point Coal Company, i ! „ Weßtport Goal Company,



G. MEDDINS (Successor to W. Congreve,) THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE, BEGS to notify that he has on hand large stocks of Bulldera 1 Furnishing, Household and General Ironmongery, all the very best makes, at fully 25 per cent. leas than usual Ashburton prices. SPEO IALTY The Celebrated " PRIMUS " LAMP STOVES, the beßfc m the world } also a few of the secoud class the " Alexandra," at reduced prices to clear. FARMERS' REQUIREMENTS. Plough Shares, Plough, leading, and back Chains, Forks, Spades, Shovelfl, Gorse tt** Drag., etc. MEOH ANIOS'TOOLS. I have the largeßt and most varied stock m Ashburton, at prices that defy com petition ; all guaranteed and replaced if Hot as represented. No rubbish. I resDectfullv Bolicit a trial, and guarantee satisfaction, as I intend to uphold the name gained by Mr Congreve-TO SELL AT ONE PRICE-THE LOWEST. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER.



GtRBATRBDDOTION IN PRIOB OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON i ASHBUM FUBKITURE WAREHOUSE. Great Cash Sale of T?URNITURE LINOLEUMS CARPETS BEDSTEADS BEDDING (jHAIRS RUGS XOIJL.II3X Wi*JE£E m Greac 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



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Annburtoa Aleernatwly Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fate, Hides, eta., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Boaghfc and Sold on Commission Oleari ac Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's* Horse Fairs held Monthly, AGENT FOR- Matson and 00, Ohrietcharch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohrkfechuroh White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Ligfatband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Danedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tooli Belfast Manure? RAKAIA DISTKICT SALES. "I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to I act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction with them it will be ray endeavour to make the RAEAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, A.sh*rartO3



D. THOMAS, „ WEST STREET. j " J. I* Higp — Signwriter. " ART CLASSES. ETHEL IT JONES, /CERTIFICATED art teacher, Canterbury Vj College School of Art; Free Student | Technical School of Design, Wellington; Pupil of JameaM. Nairn, Wellington. j Instructions given m all branches of Art, inting from Life, and Sketching from tare, m Oil or Water Colour* For particulars apply to Me John W lson rcade. 1 22 Thaq point goal. THE PREMISE OTAGO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM PURPOSES. mHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY X . hereby notify that MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are their CMNJLt'Sr Agents m Ashburton for THB GENOINE SHAG POINT COAL. AH orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery: Shag Point. Head Office: Yogel Street, Dunedin. «EO. R. CHEEBEMAN, 3 18 General Manager. I could teach sugar to slip down your throat a million wayß, but sweetest of all is added to diamond jubi&eb tea.—Shearman Bros, Agents.



Shipping , ___. ______ '^^^^^^fS HIPP ING OO.'i LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Fla Monte Vtdee, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for all classes o Passengers at Lowest Ratoa. " j ~ 1 Port of Steamers. Tens. Departare. Date. Rakaia 6688 Lyttelton Feb 25 Papanui 7000 — March 23 Kaikoura 4507 Wellington April 20 Raahlne 6127 — May 11 Wakanui — May 25 Rimutaka 4515 — Jone 8 ~~CARGO STEAMERS. Otarama I 3808 j — I Feb Waikato I 4767 | — Qn. Louise | 3385 | ~"_JL____=_. Far farther particulars apply t» FRIBDLANDBR BROS., lan. Agents, Ashburton, SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. .fIjKA "DOYAL MAIL STEA fORAfe.-*-*' MERS, wibh superior accommodation for all classes s*Wl«^ of pasaengerß, calling at Monfee Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply mouth. ______ Vessel Tons Commander From Date. Aotea *«. 6364 Kldley ... Wel't'n Gothic «.J773OJEvaDB .„ Wel't'n Mar 2 : CARGO STEAMERS. Matatua._j3322 Holmea Lyt'l't'n Delphic ._ 18355 Sowden — Rangatira 11045 Burton — March E. W. HANMEB. Agent. U J NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAII FRCMLITTELTQN AS UNDER: For Wesbport and Greymouth—-Weekly. Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin —- Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pieton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to ohrlßtchurch daily papers for dates and hoar cf sailing For farther particulars apply fco F» IERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbarton THE "AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS' FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. MONEY TO LEND on Agricultural and Pastoral Properties, C J FOWLER, Resident Secretary, Wellington. C J OWEN, Resident Secretary, Christchurch, DAVID THOMAS, 269 District Agent, ABhburton. "BAMBLEB" BICYCLES. I HAVE! a Nice Line of LADIES' and GFjNTLE MEN'S Roadsteb Bicycles on View, and am expecting a Consignment of the BAMBLBE MODEL 26 BtA-CJir^GS- MACHINES, AT AN EAELT? DATE. Cyclists intending to Purchase Racing Machines should not fail to call and inspect) SHE " NSW MODEL 26." The RAMBLER ia 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 Valves, is without a doubt the Best Machine a Cyclist can ride. Acceasoiies m Stock, Price Low for Caah. Easy Terms arranged to Suit Purchasers | of the RAMBLER. :