The Ashburton Guardian.

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Ashburton; Tuesday, January 10, 1899.

Voh xx, no, 4098

HIS MOTHER-IN-LAW.

"Oh, Wilford, you won't regard me with aversion? You won't say things about mothers-in-law, will you?" littlo Mrs. Pendexter coaxed. "Becaxise she isn't in the least like the kind of mother* in-law they mean, you know." "I hope not," said Mr. Pendexter. "I sincerely hope not, Camilla." "You never called me by my whole name before," sighed Mrs. Pendexter. "You always said 'My dear Cammy.'" "Very well, my dear Cammy," said Wilford. "I shall certainly behave to your mother as I would to any other lady. If she is what she ought to be, all right. But I always have resolved to be master in my own house, and 1 always will be." "My dear ma is a perfect lamb," Bobbed Camilla. "I have her photo graph up stairs. 11l get it to show you." "I've seen it," said Mr. Pendexter, with the remembrance of a grim and an cient matron in spectacles, with a ruffled cap on her head and a prayer book in her hand, floating before his eyes. "She looks like a very excellent person, but" "I did not know that you had ever Been ma's portrait," said Camilla. "But, what, Henny Penny?" Henny Penny was a pet name for her spouse. "But the proof of the pudding is the eating, Cammy, dear," her spouse re plied. Whereupon he put on his over coat and betook himself to his usual af fairs. It was a singular thing never to have seen one's mother-in-law. Mr. Pendex ter began to feel that it was rather risky. He had met Miss Spruce at the house of a mutual friend. She was teaching a school at the time. Her only living parent, her mother, lived in Cali fornia. He had rather rejoiced in the fact, and now she had broken up house keeping and was coming to New York to live, with them no doubt, if she was invited to do so. "If she is as serious as she looks, she'll expect me to teach Bible class," solilo quized Mr. Pendexter as he walked down the street. "She'll try to stop my cigars and my glass of beer of an even ing. She'll consider my friends wicked young men, and throw the eucher deck into the fire. I know those goody-goody old ladies by heart." Suddenly, as he turned the corner, a face met his eye that brought memories of long departed days, of a flirtation which might have resulted in an affair of the heart. Mr. Pendexter was not as young as his wife. He had had his lit tle experiences. What a portly woman that was— could it be the same person? He slightly lifted his hat; the lady smiled; he bowed. "After all the world is a small place," said he to himself, and walked toward her. "Well, I declare I never expected to see you again," said the lady with a laugh. "And I thought you still in San Fran cisco," said Mr. Pendexter. "What nice talks we used to have, Mrs. Miller." "Why, it's ten years ago, isn't it?" cried Mrs. Miller. "Couldn't believe it. You look as young as ever," said Mr. Pendexter. "Oh, when it comes to being told that one looks as young as ever all hope is over," said Mrs. Miller. "Well, I intended a compliment," said Mr. Pendexter. "I'm getting bald," and he took off his hat. "It only makes you look more like Shakespeare," said Mrs. Miller. "She always says such nice things," eaid Mr. Pendexter to himself. The idea that he looked like Shake speare had occurred to him before, but no one else had ever told him that ha 1 did. He felt flattered. A. little pang of regret pinched his heart. He had often felt that he had made a great mistake in losing sight of Mrs. Miller, to whom he had never been regularly introduced. They had begun to speak in the street cars during a blockade which provoked them both. They had always spoken after that. He judged that she was about his own age, and knew she was a widow. There was a charm about her that he had never seen in any other woman. "And I think she told me she was alone in the world," he said to himself. *'And I should not have been expecting my mother-in-law to make my life wretched"— His thoughts were run ning away with him; he laughed. "Are you living in New York, Mrs. Miller?" "Oh, yes," she answered; "I'm going to some friends after awhile, but lam at. hotel just now. I don't believe in popping in on. people tornado fashion. If they want me let them urge me, say I." j "I wish my mother-in-law had that ' disposition," said Pendexter to himself. Aloud he said, "I must call on you." The lady laughed. "I haven't asked you," said she. "But you'll let me in if I do come?" said he. "It's my duty to call on a stranger. "All she said was, "Well, goodby." During the day Pendexter was not quite himself. He had discovered that his Camilla could pout. He feared the unpleasant things that he had been told came to a man with a mother-in-law. No doubt he should find hex-, grim and sarcastic, in the parlor on his return. He did not like that photograph. No, he did not like it. He thought he pre ferred being a little late that night. And as he went up town the bright entrance of the little hotel met his eye and he stepped out on the platform and stepped off on the corner. Mrs. Miller was in, so the waiter told him, and she tripped into the parlor in a dress of mauve silk that became her mightily. Her hair was black, her eyes were brown. She was no longer young, but she was by no means old. She was in very high spirits, and they flirted— yes, flirted, despite the fact that Pen dexter was a married man —as they had ten years ago in California. They had

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The Quarterly Review, discussing th« future of tbe Soudan, anticipates that France will not aeri* THE FUTURE 01' ouely contest; our THE SOUDAN, hold of the Soudan.» The writer is some what sceptical of the transformation which British management is said to have effected in the Kgyptian soldier, and insists on the necessity of keeping British troops in the Soudan. The great thing is to get the railway pushed on to Khartoum, after which the garrison in the Soudan could be reduced to a very small force. The only ■ effective way of suppressing the slave trade is to do away with tha need of slave porterage by opening railways, roads, and lines of river boats, Pass tug to consider the commercial value of the Soudan, the writer mentions • that up to the date of the insurrection the receipts from the Soudan always exceeded the expenditure:—Sir Samuel Baker, who was a good judge of such matters, concluded that tbe Soudan, ai an agricultural country, would, under decent governMent, prove more pro ductive and more fertile than any other part of Egypt. In support of his own belief iv this assertion we may mention that Sir Samuel, within a few years of his death, was in negotiation with cer tain financiers in Berlin, with the view of obtaining a concession from the German Government, in virtue of which the Soudan was to be recon quered) with the assistance of German troops or of native troops drilled and commanded by German officers, and then developed by a company holding its charter from Germany. The scheme was favourably received at Berlin, but was not carried further, on representa* tiocs being made to its author that the prosecution of kis projt-ct might hamper the action of cur own Government in Egypt. Another proof is cited :—Aa soon as the advance on Khartoum was announced, a group of Egyptian financiers, whase bouses had formerly been interested in the Soudan trade, offered a very large sum of money down-—we believe a million sterling— and engaged to undertake the cost of the administration uf the Soudan for a considerable period at their own risk, provided that they were granted a concession to govern the Soudan after its reconquest, on terms which would have left Hgypt a substantial share in any profit derived from the operations of the company which the concession aires proposed to found. The off jr was declined, partly from political con siderations, and partly from a gpneral conviction, on the part of the Egyptian authorities, that the development of the Soudan was too profitable an enter prise to let pass out of their own hands.



NICOLL BROTHERS. JNicoll Brothers, [H. F. Niooix.] [L. A. Nicoix. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, I and PRODUCE, in our Rooms EVERY I SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted in any part of the District at lowest current rates* ADVANCES made on goods placed in our hauds for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, I ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4| and 5 per cent.' Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing; to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. WOOL. WOOL.JTOOL. WE have pleasure in notifying our Clients that we have made arrange merits with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christchiirch Sales any W^oo which may be entrusted to us, aud we are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed in our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to D&lgety & Co., Ltd., Christchuroh, aooount NiOOLL Bbos., with advice to us. We can also arrange to dispose of clips privately if so desired. mHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. _I_ Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suife any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE NicoLL Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application; Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., PISTKIGT AGENTS



j WANTED. OXANTED Known-Shipment of New TT Lace^ Fmbroideiies, Fall Nets, White Gloves, at remarkably low prices.—- W H Coli.ieh, The Corner T7IQUND—In Tancred Street, the cheapest JD and most reliable Boot Shop.— MKLixm'e Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pairs of boota.—Apply to Mellob' ZealaDdia Boot "-tore, "ITTANTED Known—Good value for littl W money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. , -j FOR Sale, Cheap—Six Doze* i»aire of Children's ankle straps.— Mbllob's Zealandia Boob Store. WANTED Known—Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes in great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Mrs GHamilios begs to inform the Public of Ash burton that she is prepared to pay the highest cash price for all kinds of New and Second Hand Clothing, Furniture, etc. Letters attended to immediately* Address —Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. 9 246 WANTED Known—That, when the wind is over and when the dust is gone and Aehbnrton Housewives commence (heir Spring Cleaning, Mitchell & Ttjbneb are the people for all. descriptions of House hold Furnishings, and their new goods are now opened. . VTrr ANTED Known—That our new Dress T T Goods are now on view. Ladieß in need of a thoroughly smart and up-to-date costume should give us an early call. A charming variety of Blouse Material and Washing Dress Fabrics now showing.— Mitchell & Turner. WANTED Known—That we have opened a case of Ladies' JFabric Gloves of really exquisite styles, including a r large range of Washing and Cycling Gloves. Special hues in Ladieß' Embroidered Hose unahades and Umbrellas, per Rangstira.— 1 VIITCHBL & TUKNKB mENDERS wanted to wear out 100 1 X pairs o Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. T7IURTHEE Great Reductions inßollitt'a JD Kupnme Roller Flour, at FLOTOHBa Bros,, Cash Supply Stores. ANIED KNOWN — Flour, Flonir. Further great reductions in Roihti'a Roller Flour, at Fletoheb Bbos., Cash Supply Stores. W" "ANTED KNOWN—That I have re ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I wil^dispose of at the lowest rales possible, for Cash. Now is au opportunity for those who are in search of reliable goods. Ac usual, Repairs dose at once ; at J. Moisok, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburtoc. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Biuoher).—Mellob' Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED^ Known—Pretty Christmas Cards in packets—l 2 for 3d, 25 for 6d and 9d, boxes la.—W H Collies, The Corner WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.—~ Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. Fi)K Bale,. Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladiea uiid Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mellob, Tancred Street. WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — ItlELU)B's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers only 4s lid'—Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. LOOK ! i<ancy Chocolate Boxos in endless variety for Christinas Presents. Call and inspect.—H. A. Flower, Confectioner and Fruiterer, East street. MRS~ALCORN has in stock Stamped Mount Mellick, Lace, Cross-stitch and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monogram*, Woven Initials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Arasene. Filosslls, Crewel Embroidery and Silks, Knittings in Tartans and Colours, Macrame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 MRS ROBINSON, Cash Purchaser of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left-off Clothing, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mrs Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11 123 SELLING OFF.—Mrs Alcobn, finding that her shop room is itiauflkient for her inenusing business, has decided to offer her toys, dolls, prams, vases, and glassware at reduced rates for Christmas and New Year, to clear right out of theae lines. T. H. I NDBILL j [B. UNDBILL IYH. UNDBILL AND CO., TPURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JJ URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, hmb Belt. 2 FREEZEES. FREEZERS. TjiARMERS wißhiog to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any ime to suit their own convenience, by oom municating with ua. , NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited, 3 39



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Keating's Powder destroys Bugs, Fleas Moths, Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the suoeess of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectlyclean in application. See the article you purchase is keating's, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, In, nnd 2a 6d, e»p!»by all cbomisti.



A MERRY CHRISTMAS. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. mWO Oases of Specially Selected ELEOTRO-PLATED WABE of elegant design and special quality from the best English and American Makers, marked at prices which will give the Purchasers exceptional value for their money, ALSO,— A Selection of OHOIOE ORNAMENTS of unique Designs and colours, which for genuine value anS artistio merit: cannot easily be surpassed. Purchasers will do well to inspect our Stocks and aiake early purchases. W. H. COLLINS & CO.. IRONMONGEBS, PAINTERS, COAL & TIMBER MERCHANTS Agents For—Royal Insurance OompanymLtd, „ Shag Point Coal Oompmiy* „ Weatporb Goal Company, TEN SB IDLINGS TEN SHILLINGS 1-3 EVERYONE WHO SPENDS * 10/- CASH « {§ DURING THIS MONTH WITH g g "THE CORNER." 3 § DRAPERY & CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT H 20 WILL BE PRESENTED WITH W H. COLLIER'S MUSICAL & PICTORIAL ALBUM S3 ■ ' FKBE. eh E3 rnHIS Magnificent Album contaius lOs worth of Music and 16 JL pagea of beautiful illustrations, VIEWS OP ASHBURTON, Reproductions from Famous Oil Paintings., ABSOLUTELY FREE. Qg OQ Don't make any mistake. If you buy from " THE COKNER " you O Wcet better value than you gefe from any other firm and you also get jg H 8 lOs WORTH OF MUSIC \ T7lT> Cffj^ p 16 PAGES OF LOVELY PICTURES / JJ Xi-Cillu H {H Come and get one of these splendid Albums ab once, as only a M t— i limited number can be obtained. Nothing like this Album has ever g t% been seen in Ashburton before. J3 O COME AND,SEE AND BE CONQUERED! «* " W. H. COLLIER, | «THE OORNE R." H G. D. H. HEFFOBD, Manager, TEN riBILLINGS. TEN SHILLINGS* EAST • BTBEET H. M. JONES. FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. "■ ""«O« I""i """""™ POLICIES CURRENT from T Days to IS Months, according to Value Purchased. JSi per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. f or Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10a will reoeive a Policy good for Seven Days. 28 °ASES °F BOOKS, TOYS, STATIONERY, AND FANCY GOODS, GLASSWARE AND LEATHER GOODS, "DAATTC! PRIZE, Presentation, and Reward Books, from Ward, Lock XjyJKj JJLXy mmmmmB l nA Co., Cassell and Co., Rootledge. Nesbitfe, Religious Tract Society, and others. Beautifully Bound Editions of Bibles, Poets, and Standard authors. T7l A ~KTS"XXT /I /"\/"\"F%C2 ALBUMS, Writing Desks, Worfc Boxes, JJ ixJN CJ JL XJ \J vJUD~™Music Folies, Ladies' Companions, Work Baskets, silk lined, Jewel Cases, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand, Bags, Purses and Card Oa§ei, silver mounted, Silver Penoil Caaes, Watcheß, etc. Electro-Plated Ware—S^Dilt'^^.- Barrels, Epergnes, Teapots, Mugs, Serviette Rings, Butter Knives, Bread Forks, etc. TT A O T?Q AND FANCY CHINA WARE—A large Variety of Beautiful V Z3Lk)-tliC> Vaßes and Glassware, Crystal and Tinted; latest patterns, choice Designs. Specimen vases from 3d. TOYS. TOYS. TGI?S. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. i The Largest Stock of Toys ever held in ABhburton. All kinds and descriptions, from I Id Squeaker to a good Steam Boat or Piano. Horses, Barrows, Whipa, Arks, Tea | Setß, Games, Balls, Drums, Carts, Prams, Skittles, Cabes, Wood Toys, Tin Toys, KUbCEI6"oiT eOANI! !I'T4WN TENNIS EACQUETS From Best Makers. PIAWOB Time Payments from «. &SOs per month ORGANS „ „ „ J^>f » » JEJIO'SrCt.KS „  „ , ... .- ..■ SOW,, „ School Committees Supplied. 1 LOWEST CASH PRICES in all Departments. Equal bo Christchuroh and Dune din Bouses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade in the Diatriob INSPECTION INVITED. h. "M."Tones. ASHBURTON GALVANISED IRON WORKS. IN VIEW OF A SUOOESSFUL HARVEST HAUDLEY BROS. XTAVE Just Landed a Large Consignment of HARVESTJIATERIAL. HAY RAKES, FORKS, Etc., Etc, at SPECIAL PRICES. CAH A.TXM9 GIVE ITS A IRIAI/! WE have also Juab Manufactured a Special Line in Tinware, Oilfeeds, Oil Bottles, Tea Bottlea, Pannikins, Billies, etc., etc. HARDL E" V BR O S., WHOLESALE MANUFACTURERS OF SPOUTING, RIDGING, TANKS, Etc. PLUMBERS, TINSMITHS, & GABFITTERS,



DAVID THOMAS. . Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashbartoii A.k«raa«ely. Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skina, B'afca, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout feho Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Ol@ari.ie Sales as par arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly, AGENT FOB— Mataon and Co, Ohrlßtchmrch Booth; McDonald and 00, Ohrintebnrch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Eot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Pla&st Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manarsß EAKAIA DISTRIOT SALES 1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & 00., Merchants, Rakai». to I act aa my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction with them It will fee my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Aahburbon GREATRBDUOTION^ IN PRIOB OF PLANET JK. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBUETON NEW FRUITS. — NEW FRUITS. ft *n* " ■ .!■— 50 OASES FINEST NEW CURRANTS £)0 JjQQ BOXES NEW VALENCIA RAISINS XOO 10 0 BOXES FINEST NEW SULTANAS JOO W.B.—All our Fruits are WASHED and DRIED by Patent Machin ery, befog ready for immediate use, therefore saving much time and trouble in cleaning. YT7"E Have Just Landed the following Seasonable Goods — 10 cwt Finest Lemon Peel 2 cwb Finest Mixed Spice 10 ewfc Finest Orange Peel 20 doz Bottles Lemon ? quash 5 cwt Finest Citron Peei 12 doss Bottles Raspberry Syrup"? 5 cwt Choice New Figs 12 doz Bottles Limo Juice (Shipa 2 cwt New Malaga Muscatels 2 Gross Packets Jelly Tablets 1 cwt New Jordan 4.lmonds 1 cwt Dried Peaches 2 cwb New Season's Dates 1 cwt Dried Apricots 5 cwb Assorted Nuts (Barcelona, 2 cwt Choice New Prunes Almond, and Walnuts) 2 cwb Keal German Sausage 10 cases, 21b tins, Fruit (Peaches, Pears, 6 doz tins Chicken in Jelly and Apricots) 6 doz tins Turkey in Jelly SUGAR- - SUGAR' - SUGAR. MAURITIUS AND MILLIQUIN CANE SUG4RS ALWAYS IN STOCK. The Most Reliable Sugars that oan be need for Jam and Jellies, JAM TABS- W~™JAM JABS- We have a Large and Assorted Stock of Jam Jars, including 21b Stone Jare, lib and 2lb Glass Jars, 1-quatt and Mason's Patent Screw Top Bobbles, which we ace offering at Low Prices. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. TRY OUR PURE CEYLON TEA, Packed in -£lb and lib packets, 51b and 101b tins. A Pungent and Good Liquoring Tea. Special Quotations for Tina and l-ohests. ggs- We make a Specialty of Tea. The Bests Value given in Asbburton. WINES AND SPIRITS. WE are now Packing Special Assorted Canes for the Christmas Trade. Englinh and Colonial Botfcled Ales and Stout, Manning's Celebrated Ale in 10 gallon keg 3 always in Stock. Golden Apple Champagne Cider. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Dailyl SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRON3VLONGKKS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MAKKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No 53 SPECIAL EXHIBITION. CHAKMING^_NOVELTIES. ANDREW ORR, I TS making a GREAT SHOW o:E Choice Goods ia MILLINERY, HATS, BONNETS, UP-TO-DATE JACKETS AND CAPES, CHOICE COSTUMES, CLOTH FOR COATS AND SKIRTS. ORDERS. TAKEN FOR TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW DRESS MATERIALS. Boys', Youths' and Men's SUITS of Best Colonial Made Materials. J^rNQLJiiUJMLS &"fJIOOKCLOTHS, Lovely Designs, all Widths and Patterns. SPLENDID STOCK OF LADIES', CHILDREN'S, AND GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES. ENGLISH AND COLONIAL. ', Just Opened lOCKDozea MEN'S NEW TIES AND SCARVES, at HALF PRICE. ANDREW ORR.



Shipping. 1 NSW ZMALAHD LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Vfa Monte Video, ffieneirlffe 4 Plymouth. Beat Accommodation for all olswseß of Passengers at Lowest Kates. Rlmntaka 451S Jan. 19 Papanmi 7000 Feb. 16 • Kaikoura 0507 ~" 'March 16 CARGO STEAMERS. A roister 3414 — Deo. Waimafce 6688 — Doc. Tekoa 4050 -— D«ic- Waik&fco 4767 — J*o Qn. Louise 3385 — J«a Rakaia | 5628 — I Feb Fer farther particulars apply ts FRIBDLANDBR BROS., I/sd. Agenta, Aahburten. SHAW, SAYILL AND~ALBI()]S COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. A 1 TJOYAL MAIL STHUL-j jj§fig|^ XV MIES, with superior j jMMaSS& accommodation for all classes ■iiraß^^w of passengers, calling at M-onte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply mouth, Tons Commander From t Date. Delphio Z 8355 Sowden ... Wel't'n Jsm 6 lonic ... 4748 Kempaon^. Lyttl'n Jan 5 Aofcea „« 6364 Scotland „- — Feb Uothio ... Wel't'n Mar 2 CARGO STEAMERS. Mamari ... 3583|M'DougalljWelVn|Nov 30 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell W 't'n U)eo 15 Matatua... 3522/Evanß JF Ch'l'rs'Jan 5 K. W. HANMSK. Agent, UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS All FRCMLITTELTON AS DNOER: For Wesbport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thure day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Chriatchurch papers Danedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Taesdayß and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are snbjecb to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers foi datea and boat of sailing For farther particulars apply to It FERR-MAN, Agent, Aahbtuton . MUSIGALi PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN,, AND (THEORY OF MUSIO. TyTRS BOWMAN XpOx Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HaveijOCk Street, Ashburton. RAKAIA—TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam sationa. Llewellyn Owen, HANOFOKT-Ej BlKGme, HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. A CARD MRS A ri fi LA RIDGE A. \J. V7LARIDGE TEACHER GF PIANOifORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTOM. Terms on Application. nSssTMOHAKDSON; TEACHER OF THE PIANO, IS Prepared to receive PUPILS from any date. Particulars may be obtained from Mr H M Jones, Ashburton ; or Miss Rioha.rdson, Chailea Street, Allenton. 10 76 MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS ABhburton and surrounding V Districts every four montha—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers. ABhburton. The Wife's Welfare. *reatiß9 posted free. It will teach you more than }■? y.ears y°«'ve liverl- Evefy womnn should reiV, n-- Vnte Pr°f<>ssor Hermann, French Specialist, 40 Colhns-place, Melbourne. VbUNQ WEf^T"™^" Write to me for valuable free Book concornin(r yciir selves. Profesgor Hermann, Specialist, 40 Collins place, Melbourne. <ESlErePS^fi JLflC.y-Particulars "free, how I OUrrCninU flis-n aocklenUUv found, a cure after specißliats failed. Address Hahold a. iißt.it, G.JP.O., Melbourne. Tri& I IIW I rl about ihcmsi-lvrs, l()i pages. Posted, 6r1., in stamp" (-ni'i-olony). IMh.fk.ssob Wrbstrr, Spccklist, Exhibition-streat, Mi-lbourne. FOE SALE. "TTTE Have on hand several NEW AND SECOND-HAND GIGS, & OTHER VEHICLES, Which we can dispose of at reasonable prices. f & hT'steel, Victorian Steam Carriage and Iron Works, West Street, ABhburton. Fragrant and refreshing—New Venv,