The Ashburton Guardian.

roL xxi. no. 4798

Ashburton : Monday, May 15, 1899,

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" TRIAD " - Prize Competitions. ) rpHIS MONTH the • Triad» offan prizes -*- for competitions as under :— >£ s d , For Best sentence from the wordl , W-e-M-l n-g-t-o-n. Closed 20th !„ft n March. Winner: Miss N Trlggs, f2 ° ° ■ Chiistcharch J For the best design (In monotone),** for he diagforthe Triad. Youths or girls under 18. Closed 20th 20 C April. Gold Medal, awarded to -„ John Hartley, Dnnedin J —■■** For the correct sentence repre sented by the following initials : . T T— I F^-— P i r — T. — A— A— b—B o o I—— M—• To close 20th Hay. Dressing Case, value— For the best coloured Map of Aus tralia; size of paper; 24 x 18 h.ohes. For 6th Standard boys Qn n and g rls attending any of the " " v w public fohools. To dose 80th June. Watch, value— For best short story of about 1500' words (or page of Iriatf), For young people under 20. 10 0 To close 20ih July. J Entries for the above oorapetitiou to be accompanied with a reoefpt for not lees the* 5i for goods purchased from one of the advertiser* in the • Triad/ or for soodfl advertised in the 'Triad.' Competitions to be posted to "Manager Triad,' Dunedin." The result of each competition will, when possible, be given in the 'Triad' In Imm following date of closing. Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. B>ng, Harris ft Co, Arrow Brand Booti Curtis, F, Jeweller Dr Speer, Wellington Griffin's Biscuits (any grocer) Jones, H M Joshua Bros., Boomerang Brandy Kirkpatrick, 8, and Co, X Jama Loohhead, R Maypole Soap and Monkey ttraod Soap Mrs Miller's Cookery Book* Mitchell, Photographer Nei!, Jas, Herbalist Nsl'on, Moate and CoY Tea* N.Z Express Co. ROallen, agent N.Z. Clothing Factory Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Shag Point Coal Company Somerset Hotel, H. S. Drammond Suratura Tea Three CJastle and Capstan cigarettes Vanity Fair Cigarettes Van Houten's Coooa and Chocolate • Wahoo' F oasby's, • Koolibah' Loasby's. _ (Buyers of one bottle of either may enter) Westport'Coal Co, J L Gillies, Agmt Wiiiion, Balk and Co., French Coffee and Ouvah Tea Yitnkee Cork Tipped Cigarettes ZaalaudU Boots Uold Mbdal — PARIS. May-Fever, Oppression, rVeuraJgfia, etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medioal authorities. The pectoral Fumi gator Esplo is the most efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. Seventy yetu*f» of success. J. ESPIC, Po,ris % 20 rue SU Lazare Melbourne, Messrs Boubbaud and Co. Hosier Lane, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Ohemists and Druggists, Kequire the signature on every ciga rette. Each box of Cigarettes and powder : contains a prospectus with directions. ri^HS GENUINE DR GUILLIBP X ELIXIR Tonic, Glairous. and Anti Bilious pared by Dr Paul Gage Fils, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy. Rue de Grenelle, S. Germain, Paris. Dr Gnillie's Elixir is one of the most economical medicines, both as a Purga tive and as a Depurative, it is the best) remedy against all bilious and glairiout disorders. For more than seventy five years Dr Gail lie's Elixir has been employed with success against diseases of the liver, the ?pleen, the heart, rheumatiem, gout, fev^r, ir fiaenza, si in diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that you get the Genuine Dr Guiliie's Elixir, which bears the signature of Paal Gage, and mark that; each bottle is accompanied Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Patent Medfdne Dealers, and by ACFSTKALIAN DRUG CO.. Sydney, N.S.W. MLSS~B£SbIE SIMMONDS MUSIC SELLER, AND TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN, T3EG3 to thank her Friends and Patrons for p>iat favors, and to inform them she is in a position to supply anything they may require In MUSIC or INSTRUMENTS AT LOWEST PRICES. THE EXHIBITION MODSL PIANO at «39 CASH, or easy Terms. Beat Value Yet Offered. VIOLINS, FLUTES, CLARIONETS, MELODIANS, Etc. Any Article net in stock procured tm mediately. New Music and Songs by every mail, VIOLIN STRINGS AND FITTINGS, Bast Quality. BESSIE JfMMONDS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON 4Ho«r sweet you are and fresh' (King Jjhn). Most appropriate to DiAMOWB Jubilee Teas—Shearman Bros, agent*



T. Bullock. TO FARMEES, DEALERS & OTHERS. 100 ACRES 100 /"IONVENIENTLFIituated about two \J miles from the Fairfield Fref zos> Works and the County Saleyards; on Mitcham Koad, being R.s. 35587 and parts 25603. If deaired can be divided into two allotments of 50 acres each, Suitable paddock for pars na living at a distance Bending stock for sale or to the Fretzmg Works. Apply to T. BULLOCK, _ ' EstnteAgent. "~ ~YOE BaJS£ B CAPITAL BUirDING SITE. j EING T.B. No. 795, containing i iore, Cox Street, level first-olißs land for garden purposes. "- . T. BULLOCK a l l e¥¥olT7~~ SUBURBAN PRo"pERT¥ FOR SALE. 3^ acTes 3^ FATING Allen's Road, William r * on'^A*^ Wak»nai Creek, being Lots 20, 21, 24,26, and others, with Dwelling thereon, the property of MrX Moban. Offers are invited for the pnrohase of this,, on very easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK, TIWALD. FOR SALE, at a low prioe—foar sections between Harland and Grove Streets, with four-roomed Cottage thereon. 01 1 A Price required. £Et±±\J Easy teims of payment. T BULLOCK. VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Allenton District. 3 ACRES ODD. Q /Corner of Winter's and Cavendish roads, V^ with Commodious Dwelling House, Verandah, and all conveniences, and Out houses, consisting of Washhouse, with Copper built in, workshop, Fowl Yard, etc., etc., surrounded by Garden and Orchard, well stocked with fruit trees ; very healthy ocality; the property of Mr R. Murray laving sold his business he is desirous of disposing of his property. Offers are invited for same either as a whole or separately. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. 03 BULLOCK. - ■ monStT" ' ~ mo LEND—?mall Special Sums of £150 X and £180; also a sum of £3000 at lowest current rates of interest. JT. BULLOCK _ .: Edß^fiALia- —- -I OOLD&TXKKrff RO AD DI3TBICT. 500 acr^s, 500 GOOD SHF.EP COUNTRY, Being R.S. 32,732, 32,734 and 52,965 below the Railwoy Line, fenced etc. To be sold at a considerable loss to the present owner. Terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent TO SPECULATORS AND OTHERS. HALF-ACRE, together with square dwel ling (houseot four rooms, <fco., well situated on the Alford Forest Road. (?1 Q!£« Price required. The owner ob X tJt) having purchased a property in another part of the District is the reason oi its being for sale. Very easy ter«;e of payment can be ar ranged, almost equal to rental. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. Owner having purchased land in another part of the District). 1 Acre 1 Of Good Lind, fronting Princes Street, Netherby, being Lots 42 and 43, together with square Dwelling House, Scullery and Dairy at back, surrounded by orchard ; also Stable And other buildings erected thereon. fJQAA PRICE REQUIRED, on Easy <sy/4Uv/ Terms of Payment. Ifor further particulars apply'o T. BULLOCK, Estate Agents ggjMiw narami»WßW«iOTrr'«awMto.i.^»,>»^ HENRY "STEPHENBON, (ouccfissor to Alfred Bsrrkon.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., .EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part cf the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my bands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent s Norwich Ouion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforta Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay menta from JJOs per month. HENRY STEPHKNSON, AUCTIONEER rJ'-~-"nwiw i rimrnnnmniinirmiirwrii •iwwrTTTrmriiir~rcrinwwnrtr LOW VIIAIJTY DR CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Bypophosphite of lime Is prescribed toy the faculty for the cure of Conanmp tiont Ohrcnio Oough and general debility TT contains two of tho principal Ingredients necessary ■»■ for building up tho Unman Frame, and which axe considered doficisnt in tho above ooinplaiata, be'ng Phoßphotns and Lime. It canntt bo too highly rsootnmeaded tor delicate childra. Di Clmrchill'a Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES la real brain foodi and in cases where muscular an nervons exhaustion has acquired a world-wide rapata tlon, Ench bottle bears Dr Cburohiil's signaturs. Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST, 12 EUE CASTIGLIONE, I PAWS



I" | 'WA'* T E D 8 QUANTED KKQWnLmrs H^i^ | * is .'till.paying the highest price foi ni-iJ" 1"!* of Ladies'« Gentlemen".,, anc Children's left off Clothing. Fumiturt oonghfc in any quantity. Ladies waited oe at shortest notice. Nofce the addresiß- Bnrnett Street, opposite Mail Office, T'OJ»™jranO*heia—Wantedlloid X Cast Plough Sharea ia any quantity, *>W«d at nnr Foundry.-KiuroETH & °^-Z! !gl"eerS> etc<> AsLbl*rt.on 2 393 J PJ SAW^-CbeapTleTeTal PurebTed J X Locks, suitable for farmers and others tor cross- breed ing purposes. Making room * AppIyPELHAM¥ARDS 'or I> OARDERS -MBsK^^EaltitaSrti 3 J has accommodation for a few boarders. All home comforts. Terms moderate. Tea and light refreshments at all hours, 1 121 FOR Sale, Cheap—Six Dozen* Aira of Children's ankle straps.—Mellob's Zea!an<lia Boob Store. NOTICE- We defy competition j yoiTget wonderful value at Mbllor's, Tanored Street. T¥^T ANTED Known~Tha7^e~^re~^w " » offering a special line of Goat Ruci, urge b;z=, choice skina, at 12a 6d ; Oilcloths, Linoleums, and Carpet Pquarca in confusine variety.—Mitchell & Tpbjsbr. , VjrrANTED Known-That we have re ' T oeivod ex Maori a heavy shipment of Dress Goods, Choice Colorings in Coating, V lennas, and Cretonnes ; ova case Fancy "lacks in elegant designs.—Mitchell & - ORNER. V^TfANTED Known—That wo havTbeea J T fortunate in securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, juat the tbiag for cheap suits for boye'olothing ; new colorings and choice Patterns.—Mitchell & Turner. IpOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of "ladle" and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mellor, Tancred Street WANTED Known—GooTTTue for little money at Mellor's, Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo c&lf Shoe.— Mellor's Zealandia Booc Store. , W~~~ ANTED KNOWNZrhTtThavT^e ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I will dispose of afe the » owest rates possible, for Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are ia searoh of reliable goods. As usual, Repairs done at once ; at J. Moisok, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. FTIHiNDERS wanted for the sale of 5090 JL pairs of boots.—-Apply to Mellohs' Zealandia Boot >-tore. FOUND— 3n Tancnd Street, the cheapest and mos,t reliable Boob Shop,— Mkllou's ZctU.m<Ha Boot Store. |.V aH ■ ED Kuostii- Ludies' Pretty i* Walking t^hocs in gm-it variety at MELLoa'." Zoalandia Boot Store. MR * ROBli^N7o^h~^d^e77f Laches', Gentlemen'r. and (UiiJdrfin'^ Jefkoff, ,GlatMo^-~ana_Aii«- fc-iTOiiSes. Note' address : Mks Robinson, W&kanui Road, Baring Square, 11 123 FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt's, Brown's, or Evans':— 200 ibs, 14s ; lOOlbs, 7a 6d ; 50Ibs, 3s lOd; 2?bs, 2a.—John Obr & Co. 2 FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Mea'e Bluchers only 4s lid-—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kroaio (Blucherj,—Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. MRS ALCORN haß in stock Stamped Mountmellick, Laoe, Cross-stitch and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven Initials, Lace Pinu, SttcUmtita, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Arasene, Filossils, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting Silks in Colours and Tartans, Macrame Bags and String, WeIdoB;« Needle work Books, Perforated Cardboard s Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancjr Work generally. 10 32 TiIENDKRS wanted to wear out 1000 JL pairs of Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. MRS ALCORN invitea inspection of her new Winter arrivals—Capes, Jackets, Costumes, and Dress Goods. Straws, Felts, and Trimmed Millinery in latest sty lea. Several linea of New Fancy Needlework All kinds of Underclothing made to order and in stock. Dressmaking receives special attention \ \f ANTH.D— Wise Mothers to try oar V f Indestructible School Boot. — Mellor's Zeaiaadia Boot Store. FOR Pure Confectionery go to H. A. J Flowbr, East Street. Just to hand —500(Boxes Choice English Chocolates. Caramels, Gum Pastilles, etc. Freeh Toffies always n stock. p. in i ■" '■ i ■ iijl f f% 11 OO n I m ■ vi IlvvU l w | LADIES RINOS \ KEEPERS And KNOT RINOS. ?• Gold Watches Silver Watches QOUD /WJ SILVIA CHAINS Brooches, &c« • All departrues should be sudden' (Die raeli). Give up inferior Tea, and use Hondai Lanka Diamond Jubilee.—Shear man Bros, sole agents, Ashburton : Unequalled and Invincible—Woods' Graa' Peppermint Care for Coughs and Guide, 1/6



SPECIAL ANSODKCEMBN 1 NEW "GOODS FOR A __ I /CHOICE ASSORTMENT o« th« Utn *-J and Most Stylish DRESS MATERIALS In all the Neweafc Shades and Fabrics. Graat Variety of Novelties in Fashlonabh BRAIDS and Fancy TRIMMINGS. FIRST CLASS DRESSMAKING AT MODERATE CHARGES. Large Stock of White and Col( red BLANKETS, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, BUGS, SBIRTINGS, Ftc, Fto, FOR THE COMING WINTER. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING, MERCERY, Eto., Em. NEW ROODS AT LOWEST GASH PRICES A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & OLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET. WE WANT FARMERS TO KNOW mHAT WE HAVE IN STOCK RANSOMES & HORNSBY ILOUGH SHARES, all siz^e. ALSO— CASTOR OIL, CYLINDRINE OIL, ROOT PULPKRB, CORN CRUSHERS, HORSE HOES, IiXOELSIOR GARDEN TOOLS, LEVER HARROWS, STEEL HORSE COLLARS LITTLE WONDERS, EAfcY CHAIRS FOR LAWN AND VERANDAH, AND THE FAMOUS DAISY OARTS, MoCormiok REAPER &J BINI3ER. AND STERLING BICYCLES Morrow, Bassett & Go, f ASHBURTON, M. PRIEST, Manager. Wank curtis, fTIHE Leading Practical Watchmaker, JL Jeweller, and Optician, East Street. FULL STOCK OF— ROTHERHAMS ROTHERHAMS NICKEL WATCHES NICKEL WATCHES WATERBURYS WATERBUUYS NOVELTIES & JEWELLERY. THE PLACE FOR Spectacles* Spectacles. (Correct fib guaranteed,) BEPAIRS. BEPAIBS. No waiting, all work done to time. WEDDING PRESENTS. Very choice assortment in Plateware, etc J. L HIGGS, ART DECORATOR, PAINTER, GLAZIER SIGNWRITER & PAPERHANGER, WISHES to intimate to hia numerous friends and the general public that he ia prepared to execute work in all branches of the trade in the most satisfactory manner at moderate charges. He haa also for sale Glass, Paints, Paper* hangings, etc. Samples of work and Art Decorations on exhibition at his shop in Tancred Staeet, next Mitchell and Tamer's. N.B. — Ticket writing a specialty. Estimates given for all kinds of work. LAWES' Dips & Manures. FTIHE Public Dips at the Ashburton and X Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Care taker. Lawea' Superphosphate — Best Turnip Manure in the world. Also poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip in stock. EDWARD SAUNDJ3RS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 161 COUBSING. /COURSING Men are notified that the V> following first-clasa Dogs in training may bs LEASED for the Season :— Bd b ZENOBIA, by Merchant — Green Garter. Fn b Puppy, untried, by Spring—York shire Last.



TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARjED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WOEKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. Ifc would be well to give"me particulars prior to sheep being forw-irdrd. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBFRTON DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ABHBURTO N, Loans Weekly Sales of Lire Stock—Tinwald and AshbartOE Alwraafeelj Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fata, Hides, eto., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari ust Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Farnitnre Sales held on Satarday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly, AGENT FOR- Matson and Go, Ohrietchnrch Booth, McDonald and Go, Ohristoharch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Go Ugbtband'i Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Oompun? Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Sterenson and 00, Dnnedin Planet Janior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manarep R:A KA I A DISTRICT SALES, 3HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia, to »ofe as my AGENT for ai! Auctioneering Work ia that District, and in conjunction With them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS DAVID THOMAS, A.shWfeon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOBJ OF .__ _PLA3Oiai_JLß^_ TOOIiS DAVID THOMAS ASH BURTON New Zealand Insurance Company. < BSTABLISh"bI) 0' 1 „ 185 8 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE PREMHB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— ,££oo,ooo. FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ao. f ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RaTKS E. W. HANMB.R AGENT THE WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE, A MARVEL OF. SIMPLICITY AND DURABILITY, IS SOLD AT GKRATLY JAB.I3CJOKJD PRICJE3S, and the advantages Kobekt Lochhead gives in relation to Easy Terms, cannot be »ur paseed by any other Person or Company in the Ashbnrtoa District. I OUR GOLD MEDAL NEW STYLE OP PERAMBULATORS and GO-OASTS j are undoubtedly the very besb and most beautiful articles in New Zealand* FOR MANGLES, PORTABLE BOILERS, and our various other Articles, the universal testimony is the firm cannot be beat* All kinds of Sewing Machines Repaired. EGBERT LOCHHEAD, WIRTHEIM MACHINE DEPOT, EAST STREET, ABHBURTON. H. H. HEATLEY, BRANCH MANAGER. 3 10 JOHN WILSON, ~ IMPORTER OF HIGH-CLASS WALL PAPERS. T HAVE much pleasure in announcing to the Public ot Ashburton and Surrounding District! that I shall still continue to carry on the business of HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, Etc., as heretfore. I also beg to notify that I have REMOVE my Business to the Large and Commodious Premises lately occupied by the Bank of New South Wales, where, with the audition of Mb O. Chapman's Stock (which I have taken over, Mb Chapman leaving the town for Wanganui), Customers will find a greatly increased Choice of Goods at their disposal. PICTURE MOULDINGS, WALL PAPERS, MIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, ENAMELS, VARNISH, ARTISTS' MATERIALS, Etc. 132 Tbliphone 65 P O Box 16



- SHAJ POINT CO L. THE PREMIER OTAGO OOAU 'S I UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD ANI STEAM PURPOSES. mHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY JL hpreby notify that MESSRS W. H COLLINS & CO. are their 'ONLj ¥ Agents in Ashburton 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. JIVERY STABLES. i McGonell & Compton WISH to inform the Public that they hare taken over the Stablea lately carded on by Mr MoCormiok, and the New Firm trust that by civility and attention they will secure a fair share of patrongage. Horses, Cabs, and Other Vehicles always on hire, day and night. Ring up ALFRED MoCONELL or SPENCER COMPTON, Telephone 91. ■,_____ 3 293 A BALLANTYNE & Co., OF OASHBL STREET, OHRISTCHTJROH, TTAVE FITTED A MOST COMPLETE FACTORY, and Mannfacturi 'FROM START TO FINISH High-Olasa Furniture at very MODERATE RATES, A Visit to Ballantynk's Showroom and r actory, by any of our Country Client when in Christoharcb, will be MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE FIRM. T. H. UnDßi_T,,_, [F, DNDSIIIi TE UNDRILL AM> CO,, .T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JF URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. ' . ■■ .Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hal l; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belb. 2 E. W. HA3SMER - :*i > • • NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operative 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 eooiation at the corner of West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises. } STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS At"cURRENT PRICES. 1132 E. W. HANMER. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL I THAT EVER WAS"! " The Rambler:' HAVING aold oat of my old Btock of - theee superior Bicycles, I have jusc opened np a fresh conelgnment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER " SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RAOIRB, & ROADSTERS in all t-isses and all fitted with the ever lasting G & J detachable Tyre. • " THE JEKASKBI.BR/' CALL AISD INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy, Elding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES. D. THOMAS. ART CLASSES. ETHEL jx, JONES, /"IERTIFIOATEDarb teacher, Canterbu«*/ \J College School of Art; Free Student Technical School of Design, Wellington; Pupil of JamesM. Nairn, Wellington. Instructions given in all branches of Art, Painting from Life, and Sketching from Nature, in Oil or Water Colour. For particulars apply to Mb John Wilson Burnett street.



Shipping npHE jfcftfJKjL NEW ZEALAND 3fIj|(HIiySHIPPING 00. LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOB LONDON, Via Monte Video, Tenerite & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for ail classes c Passengers at Lowest Rabei. I 1 ~~Por* of 1 Steamers. Toas. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington April 22 Rnahlns 8127 — May 11 Wakanui "000 — May 25 Rimntmks 4615 1 — June 8 CARGO BTEAMERB. Fifeahire  8500 — I April WOOL SHIPS! ~~~~ Norman I I I MoLeod ( 834 | Lyttelton j April grain ships, ' ' ' Loch Torridoa } 2081 | Lyfc'n f April Conway .. j 1899 j Lyt'n j May RATE OF FREIGHT FOR~WHEAtT By Sailer .. .. 27a 6d per ton By Steamer .. 50j M per ton With the usual primage. F»r further particulars apply te FRXBDLANDER BROS.. Ltd. Agents, Ashburtea. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR LONDON. JkX TJOYAL MAIL STEA #HKSbv J-fe MERS, with superior jStESBKaE RCComrao<i*tlonforaH classes ™ of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. month. Vessel Ton* Commander From Date. lonic «. 4748 Kempson Wel'fc'n May 25 faothio .«,7780jKidley ... WelVn July 20 CARGO STEAMERS. Maori .-.J5317 Moffatb |W«rt'n"~Apl 20 •Waiwera 6500 Stuart (Wel't'n April Tokomarn 6238 Maxwell I — May Mamari ... 3583 Evano [Wel'fc'n May WOOL SHIP. Wellington | 1309 | Thomas | Lyt'n | Mar •Carries Third-clacs Passengers. "~~ E. W. HANMEffc, Agenfc, ■ U~~NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS ?AlI FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wesbport and Grey month—Weekly. Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE-~For extra Bailings see lavertise ment in Cnristchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auokland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eference shonld therefore be made to Ohrlatcharch dally papers for dates and haw of Bailing For farther particulars apply fco Fi FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton MUSICAL LUweIIyn Owen, M..CM -M.» X..Jtf I>C AK'. PIANOFOKTE, SINOING, HABMONY,AND MANDOLINE. A OAKD MRS A fl r\ LA RIDGE iL» \j. Ularidge TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURION. Terms on Application. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC Tyr RS T> O W.M A N T^ O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Eatslook Street, Ashburton. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam* ; natioos. i OSBOBN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London}, VISITS Athburton and surrounding Districts every four months—viz,, March, July, and November. ORDERS ma? be left with MIL LLEWELLYN OWEN at , his .Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashbarton, or at Commercial Hotel. MISS CARSON. rnEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets, near - Wakanul Road list). 1 136 "' ' ' ' Guardian Fire & Life Assurance Company, Limited. (Established in 1821}. ScßscaißfcD Capital .. £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital .. .. £1,000,00 Total Funds over £4,500,000. Head Office : 11, Lombard Street, London fTIHE Undersigned is authorised to acoej Insurances on all kinds of Property at Lowest Current Bates. ALBERT ROBERTS, 21201 Agent for Aihburton.