The Ashburton Guardian.

VoL xxi. no. 4880

Ashburton i Thursday, August 24, 1899,

price : One Penny

COMMERCIAL.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Quitaci I'resg Association—By Electrio Teiegraph Christciiurch, August 23 Tho entries at addington to-day were— 5 500 fat, Hheep aid )\-< e^\ 3,158 slore •heep, 366 cattle, n! Lc? ii g; OATTtK—Of Hit 171 f,i c i':.- c: trre-i, *bont 30 were from the No i h laip.u^, bringing I from £6 17* 6d ie £9 7< Local ethers aud heifers were moetl> good .surt*, and a slight improvement was noticeable, without appreciate advance m price. Besti steers £7 5s tn £8, others down to £6 15s heifers £1 to £6 s<, cows £3 12s 6i to £6 5s SHKEP—The bulk of the fat cheep were unfinished lines of wethers, ewes being scares. Prime heavy weiyht wethers and good ewes met competition from the butchers, and showed an advance, while good fretzars held their own, but unfinished and doubtful lines were easier, and maoy lots were pa3Bed. Prime heavy weight, we'hers 18a 6d to 22i 6d, fretzjia and mixed sexes 16s to 18i, unfinished 'md doubtful torts 14s 61 to 15i 6<i, piime heavy ewes 16s to 16s lid, good iie^vy ewes 14s 6i to 15a 6d, »nd others down to 12s ; prime merino wethers 13s to 15s 6d, and others down to ;Q3. The few fafc hogae'a m brought in,m 10b 3d to 14f sd. '1 he buk of the atore ■heep w^-re ewes io lamb and with lambs. These met a fair demand, and th« rather b«tter proepeota of spring weather oaußed owners to increane reserves, and a good many weie withdrawn at auction. Those that changed hands did bo at from 13s lOd to 15;, according to age. Only one line of wethers was sold which brought 14s Id, and wethers and maiden ewes 13i lOd to 14s 6d. All the hoggets failed to reach the reserves. l'lGS.—i be fat pigs were » good lot, and met better demand for baooners, which avenged 3£l per Ib, but poikera were easier at 4£ i per JD. There was * strong demand for atoies of all kinds, and five weeks old halilted Tamworths brought 15s per head. Rnoontra ranged from 38s to 48s, porkers 2Si to 331 6d, stores 24a to 30j, and weftcera 13s tol7d 9.1.

GERALDINE STOCK MARKET.

At Geraldine yesterday there was a fair yarding of stock, with a good attendance. An improvement on last week's values was noticeable, hoggets and breeding ewes being sought after, ?nd anything good fetched fair prices. The cattle entered were half fats and backward stores. Crossbred ewes and wethers fetched 13s lOd to 12i 51; crossbred ewes m lamb 13s 4d to 15s 2d ; crossbred hoggets, 10s Id to 12a lid; fat) merino wethers 10j to 13s, Cattle ran — £3 7* 6d to £5 lls 6d for fat heifers; £4 2% 61 to £5 for forward eteers, and up to £4 17a 6d for heifers. Pigs, 18s to 335,

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

Messrs Friedlander Bros. Limited, report upon the live stock market for the week ending August 23, sis follows : -The usual wetkiy sale was held at the Ashburton Yards on Tuesday, there being a good atten dance of farmers and others, but the sale was rather dull, consequently there was a slight drop m prices, as compared with late rates, this being most noticeable m breeding ewes. Ihe total yarded for the day was made up of 5,123 sheep, 16 rams, and 33 cattle. Uur eutry cousisteu of 1,789 fcheep, 4 ranis, and 17 cj.itle, the greater of which we succeeded m disposing of at the following prices : -16 fat ewes 13s 9i, 34 fat ewes 13s sft, 2l fat ewes 11s, 17 fat crossbred ewes 13a Id, 10 ewes and weibere 11s 9d s 222 crossbred wethers 15s 3d, 383 crossbred hoggets 12s 3d, 83 merino ewes 7s 33, 21 halfbred ewes 13a, 16 thrae-quarterbred ewes lid 3d, 66 merino ewes 10a, 72 three quarteibred ewes lls 7<', 222 haifbred ewes 12s 6d. In c»ttle—l fat cow £4 ss, 2 fat heifers £3 15s, 1 fat steer £6 3s 6d, 1 springer £2 15s, 1 springer £4 10a, 2 springer* £4.

ASHBURTON CRICKET CLUB.

The annual general meeting of the Ash burton Cricket Club was held on Tuesday evening last—the cbair being occupied by Mr C, W. Purnell. There was a fair atten dance of members. ANNUAL BBPOBT Mr R Hart, hou. treasurer, read the balance sheet and report of the committee for the past year. The former, though it showed an improvement ia the state of the finances of the Club over the previouß year, still had a email balance to debit. In the report, the committee congratulated the club ou the improved state of its finance?, the debit balaDoe shown at the last annual meetiag having been reduced by tome £10: From a cricketing point of view the season was, however, not a success. la the contest for the Cup, Ashburton had only come iuto second place, Rakaia being placed first and WatertoQ third. The Committee recom mended that prompt arrangements be made for a ground for the coming season, nothing having been done m that direction up to the present. The report went on to state that the club had m the past made heavy pay mentß to the Domain Board fur rent, m addition to placing a pavilion on the ground and laying turf ou the oval, whilst they had always been charged by the Board the highest possible rent. The Committee did not recommend the continuance of the experimental understanding of last season, viz , paying the Domain Board £2 2s for the ground and use of the implements, the Club to keep the oval m crder. The committee rather recommended that tho Club should try and arrange with the new Sports Associa tion, as they considered the said Association would not be worne to deal with fian had been the Domaia Board. The outgoing com mittee recommended that an endeavour should be made to pj.y off the small amount of outstanding liabilities, gome of which are long overdue, and m con clusion wished the Club a successful and prosperous season. The report and balance sheet were adopted on the motion of the President. NEW MEMBERS Messrs G. M. Watson, j'. Grange, E. Orr, Blunden, P. Orr, and Mason, were elected members of the Club. ELECTION OF OFFICERS I Mr C. W. Purnell was unanimously re elected President. Three vice-Presidents were elected—viz , —Messrs G. A. M. Buck- ! ley, D. Thomas and F. Ferriman. The Captain will be elected by the first eleven. Mr Morrieey was elected Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. The Committee elected were Messrs B. M. Cuthbertson, Watson, Grange, Amos, Crisp, Beckett, and J. Friedlander, THE SPOKTS ASSOCIATION On the motion of Mr I. Grange, id was decided that the Ciub join the Sports Association. Messrs C. W. Purnell and Crisp were appointed delegates. ENTERTAINMENT The matter of an entertainment was left m the hands of the Committee to deal with. THANKS A hearty vote of thanks to the outgoing officers and the Chairman brought the pro ceedings to a close.



The Ketch Envy.—An Auckland tele gram says the ketch Envy, supposed to have foundered, has arrived at Auckland very little damaged. This is the ketch regarding which a message from the sea waa found m a bottle at Great Barrier. Hadd your wheesb woman " ; McKenzie's Hondai-Lanka Tea, I'm telling you, ia a queen tae that wishy-washy stuff you're d-infcin 1.



£ Philanthropist



The. Agent-General of Vitadatio, 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 Faglish speaking races of the world and probably others. Mr Palmer, m 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 m the colonies, a copy, on receipt of twopence m stamps, or the five copies on receipt of six pence m stamps, which wili only cover postage, packing, etc. Vitadabio'a aim is not only to cure the people of diseases, but also to instruct and lead their minds to the nobler aspirations. The list of books is as follows:—"In His Steps: What Would Jesus Dot' I "The Crucifixion of Philip Strong," " Hia Brother's K®ej.>er," " Malcom Kirk," " Richard Hardy's Seven Days." Mr Palmer is certainly going out of the ÜBual way to reach the people, and practical philan trophy speaks for itself. At anyrate, he is to be con- mended. Letters addressed Sheldon," care Vitadatio, Melbourne.



The rise m the price of wool and the firm state of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequence, following the advanced cost of the raw material, all the principal manufacturers of woollen goods have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerable rise m the prices of all Twoeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Messrs Craighkap & Bebrtman of this town, how ever, with their usual foresight), took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early m May for a large shipment of the most fashionable SuitiDgs for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand mills just before the rise, and wili give their customers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighead and Berry man invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 10s, made op m their well known style and fit, should convince the ost sceptical of their sterling values. '* We're a' Jock Tamson'B bairnp/' an' say we should a' gree tae hae naethiu' but Mao's Hundii Lanija Unbonded, Te*



WAJS'TjsU— "iViFo Mothere to try oh Indestructible School Boot. — Msawum's Zealaadia Boot S«ore ( .M^-j-tta^w^^ l^SKt^' "ra^yc:.^-* ■v^,.-..y-i. l^l | l | (l .^ - 1 , Wl . lIH . t tT. WaNTud Known-That the Sale of the Acre is now on a!) ISoKTHOOiH and Heffokd's, The Corner, FLOUiTßeduced— Rollifct's, Brown's, or Evans':— 2001b8,14s j lOOlbs, 7a 6d| 501bs, 3s lOd; 2p'ba, 2s.—John Oaa 4 Co. 2 WANTED— A dozen amart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe,— Mellob'si Zealandia Boot Store, FOR SALE—Cheap, Several Purebred Cocks, suitable for farmers and others for cross-breeding purposes. Making room for young stock.—Appiy Pelham Yabds, or Mail Office. TTTANTED Known—Good vatoe for littl f V money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. IjlOR Sale, Cheap—soPo pairs of Ladie and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mbixob, Tanored Street NOTICE— We defy competition j you get wonderful value at Mbllob's, Tanored Street. mENDERS wanted foTthTTalToTioO X pairs of boots.—Apply to MiLLOB Zealandia Boob <store. T7IOUND—In Tanored Street, the cheapest Jl? and moat reliable Boot Shop.— Mkllor's Zeaiandia Boot Store. XI J AKTED—Sixty strong meu to try V T the new Kronio (Bluoher).—MkllOß'6 Zealand it. lioot Store, ORSE lor bale.—For Sale, a light harness Horsy ; wi 1 pass trains, eto. Apply Mail Officp. CROOKS & COvKKUKLB.— Those rtquir- J iDg pure brtd Cocks and Cockerels for breeding purposes can get cheap Wyaudottes, Orpiogioug, aud Cochins at the Pelham Yards, Ashburtou. FOR bale, Cheap—Six Dozeu £%vaF~v&—^ Children's ankle straps.—Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. W' ANTED Known—That J. MoiSOH has received a latge supply of Winter Boots and Shoes. They are all of the beat brands and makers, and never equalled m Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. Ihere foe the public have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes. Discount for cash as usual. Repair* done at once. Beat bole Leather used and work* manship, at Ihe BUI, East Street, Ash* urtou. tr^Oß Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men'tfiluohers Jj only 4b lid-—Mkllob'b Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known— That we have re ceived ex Maori a heavy shipment of Dress Goods, Choice Colorings m Coating Yiennas, and Cretonnes; one case Fancy Blacks m elegant designs.—Mitchell & | TUBNEB, ~^p| i^OR BALE, at Great Reductions- 1 Whole of Mas Alcobn's Stock !i \ j and Faahiouabk' Capeß and Jackets including Kaiapoi—over 100—Dreas Good?, Flannel ette?, Cikfrtiiigs, Embroiderieg, Luces, Veil* ings, MJlinerj, Children 8 aud Ladies* UuderciothiDg, &o. AT MRS ALCORN'S Stock-taking gale— i'iuafores and Aprons from 9d, Chil dren's Felisees and Jackets from 3s 6d, L .dies' Jackets and Capes from 8a; Dress Good*-, double width, all wool, from 9d ; Winter Tweeds and Heavy Serges from Is, Trimmed Millinery half price,{Stamped Mount) Meliiek work reduced 10 per cent, and Crewel Siiks 9J per dozen during sale only. WANTED Known—That we have been fortunate m securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap Buite tor boys' clothing ; new colorings and choice patterns.—Mitchell & Turner VJTT ANTED Known—That we are now T t offering a special line of Goat Ruga, large siza, choice skins, at 12s 6d ; Oilcloths, Linoleums, and Carpet Squares m confusing variety.—Mitchell & Tubneb. LENDERS wanted to wear oat 1000 X pairs of Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass.; I AM now opening a lot of Blanket, Flannels, and other Woollen Goods bought before the rise m the Price of Wool, which I am offering at former prices. A nice lot of Mea's, Youths', and Boys' Suits made to special order. Orders for Suits taken—Fit and Workmanship guaranteed* Covert Coata from 30*; at Ri Alcobn's. 66 ORPINGTONS. — Priza Cockerels and Pullets for Bale.—l'elham Yabds, Ashburton. POULTRY BREEDING.-Now is the XT time fur farmers to get good stock Cockerels at the Pelham Yards, Aehburton WANTED Known—Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes tn great variety at Mellob's Zealandia Bant Store. i . __. ; „,; HEN '! URKEYS for Sale.— Apply Office of this Paper. SEEDS, Seeds. Nimmo and Blair'g Standard Vegetable Seeds—3d pec packet, 80 varieties; at Flktchkb Bbos«, Cash Supply Stores, MRS McGRfGOR has taken over the Refreshment Rooms at the corner of Kast and Burnett Streets, Ashburton, where she will welcome all her friends and Public Generally. Hot Luncheon Daily from 12 to 2. Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa at all hours. A Choice Assortment ot Confec« tionery, and all kinds of Fruit m Stock. E. W. Ha3SMEK~~ NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW ! PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with tbl Farmers' Co-operacive Association, have much pleasure m stating that io iutur I shall carry on my business at the office and store lately occupied by the above As sooiation at the oorner of West Street mm Havelock street {the Loan and Meroantil old premises.) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 1 132 E. W. HANMER. ALPJRED MAKTIN, JOBBING, PLASTERING, AND BRIO \O WORK DONE. Ranges and Coppt set. Orders strictly attended to. Addreßß— j Mr Yqusg's Cottage, Cox Street, Ashburton, 1



Fiank Curtis, • THE LEADING Wfcitcsliin.nilfer s «3>w«.sJJer, , aud Optlcinsj. JUST LANDED: LARGE STOCK of NICKEL and other j Watches, bohig i:!'i>'>rte* rfirec;. rind manufactured to my own (Vaign. These WATCHES will b<; found U givo tvery satisfaction. A special value line at £l is [well worth inspection. ROTHERHAMS, WATERBURYS, Etc., In all grades and price?, KEEPERS & WEDDING RINGS of my own manufacture—guaranteed 18 carat—kept m all sizes and designs. AS USUAL—MY BROOCHES, GEM RINGS, AND STOCK OF JEWELLERY is the Largest and Best Assorted m Ash burton. Presentation Clocks and Alarms in', all prices and designs REPAIRS effected with my usual prompt' ness and exactitude. OLD JEWELLERY Re-made into up-to-date fashions, at moderate rates, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. OSBORN OOOMBE, PIANO TUNER 4 EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Aehburton and surrounding Districts every four months—viz. March, July, and November. j i ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at; his Music ?tudi", Arcarte Chambers. Ashburton, or at Commercial Hotel. 6 252 t _ , , PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. M RB TjOWMAN TT 0X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelock Street, Ashburton. Pwpilw prepared for Trinity College exam saii on a. jTvTdk beeh, THE LKADING JEWELLER o> WATCHMAKER, IS Nf»W SHOWING NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS A LARGE STOCK of the Newest, tX. Brightest, and up-to-date Jewelle,BY INSPECT. — INSPECT. All articles marked m Plain Figures. Just received a line of Rothkrham's Celebrated English Levers, Made Specially to his order, with Extra Jewels, and very heavy Cases to suib hard wear, A few Ladies' Rolled Gold Watche«, Ten to Twenty YearB'^GuARAMTEE, very highly recommended. <3ci*e©ii(Btono is now very fashion able. A new assortment of Choice Designs. SPEDTACLES- SPECTACLES. A full Stock of Lenses, on the inter changeable system. Convex and Concave, both m Blue and White. The Latest Novelty m Eyeglasses, "THE BUVJLUC." Light) and Easy, will not fall off. SIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. REPAIRS Prompt. — REPAIRS (Neat. J. V. DE" BEER, ;(Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON."



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCE?, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all "W OOJL placed m my hands for Sale either m Ashburtoo, Timarn, or for Shipment. - This Season's WOOL SALES for CANTERBURY have been fixed M under, viz :— CHRISTCHURCH-November 23, 1899; December 14, 1899; January 18, 1900 February 9,1900. TlMAßU—December 1, 1899; January 5, 1900; February 7, 1900. WQOLPACKS and ail Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Market Rates. D. THOMAS, Ashburton, -P UREJEED S- I HAVE lately erected, regardless of Cost), the MO^T COMPLETE Seed ('leaning; Pinut South of the Line, and I now ak intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at Work. lam now prepared to CLEAN for Farmers any Description of SEEDS & GRAIN And will GUARANTEE to give them SATISFACTIO v. I I can Supply Best RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT, locally j*rown ; also, B™t CLOTERS Dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. Also—Hwbst and Son's Best ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIP 3, RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Exo. ! DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON, HAVE YOU HEARD THE STARTLING NEWS? i NO, WHA/J? I® IX "? i ] I WHY, THE SALE OP SMITH'S ASSIGNED STOCK IS BEING CONTINUED FOR — A FEW DAYS LONGER — Until their Ohriatchurch Premises are ready lor their occupation. TN THE MEANTIME, the Goods are being Sold at Prices that) are Simply PARALYSING. j To enumerate the Prioes of the whole of this JEPiris* - Class Stoclc wonld bo impossible, but a few will show the People of Ashburton that "WE art 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 f#w left at ... „• .. lOd per dozin Oro Cotton Reels .„ ._ ... ._ 6d per dozen Ladies' all-Wool Cashmere Gloves from , ,„ 3d per pair L%dies* Black Silk Gloves from ... ... ... 6d per pair Yard wide Flannelette, with fancy Border, from , 2s 6d per dozm Reversible Plaid Flannelette from ... ... ... 8j 6d per dozen White Calico from ... — .- ... Is 6d per dozan Cretonnes, choice Patterns, from ... ._ ... 3a 9d per dczm Colored Dress Serge*. Including Navy, from .. ... IQ£ per yard Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers ... ... .„ 4« lid per pair Youths' Colonial Tweed Suits, three garmants, from — 12s 6d Men's Mackintoshes, aewn throughout, ... >H 27e 6d _ (0) THESE PRICEB ARE jSTARTLINO ENOUGH» But Come and See us, and you will own, as those who have been say, that our Stook it the Cheapest that has ever been shown m Ashbutton. ( Don't IToreret— 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-— lncluding Clovers, Eyegrass, Cocksfoot, Turnips, Eape and Peas. »EW SEEDS FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN In any Quantity Required, or m3d acketa, NEW FLOWER SEEDS IN Id PACKETS OR 9& PER DOZEN PACKETS ASSORTED. NEW GARDEN REQUISITES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. «9- WHEELBAND'S BLIGHT SPECIFIC.-One dressing according to directions will thoroughly eradicate Scale Blight from fruit trees. TKEE "LUCERNE "W J. SEALY AND CO. * 8 52



Ashburton. furniture Wareh vise; — WICKKK AnF' XFANOY CHAIRS — In Now and Choice jC^TES^'t^ ( USHIons, Designs &\ = At Prices to euit'all, Rbduord Prices. fFSffiffF^-IC/al^P■ JjsFzjJtSb from 5/6 each. Linoleums, Carpets, * choice assortment J oileb Y\ are, etc §& | pgj|g|gßsji |i=|||gg|~|| Cushion*, to choose JPTTOINT'* TJI^JW of all kinds made on the Premises. Large ttocks of BEDSTEADS always on hand and arriving direct from Makers. T. H. UNDRILL & (JO.. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Aboade. JOHN T. COOCH, (LATE A. LAWRIE), bAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, T)EGS to call attention to the fact that he has now opened up a HAEDWARE DEPARTMENT In the Shop adjoining the Grocery and Orockery Store, which has been re-fitted, and furnished with a Complete Stock of DOMESTIC, FURNISHING, AND FARMERS' —IRONMONGERY.— All Goods m the Department will be marked -CASH PRICES in pla figures. JOHN T. COOCH, SAtJNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. SALE - SALE - SALE BARGAINS — BARGAINS — BARGAINS IK DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES t .. .• V • nil — ■iim—■— IHpHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE DECIDED TO CONTINUE THEIR GREAT SALE Until SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, and up to that Date Goods will be Marked {Lower man ever. We imva.been fortunate enough to Secure from the Wholesale Whkrehouse some JOB LINES at VERY LOW PRICES, m FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, OALIOOKS, SHIRTS, SSHIRTIN3S, Women's, Girls', and Boys' HOSIERY, ladles' aid Gentlemen's UMBRELLAS, Men's HATS, CAPS, and UNDER CLOTHING, COLLARS AND TIES m Great Variety. Aleo—Some Choice Lines m Ladies', Gentlemen s, and Children's SLIPPERS, BOOTS, and SHOES. A!l t Goods willj t be Marked Down m :Plain Figures ab Lowest Possible Prices CALL AND SEE FOB YOtTBSELVES* _( X ) GKANT AND MOORE, SAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS. TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE. It would be well to give me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON*



Shipping. _______ SHAW, SATOL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. « , TJOYAL MAIL STEA #||S».k Xl MKRS, vlbhmipertor \s&§Bs^ aacommodatfcn foiall oUtr** •^'■.ssssw-..-*■ Q £ p asaen g e i-a, calling &' Jdonfre Video or Rio, TenerSffe and Ply moath. -— Vessel [Ton Commander From Date. Oothio -.17750 Kidley ... Wel'b'n July 20 lonic ~,F74BjKempßon Wei'b'nOct. 12 CARGO STEAMERS. ♦Delphic... 8273f8nowden LytTton June 29 *Aotea # ..p364Evanß — August Pakeha .. 4331 Prosser [ — August ■ Maori ...15317 Moffatb \ — Sept •Carries Third-class Passengers. F. W. HANMEii. yp|^^ SW ZEAi AND Jngit-' '■' B:R TT' PING v; (>.'* LINK F.OYAL MAIL K-TttAMEJIS, FOR LOKIJOK, Via Monto Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Beet Accommodation for all class** o* Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of I Stumer*. Tons Departure. Da^e. R»kaia 6683 - August 3 Papinui 7000 — August 51 Kuabiim 81*27 — *ept. 28 Wakanui nOOO — Oct. 25 Paparoa 7000 | — Nov 23 CARGO STEAMERS. Nairnsh re 8000 Lytteltoa June 27 Tekoa .- 4050 Wellington July Waikato ._ 4767 Lyttelton July Psr further partlcalarß apply 'cc FRIKDLANDER BROS., Lsd. Agante, Aahbnrtaa. MOST STEAMSHIP COMPANY Off NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS?AIT FRCMLITTELTON AS DNUER: For Weeiiporc and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings sea advertise ment m Chriatchurch papers Duneclin — Mondays, Fridaya and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; eference should therefore be made to Cbrietchurch daily papers for dates and hour of Balling For further particulars apply to F. FBRRIMAN, Agent, Ashbarton HENRY STEPHENSON, (auoceasor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Sfcock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furai uxe, etc., as per arrangement, m any part the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my hands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown Bad Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing aud Agency Company. PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay manti from JSOs per month. HENEY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER SHAG POINT GOAL. THE PREMIER OTAGO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD ANE STEAM PURPOSES. THE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY hereby notify that MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are their 'OMLT Agents m Ashburton for THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery: Shag Point. Head Office : Yogel Street, Dunedin. GEO. R. OHEESEMAN, 18 General Manager. THE DAINTIEST LITTLER WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! 41 The Rambler." HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jnoo opened np a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS m all f-lzes'and all fitted with the eve* asting G & J detachable Tyre. «« the kamblek: oall^d inspect the stock. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MAKES FITTED WITH G & J TYRESx D.JTHOMAS, WANTED Known—You can now boy all oar well assorted and new Stock afc Hale prices,—NoETHCOTE and