The Ashburton Guardian.

V\>l xxi, NT). 4737

Ashbdrton : Tuesday, February 28, 1899.

price : One Penny

TWO RUNAWAYS.

'•jMass' Craffud, 'deed en I dunno 'zaetly how et is. Hit jes' sorter strikes toe, en I'm gone 'fo' I know't. En dats er eollnm fac', eho." "Well," said the major, "then go whon it strikes you. It is a relief to get txd of you occasionally. But if you get -off this time without letting me know wheayoittrtart I'll cut your ears off when you come back—if I don't"- And Isam believed him. CHAPTER 11. Isams annual runaway freak had worried Major Worthington more than anything of like importance he had ever confronted. He cared not an iota for his lost time, nor for his bad ex ample, but it galled him to think that there was anything m connection with a negro that he could not fathom. In this old negro he had at last found a cunning and a mystery that evaded his penetration. Study as he might, no satisfactory explanation could ever be secured. Year after year about the Ist of July his factotum failed to appear, and the place that had known him so long knew him no more for a fortnight. It was seldom that the major ever threatened a servant. Never before m his life had a threat been leveled at IsarOp who was a privileged character about the house. It was not surpris ing therefore that just before daybreak next morning a knock was heard at the major's window. That individual un derstood it, and quietly donning his clothes went outside, assured that he would find Isam on hand. He was not mistaken. "It's dan struck me, Mass' CrafEud, en I's 'bliged ter go," said Isam. "Ah!" said the major, "then we'll talk it over first." Isam sat upon the steps, the major m his old rocker, and talk if; over they did, until a pale glimmer trembled m the east. What passed between them no one ever learned, but finally the ma jor rose, and preceded by Isam, who bore a pack that gave him the appear ance of a sable Kris Kringle, struck out straight across the fence and the fields, disappearing m the woods be yond. Only the hounds knew when they left, and theae tugged at their chains with noisy pleadings, but m vain. When day finally rolled m with stream ing banners, Woodhaven was without its master, and the overseer, too much accustomed to the eccentricities of that absent power to worry over his sudden departure, reigned m his stead, The path of the runaways led first di rectly past a growth of plum bushes, an acre m extent, that stood out m tha open field, a small forest m itself. This was the burial ground, where with out regard to order or system the graves of departed negroes, covered with bits of glass, broken cups, abandoned cans and other treasures of the trash heap, dotted the shadowy depths. These glimmered faintly m the gray half light, and Isam shivered slightly as he passed. The movement did not escape the notice of tho- major, who smiled grimly as he said: "You don't come this way, Isam, when you run off by yourself." The sound of a human voice was reas suring, and the negro answered cheerily; "Yessir. Am' nuthin go'n ter tech ole Isam. All dem 'n dero is dun boun en sot." "And what the deuce is 'bound and sot?' " The major's inquiry betrayed impa tience rather than curiosity. He knew well how secretive is the negro of any class when interrogated ia connection with his superstitions. Isam shook hi* head. "Lor sakes, Mass' Craffud, don' you know all 'bout dat?" "No," said the major testily; "if I did I wouldn't be wasting breath asking a fool nigger." "Well, "said Isam, willing to com promise m the interest of peace," w'en er Sperrit gits out'n de flesh, de only way hit can be boun ea sot ester plug er tree.'' He stepped m front of % broken pine near the path and examined it crit ically, •' Dere's er plug roua nyah fur mi'ty nigh ev'y wun dem graves, et yer knows where ter look.'' "What do you mean by this nonsense, Isam? Do you expect me to swallow such stuff?" "Hit'ser fac% Mass' Craffud. Dere, now, dere's er plug, sho' miff." Years before —Major Worthington re membered it then—he had' come across a split^ine from which a half dozen of | these plugs'had fallen and was eurpris-

Ed by thd-ecare it., had caused on the plajafafion. Tfcey were made up otola hails, bi|B of Mais, red peMer and, tar aad sprix&leif wsi the blood of a chicken. Each plug contained a few hairs from the head of the deceased and a piece of a garment that had been worn nest the skin. Each ingredient had an important significance, but exactly what it was no one knew or knows to this day, unless some aged voodoo lin gers m the land and holds the secret. The major examined the signs point ed out. Only a practiced eye m broad daylight would have been apt to discover them. He deliberately took out hia knife and began to pick at a plug. The change that came over Isam was lu dicrous. He clutched the major's arm and chattered out: '•Don', Mass' Oraffud, don' do it, honey! You mout let de meanes' nigg't

I (To be continued.)

I "Dow', Mass 1 Craffud, don' do it!' 1





A Ni w 'ixrs-io.N'. — One i.f he attracucns of the l'aria Kxhibiti-ia is to bo the Marcc rnms, demised and painted by M Hugo d'Alesi, the well-humm p:.»'er nrr;st. After duly paying bis fee, the vUiU-r will pass a gangway and find himself on the deck of ft first-class passenger steamer, with ctptain, crew, rigging, smoking funnel*, and every other detail completes Around stretches a blue and sparkling eea, whilafc behind may be seen the port of Marseilles fading away on the horizon. Machinery imparts a pleasant rocking motion to the fictitious vessel, and a concealed fan makes a brerza as the traveller, ekirns past Le Frioul and the Chateau 6'lf, The sun sets and rißes to reveal Naples and Vesuvius, and having eafe'y passed between Scyll* and Charybdis, the good ship reaches m •> few minutes the harbor of Sfss m Tunis. Venice will be ilie ctxfc halting place, and finally the pastetigers glide up the Bos phorua to Constantinople, bat a storm must first be faced. Iho illusion, throughout, is said to be matvelloue. " Ar electricity is to a tallow candle " so is diamond Jt'BU.EE tka to its competitors.— Agents—Shearman Bro?., Ashbartos W T Doak, Mount Somers and MaySeld; (James Gudirel), Tinwald. N.ICOLL BROTHERS. Mcoll Brothers, [H. F. Nicoll.] [L. A. NicoiA IAUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREKT, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, JIGS& 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, FURNITUKK. and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, crmmenciDg immediately on conclusion of our live stock Bale, CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m one hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive sampies from farmers who- have paroels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITFD We have various turns of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cenl. Farms, House Properties, and Building Seotions for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite ihose wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. WOOL. WOOL._WOOL WE have pleasure is notifying our Clients that we have made arrange ments with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christ church i>ale& any. Woo which maybe entrusted to v*, and »•', are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalftety & Co., Ltd., Christchurch, account NIOOIX Bros., with advice to us. We can also arrange to dispose of clip* privately if so desired. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. TjIAEMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, "by com municating with ua. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 mHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. X Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any | description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this jeleb.-ated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS ,/. BALLANTYNEtS Co., OF OASHEL STREET, ChRISfCHFROH, TTAVE FITTED A MOST COMPLETE FACTORY, and Mauufectun FROM START TO FINISH High-Clasa Furniture at very MODERATE RATES. A Visit to Ballamyne's Showroom and Factory, by "any of our Country Ciients when m Christcharcb, will be MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE FIRM. Fair fa* quid drink ; it gars folk speak oa they think, diamond oubilbe tea, the best of drinks.—Shearman Bros., ftgentr.



WANT Ki\ BOiItDERS-Mns Knight, E^t Ku-eet, has accommodation for a few boarders. AH home comforts. Terms moderate. TV and light refreshments at all hours. 112 > WAITED 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 & Tubneb. • MRS ALCORN'S Midsummer Sale now on. Prints and Muslins from 3£d a yard ; Pinafores and Aprons from 9J each, a few " Own Make,' soiled, reducer 1.;_ Lacee from Id per yard; Embroideiies from I|d per yard ; All Wool Drers Goods, double width, from 9d per yard j Trimmed Millinery half price; Stamped Mounlmel'ick Goods and Fancy Needlework reduced 10 per cent during Bale only. "TTTTANTED Known—4o Dck, Women's f T Is 6d Black Cashmere Hote to be Bold for Is pair; 25 do z Women's Black Lisle Gloves 2d per p*ir j Ladies' Ulsters at 3s 6d ; Rainproof Cloak?, 8s 6d ; Fur-lined Cloaks, 10s 6d. Al! at Mitchel & Tueneb's Sale. TIT ANTED Known—Thab we are not * T picking out a few lices of bad etcrk only, bat reducing the whole stock, so that the largest buyer at our Sale s&vca the mott money .—Mitchell & Tubneb. FOR Sale, Cheap—Six Dozei. /airs of Children's ankle Btraps.— Mellob's Zealandia Boob Store. "VTOTICE—We defy competition 5 yon get X\ wonderful value at Millob's, Tancred Street. FOR SALE or LEASE, during approach iDg Coursing season, the fast and clever Greyhounds Saxon (bred ia N.S. W.) and Parthenia. Apply Mail Office. j WANTED Known—Shipment of New Laces, Embroideries, Fall Nets, White Gloveg, ab remarkably low prices.— W H Collieb, The Corner WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Mea'sßluchers only 48 lid*—Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Krouio (Blucher). —Mbllob' Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladie and Men's Boots And Shoes.'—Apply to Mellob, Tancred Street WANTED Known—Good value for little money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. TRY FLOWER'S Refreshment Rooms for a Cup of Fresh Tea, etc. Ice Creams nml iced Dunks, Ripe Tomatoes, Apricots, Peichep, Cnoice Bananas, etc j always m S i <-k. TT/AN'iED—A dozen smart Ladies to V V trj our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. \\J ANTED KNOWN—That I have re- V \ ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoe*, which I will 6 b pose of. at the lowest ra;es possible, for Ca^hi Now ia an opportunity for those who are m search of reliable goods. As u>uai, Repairs dove at once; at J. Moisok, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. MRS ALCOBN has m etock Stamped Mountmeliick, Law, Crose-stitoh and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven li.it ials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Arasene, Filoßsils, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting Silks m Colours and Tartans, Macrame Bags and string, Weldon's Needle work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 WANTED Known—Pretty Christmas Cards m packets—l 2 for 3d, 25 for 6d and 9d, bores la.—W H Collier, The Corner MRS ROBINSON, Casr Purchaser of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's letb-off Clothing, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mrs Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11 123 T7IOUND—In Tancred Street, the cheapest X. and most reliable Boob Shop.— I Mhllob's Zealandia Boob Store. mENDERS wanted for the Hale of 5000 X pairs of boots.—Apply to Mkllob" I Zealandia Boob Store. ANTED Known-Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at MblliOß's Zealandia Boob Store. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs o Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brass. CONTINUATION OJP SALE. FURTHER REDUCTIONS TN PRINTS & WASHING FABRICS. ALL MUST GO. FAST COLOR PRINTS, Good Patterns, 3jd and 4|J per yard. All Linen Tabling Q|d per yard Special Prices m Flanoellettee, Galatea*, Shirtings, Towels, Cretonnes, etc. Double Width all Wool Serges, Choice Colorings, Is 3d per yard, were 2s. genuine "Seductions IN MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING, etc. Youths' Tweed Tromer Suits, 12a 6d each Boys' Drill WashiDg Suits from 3s 6d Boys' Caps, Bd. Boys' Braces, 3id. GENUINE~BARGAINS FOR EVERYBODY. A. P. WILLIAMSON, TANORED STREET.



THE AUSTRALIAN WIDOW:/ FUND LIFE AS UKANOE SOCIETY, Ltd. MONEY TO LEND on Agricultural and Pastoral Properties, ! 0 JFOWLEB, I Resident Secretary, Wellington, C J OWEN, Resident Secretary, Christchurch, DAVID THOMAS, ! 269 District Agent, Aehburton. j A GOOD WATCH FOX THE HARVEST. "FUST Received a Direct Consignment of STBOMG NICKEL WATCHES. FIBST-OLASS MOVEMENTS. THIS IS NOT A TOT, BUT A GOOD TIMEPIECE 96 E^»: 9/i6 The Best Valuo Ever Offered m New Zealand. I Have alao opened a Special Selection of SPECTACLES & EYE GLASSES. Sl#lit Testing? a Specialty Aa | Usual I carry the Largest and Best Stock of WATCHES, CLOCES, jkj'JP. Ware, Jewellery, &c IN ASHBURTON. SPECIAL ATTENTION AND PROMPT NESS GIVJ<N TO REPAIRS. J. V. DE BEER, WATOHMAKER& JEWELLER, EASI STREET, ASHBURTON. ; HiiqTIOE--- ---j A BCQN TO THRESHING MILL \ OWNERS AED OTHKRS. THE Allandalti Ocal Coy., LIMITED, bHAG Pv.INT mHIS COMPANY'S COAL ia the BEST J Prodnced on the Eastern Seaboard, is unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended by the Threshing Mil! Ownereof this district, ORDER FROM OUR AGENT— JAMES ELLIOTT, ABJH.B Li ttTOIS, OR AI THE COMPANY'S MINE. 1186 T, H. Undkill-j [c. undbili. T. H. UiNIDBILL AND CO., T7IURNJSHING UNDERTAKERS, Jj URNISHIfIG UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins » Specialty. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows* Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt). Z i i -H &tf <j H,| I—( h h 2a b B W H to a 5 >.S.OH o d 9 w • t> . * • 5



I could teach sugar to slip down year throat a million wayß, but sweeteßt of all 1b added to diamond jubilee tea,—Shearman Bros, Agectg,



AS HBURTOIc .No 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY To be incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: Chaei.es Reid, W. B. V. Preston Edwabd Gams, Fbancis Sorint, J. H. Pauling, G. R. Anderson, H. Stephbnbon.j SECRETARY : SOLICITOR: Fredk. Makeig. E. G. Crisp BANKERS: The Bank of Australasia, Aahburton. j OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, j Aahburtofi. Office "now open to takt Entries, OFFICE HOURS: 9 30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p.m., andjg from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays ; ~gTjessot^~ PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST BT.R jSKT. mHE CHEAPEST SHOP m town for WATCHES, , CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY and ELECTRO PLATE. Spectacles, Eyeglasses, Goggles and Eye Protectors of every description. A TRIAL SOLICITED. REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly executed at Moderate Charges. LADIES^ SUMMER BOOTS AND SHOES. "VTOT only is fche QUALITY HlGH—the PRICE 18 LOW: A conjunction of condi tions that c&Dnot fail to please the wearer. For Shape, for Listing Wear, and for keeping up a good appearance till the very last, there is nothing like these Choice American Boots and Shoes. :,.:>■:&£ A PICK OF THE BEST AMERICAN BOOTS AND SHOES A* • | McDonald & McDiarmid's MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET J. NICHOLAS, Manager Repairs and orders promptly attended to. " RAMBLERS BICYCLES. I HAVE a Nice Line of LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Roadsteb Bicycles on View, and am expecting a Consignment j of the RAMBLER MODEL 26 RACING- MACHINES, AT AN EABLY DATE. Cyclists intending to Purchase Racing Machines should not fail to call and inspect SHE M NEW MODEL 26." The RAMBLER is declared to be the Easiest Running Machine on the Markeb, : And is undoubtedly the Strongest and Neat est Bicycle Built. I | The RAMBLER, fitted with "G& J " Everlasting Detachable Tyres and Dunlop i Valves, is without a doubt the Best Machine a Cyclist can ride. Accessories m Stock, Price Low for Cash. Easy Terms arranged to Suit Purchaser! of the RAMBLER. D. THOMAS, WEST STREET. Bicycle Harvest. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BIOYGLE MAKERS, BCJREETT (STREET, Next the Club. TO the Farmers and General Public of Ashhurton, —We beg to state that we have reaped a harvest m Bicycles, having just landed a big consignment of first-class jiggers at £14 lQal We are the oldest bicycle firm m Ashburton and intend to uphold our reputation. Agents, for White Flyers, Radge-Whit worth, Waverleys, Cyclops, The Parrot, etc Repairs by experts. All work guaran teed, THITFARMERS' COOPERATIVE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE ASSO CIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. AS AGENTS for the above Association m the Ashburton District, we are prepared to receive proposals on all descriptions of Farm and Crop Risks; also on Wool and other produce for shipment to London. Full particulars m to ratss oan be obtained on application at our Offices, West Street. Applications for Shares will also be received from Farmers desirous of placing their Insurances with the Association. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. : J "He was a bold man " that first ate the oyster, Ib requires courage to drink blended teas, diamond jubilbe is pure, mountain grown, unblended, unadulterated and un- j tampertd with.—Shearman Bros., Agents, <



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Blstate A^ent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ABHBUBTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Li?e Stock—Tinwald and AahburfcOE Alcernafrelj Fortnightly Salea of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, eto., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horae and Furniture Salea held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly, AGENT FOR- Matson and Go, Ghristcharch Booth, McDonald and Go, Ohristcborob White's Sheep Dip . Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Oompauy Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures KAKAU DISTRICT SALES. 1 HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & 00., Merchants, Rftkft!a,?ta .S. aot as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m oonjunotlen with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbnrfcon GRUATREOUOTION IN PRIOK OF PLANET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON ASHBORTON FUBNITUBE WAREHOUSE. Great Cash Sale of "PURNITUKE LINOLEUMS OARPETS BEDSTEADS BEDDING CHAIRS RUGS »Q. rJ?OIJL.IuX WARE In Ghreac 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 TANORED STREET, opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office WHAT NOW? GREAT HAL F-YEARLY CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothing 1, AND Boots, FOR ONE MONTH. I ALL GOODS REDUCED 33| PER OJWT. INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FEONT. "OOR 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 j Children's Ankle Straps, ls.'j Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4a lid. (Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that) will stand the wear, be sure you go to MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOKE, DDANORED BTBEET, ASHBUFTOJ»I



Shipping rfi II 5 LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teaeiiffe & Plymouth. Best) Accommodation fe? all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rat 33. _______ Steamers. Toaa. Departure. Pat's. : Rakaia 6688 Lyttelton Feb 25 Papanui 7000 — March 23 Kaikoura 4507 Wellington April 20 Ruahine 8127 — May H Wdkanui '"'OQO — May 25 Rtmutaka 4515 — Jons 8 CARGO STEAMERS. Otarama | 3808 } — I Feb Waikato I 4767 | — Qn. Louise j 3385 j — \ For farther particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Led. Agents, Aahburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. i A i L "OOYAL MAIL STEA- Xt MERS, with superior \iafflH«r aocommodatlonforall classes "at*™MSß* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply month. Vessel Tona Commander From Date. Aotea"'- 6364Kidley ... Wel't'n Gothic _ 7730 Evans .... Wel't'n Mar 2 OARGO STEAMERS. Matatua.. 3322 Holmes" LytTt'n Delphic „- 8355 Sowden — Kangatira 1045 Barton — Vjarch ■ E. W. HANMEft. Agent. NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERB SAII FEGMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wesbport and Greymouth--We9kly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—Eor extra sailings see advertise ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridayß and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; tefeMnce should thersfore be made to Ohrlatchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F» FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton ' MUSICAL. ' MIii^VEROOB, fTiEACHER o£ PIANO and SINGIKG. Addreiaa : Mrs Makeig, Rakaia .TERMS MODERATE. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND (THEORY OF MUSIO. lyf RST3OWMAN T^lOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Bavelock Street, Ashbuston. ' RAKAIA—TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam, nations. of Pianoforte and Organ. X For terms, etc., apply at Residence, ■Corner of Wills and William Streets, near Wakaaui Soad East. 1 136 Llewellyn Owen, PIANoiOBTE, SIHGi^Gi HABMONY,AND MANDOLINE. *~ — ■* A OARD MRS i /I /"ILARIDGE A. i->- V^LARIDGE TEAOfiER OF PUNOJfORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. ""MIS^THKITeATBS, XO.WT.P.S. ?7TIBAOHER of Shorthand and Music, JL Piano, Organ, fe^Violia. EAKAIA & GHBRTSEY, i MONDAY & WEDNESDAY. | '^ME~~OSBOEN COOM^T PIANO TUNER & EXPERT f (Late of London}, "^TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz., Mardh,, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music :3tudio s Arcade Chambers, Ashburtoa "POlSOJMEDl ' " A. report comes from the district of Wagunyah, 3T.5.W., of 8 sottler and bia family exhibiting very ■serious sympt^aw-^f poisoning after partaking of ;tUeir evening inieai.' .1;;. searching for the cause, sus picion fell on the tea they had used. A sample taken tfrom a one pound tin In use was analysed and found (to contain strong traces of iMuriatic afifd, the ipresence of which is caused by the use of spirits of saits m welding tho parts of tin togetheri Tho analyst Warns consumers that tea packed m small tins, owing to its very absorbent natnro, is very liable to become impregnated with this acid, and therefore dangerous for human consumption, and advises that the very safest package to purchase is that packed m lead with sn inside lining of vegetable parchment. This style of packet is quite impervious to the air, and tea bo packed lias been known to retain all its aroma and strength for a period of five years.' arOfß.-KOZIE TEA is packed Jn load with ap aside liniDg of Vegetable Parchment. "OLARKE'S B" PJLLS •warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the back •and all kindred complaints. Free from Meroury, Established upwards of 50 years Irrboxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and IPatent Mediaioe Vendors throughout) th world. Proprietors, Q?he Lincoln and Mid land Goantjias Drug jQompaisy, Llno®lo 'Sagland