The Ashburton Guardian.

Voh xxi. mo. 4787

Ashburton : Tuesday, May 2, 1899.

price : One Penny

THE ABSCONDER MYERS.

United Piess Association—By Bicctrio Telegraph. Wellington Ma; 1 The steamer Wakanui which arrived at Wellington from London via way ports this evening, bronghb among her passengers Sergeant Wright of the Wellington Police Force, who is m charge of the fugitive Joseph Myers, ex city councillor of Welling ton, who left by the steamer Maoei some six months n,?n, and was arrested at Monto Video, on a charge of aileged forgeries m " this city. It will be remembered that Myers tha abaconder c*uied some Sensation m the city. Sergeant Wright was de spatched to Monte Video after word hsd been received that Myers was being detained there. Sergeant Wright reports that Myers 1 conduct od the way ont has been most exemplary. The accused will be chaaged at the Sup ufliary Magistrates Court to« morrow, but a ronand will be caked for.

WAR IN SAMOA.

Uuited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright Sydney, May 1 Admiral Pearson, interviewed, said Cardinal Moran was evidently voicing his own op'nicms übout Samoa, In conversation with the Cardinal Admiral Pearson expressed the opinion that if he had been allowed to go to Saiuoa at the commenc- nunt oi the trouble and make a display of force the outbreak: would not iiavfe occurred. This was his personal view of the matter. He regretted thrre whs so mt,ch discussion on these matters, aud personally he declined to express any opinion regard ing the affa r It *as altogether a political one, and was m the hands of those above him.

England and the Transvaal.

Un Frew Association—By Bteotrlo Telegraph— Copyright London, April 29 In the House of Commons Mr [ Chamberlain said Greao Britain had ' informed President Kruger that the Transvaal dynamite concession waß a breach of tbe Coi vemicn. President Kruger's reply would shortly be pub lished. .Anxiety respecting the Transvaal is Increasing. The Daily Chronicle says* that Kruger's tbitinacy and disregard of warnings are likely to have disas trous results.



The blood is the medum by which ail nutriment is supplied to the body. _ No. organ, for s*B magnitude, ps: eases a giea'Dtfe~ abendsn^e nf b!ooii vesst s t'r. n the hi ree'a oot. Nor is fcteate: care ma- sfes>t« d any* where to en«n>e an uninterrupted supply °* blood. Marvp-l'om iviEckm is dit-plujcd m fthia bffiutilul ftiucLur*; 'v! ! how bsrbar ous is the treatment it i» ceives. A catalogue o* evilß could quuk y be wri t?r., the rem't of snch treatment, but which no skill can effectually rtmove. 'i Ij« free, natural, elastic step eao or:'y It- pret-eived by the observiree of Dituial law?. Our advice is constantly beitg sought m ao-ca'led obecure causes of lamene:-s. It-stead of it being as is generally sepprsed " the shoulder," the trouble is m the foot. Pi ensure, irritating and inflaminp, prevents free circulation, and puß or matte? is discovered m the clift. W. T. Kingston may be consulted at all hours, either &t Mb Forge, Wills street, ot at hiii private residence, Grey street. i A T'betty Child, aocompanied by her mother, entered a third-class compartment at Weafcminster-bridge Station the other day. All eyes were turned upon her. She was poorly dressed, but wondrunsly pretty. Although, as afterwards transpired, a town?_^ bred child, the glow of health was m her cheeks. And, after all, the basis of beauty is health. Some passenger complimented the mother on the appearance of the child. The woman's reply was instructive. " Well, you see, ma'am, I believe m looking after the health of my chiMreu, and then 1 find their looks can take care cf themselvee. I keep Holloway's PiHs and Oiotment always m the house, and neither I nor my children have ever wanted any other medicine." From Ceylon's spicy brerzss comes the delightful Diamond. Jubilee Tkaß —Shear man Bros, agenta HENRY STSPHENSON, (ouccessor to Alfred Harrisoc.) Established 20 yeare. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER] WEEKLY- SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, afc 12 o'clock. i Clearing Balsa of Stock, Houeehoic! Furni ture, etc., aa per arrangement, m any part of the county. Advances made on Good* placed m my Bands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company 4; Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay from 230« per month. HEKBY STJEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER QUALITY TELLS A TALE . PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY - 1 out of every £§. of the whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK °r MiendedL Teas. fhe above statement, after 18 years' trial, should convince both the trace and public that N. M. & Co.'s Pure Teas cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with oihers costing 4dpsr Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality. Unequalled and Invincible—Woods' Grc^t Peppermint Care for Coughß and Colds, 1/6,



W A N T % D, WANTED KNOWN-Mes Hamilton | is still paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's left off Clothing. Furniture bought In any quantity. Ladies waited on [at shortest notice. Note the addreFs— Buraetb Street, opposite Mail Office, oUtomeriTand Others —Wanted- 01 i Cast Plough Shares m any quantity, delivered at our Foundry,—Kilworth & Son, Engineers, etc., Ashburton 2 193 oiTiSALE.— Cheap, Several Pnreb7e"d Cocks, suitable for farmers and others for cross-breeding purposes. Making room for young atock.—Apply Pelham Yards, or Mail Office. BO ARDERS-Mrs Knight, Biatitrot, has accommodation for a few boarders. All home comforts. Terms moderate. Ten and light refreshments at all hours. 1 12s FOR Sale, Cheap—Six Dozeu Airs of Children's ankle straps.—Msxlor's Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition | yon get wonderful value at Mbllob's, Tanored Street. WANTED Knows—That we are now offering a special line of Goat Rugs, large size, choice skins, at 12» 6d; Oilcloths, Linoleums, and Carpet Squares m cocfusing variety.—Mitchell & Tubnbr. WANTED Known—That we have re ceived t x Maori a heavy shipment of Dress G^ods, Choice Oilorings m Ooatinve, V sennas, and Cretonnes; one ca-e Fancy Blftoka m elegant designs.—3-jitChell & TURNER. - ' ' : WANTED Knuwn—That we have beea fortunate m securing a j'fa line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap suiu for boys' clothing • new colorings and cLoioj patterns,—Mitchell & Turner. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladie" and Men's Boota and Shoes.—Apply to Mkllob, Tanered Street WANTED Known—.Good \lm for little money at Mbllob's, Zealandia Boot- Store. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.-— Mellob's Zealand ia Boot Store. \\ RANTED KNOWN—That I h»t"» r« V\ ceived my Summer Stock of Bor>»« and Shoes, which I will dispose of at Me lowest rated possible, for Cash. Now is «n oppor'wt'Uy for those who are m search of re'ubie gut-■'«. As unual, Repairs done at om-e; at J Moisojs; The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. rnENDBRS wanted for the sale of 5000 JL pairs of boots.—Appiy to Mxllob' Z'alar.dia B;>ot tore. FOUND— r» Tancred Street, the cheapest aod n>ot>t reliable Boot Shop.— Mkm.qu's Zt uUudia Boot Store. \k/ A N ! F. D Known—Ladies' Pretty \\ Vtciking Shoes to groat variety at MkluLOß's Zealandia Bo^t Biore. MRS ROBINSON, C*eh~Purohaper Tf Ladira'j Genilemen'a, ard (Jhildron'u left-off ClothiDg, and all binds of g<>od«. Ladies waited "on 'at .thei»" hoasee. Notp addresß : Mks [Robinson, Wakm vi Road. Baring Square. I i 1,23 FLOUR Reduced—Rollirt's, Brown'g, or Evans':- 200iba, 14s ; lOOlbs, 7« 6<i; 50ibs, 3s lOd; 2?'bs, 2a.--John Orr & Co. 2 FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Mea"?Bluchers only 4s lld«—Mellob's Zealandia Boot 8tor«, WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Blucher).—Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. MRS ALCOBN has ia stock Stamped Mountmellick, Lace, Cross-stitch and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven Initials, Lace Pins, Stretchers; Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Arasene, Filosßils, Crewel Kmbroidery and Knitting Silks m Colours and Tartans, Macrame Bags and String, Weidoii « Needle work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs of Mrllob's Indestructible' Boots. Wear like brass. "'"""' ' "' ' -—MWI —'"I .111 .1 ■ —■■■-■■ ,— -m ■ | FOR Pure Confectionery go to R. A. Flowbr, East Street. Just to hand —500 Boxes Choice English Chocolates. Caramels, Gum Paatiiles, etc Fre«h Toffies always m stock. MRS ALCORN invites inspection of her new Winter arrivals-—Capes, Jackets, Costumes, aud Dress Goods. Straws, Felts, and Trimmed^ Millinery m latest styles. Several Hues of New Fancy Needlework. All kinds of Underclothing made to order and m stock. Dreecmikiug receives special attention WANTiSD— Wise Mothers to try oar Indestructible School Boot. — Msllob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTKD KKOFN.—Ficholas & Pickfoi D have m Stock a Choice Selection of Ladies' and CJontl mvii. Dancing Shoos. WAN'V. DXNO WNT, —That > icholas & PICKFOi D have juat Liuded & Big Lloe of Men's Shootrrsof Guaranteed Qaality. WANTiD KNOWN.-That Kicbo l»s & Pickfokd's is the only chop m Ashburton where the famous Adapted Boot can be WANTED KNOWN.--LadieH m want of a First-class Walking Shoe should try the famous Bostock Brand ab Nicholas & Pickf^rd's. W4NTKD jKNOWN.-NrcHcxAS & Piokford have juss Land -d a largfl Line of Warm Slippers for Winter. Call and Inspect. WANTED KNOWN.-NlCHoias & Pickfokd, Boot Maker*, jHlaeft ■ Street, maka a Specialty of Boot Repairs, and make Boota and Shoos to order. AW work Guaranteed. WANTKD KNOWN,—When m doubt; as to where to <ake your Repairs, remember that, Nicholas & j Pickfobd always Guarantee Satisfaction. 4 166 i ___ ! _^__ ■ ! For Children's Hacking Cough Uke Woods' Great peppermint Cure, X/ 6 and 2/6.



TO MY CLIENTS. T AM PREPARED TO DISPOSE OF ANY SHEEP AND LAMB SKINS SENT TO F AIRFIELD FEEEZING WOEKS, TO BEST POSSIBLE ADT ANT AGE. It would be well~to"give me particulars prior to sheep being forwarded. DAVID THOMAS, A^HBUBTON — WHAT YOU WANT — AT this Season, when the Frost;, Damp, end Cold come upon us with all their vigor, we feet thab we »re m need of certan articles. Amongst these necessaries, are Blankets, Flannels, Sheetings, Quilts, Dresses, Capes, and many other articles which will be foutid m great variety and loweßt priceß at the SALVAGE COMPANY, Next Fletcher Bros. It w old take too much space to enumerate the bargains we offer, bub we would press upon you the desirability o! seeing for yomself, It will be to your advantage to compare our goods and prices. SEEING 18 BELIEVING, AND QUALITY 18 THE TRUE TWKB OF VALUE. Our Motto is the Nimble Shilling before the Slow Pound. YOU WANT BLANKETS — Now that's a line we can do well. All wool Colonial Blankets, Single B> d, 14< lid a pair; doable bed, 18s lid a pair ; White English Blankets, 8s lid, 9j lid, 10^ 91, 12s 6d, 14a lid, and Yli 63. You can't beat this—Colored Blanket*, 6? 6d, 8s 6i, 9j lid, 10a 6d, up to 22i 6d a pair; Colonial Flannels m Pink, Shetland and grry. from 8|! a yard; heavy Union Skirtings, nplendld value, at 7frl, B|d, 9§J, up ; 33in Striped Flannelettes, heavy twill, 3f i, 4£d, s|d, up. Tweed Dresses, dark colors, 4s 33, 4s lid, 5s lid the dress, up. Everybody is delighted with our value m Capes, latest style, and m all lending colors, selling fast at 3s 6d, 10a 6d, 12s 6d, and upward. Note the address and pay us a visit-~>- SALVAGE COMPANY, EAST STREET, Next Fletcher Bros., Ashburton. ■Lv A B '^B \ v s^E^^ffmß[a^Bßgßw[^HßasMi^L^M SHEARMAN BROS. TITfE CAN SUPPLY AT VERY LOW PRICES HOENSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH BHABBS, PLOU G CHAINS, NEAT'S FOOT & CASTOR OILS. GUNS & AMMUNITION/ Single and Double Barrel Breech Loading Guns, Eley's and Glob Cartridges and Ammunition of all kinds. Sportsmen requiring Good and Reliable Ammunition at the lowest price, would benefit by giving us a call. LAMPS, LAMPS, AND LAMPWARE. Hanging Parlour Lamps, Hall Lamps, Table Lamps, Hand Lamps, Bract c Lamps and Stoneley's Patent Safety Lamps m endless variety. Lamp Chimneys, Globes, Shades, Wicks, and Burners of every[description. Stable Lanterns, Stable Lanterns In all shapes and azes. enamelware, enamel ware. WE have just received from the Manufacturers a Large and Assorted Stock of the above, including— Kettles, Saucepans, Jugs, Stewpans, Cups and Saucers, Mugs, Plates, Dishes, Pie Dishes, Cullenders, Basins, Dippers, eta, etc., which we are disposing of at wholesale prices. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. PAA OASES LIGHT OF THE AGE OIL, PAA OUU 150 TEST, OUU The Finest Oil m the Market. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. Panyong Buds Tea, Pekoe Ceylon Tea, China and Blended Teas. Substatitij redaction In taking a quantity. We make a specialty of Teas. _____ /jjA , WINES & SPIRITS. Ferguson's Old Scotch Cream (specially matured), Walker's Kilmarnock Whisky | Bass's English and Manning's Bottled Ales and Stouts, and all other Wines ant Spirits always on hand. BEST HOUSE m Ashburton for Crockery, Glassware, and Brushware, Groceries at Wholesale Prlcos. Orders by Poet despatched with Punctuality. Goods delivered Daily SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROOERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET ROUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON Telephone No 53



WHEAT. _ WHEAT, WE ABE PBOMPX CASH BTJYEBS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT. AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES WE are also Prepared to STORE GRAIN on Famei Account m our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terms. FULL-SIZED OORNSAOKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEB3 CURRENT RATES. ROLLlff~& Co., CANTEKBUKY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES —WEST STREET, ASHBTTRTON 1 230 J. SEALY AND CO. IN compliance with the request of many Friends and valued Clients, I have decided to CONTINUE THE SEED BUSINESS m the oli premises, as heretofore, where Friends and the Public generally will find me ready to supply their wants, from an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of FARM, VEGETABLE, AND FLO WEB SEEDS, AND GABD-EN REQUISITES. I shall use my best endeavours to still maintain that confidence which the Public has reposed m me during the last twenty-four years. I also begl to intimate that I have taken into Partnership G. A< DICKINSON, my nephew, who has been my assistant for the last six years, The business will be carried on as formerly under the style of J, SEALY <fe CO. WE ARE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLES OF PEAS, TARES, BYEGRASB, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVEB SEEDS. J. SEALY AND CO. 13 MELLOR'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. T?OR GOOD OHBAP BOOTS AND SHOES WtiSIAND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it, NOIE OUR PRICES—Men's Good Shooters, 9s 6tl; Children's Ankle Straps, 1b : Ladiei' Pretty Shoes, 4b lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices, IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the we*r be Bare yon go to ME LL 0 R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, (EANORED BTREKT, ISHBUFTDN DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburtoc Alcernaroly Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission OleariaK Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's. Horse Fairs held Monthly. AGENT FOR- Matam and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristobarob White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Hot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Plane! Junior Garden and Field Tool* Belfast Manure? BAEAIA DISTRICT SALES, I HAVE mads arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakala. to act Mmy AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction with them its>ill|be my endeavour to make tho RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashhurfeon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOK OF PLANET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON New Zealand Insiiraace Company. ESTABLISHED* » . 1859 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THEPBSMIKB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— ,£400,000. FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO c—c — ! RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, AGOBPTBD AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES E. W. HANMEB agent; i



Nicoll Brothers, H. F, NiooLt,] IL, A. Niooll. "AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, BHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAN ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, ab 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITUBF-, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of oar live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at loweafc current ratea. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND 80LD ON COM MISBION. 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, 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 as. WOOL. WOOL._WOOL WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange ments with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christchurch Sales any Woo which maybe entrusted tons, and w*> are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m our hands for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgely &Co., Ltd., Christchurch, account Nicoll Bros., with advice to us. We can also arrange to dispose of clipß privately if bo desired. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. TiIARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space ab any time to suit their own convenience, by com municating with ua. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 mHE OHRISTCHURCH 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 Bbos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application; Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLIT BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS Established 1830. Tblephonbs No 69 BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TTNDERTAKERS URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates Deßlgna In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanol Road and Case Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach ! Factory. E. W. HAMMER NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. TTAVING exchanged premises with the XX Farmera 1 Co-operative Association, have much pleasure m stating that m future I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately occupied by the above As I eociation at the corner of West Street and ; Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old promisee*) STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. ! CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 1 152 E. W. HANMER. !' NOTICE. A NY Person or persona found Trespassing on the Riversdale Estate m pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 78 W. 8. STRANGE. • Drunken at c'en, droughty m the morn ing.' The best substitute for Glenlivet is pure unblended Hondai Lanka Diamond Jubilee Tea*—Shearman Bros, f gents CLARKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Paine m the back ; and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and I Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the ! world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid t land Counties Drug Cimpany, Lincoln I Eafbad ■ j



Shipping ■ mm% mHE | j&SMKfr NEW ZEALAND jSIj^^&fSHIPPING OO.'S LINK EOTAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, 7im Monte Video, Teneriffe * Plymouth Bwib Accommodation fes »U classes of Pasnengers at Lowest Rates. "" j 1 PorTef 1 Bteamers. Tone. Departure. Data, Kaikoura"" 4507 Wellington April 22 Rnahio. 6127 — M&y J| Wakanui "?000 — May 25 RSmutaka [ 4515 I — June _J^ CARGO BTEAMERB, Ftfeihire .. BSOO - I /P" 1 1 * WOOL SHIPS. _ Norman I I I McLeod | 834 j Lyttelton | Aprjl " GRAIN SHIPS. LochTomdoxs I 2081 j Lyt'n i ApriL, Conwaj .. j 1899 I Lyt'n j May RATE OF le^BEIGHT FOR WHEAT. By Sailer .. .. 27s 6d per ton By Steamer .. 30s Od per ton With the usual pi image. Pot farther particular* apply b« FRIBDLANDER BROS., lan. Agents, Aahbarten, SHAW, SATILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOB LONDON. jfcA OOYAL MAIL BTEA- accommodation for all classes **^**^™*81 of passeiigota, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teoeriffe and Ply month. ' .. __^ Tenel [Toub Oommander From Date. lonio «- 4748 Kempson Wel't'n May 25 bothfe _|7730Kldley ... Wel't'n July 20 ' CARGO STEAMERS. Maori ...j5517 Moffatto Wel't'n Api 20 6500 Stuart WeJVn April Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell I — May Mamari .«f3583 Evans [Wel't'n May SHIP. Wellington \ 1509 j Thomas | Lyt'n | Mar *Oarries Tbird*ela»B Passengers, E. W. HANMEB. Agenb, UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY Of NEW ZEALAND. Limited .VTEAMERySAII FRCMLITTELTON AS UJSDER: For Wesbpoit and Groymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment m Christchurch papers Dranedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Ohrietohureh daily papers fof dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agenb, Ashbarton MUSICAL. Llewellyn Owen, M.C.H-M,, l-..J5r IU-O.JML. PIANOFOKTE, SINaiNG, HABMONY,AND k OAED MRS A ri ri LA RIDGE A.* \J. V^LARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND (THEORY OF MUSIC. TIT RBT>OWMAN X^OX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Have&ock Sxbbet, Asuburton.J Papila prepared for Trinity College exam aations. MISS CARSON. mEAOHER of Pianoforte and! Organ. I," For terms, etc., apply at Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets, near Wakanui Boad East. 1 136 Tfcirtiii -~r _ OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Aehburton and surrounding Districts ' every four months—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, or at> Commercial Hotel. ART CLASSES. ETHEL X- JONES, /CERTIFICATED art teaoher, Canterbury \_^ College School of Art; Free Student Technical School of Design, Wellington,; Pupil of James M. Nairn, Wellington. Instructions given m all branches of Art, Painting from Life, and Sketching from Nature, m Oil or Water Colour. For particulars apply to Fi John Wilson Burnett street. IAU departrues should be sudden * (Die raeli). Give up inferior Tea, and use Hondai Lank* Diamond Jubilbe.—Shear man Bros, sole agents, Ashburton For Bronchial Coughs take Woods Great Peppermint Cure, 1/6 and 2/6.