The Ashburton Guardian.

Vo T * xxi. no. 4735

Ashburton : Saturday, February 25, 1899,

price : One Penny

The Gold Piece.

fered it to the boy, who gave an exult ant shout. "My gold piece! And you found it for me, you found it?" he exclaimed joy ously. For the first time Lame Caspar dis covered his voice. "Yes. I—l—found it, and I went to find you, but you were gone. I kept it. I have had it by me ever since. I have hoped and waited— hoped and waited"—— A man's voice called to the child: "Come, Ealph, the plume is fixed. We must go on!" ' The child was sober and evidently overcome by a rague emotion. He turned the gold piece over m his hand and cast a lingering look on the semi crouching form of Lame Caspar, who almost knelt at his feet. Then he said softly: "Goodby, Lame Caspar, and thank you, I've always prayed for you be cause you helped me. Good night and goodby." "God bless you!" cried Caspar m a loud voice. "You have saved me!" "Saved you from what?" asked the child perplexed. "Saved me from myself,?' said the fisherman and bowed his head. The boy turned away reluctantly. Something m that drooping, sorrowful figure seemed to chain his attention. "Good night," he whispered once more. "How odd that I should have seen you and got back my gold piece." "Give it to him again for his honesty," said a gentleman of the party brusquely. •Til give you another, Ralph. Let the man keep it." "To be sure!" exclaimed the child, and he offered the newly found treasure to Caspar, who drew himself up sternly. "No!" he said, brushing away his tears with a firm hand. "No! not for worlds—not for worlds!" "Come, dear!" said the gentleman to the child dryly. As they re-entered the sleigh and he cracked the whip the speaker added: "How proud these people are! For my self, I have no patience with their ridic ulous independence!" "Ridiculous, indeed!" replied a lady, and the sleigh glided away, leaving Lame Caspar standing still m the moon light with a prayer of thankfulness on his lips.—Marquise Clara Lanza m Phil adelphia Press.

When Poetry Loses Sentiment.

All the sentiment is taken out of poetry if heard m the printing office. The following is a specimen of how the reading boy deals with the productions of the poet laureate m the way of busi ness: "Pouble quotes you small caps mus' wak an call me hurlycom—call me hur lycom mother dearsem (sniff). "Tohyphenmorrerposill be the 'appiest time of all the glad New-caphyphen yearsem (gasp). "Ofcap all the glad New-caphyphen yearcom mothercom the maddestcoin the maddestcom merriest daysem (sniff). ''Forcap Hiposm to be Queencap opos the Maycapcom mothercom. Hiposm to be Queencap opos the Maycap full close double rule—Tennysonitalsfull." This apparent jargon being the result of reading by "caps and points" to se cure accuracy. Com. is the reader's contraction for comma, sem. for semi colon, pos. for apostrophe, and so on. This method of reading does not im prove Tennyson's "Queen of the May;" m fact, the poet would hardly recognize it.—Printers' Register.

Couldn't Fool Plumb.

They are telling a queer story of the verdancy of the late Senator Plumb on business matters while a young man,.« He had scraped together $100 and had it on deposit m a local bank. Wanting to use the money he one day asked the president of the bank for it. He told Plumb to sign & check. The young man looked up and said, "Eh?" "Make out a check for the amount and sign it," remarked the banker. "No, Bir-ee!" said the states? man m embryo; "no, sir-ec, I don't put my name on paper unless I keep the paper. I gave you my money without faking your receipt and I want it fcftefc on the same terms." And it took con siderable arguing to persuade him that it was the customary thug to make checks for money. But when years went on the senator rose to the million rank by smart business faculty and could sign checks with almost anybody. —•Exchange,

A Favorite Topic.

Moses Mendelssohn was at first em ployed as tutor and afterward as book keeper by Mr. Bernhard, the wealthy eilk manufacturer. When the latter died his widow promoted the philoso pher to a partnership m the firm. One day, as Mendelssohn was passing down the street with his friend Lessing, they overheard a couple of ladies talking about Mendelssohn. "There, you see," said Lessing, "your writings are even popular with the ladies." "Oil, dear, nol" was the modest re ply, "the ladies are only talking about the new samples I have just sent them/ —fllustrirte Wejt.

Needles.

Originally all the needles used m Eu rope must have come from the east; and It seems passing strange that no record has been kept of the time at which these useful little instruments were first man ufactured there, but it must have been at a very early period, They were made m Nuremburg m great quantities m the Fourteenth century. Their manufac ture was introduced into England under Queen Elizabeth, and flourished to such an extent that the workmen soon con stituted a guild, for we read m 1597 the "Pinrsers and the Needlers" petitioned the queen not to allow foreign pins and iieedl ss to be imported.—Woman's Work.

Appropriate.

; Mrs. Closefist—We are invited to Mr. and Mrs. Bangle's silver wedding. What shall we give them? Mr. Closefist—l'll make 'em a speech. Speec a is silver, you know. —Good News.



Henry Stephenson. HENBY STEPHENBON, (eaooessor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER TXTEEKLY SALES of Live Stock * I~ Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERT SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Bales of Stock, Household Furni. tare, eto., as per arrangement, m any part of the connty. Advances made on Goods plaoed m my tiaads for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES . SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwich Ouion Fire Insurance Oompaay ft Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing aad Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS ob tima pay Imtnts from «O» per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER NIOOLL BROTHERS. Mcoll Brothers, tH. F. Nioou..] {L. A. Niooix !AUOTIONEERB, ACCOUNTANTS. BHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. OIfiNTBAL AUCTION BOOMS EAST BTREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS& POULTBY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, ' In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entranea by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m oar Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of oar live stock rale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowett onrrent rates. ADVANCES made on govds plaoed m ear hands for absolute tale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND HOLD ON COM* MISBION. We shall be pleased to receive temples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITTD We have various srnna of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Bnildlng Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. WOOL. ~~ WOOL.J^OOL WE have pleasure m notifying our Clients that we have made arrange ments with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christ church Salefe any Woo which maybe entrusted tons, and m. are jprepwed to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m cur hands for sale. - • The Wool should be consigned to Dalgety & Co., Ltd., Chnstchurch, account NiCOLL Bkos., with advice to us. | We can also arrange to dispose of clips - privately if so desired. FKEEZEES, FEEEZEKS. | XpARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by eon* municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limitkd. 8 30 THE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. Limited. ISLINGTON MANUEES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODDCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS p__ . . ■ ■ ' ' i <i § BALLANTYNE'd C 0.,.. OF OASHEL STKEET, OBRISTCHF&OE, TTATE FITTED A MOST COMPLETE FACTORY, and Mantifactur FROM START TO FINISH High-Class Furniture at very MODERATE RATES. A Visit to Ball*ntyne's Showroom aftdi Factory, by any of our Country Clients when m Christcharcb, will be MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE FIRM,



CONTINUATION OP SALE. FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN PRINTS & WASHING FABRICS. ALL MUST 60. FAST COLOR PRINTS, Giod Patterns, 3£d and 4|d per yard. All Linen Tabling 9|d per yard SrECUIi Pbicks m Flannellettes, Galatea?, Shirtings, Towels, Cretonnes, etc. Double Width all Wool Serges, Choice Colorings, 1* 3d per yard, were 2s. ! GENUINE DEDUCTIONS ■ IN MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING, etc. Youths' Tweed Troueer Suits, 12a 6d each Boys' Drill Washing Suits from 3s 6d Boys' Caps, sd. Boys' Braces, 3|d. GENUINE~BAKGAINS FOR EVERYBODY. , A. P. WILLIAMSON, 1 TANORED STREET.



) ; WANTED. _*3 has accommodation for a few boarders. ] All home comforts. Terms moderate. Te*. and light refreshments at all hours. 1 121 WANTED Known—To Men with a harvest cheque, that we can give you a complete rig out from head to foot for 38/9, and none of it rubbish,—Mitchell & TtJBNER. MRS ALCORN'S Midsummer Sale now on. Prints and Muslins from 3£d a yard ; Pinafores and Aprons from 9d each, a few "Own Make,' soiled, reduced; Laces from Id per yard ; Embroideries from l£d per yard j All Wool Dress Goods, double width, from 9d per yard ; Trimmed Millinery half price; Stamped Mountmellick Goods and Fancy Needlework reduced 10 per cent during sale only. WANTED Known—4o Doz. Women's Is 6d Black Cashmere Hose to be sold for Is pair; 25 doz Women's Black Lisle Gloves 2d per pair; Indies' Ulsters at 3s 6d ; Rainproof Cloaks, 8s 6d ; Fur-lined Cloaks, 10s 6d. All at Mitobil & Tuknbb's Sale. WANTED Known—That we are not picking oat a few lines of bad stock only, bnt rcduoing the whole stock, so that the largest buyer at our Sale saves the most money.—Mitchell ft Ttrasmu FOR Bale, Ibheap— Six DoenT/ain of Children's ankle straps.—Mcllob's Zealandia Boot Store. ■VTOTICE—We defy competition; you get JLY wonderful value at Mkllor'i, Tanored Street. FOR SALE or LEASE, during approach ing Conning season, the fast and clever Greyhounds Saxon (bred m N.S.W.) and Parthenia. Apply Mail Office. WANTED Known—Shipment of New Laces, Embroideries, Fall Nats, White Gloves, at remarkably low prices,— W H Collikb, The Corner WANTED— Wise Mothers to try onr Indestructible School Boot,— Mu.lob'B Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers' only 4s lid*—Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. TT7 ANTED—Sixty strong men to try V V the new Kronio (Blucher).—M illob' Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo pairs of Ladie and Men's Boots and Shoes.-—Apply to Mkllob, Tancred Street TTTANTED Known—Good value for little V V money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store. mRY FLOWER'S Refreshment Rooms X for a Cup of Fresh Tea, etc. Ice Creams and Iced Drinks, Bipe Tomatoes, Apricots, Peaches, Caoice Bananas, etc., always m S o<k. WANTED— A dozen smart Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. Y\7ANTED KNOWN—That I have re- V 1 ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which f will dispose of at the lowest raea poßsib^e, for Ca^h. Now is an opportunity for tho.-e who are m search of reliable goonx. Ac u&uai, Repairs done at once jab J. Moison, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. RS ALCOKN has m stock Stamped Mountmellick, Lace, Cross-stitch and Mayence VYork, White Jean, Linen Java iiud Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monogr»ms, Woven Initials, Lace Pins, ! •Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin i Wools, Reliable and Buttei fly Wools, Perline i Arasene, FilossHb, Crewel Embroidery and j Knitting Silks m Colours and Tartans, , Macrame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle- 1 work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy i Work generally. 10 32 ] WANTED Known—Pretty Christmas Cards m packets—l 2 for 3d, 25 for 6d and 9,d, boxes ls.-~W H Collibb, The • Corner MR?Ttt>BINSON, Cash Purchaser of Ladles', Gentlemen's, and Children's left-off Clothing, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note address : Mks Robin&on, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11123 T7IOUND—In Tanored Street, the cheapest j JO and most reliable Boot Shop.— j Mmxob's Zealandia Boot Store. , mENDEKS wanted for the aale of 5000 JL pairs of boots.—Apply to Mhxob' Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known-Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted te wear oat 1000 JL pairs o Meixob's Indestructible \ Boots. Wear like brass.



THE AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS' FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Lto. Tl/TONEY TO LEND on Agricultural and XTX Pastoral Properties 0 J FOWLER, Resident Secretary, Wellington, 0 J OWEN, Resident Secretary, Christchnroh. DAVID THOMAS, 269 District Agent, Athbnrtoo. A GOOD WATCH | FOB THB j HARVEST. TUST Reoflived a Direct Consignment of STBONG NICKEL WATCHES. FIRST-CLASS MOVEMENTS. THIS 19 NOT A TOY, BUT A GOOD TIMEPIECB 96 «ach 9/6 The Beit Taint Ever Offered is New Zealand. I Fare alio opened a Special Selection of SPECTACLES & EYE CLASSES. Slight Testing? a Specialty As Usual I carry the Largest and Best) Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, tU^JP. Ware, Jewellery., Ac© IN ABHBURTON. SPECIAL ATTENTION AND PROMPT NESS GIVEN TO REPAIRS. ( J. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. — NOTICE- A BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE AHandah Goal Goy. t LIMITFD, SHAG P. IST. riIHIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST 1 Produced on the Ka&t*TH Seaboard, if unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposes, ard Highly Recommended by the Threshing Mill Owneraof this district! ORDER FROM OUR AGENT— JWIES ELLIOTT, ABHBUHTON, OR Ai' THE COMPANY'S MINE. 1186 T. H. UNDBILLj [E. DKDBII.L T.H. UNDEILL AND CO,, FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS! URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. Prirate Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care tf Mr T. Andrews, bast Belt. 2 a d ■ w a o a O tti ° 0 g hj > « 1 » o fed S h ga co S'| si 1 8 ►



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G.JEBSQN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKEB AND JEWELLER, B 3 AJS T. . »X JK jS ET. mHE CHEAPEST SHOP m town for WATCHES, CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY and ELECTRO PLATE, j Spectacles, Eyeglasses, Goggles and Eye Protectors of every description. ' A TRIAL SOLICITED. REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly executed | at Moderate Charges. LADIES"^ SUMMER BOOTS AND WOES. "MTOT only is the QUALITY HIGH-the PRICE IS LOW: A conjunction of condi tions that carnot fail to please the wearer. For Shape, for Lasting Wear, and for keeping up a good appearance till the very last, (here is nothing like these Choice American Boots and Shoes. A PICK 6FTHE BEST AMERICAN BOOTS AND SHOES AS McDonald'* McDiarmid's MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET 1 J. NICHOLAS, Manager Repairs and orders promptly attended to. " RAMBLER*' BICYCLES. I HAVE a Nice Line of LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Roadster Bicycles on View, and am expecting a Consignment of the RAMBLER MODEL 26 AT AN EARLY DATE. , Cyclists intending to Purchase Racing Machines should not fail to call and inspect THE " NEW MODEL 26." The RAMBLER is declared to be the Easiest Running Machine on the Market, and is undoubtedly the Strongest and Neat esb Bicycle Built. The RAMBLER, fitted with "G & J" Everlasting Detachable Tyres and Dunlop Valves, is without a doubt the Best Machine a Cyclist can ride. Accessories m Stock, Price Low for Cash, Easy Terms arranged to Suit Purchasers of the RAMBLER. D. THOMAS, WEST STREET. Bicycle Harvest. \ LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYCLE MAKERS, BUBEETT STREET, Next the Club. TO the Farmers and General Public of Ashburton, —We beg to state that we have reaped a harvest m Bicycles, having just landed a big consignment of firet-c'a^e jiggers at £14 10s; We are the oldest bicycle firm m Ashburton and intend to uphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyers, Rudge-Whit worth, Waverleyß, Cyclops, The Parrot, eto. Repairs by experts. AH work guaran teed,



l.vpli Extraot. Under tho distinguished patronage of Hi* Majesty the King of Italy, as per communicf tioQ made by the Minister for Foreign Affair; through the Consul-General for Italy, ai Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883 Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract m the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pare origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878, we it»U:- It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schalz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, which are abandoned long since as an internal medicament. These erode oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible :~ 1 By their deficiency m pungent odour— which oar prodaot, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygec. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced m specific density through the presenoe of acids. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils» so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake m cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safety sake ask always'for BANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandhurst, Victoria," Australia.



11 As electricity is to a tallow candle " so is diamond JOBILEB TisA to its competitors.— Agents—Shearman Bros., Ashburton W T Doak, Mount Somers and Mayfield; James Gudsell, Tinwald. Smoke Now Venus



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASH BURTON, Loans Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Afihbarton Alsarna-oly Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skina, Fats, Hides, eto., on M-adftjni Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari sue Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales Inld on Saturday's, Horse Fairs held Monthly, AGENT F 0R- Matson and Go, Ohrlßtohnroh Booth, McDonald and Go, Ohriitohvrob White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Go Lightband'a Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Sterenson and Go, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and field Tool! Belfast Manures RAKAI A DISTBICX SALES, IHAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchant*, ftftkfttft, tw _ aot as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that) District}, and m ooßJnnobien witb;them It will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbirton GRBATREDUOTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTONJ ASHBURTOH FURNITURE WAREHOUSE! Great Cash Sale] of TjiURNITUKEji LINOLEUMS CARPETS BEDSTEADS BEDDING (JHAIRS RUGSJ TOIJL.I£aX WAJRE3 m Greai Variety. TEA AND DINNER SERVICES AT ALL PRICES, FANCY GOODS AT COST PRICF 7 LARGEST STOCKS. LOWEST PRICES. AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PIOTURE-FRAMERS, * UNDERTAKERS TANORED STREET, opposite Arcade, and next Building Sooiety'i Office WHAT NOW? GREAT HALF-YEARLY CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots* FOR ONE MONTH. ALL GOODS BEDU'OED 33£ PER CKNT. INSPECTION INVITED, ANDREW ORR. z=z 20,000 "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY* THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in no settingTeequired. With' Stove Pipe can be worked out m the open, SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. J i With Oast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631



Shipping. rpHE 4%SKJ? NEW ZEALAND '"':^s/:.^^gBHIPPING OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Ply mouth. Beat) Accommodation fee all olasseß of Passengers at Lowaat Bates. ~ j | PbrTof Steamers, Tons. Departure. Date. Rakaia 6688 Lyttelton Feb 25 Papanui 7000 — MarohT23 Eaikoura 4507 Wellington April 20 Rnahint 8127 « — May 11 Wakanui 7000 — May 25 Rimnt»ka 4516 — Jane 8 CARGO STEAMERS^ Otaraina i 3808 j — Tieb " WsJkato (476? — i Qa. Lotstae J3335J — I Ftr farther particulars apply te FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lro. Agents, Ashbnrten. ' BHAW~, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. _«■*. i TIOYAL MAIL STKA 4QB&V MKRS, withsaperlor j£/^^^& accommodation for all classes of passengers, calling at Monte Video o* Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. __j Yesiel fTonsiOommandej From Data. Aotea ' Jsm Kidley ... Wel'tfn Gethio «.I77SOJByftDB .... Wel't'n Mar 2 ""OARGO STEAMERS. Matatna,. 13322 Holmes Lyt'i't'n Delphfo —J8365 Sowden — Rangatlra U045 Barton — March E. W. HANMBR, Agent. NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAII FRCMLITTELTON ASUNDER: For Wesfeport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Share day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings Bee advertise ment m Christchurch papers Dnnedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate (Tuesdays and Saturdays Neteon and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; reference Bhonld therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F* FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashborton MUSICAL. "miss vercoe, mEACHER of Piano and Singing, will X resume Teaching at an early date at Rakaia, Cherfcsey, and surrounding districts. Extra care and attention given to dull and backward pupils. Beginners will he taught correct position and fingering, and advance ment and proficiency will be guaranteed. Advanced Pupils prepared for Theoretical and Practical Examinations. Parents or guardians are kindiy requested to call at earliest convenience. No charge for examination of pupils will be made. Teems For Piano or Singing, £1 ss. All fees payable m advance. Address: Mrs Makeig's, Rakaia. 113 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND {THEORY OF MUSIO. TUT RS BOWMAN "fr 0X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havjelook Sibeet, Ashbueton. RAKAIA—TUESDAYS. Pupili prepared for Trinity College exami nations. ""MISS CARSON^ mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets, near Wakanoi Road East. 1 136 Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. A OABD TI/TRS A C* /^l LA RIDGE 111. J\.m \J. V^LARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, akd SINGING COX STREET, ASfiBtJRTON. Terms en Application. MISS ETHEL GATES," ■ML.N.FMS* TTIEAOHER of Shorthand and Music, JL Piano, Organ, & Violin, KAKAIA & OHERTSEY, MONDAY & WEDNESDAY. ~MR OSBORN COOMBeT PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four montha—vis,, March, July, and November. ORDERS ma? be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton poisoned : " & report comes from tbe district of Wagunyah, H.8.W., of a settler and his family exhibiting very serious symptoms of poisoning after partaking of their evening meal. In searching for the cause, sus picion fell on the tea they had used. A sample taken from a one pound tin m use was analysed and found to contain strong traces of muriatic a«;irt, the presence of which is caused by the use of spirits of salts m welding the parts of tin together. The analyst warns consumers that tea packed m small tins, owing to its very absorbent nature, 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 aa iafiida lining of vegetable parchment. This style of packet is quite impervious to the air, aiid tea so Packed has been known to retain all its aroma and BtrengMi for a period of five years.' Bade lining of Vegetablt parchment,