THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.

Vol xxi. no. 1781

Ashburton : Tuesday, April 25, 1899.

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1JO4I) ItOAKf). —,— . ♦—. Jtangitata. The usual monthly mreting of the Rarjgi aca Road Board was held on Thursday, April 20. Present—Messrs Harder (chair man), Kellock, Tarbotton and Taylor. LEAVB OF ABSEHCK. of absence was granted to Mr E. G. Wright. MNDKBS. The Chairman reported accepting tenders for two contracts—road forming on Lime S.one Creek road—but declined the tender for shingling near Anama, it being too high* BOLL ALTERATIONS. Messrs J. W. Shaw, J. Whitelaw,and«he Assets Board wrote re alterations m the valuation roll. The alterations were ordered. Mr E G. Wright wrote re the Clerk giving special prominence to certain report* m the newspapers of Road Board meetings. Iho Clerk produced tbe reports, and the Board considered the letter unfair and un called for, end ordered its to lie on the table* BeAD KOLLISG! , Mr J. Burgess wrote on the subjeotof load rolling- The letter was ordered to stand over for the present. . WOBK, ft was decided to invite tenders for shingling about two rni'.es near RangiUta Bridge, and abont thirty-six chains sear Anama ; tenders to be sent mby May 4. A ; pmall portion of road forming on top of long cutting was sanctioned. The tender of R. Oarpendale was accepted for stone picking near Redpaths. Tenders for shingliog near Anama were considered too high and were declined. j ' BATES, | The Clirk was iubiructed to collect all rates for 1897-98 within the next month, and sue if neoessarj. A^NHAL MEETING. It w&s decided to hold che annual meeting on May 4. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £36 11s 6d were passed for payment, ard the Board ad* jourued.; The blood is the medium by which all | nutriment is supplied to the body. No ; organ, for hs magnitude, pretesses a greater abundance of blood vessels than the Vise's oot. Nor is greater care manifested any where to ensure an uninterrupted supply of j blood. MaiVfcllouß vrieckm is displayed ia i this beautiful structure ; but 1 how barbar ous is the tru-tmerjt it receives. A catalogue nl evils ccttld quirk y be written, the ret&iti of such treatment, but which no skill can effectually remove. The free, natural, ! elastic step can only be preserved 1 y the observance of natnral laws. Our advice is constantly being sought m so-called obscure | causes of tumeuees. Instead of it being as is ' generally supposed " the shoulder," the trouble is m the foot. Piessure, irritating and ir>flaming, prevents free circulation, and pus or matter is discovered m tbe v 1 ift. W. T. Kingston may be coosuted at all hours, either at his Forge, Wills strie*, or at hi« private residence, Grey s reet. 1 meiTBKBnK^IMMOISDS MUtIC KELLER, AND TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN, i TYEGS to thank her Friends and Pm'roni i for past favore, and to inform them the U m a position to supply anything they may require iv MUSIC or INSTKUMJEKTS AT LOWEST PRICES. THE EXHIBITION MODSL PIA'KO at i i<£3O CASH, or easy Terms. Bcab Value Yet Offered. VIOLINS, FLUTES, CLARION RTB, MELODIANS, Etc. Any Articla not m stock procured im mediately. New Music and Songs by every mail, VIOLIN STRINGS AND FITTINGS, Best Quality. BESSIE IiMMONDS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBCRTON. "QUALITY TEUMTATE - PROVED BY THE FACT THATJEARLY - Tout of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women, and Children DRINK f£OAIE.&I>~ PWJME CEYEtGIX <"* MHende& Teas. The above statement, after is years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. M. & co.s Pure Teas cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dper Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours hare no equal for Qua/it/. fOTIGE- Iyf RS PERRIN (late of Wanganui, North Island), Monthly Nurse, is prepared to ac commodate Lady Patients. Terms moderate. Address—Tinwald, near Railway Station. 4 141 NOTICE. A NY Person or persons found Trespassing XX on the Riverfidale Estate m pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 78 W. S, STRANGE. LIVERY STABLES. McOonell & Gompton WISH to inform the Public that they have taken over the Stablea lately carried en by Mr McCormick, and the New Firm trust that by civility ar.d attention they will secure a fair share of patroDgage. Horaes, Cabs, and Other Vehicles always on hire, day and night. Ring up ALFRED McOONELL or SPEKCER COMPTON, lelepbone 91 3 293



ritoi'LU'lK ASSURANCE IS ONE OF THE PERFECT INVESTMENTS OFf EBED BY THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. EXAMPLE of Nonforfeiture Conditions, At Age 30 next B rthday, under Table C 20, Asauranca of £1000 will cost £31 10b per annum for 20 years. In event of discontinuance of payment! the Policy becomes Paid up for £150 AFTER 3 YEARS. £250 AFTER 5 YJSARS. £500 AFTER 10 YEARS. And so on. When the 20 years' Premiums have been paid, the Assurance is nod only Paid up for £1000, but is increased by tb« Accumulated Bonuses. WALTER SCALES, Superintendent of New Business* HUGO FRIEDLANDER. : District Agent, Ashbnrton. ! STBATHMOBE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED] UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CAWJIB. /LAN Accommodate upwards of FOFT> 10) MALE *nd FEMALE PATIENT TERMS : From 2 Guineas pet week PATIENTS OAN BE ATTENDS BY THJP R OWN MEDICAL *nvisK!-. Apply to— THE MATRON, BfBATHfcOKK PfiITATB HoSPil'Ai.. Ferry Road (just over East Belt). Ohn t 135 church, 5559 & H BID Pli AB* Vs^ 1 1| p| HOf V^fi|^H CARSON & CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR "Knkos Teas' 5 IN ASHBTJBTON AND DISTRICT ITIHE Best House for Teas ard Sugar*— CAK3ON & CO. The best value m Roller Flour, 2001 b sacks 14^. ' CAESON & CO. The best House for Ddiry Froduce, fAtfSON & CO The best Houee for Farthenware, Glass, and China, CARSON 4 C i The best House f<>r Household Iroamong"' y, CAKBON & SO. CARSON & CO., GROCKRS AND IRONMONGER-!, Manu pact irers of Snow Baking Powder (Reg sterad), Favorite Washing Extrac, Taior< d Street, Ashburton. FRANK CURTIS, FT!HE Leading Pratcical Watchmaker, J_ Jeweller, and Optician, East Street. FULL STOCK OF— KOTHERHAMS ROTHERHAMS NICKEL WATOBBS NICKEL WATCHES WATBRBUHYB WATERBURYS NOVP.3LTIES & JEWELLERY. ' THE PLACE FOR Spectacles- Spectacles. (Correct fit guaranteed,) REPAIRS. REPAIRS. No waiting, all work done to time. WEDDING PRESENT?. Very choice assortment m Plateware, etc. Old fashions m drees may be revived, but no old-fashioned medicine can replace Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diani cc» Remedy. For sale by Ashburton" Drug Company. CLARKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the back and all kindred complaints. Freo fron? Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemista aud Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Linooln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Linooln EnflMld



' ;; aM'KIj KNOWN-A4ins Hamilton T f is still paying the highest price for •it kino's of Ladies', G utlemon's, and JhiMrer.'a left off Oiolhing, Furniture bought m any quantity. Ladies waited on \t shortest notice. Note the addrets-— Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. TO Farmers and Others —Wanted-Old Cast Plough Shares m auy quantity, delivered at our Foundry.—Kilworth & Son, Engineers, etc., Ashburton 2 193 FOR SALE—Cheap, Several Purebred Cocks, suitable for farmers and others for cross-breeding purposes. Making room for young stock,—Apply Pelham Yards, or Mail Office. L>OaRDERS-Mbs Knight, East Street, JL? has accommodation for a few boarders. All home comforts. Terms moderate. Tea *nd light refreshments at all hours. 1 121 FOR Sale, Cheap—Six Dozen i?airß of Children's ankle straps.—•MKlLOß's Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition; you get wonderful value at Mkllob's, Tanored I Street. WANTED Knowa—That we are now offering a special lice of Goat Rugs, large szi, choice ekins, at 12b 6d ; Oilcloths, Linoleums, and Carpet Squares m confusing variety.—Mitchell & Tubneb. VTT ANTED Known—That we hare re« * * ceived fx Maori a heavy shipment of Dress G ;od?, Choico Colorings m Coatings, Viennas, and Cretonnes; one cane Fancy Blacks iv elegant designs.— MITOHJSLL & Turner. WANTED Known-That we have be. b fortunate m securing a job line of Cheap Tweeds, just the thing for cheap suits for boys'cothing ; new colorings and choice patterns.—Mitchell & Turner. FOR Sale, Cheap—sooo paira of Ladio* and Men's Boots and Shoes.—Apply to Mellob, Tancrsd Street, WANTED Known—Good v hie for litt'e money at Mellob's, Zealandia Boot Store , ¥XrA^^^D—A dozen smart Ladies to V \ try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED KNOWN—That I have la ceived my Sum mar Stock of 800-a and Shoe«,..which I will dispose of at t> c ! ioweafc rates poaaible, for Cash. Now is t n : opportunity for those who are m search of f reliable goods. As utual, Repairs dore at once ; at J, MoiSOK, The Hall Boot Depct, Aebburton. TENDERS wanted for the sale of 5003 pairs of buots.—Apply to Mkllor Zealandia Boot "tore. FOUND —In Tancred Street, the cheapest acd most isli&ble Boot Shop.— MutiLon's Zealnii'.lta P.ont Store. A. ivF E~D~Kuown~Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at MELLOWS Zea!audia Boot Store. MR> ROBINSON, Clsh" Purcha.*er~of Lad'eu', Gertl-;nen'g, and Children's left of Clothing, and all kinds of goods. Ladies waited on at their houses. Note • address : Mrs Robinson, Wakanui Road, Baring Square. 11 123 FLOOR Reduced—Roliitt's, Browo's, or Evacs' : ~ 200 ibs, 14s ; 100!bs, 7s 6-1; i 501bs, 3a lOd; 2?-hs, 2s.— John Obr & I Co. 2 TjlOR Sale, Cheap—A lob of Men's Bluchers J? only 4s lid—Mellob's Zealandi» Boot Bt,nro. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluoher).—Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. MRS ALCORN has m stock Stamped Mountmeilick, Lace, Cross-stitch and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java aud Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven Initials, Lace Pins, Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Arasene, FHossila, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting Silks m Colours and Tartans, Macrame Bags and String, Weldoii a Needle work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Faticy Work generally. 10 32 mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairs of Mellob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like brasß. FOR Pure Confectionery go to H. A. Flowbb, East Street. Just to hand —500 Boxes Choice English Chocolates. Caramels, Gum Pastilles, etc Fresh Toffies alwaya m stock. MRS ALCORN invites inspection of her new Winter arrivals—Capes, Jackets, Costumes, and Dress Goods. Straws, Felts, and Trimmed Millinery m latest styles. Several lines of New Fancy Needlework. All kinds of Underclothing made to order and m stock. Dressmaking receives special attention WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. S M OK E THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plag | Tobaocr. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPAND MANUFACTURED F«OM JBCiCEST VIRGINIA LEAP H. CHILDST HAVING enlarged my workshop, and added to working appliacces, lam now prepared to undertake REPAIRS TO AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Wheelwright's, Shoeing, and General Blacktmith'a Work. H. GHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD, Agent S or—Booth, McDonald and Co., and Andrews and Beaven.



t. BULLOCK. TTj!T~ti ALE 7~~~ a i iTb s . 2 ACRES. g FIRST-CLASS Land, together with Dwelling House, situated not tar from she Railway Station, being part of R.S. 4391, which was a very early selection. Very easy terms of payment will be accepted. Full particulars on application to the undersigned. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE /CENTRALLY situated m Peter street, V> near the Railway Station and Post Office. Being T.S. 528, containing | acre, with Dwelling Houee of six rooms and verandah, also Washhouse, Workshop, Stable, etc., belonging to Mra Simpson Offers invited for the purchase of this. The property is centrally situated near the Railway Station* and should prove a remunerative investment. Easy terms of payment oan be arranged. T. BULLOCK. FOR MLX GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, HINDP. 185 acres, 185 LEASEHOLD, at a Low Bental. BEING R.S. 36455 and Lots 7, 9, and 47, parts of Reserves 1371 and 1331, no far from Hinds Railway Station. Eantal tn the Crownj la 3d per acre. Terms can be arranged. For further particulars apply to __^_^ T. BULLOCK. FOR HALF. SMALL Cottage and i of an acre, having a frontage of 33 feet on Peter street, being part of T.S. 540, not far from the Railway Station. PRICE REQUIRED £H5 Small cash dej oait, balance by install menba extending over a number of years. OJ. BULLOCK, Agent. ~A L L & JN T O N . ÜBUR AN PROPERTY FOR SALE. 3'| 2 a:oT . 3/2 FRONTING . Allen's Road, William' Street, and Wakanui Creek, being Lots 20, 21, 24,26, and others, with Dwelling thereon, the property of Mr J. ftf oean. Offers are invited for the purchase of this, <-n very easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK, TINWALD. I7IOR SALE, at a low price—four sections _ between Harland and Grove Streets, with four-roomed Cottage thereoa. X? 11 f\ r'ce required. otXXV-/ Easy terms of payment. T BULLOCK. p_ bbA y,- VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Allenton District. g ACRES ODD. g Corner of Winter's and Cavendish roads, with Commodious Dwelling House, Verandah, and all conveniences, and Out houses, consisting of Washhouse, with Copper built m, workshop, Fowl Yard, etc., etc., surrounded by Garden and Orchard, well stocked with fruit trees ; very healthy locality; the property of Mr R. Murray, (laving sold his business he is desirous of disposing of his property. Offers are invited for same either as a whole or separately. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. 0) BULLOCK. __^_k CAPITAL 'BUILDING SITE. BEING T.S. No. 795, containing £ acre, Cox Street, level firßt-dass land for garden purposes. T. BULLOCK. FOR S A 171" TTALUABLE Town Section No 711, con- V taining £ acre, and having a frontage of 66 feet on Wills Street, near the Central Hotel. Very easy terms of payment. Small deposit, balance by instalments. T BULLOCK SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT NEW "GOODS FOB| N&W M I U N A __ R /CHOICE ASSORTMENT of the Latest \J and Most Stylish DRESS MATERIALS In all the Newest Shades and Fabrics. Great Variety of Novelties m Fashionable BRAIDS and Fanoy TRIMMINGS. FIRST-GLASS DRESSMAKING AT MODERATE CHARGES. Large Stock of White and Colored BLANKETS, FLANNELS. FLANNELETTES, RUGS. SHIRTINGS, Etc, Etc, FOR THE COMING WINTER. ! MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING, MERCERY, j Etc., Etc. NEW GOODS AT LOWEST CASH PRICES | A. P. WILLIAMSON, : CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET. ' Don't Cough.—Relief can be obtained immediately. Use " Keating s Cough Lozenges "~well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recom mended by many eminent physicians. IThey at once check the cough and remove the cause—without any after effect; the most delicate can therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two at bedtime ensures rest, Sold everywhere m ins 13$ d each. j



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBUBTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Aahharton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bonght and Sold on Commission Qlearifljz Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sales held on Saturday's, Horse Fairs held Monthly, AGENT FOE— I Mataon and 00, Ohristcharch Booth, McDonald and 00, Obrisloharoh i White's Sheep Dip | Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband'a Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Hot Oomposition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tooli Belfast Manure? RAKAH DISTRICT SALES IHAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY * CO., Merohante,, Rakaia, te act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m that District, and m conjunction with them it>illgbe my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbarton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON &Ksßg&9&&&sm&mMW'wwn m m,. I, ■ MiwmammMmmmmmaMmm&mmMKmmammmmimmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^mi jP--^ £ASY fO DRINK . c/vM IV) \)\vLS\k .<$ - £ASfIY THE SESV ■*>$&» : _ ~~~ WHEAT. _____ WHEAT. WE ARE PROMPX' OA.SH BUYEES OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT 1 HIGHEST MARKET RATES. WE are also Prepared to STORK GaAIN on Far*.a-. Account In our New GRAIN SHEDS, West Street, Ashburton, on very favorable Terms. FULLSIZED CORNSAOKS AND TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ROLLITT~& Co., CANTEBBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES — WEST STREET, ASHBURTON U 230 J. SEALY AND CO. t~\ _____ fflf" N compliance with the request of many Friends and valued Clionts, v I £IJL have decided to CONTINUE THE SEED BUSINESS m the old | f premises, as heretofore, where Friends and the Public generally will find me ready to supply their wants, from an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of FAKM, VEGETABLE, AND FLOWEB SEEDS, AND GABDEN 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 beg to intimate that I have taken into Partnership G. A. DICKINSON, my nephew, who baa been my assistant for the last six years, The business will be carried on as formerly under the style cf .J. SEALY & CO. WE ARE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLES OF PEAS, TARES, BYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEEDS. | J. SEALY~AND CO, ___^___^^______________H___________B_____^^^____£__. 4____ i_mr w^m Jm __^v __^____B________^^B^___B_HBH^^_______i^ hßb ■* JH _^^v ___________■ iflTi %^ W^tJLJX^ r Jam msmsf ■ H B it i V_ * <@i^__il__ffi_^l^___________f __r iBBI BH_k__T I _H B ftl » «& e| ' j_^^K^S|^ni_H________________E 4_____| M JgH Hjmbl. , i rf^fM9S^ff|JM_^yW_[_lß____Wl____________B___B_______B ___B_f m Hi "^^H B^ *^ _^^B^^^S|Wa_^WJml^aßßß_____________i^___l_______i ■= 20,000 ==" ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNIT E, TEUOOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24en NO SETTING~REQUIEED. With Stove Fipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes s 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, DUNBDIN. 631



G. JE-SSIH, PRACTICAL WATCPIMUvBii ArtD JEWELLER, m a. s«s rr »-v c is k t. mHE CHEAPEST SHOP m town for WATCHES, CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY and ELECTRO PLATE* '• Spectacles, Eyeglasses, Goggles and Bye Protectors of every description. A TRIAL SOLICITED. REPAIRS Neatly and Promptly executed at Moderate Charges, ! ' BMJHLOBIQE OF COLD CUeE? DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Ohloridb of Gold Treatment oared me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants. The desire will never return unless you re cultivate it. No cure—no pay. Addeess : BICHLORIDE OF GOLD INSTITUTE 1 Ashly House, Rattray Street, Dunedin, 12 "KAMBLER' BICYCLES. I HAVE a Nice Line of LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Roadster Bicycles on View, and am expecting a Consignment of the BAMBLEB MODEL 26 IB.ACI3MCS- MACHINES, AT AN EABLY DATE, Cyclists intending to Purchase Racing ! Machines should not fail to call and inspect THE " NEW MODEL 26." The P.AMBLER is declared to be the Easiest Running Machine on the Market, and is undoubtedly the Strongest and Neat est Bicycle Built. ! The KAMBLER, fitted with " G & J Everlasting Dafcachabio 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 Purchaser* of the RAMBLER. . D. THOMAS, WEST STREET. SHAG POIHT COALi THE PEEMIE& OTAGO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM PURPOSES. mHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY JL hereby notify that MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are their OINAjY Agents m Ashburton for THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery; Shag Poiot. Head Office^: Yogel Street, Dunedin. GEO. R. CHEESEMAN, 18 General Manager. ,/. BALLANTYNE & Co., OF OASHEL STREET, OHRISTCHUEOH, TTAVE FITTED A MOST COMPLETE FACTORY, and Manufacturi FROM START TO FINISH High-Class Furniture at very MODERATE RATES, A Visit to Ballantitne's Showroom aud factory, by any of our Country Client when m Christcharch, will be MUCH i APPRECIATED BY THE FIRM. j Established 1880. Telephone No 69 BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TTNDERTAKERB UUNISHI3SG U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and L&tes Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanai Road and Case Streets,' and Baker and Brown's Coaoh Factory.



snipping J^ 1 ">'■" feSHIPPING OO.'S LIME KOYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Mente Video, Teceriffo & Plymeath. Beat Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. . . . p^^f | Steamers, Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikoara 4507 Wellington April 22 Ruahine 6127 — May 11 Wakanui TOOO — May 25 Rimntaka 4515 I — Jane 8 CARGO BTBAMBRB. Fifeshire  8500 — I April ' ~ woollships. Norman j I I McLeod | 834 | Lyttelton | April ' GRAIN SHIPd. LoohTorridott | 2081 | Lyb'n | April Oonway .. | 1899 | Lyt'n j May BATE oFfRBIGHT FOR~WHEAT. By Sailer .. .. 27s 6d per ton By Steamer .. 30a Od per ton With the usual primage. Far farther particulars apply to FRIIDLANDER BROS., Lot. Agents, Ashbnrten. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. * l "OOYAL MAIL STEA j^Sfe^^v Xlv MKRS, with saporior _yi^liliy& acooromodatlou for all classes «g&b&#%^» o f p asse ngoFS, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. Vessel Eonß Commander From Date. lonic _ 4748 Kempson Wel't'n May 25 bothio «,7730Kidley ... Wel't'n July 20 " CARGO STEAMERS. Maori .„ 5317 Moffatt Wel't'n Api 20 •Waiwera 6500 Stuart WelVn April Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell / — May Mamari ....[5585 Evana (Wel't'n May WOOL SHIP. ~ Wellington | 1309 | Thomas j Lyt'n [ Mar_ " •Carries Third-class Paasengera. E, W. HANMEK. Agent. DKION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited fcTEAMBRf SAII FRGMLITTELTON AS DNuERj For Weefcport arid Greymonth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thar» day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays Tbe above are subject to alteration j eferenca should therefore be made to Qhrlstchureh daily papers foi dates aad hoar of sailing For farther particular a apply to F« FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashbnrton Llewellyn Owen, PUNOFOKTE, SINGING, HABMONY,AND MANDOLINE. A OABD Mrs a r* tihARIX)GE A.. \J» i^LARIDGE TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. MRS BOWMAN TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAvaiiOOK Street, AshbuktonJ Pupils prepared for Trinity College exam tiationa. MISS OARSON. riIEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ. JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence, Corner of Wills and William Streets, near Wakanui Road East. 1 136 OSBORN COOMBE7 PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Aahburton 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, Ashbnrton, or at Commercial Hotel. ART CLASSES. ETHEL S. JONES, /CERTIFICATED art teaoher, Canterbury \J College School of Art } Free Student Technical School of Design, Wellington ; I Pupil of JamesM. Nairn, Wellington. j Instructions given m all branches of Art, Painting from Life, and Sketching from Nature, m Oil or "Water Colour. For particulars apply to Me John Wilson Burnett street. [A Card. MISSES BUNDLE, DRESS AND MANTLE MAKFRS, ; TANCRED STREET, (Same Premises). Ashbubton. 3 279