The Ashburton Gusrdian.

Ashbueton / Saturday, May 25 1901

Price : One Penny

Vol xxi. no. 5378

The Scramble for Husbands.

ipKUa Hepworch Dlxon m her ably written article on thts snbjct contends that the improvement of the nex m this respect it mainly the result of education, and vary ' probably she is right. Bat it eeems to me that m regard to the matrimonial i aspect of the question, there are other things to bo takgn into consideration. [ Up m the beginning of tha nineteenth 1 century women were unds-r no tempts* I tion to rt-sort to dishorn urable or under hand practices for th purpose of getting I married, as the question with them «v [not so nta:h one >f obtaining a husband y.zn avoidiry V'-v- one they did ixt want. T!:e wooing was unusually a very brief and ceremonious affair, as exemplified m ti»e old songs " Duncan Gray" and •* The Braw Wooer," and whec the claims of tb« suitor were backed np by the RiriV i parents, it required s<metiin«B a deter mined resistance to avoid a threatened disaster. Luckily m both fcfye c ets ci'ed, the lady re'ented and was made happy. Bub-about-the middle of the century. lot, us say, there began to be a scramble for husba ids ; and the dtvil m the shape ot old maidenhood was waiting for the hindmost. In was no wonder;, m these circa instances, that women should resort to subterfuges and lies m order to sara themselves from such a fate. We have often .wiln ssed he derperate effort of a shear-, when separated from she flock, to regain its companions, which it *ill uucfually succeed m doins» m spite of. dogs andjmer> But if half a di zen or a, dczinof sheep are separated from the main body they do not pub themselves about;. They find comfort m each other's companionship. Again, if a 'rand of men are m a position where Heath seems inevitable, th«y&re c lm and brave. Bob show them a chance of escape and there will be a scramble for safety. Let us suppose thit m bygone days, m a faujiiy of five daughters, four had lovers and'the fifth, bt-ing seized with panic, would resort to S'jtna trickery, or ib might be nerely the promulgation of the truth m order ro t.btaiii one of the men for her* self. Was thia dishonorable or was it noc. Tfc Is cone every day at the present time by i men who wi-h to obt-un situations or secure business. Nowadays, m a family of five daughters, say that one had a lover ! and the other four had none. What would be the use of trickery or exposure j.in this case. Three at least would be left; out m the cold, and would have to reckon wi"h the resentim nt of the j'ted one. Tho fyct ia that nowadays, woman, though single, is not singular, a':d ifc ia singularity rather than singleness which, m my opinion, worn n drt^ds. We all | know how difficult; it is 10 induce her to go to a theatre or corcersy however fas* cina'iug, when she has nothing to put on. I The bicycle, it ia wtll known, has made I 'ht.-manc's of women fen years younger ( n spirit) jusfc through giving them com' I pan onship ?nd outdoor exercise, and diverting their minds trom the irritating husland problem.

Interprovincial.

United Press Aesooition—By Eiectrio Telegraph Auckland, May 23 At the Suprsme Court, Henry Johnston, I ex-manager of the K*uri Timber Company, for fraud, got three years with haijj 1ab0ur,.,.. Kelson, May 23 The Jubilee of the Nelson B*ptißt Church j (the first New Zealand cbnrch of this com niunioc) wee celebrated hero last evening by a public meeting and a (offee supper There «i*s a lurge and representative attendance, and concrainlatory addresses were delivered by the clergy of various denominations. The church waa (een to be m a prosperous cod diticn. The celebrations will be continued m November, when a Jubilee Conerenoe of New Zealand churches will be held m Nel son. Auckland. May 24 Arrived—H M S Sparrow, from Sydney. She will remain for the Koyal celebration! j Wellington, May 23 I The Contingent from Melbouree paraded i.o front of the post office at 10 30, whete the Premier delivered a short address wel coming them back, He complimented them | on their appearance, and the way they had i represented the colony. No finer body of I men had ever left aey shore to uphold the ; honour of their country. Theirs, however, had been a peaceful mission, and if there was any cocquesfc it nmat have been over the hearts of the Australian ladies, a remark which raiead a hearty laa^h. The Premier called for three cheers for the men, which were given with good will, and thea one, was given for Mr Seddoa himself, after which the troops marched through the town. Their physiq ie and Slc bearing excited general admiration among those who had not before at en Ih^m paraded snmasse. Tho annual examinatioas m c-nnection with thb Kensington Service and I Art Depar men*- begins m different ceni res i f the ceioity on the 9th of June. The Pierwd case waa again before the Supreme Oonrt this morning, when butih ihe Chief Justice and Judge Edwards threw on the Grown the onus of taking the initiative if there was to be a sew trial, and as no application waa made they discharged the accused. P B Rectgr»v, of Nelson, won ths pr ze awarded by the insuraEca Institute of New Zaaland for an essay on the principles of conducting fire insurance buslmsi" Dunedin, May.23 At the Arbitration Court m the plasterer caße, the minimum wage was fixed at Is6d oar hour, contracts entered into prior to November and atill m force to be exempted. On the application of Mr Arnold, M.H.K, the C<Tjrt consented to withhold the award m the Christ church moulders' dispute until similar disputes be heard m Dunedin, Auck land, and Wellington Judge Cooper Roes to Christchurch on Saturday to take Judge Dennistot.'^ place m the criminal sessions. He wilL therefore continue the arbitration hearing on Viotoiia D*y



Ladies visiting Danedin are Invited to visit the hair dressing rooms of A M Hendry, Princes Street. They are replete with every comfort) for halrdressing, bhampooning, singeing, etc. LOAHBY'S Stands unrivalled for indiges WAHOO tioa and uiver Complsiots It is purely herbal, and c&ano injure the most delicate constitution. It effect is almost instantaneous ? single dofl usually relieves, whilst one bottle is gener ally enough to cure. LOASBY'S WAHOO does not require * dozen bottles to be taken before yea can judge its va. le. No other Medicine adver tised asks you, aa we do, to buy only one bottle; take it regularly according to directions, and then give the verdict. Hundreds of testimonials m oar poiieeflion prove that many confirmed dyspeptics, after every known remedy had failed, have been completely cured by the aid of only one bottle of Loasby's Wahoo. Lo&sby'a Wahoo—Prico 2a 6d, everywhere Sole manufacturers and proprietors— LOASBY'S WAHOO MA.NUFAOTDE ING CO., Ltd. Danficlin* Wholesale Agents— Keiripthorue, ProeEer & Co, N Z Drag 0 Ltd



!Wm. Strange] Sole [Thos. Covebdale Partners and Proprieto'B. ARE YOU THINKING OF Furnishing OR Re-Furnishing' ? If So, yoa May Site Money By placing your Orders with the Manufac i turerfl. We Supply FURNITEftE FROM |FAC TORY TO PEOPLE DIRECT By de&iinij with us, therefore, you" avoid all middlemen and the payment of charges or commission, and Rrnire Your Furniture at First Tost ONE VISIT Yo OUR FUR NITURE SHOW ROOMS (Fntrance < Opposite Jubilee Clock), Will satisfy you that our'etocka of Furniture are immense, nnrl that better furniture, or Jir-iiture m any wny equal m quality, is not to ha procured m Now Z-aiand. In fact Our Furniture is Quite Fqual to the Best Imported and Actually Cheaper ! We*are alao Unrivalled m jhis Colony for HOUSE FURNISHINGS Our Carpets, Floorcloths, Linoleums, M&t'ingfl, Mats Curtains, Decorative and Upholstering Fabrics, Blankets, &o, are imported direct from tho leading manufnc 1 turera of the world, and being very large buyers wo naturally secure the mosb favourabla term?, and the benefits arising from cur system of buying we are always ! ready to share with our patrons. ( Recently Added . An Up to Date "ChOCK'TRy AKD GLASS DEPARTMENT This New Department U stocked with an puormouß varieiv of useful and beautiful artic'ea—goods, designed for plain, everday use, and, goods fit. to adorn drawing room, study, or boudoir. Comsoisgenrs and ali interested m Art China and Pottery are invit-t-d to viair, shia unrivalled collection. A GOOD SEWING MACHINE Is now recognised as an indispensable aiticle ia every home, and, io fscfc, no home can be said to ba completely appointed without one. Now there area thousand sowing machines ontbemeukor, bub there m none better— because* no better h made—th*n . . . Hie " KLDBIDGE B '» dewing Machine Wh?ch, m epife of its low price, ia a perff ct marvel of efficiency, Ib is so simple In conn'ruction a child can use it, and Bo excellent m every way that it cannot fos surpassed. With c-'ire it will last a lifetime, and ib will pave its co.it m any large house hold hi the first six months. Prices j Hand Fldrej;geß, $3 15s fJ READLE FLDREDGE B, £5 158 Since we were appointed Sole Agotitß for New Zealand for this wonderful American machine, we have sold scores, and m every caaft the buyers have been delighted ! The I ' ELDREDGE B ' may be seen m operation at our Warehouse daily. Estimates for Furnishing Sup plied Free on Application. Silliiul k (1. COMPLETE HOUSE FUB KISHERS, ! OHRI&TOHUROH iTFOBTUNEIN: ABOITLC WHAT is WEALTH withoofc HKALTH Heatherle?, Levin, I ■ Feb. 20, 1901 ! Dear Sir,—For the l&sb twelve rrontbs | I have been ci mpletely rundown suffering : from Nervous Debility,KxtrcmeWeakß(Bß and other ai'ments Incidental to ray sex , My condition wad 6Hch I was quite unable to get about, or to do anything at all When I heard of the great benefit other sufferers had derived isora the a?e of I PLA3STEKOA, I procured a bottle, using ifc as directed, and the result was as gratifying as it was astonishing. I became quite well again, and'able to get about as Qbual. I have much pleasure m bending ! you these few lines ; make what; use you ! like of them. Youis truly, (&Jks) J How P S~I can also recoirmend PLANTE | KOA aa a good medicine .for the B.ood ! and strengthening the system ~J B. j There are hundreds of Ladles m New > Zealand much tho same as Mrs Row, really not ill enough to require rest m bed, and yet so ill that they can scarcely " cvawl about" The remedy that will change this state of affairs is the weil knowu ' GBFAT HERBAL KEMKDY \ PLANTj-;KOA, PLANT&KOA will not cure every "ill that flash is heir to," but we say without 1 hesitation that if your complaint arises j (as most of them do) from a disordered ' \ condition of the Blood, that PLANTJtKOA j WILL CURE YOU. — JTRY IT. i All Chemists and Grooars ' Planteksa sa, Plantekoa Ciutraenb 2^, Plantekoa Herb Toilet Soap Is FOR TTOUBB T>AINTING, i JtloUSfi JL AINTINO, f^IGN WRITING, XT'TO, OI^NWRITING, HiTO, TRY *T IL#. HL I<s- G», " Tanoehp Stebbt* FOKKISHING WABEHOTJSB, (Havelook Street; TT X guarantees to sell at Ohristchurc'c prices for dash or Time Payment?,



HOW T»; f Bh HAPPY THOUGH MARRIED. 89HMI K""l^P?n"^i Thia is a representation of a onnfentsd and hapoy wife, who uses only BOOK GIFT TEA, Tbia iady obtained 6!bs of thafc famous tea at 2s, and with ifc eht> w»s given FREE, a copy of Mrs Baton's work on Cookery and JTousehold Management. By the aid of this Book she was enabled to place such dishes before her husband that he was always m a good temper. Consequently hers is now a happy home, and elie erj >ys hnr leisure and her cup of tea end improves her mind by reading the good Iv O ka (hat art given away with BOOK. GIF > TEA, Go thou and do likewise, and be a'so happy. A larger Cookery Book may be h?d with 10!bs of Tea. Ask for Catalogue of Bonke. John Orr and Co. Aleuts, .*'■ sliburtOK ~g^~jessonT~ PFki 'J J Cfi I WA I ( H 1: P is. )■ ¥ A NI) JEWELLER IT AVING taken a leasp ;1 ot:s of the new ?hcpa m I)avis's corner, j am now snowing a large and v&riedj&tock cf Watches Olocks, and Jewellery Kisctro-p'ate, Efc suitable fcr Christina.; him' ?.'edcnng Pr ' seats at prices which .-iffy cor, petition, the A^;lrf:sa~-Dftvip'B CorßTr H F Nicoll, E F Kicoj-l, L A Nicoll, Merchants & Cieneral Agents, r">UY!fiPB OF4MT ■k G B N T S F O R— Christchurch Meat Co;, Ltd | Islington Fertiliß>;ra j Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Aecidnnt and Guarantee Corpora-' tior, Ltj| Now Zealand IcFnr'.r.ce Ccmpar.y G&AIN BOOGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall bo pleased to rpceivo samples rom farmers who have' parcels fot disposal. Station Books Kept and Audited. We have received sums of Truat Monies. ranging from £100 to £10,000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4£ aud Jj per cent* F X jTI T.. We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands ,an<3 have m stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit In season.all the yeai rounds ■ S E ED S. We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Kape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. rpHB OHKISTCEURCtI MEAT CO, J Limited, ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TOENIP;^ BAPE and any rther crop, and to suit any desci iption of soil. Greatly increased production whereve* naed, Satisfaction given everywhere. Nickix Beos. store five varieties of th I oelehiftted fertiliser. Price on application Allowanca made for quantities. Letterß will receive prompt attention. NCOLL BROS, District Agente. UfcWULYIi OWES* M.CS M.« CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Local Representative of the London College of Music and of the Musical International College, TT7ILL Reumo Music Leaeona (praotica Vf and theoretical) on FEBRUARY 4. Students prepared for any examination held m the Colony, Candidates presented, 10? average mark ' btained 93 per cent, aTagkjr ~~ [AEGHITEOT, ARCADE CHAMBERS ASHBUKTON. IF you wanbe NEW HOUSE, o. Alter", tlons, ©r Neweat Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR ACER. Call and eea the NEW FLBBOSB BLIND Imitation of Venetian, at half the pric» mENDEES Wanted— For the wearing o JL two thousand paira o Booti, Apply at J Mellor, Tancrad Street ' Wade's Teething Powders for Babies are soothing, reduce fever and prevent blotches; price, Is



I •-) u\ fb\ PRY'S The New Vegetable Medicine is an extra- Z p| ;;T. ni.*Ti I ordinary succors. In Liver, Kidney and isj p>f 78 V J Stomach Complaints, people experience i :li£fLr. r^_^ prompt relief or complete cure. Moreover, » f I *"' """"""I they help to sett it, for they write letters ~ j © /"iPPLB," 'of grateful acloaowledgment. so that oth»w - ' i_ -~~- 11 may benefit. .... • r-pHOSE who report on •'lmpey's May Apple" are India- • * I putably honest m their opinions, are not afraid to sign ~ •, r . A their names, and from their portion m the community are " ;— absolutely independent, and are not disposed to indiscriminately * j* eulogise every new medicine they try. Here are two brief - t~ extracts:— • |_ ' After using ' Impey's MAY APPLE* for nearly two years, it affords me * ; j " gi\-at pleasure to testify to tts great vain*. For Flatulency and Indigestion, _ t ! "it is a specific, and for Constipation J cannnt speak-too highly of it. I » [ 5 "would not be without a boule m the houtf for any consideration. Please _ >' "1 "send six more bottles.— GEO. CHURCHY, i-aimer." * ;'~j # * * * * 5 ■•-' " I I'.nv^ suffer;;,! from Dyspepsia for nin* years, and have been treated by- C i,j "ih)..'i Ji:i-!)!..li and American doctois without res'ik. I have also tried — •':;!•:*; rr'ieru me'ijcinrs. but got no relief till I was induced to test ' MAY « "APPIK." Evom the iirst bottle had a B'Mdeffecs! lam so convinced 01 / ■'■--. r.-,il val;i>. tint I shall tu'< " six hoitles with me on ray voyage.— 9 < "'. 13ALI-'OUU (Master'Goiuen G ic\" [— CM EXISTS AND STORES. 2/» j*j , gSßoassaiiKK* . <3 (3 C-) V. J* J I H. OEM 1 Lp Cook ing* Ranges iw/rsn rs^fssn F =iF:::r«slr I» Use m the Colony i^yS^a^J^i^Ss 'x}i*> bsU>a Lißnite» True. Coas- or;, Wood up ! I f! | r k 25 .4«4! f^-*;r;:;;=I=:::^ ■ KO SETTING REQUIRED. 1 LI Jl ll^jp s'^ ill <JioiW With ?t«vo Pipe c»n be worked out m the ! I »$H Jh-v^^x. rS en< Splendid Bread Bakers I k' I l'f''&':^ it"'f^is»- i®^-T^ :>ii| With cvi'sfc iron or copper boilers. The I1 1 I "*^i'iltV'^"i ri -| v" —  I copper b«»ilor8 are large and tin lined inside. II I ||ijfV'>:%"^| \i " Rppnirs me a Miaimnm. IP i y''.?'-'^'"'*<j^J •[L'rcnjrjs:—vw-^'f^ 1 $&&**# «d all 6; Be8, single or double I LSx'iJ [■«r""s7" u_>'! i"^'^'"^?^^. High or low preeeure boilers So!d by ; aH Irfnmongers, from whom . ►«_ _. _^_g_^ Oata'r.guss can be obtained, or from the m -. kfis H. E. SHACK LOCK, LTD SOUTH END FOUNDRY, Pbinoks Stbbet DU^^niN ; WILLIAM PATCHING. EAST & BUIsNEIT STlifElV, A^HBUETON TABPAUIINB, OEBEN 6TAOK k { feTACK. COVEtP, well rrpd at 37s (id. i i DAVID THOMAS, AUCTIONEER, LAND, IIS81)BANGS. & ESTATE AGENT VALUATOR* WOOL & GBAIN BROEER, ashburto;n Loana Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashbarton alternately Fortnightly Saleß of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc, on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bonght and Sold on Ootn mission j Clearing Sales aB per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sale held^on Safeordays j Horse Fairs Held Monthly j AGENT FOR Matson and 00, Ohristchurch* Booth, McDonald and 00, Obristehurch j White's Sheep Dip j Walter A Wood Oo | Bowring Bros' Belting [ London and Lancashire Insurance Company i Graham's Foot Rob Composition j Wright, Stephenson and Co, Dunedin I Belfast Manures j Vacuum Oil Company's Agricultural (U Ci's 1 Planet Jr, Garden and Field Tools . i • i I LA ND FOR SALE ' i I have For Sale the following Blocks of Land, m fcussock, m the Hinds District: 2000 Acres Plains Land m tussock ] 1500 „ „ 1900 „ ,i » 6CO *„ Beclaim&d Swamp Land Also First Glass Farms m Blocks of 160 Acres and upwards to 5600 acres Sever M Fat me, w.rions sizes, thoroughly improved, for sale; well worth the money !,""" '" * ' D. THOMAS, iSEBURTOH



i BELFA RT AN D FA IRFIEI, i 1 FREEZING WORKS MANUREn, ARE THE BKST TilOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER |CROI\ SPECIAL M AMUR R can be msd? for any kind of Foil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVKN EVFBYWBEBE LAST SF.ABf.tN MANURE CAN BE BUPFLIFD IN 1 CVt, rr g Ot. F/-CES Orders received b/ , , . iAVffl 'THOiMLAW, OR SSOCIATIOTV OF CAKT.KKBUKT, iL,imit&«l., OANTEEBUBY- FBOZIN MEAT AM) DAIRY PROPUOK EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 30 P. WAY MOO K«or-\B,ry. COMBINED LIFE AND /■ CCID C NT TABLE- I THE MOT UAL LIFE A>SCX)XATION[ OF AUSIRATjAHfA OFFERS IN THE FIRM' YE/»R OF THE TWFNTJEIH CENTURY "; SOMETHING ABSOLUTELY .NEW, Ordipivry Life Policies rlo not'cover Acc^drt-ip upl-hh ihcy result i" Leaih ■ Ordinary Accident Polices do r.«t oovei Death nrt'ef-s caused by Acoideut.' THE "COMBINED 1IF*; AND ACi;ID;:,NT POLIC IBP Cover both, B.nd at Specially Low Rates. THEY ARE 18?UEU IN 'THE TRKEH FOLLOWING FORMS:— ; TABLE AC—-ASSURANCE PAYABLE (Combined iv each ca^o with Compensation AT DEATH— for— Premiums paj'ablo duriniE; Life of the Assured. ' PERMANENT TOTAL DISABLE TABLE CC. — ASSURANCE PAYABLE MEN'! 1 AT DEATH- PERMANENT PARTIAL DISABLE Premiums payable dining specified MENT, f-r trrm of years. TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABLE TABLE EC. •—' ENDOWMENT ASSUR- MftNT, ANOK if roFultir g from Occident during currency Payable at nad of term of yenrs, or o? the Policy, and while Premiums are being previous deaths paid ihereon. • For Tobies of Fates and full riiriicu'ora opply at any Office of the -Association, or to HUGO FRII'DLANDKR, District Agent. 1 JOHN TOTTY, Representative for New Business, Asbburton. Braoch Office r Ibb Hereford Street, CHrietchurch. 2 177 IJ7 b ABE C A ■■■■■ H B !-j V E Q- OF JPRIMEMI3 I ING WHEAT TUESDAYS &. BAI ÜBDAYS— " amples received at Stores, West Street. Other days—Samples received at the Mill. CORN SACKS SUPPLIED. GRISTING DONE ON FAJP.MIRS 1 ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND 00.,) D. WOOD^Manager T. H. U3N DRILL &., CO., CABINETMAKERS .& UPHOLSTERERS. FURNITURE AND BEDDING OF A JL, Is KINDS MADE ON THE. PREMISES. WE. ARE STILL MAKING our Fa noons Drawing Room Suites m Ploeh and Tapestry, which beat Christ church for price and quality. Call and see them. JUST LANDED—A. targe apsortmenfc of Austrian, American, and Canadian Chairs, Thfse Gcods were bought before the recent rise m prices, which enables us to tell at lowest prices. Bedsteads and Toilet Ware—Largest stock m town; at all prices; lINGLEUMS, T>UUS, /-\ILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, XtUGB, IJILOLOTHS, In New and Chaste Designs ; at all prices. DOOR MATS—AII sorts, all sizes. Wo niunufacture all oor own Goods on the premises, of the best material and woikniatiship, so buy from us and encourage Local Industry ; besides, you may go further and fate worse than at T. H. UNDRILL & CoVS. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMEKS, ANL» UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, Next to the Building Society's Office, and 'opposite Arcade.)^ WA L L PAPE RB," "VI&TE HAVE TO HAND per the last homt boat—29 Bales of the very atesfe ARTISTIC PAPIRHANGINGS, the Colourings and Designs of which are decided works of art. Inclnded m the shipment are Beautiful Friezes and Borders to match the Papers. i I hold the largest stock of WALL PAPERS m - South' Canterbury Clients can therefore rely upon having a large variety of es*ch respective sort I to choose from, J-_- rT _:^. ,- 1T HOITSr, !>:■■. -iijuTOtt-AND SIGN-i i AT TT v«IW wiuTBB,.. ■-.■■■] VV I I ilV<: B\\ OppoeUe Mail Oifioe y # If XJJUV iU Barnetr- Street. Box 16. Telephone



" LINE "TT6TAL MAIL STEAMERS POU LONDON, via Mciaba Videe, TenarlSfe * Plymouth Probable Ona! gteamora. .Tens. Port. Da* 1*- Wakanui 5706 Welling 1 on April £7 Waimat.e 5610  Mt\v '5 Tongarirn* 7765 Lv"--H«n *-Uy 16 Panaroii '563 Wellington M>.y 23' Rakftia i 562S — I !'° follow Papiuaj ! 6372 —  Tekoa ' 4050 : — „ Waikato 4787 — ! i *"win Screws. W<tr frirthr? pnrHonfera app'j" r; ■ ?RTFf|TIT,A>TT>^'R; BROS , T.'^ ~sh aw", 7s:a v i i/,™ an n""i,' ?. p>ton""~ COMPANY. T.TMITRT) FOR LONDON. <*- ii "T'ft ("j'S" ■'■> 3' "'.'-■'* Tc v-^ '■"■}.'■' J,., OHM V'dco cr'Tllo, Tp«s***'3 ;* sp.-# P-f ---ossth "Vesse! Ton Oomniijndojj Prom Iteto, —|- -—,--- — Gothic |7730 Eltllpv I Wei fc'r. Jane 20 "~ CARGO BTKAME"B;^ . _ Maori 5317 Moff^ ne! g'n Miy 9 Mnm^ri . 35R3R*«ika (Lvtti'R Msy 4 To_komara '6233IMax^pH IW< !kf njjur.e 6 For f-;rihttr particulars, apply TTNTON COMPANY *-■' Off NKW ZEALAND. I;ianTitj> TKAiHIBy S»4TI FRCMi.^TTf-LTOtf AS UJSOER: For W*»stjpor? and Qreymoni;?:—Weekly ■ Wellington—-Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day arad Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailinga see advertise menfj m Christchurch papers Dnuedin — _ Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Mo'sAfj and Pictcm, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via A-iicblend — Alternate Thursdays Tho above are nobjeot to alteration ; eference shonld therefore be rafde to Ohristsbcroh daily papers for sft{«s *n& hoar of s»H!n^ For further particnkrH apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent,':Afihburton S. H. GRAVES, SHAIiSJBROKKE AND -FINA^OUJi AGBKT. 185 HEREFORD STRRTCT, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GBKYMOUTH RELIABLE Informal ion on Dredgin Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNeili's, Morelng and Keai's, A, B.C. Co (fourth Edition., : ■ MR F MAKEIG, Ashbarton Rppresentabiwe Tbreobaphio Addeess: GBAVKb Chrietchurch., Greymopth—Br wnlie, Gr«jymouth BJ H Ukdbill ' E UsrnßirL T H UNDBI3LL ■ & CO ; FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS CTANCRED STBEE1 11," ASHBURTON EVERY REfQyiSITBI' ON HAND, Pohahed Coffina a Specialty A Choice Aaao^ment of Aitificial iVrsath. m Stock. " _.. ——... Private Address, Poter Sfei'eeb, direo behind Oddfellows' Flail; also care ® Mr T. Amjlrawa. Kaat Balti. .2 <vJ;~if~*eP' J!ifA;.-\':\"."\':r": '"•.■:•■ '_;''r; r \ " Vi| r --:'■■'-''' •'■■■-;' ■' ■."■-. ■ v BAKER imOH., URNISHsNG *J KPFIITAKERS' DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Deisigna In FUNERAL FURNISHINGSj FUNERALS conduced with the' greatest care .and sfttUifictiovi,,, it most . reasonable charges. M Corner of Wakaiiai ; Jto-;.-l »v.?. Os.se Rreets, and Baker s.nd T;?r>wn'y CJoacb I aetory. ; (oaccesßor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 yoare. AUCTIONEER, LAND'ESTATE AND 3OMMIBSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALEB of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc, EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o Jc,' ; :ck, Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement m auy part of the county. Advances made on all goods placed m my nands for Sale. Begul&r ConfifgDments of Colonial Grown and Inland Frait boM privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. -Areitt: , . Norwich Onion Fire Xneurance Company le Dreaiea Pianoforte Manufaotarimg and Agency Qompany. PJAHOB Mid;-ORGANS on time' pay mente from ;^O® per month. HINBY SUSPHEKSON ' AUCTIONEER. J FARMERS and others, prepare for~The Winter, and have yoar Home made oheery and bright, with the powerful Acetylene Ctos. Estimates given by HAEDLEy 9BOS.