The Ashburton Guardian.

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Ashburton .* Monday JTiiße 3 ifiOl

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A SPIRITUALIST WEDDING

Spiritualism &s h religion is making distinct strides m our midst. JVot only have the believers m * spirit w; rid Gommanicationa ' a cbarob, but they dow perform marriage service*, »nd they now perform marriage lervioef, and even funerals, Last week a couple of * true balieir ers' were married m an apartmtnt not far from the Lyceum, Aftpr m ; preliminary visit to the registry offics, the young people were solemnly united m the holy bonds of matrimony by • • priestess '-4^-nrrnfpd m white, and i wreathed with lillies, i A large and fashionable congrega tion was present, and, what is still tnors remarkablp, the wedding wai at tended by many illlustrioas spirits, who however were visible only to the initial"! Ed They included several distinguished no ambers of the majority-^ Benjamin Franklin, Mary Stuart, Marie Antoin» |ette, DV Johnson, and needleia to t*j f Mnifi, filavteky.

Military Instruction in Schools

The promoters of the Bill dealing with Military Instruction m the schools of Great Britain explain that their obj ct is to provide that the youth of tha country, not being physically unfit, should undergo a coarse of drill, as a p»rt of their education, with a view to their healthy development, and that on approach to manhood they shonld lective the rudiments of military training, so as to fit thtm for taking a place m Che national defence. '1 hf Bill provides a permanent systfco of military instruction (to include phy sical drill) by mcasis of Instructional Oorps, formed m connection with pnb lic schools, cadet corps, companies, or battalions formed under the Volunteer Regulations. The formation of cadet corps, companies, and battalions has only taken place to a very limited extent, and with comparatively little success, owing to the want of funds and to insufficient facilities m the way of instructors, ranges, arms, and ammunition. The Bill would remedy this by providing for a capitation grant and for instructors, arms, and ammu nition at the public fxpense, and'or the power to use War Department ranges for musketry practice. With regard to corps m connection with schools the Bill would provide for two classes of corps ,—(a) Artillery, Engineer, and Rifle Volunteer Oorps ; and (b) Junior Volunteer Oorps. (a) Artillery, Engineer, and Rifle Volun teer Oorps m connection with schools will be formed, as heretofore, under the Volunteer ActP, but boys will be enroliable on attaining tbfl age of 14 years instead of, as previously, only on attaining the age of 17 years—the general age for enrolment of Volun teers, (b) Junior Volunteer Oorps will be formed m schools by the school authority, with the consent of the Secretary of State, for the purpose of giving military instruction to all pupils who have attained the age of 12 years, whose parents or guardiaus consent to their becoming members of such corps



You can depend on ridding yoar children of Worms with Wadb's Wobm Figs, the wonderful worm worriers; price, Is Smoke New Venus Furnishing Wabehocsb, ■ (Havoiock Street): ■ TTK guarantees to Bell at Obrlßfcchure'a prices for Cash or Time Payments, ' Wadb's Teething Powdbes fo Babies are soothing, redace fever and prevent blotches ; price, le _ Smoke New Venw



The seedless oranges of California are rotting m thousands m * he 'Uolden State.' The yield has been so great that the railway companies cannot supply enough refrigerator cars. Half a century ago Southern Oalifornia contributed only hides to the needs of the world. No* it is a garden of oranges, lemons, bananas, pines, almonds, olives, and vlnaa. A very red-headed man has been try ing to find consolation for the extreme fierineas of his looks by studying tha disfribntlon of red hair among great men Hs is ranch encouraged to find that the following notabilities had red oir reddish hair:—Caesar, Cromwell, Napoleon, C >lumbus, Alexander, Sulla, Shiskespere, Taaso. Paderewski, and Fitsimsnens. Among women:~ Queen Elisabeth, Helen of Troy, Sappho, Oieopatra, Joan of Arc, Lucretia Borgia, Marie Antiouetta, Mme 1 Recamier, and Sarah Bernhardfc.



Uchiness of the Mtin. Ever have any irritation of the skin ? There are many forms of it, any of them had enough to tax your patience; Hemorrboid a plague of the night, no, rest for the sufferer from this complaint- Eczema, too ; hives don't sound dangere ous but they cause much misery to thos unfortunate enough to be troubled with them. Doan'a Ointment is a •wonder' for any such trouble. No troublesome I irritation of tke skin can resist it Booth ing, healing influence. Lots of Ashbur- I ton people know this know; : Mrs Good, Oox street, this lowa say g : •Doan's Ointment is really very good. I can recommend this preparation, having used it as a household remedy. It has proved splendid for pimples and rashes, and also m the case of nettle rash. I find that it is surprisingly soothing and ! allays irritation of the skin very quickly. I got this remedy at the A siiburton i Drug 00. m East street. ! 3 Doans Ointment is splendid m all diseases of the skin. Ecjsema, piles, hivep, iusect bites, sores, chilblaine, eta. It is perfectly safe and very effective. Doan'rf Ointmest is sold by all cbem and storekeepers 3s per box or will be posted on receipt of price by the proprie tors, Foster McClennatt Co,, 76 Pitt Street, Sydney, F, S.W



j WM. EteaKGE] Sole [ I'HOS. COVIBDALE j ' Ptirtnera and Prcprieto 'a. ARE YOU THINKING OF Furnish io^ OR Re-Furnishing ? If so, you May Sate Honey By placing your Orders with the Manufoo' torers. We Supply FURNITUJRE FROM FAG TORT PEOPLE BTRECT. By dealing with us, therefore, you avoid tall middlemen and the payment of . intermediate charges or commission, and Secure Yonr Furniture at First fost ONE VISIT To OUR FUR NITURE SHOW ROOMS (Entrance Opposite Jubilee Clock), Will satisfy you that our Mocks of Furniture are immense, and that better furniture, or furniture m any way equal m quality, is not to be procured m New Zealand. In fact Our Furniture is Quite Fqual to thb Best Imported and Actually Cheaper ! Wejsre blbo Unrivalled m )his Colony for HODS# FURNISHINGS Oar Carpets, F!onrc!oth», Linolpums, Matting, Mat. Curtain?, Deonrative and Upholstering Fibrins, Bl*Dket<\ &c. are imported direct from thn leading manufac turers of the world, and being very large liuypre we naturally secure the most favoumblg terms, and the bene6tß arising from fur system nf buying we are always ready to Bhare with our patrons. Recently Added ; An Up to Date .OROGKFOT. ABD GLASS DEPARTMENT This New Department is stocked with an euormoHß varied of useful and beautiful articles—goods, designed for plain, everd&y use, abd goods fit to adorn drawing room, study, or boudoir* Connoisseurs and all interested m Art China and Pottery are invited to visit this unrivalled collection. A GOOD SEWING MACHINE Js new recognised as an indispensable article m every home, and, m fact, no home can be said to be completely appointed without one. Now there area thousand sewing machines on the market), bus there is none better-—j because no better is made—th»n . . . ] The "ELDBIDGE B'> i Sewing Machine i Wh'ch, m epUe of its low price, fa a perfect I marvel of efficiency. It i» so simple m construction a child can use it, and so excellent m every way that ib cannot be surpassed. With care it will last a lifetime, and it will nave it? Coat m any large house hold m the first six months. Prices .• Hand Eldbedgeß, £3158 Treadle Fldrkdge B, £5 158 Sires we were appointed Sole Agents for New Zealand for thia wonderful American machine, we have sold scores, and m every case the buyers have been delighted! The 4 ELDBEDGE B may be seea In operation at our Warehouse daily. Estimates for Furnishing Sup plied Free on Application. COMPLETE HOUSE FUR-' NISHEKS, j OHRISTOHUBOH ~KXYE & GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current! rates,' all FARM PRODUOE. Agents tor Button's and Lawson 1 Unrivalled Seeds. New Season's Supplies of KAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS. & &o, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORKS at LYTTELTO EXTENSIVE OLBANIN& MACHINERY. CORNBAUKB always on band; ' KAYE &■ CARTER.- OHRXBTCBURCB Manning & uos 7 NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS* THB BEST IN THE MARKET Equal to the Leading Brands of ' ENGLISH ALES. Agenta for Ashburton—MESSKS Shear man Bros _^ O. MoBBIDB, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Timaru tA LWAYS la Stock—A ficeb J\. class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for , warded on application. Letter Cutting m any (style CONSULTING OPTICIAN Mr Ernest M Sandetein, DB O AAtl t F R MO, who haa lately returned after six years' special Study m England and Con tinenfe, may be consulted on all caseeof defective eyesight* Daylight not necessary Brti6oial light being used. Doctors' pre Boriptions prepared. Fees moderate. Con ■ulting rooms, Caehel Street W., over M sandatein, jeweller, Christchun*. 9to 11 2 te 4 daily



'HOW Ti)"BE HAPPY THOUGH MARRIED. This ii a representation of a contented { and bftp< y wife, who uses only BOOK GIFT TEA, Ttve UAy obtained 6lbs of that f imoui tea at 2s, and with ib si c Was give a FREE, a copy of Mrs Baeton's.work on Cookery and Household Management. By the aid of this Book she was enabled to place i Biich dishea before her husband that he was | always in a good temper. Consequently; hers is now a Happy home, and she enpya her leisure and her cap of tea and improves her mind by reacting the good brokn that are given away with BOOK GIF l TEA. Go thou and do likewise, and be a'ao happy. .A larger Cookery Book maybe had with 10'bs of Tea. Ask for Catalogue of Boobs. John Orr and Co. Agents, Ashburton NTcrnrßßTis". HFKicoll. X F Niootx, L A Nioorx, Merchants & General Agents, BUYEBS OF FAT iSHBEP k LAMBS. • AGENTS FOX— Christchurch Meat Co«, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd} Now Zealand Insurance Company G&AIN BOOGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall bo pleased to receive samples rom farmers who h&ve p^rcela fn»- dispoaal. Station Bocks Kept and Audited. We have received sums of Trust Montex ranging from £100 to £10,000, to lend on Freehold Securities abfl£ and b per cent. F Jtl U ± 1. "We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Fydney, nnd the Islands .and have in stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit in season aU the yeai round* S E E D S. % We stock Clovenr, Kyegrasn, Eape, and Turuip Seed of reliable qualifcy_ mHB OHBISTUHUROfI MEAT CO, J Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TCJKNIP^ RAPE and any r ther crop, and to suit any desci iption of soil. Greatly increased production whereve* used. Satisfaction given everywhere* NiDfLL Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. j Letters will receive prompt attention. j NCOLL BBOS. District Agents. IUWELLYN QWEB M.C.B M.. CERTIFICATED TEACHER, Local Representative of the London College of Musio and of the Musical International College, TTtTILL Remrne Music Lessona (piftobicftl Vf and theoretical) on FEBRUARY 4. ' Students prepared, for any examination held in the Colony. Candidates presented, 107 average mark btained 93 per cent AKCHITECT. ARCADE OB AMBERS | ASHBURTON. TP you want 6 NEW HOUSE, ok Alter tlons, or Newest Style of Decoratiooe, ! CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the NEW FIBBOSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, at half the price FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, SILVER AND ELECTRO-PLATE, SEASONABLE NOVELTIES, Bso, 60 10 G. JESSON, Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, Burnefcb Street, (opposite Somerset) Hotel), Aehbnrton. —Eepairs a Specialty.— Presentation Committees liberally dealt with. Wade's Worm Fms^ are most effective and not unpleasant; children hrive after taking them price, Is



AUCTIONEER, LfiND, INSURANCE & ESTATE AGENT VALUATOE, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, A S H B U R T O,N Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburtoo'alteruately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc t on Mondays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Olf-aring Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Furniture Sale beld^on Saturdays Horse Fairs Held Monthly AGEHT FOB Matson and Co, Cbristchuroh Booth, McDonald and Co, Obristchurch [ White's Sheep Dip Walter A Wood Co Bow ring Bros' Belting j j London and Lancashire Insnrance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co, Danedin Belfast Manures Vacanm Oil Company's Agricultural GiJs Planet Jr, Garden and Field Tools - i.,i LAND FOR SALE i I have For Sale the following Blocks of Land, m tussock, m the Hinds District: 2000 Acres Plains Land m tussock 1500 „ > 1900 „ BCO  Reclaimed Swamp Land Also First Class Farms m Blocks of 160 .Acres and upwards to 5600 acres Sever"! Fainip, various sizee, thoroughly improved, for sale j well worth the money D. TBOMAS, I iSHBORTON . WILLIAM PATCHING. EAST & BURNETT STREETS, ABHBURTON SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER. —«-~™».(x)— —. — ]W> V COMPETENT STAFF now iadades FIRST-CLASS COLLAR AND SADDLE MAKERS. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Repairs Executed Promptly and at Moderate Rates



p— nooOi / H. OEM Egpuu _^ Lp ' Cooking* Ranges ivy"*"? /IcsSgfeasn pz~j~Z. * 1 In Use m the Colony iJ^^X^^^jL- —^^.■^,aj U-'fae > bnrn Lignite, Trne Coal, 0r,,,W00d up ~~^~feis3~i'iS -^ igmirme • to 2ft 6in f| tlUj /^===^: HO SETTING REQUIRED. ' a 1 •s#=C 23r c ifc^ Stove Pipe can be worked out m the! s^ 'S^^^^ ™r~x^^S^lf^ open. Splendid Bread Bakers I | F^^sPlki @J^^*|j • With oast iron or oopper boilera. The 1 I Ir'wttrHil I "Vj>y*"^^JM oopper boilers are large and tin lined intide.. I 1 " f'wiii'4'' <^^?jilh2 \ Repairs are a Minimum, |J lygatpjy  L ■ ('.^Qlp' i MaAs'fn all siaes, single or double . lss^; s,; (gjft F^^^^^^flß. I High or low pressure boilers, '< Sold by all Ironmongers, , from whom ' *~**——ja=, 1^,11^: Oatalogai.fi can be obtained, or from the makers H. E. SHAOKLOCK. LTD -.nirTwEND' FOUNDRY, Fbimokb Street m.-^wniN wm*»MsmM*jmmammmmmmmmmmmmmmii in—■■■»■ im wwn ■■ ■ imiwummwi 'mmim P, Kidney and .4, W ich Complaints ~'F "*F i to •••••••••••••• 'M : a full stop: 1 y By-the timely us» ot Wt I "Jmpet/s Jtfay jfyple" I This Brilliantly Sneeessful Remedy Is Hg M UN HONEST MBOI«INS~Not a Myst«rl«a» Concoction. ■ 'T CAN BE TAKEN WITH OONPIDENCK. ■ Hi " Imotv't Mrv nnni*" is made from the prescription of Mr. Mattfcew H H Impey, t£e eminent lectu* and botany. Its principal oonslituants are frankly ■ H acknowledged to be those dl(j-fashi«ned but stS#»g vegetable tttfaote^- . . ■ B May apple, Oaedcllon, easeara S°," Tarkey Rnaoar», H H compoundidin a scientffio tip-to-date fashion, tljereu t»p better restorative m tt-'' ■ H woild for derangement of the Digestire Orgtas or Sluggis* **wet* ' ■ H s 21; m*^ CHEMiSTS AND STORES. **" 2/* M



FUKNITirrE AND BEDDING OHP ALL HINDS MADE ON THE PREMISES. WE ARE STILL MAKING our Famous Drawing Koom Suites m Plu6h and Tapestry, which beat Chrisfchurch for price and quality. Call and see them. JUST LANDED— &. large assortment of Austrian, American, aod Canadian Chairs, These Goods were bought before the recent risej m prices, which enables us to sell at lowest prices. Bedsteads and Toilet Ware—Largest stock i> town ; at all prices* LINOLEUMS, "¥>UGS, t f"\ ILOLOTHS, IINOLEUMS, JLLugS, \./ILOLOTHS, In New and Chasto Designs ; at all priceß. DOOR MATS—AII Borts, all sizes. We manufacture all our own Goods on the premises, of the best material and workmanship, co buy from us and encourage Local Industry ; besides, you may go further and fare worse than at T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS, AN!>; UNDERTAKERS, TANORBD STREET, Next to the Building Society's Office, antyopposite Arcade.) MotOT>iM««»TOigiw»Mira«»Bi»««^ ■—111—■iii«mimin»i—i»m ■■■ii,ii ma FOR TOURING AND ORDINARY EVERI DAY BIDING -IVIA o oHj i. -JtiAlX.il'ld Jd IKj 1 v>»JLJtLo ■' ARE ESSENTIAL. TITHE Tubing, Sprockets, etc, m a MASSEY are op .such high grade JL material and the ■work pub into its manufacture ao carefully carried oat, the MASSEY HARKIS bicycle will withstand the severest TEST Country riders who trade with the MASSEY HARRIS COMPANY CAN RELY TJPON ABSOLUTE SATISFACTION BEING GIVEN. Our Guarantee is a liberal one aud the terms easy, Second hand Machines are taken m part payment. Canada Cycle <ti Motor Go, n Limited (MASSEY-HARRIS BRANCH) DUNEDIN DEPOT-12IA GEORGE STREET. Branches and Agencies everywhere throughout New Zealand PILLS GORE BILIOUS ATTACKS, s FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GIDDINESS, Ac. They possess three grand qualities, being , SPEEDY, SAFE AND CERTAIN. .,,„ ■ I The Schoolmistress, St. Anne's School, Wandswortn, writes as follows. ' KMy mother and oldest sister have taken your Pills for years for bilioua > attacks and sick headaches, and have always found them most beneficial. 1" ■ ■*' Htaufactmod ouly at 78, New Oxford Stroot, London. Sold by all Chemists aad Medloino Vouaoirs.



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELi' FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7IOR ODURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CBOP.SJ; SPECIAL MANURE c&b be mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. P -A.TISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON/ MANURE OAK BE SUPPLIED IN % Owt. or 2 Owt. PAOKB Ordeea received fc/ i OA^?"Sl> THOMAS, OR TMt, fB;SR. J^AB.MERS CO-OPKR.ATIVE iJ HSOCIATION OP CANTERBURY, lUixnited., OANTEBBUBT FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PROPUOE EXPORT COMPANT, LIMITED. 8 80 f. WAY MOD:' Socr-tary. Tffl T5 abe CA S H BUYE R S oX? PRIME MILLING WHEAT TDESDAYS & SAT OP DAYS—Samples received at Stores, West Street. Oilier days—Samples received at the Mill. COR NSA CKS STJPPLI ED. GMSTING DOBE ON FARMERS' ACCOUKT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) D. WOOD, Manager CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS.



g fl H. GRAVES, SHABEBBOKBK AHD FINANCIAL AGENT 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST OHUROH & AT GREYMODTH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgin Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Copes : Bedford McNeili'tf, Morelng ark Weal's, A. B.C. 00 (fonrti Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Aahburton Representative Telegraphic Ai>deess : GRAVES Ohrlstchurch. Greymouth-—Brownlie, Greymoath ID H l/NDBILL E UffDBIIL ■ TH UNDBILL & GO BURNISHING UNDERTAKERS .ffIANORED STREET., ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Pohsbed Coffins & Specialty A Oneice Assortment o! Artificial Wtoath In Stock" —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hal l; also care ef Mr T. Amdrewa, Kaafc Belfi. * BAKER BROS., FOnNISHr.tfG TrNinSUTAKT^Rb DRNISHSKG 'U NDSRTAKEIIS DIRiSOT Impopfcors of Best and Latest Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHING^ FUNERALS conduoced with the greatest' &°?te ■ and fi&ttaf'iction, 'it most reasonable charges, Oornei 1 of Waksnal Road and Cam forests, and Baker and Ooacb factory. . HEJfEY ST'iii'fiKiNSON, (oucceaaor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND . COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Saleis of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., aa per arrangement m any parto i of the county. i Advances made on all goods placed m my nanda for Sale, Segalar Consignments of Colonial Grown . and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. A«BOT: 2fß?wieh Oaion Fire Itiauraaoe Company Is Dresden Piauoforta Manufacturing and Agency Company. , 'PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ' meota feom JSOs per month. HBIBY BTEPHKNSON, AUCTIONEER. WANTED~^nowwf rha~w^fcook ""an Bndleas variety of Fen's Overcoats, Ooveri) CoatP, and MaeiDtoab«m ia Stiylea, Colors, and Shape to suit the Mostfastidioua luipeofcioa invited— Mitohell & Tobnbb !



■ is ! H X &&L:. ■"3HIP* >ISG CO. I*' ~" 'LINE * ROYATi MAIL STKA.MERS FOR LONDON, via Moots 7lde«. Tflnflrlffe 4 Plym«nth. Probabletinui Tons. Port. Date. Tongarlro* 7765 Lybtelton May 28 Rftkaia 5628 — To follow Papatmt 6372 ~ .» ffokoa 4050 — »» Waikafo 4767 — RoapeHn* 800 C Rimntaka* 7765 Wakamii 5706 •T'wio Scrawß -ffep fnrtife*»r pa>rblaalar& apply f» S?RTWjBT,ANBim BROS., L«n. SETAW, SAVIL^ AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR LONDON, Ab-A, 'OOT4L MAIL STKA WW^^^^^ *Bi3o:tiraodatlon for all classes '"''''"■'"*■"■'■^'■'"''^ o? i>as3»-3T)P9wi, calling at outs Video op Itto, TenasWe *>rA Ply. ottth. Vessel Ten Oomtnander From Data. Gothic 7730'Kidlsy WeVt'a June 20 O ARGO " STEAM MRSL CTokomaru 623 s! Maxwell Wel;g'n M»y 25 Mat*t,aa 3322 Kolmes iLvfM'n T.-.uq 13 Delphic '8273-Jowrt<-n !P OHe[__|Junfi_^ For forth^Fpart-ioulars, apply _j?i2oi£- J S!^? !il' fTNTON BTKAMSHIP COMPANY *■■'' OF NEW ZEAI,AF7>- L-nmv<:(, f' TF.AMF.R:-' AIT FB CM OTTELTON AS UJNUER: For Weabport and Groymonth-—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday» Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise mtmt m Chriatcharch papers Uunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelflo« and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration.; ©fsreuce Bhonld therefore be mads to Ohrlstcharch daily papers for dates ant! hoar of sailing For further particulars apply to F FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton