PHASES OF THE MOON.

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Ashburton Guardian, Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1897.

The Dunedin Evening Star writes »g follows iii reference to the recent Wellington - Ofcago football match:— We do not begrudge Wellington the vic tory they gained at Oarisbrook on Saturday, for we admit candidly that the better team won; but we protest; most strongly against the means by which it was achieved. A rougher game of football we never witnessed within our experience, and we hope never to see such another. If the Rugby game has to be played in future under similar conditions, or anything approaching them, then, much as we admire the good old game, we say, in all sincerity, " Perish football " ; and in saying so we are convinced that we voice the sentiments of many who viewed with ill-concealed disgust the spectacle furnished of player after player put hors de combat by treatment that would have disgraced the prizi ring. We writs strongly, because we | feel strongly that if such exhibitions ot , coarse brutality, as were permitted without ft word, of rewoqitraruce {row

BRUTILISIVG SPORT.

the gentleman who controlled the game' on Saturday, are to recur, no reputable man—certainly no pure-minded woman would think of doing so—ought to encourage ft sport that has became brutal in its tendencies. The players who descend to such reprehensible tactics are blamable, but m«ch more so is the referee, who, being entrusted with absolute control over the game, has the power to put a stop at once to practices that we hope we have seen indulged in on a Dunedin field for the first and enly time. It may be " daring, dashing play," as we believe it has been styled, but we make bold to say that it does not assimilate kindly to Rugby football, as we have known it in the long past in Otago, and is not relished—not a little bit—by the public who so steadfastly support the game. Whilst we have expressed our mind pretty freely on this incident we cannot but condemn another and more regret table one. The attack made on the referee as he left the ground was ill mannered in the extreme, and confined to a gathering of hoodlums. The hearty cheer which greeted Mr Garrard at the pavilion must have convinced him that the better-informed among the spectators recognised the arduous nature of his duty, and appreciated his desire to discharge it conscientiously.

On the first page will be found an article on "Changes during the Queen's reign" and Mail Notices in which some changes m to mails are notified, and on tha fourth page Mr Adams's po»m on " The four cities of Maoriland."

Local and General.

There are thirty-five landowners in Franc* do one in England. The North Otago Acclimatisation Society ntenda importing some black opossums. Mr Corrie Johnston resumes the subject of his previous lecture in the Orange Hall this evening at 7.30. Four women took M.D. and six women M.B. degrees at the London University last year. About 600,000 trees are annually planted by Swedishschool children under the guidance of their teachers. A seller residing within two miles of Masterton observed six stoats on his property one day recently. Lord Glasgow, under hia new title of Baron Fairlie (of the peerage of the United Kingdom), takes a seat in the House of Lords. The Waitaki river has never been known to be co low as at present. It can be easily forded opposite Waitangi and Te Akatarewa stations. At Mittagong (New South Wales) a young man named John Murray drank a quantity of carbolic acid in mistake for whisky, ana died within an hour. Dr. de Latour, who is at present on a visit to England, is (says the Tim&ru Herald) to be asked to bring out " some pure Scot tish salmon ova " for the Waitaki river. The tooth of a mastodon, in a almost complete state of preservation, has been re cently unearthed. It weighs 141b. 12oz, and measures lOin. by 6in., and is of the purest ivory. Paper indestructible by fire is said to have been invented by a Paiisian. A specimen of ib was subjected to a severe test—forty eight hours in a potter's furnace—and it came out intact It is stated that Lord Ranfurly, the new Governor, is in the direct line of descent from John Knox. On the first Sabbath after his arrival in the colony, he and Lady Ranfurly and one of their daughters attended St. John's Presbyterian Ghuroh, Wellington, The office of Postmaster-General in Eng land has grown to be one ol almost un equalled importance—at least in time of peace. The holder of it controls 128,000 State servants—more than three army corps, more than the entire personnel of the Navy, In the Spanish province of Gerona, a fairly pure type of the dwarf race of Morocco and the Atlas has been traced. These people average about three and a half feet in height, and are otherwise characterised by a yellow skin, broad, square faces, Mongolian eyes, and red hair of a woolly texture. The Great Western "Cornishman" ex press, which leaves Padding ton at 10.30 a.m., now runs to Exeter without a stop page, the distance of one hundred and ninety-four miles being completed in three hours and forty-three minutes. The next stoppage after Exeter is at Plymouth. This is a corridor train, and the travelling is delightfully smooth and easy. The stories that the Queen is almost blind are quite incorrect, says Lieutenant-Colonel Pitt. "She took the liveliest interest in the Jubilee celebrations," be says, " and at Aldershot, at the review, sat from 4 o'clock in the afternoon till half-past 6 whilst the troops marshed past her carriage in steady and monotonous regularity, line after line. No light task this for one so old." At the Dunedin Police Court two boya named Carman and Jardino were committed for trial on a charge of breaking and enter ing and stealing 5s from the office of Mr John Harmann, The boy Jardtne ws employed next door, and managed to g?t hold of a duplicate key. They tried to prize open the safe, and eventually opened it with a key which they found in a cup board. A remarkable case of the recovery of speech and hearing is reported from the Canton of Ticino, in Switzerland. An Italian, aged 41 years, who five years ago became a deaf mute in consequence of a serious disease, was startled by the sudden appearance of a runaway horse. As he jumped aside to avoid the" animal he uttered a scream and soon after found that he was abl@ to talk and hear. An exchange says that the sfcir caused by the discovery of opals at Mount Peel a few months ago, which had somewhat subsided during the winter months owing to the coldness pf the locality in which the mines are situated, ja now about to be re-awakened. It was reported that a start was to have been made on the lOth $nst., and a rush is expected towards the latter part pf this month, Let as hope that the adventurers m "^« be erewoed with auseess. At dainty t»ble< ln America, says the Gatii*mJL they *" ««vinf JP«fam«4 butter. The butter is first n^ c M 0 .P, at. 8J slumped, and wrapped in muslin, then . " on a bed of violets, rose leaves, or carna tions, another layer of flowers being put on the top; afterwards placed on ice, and allowed to remain for several hours. Eaten with crisp Vienna rolls and a cup of Mocha, this butter is delicious. One day last week a labouring man tramped from the Lower Valley (says the Wairarapa Standard) in search of work. He called in at a farm near Greytown, and asked the proprietor if there was any show of get ting a job on the place. " What might your name be," said the farmer. "My name's the same as that fellow's who wrote the Psalms." "Oh, then, it's Bobbie Burns, to be sure; right you are, Bobbie, I'll give you a show." The people of the United States ought to have a keen realisation of the expenses as well as the horrors of war. Lives incapacit ated by diseases contracted through exposure and. by mained limbs stretch through more than one generation. The pension list in cluded, 30th June, 1895, more than thirty years after the Civil War, 969,5<H names, and gained 860 last year. The estimate for pensions next year is no less than 141,450,000 dollars. A stranger on walking through the streets of China for the first time is puzzled, among other things, by the appearance of jars in various positions on the roofs of the houses. On inquiry he learns that a jar placed with its bottom end towards the street indicates that the daughter of the house is not yet of age to marry. As soon as she has developed into a marriageable maiden the jar is turned with its mouth to the street; when the young lady get! married th« jar it removed

The New Zealand Co-operative and 1 Agenoy Company 61 Dunediu is about to i start a butter factory at Waimate. The appeal of the Rev. J. c. Andrew against the requisition of the Inspector t hat the lea station shearing accommodation should be improved, was dismissed by Mr Raaelden, S.M., with costs £6 18s. The Lyttelton Times says that a number of persons desirous of securing some of the blocks of land in the Gienroark Estate, which are now being 'offered to the public, have visited the property daring the past ? W VB* Some of the prospective pur chaser* come from as far south as Oamaru. The average Australian thinks mighty little of brains. At the football match last Sunday, says the Coolgardie Mining Review, w« heard one man bay to his frieud—"Lor love me, Bill, but I'd like ter see Jimmy in Parleyment," "Why Joe?" "Why, 'c i oan fight 'er bit, 'c oan run er bit, 'c kuows er little erbout billiards, 'c can play football like a blessed angel, an' he ain't no slouch at oriket, an* 'c oan 'andle a dawg in a tight like a darned cherub, 'c can, an* wot more does a bloke want to know to keep 'is head up in Parleyment." "Javelin" in the Melbourne Leader writes:—A sporting butcher bought a two year-old out of the Nun, and named 16 Joshua. A friend said, "That's a riim name you've given the colt, how did you oome at it V • • Well" said the knight of the cleaver, "it was my kid named him; you know, the eldest one, Charley, ai goes ter the Sunday school. 'E'eaid us dia oussin' it, an' c ses, • Call 'im Joshua, dad I 1 " Why ?'ses I, 'an '« ses, "Why, cos Joshua was ther son o' Nun ? 'E"s a knowin' young 'un Charley is, so I ses, 'Right yer are, Charley,' I ses; though for my own part I always thought as nuns didn't'ave no pro geny, but you bet yer can't pack Charley on 'eathen 'istory an' them sort o' things!" The usual fortnightly meeting of the Hinds Band of Hope was held on Wednesday even* ing. There was a large audience present. The President, Mr J. S. Youns; occupied the chair. There was a long and interesting \ programme. Addresses were given by Mr Isbister, and Mr Norrish. Songs by Misses Low (of Willowby) Svelyn Miller and Myrtle Norrish, and Messrs Isbister and C. E. Norrish. Readings and recitations by Misses Low, A. Adams, and Evelyn and Audrey Miller, and Mr Norrish. A very pleasing feature of the evening's programme was a duet in character by two little girls Misses Evelyn Miller and Myrtle Norrish entitled, "I dont want to play in your yard," for which they had to respond to a well deserved encore. After a hearty vote of thanks proposed by the Chairman had been accorded to those who had contributed to the evening's programme, the meeting was closed with the Benediction.

BANQUET TO MR WARD.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— -Inveboabgiu,, September 16 The Hon. J. G. Ward was entertained at a banquet by the Awarua electors to-night. There was a large attendance, and Mr W. Keith was in the chair. The Hon. J. M'Kenzie came South to be present, and was played to the hall by a pipe band. The Hon. Mr Pinkerton and Mr Morrison, H.H.R., also were present. The proceed ings lasted till a very late hour. Nothing of colonial interest was said. Mr Ward re ferred to the attacks of his political oppo nents, and reasserted hia intention to stand again and again for the suffrages of the people. Mr M'Kenstie spoke in defence of Mr Ward, and landed his administrative and political career.

CRICKET.

A HOUSE OF COMMONS TEAM. PROPOSED TOUR OF THE COLONIES. Prewi Association —By Electric Telegraph— i Copyright London, September 15. A cricket team, composed of members of the House of Commons, proposes to make a tour of Canada and Australia. Mr Henniker Heatori, member for Canterbury, will be manager of the team, and leaves shortly for Australia to make, the necessary arrange ments, (Received Wakapuaka, Sept, 17,10.20 a.m., Guardian Office 11.25 a.m.) London, September 16. The Parliamentary team will probably consist of Viscount Curzon, Viscount Chelsea, Lord Willoughby, Earl Dalkeith, William Bromley Davenport, George Kemp, Hon. Alfred Lyttelton, Bruce Wentworth, Joseph Pease, Captain Challoner, lan Malcolm, Sir WillUtn Walrond, Austin Chamberlain, (Civil Lord of the Admiralty), Long, (President of the Board of Agriculture, Sir Riohard Webster, and F. Ward. It is hoped that Sir Richard Webster will be captain of the team. It ia also desired that the following be included, vm— -Lords Sondes and Hawke, the Marquis of Campden, Earl Chesterfield and Earl Pembroke. The team start in 1898 and will be absent 90 days. They play a two days match io Canada; then leave for Australia and play in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Interprovincial News.

Pres9 Association—By Electric Telegraph. Serious Fire in Auckland. Auckland, September 17 A destructive fire has occurred at Tonson and Garlick's furniture warehouse. The damage is estimated at £10,000 The stock of furniture was insured for £18,300. A Gaming-House Prosecution. Dunedin, September 17. Peter Grant and assistants were charged at the Police Court with keeping a common gaming-house, and were remanded on the application of the police till Thursday in order that the Stipendiary Magistrate may hear the case. Air the books removed from the premises when the raid was, made were ordered to be returned tp Grant on his promising to produce them at the hearing. The Lady Lawyer. Miss Ethel Benjamin, the first lady lawyer in the colony, appeared in a civil case in the Magistrate's Court this morning.

CRRESPONDENCE.

(We dp not hold ourselves responsib'p for the opinions expressed by our correspondents;

BAD BUTTER.—A COMPLAINT.

t6 fiil SnWdfl, Sir,—lt would seem that at most of the grocers' establishments in Aihburton good, Hweet butter is not to be had this winter. Farther, I have to complain that the word of some of the grocers is not to be trusted, for if a person who is old and has partly lost the sense of smell asks for the best sweet butter, and depends upon them to furnish it, they often give him rancid butter, charging the highest price —Is 2d per pound. This is a fact. Do the grocers referred to call that honest dealing f And I want to know why there should be any rancid butter during the winter season. Either the cream must be kept too long before churning and absorbs foul gases and smells—and it is well known that milk takes up impurities very quickly—or else the pans are not kept clean. Hoping that this hint will cause an improve ment in the quality of the butter supplied in Ashburton.—l am, etc.-, A Vicxiac.

FROM ASHBURTON TO HOKITIKA.

Ihe following, from a letter ad by Major Douglas to a friend in Ashburlon, will be perused with interest by many of our readers:—• 1 shall not forget in a hurry our departure | from Ashburton, and the pain of saying fare well to co many good friends, numbers of whom I had known for nearly 20 years. It was a trying ordeal indeed, and though I managed to appear tolerably calm it waa with difficulty I kept a stiff upper lip. There was scarcely tint* or opportunity to say good-bye to each individually in such a crowd, and no doubt I missed some, but they will I am Bure forgive me under the circumstances. We reached Christchutch about 2 40 p.m. and left next morning by the 8 train for Rolleston Junctiou, thence to SpriDg6eld, where we lunched, and then started by Oassidy's five horse coach at 12.10 p.m., Mr Oassidy himself seeing us safely off. The weather was lovely at first though there was a fresh breeee, find we •panked along at a fine pace towards Kowai, across that river, with the beautiful hills ever growing nearer until as we approached Porter's Pass an ominoui mist appeared in front of us which gradually condense* into rain and sleet while the breeze increased to half » gate of wind right in our faces, Stilt we wenb along merrily, the reins being beautifully and carefully handled by a competent and cheerful driver, and we enjoyed ourselves extremely, in spite of the cold and dampness, which con tinued for about three hours, until we reached the first stage—named The Springs. Here the rain ceased, but it presently got colder and dark. You do not need any description from me of the Lakes Lyndon, Pearson, and Grasmere, nor of the grandeur of Mount Torlease and the other noble snow clad giants passed on the way to Craigie burn, Oass, and Bealey, where we safely arrived about 8 p.m.—a coach journey of nearly 46 miles. The postmaster here is Mr White, whose wife is a sister of Mr Davy Justin, who was a telegraph cadet at Ashburton when I first took charga there. Next morning at seven o'clook we took our seats on the coaeb, but with another bat .equally capable driver. (The drivers ex change coaches at Bealey.) We crossed the river Waimakariri, and bowled over the new road recently made by the "un employed," and if the scenery on Tuesday was grand and beautiful, that of Wednesday was magnificent beyond description. The air was keen to a degree, but the sun shone brightly, and there was only enough breezs to blow oooaaional showers of snow from the trees into our faoes. There must have been a considerable fall of snow on this side on the previous day, for it lay in a hard frozen maßs on each side of the track to a depth of nearly two feet in some places. The frosty air, tempered by the warm sunshine; the splendid road ; the staunch horses so well managed; the stupendous magnificence of the views continually unfolded to oar astonished ga*e; and the exhilarating ex ciitement of the journey made everything delightful. It in useless to give you minute details. The lofty saddle of Arthur's Pass was reached in due course, and then we began to descend rapidly until we arrived at the wonderfu', majestic, and apparently frightfully dangerous Otira Gorge. Words foil to describe this part of the West Coast Road with its appalling precipices above and below the narrow tortuous track just sufficiently wide for the coach to pass, and with many sharp turns and steep places, where it seems almost certain that the three leaders must topple over into the abyss below, and take us to inevitable destruction. But the driver remains quite calm, and so do we, having full confidence in his care, capacity, and judgment, and away we go down, down, down ? at a good speed too; flying around the bends and down the steep places as though it were a very simple matter, and altogether devoid of danger. As we de^O9nd we find a great change in the temperature, and when we at last pull up at Dyer's Otira Gorge Hotel we manage to get actually warm for the firet time that day. Thence across the Otira river and Kelly's creek unfcil we come to a rather large land-slip which one of the ro*d men is endeavouring to clear away for the coach. AH passengers, however, have to alight; our three leaders are taken out, and the coach is drawn past by the. other two horses. Then we resume our journey, noticing as we go considerable sections of ballasting and embankment along thf route of the railway line now being built between 0 ira and Jackson. This part of the trip is a lovely drive through charming native bush resembling that of the North island, many of the trees and shrubs being consequently familiar to us, and therefore doubly appreci ated. Towards noon we enter the village at Jackson's whereour belongings and ourselves are transferred from the coach to a midland railway c image, in which we have a good reflt as we steam past rivers and lakes, and forestß studded with sawmills, until at 3.20 p.m. we reach Grey mouth. Here we are met by an old time Taranaki friend, Mr R. W. Greenwood, with his wife, and also by the Chief Postmaster, Mr Berry, and Miss Berry, who kindly escort us to the Govern ment railway patform, to entrain for Hokitika where we arrive at 5.10 p m., being received by another old Taranaki friend and schoolmate, Mr Chilman, Collector of Customs, and by Mr Hertslet, the acting Chief Postmaster, not to mention a number of other people who seemed to be there for a peep at the new Postmaster and his family. I think there waa disappointment at our being only five, as an impression had got abroad that our branch of the Douglas clan was very numerous. As a matter of tact " we are seven," but of oourse the two elder boys stayed behind in Ashburton. As before stated we drove to the Empire Hotel. I forgot to comment on the surpris ingl/ good roads all the way from Spring field to Jackson's, and on the great extent of comparatively flat track. Some of the climbs are pretty steep and lengthy—2£ miles winding, around at Porter's piss for example. The road-men had cleared the Snow from the track, which of course accounts for the depth on each side.

The Pomahaka Estate.

The settlers on the Pomahaka Estate held a meeting on Friday evening last, for the purpose of considering what steps they should take id order to get relief from the high rents they are paying. Almost all the settlers were present, and it was (the Mataura Ensign states) evident from their appearance that they were of the right stamp, hard-working and practical men. Qne settler after another stated his expe rience. They all, it appeared from their statements, went on to the land full of hope, and all had been bitterly disappointed, find ing that the returns were not sufficient j pay rent and other expense*. The first speaker said that although everything had been in his favor when he went on to the ground and although he had followed farm ing all his life, he could not make it pay, and he was prepared to give up his section if be could get half the value of his improvements. "If you get behind," he said, "the Pomahaka is not good enough to enable you to pay up back rents.'' A second settler said the surest test w«b whether one could make enough to pay rent and other expenses, and the Poma haka would not stand that test; a third who had been two and a half years on the property, said his receipts during that time had been £91, out of which he had to pay £60 for retit and £15 for railway charges,; leaving £16 to meet his household expenses, and staibad also that, while be had to pay 3s 6d per acre of rent, about; 9d per acre watt what he could pay if he was to keep himself and pay the rent; a fourth settler put down the value of the land as 9d per acre; a fifth said he had carted more oats on to his placa than he had carted away; a sixth quoted figures to show the excessive valuation put on the property ; a seventh, who had expended over £550 in improvements in three years, said he "was three rents behind. On the suggestion of Mr J. W. Thompson, M.H.R., who was preseu'j, it was agreed to lay the whole of the faott before the Minister of Lands.

CABLE NEWS.

Homo and Foroigxu Pr«w Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. A Great Festival. London, September 15. A great festival has been held at Ebbsfleet, in Peg well B.y, There St Augustine and his monks landed on their mission to convert the Angles, Cardinal Vaughan, Cardinal Perraud, the Papal Nuncio, and Bishop Grime*, of Christchurch, were among those present. Murder of a Missionary. September 16. News has been received that two Benin (West Africa) chiefs have been shot by (he British authorities (or murdering » missionary. A third chief who was implicated committed suicide after being sentenced to death, The King of Benin. The trial of the King of Benin, who with a number of his chiefs recently surrendered and acknowledged rob minion to the British, is proceeding. Review of Troops. Paris, September 15 President Faure, accompanied by the King of Sum, reviewed W.OOO troops at St Quentin, in the north of France. Rainfall in India. _ , ■ . Calcutta, September 16. Splendid wide-spread rain has fallen in India, Lynch Law. Niw York, September li. A mob of 400 forced the gaol at Versailles, Indiana, and forcibly ab* ducted and hanged five prisoner* awaitiDg trial on a charge of burglary.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Received W*k»paal» Sept. IT, 10£ a,m.. Gbabdiak Office H.lO a.m, Transvaal Treachery. Lokdow, September 16 According to a telegram from Cape town, Galishive, the Bechuanaland rebel Chief, who was recently captured by a British force declares he would never have rebelled had not a Trans vaal agent incited him to do so »ud supplied his followers with armi,

Australian.

Press Association-By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapaaka Sept. 17,10.35 a.m.. QUABDIAN office, 11.45 «.m. The Broken Hill Fire. SyDW*Y, September 17 The damage by fire at the Pro prietary mine, Broken Hill, will be confined to the stoped-out area. No ore will be lost. The smelters resume work at an early date. Victorian Defence League. Mklboubitk, September 17 A new political organisation called the Victorian Defence League has been inaugurated by prominent Catholic clergymen and laity to actas a check en I the Orange party and to endeavour to secure the rejection of candidates ac the forthcoming elections having Orange sympathies. i Queensland and Federation. Brisbane, September 17 After a determined stonewall the Legislative Assembly, by 84 to 8. resolved in favor of Queensland' being represented at the Federal Convention at Perth. Serious Outbreak in a Prison. News from Singapore announces that an outbreak has occurred at a native prison in Manilla. Seventy-three prisoners were killed and many wounded before the prisoners were subdued.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

Frew Association—By Electric Tabjrmph-* Copyright. BotHtpfare of SargoU. Advaaoo of British Troopa. Calcutta, September 15. Brigadier-General Yeatman firign has recaptured Sargoli, and relieved Fort Gulistan. Received Wakapu.ka Sept. 17, 9.55 a.m. t Guabdiak Office, H.XO a.m. Calcutta, September^ The advance of the column under Brigadier-Gentral Sir Bindon Blood upon Nawagai and the march of the detachment under the ooaimand of Bngadier.Qeneral Elles upon Krapp* Paa» met with no opposition. A great force of Orakssais had gathered 400 yards from Fort Guliitan, and tha tnbesmen making preparation* to storm the fort when Brigadier- General Yeatman firigg. opened fin with hia long range artillery which dispersed the Rebels. It is expected that thw movement on the part of tho British force will have the effect of preventing the tribesmen molesting the posts in the Samana Range until Lieutenant-General Sir W. Lockhart Oommander.in Chief of the forces ia Punjaub, arrives from England to con duct the expedition to bimk, tha stronghold of the Afridis.

The Approaching Session.

r T}l Wa"kS** corresponded of the Lvttdton Times says that on all hand, it ll KSS* f u? de"tood *h*t the session of J^rfiament be opened next wwk will be characterised by a l» rg « amount of aarfev wrangling'and that r,here will be rary littli ■Sh rtStMi? W *fc -the -nd- The wri6w .?■ '|*f fc *hat tn» «e«won will probably omq r'n whß5 t'd,, deb»t9 ' *n which the J. 0. Ward will figure prominently, XhoM 2 R™.Po^°»»7 opposed to that gentle man will, it is surmised, open fire with a generally worded motion afcrming the an deairableneas of an undiiohargedliankrapa ocoupymg » seat in the House* . Erery en come to a division on the motion.! • ■ ■

feiASHBDRTON GUAKDIAN t FBIDAf, SBFTEMBEE 17, 1897.



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BICYCLES. BICYCLES. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN THE PEICE OF WHEELS, «W A VPR LEY" AND MONARCH" BICYCLES AT PRICES NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF IN ASHBURTON. HAVING obtained the benefit of the late Reduction in Price from the manufacture™ we can quote Lower than ever either for Gash or Time Payments. First-claw Gentlemen's Machine* with all the Latest improvements from ftlß 19S, uiually sold at $33 108. | We cast ittpply Second-handJMftchincs for the use of Beginners learning to ride, and that tave them from disfiguring a new maohine. JOHNORR&CO. LARGE STOCK OF EXTRAS OF ALL KINDS. REPAIRING DONE BY FIRST CLASS WORKMEN. STAKTLING ANNOUNCEMENT GREAT BOOM IN THE BOOT TRADE* MONSTER REMOVAL SALE AT MeDONALD & McDIARMID'S. COMMENCING* ON FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 17, AND CONTINUING FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. «—:o.— OWING TO OUR REMOVAL to mere commodius premises, we have determined to hold m Gfgaotio Cienring Sale. We hold by far the largest stock of Boots and •hoe* in Ash burton, and to save expense and trouble of removal we will offer our goods »• prices hitherto unheard of in this town, Make no mistake, we mean business. We want the cash. You oan have the BOOTS AT YOUR OWN PRICES. LOOK AT THIS:— Men's Strong Watertight Balmorals, usually 10a 6d, now 7s lid. Men's Strong Close Balmorals, good value at 11s, sale price 7s lid. Men's Strong Nailed Bluchers, at 4a lid per pair. Gentlemen's Good Tan Walking Shoes (ill leather), cheap at 8i 6d, now selling at 7s id Gentlemen's Black and Tan Canvas Shoes from 4s 6d per pair, usual price 6a. Ladies' Glade Evening Shoes, clearing at 2s 9d per pair. Ladies' Patent Leather Evening Shoes, clearing at 2s lid per pair. Ladies' Fine Quality Calf Skin Shoes, sewn, 8s 6d per pair. Ladies' Fine Quality Morocco Shoes, sewn, 8s 9d per pair. Ladies' Brusse's Carpet Slippers, leather soles, sewn, 2s lid per pair. Ladies' Prunella Slippers, patent cap, 2s 9d per pair. Ladies' Prunella House Boots, patent wing, 3a lid per pair. L*diea' Black Velvet Slippers, clearing at Is 6d per pair. Ladies* Strong Leather Garden Shoes, 3s 3d per pair. Ladies' Strong Leather Walking Shoes, with toecap, 5s 9d per pair. Numbers of other Startling Lines, which must be seen to be appreciated. Nothing like them ever seen in Ashburton. Remember the SALE STARTS ON FRIDAY, the 10th inst. Don't miss it. Come early and secure the'pick of the Bargain*. Remember the Sale will continue for a short time only, as we must be in our new premises vdthin a month. mcdonalo & mcdiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, Manager—J. NICHOLAS. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. MITCHELL & TURNER —AttE NOW SHOWING— PER 8.8. RAKAIA, 21 CASES 4 BALfcS. PER 8.8. WAIMATE, 12 GABE-*. \ M. &T. / \ A / PRINTS CARPETSISQUABES MUSLINS. OILCLOTHS CREPONS QUILTS BLOUSE GOODS CURTAINS SERGES GLOVES SUNSHADES AND UMBEELLA& TO ARRIVE SEPT. 6, 8.8. AOTEA, 10 OASES, 3 PACKAGES,.4 BAjES, DEESS GOODS, JACKETS AND MANTLES, ! MILLINERY. i FOUR TRUNKS OARPET SAMPLES, 1| Yard for the Price of 1 Yard. WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS. 6 REASONS 6 fTTHY THE ABOVE SHOULD BE PURCHASED FROM S. SALEK'S THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. I.—The Largest Stock to choose from. 2.—The Newest Stock from which to make a selection. B.—The Very Latest Styles and Fashion in Jewellery are to be seen there. 4.—The Greatest Variety of Novel and Unique Articles suitable for presents is found in the establishment, 6\—Pricei are the LOWEST, 6.—And Everything is marked in plain figures. S. 8A L E JL 9 THE UJADING WATOHMAKEE & JEWELLER, BA&T STBSIT.



F. Ferriman. F. FERRIMAN. LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company, John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. UniunSteamshipCompanyof New Zealand, Limited. Orlenb Steamship Company—Australia to England. Fergußion and Mitchell's Paper Mill*. TO LET FOR A TERM, mHAT Capital Villa Re»idence, aittuted X on the Noith East Town Belt, and frontingthe Domain, the property of Mr Keir. The buildings consist of a house of eight rooms with every convenience, in cluding hot and ooli watt r service, good out* buildings and stables, Eiflht acres of first, clasa grazing land, newly laid down with oats and grass, ar# let with the house, _ . COX STREET., I have received instructions from the owner, who has left Ashburton, to effect a ■peedy sale of that very desirable villa resi dence, situated on T.S. 649, within a few minutes walk of Post Office and Domain. Easy terms. ■■-. ■■■■■■ --.■;■ .■■•-•.■■■■■ . '• F. FERRIMAN. A BARGAIN TO A PROMPT BUYER. Section of land, fronting the road just below the Flour Mill. Price £11. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. Shop adjoining Messrs Hanrahan Bros. Capital site. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Half-acre, fenced, capital building site, in close proximity to the Hospital and Domain F. FERRIMAN. FOX SALE. I AA ACRES of Land, well fenced and Ivy/ watered, close to Saleyards. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Several SAFES by Milner and others. FOR SALE, TINWALD. A Well-finished House and half acre of Land. Price £116. Terms. F. FERRIMAN. ~~ FOB SALE, mHE LEASE OF A SMALL GRAZING RUN AT ALFORD FOREST, Containing 321 acres, situated between the properties of Messrs Peache and Lambie, securely fenced. 94 acres are sown down in cocksfoot, 5| acres have been broken up and cropped, and 100 acres are ready for the plough. Upon the property is built a substantial cottage. The rental being very low, the above should com mand the attention of those requiring a handy sized farm. Annual rent, £10 per year. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLENTON. A Capital Family Residence, containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed rooms, Kitchen, Bath-room, snd other offices, with a well stocked and highly productive orchard nnd garden. F. FERRIMAN. The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House of five rooms and scullery, within three minutes walk of Post Office. F. FERRIMAN. I FOR SALE. ! THE TISWALD TEMPLAR HALL. This property is a first-clues investment, ; yielding good rentals. | F. ITERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Good Building Sites in various parts of the Town and Suburbs. P. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT ALLENTON.. lOi Acres of Good Ground, with small House. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET—Tancred Street—A shop with dwelling house attached. F. FERRIMAN. WA.KAINUI BONE MILL. J AM A BUYER OF BONES in large or small quantities', delivered at the mllfi F. FERRIMAN. THE GA.^*sl*' TfiOß THE GARDEN OR FARM Bu* B' DUST is admitted by all practical persons TO BE THE MOST LASTING AND PROFITABLE MANURE that can be ap plied to the soil. For Sale by the Sack, delivered to any part of the town. F. FERRIMAN. NORTH BRITISH & MERCAN TILE INSURANCE 00. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,750,000 Paid-up Capital _ £687,500 FIRE DEPARTMENT. Funds—December 51,1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium, Income & Revenue 1895 £1,587,964 Ashburton Agent—F. FERRIMAN. WL — J NOTICE. T AM A GASH BUYER OF BKIKS, WOOL, LOOKS, AND PIECES, AT THE ROYAL HOTEL YARD, OK SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS] IN ANY QUANTITY. Cash on delivery. j i THOMAS McGRANDEL, 830



Public Mottoes. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOBY. TTTE are now opening up NEW GOODS YV for Spring and Summer wear in all departments, and the general verdict is that we have more than excelled ourselves in the selection of the latest, styles and choicest novelties for this season. THE FINEST DISPLAY ?VKR SEEN IN ASHBURTON will now be seen at our branch in the following— MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, In Newest Tweeds and Serges. HATS AND CAPS, LATEST SHAPES. STRAW HATS, Our Famous " Club make," white It colored. BOOTS AND SHOES, Special Summer makes. TIKB. TIES. Nothing in Town to equal them. BOWS. BOWS. Artistic Designs, LINEN COLLARS, See our Latest Shapes WHITE AND COLORED SHIRTS, With Soft and Dressed Fronts. Summer Underwear, Pyjamas, Hose Braces, Gloves, Rugs, Trunks, Hat Bands, Tennis Shirts. THE HEADQUARTERS FOR CYCLISTS. Knickers, Hose, Sweaters, Bags, Racing Shoes, Racing Suits, Bells, Lamps, Oil, Wrenches, Pumps, Saddles, Eto. AGENTS FOR "The Osmond," "Towns end," "Melton," and "Globe" Bicycles. HALLENSTEIN BROS. & CO., A. G. BARTON, Manager. p . a g .5° .S3* 0 a pj 1 3 fi p p \oOootfojwiwa<fedfo% Wi(ya/7ygf/r»/m//a/io/?s [\ Church Services. ST. s¥j?P~H BN'B CHURCH Ashburtoa. FRIDAY —Short Service, 7.30 p.m.; Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICE*. 10.15 a.m.wPreparation Class in the Schoolroom. 11 a.m,—Morning Prayer and Holy Com munion. b 30 p.m.—Evening Prayer, REV T. A. HAMILTON.



You are the jury | in your hands I place my fate, I'll stand 6t fall by your decision j all I ask for is a fair trial of Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds, it is easily procured, groqers and chemists keep it, the prioe is within the reach of all, Is 6d and 2s 6d. The true leaf of the Tea plant, u^tampered with and pure; this is Kozie Tba, try it.— John Orr & Co., age&to. You have ruined yout constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Koasns T»A,4t is pur« and ifliiblfcWobo Or* * Co. BnltAf «i



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