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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1898. Local and General.

San Francisco Mail. — The Mariposa, with the San Francisco mail, arrived at Auokland yesterday.

Political —Mr Duncan, who contested the seat against Mr Mackenzie, will be the Opposition candidate for Waihemo.

Prime Mutton.— Ab the Aehburton yards on Tuesday the New Zealand Farmers 1 Co-operative Association sold on account of Mr T. Langley, Dromore, two prime four tooth wethers at 17a lid each, a price not touched at auction m this distriot for years. Mr W. J. Silcook was the purchaser.

The Most Heinous Culprits.— The jury m the Carterton infanticide case added to their verdiot the following rider :— •* That, considering the amount of juvenile depravity existing m the colony, legislation should be so amended as to mete out greater punish ment to the fathers of illegitimate children."

Irrigation Meeting.— A meeting of the ratepayers was held m the schoolroom,

Ruapuna, yesterday, at which there was an attendance of between thirty and forty. In the absence of Mr G. J. Harper, the chair was taken by Me W. Baxter, C.J3. A letter of apology was read from . the chairman of the County Counoil, who would have been present bub for a slight indisposition. A resolution was passed almost unanimously— "That the presiding officer be requested to give notice that a poll will be taken on Friday, the seventeenth day of June, 1898." A committee of five were appointed to look after affairs.

The Empire's Edocation Ststemb. — The Committee of the Council of Education m England, whioh supervises educational affairs m the Old Country, is about to publish a special offioial volume containing complete authoritative descriptions of the systems of education adopted m the chief colonies of the British Empire. The infor mation for thia treatise is obtained from the responsible authorities, and the New Zealand Minister for Education has received a request for the necessary particulars relating to this colony, whioh. are being prepared by the department under the supervision of the Undersecretary (Rev W. 5. Habens.)

TBIAfi OF MASSEy-HARRIS DRIJLL,— A public trial of the Massey-Harris grain and fertiliser, with combined spring tooth culti vator was given m +>he paddock of Mr T* M. Jones, near Ashburton Saleyards on Tues day. A start wan made to drill oats and manure m ground whioh had been ploughed with the patent revolving disc plough, and, as on all occasions where the machine has been tried, it gave entire satisfaction to those who witnessed the operations. After a trial ab drilling, the machine was converted Into a cultivator, and did excellent work, proving itself to be one of the best combined farming ! implements on the market at the present time. It is light, simple, handy, and will sow m any quantity per aore, seeds, grain, and manure.

When most needed it is not unusual for your family physician to be away from home. Such was the experience of Mr J. Y. Sohenck, editor of the Caddo, Ind. Ten, Banner, when his ljittlp girl, two years of age, was threatened with a severe attack of oroup. Be says : •My wife insisted that 1 1 ehou'd go for the dootor, but as our family physician was out of town I purchased a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which relieved her immediately. I will not be without it m the future. For sale by All bjprton Drug Company.

Hockey. — The following will represent the Ashburton Hockey Club's B team m the matoh against the Tinwald B team, to be played on the Ashburbon Club's ground to-morrow at 3 p.m : — Forwards — F. Gale, N. Jones, Congreve, J. Saudo, A. Mitchell ; half- backs— C. Andrews, W. Potter, G. F. Dodds ; three-quarters — H. \E. Bonningfcon, A. G. Barton; goal-keeper— W. J. Silcock. Emergencies— W. Silcock, E. Sullivan, A. McCallum. Members not included m the B team will play a praotice game at 2.15 p.m. The following will represent Tiuwald— Rev. J. Blackburn, J. Schneider, N. Filzsjerald, , W. Rollinson, J. EYz^erald, D. McKenzie, L. Moore, G. 0. E. Millichamp, C. Simpson, A. Hewson; Emergencies— J. Shearer, D. bitzgerald, D. VV. Uairncross.

A Sad Case. -One of those oases that occasionally crop up from the Old Men's Home was heard by Messrs Aloorn and Rule to-aay. An old man, aeventy-eight yoAta o£ S?" 1 3 . bro «ght up charged with vagrancy, had been m the Home for a number of years but had had before to be discharged for getting drunk and generally behaving m a disorderly manner. He had been taken back on promise of amendment, and while sober was a most useful and well behaved inmate. Drunk, however, he was a perfecb nuisance to the whole institution, and more especially at night when people wanted to sleep. He waa destitute, but he managed by some means or other to trade off his allowanoe of tobacco (he being a non-smoker) for the wherewithal to get a skinful, and this he secured when he got down town. Mr Harper, chairman of the looal Committee, oame up and saw how the man was going on, and discharged him m the interests of the other inmates. Ac usual the man had nowhere to go, and the polioe intervened. ae was charged m the only way lefb open for the polioe— with vagrancy; and as nothing else could be done with him, the Home authorities having had enough of the old rowdy, he was sent to LytfceJton gaol for a month. Kyle— A conoert and dance was held m Kyle Schoolroom on Friday evening last, m aid of the school piano fund, and the Cora- i mittee have every reason to feel satisfied with the financial result of the meeting, whioh was highly successful m every respect. The weather was favourable, and the build ing was orowded to its utmost capacity. The first part of the programme consisted of an exhibition of selections on one of Edison's "Home Phonographs" given by Mr J. Lambie, the Chairman. SoDgs were given by Miss Mabel Milligan, Messrs Hunnibell, Oliver, MoAnulty, Carruthers, Kingsbury and Lambie, and a duet by Messrs Hnnnibell and Lambie. The accompaniments were Misses Jane and . Mabel Milligan, Mrs W. Harrison, and Messrs Hunnibell and Mac donald. A hearty vote of thanks to the performers, and the singing of " Auld Lang Syne" by the company, brought the concert to a close, after which the room waß cleared, refreshments served, and danoinfc was carried on with great spirit till an early hour, the dance music being supplied by Mrs W. Harrieon and Mr Hunnibeil (piano), and Messrs Palmer and Stewart (violin). Messrs Hamilton and Lambie acted as M.O.s, and the event was one of the most enjoyable •ver held m the district.

Dry Cows.— Ajspecial form of deception has been largely carried on for some time by a section of Australian cattle-dealers, dry cowb being the medium through which these hardy speculators work their little points. Dairymen m a large way are accustomed from time to time to dispose of cowb whoae supply of milk has given out, preferring to part with them at a low figure rather than ficd them paddocking and feed during the months they are unproductive ; and it is these dry cows that the dealers purchase at 20s or 255, to be converted m a few days later into £3 or £3 10a, the average prices obtainable for dairy cattle m milk. The plan of procedure is to advertise a " good milker " for sale, with an accom panying guarantee as to yield, and when a person desirous of purchasing a reliable family cow calls at the stated address he finds that the animal offered has a calf at foot, the dry state of her udder being explained away by the fact that) the off spring has jußt drained it. In the ca&e of a sale beiog effected, the calf (which, of course, is brought into service " for thia occasion only "), is retained by the dealer, and the buyer goe3 off with a quadruped which he soon discovers with disgust gives no more milk than a quartz reef. Several unscrupulous dealers, acting m combination and using ono another's names as the means of duping the rm u'picioup* have been making very fair profits, 200 per cent or bo— at an occupation which involves little more than the requisites, readily forthcoming, of much effrontery and considerable hard swearing. Starlings and Honey. — An interesting observation upon the development of a taste for honey by starlings is recorded by Mr W. W. Smith, m the Entomologist. In a previous note referring to some enemies of humble bees m New Zealand, Mr Smith stated that he had observed the newly-iutroduced starlings killing and conveying humble bees to their nests to feed their young. The tui, or parson bird {Pt'osthemadwa Novae- Zealandiae) has now been detected killing tbem at Akaroa, on Banks Peninsula. The caee is remarkable m illustrating how new habits are acquired, or family habits are developed m some specieß of birds, when cettain conditions are present. As the tui belongs to the starling family, and is one of the native honey-suckers, it is possible it also was killing humble beea to feed its young when it discovered the honey-sac of the insects. ' The tui, while engaged m killing the bees, would discover their honey-sac, which would also lead to a continuance of the habit as a ready means of procuring their favourite food. An analogous case is also presented m some recently acquired habits of the starling. For two seasons Mr Smith has observed what is undoubtedly an acquired taste and habit m the starling m New Zealand. Like the tui, this bird now frequents the fl»x-flats and sucks the honey from the richly mellifluous flowers. It appears probable that the eating of the humble bee's honey sac by the starlings developed, or is now developing, the taate for honey m these birds. We beg to notify that we have secured the Sub-Agenoy for the celebrated Massey- Harris Bicycles. Ladies and Gentlemen's machines up-to-date always m stock. Lowest cash prices or easy terms to suit customers. One good second-hand bioyole for sale, nearly new. Price, *13 10a ; guaranteed. — Crakjhkad and BBftBYMAfr, the leading Tailors and Outfitters, Asbburton,

SPOUTING.

THE RANUEFINDER PROTEST AND CRESCENT DISQUALIFICATION.

At the meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club held on Tuesday evening, the disquali fications inflicted by the Ashburton Racing Club, at its reoent meeting, were considered. The disqualified persons appealed to the Committee against the country Club's deci sion, The following was the finding : — " Having considered the evidence brought forward, and additional evidence that was nob before the stewards of the Ashburton Raoing Club, the disqualificationof V. Harris, F. Holmes, T. Jackson, and the horse iGresqenfc, inflicted by the ABhburton Stewards, be not uphald," The C.J.C. ' has pointed out to the Aeh burton Club that, m accordance with the rules, the stakes for the race won by Range finder at the Autumn Meeting, and m which that horse drew overweight not declared, must go to Seabrook, who finished second. Totalisator money to follow stakes.

SCULLING.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, June 7 Pulliuan, Wray and Towns, colonial scullers, have entered for the Sportsman's Cup m September.

CRICKET.

COUNTY CLUB'S CONFERENCE.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph - Copyright. London, June 6 A majority of the County Cricket Clubs send representatives to the conference, whioh is being arranged by the committee of management of Lord's grounds, to take steps m regard to the control of future teat matches.

LIEDERKRANZ "AT HOME."

There was a large attendance at the Liederkranz " at home " m the Orange Hall last evening, when a most enjoyable two hours was spent. The Society has now been three seasons m existence, bub this season it was somewhat reorganised, and Mr Llewellyn Owen beoame conductor. It has been considerably reinforced also m the matter of voiceß, co that while the leads aie sufficiently pronounced for good working, the chorus is quite strong enough to prevent any single voice having undue prominence. During the practice of the season it w*a evident that the oonduotor had been firm m asserting himself, as the chorus sang to his beat, and were not allowed to run away with the time, as is the case m nob a few musioal organisations that could be named. The ohorus are twenty m number, and when they appeared on the stage, graoafully grouped behind a remarkably pretty stage setting of flowers and evergreens festooned from one side to the other of the stage front, they looked a charming "kranß" indeed. Four pieoes for female voiceß were set down for the Liederkrans— Schuman's " Wreathe ye the steps of great Allah's throne," an excerpt from " Paradise and the Peri"; a love song, by Hofman ; Sir Joseph B.irnby's "Voice of the western wind " ; and Henry L.eslie's most sweetly pathetic "Good night." All the pieces were loudly applauded, being sung with charming taste, and m the main with ex cellent precision. The love song was so highly appreciated &a to draw forth a, hearty enoore, and the "Patter, patter" song, which has always been a popular item of the LiederkraDZ singing, was given m response. The one solo of moment m the Liederkranz pieces was taken by Mrs Denshire— needless to say, faultlessly. The programme opened with Mibs Hamilton's soio on the piano, very well played by the young performer. It was Mendelssohn's " Spring song," which is very tuneful, and while offering no extra ordinary difficulties to the player, ia very suitable from its melodiousness for opening a conoert with and putting everybody m good humor, and its performance was loudly applauded. Misses Steele and Barratt gave the duet " Two voices m the air," from Barnet'e " Ancient Mariner." Both ladies were m good voice, and as both are known to be loyal and honest siDgerß, the composer's idea was most beautifully interpreted. The same may be said of Tosti's " Goodbye" as sung by Miss Barratt, whose rich contralto seemed to be at ita best * throughout the evening. So popular was this number that an emphatic encore followed upon its last sweet note, and Miss Barratt was good enough to respond with " The pitcher," m which she showed by her " pawky " treat ment of her subject that she can hold her own and score high m humorous as well as sentimental ballads. " Life's dream is o'er," by Ascher, had m the first instance been apportioned to Mrs Gates and Mrs Kidd, but the prevalent trouble having made the latter a victim, at the last moment Miss

Maud Barratt stepped into the vacancy. The dueb was charmingly sung, and it says a good deal for the resources of the Lieder kranz that they can be drawn upon almost without notice to supply a blank like this. Trotere's "Rose m heaven," as sung by Miss Steele, was a finished effoit. The lady 'a voice iB a nice round mi zzo m quality, with a range somewhat wider than uaual, flexible by nature as well »s training, and well under the singer's control. She gave an intelligent reading of the song, and of course was recalled, giving the song again. This was one of the best items of the evening m a list all the items of ukich were good; but there was still a pleasure m store before the programme closed m the delightful singing by Mesdameß Denshire and Makeig and Miss Barratt of Abt's "Angels' lullaby." Seldom indeed is a more equal balance maintained m trio work than the three voices exhibited, and the light and sha.de of the piece were ob served from the first bar to the last, the blend being perfect throughout, and' the audience did not fail to acknowledge heartily the suooeßS that had been scored by the fair singers. For the concerted pieces Miss Denshire was the accompanist, and for the others the work waß divided by Mrs Den shire and Mr Owen. At the close of the

concert the Liederkranchen entertained their

guests to tea, a most welcome item of the programme m view of the disagreeable weather.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs Dalgety and Co., Limited, have received the following cablegram from their London office, dated 6th instant ; —

" Wheat— The market is lower. There are sellers at 43s per quarter of 4801 b c.U., per sailer, April-May shipment ; 42a May- June shipment ; and 41s July shipment."

AUSTRALASIAN DEFENCES.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright.

London, June 6

A difficulty has arisen m connection with the proposed appointment of i Oolonel Gordon, Commandant of the | South Australian Defence forces, who is now visiting England as Military Adviser to the New South Wales Go rernment and Inspector of Warlike? Stores for the Australasian Colonies. The Queensland Government favors Lieutenant-Oolonel Baker, who was temporarily appointed upon the death of Lieutenant-Oolonel Harman, the late Inspector, continuing to bold office. New Zealand supports the appointment of Major Urquhart, an official attached to the Woolwish Arsenal.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

China Infringing' British Rights

United Press Association-«By Electric Telegraph— Copyright

London, June 7

I The Times says that, despite offioial assurances, the Tsungli-Yamen has modified the regulations regarding the navigation of inland waters of China, tampering with British con cessions, and infringing treaty rights. Sir Claude Mao Donald, British .Am bassador at Pekio, has required the Chinese Government to rectify the infringement.

m,  ,_, _ _ , . . The wife of Mr DRobinsOn, a prominent 'umbermano Hartwick, N.Y., was sick with rheumatism for five months In speak- ing of it Mr Robinson Bays: ' Chamberlain's P4n Balm v the only thing that gave her re«b from pain. For the relief of pain it cannot be beat*' Many very bad oaaea of

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Electric

The Anglo American Alliance. London, June 6 Speaking m regard to the British American alliance, Sir Edward Grey said that he did not believe that the sentiment and good feeling between Great Britain and Ameiica could be made stronger by a parchment defini tion. The Taxation of Clerical Incomes. June 7. The House of Commons has, by a majority of 188 votes, rejected Colonel Mil ward's amendment on the Budget Bill for the remission of taxation on the clergy who derive income from tithes. . A Generous Gift. Paris, June 6 Baron Rothschild has distributed amongst the poor the prize money of £8000 won by him m the Grand Prix de Paris. Newfoundland. Halifax, June 6 The colonists of Newfoundland are greatly dissatisfied at the refusal of Mr Chamberlain to appoint a Royal Com- < mission to enquire into the resources of the colony and the operation of treaty obligations. The colonists claim that Great Britain ought to settle the French shore question or assist the colony financially.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio

|Telegraph— Copyright

London, June 6

The Standard says that Federation has been badly defeated m New South Wales, but the eauso is not dead. Sooner or later federation mußt come. The voting showed that the populace were apathetic.

Paris, June 6

The Journal de» Debats aays that the result of the Australian Federal referendum voting means a delay of ten or twenty years m the federation of the Australian colonies.

Sydney, June 7

A Cabinet meeting is to be held to day to consider the Government policy m regard to federation. Mr Ileid addresses a meeting at Bodalla on Wednesday, when he will disclose his intentions.

The Premiers of the southern colonies decline to state whether they will proceed with federation without New South Wales till the mother colony makes the next move.

"Receired Wakapuaka June 8, 11.30 a.m,

Guardian Office 11.34 a.m.

Sydney, June 8

On Saturday Mr Reid wired to the Premiers of the other colonies, stating he could not support the Convention's Bill, suggesting that a Conference of Premiers should see if it were possible lo arrive at any alteration m the Bill which would make it more acceptable to the people of New South Wales ; these alterations to be submitted to the respective Parliaments. He added that the people of New South Wales as a whole were sincere well wishers of the cause of Australian Union, and with alterations the Bill would be accepted by a large majority.

Adelaide, June 8

Premier Kingston has replied to Mr Reid's telegram that as all the States represented m the Federal Convention had accepted the Bill, South Australia was not disposed to favor any proposals for alteration, and opposed holding another Convention,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka June 8, 10 a.m, Guabdian Office, 10.43 a.m.

Greeks m Possession. Athens, June 7 The Greeks have re-occupied Turnavo and Yolo, the last points held by the Turks m Thessaly.

New Guinea Land Syndicate

London, June 7

The New Guinea land syndicate has paid £1000 as the first instalment due upon forty thousand acres m British New Guinea, under the land concession. The syndicate has agreed to an amend ment of the ordinance by the Colonial office. Mr Chamberlain considers the concession is regular, and is disinclined to cancel it. In reply to a question m the House of Commons Mr Chamberlain said it was intended to submit the syndicate ordinance for the Queen's approval.

THE 1798 CENTENARY CELEBRATION.

Serious Riots m Belfast.

United Fresa Association— By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka June 8, 10 a.m., Guardian Office 10.43 a.m. London, June 7 Serious riots m Belfast began m the morning and lasted all day. A procession organised by the Nationalists m celebration of the 1798 rebellion, was met by the Orangemen. The latter un horsed the policemen and beat them savagely. Paving stones and bricks were thrown, and the Orangemen held the streets, chasing the police out of them. The InniskiUen and North Staffordshire regiments were called out and charged the mob, bub were unable to restore order, Many policemen are seriously injured. At midnight the disorder had not been quelled, and it was feared it would be necessary for the military to fire upon the mob. i

WAR NEWS.

AMEBICA AND SPAIN.

A Recognition of Pluck.

The Situation m Manilla-

Rising Against British Eoai aents Feared.

Admiral Mcmtiojo Sentenced to Death.

American Force m Cuba.

United Preas Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

aj • , ~ Washington, June 5 Admiral Oorveras sho 0 k hands with Lieutenant Hobson, and congratulated him on his pluck.

Thdbsday Island, June 7 Eastern news states that fears are entertained m Manilla that the Spanish soldiery will rise against the British residents, owing to their active assist ance to the American fleet. The commanders of foreign warships have arranged a scheme of protection 1 for foreigners. r

Admiral Montiojo bag been court martulled and sentenced to death. The lieutenant of the Spanish gunboat Callao, which was recently captured, has been shot. ~

New York, June 7 JSTews has been received that several large siege guns and 5000 American troops have been landed near Santiago de Cuba, and joined by 3000 of General Garcia's rebel troops. Admiral Sampson's fleet shelled and dispersed . the Spanish infantry and cavalry.

The Situation at Manilla.

Received Wakapuaka June 8, £20 ».m. Gvabdian Office 9.57 a.m.

Hohs Kong, June 7 Admiral Dawey report^* that the arsenal at Cavifce, captured by the Americans m the recent battle baa been restored, and is ready for occupa tion by the insurgents. He says he captured eighteen hundred Spanish soldiers, and fifty offi cera. A quanaldo,the insurgents' leader m the Philippines, has completely surrounded Manilla, and fierce fighting takes place daily be tween the besiegers and besieged. Admiral Dewey is using his iniuence to restrain the insurgents from making the final assault on the city until the arrival of the American troops, as he fears should the assault be made by the rebels alone there would be many barbarities inflicted on the inhabi tunts.

The Chief Spy Arrested.

Received Wakapuaka Jnne 8, 10 a.m., Guabdian Office 10.43 a.m. Washington, June 7. Carranza, the chief of th« Spanish spy service, has been arrested.

ROAD BOARD.

Mount Somers.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Mount Somers Road Board . was held on Monday. Present— Messrs Chapman, Syme, Harrison, Herring, and Hood.

CHAIRMAN

The Clerk took the chair, and aaked the Dew Board to appoint a chairman. Me Hood was appointed, and took his seat. CLEBK'S BEfOBT.

The Clerk's report was read and con sidered. It was decided that the membera should inspect the varions works referred'to, and if necessary call tenders, to be m prior to next Board meeting.

lIRD NUISANCE.

The Ashburton County Council wrote, notifying that the following resolution had been adopted by that body : — •* That the Council pay for heads of small birds only ab the rate of Is per hundred, from May 1 to November 1 in^each year, and from Novenv ber Ito May 1, 3s per hundred." The letter further stated that the resolution referring to payment of Is for 100 headß or eggs of small birds had been rescinded. It was considered probable that the Board would be able to supplement the amount offered by the Council. With reference to the request that the Clerk should count heads and eggs, it was resolved that the Clerk should make his own arrangements with the Council.

POISONED «RAINT.

The County Council wrote asking if (ha Board would distribute poisoned grain this season.— The Clerk was instructed to ask that some be forwarded &b soon aa poßaible.

NEW BRIDGE, MOLEOD's CHANNEL. The County Council wrote, refusing to assist m theconstrnotion of the above bridge, as ib was regarded as a Road Board matter solely.

KOAD IMPBOYEMBNT. The Department of Lands and Survey wrote, notifying that the holder of a small grassing run at Alford Forest had written to the Department asserting that ho waa w urgent need of some improvement) to the, road giving access to the run, and request mg that the Board should favorably consider the applicant's needs. It was resolved to furnish the Department with a statement showing how the accrued fourths received on account of the above run had ijeea expended.

NEW BOARD.

Tho Colonial Secretary's office, "Wellington, wrote acknowledging receipb of the result of the election of a new Beard, and stating thab the Bam e had been published m the New Zealand Gazette of May 19.

NOTICES OF MOTION.

Mr Herring gave notice to move &t next meeting— " That the three financial wards. Nos. 1 to 3, be abolished, and that m future there shall be two wards only, No§. 1 and 2, the boundary of which ahall be fixed by the Board." Mr Chapman gave notice that at the nexb meeting of the Board he would move as an amendment to. Mr Herring's motion— -" That the three existing financial wards ba abolished and one common fund instituted, 1 }

CLIRK. Mr Herring moved, Mr Syme seconded, and it was carried, that the deck's salary ba increased by £10 per annum. UNSAFE ROADS.

Mr MoFarlane interviewed the Board regarding the unsafe oondition of many parts of the district roads for traffic, ib being almost impossible for two teams to pass on account of the narrowness of the Bhingle, and the great height of the crown of the road, and suggesting that the Board should if possible have the matter attended to i'«.u « cl l^ ir s ian iQ rB P Iv > whila<l agreeing with Mr MoFarlane, promised bhab the Board would do all that lay m its power to remedy the evil.

A CLAIM FOR ARREARS. Mr Fox interviewed the Board, stating that full payment had not been made to him for certain work done daring the year 1895 —lb was reaolved to refer the matter to the late olerk at the present Board had no other record of the applicant's day work. WAGBJS On the motion of Mr Chapman, it waa resolved that the rate of day labour be inoreased proportionately.

ACCOUNTS. Acoonnta amounting to £44 14 8 8d werii passed for payment. The Board than roaolved itself into a Pomaio Board, and U£eafflflUiWgadjg MM ,j, ■ * •»$■

THS ASHBIBTOIS fctJARMAN i WEDNESDAY, JUNE *, 1898.



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Take a day off Thursday. Eats turkey and give thanks. Read m a newspaper that a consumptive cough would be stopped by taking Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Took it on, and dropped the consumptive cough— coat Is 6d. That's worth a holiday, and the turkey's Che festival feed where I



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SEED WHEA T. I Have for Sale some Prime Pearl, Tu^- •in and Hunters. Grown on heavy Land. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. HOUSE AND QUARTER-ACRE LAND IN COX STREET. I have received instructions from Mr H J. Tasker to sell his desirable residence, containing Four Roomß and Scullery, situated m Cox Street, together with Looiebox, Chaff house and Fowlhouse erected on 'the property. F. FERRTMAN. FOR SALE. I HAVE FOR SALE that very desirable < blook of land containing about Seven Acres, situated on the N.E. Town Belt and adjoin- ing Mr W. H. Collins. For anyone m eearoh oi a property on which to build this one is welljworthy of an inspection. F. FERRIMAN. FGRSALB BONE DUST. The Best and most profitable Fertilizer that can be applied to the soil, benefiting not only the first crop but several succeed- ing ones. A few shillings per acre spent m bonedust often enriches the farmer tenfold, I and leaves the land m better heart. I Have the following Farms m my .bands for Sale :— , 500) 250 > ACJRES 100) All Situated m Good Localities, and any- ' one m search of a property either for farm- I ing purposes or as an investment would do well to inspect the above. F. FERRIMAN.



F. FERRIMAN. FIFTY-THJRJUJE Yjt2AR,» UNIIN TERR CHPTIuI} SUCCESS. This Chemical Prepartion is OARBOLISED as a remedy against the ravageß of Birds, Books, or other Pests taking the seed dressed with it, THIS PREPARATION IS NOW BEING USED EXTENSIVELY IN THE COLONIES OF NEW ZEALAND, AUS TRALIA, k CENTRAL AFRICA. WHEAT SOWING. Best and Cheapest Dressing for seed Wheat OARBOLISED. Patronised by THOUSANDS :OF THE FIRST PRACTICAL FARMERS m - the Kingdom. PERFECT FREEDOM FROM SMUT, It is acknowledged to be an Established Fact that D.CLARKE'S OARBOLIBBD WHEAT] PROTECTOR (Name and Label! Registered under Trade Marks Aot, JNo. 13.796.0 nd 158,143) HAS BEEN USED FIFTY-THREE YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL. Wool Pita, Ledbury, Herefordshire, October 23, 1889. Dear Sir,— l am pleased to testify to the efficacy of your " Carbolised Wheat Pro- tector," having used your Protector for 40 yeara and never having grown a Smutty Ear of Corn m my life ; therefore can con- fidently recommend your " Wheat Protec- tor " as a sure preventative for Smut, &c. — I am, yours truly, Mr G. B. Clarke. G. B. JONES. Prepare by G B. CLARKE, M.P.S., Manftg. Chemist, Woburn, Beds., Eu gland (Proprietor of the Sheep Dipping Com- position.) In Packets containing sufficient to] dress Eight Bushels of Seed Wheat, Barley, Oats, or other Corn AGENT FOR ASHBURTON : B\ FERRIMAN.



SEASON A. P. WILLIAMSON T ( S NOW SHOWING a Choice Selection of the Latest and Most Fashionable DRESS MATERIALS m Tweeda, Serges, Vicugnaß, etc., suitable for the present Season. NEWE3T TRIMMINGS, FANCY BRAIDS, GIMPS, Etc., Etc. FIRST-CLASS DRESS-MAKING AT MODERATE CHARGES NEW FLANNELS, Klankets, Rugs, Etc., Value Unequalled. New Fiannellettes, Calicoen, Sheetioge, Tattings, Etc. New .Tartan and Floralj Fiannellettes and Moletons, now so fashionable for Blouses and Dressing Gowns. MEN'S, YOUTHS' AND BOYS' TWEED SUIU3, MENd MACINTOSHES & TWEED OVERCOATS, BOYS REEFER COATS, Shirts, Sooks, Scarves, Hats, Caps, Braces, etc eta. PJRICfE® RIGHT. SPLENDID VALUE IN MEN'S COLONIAL VESTS AND PANTS A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. (x) Stationery. If\ CASES of General Stationery now Landing from London. OH A nOO ENVEJ[j OPES, Various Sizes and Qualities. LEATHER GOODS. LATEST BOOKS AND MAGAZINES BY EVERY MAIL. , Bchool Committees supplied with ali School Requisites, Ink (m draught), Nigerine (cheap), Foolscap, Drawing Paper ; Exercise, Copy und Reading.Booke. FOOTBALL, TENNIS, GOLF, HOCKEY, AND CRICKETING I MATERIALS. J ( X ) ■pEDUOED "pRIOES TjlOR S~IkBK riIHIS lITONTH, PRIOH TO STOOKTAEING. TWO SPECIAL LINES, BARGAINS, FOR CASH THIS MONTH, PRIOR TO STOCKTAKING. (°) i~X\7T\ f TpCl LADIES' AND QENtLEMENS. Good Discount for V^ X KjjLj HiO« CASH, to olear this month, prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M, JONES



SHEEP WIRE NETTING. £HEEP WIRE NETTING. 1 '•O» -| "' TjURMERS REQUIRING the above NETTING would find it to their Advantage to obtain Our Price before purchasing elsewhere. 60 Dozm PLOUGH SHARES. HORNSBY <fc RAN3OME!?, AT REDUCED PRICES. CASTOR OIL, Valvoline, Lubrioatinß Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils and Turpentine, always ia Stock. forge Asaortment of Kettles, Sauoepana and JBnamelware, at Ohrißtohuroh Price*. Sp'endid Value m Cutlery, Spoons, Forka, etc. TEA. TEA. TEA. — — :o:->— - -5CBY Ot/R CELEBRATED 8 (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA. Only the Choicest Orange Pekoe Teas are mcd for this packet. A Coupon will be owad m every lib paoket. GORE «« THISTLE "BRAND OATMEAL. Absolutely Pure. FLOGTR, SHARPS AND BRAN at MILL PRICES. A Large and Well Assorted Stock of Wines and (Spirits. Cheapest Home m Aehburton for Groceries, Crookery, and Hardwata. Goodi delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly Attended to. ■i . i «o; .i ■ SHEARMAN BROS., OtJR ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE CLOSED for the Winter Months at 5.30 p m, With the exception of THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS, when we clone at 1 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. respeotirely. MARKET HOUSE, BTJBNETT STBEET, ASHBURTON. T\7E Beg respectfully to' notify our Customers and the Public generally, that our Stock is now tlwroughly complete with Autumn and Winter Goods, each and every Department being replete with choice ana useful goods for the Season, We would draw special attention to our Mantle and Jacket Department, m which we have the Largest Variety and Best Value it has yet been our ple&sure to submit. Inspection cordially invited* MITCHELL & TURNER. ISO PATTERNS IN FJLAMJNELLETTES. 3d to Is 2d per Yard to|Select From. Best Possible Value For Money.