Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JULY 25, 1898. Local and General.

Fire. — An alarm was given at the Brigade station at 4.55 on Saturday afternoon, and the Biigado promptly prepared to turn out, but found this unnecessary, as it proved to be only a chimney on fir*! at the Commercial Hotel. Sunny Spain. — The duration of sunshine m the various countries of * Europe was recently discussed at a scientific meeting. It was shown that Spain stands at the head | of the list, having on the average 3COO hours | of sunshine per year, while Italy has 2400 hours. Germany comes next with 1700 hours, and England 1400. How would Ashburton have stood during the last two years ? Personal. — Mr W. Digby Miller, lite of the Ashburton and Auckland branches of the Bank of Australasia, has accepted a position on the staff of the Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Association. — Mr R. M. Cuthbertson, who has been suffering for some time from after effects of teeth ex traction, has had to go to Christchurch for a surgicj.l operation, which has been successfully performed, and he is now baok m Ashburton again, and will be well m a day or two.

Commercial. — The Press of this morning has the fo l lowing paragraph : — What is hoped will only be a temporary suspension was notified on Saturday morning with reference to the old-established firm of Trent Bro3. The firm, which has beon m existence since 1863, has always held a lead ing position m the city m connection with the growth of chickory, and the production of coffee,' spice. <fee., and also as general merchants.

Phantom Horses.— The latest spook story is from the Bay of Plenty Times.— The workmen on Pye's Pa road works live m tents, and they are nightly disturbed by the galloping of phantom horses, for on going out they can Bee nothing, and when daylight comes they see no traces of the visit of horses. The Maoris account for this by saying that tha workmen are disturbing an ancient burial ground and that the spirits having beeu raised take their pastime at night.

Afraip of his Wife. — Not very often does it happen that a man seeks the protec tion of the Courb from the violence of his wife, but a novel case of this description came before the Court m Wellington the other day, when a man prooeeded against his wife for using insulting language towards him, and asked that she should be bound over to keep the peace. About half a dozen witnesses were called, inoluding some of the children of the parties, but the Bench, considering the complainant's fears ground less, dismissed the case with £2 15i costs.

Returnep Shipments of Butter, — That the returned shipment of Auckland butter from London by the Aotea is not without precedent ia Australasia is proved by the fact that BO tons of Australian bucter was returned a few weeks ago, having been pur ohased m London by a well-known firm of Victoria produce agents and re-consigned to Melbourne. It was estimated by those who knew that all realised over lid per lb would be clear profit, and as butter m Melbourne was then being retailed at Is 3d, the aotion was fully justified.

Feminise Retaliation.— A mistress of the Medburn street Board School, London, was aeßaulted m a curious fashion. In the morning she placed a small Blip of gummed paper aoross the mouth of a little girl who persisted m talking. Io the afternoon the child's mother and elder sister entered the echoolroom, and the sister suddenly clapped a large piece of dirty glued paper over the mouth of the mistress. Those concerned went before the magistrate at Olerkenwell Police Court, and ths offenders werp bound over to keep the peace.

Automatic Telephone. —An automatic telephone has been patented which will do away with the telephone girl. The new system can be described very simply and m a few words. On eaoh telephone instrument there is a dial with the number thereupon from a cypher up to nine. If you desire to speak to a person whose telephone number is " 8971 " you merely press eaoh of these numbers m turn, starting ab "8" and finishing on "1." This operation causes your instrument tn come into immediate conneotion with that cf the perßon you want through the automatic 'exchange and the lines oonneoting both (instruments to it. A Destitute Soldier. —An old lady applied to the Wellington Benevolent Trustees for assistance who was the wife of a soldier who had come to the colony m the ship Lancashire Witch thirty or forty years ago. He was now an old man, and at Auck land a short time ago had been refused work on the ground of old age. A pension which was due to him had never been received, so that he had no means of subsistence. Assist ance was given to the old lady, but it seems rather hard, remarks the New Zealand T} me h *>hat a man who has fought for his .oountry should iv his old age be forced to leave hiß family m want and go m Bearoh of work and then be unable to find it, especially when a pension is due to him.

A Wormy Egg. —A lady writes to the Kumara Times that on breaking a new laid egg she found a ground worm alive m the yolk. How it got there is a mystery.

Interrupted Cam.es. — The Telegraph Department advise us as follows: — "South Australian lines are interrupted and causing delay to international cables."

Hares — The West Eyreton Road Board have written to the Colonial Secretary ask ing that hares may be proclaimed vermin m their district. The matter haa been referred to the North Canterbury Acclimatisation Society.

Sponge, Not Ambergrts.— The material found on the beach at Gisborne, and sup posed to be ambergris, has been pronounoed by Mr Pond, the Auckland analyst, to be sponge The finders are not satisfied, and have sent a sample of the stuff to London.

Hospital and Charitable Aid.— Gre ymouth, so its delegate to the Municipal Con ference stated, collects £1,200 a year m rates, and pays £700 of it away for chari table aid. The Westport delegate Baid his Counoil also paid away over half its revenue for the hospital and charitable aid.

An Unlucky Family.— The Patea players (says the Post) have been unfortunate. They have three men disabled, and a peculiarity is that the misfortune has fallen on tbe one family — the Powdrels. The three brothers are to be seen — one eye, one arm, one leg m bandages. When ab meals two have to sit together, one holds the fork, the other steers the knife, the father lectures on the brutality of football, whilst brother No. 3 winks the other eye.

The Weather. — - The rain which fell throughout this oounty during Saturday and Sunday seems to have been pretty general m the South Island. As might have been expected snow fell thickly all along the hill oountry, a little falling to within a few miles of Ashburton. The appearances this morning indicate fine weather, bub as the glass is rather low with a downward tendenoy, it seems doubtful whether fine weather can be depended upon.

Chan Quan's Case.— From Dnnedin the Press Association wires — Mr Justice Penne father affirmed the conviction of Chan Quan, who was sentenced to three months by the Justices at Dunedin for keeping a house frequented by persons having no lawful visible means of support. Defendant's counsel wanted to oall evidence with regard to charaoter, with a view to admitting Chan Quan to probation, but the Judge ruled that the Court could only quash or affirm the oonviction and had nothing to do with the question of probation.

Ben Tii_iE_ on the Municipal Fran chise. — Referring to the action of the Government over the Municipal Franchise Bill Mr Tillet, speaking at a meeting on Thursday night, said that he had had the spectacle of — he was going to say Cabinet treachery — bub of a Government showing weakness m giving m to the reactionaries. In Auckland, Dunedin, Wellington and Christchurch it meant that two-thirds of the working population would be robbed of any right to take part m municipal affairs. This was a wretched condition of things, and if Mr Seddon was forced into that position, the treachery behind should be exposed, for it was a most contemptible action on tbe part of those who called themselves friends of progress to give away that right.

Ball at Methven. — One of the most enjoyable ball*, of the season was given by Mi s J. Nee, of Methven, as the wind-up of the hunt season for that district, and was held m the Methven schoolroom on Thurs day night last, about fifty couples being present. The music, which was excellent, was supplied by Mr Walker, of Lauriston, ably assisted by Miss Batton and Messrs Curtis and Middleton. The supper was all that oould be desired, and was m the hands of Mesdames Powell and Burrows. Mr Trumper was a most efficient M.C. Songs were sung by Messrs Claridge, Musoh&mp, Knight, Alington, and Sievwright. Among those present were Mrs J. Nee, m a charm ing blue and black shot siik costume ; Mrs S. Nee, cream bodice and dark skirt ; Mrs Alington, m a pretty pink costume ; Mrs Anderson, m cream and black ; Mrs Shann, brown siik and luce ; Mrs Knight, m black ; Mrs Morgan also wore black ; Misses Pattoi (3) m simple white dresses, with crimson ribbons (bhe Hunt oolors) ; Mies Alexander, iv blue bodice and dark skirt ; Misß B.bton, m crimson silk and cream lace; Miss Pwweli wore white with crimson ribbon ; Misses Hibbs (2), m cream bodices and dark skirts, also relieved with crimson ; Miss Stone, m green j Miss Anderson, m blue bodice and dark sk<rt ; Misses Scott (2), m tartan bodices and dark skirts ; besides many more, too numerous to mention. Among the gentlemen were Messrs Claridpe (2). Curtis, Patton, Dart, Alington, Morgan, Baxter (3), Cran field, Goodwin, Trumper, Symes, Dobson, Stewart, Sievwright, Nee (2), B ackley, Middleton, Knight, Mcßae, F. B.\ker, Walker, Chambers, Captain Thack eray, and many more. Dancing was kept up till the small hours of the morning. Three cheers and many thanks were given to Mrs Nee for the enjoyable time that had been spent, and after Binging with vigor " Auld langsyne " the company dispersed.

Mr Duthie on the Premier.— ln tbe course of his speech m the Wellington Opera House, Mr John Duthie, M.H.R., made an amusing reference to one of Mr Seddon's banquerting experiences m Lon don. Mr Duthie said he heard very little politics m London, bub the Premier of New Zealand was not forgotten there. They found out his stonewalling propensities at a very early stage. Ab banquets m London it was customary to cut your speeches down to ten minutes. Men like Balfour, Chamberlain, and Salisbury sometimes spoke for twenty minutes. That was the limit, however. Did thoy thiok the Premier of New Zealand only spoke for twenty minutes? (Laughter.) He was a guest at a dinner at the Hotel Cecil, given m his honor by gentlemen connected with the shipping interests. It took him over an hour to respond to the toast of his health. (Laughter.) He lectured them about freights. Then he spoke about the British flag and his voioe broke down m the accustomed way when he talked about the dear old flag. (Loud laughter.) Then he returned to freights again, and said if they were not oareful the £4,000,000 worth of trade which New Zealand did would be taken away from them. (Laughter.) One of them saidj " Why, my firm oarries £9,000,000 worth every year outside New Zealand altogether." At another dinner given subsequently he was told at the end of twenty miputes, " Don't spread it out too muoh." (Laughter.) For another ten min utes he encroached on the patience of the people. (Laughter.) Then a number of them started to go away, including Lord Onslow, who was also down for a speech, bub could not wait. (Laughter.) Still he went on talking, till at last a committee man sent along a note : " For God's sake leave off." (Loud laughter.) Which he did when half the people who were at the banquet bad left the roojn apd, no doubt, then, he had left unsaid half what he intended to say. (Laughter.) Since that day, over a year ago, no New Zealanders had been asked to sp ak at any publio function. (" Oh ! " and laughter.)

Tfie ne^v freezing works will undoubtedly prove a great boon to Ashburton. Farmers, tradesmen and laborers, as well as tha' enterprising merchants who promoted the soheme, will all participate m its benefits.' The number of business men whose names!, appear on the list of shareholders show that!' they have cheerfully 00-operatsd with the l; farmers, realising chat the prosperity of our town and district depends on our local; industries. A few weeks ago we gave our' readers a description of Messrs Craighead'* and Berryman's well known tailoring estab-. lishment (on the completion of their exten-; sive alterations and improvements). They! are now one of the largest employers of. labor m Ashburton. They pay the highest.! wages and attribute the success of their! business as "the leading tailors and outfitters 1" to the employment of the best skilled labor, and the faofc that they have the larjgeßt stock of up-to-date tailoring goods to seleot from. Their prices are the lowest compatible with good quality. The Bumber of bicycles aojd by 1 this firm lately shows that they are deservedly very popular high class maohines. / Intending purchasers will do well to bear m mind that Messes Craighead and Baany-1 jjan'lj. mobto";s V jatisfaqi ion..-'

PHASES OF THE MOON. July.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

A general meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club was held m Devane's Hotel on Saturday evening. Notwithstanding the very wet weather, there was a fair attend ance. The President, Mr Hugo Friedlander, was m the chair.

The president said he had been away from Ashburton for some time and only hoard of the nature of the meeting on his return. He recapitulated the remarks of the Colonial Secretary m regard to permits, and the hon. gentleman's suggestion for amalgamation. Sir George Clifford, the Chairman of the Conference, had stated that three permits would be granted to Ashburton provided an amalgamation of the two Clubs took plaoe. Ib was out of the question for this distriot to hold three two-day meetings per annum, and give the amount of added money required— £4oo per day. The Tinwald Club had for a number of years held a most enjoyable and satisfactory meeting at Tinwald, and ib was muoh to be regretted that the Colonial Secretary should have cancelled that Club's license, Mr Carroll declining to hear anything at all of two Clubs existing so near each other. The question to be decided that nighb was whether the Racing Club should amalgamate j with the Tinwald Club. Propoals for I amalgamation had been made by the Tinwald Club j but the Committee of the Ashbur ton Club had not adopted all of them. The amendments proposed had been submitted to the Committee of the Tinwald Club, but that Committee had declined to aooept them, and proposed to stand or fall by the proposals they had originally made. In the oourse of a desultory conversation that followed, Mr E. Gates stated that Sir George Clifford had stated that the permits of both Clubs would be held m abeyance till ib should be seen whether the Clubs amal gamated. If they did so, three permits would be granted. Ab the Conference, Ash burton had been recognised as the older Club, and if any permits were to be sacrificed they would be those of the Tinwald Club.

The meeting prooeeded to oonsider the terms for amalgamation submitted by the Tinwald Club. It was stated that as yet there had been no offioial intimation aa to what permits were to be granted. Mr Davison suggested the appointment of a Committee to meet the Tinwald Club, as it would be a great pity that the work done by the two Clubs m the paßb should be lost. He was quite sure that if the Clubs were to i amalgamate, a Ciub superior to anything between Christohuroh and Dunedin would be called into existence. Mr Paul, following on the lines of Mr Davison's suggestion, submitted the follow ing motion : — ' That the Tinwald Racing Club be invited to send three delegates to

meet and confer with a like number of the

Ashburton Racing Club', with a view to discussing the most equitable conditions on whioh an amalgamation of the two Clubs may be effected, and that the delegates be asked to draft proposals and submit them to the Committees of the two Clubs at as early a date as possible." Mr R. Alexander seconded.

Mr Gates said he feared the motion would be a waste of time, as he knew the Tinwald Club would only accept amalgamation on the terms submitted by them. The Chairman said it did not matter whether they would or not. It was the duty of the Ashburton Club to do its utmost to bring about amalgamation, and having done so, and failed, the onus would be on the shoulders of the Tinwald Club. Later on he reminded members that when the Ash burton Club was m low water Tinwald had come to its rescue and lent it very valuable aid.

Mr Denshire thought it was useless dis cussing the question of amalgamation if Tinwald would give no choice but to accept only the terms offered by them.

Ultimately Mr Paul's motion was carried, and Messrs Friedlander, Denshire, and Cox were appointed to meet the Tinwald Club. Mr Denshire moved that it be a recom mendation to the Ashburton Racing Club's Committee to take immediate steps to aec.rtaiu the position m regard to the permits, which waß cirried. The meeting shortly afterwards adjourned.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following is tho meteorological repori or the week ending July 22, 1898 : —

FOOTBALL.

The following account of the football tournament will be interesting to our foot ball readers : — GOLD MEDAL COMPETITION. Semi-Final.— Ashburton t. Waihi. The meeting of these teams provided a magnificent struggle for supremacy. Orr, MoTigue, and Purchase (Ashburton) are a grand trio of backs, their passing and running being excellent. Unfortunately towards the end of the spell MoTigue was crippled, and was not of much use to bis team until the end of the game. Second Spell. — Waihi attempting to score were the features of thie spell. Art. Opie, J. Moore, A. Moore, and P. and A. Shallard put m good work. Third and Fourth Spells*— Splendid play on both sides, both teams being nearly played out at finish. Fifth Spell. — Revival of energy. MoTigue (A.), who was recovering, made some grand dashes ; Hepburn, Hobbs, and Purohase grafted hard. Finally, from a good dash, A. Moore scored a try for Waihi.— Waihi, 3 ; Ashburton, 0. SILVER MEDAL COMPETITION. Semi-Final. — Ashburton v. Waihi. First, second, third, and fourth spells were splendidly contested, but resulted m no score. The feature m these spells was the grand running of Geo. South for Waihi. All the Ashburton men played a grand game ; m fact, this contest was equal to the best iv the gold medals. Fifth Spell. — After some fast give-and take play, Waihi got on a good rush, kicked the ball over the Ashburton line, one of whose team, without thinking of the risk, touched the ball down, instead of kicking ib over the dead-ball line, and lost the match.— Waihi, 1 ; Ashburton, 0.

SPRINGBURN FOOTBALL CLUB

[ Owing to the football match between the ! Rakaia and Springburn Clubs next Saturday m the AshbqrtQn Domain, it was deoided to postpone the annual scratch match of next Friday, Good Templars versus Moderates. The following team was picked to play against Rakaia :— Dart, Ironside, Grieve (2), McGregor, Chapman, Fagan, MoLeish, Baird, Johnstone, MoKenzie, Westbrooke, Fergus, Jago, and Mcßae. Emergencies- Warren, Gilman, Moses, Stevenson, Fagan, Hutt, Goldsmith. Play to commence at 2 p.m. sharp. The above members are specially requested to meet m the Staveley Hall on Wednesday evening at 7.30 p.m. for training.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association— ByEleotrio I Telegraph - Copyright I London, July 22. J The "West Australian new loan is quoted at 2 per cent, and there is a fair prospect of the loan being raised. July 23 Tbe National Memorial Committee has decided to erect statues of Mr Gladstone m London, Edinburgh and Dublin, also to erect a new building for the library presented by the deceased statesman to Hawarden. London, July 22 It is reported that Mr Goschen and Mr Chamberlain desire a conference with representatives of the colonies for the purpose of arranging the annual contribution to the army and navy reserves m a fair proportion. It is believed that Canada is favorable to the conference being held. Shanghai, July 22 The Chinese Government is indig nant at M. Pavlofi's demand that only Russian army instructors shall be em ployed m the Chinese army, Sydney, July 24 When the Waihora entered the Heads on Saturday, the ship Con cordia, which had just left port, sig nalled for assistance. The Waihora found tbat she had lost a man over board. The steamer cruised about without finding him. In the football match, New South Wales v Queensland, the former won by 13 points to 5,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. Reoeived Wakapuaka July 25, 8.50 a.m, Guardian Offioe 9.26 a.m Hooley's Estate. London, July 24 The official receiver reports the gross liabilities m Hooley's estate to be £1,549,000, of which £402,000 is expected to rank on the estate. The assets total £399,763, including an estimated surplus of £257,444 from the realisation of the securities of secured > creditors.

The Murder of Wolff Joel.

Pretoria, July 24 At the trial of Veldtheim for the murder of Wolff Joel, Harold Strange, the latter's manager, deposed that Veldtheim, m threatening letters written to Joel, declared that Kruger ought to be removed as the chief obstacle to the progress of the Tran3 vaal. Immediately on receipt of the letters the detectives were communi cated with. Guns for Greece. Athens, June 24 The Greek Government has ordered eighty-three quick firing guns and 30,000 Mauser rifles from Germany.

Australian.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegrap h — Copyright

Received Wakapuaka July 25, 9.10 a.m, Guaboian Office, 10.19 a.m. The Dudley Colliery Explosion, Newcastle, July 25 The exploration of the Dudley colliery ia proceeding. The bodies of three more victims of tbe explosion m March have been recovered. A Cold Snap. Brisbane, July 25 The weather throughout the colony i 8 the coldest experienced for years. An unpredecented snowfall took place at Toowoomba.

Collapse of a Grand Stand,

Perth, July 2o During a football match at Kal goorlie a temporary stand collapsed and several men were slightly and three seriously injured.

THE BRITISH NAVY.

The Ship Building Programme. Further Large Increase. A Warning to Russia and France. United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright London, July 23 In the House of Commons Mr Goschen submitted a supplementary naval programme. He stated that forty-one first-class battleships had been built or were m course of construc tion, which were unmatchable by the battleships of any other two powers. Two mighty twenty-three knot cruisers, included m the programme he sub mitted m March, were designed to destroy the Corsair type of cruiser. The action of Russia m largely increas ing her naval programme since his original programme was submitted, though probably not meant as a menaoe, rendered parallel aqtion necessary. Russia had m 1898 commenced six battleships and four cruisers, though only two of these battleships had been considered when his Maroh programme was prepared. Mr Goschen proposed the construction of four additional battleships, superior to the Formidable type and able to pass through the Suez Canal without lightering, four cruisers of a type not disclosed} and twelve torpedo boat destroyers, costing efaht millions and making the total naval vote fifteen millions. The construction of the new vessels would be spread over four years. Lord Charles Beresford said the pro gramme submitted by Mr Goschen was not satisfactory. j Sir W. V. Harcourt denounced the " huggermugger, haphazard way of annexing eight millions.' The House of Commons and the Press almost unanimously approve of the proposals. Inasmuch as the supplementary Bstimates are not usually submitted to bhe House of Commons till the sprin it is surmised that Mr Goschen'a navy increase scheme is meant as a warning ;o Russia and France. The Standard's Moscow correspon lent states that Russia has suddenly ' nade a large reduction m her naval i irogranjme. . Ttye Admiralty authorities are favor- ] bl« to the establishment of a naval j sserve to -Newfoundland. 1 }

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

Impending Attack on Manza nilla. The Philippines. A^uinaldo Claims Dictatorship. Attitude Towards Admiral Dewey, Strained Relations. Spain Still Defiant- A Curious Situation: A Spanish Cruiser Destroyed. United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Washington, July 22 One hundred Spaniards were killed during the bombardment of Manza nilla. Troops have been landed, and an attack both by sea and land is imminent. It is reported hero that a naval descent on Spain will only be under* taken as a last resort. At present Spain displays no signs of submission. Aquinaldo has declared himself dic tator over the Philippines, and pro claimed martial law. His relations with Admiral Dewey are very strained. The rebels twice unsuccessfully attacked Manilla, losing 500. July 24 Three American warships destroyed tbe Spanish cruiser Jorge Juan at Nipe Bay, on the north coast of Ouba, and the largest port of the island. } | The Americans also eilenced the s forts guarding the bay.

British Blockade Runner Caught

Received Wakapuaka July 25, 12.20 p.m, Guardian Office 12.47 p.m. Washington, July 24. The Americans have captured the British steamer Regulus, while running the blockade at Havana.

Destinations of tho Surrendered Troops.

Received Wakapnaka July 25, 1.15 p.m;, Guardian Office, 1.55 p.m.

Madrid, July 24 The Spanish Government desires the troops forming the garrisons which surrendered m Cuba to be conveyed to Vigo and Cornnna, on the west coast of Spain, and Santander, a port on the Bay of Biscay.

THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.

CONDITIONS TO BE REQUIRED BY AMERICA. United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Wellington. July 24 Honolulu papers contain the following despatch from* Washington, under date J une 26 : — The Administration say that if peace negotiations are entered upon, they must emanate from Spain. The following condi tions which the United States will exact have already been formulated :—Prompt evacuation of Cuba by the Spaniards, per manent possession of Puerto Rica by the United States, the occupation of all, or at least a portion of the Canaries by the United States, and the retention of the Philippines for an indefinite period by the United States to keep or dispose of as she pleases. The fight m which Roosevelt's cowboys were engaged on June 25 is fully described m messages to Honolulu papers of July 8. It will be known m history as the battle of La Quasina. That it did not end m the complete slaughter of the Americans was not due to any miscalculations m the plana of the Spanish, for as perfect an ambuscade as was ever formed m the brain of an Apache Indian was prepared, and Lieutenant-Colonel Roosevelt and his men walked squarely into it. For an hoar an a half they held their ground under a perfect storm of bullets from the front and sides ; and then Colonel Wood at the right and Colonel Roosevelt at the | left led a charge which turned the tide of battle, and sent the enemy flying over the hilla towards Santiago. Great Britain, through Sir Julian Pauncefote, is said to have informed the Amerioan Seoretary of State that when the United States captures Cuba, Spain will be foroed to end the war.

THE BISLEY MEETING.

The Queen's Prize. i United Press Association— By' Electric I Telegraph— Copyright. ~ London, July 24 | Lieutenant Yates, of the third Lanarkshire Regiment, won the Queen's Prize at Bisley, with a score of 327. The be3t Victorian scores areFargher 318, who occupies sixteenth position and who won a badge and £12, and Sloan 305, who won a badge and £10;

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copy right „,._,,. Lonhon, July 22 The English wheat market is hardening, the Continental is active, and the American eteady. Russian cargoes 333 3d. London quotation for hard Duluth iB 39a. The Bradford wool market has improved. but prioes are unchanged.

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F. FERRIMAN. m% f CHEMICAL LABATORY, COLONIAL_MUTUAL BUILDINGS, Princess Street. Dunedin, June 11, 1398. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. Sir,—- I have the honor to reporb on Sample of Ground Manure forwarded to me for analysis. I have made analysis with the following reßulb : — Moisture .. *. • • •• -'80 j ("Organic Matter 36 60 I -| containing Nitrogen equal to 5 4 I (per cent, of Ammonia Silica ... 340 Iron Alumina . . . . . • o'*™ Phosphate of Lime as Bone Phoß- phate 48-16 Carbonate of Lime . . . . 4*64 100*09 These results Bhow the jSample to be of ABSOLUTE PURITY, the large peroentage both of Phosphate of Lime and Ammonia showing this, Iv faob the Composition oan be classed as a Typical Sample, which can- not be excelled. Your obedienb servant, (Signed) A. G. KIDSTON HUNTER, M.P.S., City Analyst, Dunedin. After reading the above the main points to bear m mind are, the quality is Al, the ' quantity is limited, and that orders will be exeouted promptly, to enable farmers to sow with their spring wheat. It is a well . known facb that Bone Dust obtained from green bones is the most valuable and lasting manure thab can be applied to the soil. Of this fact both science and practice afford abundant proof. ~~ F. FERRIMAN. j FOR SALE LOT 3, fronting the Alford Forest Road, containing a Qua. ter of an Acre. The land lis the property of Mr Rodger Tucker, who is determined to sell. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT. I HAVE for private Sale a Complete Threshing Plant, m Bplendid order, consisting of — 1 Bighb horse-power Aveling and Porter Engine, ISOlbs certificate, worked three seasons ; Combine, by Hornsby, sfb drum, with all the latest improvements, including Oliver's Patent Feeder ; Elevators, by P. and D. Duncan, 26fb long; four-wheeled Whare, Scales, and all neoeßßary Belting m perfect order. Full particulars can be obtained on appli- cation* F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, ONE Large Superior English Range, suitable for a Boarding House or Station, with two ovens, wrought iron boiler and plate rack. The following are the measurements : — Heighth 32 inches, Breadth 54 inches, Depth 20 inches. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, PORTABLE BOILERS. IHAVE several on hand, of varirua Bizes; a personal inspection will satisfy the most fastidious as to their durability and excellence. F. FERRIMAN. i ,i ' - ' ——————— —w_> BROWN PAPER. I HOLD a L\rge Stock of Messrs Ferguson ani Mitchell's paper, whioh I am prepaied to sell at lowest current rates. __ F. FERRIMAN. ■ - « _____________________________SS_____S______________3_i Do no/ Jbe persuaded /o oity any of/fte/m//a/Jons< \m /nsfsfon navfng. \ \W ■____ ** BB ff H__S_.fi ___ mt tw&firßama t__jsi cmoffo/fßimfpJm I T/ieyarepi/reandwffo/esgm^ _ « fte tisst money and ■ .experience, mn pm lames/^/e/nMsfimf/as/a. *»>•• ■■**'. ■ ■*■■ ir- m --.j \-.f a-OH-i'-irA'. ■ ■'-■ - NOTIOE. THE Runners who deliver the Guardian to regular subscribers will npt m future sell single copies. These oan bs obtained from the runnera engaged for that purpose, and tbe Agonts —Messrs Jones Sounneas, Mftredeo, Williams, and Mrs



• 1 I i INDIANA BICYCLE COMPANY. Indianapolis, Ind. U.S.A., PAID t& CAPITAL-ONE MIJL.I_IO_V DOLLARS. TN the construction of our - maohines three prime factors have been con- sidered throughout, simpllolty, universality, and strength. Subordinate to these we have given oaref ul attention to lightness, grace and modern ideas, and W-- cordially invite tbe raosb oriblcal attention to our new models, every feature of whioh has been submitted to exhaustive tests to demonstrate its praotioabillty before adoption. FRAMES. THE success of the tubing used iv '97 Waverleys has been amply demons rated by its record during the season past. The fact that nob a single Waverley frame has broken during the entire year speaks volumes for its quality, and we continue the ase of the best grade of high-carbon Albany weldtess steel tubing In Waverley frames for 1898, with flush joints of drop forged steel t^gbemb, preferring to place onr dependence upon th's more expensive BUI OJNLK PROPER CONSTRUCTION FOR BICYCLES of the highest standard, rather than to use tha substitutes now commonly resorted to by many makers who have aimed to reduce costs at the expense of quality. In our Ladies' frame we have used speoial tubing of 16 gauge at bhe loop where the strain is greatest, drawn down to 22 gauge at the head, thus combining the maximum of strength with the minimum of weight. FORKS. OCTR new fork ia constructed of the same tubing as that used In the frame, with a forged steel arched crown hollowed oub for lightnesss. lb was designed and perfected m our own factory, and we claim for ib nob only graceful appearance and lightness, but it Is the strongest fork crown ever made. BEARINGS, E-JPSOIAL attention has been given to the bearings of our 1898 machines, with the result that; we hive secured great simplicity, perfect interchangeability, perfect alignment, perfeot concentricity, ani perfect protection from dust. In further developing the principle adopted by v* last year for adjusting by slid- ing instead of by threaded cones, we have devised a universal cone, fitting either sido of the front or rear wheel, and having a double face with two ball races. It cnn be put on tho machine m eight different places or ways, thus making it impossible co assomble the hearings incorrectly. The cones are prevented from turning on thn axles by contact between their knurled faces and the knurled surfaces of the nuts wbioh adjust them. Especial attention is silled cd the dus*. proof qualities of all the bearings on the maohine as being the moat effeative protection yet applied to bicycle construction. They have surpassed any ideal and are as potent as they are evident. The ball- roll on the inner face of the ooae, while laige felt washers, held m place by dusfe c ;ps, hive a long bearing rest on the outsido r-tca, thus forming a valve seat. Dust or water coming agunat this washer only tends to press it moro tighily against the raoe, closing the bearings more effectively against Ira entrance. Ail the bearing throughout the entire bicycle are ball retaining, and the axles aad all baariag parts are large, strong, and constructed of speoial Btock. CRANK HANGER. THE principle of the bearings In this part of the machine is exactly the same as m the hubs. The adjustment Is entirely on the left hand side, and is made positive by a plunger inserted ir. the crank, which engages one of a circle of small holes m the face of the sleeve. The adjustment of these bearings is very delicate, the distance between the holes representing 1-2000 of an inch. SPROCKETS. DURING the past year W9 have spent much time and money upon the Improve- ment of the sprockeb tooth form, and have finally arrived at perfection never before accomplished. It will be noticed that m engaging the sprockeb, our ohain does nob slide into its Beit by the aid of a guide roller either on the chain or the sprocket, but simply taki's Its exact pl.ee. In other words, it walks In and walks out of the sprockeb m the same manner as a man puts his foot down and lifts it from the ground. In consequence of this no friction is caused, and eaoh link of the chain puils on the sprockeb tooth only a parb of the load, while with less perfect construction the link slides into place, carrying alone all the load dnring the time it takes for this action, tending thus to stretch the chain unduly. This small ntretoh at each joint is continually adding to the total length of the chain until finally its pitoh and the pitch of the sprocket are so dlfferenb that the ohain oan only run on the points of the teeth, grinding and cutting until both chain and sprocket are useless. A practical illustration of the perfection of our chains and sprockets may be found m the appearance of a sprockeb after Ib has been running several months, a layer of dust will always be found from the pitoh line to the top of each tooth, showing conclusively the absence of grinding aotion usually present m ohain transmission. TO the production of our new models we have unstintingly devoted our best efforts and ripest ideas. In its construction we have especially avoided freak mechanism for the purpose of obtaining novelties without practical value, and while ib presents many new features m keeping wifh the progress of the cyole building urr, these have all been submitted to the most rigid practical tests, fully establish- ing their excellence and superiority. IT is designed for all round hard work and wear, combining with its elegance and lightness sufficient strength aud durability for good service under the most trying conditions. PRACTICAL Novelties, self evident ad vantages, and manifest simplicity combine with strength and beauty to constitute our '98 Waverley the best machine that we, or, so far as we know, any other maker, have ever placed upon the raarkeb at any prioe, and we claim for Waverley Bioyoles full equality with any bicycles builc m tbe world, Wfl HAVE APPOINTED JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBCRTON, Sole agenta for the Bile of our machines m the South Island of Ne v Zealand. INDIANA BICYCLE COMPANY. INDIANAPOLIS, U.S.A.