Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1898.

Tub limaru Herald thus refers to a ourious discrepancy m tho statement of

i raximrvKrv the ex P ensea COD " ITEM " Pcted with the famous jubilee 'rip : —In regard to the £146 charged, m " post office contingencies " for the ex penses of the Premier's secretary on the Record Reign expedition, reference ro Hansard, pages 633 and 634, vol. 99, shows that the Premier la9t year spoke as follows : — " Caking the rail way and steamer fares, etc., for him self, Mra Seddon, and hia secretary, and the transport of luggage, the amount was £790; gratuities on steamers and trains, and at hotels £120; hotel expenses m America, lireat Britain and elsewhere of Mrs SeddoD, himself and secretary, £210. That the total expenses (including £220 paid out of hia own pocket) would be found to total £1970. The number of days he was absent was 149. He thought it would have been pre ferable if tbe expenses of the secretary had been charged separately, and if that had been done, the account against him would not have been bo large." There can be no doubt that the expenses of the secretary were stated to be included m the lump sum of £1750, for at page 940 of the next volume of Hansard a similar statement from the Premier's lips is chronicled.

Local and General.

On our first page will be found'a continua tion of the serial entitled " The Sinking House " ; also notes from our Mayfiald correspondent. On the fourth p*ge will be found a budget of interesting res. ding matter.

Winchmore Post Office. — With refer ence to the closing of the Winchmore Post Office, referred to m a previous issue, and which took effect as from to-day, we have been requested to explain that any arrange ments for the conveyance of private mail bags would require to be made with the Post Office authorities.

The Volwhtebhs. — Volunteers will be pleased to hear (says the Timaru Herald) that Colonel Pole Penton, the Commandant, has approved of November 3 as the date when the Timarn corps will commence their six days' camp of instruction. November 9 is underlined for the annual field day, when m addition to the Timaru companies, the eorpsfrom Ashburton, Temuka and Waimate will be present.

Crack's Latest Record — Amongst the many records made by W. G. Grace the most curious is that recently completed of having, during his cricket career, scored every figure between 0 aud 100 The Boore that " W.G. " so long required m crder to achieve thia record was 93, and thi3 he scored late m the season which has j iat closed m England. The champion wai well set, and seemed certain to get the hundred, but closed his innings at the figure named.

Expensive Chinamen. — There came into Townsville recently — to gaol — twenty-seven Chinamen, who came into Queensland through the Northern Territory without paying the poll tax. They are sentenced to six months' gaol for the offence. The police marched them on foot from Camooweal to Cloncurry, and from there they were brought m by ep?cial coaches to Hughenden, and thence by rail. They have been travelled altogether 1000 miles, and this costs a good few hundred pounds.

German Piiip Building.— The Export Trade Journal, pub ished at Frankfort on Maine, says that Germany can now do just as much m the line of ship building aa England. The large English steamship companies have entirely stopped building new ships lately, with the only exception of the White Star Line, whilst the German steamship companies are conßtruoting passenger and freight steamers of enormous t-iz ; and of groat velocity. One large ship is built after the other and it almost looks as if Germany will exceed England as regards transatlantic navigation. Last year Hamburg's traffic of navigation was greater than that of the city of Liverpool.

Unusual Visitors. — The Olaqo Daily limes saya ;—^-During the very low tides which have prevailed for two or three daya past great numbers of reddish shrimp-like animals, supposed by some to be young lobsters, have been observed about the piles and &tonea of wharves. Thanks to the kindness of Captain Stevens, an opportunity has been given of ex imining these visitors. They prove to belong to a species known scientifically &b Munida sitb-rugosa, which is a common form m the Southern Sea*. By some authors they have been supposed to be aiorm of thec< mmon whale-feed (Gtimothea), but while the Utter is a surface swimmer and is manifestly an immature form, Munida is always found, of all sizis, at the bottom of the sea and m somewhat shallow water. The presence of such numbers of these orustaceanß just now is interesting.

Syaf patjjy. — A. large amount of sympathy was shown Mr and Mrs W. H. Lindalla m their painful and somewhat Buddon loss of their youngest son, D'Arcy, whose death has already been recorded m our columns. Thu funeral of this bright little fellow took place yesterday, and the little white coffin and grsvve were covered with wreatha and other floral devices sent by the under? mentioned sympathetic friends : — Mrs Preston, Mr ond Mrs Henry Zander, Mr R. M. Cuthbertson, Mrs E. B. Osborne, Miss Steel, Mrs and Miss Clephane, Miss Purchase, Mr and Mis Hughes, Mr and Mrs I^ndells (Hokitikn), Mr and MrsJVfoorc, Mrs Pauling, Miss Leggett, Miss Alice Baker, Mr Givin, Miss Poison, Measrs Hughes and Son, Mr and Mrs Devane, Mr and Mrs Olsen, Mr and Mrs A.. P. Williamson, Mra Claud ge, Mr and Mrs James Baker, Miss Maynard, Mrs A. Me'.lin, and Miss Sears.

The Tippling Act. — The hotelkeepers m New South Wales received a rude awaken i ing the other day, when the Full Court delivered judgment m the cisc of Aarons v. Rees, m which defendant had pleaded the Tippling Act as a bar to plaintiff's claim to recover an amount of four promissory notes, alleged to have been given by defendant for spirituous liquor, of less value than 20s, sold to him at various times. The statute waß passed m the reign of George 11. to stop tippling, by providing that no debt uuder 20s for spirituous liquors contracted at one time should be recoverable by law. The Bench held that there had been no aotual repeal of the old Aofc, ap4 would not allow that there had ever been any implied rrpeal, as it oould not be shown that the colonial and English law were repugnant to one another. Mr Justice Simpson expressed the view that the Tippling Act would be of benefit to the community, as if a man had to pay for each drink when ordered he would be less likely to " pub it on the slate " or ''chalk it up."

Courage and Cool Judgment.— The Saturday Rrjiew gives a notable instance of British deyotipn and presence of mind under danger on the Indian frontier. In one of the numerous heroic struggles on the north west our men were sent forward to oarry positions that had to be relinquished as soon as occupied. When the men were retiring, harassed by the fire of the hills men and bewildered by the growing dark ness, a party of thirteen got astray, and found themselves m a position where resis tance and retreat were alike hopeless. They were exposed without protection, and j were shot dbfjn one by one. When their comrades re-took the valley and discovered the bodies, they discovered also the evidences of & rare act of courage, devotion, aqd pool Judgment. Knowing that their end had come, and knowing further that every Lee- Metford rifle that fell into the hands of the Afridis meant the loss of many English lives the men had extracted the breech blocks from'the rifles and hurled them down the ravine, co that the rifles when take,n ihould bo uielw to their oapton,

Watekton. — The annual gathering m connection wit.h the English church, Water ton, takes place on 1 huraday evening next.

Swimming — A committee meeting of the Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club wai held on Friday evening, Mr H. A. Gates m the chaii ■ The secretary presented a draf - report and balance sheet, to be approved for the annual general meeting. Tho balance aheet s-howed that tho Club opened the year win a debit balance of £7. After paying alll liabilities, however, the Club has now a small balanco to its credit ; also a3Beß»s of the value of £3.

An Kcoentric Appetite. — The Daily News of July 21 contains a report of an iu quest held the previous day ab St. Bartholomew's Hospital conoarniner the death of Henrietta Whitaker, aged 29, the wife of a cabinetmaker living at 41 Stanley road, Wakefield. The husband stated that his wife had complained of piiua m her stomach for nearly three years, and m May last she became so ill that he brought her to the hospital. He knew nothing about her ecoentricity m the way of food. Dr Gilbert Smith, house surgeon, said the case was a very remarkable one to the doctors. The deceased was specially dieted, and it was arranged to perform an operation. On Saturday night her condition became very serious and she died a quarter of an hour after. A post motttm examination revealed a remarkable condition of things. There were a large number of cherry and other fruit stones, pins, and pieces of straw m the stomach. There were several hundred stones altogether, and the woman must have been swallowing them for years. Death was due to ulceration of the intestines. A bottle, containing some of the stoneß, mostly cherry and plum stones, some pins, and straw was handed round to the jury, who returned a verdict m accord&noe with the msdic »1 evidenoe.

WRECK OF THE S.S. MAP OUR IK A.

United Press Association -By Electric - Telegraph Wellington, October 1 News has been received that the Uuion 8.8. Company's new steamer, the Mapourika, i has been wrecked at Greymouth. The crew and passengerß were saved. The Poatal Department haa leceived the following telegram from Greymouth :— '• At 1 a.m. the Mapourika went ashore on the north Tip Head, and now lies on the north side of the north groin with her bows on the rooks. It is stated the steamer was approaching the river from the south, and when between the two walls a blind roller carried her right across the bar. Her bows struck the north walljmd her stern swung m towards the beach. Her circumstances and position are similar to the stranding of the. Mawhera some years ago. The Manourika's position is a most critical one, and it is exceedingly doubtful if Bhe can be floated off, as she has several holes forward. The northwest wind would ciuse her to break up very quickly. There is twenty- i two teet of water on the bar ; it is a clear night, and the bar is not rough. All the mails are saved." Gretmoith, October 1 The Mapourika left We-tport about 8 p.m. and arrived off Greymouth shortly after mid nighr, and proceeded to take the bar, the vessel coming on at half spied. When opposite the Tip Head she was struck by an immense blind roller, her stern going completely out of the water, and her screw revolving m the air, carrying the vessel along on the top of the wave. She refused to answer her helm, and wv> taken bodily over towards the north Tip Head, which she struck heavily. Captain McLean, rinding it impossible to clear the wall, gave the orJer " full speed astern," thereby preventing his vessel from going on the river side of the w&'l, and becoming a total wreck. The effect of this order was to cirry the Mapourika north of the training wall, and throw her upon the braoh, her stern furthest m towards land and about two hundred fe*t from the beach end stone facinc, her bow remaining close up to the rocks. I;i this position she rem ined. At first there was a little alarm among the passengers, bub this was speedily al^ed by Captain McLean and the offiaers, who Boon convinced all that there waa no danger to bo apprehended. Immediately upon be coming fixed on tho hard, hawaeiM were run out and connected with the piles on the Tip Haad, thereby keeping the vessel from canting over. Boats were lowered, and ihe p\Bsengerß were all Bafely landed. The mails were sent ashore ashore shortly after wards, and no damage was done to either the mails or cargo. The damage to the ship, bo far as at present his been ascertained, comists of a couple of holes near the bow, and the twisting of the stem almost m a similar manner to that which befel the Wainui, when she struck the Beef Barrells. A considerable quantity of water is m the lower portion of the vessel. In order to protect the steamer when the tide again rose, strong steel hawsers vere run out to the North Beach and attached to the bow of the ressel, with the intention of getting her broadside on to the sea, and away from any further damage on the rocks. A passenger gives the following account of the accident : — We appeared to be gaining the entrance to the river m perfect safety, the steamer seemingly being under easy steam. When opposite the entrance a blind roller came up with an immense sweep, the stern of che vessel tilting up m the air, the chip herself appearing to strike. She took a sheer, and seemed to be carried right on top of the wave to the northern Tip Head, which she struck, refusing evidently to answer her helm. Captain McLean then gave the order " FulJ spaed astern," and she gradually slewed round on tho beach, where she now lies. Captain McLetn and the officers were cool and collected, and although one or two of the lady passengers were a trifle frightened at first, their fears were soon soothed, Wellington, October 1 Mr Stratford, S.M., Greymouth, has wired ta the Justice Department that the Mapourika has a hole m her botton and three feet of water m her hold. There are fears that she will become a total wreck.

The T-iaupiri, which leaves at midday for the VVeßfc Goaafc, ia taking .the Union Company's foreman and a staff of workmen, and all necessary gear, for the purple of attempting to get the RJapourika off.

SPORTING.

United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph — Copyright London, Ssptember 30 The Jockey Club has resolved that no race be run leas than five furlongs m distance.

THE SOUDAN.

General Kitchener's Resignation. Tiie French Claims to Fashoda. United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. London, September 30 The Daily Telegraph saya no doubt General Kitchener will be appointed Governor-General of the Soudan on resigning his Sirdarship Oaptain Marchand wade a claim on behalf of France to Fashqda, but was unable to show any authority to make such a claim, Received Wakapuaka October 1, 9-15 a.m, Guardian Office, 9-33 a.m, Oairo, September 30 Captain Marchand arrived at Fashoda m July. He had little food, and would soon have been obliged to quit the town but for Sir Herbert Kitchener supplying him.

ARREST OF GOLD BOBBERS.

United Press Association— By JEleotrio

Telegraph

Auckland, September 30 As tho result of investigations ma 1c by Detectives McMahon and Herbert, five men employed at the K-.ponga Co. as tributera, or at the battery, have been arrested on a charge of stealing goM-bearing quart/ to the value of £531, the property of the share holders of the Kipong i Company. Tha first man arrested waa W. Brien, by Detectives McMahon and Mcl'veny ; later on De tectives Maddem and Kennedy arrested Robert Douglas, of Freerran's Bay. One of the men when arrested had it is alleged £20 worth of golJ m his possession, and £70 worth of ore. Both men were brought be fore Mr T. Hutchison, S.M., at the Police Court, charged with theft, and were re manded till to-morrow without bail. After the two arrests named had been made m town, Detectives McMahon and Mcllveny left for Coromandel late last night and arrested there John Henry Gunn and Robert Gunn, of the firm of Andrews and Gunn, \ Kaponga tributers. They were brought) be fore Mr T. W. Rhodeß, J.P., charged; that they did steal between May and September gold-bearing stone to the value of £531, the property of Henry Battens, manager of the ■ Kaponga mine, B*il was allowed, £100 each and two securities each of £100, mak ing the bail £300 each. The accused were old residents at Coromandel. Much exoite menb waa caused by the arrests. The fifth arrest was made to-d*y at Kuaotuna, the accused being J. A. Andrews, a tributer at the Kaponga mine. Fall particulars of the affair are not yet available. The theft with which the men are charged is said to extend from May till the end of September. One of the men suspeoted of selling gold m Auok land stated that as muoh as £300 worth was disposed of m thia way m one month- The stone is said to have been crushed at an Auckland foundry. It is alleged that accused Douglas went to Coromandel on Thursday, and returned with a quantity of ore and gold, giving it to Brien next day to sell m town.

TINWALD TOWN BOARD.

The monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Friday last. Present — Messrs E. Gates, C. Doherby, T. Scaly, M. Lagan, and J. M. Hampton. ELECTION. The Clerk read the Returning Officer's report, which stated that Meaars Gates, Doherty, J. M Hampton, T. Sea'y, and M. Lagan had been duly elected members of the Board. Nominations were then invited for the office of chairman, and Mr Gates, being the only gentleman nominated, was re-elected. Mr Gates took the chair, and welcomed the old members back to their Beats, and also the new member, Mr Scaly, and thought the Board should be proud to have such an experienced and respected member on the Board.

Mr Scaly thanked the Chairman for his flittering remarks, and said he had not sought a position on the Board because he was dissatisfied with the Board's action m the past, but, on the contrary, he thought they had done well with the limited funds they had at their command. He had been constantly asked to stand, and at laat had consented to offer hia services.

Mr R. H. Pearpoint, Geraldine, wrote, requesting information respecting the con duct of cleotions. — The Clerk stated the information had been forwarded, and his acton was approved. ROLL ALTERATIONS. Mr E. J. Smith wrote, requesting that his name be pUced on the roll m respect of certain properties. — The request was grunted. Tho Valuer General wrote, advising several alterations of ownership. — Received. MUNICIPAL FEANCIII E BILL.

The Ohinemuri County G mncil wrote, pointing out objections to the proposed Municipal Franohise Bi'l, and requesting the Board's pupport tor the purpose of draw ing the attention of members of the House of Representatives to the 8.11. Ihe Bard agreed to support the Ohinemuri County Council m its efforts to avert the Bill ' becoming law. STRAY CATTLH. Mr J. Heseltine drew the Board's atten tion to annoyance suffered by ratepvyers by the number of stock allowed to wander at large on the roads within the district.— The Clerk was instructed to notify the pound keeper to range the district more con stantly m order to remove the evil. boabd's banking account. Messrs Gates and Dohsrty were appointed to operate on the Board's banking account. GORSE NUISANCE. The Clerk waa instructed to serve notices on oooupiers where their gorse fences were encroaching on the roads and to take action. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £17 63 were passed for payment and after some minor business had been transacted the Board adjourned.

A NOTABLE JOURNEY.

The Austral Cycle Agency, Limited, supplies us with the following : —

Mac Donald, the overlander, is making a notable journey across the continent, and has already done a great deal to explode some of the tall yarns that have been circulated m regard to the terrible experi ence) of the Australian overlander. He had got to Barrow's Creek on Sunday, September 4, 832 miles m 13 days, or exactly 64 miles n day. As the country m front of him is certainly doc worse' than that he has already covered he m>y very like'y improve his average. If, however, he maintains his present rate of progress he will complete the 2100 miles from ocean to ocean m 31 days. Coleman took 63 days and Murif 73. Mac Donild is a rider of wonderful self confi dence, and possesses rare practical qualities that fit him for his undertaking. His last letter, dated June 25, from Port Darwin, is before me, and this extract is characteristic of t he man : — "Kindly keep as near as possible to the following specification m fitting up bicycle. Frame 22in or 22&in. Gear, 59 or 60, with spare sprocket and links to raise gear to 70 or thereabouts on stretches of good roai between Barrow's Creek and Alice Springs, and south of Hergot Springs. Cranks, 6|in strong. If necessary please have pair of cranks made that length, they must not be shorter on aoy account ; 7in oranksj on the other hand, might be too long.

Tyres, Dunlop Tandem. I have asked the manager of tho Dunlop Tyre Company to consult you on this point. (As a result of the consultation orainary roadster tyres were sent, not tandems, and the choice ao far has been a wise one.) [Mao Donald arrived at Adelaide last Saturday, having completed the journey m 28£ days.

UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIAL.

Ashburton, September 21, 1898. T. Messrs Milner and Thompson, Christchoroh, — Dear Sirß, — Your favor of the 20th inst. duly to hand, and,'contents noted. This is the sixth " Haake " piano the writer has been party to the purchase of through your local agent, Mr H. M. Jones — one for self, three for private friends, one for the Wealeyan school, and" one for the Hampstead school, and although you have never allowed me commission (neither do I ask it) I have muoh pleasure m stating that the " Haake " piano you sold me m January, 1892, has given entire satisfaction; its tone," etc., is as good now aa when new. I have every reason to believe that the other five pianos have given equal satisfaction. In reference to the O. model X am now ordering for my friend, X might say that another firm offered him a great conceasion m price, but his musical friends and the writer having more con fidence m the " Haake " instruments, he has decided m favor of the more popular piano, because those referred to have proved to be thoroughly reliable.— Yours truly, 9 260 Henky G. Bbhbyman.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

" United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph I Wellington, September 30 The Council met at 2.30. 1 bills advanced Ihe Native Interpreters Bill passed its Committee slage. The second reading of the Sepa-ate In stitutions Bill was agreed to. IN COMMITTEE. Io Committee on the Gaming and Lotteries Aob Amendment Bill, clause 3— constable may arrest offenders without warrant — was struck out by 16 to 13, and progress was re ported. SECOND READING. The second reading of the Lunatics Act Amendment Bill was agreed to, and the Couuoil adjourned at 4.40. The Council resumed at 7 55 pm IMPREST. The Imprest Supply Bill No. 4 was re ceived from the House of Representatives, and the Standing Orders being suspended, it was pub through all its stages and passed- The Council rose at 8.5.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

IWellington, September 30 The House met at 2.30 pji THE SAN FRANCISCO MAlti. The Industries and Commerce Extension Committee were instructed toeoquire into the delay m the delivery of the San Francisco mails m the oolony. PETITIONS. Mr Seddon presented a number of peti tions m favor of che Native Land Settlement and Administration Bill. IMPREST SUPPLY. The Imprest Supply Bill No. 4, was in troduced, and the second reading was de bited at considerable length. The discussion was pnneeding at 5.30. The House resumed at 73o p.m. The second reading of the Imprest Supply Bill No. 4 was agreed to and the Bill passed . its final stages.

©LD AO« PENSION BILL. The Old Age Pensions Bill was further considered m Committee.

After discussion, clauses 35 to 42 inclusive were passed with slight) amendments. Clause 43 — Provisions when pensioner is m receipt of charitable aid.

Mr Meredith moved that these provisions should apply only m cases of pensioners maintained by public oharitable institutions. It waa contended by several speakers that no persons m receipt of charitable aid should receive a pension ; whilst a number argued that there should be no differential treat* ment of pensioners ; others while supporting differential treatmentof pensioners contended that no difference should be made with respect to an institution which maintained a pensioner.

After farther discussion, and by 29 to 25, consideration of the clause was postponed. Clause 44 passed with slight amendment. Clause 45, period for which a pension is not payable, was amended to provide that when a pensioner is m a lunatic asylum tha pension shall be forfeited.

The clause was agreed to. Clause 46, procedure as to payments of instalments by postmasters. Mr Montgomery move I m the direction of making it obligatory upon postmaßtera to satisfy themselves of the identity o? a person applying for the payment of a pension. A lengthy discussion ensued. Ultimately the amendment was negatived. The clause was agreed to. Progress was reported. The House adjourned at 12.35 a m.

RUAPUNA.

From Our Owa Corrcsponilflnt,

THE SEASON,

Owing to the absence of late frosts and plenty of moisture, the season so far has favoured this district, and feed is fairly plentiful. Taking the quantity of etook held into •onaideration, I can safely say there is more feed at this date than there has been for the laat three seasons,, and would, I am cure compare favorably with land lower down of a much better % uality. Lambing ia well forward, and on the average payable per cenfcagea will be the rule, given good weather for another two weeks. THE GALE. No damage, as far as I can gather, re. suited from the nor'-wester mentioned by you, and as we hare had much heavier gale» this year, I take ib that it confined itself more to the range of country below the Ash burton and Rakaia gorges. OATS. A much larger area has been cultivated and sown with oats— probably the largest aoreage for some years pasb, and any that have come nnder my notice are tnrintt- good promise. ° B THE WAVES SUPPLY. The survey m connection with the water supply has been pushed forward, the coarse being marked onb. It ia to be hoped that before the dry months set m the work of construction will be completed. IMPROVEMENTS. k , A mu(J h needed work of improvement has beeudone by the trustees of the domain grant, the hall having been fenced around and shelter trees planted. ACOIDINT. An accident of a peculiar nature happened to a pony of Mr Morrow's. It was turned out on hia hill run, and waa found dead by one of his employees, hanged by the neck m the fork of a tree. September 29.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(V7e do not hold ourselves responsible for tb« opinions expressed by oar correspoodente)

THE LATE STORM.

TO THE EDITOR. ™ Slß c 'TJ n yoQr ißßue of fche 27fci » "«&. m your Mayfield correspondent* report of Friday's Btoruj, my name is mentioned as one of the sufferers from the wind. I am happy to be able to state that I did nob suffer the slightest damage whatever m any form, and if the rest of my neighbors that are men tioned as having suffered escaped as well as 1 did, they have no cause to com plain —I am, etc., r ■KM e,j o . , G. H. SEWELL. Mayfield, September 29.

THE NEW RACING CLUB.

TO THE EDITOE.

™ Sl i?'"^ Bee , from Mr Gra ™' letter that Mr li. Ihomas has issued a circular conven oi B u'« n l nitial meefciD 8 of fc be County Racine Uub.' I was under the impression that the Hon. the Colonial Secretary had laid down the rule that •• only one Club should control racnig m this county " ; and, as he has given to the Ashburton Racing Club one permit why, apart from any other queatien, js a second club to be formed? Ab to thi» unseemly action of- Mr Thomas, I do nob 1 u ? f *L IU . fin< L l °* a y members of the Ashburton Racing Cl«b present. Most of them are men, and will not, I am sare, aaßist m kicking themselres out of existence! — 4 am, etc., Hugo Fbiedlandeb, f resident Ashburton Racing Club.

COMMERCIAL.

United -Pre3B Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright a. .v , , London, September 29 At the wool tales there was keen compe tition, but prices are unchanged. Adelaide, September 30 At the opening of the wool sales, English and Continental buyars were numerous. Ihe competition for the better classes was eager, and the prices showed a farthing to a halfpenny advance on last year's opening

THE AShBUKIoa ClUAftDlAft : SATUJRDa?, OCTOBER 1, 1898.



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GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISBION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS We have been appointed Agents for Messrs Sawtell, Waohsmann & Co., Christchurch, and have now 6a hand a supply of Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Aloyke. Also, Turnips Mangels, Cat rots, Rape, etc., grown by Charles Sharps and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England. ■ WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christchurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicycles. FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE RI->KS EFFECTEB. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at fl£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with ua. rpHE CHRISICHURCH MEAT CO. JL Limited.- ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Ripe, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. . GREATLY INCREASED PRODLCTION WHEREVER USKD. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on app'icition. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, 1 DISTRICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS. I FARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience,*Jby com- municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGE NTS, i CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY.' LIMITJKD. 8 39



CHURCE SERVICED I ST. STEPHEN'S OHU R^H, Ashburton. Saturday — Confirmation Class 2.30 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. October 2. 10 15 a.m.-— Diocrsan Examination Class. 11 „ —Morning Prayer and Holy Communion. 3 0 p m — Greenstree< . 6 30 p.m — Evening Prayer REV. T. A. HAMILTON. NICOLL BROiHERS " JNicoil Brothers, [H. F. NIOOLL ] [L. A. NiCOLL AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION RO JMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, ab 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entranoe by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITUEE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stook sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the Distriot at lowest current riteß. ADVANCES made oa goods placed m our hands for absolute sale.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. FOH feALE, ] 11/IOLASSES FOR FEEDING STOCK Also— AGRICULTURAL SALT, CH^AR FRIEDLANDEK BROS.', Lld. OA ACRK SKITION AT METHVEN. TTTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE, 20 Aores of First-class Land, with Dwelling House, Stable, and other conveniences, situated m Methven. This property is well fenoed and sub-divided. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. tvjlTt having, disposed OF MR HENRY BUTTERICK'S FAKM AT SHERWOOD, by Auotion, we are prepared to treat privately with intending purchasers FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. HOR_bAL£~ SEED " BARLEY, PERFECTLY CLEAN ; PRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. __ BELFAST MANUKES. TTTjfi offer to supply these celebrated Fertilisera at li3t prices less the usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra^reduotions to Freezing olients We have.large Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex tur Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd^ ¥T7-£ HAVE FOR SALE— Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, All machine dressed and grown m tl • Oamaru district. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean and grown at the Forks, ,A GRAND CHANGE ALSO— Double machine dressed Rygrasp, Colonial Cowprass and Red Csover, White Clover, Alalke, Timothy, and Cocksfoot. These Seeds are all machine cleaned, of finest quality, and highest germinating power. We are p-rpired to give our Clients very lowest quotations. FRHDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. '?^h Bji i Insist upon having our Pure Teas. Don't b« put upon. They are the Best mna Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied tout never equalled. WONDERFUL Guaranteed 3ficer and Better Value than any at 4d per lb. more money. Compare our 3/- Tea with any at 3/4,- --and our 2/4 with any at 3/- per lb. TEAS 11 d f Mil -TTEAD QUARTERS FOR CYCLING Racing Suita Singlets Sweaters Shoes llose, Cap?, Eta. TENNIS Trousers Shirts Hats, Caps, & Sashes Balls (SluZ'.ngew) Shoea (Kenshaws.) OIUCKETIKG Troupers Shirts Hats, C*ps, Belts, Etc< RUNNItSU Trunks Singlets Shoes, l.tc. SWIMMING Trunks Coetumes kinglets. A, G. BARrON,



JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. witlTess Taylor's Celebrated Cntleiy. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PRICES LOWER THIN EYEK. " New Easy," "F. &N ," " Columbia. ' LAWN MOWERS. AT STARTLING PRICES. SrADES, RAKES, tHOES, FORKS, and all Garden TooU by Best Makers. The Largest Assortment and Lowost Prices of any firm m Ashburton. 6 000 YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold OHEA.P. FISHING tAU TACKLE. WE HAVE JuafcOpsned our New S.RBon's Siip'y of FISHING-TACKLE,' and request an early inspection. LICENSES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM US] WE CLAIM FOR THE WAVERLEY BICYCLE PJLL EQUALITY WlTff ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipmeot tl is Season ii Just Landing, and, we will be able to supply Custi mers without delay. EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIAL CASH PURCHASE. BLACK and Navy Serges and Fancy Uostume Ulotha, la 9d, 2s 3d, 2a 9J, bought to sell at Is, Is 3d, Is 9d. Black and Colored M >lton Cloths, 2^ 3\. 2* Ud, boughb to aell ab la 6d, la 11 1 Black Cashmeres, Is 9J, bouthb to sell afc .- — — •- I 8 3<* Black and Colored Velveteens, It 9J, b>ught to sell at . m »« .« Is 4d LadJe8 J MBkomtoßheß,Rllßizeß,22a6i, 23.6.!, 25s 6d, bought to aell at 12s 6d Ladies' Jackets, all sizes, 14s 6d, 15a 6d, 16« 6.1, bought to sell at .. 8a 6J 32in Striped Flanelette, s£d, bought to sell at .. .~ .« — 3^d Striped Turkish Towels, 10id, bought to sell at _.-.--. 6id Union Bhirtiogs, Is, boughtto cell at .„ ... .- — .« 7Jd • Boxes of.2.doßej {?»/eiy l'nr, 44d, bought to sell at ... — — 3d i"N Conjunction wifi iho utbove Spicial Tricca we]ofiFer to make (m our [best style and finish) Costumes Iroi Cloth specially designed for Coat and Skirt, for 3Os complete. ■' MITCHELL & TURNER. ASHBUKLON HORTICULI URAL a oabd BOCI.TY. * j\fRS A C^ r<LARIDGE mHE Annnal General Meeting will be IVL XJL, \J • ijLARIDGE X. held at Mrßhrimpton's('flic' (Arcade) TEACHER OF OoTUKSDAT. October 4th, at 8p m. -IANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING AH interested m Horticulture i invited. STREET, ASHBURTON. A