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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1898. THE HOSPITAL.

A correspondent whose letter appears m this issue complains m a sort of general way of the management of the Ashburton Hospital. Not long ago another correspondent wrote m some what Bimilar terms. At anyrate the object was the same — to find fault with the manner m which one of the most important institutions we have m this county is conducted by those entrusted with its management. Our columns are at all times open to the public for the purpose of pointing out evils and abuses, with a view to bringing about improvement and reform. But we think that those who avail themselves of tbe privilege of critising public bodies, whose members may at least be credited with doing their best, should be careful to assure themselves of facts before making sweeping charges, amounting to inefficiency, ignorance, and neglect. Yet our correspondent " Sytnon Goodboy " does not hesitate indirectly to attribute all, these to tbe managers of_ the Ashburton Hospital. We believe the letter m question has been prompted by a report that has J been circulated — whether idly or mali ciously we cannot say— to the effect ! that a child attacked by diphtheria was refused admission >to the hospital. We happen to know that m thie case everything wab done that could be done the moment application was made to the hospital medicil attendant. The first difficulty — the impossibilty of at once providing a nurse for the fever ward — was mentioned to the applicant, and permission given to take the child to the hospital immediately, provided the parents could supply a nurse. When it was found that this was not possible, the authorities advertised for a nurse, and three days before the fatal termination of the illness tbe parents of the little patient were invited to send her to the public institution. We have not heard that those who would have been the chief sufferers, had the action of the hospital authorities been otherwise, have m any way assisted to circulate the report that the little child was refused ad mission to the hospital, and we are under the impression that the whole story has been spread about by certain persons for reasons of their own. We protest against the i conduot of any of our public institu tions being attacked under cover of mis-statement and misrepresentation. If reform {m needed m the manage ment o! hospital Affaire, and wo dp not

1 l«^^—^~"™ tmml^tm 3ay it ia not m some directions — let us' proceed to eftect it m such a manner that no one can have cause to complain. We have a right to require the best results from such a valuable and important institution, but ive have no right to formulate baseless charges against those who have not the ordinary means of defence against such attacks. There is just one point m our corres pondent's letter that may be specially referred to, and that is his implied charge of neglect of duty against the members of the Hospital Committee. The Hospital Committee meets regularly on the first Friday of every month, at ten o'clock m the morning, and when it is mentioned that its members are Messrs 0. J. Harper, Donald Williamson, and Matthew Stitt, County Councillors, and His Worship the Mayor and Councillor Paul, it will at once be allowed that the Committee is not one likely to negleot its business. That business has for long been of such a nature, thanks to the excellent conduct of the institution, that the meetings seldom last long. But the Chairman (Mr Harper) is indefatigable m his attention to the Hospital, which he regularly visits m the same way that he visits regularly the Old Men's Home. IE there is any grievance nursed by any person against the management of the Hospital the proper course to follow is to make it known m regular form to either o£ those gentlemen, and we feel sure strict justice will be done ; but to circulate false or colored stories about the management without complaining to the Committee is not the way to effect any reform that may be desired.

Local and General.

Mixed Mbtaphob. — A lawyer m the Wellington Supreme Court told the jury of a man who waa " standing on a quicksand i which might explode at any moment." Vancouver Mail.— The English mail via Vancouver arrived m Ashburton at 9.45 last night per special train, and the ABhburton portion, which waa balky, was sorted into private boxes by 10.30 p.m. The Hospital.— There are eighteen cases of various kinds under treatment at the Hospital, of which number four suffering from diphtheria are m the fever ward, and making satisfactory progress towards re covery. Charitable Aid m Auckland. — The Auckland Star reports that an official inves tigation is to be made by/, the Inspector- General of Hospitals and Charitable Aid into the whole queabion of the administration of Charitable Aid m the Auckland district. Wellington Agricultural Show.— The Committee of the Wellington A. and P. Association has decided to make a house to house canvass of the city for financial assis tance to carry out this year's show, Jf £500 is not guaranteed the show will be dropped and the Association wound up. Mistaken Identity. — A settler m the Taranaki district recently impounded a horse off his property m a pound near by. After the horse had been m the pound for fifteen days the said settler discovered that it was his own, and it cost him £2 123 6d to release it. The Blind Musicians.— The bad weather has been against the Blind Musicians so far as attendance ab their entertainments is concerned, but the performances have not fallen off m excellence, and at the sacred concert given on Sunday evening, the pro gramme submitted was of the highesb class indeed, and was much appreciated. Prayer and Pbaisk. — At the conclusion of laßtnighb'B after meeting afc the Wesleyan ehjirch, the Rev C. Dukes requested the congregation to stand and sing the Doxology as an expression of gratitude for the bounti ful rain which had fallen upon the thirsty soil, and for which special prayer had been offered up m various parts of Canterbury. The Sooth Seas Expedition.—- An Auck land telegram reports :— Owing to a disagree ment between the owners of the Sydney Belle and the charterer the cruise arranged by Miss Hastie has been abandoned. The disagreement, it is stated, is over the terms of the charter party, under which the vesael was let. It is probable that the matter will be fought out m the law courts. Miss Hastie has deoided to take all her bslongiogs from the vessel. The Taranaki Tragedy. — At the inquest on the bodies of the victims of the Midhurst tragedy, the evidence showed that the girl and her father had not agreed well of late, and frequent quarrels had taken place. Hancock had been ill for some time, and bad been peculiar m his manner, several times saying he thought ha would go mad. The jury returned a verdict that the deceased, Maria Jane Hancock, met her death through wounds inflicted by her father while tempo rarily insane, and that Humphrey Hancock committed euioide while of temporarily un eound mind. Side Schools.— Speaking with reference to an application to establish a side school m one of the Hawke's Say school districts, the chairman of the Education Board said that " it wonld be the most retrograde step ever taken by the Board if they adopted the motion. Referring to some other side schools that had been established, he said that m his opinion it would have been a vast deal better educationally if none existed. He considered these side schools were, id the majority of cases, quite unnecessary, and tended to lower the status of the main schools. He mentioned a case m Taranaki where rival influences had caused the estab lishment of two schools within a mile, and each was a nuisance to the other. The effect would be to reduce all the teachers' salaries and to deteriorate the afcaff. If the Board agreed to this request they would coon have a number of Bimilar applications to deal with, and he could sot see how they could logically refuse them." Elgin Debating Club. — The first meet ing of the recently formed Elgin Debating Olub was held m the . school on Tuesday, when more than sixty were present.— Mr A. Protheroe being m the chair. An interest ing and lively debate on "smoking" was carried on, Miss Chapman leading m favor, and Mr J. Butterick against the habit, majority of the speakers favoured the fragrant weed, and upheld its soothing influence. As this waa the first meeting, the vpting was open to all present, and on the question being put, the voting resulted as follows :— For 22 ; against 25. That the voting was open to all was oertainly con trary to all precedent, and undoubtedly influenced the result. So far, however, no smoker has been persuaded to give up his pipe; bub the smokers bo convinced one gentleman of the comfort and luxury of a good smoke, that he has invested m a bit of tobacco and a pipe, and intends to cultivate the habit henceforth ; the smokers therefore j claim a practical victory.

COURSlNG.— Coursing men are reminded ] thab entries close to-morrow evening, at ' 8 o'olook, for Pendarves and Maiden Stakes, , i to be run off nexb Thursday on Mr W. H. Rule's estate, Pendarveß. Draw will take place at 9 p.m. Holloway's Pills and Ointment.— A house built upon the Band cannot have a permanent foundalion ; and the same may be said of every undertaking m life. Success, I to have a permanent effect, must be build upon something solid, or it will ccumbe into ashes when seemingly within our grasp. The foundation of anything of value must be oarefully laid, or it will aoon become useless, , Thia remark is partioulhrly applicable m reference to our health, for if it ia not firmly \ established through the blood being pure and the stomach m regular order, we are liable at any time to be fatally attacked by disease. Holloway's Pills and Ointment lay a foundation of geod health which will be permanent and strong ac a rook. '

THE FREEZING WORKS MOVEMENT.

There was again a large meeting m the Orange Hall on Saturday afternoon to bear the Central Committee's report of progress made m the canvass for shares m connection with the proposed freesing works. Mr Hugo Friedlander was again chairman, and reported that the Central Committee had up to date received applications to an extent that was very satisfactory. It was hardly to be expected that the whole number Bbould have been applied for m the short time that the Committee had been allowed, seeing that it was only a fortnight that they had been ab work. There had been 1372 Bhares applied for by 301 applicants, which was an average of 4£ shares (or nearly) per applicant. tThe balanoe would no doubt be taken up long before the works were finished, and he trusted that the balance would be subscribe d before the meeting of the share* holders of the Company was held, whioh would be asked to confirm the action of the Directors* Committees, the Chairman jokingly said, were apt to leave their woxk to the last moment, and then, too, the fine rain they had been having would prevent them getting about. When fair weather returned the number of applications would be swelled considerably. He regretted that the business people of Ashburton town had not responded as they oupht to have done to the invitation to tnke shares. He hoped it had not been forgotten that the town was supported by the farmers, and had been ho since it was a town ; and he thought the least thing the business men oould do was to give something m return. The town as a whole had supported the movement, but there were numbers of residents who could well afford to take shares who had not done so. The meeting would be asked to sanction an extension of time to the Central Com mittee to July 7 or 8, so that the local Com mittees would have time to go about their canvassing* Mr Harding moved that an extension of time be given to the Central and other Com mittees to receive applications for Bhares, all such applications to be m not later than July 6 next. He said that this was necessary m order to be m time for the meeting referred to by the Chairman. The number of shares desired had not been reached, but this could be accounted for by the fact that people m the country lived a good way apart, and were not always at home when the Committees o&lled, and the opportunity for seeing everybody could hardly be expeoted to occur m the short time allowed. The directors, however, were not anxious to close the matter just at once, and he urged upon those present and upon the men and women of the county and town generally to push on the movement and take Bhares. Mr Leadley seconded. The time had not been long enough to make a thorough can vass. Much had been done, and the thanks of the farmers were due to those who had done so much, bub still many farmers had not been seen. Some were not ab home when the Commibteemen called, and there were other thiugs that had inter fered with a thorough canvass. He did not think the town had given such assistance to the movement as they were entitled to excepo. Then he thought the working men ought to support the movement* It would be far better to take shares m this thaD to let their savings lie idle m the Post Office swings bank at only 3£ per cent. Freezing shares would give a far better return. He knew of a grand young chap of only fourteen who had that day offered to take a share. (Applause.) Mr Leadley expressed his pleasure at the success the movement had already achieved and his confidence m its future. The Mayor said the town had not been as thoroughly canvassed as it should, be Though he was disappointed with the reception he had met with m going round, he was sure that a committee of farmers would be better received. He suggested Mr Leadley for one, and ultimately moved that that gentleman with Messrs Small, Strinfijfellow, and Harding be a Committee to canvass the town. The Chairman said he was eorry that the townspeople did not bliow more respect to their Mayor, and thought perhaps it would be better to put on farmers to canvass. The motion, along with a vote of thanks to the chairman, having been passed, the meeting closed. TINWAL'D TOWN BOARD. IIL) _. -— -*> <** — — The monthly meeting of the Tinwald Town Board waß held on Friday evening last. Present— Messrs E. Gated (chairman), J. M. Hampton, M. Lagan, T, Williams, and C. Doherty. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was received from Mr E. G. Wright, asking for information re Archibald Street. — The information was ordered to be forwarded. From the Valuer- Genera], forwarding valuation list of the district* From the Ashburton Borough Council, asking the Board to contribute an annual sum towards maintaining the Ash burton Pound. — Fall consideration of the matter was deferred until enquiries had been made. inspector's bbport. The Inspector reported on the state of the slaughter yards, breaohes of by-laws, and unregistered dogs, — The report was adopted. WORKS. The Surveyor reported on the completion of the contract for shingling Archibald Street. It was resolved to call for tenders for 750 yards of shingle for Archibald Street, John stone Street, Carter's Terrace, Graham's Road, and Ford's Road ; for reforming side of Carter's Terrace ; and it was decided to put m a new culvert across - Archibald Street at Johnstone Sfcree'fc. GENERAL RATE. lb was resolved to give public notice of the intention of the Board to strike a general rate of § 1 m the £. ACCOUNTS. After transacting some minor business, and passing accounts amounting to £11 18s, the meeting adjourned.

CRICKET.

■ -. +1 - United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright London, June 24 In the county cricket match, Susses v, Oxford, Phillips, the umpire, no-balled Fry several times on the ground of throwing.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. (Che following is the meteorological reporb foe the week ending June 24, 1898 : —

Rainfall foe week, 43 inohes.

HOCKEY.

The following acoount of the Ashburton v. Drapers return matoh is supplied by a local on-looker :— By the morning train on Thursday a team representing the Ashburton Hockey Club journeyed to Christohuroh to pay the return matoh against the Christ* ohurch Drapers Club. The team were received ab the Chriatohuroh station by the genial captain and two other members of the Drapers Club, and escorted to the City Buffet Private Hotel, where the visitors were entertained at a complimentary dinner, after which a start was made for the Club's ground, South Park. About thio time ft steady rain set m, but did not damp the Bpirits of either team and the captains decided to proceed with the matoh. At 2.30 the ball was " bullied off," and almost immediately carried into the Drapers' twenty-five, where the greater portion of the play remained for ten minutes, when Cambridge succeeded m scoring the first goal for Ashburton. When the ball was again "bullied off" some even play took plaoe and the Drapers succeeded m getting m some good runs up the boundary line, carrying the ball well through to the Ashburton twenty-five ; but the Ashburton backs stopped each run andF. Potter (three quarter) by splendid drives repeatedly returned the ball to centre play again, thus no further score resulted up to half time. Upon resuming, the play was again oarried into the Drapers' twenty-five, and after aboub fifteen minutes' play R. Miller secured the second goal for Ashburtoni From this out the Drapers ohanged their style of play and hud driving was indulged m, but did not result m scoring, and at the conclusion of the game the score remained—' Ashburton, two goals ; Drapers, nil. Owing to the rain, the ground was a trifle greasy, causing several spills ; but did not materially interfere with the play, and the game was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Messrs F. Clark, sen., and Mr Withers, oaptain of the Christohurch Hockey Club, were umpires, and gave every satisfaction to both teams. Mr W. Mellor was the Ashburton Bkipper, and had his men well placed. The Christ church Drapers are leading m the Thursday competition matches.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not bold ourselves responsible for tba opinions expressed by our correspondents)

THE HOSPITAL.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — Rumour has ib that certain persons are agitating for an indignation meeting m connection with the management of the local hospital. However that may be, I think the time has come for the voice of public opinion to be heard • and at this juncture ib will be a very indignant voice that will speak. For my own pare, lam all at sea to understand the distinctive names of the managing bodies of our various public trusts. I can understand the Domain " Board," and have stood and read it many and many a time at the entrance ways to our public resort. Sometimes I have read that "at the close" of the "Council meeting, the Domain Board sat," but when I have passed the Domain gates immediately after, lo ! the " Board" is still standing. Now, sir, if the Board of Health and the Hospital Board require renovating, let us get them re* painted and re-written. If they are worn out, they are not worth it. If the latter be the case, let us go to thn timber yards and buy another " Board." I hate to see useless lumps of wood kicking about. Ib would be an acb of charity to break up the present "Board of Health" and the "Hospital Board " and give them to the poor for fire wood. So far the difficulty of replacing these " Boards " is easy enough, but X have epmetimea read, m the newspapers that pertain gentlemen "sit" upon these V Boards." Now, it can be no infringement of personal rights to threaten these gsntle men with expulsion, for they have no right to arbitrarily monopolise their seats when disease with his relentless hand is chiming viotimß, and jeopardising the health, if nob the life of the people. Sir, the question which I wish to ask through your columns is—Are the "Board of Health" and the " Hospital Board " lumps ot wood, or, are they living intelligences ; men with heart and mind devoted to the service of their fellows ?~I am, etc,, Symon Goodbot. THE RAINFALL. TO THE EDITOR. Sib, — I think it may be of interest to some of your readers to know the amount of the recent rainfall m this parti of the county. On June 15, after seventeen days without a drop of rain, we had o*7 of an inch from the N. W., and on June 17, 2*30 from the same quarter. On June 23, we had I*2B from S.W., and on the following day 3.66 also from S.W.i the latter being the heaviest fall m twenty-four hours since I began keep ing a rain guage— on January 1, 1893. The heaviest fall before that was on October 20, 1895, when we had 2-62. I think that the heaviest rainfall, Bince I came to Mounb Somers m 1875, was m May 1883, when the Ashburton and Rakala railway bridgeß were both damaged, and the next heaviest was m August 1888, bub as I kept no rain guage then, I cannot say at all what the rainfall was, Ido not think that the recenb rain was nearly as heavy as on those two occasions, and I believe we have had as heavy falls several times, bub not for many years past. The total r&infall for the fort night ending June 25, 1898, has been B '2l inohes, against a total rainfall of B*lß for April, May, June, July and August, 1897. I think it is very probable that we shall now get more rain than we want, and perhaps have a wet summer next year ; but m any case, with an average rainfall after this date, it will be a long time before the creeks go dry m the way they did last summen It was m faob a wonder that they did nob run dry sooner last summer after the dry winter. I am glad to hear that a rain guage is to be kept m the Ashburton Domain, and hope that^you will publish the rainfall, as ib is interesting to compare the amount m different parts of the county. — I am, etc, r A. Edward Pbachb. Mount Somers, June 25, 1898.

CABLE NEWS.

Rome and Foreign.

United Press Aaßooiation— By Elecbrio Telegraph— Copyright. Capetown, June 25 Sir Gordon Sprigg states that the new Gape Assembly will meet m September.

Australian.

Melbourne, June 25 The tag Albatross failed to find the disabled steamer Time. A strong gale was blowing. Later m the day the steamer Willyama arrived with the Time m tow. Hobart, June 26 Webster and Goodall, who were prospecting for the Mount Lyell Com pany m the Thompson river are missing. Heavy snowstorms have taken place, aud it is feared both have perished.

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

The American War Loan. The Fighting m Cuba. Retreat of the Spanish. A Severe Engagement; Gloomy Outlook for Spain. United Press Association— By Eleotrio JTelegraJ)h— Copyright Washington, June 24 Of the American war loan, which was recently subscribed threefold, 157,000,000d0l were offered m sums under 500dol. The Americana reached within ten miles of Morro, the Spaniards retreat* ing on Santiago. Lawton's brigade occupied Jaragua, m the province of Santiago, where the I iron mines are situated. The men ! were greatly fatigued through the forced marches and the intense heat. The rations were almost exhausted. j Colonel Linareas, commanding 1200 Spanish troops retreated to Sacilla, where it is expected the Spaniards will make the first serious stand. American warships protect the posi tion at Jaragua. The absence of siege guns delays the attack on Santiago. . Two thousand Spaniards attacked one thousand American cavalry near Santiago, including Mr Hamilton Fish, Junior, a well known New York society man. Fifty were wounded* including six officers. The Spaniards were ultimately driven to the city with heavy loss. The Americans are pressing on Santiago, and the siege guns and stores are being rapidly transported to the front. Madrid, June 25 Grave reports furnished by Admiral Oerveras, have caused great depression here, and, fearing excitement over the Spanish successes, the Cortes has pro rogued. June 26. It is reported that the destination of Admiral 'Jamara's fleet is the Philip* pines, where he will land troops.

Camara's Squadron.

America Threatens to Bombard the Spanish Mediterranean Ports. Extending Operations. The Retreat to Sacilla. ( Brash at Gurannia. Received Wakapuaka Jane 27, 11 40 a.m, Guardian Office 12.9 p.m. London, June 26 Oamara's squadron has been sighted at Fort Said. Reports from Washington state that i£ the Spanish vessels enter the Suez Oanal the best ships of Sampson's squadron will be despatched to bom bard the Spanish Mediterranean ports and the Canary Islands. Washington, June 26 The American cruiser Charleston has been ordered to reduce the forts m ' the Ladrones Group of small islands m the China Sea, belonging to Spain. During the retreat to Sacilla General Linareas lost seven killed and twenty seven wounded. A. sharp engagement occurred be* tween the Cubans and Spaniards at Guranma. The Cubans lo3t fifty and the Spanish losses were heavy. The Cubans captured two food trains.

AUSTRIAN EHPEROR'S JUBILEE

United Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright ; Vienna, June 25 Seventy thousand school children, passed m procession before the Em peror Francis Joseph m honour of his jubilee. In the course of a speech to the children the Emperor declared that the function was a comfort tq him after years of grief. The ceremonies will last a week. A.t a Slav festival at Prague 100,000 were present. A great anti-German demonstration was made. Duke Oon stantine of Russia sent a message, sympathising with Bohemian indepen dence. Lieutenant General E omeroff, attired m a Russian uniform, made a speech attacking the Austrian Govern ment,

THE A.BHBUKTOK GOAHDIAN • MONDAX, JUNE 27, 189S



Shade. ffigh Sfcate | Date. m of ' Low. High Sun weather. | Saturday.. 36* 68* 98* Showers N.W. Sunday .. 32* 52. 68* Fine S.W. Monday .. 35. 55* 116* Fine, Calm Tuesday .. 27* 54* 103* „ „ Wednesday 26* 54* 102* „ „ j Thursday.. 35* 40* 40* Heavy rain, ' Friday .. 40* 44* 44* „ S.W.



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Two Pointed Questions Answered' What is the use of makingja better article than your copipetitor if you can not get a better price for it ? Ana — Aa there is no difference m the ! pripe the public will buy only the better, so that while our profits may be smaller on a single sale they will be much greater m the aggregate How oan you get the public to know your make ia the beat? If both articles are brought prominently before the public both are certain to be tried and the public will very quickly pass judgment on them and use only the better one This explains the large Bale of Chamber- lain's Cough Remedy. The people have been using it for vearß and have found that it oan always be depended upon. They may occasionally take up with some fashionable | novelty put forth with exaggerated glftims, [ bub are certain to return to the one remedy | that they know to be reliable, and for I coughs, oolds and croup, there ii nothing to equll to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For Bale, by Aihburtoa Drug Oompwy i



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An Anomaly — Thus "Oriel" m the Atgus : — The Melbourne Highland regiment made a bad starb at Government House on Queen's Birthday, and surprise may reasonably- be expressed that the regimental authorities should have permitted any member of the body to attend the levee m uniform till after the £rst formal parade. We have been told that the Highlanders are going to " open the eyes " of the Melbourne public, and, judging from the specimen uniform displayed at the levee, this will certainly be the oase. A Highlander m black dress trousers is juab as orthodox as a Highlander m a kilt, but a Highlander m a kilt and black trousers as well is m anomoly, and id is to be hoped that the Melbourne recruits will not persist m sticking to both, They should drop the trousers— -metaphorically drop them. On this ocoasion the wearer, finding that publio opinion was against him, discreetly retired to a oorner of the ballroom, and, m full view of the ladies' gallery, pro- ceeded to comprise matters by rolling the blaok oontinuationß above hia knees, leaving the Books exposed. But think of it— a High- lander m eooka {



Business Notices. OTAGO'S JUBILEE. NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory's JUBILEE COMMEMORATION COMPETITION. rnOTAL attendance at Exhibition as officially deolared, exclusive of season tioket'holders, 103,539. Nearest guess to correct Ogureß being 105,576, made by MR E. W. WILEON, of Stratford, who is consequently the winner of our prize and has been handed our cheque for CCopy.J Dunedin, June 17, 1818. I hereby oertify that the box containing the gueßses for the New Zealand Cloth* ing Factory's Jubilee Commemoration Competition was sealed up on May 16, and that I was present at the unsealing- thereof on this date, and I alao oertify tnat the guess nearest to the actual number was that of Mr E. W. Wilson, of Stratford, who guessed 103,576, the oorreot number being 103,539.- E. A. COGAN, Secretary (Hugo Jubilee Industrial Exhibition.



P. FERRIMAN. ! FOB SALE. "I" HAVE Received instructions from Mr W. H. Robinson to sell hia very desirable residence, situated on the N.E. Town Belt, m close proximity to the High School, con- taining Seven Rooms, with a detached Washhouse, complete, with a range and oopper built m m brick, together with £-aore of land and a three-atnlled Stable. (The Lund la well stocked with ohoico Fruit Tieeß, and is watered by a water raoet Liberal termi oan ba arranged. F. IEEEIMAN. TO LET. 130 ACRES of Land for Cropping. Apply F. FEBBIMAN. TO LET. ttWO ACRES LAND at Allen too, with a good Four.Roomed House and Scullery. Bent — 9s per wee— SV FE RBI MAN. TO LET. WILLIAM STREET. A Comfortable Seven-Boomed House, with Scullery and Copper. At present occupied by Mr H. 0. Percy. F FERBIMAN. TO LET. WAKANUI ROAD. HOUSE) containing Five Rooms, and 3 acres of Land. .Lately occupied by Mb H. Cameron. P. FEKBIMAN. SEED WHEA T. I Have for Sale some Prime Pearl, Tub* can and Hunters. Grown on heavy Land. P. FEERIMA.JST. FOE SALE, HOUSE.AND iQUAKTER-ACRE LAND IN COX STREET. I have received instructions from MR H. J. Taskbr to sell his desirable residence, containing Four Rooms and Scullery, situated m Cox Street, together with LooHebox, Chaffhouse and Fowlhouae erected on the property. sF. FERRIMAN. FOB SALE. I HAVE FOB SALE tbat very desirable block of land containing about Seven Acres, situated on the N.E. Town Belt and adjoin- ing Mr W. H. Collins. For anyone m search oi a 'property on which to build this one is well worthy of an inspection, F. FERRIMAN. •"*■——— " '■■* FOR SALE. BONE DUST. The Beat and most profitable Fertilizer that oan be applied to the soil, benefiting not only the first crop but several succeed- ing ones. A few shillings per acre spent m bonedusb often enriches the farmer tenfold, and leaveß the land m better heart. I Have the following Farms m myjhands for Sale :— 500) 250 > AOKES 100) AH Situated m Good Localities, and any- one m search of a property either for farm- ing purposes or as an investment would do well to inspect the above] F. FERRIMAN. ANTED Known-A line of Cheap Tweeds, just opened, together with full ranges of Men's and Juveniles' Clothing and Boots of all descriptions ad Mitchell * Tvbnbr'9. Do 00/ jbeDersi/atfetf/o I Ouyanyoft/ief/p/fafioftsX I * /ns/s/ on nav/ng, || I I (Awanftif Cff/da/idSi/nrMiti/s) 1 cmojvo* sump ji/fs 1 Meyarepurea/tamofesms | a Jaetostmanwamf . .experience cap fiig. /■*rbesfsd/e//i/fusf/was/a.



INDIANA BICYCLE COMPANY. Indianapolis, Ind. U.S.A. PAID IN CAPITAL-ONE MILLION DOLLARS, TN the construction of our aohines three prime factors have been oon- ildered throughout, Bimpliolty, universality, and strength. Subordinate to theae we have giren oarefal attention to lightness, grace and modern ideas, an J we cordially invite the raosb critical attention to our new models, every feature of which has been submitted to exhaostlve tests to demonstrate its practicability before adoption* FRAMES. THE encoess of the tubing used m '97 Waverleya has been amply demonstrated by Itß reoord during the season past. The fact that nob a ulngle Waverley frame has broken during the enbire year speaks volumes for its quality, and we continue the use of the best grade of high-carbon Albany weld less steel tubing In Waverley frames for 1898, with flush joints of drop forged steel throughout, preferring to place nuc dependence upon this more expensive BUT ONLST PROPER CONSTRUCTION FOR BICYCLES of -the higheßfc standard, tather than fco use the sabafcltabes now commonly resorted to by many makera who have aimed to reduce costs at the expense of quality. In our Ladies' frame we have used special tubing of 16 gauge at the loop where the strain is greatest, drawn down to 22 gauge at the head, thus oombinlng the maximum of strength with the minimum of weight* FORKS. OC7B new fork is constructed of the same tubing as that used m the frame, with a forged steel arched crown hollowed out for lightneses. It was designed and perfected In our own faotory, and we olaim for it not only graceful appearance and lightness, but it Is the strongest fork crown ever made. BEARINGS, ESPECIAL attention has been given to the bearings of our 1898 machines, with the result that we have secured great; simplicity, perfect interchangeability, perfect alignment, perfeot concentricity, &ni perfect protection from dust. In further developing the principle adopted by v* last year for adjusting by sMd- ing instead of by threaded cones, we have devised a universal cone, fitting either side of the front or rear wheel, and having a double face with two ball races. Ib can be pub on the machine In tight different plaoes or ways, thus making ib impossible to assemble the bearings incorrectly. The cones are prevented from turning on the axles by contact between their knurled faces and the knurled surfaces of the nuts which adjust them. Especial attention is sailed to the dusb proof qualities of all the bearings on the machine as being the most effective protection yet applied to bicycle construction. They have surpassed any ideal and are as potent bb they are evident. The ball* roll on the inner face of the con 9, while l&ige felt washers, held m place by dusfc dps, have a long bearing rest on the outside race, thus formii g a valve seat. Dust or water coming aguosb this washer only tends to press it more tightly against the race, closing the bearings more effectively against Its entrance. All the bearings throughout the entire bicycle are ball retaining, and the axles and all bearing parts are large, strong, and constructed of speoial stock. CRANK HANGER. THE principle of the bearings fn this part of the machine is exactly the same as In the hubs. The adjustment Is entirely on the left hand side, and is made positive by a plunger inserted m the orank, which engages one of a circle of email 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. DUtilNtJ the past year we have spent much time and money upon the Improve- ment) of the Bprockot tooth form, and have finally arrived at perfection never be/ore accomplished. Xt irill be noticed that m engaging the sprocket, our chain does nob slide into Its se»t by the aid "f a guide roller either on the chain or the sprocket, bub simply takes its exacb phce. In other words, it walks m and walks out of the sprocket m the same manner as a man puts his foot down and lifts it from the ground. In consequence of this no friction is oaused, and each link of the chain pulls on the eprockeb tooth only a part of the load, while with less perfeot construction the link slides into place, carrying alone all the load during the time it takes for this action, tending thus to stretch the chain unduly. This small fttrereh at each joint is continually adding to the total length of the chain nntil finally Its pitch and the pitch of the sprocket are so different that the chain oin only run on the poiutß of the teeih, grinding and cutting until both chain ar d sprocket are useless. A practical illustration of the perfection of our chains and sprockets may be found ia the appearance of a sprocket after it has been running several months, a layer of dust will always be found from the pitch line to the top of each booth, showing conclusively the absence of grinding aotion usually 'present m chain transmission. TO the production of our new models we have unstintingly devoted our best efforts and ripeat ideas. In its construction we hava especially avoided freak mechanism for the purpose of obtaining novelties without practical value, and whilo it presents many new features In keeping wi»h the progress of the cycle building »rr, these h*veall been submitted to the moat rigid practical tests, fully establish- ing their excellence and •uperlority. IT is designed for all round hard work and wear, combining with its elegance " and lightness sufficient strength and durability for good service under the most trying conditions. PBaOTIOAL Novelties, self-evident advantages, and manifest simplicity combine with strength and beauty to constitute our '98 Waverley the best machine thai we, or, so far as we know, any other maker, have ever placed upon the markeb at any price, and we ohrim for Waverley Bioycles full equality with any bicycles built m the world. \ WE HAVE APPOINTED JOHN ORR& CO., ASHBDETON, Bt4e*gents for the Sile of oar maohlneß m the South Island of New Zaaland. > INDIANA BICYCLE COMPANY. IKDUNAPOLIS, U.S.A,