PHASES OF THE MOON.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1898. Local and General.

On the first page to-day will be found a a artio'e headed " Wanted — a paper "; on the fourth page commercial newe. Town Board Elections.— The conolu sion coma to by some of the candidates at yesterday's election is that it is not wise to " put any confidence m voters." "Faces." — Mr O. E. Hugo had a good audience m the Orange Hall last evening, when he lectured on " Faces." The subject waß largely illustrated, and made both interesting and amusing, and at the. cloße several character delineations were given. Personal. — Mr A. M. Pearson, who has held the position of Courc bailiff m Ash burton for a period of nineteen years, has been promoted, and leaves on Saturday next to take up his duties m connection with the S.M. Court, Oatnaru. Hobsb Fair —Mr David Thomas held his horse fair m the Arcade to-day, and offered a large catalogue, amongst which were some really good animals. The demand for good sound draughts appeared to be good, and satisfactory prices were obtained. A full nporb will appear m a latsr issue. Racing Resokm.— There ia nearly as much attention devoted to the subject of racing reform m Wellington just now as m this district to the permit question. The decision of the Wellington Racing Club to license bookmakers has created a good deal of controversy. Presentation — The parents and scholars connected vith tho Elgin Sunday School have presented Mr Harry Hardley, who for several years has had charge of the Bchool there, with a very handsome patform rock ing chair, neatly upholstered m velvet. The inscription conveyed the high appreciation by the donors of the useful and earnest work performed by Mr Hardley while m the dis charge of his self imposed labors. The chair was from the establishment of Messrs T. H. Undrill and Co. A.A C. and A.C. — A committee meeting of the* Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club was held on Tuesday evening. Correspondtnce was read from officers elected at the annual meetiDg, enclosing donations ; also from the New Zealand Cyclists' Alliance, re removing headquarters from Wellington. It was decided to instruct the Club's dele gates to vote m favor of limaru beiug mada the centre of the Alliance. The opening day was fixed for Thursday, 29th insb., on which date a run to Winslow will take place, starting from the post office at 2 30 p m. It was blbo decided to hold some sports m the Domain on Thuraday, October 13, con sisting of two pedestrian and two cycling events. Several new members were elected. After some other routine business had been transacted, the meeting closed with a vote of thanka to the chair. A Labge Bullock.— The Chrisbchurch Meat Company have killed the large white North Islajd bullock which they purchased a fortnight ago. The live weight was 2604 ib, and Mr T. Rowe, the company's shops' manager, estimated the dressed weight at 1760: b, while the actual weight was found to be 17201 b. It was pointed out m the Weekly Press last week that, according ■to the i-cile of \JLv McJannet, of Stirling, who multiplies the live weight of extra prime Smith field show cattle by 2 and divides by 3, to fid the dead weight the bullock should have dressed 17361 b. This shows that the scale worked out very correctly m this oaee, and also that the bullock may be reckoned as being quite up to Smithfiekl show form. Mr Rowe made a very fair estimate, but McJannet'a scale be.it him, as it invariably beats leading butchers m England and Scotland.

WEDDING

Flower— Millar, There was on Wednesday a great gather ing of friends of Mr and Mrs Malcolm Millar, Beach Road, the occasion being the marriage of their third daughter, Agnes, to Hferbert A. Flower, of this town. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. B. Inglie, Presbyterian minister. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very nice m an electric blue dress, trimmed with passementerie and chiffon, with hat en suite, and carried a handsome bouquet. She wixh attended by her bridesmaid. Miss Katie Millar, her sister, who wore a dress of pale green muslin trimmed chiffon, and hat to ma'ch. The. bridegroom's present to the bride was a handsome gold watch and chain, nnd to the bridesmaid a gold initial ring. Mr F. G. Tucker was best man. After the ceremony the wedding party sat down to a very sumptuous breakfast), and a large number of toasts were honored. During the evening friends came from far and near to join m the festivities, and a joy out time was spent. Dancing, interspersed with songs, etc , was kept up with great gusto till early morn to music by the Misses Brankin, Friedlander, and Mr Hunnibell (piano), and pipe music by Mr J. Shearer, junr., the large marquee ertoted for the occasion being thronged with lads and lasses. The bride was the recipient of a numerous, coßtly, and useful lot of presents, and many were the congratulations and good wishes for a long and happy union,

Lauriston Mutual Improvement Society.

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From Our Own Correspondent,

The twelfth ordinary meeting of the series took place on Monday evening last, and was well attended. Before proceeding with the main business of the evening, the secretary, Mr Walker, acquainted the meet ing with the nature of the resolution framed by the Committee at a special meeting, with reference to the President of the Scciety, Mr Clark, a resolution by which the members of the Society were asked to subscribe the sum of £4, towards defraying the travelling expenses of Mr Clark, who had been ordered by his medical adviser to take a complete change, on accounb of a throat complaint with which he had been suffering. In bringing the matter before the meeting, Mr Walker drew attention to the untiring efforts used by Mr Clark m promoting the welfare of the Society, and stated that the Committee had thought that this was a suitable opportunity of showing their appreciation of those efforts. Mr Widdow- Bon also spoke m eulogistic terms of the manner iv which Mr Clark had always plaosd his services at the disposal of the Sooiety, and moved that the aotion of the Committee m bringing forward the resolu tion be unanimously approved of. The motion was put to the meeting, and carried without dissent. The main business of the evening was a " Mock trial." The prisoner, Mr Walker, was charged with having stolen a horse, tho property of Mr J. H. Dent. The parties taking part m the proceedings were as follows :- Judge— Mr Jones John ston ; Crown prosecutor— Mr W. Widdow son; counsel for defence —Mr James Wallace ; registrar— Mr T. Dent ; usher- Mr P. Drummond; constable — Mr T. L Johnßton ; witnesses for Crown— Messrs J. Dent, D. Ross, and W. Pearoe; witnesses for defence — Messrs R. Houston, Walter Pearce, and T. Capon ; together with a jury of twelve, of whom Mr Sayers was ohosen foreman. The whole of the proceedings went off without a hitch, and afforded a good deal of amusement. After the hearing of the evidence on both sides, the jury returned a verdicc of " Not guilty," and the prisoner was discharged.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association— By Eleotric I Telegraph Wellington, September 21 The Council met at 2.30 p.m. THE LATE SIR GEORGE GREY. Before the order of the day was mentioned, the Minister of Education said that it was •inly fitting that the Council should pay what respect it could to the memory of Sir George Grey and placs upon record its appre ciation of his services. After britfly eulogising the career of the deceased statesman, both m connection with the colonies and the Empire, he moved ihat the Legislative Counoil of Naw Zealand desires to place on reoord its high appreciation of the distinguished services rendered this Empire and colony by the late Sir George Grey, and respectfully tenders to his relatives an assurance of sympathy with them m their bereavement. The motion was seconded by Mr McCul lough, and after a few sympathetic words from Mr Tomoana, wbb agreed to m silence, and the Council immediately adjourned.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, September 21 The House met at 2.30 p tn. SIR GEORGE GREY. After formal business the Premier said that throughout the Empire to-day there would be great sorrow and general mourning. Australasia and Cape Colony would ever remember the everlasting and benefioial services rendered by Sir George Grey. None would feel the parting so muoh and none would regret to hear of his death more than the people of New Zealand, to whom he had rendered each great services. He felt sure he was echoing the mind of the colony when he said that the greatest man that had ever been m the colony, and than whom no greater m his opinion would ever be Been m the colony again, had passed away, and been called to his long home. Last year had been a year of rejoicing, and none felt more rejoiced than Sir George Grey that he had lived to see the Queen's jubilee ; but the year 1898 had been a year of mourning. England had to mourn the loss of Mr Gladstone and Germany of Prince Bißmarck, and now those m Australasia to-day mourned the loss of the greatest man and greatest statesman there had ever been or probably ever would be m these latitudes. Sir George Grey had been the founder of Liberalism m Australasia, and his work was a lasting monument to his memory. The Premier briefly referred to the more important events m the life of Sir George Gtey, and referring to his action m con nection with the Maori war said that difficulties had been removed by Sir George Grey'a firmness, determination and kind ness, at an early stage. He had a thorough command of the native raoe, and the love then created between the natives and Sir George Grey had endured as long as he lived. After referring to Sir George Grey's labours with respect to drawing up the Constitution of the colony, he pointed out that he had ever been sincere m helping the struggling and weak against the strong. In many instances throughout his long and distinguished career he had been the cham pion of the rights and privileges of the people ; and speaking of the period when Sir George Grey was Premier of the colony, he said thab it was questionable whether they would ever again have such a Premier or Minister. The Premier referred at con siderable length to the services rendered to the Empire by the dead statesman, and referring to their personal attitude to each other, said that since they had iirst met the greatest friendship had existed between them. He moved — " That this House places on record its high appreciation of the beneficent and ever-enduring services rendered to the Colony and Empire by the late Right Hon. Sir George Grey, X.08., and respectfully tenders to his relatives its sympathy with them m their irreparable loss." Captain Russell m seconding the motion said that when he looked back on bid early life his memory clung to the year 1845, when as a chill m the neighbourhood of Wellington he bad had che honour ami pleasure of making the acquaintance and eijoying the friendship of Sir George Grey, One of the inosu pathetic things m con nection with the late statesman was that with all his love for children, no child of hi; remained behind him, but his great name « ou'.d live m the memory of the people of the colony. For fifty years Sir George Grey had been inseparably associated with New Zealand, aud yesterday they had lost a great New Z?alander ; the Empire had lost a great son for whom the world would mourn as well as a small aeotion of the people of New Zealand. Sir George Grey's had been a re markable lifp. Born m the days when

autocracy was rampant throughout Europe, he lived to see the powers of the monarchy limited, democracy triumphant, and the privileges of the classes destroyed to a great extent. We m New Zsaland claimed that, freedom of the people was attributed to his' efforts. Though Sir George Grey was autocratic by nature he yet devoted himseif to the services of the people. He had de aired power m order to exercise it for the good of the people, and he had been a verit ab'e C;e?ar wishing to base his power on the votes of the people m order to use that power m the interests of the people them selves. It would be difficult for his contem poraries to estimate Sir George Grey's character. Fnture historians would be better able to depict him, but no matter how the people might differ m politics they could not help admiring him. Mr Scobie Mackenzie m a brief apprecia tive speech referred to Sir George Grey as the greatest figure that had filled the eye and imagination of the New Zealanders. Mr Holland referred to the services ren dered by Sir George Grey to Auckland, and said that his name would ever remain green \ m the memory of the people of Auckland and their children. Mr Carroll referred to the high esteem m which Sir George Grey was held by the native race who looked upon him m the lighb of a father. The motion was agreed to unanimously, and the House adjourned at 3.30 till 7-30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. OLD AGE PENSIONS BILL. The Old Age Pensions Bill was com mitted. Clause I— Short title. Mr R. Thompson moved thab progress be reported, and said that it was an act of the greatest cowardice on the parb of any Assembly to pass a measure committing the country to such enormous taxation, to provide money to pass pensions. His object m moving thab progress be reported was to enable the Government to refer the question to a select committee. Ho considered that the funds should be raised by special legislation. A lengthy diacusßion followed, during which the Premier remarked that the money for pensions this year was m the Treasury, and had no hesitation m Baying thab money would be there next year. After Mr Fraser, Mr Taylor, Mr Scobie McKenzie and Mr Sligo had spoken adversely of the Bill, and Mr Montgomery m favor of it, Mr R. Thompson said thab the Government evidently wanted to put the Bill on the statute book, and then let the colony look after itself as best it could with respecb to its finances. The Premier suggested that m order to make some progress the machinery clauses of the Bill should be passed, when he would be willing to report progress. Mr Wason said thab the Premier should confer with Captain Russell and Mr Taylor, m order that some understanding wight be arrived at, The motion to report progress was negatived by 33 to 23. Captain Russell moved that " old age pensions " be struck out of the first clause with a view to inserting "Charitable Insti tutions Extension Bill." Negatived by 34 to 24. Mr Carson moved to strike out the word "pensions" and insert IC relief," Negatived by 30 to 23. The clause was agreed to. Mr Wason moved that progress be re ported. The Premier said thab all the clauses down to and inclusive of clause 6 should be passed. Several members considered that this way unreasonable. The Premier said that time after time bmlneis was blocked, and whether intention. the foot. rem.etinad Ihftb.

half the session was gone and no business I done. His demands were not unreasonable. 1 If majorities were not to rule it meant the I introduction of the closure. 5 Mr Taylor— You cannot carry the closure f m thii House. '. The Premier said as matters weVe at! present, though he was not going to propose ■ < r advocate it — indeed he objected to if. — yet if business was t> be dono the closure would have to be introduced. Captain Russell said that the Premier had entirely mistaken the position, or his nerves was so thoroughly upset that he was unable to take a judicial view of the matter. He (Captain Russell) was always anxious to facilitate business. The motion was negatived by 27 to 26. Clause 2 — lnterpretation. On the motion of Captain Russell the definition of income was amended to include valuable oonsidetation. Mr Soobie McKeDzie moved to report progress. Agreed to by 27 to 25. The House rose at 1 50 a.m.

DRAUGHT STOCK.

«, Just at this time of the year farmers are castiDg their eyes round m search of any thin? that is good, and will suit them m draught stock. The annual shows are with in finger connting distance as to weeks, and the shows are the dacing fixtures of the farmer. The men who make Clydesdale horse breeding one of the features of their farm life are also on the outlook for the shows, but they come into play elightly m advance of the shows. So do the auctioneers. But the auctioneers move only at the instiga tion of those breeders, ss without the stock to offer their occupation would be gone. This holds all over the colony, so that Ash burton is not an exception m holding an annual show of stallions, with a Clydesdale horse fair run m connection with it, though not officially. The stallion chow will be held on Saturday. Of that fixture we have already had something to say, but of the unofficial show wehavenotyet said anything. Butthough we have been silent the auctioneers have kept the advertising columns booming. Mr David Thomas has a long string of stallious for sale on the parade day, and the Messrs Friedlander will have the pleasure of challenging him for piide of place both m numberß and quality. Mr Robert Gawn, the well known Taieri breeder, who has several mares advertised, came to town last evening by the express.

TOWN BOARD ELECTIONS.

Ilampstead. The biennial election of members for the Hampstead Town Board took place yester day. There was considerable interest taken and a good many ratepayers attended after the poll closed m order to hear the result of the voting, which was as under :— Hunt, J. .. .. ..110 Elliott, J... .. ..110 Cawsey, J. C.  .. 106 Keely,G. .. .. 92 McElrea, H. .. .. 85 Majnard, J. .. ..80 Audrewa, G. W. . . .. 61 Mahood, E .. .. 50 Andrews, A. J. . .  49 Young, A. . . 34 The first seven were duly elected.

Tinwald.

The Election for the Tinwald Town Board took place yesterday and resulted as under : — E. Gates ... , ,„ 62 C. Doherty ... ... 52 T. Scaly 50 J. M. Hamptom ... .... 50 M. Lagan ... .„  39 J. Gudaell ... ... 35 T. Williams 32 J. Robinson ...• ... 9 The first five were elected.

M. DE ROUGEMONT.

#. United Presa Association — By Electric Telegraph 1 /' Wellington, September 12 A portrait of Rougemont, published m the London journals, bears a strong likeness to a gentleman who had spent some time m Wellington at the end of last and the be ginning of this year. This gentleman was known by the name of Greig or Grien, and spoke of himself as an artist with a family m Sydney. When m Wellington he was an ardent spiritualist, and was said to be a strong " medium."

INTERPROVINCIAL.

». ■ United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph. Wellington, September 21 Jago, the officer on the '• Britannia " who is reported by cable as having been convicted and sentenced for robbing the mails, is well known m Wellington, having filled the posi tion as second officer of the Coptic, and had subsequently been chief officer of the lonic for several voyages. He had been m the service of ihe White Star Company for up wards of ten years. The offence for which he had been previously convicted was forgery, committed m his youth.

A telegram received m town states that the criminal libel case, Mclvor v Editor of the Kaikoura Star t was dismissed m the Magistrate's Court, Kaikoura, to-day, with out defendant being called upon.

MUNIFICENT GIFT.

A Tribute of Parental Affection Thanka to Mr Alexander Buick's love for old Ashburton, we have just ieoeived by the Vancouver mail, copies of Forfaishire papers containing full reports, descriptions, etc., of a great function that was held at Edzsll, on Friday, July 22. Ib was on the occasion of the opening of a magnificent public building, which will Berve the purpose of parish council rooms, public hall, public library, etc., which building, along with a library of 5000 books, and an endowment of £3000 to provide for " upkeep and maintenance " were the gifta to the people of his rev. father's parishes of Colonel Robert W. Inglis, | of Craigjendowie, Reigate, Surrey. The Colonel is a son of the Rev. Robert Inglis, formerly minister of the pariah of Edzall, and afterwards of the Free Church there. To Scotsmen m the Ashburton county, and lovers of a good story no matter what nationality they may be, the name of Inglis has become familiar through the medium of the humorous works of the Hon James Inglis, M.L.C., New South Walea, whose " Oor am Folk " has been extensively quoted m the PreßS of this colony and the work largely circulated. Another brother is Rev G B Inglis, of the Presbyterian Church, Ashbur ton. In additien to the gift of the land, build ings, and library, Colonel Inglis entertained all the families m the district to luncheon m a large marquee and m the hall, employing a London caterer to carry out the work. He gave a ball also m the evening, and a 4 ) Edzall and Tarfside treated the people to such exhibitions of fireworks aa had never (according to the papers) been seen any where m Scotland before. The written de tailed description of the fireworks fully bears out what the papera say aboub the grandeur of the display. Letters were read from various parts of the world, written by friends who remembered the deceaseed minister and his wife, all the letters bearing I testimony to their worth. Colonel Inglis, concluding his remarks m handing over the deed of gifb to the parish Council Chairman 1 said— " In the days of our youth we used to be called ' The Minister's Laddies.' In the namea of the brothers who have gone, m the names of the brothers who are left, with the concurreuce of our only sister, and m my own name, I desire to hand it down as our wish that, when it [is asked who provided this useful building, the answer should be, •The Minister's Laddies.'" (Renewed ap plause.)

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— THURSDAY. ' (Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.) I Supi-ltik-u a Prohibit. — Alexander H Trisoa was charged with having supplied J. R. Chapman with liquor, knowing him to b-s a prohibited person. He pleaded voG guilty, and was defended by Mr C'itp. The police evidence was to the < ff.-.ct that they hid found Chapman di-iuking beer m Harrison's house, and that Harrison knew Chapman was a prohibit. The defence was virtually that Chapman had broken into the house and helped himself to the beer. After hearing the evidence Hi 3 Worship said the case was perfectly clear against Harrison, whom he fined J?4, with costs, bub gave him a week m which to pay. Maintenance.— George Parkin, for failing to obey an order of Court, requiring him to contribute towards the maintenance of hia mother, was sent to prison for seven days. Alleged Railway Offence. — Thomas Green was oharged with disorderly conduce on the Mount Somers train, but after hearing the case his Worship dismissed the charge. Oivil Cases— J. W. Hard ley vA. J. M filler, £15. This case was partly heard last week, and was adjourned to admit of an amicable arrangement being come to between the parties. This had not come about, aud the case proceeded, Mr Wilding joining Denis McKendry with defendant Mfiller. McKendry said he was quite prepared to pay the £15 if & sufficient supply of water were obtained from the well. The supply was nob sufficient.— Phillip Norman said he had in speoted the well. The pipe was down olffc sin, and there was a piece of broken pipe at the bottom. This would interfere with the flow, which was not abundant, but was a fair one for the locality. The piece of pipe lefb inside might be removed m a very short timn or it might take a long time. If the flow were good, the well would be oheap at £15. — W. J. Adama was with the previous witness when he inspected the well. There was a rod m the pipe which he believed interfered with the flow, which was only medium. He would nob say it was a good flow. The flow might improve by the rising of the water as the season went on.— A. J. Miiller had tried the pump that morning. Pumped two minutes before getting any water at all. Then he got a small drop of dirty water not fit for übo. For ten minutes* pumping he gob a quart of dirty water. The flow was worse now than ever, and the pump was useless. His Worship waa averse to give judgment on the evidence before him, and would grant Mr Wilding's application to adjourn the case for a week to enable another expert to report on the well. — C*rroll v. Grey, £3 Bs. judgment for plaintiff by default. —Harris v. Cass, £11 12 i. Defendant, to oblige J. W. Sawle had given plaintiff a promissory note for the amount claimed, and it had been renewed five times m all. Sawle bad nob paid her any of the amount, and Bhe had nob reaped any benefit from the money, all of which Sawle had received. Sawle was now m the North Island. His Worship said there was evidently no defence, and judg ment must go for plaintiff. Mr Wilding said the defendant could proceed againsb Sawle for the amount. — J, F. M. Eraser, v. McKeague, £17 lQs, judgment summons, Defendant said he was m receipt of £2 10s a week as editor and manager of the Ashburton Standard, and had a wife and fi/e children to support, but he would be willing to pay a small sum per month. His Worship made an order for 2a 6d per week.

CORRESPONDENCE.

«-~ • (We do not hold ourselves responsible for tta opinions expressed by our correspondents)

A PROTEST.

TO m» EBITOB, SIR,-— Although worshipping with another denomination, it is my privilege and honor to have the friendship of many Presbyterian folk, including some of their ministers, and I sincprely trust that their annual reunion at the Oddfellows' Hall this evening will be a pronounced success. Bub lam greatly mis taken if my Presbyterian friends will appre ciate the remarks m your local of last night, wherein you speak so disparagingly of the speeches and music which often make np the programmme at church or Sunday i school anniversary gatherings. Because a i man has been called to a work that, if i faithfully and earnestly pursued, has no . equal m ita opportunities for helping poor i humanity, why should it ba inferred that I his speeches on festival occaaions deserve to . be called "dull and deadly dreary." The i average minister of the Gospel is a cheery : fellow, who knows what to say and how to say it, m acceptable fashion, and though— ib may be necessary to confess here — but a lay man of the rank and file, the choicest bits of humor that I have ever heard have been those that fell from the lips of " the parson,'* so often referred to m terms of satire by the modern secular press. Anyhow, your bitter ness, I am pleased to note, does not extend to the Rev. James Gibb, and for this, I sup pose we must be thankful, it being evident there is some limit to your strictures. The ' Presbyterians are to be congratulated m getting out of ruts ; and, m securing the t help of one with such a reputation as Mr ' Gibb, they are to be envied, but it is possible to say, and write this without misrepresent ing other gentlemen of the cloth.— l am, eto., Grenadieb. [We regret that the words referred to by our correspondent appeared m our paragraph. He might however have understood from the contexb that they were not used m any spirit adverse to the members of the cleri cal profession, much less to exhibit " bitterness " towards those for whom wa entertain the greatest respect. — Ed ]

OUR INDIAN EMPIRE.

A select committee has been sitting m Melbourne taking evidence regarding a pro posed Bill to restriot Asiatic Immigration. The following report of what one witness said is as interesting as it is amusing : OJermal Tharamal, an Indian trader, Baid he objected to the proposed Immigration Restriction Bill. The Chairman : Can you write English ? —No ; me Bpeak, but write very little. Essur Singh, a turbaned Hindu, said that he also objected to the Act. The Chairman : Were you m the army m India?— Yes, sir; I fight for Ingliseman against Afghan. Who was your general ?— General Roberts. I got three medal for fighting m Bhootan and Atghan war. I soldier for 16, 17 year. Well, what have you to say aboub this Bill ?— I tell you what I say. You wantem stop my countrymen come here. This not fair. Inglise come my country. Bub don't you think your countrymen when they come here should be able to write out a Bimple passage?— You come India. Me ask yon write out passage m Hindu stanee. Ah ! Ah ! No more. You fail and you are nob able come m country. (Loud Laughter.) The Chairman : Yes, but we could learn. The Witness : Perhaps, bub a long bime. (Renewed laughter.) You nob read my lan guage ; I nob read yours. That's fair. You stop Assyrians if you like, but we belong England, The Chairman : How many of your coun trymen are there m the colony who have foucht for England I— l don't know. Aboub how many ? —Can you tell me how many Inglise m India fight for England ? (Loud Laughter.) That's fair. (Renewed laughter.)

THE AfIfIBUKTON Gt)ARDIAN fc , THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1898



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Fnedlander Bros., Limited. ! FOR SALE, TLj OLASSES FOR FEEDING X STOCK Aj.so — AGRICULTURAL SALT, CHEAP, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Li,d. Q/\ ACRE SECTION AT MfcTHVEN. VTTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE, 20 Acrea of First-class Land, with Dwelling House, Stable, and other oonvenienoes, situated m Methven. This property is well fenoed and sub-divided. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. "VTOT HAVING DISPOSED OF MR HENRY BUTTERIOK'S FARM AT SHERWOOD, by Auction, we are prepared to treat privately with Intending purchasers FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOR _a A L E~ SEED "" BARLEY. PERFECTLY CLEAN 1 FRIEDLANDER; BROS., Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. TTTE offer to supply these celebrated Fertilisers at list prices less tho usual discounts, for quantities of£five tonß and over, and extra reductions to Freezing cliente We hive large Sfcccks "on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd, \\T& 'have for sale— Danish Oats, long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, All machine dressed and grown [m the Oainaru district. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean and grown at tho Folks, A GRAND CHANGE. ALSO- Double machine dresred Rygraas, Colonial Cowgraes and Red Ceorer, White Clover, Alalke, Timothy, and Cocksfoot. \ These Seeds are all machine cleaned, of finest quality, and highest germinating power. W« are preparedjto give our^Clients very lowest quotations. FBIEDLANDEU BROS., LIMITED. HENRY STEPHENSON. ' HENRY STEPHENBON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc, EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc, as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my hands for Sale. T7K)R SALE — Second-Hand Bicycle X 1 nearly new. j CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc, Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay from JiOs per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT Coy., Limited. PENDING the Erection of the Ashburtoc Branch Works, ihe Company has | appointed ! MR ALBERT ROBERTS to act as its Asuburton Agent. i Farmers and others wishing to engage Freezing Space at the Belfast Works or purchase manures can apply to Mr Roberts, and their wants will have prompt attention. F. WAYMOUrH, Secretary. Chriatohurch, August 11, 1898 8 8 A Card. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Publio that she has started business as DRJ49S AND MANGLE MAKER, Jn t>l|e Post Office Building!, Caiwron STRfcZ? Baring Square),



.  . -. JOHN ORft & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. witKlss Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PBIOES LOWER THAN EVEB. "New Easy," "F..& N.," "Columbia," LAWN MOWERS. AT STARTLING PRICES. SPADES, RAKES, HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Tools by Best Makers. The Largeat Assortment and lowest Prices of eny firm m Ashburton. 6 000 YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold CHEAP. FISHING UUJ' TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opaned our New Stasoj'a S ipp'y of FISHING TACKLE, and request, an early inspection. LICENSES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM 7 J3 WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYERLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment this Season it Jusb Landing, and; we"; will be able to supply Cu&tcmerß without delay. EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT.' SPECIAL CASH PURCHASE. BLACK and Navy Serges and Fancy Uostumo Ulothß, ls^d, 2s 3d, 2n 9d, bought to sell at In, 1b 3d, Is 9J. Black and Colored Melton Clot ha, 2s 3<J, 2< 1 hi, bought to Bell at Is 6d, Is lid Black Cashmeres, Is 9d, bought to ccli at ... « .- Is 3d Black and Colored Velveteens, la 9d, bought to sell at ... .. .- 1b 4d Ludiea' Macintoshes, all sizes, 22-j 6d, 23s 6d, 25s 6d, bought to sell at 12s 6d Ladies' Jackets, all sizes, 143 6d, 15s 6J, 16s 6 1, bought to Bell at — 8s 6d 32iu Striped FUnelette, s£rl, bought to sell at .„ .„. «. 3^l Striped Turkish Towels, lO^d, bought to 801 l&t , m ... „„, 6^d Union Shirtings, Is, bought to sell at ... ,„ , m , .„ 7J,J Boxes of 2 doecn Safely Pine, 4£d, bought to a^ll at ... ... 3d ' IN Conjunction with the above Special Prices^wejoflfer to make (m our [best style and finish) Costumes inn Cloth specially designed for Coab and Skirt, for 3Os complete. MITCHELL & TURNER,.