PHASES OF THE MOON.

Mail Notices.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24.

For Northern Forts and Weßtport, also supplementary mails for Australia, etc., (to connect with Waikare), per Rotomahana, at 630 p.m. ; late fee letters, guard's van, express train.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1898.

Apropos of the death of the Empress of .Austria, at the hands of an Anar chist, a writer say 3 HAPLESS the Hapsburgs, of IIAPSBURGS. Austria, have dur-

ing the last half century been the victims of continuous misfortune, so severe and persistent, that m another age the belief would have been universal that they were the objects of Divine vengeance. The reigning House of Austria has, indeed, been sorely stricken. A London paper, reviewing the history, saya that the Emperor's life has been one long illustration of the text " vanity of vanities," varied m every exquisite ex- ' perienee of woe. He came to the throne a youth with an inheritance of trouble, and with his Empire crumbling to rain. That Empire still has a pro spect of the same fate. Precious parts of it have been lost to his crown for ever. In losing them, ifc was his hard fate to expiate the sins of his fathers. His personal fortunes should have brought consolation, but they have been tragic almost beyond human ex perience. His only son, the one hope of the House, died a violent death m circumstances which remain a mystery of State to this day. His brother Maximilian went to Mexico to estab lish an Empire, but as it turned out, only to find a grave. He fell under the weapons of his own subjects — if he could ever have been entitled to regard m that light men whose loyalty was never but a question of interest or of compulsion. Maximilian's wife, the Empress Charlotte, lost her reason under the blow. The sister of the murdered Empress, the Queen of Naples, was driven from her throne during the movement for Italian inde j pendence. She came to Francis Joseph a fugitive from the ramparts of Gaeta, where she played the man's part, for want of a man capable of playing it, by encouraging the garrisOD, at the hazard of her own life, to a heroic but vain resistance. Now comes the last blow. No wonder the Emperor cries m his agony, "Is nothing to be spared to me m this world ?"

Local and General.

j Highfield Estate. — Mr H. Over ton's well-known Highfield estate, about 25 miles from Christchurch, has been purchased by a North Island gentleman. — Presß Association 1 telegram. Midland Railway. — The Cabinet has authorised the expenditure of the following amounts : — Olira section Midland Railway, £726; Banmer P.ains, addition to sana torium buildings, £350. 1 Ban Francisco Mail. — The Mariposa, with the San Francisco mail, arrived at Auckland yesterday morning. TheGlenelg, with the Bouth portion of (he mail, left Manukau at 5 p.m. yesterday. On our first page to-day will be found a leading article entitled " The New Zealand railways," and the conclusion of our report of yesterday's meeting of the County Council. On our fourth page will be found a report of the Addingtou stock market and notes from our Dromore correspondent. The Lath Show Awards. —An error has been made m awarding Mr J. Bonif ant's prize for the moat points m any section of the Show. The winner was m reality Mr J. Small, who scored 33 points m the cattle section, thus exceeding Mr T. Taylor's total of 26 points m the draught horee classes.

?A Lady Member of the Charitable Aid Board. — The Selwyn County Council yesterday elected Mrs Black as one of its representatives on the Charitable Aid Board. At the City Council, Mrs Wells, the other lady candidate, wa3 rejected, only receiving three vote*. — Press Association telegram. 'Auckland Citt Schools. — The city schools were opened peacefully yesterday, but several hundred children were absent, principally from measles. One male and one female teacher being also suffering. The Educationßoard'e architect had a representa tive at each Bchool, to take off the looks, and the police were m attendance, but the oity schools committee offered no obstruction to the action of the board,— Press Association telegram. A Fickle Storm. — No sooner had the stewards of the Wellington Racing Club, who held their meeting during a blinding storm of wind and rain, decided to postpone the races till to-day and Saturday, than the ! sky cleared, and the reat of the day was bright and sunny, though still windy. It is understood the rain was much heavier m the Hutt Valley than ij town, and the course suffered, but as it turned out the postpone ment was most unfortunate. — Press Associa tion telegram.

C«ivalr\ m Hdmslb Lifb. — That chivalrous feelings may animate a wharf laborer (sayß the N.Z. 'limes) wa9 proved by the conduct of Harry Nicholls when called upon to give evidence against his wife m the vitriol-throwing case. His after attitude palliates his previous misconduct ; and ib is to be hoped that he may be M saved aa by fire" for a future of usefulness and conjugal felicity. Although badly injured, the man refused, to criminate his wife, and the magia tiate m committing her for trial said the hubband was entitled to credit for his attitude m the witness box. Kakgaboo Tails m the English Mah £.Et. l^angai'oo tails, to the number of one thousand, have arrived m London for dis posal m Leadenhall Market (says the West minster Gazette). This is the second con signment to reach England, and is the largest. The first came to hand just a year ago, aDd wag eagerly snapped up by .the public who discovered that "kangaroo soup" was rich, highly nutritious, and possessed a ftne "berby" flavour. Orders flowed m rapidly from all quarters of the kingdom, the demand being greater than the Bupply. Unfortunately, the Bupply of kangaroos is comparatively small, £y .Action von Slander.— An odd anUnn * rt * Blander was mentioned m Oh mbers m the Supr«M ; Court rt Welling, ton on Saturday. The plaintiff, 8. Easton, a Foxfcon butcher, claims damages from Walßh and Howan, a rival butchering firm, alleging that they had spread a report that he had" killed a Jmll and wld it m hu shop for beef. An apology was aubsequently tendered, defendant* adnuttifag ttfab the statement was without foundation ; but plaintiff, it is Baid, refuaed to accept it, on the crpupd thab the injurious Btatejnenb had BDread abo»fc, »«« * h9 mer^ a H°gy would St contradiooit, Mr Bejl, fl n aef.endantßJ behalf moved that the proceedings should be stayed, on ground that bhe apology had been accepted, but the case was ordered m ntand over until plaintiff had had. time to Sl e »n affidavit m reply. Mr WUford appewpa *ft fe»b»»U ojl the jphiaijf r

The Militia — It is intended to call out the militia at Easter for a few days training.

An Insolvent Grain BurER — A Dune din wire to-day states that Samuel Orr, a grain buyer, was adjudicated a bankrupt on the creditors' petition.

Mr Gbobge Jameson.— lt is understood thai Mr George Jameson, manager of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Associa tion, will sever hu connection with the Association at the end of the year.

Tub Wellington Runaway.— The name of the Wellington absconder with whom rumour has been busy for some deys past, ia now given as Councillor Joseph Myers. An information has been sworn against him for obtaining money under false pretences, He ia believed to have left on Friday by the Maori, as he was known to have been making enquiries about a passage, ostensibly on behalf of a needy friendi 'Myers probably took away a good deal of money with him, aB for some days before his departure he was cashing cheques with tradesmen for large amounts, and obtaining the change after paying email account?. IC is Under stood, however, that he did not confine his operations to oheques. The Maori's first port of call is Monte Video, m Uruguay, where there is an extradition treaty with England. —Press Association telegram.

The . Hospital Wells.— lb will be re membered that while a scare was raised m regard to the drainage of the hospital, it was decided to procure for analysis samples of the water from wells moat likely to be contaminated, if any contamination were likely to arise. The samples were procured, placed m a bottle, and forwarded to Pro fessor Biokerton. Hi« analysis ia now to hand and the Hospital Board has forwarded lb for publication. The analysis is as follows :— Qualitative chemical examination. — ■Chlorides— traoes only. Carbonates, sul phates, sulphideß, nitrates, nitrites, phos phates — nil. Lime — present. Iron, poisonous metals, potash, soda— nil. Quantitative examination.— Total solids— s graini per giUon. Free ammonia— 0005 parts per million. Albumeuoid ammonia. — taaoes only. The water appears to be very pure ; the dissolved solids, mostly lime, are rery Bmall m amount ; there is no appreciable organic matter, and no traoa of contamina tion. — A. W. Biokbeton, Colonial Analyst.

Why a French President Resigned. — M. Casimir-Perier's- Secretary describes the Daily Nezvs's statements concerning the former's resignation of the French Presi dency as "simply romantic inventions, without the slightest foundation." The Paris correspondent of the 7imes t in forward ing the denial, assigns three reasons for the ex President's resignation :— (1) The death of M. Burdeau, who had induced him to accept the Presidency, and would have striven to keep him m office ; (2) the deser tion of his friends ; and (3) the disrespect and the plotting of Ministers ag*inst him. The correspondent supports his statement with a striking anecdote; "The President remarked to M. Hanoi aux one day, * I learn from the newspapers that you have reopived some very important despatches from Russia, and I am surprised to have heard nothing about them/ to which M. Hanotaux replied, 1 But they were confidential despatches.' " In short, public life beoame unbearable to the President, and he resigned his high office.

Wheat Picklb and Pickled Pork.— A short time ago a Bettler m North Canterbury used a cask for the purpose of dissolving a quantity of bluestone for dressing seed wheat, and when it had answered its purpose m this connection the said cask was carefully washed and. pub aside. After a time a fenr porkers were killed, and the same cask was used foa pickling some of the pork. This m due course found its way to the table, and at the time was greatly enjoyed. But shortly after, all who had partaken of it were taken seriously ill, showing unmistake able symptoms of poisoning. The cause was, however, nob suspected at this time A few days later a second piece of the pork was cooked, and all who partook of it were again seriously inconvenienced. Someone then remembered the former purpose for which the cask had been used, and as a precaution the remainder of the meat was destroyed, and no further trouble was experienced. It is evident that the same tub or cask used for preparing wheat dressing should not be used to pickle pork m, as stomachs will nob stand a copper lining.

Education Law m New Zbaland — Under this title an exceedingly handy little volume has been compiled by Mr William Jo Hi fife, late solicitor of the (Supreme Court of Judicature, England, which eummarisea almost every fact of importance with regard to the New Zs&land education system and its working. The construction of Education Boards, appointment of teachers, scholar ships, sohool committees and their duties, syllabus of instruction, regulations made from time to time by the Governor ia Council, inspection of sohools, Normal schools, teachers' Court of Appeal, etc , are all dealt with under separate headings, marginal references supplying chapter and verse m the Education and other allied Acts. The foots dealt with are expressed m a simple and lucid manner free from legal technicalities, and the book itself should prove a boon not only to members of education boards, school oommltteea and teachers generally, but also to all those who take an interest m the working of our education system. The Government regu lations with regard to manual and technical instruction alpne should intereab many outside the profession. These are quoted m full. The get up of the work, printing, etc., are excellent, and it is published by Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs for the modesb sum of Is6d.

A SERIOUS BURGLARY.

United Press Association— By Eleofcrio Telegraph Gisbobne, November 24. A serious burglary occurred lasb night. Robbers entered the ahop of Thomas Adams, stationer, through a fanlight over the door, and when the ahop was opened this morning it was found that they had taken away a safe containing a good deal of cash, and the whole of Mr Adama' books. An attempt had evidently been made to open the safe m the shop, for the handle, which had been wrenched off, was found lying on the floor, and near by waa a sledge hammer and other tools which had been used by the burglars. There are indioationa that the safe had been dragged to the bank of the river, where there are marks on the mud of a flat bottomed boat, m which it probably had been placed and carried away. There was £18 m Bilver and £38 m stamps m the safe m addition to the books and other valuable documents.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

The Chinese Emperor Dying.

United Press Association— By Eleofcrlo Telegraph— Copyright

Shanghai, November 23 The Emperor of China is dying, and is scarcely able to walk 1 . The British-Ohinesa Railway Syndi cate has obtained a popcesbion to con struct the Oanton-Ohing Eu railway, bisecting the projected Yunnan rail way. '

THE COUNTY

Mr E. G. Wright Re-elected.

At twelve o'olock yesterday, the Chairman of the (Jouaty Counoil explained that at that hour and on that date the meeting of the Council became a special statutory one for : the election of Chairman, and that he wonld leave the chair for that purpose. He thanked the members of the Counoil for the help they had given him m carrying out bis duties as Chairman. That position during a portion of the year past had not been alto gether a bed of roses, but the assistance and cordial- support given him by the members had made the discharge of the duties of the office comparatively easy. His duties m parliament had caused a break m his at tendance at the Council's meetings, but be took a keener interest m this than m any other part of the country, and his labor m connection with it was a labor of love. Mr Wright then vacated the chair, which was assumed by Mr MainwariDg, who Allied tOT , nominations.

Mr Donald Williamson proposed Mr E. G. Wright as Chairman for the year. The Ohairm»D bad truly said the position had not been a bed of rones, nob on account of Mr Wright being Chairman of the County Council, but because of his dual position as | member for the district and Chairman of the County Council. During the year there had been meetings held at whioh the absence of the Chairman had often been the subject of regreb, as hia great knowledge of the dis triot, its wants and requirements, and the , works going on m it was of more than ordinary value. His labor had been a labor of love indeed, and Mr Williamson trusted Mr Wright would be again elected. Mr Harper seconded the motion with pleasure, fle thought Mr Wright deserved the thanks of the Council for the work he hadjdpne as Chairman. The duties were Budn that the position was no light thing, if its bootfoant devoted the necessary time to it, and Mr Wright had certainly done this. All agreed that he had done bis best for the district, both at member for ib and as Chair man of the Connty Council. It wu nob » pleasant thing to occupy the dual position, as any " iniquities " of the member reflected on the County Counoil and vice versa. The Chairman had deserved special thanks for the arduous work he had done m their in tereat m- Wellington, and members were fully alive to che value of the work he had accomplished, and appreciated it m a high degree. Be had no doubt Mr Wright would be unanimously reflected as there never had been any opposition for the position since the Counoil was a Counoil — never at least since he had been a member of it.

Mr Lambie spoke m high terms of Mr Wright's work both as a member of parlia ment and as Chairman of the County Council.

Mr Herring also spoke m a eulogistic strain of Mr Wright's work. The dutias attaching to the position were of such a nature that he feared most of those around the table would rather shirk than face them. Mr Wright: bad done no " iniquity " m Wel lington, but instead hit work had baen of ■special value to the county. While, t how* ever, he was .doing excellent work for' them m Wellington he was much missed m Ash burton, for he was an able Chairman, and his technioal and general knowledge was a vast and ready store that was priceless to the Council. While saying thiß he did nob by any means undervalue the excellent work done by Mr Harper m Mr Wright's absence, nor did he undervalue that work when he said that Mr Wright was the ablest Chair man he had ever sat under, and he had served under a good many both at Home and here.

Mr Mainwaring declared Mr Wright duly elected after receiving a unanimous chorus of"ayeß."

Mr Wright resumed the chair and thanked them not alone for his re-election bub for the kindly things that had been said of him. He would, as be had always done, do his very beat for the country. He had tried to do ao m parliament, and it was because he believed he would be doing his beßt for the country that he reluctantly consented to enter parliament at last election. He, how ever, had no intention of etanding for the district) for nexb parliament. He found it was an awkward position for any man to fill, who also held the position of Chairman of & County Council, because though interests did not always clash they sometimes appeared to do so. He had, however, always tried to steer a straight course and to be fait and just to all parties. This consciousness of having striven to be impartial m all his doings m parliament and m that chair, made him feel he could afford to be fearleaa of adverse criticism. He repeated bia thanks for re election and the expressions of their good* will towards him that had been given, and then proceeded to the business of the ordinary meeting, which is reported else where.

LAND OF NOONDAY DREAMS.

It lies some where m the realms of the air, That land of my noonday dreams ; And often I stray m the heart of the day, Where m beauty and light it beams. For it sleeps at ease on the purple seas, In the wake of the golden west ; And when my earn is heavy to bear, I fly to that land of rest. Is it far away I fain would say, Yea, millions of miles it seems ; But I soon get there thro' the oharmed air, On the wings of swift sunbeams ; For the trackway lies through the bound less Bkiea Where no human toot may fare j Yet I close my eyes,— -than an instant fties, . , • I know no more— l'm there.

And I dream , the hoars mid its brilliant bowers, . Or roam o'er its fairy strands, — Where rivers old, 'twixt banks of gold, Murmur o'er diamond sands ; And the bright hopes gone, and the lights that shone In my early cloudless yeare, Come back again like joy m pain, Or a smile that gleams through taara. There the old hearts true the old loves " renew, With a passion that never grows oold ; And the frienda that were one m the years long gone, Meet again as warm as of old. There no tears are shed o'er the lost or dead ; For, beyond the night and the tomb 'Tis a verdant sphere, whore all things dear, Live high o'er this world of gloom. I would fain repose, m that land of muse, And gasa on its glorious gleams ; By the hyaline deep, ' I ooald peacefully Bleep la a mystical dream of dreams ; But 'tis only a time m that mystical clime, ' That my fancy wanders there ; IT«t.' thp vision flies wh«n I ops my eyes, And I'm back to this world of oare.

Still it's sweet to know I can always go Qatside of time and space ;' O.n a sunbeam's tip, for a skyward trip, To that halo high of grace, And reßt alone m that secret isone In ecstasy far away ; But sad it seems, for ray noonday dreamy pome just a while tq stay, — W. H. FahbTi Ashbqrton. November, 1898.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio (Telegraph—Copyright.

London, November 22 ?ir Henry Ivring, who has been seriously il], is improving. Earl Oarrington, presided at a lecture at the Imperial Institute, upon the stalactite caves of New South Wales, said the popnlar methods for the control of the colony's railways, I tramways, markets, and lighting schemes were the envy of the London County Councillors. He advised the ladies to emigrate to Australia owing to the immense preponderance of males there. The ship Mary Augusta, timber laden, from the Baltic to Adelaide, grounded at Dunkirk. The crew were saved. November 23. The Chronicle states that Great Britain has leased the island of Socotra, m the Indian Ocean, to America as a coaling station. The Berlin correspondent of 2he Times telegraphs that there is growing friction between the German Btates m Prussia from a variety of catuea The appointment is suggested of a German Minister enjoying tha Chancellor's confidence to co-operate with ail the monarch's decisions, and to be ans werable to Parliament. Four hundred shareholders repre senting 200,000 shares m the Great Boulder mine, have presented s> requisition to the directors to convene an extraordinary meeting, with a view to abtain the reciaion of the milling contract, and a complete change m the administration. Berlin, November 23 Germany has forwarded a frigid note, informing the Vatican of tht protectorate over the Germans m the East. Boms, November 23 Admiral Oanevaro, who commanded the combined fleets at Crete, has been invested with the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honor.

Washington, November 23 There is a prospect that America will buy the Canadian sealing fleet m the Bearing Sea, thus ending the controversy. The Anglo-American Commission has instructed a committee to furnish a report on the amount required for the purpose* Sydney, November 23 During the quarter measles have been responsible for 200 deaths m Sydney. The Premier, replying to a question, | said he believed the Estimates con tained provision for the Vancouver service for the year.

Harvey Hay, brother of Dr Hay, of the Ooolongatta estate (formerly of Auckland), died of a wound receired through a rifle exploding as he fell off a horse. ' The s» earner Wallaby collided with and sank the Government launch Leira, A number of passengers had a narrow escape. Brisbane, November 23 Before the end of the session, the Premier intends to ask Parliament to authorise the representation of the colony at the next Federal Convention. Perth, November 23 A 4002 nugget has been found on the Bulong Deep Lead Alluvial Bush, New England, m the Murcbison district. » Already one hundred claims are on gold returning from 3 to Bdwtfl, per day. .

THE LATEST.

Homo and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Not. 24, 9-20 am, Gwabdian Office 10 a»m Students' Riots. Viknna, November 23 There were wild scenes m the Hun garian Diet oyer the Hentzi debate. The students stoned the police and the Premier's carriage.' Two hundred of them were arrested. General Ton Krieghamnaer, Minister for War for Austria, has resigned. The Emperor has given 20,000 francs to the poor of Geneva, m ack nowledgment of the sympathy displayed m Geneva towards Austria on .the oocasion of the Assassination Bmpress. The Plague. Pabis. November 38 The plague has broken out m the Measagariea Maritime's steamer Gironde, trading between Marsellea and South Africa. She was not allowed to land passengers at Delagoa Bay, an.4 has gone, on to Madagascar. The Philippines. London, November 23 Agoncillo has been selected by the insurgents m the Philippines to repre sent them at the Paris peace negoti ations, and to urge that a repnblic be established. Agoncillo, interviewed m London, Baid the inhabitants of the Philippines would never again consent to come under the colonial yoke of Spain, and will fight for freedom. Admiral Dewey recognised the insur gents' claims before the latest atti tude adopted by General Merritt Heavy Snowstorms.

Heavy snowstorms are rasping io North England, and railways are blocked. : Reoelved Wakapnaka No v. 24, 11.55 a.m.. Guardian Office' 11.65 a-m. The French m Morocco. Morocco, November 24. The Sultan has appealed to the Powers to prevent the French encroach ing on Marra^esh, or the city of Morocco, the capital of the southero portion of the Sultanate,

Australian.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright;

Received Wakapnaka Nov. 24, 10.10 a-m, Guardian Office 10-40 a-m Plural Voting Abolition Bill. Melbournb, November 24 The Legislative Council has passed the Plural Voting Abolition Bill,

THB ASfIBURTOiN GUARD*/* N : THURSDAY, NOVEMBER U> 1898.



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Craighead '& Bbbbthak are new selling the new' thodel Massey-llarrk bioycles ab the lowest prices for cash 6r on easy term* $>r the convenienqe of purchasers ; wood' ritna (guaranteed for five Jearf) aqd all the la.tsi() imprQvetnents m batfj geot'cn^tn'f »ad l«d.^H W»»9hlUfiJ.— (Ad?« . .



The PRACTICE— which of late has beoome prevalent— of giving bob fly remedies or ordinary colio drinks, without proper dis- orlmination the moment a horse is taken bad oannot be too severely oondemned. Many a valuable horße has been sacrificed through the owner not understanding simple symptoms So-called reotediea, inimical to life under certain coalitions, are ad- ministered, with the reaull that the disorder assumes an acute form, the owner becomes alarmed, but alas !it is often too late. W T Kingston has been wonderfully successful during' the late epidemio among 1 horses. Veterinary medloinci can be obtained at all hours; either I ** his Yetdrinary Forge; Wills Street, or at his private residence, Grey Streei, near tygh Sphool, (only) attended upon the shortest notice. tjCesti- monUli can be seen upon applioatibh.U. (4BVJ) IQW ' ' i



Many old soldiers now teel the effeoba of the hard aervioe they endured during the | war. Mr Geo. S. Anderson, of Rosaville, York county, Peon., who saw the hardest kind of service at the front, is now fre- quently troubled with rheumatism. " I had a severe attack lately," he says, *' and 1 procured a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It did so much good that I wonld like to know what "you wonld charge me for 1 one dozen bottles." RJr Anderson wanted i 1 ) both for hia own use and to supply ib toj his friends and neighbors, as evety family should havp a fyottye of it m their home, nbt on'y for rheumatism^ bup lame back, sprains, swellings, cuts, bruises and buyns, fpr which it is unequalled. For Bale by AsiiBURTOX Drug Company, I Saioko Now Vooti



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lAAA BO?S SUITS TO SELECT lUUU FROM. \ BOY 6' NORFOLK hUITS, Golf Kniokers, (all wool), from 16s 6d. r BOYS' GUAED SUITS, AH Wool, from 5a 6d. BOYS 7 SAILOR SUITS, In Fox Serge and all Wool Tweeds, From 6s 6d. 500 BOYS' WASHING BLOUSES. 500 BOYS' ODD KNIOKERS, In Plain aud Golf Shapes, m Serge, Tweed, Velvet Oord. WASHING SAILOR SUITS, From 3a 6d. A. O. BARTON, Manager. , Insist upon havinff onr Pare Teas. Don't be put upon. They are the Best and Cheapest. Absolutely pur*. Copied j but never equalled. j WONDERFUL Guaranteed Vieer and Better Vain* than any at 4d per lb. more money. Compare onr 2/- Tea with any at a/4, and our 3/4 with any at 3/- per lb. WE INVITE FARMERS TO CALL AND INSPECT THE McCORMICK Reaper & Binder XTTHICH Secured the SILVER MEDAL for the BEST BINDER on the ground at the Christohurch A. and P. Show. We have sold out our firab Consignment of these WORLD FAME MACHINES, and would advise farmers to call early if they wish to secure the BEST BINDER the WORLD HAS EVFR PRODUCED. We are also Agents for the Colonial Drill, Which was awarded the GOLD MLEDAL for BEST COMBINED DRILL ab the Drill Trial on Ma Boag's farm. Morrow^ Bassett & Co, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, M. PKIEST, Manager. J. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, *^"OW SHOWING NEW LINES IN JEWELLERY, JEWELLERY, JEWELLERY. WATCHES, WATCHES. CLOCKS, CLOCKS, CLOCKS. E.P. WARE, -E.P. WARE. The Largest and Best Stock m Aahburton, Inspection Invited. REPAIRS. REPAIRS. REPAIRS. Watch and Clock Repairs GUARAN- TEED FOR 1Q MONTHS. .Jewellery repaired with neatnees and despatch. GOLD <fc SILVER PLATING Done on the Premises at Town Prices, Bight Testing a Speoialty, J. V. DE BEER, (LATE S. SALEK) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. LAWES^ s & Manures. THE Publio Dips ad the Aehburton and Tinwald Safe Yards are now open for the SEASON; For terms and particulars apply to Care- taker, r Lawes| Superphosphate — Best Turnip Manure m the world. Also poisonous and ndn'poisbno,us She?p Dip m stock. j EDWARD ISAUNDERS,



Friedlander Bros,, Limited. ( ! WOOL SEASON, \ 1898-99. OUR NEXT SALE will take ptoce at Christchurch on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1898, And Catalogues for this Sale close on MONDAY, 21*t Tnst. Clients are requested to deliver their Clips either at our Ashburton Stores prior to that date, or to consign the Wool to BROWN AND SON'S SIDING, Aadiußfcon, where it will have our utmost careful and personal attention. Advices of consignments will be reoeived at our Ashburton office. FRIEDLANDEB BROS., Ltd. T\f E ARE LANDING, ex Waimate and Tokomaru, KAINIT, The most celebrated German Potash Manure. Also, STANDARD PHOSPHATE, Containing 44 pec cent of Bone Phosphate of Lime. These Manures are unequalled for Turnip, Rape, and Grain Crops. Low quotations on application. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TTTE are favored with instructions from A. BUTTERICK, E*Q., TO SELL BY PRIVATE TREATS', HIS COMPACT LITTLE FARM OF 238 Acres NEAR WILLOWBY ' FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. . . , . » BELFAST MANURES. TTTjs offer to supply those celebrated Fertilisers at list prices less the usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing clients We have large Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., GROWING WHEAT AND OAT CROP FOR SALE. TTTE have been instructed to Sell by private treaty, a Crop of \ OOQ ACRHS of WHEAT AND OATS I <></O ACKES or WHEAT AND OATS Growing about 2 miles below Tinwald. 202 Acres m Wheat) and 26 Acreß m Oats. Full particulars from FRIEDLANDEtt BROS., Lld. THiS Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, direct from the. English Manufacturer, a new Btock of all the Drugs used m compounding physicians' prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the new British Pharmacopcea, 1898. TJxe Im.- of dispensing medical pre- ' portaut soriptiona is the special and : W^orlc constantcare of the manager *■ (J. M. Cambridge), who ; has been engaged m this duty for 36 years, as well as having had the benefit of an XCDgflisli training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially m cases of SerionH It is of the utmost import? ", Illness, ance that the drugs should be new and freshly im- ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and skilfully prepared ; and that exactly what the Physician orders should be used, and nothing else substituted m its place. < I'lie Price should never be the first and only ppnsi^eration— Drugs can be bought a{b a) I prices. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm we can rely on, though we could buy many of them \ .cheaper m the colony. But wo pharge no hiolb than is usual m most of th,e larger { towns, and generally a little less. A.T A.LjJ-4 An urgent call for medicine TIMES is responded to at once, whether during busmen • •: . hours or ab night, Sundays or holidays. Night Dis? peneary — opposite Dr Maude's, and negt to Pr | Hunter V reeidenoe, J. JVL Cambridge, MANAGER. Jl 135 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHUROH Ashburton. J — — . k Thureday-r-St Stephen's Guild, Meeting m Schoolroom, 730 p.m. ' Friday— Short servioe, 7.30 p.m. Choir practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERy.ICjSS--November 27. r 8.30 a.m. — Holy GopamujUQe ' ■ 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer >. ;: 3p.m. — S E AFIELD 1 6.30 p.m. — -Evening Prayer 1 The offertories wili'be m aid of the Maori Miwion, \ &&Y. 0. A, HATOTON, ,



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W "ANTED Known— That wo have opened & case of Ladieß' Fabric G'oves of really exquisite styles, including a large range of Washing and Cycling Gloves. Special lines m Ladieß' Embroidered gose Sunshades and Umbrellas, per Bangitira.— Mitohbl & Turner WAITED Known— Mks G Hamilton fcega to inform the Public of Aoh- burton ttafc ehe ia prepared to pay r. the". highest cash price for all kinds of New and Second Hand Clothing, Furniture, etc. Letters attended to immediately, Address — iiurnett Street, opposite Maii< Office. , 9^



JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants, .i WIfFfESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery, BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. v jsj ew E<i£ T '-" ."F-toIM "4i Columbia/ LAWN MOWERS AT STARTLING PRICES. ( x )  . . SPADES, RAKES, HOES, FORKS, and all Gafdan Tools by Bjst Makers. The Largest Assortment and Lowest Prices of any firm m Ashburton. 6 000 YABDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold CHEAP] FISHING tAii TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opened our New Season's* Surply of FISHING TACKLE, ad request an early inspection. LICENSES MA.V BE OBTAINED FROM T J3" WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYERLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment this Seaßon is Jnsfc Larding, and, we will be able to supply Customers without delay. JOHN ORR° lIND CO., ASHBUBTON. SPRING 1898 SUMMER m - Tm - rnrm - r lQm 'TTTE Beg to advise our Customers and the Public generally that^^ch Department m pur Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel- ties for the Season. In our Household Furnishing Department Will be found a Choice Variety of new Patterns m Oilcloths and Linoleums, together with full ranges of Laoe Curtainß, QijiUs, Art Mualinß, and all sizes m o<trpeb Squares, Bugs and Mats. THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATEKIALS Are especially worthy of a visit, as we consider the goods m these Departments exceptionally well selected. AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom Is replete with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, which Ladies 'ar« cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR CLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS The chief attraotion is the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties and Shirts, and the Large Stock ot Suiting Tweeds, (o) We are m Business. We want to be busy, and to keep busy, therefore it is to our interest to serve you as well as possible. If you give us your patronage we will deßerve it; The best service only can do this. We try to make a better service impossible. ! %j& We find that the demands made on our Dressmaking Department make ib compulsory for us to decline to make up Coßtumes other than thoso purchased at pur Establishment. MITCHELL & TURNER.



WANTED Koown— That our new DDre e Goods are now on -view. Ladies m need of a thoroughly smart and up-to-date costume fchould give ua an early call. A charming variety of Blou&e Material and Washing Drefiß Fabrics now showing. — Mitchell & T*urner. "TTTANTED Known— That, when the ?v wind us over ard when the dust is gone and Aehburtoo Houßewives commence «iieir Fpring Cleaning, Mitchell & Tubnrb are the people for all dpeorip'ionfl pf House- hoin Furnitbioge, and their now good* ure JPWoneos<J,