Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1898. Local and General.

On the first page to-day will be found an article headed " 1 ho Siberian tailway "; on the fourth page Commerc al and Interprovin cial new a.

Thb New Freezing Works.— The local Secretary of the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company (Mr Albert Robertß) informs u£ th»t Mr W. O. Page, of Aahburton, waa the successful tenderer for the boarding house at the freezing works, Faiifield, at £525, to bo completed m five weeks. There were five other tenderers.

Laghmor Estate.— The Commissioner of Lands (Mr Weetman), accompanied by Mr A. P. O'Callaghan, the supervising valuer for the Canterbury district, and other Government officials yesterday paid a visit to Laghmor. They were meb by Mr G. A. M. Buckley at Ashburton, who drove the pirty to their destination. Thb Lady Reporter. — It is stated that Miss Stella Henderson, whose application to occupy a seat m the reporters' gallery of the House of Representatives has been subject of comment lately, was ab one time assistant mis toss m the Ashbnrton Borough Sohool. Mies Henderson is also a member of the Christohuroh Progressive Liberal Associa tion, The Laira Case.— Justice Pennefather gave judgment yesterday m the Laira oaße, holding that the liability for damage to the barque must fall upon the owners of the Wakatipu, defendants having failed to prove that the accident waß inevitable. The Court held that the Wakatipu wai not kept under proper control ooming up the channel, and that the anchor was nol let go until doing so was absolutely useless. ABemasiablb Cask. — The death oi M. Pousaard) a French musician, who m the early sixties toured the colonies with M. Douay, another talented musician, and probably the finest violinist ever heard m the world, was recorded last week. This event recalls the sad and remarkable caae of his one-time partner M. Douay, who lost his reason after having been mesmerised or hypnotised as it is now called. He never fully recovered hia intellectual faculties, and eventually died m an asylum a raving mad man.

Water Supply Bill and the Council lobs.—Councillor Se&ly, ab the Borough Council meeting last night, expressed an opinion thab the action of Mr E. G. Wright, M.HR , would be remembered at the next election. Councillor Maynard contended thab Mr Wrighb had localised the objec tionable clauses as soon as they were pointed oub to him. This view waa not acceptable to other Councillors, who expressed dissatis faction with the action of the sitting m mber. Nevertheless it i« ft fact that Mr Wright had the objectionable clauses made to apply to the Grey town Borough Council ouly, so that the resolution passed by the Ashburton Council omitting Mr Wiighb's name from those deserving thanks ib nob altogether creditable to the intelligence of members.

Thb Comfhnsation Court.— The sitting of the Compensation Court opened yesterday morning, the Chief Juatioe presiding, with Messrs J, C. McKerrow and Horace Baker on the bench as assessors; The Court is sitting to hear » claim by Mr Purvis Russell and others on the Minister of Lands for full compensation for the Hatuma Estate, compulsorily taken by Government, to the- extent of £182,160 for that portion of the estate owned by Kuisell and £46,430 for that portion m hands of trustees. BJhe compensation offered by Government was £121,100 m all ; Messrs Sainabury and Logan appearing for claimants, and Dr Fiudiay and Mr Baldwin for Government. Disabming thk Nations.— Referring to this question, "General," m the Auckland Herald, says that m any case the nations must keep a million men m arms to keep the peace, and he goes on to say — '• But what of England ? She haß only half a million or so as it is, and ehe ought to have the million, en that she may not present a temptation to war. For it is obvious that if she has the smaller number of fighting moo, there may be a danger of a breach of the peace. She is bound, therefore, to carry out her disarma ment m the shape of increasing her numbers to tho international quota by raising and arm ing another half million of men." A Correction.— ln our report of the j proceedings at the meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club on Saturday evening it was erroneously stated thab Mr R. Alexander had been deputed by the Club to visit Wellington and interview the Colonial Secretary. We learn that Mr Alex ander was a delegate from the local owners and trainers and not from the Club. The Chairman of the meeting, however, said on openiug the business that they were called together " to hear what the delegate had to aay." In addition to this the Club's telegram to the Colonial Secretary practically recog nises Mr Alexander's action m the matter. This being so our reporter's mistake it excusable.

Ths Court Houbb.— The obatraotion to the footpath, by people watting outside the Courthoube on Court days, has been before the Borough Council on several occasions, and recently a letter was written to the Minister o£ Justice, asking that the fence be removed nearer to the building, (Hois request was curtly refused, whereupon Cr Scaly suggested that pressure should be brought upon the Minister for the removal of the Courthouse altogether and re-ereoted m some leBS publio poejtipD, and that the site be sold for business purposes, This ought to fetch the Government, seeing that the haU-aore constituting the reserve was valued by their own officer last year at £1100 without improvements. Mount Peel. — The Mount Peel Road Board met on Friday, a bare quorum being present. The overseer reported on the various works m hand during the month ; and that he had inspected the site for a bridge at Grant's ford, and made inquiries about the materials for the bridge. He bad inspected two sites for a stock bridge over Rainoliff Creek, and recommended the upper one. The Board resolved to have the variou* pack tracks put m order early m October. The question of buying a horse was discussed, and it was decided to hire one when required. The overseer was instructed to obtain the timber for Grant's bridge, and to call for tenders for next meeting for its erection. Accounts amounting to £66 8s were passed for payment. Burr. T. W. Newbold.— It is about eleven years' sinoe the Rev. T. W. Newbold left this district, and there will be many of his old acquaintances glad to have the oppor tunity to hear him preach again. When the Rev. W. Ready paid a viiib to the Old Country two years ago it was no easy matter to find a man capable of carrying on the mission m the Dunedin Garrison Ball during Mr Ready's absence ; the man for the occasion was however, found m Mr Newbold, and by the exeroise of his versatile gifts, along with a wonderful amount of enthusi asm, the rer. gentleman not only kept the immense congregation together, but also gave new impetus to the mission. It will be seen by advertisement that Mr Newbold conducts the services at Paring Square Church next Sunday.

A Large Seal — A large seal between \ 6ft and 7ft long was seen beiween the George ' "tret t and Bowcn pier*, Port Chalmers, on Sunday. It oune alongside the tugKoputai, and, of course, was undisturbed by her crew. Baptist Association*.— The Can'erbury and Weatland Baptist Association have ' decided to hold their half yearly session m Ashburton this year. The meeting will be held m the Tabernacle on Friday, October 28, morning and afternoon, and m the even ing there will be a public tea and after meeting. Delegates from all the Baptist Churches m the province will be m attend ance. Rather Scurvy. — In discharging a cse heard at a North Canterbury court on Monday, where the amount sued for was a claim for attending to graves, Mr Bißhop, the stipendiary magistrate, said though the defendant gained his case, it showed a want of respect to his father and mother that he Bhou'd, on a mere technicality, refuse to pay what appeared to be a modest fee for cleans ing their graves.

"Bund Stabbing."— A very primitive form of mining ia much practised io. the Mahikipawa district, Marlborough, during the summer months m tho beds of the rivers and creeks, and is known as "blind stab bing." The miner, with a rod on the end of which is placed some adhesive material, stirs up the auriferous wash, and, the water having oleared, secures the specs of gold on the adhesive substance, usually tallow, on the rod. By this extremely primitive method miners sometimes obtain gold that gives small wages on some of tha creeks.

TINWALD RACING CLUB.

A Bpecial general meeting of the members of the Tinwald Racing Club was held at Lagan's Hotel, Tinwald, on Monday evening. Mr E. Gates occupied the chair, and there were about twenty-five members present. The Chairman said that the members had been called together to give the Committee instructions as to what would be the beat thing for the Club to do now. The delegates appointed by the Club had interviewed the Chairman of the Conference, and tried to get a permit for Tinwald, bub had been politely though firmly told that the permits would only be granted on condition that a new strong Club was formed, and that, as at present constituted, neither Tinwald nor Ashburton would get a permib. He advised them to form an entirely new Club, and cast m their lot with it, He (Mr Gates) hoped that the meeting would see the wisdom of this advice and settle to do so. Messrs Doherty and Lagan, the other gentlemen who had formed the deputation, confirmed what Mr Gates had said. They quite understood that Sir George Clifford's ultimatum was "A new Club or no permits," and consequently no racing. Mr Gates, m reply to questions, said that an entirely new Club mast be formed. Ashburton might' object to join, but that did not matter much, as he had already got the consent of some 60 gentlemen to join a new Club, and he believed if Tinwald heartily supported ihe matter there would soon be 150 members. If the Aahburton Club got their permits, Tinwald could stand out, and draw up a programme for New Years' Day to be run without the totalisator. But such a course was not advisable. It was much the best thing to form a new Club as Sir George Clifford had advised them to do. After some further discussion, il was unanimously resolved, on the motion of Mr Purchase seconded by Mr Clark, — "lhat the members of this Club will assist m tho formation of a new Club, independent of either the Tiuwald and Ashburton Racing Clubs, and will hand over all property, funds and assets to such new Club ; provided lhat an undertaking be made to hold one race meeting each year at 'J inwald, on or about New Years' Day for not leas than five years." After passing a vote of thanks to the Chairman for the trouble he had taken m the matter, and to the Press for the impartial •'conduct m reporting the whole of the proceedings m connection with amalgamation and the fotmation of a new Club, the meet* ing adjourned.

THE DREYFUS CASE

Furl her Forgeries Confessed to. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copy right Received Wakapuaka Sept. 20, 9.16 a.m o Guardian Office, 9.5*2 a.m. London, September 19 The Observer states that Major Esterhazy, who is m London, has con fessed that 600 out of 1,000 documents, comprising the dossier, or brief, m the Drryfus case were forged. He de clares he only obeyed the orders of his superior officer m forging them. Paris, September 19 The Cabinet has directed MVSarrien to submit the dossier to a judicial com mission with a view to obtaining a re pprt as to whether the intervention of the Oourt of Cassation is necessary. Colonel Piquart has informed M. Sarrien the four secret documents were submitted to the court martial m 1894, Received Wakapuaka Sept. 20, 1 p-m, Guardian Office 1-30 p-m Paris, September 19 The Libre Parole newspaper denies the Esterhazy revelations. Esterhazy has returned to Paris.

THE TROUBLE IN CRETE.

!Jnited Preaa Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapnaka Sept. 20, 9 52 p-ra Guardian Office, 9-52 a-m Oandia, September 19. Admiral Canevaro, the Italian Oommander, suggests the withdrawal ! of the Turkish officials and troops from Orete, the Powers guaranteeing the Sultan's suzerainty and the protection of the lives and property of Mussul mans. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 20, noon, Guardian Office, 12-24 p-m Djevad Pasha has requested that the disaffected Mussulmans be allowed to surrender their arms aboard the Turkish warships. Admiral Noel in sists on his orders being strictly followed. The Sultan of Turkey is said to be furious. London, September 20. U'he Standard's Oandia correspondent states that Russia and France are working against England.

THE SOUDAN.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Cairo, September 18 Major-General Grenfell has started from Omdurman to confer with Sir H. Kitchener, who is now en route to Faehoda. London, September 19 News from Fashoda is expected on Friday.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

• It The usual fortnightly meeting of the ) g Ashburton Borough Council was held odK Monday eveniDg. Present— The Mayor (in 1 , the chair), Councillors M&ynard.Pau', Davis, i j Otr, Pauling, Collins. Hanmer, and Scaly. • j JINAISCE. „ The Mayor reported the receipt of £36 2s tid since the last meeting, the overdraft) being £1846 B<sd. NEW MKMBKRS. The newly elected Couacillors— Messrs Hanmer, Pauling, and Maynard— were wel comed by the Mayor to the Council. The new members suitably responded. WATER SUPPLY BILTi A letter was read from the Mayor of Hokitika endorsing the action of the Council with reference to the objectionable clauses. A telegram was received from the Hon. W. C. Walker, M.LC, to, the effect that the Legislative Council had. passed the Water Supply Bill through the Committee of that House, and that the objectionable clauses had been made local acd Bot general. A vote of thanks was passed to the Premier and to the Hon. W. 0. Walker for their services to the country m preventing these clauses passing. EAST STREET RAILWAY BKSEBYE. A letter was read from Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R., on the subject of Messrs Collins and Co.'s reserve, suggesting that a petition be presented to Parliament on the matter. The suggestion was adopted — Councillor Scaly contending thab the Railway Depart ment must m justice either oancel the lease of Collina and Co. or reinstate those who were turned off the East Street railway reserve by the Department) some yearßago — Councillor Pauling alone dissenting. Cr Collins did not vote, WATER OHARGBS. A letter from Mr George Lea, asking for a reduction of the charges for water to his property on the Alford Forest Road, was referred to the Works Committee. TUBNCOCK. Mr William Stribling'a resignation as turncock was accepted, and Mr George Stribling was appointed m his place. NEW MARKETS. A circular was received from the Grey town Borough Counoil, asking -the support of this Council m their endeavour to induce the Government to take steps to secure new markets for the produce of this colony, and a motion was passed sympathising with the movement MUNICIPAL FRANCHISE. A circular wa9 received from the Ohiuemuri County Council, pointing out several objectionable points m the Bill now before Parliament. COURTHOUSE FHNOE. A letter was read from the Under Secretary for Justice, regretting that the Minister could not accede to the request that the Courthouse fence should be removed. Councillor Scaly drew attention to the fact that the roots cf the trees m front of the Court house were destroying the footpath and should be removed. INCANDESCENT BURNERS. A letter was read from the Secretary of the' Gas Company, proposing to delay the question of furnishing incandescent burners until the next lighting season. OTJTFALL DRAIN RESERVE An application from Mr R F. Lewis for use of this reserve was referred to the Reserves Committee. HORSE PARADE. A letter was received from the Secretary of the A. and P. Association asking for leave to use Mona Square for a horse parade, and 3 for the removal of the practice platform used f by the Fire Brigade. It was decided to ; leave the question of the removal of the , platform to the Mayor and the Chairman of I the Fire Brigade Committee.

HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT.

The health officer reported that there was no Ciu^e of complaint m the sanitary con dition of the town. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £67 10s 5d were passed for payment. LEA SB OF RESERVE. The tender of Mr Hitchiugs for leasing reserve 1689 was accepted. COMMITTEES The following Committees were elected : — YVorka — Cra Scaly, Orr, Collins, Davis, and Thomas— Or Scaly chairman. Reserves — Crs Collins, Maynard, Pauling, Scaly, and Hanmer— Cr Collin3 chairman Lighting — Crs Collins, Orr, Davis, Thomas, and Jianmer — Cr Davis chairman. By-Laws — Crs Thomas, Scaly, Maynard, Pau', and Collins — Cr Thomas chairman. Fire Brigade— Cra Pauling, Maynard, Hanmer, Paul, and Daviß— Cr Pauling chairman. Finatca — Crs Orr, Collins, and Thomas — Cr Orr ohairman. Library— Crn Paul, Hanmer, Collins, Thomas, and Pauling -Cr Paul chairman. Hospital— Cr Scaly and the Mayor. engineers' report.

The report of the engineers was read as folio W8 : —

1. Labor Gang— The men have been en giged during the past two weeks m plough iDg soil off streets, and carting to sections, levelling the upper sports ground m the domain, spreading shingle for contractors, fixing gate and turnstile m domain, and carting soil and clay to cycling track, plant ing willows m rows for protection purposes, attending to the water supply and general maintenance. — Adopted. 2. Petition re Water Suppy m Channels — Moore Street West, and Kermode Street We»t, Park Street. In order to convey the water from Tancre.j_Street along the north eide of Park Street to Moore and KernTotfe Streets, three new culverts wltt berrnjotred, and the formation of Park— Street from Moor 6 Street, five chains m length, would have to be completed. The concrete channel ling has not been done at the angles of these streets, and though perhaps not absolutely requisite it is difficult to regulate the supply withoqt) the channelling. The cost of the culverts would be, with fixing, if of Totara about £6 5s each, if of Black Birch say £4 10<i each. If the water were laid on south side of Park Street m continuation of the present supply to the east side of Moore Street two culverts only would be required. The formation has been partially done by the labour gang, and could be finished we oonsidor for about £6 or £7. The channel ling at the corners of the streets if carried out would cqst £12. — Referred to Works Committee,

3. Tarring Streets.— We wish to explain to the Council that the reason why the experiment oi tarring the Btreeta has not yet been tried has not been from negligence. At a Worka Committee meeting held m July, one of the matters to have been brought up was choosing a Btreet m which the experiment might be tried* We had how ever received from the Cbristchurch, city surveyor, the originator of the scheme of tarring roadways, a letter to the effect that it was inadvisable to do the tarring before November, and the question was therefore postponed without lurther discuuion, or any formal resolution passed. We had com menoed preparing a piece of Havelock Street footpath, but have been interrupted by the wet weather. We are still strongly of opinion that a thin coat of fine asphalt would be found preferable to the proposed tarring, and taking into consideration the expense of preparation for the latter, oon,ld, we believe, be done at not much, greater coat. Received.— The resolution, cf February last to be oarried out.

4. Messrs Nicoll Bros, letter re pig pens. As requested, we have examined the pens m question, and gad they are of a temporary character constructed to the old stock yard. We hardly consider they would be dangerous as regards fire risks, but at the same time should not be considered as regards fire risks, ' but at the same time should not be considered as permanent erections. Should pigpens be recogni ed m the centre of the town as adjuncts to saleyards, we would suggest that proper regulations should be passed by resolution as to their construction, keeping them clean, etc. — Referred to By-laws Committee. ARREARS 01' RATES, On the motion of Qc Scaly, it wa s determined to charge 10 per cent on aU rates remaining unpaid for six months, and that the ratepayers m arrear be summoned. WATER SUPPLTf. The Council went into Committee on the question of water supply and then sat as a DOMAIN BOARD. COXMITTEE. The Works Committee wai appointed *< a Domain Committee, with Or Qrr *« ofe airman,

COBRKSPONDBN6E Mr H. Ford, of St. Alb ;nB, wrote, asking the Board to Bell him odb of the male black swans. -—The matter was left m the hands of the chairman of the Committee. Mr John MuUer, secretary of the Arid Bicycle Cub, wrote, asking the rent of the cyiLng track for the beason, with a close day on November 9. — Consideration deferred to enable other sports clubs to send m applica tions for the season. TENDEBS. Aa there were no satisfactory tenders for a root crop m the ploughed part of the Domain, the Domain Committee were empowered to deal with the matter. The meeting < hen adjourned at 10 55 p.m.

THE ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB'S ROAD RACE.

The following are the handicaps for the road race to be run on {Thursday next Tinder the auspiceb of the Ariel Bicycle Club, thfl distance is from the Triangle, down the Wakanui Road to. the junction of Beich Road, thence np the Beach Road finishing at the Royal Hotel, starting at 2.30 p.m. t —

THE WIIYTE RIVER GOLD DREDGING COMPANY.

(TASMANIA.)

The following letter taken from the Launcesttn Examiner of Auguit 20 will be pleasant reading for the Ashburton investors m the above mining company, — (Mr F # McKei«, Agent.)

Sir, — It is with great pleasure I note an article m your paper to the effect that the bed of the Whyte River, which has for so long defied the Bimple methods of gold diggera and foasickers, is to be worked on a large scale, and an attempt made' to win its hidden and untold wealth by means of one of the moat modern dredges. Being an old miner, and having lived m the Whyte River district for a number of years, I am m a position to endorse the high expectations of the present syndicate. As far back as 1884 I have known parties working m the river; m fact, I may aay every year while I lived m the district. At certain times when they could get m by building wing dams, oc diverting water to one side where practicable, I have known as many as five or six p&rtiet, m very dry aaasons, when the river was low, three or f.ur m each party, all making good money from a very limited area. The length of time during which woik could be carried on was necessarily Bhort, as the river would rise after rain of any conse quence, and the result would be no more work till the following season. A correct) estimate of the quantity of gold won m the district cannot be formed, as a large propor tion of it was taken to Melbourne direct and sold. On various occasions I have taken as much as five and six pounds weight at a time myself, bought from the mineri m the district, and always obtained the highest price per ounce. 1 feel confident the pro* posed scheme is a splendid investment ; the property is very valuable and extensive ; and, being a matter of BUQ'n importance to the mining industry of Tasmania, I deem it the duty of tnose who are acquainted with the prospects of gold dredgiag m the riveri of our colony to give publicity to the faott. — Yours, etc., John Foster*

News m Brief.

The election of five members for the Tiowald Town Board takes place to-morrow. Mr John Brawley has introduced new blood into the Methven, Rak&ia district, and the first of the draught class noted m our columns is Royal Roaeberry. This hone cornea of good stock, and breeders should not paßß him by.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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THE WATER SUPPLY QUESTION.

10 THE EDITOR. Sib,— ln quoting the paragraph m the Timaru Her*l4 stating thas the Ashburton Borough Council had objected to a certain clause m the Water Supply Act Amendment Bill you have, no doubt inadvertently, mads the same mistake as the editor of the Hsrald. By the Municipal Corporation* Act, 1886, powers are conferred on Boroughs to take water for water-works outside their boundaries, but section 20, subsection 3, of the amended Water Supply Bill would annul these powers by placing a Borough m respect of ita water supply practically nnder the control of a County Council. It was thfe clause, and n»t section 10, against which the Council protested. Will you kindly insert this explanation and oblige. — I am, etc. t Chas. E, Fooks, Town Clerk. Atthburton Borough Cou.aoil, September 19, 1898. CMr Fook« has written to the Timarn Herald* from which paper we quoted, and the editor noted his letter as under : Mr Fooks is correQt. The Bill from which we quoted must be an early form, as it contains no such section as that quoted m the letter. By a coincidence subseotion 3 of section 10 contains a provision which » on the face of it inimical to Borough Conn* cil'a rights, and there being no other of the came character m the Bill, we assumed that " 20 " m the circular was a clerical error for '« 10." The provision since added to the Bill and quoted by Mr Fooks for " 10." The oircular should have set forth the provision objected to. The Timaru Borough Council had not a copy of the Bill, m either it» earlier or later form, and therefore were unable to express any opinion about it.— < Ed. T.H.-EdT

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. London, September 19 Major George Dew m ton is dead, aetat 74. The deceased went to Ta«- Mania m 1843 m command of a con* vicb guard, and subsequently was the first white man to land m Northern Queensland, where Port Gladstone now stands. The shipment of rabbits m one hold» of the steamer Duke of Portland, from Lyttelton, has been found mouldy. The steamer Gaina is now at anchor at Perjm. Re mb, September 19 The Emperor of Germany recently enthusiastically endorsed the Czar'a disarmament proposals, and King Humbert has now given a similar endorsement. Immense streams of lava threaten the villages bituated at the foot of Vesuvius. Seven new craters hayft been formed. The Observatory buiid> ings have subs.id.cd, tventy-sevea

THE ABBBURTOW GUARDIAN ; TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1898.



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Synopsis of New Advkbtisements Wanted— Stable boy Wesleyan Church— Anniversary Bervioes, Sunday next. Miss Williams — Dress and mantis maker For Bale— Eight-roomed house T. Bullook— Cottage to let ROZI£2 TEA %m pur* j



The Show.— For many years we have been ruahed with orders prior to the shows and holidays, and late customers have been inevitably disappointed. We therefore respectfully invite all who will require now suits, &c, for the approaching summer to call early. We have just opened oub our new season's goods, and as we anticipate a further increase of busineas, our stock of new, fashionable, and; durable suitings, fco, is probably the largest ever ahown m Ashbur- ton, comprising a'l the latest novelties, and a special line of Fox's celebrated Cheviot sereeß, which we are making to measure m the newest styles at three guineas per suit ; also trouserß to measure m a big assortment of Scotch, English, and Colonial tweeds and , worsteds for 153 60 per pair {usual prices 22 a 6(j to 255) ; and m saddle tweeds : Suitß £3 10a and trousers to measure 17s sd. Fit. style and workmanship m every garment Biiaranteed.— Obaiq»bad and Bbbkyman, the Leading Tailors nod Outfitter, Alb' button



Public Notices. Great Removal SALE. rpHE PROPRIETORS of the Eclipse Cycle Works Having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr R. Henry, m Tancred Street, are holding a GREAT REMOVAL SALE. Two shipments of First-class Frames and Fittings, just landed ex "lonic" and " Maori," will be included m the Sale. Gome and see the New Three arm Oranks and all up-to-date Improve- ments. Every line is to be cleared to save trouble of Removal, EVERY MACHINE GUARANTEED. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE, Ashbueton. 0, IL FACTORY, VTOW APENING IS CtaHes OF SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS IN TUB MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES. FRAME HATS (New Shades), FASHION SHIRTS, COLLARS (New Shapes). TIES AND BOWS, 100 Dozen to Choese From. GOLF CAPS, 50 Dozen, all new ahapea and shades. TENNIS~SHIRTS, 25 Different Kinds. If you wish to wear tho latest Kngliah American and French goods, come an< see our stock. A. G. BARTON, Manager. J. V. DE BEER, LATE OF MELBOURNE& OHRISTOHUROE (Succeeeorlto S. Salek) AS USUAL this Jewellery Establish ment will oontinue to carrj THE LARGEST, THB HIGHEST OLASS, AND THE NEWEST DESIGNS 115 GOLD AND SILVER Jbl JR. W IS La SILVER AND E.P. WARE, W GOLD AND SILVER C A L T O C • C H X E S, 8, Era IN THE DISTRICT, At LOWEST PRICES, and will be foanc to compare favorably with any shop ii Christchuroh. WATCH, CLOCK, AND JEWELLER! REPAIRING SPECIALLY UNDER MR DE BEER'S PERSONAL SUPERVISION. Established 1880. Telephone No 69 BAKER BROS., FORNISHING TTNDKRTAKEITtS URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Beet and Latest Deaigns m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS Conducted with the greatest pare and eatiafaotlon, ac moßfc reasonable Charges. Corner of Wakanni Road and Pass Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. POULTRY Fanciers and those desirous of commencing the breeding of Purer bred Fowls will find ie to their advantage to viiit the FpbHAK Yards, any day between f 12 •nd 3, ejotpboa Sundays,



I CHURCH SERVICES. __ JOHN ORR & Co. s 1 - SIEP Ipr oHOROD - ' Ironmongers and General Merchants. WEDN _ISf6o S :S H^' a P D^ Choir Festival Service, 7 30 p.m :x: THURSDAY— CoDfirmalion Class (men and womeu), 7 30 p.m — T^^- SATURDAY— Confirmation Class, 230 "^^EIJHPS^^ SUNDAY SERVICES. -^ 8 30 a.m.— Holy Communion Uf I •rTS'lr'e c lx » —Morning Prater Vf I I Vi L 99 3.0 p.m.— StaGeid, Rev T. A. Hamilton. 3.0 p m. — Dromore, Mr Gates. Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. 630 »*- I Sff% l £SL.ii aw ,. J BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. HENRY STEPHENSON^ ( PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. HENRY STEPHENBON, — — — (aucoessor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. llLJ^lVg^W^^^^^^^^3ffiMMliiy SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES ■ all y ' n Large or Small Quantities. "~ i= "*~" t " "" ""'" "~" "" Agent: V . Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company */tvt "CT «^t" At M " I rjllllTlhi3 & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and " NeW t-aSV, Jr. 06 IN, V-,OIUIIIUId, Agency Company. x J PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay LAWN MOWERS. STSSSi AT STARTLING PRICES. aJ - (x) AUCTIONEER. rpadFS RAKES, HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Toola by Best Makers. U .J. .... SPADES, ttaivao, « p Piedlander Bros., Limited. The Largest Assortment and Lowest Priceß of any firm m Ashburton. __ JbUK bA-LJcij ft 000 YAEDS FOWL NETTIKG to be Sold CHEAP. °» wuw ,„.„ TI/IOLABSES FOR FEEDING.'.STOOK v AIMO — jjj SI j^^*^ AGRICULTURAL SALT, JSI WKI Si FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. * I i V ' Hi W E H^ YE FOR PRIVATE SALB> | 1 V\X ffISIELT i T^Bwf 20 Acres ° f Firßt * claßß Land « wifch DwelliDg I 1 »^ niraillTluU' wlUlnl Houbo, Stable, and other conveniences, I WJsjl mil lßiiljl situated m Methven. This property is well V vlyfil Pi "I A eH fenced and sub-divided. I % I Vw,^^^^™^ Full particulars on application to I jkm FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. %J jMBI "NT ° T HAVIN6 DISPOSED A tk ft X MR WENRY BUTTERICK'S FISHING- \M TACKLE. *abk at bhhuw^ by Auction, wo ars prepared to treat W"«si'iS?Ms^ ir SCa8 ° J ' 6 SllP> O! ' ISHING TAOKLE> " Dd ****' wit.Uotendingpurcha.r3 LICENSES MV* BE OBT-INKD FROM OT Fl ukdla^r Bros., l td . J^gM BARLEY, Mbßs PERFECTLY CLEAN 5 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd._ II o^s^jdwf if ! II wW^*s>Mß& 11 j) W 5 offer to BupDly these celebrate d \\ S7^&£s '\\ JJ >Ny J[/^k V"«w >y Fertilisers at Hat prices less tho usual "" —^ discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freexing clients WE CLAIM FOll THE We have large Stocks on hand, and oan \\T A VITTJ, LEY BXCYCLE deUvetex our Stores or direct from the FULL EQUALHY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY Factor y- ANY MAKER. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., Our Third Fhirment this Season is Just Landing, and, we will be able to supply „..,.„ ZZ~ Cußtctnerß without delay. W/ HAY a JbUrl OALIi — :x: Danish Oats, GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. Lon * *-*» Oata - Black Tarter Oats, Canadian Oate, (jrivlLA--*- -ttlii-U UVJ J_XvJiM A U mac hine dressed and grown m the / Q \ Oamaru district. FLOUR REDUCED per Ton TUSCAN WUBAT, KKROSENE „ 3»* per Case SOAP „ P er " ox perfectly clean and grown at tho Forks. TEA  »«* I' er ib ni . ._ t . . , , A GRAND CHANGE. HAMd AND B A CON— A Choice lot of Pd-*, Rolls, and Hams, guaranteed grain fed, Tiyit " ALSO- . Cocksfoot. 0^ These Seeds are all machine cleaned, of finest quality, and 1 highest germinating A LARGE STOCK OP THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING power. * * 8 W« are prepared to give our Clients very AND IN STOCK : lowest quotations. FRIEDLANDER BROS., ' Anifi« ATM'*D=i ARROWROOT, t/a?V-V ifilJK BAKIKG POWDER, LIMITED. | w.vi'Ti ii^crrre, cakra way seeds, ' I. > mVt-e- C'OFF-K CUKRIK POWDER, *' wl^'v- JniflAMrfTAUTAll. LOUN^LOUR, ASHBURTON nnnn'> ' : C4BD?EU PKKL. fXTRACI' OF MEAT, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. °VriY^ "ot-'LurtN fcYUUP, ISINGLASS, *  i^ KKfiOftKKjsi LIME JUJCF, mflß ANNUAL REUNION of the fA V< MakM.^LaDE, MATCHES, J. PiO&byterianChurcliwillbeheldinthe mik-'-I'I) oaTMBAL, RAISIJSS, ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON "IT'I'HIJK fcH HEP TONGUES, SODA, IJtiURbDAX, b-bri. JJ. '" Salmon, stakch, salt, Tka at 6 p.m. &UA1 ' . " Ret. James Gibb, of Dunedin, will lecture on " Scottish characteristioa aa illustrated m the Drumtoohty Sketches." « ,x " Commencing at 8 o'clock. Ret. Mb Grant, of Leeston, and othera ___ « ~ TT k j-*« s~\ " present. Solo SiDging and Music. JOHN Olilt AND CO., 6d. JBM EAHT BT&KBT, ASHBUIUON, X*JA .