TO CORRESPONDENT.

" Shiitdm." — The matter has been placed ia the hands of the police.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1898.

At the opening of the new physical and pathological laboratories attached to the University VIVISECTION. Collegeor Liverpool, Lord Lister made a remarkable speech. After returning thanks for the decree of doctor of science which had been conferred upon him he pointed out that it was a matter of common sense to give the men to whom the welfare of oar bodies was to be entrusted the best opportunities for mastering the secrets of the human frame. This could only be done by practical study m the laboratory. The students must dissect m order to learn anatomy ; must examine the organs and see them at work to understand physiology ; must use the microscope to appreciate the minute structure of the tissues, and must watch the growth and action of bacteria, so that they may take advan tage of the light 'which has been thrown upon the nature and treatment of disease by the study of these organisms. Lord Lister also stated that modern research implies experi ments on living animals, or m other words vivisection, He declared that m the first place vivisection was essential for the further progress of medical science, and m the second, while the sacrifice of animal life required by science is absolutely nothing when compared with what is necessary for our daily sustenance, the amount of pain inflicted is, owing to the use of ar esthetics, so small as to be scarcely worth considering, "If the persons," he said, " for whose humans feelings he had every respect knew the truth, they would commend »nd not condemn." That awful cruelties have been perpetrated m the name of science cannot be denied, and pombly the practice still continues m some countries. But that is not the oase m the United Kingdom, where a sound middle course has been taken, and vivisection permitted under proper control. There is no doubt that great benefits bays been conferred on both man and beast by its instrumentality, and if England is to take her share m the work, proper workshops and ap plianceß must be provided.

Local and General.

San Francisco Mail. — The Moana, with the San Franoieco mail, arrived at Auckland at seven this morning. BOTORPA SaNA^ORIU^. — J)t George Kenny, at present m charge of the hospital at Hamilton, has been appointed medical superintendent of the Rotorua Sanatorium.— Press Association telegram. The Minister ok Lands. — According to a Preas Association telegram from Wellington, the Hod. John MoKenzie has considerably improved m health, and states emphatically he has no intention of resigning m the immediate future. Magisterial.— At the police Court this morning — before Mr B. Alcorn, Justice of the Peace— a first offender was charged with having been drunk pa thp railway station platform. He pleaded guilty and was discharged with a caution. More Veterinary Subgeons to be Obtained. — Government is communicating with the Agent-General with a view to ascertaining the terms upon which at least four yeterinary surgeons can be obtained ID England for aarvioe m New Zealand. — Press Association telegram. Ns\y Zealand Lighthouses.— ln regard to the proposal to connect the ' New Zealand lighthouses with telegraph stations, Govern ment has decided to consult Admiral Pearson as to whiob he thinks are the most impor tant connections to be made from a sfcategi cai point of view. — Press Association telegram. Ashburton Trotting Clvb — At a Com mittee meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Club held yesterday, ib was resolved to re commend that the energetic secretary Mr W. Simpson be pr,eeented with a sub stantial bonus. J.C ie'sa. tie factory to laaro that the Club by Judicious and careful management! iv now m the happy position of having a substantial credit balance m hand The Beaten Team.— When the express from Dunedin drew up at the Christchuroh station last night, about a dozen individuals, armed with toy rifles and tin swordp, could be seen timidly peering out of a first: class carriage. They turned oat upon inspection to be .the .Q&nfcerbjjiry orioket team. Fearing that they' might be .mobbed by an indignant crowd, the secretary "of the : Canterbury j Orioket Association had thoughtfully 'sent J them weapons of defence. I A Mass of Fat. — There ia on view m the I window of Mr Wi J. Siloook a mass of fat 1 1 weighing 761 be, which formed the oover of I one of the kidneys of a bullock. The animal I : was slaughtered four months ago, and the I j fab sent to Wardell Bros., Christchurcb, to j ] 3e frozen. )ib is said that the owner of the I < least— -Mt JPrebble^ of Wheatstone— could I ' 10b understand why it showed so little ejgno j i )f gotbiDg into tip top condition^ although it I \ vh,b m good feed and perfectly healthy, yet 1 1 ill the time it was storing up its fat inside at 1 1 m astonishing rate. I c A Da* at u 'Appy 'Ampsteajj" io/ 6 horoughly enjoyed by the East End poor, I r >s is amply proved by the immense crowds I 8 vho flock there every Bank Holiday. The I c >ure air and bracing atmosphere to be found I n the breezy heights of Highgate and its I leighborhodd oannob fail to benefit) those ?ho can eply spend a few houra m their h udat. B , however, oan^ ofc be miy Ift Djoyed by those pC""°OB who are suffering I \ rom disease. Holloway'a Pilia and Olnt- 1 1 tenjb pan speedily remove this drawback to I P leasiire if a fair trial is only afforded them. I « ,b a oure for rheumatism, gout, fevers, I la iarrhcßJ, diseases of skin/ scrofula, uloere, I {S >re«, burns, op old wounds they are Mood I >mpotJt>lon, " J

!Thb Rainfall. — The rainfall m the princi pal centrßs during November was Auckland 2 39 m, Wellington 2 68, Christ church 2 62. Dhowned While Bathing —Mr Gillan der, manager of the Goidou Brewery at ToAroha, waa drowned while bathing m the W»ihou River with the school Children, | two of nrhom nearly lost their lives m trying to save him. — Press Association telegram. Dorcas Society.— On behalf of the ladies of the Dorcas Society, the Be-Tetary desires ' to thank the general public for the liberal support accorded to the Society iv donations and material ; and to intimate that dunng the holidays the Society will cease opera tions, resuming again m the month of March. Christmas Cards. —The poatal authorities desire ub to draw the attention of those posting Christmas oards, to the Poßt Otfioe regulation, requiring that ihe eeds of covers ahould be open, or the flips turned m, so that the contents may be easily withdrawn for examination. If the covers are closed, they are either Bent to the Dead Letter Office or surcharged the deficient postage at letter rates. This warning ia found neoes- Bary, aß a large number of Chrisbmaa oards have already been posted m covers dosed against inspection. Art. — The Council of the Christchurch Art Society intend offering six medals for competition thia year as follows :—Model ling m clay, from cast or from Nature (to be oast m plaster- at the option of the com petitor) ; for the etudy of a head from life (life Bize) ; for a land or Beaeoape (not less than 21 x 14) ; for a still life, including flower pictures (not less than 20 x 18) ; decorative design for surface decoration, based upon the New Zealand flora ; for six perspective sketches from aotual buildings (or parts of buildings, not lobb than 7x5). The work to be ia any medium. The annual exhibition will be opened on April 4, and works must be deliveted not later than March 24. Cycling.— For the Pioneer Club's meeting at Christchurch on Boxing Day, the handi caps for the two mile Wheel Race of 75 sovereigns have been published. The follow are those of local ridera and the better known men :— G Sutherland ser, A R Barker scr, A Ralaton 35yds, A Joneß 40yd b, J W Jones 60yds, A C Middleton '50yds, E A Wall 50yds, M Bennett 70ydB, W Tierney 70yde, W Hall 70ydt, R Hendry 80yds, N Ralston 90yds, H Holland 140 yds, D Price 150 yds, C C Derrett 160yda, G Body 170 yds, W Clarkson 200yda, A Huston 230 yd«, and H Smith 260 yds. A Nice Epistle.— The following is an exact copy of a letter received by the teacher m a school down south : — Sur,— My James come from school to-day with black marks on his hans and his back, he says you give ib to him because he dident know his algebera. now ac I ainb wanton army sun of mine to lern army of yer forren languages and as yer never cane the Freesholds because you are sticken up to there sister, we all no my James hasent a sister and thank gord he hasent to be haven her run after by a iokie animal like you if i had one. but im going to use my influence about it and will kionolude ab hia farther ia going down to put yer through about it.— yours etc, P.O. Our Education Ststem.— The Press con cludes an article on the education of the young m New Zealand, as follows : — ls there any more suitable subject at the break ing-up of our BChools, and when some seven or eight) thousand children are going forth to fight m the battle of life, than to ask how they are equipped for the fight ? Ab we have pointed out there are, we are cer tain, many who are not properly equipped, and to them as well as to others we shall soon give over the political management of the colony. Surely ib ia high time we faced this most important question aa to how far our education system is giving us educated citizens, fit to exercise the trust which will be committed to theirjieeping. Daggers of Lattohtef.. - Laughter m itself, saya the *..,Uis/i Medical Joiimal, cannot very well kill, but ib may do harm. Hysterical girls and boys with kindred nervous affections are often given to im moderate laughter, which tends to increase JierVOUS _. fiy.bjiUiit.ioß. JQr. -Foil :>hen fold relates an instructive case m which a little girl suffered from very definite cardias symptoms after immoderate laughter. The patient was thirteen years old, and had previously been free from any sign of heart disease. After laughing on and of¥ for nearly &tx hour with gome companions, she suddenly felt stabbing pains m the chest, and was seized with fits of coughißg, fol lowed by cardiac dyspnoea, very well marked. Feilch'enfeld be ieves that the cardiac disease directly resulted from immoderate laughing. Djsaf and Dumb Bride and Bridegboojj . •"■A pretty wedding, with a touch of the pathebio about it, was celebrated at St John's Church, East Dulwioh, recently. Both bride and bridegroom are deaf and dumb. The latter, Mr George Barber, a fine athletio young fellow, is an exceptionally talented carver m wood ; he has for some years been employed at Perm's, the great naval eDgineera at Blaokheath. He and his bride, Misa Alice Bray, were educated at the same institution for the deaf and dumb at Margate, and both of them by their bright ness and intelligence do credit to the institution. Both wera born deaf, their dumbness not being physical, but merely the natural result of never having heard a human voice. The ceremony was witnessed by some hundreds of people, many of them being old fellow students of the young couple, and themselves deaf and dumb. Ab fche clergyman read the marriage service Mr Raper interpreted it by gesture, and it was moat interesting to notice how clearly every shade of movement was interpreted by those present. It is of Interest to note that the bridesmaid and best man were also deaf and dumb. A Collection of Insects.— The Timaru Herald saya that Mr W W Smith's collection of inseots exhibited at the flower show on Saturday contained about 400 species, in cluding the worst fornru of garden and farm pestß— the oodlin moths, fruit boring weevils, red currant, apricot, peach and plum moths, and several species of flies mischievous m orchards and gardens. There were 40 odd species of agricultural and 'pastoral beats — moths, whose grubs feed on roots of grass, clovers and grain and mangolds ; click beetles, whoqe larva) are the destructive wire-worms, m soir.6 seaspns destructive to root crops, and this year are destroying gorse hedges by eating the roots \ and a fine series of bot-flies and their natural enemies Among the beneficial inseots were the humble bees whioh have made red clover a profitable crop m Canterbury, and 200 species of flower fertilisers— native ants, bees, flies, beetles, bugs, butterflies and moths.' Specimens pf the Egyptian and Australian locusts were included, also the dreaded tee-tee fly of Africa, and specimens of the repulsive Australian and American cockroaches. One specimen was the intro duced drone fly, the rafc.tailed larva of whioh is a good scavenger of dirty ditches, and the fly is the only insect which is known to fertile the chrysanthemum!

PRIZE DAY.

The Kindergarten The breaking up for the season of the Kindorgatten, conducted by the Misses Fookg, WHB celebrated yesterday m the Orange Sail. Iheie was a large bttendance of parents and the children and friends of the school, and the little orieß made a' charming picture, both when arranged on the stage for songs aud recitations, and when paraded on the floor for exercises. They went through an excellent programme, commencing with a kind of exercise re sembling m mnny points the military physical drill. Later on they went through the ball exercises, with accompanying song, and on the stage several recitations were given by the little ones, as well as action songs most < naively sung. Mrs Denshire and MUa K. , Orr were kind enough to oontribute each a song, &nd the programme concluded with a most amusing cantata of naraery rhymes. At the end of the programme Rev. T. A. Hamilton presented the prizas, and m doing so congratulated the Misses Fooks on the success of the school, which they bad con ducted with great energy. He spoke of the patience that was necessary to be exercised by everyone who essayed the task of teaching, but more especially m teaching very young children ; and that the Misses Fooks had displayed this excellent virtue m a high degree— as well aa the motherly qualities that must be possessed to win the affection and consequent obedience of infants-— was evident by the admirable manner m which discipline had been observed m the exercises. Kindergarten work m its essence was aimply the training of the young mind to habits of observation, and the very play of the children was made use of to train their perceptive faculties. After a few kindly words to the children, spoken m the wioning way Mr Hamilton is master of m dealing with children, he wished them all a merry Ohristmas and a happy New Year. He then proceeded to distribute the prizes as folio ws : — Standard III — lsb prize, Lawton Lecbner. Class lll— lst (equal), Dorothy Fooks and Adelaide Muroh. Special priaes — Arithmetic, Undo Zander; conduct — Arthur Roberts. ClaBS ll— lsb, May Stringfellow ; 2nd, Ruby Lechner. Special prizes — Writing, Hay Bmith ; poetry — Percy Crisp. Class I— Ist, Willie Paterson ; 2nd, Grace Hamilton and Katie Stuart. Speoial prizes— Conduct, first, Keith Rollitt ; second, Bevan Dodds ; writing, Aggie Dodde. Sewing prizes— lst, Adelaide Murch ; 2nd, Ruby Leohner.

Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club.

The following are the handicaps for the raoeß to be swum on Thursday next, ab 3 p.m., m the Domain Bathß : — Long Dive— W MoKinney scr, E McTigue 2ft, F Lamb 4fb, T Smith 4ft>, A E Thomas 4fb, R Miller 6fb, R Simpson 7ft. School Championship — H Fooks, A Sparrow, R Simpson, E Olaik, H B Berry man. 30yda Senior Handicap — E McTigue iur, T Smith 2aec, F Plunketb 3sec, E Cambridge 43e0, F Lamb 4sec, R Miller 4aoo, J Robin son 4sec, C Alcorn 4aee, A E Thomas 4sec, W Simpson 43ec, W V Purchase saec, P Thomas ssec, B Simpson saec, H Stephenson ssec, C Willis 6 8 ec. 50yda Junior Handicap — A Sparrow scr, R Simpson ecr, L Andrewea 2sec, A Kelly 2aec, U Braddell 3seo, R Smith 33e0, W Smith 4sec, H. Hopkins 43e0, E Page 4?ec, Ralph Simpson 53ec, M Wilkie 6secs, G H Citea 7see. 220 yds Senior Handicap— W MoKinney scr, E McTigue Bor, T Smith 12aec, F Lamb 15sec, W Simpson 16sec, R Miller 17sec, H Siephenßon 20aec, B Simpson 20aec, A E Thomas 20sec, P Thomas 25aeo, H Hopkins 303E0. Great interr?*) sontres m the School C&mpionship. The competitors are evenly matohed, and the race should prove a very excidng one. Mr D. Thomas, the President of the Club, has presented for this race a handsome silver challenge cup. In the other races, an unusually large number of competitors have entered, and the races should be interesting. The Club are not c harging for admission to th^rm "■"■! '■■'* r beg tne public b pretencß, and hope their efforts to sustain one of our best sports will be appreciated.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for tbi opinions expressed by our correspondents)

HIGHBANK.

TO THE EDITOR. SlB, — For some time past there have bee at intervals articles appearing m the paper whioh, If nofc directly running down th Highbank and ftjarawiti settlements, have a leaßt indireotly done bo. Therefore, I thinl a few notes on the actual condition of th settlement will be of interest to your readera The Highbank noil is of a very friabl nature, and a large area of it has been brokei up and well worked for the wheat and o» orops. The heavy frosts of last winter broki the land down very fine, and it was there fore no wonder that Highbank, with th< adjacent districts, suffered, by the heayj gale m September. However,' the settler set to work, and where the crops had beei severely damaged put them m again ; am ad the present time most of the second sowi orops are promising an abundant harves —at the same time demonstrating the fertih character of the soil. There baa been plent] of grass, and with some really good orops o; rape a large number of fat lambs eboald gc from Highbank this year. There is a good breadth of lUrnips going m, the early sowt ones being a splendid strike. Many 1 thou sands of trees have been planned by the settlers, and this season being favourable, they are making headway. In regard tc religions matters, the settlers are well attended to, the different ohurohea holding services alternately m the schoolroom. A strong ohoir is already m going order. There are over fifty scholars on the school register. The Board of Education are call* ing for tenders for the master's house— a long felt want. Lastly, the Highbank Piatricb Settlers' Association, with a member ship of fifty-nine, looks well after the interests of the aettlera m matters affeoting their welfare. The meetings are held monthly, and are well attended. It is a wonder to us up here that the farmers m different parts of the country do not form farmers' clubs or associations. They would find them of distinct advantage. In con cluaioD, I would like to point oat to those who ran down the land policy of the present Government that, before Highbank was purchased by the Government, it did nob carry a dozen people. Now, under settle ment, the' population is over two hundred. Comment is needless.— l am, etc.', C. E. Davis, Hon, Secretary of Highbank District Settlers' Association

FRENCH AFFAIRS.

«. — - — _ United Press Association— By Eleotrio [Telegraph— Copyright Pa'rWj' December 1 9 L$ Tempa states that as the result of a visit undertaken consequent on the recent tour of the Kaiser, M. Oonstans, who was a member of several Ministries m France, has been nominated to the vacancy m the Embassy at Constant!- I nople, with the object of promoting French relations with Turkey.

I was seriously aflftcted with a cough for several years, and last fall had a more severe cough than ever before, I have used many remedies without receiving much relief, and being recommended to try a little of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, by a friend, who, Rowing me. to be a poor widow, gave it to me, I tried it, ailu Yfl 1 :]) the most gratifying results. The firßt bottle relieved r^e very much and the second bottle has absolutely oared) toe. £ have not had ac good health for twenty | years. Respectfully, Mrs Mary A Beard, Claremore, Ark. bold by ashburtqn drug

GABLE NEWS.

« Unlced Presa Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. London, December 19 The Colonial Consignment and Dis tributing Company opens a refrigerat ing store m Manchester m January. The Times regards Sir Sandfori* Fleming's cable scheme a? a grand con ception, the advantages of which are solid and incontestible. A miserly English woman named Ooen has bequeathed £38,500 to the London City Mission. Berlin, December 19 Heine, an artist, has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment for caricaturing the Emperor. Home, December 20 The Anti-Anarchist Conference hag agreed to a nniforrr police system of dealing with dangerous Anarchists, with a complete system of Homo con trol instead of expulsion. Bombay, December 19 The Indian Government has pre sented the King of Siam with the cremated bones of % jprince Siddartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. The remains were discovered m Nepaul. Buddha is supposed to have died m 543 ic. Calcutta, December 20. The Merv railway has been com pleted to JEhusk, within 95 miles of Herat. New Yobk, December 20 An influenza epidemic is raging here. Washington, December 20 America is taking steps to exclude adulterated food, m retaliation for the action of Germany m threatening to exclude American meats. Brisbane, December 20 The Government expert has made experiments with a wool scour, which was recently declared to be effestive m destroying ticks on cattle. He found, that though it appeared to kill the ticks and cleanse the cattle, they shortly became re infested. Sydney, December 20 Mr Ward was entertained by mem bers of Parliament on both sides of the House, and has now left on a visit to Melbourne.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Assooiatlon — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Park, December 29 The Ministry -was interpellated m the Chamber of Deputies with reference to the secret dossier, which it was claimed was calculated to affect the security of the State i£ it wer© reviewed by the Court of Cassation unless the contents were not divulged. M. Brisgon denied that the security of the State would be effected, hence his asking for the revision of the case. M. Oavaignac said the Government saw only what they chose. The Other documents showed guilt. A vote of confidence m the Ministry was carried by a large majority, London, December 20 The Paris correspondent of 2 he Timtt states that M. de Freycinet with holds the ultra secret dossier which was not shown at the couft-martial. It does not affect the Dreyfus case, but approves of Russian espionage, with a yieg-ciwmaog the patterns of quick* firing cannon. The Times, commenting on the case, says the Dreyfus inquiry is under going a mischievous reaction, and that M. Dupuy and Freycinet are conscious of the danger of a full disclosure. / — ..-■-■ i

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign

United Press Association -By EleOtrio Telegraph— Copyright. _____ Received Wakapnaka Deo. 21, 9.5 a-m, GUARDIAN Office 9 31 a-m. The Gordon College Fund. London, December 20 Earl Minto, Governor-General o! Canada, has invited the newspapers to open subscriptions for th,e Gordon College. Tb.9 British fund exceed £loo,ooo. Major Marchand. Cairo, December 20 Major Marchand left Fashoda for the Sobat River, a tributary o£ the White Nile, on llfcb insfc. The Carlist Movement m Spain. Madrid, Decembpr 20. Senor Oorrea, Minister for War, is asking for a credit of 20 million pesetas to combat the Oarlist movement. All Angry Sheik. The Sheik Ulisham refuses to •ondone the Sultan's surrender of Crete without the Turks having been defeated on the battlefield. Resigned. London, December 2Q Sir Henry EUwkins, one of the Justices of the Queen's Bench, has resigned, Obituary. ' Lord Napier and Ettriefe, »tat 79. The Leadership of the Liberal Party. It is understood Mr Camphell- Bannernian auceeds Sir W, y. IJarcourt as th 6 leader of the Oppo sition, and Sir W. V. Harcourt will not oppose the return of Lord Rosebery to the leadership of the party. Lord Rosebery advocates, primarily, the reform of the House of Peers by com bining the hereditary principle with the system of elected members.

Australian.

United Prasa Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright; Received Wakanuaka Deo. 21, 9 5 a . m Guabdiaw Office 9.33 a.m N Safe. Sydnby, December 21 The agent of the ship Philadelphia, supposed' W 'be wrecked m £oveau2 Strait, ia advised of the safe arrival bt the vessel at Callao. Resignation of a Governor. Adelaide, December 21. The Acting-Governor has received a cable from, tbe Secretary of State announcing that Sir $. E\ Burton, who is now m England, has tendered his resignation of the .governorship froa* the end of his present leave of absence which expires m Maroh. Family reasons are the cause of UU teiigartiaji.

THE ASHBUfeTOIS GCAtfDIAtt : WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 1898



Farmers, working men, and all who desire to see "good times" m Ashburton will materially help to bring prosperity to theii own doors by encouraging local industries. Having increased our staff of workers, and showipg the largest Btopk of tailoring goods m the distriot, and with exceptional facility for trade, we are determined to offer such inducements as will " keep the money m the place" if customers will kindly call and compare our reduced prices on and after Tuesday, Deoember 13, 1898. Men's all wool tweed suits made to measure m a variety of pow patterns for 52a 6d or suib and extra pair of trousers to measure for 65s and upwards, ab prices which will m ail cases compare favorably with those of Ohrist- ohurch or Dunedin firms for cash ? and our name is a suscienc guarantee for fit, style, and workmanship, as the leading tailors and outfitters —-CRAiaiiBAD & Berriman. (advt) CLARKE'S B H PILLS warranted to oure Gravel, Fains m the baok tnd all jtdndrsd complaints. Free from '' Established upwardp of 30 yeara n boxes 4s pd each, of all ChemisW and ?atent Medioino Vendors throughout the eorld. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid and Oountieß Drag Company, Lincoln Saffland., Smrtt &ty» Vmw 1



! CHURCH SERVICES. ! ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. WEDNESDAY, StTrhomaß' Day-Holy Communion, 7.30 a.m. ; Parish- ! loners Meeting at 8 p m., m Sb. S'.ephen'e Schoolroom, liusinees— For tho purpose of formally sanctioning, '. under the new regulations for loans to parishes, tho application to ihe Church Property Trustees for a loan of £700 for tho enlargement of Sb. Stephen's Church. THURSDAY- G.F.S. Picnic, 10 a.m.; „ Vestry Meeting, 7.30 pm. FRIDAY - Shorb Service, 730 p.m. ; Choir Pr-ctice— B p.m. SATURDAY-Churoh Decoration, 2 p.m. Contributions of flowers and ever- greens will be thankfully received on Saturday morning. SUNDAY SERVICES -Christmas Day. 8 30 am— Holy Communion 11 am — Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion 2.45 pm — Children's Service 3 pm— Seafield 6.30 pm— Evening Prayer REV T A HAMILTON 1 . — rssr =~a



F. FERBIMAN. BONE MILL. A PTER SATURDAY NEXT, the 24bh Jt\ insb., the Wake.nui Road Bone Mill will be closed until further notice, and I will not be responsible for any bones that are left there after the above date. F. FERBIMAff. ~~ FOR SALE! HAVELOCK STREET. f POWN Section 467, upon which ia JL erected a comfortable house of seven rooms. Easy terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. COX STREET. A Comfortable House of fiva rooms situated on Town Section 776. The owner having left the district will accept a low price. Farther particulars on application. F, FERRIMAN. I HATE a epeolal sum of £10.000 to invest on a sound freehold security either m one or two sums at 4£ per cent. FOR SALE. " 7 Acres at Eketahuna, North Island, Close to Railway Station. TO those desiring a change of Climate this affords an opportunity seldom offered of obtaining a section whereon to build a comfortable residence within a convenient distance of a Railway Station. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. A Shop m Tancred Street. I Have a good shop to let m Tancred Street, within a chain of East Street. F. FERRIMAN, TO LET— WAKANUI ROAD. 4 ACRES of good land with a well stocked orchard and a capital dwell- ing house. To a good tenant a moderate rent will be accepted. F. FERRIMAN. FOE fcALE. Alforci Forest Road. LOT 3 containing ± of an acre nearly opposite the Factory entrance gate. Fall, particulars on application. F. FERBIMAN. FOR SALE. " 500 ACRES SHEEP FEED. I HAVE for Sale about 500 acres of good Sheep Feed, within about 10 miles of Aahburtoa. The property is well fenoed and watered, and ia capital country for fattening lambß. Apply F. FERRIMAN. GUANO. (Extract from Government Analysis by Mr William Skey.) \ VERY fine grained article and of good quality, containing 40 per cent of Trioaloic of Phosphate. F. FEKRIMAN Knife Grinders FOR Grass Mowers. THE NEW MODEL DUTTON MOWER KNIFE GRINDER THE New Model Dutton Mower Knife Grinder is believed to be as near perfection as such a machine can be made. A most Valuable Improvement has been made m the means used for holding the knife to the grinding wheel, when being ground* The pressure of the knife against the wheel is made less at the lower part of the knife section, where the least grind- ing is needed, and is gradually increased as the wheel is moved along the edge of tho section towards its point. "KEEP THE KNIVES SHAH?," Is what every manufacturer of mowers directs.. With thia grinder it can easily be done. With a dull knifo, the wear and strain, both on ma,ch£ne and team, are greatly increased, and the grass jyijj be badly cut. A man, or even a boy, with this machine, can grind a mower knife per* feebly, and with ease and rapidity. When a seotion is dulled or nicked by coming m contact with a stone, as often happens, it can be sharpened without grinding the other sections. ygE "CORUNDUM GRINDING WHEEL* 1 Doea its work well* It wears bub little, and will last, according to the amount of work done, from three t,o five years, and probably longer. There is a large hole m the centre of the wheel, made water tight by the fhnges which damp (he wheel and hold it m position. When the machine ig U96d thia hollow space ia filled with water through a small hole m the side of one of its flanges ; the hole is then plugged up, When turning the wheel In grinding, the water fs driven through its pores hy centrifugal for.cc, completely wetting its grinding surface, this prevents the temper of the knife from being destroyed, whioh would be done if the wheel were used i dry, THE OPERATOR While grinding a knife, stands facing (he side of the whe*l and over the knife clamp, this brings ihe grinding of the section directly under the eye. By means of a new improvement the grinder can be r.eadily clamped to a pole jr the rim of any wheel haying a width of Irora 3 to 5J inches. ( It requires but little skill to use this grinder ; the directions sent with each nachlne will, if followed, enable any one o work it without trouble. These machines are protected folly by >atents m the United States, Canada, freafc Britain, France, Belgium and Iweden. F, FERRIMAN, AGEN3?. PHASES OF THE MOON. f December. n DH M p Last quarter .„ .„ 6 936 p.m New moon *• .. 13 11 13 p.m 4 Find quarter M _ 20 252 p.m B( Full mooQ m gQ XI 9 a.m.



Fried lan cier Bros., Limited, i WOOL SEASON, 1898-99. OUR NEXT SALE will take piece at Timaru on FiiIDAY, DFCEMBER 30 1898, And Catalogues for this Sale close on TUESDAY, 27th Inbt* CUenta are requested to deliver their Clips either at our Ashburton Stores prior to that date, or to consign the Wool to MILL & CO.'S siding, Timaru, where it will have our most careful and personal attention. Advices of consignments will be received at our Aehburton office. r FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. WE HAVE FOR SALE \ PEW SECOND HAND BRANTFORD REAPERS 4ND BINDEKS IN GOOD REPAIR. Apply to FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., KIT E ARE LANDING, ex Waimate and Tokomaru, KAINIT, The most celebrated German Potash Manure. Also, STANDARD PHCSPHATE, Containing 44 per 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. BUTTBRIOK, ESQ., TO SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, HIS COMPACT LITTLE FARM OF 238 Acres NEAR WILLOWBY FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Insist upon bavin? our Pure Teas. Don't be put x»pon, Tney are the Best and Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied but never equalled. WONDERFUL Guaranteed Ulcer and Better Value than any at 4d per lb. more money. Compare our 2/- Tea with any at 3/4, «xd our 2/4 with any at 3/- per lb. THI3 Ashburton Drug Co. {LIMITED) HAVE just . unpacked, direct! from the Engliah Manufacturer, a near stock of all the Drugs used m compounding physioians' prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the new British Pharmacopoea, 1898. Tlie Im> of dispensing medical pre- portnnt scriptions is the special and Work conetanfceare of the manager (J. M. Cambridgb), who has been engaged m this •?uty for 36 years, as well ah having had the benefit of att l£!li£?li»ll training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those wh/> unfortunately hare to take medicine, especially incases of @tef*ioiiN It is of the utmost import- Illoess. ance that the drugs should be new and freshly im- ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and ekilfully prepared ; and that exactly what the physician prderß should be used, and i nothing else substituted m ; its plaoe. { IhePrice should never be the firsfc , and only consideration— Drugs can be bought ab all prices. We prefer to import < all our Drugß from a firm j 1 we pan rely on, though we I ( could buy many of them I oheaper m the colony. But I we charge no rao^s i^an is ( £ usual m most of the larger I c towns, and generally ale little less. I -A.T AXJILt Aa urgent call for medicine I n TIMES is responded to at ouce, I c whether during business I c hours or at night, Sundays I or holidays. Night Dis- I peneary — opposite Dr I § Maude's, and next to Dr I H Hunter's residence, 1 1< jP J. M. Cambridge, \t MANAGER. 11 135 1 1 MR OSBQRN COOMBB, ] PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, I (Late of London), I ■ VT I B I T S Ashburton and surrounding I V Districts every four months— viz. t I daroh, July, and November.. J ORDERS may be left with MR .LEWELLIfN OWEN at bit Musio tudio, Acoftde Qaftmbari, Aibburtoo.



i DONAGHY'S BINDER TWJNK, MACHINE OIL, BINDER WBIPS, HAY JTOBKS AND RAKES, ENGINEERS' T(OLS, HENDERSON'S DUNDEE LEATHER BELTING, CHAINS AND SECTIONS JTOR MABSBY-HARRIB AND MoCORMIOK REAPERS AND BINDERS, At Lew than Agents' Prices, and all Requisites (or the Harvest Field at Lowest Prioei. JOHN ORR & Go. OUR STOOK OF ELECTRO-PLATED WARE AND CUTLERY IS by far the Finest ever Imported into AahburtOß, aud we «r« now making a BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY m our Windows. JOHN OBR % CO. WE ARE OPENING AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF i Fancy Glassware and China. AMONGST other Lines we are Showing Three Thousand GLASS VASEB and SPECIMEN GLASSES, ranging m Price from Sixpence each, and as we believe a larger variety bu never been imported by any firm m Mew Zealand we feel confidenb In requesting the inspection of the General Public. In order to dispose of our Immense Stook m these lines we have marked them at prioes from 30 to 60 pet cent below ordinary prices. Iksfeot oub Windows. JOflN ORR & CO. CUPS & SAUCERS PLATES DISHES WATER JUGS TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BUTTER JARS, and every artiole m Crookery and Glassware at Reduced Prioei at JOHN OBR & CO. MASON'S JABS, JAM JARS IN NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND BR4.SS PRESERVING PANS. For many years now we have altogether undersold all our Competitors m these ■peoial lines, and we are determined to add another season to our record. We Guabawxbb to Sell fcbeae Good* ohbaphr than any house m Christoharoh or Ashbarton. JOHN OBE.& CO. »»»»•{ INSURANCE } *™*«* We beg to announce to the people of Ashburton and District that we bavo com- pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Caah Customers to the extent of 10s or over, A FREE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds good for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expiring can be renewed at our Stores : thus enabling anyone dealing with us to keep covered against accident for £100 m the event of dea'h, or £1 per week m the case of Total Disablement. And the Beauty of the WHOLE SYSTEM is that it COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. We do noh nxtke any advance m our Priuaa to psy for this, but still continue to give to all alike -"~~ > -TB® r ~BEBT VALUIjL AT BOTTOM PRICES, IN EVER£- T JVNB OF OUR IMMENSE STOOK. Buy your Goods where you can get your Insurance for Nothing. It may be handy when yon least expect ib. If lb costs you nothing you might B 8 well have that thrown m. Guarantee from Insurance Compmy, ml all further particulars on application to JOHN ORR d Goi Hams and Bacon. SIDES. ROLLS, AND HAMS- Thh is VERY PRIME QUALITY, having eeoardd first prize at the resent Shows m Ohrisiohuroh and Timaru. JOHN ORR & Go. Mararilla Garden Teas. i i i Purveyors by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy. THESE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to as by the Growers from their Gardens m Ciylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten prise medals for PURITY, STRENGTH AND FLAVOR. Everyone should try it. JOHN ORR & Co., SOLE AGENTS. Sugar for Jam. WE Guarantee the Pare Cane SUGAH of the Highest Quality, and repeolally Suitable for Jam making. JOHN ORR & CO., ASBBURTON.