DEATH.

Wilson. — At Alknton, Ashburton, on December 2, 1898, Norman Thomas John, i infant son of Thomas and Grace Wilson. i Aged three months.

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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1898.

Under the heading of " A bad sign," the Auckland Herald has the following article :— Thecrimi- A BAD SIGN, nal calendar of the

Supreme Court this session is a light one comparatively, and there is no case of appalling magnitude to challenge public atten tion But them is one feature about it which is exceedingly unpleasant, and which ought to excite close attention to see if such a dangerous tendency oannot be obviated. A. whole serious of cases were brought before the Supreme Oourt m which the accused were lads charged with robbery m various forms, Those lads had fallen into the criminal class from mere laziness, and because they deliberately chose to lead a life of idleness and vicious indnlgence. They could readily have got work at wages which would ' have given them every comfort m life ' and some of life's luxuries. If they could not have obtained employment at a handicraft, as may be difficult m these days of labor legislation, they could have got farm work, which would soon have enabled them to become independenc settlers. They have not the excuse that the field of employment for them is limited because they are uneducated. No doubt they all had been pupils of the State schools, and had gone through the syllabus up to some high standard. But they chose to become thieves. In Auck land lately, a young ni^n com mitted suicide rather than take to manual labour. As he had been born m a class which led him to expect that he would not be compelled to do manual labour, he resanted the necessity which came to him, and arrived at the conclusion that m the circumstances life was not worth living. These young men have not even his excuse. They are probably the children of parents m the class of manual workers. But they look upon the life of their parents with intense dislike, and deliberately choose to become criminals, and to takß their chanoo of gaol. They are not more children, not ' able to estimate the moral guilt of the acts they do. They are old enough to estimate their crimes. They know exactly what is before thorn. But the disinclination to labour is so strong, and their inclination for vice and idleness so potent, that they decide to take the chance. What influence m our colonial life has brought this state of things about ? We must confess that we are compelled to pause for a reply. It is unquestionably, however, a bad sign. There is something very wrong m the state of a society when such a tendency is manifested.

Local and General.

On the first page to-day will be found a leading article, headed " The water supply" ; ou the fourth page a report of the Timaru wool sale,' and a ropcrb of the South Rakaia Road Board meeting. Disbandment of the' Cyclists' Alliance). — Ab a meeting of the delegates of the New Zealand Cyclists' Alliance, held at Timaru last; night, sad continued till a late hour, it waa decided to disband, and that the funds be divided pro rata amongst the affiliated clubs. The Improved Farm Hystem of Settle ment. — There is considerable demand for laud m Wettington district under the im proved f^rm system of settlement, by which 9et tiers taking up land are paid for clearing and grassing, the oosfc being afterwards added to the oapital value of the land. The Land Board has decided to set apart por tions of the Awai'ua block to meet the de mand. — PreßS Association telegram. Motor Oars tor the Soudan. —A French explorer, M. Felix Dubois, says the Gaulois, intends to explore the Soudan m an auto-car, or probably a number of auto-cars. He has consulted the French Military Teohnioal Committee and various functionaries at the 'Foreign Offioe, ; and the Gaulois asserts that a mission under his direction, 'to be convoyed m the latest form of "teu£-teuf," wijfst&rt) from Marseilles ac sopo as the necessary preparations have been made. The Gambling Question. — The Wesleyan District Synod (sitting at Wellington) passed the following resolution—" That we recom mend to the conference that a Sunday be appointed on which sermons shall be preached m all our ohurchea againafc the evils of gambling, and that anti-gambling leagues (both adult and junior) be formed m all our oircuits, end that suitable pledge cards be prepared for members oi leagues," —Press Association telegram, ■ ; The Cabinet. —A Wellington corres pondent wires :— -" Rumours of Cabinet re construction hive been revived. It seems pretty certain thafc the Hon. John McKec»ie will tesiaa Bborfcly, on the representation of hia mpdjoal advisors. While some appear to think that the Hon. J. Q. W&fd will rejoin the Cabinet, others regard the chances of Messrs Hogg and Carncross as being rosiest;, aa Mr Ward will probably devote most of his attention for some time to oome to his new business." Cycling Tourists.— The Cyclists 1 Tour ing Ciub is doiDg very good work m the interests of its members. There are many cuttings and steep descents on the roads m tfew Zealand which, wore they to be suddenly andunwarily attempted by cyclists, mighb be attended by sefibus if pot fatal results. Just whera Buob danger is about, the club is having erected large Iron placards with the olub's initials enamelled on them m white, along with warning words^ well Splayed " Dangerous ho oyolwta.» One of theae hao been erected at the Rangitata stock bridge, another mil go up immediately ab the Rangitata tra&o bridge, while a third will Btand Bentinel at the Ralsaia '■ eorge bridge. The notices are to be put xipat the cost ofthe Club, but will be maintained by the Ashburton County Council, Another notice of considerable importance to cyclists will show itself immediately at either end of the AsbburtoD traffic bridge, It) will inform cyclists that they are forbidden, on pain of punishment by fine, the übo of the Footpath of the bridge, and must keep the roadway uiod for wheeled traffic, 1 1

Alcoholic Milk. — A New York medical paper recoids the discovery of positive evidence of alcohol, to extent of 0 96 per cent, m the milk from a large dairy attached to an important distillery where the cows are fed on distillery alopa, containing 5 9 per cent cf alcohol. The milk was stronger m alcnhol than most bcere, but m what quantities it was given was not stated. Ihe milk examined was perfectly fresh, free from acidity, and m other respects normal. Tiik Myers Case,— The Pest says:— "lt is understood that the latest difficulty m connection with the extradition of Jo.-eph Myers ie that bho Justice Department insists upon a bond, blank as to the amount, bei'g signed guaranteeing the expenses of the proceediLgß. Wo are informed that the creditors who are taking aotive steps were prepared to sign a bond for a specified reasonable amount, but now matters are at a deadlock. The delay thus occasioned ii cutting the time very short ; but m all probability something definite one way or the other will be decided by to-morrow." The Police Regulations. — It is stated that, with the exception of the provision for the deduction of one shilling per diem from the wages of a member of the focoe who is absent on account) of sickness, there is bub little difference m the" new police regulations as oompared wich thoße which have been m operation for the past thirty yeara. It appears m the past that no deduction was made when a man was sick ; but m respect to the deduction now imposed it is not considered there will be any hardship, aa m Victoria, for instance, a man on the sick list only receives half-pay, The oonditione under whioh reoruitß are to be aooepted and the provision for a [probationary period are of course new, A Clock that Lights the Fire. — One of the most) ingenious, as well as useful, contrivances ever invented is a olook with attachments that not only wake a person at night, bub also strike a light m the room and kindle » fire. The olook is the invention of Mr Hunb,. of Macon Georgia, and is certain to beoome a household necessity. If a person wants to get up ab 3 30 o'clock m the morning, all that is necessary is to set the alarm on the olook for that hour and adjust the light and fire attachments. Promptly at 330 the alarm will awake the sleeper, light a oandle that is attached, and kindle a fire m the grate. The olook works perfectly, and Mr Hunt haß already sold the State right for their sale m a number of States. A Bishop as Tbamp.— The Right Rev. Reighton Goleman, Bishop of Delaware, U.S.A., had just gone through numerous and extraordinary adventures on country roads m the garb of a tramp. Unknown and m the' coarse apparel, he walked a distance of 235 miles recently, m the moun tains of West Virginia, stopping where , night overtook him, and frequently doing hard labor for his food and lodging. Some* \ times he went hungry, and slept m barns or under the friendly cover of some tree. Once, 1 late at night, having been denied shelter m > a sparsely settled region, he climbed into the window of a deserted school-house, and * found his rest on the hard floor. This waß the Bishop's idea of taking a novel holiday * and gaining new insights into life. Masonic— The funotion m connection i with the Thistle Lodge of Freemasons on i Wednesday evening (St Andrew's Day) waß r very largely attended, the occasion being the installation of Bro W. Mcßae as W.M. " of the Thistle Lodge, No. 113, N.Z. The " ceremony was conducted by R.YV. Bro J M > Hamilton, Grand Superintendent, assisted i by the Grand Lodge officers. Visitors wore . present irom Christchurch, Rakaia, and ' Chertsey, and there was a full attendance of J members of the Ashburton Lodge, 1811, 1 E.G. The officers inveated were— RWM, » Bro W Mcßae; DM, Bro J M Hampton: SW, Bro James Mellor } JW, Bro John Rumasiy ; SD, Bro George Morrison ; JD, 3 Bro W J Adams; MO, Bro R Rooke; . secretary, Bro W Sparrow ; treasurer, Bro f Thomas Norgan ; IG, Bro M McDonald ; stewards, Bros J Henderson and J Me ' Connochie ; tyler, Bro W Paterson. At the close of the ordinary business, members I adjourned to the Orange Hall, and a couple ( of hours were spent m harmony. 1 Am English Opinion. — Commenting on > the passing of the Old Age Pensions Bill, the } .Liverpool Mercury saya : — "ln the face of the adverso report of the Committee oi * Experts who investigated the subject on ' behalf of the Imperial Government, the j audacity of the Near Zealand Government can only be considered as reckless. One | would imagine that with a population not much larger than that of Liverpool, and with » a public debt of £44.366,618, Mr Seddon and

his colleagues would abstain from a confu sedly risky experiment to whioh the wealthy mother country fears to commit herself. But with a lightness of heart which would be culpable even if the colony were m a flourishing financial condition, they have persisted m a scheme which will entail, ' at their own estimate, an annual burden of £160,000, and may not improbably coab much more," N.SJ. Slate. — On Wednesday last, accord ing to the Oamaru /f/«jV, a number of gentle men paid a visit to the deposits of slate at Mount Dasher, one of the New Zealand and Australian Land Company's stations, about, twelve Jiilea south-east of Maheno, and at an alticude of about 1800 ft. Some miles of ground were gone over, and two thick beds of slate of excellent quality, separated by sandstone also of the best quality, were traced from norih-west to south-east for about two milea. 'Dc Don (an expert who was with the party) said that a tunnel driven vertically aboub two chains into the most promising ctaposlb would be at least 300 ft below the surface, and would oome upon blocks large enough for all purposes. With such a deposit of slate as undoubtedly exists there, employment might be found for a large number of men, and the slate once upon the market the demand would be practically unlimited, AS no true Blatß is found anywhere 1 m the Australian- colonies. A HoitfEirHOQN Vjsry Njj^b t,o Hbaten. — Not satisfied with the ordinary places chosen for honeymoons (writes the Paris correspondent of the London f>a(ly Telegraph) an enterprising young couple from Orleans have seleoted the summit of Mont Blano, the monaroh of all European mountains, &b the objeotive of their voyage dt neces. Ii" is recorded that the greatly daring oouple battled with terrifio snowstorms for nearly twelve hours, but, m spite of all dangers and difficulties, they followed tenaciously the route marked through the fields of ice, and at lasb stood/] proudly on the top of the mountain, liii&OOfb high. There they ea> braced, and swore eternal fidelity tbtyafds one another m the presence of their guides, who had assuredly never before seen so daring a bride and bridegroom. The descent, with its many dangers, was then effected with success. THa couple arrived at Chamounix after nearly three days' absence, and were received with enthusiasm by all the men, women, and children m the locality* Tourists, Frenoh and foreign, con gratulated them on their pluck, a big gun was fired m their honor, and there was a pyrotechnic display, and the inevitable triumphant mtiajo from a blaring brass band followed, ' '

PKEt FoßEsr. — " -An occasional vialfcor,'* thus writing to the Tcmuka Leader : -In connection with the Forest recent visitors will have observed that the dry season of last year, when cattle roaming through the bush ate greedily everything green that came m their way, together ''with the operations of flaw-millera haye done much to destroy the beauty of some of the most favored spots. At no remote period it is likely that the beautiful native flora will be destroyed, and residents m towns, more particularly tba younger generation, will have to go far afield if they desire to see New Zealand native bush at its best. Cannot something be done to conserve a si^all section permanently for the public ? I do not kno\? if any ot the bush is still m the bands of the Government, But^ if n'qtj | feel sure that with ft little of their assist ance a small area, even as small as S3 aorea, could be purchased and reserved as a domain for public recreation. Something similar has been done m North Canterbury, and the public have thoroughly appreciated the ofForts of the promoters. I would suggest that your representative move m the matter at an early date and pvite 00-opei-ation from the public. ' Those Who have jbeen : m the hab, it b£ vuiting Feel Forest will doubtless agree with tkeaboyo.

Evkn a glanna an their windows will ehoy that Craighead &. Berrytnan are determined to maintain their reputation *,% the leading Dailora and outfittwa-HAdvt)

SOCIAL COLUMN.

XThe matter contained m this column is paid for . Any person m sympathy rvilh tlie wotk, andwis/tins to contribute towards the cost, may do so by Jonvaf ding contributions to the manager of this ?af>er, when the sun will be acknowledged under a number thus :—" No. 4—2oS"']

THE THROTTLING OF THE COMMONWEALTH.

A Statement of Facts Respecting the Liquor Traffic and the Liquor-Traffickers.

(By James Whytb.)

The Liquor Traffic has become a political ring such as ive have not heard of m other English speaking countries and which threatens to throttle and control the Commonwealth itself, — Loed Rosebery.

PROGRESS OP KNOWLEDGE. The increase of knowledge on thi3 question during the last fifty years has led to a revolution of opinion on the subject m life assurances offices and other well-informed quarters. The Temperance and General Provident Institution was called into existence at a time when insurance offices declined to insure teetotallers at the ordinary premiums, on the ground that total abstinence was dangerous to health, Today it is known that teetotalism, so far as the maintenance of health is concerned, has a great advantage over such moderate drinking as is practised by any considerable sections of society. Groups of men, practising what is asserted to be " great moderation/ are on the average less healthy and have shorter lives than teetotallers m cor responding conditions of life. In the old days, teetotal societies amongst the troops m India were forbidden by Government, Now they are subsidised by Government. Prom forty to fifty i years ago the insurances of lives of publicans at ordinary rates of premium were freely undertaken by all sorts of insurance societies. Now, almost every society declines to insure men con nected with the liquor traffic save at greatly increased rates of premium. And the action of the Prudential Oom pany m relation to this matter is full of instruction. REMARKABLE EXPERIEKCE OP THE " PRUDENTIAL."

The Prudential is the largest in surance company m Great Britain, probably the largest m the world. It used to have an enormous business among liquor seller, whom it insured at ordinary rates. " But nearly thirty years ago its experience showed that this was a profound mistake. In 1874, on account of the extra rate of mortality the actuaries of the company found to exist among beer ahop keepers, licensed victuallers, and their servants, the premium on each £100 insured was increased by 15s. This was, after a time, found to be inadequate, and the increase on the premium of £100 was raised to £1 Is for all descriptions of assurance. By and-by this was found to be about half enough of ioorease, and last year the ofrarge for the extra liquor risk was raised to £2 for each £100 m whole life assurances of publicans; But (and this point is of the greatest importance) it was increased not only for publicans and other retail liquor sellers merely, but for other persons connected with the trade m intoxicating liquors, such as " travellers, bottlers, cellarmen and all persons of like occupation.*' And to show how wide is the scope of the phrase, " persons of Hka occupa- j tion," it will be sufficient to state that travellers engaged m the sale of aerated waters to publicans are charged at the same rate as publicans themselves. It is notable that the Prudential requires no extra charge from fishermen or seamen employed m British ships sailing from British ports to any part of the world. On page 9of the pros pectus of the Prudential there is printed the following statement : — 11 The extra premium of £2 per cent, per annum for whole life ia suranoes, and £1 JOs per cent, per annum for endowment insurance, is charged on the live 3of publicans and all other persons connected with the trade m intoxicating liquors." And m a circular issued 29 th February, 1896, headed " Extra Pre miatufi on the Lives of Publicans and Others," I find the following :— Qrdinary Branch : Instead of the 21s per cent, hitherto charged, a siding scale of extra premiums will be adopted as follows. The risks will be divided into two classes : Class A will include persons who conduct a business of any kind which includes "consumption on the pre mises," wine and spirit merchants, travellers, bottlers, cellarmen, and all persons of like occupation. Class B will include persons engaged m trades or occupations less closely connected with the trade m Intoxicants. The rates of extra premium will be as follow ; — class A: Whole Life Tables £2 03 0d extra per cent. Endowment Assurance £1 10s Od extra per cent. Jyint Livea (where both lives would be separately chargeable with the e^'tra rate) £3 0b Qd extra per cent. class B : All Tables, £0 15a 0J extra per cent. EVOLUTION OF THE TEMPERANGE REFORMATION.

There is one thing m ponnootiqn with the experience "of this society which ought to he specially noted. It exemplifies the trend of the evolution whioh is everywhere working m the Temperance reformation. I refer to the slow and gradual way m which the directors of this society came to realise, first the existence, then the intense malignancy, and, finally, the wide ex tent of the physical eyila which fail with such force : upon those haying clqso personal relations tne liquor traffic. A large proportion qf the British public are at present as ignorant of the evils of intemperance and the advantages of^abatinenoe as, forty years ago, the directors of the prudential Society were of the deadly effects of the trafifc on those engaged m it. Ignorance of this sort Is 'coni-. raopeat amongst the educated classes. The opinions already quoted from Sjr Edward Ql*&t and Afr Radoliflfe

Cooke, M.P., are, as a r.ule, their opinions. They have hardly realised, so far, that any considerable drink evil exists. Of its malignancy and extent ! they know next to nothing. Even advanced Temperance reformers are only beginning dimly to realise how deadly and how widespread are the evils which the traffic entails. Bat education on the Buhjecfc is progressing, and will progress much faster m the immediate future.

(To be continued).

CABLE NEWS.

Uniced Presß Association — By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright. , London, December 1 Gold to the amount of half a million has been exported to Germany, and a quarter of a mill-on to America, i Farther withdrawals are expected. William Johnson, one of those arrested m connection with the theft of the Dowager Duchess of .Sutherland's jewels, states that after securing the satchel containing the valuables from a railway carriage he continued his journey to Calais without being suspected, the Dacheia having alighted at Amiens station, St. George's Olub, which was estab lished m London m 1874 for the promotion of social, colonial, and cosmopolitan intercourse and interests, is being liquidated. The Margate lifeboat was lost while assisting a steamer, bat the crew were saved. Washington, December 1 The Joint Commission appointed to arrange the tariff and territorial diffi culties between Canada and the United States, which is sitting here, has arrived at an agreement with regard to the question of the clashing of interests on the great lakes and railway (transport. Candia, December 2 I The Cretan Mahommedaoß are afraid to return to the interior, though guaranteed protection. They demand help to rebuild their houses. Berlin, December 2 The Emperor made his state entry into the city, and received an ovation. In reply to the Burgomaster, he declared that his travels had shown him that German renown was everywhere respected and esteemed. He hoped he had promoted German trade and the peace of nations. Sydney, December 2 The elections of eight out of twelve , city councillors aroused great interest, J the outcome of the recent inquiry into , the finances. AH the successful oandi ' dates were strongly pledged to financial . reform, The census of the aboriginals shows • that the full-bloods have decreased by J one-half m sixteen years, and now number 3280, and half-castes 3061. In | the case of full-bloods the deaths ex ceeded the births last year by sixty seven.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

1 United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright; Paris. December 2 The Court of Cassation is still examining " Colonel Picquart. The Court is unlikely to postpone the court-martial The Senate has passed the Bill oi M. Conatans, prohibiting secret investi gation at the preliminary examination m court-martial. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 3, 9-8 a-xn, Guardian Office 9.40 a-m Paris, December 2 M. Freycinet considers that that portion of the Dreyfus dossier, mention-, ing certain names, will prove a dange? to the State if revealed, and demands that the Court of Cassation observe secrecy with regard to these portions. M. Yoes Guyob, an ex-Minister; and a strong supporter of Dreyfus, confirms M. Freycinet's opinion, but says that the dossier contains nothing implicating Dreyfus,

An Exceptionally Strong Case £qv Bile Beans?

THEY SUCCEED WHERE V THREE DOCTORS AND PATENT MEDICINES" UTTERLY FAIL.

Hearing of a remarkable core effected by Bile Beans, a Melbourne reporter called on the subject, Mr J. R. Stevens, 24 Brunning Street, St. Kilda, m order to hear from that gentleman his own version of the case.' Mr Stevens', having oalled hia amiable wife into the drawing-room, freely : entered into conversation regarding his marvellous care. " I believe," said the reporter, "that you were a sufferer from severe illness previout to trying Bile Beans for Biliousness." "Yea," replied Mr Stevens, "for eight weeks I was a viotim to insomnia and eevere pains m tbe baok, the armß, and sides. Indeed, the whole system was out of order and generally run down, Although able to take food occasionally, I received no nourish meat from it. Amongst the many distress* ing Bymptoms of my illness, I may mention bad breath, dissineas, fulness after rceate; indigestion, and last, but by no rrieana'leasfe, severe liver disorders. All these painful complaints played sad havoc with my system, which formerly was as healthy aa coald be deßired. I consulted no fewer than three medical men, but, unfortunately, received little, if any, relief from their ad riae and medicines. Moreover, I tried various pa ten b medicines m hopes of getting some relief, but all to no purpose. The distressing symptoms already enumerated continued as before, and I was really beginning to despair of being cured when, as luok wonld havre* i£* £ friena strongly advised me to try Bifo Beans for Biliousness." The reporter then asked Mr Stevens how long it was before relief came, and the gentleman replied, "About a week." Continuing, he said, " that his system gradually showed signs of improvement. Refreshing sleep, to which 1 he had beep a stranger for some time, wall once mbret his-. ' : There was a sensible retufrfe of strength, and disappearing bf his former distressing weakßesa The rack ing paina ia the baok, arms, and aide began to abate, and after taking a few boxes of Bile Beans the whole system was toned up and he felt himself almost a new man, able to enjoy his food and gain from it proper nourishment. He felb a zest for business, and at the expiration of a few weeks he was completely cured," He had taken altogether five boxes of Bile Beans, and fe}t grateful to t^e Manufacturer of that truly- effective medicine whidh had been the means, of bringing about what three dootonand many patent medicines, bad absolutely failed to do. m order to give others who might be suffer. Ing from similar ailments as those to which he had been a viotim, his experience, Mr Stevens. oheerfaUy subscribed his testimony to the efficacy of Bile Beans, and Mrs Stevens volunteered her oorroboration of the foregoing interesting faots. It may interest the general reader to learn that tbe subject) of> this remarkable &nd speedy puce, Mr,- s? fj. Stevens, 1b m the prime of life, being 34 yeara of age. an 4is W^U k.nown \n Melbourne,

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THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : SATUBDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1898



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CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH Aehburton. SUNDAY SERVICES— Deoember 4. 21 am. — Morning Frayer and Holy Com- munion 3 pm— Greenstreefr, Roy T A Hamilton 3 pm — Dromore, Mr T Gates &30 pm— Evening Prayer REV T. A. HAMILTON. Christmas ■— Craighead and Berrymvj I have juefc opened oub a splendid lofj of new i Buitings as now worn ab Home, direob from London ex a.s. " Tokomaru." Also, latest novelties m Bhirts, Hata, Ties, eta, jmb In Umn t9v Ww feolWfyß,*-.ADVT. i i



Til© Xmi* of dispensing medical pre- portant Bcriptions is the special and Work constant care of the manager (J. M. Cambridge), who has been engaged m this duty for 36 years, as well bb having had the benefit) of an XBllJ2?l.iJSll training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those who {unfortunately have to take medicine, .especially incases of Set*io«« It ia of the utmost import.- Illness, ance that the drugs should be new and freßhly im- ported ; that the msdigine Bhould be accurately and j skilfully prepared ; and that exactly what the Physician orders should be used, and nothing else substituted m its place. 1 lie JPrlfje should never be the first an.d only consideration- Drugs can be bought at all prices. We prefer to import) all our Drugs from a firm wo can rely on, though wo could buy many of them cheaper m the colony. But we charge no mo.c than is usual m moj»t of the larger towns, and generally a little less. A.T A.LjJLj An urgent call for medicine "X'XIMCJEiS is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at night, Sundays -or holidays. Night Dis- pensary — Opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr Hunter's residence. J. M. Cambridge, MANAGER. 11 135



Frledlander Bros., Limited. WE HAVE FOR SALE A PEW SECOND HAND BKANFORD REAPERS A * D BINDERS IN GOOD REPAIR. Apply to i FRIEDLANDER Bbos. Ltd., t r - — ■ — ■ " ' WOOL SEASON. 1898-99. OUR NEXT SALE will take plooe at Chrißtchureh on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 1898, And Catalogues for this Sale close on MONDAY, 12th Inst] ] 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, Addington, where ib will have our uttnosb careful and personal attention. Advicea of consignments will be received at our Ashburton office. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



WAVERLEY TO THE FRONT. A SHBURTON AMATEUR CYCLING & ATHLETIC CLUB'S **■ ROAD RACE. C. WILLIS (scratch) FIRST H. SARGISSON SECOND BOTH MOUNTED ON THE WELL-KNOWN WAVERLEY. The Proper Way to Construct BICYCLE BEARINGS. A YEAR'S USE upon many Thousand Watbeley Bicycles, and elaborate testi upon our Friotion-Measuring Devices, have demonstrated that the Waverlet method il the only one by whioh absolutely true Bicycle Bearings can be obtained. THE CONES SLIDE IN - WAYERLEY BICYCLES - Instead ©I Threading the Conea or Cupa, for adjustment, m the usual way, the Cones and Oups m WAVERLEY Bicycles remain always m the preoise relative position io which they were ground, the Coneß, for adjustment, sliding to or from the Cups. For 1898 we have devised universal Cones, fiiting either side of the front or rear wheel, and having a double face with two Ball races. They can be pub on the machine m eighb different plaoeß or ways, thus making it impossible to assemble the bearings Incorrectly. And the Bearings are Absolutely Dust Proof FOBK CROWN SAFETY FOR MEN AND WOMEN. THE Hollow-arch drop-forged Fork "\T7E Offer this year but One Model of Crown of the Waverlett is a VV Bicycle, but that the finest our triumph of mechanical skill— the strongest skill and resources cau produce. VY c yet devised. don't make tandems. We don't make juveniles. WAVERLEY BIGYCUS. WAVEBLEY BICYCLES- SIMPLICITY. SURJPA SSING ALL OTHERS inno WAVERLEYS are Marvels TTTE this Year make but One Model, lOUO of Mechanical Construction VV and crowd into that all possible and skill, yet bo simple any child can quality and beauty. There w no Bicycle understand and care for them. to compare with the WAVEBLEY BICYCLES- | WAVERLEY BICYCLES. The Secret of Smooth Running, i The 1898 Wavhbley Bioycle runs with Noiseless, Friobionlese Smoothness. Each Link of the Chain Slides into place on the Sprocket Teeth as silently, & gently as if friction wer? a tiring unknown. It has taken marvellous machinery to prodaoe this result) m Sprocket Catting, and years of study. Bat it is only one point bhafc marks the Superiority of WAYERLEY BICYCLES. The Beautifully Printed and illustrated Wavebliy Catalogue for 1898 has much that will interest you, whether you are m rider or nob, Free. The Catalogue tells aleo of the new automatia rear-hub Brake, with whioh Waverley Bioyolea are equipped for 10a extra. Your lafaty requires this brake. On Wavbrleys only. JOHN ORR & CO., SOLE AGENTS.