DEATH

'ORD.-On November 10, at Narribri, New South Walep, AnA Emiue, dearly beloved wife of Ernest B Ford, and sistor of Mra A. E. Bean, of Ashburton. Aged 27 years (By cable.)

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1898. IRRIGATION LOANS.

A PEW duys ago we had something to 3ay about the Rans;itata ratepayers hanging back from the irrigation scheme, which will now be indefinitely delayi d. We had not then before us the Government Loars to Local Bodies Act Amendment Act passed this session. It is now to hand, and the most important feature about it", con sideied in connection with the hanging back of the Rangitata ratepayers, is that this new Act will remain in force for only three years, so that if the arrangements already made by the Oounty OouDcil are not supported soon by the ratepayers, the Act will have lapsed, and the dilatory people will have lost the advantages it confers. Summarising the new Act, we may shortly state that it was introduced at the request of Mr Wright, M.H.R. for Ashburton, and its object is to facilitate the work of irrigation, by enabling the Oounty' Council to obtain the money to defray the cost of the works from the Colonial Treasury at 3 per cent, interest, with 2 per cent, added to provide a sinking fund that will ex tinguish the debt in twenty-six years. The Oounty Council will now be able to obtain any sum up to £100,000 in one year— that is, if the settlers are in earnest about the subject of irrigation. The original Act made provision for advances up to only £6000, and was of no practical use for irrigation districts requiring sums of £20,000 to £40,000 for prompt expenditure. Ihe pre amble of the Act, which was passed to wards the close of the session, sets forth the object of it, which is to temporarily extend the provisions of the Govern ment Loans to Local Bodies Act, 1886, in the case of County Councils and Water Supply Boards for the purposes of irrigation, water supply, and water conservation, and also to otherwise amend that Act. The second clause confers the extended borrowing powers, and runs — " Notwithstanding any thing to the contrary contained in the principal Act, the Treasurer may, without furthgr appropriation than this Act, grant loans to any local authority, being a Oounty Council, or a Water Supply Board, for the purposes of irrigation, water supply, or water conservation ; provided that the total amount of all loans granted under this Act to any one such local authority in any financial year ending the thirty first day of March, shall not exceed £100,000; and also that the total amount of all loans granted under this Act to all such local authorities in such year shall not exceed £250,000, in addition to the amount of all loans previously agreed to be granted under this Act, but not then completed." Clause 3 runs — " The power conferred upon the Colonial Tteasurer by the last preceding section hereof shall be deemed to be irrespective of and in addition to the power conferred upon him by section 37 of the principal Act." Clause;? 4 and 5 ar«— (4). Every loan granted to any such local authority under this Act shall be deemed to be irrespective of and in addition to any loan which may be granted or agreed to be granted to it under the principal Act, but in all other respects every loan granted under this Act shall be deemed to be granted under the principal Act, and the provisions of that Act, as modified by this Act, 3hall apply accordingly. (5). The Colonial Treasurer shall not grant or agree to grant to any such local authority any loan under this Act after the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred and two. Provided that all loans previously agreed to be granted, but not then completed, may be completed there after. The remainder of the Act deals with general provisions, but as the clauses are all of importance in the question of irrigation they may be given here in full : — (6). The expression lf public work," as defined in section two of the principal Act, shall be deemed to include the purchase or acquisition of land for the purposes of a public work. (7). The limit of one thousand pounds, which by section thirteen of the principal Act is prescribed in the case of a loan to a River Board, is hereby extended to Jive thousand pounds. Provided that no loan in excess of one thousand pounds shall be granted to a River Board unless the plans of the public work for which the loan is required h,ave been submitted to and approved by the Minister of Public Woika (8) The provisions of subsection one of section j seven of The Government Loans to Local Bodies Act Amendment Act, 1896 (relating to. the restrictions as to loans secured on rateable property that consists of Native Lands or Crown lands), shall not apply in the case of, — 1. Native land vested in the Public Trustee under The West Coast Settlement Reserves Act, 1892, or any other Act, in trust for Natives, and occupied jjnder lease granted for a term of not less than twenty-one years, with right of perpetual renewal arid provision for compensation for improvements j nor in the case of (2.) Crown land occupied under perpetual lease or lease in per petuity; 9. (1.) Whenever the whole or any part of a special rating district in respect of any loan is merged in the district of a local authority other than the iocal authority that raised the loan,, then the local authority in whose district such special rating district, or part thereof, becomes merged may, by a special order, and without taking a poll of the ratepayers of such special ating district, or part thereof, make and levy special rates on the rateable property therein for the purpose of providing the interest and other charges upon the loan, or portion thereof, which, in consequence of the merger, has become ft liability of such local authority. ('3-) Foe the purposes of j this ""«fctou t' he Council °f anv Wougb, ' whatever its filiation, shall be | deemed to be a local aSf^ont^ vitbm ; the meaning of the principal *»£?• Wfl . this Act. | Sraofco New Venus

A lieutenant, who was among the] wouudad before Santiago, thus dea '

cribes the sensation A DEADLY SEN- of being a target SATION. for a rapid-fire gun :

11 We were £oinfi forward under a scattering firo from the front, and all at once, off at the right, a rupidfiring gun opened on us. There was no smoke, so we couldn't locate the battery exactly, but we cou'd sea the bullets playing over tho loug grass like spray from a hose,

They didn't have the range at first, and tho shower of bullets went swing ing back and forth, clipping off the top of the grass and coming nearer us with every sweep. You can't imagine the sensations it gave ua to watch that death-spray, driven by some invisible, relentless force, creeping on and on, reaching out, and feeling for ua. There was something unnatural about it, and we watched as though we were fasci \ nated by it. I didn't feel as if men had anything to do with it. It was an impersonal deadly enemy that I couldn't fight and couldn't escape. There wasn't a living enjmy within sight. At last, with one big sweep, the shower reached us. Men all around me dropped, and then I felt a sting in my side, and down I went. I believe we were all thankful when that gun found ua. It relieved the tension — but it ended my fighting."

Local and General.

Barrytown. — The manager of the Barry town Flat Goldmining Company, Limited, reports 112ounoe8of gold, value £448, for the last four weeks.

Christchuegh A. and P. Show.— The excursion train from Ashburton for the Metropolitan show was a long one this morning, and about 260 pasßeugers joined her here. The second train was also well patronised.

Holiday.— AH the shops were closed in Ashburton to-day and a cloße holiday was observed. Many of the employees did not know last evening that they would be compelled to take a day off, and bo put in an appearance at the usual time this morn ing.

Charitable Relief Administration. — The Imperial Government (says a Welling ton telegram) is making enquiry through the medium of the Inspector-General as to the number of pensioners in the colony who are in receipt of charitable aid. The infor mation is sought with a view to the amend ment of the regulation in the direction of the payment to such pensioners being made direct through the regular channels of poor relief in the oolony.

A DROvrsr MES3AGHS Boy. — The tardiness of the message boy ia almost proverbial, but few have gone so far as to contract a habit of going to sleep while on an errand. This, however, was stated to be the practice of a email boy who wia charged before the Stipendiary Magistrate, in Wellington, with having no visible meanß of subsistence, and who had been found sleeping out. From the mother's story it appeared that it wan a common occurrence for the boy when sent a message to seek some secluded plaoe to rest in, and there he would dczi off to Bleep, pro bably nob returning home all night. In this instance a constable had found the lad tak ing bis nap. The Magistrate warned the boy of the serions consequences that might result) from his extraordinary behaviour, advised him to fight against the habit, and then discharged him.

The Cycling Races.— Our report on the Ariel Bicycle Club's sports on Wednesday omitted reference to the Club Race— one mile and a half— which resulted as under :— First heat— John (12)yds; led foe three parts of the distance, when Holland (syde) overtook him, and ran in an easy winner ; F. Wilson third. Time — 3 45. Second heat — Fechney (120yds), who had been treated too leniently by the handicappers, main tained his lead throughout, coming in an easy winner in 3 47, Willis (65yd*) second, and A. Cates (220yds) third. Final— John held the leul for a good part of the way, when Holland caught him, as in the first heab, coming in in that order ; Fechney third, Wilson and Willis having pulled up. While on the subject we may mention that the Secretary, Mr John MiiUer, wishes U9 to acknowledge, on behalf of the Club, the courteous manner in which the curator, Mr Smith, met the wishes and suggestions of the executive of the Club with regard to the preparation of the ground, which was in excellent; order, and all that was possible to do to it was done. We may add that Mr Miiiler and his Committee left nothing to be desired, except perhaps that the telegraph board should have been placed close to the pavilion facing the ground, so that people all round could see it.

Educational Institute. — A general meeting of the Ashburton section of the New Zealand Educational Institute was held in the Ashburton eohool on Saturday laat. There was a good attendance of teachers, and the chair was occupied by Mr Oulverhouae. There were preaent-rr-Misses Anderson, Hill, Harvey, Chapman (2), Todd, Dickinson, and Messrs Hardie, Brock, Mitchell, Kerr, Baird, Connor, Ruanibell, Brown, Maxwell, and Stout. The President explained the reason why the meetings of the Institute had been unavoidably post poned, and briefly stated the business to be done. Letters from the Ohriatchurch branch regarding the election of delegates to the annual Council were read, and the Treasurer reported thab twenty -five paid-up members were either present or accounted for. This gave the Ashburton branch power to elect its own delegate, and Mr Hardie was unanimously elected to represent the branch at the Council in Chriatchuroh in December. The President then read his paper on " The increasing difficulties of the syllabus for Standard I." He touohed on all the subjects of the syllabus, notably drawing, and pointed out the great amount of work to be done by children before they were eight years of age. A discussion by members followed, and a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Culverhouse for his excellent paper was carried on the motion of Mr Brock. Mr Maxwell proposed that in future all meet ings of the branch be held at 11 o'clock in the morning. This was seconded by Mr Hunnibell and carried. The nexb meeting t will be held early in December, when the election of officers for the ensuing year will take place. A Committee meeting was held subsequently to arrangp a programme for next general meetiog.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph— Copy light

London, November 9 The Vienna correspondent of The Times states that the Pan-Get manic Associations are joining the o!d Oatho lie party at a wholesale rate in Austria, whilst support is also being given by Iha Kxtreuie party. The consequence, The Times adds, is priestly influence in politics. In the course of a sperch in Hanip | shire, the Hon T. A. Brassey said that the question of Home llule for Ireland would not be solved until the la-ger question of the colonies having a voice in Imperial affairs had been decided. Thiß would not be ripe for settlement for twenty years. Mr Wittenoon, the Agent-General { for Western Australia, read a paper at the Colonial Institute on Western Australia, He said that the colonies would be grateful to Mr Chamberlain for a personal visit, and gave him an assurance of a warm welcome. Western Australia, he said, could easily absorb some of the surplus population of Great Britain. St. Petersburg, November 9 The Novosti fears that Great Britain and Turkey intend joining the Triple Alliance. Capetown, November 9 The Hon J. X. Merrimon, a member of the Government, stated that Australia had secured cheaper passen ger fares by various steamship lines as the result of competition, but the Oape had determined that her mails should be carried exclusively by British-owned ships.

Sydney, November 10 Mr Barton has given notice of a motion of censure on the Budget, on the ground that the raising of thb fiscal issue has interfered with the federation, question, and is a distinct breach of faith on the part of the Government. The Premier suggested,

in order to save time, to take the discussion on the motion at once, bat out of deference to Mr Barton's health, ultimately decided to proceed with the debate on Tuesday.

THE TKOUBLE WITH FRANCE.

Defence Preparations in Australia United Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph — Copyright Sydney, November 10 Questioned in the House, Mr Keid again denied having received any communication from the Home

authorities. The local forces, however, are in a state of preparedness. 'Brisbane, November, 10 The local guaboats are equipping in readiness for emergencies. Received Wakapuaka Nov. 10, 10.10 a.m., Guardian Office 11.0 a.m. - London, November 10 The Duke of Devonshire, speaking at Eastborne, said Fashoda was only an incident in a much larger qusstion.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Received Wakapuaka November 11, 10 a-m,, Guardian Office 1049 a.m. ' The Eccentric Kaiser. Constantinople, November 10 The Emperor of Germany, speaking at Damascus, expressed a determin ation to support the Sultan as the master of /three hundred million Mahomraedans. American Elections. Washington, November 10 The American elections resulted in a small Republican majority in the House of Representatives and a strong majority in the Senate.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Nov. 11, 10 a.m, Guardian Office 10.49 a-m. Paris, November 10 The Court of Cassation seized a letter written by Major Esterhazy, the paper of which is identical with that on which the incriminating bordereaux in the Dreyfus case was written.

THE LORD MAYOR'S SHOW.

Ad Interesting Procession. Important Speech by the Karl of Salisbury. Chief Justice on Company Promoting Swindles United Press Association — By Kleotrio Telegraph — Copyright Received Wakapuaka Nov. 11, 9-10 a-m, Guardian Office 9 28 a-m London, November 10 The Lord Mayor's show yesterday waa of a more than usually interesting I character. One feature of the pro cession took the shape of a ship, armed with guns, and surrounded by figures representing Britannia and Columbia. The procession included British, Ameri can, Indian, and Colonial soldiers, and Coolgardie and Kimberley miners, and the New South Wales Mounted Rifles. A British sailor carried the American Ensign and an American sailor the British flag. A second car carried figures emblematical of the British line of communication between the Oape and Cairo. Received Wakapaaka Nov. 11, 9.10 a.m. Guardian Office 10-25 a-m. At the Lord Mayor's show the Chief Justice made severe comments on unscrupulous company promoters, and also en the manner of securing directors. He recommended that .nefarious swindlers should be socially ostracised, and stated that by compul sory windings up, creditors had lost* eight million pounds in the past seven years.

Received Wakapuaka Nor. 11, 9 25 am, Guardian Office 10-15 a-m At the Lord Mayor's banquet in the Guild Hall, Lord Salisbury, responding to the toast of Her Majesty'g Ministers, referred to the proposed international conference to consider the repression of Anarchists. He said he was not sanguine of the results of legislation dealing with Anarchism. Great Britain would, however, assist in whatever way seemed possible. Speaking of the Cretan trouble, he said if the island had been pacified the merit was cbiefly due to Rear-Admiral Noel, who had displayed great judgment and common sense. Referring to the Upper Nile he remarked that Prance, by with drawing from Fashoda, had relieved Europe from a very dangerous and threatening storm. Great Britain had taken necessary precautions, the im mediate neces3ity for which was, how ever, now over. It was thought in som 8 quarters that Government in [ tended to proclaim a protectorate over Egypt. This reference was the signal for applause. Lord Salisbury replied that it was clear that that would have been done had some of his hearers been at the head of affairs, but he was sorry to be unable to rise to the height of their expectations. He would, how ever, not prophesy what would occur if others forced Great Britain into a position which she did not at present occupy. Government was satisfied with her status quo which would not " cause her to modify her position. Nevertheless, the victory gained at Omdurman had modified the British position in the same way that Tel-el- Kebir did. He earnestly hoped no circumstance would arise to necessitate further modification, otherwise the world would be less peaceable. Great Britain's interests depended upon her ability to defend her shores, and - ; summon har maritime forces, which | were far larger than those of any of her opponents. America's appearance as a factor in Asiatic and European j diplomacy would not conduce to peace though likely to conduce to British interests. Lord Salisbury in his speech at ! Guildhall said the terrible prevalence on all sides of the subject matter o! war rendered it dangerous to intermit ! precaution. The British newspapers consider that Lord Salisbury virtually notified to Europe that the British occupation of Egypt was permanent.

THE METROPOLITAN SHOW.

Out of a very large field of entries at the Metropolitan Show in all classes, Ashbutton was only well represented in draught horses, bub the county breeders scored heavily. The awards are— Draught: Entire horse, Kenneth MclatOßh's Rosebery 1 and gold medal, W F M Buckley's Chatham 2, W Gilmour's McAlpine 3, Kenneth Mclntoah'a Glenlie c j entire horse foaled Bince 30th June, 1895, R Clarke's Craigilee, 1, R Clarke'a Prince Alexander 2, John Grigg's Alex ander's Heir o ; entire horse foaled since 3Qth June, 1896, J Boag's Royal Sfcuarb 1 • mare in foal or with foal at foot, Thos Taylor 1, Wylie Bro«. 2, Wm. Boag 3 j filly foaled since 3Cth June, 1895, Thos. Taylor 1, W F M Buckley 2, Wylie Bros, he; geldine foaled since 30th June, 1895, J Stackhouse 1 • filly foaled since 30th tfune, 1896, Allan Jones 1, S Farqahar 2, J Boag hc ; geldinc foaled since 30th June, 1896, J Small 1 ; coll foaled since 30th June, 1897, J Small 1, S Farquhar 2; filly foaled since 30th June. 1897, Allan Jonesl, J Small 2, Wylie Bros ho; pair of geldings the property of one owner which have been regularly worked, Thoa. Taylor 1 and Mr Lewis's prize of £2 23 : pair of mates, J, Small 1 and Massey-Harria Co.'b prize ot £2 12a 6d, J. Stackhouse 2 and Ballantyne and Co.'s prize of £2 2s, J. Boag » 0} gelding of any age, T. Taylor 1, G. Hi. Rhodes 2 ; dry mare of any age, J. Small 1, 2 and gold medal, Jas. Stackhouse 3; best mare with two of her progeny, Thos.

News in Brief.

The'twentieth annual general meeting of shareholders in the ABhburton Gas Company will be held on Tuesday next, November 15, at 4 p.m.

Many old soldiers now teel the effects of the hard service bhey endured daring the war. Mr Geo. S. Anderson, of Roaaville, York county, Penn., who aaw the hardest kind of service at the front, is now fre quently troubled with rheumatism. "I had a severe attack lately," he B»yt, *' and procured a bottle of Chamberlain's Pt:a Balm. It did bo much good that I would like to know whit you wonld charge me for one dcsan bottles." Mr Anderson wanted rt bath for his own use and to supply it to his friends and neighbors, as every family should have a bottle of it in their home, not only for rheumatism, hut lame back, Bpraios, swellings, cutß, braises and burns, for which it is unequalled. For sale by AsHBUBTOH Diiua CoMPANy. "Soilenoe in the Ooort !" the bobby cried And I really thought I should have died With the coughing here, and the sniffing there, Till the Judge, enraged, said:— "I declare, I will this row bo longer endnre, Juati eend for Woods' Gr^t Peppermiofc

THE ABfIJBUBTON GOAKDIAfI ; FBIDAY, NOYBMBBB il, 1898



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Commerce, with its spreading wings, haß traversed the globe many times, and binda i nations together with . the strong ties of | mutual self-interest. Through its influence London has become the metropolis of the ' world, and her merchants have amassed ' wealth sufficient to make them the envy of princes. Holloway'a Pills and Ointment have now become essential articles of com* merce with all parta of the world. They haye effected cures which have seemed miraculous, and given relief in complaints when all hope had been lost. In all known diseases their supoess has at all times been wonderful. In gases of disorders of the ] stomaoh, bile, liver complaint, indigestion, fevers, ague, &o, they aob ljko a charm, as the cure is speedy and oertain, The practice— which of late has become prevalent— of giving bob fly remedies or ordinary ccljo drinks, without proper dis- crimination the moment a horse io taj^en bad cannot be too severely condemned. Many a valuable horse has been sacrificed through the owner not understanding simple symptoms So-called re* t dies, inimical to life under certain coi?\itions, are ad- ministered, with the reeull that the dieorder assumes an acute form, the owner bepornes alarmed, but alas )it is often too late. W T Kingston has been wonderfully successful during the late epidemic among horses. Veterinary tfledipine cap be obtained at all hours, either a!? his Veterinary Forge, Wills Streefc, or at <\is private reaidenpe, Gfrey Street, po^r High Sphool. Horses (only) a^aadfld, upon the shortest ootige, Tesfci* moniala cati *« Bgfg upoo appHoation,^ (ADVT) 10 W I



F. FERRIMAN. j 'F FOK SaLIS The Goodwill of a Lease in Perpetuity at Laurlston. I I Have received instruction to sell the \ ( Goodwill in the Lsase in Perpetuity <-f 93 Acre.s of good hud at Laiuision. i Tha property is well fenced and watered ' and is sown down in clover, which pro- mises an abundant crop. [¥. FERiJMAN FORjSALiS Ai 1 HINDS TT> URAL Section 35807, containing 30 _lA/ Acrea in Tussock. A low price will be accepted to close an account, F FEIiRIMAN FOR SALii. Bergers Sheepmarking Compaslbion, THE Finest and moat economical Sheep Branding Oil In the Market, in 1, 2, and 5 Gallon tins, brilliant red, blue or black colours. Once used always used. Always ready for uee, drys rapidly and is guanteed not to injure the wool, and readily quits wool m scouring without leaving a stain. Sanda the hardest weather teats unimpaired. | F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Alford Forest Road. ' LCI"3 containing £ of an acre nearly opposite the Factory entrance gate. Falljpartlculars on application. F. FERBIMAN. FOR SALE. A GOOD SITE FOR DWELLING. ONE Acre and a half of land, at present in crop, with a good frontage on the North West Belt and Groy Street, being Town Sections 951, 952, 953, 961, 962, and 963. The property is well fenced, and should prove a splendid site for a residence. Further particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. ~ FOR SALE. TANCRED STREET. r pOWN Section 467, upon which is JL erected a comfortable house of seven rooms. Kasy terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN. ~lfor sale. COX STREET, npOWN Section 801 together with good _■_ house, wash-house, copper, etc. A sma 1 ! deposit will be accepted, the balance at Building Society terms, which makes this a splendid opportunity for a woikiner man to acquire a p-operty of his own, remembering thn mistak9 that too many make, the idea that if ihey are to save at all they must commence in a large way, whereas he who begins ip a smill way will soon notice the effecre of the effort. Full particulars on application. F. FfiRRIMAN, FOR SALE. COX STREET. A Comfortable House of fiva rooms situated on Town Section 776. The owner having left the district will accept a law p ice. Farther particulars on application. F, FERBIMAN. FOR SALE. 7 Acrs at Eketahuna, N- rth Island, 01os3 to Railway Station, TO those desiring a chango 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. Fall particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. A Shop in Tancred Street. I Have a good shop to let in 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 gof d tenant a moderate rent will be accepted. F. FERRIMAN. I HAVE a special sunn of £10 000 to invest on a sound freehold security either in one or two suras at 4£ per cant. F. FERRIMAN. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANOfiS of £25 and upwards made on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly inatal ments. Loans are also granted for Fixed Period ab lowest currenb rates. Deposits received at highest) current rates All information on application to EPWAKD STEPHENS, Manager RAIiL' rTTERS or ot hers may have one or three r ' uroner Puppies, One Month Old, for cost of this a"u v «CtUeme Q fc. Apply Mail Office. p TO POULTRY BREEDERS— BeginnerB could not make a better start than by , purchasing a trio of Partridge Cochins, the jest strain in the colony, from Pelham STards, Any day, exoept Sunday, from 12 i 3« i



OHURQH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH Ashburton. i Friday— -Shorfc Service, 7.30 p.m. Choir practice, 8 p.m. giturday— OoLfirmation Ciass, 2.30 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES, November 13, 1898. 8.30 p.m— Holy Communion 11 a.m. —Morning Prayer 2 45 p.m— Children's Service 3.30 p.m— Holy Baptism 6.30 p.m— Evening Prayer REV. T. A. HAMILTON. - MMP .^^ — ■—^ Frledlander Bros., Limited. TTTE are favored with instructions from A. BUTTEBICK, E Q, TO SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, HIS COMPACT LITTLE FARM OF 238 Acres AT LOWOLIFFE, HINDS FRIEDLANDER BROS.. Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. TTTJS offer to supply these celebrated Fertilisers at list prices lees the usual discounts, for quantities of five tonß and over, and extra'reduotionn to Freezing olients We have large Stocks on'hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bbos. Ltd., Insist upon having 1 our Pure Teas. Don't be put upon. They are the Best and Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied but never equalled. Guaranteed Kicer and Better Value than any at 4d per Ib. more money. Compare our 2/- Tea with any at 3/4, and our 2/4 with any at 3/- per Xb. BICYCLES. THE ASHBURTON "EXPRESS" ENGINEERING AND BICYCLE WORKS Burnett Street. A BIG Reduction on NEW & SECOND HANI) MACHINES, for Lhe benefit of our Country People on Show Week Second-Hand Machines from -A. Agents for all the Leading Machines. Come in and see for yourselves. LANDELLS & SON, SOLE PROPRIETORS. 10 24 FTEAD QUARTERS FOR CYCLING RaciDg Suits Singleta Sweaters Shoes Hose, Caps, EtJ. TENNIS Trousers Shirts Hats, Caps, & Sashes Balls (Sla/engers) Shoes (Kenahaws. 1 CBICKETING Trousers Shirts Hats, Caps, Belts, Etc. BUNNING Trunks SiDglets Shoes, Etc. SWIMMING Trunks Costumes Singlets. A. G. BARTON, i Manager c i ?7~1F§711 TRIANGLE, Chriatohuroh, and RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, Ashburton. D A LEXANDER begs to inform his j_^"« JLJL friends and|fche public generally fchab'he akon over fche above com- modious and p.7 ular H f tel f . rom Mr McNamara. The House lk re P lpte with every convenience. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. The accommodation is second to none in Christchurch. An excellent table and all the best brands of Ales, Wines and Spirits procurable in stock. Telephone 365. R. Alexander, Proprietor. 10 259 /CHANCE for poultry breeders, —A few \J Partridge Coohin Cockerels and doudan Cockerels, best for crossing.— PfiWIAM PQUWRY .



JOHN ORR & Co- Ironmongers and General Merchants. WITNESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL StIOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PEICES LOWER THAIS EVER. " New JLct^ x- . fiß N," " Columbia,' LAWN MOWERS. AT STABTLING PRICES. SPADES, RAKES, HOES, FOBKS, and all Garden Tool by Besb Makere. The Largeat Assortment and Lowest) Piioea of any firm in Ashburton. Q 000 YARDS FOWL NETTING to le Sold CHEAP FISHING LAIi 1 TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opened our New Season's Supply of FISHING TACKLE, a,d request an early inspection. LICENSES M-XY BE OBTAINED FROM VB] WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYERLEY BICYCLE ULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BIOYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment this Season is Jusb Landing, and we will be able to supply Customers without delay. JOHN ORIT AND CO., ASMBUBTON. OJL \J JI 1 TTAVING made Satisfactory arrangements with XX Mkssrs Nicoll Bros., for lease of premises rTIXirTO occupied by as, we are carrying on business as usual. INTERESTS' McDONALD & mcdiabmid. BOOTS AND SHOES of every descrtption TTrvTT made to order or repaired at shortest notice. j] THE LARGEST AND BEST- ASSORTED STOCK IN THE DISTRICT OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, CONTINENTAL, AND COLONIAL BOOTS. EVENING SHOES, Etc , at prices to suit all classes. JUST ARRIVED — A splendid assortment of Colored Shoeß, all shades. McDonald and Mcdiarmid, BOOT IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURER?, EAST STREET. 8 258 J. NICHOLAS, Manager- GIVING UP BUSINESS SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE, FOR SALE. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J. BEALY AJSD CO.