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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1898.

Tmb following article on the working of the liquor legislation of Norway will be found inter LIQUOR LEGISLA- eating to many ,of TION IN NORWAY, our readers :— lf it

were possible to make people sober by Act of Parlia ment, Norway ougbt to have no drink question. Yet an interesting communi cation m the Times describing the pro gress of temperance measures m that country shows that legal force is no remedy. It has accomplished much, but carried too far is producing evils of a grosser character than those which it was intended to remedy. Norway had for nearly a quarter of a century controlled the drink traffic under the Gothenberg system, which eliminates all personal interest m mak ing a profit by the sale of intoxicants, The monopolists cannot take more than 5 per cent, on the capital in vested, and all surplus is devoted to religious and charitable objects. Severe supervision and stringent limitation of drinking facilities further contributed to the diminution of drunkenness, which m Norway was reduced to an extremely low point. But the tem perance party were nojb satiafied. They would root up the upas tree -, and two years ago local option was made the law of the land, on a broad franchise, married and single women over the age of 25 having votes as well as men, In the early elections the total abol itionists carried all before them. Out of 22 elections m 1896 they won 16; m 1897 ten out of 15 - } m 1898 they had only won four out of 11. This falling ofi m the influence of the total abolitionists is accounted for m the article to which we refer by the Bingle fa ( ct jthat Looal Option has failed to iuore^iQ sobriety, Op the ppntrarv, it

is affirmed that the police reports both of 1896 and 1897 show there has been a steady increase of drunkenness "Tn Stavanger from 521 arrests m the last year under the old systam " they rose " to 749 m the first ten months of the new, and m Aalesund from 64 to 10d." The reports are almost unanimous m showing that secret drinking to excess has been the direct result of the total abolition movement, and the abolitionists are discover i ing that instead of killing the demon they have only supplied an incentive to a host of unscrupulous people to keep him alive. The " demon " was chained under the Gothenburg system ; he could be watched ; if any profits arose from his existence, it was used for good purposes. Now, it is profitable to cheat and defy the Government. Formerly, only the best of drink was sold, and I under the strictest surveillance. Now

" illicit distillation of spirits is again reported from all parts of the country, after having been stamped out 50 years ago, aDd having been unknown all this while;" vile and strong intoxicants are sold, to the profit of people who have a direct interest m vending it, and drunkenness is on the increase. The Norwegians are begin ning to find that it is better to endure the ills you have than fly to those you wot not of \ and hence m recent elections abolitionists have exnibited decling influence. If there was any country m the world where local option could have succeeded it should have I been Norway. The load had been prepared by steady development of sobriety and by long custom m submitting to severe control ; buc the abolitionists had left out of count that human nature is not perfect; that there is a point where if virtue presses too harshly, there will be revolt and a corresponding crop of vice. Puri tanism m England is generally held to have been largely provocative of the licentiousness that followed. Suppres sion of the drink trade m Norway is not crushiug out the vice of drunken ness ; it is only driving it into other more devious and disreputable channels, where to depravity of appetite is added deception and dishonesty. The experiment demon strates again the truth of the repeated phrase that " you cannot make people sober by Act of Parliament f and it should give pause to those who imagine that prohibition will do anything to remedy the drinking "customs of a country* which is surely less prepared than Norway for the application of such a system of control.

Local and General.

Cycling.— The A.C. and A, A. Club pur pose holding a bicycle run to Waterton and back to-morrow, and invite all cyclists to meet at the Post Office at 2.15 p.m. sharp. Given line weather a large number is expected.

Land For Settlement. — In addition to the Karapiro estate, the Land Purchase Board is negotiating for the Rangiucu estate m the Tauranga district, consisting of 6900 acres, whioh is accessible, well watered and suit*ble for dairying. Tub Jubilee Oaks at the £ciiool.~ The memorial stone with its inscribed brass plates has now been set up between the two jubilee oaks| m the school grounds. The stone is' about 2ft high and lft square m thickness, and the plates bear the following inscriptions : — " Jubilee oak, 1§97." •• Vic toria the Good. Record reign oak, planted by the aohool children, June 22, 1897." A Waterspout. — Whilst m the vicinity of Smoky Cape, on June 4, on the voyage from Brisbaue to Sydney, the passengers per Wodot'ga had an opportunity of witnessing a waterspout of great siz9, which rose from the sea sufficiently close co thp steamer for the rush of waters to be heard as they were drawn from the ocean. After describing an arc it burst, the effect being beautiful, the aun's rays falling upon the descending water, causing rainbows of great brilliancy to be formed. * Mr Scobie Mackenzie. M.H.R. — Mr Scobie Macketze, M.H.R., arrived m Chriatchurcli from Dtinedin by the express last night, and was met by Mr A. E. G. Rhodes, President of the National A&aooia .tion, and other friends. There is great public interest manifested m the address to be delivered by Mr Mackenzie afa the Opera House, Tuam street, to-night, and the building is sure to be crowded. Not a few Ashburton people are paying a visit to the city m order to listen to the orator of the Opposition.

An Immigration Scheme Declined.— In reply to a communication from London asking the Government to provide land and free passages to enable 20,000 members of friendly societies to establish a co-operative settlement m the colony, ;the Government replied that no authority had been given by Parliament for any such scheme nor does the Government propose to submit it to Parliament. The policy of Ministers is to make the colony attractive to desirable settlers who will defray their own passages and avail themselves of the existing facili ties for settlement which are open to all.

Not A. Two-Edg*» Lkvf.— A Sydney clergyman has had an application made to him to marry a widow to her deeeaaed husband's brother (says the Anglican Church Standard). As he was not sure as to the law of the case, and as a preliminary, he applied to the Registrar-General's Depart ment to know whether Buch a marriage would be legal m New South Wales. He was told that it would not be legal, and therefore could not take place. A man might marry, apoording to the lm, a deceased wife's sister, but a woman could not marry her deceased husband's brother. Fuller's Myriorama. — Fuller's mvrio-

Rama with a fresh programme, was shown last night m the Oddfellows' Hall to a larger audience than usual, the scenes exhibited and described by Mr Walter

Fuller being "sights from all nations," pictures, m fact, taken m a greafa many parts of the world. The songs were as usual of the highest clasa and well sung, moafc of them being piotorially illustrated. Mr Fuller took occasion to thank the Ashburton publio for according his company for the sixth time a large audience, proving that his educational entertainment was thoroughly appreciated.

Inspection Parade. — The Ashburton Rifl s paraded last night for inspection by Lieutenant-Colonel Moore, the officer com manding the distrist; with him, Captain and Adjutant Woolfe, and District Sergeant- Major J ones was also present. The parade state showed a total of fifty-four of all ranks present, and the men were put through such exercises as can be done m the drill shed, under Captain Dolman, Lieutenant Hayes, and several of the non-commissioned officers, a few of the latter of whom were up for their pass examination. Colonel Moore expressed himself highly pleased with the work done by the company.

Victorian Officers.— lt is not generally known that Viotoiian artillery officers and non-commissioned oncers go to New South Wales every year for training. Last year a batch of Victorian ofljoerß spent four months m New South Wales, at the expense of the Victorian Government, and this year one officer and five non-commissioned officers are to be sent over for a aijp months' course, at the invitation of the New South Wales Government. Theße artillery instruption oamps are an annual institution m New South Wales, and last year Victoria, Queens, laud, and West Australia each sent a contingent to pick up the latest ideas m modern gnnnery

A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

The annual meeting of members of the A. and P. Association was held on Tuesday afternoon, at which there was a good attendance— Mr Thomis Taylor, president of the Association, m tha chair. THE SHOW SITE. The correspondence between the County Oouncil and the Minister for Orown Lands was read, on the subject of the show site. The correspondence on the part of the Couucil showed the willingness of the latter to have the site — Reserve 2644— vested m the Association, and that legislation should be promoted for the purpose. The President said he had also been m communication with the Hon. W. 0. Walker on the subject, and had received a Babiafac tory reply. On the motion of Mr Brown the thanks of the Association were accorded to the j County Council for the aid given to the Association m this matter, and such further stepß as might be necessary were left to the incoming Committee. ' THE SECRETARY. The auditor, Mr J. C. Duncan, wrote, intimating that as he was retiring from business, and would cease to be auditor to the Association, a position he had held for ten years ; but m doing so he paid a high tribute of praise to the Secretary for the very effioient book keeping that officer had displayed. To this testimony the President was only too happy fco add hie. The Secretary was now, with the long experience he had gained m the Association^ employ, a far more valu able and efficient officer than he waa when he first took up his duties. The meeting endorsed the rematks of the Chairman with applause. JUDGES. A letter from the North Otago Association asking for the Association's co-operation m the selection of judges for ahowa was read and approved of. A RESIGNATION. Mr Joshua Tucker wrote asking to have his name withdrawn from nomination for Committee membership as he had busi ness engagements for Tuesday afternoons. The meeting decided that Mr Joshua Tuoker waß too good and efficient a com mittee member to lose, Mr R. Friedlander remarking that if he came to one or two of the meetings held during the year he would io more good than many who attended bhem all. The letter, therefore, was not received. OKTCE. Mr David Thomas wrote, offering the Association an ffffioe at a given rent for three years, the room to be about 30ft by 12fb, and capable of holding the largest meeting of members likely to be held. He had given the Association an office free for eight years, and he now thought the time had come for the Association to have one of its own, The more immediately inciting cause of his writing was the f*cb that he had several affairs for the office now used. Mr Thomas was specially thanked for the service he bad rendered to the Association m the past, and the matter of the new office was left for the incoming Committee to deal with. HEW MEMBERS. Messrs Percy Jones, James Small, and T, Connolly were elected members of the Association. ANNUAL BKPORT. The annual report was read as under : — In presenting the annual report, state ment of accounts, and progress of the Association for the past year, your Com mittee have great pleasure m congratulating members on the success that has attended its efforts. The year indeed has been a record one, not merely financially, but also as bearing evidence of a somewhat keener interest being taken m the Society's operations and welfare, which must be considered a tendency m the right direction, and which it is hoped will increase each year as the Association expands m im portance, as it is undoubtedly doing, It was feared that the unusually dry weather would have militated against the success of the annual Show, the scarcity of feed being so general. This, however, was not the case, for the exhibition brought together an immense number of magnificent exhibits m every section, and more especially m horses and implements. Members will have noticed through the Pi ess that your Sub- Committee Bet up to interview the Ash burton County Council with a view of

acquiring for v Show ground the Reserve No. 2644, adjoining the county saleyards, have been successful m their application, the County Council having agreed to the vest ment of the land m this Association. Un doubtedly this is a valuable concession and eminently advantageous to the Society's interests, for both aa to area, position, surroundings, and proximity to' the main line of railway, the Association when thoroughly established on the ground would have one of the finest (if not the finest) and most suitable Show yard m New Zealand, with undoubted tenure, and also security over any improvements it raighb wish to carry out. The whole of the correspondence between the County Council and the Minister of Crown Lands is laid before you and shows the prompt courtesy and assist ance the Council has accorded the request of this Association. Now that the vestment of the reserve m the Aehburton A. and P. Association is practically accomplished, it will be a matter of very considerable im portance for the consideration of your incoming Committee to at once take steps for the next Show to be entirely (if possible) or almost entirely, displayed on this ground. The experiment last year m removing the sheep pens out on the grass gave evident satisfaction, notwithstanding their being of temporary structure, and as the object to be attained m the arrangement of a good Show yard is to concentrate the whole as much as possible, compatible with the allotment of adequate Bpace for all exhibits, ib is therefore (if practicable) desirable that the whole Show should be displayed on the newly acquired ground. The question of entry fees, as mentioned m the last annual report as having been adjusted satisfactorily, does not appear to have worked well, and will require the serious consideration of the incoming Com mittee, to fix the soale of entry fees and prize moneys on an equitable and permanent basis. A. letter will be read to members with reference to the office occupied by the Association for some years free of oost, the proprietor having several applications for the Bame, but who offers to effect certain improvements on consideration of receiving rout, and undertakes to provide offioa and meeting room accommodation for any gather ings the Society may have. Membsrs ara aware thab the President, Mr T. Taylor, and Mr James Brown, ex:- President), were appointed to represent this Association at the Agricultural Conference, recently held inChristchurch, and will probably be enabled to give members a brief account and their opinions on that assembly's deliberations. The thanks of this Society are due to these gentlemen for the able and distinguished manner m whioh they have represented the Ashburtnn A. and P. Association m so important a gathering m the interests of agriculturists. A renewal of lease has been completed with the Ashburton Stock and Saleyards Company for a further term of seven years, at a rental of £30 per annum, under the same conditions as m previous leases for the Association'a land at Tiawald, As m the past few years, the annual horse parade was held, by kind permission of His Worship the Mayor and Boroughpounoillors, m Mona Square on Saturday, September 18, when thirty-two horses entered and paraded, which is a record ; the quality and condition of the horses being exceptionally good. The date of this fixture is considered by many to be somewhat early, but as it is the week before the Metropolitan parade, it is perhaps well to have ib early. Owners complain that their horses cannot be made to look their best so early m the season. The entry fees amounted to £8 and the gate money to £4 3s, which is a considerable increase on last year, though the takings at the gates would be greatly augmented if the ground were completely enclosed. The twentieth annual show was held on October 29, and favored with good weather the exhibition we»B altogether a brilliant success financially, as also m point of merit m exhibits : visitors

from a distance expressing their astonish ment at the splendid stock and implements shown and the attractiveness of our Show

ground. The entry fees amounted to £175

17s 6d, whioh is not much m excess of last

year, but againßt that there were reduotions made m the fees for dogs and produoe. The gitemoney wasthe largest ever recorded sinoe the Soojety pi formed; tfw Atten^Ano^ be^pg

very good, and will undoubtedly increase as the Show grows each year. Another con siderable increase of revenue waa from the auction sale of privileges which realised the substantial sum of £64 1&3 9d, as against £19 15a 3d last year. The cataloguea aleo brought m £19 4a or about £2 more than 1896. The private prize list amounted to £67 lla 6d, a similar sum to that of 1896, and the thanks of the Aasooiation are due to those gentlemen and £rma for their generous assistance and liberality. It is to be much regretted that the amount for members sub criptions ia not much greater, for m a large county like Ashburton, so well culti vated and settled on, the membership ought to be at least trebled. The seasons, as we are all aware, have been very bad, and pro bably may m some measure have occasioned the difficulty experienced m getting the subscriptions m. However, we would urge all farmers and others to support the Society better by becoming members, and so foster its aims and purposes, which m reality are for the common good. The total receipts for the year amount to £676 4<j 9d, and the expenditure to £554 4s 9d, £325 of which is prizes paid, leaving a credit balance of £122 on the year's business ; £100 of which has been placed on deposit with the Ashburton Building Society, and bearing interest aft the rate of 4 per cent, but oan be reinvested as members deem advisable, and the remaining £22 is the caßh balanoe m the Union Bank. Your Committee think that this position is eminently satisfactory, and members will see by the balance sheet's statement of assets, with the land at Tin* wald valued at £365, (whioh is the recent Government unimproved value), the de posits with Building Sooiety, and property such as hurdles, rope, etc., the Association can safely be said to be worth £574 at ft low estimate. In retiring from their year of office your Committee wish heartily to con gratulate members on the Society's suoaeas ful progress, and feel sure that under good management of both officers and various Committees the Association will grow yearly m importance and has no doubt a great future before it. They wish also to tender their 'best thanks to all judges who, at considerable trouble, attended our Show, and carried out so eminently thair very responsible duties. Thanks are due alßo to the many offioera and gentleman who bo kindly assisted m making our l&Bt Show Buoh an unqualified auooesa.

The Chairman, m moving the adoption of the report, expressed his pleasure at the large attendance, which he accepted as evidence of greater interest on the part oi members. The report covered the whole work of the Committee for the year. The parade had been a record one both m number, quality, and condition of the horses, and he was sure that the attendance would have been a' record also had the ground been closed m. The Show had been satisfactory also, not withstanding that there had been a Blight falling off m cattle. The removal of the sheep yards to the other paddock had been a great improvement as the sheep, had been penned on a good grass paddock; The attendance at the Show had also been a renord, and was proof of the greater interest taken m it by the public, so that the Show was now one of the best looal Shows m the colony. The Chairman referred to the financial position of the Society whioh was satisfactory, and there waa a nucleus building fund m hand when the Association waa ready to undertake the erection of buildings. He waa sorry that the question of horse entrance fees would require to be re-opened as mentioned m the report. Mr Brown shortly seconded the adoption of the report, aud she balance sheet being held as read, both were unanimously adopted. THE AGBICUI/EUBAL CONFERENCE.

Mr BrowD, speaking as one of the delegates to the Agricultural Conference, said that it had been very fully reported, and into its deliberations he would not enter. He, how ever, paid a high compliment to the man agement of the conference and the excellent chairmanly abilities of the gentleman who ruled ita deliberations. He mentioned that though small birds were a suisanoe here they were not looked upon as euch m other plaoes. They had tried togefc hawks introduced into the Hat of protected native game, and would be glad to see every borough And town district m Canterbury compelled to takea thare m the work of destroying the small bird pest. He made acknowledg ment cf the courtesy and hospitality that had been extended to the delegates, who had b*ea taken to see everything that waß worth seeing m the matter of agriculture. The Chairman also spoke of the doings of the conference and made speoul reference to the education that a visit was to the freezing works, from which 1,000,000 carcasses had this year already been exported, Mr B.ullock, m moving a vote of thanks to the delegates, advocated more frequent meet ings together of farmera to exchange ideas and compare notes on matters of interest to themselves. The motion was carried, and m acknowledge ing it, the Chairman said it would he a good thipg if the Association were to meet and discuss some of the subjects that had been discussed by the Conference. THANKS. On the motion of Mr Croy a hearty vote of thanks was paid to the retiring officers and committee. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The election of officers was then proceeded with and resulted as follows : —Presidents- Mr John Studholme, jar. } Vice president-*? Mr Joseph Scaly j Treasurer— Mr Rudolf Friedlander ; Auditor — Mr Albert Roberta ; Committee— -Messrs A. Bonifant, J. Brown, G. A. M. Buckley, S. S. Chapman, E, Cookson, M. Friedlander, J. Gilmour, J. C. N. Grigg, T. Langley, T. Mawaon, F, McCafiferty, Daniel McKendry, Denis McKendry, O. Reid, W. J. Silcock, J. Small, J. Shearer, M. Stitfc, J. Sbringfellow, T. Taylor, D. Thomas, Joshua Tucker, and T. E, Upton.

U. A. O. D.

I The half-yearly meeting of the Star of Ashburton Lodge, No. 14, UA.O.D., was held at the Templar Hall on Monday even ing, there being a large attendance of members, THE GRADUATE© SCALE- Correspondence was dealt with from the District Grand Lodge, forwarding copies of the proposed graduated Bcale, as prepared by the Registrar of Friendly Societies, based on the New Zealand experience. The dis trict Grand Secretary m his letter impressed upon the members the necessity of earnestly considering the proposed scale, and invited suggestions for improvements thereon. Copies having been distributed to the mem* bers it was resolved that the matter be de. bated and decided at next lodge meeting. THE MEDICAL 3ERTIOE. A circular letter from the medical men of Ashburton was read, referring to certain matters m connection with the Friendly Societies and the faculty. After some little discussion it was resolved that a committee consisting of Brothers Salek, Pauling, Clark, Stephenson, Mcßae, Mellor, and the Arch Druid Bro. Marsdea be appointed to go into the matter, and meet if possible the Com mittees from the other lodges, interview the niedioil men,, and bring up a report at next lodge meeting. OFFICE-BEARERS. Nominations of office-bearers were then received, there being three nominated for the cffioe of Arch Druid, five for A.D. Bards, and two for Auditor, Bro. H. Stephen son being the only nomination for Seoretary, the other offices having one nomination for each. 1b was decided that nexb lodge night being the installation of officers, refresh ments be provided for that night. SICK PAY. Sick pay to three members was passed. NEW MEMBERS. Three new members were proposed. FINES FOR ARREARS. A notice of motion, given by Bro. Paleb, 'that fines for arrears be reduced to one half I and that the resolution be placed on the business sheet of the next Grand Lodge meeting, waß carried. ROUTINE. Contributions received fqr the night, totalled £45 13s 9i. Other routine business having been disposed of the lodge closed.

I We beg to notify that we have secured the Sub-Agenoy for the celebrated Masse?- HARRIS Bioyoles. Ladies and Gentlemen's machines up-to-date always m stock. Lowest cash prices or easy terms to suit customers. One good seoond-hand bioyole for sale, nearly new. Prioe, £13 103 ; guaranteed. — Obaiqhead and Bbrbyman, [fan le»4ipg Taijori and Outflttsni Aubbwr|>o r

CABLE NEWS.

Borne and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Obituary. wu j London, June 20 me death is announced of Ulvett the cricketer. J ' The Transvaal. Th o v 11. J ret °bia, June 21 The Volksraad has adopted tha Aliens Expulsion Bill, which however permit* appeal to the Executive. Sale of Egyptian Lands. Thfi TSV r AIR o, June2o The Egyptian Government has completed the Ba l e o f the Daira Sanich properties for £6,431,000. The Daira the Khedive Wil, as ;the head of the family of Ismail, rau'ei loans on them, and m this connection a Oom- ISTTJ^I a PPoiated to liqqidate the debts between Egypt and her creditor*, an d they were, ordered to bt 801(3. The Insurgent* m Sierra Leone. *?.. r» „ l wdon, Jane3l Sir David Ohalmera has beea appointed a commissioner to enquire Leone reCent inßUrrection w Sierra Tlie IVaval Manoeuvres. Mr Qoschen has confirmed the r* port circulated that the coaratrike caused the abandonment of the naral manceuvrei. Micaraguan CanaL Washington, June 21 The report of the Senate's Oon> mittee on the Nicaraguan Oanal pro ject recommends the introduction of a Bill pronding for the American con uZ T L ? ttho canaI ' Americana to ho d all the stock, the present share holders receiring half a million dollara for the work performed. Western Uganda. Zanzibab, June 21 .Kang Mwanga has resumed tha offensive and is ravaging the districts of Western Uganda. The German Emperor, ! m. -c Berlin, June 21. , Ahe Emperor, addressing the Guards , at Fotsdam, hoped that the bulwarks Jj ?, army would be of iron » and th »* ; the blind obedience of the troops 1 would ever remain unshaken.

Australian

New South Wales Parliament. „,, Sydney, June 21 lne last session of the present ■Farharaent was opened to-day. The speech from the throne was as fore cast.

LAUNCHING THE ALBION AT BLACKWALL.

Collapse of tlie stage. Several People Drowned. United "Pceas Asaooiation— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright ReOeived Wakapuaka Jane 22, 9.8 a. m GtTAEDiAtf Office 9.30 a.m. London, Jane 21 While the warship Albion was being launched at Blackball, the staging oollapsed and many aboard were submerged and sereral drowned.

THE LATEST.

Australian.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyrighb Received Wakapnaka June 22, 9 15 ».tn Guardian Office, 9.45 a.m. Bad Weather in -New South Wales. Sydney, June 22 The gale continues, and there is heavy weather along the coast. The shipping is seeking shelter. Captain Lunge, master of the Bchooner Alexander, was washed overboard and drowned. Westralian Parliament Perth, June 22 Parliament has reassembled. In the Legislative Council Mr Haines moved an amendment to the Address-in-Reply, disapproviog of appropriations of moneys from loan funds for railway construction. The Alleged Drawback Frauds. Melbourne, June 22 The Public Service Board dismissed the charges preferred against certain Customs ofScers m connection with the alleged drawback frauds.

Tfiß ASfiBUftTON tfCAKDIAJS : WEDNESDAY, JDNE^ 22, IB9fc.



BLQQD i Yonr heart beats over one hundred thou- sand times each day. One hundred thousand supplies of good or bad blood to your brain. Which Is it? H bad, impure Wood, then your brain achei. You are troubled with drowsiness jet cannot sleep ; you are as tired m the morning as at night; you have no nerve power; your food, does not seem to do you much good. Stimulants, tonics, headache powders, can- not cure you: but AVER'S Sarsapanlla Jill. It makes the liver, kidneys, skin and Dowels perform their proper work. It re- moves all impurities from the blood. And it Wjkes the blood rich \a its life-giving prop, frtaes, - - - - * promptly relieve and suAly cure. Take them *Uh Ayer'a SaraaparilU: o^e aids the other. Take a day off Thursday. Eafc tnrkey and give thanks. Read m a newspaper that a consumptive cough would be etopped by taking Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Took ib on, and dropped the consumptive oough— oost Is 6d. That's worth a holiday, and the turkey'a tbe fptfAYil feed Wlwiff Z OiHJ|9 from, - I 3



Public notices. Jl NEW ZEALAND ° CLOTHING j FACTORY. ; JUVENILE ! CLOTHING ! mHIS DEPARTMENT of our Extensive L Business ia deservedly popular with Parent 8 and others who appreciate Perfect Fitting and Fashionable Garments. WE are now showing a Large Choice of Che new NORFOLK SUITS WITH GOLF KNICKERS, Als»— cambridge suits, Also- maritime AND SAILOR SUITS. To Fit Boys up to 16 Years of Age, AND INVITE INSPECTION. 1000 SUITS TO CHOOSE FROM HALLENSTEINgBKOS. & Co. A. G. BABTON, MANAGER. A I to < •1h- •§ Q >H BJ g J* ;Vj -a gi Ph CHURCH SERVICES. ST, STEPHEN'S CHURCH. Ashburton. WEDNESDAY — G.F.S. meeting m St. Stephen's schoolroom 7.30 p.m. THURSDAY (June 23)— A Bervice for those interested m and conneoted with the Girls' Friendly Society. "World wide " prayer meeting 7 p.m. FRIDAY— St. John the Baptist's day. Holy Communion 7.30 a.m. Evening prayer 7.30 p.m. Gfhoir Practice 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. (26th June.) 8.30 a.m —Holy Communion. 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer. 3 p.m. — Seafield. 6.30 — Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



F. FERRIMAN. ! ; FOR SALE. ( T" HAVE Received instructions from Mb W. H. Robinson to sell his very desirable residence, situated on the N.E. Town Belt, m close proximity to the High School, con- taining Seven Rooms, with a detached Washhouse, complete, with a range and copper built m m brick, together with £-acre of land and a three-atalled Stable. The Land is well stocked with choice Fruit Trees, and is watered by a water race. Liberal terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. 130 ACRES of Land for Cropping, Apply F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. TWO ACRES LAND at Allenton, with a good Four-Roomed House and Scullery. Rent — 9a per week. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. "WILLIAM STREET. (JA Comfortable Seven-Roomed House, with Scullery and Copper. At present ocoupied by Mr H. C. Peboy. F FERBIMAN. TO LET. WAKANUI ROAD. HOUSE containing Five Rooms, and 3 acres of Land. Lately ocoupied by Mr H. Cameron. F. IEKEIMAN. SEED WHEAT. 1 Have for Sale some Prime Pearl, Tus- can and Hunters. Grown on heavy Land.{?s F. EEimiMAJSi. FOE SALE. HOUSE AND QUAKTER-ACRE LAND IN COX STREET. I have.received instructions from ]VJb H J. Tasker to sell his desirable residence, containing Four Rooms and Scullery, situated m Cox Street, together with Loosebox, Chaffhouse and Fowlhouse erected on the property. F. FERRTMAN. £ FOR SALE. I HAVE FOR SALE that very desirable block of land containing about Seven Acres situated on the N.E. Town Bolt and adioin- ing Mr W. H. Collins. J For anyone m search or a property od which to build this one is well worthy of an inspection. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. .1 BONE DUST. The Best and most profitable Fertilieer that can be applied to the soil, benefiting not only the first crop bub several euoceed- ing ones. A few shillings per acre spent m bonedust often enriches the farmer tenfold, and leaves the land m better heart. IjHave the following Farma mmy hands for Sale :— 500) 250 } ACRES 100 ) All Situated m Good Localities, and any. one m search of a property either for farm- ing purposes or as an investment would do well to inspect the above^ F. FERRIMAN. \fo oof6eaersi/a(/e<//o\ \fH(y*oyQ/ r t/>eim//afions l II * /ns/sf on Aaw/Hy, | || (Amnfiiit 'Co/dano^S//^trMe£^)\ \&no/vefiß£ffflfpr£<9s\ Wey are pure dfjdwfio/eso/j)o\ 1 7nejjfsS/]7o/}6y a/?(/ . \ (I experience cap frqy. I \La/yesfsd/e//iA(/sf/t3/as/a.\ BY ALL CftOCCtft J



NOW ON TIEW AT JOHN ORR AND COS., Who have Kcured the Agenoy for this Splendid Machine for the whole of the South laland' WE INVITE YOU TO INSPECT WAVERLEY FEATURES FOR 1898. X \ \ :l CRANK, AXLE, AND BEARINGS ■'/tin' Model WAVERLEY, 1898. Runt ... , *~' ta '"Tr It* *'* _l YD 9 ' HANDLE BARS. J^^^ U * £j£^ JOHN ORE & Co.