Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1898.

Referring to a recent paragraph m these columns on the subject of storing water for fire ex- WATER FOR FIRE tinclion purposes--, PREVENTION. ibis interesting to know that a similar method of storing water has been I successfully adopted m the city of Birmingham. According to the Fireman of October, there are m that city i several tanks at street corners, each ■ holding some thousands of gallons of j water. 1 heaft wells are built of blue ! bricks, of Portland cement mortar, the bottoms being of the same materials, on a foundation of Portland cement . concrete, while the covering is of 1 similar concrete laid batween steel j joints, the interior being lined with Portland cement finished smooth. The wells are connected with the main by a sluice valve, and regulate the iDdow, and there are two inlet's with cast-iron covers, designed so as to open easily. The wells are water-tight, and are always kept full of water.

In an interesting article on the use of the lancet the British Medical Journal states that m the RICHELIEU'S last year of his life LAST DAYS. Cardinal Richelieu accompanied Louis XIII. on his campaign for the reduc tion of the Roussillon territory. Per pignon capitulated on Sept, 9, but for some time before that Richelieu had been very ill, An abcess formed m the right arm which prevented his writing; his will, which bears date May 23, 1642, is signed by proxy, The abcess had to be opened, and left an unhealthy (" rotten " is the word used by a contemporary, who did not love him) wound, and the limb wasted. His weakness and infirmities increasing, he had to be carried about m a large wooden palanquin containing a bed which it took twelve men to carry. At the end of November he was seized with violent shivering and pain m the side. He was bled freely ; many coun cillors were called m ; even the aid of quakery was invoked j but m spite of all that the healing art of his day could do, he died on the fifth day, of pneu monia, as it would appear. There is no mention of a necropsy, but the brain was examined. A contemporary ac count states that " one need not be astonished, inasmuch as the organs of the intellect were found to be two or three times the normal size, that he had a mind which stopped where it pleased him, and detached itself when he wished, with such ease that it seemed that there were m him as many different minds as there were different affairs which he handled," We may take it that by the expression v two or three times the normal size " nothing more is meant than that the brain was exceptionally large. Bouvard, physi cian to Louis XIIL, who attended the Cardinal iv his last illness, was a thoroughgoing believer m the remedial virtues of the lancet. In one year he ordered the King to be bled 47 times. He was even more sanguinary m the case of his own nephew, Oousinot, a Doctor-regent of the Univeisity of Paris, whom he caused to be bled 64 times m eight months for rheumatism, It was an age of heroic bleeding, for we learn from Guy Patin that another Doctor-regent Jacques Mentel, was bled 32 times for a mental fever ; and another physician, Bray er, was bled 18 times for a fever, while Guy Patin him self was bled seven times for a cold. If these things were done on members of the Faculty, it may be conjectured that from ordinary patients an amount of blood was drawn that would the mul titudinous seas incarnadine.

Db. J. Walter Oarßj senior physician to the Royal Free Hospital, who delivered the intro- FASHIOiV IN ductory address to MEDICINE. the students of the School of Medicine for "Women, m London recently, took for his main theme fashion m medicine, A hundred years ago bleeding for fever was well-nigh universal. Then the pendulum swung back until by the middle of the century enormous quantities of alcohol were frequently administered to fever patients. The temperance hospital was the outward and visible sign of a second reaction. Then came the fashion of reducing temperature by powerful drugs, wicji antipyrin at the head, while at the moment animal extracts and anti toxins—the modern scientific equiva lent, we should say of those wonderful seventeenth century prescriptions, e.g , the heatt of a mouse stewed m tobacoo juice— are all the rage. Dr Oarr accordingly emphasised the need o£ cultivating a more judicial and catholic spirit, " not of adopting some new drug or method as a universal panacea one year and entirely disregarding it the next, but seeking the good m every system of treatment, avoiding, on the one hand, the danger of pushing it to excess, and, on the other, the risk of ignoring it altogether." In Ireland, it I may be noted, the peasantry adopt this I eclectic method m a somewhat crude form by begging for medicine at all the country houses and taking all the remedies m turn. Turning to' the question of women doctors, Dr Oarr observed that if the movement became "fashionable," and unsuitable women were led to enter the profession, a reaction might easily arise and jeopardise the oause.

Local and General.

» Reading matter will be found on our first 1 and fourth pages. ABHBURTON COUN'TV R4OJNC* CLUB — Owners ot horses are reminded bhab aocepb ances for the first day's handicaps and entries for bhe Novel and Disposal Stakes cloße with the secretary ab the A. and P. Association's otiiceß, Arcade, ab nine o'clock this evening. A Das at "'Appy 'Ampstkad" if thoroughly enjoyed by the Easb End poor, as is amply proved by the immense crowds who flock there every Bank Holiday. The pure air and bracing atmosphere to be found on bhe breezy heights of Highgate and its neighborhood oannob fai^ to benefit those who can only spend a few hours m their midat. Holidays, however, cannot be fully enioyed by those persons who are Buffering from disease. Holloway'B Pills and Oinb ment can Bpeedily remove thia drawback to pleasure if » *<"* fc " a ' " on^y afforded them. As a cure for rheumabißm, gout, fevers, diarrhoai, diseases of skin, scrofula, ulcers, sores, burns, or old wounds they are beyond competition*

Personal —Poor little Jaok Cuthbertson, who, with Mrs Cuthbertson, has been spend, ing a week or two m Wellington, has been suffering for some time from asthma and bronchitis, is considered to have sufficient y recovered to be able to make the journey home thia weeki The Hacjey Treatment and Prohibits —At the Magistrate's Court, Wnnganui, on Monday, a peculiar case came up for hear ing, when the administrator of the Ameri can ('ate Bagey) Institute wus charged with supplying liquor to a patient, the latter being a prohibited person. It was explained 1 that all patients received liquor a« part of : the treatment. The patient m question h«d, sinco treatment, been a changed man. j Mr Kettle dismissed the information, hold ! ing that the evidence did nob Bhow that the I defendant had any knowledge that the man ! was prohibited. Thif, however, did nob | decide the main point, as to the right of the I Institute to Bupply intoxicating liquor to prohibited persons. Swallows For New Zealand —There are no swallows m New Zealand (remarks the Atgus), and the Government of that | colony ia desirous of introducing them from Australia m the hope that they will become acclimatised. The difficulty m taking them from one place to another is that bhe birds will not live m captivity, as they feed while on the wing. The New Zealand Government has written to the Premier asking him to announce that ib will give a bonus of £100 to the first person who, within two months, shall deliver afc the firsb port) of call m that colony to such officer aa should be appointed to receive them, 200 live swallows. A pro portionate Bum will be paid for the delivery of any smaller number. Had sparrows been asked for no doubt our orchardiats would willingly have spared a few for New Zealand. Deep Sinking Difficulties— One of bhe difficulties of deep artesian well sinking has , been experienced by Mr Job Oaborne, who is putting down a three-inch well on c% private property m Colombo street north. Ab a depth of 434 ft, a solid manuka log, fifteen inches m thickness, was enoountered. and this had to be cut through by means of what) is known aa an expander, a kind of double bladed chisel that is affixed bo the end of the boring rod. Two feet eight inches lower down a six inch manuka log was met with, and this had to be cub through m bhe same way, to allow of bhe free passage of the well pipe. The well, which is the deepest within the city boun daries, is now down to 435 feet, bnb the borer has been down to 441 feet. A little water ia now showing, and a good supply is looked for within the next 20 feet. Farmers, working men, and all who desire to see "good times" m Ashburton will materially help to bring prosperity to their own doors by encouraging looal industries. Having increased our staff of workers, and showing the largest stock of tailoring goods m the district, and with exceptional facility for trade, we are determined to offer such inducements as will " keep the money m the place" if customers will kindly call and compare our reduced prices on and after Tuesday, December 13, 1898. Men's all wool tweed suits made to measure m a variety of new patterns for 52a 6d or suit and exbr» pair of trousers to measure for 65s and upwards, ab priceß which will m all cases compare favorably with those of Christ church or Dunedin firms for cash, and our name is a sufficient guarantee for fit, style, and workmanship, as the leading tailors and outfitters — Craighlbad & Berbtman. (advt)

CABLE NEWS.

♦ Uniced Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright). London, December 25 An order for armour plates by the Admiralty assures two years' work at the Sheffield factories. Coey and Company, colonial pro duce merchants, have notified their customers of the appointment of a receiver. The conduct of the business is, however, not affected by the appoint ment. December 26 Germany insists that the new com mercial treaty must allow Gerrran goods to enter British colonies on an equality with .British articles. Berlin, December 25 The Prussian Government threatened the inhabitants of Schleswig who patronise, the Danish schools that "they will transfer their ohildren to the guardianship of Germanophiles. Paris, December 26 It is understood that the Empress Eugenic, by her will, leaves Prince Victor, the present head of the house of Bonaparte, two millions accruing from the sum for which the late Prince Imperial was insured. Oandia, December 26 Several Ohrietiana have been arrested for insulting Turks on the occasion of Prince George's arrival at Oanea. Massowah, December 26 Has Mangascia is imploring the Em peror Menelik to pardon him. VjeiwAi December 28 M. Horansky, President of the National Party m the Diet, grossly in sulted Baron Ban fly, the Hungarian Premier, accusing him of deceit. Baron Banffy retorted that the statement was false and cowardly. A duel i§ being arranged.

CYCLING.

. — » Pioneer Bicycle Club Sports. United Press Association— By Eloobrio Telegraph. Christohurch, December 26 The Pioneer Bicycle Club's sports at Lan caster Park yesterday were well attended, and the racing was interesting. The most important event of the day was the Wheel Race, which resulted as follows :— Two Miles Pioneer Wheel Race, firabpriae 50 soys, second 15 soys, third 7 soys, fourth 3 soya — First heat — A Huston, 230 yds, 1 ; 6 H Robinson, 210 yds, 2 ; W Clarkson, 190 yds, 3 ; G Sutherland, scr, 4. This race was a muddle, the men being allowed to go round a lap too much, otherwise Sutherland would not have been plaoed, aa he only oame up m the last lap. Archer, who was really first over the correct distance, was given a place m the final. Time over the correct distanoe — 4min 30sec. Second heat :— H Gunthorpe, 200 yds, 1 ; R J Cook, 130 yds, 2 ; G Lewie, 170 yds, Z ; M Bennett, 70yds, 4. Gunthorpe led roost of the way, and won easily. Time— 4inin 29Jgec. Third beat ; J J Stantou, 190 yds, 1; AC Middleton, 50yds, 2 ; W Tierney, 70yds, 3 ; E A Wall, 50yds, f • D Grant, 230 yds, +. Stanfcon won by a wheel. Time — 4min 34se?. Final heat — H Gunthorpe 1, G Suther land 2, M Bennetb 3, G Lewis 4. In the last lap Archer got away, followed by Gu,n thorpe aud Sutherland. After about one hundred yards had been raced Aroher fell back, ana Bennett and Lewis took his pace. Gunthorpe sucoeeded m keeping m advanoe of Sutherland, and just won by a wheel. The finish was a fine ona. Time— 4min 31860.

EXAMINATION REPORTS.

Mount Somers. j

The following is the Inspector's report on i Mount Somera School, examined November I 13, 1898 -.— \ Pass Subjects. I

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS. Repetition and recitation — Pieoes wel known, very fairly rendered. Drill and exercise — Fair. SiDging — None. Needlework Of excellent quality. Comprehension of reading lessons— St 4 — 6 very fair, St 3—l very good. Staff— Mr Matthew J. Kerr, headmaster ; Mrs Kerr, sewing mistress. Remarks— The work of the school m general is most commendable, manifesting signal indnatry and a high degree of effi ciency on the part of its teacher. In the lower part of the school the classes 82 and S3 have been excellently prepared, and the children of the preparatory division are of good promise. In the upper classes nearly all the subjects of the pass group are of an estimable character. Among other features the treatment of a science subject is especi ally worthy of appreciative notice. The history of i:3, the geography of S2, and the object lessons are also very good.— W. J. Anderson, Inspector.

Spring burn School.

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS. Repetition and recitation— Pieces care fully prepared. Drill and exercises— Satisfactory Singing —Songs very fairly rendered. Needlework — For greater part commend able. Comprehension of reading lessons — Satis factory. Staff — Mr Samuel Baird, master j Miss C. Y. Anderson, mistress. General remarks. — The school is now, m respect of the capacity and industry of its teachers, and m che promise or accomplish ment of good work, m a much better position than it has ocoupied for many years- In the upper department, though some of the older pupils still show m certain subjects & leaven of un soundness, and one or two features, such as writing and diotation have still to be improved, the great advance made during the year, and the proportion of estimable qualities secured, must be highly gratifying to all interested m the progress of the echool, Mr Baird has established ex cellent oider. He appears to set before him self good aims, and by industry and per severance does much to secure their realisa tion. The lower part of the Bohaol is equally fortunate. The mistrsaa, who has bad no easy task m the instruction of so large a group of children under conditions of limited space and convenience, has done her work well. Both: standard classes show themselves moat creditably prepared, and each section of the preparatory division gives evidence of sound progress. Of the subjects fcho ooanbiog is very commendable ; m read ing the ohief advance has to be made.— W. J. Anderson, Inspector.

THE HOLIDAY.

g». -.- — , , United Press Association — By Electrlo Telegraph Christchukch, December 26 The weather was m every way splendid for the holiday to-day, the heat of the Bun being tempered by a fresh breeaa. The chief attractions were the regatta at Little River, whither 600 persons went by train, and the Pioneer Bioyole Club's races at Lancaster Park, and the Canterbury Trotting Club's Bummer meeting at Addiogton. Various tram and train excursions were also run. Wellington, December 26 The holiday to-day was completely Bpoiled by the heavy rain which set m about 10 a m., and continued without a break until £j o'clock, when ib cleared off. To make matters worse a airong northerly wind also prevailed all day. The morning broke fine and bright, so that thousands of excursion ists and pioniokera who had gene by early trains and steamers would have anything bnt a cheerful time. The Rotoma.hana ran a marine excursion to Pic^ou Sounds, taking Beveral hundred, passengers. A large num ber of people went by the early trams to the Featheraton and Palmerston races. The only fixture m the city was the Hawkes' Bay - Wellington Interprovinoial orioket match, but this had to be postponed. The match will be gone on with to-morrow, but will have to be confined to the one day, and the wioket is sure to be soft and treacher ous. At seven o'clock at night a gale was still blowing, and more rain threatening,

THE TRANSVAAL.

,- f United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Pretoria, December 26 Tho field cornet who was the cause of the friction with the British resi dents m the Transvaal, has bean sus pended from duty. While tho commandants were nomi nally discussing the advisableness of resuming military operations against the rebel chief Mpefu, one of them, Major Eramus, declared that the Transvaal Artillery compared favor ably with that of any of the European Powers.

SPOTTING.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

SUMMER MEETING. United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Auckland, December 26 The Auckland Racing Club's Summer Meeting of four days was commenced at Elleralie racecourse to-day. The weather was tine until after the Cup when a drizzling rain began to f*ll. The attendance was about 10,000, and £15,317 was pat through the totalisator. Following are results : - Trial Handicap, seven furlongs.—Battle axe 1, St Elmo 2, Crusade 3. Time— l-23. Dividend — £2 Ba. ! Great Northern Foal Stakes ; six furlongs. —Screw Gun 1, Rosalia 2, Miss Delaval 3. Time— M6J. Dividend -£2. Auckland Cup, of 1000 soys ; two miles. —Uhlan, 6st 9ib, 1 ; Coronet, 7st 71b, 2 ; Explosion, 78t 41b, 3. Time— 3 323. Divi dend—£l6 11s. Railway Handicap, aix furlongs. — Uuiraaette 1, l>jin Djin 2, Record Reign 3. Time— l-17. Dividend— £6o 12s. Handicap Hurdles, two miles. — Dummy 1, Tim 2, Nor' west 3. Time— 3-55. Divi dend—£s Bs. Nursery Handicap, five iurlongs.— Blue Cap 1, Hastings 2, Dead Beat 3. Time— l-5£ Dividend— £s ss. Pony C&p Handicap, seven furlongs.— Little Wonder 1, Rangiaru 2, Bavaria 3. Time— l-332- Dividend— £B 14s. Christmas Handicap, one mile. — Wai* rongomai 1, Battleaze 2, Aold Reekie 3. Time— l-44f . Dividend— £s 3a.

CANTERBURY TROTTING CLUB.

Christchubch, December, 26. The following are the results of the first) day's trotting : — Trial Handicap, (harness), two mile?. Val, scr, 1 ; distancing seven others, limo — 5.35| see. Dividend, £1 10s. Pony Handicap (saddle), 1£ miles— Lassie, 17sec, 1 ; Jessamine, 17aec, 2. Seven started. Time— 4. l3 sec. Dividend, £15 2s. Boxing Day Handicap (saddle), two miles. —Vesta Nash, 23seo, 1 ; Awahnri, 19aec, 2. Ten statted. Time— s.7f see Dividend, £5 6a. Advance Handicap (harness), 1£ miles. — What, sor, 1. Two started. Time— 4.7g seo. Dividend, 18s. Progressive Handicap (saddle), two miles. — Ebony, 1 ; Kozie, 2 ; Ruahine, 3. Twelve started. Time— s.2o seo. Divi dend, £4 2s. Addington Handicap (harness), two miles. — Rosewood, 24aec. 1 ; Monte Carlo, lligo, 2. Fritz refuse* to leave the mark, Time— s 12 Beo- Dividend— £lß 4s. Electric Handicap (saddle), one mile,— Heather Daw, 18seo, 1 ; Arahura, 21sec, 2 ; Ipswich, 15aec, 3. Time— 2.39 sec. Divi dend, £3 2s. Dash Handicap (harness), one mile. — Viokery, 16seo, 1 ; Design, 17sec, 2 j Caro lina, 18sec, 8. Time— 2.4o aeo. Dividend. £2 183.

THE CHURCHES.

«, St. Stephen's — The services m St. Stephen's Church on [Chriatmao Day were exceptionally bright and hearty. Notwith standing the general exodus which usually tafeea places at this season of the year, there W6re very large congregations, many visitors being noticeable. The Christmas decorations were very effectively carried out with ever greens and white flowers. The chancel was draped with white serge hangings, and over the table the word " Rejoice " appeared m gjld letters upon a white ground. The ornamentation of the pulpit, lectern, reading desk and font, were very beautiful, and the decorators earned the warm thanks of the congregation for fchi success which crowned their efforts. A full report of these and other services are unavoidably held over.

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashborton for the undermentioned places as follows : — Corrected to August 1, 189a Burnham and Dunsandel, daily ... .. ... 3,15 pm Ohertsey and Rakaia, daily 630am315pm _ 6 30 pm Dromore, daily .... ... 630 pm Christchorch and north, daily 6 30am 315p and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 1030 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgin, Wakanui, and River side, daily .„ ,„ 6 30 am eaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ,„ 630 am. Water ton, Ash ton, Longbeach, and Flemington, daily .« 3<S pm Lowcliffe, Monday, Wednes day, and Friday . . ♦. 10 30 am Highbank, daily.. .. 630 am Peel Fore9b, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday ... .„ 1030 am Mount Somera, Sprintjburn, Staveley, Alford Forest, daily ...  ... 4p m Methven, daily .„ ...315 pm. Geraldine, and Orari, daily. . 12 30 pm Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily „. 12 30 pm Baling, Rangitaba, daily »_ 10 30 an> Temnka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday ... ..315 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am daily .. ,„ .. 30pm Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm vVeaterfield, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday .„ ... 4pm Ruapuna, Monday and Than day «. .. ... 4pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday .... «, 315pm Letters contamg anything of value BOOOId registered.

fHE^AfIHBUKI'ON aCAaittANl WJESDAS, DECEMUfiifc 27, 1898



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The following is the report of the Spring- burn Sohool, examined Nov 16, 1898 : — PASS STBJECTS. So "2 H* -»' ■ hi ii i s i M Ah m W ft y m Std. 7 1 — _ _ — 156,, 6 7 7 13 3 13 6 „ 5 9 Q_3 6 12 5 „ 4 18 18 — 4 14 " 6 „ 3 9 8 — 1 7 10 0 „ 2 13 13 - 1 12 86 1 6 6 — — 6 over P. 28 23 — Byrß 3 Total 91 84 1 12 48 lMarka (0 CLASS SUBJECTS. to 100) Grammar 50 History 60 Geography (Standard 11. only) ... 75 I Elementary Science, Object Les- I sons, etc. ... ... ... ... 60 Mental Arifchnr.etic 45



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Trains leave Ashbnrton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thuradajg, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p,m. The branch train arrives m ABhburcon at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leave* at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) and 8.0 p.m. Trainß leave Pakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, rod on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leave Methven at the following times respectively —6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10.30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.



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To the Deaf and those troubled with noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles, Dr Nicholson, of the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just) Issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf- nesß and Aural Troubleß. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide rtoad, Wellington, N. 2., on reoeipb of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the newe of the great specialist m New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Oorpnlenoe, Lumbago and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from M Shaw co receipt) of ibampi,



F. FERKIMAJN. j BONE MllTl. AFTER SATURDAY NEXT, the 24th inec, the Wakwiui Road Bone Mill will be closed uutil further notice, and I will not be responsible for auy bones bhab are left here after the above date. F. PERBIMAN. " FOR SALE] HAVELOOK STREKT. r pOWH Section 467* upon which is JL erected a comfortable house of aeven rooms Katy terms can bo arranged. F. FERKIMAN. FU E SALE. COX STREET. A Comfortable House of five rooma situated on Town Secih n 776. The owner having left the district will accept a low price. Further particulars on application. ; F. FEBRIMAN. I HATE a special sum of £10.000 to invest on a sound freehold security either m one or two sums ab 4i per cent. FOR SALE. 7 Acres at Eketahuna, North Island, Close to Railway Station. TO those desiring a change of Climate this affords an opportunity seldom offered of obtaining a section whereon to build a comfortable residence within a convenient distance of a Railway Station. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. A Shop m Tancred Street. I Have a good shop to let m Tancred Street, within a chain of East Street. F. FERRIMAN, TO LET— WAKANUI ROAD. 4 ACRES of good land with a well stocked orchard and a capital dwell- ing house. To a good tenant a moderate rent will be accepted. F. FERRIMAN. FOJR fcALE. Alford Forest Road. LOT 3 containing £ of an acre nearly opposite the factory entrance gate. Fall particulars on application. F. FEEKIMAN. FOR SALE, 500 ACRES SHEEP FEED. I HAVE for Sale about 500 acres of good bheep Feed, within about 10 miles of Ashburton. The property is well fenced and watered, and is capital country for fattening lambs. Apply F. FEBBIMAN. GUANO- (Extract from Governmenb Analysis by Mr William Skey.) A VERY fine grained article and of good quality, containing 46 per cent of Tricalcio of Phosphate. F. FEKRIMAN Knife Grinders FOR Grass Mowers. THE NEW MODEL' DUTTON MOWER KNIFE GRINDER THE New Model Datton Mower Knife Grinder is believed to be as near perfection as such a machine can ba made. A most Valuable Improvement has been made m the means used for holding the knife to the grinding wheel, when being ground. The pressure of the knife against the wheel is made less ab the lower part of the knife section, where the least grind- ing 1b meded, and is gradually increased as the wheel is moved along the edge of the section towards its point. *• KEEP THE KNIVES SHARP," i Is what every manufacturer of mowers directs. With this grinder It can easily be done. With a dull knife, the wear and strain, both on machine and team, are greatly increased, and the grass will be badly cut, A man, or even a boy, with this machine, can grind a mower knife per- fectly, and with ease and rapidity. When a flection is dulled or nicked by coming m contact with a stone, as often happens, ib can be sharpened without grinding the other sections. THE " CORUNDUM GRINDING WHEEL " Does Its work well. It wears bub little, and will laat, according to the amount of wnrk donej from three to five years, and probably longer. There js a large hole m the centre of the wheel, made water tight by the flanges which clamp the wheel and hold it In position. When the machine is used this hollow space is filled with water through a small hole m the side of one of its flanges ; the hole is then plugged up. When turning the wheel In grinding, the watet is driven through its pores by centrifugal force, completely wetting Its grinding surface, this prevents the temper of the knife from being destroyed, whiah would ba done \t the wheel were used dry, THE OPERATOR While grinding a knife, stands facing the side of the whesl and over the knife clamp, this brings the grinding of the section direotly under the eye. By means of a new improvement the grinder can be readily clamped to a pole or the rim of any wheel having a width of from 3 to 5J inches. Ib requires bub little skill to use this grinder ; the directions senb with each machine will, if followed, enable any one to work it without trouble. These machines are protected fully by patents In the United States, Canada, (areab Britain, France, Belgium and Sweden. F, FERRIMAN, AGENT. Ye athletes, all who bike or run, Or row or bog, or may have done, Know bhab of all bhe hitman ilia You're Bubjoob moßc to oolds and chills. Bub both will disappear be sure, By talting Woods' Great Pep^erraiat Cure



i Friedlanaer Bros., Limited. WOOL SEASON, 1898 99. OUR NEXT SALE will take piece at Timaru on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 1898, And Catalogues for this Sale close on TUESDAY, 27th Tnst Clients are requested to deliver their Clips either at our Ashburton Stores prior to that date, or to consign the Wool to MILL & CO.'S siding, Timaru, whore it will have our most careful arid personal attention, j Advices of consignments will be received at our Ashburton office. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. WE HAVE FOR SALE A FEW SECONDHAND BRANTFORD REAPERS AND BINDERS IN GOOD REPAIR. Apply to FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., c— ■ ' ■■■" "■ XJTT E ARE LANDING, ex Waimate and Tokomaru, X A I N I T, The most celebrated German Potash Manure. Also, STANDARD PHGSPHATE, Containing fl4 per cent of Bone Phosphate of Lime. These Manures are unequalled for Turnip, Rape, and Grain Crops. Low quotations on application, FRiEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. "TTTTE are favored with insfcruotionß from A. BUTTERIOE, E>Q , TO SELL BY PRIVATE TREAT?, HIS COMPACT LITTLE FARM OP 238 Acres NEAR WILLOWBY FRIEDLANDER BROS.i Ltd. «£lO~ R E W A~RD. THE Ashburton Acclimatisation Society will pay TEN POUNDS to anyone giving such information as will lead to the conviction of any perßon or pereore DYNAMITING FISH m the Ashburton River. 12 57 " THIS Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, direct] from the English Manufacturer, a new stock i>f all theDrugs used m compounding physicians' prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the new British Pharmacopoaa, 1898. The Im- of dispensing medical pre- portaut soripbiona is the special and W ork constantcare of the manager (J. M. Cambridge), who has been engaged m this iuty for 36 years, as well as having had the benefit; of an X2l>£?liSll training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially m cases of Serious It is of the utmost import- Illnes&t ance that the drugs Bhould be new and freshly im- ported ; that the medicine Bhould be accurately and skilfully prepared ; and that exactly what the Physician orders ahould be used, and nothing else substituted m its place. *Xlie Price should never be the first and only consideration- Drugs oan be bought at all prices. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm we can rely on, though we > could buy many of them oheaperin the colony. But we charge no rno^e tkian is usual In moßt of the larger towns, and generally a little IeBB. AT A.LjLj An urgent call for medicine TIMES is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at night, Sundays or holidays. Night Dis- pensary — opposite Dr Maude's, and ne?t to Dr Hunter's residence. J. JVL Cambridge, MANAGER. 11 135 F. CURTIS, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER & OPTICIAN. (Late Watchmaker for A. Gunderaon, Ohristchurch.) SUCCESSOR TO R. MURRAY, BEGS to intimate that he has now opened up his new Stock of WATCHES, JEWELLERY, and CHRIST. MAS NOVELTIES. Watches and Olockp Promptly Repaired. Jewellery made up to order and repaired at shortest notice. LARGE STOOK OF ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS. " ■ ■ ' ■ ■ ■■ • ~~* PHASES OF THE MOON. December. D H M Laat quarter .. ... 6 936 p.m New moon ._ ._ 13 11 13 p m First quarter — M 20 252 p.m , Ftilj mvoo w. w 88 li 0 a.m j



1 DONAGHY'S BINDER TWINE, MACHINE OIL, BINDEU WBIPS, HAY JfOBKS AND BAKES, ENGINEERS' TOOLS, HENDERSON'S DUNDEE LEATHER BELTING, CHAINS AND SECTIONS FOR MASSEY-HARRIS AND MaCORMIOK REAPERS AND BINDERS, At Leas than Agents' Prices, and all Requisites for the Harvest Field at Loweßt Prioea. JOHN ORR & Co. OUR STOOK OF ELECTRO-PLATED WARE AND CUTLERY IS by far the Fineßfc ever Imported into Ashburton, aud we are now making a BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY m our Windows. JOHN ORR & CO. WE ARE OPENING AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF Fancy Glassware and China. AMONGST other Lines we are Showing Three Thousand GLASS VASES and SPECIMEN GLASSES, ranging m Price horn Sixpence each, and as we believe a laraer variety has never been imported by any firm m New Zealand, we feel confident m the inspection of the General Public. In order to dispose of our to these lines we have marked them at prices from 30 to 60 per cent below ordinary priceo. Inspect ottr Windows. JOHN ORR & CO. COPS* SAUCERS PLATES DISHES WATER JUG 3 TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BUTTER JARS, and every article m Crockery and Glassware at Reduced Prices at JOHN ORR & CO. ' MASON'S JARS, JAM- JARS IN NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND BRISS PRESERVING PANS. Vor maov veara now we have altogether underßold all our Competitors m these For many yeare ° ow determined to add another season to our record. We 3££L££to Sell rbeae Good's gSaper than any house m Christchuroh or Ashburton. JOHN OBR & CO. free { INSURANCE } *™* E We beg to announce to the people of Ashburton and District .that we have com- pleVed arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Cash Caatomers to the extent of 10a or over, A EREE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds r «od for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expliy can be *i!i ?h?SJSS of the WHOLE SYSTEM is that it COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. We do not make any advance In our Prices to p*y for this, but still continue to give to all alike THE BEST VALUB AT BOTTOM PBICES IN EVERY LINE OF OUR IMMENSE STOCK. Buy your Goods where you can get your Insurance for Nothing. It may be handy when yon least expect It. If it costs you nothing you might asweTlLve that thrown m. Guarantee from Insurance Company, and all further particulars ou application to JOHN ORR & Co. Hams and Bacon. SIDES, ROLLS, AND HAMS- This is VERY PRIME QUALITY, having secured first prize at the reoenb Shows m Ohristchorch and Timarn. JOHN ORR & Co. Maravilla Garden Teas. Purveyors by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy. •THESE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to us by the Growers from fchelr Gardens m Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten prize medals for PURITY, STRENGTH AND FLAVOR. Everyone should try them JOHN ORR & Co., SOLE AGEKT3. Sugar for Jam. WE Guarantee the PureOane SUGAB oi the Hlgheat Quality, and especially Suitable for Jam makings JOHN ORE, & CO.; ASHBUHTON.