BIRTH.

HofWOOD. — On Jane 9, at Meadow Villa, Waterton, the wifo of William Hopwood, of a daughter. Both doing well.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1898.

An Amateur Operatic Society at Hast ings has died, insolvent, and individual members who AMATEUR ordered articles for COMPANIES. its use have been

summoned or magi sterially compelled to pay for them. A correspondent of the JNapier Herald mentions previous experiences of the same sort, and aleo another which he recommends as an example to all such undertakings as being fair to both; sideß " I forget," he says, " what the object was, but I-remember that it was proposed and carried unanimously, that the persons present (about twenty two) should sign a guarantee to divide pro rata whatever loss there might be. There was a deficit and everyone paid up his share without grumbling. If this was done always, as it always ought to be done, there would be no more friction of this kind, and the ex penses would be more carefully looked after. It is quite easy to propose and second a motion that certain things shall be ordered or bought, but when there is personal responsibility, at least ordinary business precautions will be taken," The course proposed by this correspondent is fair, and had it been always followed m this district, there would have been a few bad debts the less on the printing and advertis ing ledgers of Canterbury newspapers. It would be wise also, m the interests of the societies' welfare, to make every oiember responsible pro rata — and membership should carry with it

responsibility — for do we not find that after the nowjlty of the work of musical and dramatic societies has worn off, or from the well-known (figurative) length of the noses of musical and dramatic people, which sniff offence very far off, the ranks of the societies get thinned, and only those are left who recognise their responsibility financially. If a person who saw fit to leave a society he had helped to form, and m the belief that he would remain and assist m making its work a success certain work had been undertaken that would entail liabilities, were to be called upon to make good his share of the loss, apd he knew from the beginning that there was a possibility of this, he might not be m a great hurry to leave, The same rule should apply to cripket and other clubs, as well as societies for mutual improvement, etc. , all of which must have funds, and m trying to make funds appeals are sometimes made to the public, by means of entertainments and so forth, thai result m financial disaster, and the unfortunate tew have to bear the loss, while the creditors have to abate half their claims, or more.

Tub action of the Archbishop of Canterbury m delivering an address on temperance, before the General Assembly TEMPERANCE, of the Church of I Scotland, as an nounced m our cablegrams recently, must not be regarded as an isolated exhibition of friendlinesi, for there have been of late year* many indication* of

a growing sympathy between the Anglican Church and the Church o! Scotland. This feeling after unity was specially noticeable at the time of the Lambeth Conference of last year, when the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, through its Moderator, sent a most cordial greeting to the Bishops, m which the following lines occurred : — " The distinguished prelate (Dr. Temple) who will preside over your deliberations is a successor m an un broken line of the first Archbiehop of Canterbury, and notwithstanding many dynastic and social changes, the Anglican" Church, of which and of whose branches you are the chief Pastors, has continuously ministered the Word and Sacraments of Christ to the English nation and to the English speaking people throughout the world. We are not called upon to review his tory ; but we thank God with you that, disengaged from the domination of the Roman See, and reformed m doctrine and worship, it is to day an inheritor of all that is good and true m the cen turies which have passed .since, under t the direotion of Gregory £ its external constitution was sketched by Augus tine." Suoh words as these, coming just after the condemnation of their Orders by the Pope, were natur ally very gratifying to the Anglicans, and the Archbishop sent an equally cordial reply. Moreover, the committee appointed with the Lambeth Confer ence to deal with the question of Church unity stated m their report : — 11 We naturally turn to the Established Church of Scotland, which approached us at the beginning of the present Conference with a greeting so gracious and so tender. That body has amongst its sons not a few who are deeply studying the question of the three Orders ia their due and proper relation." The Moderator, m thanking the Arch bishop for his address on temperance, stated " that if the memory of events which kept communions apart were buried m oblivion, the force of spiritual attraction would bring the Churches nearer." This, too, was the feeling of the Bishops at Lambeth. They de clared that they " found an ever growing hope of reconciliation m the historical phenomena of circumstances generating a condition m the world of thought." Such " condition-crises," the Bishops stated, sometimes occur. I'or a long period two strains of thought exist m a community. Of these, one at the outset is greatly m excess of the other; but that other has m it the. true principle of growth, and co at last the two elements stand m equilibrium. Then the balance turns irresistibly, and the hopeless minority of one century becomes the triumphant majority of another. The circumstances o£ Christendom are, m the opinion of the Bishops, rapidly producing the con dition which is antagonistic to separa tion. About the same time Dr. Cooper, an eminent Aberdeen Presby terian, boldly declared that he believed that it was for the Church of England to further the great cause of re union. Tn this he agrees with the views of Count Joseph de Maistre, an eminent

Roman Oatholic, who, according to the

report of the Bishops, stated nearly a century ago that " the English Ohurch was endowed with a quality analagous to that possessed by chemical inter medea, of combining irreconcilable substances." Thus it apppars thaf, notwithstanding the failure of the negotiations with Rome, the spirit of Ohurch unity ia still m the air, and, m the words of Dr Million, another eminent Presbyterian, " there is for the Christian Ghurch no choice, but an obligation to agree." It appears to be a question os time, and all such move ments are of necessity painfully slow.

Local and General.

Aw article entitled "How a warship fights " will be found on the fourth page. The Peel Forest Accident. — The many frienda of Mra Andrews, who had such a terrible experience m Feel Forest last week, will be glad to hear that she ia makiug good progress towards recovery. Tobebculin Tkst.— While Mr Park was m Marlborough, he applied the tuberculin teat to four hundred oattle supplying milk to the Tua Marina cheese factory, with the result that m only one oaae was disease revealed and the animal destroyed. Mr Park's investigations lead him to regard the Marlborough district as the most healthy m the colony as far as Btock is concerned.

Social Evening. — A very enjoyable evening was spent at Ballangair, Buapuna, on June 1. Mr W. G. Doyle was the host, and some score or so of young people accepted hia invitation. Tea was laid at 6.30, which was done full justice to, and then the room was cleared for games and music The Misses McLauchlan (3) and Doyle (2), with Mrs Spenaley and Messrs Barton and Burnett were among the voca lists, Mr Barnott contributing also an amusing speech. "Auld langsyne" con cluded a moat enjoyable evening. A Gooo Display. — As fine a show of meat is on view at VV. J, Silooqk s shop aB anyone could wish to Bee. In mutton, there are dome prime foar-tooth wethers and two tooth maiden ewes, with beef And veal good enough for anything, whilst m the matter of pork, the premier pig which hangs there is a pioture. This animal is of the Berkshire breed, and was bred and fattened by Mr Siloock. There is also on view a saddle of of mutton, which ia quite a work of art, being decorated with the Royal Arms, surmounted jay the Union Jack and Stars and Stripes. Taken all round this is one of the finest displays of meat bbbii here for a long time. Flhmington.— The monthly meeting of the Flemington Temperance Sooiety was held m the school on Wednesday evening, when there was a good attendance. The Rev Mr Skinner presided, and gave a short address on moderate drinkers. The score* tary, Mr Henderson, submitted a good programme, each item being well received. The following ladies and gentlemen took part j— Mr Dunn and party t Misses JiJ. Dak era and N. Timms $ Mrs Dunn ; Misses Donaldson, Henderson, Dakers, N. Hender son ; Messrs Oaborne, Dakers, McKay, MoConnell, and W. Smith ; reoitationa — Miss Olive Prebble, Masters Skinner, Dunn, and S. Anderson. The meeting was a most enjoyable one, and at the olose a number signed the pledge. 1 }

Major 0. T, Piqton is manager of the State Hotel, at Denison, Texas, whigh the travelling men say is one of the best hotels m that section. In Bpeaking of Chamber lain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy Major Picton Bays : " I have used it myself and m my family for Beven years, and take pleasure m saying tha£ I consider ib an infallible cure for diarrhoea and dysentery. I always recommend it, and have frequently administered it to my guests m the hotel, and m eyery owe it has proved itself worthy of unqualified endorsement.' For sale by Ashburton Drug Company.

We beg to notify that we have secured the Sub'Agenoy for the celebrated Massey- Harris Bicycles. Ladies and Gentlemen's machines up-to-date always m stock. Lowest cash prices or easy terms to suit customers. One good secondhand bioyole for sale nearly njaw. Price, £13 10s j guaranteed* - Obaiobsad and Bbbbymak, the leading Wtoti »rf Quitter., 4'bburtpß, B

VotuwTEßßiNG—TheGovernment declines to allow the Civil Service corps or the Post and Telegraph Office corpa to drill m office hours.

Gas m Railway Cabs.— it is stated (says a Tress Association telegram from Welling ton) that the cost of the gas appliances for the railway trains will be £30,000.

A BemarkableHaiistobm.-A noticeable ia» of hail occurred ab Terrace End, Palmeraton North, the other day. The ice fell iv the shape of crystal crosses, daggers, and fhh bones. The latter were like the j eß J Q the B P inal column of a tchnapper, and the longest seen by our informant (says the > apier Daily JeUgiapfi) was, by aotual measurement, and inoh and seven-eighths from point to point.

Willowby Baxd of Hope.— On Thura day evening, June 9, the usual monthly meeting of the Willowby Band of Hope was held m the district Bohool. The chair was taken by Mr S. S. Chapman, and during "the evening the Rsv. R. Taylor (Ashburton), delivered an interesting and stirring address. Songs were sung by Misses L. Prattley, Watson (2), Dakers and Mr Dakers, and recitations were given by Misses Amy JLill, Elsie Watson, and Mr Livingstone.

The Post Office — The alterations to the Post Office being now praotically com pleted, one is able to get some idea of the architectural beauty of this, one of our most important public buildingß. We are unable to say m what order of architecture the edifice may now be classed. It is, however, certainly not a thing of beauty, and we trust that our present representative m the legislature will do his beet to prevent its being palmed off upon Ashburton |as a joy for ever. We may mention by the way that the Post Office receiving boxes are again m the front of the building.

Wathbton Libraby.— The uaual meeting of subscribers to the Waterton public library was held m the hall on Friday evening. There was a faie attendance. The Chairman read the annual report, which showed that during the year good work had boon done, and that a large number of new books had been added to the library. The Treasurer's reporb showed receipts for the year to be £26 15s, and expenditure £14 43, leaving a balance of £12 lie. The following gentle men were then elected a committee for the year— Messrs Blee, Ashton, Reid, Soal, Houlton, Taylor and Gilmour. A meeting of the new committee was then held when Mr R. Gilmour was elected chairman, Mr J. Blee treasurer, Mr J. Reid aeoretary, and Mr W. Soal librarian. Correspondence was read from the Salvation Army re rent of hall and lighting. The matter was left m the hands of the Chairman to deal with. It was reaolved to procure a number of new new books by the latest authors. Several acoounta were passed for payment and the meeting adjourned.

Dromoke. — The usual monthly meeting of the Dromore School Committee was held on Saturday evening last, when the following were presenb— Messrs Allen (chairman), Laugley, Wilson, Hanrahan, T. Blatkburn, J. Blackburn, and A. Moore. A highly creditable inspection report was received from the Board. The report was nob only oreditable to the teachers, bub also to the Committee, referring as it did to the very satisfactory condition of the buildings and premißes generally. The master's report showed a roll number of 51. It was decided to close the school from June 7 until Tues day, June 21, for winter holidays. Messrs J. Blackburn and A. Moore were appointed a Visiting Committee for the ensuing month, and were requested to see to some neoeseary repairs, Mrs T. Blackburn waa the success, ful applicant for the position of caretaker. The Committee voted for Mr H. G. EH as a

member of the Canterbury College Board of Governors, and after passing one or two small accounts for payment the meeting adjourned.

Gleaners' Union.— These are days of combination, federation, and unionism, and if any cau3e is to succeed it ia beat promoted by the banding together m an organisation of those who have that cause at heart. The Church Missionary Society of New Zealand, m its endeavor to interest Christian people m the operations of the Society m sending missionaries to the heathen, have an imperium m imperio m the "Gleaners' Union." The object of the Union ia to disseminate information and literature with tegard to the Church Missionary Society, and there are branches established m most of the important towns of New Zealand. The branch m Ashburton consists of forty members, and ia managed by Miss V. Purnell, who ia the corresponding secretary On Wedneaday, June 15, a social gathering will be held m St, Stcphen'a Bchoolroom m aid of the funds of the UnioD, when a jumble sale and other attractions will doubt less draw a large gathering. Mrs E. A. Scott has kindly promised to be present on the occasion, and the Rev. J. Blackburne, who ha* considerable knowledge of the working of the Society m NetaoD, where it originated, has kindly consented to deliver a abort addreßS. The door a will be open at 7.15 p.m., and the admission ia extremely moderate.

A Night Attack on Mb Selous. — This well-known African traveller and hunter of big game lectured lately m Leeds, on his adventures m the Dark Continent. A night attack on his camp by hostile natives m Southern Central Africa formed the subject of a thrilling narrative. The assault waß not unexpected, but before either he or any of his " boys " could make preparation for defending themselves, except the extinguish ing of their fires, shots were fired and spears thrown at them, and they had to make a rush for the long grass. Mr Selous, who had narrowly escaped being shot, found himself, with nothing bub hia rifle and four cartridges, separated from his party. "Lest he might be traced, he was obliged to avoid the beaten tracks and journey amongst the long grass. He had no food, and his firat meal, twenty-four hours afterwards, was made of a slice from the carcase of an antelope upon which he expended one of hia cartridges. During the Becond nighb-he came to a little native village, and seeing a fire he sab down by ifa to warm himself, and whilst there a native came stealthily behind him, snatched hia rifle, and rushing into one of the huts, took aim at him. The native was a Blow shot, however, and to this Mr Selous probably owed his life. He sprang to , his feet and fled, and, feeling more forlorn than before, he travelled for twelve more nights — he had to hide during the day — ere he reaohed the valley of the Zxmbesi, where he found a place of safety* Those of his people who had escaped had sought the same' refuge, and on. meeting them he learnt that twelve of the party, whioh numbered twenty-three, had either been killed or were missing, and that several others were wounded.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Press Association— -By Eleofcrio Telegraph

Mount Cook Gaol "Wsllinqton, June 10. The Cabinet has decided that Mount Cook site is not to be used as a gaol. A Fort for Westport. (government, recognising Westport as a moat important coal centre, has decided to send the Commandant there to choose a site for a fort, Female Gaol Visitors. A Bill will be introduced next session granting female gaol visitors the same powers as justioefl, as far as their official duties connected with the gaol are con cerned. The Brunner Mine. Owing to the injury sustained by the Brunner Mine m lying idle, Government has deoided to give the lessees seven days notice to resume operations, otherwise Government will re-enter.

When- most needed it is nob unusual for your family physician to be away from home. Such was the experience of Mr J. Y. Sohenok, editor of the Oaddo, Ind. Ter., Bamur, when hia little girl, two years 0/ age, was threatened with a severe, attaok of oroup. Be says *My wife insisted that I ahould go for the dootor, bub as our family physician was out of town I purchased a battle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which relieved her immediately. I will not be without it m the future. -For sale by Ashburton Drug Company. KOZiK TJEA. MQBt Reliable

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves reaponsib'e fox tbo opinions expressed by our correspondents)

THE PRICE OF MEAT.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, — By an advertisement m your issue of the Mail* of 9th mat., I see the local butchers have combined, and raised the price of mutton from a £d to Id per lb all rouud. Aftei the inniugs they have had during the last twelve months, I think they are hardly warranted m doing this, as up to within a month of dace they have not been l paying much more than the price of the skins for the class of sheep they have been ' killing, the ruing prioea having been for merino ewes about 3s to 3s 6d, and orossbred ewea 4a 6d to 7s 6i ; nearly all the better class of sheep having been bought by dealers, and taken away for freezing and export. Hoping you will find space for this, — I am, etc , Hard-tjp.

THURSDAY AUCTION SALES.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sib, — There has been a good deal of talk of late about the horae fairs being held m Ashburboa oa Thursdays, when of course all the shops have to be cloaed for the half holiday, and there are good reasons why the practice 1 of holding these fairs on Thursdays should be discontinued. First and foremoßt, ib spoils the business for the following Saturday, as those who attend the sale on Thursday, aa a rale, do not come m again on Saturday ; therefore a dull day for busi ness follows for the majority of our store keepers and merchants generally. Secondly, it is nob fair, as those who hold horse sales oa Thursdays do nob stop there, but do business m other lines, such as harness, etc, and would nob, I think, refuse to supply a customer with small triflee, auoh as tea, sugar, etc, of whioh they as a role bold large stooki ; thereby taking an unfair advantage of those who, by law, are compelled to olobb their shops a half day on Thursdays. Now, air, tdpnt see why these salea cannot be fixed for Saturday or some other day m the week, when all can keep open and geb a share of the business going. Trusting that a more able pen than mine will take the mttter up, — I am, etc.,

Fair Tbadeb.

HOCKEY.

The ABhburton B. team met the Tinwald B. team on the home Club's ground on Thursday afternoon, when a good even con test was fought out, resulting m each side scoring one goal. During the first spell the Asbburton t*am repeatedly pressed their opponents m the circle, whilst m the latter part of the game the Tinwald team showed to the greatest advantage. A want of practice was very noticeable on both sides. For the home team F. Gale played a brilliant game, and the Smith Bros, were conspicuous on the Tinwald side. There was a fairly large number of spectators present, and "barracking" was vigorously indulged m. The new ground proved to be slower than the Domain oval, but allowed some good play to be shown.

FOOTBALL.

A team oi the ABhburton Football Club journeyed by the express to Timaru on Thursday, where they played the senior cup match against the Colonial Club. The home team won by five points (a goal from a try) to nil. In the first spell no score resulted, bub m the latter part of the game Helean, for the Colonials, scored a try near the posts, which was converted. For Ash burton, N. Orr, E. Purchase, J. Hepburn, -and Cromie played well.

On Thursday afternoon the Ashburton Juniors journeyed to Kakaia, and played their first football match of the se&aou against the Rakaia necond fifteen. The weather was a I that could be desired for football, and " barrackera " were plentiful for both sides. Each team was well repre sented, and soon after Ihe kick off by the home team, ib was seen that both teams were well matched. However, very soon after the kick off Rakaia forced, lhia enlivened things considerably, and after a good deal of loose and fast play, which always gave the Juniors' three-quarters an opportunity of getting on a good passing rush, only to be beat back by either of the Harvey brothers, B. Oulverhouuae secured a try at the far corner for the Juniors, which E. Crisp failed to convert. Rakaia then made every effort to score, and seldom let the ball into their own twenty-five. Just on the call of half-time the Rakaia team secured a penalty goal, which was kicked by W. Harvey, This left the score even on the first spell. In the second spell the Juniore seemed to have a little the best of the game, although the Rakaia forwards ("who were heavier than the Junior forwards) worked well. After aboub twenty minutes play the Juniors were granted a penalty kick, which Criap failed to convert. Fast and good play was kept on till the call of time, no score resulting for either Bide m the second spell. The match thus resulted In a draw— Juniors, a try, 3 pointp ; Rakaia, penalty goal, 3 points. For Rakaia G. Hardy (captain), May, and the Harvey brothers played well, and for the Juniors E. Crißp, O. Willis, and B. Culverhouse were moat prominent. Mr A. Santy acted as referee m his usual satis factory manner. In the evening the Rakaia team entertained the visitors to a dinner, and after a couple of hours had been spent m giving toasts, songs and recitations, the visitors left for home, having spent a very pleasant day m Rakaia.

LAURISTON.

From Our Own Corresponclozit.

THE IiATB MR ALEX. BDCHAN.

It is my sad duty to have to reoord the death of Mr Alex. Buchan, who passed away quietly, after long and painful Battering, on Monday evening last. At the early age of twenty-one, death took from onr midst one of the brightest of the young fellows of our district; bub ita dark shadow has long hovered o'er him, and by those who knew the circumstances of his case, his chance of recovery has for some time past been re garded as hopeless. Were courage and good spirits alone suffioient to pull him through, poor A lick would long since have been re stored, for, till within a day or two of the last, he had throughout his entire illness, been surprisingly hopeful, and had enter tained little prospecb of at last sucoumb ing. But during the week prior to his decease, the symptoms of hie approaching death developed so alarmingly, that to those who attended him, both to, friends and physicians, it became only too evident that he could not live long. To him, whose sufferings have all along been intense, and who yet bore them patiently and with great fortitude death brought no fears, and came, the harbinger of rest and peace ; and his parentß, who, till within the last week of hie illness,; have been hopeful of his case, will recognise, m his uutimely decease, a well-earned repose from his earthly agonies. Great sympathy is felt m the distriob for Mr and Mra Buqhan iv their sad bereave ment, tor to them the final blow has indeed proved a heavy one.

WAR NEWS.

AMEKICA AND SPAIN.

Invasion of Cuba.

Probable Landing oa Saturday, TJm Revolt ialhe Kiilippiaeg* Serious Outlook for Spain. The Bombardment of Santiago. The Spanish Losses. The Caimamera Forts Bom barded. * Flight of the Spanish. Troops for Cuba- Immediate Attaok on the Spanish. Affairs m A Qrava Crisis. Uaited Preßa Association— By Eleotrio Madbid, June 8. In his despatch to the Spanigh Government Admiral Oerveras reports that six men were killed and seventeen were wounded on the cruising ship Reina Mercedes, whilst the trobpa who were defending the forts lost twenty. He also intimates that the damage to forts Morro and Eazocupe is unim portant.

The Spanish Government has offered 25,000 dollars for the capture of the insurgent chief Aquinaldo.

_ June 9. The Governor of the Philippines reports that the entire archipelago, except the Visayas group, has revolted, and that he is unable to exercise any control with the force at his command, which is inadequate. The Madrid authorities have in structed the military commandant of the Visayas group to proceed, at any cost, to Manilla, and arrange a joint plan of operations.

It is reported that the Governor haa taken refuge m Manilla Oasde, where he will make a final stand.

Ministers are consulting Queen Christina on the grave -position of affairs.

Washington, June 8 The House of Representatives re jected the Senate's amendment m the War Revenue Bill, and a conference upon the Bill has been arranged be tween the two Houses,

June 9. Reports from Oape Haytien state that a severe engagement occurred on Tuesday at Caimaruera, forty miles east of Santiago. Five American war ships bombarded the place, until the Spaniards abandoned the forts, and fled into tha interior.

Twenty-nine transports, with 27,000 American troops and large suppling of ammunition, have sailed from Tampa. They are expected to land on Saturday, when the attack on Admiral Oerveras follows. Six hundred and fifty marines will reinforce Admiral Sampson. General Shufter commands the Santiago contingent, and General Ooppmger the Porto Rico force. The Santiago force comprises sixteen regiments of regular infantry, eleven regiments of volunteers, five squadrons oE cavalry and six batteries of artillery. fcix additional transports have been chartered for the Philippines.

rpi m Paris, June 9 Jhe Temps has interviewed Mr Ohauncey M. Depew, who said that if the war was prolonged the American demands would increase. A feeling was already apparent m America m favour of depriving Spain of all her possessions outside Europe. Hong Kong, June 9 Aqumaldo, the insurgent leader m the Philippines, reports that he is besieging a church with 300 Spanish soldiers inside, who must surrender. The Governor proposes to capitulate.

Defence of Santiago.

Received Wakapuaka Jane 10, 9 23 a.m Guardian Office, 9.57 a.m. '* Washington, June 9 Four thousand Spanish regulars and five hundred volunteers are en gaged m the defence of Santiago.

THE ASHBOBIOfI OrtARDIAK : FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 18*.



Hoi/lo way's Pills and Ointment.-— Love, courtship and marriage are naturally subjects of interest for every young girl. The chief ambition is to have a rich husband and an extensive establishment, but her ideas become greatly modified as her • xperience of the world grows more matured. 4.6 last she settles down to the conviction that riches do not mean happiness, and she determines to be content with true worth, even if allied to comparative poverty. When she oomea to this frame of mind she makes herself worthy to be a true helpmate to the man of her ohoioo. Her first duty is to obtain the blessing of sound health ; Holloway'a Pills will give all that is required m this direction if they are taken with regularity.



Take a day off Thursday. Eat turkey and give thanki. Read m a newspaper that a consumptive oough would be stopped by taking Wooda' Qreab Peppsrminb Cure. Took ib on, and dropped the consumptive cough—coat la 6d. That's worth a holiday and the turkey's the festival feed where t QAtpafroin., * <



In* the.., RaiiFstoim the man got very wet. The wetting gave him a cold. The cold, neglected, developed to a cough. The cough sent him to a bed of sickness. A dose of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, taken at the start, would have nipped the cold m the bud and saved the sickness, suffering, and expense. The housed hold remedy for colds, coughs, and all lung troubles, is Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. PRB PARED BY Dr.J.aAyer&ea, LOWELL, MASS., U. S. A, \ 3o!d Medals at the World's Chiel Exposition?. #3* Beware of cheap imitation* vii» ime- Aver's Cherry WanV?l-™%ro™£ K0551E XJELA.



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SEED- WHEAT. i^l Havo for Sale come Prime Pearl, Tus- .' can and Hunters. Grown on heavy Land. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. HOUSE AND QUAKTER-ACRK LAND IN COX STREET. I have received instructions from Mr H. J. Tabkbr to Bell his desirable residence, containing Four Rooms and Scullery, Bituated m Cox Street, together with Looaebox, Chaffhouse and Fowlhouse erected on the property. * F. FERRTMAN. FOX SALE. I HAVE FOR SALE tb at very desirable block of Und containing about Seven Acres, aituatei on the N.E. Town Belt and adjoin- ing Mr W. H. Collins. For anyone m search ot a property on whioh to build this one is well worthy of an inspection. P. FERRHHAN. ,r> , ■ . FOR_SALE- BONE DUST. D — g The Best and most profitable Fertilizer that can be applied to the soil, benefiting not only the first crop but ssveral succeed- ing ones. A few shillings per acre spent m bonedust often enriches the farmer tenfold, and leaves the land m better heart. I Have the following Farms mmy bands 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.



> F. FERRIMAN. ! JFIFTY-THJEtIUES YEARS U JVIN TERR UPTJ&X> feUCCESS. This Chemical Propartion ia CARBOLISED as a remedy against the ravages of Birds, Rooks, or other Peats takiug the seed dressed with it. THIS PREPARATION IS NOW BEING USED EXTENSIVELY IN THE COLONIES OF NEW ZEALAND, AUS- TRALIA, & CENTRAL AFRICA. WHEAT SOWING. Best and Cheapest Dressing for seed Wheat, OARBOLISED. Patronised by THOUSANDS '.OF THE FIRST PRAOTIOAL FARMERS m the Kingdom. FBRFEOT FREEDOM FROM SMUT. ——i It is acknowledged to be an Established foot that D. CLARKE'S CARBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Label| Registered under Trade Marks Act, N0. 1 13,796 and 158,145) HAS BEEN USED FIFTY-THREE YEABB WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL. j Wool! Pits, Ledbury, Herefordshire, October 23, 1889. Dear Sib, — 1 am pleased to testify to the efficacy of your " Carboiiaed Wheat Pro- tector," having ÜBed your Protector for 40 years and Dover having grown a Smutty Ear of Corn m my life ; therefore can con- fidently recommend your •• Wheat Protec- tor " as a sure preventative for Smut, <fee. — I am, yours truly, Mr 6. B. Clarke. 6. B. JONES. Prepare by G. B. OLARKE, M.P.S., Manftg. Chemist, Woburn, Beds., England (Proprietor of the Sheep Dipping Com- position.) In Packets containing sufficient to dress Eight Bushels of Seed Wheat), Barley, Oats, or other Corn IGENT FOR ASHBURTON: F. b'ERRIMAN.



SHEEP WIRE NETTING. SHEEP WIRE NETTING. t # ; TJURMERS REQUIRING the above NETTING wouU find it to their Advantage to obtain Our Price before purchasing elsewhere. 50 Dozm PLOUGH SHARES. HORNBBY & RANSOMIS, AT REDUCED PRICES. CABTOR OIL, Valf oline, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Bofled Unwed OHi and Turpentine, always m Btook. Utm Awortment of Kettles, Saucepans and Euaraelware, at Christchuroh Prices, Sp'endid Value m Cutlery, Spoons, Fork*, eto. TEA. TEA. TEA. TRY OUR CELEBRATED 8 (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA. Only the Choicest Orango Pekoe Teas are used for this packet. A Coupon will be oand m erery lib paoket. GORB «• THISTLE" BRAND OATMEAL. Absolutely Pore. FLOUR, SHARPS AND BRAN at MILL PRICES. A Urge and Well Assorted Stock of Wines and Spirits. QheapMti House m Ashburton {or Groceries, Crockery, and N Hardware. Goods dslirersd daily. Orders by Post promptly attended to.| SHEARMAN BROS., OUR ESTABLISHMENT WILL BK CLOSED far tha Winter Months at 5.30 p mi with thee*ceptlon of THURBDAYS AND SATURDAYS, when we close at 1 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. respectively. MARKET HOUSE, BURHETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Tf^E Beg respectfully to^notify ofo Customers jtnd the Public generally, that our Stock is now thoroughly co?nplete\wit/i Autumn and Winter Goods, each and every Department being replete with choice ana useful goods for the Season, We would draio special attention to our Mantle and Jacket Department, m which we have the Largest Variety and Best Value Jt has yet been our pleasure to submit. Inspection cordially invited, MITCHELL £ TURNER. ISO PATTERNS IN FJL»AIVJNI3t.J-.I3XX*:B. 3d to Is 2d per Yard toJSelect From. Best Possible Value For Money.



EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY. ! If\ CASh'S of General Stationery now Landing from London. OC\Ci OHO BKVJFJ[^ PES » Various Sines and Qualities. LEATHER GOODS. LATEST BOOKB AND MAGAZINES BY EVERY MAIL.- Feliool Committees tuppHed ?with all School Requisites, Ink (m draught), Nigerine (cheap), Foolscap, Drawing Paper ; Exercise, Copy and Reading,Booka.» •————»—• .'■•.■■• i FOOTBALL, TENNIB, GOLF, HOCKEY, AND CRICKETING; MATERIALS. 00 T)T A TVT/^Q GREAT REDUCTIONS for CASH, this Month, prior to JL ±il.lM UIJ. Stocktaking. r\Y>/~1 A "XTCJ TWO SPECIAL LINES Bargains for Cash, this Month, V/JLVVTixIN O. prior to Stocktaking. /T\7Y^ir T^Q LADIES' AND GENTLEMENU Very low prices for yj X KJ JLi HiO • CASH, this month, prior to S,tooktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H, M. JONES! INCANDESCENT GAS-LIGHT. (WELBBAOH PATENTS). GREAT REDOCTIONJN PRICES 3 HAVING made Special and more Advantageous terms with the Australasian inaandfißoent Gas Light Company, Ltd., and bßing appointed Sole Agent for Aehbuttoo, I am now able to offer you these burners at the following reduced prices i— C BURNERS, PLAIN, COMPLETE, 15s EACH. U BURNERS, " AVON," WITH BYE PASS, 17s';6d 4 EACH. N BURNERS, PLAIN. 10s EACH. < N BURNERS, WITH BY.E PASS, 11s 6d EACH. Mantlet for above are now reduoed to 2a 6d each. , "So HcUEeholder citn aflord to be aDy longer without the Inoandetcent Lighb ■»•■* The C Burner gives FIVE (5) timeß the light of an ordinary gas burner with consumption of less than TWO-THIRDS of the gas. The N Burner gives DOUBLE the light of an ordinary gas burner, with a con- sumption of gas lets than^ONE-THIRD of the gas. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO W. 3. ADAMS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTEJJ, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, ?QLB AGENT FOR ASHBURTON. 4 99