PHASES OF THE MOON.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1898. Local and General.

. _« On the fourth page to-day will be found furt her particulars of the New South Wales Rifle Meeting, loterprovincial and Com mercial news. Educational.— -Aa the Education Board' cannot see its way to advertise m any but the Christchurch papers, we publish for the information of our readers that a mißtresß is wanted for the Carlton school for six months. Applications to be mby Novem ber 3, ••The Corner."— The Public Trustee, who has charge of the estate of Mr W. H. Collier during what is hoped to be the temporary incapacity of that gentleman, has appointed Mr George Hefford to be manager of Mr Collier's drapery, etc., business carried on at "The Corner." The Mapourika.— lt is stated that it will be necessary to level down that part of the beach at Grey mouth over which the Mapourika will have to be taken, and also to remove from the breakwater huge blocks of concrete, some of which are twenty tonß m weight, — Frees Asaociation telegram. Timaru Show. — The following is the com pleted list of entries for the Timaru show on luesday and Wednesday next. A Blight falling off is shown, but is not expected to have any effect on the success of the show as a whole :— Sheep 215, cattle 44, horses 172, dogs 14, pigs 2, dairy produce 68, agricul tural produce 9, implements, etc., 211. Total-735. Poisonbd Waterfowl —If the present wanton destruction of waterfowl m the Domain continues unchecked, those who are accustomed to stroll that way to see those graceful and ornamental birds will be disappointed. Quite recently two more of the Mupcovey ducks have been removed, and poisoned gtaiib is said to have been the cause of their death. Old Men's Home— Measrs Westenra, Wallace, C. Reid, and C. J. Harper, with the Secretary to the Charitable Aid Board, Mr Norris, were m the Aahburton district yesterday examining suggested sites for the new Old Men's Home building, etc. Several sections were looked ar, and it was decided to recommend a plot of about fourteen acres of fairly good land, within easy reach of town. lb is most likely this recommendation will be favorably received, A Brute of a Husband.— ln a care heard m the Wellington S. M. Court yester day afternoon, m which Joseph Wilson, butcher, of Karori, waß charged with having assaulted his wife, the evidence was of so revolting and painful nature that Mr Kenny, SM,, asked all those iv C->urt who had no actual business to leave, which they accordingly did. Mr Kenny said it was difficult to speak about the circumstances of thia atrocious crime at all temperately, and therefore could not trust himself to speak He sentenced Wilson to six months' im prisonment with hard labor, and granted Mrs WiUon a separation order. — Press Association telegram. New Business. — Mr Henry Mcßlrea, who is well known to Aahburton farmers aa a wool and skin buyer, has for the con venience of his business opened a etore m Oumeron etreef, opposite Baring square. As Mr McE'rea is a direct) shipper of hides, fkin, and wool to the London market, farmers ein rely on gettiug full market values by dealing with him direct, and ho saving the profits of the middlemen. In connection with the wool and skio business Mr McF.lrea has gone into the graiD and produce business, and intends adding to thrase household requirements, aach as tea, sugar, &c. We hope his new venture will be a success. A •'Tote" RajdinDunedin —A raidwr.B made by the Dunedin police yesterday after noon on three places where it was suspected thab "tote" betting is carried on. The places vUited were those of Barnetb and Grant, m the Arcade ; A. Moss, m Princes Street, and T. Barnett, m High Street The piincipals arrested were P. Grant, A. Moss, and T. Barnett, with their assistants and four others, including a woman. Books and papers were also seized. All were bailed out, the princ : pals m £100 each, and the assistants iv £25 each, and other persons m £5. All concerned wern before the Court his morning, and remanded to appear before Mr Carew, S.M. , on Thursday.— Press Association telegram. , Flemington Presbyterian Church. — The anuual tea meetiug m connection with the Flemington Presbyterian Church was held m the school on Thursday evening The gathering was a very large one— representative of all parts of the county— and the ladies m charge' of the tables were kept busy for over two hours. The tables were laden with everything that) could tempt theappetito, and gave one more testimony to the well-known character of the Flemington ladies for Bumptuous teg, meetings. The tables were given and presided over as follows: — No I—Mrs1 — Mrs H. Anderson, assisted by Misses Anderson, Shearer (2), McConnell, and B. Anderson. No 2 — Mrs Jones, assisted by Misses Bakers (2), and Dunn. No ?— Mrs W. Anderson, assisted by Misses Anderson (2), Henderson, and Taylor. No 4 — Mrs Donaldson, assisted by Misses Donaldson, Wilson, Doig, and Bighatn. Tea over an adjournment was made to the church, where the public meeting was held. A large platform had been erected for the choir. The Rev. J. Skinner, M.A., presided, and read a session report, which showed that good work during the year had been done m all the charges m the district. The choir, under the baton of Mr Dunn ; Mr Swinerd, Miss Donaldspn, Miss Prebble, Mr Dunn and party, and Mr Dakers supplied an excellent; musioal pro gramme, Miss Dunn presiding at the organ ; and addresses were delivered by Mr Ham, of Mayfield, Mr Swinerd and Mr Chapman. The usual votes of thanks, proposed by Mr Taylor, concluded a very pleasant meeting.

CORRESPONDENCE.

« (Wo do not hold ourselves responsible for tht oi'iuione expressed by our correspondents) tHE ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB. TO THE F.DITOB. Sir,— l think the public must by now be heartily sick of everything connected with the above. Anyhow I am, and for this reason will on 'y say that if Mr Charles Doherty, the writer of the letter which oppeared iv your yesterday's issue, will be good enough to attend the Club'a Com snittee meeting at Mr Davison'a office this eveniDg at 8 o'clock, I will there refute th* many misstatements he has made against me m the aforesaid letter, and I will leave it to the same gentlemen who were present at the first meeting, to say, who is the real cul prit. — I am, etc., Hugo Fbibdlander. ABhburton, October 22.

"THE LAW IS AN ASS."

TO THE EDITOE. Sir,— l have frequently observed a number of contradictions m the statutes of recent years, but one to which my attention was drawn to-day I think eclipses all others, The Coal Mines Act of 1891, section 27, reads as follows :— " No female and no boy shall be employed m any capacity m or about any mine," while the following eection provides that no boy shall be employed for more than forty-eight hourß m any one week. In addition to there provisions, by section 31 the manager of a mine is compelled to j keep a register of all boys employed m con neotion with a mine. 1 would be glad to know the man who, aa mine manager, could comply with all the above provisions and etill observe the law. — Z am, etc., R. M. CUTHBERTSON.

THE BOROUGH SCHOOL CONCERT.

The concert given last evening, m aid of the prize fund of the Borough School, was one of the moßt successful entertain ments of the kind ever held m Ashburton. The Oddfellows 1 Hall was packed, and although of course there was a larger pro portion of children present than ia usual at ordinary concerts, the attendance of the paying portion of the audience was sufficient to show that the prize fund will ba very substantially assisted. The entertainment began with an overture, " March aux Flam beaux," by the orchestra. And here it may be mentioned that the playing of the orchestra throughout showed that the mem bers—moat of whom appeared to be ladies Mr Donges being leader, reflected the greatest credit upon them, and showed that they must have devoted much study and practice to music to be able to produce such successful results m public, In commenting upon the items m the programme it will be more convenient to deal separately with those supplied by the pupils attending the school and those contributed by local amateurs, of whom there were a goodly number. The first of the children to appear on the platform were selected from the infant department, and the clear way m which the little mites enunciated and the correct time they kept with the little bells created as much surprise as admiration. They went through their little exercises m 11 review " order— that is, without the word of command m detail— showing that the training had been perfect. Some girls a little older, each carrying what looked like a diminutive baby, were th«? next representatives j they were announced as " Twelve little mothers." These also kept excellent time and tune, and the varied expressions on their faces as they alternately petted and scolded their babies were very entertaining, and at the Bame time interest ing, as showiug what fine aotora most young women are naturally. Probably, however, the teachers are entitled to most of the credit for these excellent performances, although everyone present at the ooncert must have recognised that to many the acting w.. a " quite natural. " Perhaps the two most ■ ffeotive of the items by the school children were the " Physical drill" by the older boys and the "Buttei fly song" by a number of girls. Ihe former showed m a marked degree to what a high state of efficiency a corps of boys can be trained by a good tea«her } and the latter, a very graceful action sonp, was an equally effective example of how girls can be trained to keep perfect time with their feet as well as their voices, As a spectacle the "Butteifly song" was worth going a long way to see, as each girl was furnished with brilliantly colored gauzy wings, which she flattered and waved m a most graceful manner to suitable musiq. It may be mentioned that two of the performances of the echool children were done to musical accompaniment, inoluding the marchiog and other evolutions m the «' Physical drill" Qf the boys, and the effect was very striking and pleasing, The vocal contributions to the programme were by Mrs Denshire, two songs enoored • Miss K. Orr, who disappointed a good many by not responding to an encore ; Miss Williams, a pretty song ; Messrs and H. and E. Oraighead, a glee encored, and a ohanga given ; Mr 0, Jennings, song encored, but not repeated j Mr H. Gates, comic song, encore acknowledged ; Mr 0. Seymour, song with banjo accompaniment, redemanded and, last verse repeated ; and last but nofc least Mr David Miller, who upem* to have lost none of his humor and power to make people laugh. Needless to say that both of his numbers had to be repeated ; only, we have known him more happy m his choice of songs. We must not omit to mention that Master A. Claridge (a pupil of Mr W. Donges) gave a violin solo m a manner that reflected the greatest credit upon both pupil and teacher. Mr C. Seymour accompanied Mrs Denshire on the banjo m her song " Way down upon the Swanee River," A. feature of the concert < that cannojb be overlooked was the marked I oontrast between the behaviour of the boys m the hail on this occasion and at previous concerts given under the auspices of schools. Last nighb they behaved like little gentle men, and it was a pleasure to be m the hall wiUi t- nen > Nir W. Oraighead, chairman, of the School Committee, thanked the aadjenqo for the large attendance, and moved a hearty vote of thanks to the per formers who had assisted to make the entertainment such a suocess, and especially to those teachers who had devoted so much time and attention to the training, the results of which had been so remarkably shown. He thought the performances of the phildren showed that the training was as near perfection as it could be. After the entertainment was over che ohildren who took part m it, together with the visitoro, had refreshments hand?d ro«nd, and all the young people went home about half-past ten.

THE SOUDAN.

Egyptian Artillery for Fasboda. United Press Assooiation — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyrighb Cairo, October 21 A battery of Egyptian Artillery » being sent to Fashoc!fy

COMMERCIAL.

I «- „_ LONDON MARKETS.

London, Ootober 81 The English wheat market shows a general improvement, the Continental is a little bet tor, and the American ia tending upwards, Australian ex store 31s 6d, ex ship 30i 9J. No Californian is offering. Fine colonial oats 29j. _^

News m Brief.

: « The Drauden Piano Company have just completed a neat little showroom for their pianos and organs at Mr Henry Stephenaon's auction rooms, Havelock Street, where they have on view a nice collection of instru ments. The room is match-lined and well lighted, and will be found very convenient to intending purchasers. The whole premises have recently been painted and t now look quite smart,

POLLARD'S OPERA COMPANY

Mr Fred. W. Duval, the business manager J of this much-travelled organisation, was m j town yeßterdry making arrangements for{ the forthcoming visit here. It is now some ■ years since Mr Pollard has visited us, and as J almost every city and town m the colony has the pleasure oi witnessing thn excellent performances of this Company, at least twice yearly there must be a causn for our being left out m the cold. We arc informed that on the previous visits here of this combina tion, theatregoers did not extend the patronage that the performances deserved, i imaru was another town on the black list, but m tho last two yearß it has redeemed its good name, and is now, a recognised Pollard stronghold. On Friday next Mr Pollard and his clever company will give us one more chance, when they will produce for the first time m Ashburton, the celebrated musical comedy "In Town." This is one of the moat popular pieces m the extensive repeitoire of the Company ; it is produced for loughiDg purposes only ; the music is bright and tuneful, the plot unique, while the entire strength of the Company will be seen m the cast. Mr Pollard carries seventy people, which includes an orchestra of ten, I and brings wardrobe, scenery, and effects I exactly the same as used m large cities, The I box plan Is now open at H. M. Jones. fi

CANDLELIGHT NOTES.

" I must have liberty withal, a? large a charter as tha wind, to blow on whom I please— As You like it." A Greytown paper chronicles the fact that a certain serious member of a Borough Counoil remarked at a recent meeting— " Since I came to this Counoil four years ago, the confidence of the publio m it has much diminished." He was as solemn as a boiled orayfiah when ha made tbia remark, and the idea of a joke was far from him. Naturally he could not see what the other fellows were laughing at. As no joke at all, but m all seriousness, and m full consciousness, several members of the Ashburton Borough Counoil, from the present Mayor at the head of the table, to the last Mayor at the bottom of it, might honestly use the same language as that employed by the councillor referred to by the Grey mouth paper. One of the most recenb of the Domain Board's vagaries is the granting of a conces sion asked for by the Cricket Clvb — viz , letting them off all rent, but handing over to them the duty and responsibility of keeping the pitch m proper condition. It was shown at last meeting of the Board that the pitch was maintained at a loss, and m the belief that the Cricket Club members would be brought to their senses after an experience of one season of the costliness of maintaining the pitch, several members of t c B <ard, ignoring altogether the fact that a resolution of a very different nature stood unrescinded on the minute book, voted for granting the concession and were strong enough to carry it. This is the luckiest thing possible for the cricketers. There will, of course, be the usual very stringent conditions laid down (on paper), and the Domain Committee will be asked to see those conditions observed by the'men of the willow. But it will end m this. — The players will put abundance of water on tho pitch by means of the Board's hose, and it will be occasionally rolled with the Board's roller, and euch parts as they require shaven with the mower once m a way will be so shaven, but if they spend any thing like £20 on the job— well, tell me. I can fancy the twinkle that was m the eye of the suave Denshire and the <• delutherin " Cuthberteon, when they heard how success ful they had been m thoir application. I could say more, but prefer to await developmental

j^uvui, i.iic uiuuii-Littveuuu avuuL courier oi the Pollard's Opera Company was m Ashbur ton on Thursday, and forgathering with him and swapping greetings, we talked of where he had been and what he had seen. He told me that many of »,he children we used to listen to with pleasure some years ago, when they formed p»rt. of Pollard's Juvenile Opera Company, have now passed out of the period of adolesceuce, and have become men and women. The broken-voiced lads have be come full-tonjd baritones or tenors, and m their growth have carried abundant inches with them, while the little damsels of the company, who sang so sweetly and played their parts with the charming naivete of childhood, or wibh the archnesß begotten of precocity, are now buxom lasses, whose snowy brows he will be sorry for the company 'B sake to see soon adorned with the orange blossoms which are the aim of all right-thinking and healthy-hearted fair ones. Not that the genial Duval so much as hinted at the immediate or even remote possibility of such a tender consummation, but given good looks and charming ways, and what manager can say how long he will be able to number amongst his company girls who are the fairest of the fair. My friend says Ashburton does not possess the best character for liberality to opora companies of standing, His company, he tells me, has never yet played m Ashburton without lose ; but though we have had three chances to do something handsome we have not taken the opportunities given. Still, he is to give us one more chance, and on Show night hia Company appears m the lively mußioal comedy "la Town." Timaru was also m Pollard's black books for some time, but has wiped off old Bcorea latterly. Sir James Hector has been assuming the role of a prophet. He has been telling the scientific people m Wellington that there are indications that the coming summer m New Zealand will be very dry, I don't know what Sir James hases his prophecy upon, but enthusiastic irrigator that I am, I could be almost wicked enough to wish the prophecy true, co Irrigation should be rushed on, and place the farmers m a position independent of the rainfall. It is not given to man to regulate the rainfall, and it is not supposed to be Christianhke to growl when the weather is too dry or too wet. Our duty, our spiritual guides tell us, is to pray for rain m dry weather, and for sun shine when the wet has been too abundant for our needs. But m spite of all this, one can hardly refrain from fancying that for a season or two back we have had as muoh at any rate of our fair share of the drought as we oared to have, and that a ohange would be weloome.

I I was writing last week about the Brummagem gentility that fancies manual labor a disgrace. Tho " nice, easy, clean berth " is desired by too many, and I am afraid that that tired feeling with which many young fellows are born is answerable for the paternity of that desire. Apropos of this let nic slip m the following clipping— The Catholic Telegraph tells a story oi a youth who wrote a letter to the editor of a Catholic paper asking him for an easy 'berth..' The editor replied as follows:— ' You cannot be an editor ; do not try the law ; let alone all ships, shops, and mer chandise ; abhor politics ; don'b practice medicine ;he not a farmer nor a mechanic ; neither be a aoldier nor a sailor. Don't work j don't study ; don'b think. None of these are easy. Oh, my son ! Yon have come into a hard world. I know of only one easy placa m it, and that is the grave.' Jaques.

PARLIAMENTARY.

♦ United Preßs Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Wellington, October 21 The Council met at 2 30 p.m MCLEAN MOTOR CAB BILL The McLean Motor Car Bill passed its final Btages. OLD AGE PENSIONS BILL. The Speaker intimated that he would not permit amendments on the Old Age Pensions Bill, which came within the definition of a Money Bill. The debate on the second reading of the Bill waa resumed by Mr MacGregor who condemned the proposals as immature, and moved an amendment that the Bill be laid aside on the grounds thab it was open to the same objections as the Bill of last session. Mr McLean epoke m support of the amendment. Mr Jennings contended that the Bill re quired drastic precautions to prevent the growth of abuse. The Counoil adjourned ac 5 till 7.30. The Council met at 7. 30. Mr Jenninga continued his speech on the Becsnd reading of the Old Age Pensions Bill. | The Minister for Education replied, and I Mr Macgregor's amendment was negatived by 21 to 13, and the second reading was agreed to. IN COMMITTEE. The Kauri Gum Industry Bill was com mitted, but progress waa reported on clause i 4at 10 o'o'.ook, and the Counoil adjoarned till 7 30 on Monday evening.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wbllington, October 21. The House met at 2. 30. Ministers replying to question! abated that to acoepb the services of twenty volunteers oorps which had been offered, wonld entail a considerable amount of expense. The whole of the valuations made under the Govern* ment Land Valuation Aob would be gone in to during the recess, and any injustices would be rectified. Mr R. McKenzie moved the adjournment of the House, which after two hours discussion was negatived. AID TO PUBLIC WORKS AND LAND SETTLE' MENT BILL. Mr Seddon moved the aecond reading of the aid to Public Works and Land Settle ment Bill, on which he spoke till the adjournment at 5 30. The House resumed at 7.30. The debate on the second reading of the Aid to Public Workß and Land Settlement Bill was resumed by Mr Seddon, who contended that it would not be prudent at present for the colony to commit itself to a large borrowing policy. Mr Guinness advocated the immediate borrowing of sufficient money toezpeditiously complete the unfinished railways. Captain Russell complimented Mr Seddon. on his speech, and said he had said every thing he himselt would have said. Ha opposed a borrowing policy. The debate was continued by Messrs Hutchison, Millar, Hogg, and others. The Premier complimented members od the manner m which they had received the Bill. Raising a loan m the colony waß a wise and prudent course, as to place a £500,000 loan on the London market would do harm to the colony. The second reading was agreed to by 34 to Id, The Bill was committed and the clausea passed. Diacußsion ensued on the schedule,, which waa agreed to, and the Bill passed its. final stages. The House rose at 1.50 a.m.

TEE NEW SOUTH WALES RIFLE MEETING.

United Press Association —By Eleotria Telegraph— Copyright. m. •*• •„ , Sydney,' October 21. The individual scores of the New Zealand team m the Australian Cun were-—Bal linger, 500 yds 43, 600 yds 41. 800 yds 40 900 yds, 34, totall58; King 41. 36,39.32.' total 148; Spinley 40, 40, 35. 29, total 144; 2 l i'°« ( «°°i, vi i le > M ' 40 ' 39 ' 31 » fcotal "* J Hale 37, 31, 42, 30, total 140 ; McGregor 42 42. 40, 14, total 138 j Wilson (Wellington) 26, 38, 29, 26, total 119 ; Orr 30, 37, 30, 3, total 100 ; grand total 1091.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association — By Eleofcrio Telegraph — Copyrigb.'o St. Petersburg, October 21 All Europe, America, China and Japan will be represented at the Czar's Disarmament Conference. Sydney, October 21 Lord Brassey, m an interview, said the statement which he complained of as a mis-representation m the Welling ton paper may possibly have arisen through the reporter who questioned him about the comments his first inter view had occasioned misunderstanding his remarks, or he himself may have misunderstood the reporter's question, especially as the vessel was just cast ing ofi when he made them. Melbourne, October 21 A man named Blomley, near Ballarat was shot and dangerously wounded by his two sons, who endeavoured to prevent him thrashing their mother.

THE RAISER IN THE EAST

United Press Association— By Electirio Telegraph—Copyright. Constantinople, October 21 Neither the Russian Embassy, nor the Russian vessels m the harbour \when th 9 Emperor Germany arrived, had decorated. The Emperor of Germany is engaged m incessant sight seeing m Constanti nople, All Italians are excluded from the city and extraordinary precaution? are taken against any anarchist at tack.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

Concessions to Germany. Railway Construction. Another Outrage on a Missionary. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Shanghai, October 20 In connection with the Kiaochu frontier settlement, Germany obtained from China a concession of the Loisan Mountains and Tahatur Harbour, with a sphere of influence extending over 50 kilometres surrounding the territory. The British-Obinese corporation contracted for the construction of the railway connecting Suchon, Hangshon, and Ningpo, on terms identical with those on which they contracted to construct the railway connecting Shang hai, Suohon, and Nanking. October 21 A mob at Faklung killed and burned a French missionary and several con* vprts. France clams an idemnity for the outrage.

THE ABHBURTOIN GUARDIAN ; SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1898.



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Mr D. Thomas (m conjunction with Meßsrs I H. Mafcsou and Co.). offered on account of ' Mr S. P. Afikin, his farm of some 1659 acres, Bituated m the Seafield district. There wad a largo attendance of farmers, but the land was passed m at £3 6s per aqre. On account of Mr George Qiddiuge, Mr T. Bullock submitted at auction m the Arcade to-day about 32 aores, of suburban property, parti of McLean's block, and situated near the saleyards. The attendance of buyers was good, and bidding spirited, consequently all lots were Bold. Lob 12—13 acreß 20 poles —was started ab £20 per acre. It was keenly competed for, and was finally knocked down to Mr P. Duffy at £39 per apro. Lob 13—9 apres 3 roods 3^ poles, Btarted ab £20, and found a buyer ab £35 per acre m Mr Alexander Kane, who also purchased Lots 15 and 35— about 10 acres —at £34 10s per acre*



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The practice — which of late haa become prevalent — of giving bob fly remedies or ordinary colio drinks, without proper dis- crimination the moment a horse is taken bad cannot be too severely condemned. Many a valuable horse has been sacrificed through the owner not understanding simple symptoms So-called remedies, inimical to life under certain conditions, are ad- ministored, with the result that the disorder assumes an acute form, the owner becomes alarmed, but alas !it is often too late. W T Kingston has been wonderfully successful during the late epidemic among horaea. Veterinary medicine can be obtained at all hours, either at his Veterinary Forge, Wills Street, or at his private residence, Grey Street, near High Sohool. Horses (only) attended upon the shortest notice. Testi- monials can be seen upon application. (ADVT) 10 19 Cbaighead & Berry^an have jjuat opened out another large shipment of new summer goods, comprising some of the most fashion- able patterns and best qnality suitings as now worn at Home, which cannot be obtained m any other establishment m the ufcriot>.HAdvt) *



"'By the Queen's Command,' I once performed at VVindsor before Her Majesty aud several members of the Royal Family ; aud, oh, it was the most delightful experience I ever had." The speaker was an enthusias- tic young actress, as popular as she is beautiful? ''The honor was certainly a great one," we murmured. " Yes," she responded quickly, ♦• but ie was nob only that; Her Majosty was so kind jou know. It really did you good, the way she treated you." Thab is just it. Proper treatment is all we want. Nine-tenths of the sickness we suffer might be cured if we only had proper treatment If you are ill or feel out ( f sorts, seek relief from the the true friends of the sick and suffering— Holloway's Pills and OiQtment.—(Advt.) , Smoke New Venu^ j



CHURCH SERVICES. J ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburtoc, SUNDAY SERVICES, October 23. 8 30 a.m.— Holy Communion. 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer. 3 p.m. — Seufie d, Mr H. Alingfon. 6 30 p.m — Evening Prayer <> The Services m St Stephen's Church will be conducted by the Venerable Archdeacon Lingard, of St. Luke's, Christclsurch. The Vicar intimates that any cxees of sickness, etc., that may occur dm ing the session of Synod, will bo altendod to by the churchwardens (Mr T. Builock and Dr Trevor) or by the lay reader (Mr W Bowmau Fox). Pnedlander Bros., Limited. DUNEDIN Labor Day sports, M ASSEY-HARRIS OIS TOlf\ ONE-MILE BICYCLE- v Humphrey Ist, Hanley 2nd* xwo-mijIHHT whljbkl Bt ace- Bennett lsb, Hanley 3rd, Holland 4th. FIV£I. M.IL.JS— MIDDLETON lsb, Ralston 2nd, Cadlton 3rd, Humphreys 4th, THEY ALL RODE M assey-Harris SILVER RIBBON WHEEL?. MASStfY-HARBIS Reapers & Binders, V^TTE ARE NOW UNLOADING OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENT of these CELEBRATED MACHINES, CON- SISTING UF 700 CASE^ REPRESEN- TING 100 REAPERS AND BINDERS. FRIEDLANDER Bros., Limited. FOX t>ALE^ iy/1 OLASSES FOR FEEDING STOCK Also— AGRICULTURAL SALT, CHIOAP. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. F O R _S A LIE- SEED' BARLEY, PERFECTLY CLEAN 5 FRIEDLANDER gBROS., Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. ~Y\7"^ offer to aupp\y these celebrated Fertilisers at list prices less the usual discounts} for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing clients We havejlarge Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., Insist upon having- Qnr Pnre Tea*. Don't be put upon. They are the Best and Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied but never equalled. WONDERFUL Guaranteed Vigcv and Better Value than any at 4d per ib. more monoy. Compare our 3/- Ten. with any at SI/4, , and our a/4 with any at 3/- per lb. FARM SEEDS, Direct from Carter, London 1 mURNIP3, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, X ALSO COLONIAL CLOVER, RYEGRASS, AND COCKSFOOT, m large or small quantities, at greatly reduced rates. GARDEN SEEDS of best quality at lowest rates. BEST BRANDS TEA reduced 6d per lb below original marked prices. Oats, Chaff, Chick Wheat, Flour, Bran, and Sharps, all reduced. J. THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET. 10 32 Evkn a glanno at their windows will show that Craighead & Berry man are determined to maintain their reputation as the leading tajlora and, outQtt(jrß,-^(Advb)



NICOLL BROTHERS. j JNicoll Brothers, \\ [H. F. Nicoli-.] [L. A. Nicoll 'AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION EO >MS EAST STREtT, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY S^LESOF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yaids adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commenoing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hauda for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmerß who have parcela for disposal. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS We have been appointed Agents for Messrs Sawtell, Waohsmann & Co., Christchurch, and have now on hand a supply of Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Aleyke. Also, Turnips Mangels, Carrots, Rape, etc., grown by Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growere, Lincoln, England. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christohuroh Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicycles. FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE RISKS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We havo various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Seotions for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of Boil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt utteution. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS. "T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com- municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTEICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 p mmxsammmmmmrmmnmmmmmmminwt r ig F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A VILLAGE SETTLEMENT LEASE, Situate 1£ mile ftcm Ashburton. f lIHE Property consists of twenty acres of JL land, we'l watered and fenced, to- gether with a well built three-roomed House, Uhaffhouse. Shel, Pigsty, and Fowlhouse, This should provo a splendid chancs fc r a working man, as a small figure will be ac- cepted for the goodwill. Full particulars on application F. FERRTMAN. FOR SALE. CORNER EAST AND COX STREETS. I HAVE for sale T.S. 552, 553 and 570, situated as above, which should be a capital site for a nice residence, having a good frontage on the main thoroughfare and close to the Domain, which is superior m some respects to havipg a park of your own, for if your own property, the cost of keeping up would fall upon you individually, where- as the cost is distributed amongst the rate- payers, who are more than repaid by the advantages available for all. Early inspec- tion invited. Further particulars onjapplicat'os. F. FEBRIMAN. FOR SALE. rpHRESHING PLANT m gocd order, JL engine by Aveljng and Porter. F. FERRIMAN. TOP DRESSING. FOR your Lawn, the best mixture ob tainabje is fine Green Bone Dust. Put up iv one and two lb. bags. F. FSRRIMAN", FOR SALE. A CAPITAL HOUSE m Wills Street. . Good value and a comfortable home, m c'oee proximity to Domain and Public School. Fi'H particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOR PALE— Black Gelding, good m saddle or light harness ; excellent j buggy bor&e.r-Apply ottige of bhja paper, j



JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. WITNESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. « New Easy," "F. & N," "Columbia, 5 LAWN MOWERS. AT STARTLING PRICES. SPADES, RAKES, HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Tools by Besb Makers. The Largest Assortment and Lowesb Prices of any firm m Ashburton. 6 000 YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold CHEAP. FISHING ULIJ TACKLE. WE HAVE Juat Opened onr'Kiw SeasoD's.S ipp'y >' FISHING-TACKLE, and request an earl/ inspictioa. LIOEN3ES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM USJ WE CLAIM FOR THE WAVERLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment this £ev>on 13 Just Landing, and we will be ab'.e to supply Customers without delay. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. £20 — .Ladies' & Gentlemen's — £20 The Celebrated " CRESCENT " Bicycles. IKCLCDIKG MUDGUARDS, LAMP, & BELL. niHKSE MACHINES are one of the Highest Grade American Cycles, fibted with X all the latest Improvements, and are undoubtedly the best value ever offered to ihe Public. SHEEP SHEAR?. SHEEP BHEABS. WE have now to hand our Season's Stock of ''.i'./V. & Trades Uuionisjfi!, And Turkey and Wat-, hit a Oil Stones. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN GROCERIES. Flour, Kerosene, Tea, Soap, Sugar, IN FACl 1 ALL GROCERIES QUOTED LOWER THAN OHRISTCHUROH PRICES. Splendid Value given m Plated Ware, Cutlery, Spoons and Forks. CKOCK&KYWARE AND GLASSWARE A SPECIALTY CHEAPEST HOUSK IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, BRUSH WARE, TINWARE, AND HARDWARE. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOU3E, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No 53