Auction Sales— To-morrow.

T. Bullock, a*i the Arcade, at 11.30—90 j acres, Tinwald, and 40 acres, Allcnton. Friertlanderßros., at VVeßb Street Mart, J at 12.30—202 acres wheat, Tinwald. ' D. Thomas, at the Arcade, at 11.30— Town I section, house, and furniture, on accouut of . W. H, Collier. { Nicoll Bros., at East Street Central Mart, at 12.30 — Household furniture, sundries, and speoial entry of fruit.

PHASES OF THE MOON.

Decembeb,

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1898.

Lord Elgin, the retiring Viceroy of India, made the following remarks re* cen 1 1 y regarding PLAGUE AND famine and plague FAMINE. m India :— " Of fa-

mine, we can say that the enemy has been vanquished m a manner worthy of the services by whom the work was done. It will always be a pride to me to remember that I was associated with them m their time of trial. It is characteristic of India that the first thing we have done is to take steps to be even more ready next time. We have yet to receive the report of Sir A. Lyall's commission, but with it m their hands I have no doubt that the local Governments will repair any joints m their armour, though we must all hope that the necessity for patting it on will be long m coming. I fear that we cannot say as much of the plague. His ways are insidious, and his attacks sudden and baffling detection, The best weapons to use against him have perhaps still to be discovered. You will probably agree with me that we may well invoke the aid of science to determine the true character of our foe. In the meantime no effort is beiDg spared m any part of the country. We have this week had the great satisfaction of seeing the port of Calcutta once more declared free. Long may it remain so ! We parted only yestarday with our champions m this fight, Lord Sand hurst and Mr Wingate. It is im possible to exaggerate the value of the cheerful courage with which my noble friend has faced this harassing duty for the last two years. It rejoices me extremely to believe that our Bombay friends have returned to the front, assured, not only of the sympathy of the Government of India — of that there could be no doubt — but that we are ready and willing to help to remove their difficulties and to stand shoulder to shoulder with them, I think that the people generally are coming to recognise that our wish is to co operate with them for their own benefit, and that nothing will please .us better than to see them voluntarily adopting the precautions most consistent with their cuatonas and habits. The spread of in oculation, especially m the south, where it is reported that numbers are flocking into tti6 operations, is an en couraging piece of evidence m this direction. 1 "

Mr James Tyson was the son of the late William Tyson, who came of a respectable Cumber TYSON, land stock, but hay- HIIXigNAIRE. ing offended his family by a marriage of which they disapproved, was driven into enlisting m the army. His dis charge was purchased about 1818, and he went out to Sydney with Mr Com missioner Bigge, who had been en trusted with the task of inquiring into j^rtaift allflgationa made against Governol' c 9 Uft ne> He remained m Mr Bigge's servi'jj ' 6r come time » and then took a farm at Cowpasiu.^; where he acted as district constable. Here his son James was born on April 11, 1823, Starting m life as a working overseer, at a salary of £30" per annum, he joined his brother William m a run at the junction of the Lachland and Murrumbidgee rivers, which they took up m 1846. In 1851, when gold was discovered m Victoria, James Tyson commenced cattle-droving to Sand hurst, and opened a wholesale and retail butchering business at Sand hurst, which he carried on with great success till 1855, when he purchased a number of stations m New South Wales, as well as the famous Hey field estate m Gippsland, Vic toria, The former included immenge tracts of country on the Darling Downs and the Warrego River, m what is now Queensland , and such was the wealth which he acquired by his pastoral ventures that he was able many years ago to offer the Government of Queens land a loan of half-a-million towards the construction of a proposed trans continental railway. Mr Tyson, who was regarded as the richest man m Australia, was a liberal subscriber to local objects, and a great friend and protector of the aboriginals on his various stations. He refused all Parliamentary honours and distinc tions. He was a bachelor, most economical m his expenditure, and a total abstainer from wine, spirits, and tobacco. In 1892, m a time of great financial strain for the colony, he took up £250,000 of Treasury bills m order to assist the Government.

Local and General.

Train Arrangements— The train arrange ments for Anniversary Day do not seem to provide for excursion fares from the south to Ohriatchurch, although the Chrisfcchuroh people have excursion trips to Timaru, Otarama, and Southbridge provided for them. Considering that the New Zealand Wheel Race and various other attractions take place m Chrielchurch on the 16th, ib seems somewhat surprising that, ao far, no train arrangements for the convenience of people m South Canterbury have been 1 notified. i I

The Only Bunoo-Steebkb.— The only bunco-steerer m the world is daily engaged at the Union Stook Yards m Chicago, fooling hia unhappy brethren into the belief that the alley which leadß to the slaughter pen is the only direot route to grassy woods and ahady river brinkß, When the hoar comeß for driving m more cattle to the butohera, , Old Billy goep forth to where the refractory ( herd i» waiting, fend whispering his time worn falsehood aboub the 'joys just beyond the gate, leads the way. When all are safely m, Old Billy seekß the farthest and safest corner for himself, and abandons the company to their fate, thareby earning hia pwo rifi&b to Uve and keeping hie hitfo wjjglo,

Personal.— To prevent any misunder standing arising from similarity of name, we are requested to mention that the James Porter, junr., concerned m a police case j yesterday, is no connection of Mr James i Porter, of the Allenton Nursery. | Methven Sports — At a meeting of the commitiee it was decided to hold the bicycle race on the Alford Forest Road after the rest • f the sports, the course selected being about two miles. The sports are to be hold m the same paddock as last year Kiders m the trotting events are required by the trotting association to be liceuaed.

The Gleam of the Diamond. — The diamond is full of phosphorus. This quality has been known for centuries, bat still there are many who are unaware of it. That is the reason often thab gleams of light are seen issuing from the stone m the dark. To this quality alone attaches a, great deal of value. The most phosphorescent stone is the one that is the beat cut. If there be phosphorus m the stone, it is greatly enhanced by proper cutting, tor by that means its sointillating faculties are increased. Homemade Bagpipes.— Tho following ig from a Master ton paper. The Mr Robb referred to ia Mr John Robb, blacksmith, an old Ashburton resident. Some of our old identities will easily recognise Jamie Macßae, m the "laird" of Stronvar, Mr Macßae being now " cookatooing " m the Masterton district :—" There ib on view at Mr W. Dougall'a shop m Queen Street, Masterton, a beautifully-finished set of bag pipes made by Mr Robb, of the Masterton Blacksmith and Wheelwright Company, m his spare time. The pipes are mounted m silver, the drones, chanter and other parts being made out of a block of make cut from a tree on Mr Maoßae's Stronvar property. The instrument has been tried by several leading pipers of the district, and pronounced equal to any made m the old land." Mind Your English. — A college professor, who prided himself on his English, heard hia wife cay : " I intend to tell Jane to bring a fresh bucket of water. " " sTou doubtless mean a buokeb of fresh water," corrected the professor. " I wish you would pay some attention to your English. Your mistakes are curious." A few moments later the professor said : "My dear, thab pioture would show to better advantage if you were to hang it over the clock." "Ab," she replied, quietly, "you doubtless mean if I were to hang it above the cloak. If I were to hang it over the olook we could nob tell the time. I wißh you would be more careful with your English." And the professor all at once beoame very interested m his book. An Odd House. — The visitor m Belle brook, a suburban hamlet a dozen miles from Dayton, Ohio, and half as many from a railroad station, will be surprised to find as odd a dwelling-house rb may be found m the land. Ib is built of two one-horse or " bob-tail " street oars, connected by a frame centre. The platforms and dashboards have been utilised m making a bridge aorosa the gutter from tho street. The house is painted a bright green, the platforms a Naples yellow and the door yard is filled with old-fashioned hollyhocks. The occupants of this novelty m architecture are two men who make their living by making and mending shoes. The cars were transported hither from Dayton, where they formerly did duty on the Wayne-avenue line i The Samoan Kingship.— News from the Islands by the Hauroto, which haa arrived at Auckland, states that no king has yet been appointed to rule over Samoa. The Samoan Herald of the 26th ult. siys : — •• We intimated m our last issue thab the chiefs supporting Mataafa had notified the Chief Justice that they had elected that chief as King of Samoa, and thab a caveat had been lodged by certain other chiefs who dispute hia election. We understand that the three consuls conferred with the Chief Justice on Monday last, but so far as we can ascertain, the position of matters remains unaltered, and the Chief Justice will proceed to decide the points m dispute as to the election of a king m accordance with the powers vested m him by the Berlin Aot. We also under stand that Tamesese either has been, or shortly will be, also nominated for the vacant throne."

COLD Feet " Cold feeb "is what a great many people unfortunately suffer from very much, and a very unuum£vrt»>bi<> thing n> -ia, especially at night, for it is the cause oi many a wakeful hour be^ng spent, Generally it results from an imperfect circulation, which must be improved if possible. Wear ing anything tight will also five rise to this, probably for the same reason, viz , that the circulation is again impeded, and the blood prevented from flowing freely. Hot bottles are very good and comfortable things m theii way, but not very good for tha feet, and instead of applying this artificial heab it is better to get to the bottom of the mischief and find a cure for that. Instead of the hot ; bottle, rub them well with both hands for quite a quarter of an hour or twenty minutes, always m an upward direction. Then when the skin feels warm and glowing all over put on a pair of woollen bed socks. Walking exercise should be taken freely, for a good, briak walk goes a long way towards the cure of these cold feet.' Ariel Bicycle Club. — The Ariel Bicycle Club, to the number of over thirty of its members, accepted Mr Grigg's invitation for --*<ng at LoQgbeacb, and yesterday the Passion started .**» th ° SP™**"* 1 early m the afternoon. Mr I amea ** g ; Cormick'e drag carried some twelve of the members, while aboub twenty rode their bicycles. The weather was fine, and an en joyable run to Longbeach put everyone m good humor. The Club members were most hospitably treated at the station. Mr J. C. N. Grigg unfortunately had to be m town, and left an apology for his absence, as well as a valuable deputy m the person of Mr Strange, who did the honors m his stead. The visitors sat down to a capital luncheon laid m the men's ball, after which they were shown round the estate, A muff cricket match was organised, Messrs Lan dells and Malnwaring choosing aides, and the former's side won by some five runs. After cheers had been heartily given for Mr John Grigg, aen., Mr J. C. N. Grigg and family, etc., the members of the Club got under way for home at about half-past six, and reached Ashburton about half-past nine. A Moa's Egg Found. — Dr. Hocken in forms the Otago Daily limes that he received i telegram on Thursday from Alexandra stating that a perfect specimen of a moa's sgg had jußt been discovered m that locality. [f this interesting piece of news be verified, t will be the second perfect) egg that has )een found. Mr Fife was the fortunate dis •overer of the first specimen, which he inearthed whilst digging m alluvial soil at iaikouras m the early sixties. This egg pas taken to England, and there purchased or 100 guineas. Its dimensions are a little iver Bin m length and 7in breadth. In 1855 m egg was found near Comwell measuring learly 9in by 6in. Unfortunately it was iroken whilst being removed from its bad. ?he late Mr W. B, D. Mantell, of Welling on, restored quite a number of eggs by iecing the various fragments together— a 7ork demanding immense labour and atience. As indicating the size, he was ront to say that a man's hat made an xcellent eggcup for the egg. The Myers Case. — Not a few people (says le Post) incline to the belief that it was on 18 Maori Kins that Myers embarked, as aat vessel left Wellington four days after lie Maori. This belief has been strengthened y the assertions made by several well nown citizens that they met Myers face to ice two nights after the sailing of the faori. The Maori is due at Monte Video i Sunday next. The necessary represen .tions are to be made to the authorities of ruguay for the extradition of Myera, and ■oyision is also being made for taking tnilar action with reapeob to Las Palmas m c Canary Islands (Spanish), where the I aori^'ng and Star of England Will call to al within the next few weeks, and Capede srde (Portuguese). The deteotiveß have itched every outgoing vessel since the first trrant was issued. The barque Freeman, lioh has just left Wellington, was sub* sted to particularly close surveillance, ter Bhe went into the stream deteotives & constables, m relief parties, were oat m its m the harbor all night, and when the rque actually left port and was towed out sea by the Duoo, two deteotives were on »to« --ife athletes, all who bike or run, )r row or bos, or may have done.f £now that of all the human ills You're subjeob moac fc'6 bolda and chills, lufc both will disappear bo aur«, « 5y taking Woodi' Gro»b Peppermint Our* I

BAPTIST CHURCH.

Exhibition and Sale of Work.

An exhibition of art and industry, under the auspices of the Baptist Church was opened at the Orange Hall yesterday by Hod. M&jor Steward, MH.R The halt presented a most attractive picture to the eye, the stalls being well laid oub, and laden with many articles both useful and orna mental, including nob a few of historical interest.

After prayer by Rev. A. Ager, that gentleman asked the Hon. Mcjor Steward, iVJ.H.R., to open the exhibition, remarking that owing to the short time at the disposal of chose arranging for the exhibition, and the necessarily short notice given, all the articles were not yet forward, but thoy would be on hand next day, when he expected that all the available Bpaoe would bo required. Major Steward said it gave him great pleasure to discharge the light task of declaring tha exhibition open. The Baptist Church had been m existence for fourteen yeara m Aahburton — about the time he himself had been m the districts Daring the four years of Mr Ager'a pastorate the ohurch had done more than during the previous ten. He spoke from the outsiders' point of view of course, as only what was visible to the eye came under the outsiders' notice. The Baptists had provided them selves with a handsome building m which to , worship, and for it they owed much to the energy and ability of Mr Ager, who, the speaker understood, had given his own services as architect. The building was one m which artistic taste had been displayed, and he liked to see everything that was artistic. In conversation with Mr Ager that morning he had found that m the matter of architecture they held some ideas In common. Neither favored the "packing cases with holes m them " idea, but preferred ureotioDß with some pretence to nathetio taste, whether for ecclesiatioal edifices or for the homes of the people, as m both cases the beautifying of the house could not fail to have an elevating influence on the people. There was, he believed, a debt on the ohuroh, bub that was provided for by a sinking fund which m time would liquidate the debt on the building. There were, how ever, other debts which were nob provided for m this way, and it was to wipe them out if possible chat this exhibition was con sidered necessary. The effort was intended to raiße if possible £100, and he hoped it would be successful. The Major paid a high compliment to the promoters of the exhibi tion, specially mentioning a handsome rug, displayed on the north wall; a tablecloth that had been m Nelson's celebrated flagship the Victory ; a pair of spectacles that had been the property of Captain Cook ; and old brass blunderbuss with i f s accompanying pistol, both flint lock pieces ; and made reference to the Pepper'a ghost illusion which would form one of the extra attractions of the exhibition. He then declared the exhibition open.

Mr Ager moved a vote of thanks to Major Steward, which was carried, after which Miss Richardson gave some selections on the piano.

The exhibition was well attended again m the evening.

FABULOUS WEALTH.

Better than Klonilyhe,

Mr whoee reported discovery of diamonds *t Alford Forest will be remembered by most of our readers, is still engaged m finding where the mineral wealth of this country is concealed. lie has aleo gob followers, and the following letter will show that there are some who have faith m his opinions : —

JACOBSEN'S METAL. To the Editor of the Colonist.

Fir. — Now that those of Mr Jacobsen's Subscribers who failed to pay the laab call bave forfeited all claims upon him, and now thab the subscription list is closed and no more money wanted, I will for the informa tion of the remaining subscribers who have believed m and stuck to Mr Jaoobsen ; and pending financial negotiations m a certain quarter and the arrival oT~pr7~EininSnT powerful machinery — reduce to figures that which it has been my intention to reduce for some time past.

First of all I may say that the eroinenb scientist and ohemisi, Dr. Emmans, of New York, has succeeded m transmuting 2s worth of silver into three-fif tha of an ounce of gold worth £2 6s, and that the thousands of £'s sterling thus transmuted have been bought by the United States Assay Offiae as fast as the Dr. could transmute it. He will now prooeed to turn it oub m colossal quantities for the Government banks.

Space will nob allow, nor ia ib necessary for me to show Dr. Emman's detailed process. I may, however, remark that it is identical with that pursued by Mr Jacobsen. It will now be seen that) the latter knew what he was about when he declined the offer made by a wealthy Melbourne syndicate Borne time back. Midst the sneers and the Jeers of the would be wise, Mr Jacobsen has afforded us another illustration of the fact thafc, !* m science, the Germans are the brainiesb people m Europe." Mr Jaoobaen has the scientific, esaot, detailed brain whioh is so character " Behold a greater than Edison is here 1 " Something better than Klondyke ! " In Mr Jacobsen'a holding there are 50,000,000 tons of ore containing I2dwts silver to the 3oz plate which at thirty-three pence per oz is equal to £3696 per ton, equalling therefore 185 billion sterling, or to be exact #185,800,000,000. Then, close to Mr i/acobsen's holding, 3oz of gold to the ton has been found by tha proprietor of the Takaka Neivs % bub we need not bother with that. Nor need we produce 185 billion of gold by transmutation for the matter of that, inasmuch as without the transmutation of our silver into gold, we have 455 billion sterling m platinum. Mr WHlcocks reported that) Mr Jacobsen'a holding " contained one of the most remark able formations yet discovered m New Zealand," and m the plate senb to the assayist to the National Bank of Australia, who acted for the syndicate m Melbourne, 67 per cent of platinum was found, or 2000oz to the ton, which at 89s an oz into 50,000,000 tons cornea to £455,000,000,000. Then to add to the above prodigious wealth there are traces of vanadium, which is quoted ab £386,400 a ton. Whichever may we look therefore, the few remaining subscribers may, with palpitating eagerness, i look to opulence, and to such personal wealth ' as has never before been beard of ia all the wide world. Putting aside the vanadium, and putting aside the gold, and the iridium, we have m Platinum ... _ ... £455,000,000,000 Silver ... .„ ... £184,800,000,000

Total wealth ... £639,800,000,000 Six hundred and thirty-nine billion, eight hundred million pounds sterling.—^Yours, etc, ' I E. J. Buxton, Hon. Secretary. Nelson, November 22, 1898. fljlelson people, however, never take Mr Baxtoa seriously. — Ed,]

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright London, December 7 At the wool sales prices are «oohanged There was good able m all olasßes. " Kapu< tone " clip sold at B§d.

CABLE NEW IS.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, December 7 The Earl of Hopetoun has been appointed Lord Chamberlain Lord Khartoum has restarted for Egypt. The Government offers to locate tha University of London m the Imperial Institute. i The London County Council has resolved to purchase land and erect houses for the poorer classes, assuming | all the responsibilities of landlords. Washington, December 7 Mr Gage, Secretary to the Treasury, has presented his report to Congress. He points out that by the new acquisition of Hawaii, the boundaries of America have been carried a thousand miles nearer Australia. He recommends the encouragement of shipping by granting bounties on the proportion of mileage navigated by American vessels, an increase m the tonnage taxes, and the restriction of trade to American vessels running between America and Puerto Rico and America and Hawaii.

Smyrna, December 7

Mr Whittal, the son of a British merchant at Smyrna, was abducted by brigands while driving m the neigh borhood of the town. The brigands demanded a ransom of £1500, which was paid, and the prisoner released.

Madrid, December 7

The Spanish Commissioners have protested against President McKinley'a remarks m his message to Congress concerning the Maine disaster. They state that Spain proposed an inter national commission to investigate the the matter, but America refused.

Constantinople, December 8 The Kurds have committed fresh exeegses at fiitlis, Lake Van.

Candia, December 7 The Mohommedans m Crete are about to petition the Queen for protection, and entreat that the British troops shall remain on the island.

Vienna, December 8 It is semi-official ly stated here that Count Thun's recent speech was made with the concur recce of Count Goluchowski, Minister for Foreign A flairs.

Melbourne, December 8

A meeting of the shareholders of the Kanowna Gold Mines Company authorised the directors to Btop working, realise the assets and pay the debts. The Company took over the mine on the strength of the glowing reports of a. number of mining experts, which made it appear one of the finest investments m West Australia, but the results of the working completely disproved the reports. The president declared he had conclusive evidence that the mine bad been salted prior to the purchase.

THE GORDON COLLEGE FUND.

United Press Association-— By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright.

London, December 8 The Gordon College fund is now £91,000. General Kitchener has written to the Press expressing his "thanks for The gouerouß response to the appeal. He -says he under-estimated the generous impulse of the public.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

The British Policy. Apeiisational Speech. United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Paeis, December 7 The French newspapers, comment* ing on Sir E. Monson's speech, com plain of the arrogance of the British. The English newspapers question Sir I). Monson's discretion m making the speeob, 8 Sir E. J. Monson's speech has occasioned intense surprise m Paris, and created an uneasy feeling that good is not likely, to result from his remarks. The newspapers are unani mous m protesting against the speech. La Liberte says M. Delcasso should not fail to instruct M. Cambon, Ambassa dor m London, to ask Lord Salisbury if he sanctioned the speech. The Temps believes the language exceeded^ the speaker's intention, and certainly exceeded Great Britain's intention. The 1 Ministerial organs disavow M. De« loncle'a proposal • London, December 8 The Daily New§ states that M. Delcasse regards the scheme for natiye, schools as absurdly impracticable.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Berlin, December 8 Germany has demanded honours for the iil-treated missionary at Shantung, and the degradation of the mandarin responsible for the outrage.

THE STKAMEK MOKOIA.

United Press Association — By Eleotrlo Telegraph — Copyright Newcastle, December 8 The Mokoia on her voyage from London, averaged 13| knots, but only two out of the three boilers were used, and these at a reduced speed. The best day's run waa 328 knots m 23£ hours actual steaming, but no attempt was made to push her. Sidney, December S The Mokoia has arrived here, andf is much admired. '

THE ASHBURTOfr GUARDIAN : FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1898



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THIS A&hburton Drug Co. |( LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, direct] from the English Manufacturer, a new Btook of all the Drugs used m compounding physicians' prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the new British Pharmacopoaa, 1898. Tlio Im" of dispensing medical pre- portaut scriptions is the special and Work constaotcare of the manager (J. M. Cambridge), who has been engaged m this duty for 36 years, as well as having had the benefit of an Elnj^iish training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially ia cases of SerloiiN It is of the utmost import- Illness, ance that the drugs should be new and freshly im- ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and skilfully prepared ; and that exactly what the Physician orders should be used, and nothing else substituted m its place. 1 lie 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 oan rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper m the colony. But we oharge no mo.c than is usual m moab of the larger towns, and generally a little less.



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CHURCH SERVICES. I ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton, THURSDAY— Choir Treat, 2 pm FRIDAY— Short Service, 7.30 pm. Choir Practice 8 pm SUNDAY SERVlCES— December 11. 8.30 — Holy Communion 11 am — Morning Prayer 2 45— Children's Seivice 3.30 pm — Holy Biptism 6»30 pm— Evening Prayer REV T. A. HAMILTON. i ■ — — — T^r^^^^^^^^^^ Friedlanaer Bros., Limited. WE MAVfi FOR SALE A FEW SECONDHAND BRANTFORD REAPERS AND BINDERS IN GOOD REPAIR. Apply to FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., r . . I. » i WOOL SEASON, 1898-99. OUR NEXT SALE will take piece at Chriatchurch on THUKSDAY, DECEMBER 15 1898, And Catalogues for this Sale close on MONDAY, 12th Inst] Clientß are requested to deliver their Clipß either at our Aehburton Stores prior to that date, or to ooosign the Wool to BROWN AND SON'S SIDING, Addington, where it will have our utmost careful and personal attention. Advices of oonaignmenta will be reoeived at our Ashburton offioe. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. "Ty E ARE LANDING, ex Waimate and Tokomaru, X A I N I T, The most celebrated German Potaah Manurei Also, STANDARD PHOSPHATE, Containing 4# per cent of Bone Phosphate of Lime. These Manures are unequalled for Turnip, Rape, and Grain Crops. Low quotations on application. FRiEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. "VTTE are favored with insbruotions from A. BUTrEKICK, E-SQ., TO SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, HIS COMPACT LITILE FARM OF 338 Acres NEAR WIIJOTBY FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. !



*»- -rrr r • - ■ -i -—I *— ** " ' "' WAVERLEY TO THE FRONT. A SHBURTON AMATEUR CYCLING & ATHLETIC CLUB'S ■^ BOAD RACE. C. WILLIS (scratch) FIRST H. SARGISSON ... SECOND i BOTH MOUNTED ON THE WELL-KNOWN WAYERLEY. The Proper Way to Construct BICYCLE BEARINGS. A YEAR'S USE upon many Thousand WArBBLEY Bioyclea, and elaborate teata upon our Friotion-Meaauring Devices, have demonstrated that the Wateblev method ii the only by which Absolutely true Bicycle Bearings can be obtained. THE CONES SLIDE IN - WAYERLEY BICYCLES - Instead of Threading the Cones or Cups, for adjustment, m the usual way, the Conea and Onps m WAVERLEY Bicycles remain always m the precise relative position m which they were ground, the (7on.es, for adjustment, sliding to or from the Cups. For 1898 we have devised universal Cones, fitting either side of the front or rear wheel, and having a double face with two Ball races. They can be put on the machine m eight different places or ways, thus makiDg it impossible to assemble the beariDgs incorrectly. And the Bearings are Absolutely Dust Proof FORK CROWN SAFETY. FOR MEN AND WOMEN. THE Hollow-aroh drop-forged Fork TX7 E P tfer tni " year but OnG Mo(JeI °* Crown of the Waverley is a V V Bicycle, but that the finest our triumph of mechanical skill — the strongest skill and resources can produce. We yet devised. don't make tandems. We don't make juveniles. WAVERLEY BICYCLES. WAVERLEY BICYCLES- SIMPLICITY. SURPA SSING ALL OTHERS IQAQ WAVERLEYS are Marvela "\T7E this Year make bub One Model, lUwO of Mechanical Construction VV and crowd into that all possible and skill, yet so simple any child can quality and beauty. There is no Bicycle understand and care for them. to compare with the WAVERLEY BICYCLES- WAVERLEY BICYCLES. The Secret of Smooth Running. The 1898 Wavbblet Bicycle runs with Noiseless, Friotionlesß Smoothness. Each Link of the Chain Slides Into place on the Sprocket Teeth as silently, & gently as if friction were a thing unknown. Ib has taken marvellous roaohlnsry to produoe this result m Sprooket Catting, and years of study. Bab it Is only one point that marks the Superiority of WAVERLEY BICYCLES. The Beautifully Printed and illustrated Wavebliy Catalogue for 1398 has much that will interest you, whether yon are a rider or not. Free. The Catalogue tells also of the new automatic rear-hub Brake, with which Waveblet Bityolea are equipped for 10s extra. Tour safety requires this brake. On Waveblkys only. ;o;— — JOHN ORR & CO., SOLE AGENTS.