Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1898. THE TWO FLEETS.

# It is very palpable that Admira Oerveras has been able to outmanesuvn both Admiral Sampson and Admiral Schley. The Spanish Admiral was heard of at Cape Verde, and then he suddenly disappeared. Notwithstand ing every effort put forth by the American naval authorities to locate and watch the Spanish squadron, Oervoras was too clever for them all, and his movements were so mysterious that he invariably put his would-be pursuers off the track, and sadly dis concerted the strategists at Washing ton, who were at their wits' ends to know what to do. They could not make out the Spaniard's game at all, whether he meditated a descent on the Atlantic ports of the States, or meant to steer a direct course for Ouban waters, To intercept Oerveras, if his intention were to m*ke for Cuba, Sampeon haunted the Windward passage, but apparently forgot, or was unable, fco watch the other two doors by the Oarribean Sea. We heard of the sudden appearance of the Spanish fleet at Curacoa, after a report, which proved porree*-, that the French had allowed it to floal at Martinique, and it seems that it was to fill his coal boles that Cerveras went 8,11 this round about way to get to Cuba And to Cuba ho got, Rod he l»y mi n the hgrbpur of

Santiago de Cuba for a time. Then we heard that he had disappeared again, and that any moment he might engage the American fleet. Away went the American fleet to Kty West to recoal and refit, and having done ao Sampson's squadron was joined by Schley's and they are now again on the watch for the Spaniards. Yesterday we had a cable that the Spaniards were still at Santiago de Ouba, and that a two hours' engagement had afforded some diversity to the monotony of the watch, the Spaniards retiring at the end of that time. But within an hour or so of giving that information to the papers on its list, the Press Association received another c%ble to the effect that the Government at Washington knew nothing at all about the alleged fighting, and later accounts tell us that the authorities at Washington are as much m the dark as ever as to where Cerveras is. By the eastern route through the Windward Passage, or the western route by the Yucatan Channel, the Spanish Admiral may possibly desire to make his way to Havana j or it may be that his objective may be some of the ports on the southern coast of Cuba, from whioh communi cations may be opened with the capital. Under any circumstances, the two fleets are not likely to be much longer out of light of one another, and the pending^ battle, when it comes, must necessarily be of a momentous, if not a deoisive character. Should the Spanish fleet be defeated, Ouba will be open to America, end the object of the war, so far as America is concerned, will be obtained. Should the American fleet be destroyed, the whole Atlantic coast of the United States will be threatened by the Spanish cruisers, with results possibly muoh more momentous. In the latter contingency it is not too much to say that . developments m regard to the Anglo-American Alliance may be looked for, and aa we contemplate the possibility of the American fleet being worsted m the fight, and the Atlantis ports raided by the Spanish war vessels, we recal the fact that France has leanings towards Spain, and that British Ministers are anxious over the situation m regard to' diplomatic relations with the French nation over African affairs. We recai also that " blood is thicker than water," and m connection with that proverb that Mr Chamberlain has said an Anglo-American Alliance would not be purchased too dearly by England at the cost of war; neither would it be too dear to the United States at the price of the destruction of the American squadron,

Local and General.

Ministebing Children's League— Owing to the epidemic of measles, the league will not meet till further notice. Derailed.— The train from Christchurch was an hour late m arriving at Ashburton on Thursday evening. The cause of the delay is said to have been a meat van derailed at Hornby. Telephone to Mayfield.— -The May field telephone is well under way, the poles being all erected. It will be bub a short time before elecLiic communication is established with that important centre.

Cantebbuby College.— The Abhburton School Oommittee at a special meeting held last eveniDg agreed to vote for Mr J. L Scott ab the School Committee's representa tive on the Board of Governors of Canter bury College. On the first page to-day wifl be found a column of the conclusion of tha County Council meeting held yeßterday ; on the fourth page quotations of the ABhburton grain market and Messrs Wright, Stephen ■on, & Co.'s report of the Dunedin annual horae fair.

Toughening Cycle Tyres.— Mr J. J. Daily, of Richmond, and formerly of the Hinds, writes to us that the success of the invention he has juat patented for toughening rubber tyres has "asroniahed himself,'' and that the preparation will be advertised as on the market m a few dayp, Methvbn Sale Yards.— The extensions at the Methven Saleyardsare how complete. About a dozen new pens have been erected, each capable of accommodating from 150 to 170 sheep. There should be no need for crowding out m event ot heavy entries m future. The oattle and pig yards have also been enlarged. A Caution. — Business men and others will do well to look after their cash drawers, etc., as a robbery is reported to have been accomplished during Thursday night, and some £15 m cash stolen, besides other negotiable property. Further information is inadvisable at present, A ten pound note | is also reported to have been stolen from a boarding house m Ashburton, and the police are on the track. Sudden Death.— On Friday afternoon, about four o'clook, Mrs Saunders, lately residing on the N.E. Belt, had just returned from a chat with some neighbours, when she suddenly fell, and though assistance was promptly rendered it was found thai the poor woman was beyond human aid. She had complained of feeling unwell for some days, but any fatal result of her illness was not anticipated. Mrs Saunders had been a resident m the district for a good number of years.

Mysterious Affair.— lfc ia reported m Christoburch that a young girl named Mary Searß, aged 19, has mysteriously disappeared. She was employed aa a domestic servant by Mr Taylor, caretaker of the East Christchurch Primary School, and on Thursday afternoon 9ha Tefc the house at two o'clock to go for a walk, and haß not ainoe been heard of. The cape she was wearing was found tied to the rails of New Brighton pier on Thursday night at eighb o'olook, with money and a tram ticket m the pocket. Freezing Works.— Our Dromore oorres. pondent writes :— The farmers of this dia triot are anxious to have freezing works erected. There is some talk of a petition being gob up asking the Belfast Freezing Company to open a factory near Ashburton, and Dromore is spoken of as being a suitable locality. Dromore is situated m the centre of the district, and the surrounding country sends thousands of sheep to Belfast and Islington. The character of the soil is e'uoh thab drainage would be an easy matter. The railway station is within six miles of Anh bjjrtpn, and, taken altogether, no more suitable, plaoe could be found m the district for the erection of the proposed faotory.

A SAp Story of Atjjaea.— yery pathetic interest (writes the London Daily Telegtapk) attaches to the death of Captain Fiadlay, of the Cameron Highlanders, who was killed m the triumphal charge which scattered the slave-drivers of the Soudan at Atbara. He

was married only m September last, and hia young wife has still to learn that she is a widow, as her medical attendant thinks it beat for the moment to leb the faob be broken to her gently. She has been in formed of the firsb telegram which oame to hand with the news that her husband was dangerously wounded. Mrs Findlay was the daughter of Colonel H. Barron, R.A , who was chief of the South Front at Gib-

ralfcar. After her marriage with Captain Findlay she was with him m Egypb until her husband was ordered to the front. Few men m the British army were more beloved | by all who knew him than the gallant oap | tain who fell m the hour of yiotory. It is not improbable that he received hia fatal wound m consequence of the attention drawn to him by his great etature. He stood m hia atookings 6ft 9in, and was therefore one of the tallest) men m the ser vice. He was an admirable soldier, dearly beloved by all his friendf, »»d died on the geld Pf boaw.

The Police Commission— The Polioe St 8 8ThT O h n e C l Ofl M itß / itfcin g 8 at Na P^ »«* Wednesday! laadßittin 8 8 WiU °P en on

y^aL^i HE fi . SBA T.-The Hon John as a ?£Z VA T ? efinitel y announced himself as a candidate for the Waihemo seat, which »£ ?° Q r John M °Ken«e has stated hia ntantion of not again contesting. nt^ £ DW . IK Thomas. -The man y Menda 1M * Edw . m Thomas will be glad te leirn that there is no foundation for the diaquiebJDg reports that were circulated to-day aa to his health. Though certainly nofc well, and under the care of his medical advisers, there is no serious danger apprehended. Ihe Liederkranz "At Home."— The ladies of the LiederkraDz have been hard at work m their preparation for the coming "ab home," m thg Orange Hall on Tuesday evening. In addition to several concerted pieces for female veicea onlj— .which is the real work of the Liederkranz— the pro gramme will contain bolos, duets, &c, and these have been carefully selected both as to subject and performers, while the oon oerted pieceß produced under the baton of the new conductor, Mr Llewellyn Owen, are said to be most charming m themselves and given by the members with much grace and aplomb.

Trinity College, London.— The meeting announced to be held m the Borough Sohool, with the object of constituting Ashburton a cantre m connection with the musical ex aminations for the Trinity College, London, certificates, wan held tbia morning at ten o'olook. There wai a fair attendance *nd the Rev. Mr Hamilton was aßked to take the ohair, and initiate the business. It was deoided to establish the centre, and Dr Trevor wbb elected President, Mr Hardie supervisor, and Mr H. A. Gatea Beoretary. Ihe latter gentleman has held an aoting appointment as Beoretary from the Beoretary at Wellington (Mr Eobert Parker) ainoe 1895. The neoeaaary form for forwarding to Trinity College, London, was signed, and the business regarding the centre having been completed the examinations m theory were proceeded with.

A Voting Machine. —For a ood aider able time past (says the Press) Mr J. fl. Mander, of 30 Sb Asaph street, Christchurch, has been engaged m perfecting a machine for facilitating the work of voting ab eleobiona by ballot. He has now completed his invention, and claims that it has many ad vantages over the present system. All thab an elector who wishes to vote has to do 18 to press a knob and the machine dOtra the reßt. During the polling the machine is looked and the key kept by the returning officer m charge, and immediately upon the close of the poll two slides passing over the front of the machine are opened and the result of the poll is disolosed at a glance. Mr Mander alaims thab thia maohine would make the ballot absolutely secret, aa no votiug papers are required. A regulating bar is affixed to the machine to regulate the number of vobes allowed to each elector. The machine has been built by Messrs A. Smith and Son, electricians, High street. A company has been floated to place the invention on the market.

The Klondike ITiblds.— The Port makea the following extract from a letter which a Wellington resident has received from his brother m British Columbia :— " You will be surprised to hear that the Klondike boom has waned very much, and steamera intended for the trade are laid up m Vancouver, while numbers of people who came there intending to go are returning home again. While admitting that there is a lqb of gold up there, I have never been at all enthusiastic about the Yukon. You hear of the few who have made money, but very little of the thousands Who have not, and who are unable or ashamed to return with nothing, to show, while the dangers and difficulties and un pleasantness of life there are enormous. British Columbia is a far better field for investigation and investment than ever the Yukon was or will be, and the amount of gold, silver, copper, lejid, etc., will this year m value far exceed the Yukon output. One man I know, or rather two, have just closed a big deal m London at a profit of 500,000 dollars between them. This waa for a lease of a hydraulic claim of 900 acres for 20 years, with stipulations, from the Domi nion Government. L wouldn't put a cent into any of the so-cailed Klondike oompsnies, though,"

A ISew Art.— The art of window dress ing is rising to great heights m Amorieu. So much latitude is allowed the professional "dresser " that a guarantee is required on hia engagement to secure the proprietor againßt oreless or unskilful handliog of any goods with which ho may wish to deal. If, however, heavy responsibilities rest upon him, hia emoluments are large also. Thir teen of these artists take £10,000 a year between them, ranging from £400 for the poorest among the thirteen up to a £1000 a year earned by one m Boaton. Seven or eight hours to dress a window seems an unwarrantable time to the uninitiated. When one sees the result, however, one marvels how such effects could be produced m the time. The windows, under the hands of the skilled dresser, become ecenio dis plays, lit up by electric light, requiring elaborate plumbing and carpentry to con struct devices, Hnmetimes seb m motion by Water power. (Dnousands of novelties have to be thought oui by the dresser who wishea to become famous— waterfalls, woodland scenes, water mills, skating rinks and fairs being just a few among the many ideas that have already been extensively " worked." Valedictory.— On Monday evening last a very enjoyable Bocial was given by Mr Thomas Langley, at his farm, Dromore. Among those present were Messra B. Preston, W. Preaton, J. Harrap, Quigley, Brick, Hanrahan, Allen, Mangin, Wilson, F. Fiynn, O. Flynn and A. O. Maxwell. The social was given by Mr Langley as a farewell gathering m honor of Mr B. Preston, who, having sold his farm to Mr T. Langley, is leaving the district with the ultimate intention of proceeding to the Old. Oounbry. Me Langley m proposing the health of the guest of the evening, spoke vary feelingly of the friendship which existed between Mr Preston and himself. He asked all present to drink the toast with musical honours, after which Mr Maxwell would read an address from Mr Preston's friends and neighbours. The toast was duly honoured and the address was then read and handed to Mr Preston, together with a handsome silver match box and sovereign case com bined, suitably inscribed. Mr D. Brick and Mr Quigley spoke m eulogistic terms of Mr Preston's many good qualities. In respond ing, Mr Preston thanked those present for the honour done to him, He oould never forget the friends he had made m the district, and would wish them all prosperity in] th« future. He had muoh pleasure m proposing the health of their host and hostess. After the toaßt had been drunk with musical honors, songs were given by Messrs D. Brick; J. Harrap and A, O. Maxwell, and a reoitatiou by Mr W. Preston. Miss Briok played the accompaniments, and musioal selections were given by Misses Hodgson and Brick. Cribbage and euohre and other games were indulged m, and a most enjoyable evening passed quickly away. Mr and Mrs Laogley entertained their guests right royally, sparing so effort to seoure <iheir comforts and entertainment, A sumptuous supper was provided, after which there was a further adjournment) to the card tablen. By request of those present, Mr Maxwell thanked Mr and Mrs Langley for their kindness. "Auld Lang Syne'? con oluded the nights' enjoyment), We beg to notify that we have secured the Sub-Agenoy for the celebrated Massey- Harris Bioyclos. Ladies and Gentlemen's machines up-tordate always m stock, Lowesb cash prioeß or eaßy terms to suib customers, One good second-hand bicycle for Bale nearly new. Price, £13 10a , guaranteed- Craighead and Bhbrymant, th« leadine TaUora and Outßtters, ABhburton. _To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles. i>r Nioholson, of juondon, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of hia illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may o ;? d ™ Om Mr P - Shaw » 16 0. Adelaide Koad, Wellington, ' HJT.2., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same addreßß, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great speoialisb m New Zealand. A littlebook on the cure of Rheumatism, Gorpulenoe, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may jo bad tremM§h&won eoeipfc of ityunpi,

SUPREME COURT.

United Press Association— By Electric ' Telegraph Christohuroh, June 3 At the Supreme Court, Martin Hanaen, for criminal assault was sentenced to twelve months ; Herbert Phillip Bailhacke, for theft of dental instruments, got two months Ed ward Price and Francis Hobaon, charged with having assaulted a man ab Aahburton and robbed him of £6 18g, were gentenced to six months' imprisonment. James Wright and John Warren, for having assaulted »nd robbed a man m Tattersall's right-of-way, were sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment. Roberto McQuaid pleaded guilty to a charge of robbery and assault, and was aentenoed to be imprisoned for bjx months. Charles Henry Dwyer pleaded not guilty to the same indictment, and the Crown Prosecutor entered 9,n011t prosiqui againgt him as the evidence of identification was not complete, and he waß discharged. The criminal sittings were concluded this afternoon, having lasted for four days and a half.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following is the meteorologioal report for.the week ending Jane 3, 1898 : —

Rainfall during May— Alford Forest, 4 35 Inohes; Alfocd Station, 2'6oinohea.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— SATURDAY. Before Messrs R. Aloorn, W. H. Rule and David Thomas, Justices. False Ppetences. — William Coleman, aj lad of sixteen years, pleaded guilty to three charges of having obtained money and goods from Mr H. P. Madden on false pretences. I It appeared he was an Industrial School boy, j and had been hired out to a farmer m the Willowby districb. He had, however, left that employment, and had while loose been guilty of the offences charged against j him. The Bsnoh sent him back to Burn- ' ham, Drunkenness. —Teresa Smith, a young well-dressed woman, pleaded guilty to having been drunk m Wills street the previous night, and was fined 2s 6d. Prohibition Obdeb. — A prohibition order was sought to be issued against A. W. Randell, at the instanoe of members of his family. Me Patnell appeared for Mra Randell and her family, and Mr Cuthbertßon for,the defence, Mr Purnell asked for an adjournment to obtain evidence outside the members of defendant's family, should the Benoh consider tbac necessary. The case was therefore adjourned till Wednesday,

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. London, Jane 2 Ihe Bank of England rate of discount has been reduced to 3 per cent. The American visible wheat supply is estimated at 29,226,000 bushels.

Messrs Dalgety and Company, Limited, have received the following cable message from their London office, under date Ist instant : —

"The wheat market is completely broken down.

11 Money is fallinein-Kaluo. — Tb© inarkefc rato of discount for three month is 1% ntr cant." *

FEDERATION.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio ITelegraph— Copyright

Sydney, June 3 The federal election waa the tamest of tame affairs.

Voting m the city was light. It was generally anticipated that the city would vote heavily against the Bill, and the country solidly for it, but the reverse proved to be the case. The majority against the Bill m Sydney was only 679, while opinion m the country was very even. The suburbs polled heavily against the measure.

Bathurst, which is a strong federal centre, upheld its reputation. New castle also declared for the Bill.

Tremendous crowds thronged the streets. At eight o'clock to-night the Sydney Morning Herald board an nounced that 80,000 votes had been east for the Bill, while the anti- Federal vote was several thousands behind. Thereupon Mr Barton and several other Federal leaders addressed the crowd, congratulating them upon the accomplishment of the union. The Federal flag was unfurled amid cheers ; but, alas ! for their hopes, the Rerald, through an error, had added about 20,000 votes to each total. Received Wakapuaka June 4, 9.30 a.m. Guardian Office 10.16 a.m. Sydney, June 4 The latest connected official but still incomplete figures are — fqr Bill 68,283, against 63,499. Melbourne, June 4 The latest figures for Bill are 91,958 ; against, 20,723. The returns are not complete.

Hobart, June 4 The rough totals are for the Bill— 10,709 j against, 2532. Received Wakapuaka June 4, 9.40 a.m, Guabdian Office, 10.25 a.m. , Sydney, June 4 The Telegraph claims the defeat of the Bill as a victory for the higher and traer Federation which the Bill would have rendered impossible, The vote tore the snaky folds of deadly pro vincialism from the federal principle, round which they had been wrapped by the convention that represented parochial rather than material aspira tions. Australian Federation now stands strengthened and rivivified by the expressed determination of the people to stamp out any spurious thing that may attempt to falsify its purpose. The result has opened the way for the Union of all true federalists and the production of a Bill worthy of Federa tion and Australia, and thoroughly adequate to the needs of a free and progressive people. The Herald congratulates the people on giving a substantial majority m favor of the Bill and federation, but deplores the large number of people who did not vote. It says the issue is now between the friends of federation and those of provincialism and dis union. _ The time has come for the federalists of eyery party to close up their ranks and carry the people's desire for unity into legislative effect.

WAR NEWS.

AMEKICA AND SPAIN.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Attack on Santiago. . The Bombardment Resumed. Advance of a Land Force. Washington, Jane 3 The British collier Restormel cap tured by the Americans while attempt ing to enter Santiago de Ouba h&sbeea released, but the cargo has been con demned. Mr Knight, The Times correspon dent captured by the Spaniards at , Havana, has been released. Congress has voted 150,000 dollars for the purpose of providing torpedo defences (?) for Manilla. m New Yobk, Jane 3 The New York World states that the bombardment of the forts guarding Santiago by the American squadrons was resumed on Thursday. Simultaneously three thousand Cuban rebels assaulted the town on the land Bide. ■

Madrid, Jane 3 It is reported that Admiral Oerveras'i squadron has escaped from Santiago, only the torpedo vessel Cristobal Colon remaining behind for repairs to her boilers.

Cerveras' Fleet.

} What Scliley Saw. Tremendous War Bill. Annexation of Hawaii. Reoeived Wakapnaka Jane 4, 9.10 la.m.. Guardian Office 9.47 e,.m. Pabis, June 3 The Paris newspapers declares that Qervecaß' fleet has. sailed for the Philliphines. The ships. Admiral Scheley was re ported to have recognised m the bay proved to be the Spanish torpedo squadron under Captain Don Ferdi nand Villamal. Washington, Jane 3 The Chairman of the House Appro priations Committee has intimated that the war with Spain would cost America 600,000,000 dollars for the present year. Mr Reid, speaker of the House of Representatives has withdrawn his opposition to the proposed annexation of Hawaii, m view of the overwhelm ing sentiment m favor of annexation. i

Transport Vessels for Cuba.

Release of the War Correspondents

Received Wakapnaka June 4, 11.15 *.m, Guabdian Office 11.42 a.m. Washington, June 3 The American Government has secured thirty vessels for the transport of troops and munitions to Cuba. The newgpaper correspondents— Messrs Phil Robinson and Whigham— have been released.

GABLE NEWS.

Home and. Foreign.

United Press Aesociafcion— By Elecfcrio Telegraph— Copyright). Phosphorus Poisoning. London, June 2 Bryant and May, the well-known mßtch manufacturers, have been pro ceeded against for neglecting to report cases of phosphous poisoning ia their factory, and ordered to pay the full penalty imposed by the Aot. Eleven cases of poisoning were sup pressed. America and Canada. Ottawa, June 2 In the Canadian House of Commons Mr GK E. Foster, referring to th« Con vention now sitting for the settlement ot the disputes between America and Canada, congratulated the Govern ment upon the result of the mission of Sir L. H. Davies, the Canadian representative, m obtaining a settle ment of the Alaskan boundary and other difljculties. Sir W. Laurier, m replying, said the past would be better forgotten, as the present indications pointed that the future relations be tween America and Canada would be marked with amity and peace. Great Fire m Peshawur. Calcutta, June 2 By a great fire at Peshiwur 400Q houses were burned.

THE LATEST.

Homo and Foreign. United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph - Copyright. Received Wakapuaka June 4, 9.30 a.m.. Guabdian Office, 10.16 a.m. Obituary. Londoh, Jqne 3 Mr Samuel Plimaol!, of shippiDg reform fame. Received Wakapnaka June 4, 11,15 am. Guardian Office 11.42 a.m. Bekrinff Sea Commission. WAgHiNCtTOU, June 3 The Washington Government officials understand that the Anglo-American Commission will abolish the existing regulations controlling pelagic fishing m Behring Sea. Sir Gosclieii. London, Juno 3 Mr Goschen has returned to London from a week's visit to Gibraltar.

THE ABHBOKIOM 80ABD1A8 t SATURDAY, JUKE 4 • 1898.



Shade. CT . , o , , High State Date. — — — — m of Low. High San weather. Saturday.. 36* 51* 74* Showers B.W. Sunday ..33' 43- 68- Fine „ Monday .. 29- 46- 108- „ „ Tuesday .. 25* 47- 113- „ Calm Wednesday 25" 53- 112- „ „ Thuraday.. 28' 62' 110' ' ! Friday .. 30" 58- 122- " "



Don't Cough.— Relief oan ba obtained immediately. Use "Kbating's Cough Lozenges" -well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recommenced oy many eminent) physioUnß. They at once pbeok the cough and remow the oause without any after effect • the moti dehoate oan therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two afe bed iSSS eD8 h rM re ' fct Sold every where "* **«5



KOZIE TEA Beat* AM



Public Notices. KEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. MEN'S, BOYS' & LADIES'. |WATER. PROOFS. TITB have the Largest and Best Sfc >ok m ABhburton. Over 100 Patterns to ohoose from, m all the newest pat' eras- Why buyja^ready made ocat wlnn you oan get one JMEA.DJE TO GRDEII for the same priae* GUARANTEED WATERPROOF All Sewn Seams. BEFORE Buying call and inspeot our new Btylea. LADIES' WATERPROOF GARMENTS A SPECIALTY, ANY STYLE MADE TO . OBDBB. A. G. BARTON, MANAGER. & Ph 1 i Si. 8 <\ S.r B IIP v i age* o I /PS wViapwi la « : Pi 3 § i § ORNAMENTAL AND FANCY CARDS, BALL PROGRAMMES, ETC. rpHE Ashburton Publishing Oompany has JL just received a consignment of beati- fully Ornamented Pancv Oakds, Invitation, PiMBENTAffiON, Visitino, Eto , together with JiAEiii rsoGRAMMES m Latest Designs. NOTICE. PERSONS indebted to the ASHBURTON PUBLISHING OOMPANY, Limited, prior to March 19.h, 1898, are hereby noti- fied that PAYMENT MUST BE MADE forthwith at the late office of the Oompany otherwise legal proceedings will be taken. J. STEWARD. Ashfcurton, May 20 j OHUROH SERVICES. ST, STEPHEN'S OHUROH AshburtoQ, TRINITY SUNDAY, JUNE 5. 11 a.m—Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion. 3 0 p.m — Greenstreet— Rev T. A. Hamil- ton. 3 0 p.m.^^Dromore — Mr T. Gateß. 6.30 p m— Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



- F. FERRIMAN. I FIFTY-XHRIiJE YJEJARS XJJSIJS TERR UJPTI-I} This Chemical Prepartion is OARBOLISBP as a remedy against tho ravages of Birds, Rooks, or other Peats baking the aeed drcaned with it THIS PREPARATION IS NOW BEING USED EXTENSIVELY IN THE COLONIES OF NEW ZEALAND, ACJS- OPRALIA, & CENTRAL AFRICA. WHEAT SOWING. Beet and Cheapest Dressing for need Wheat), OARBOLISED* Patronised by THOUSANDS THE FIRST PRACTICAL FARMERS m [the Kingdom. PBRFEOT FREEDOM FROM SMUT. It ii acknowledged toJjbeJuiJEßtabliohed Fact that D. CLARKE'S CARBOLISBD WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and LabeljJ Registered under Trade Marks Aot,?No. 13,796 and 158,145) HAS BEEN USED FIFTY-THREE YEARS WITH UNDEVIATItfG SUCCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL. Wool'Pito, Ledbury,' Herefordshire, October 23, 1889. Dear Sir, — I am pleased to testify to the efficacy of your •• Carbolised Wheat Pro- tector," having used your Protector for 40 years and never having grown a Smutty Ear of Corn m my life ; thorefore can con- fidently recommend your " Wheat Protec- tor " as a sure preventative for Smut, &c. — I am, yours truly, . Mr Ct. B. Clarke. G. B. JONES. Prepare by G. B. CLARKE, M.P.S., Manftg. Chemist, Woburn, Beds., England (Proprietor of the Sheep Dipping Com- position.) In Packets containing sufficient to dress Eight Bushelß of Seed Wheat, Barley, Oats, or other Corn. 4.GENT FOR ASHBURTON ; F. FERRIMAN. SEED WHEA J. I Have for Sale some Prime Pearl, Tue- cm and Hunters. Grown on heavy Land. F. FERRXMA.N; FOB SALE. _____ HOUSE AND QUARTER-ACRE LAND IN COX STREET. J fl have received instructions from Mr H. J. Tasker to sell his desirable residence, containing Pour Rooms and Scullery, (Situated m Cox Street, together with Loo3cbox, Chaffhouse and Fowlhouae erected on the property. • F. FERRTMAN. FOB SALE. I HAVE FOR SALE that vary desirable block of land containing about Seven Acres situated on the N.E. Town Belt and adjoin- ing Mr W. H. Collins. For anyone m searoh of a property on which to build this one is welljworthy of an inspection. F. FERRIMAN. FORJSALE. BONE DUST. The Best and most profitable Fertilizer that can be applied to the soil, benefiting pot only the first crop but several 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 m my'hands for Sale :— 500) 250 } ACHES 100) All Situated m Good Looalities, 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. •* MS/st on nawngy_\ \€£yZßs '@fiß££ffo£L fffAS I experience csn isw. \£&/vesfs3fem/fasffa/as/& PHASES OF THE MOON. June. D H M Full moon ._ 5 141 am Last quarter .„ ... 11 554 am New moon ,„ , m 19 349 pm Fir 9 t jjuwter m 87424 pm i



**■■-■■ -. . . .... . . . ■ .. -■ . , SHEEP WIRE NETTING. £HEEP WIRE NETTING. T^ARMERS REQUIEINQ the above NEITING would find it to their Advantage to obtain Our Price beforo purchasing elsewhere. 60 Doztn PLOUGH SHAKES. HORNSBY & RANSOMES, AT REDUCED PRICES. CASTOR OIL, Valvoline, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oila and Turpentine, always m Stook. Large Assortment of Kettles, Sauoepacs and Euamelware, at Chrietchuroh Prices, Sp'.endid Value m Cutlery, Spoons, Fork", eto. TEA. TEA. TEA. TRY OUR CELEBRATED » (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA. Only the Choicest Orange Pekoe Teas are uted for this paoket. A Coupon will be o*nd m every lib paoket. GORE "THISTLE" BRAND OATMEAL. Absolutely Pure. FLOC7R, SHARPS AND BRAN at MILL PRICES, A Large and Well Assorted Stock of Wines and (Spirits. Gheapeab Homo m Aihburton for Groceries, Crookery, and Hardware. Ooodi delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly attended to. > SHEARMAN BROS., OUR ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE CLOSED for the Winter Months at 5.30 p m. frith the exception of THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS, when we close at 1 p.m. •nd 9.30 p.m. respectively. BASKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. j ll^E Beg' respectfully to notify our Customers and the Public generatty T that our Stock is now thoroughly compUtewith Autumn and Winter Goods, each and every Department being replete with choice ana useful goods for the Season, We ivould draw special attention to our Mantle and Jacket Department^ m which we have the- Largest Variety and Best Value it has yet been our pleasure to submit. Inspection cordially invited, MITCHELL t TURNER. 180 PATTERNS IN FJ^AJNJNEJLJ^ETTJES. 3d to Is 2d per Yard to Select From. Best Possible Value For Money. TREMENDOUS Clearing boot sale. FOU ONE MONTH, *ar THE SALE is IMOW OJV is* THE ZEALANDI A BOOT STORE IS NOW HOLDING THE GREATEST JOOT PALE OF THE SEASON. BOOTS! BOOTS!! THE Following Prices are FORTY PER CENT, under OOST .PRICE :— Ladies' Prunella House Boots ... from 4/6 Ladies' Pretty Glace Strap Walking Ladies 1 Lasting Slippers „ 2/11 Shoes V ..4/11 Children's Patent Straps (4 to 6, Men's Kip Boots (T. and H. Tins and and 10 to 1) 3/9ind4/6 Nails) v 8/11 Ladies Pretty Glace Kid Shoes only 4/11 Children's Anklo Straps ... . ' from 1/- Boys' K,p Laoe Boots (T. &H. . Men's Bluohera ... ... onlvVll riMu^w ll^ 4 / U Men's Felt Slippers \". J'lfc Children's Warm 81ippers 1/. ~ i '° LADIES' STRONG LACE BOOTS (Grand Value) ... only && lia. OTHERS MAY FOLLOW" BUT WE LEAD. ggg^ We have no Old Stock ; Our Goods are the Best. «®" REMEMBER ! THE ZEALAINDIA BOOT STORE is now Slaughtering the Finest Stook of Boots and Shoes m Canterbury lhis » the sore of Sale that makes the Mothera Smile COMB EARJLIT AUD AVOID THE I^It UAJW.' V Don't Forget the Addreis— JAMES MELLOK, 25EALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCRED BTEET, ASHBURTON. * rtir— — wm ■■— mi i mmm^ i^ EAST STREET, ASHBURTON H. M. J ONES. (X) Stationery. "I /\ CASES of General Stationery now Landing from London. 300,000 Envelopes, Various Sizes and Qualities. LEATHER GOODS. 50 YE X LOW PRICES FOR CASH this Month, prior to Stocktaking (o) LATEST BOOKB AND MAGAZINES BY EVERY MAIL. School Committees supplied with all School Requisites, Ink (m draught), Niceriiie (obe«p), jfooisoap, Drawing Paper ; Exercise, Copy and Rcading'.Books. FOOTBALL, TENNIB, GOLF, HOCKEY. AND CRICKETING MATERIALS. 00 PT A NOS £ 7 L? riDßme A d aann n nß> Brottd ™°d, Haake, Wug.ier, J- -1-^JL i^l UD* Hopkinaon, Chanuell and Sons, Lipp and Sohn, Collurd and Collard, Spaethe, Go B » and Kallman, and others. Monthly Payments, one U> two yeara. * OT? fr A "\T S 2 y i the Needham Company, Chicago Company, Bell and Co., \yJLVVT2I_-Ll k?^ Palace Organ Compaiy, The Gem, and others, from £8 10i. Monthly payments from one to three yeara. Great Reductions for CASH this Month prior to Stocktaking. OIROU LATINO LIBRARY. .. •■■ • tt PYP F TT Q LA ? IE^' AI * D QENrLEMENS. Good Dieoounb for V^ X KJjLJ I2jyj» CASH, to dear thia month, prior to Stocktaking. fl. M. JONEB,