PHASES OF THE MOON.

December.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1898.

At the recent Anglican Congress at Ballarat, the Bishop of Melbourne spoke on the subject DIVERGE 9* ■" Divorce." He gaid that if social life was to be pure, and homes united and happy, the dignity and sanctity of holy matrimony must be maintained. Some people could still remember the down grade m this legislation of 1857 As showing how rapidly the people of tfas colony embraced the fatal facilities for divorce by that Act, there was now an average of ninety five divorces per annum, again3t seventeen previously. He disapprove* 1 of the way some priests performed the ceremony. It was often wretchedly mangled. He condemned the "mawkish" delicacy, which led some clergymen to on? altogether three grounds upon whifcU: marriage was ordained. The number of persons wanting to marry, but with no fixed inteatioa of entering upon a lifelong

union, was on the increase. The ten dency of recent legislation was to make divorce, to encourage young people t» undertake the responsibilities of marriage with a tacit understanding that it was easy to marry again. The adultery argument from Scripture made him feel with the Bishop of Lincoln, that marriage waa not absolutely in dissoluble, but the innocent party should be counselled to remain without contracting another marriage. Canon Spencer did not favor re marriage. Canon Godby thought that if the guiHy party were punished the innocent party should also, because they had been made one, and one could not sin with out punishment being brought down on the other. If asked for the rights of the Church for remarriage, he would not give them. The Rev. John Hus3ey urged that no consideration should be given to false sentimentality m an age not too pure m ideals, aDd that the marriage ceremony should be given m all its entirety, and clergymen should be forbidden to marry m private houses.

Local and General.

Beading matter will be found on the first and fourth pages.

The Militia. — It is estimated that) two thousand men are available, for the first class of the militia m the Ashburton County.

Burglaries m Wellington. — Burglar ß entered the Imperial Hotel, Cuba Street, on Sunday morning and broke open the aafe and stole £50 m cash, and small articles worth about £5. — Press Association telegram.

Borough Council. — There waa no quorum of the Borough Council laßb night, only the Mayor and Grs Davis and Pauling putting m an appearance. The three Bat till eight o'clock waiting for a quorum, and the statutory half hour having elapsed they adjourned till Wednesday evening.

A Wise Change.— Mr J. 8. Keith, the Alayor elect of Timaru, has announced that instead of giving a semi- banquet to his Councillor friends to celebrate hie installation he will provide an extra scholarship for one year at the High School, to be competed for by Timaru children, those of the Catholic sobool included.

Appeal Abandoned— TheTimarußorough Council, on the advioe of counsel ia London, has deoided not to appeal to the Privy Council regarding the enforcement of the lease of Raincliffe reserve against Messrs A. and C. Hoare. The Council have lost £1500 — two years' rent under the lease — or £1000 as offered by the tenants.

Loss of Thoroughbred Horses. — Two thoroughbreds died on the passage by the Elingamite to Auckland during a gile— Kathleen, by Child Harold — Compliment, and the pony Brown Mantle, owned by Mr G. S. Budget Huon Leigh, a trotter, only walked from th«i steamer yesterday morning to his stable with his back ricked. Mr Fitzgerald, the owner was bringing over two brothers to compete at the Auckland summer trotting meeting.— Press Association tale gram.

Railway Visitors. — Messrs Pagan and Barker, two officers of the Queensland rail way department, are at present on an official visit to New Zealand, While m Wellington they made full enquiries aB to the system of workshops, management, and maintenance. They paid a visit to the Rimutaka incline yesterday, and left for the south m the evening, They were staying m the Royal Oak hotel at the time the fire occurred, and lost a lob of their personal effects.— Press Association telegram.

The Midland Railway, — In the Midland Railway case Sir Robert Stout eaid the contention of the Crown was that the debenture holders bad no security at all, and he submitted that the Legislature never intended such injustice. Mr Theo. Cooper contended that under the act of 1884, people who lent the company money had a first oharge over the company's property. Mr Bell, for the crown, admitted that the debenture holders had a first charge, but argued that it was subject to the right) of the crowu to step m for breach of contract. The argument will probably finish to-day. — Press Association telegram.

Weslbyan Sunday School. — Ab the annual meeting of the Hiring Square Sun day School, for the election of officers, held on Monday night, the , following were re elected to the positions named :— Super intendent, Mr C. Dixon ; secretary, Mr Ernest Purchase ; assistant-seoretary, Mr S. Dixon ; treasurer, Mr Thomas Undrill ; tablet secretary, Mr F. H. Steel ; librarian, Mr Joseph Burr, assistant librarian, Miss P. Chapman ; organist, Miss Ethel Andrews ; pianist, Miss Flossy Parsons ; leader of singing, Miss Steel ; absentee visitor, Mr George Good. So that the work of visiting might be carried on with increased atten tion, Mesdames G. W. Andrews and Mrs Alcorn were also appointed, the east side of the railway line being the district under their charge.

Ashburton Musical Union.— The Ash burton Musical Union has fixed upon Tuesday, 20th inst., for their third and final concert of the season, when " The Messiah " will be reproduced. The membership, both m vocalists and instrumentalists, has been steadily growing m strength and, if fair, effort merits success, the subscribers ancjf their friends will enjoy a pleasing represent tation of this oratorio. The effort will be entirely m the hands of local performers, members of the Society, and will speak well for the musical capabilities of Ashburton if such a work can be successfully undertaken^ The tickets of admission are toba distributed to performing members at the practice to night, and another practice will take place to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, and the final rehearsal on Monday nexd

The Finding ov a Moa's Ego.— ln re , porting the finding of a perfect moa's egg, the Alexandra Herald reports that as Mr Coard was at work on the Earnscleugh No. 1 dredge, about two miles above Alexandra, he noticed the egg floating m the well-hole of the dredge. It appears that a few minutes previously a portion of the bank a short distance ahead of the dredge had fallen into tho river, and an examination of the face of the bank plainly showed the cavity m which the egg had lain. The egg oame down with the fall of earth, and, on being freed from the soft sand, of course, floated to the surface, and, by the luckiest of ohancea, found its way into the well-hole of the dredge, where it was secured. The egg measures 7£in m length, its greatest diameter being s£in. It is m a perfecc state of preservation, and, judging from outside appearances^ might have been laid but a week ago. There io net the olightast scratch or crack visible on thp surface, The oavity iv the bank from whioh it is evident (he egg came was about 15fb from the present surface.

Legaiv ANO3jALy. — The Wanganui Herald gives details of a case, in which an absurd anomaly m the law as to lessees is illus trated. A little over twenty-one years ago Mr David Murray, who has established a larere iron foundry and engineering business m Wanganui, leased a piece of the Industrial School Estate from the trustees for 21 years, at a rental of £16 10a per annum. The lease contained no covenant that any improvements should be made further than the planting of a few gum trees. Mr Murray, however, built four cottages on the seotion and & large stable, costing m all about £1000. When tfie leafee* had " naarly expired he applied for a renewal, which wa"s refused, although he offered a considerable advance on the rent he had paid, but was called upon to pay a large sum (£150) to pjt the houses m good and tenantabls repair. The law, it happens, was against Mr Murray, as where a tenant who is under no compulsion to build does so, the conveying ordinances lay it down that there ia an implied covenant to keep and give up the btuldinga m a state of good 'and 1 tanan table repair. How many people m New Zealand are aware of this, outside the leg%l profession ? Very few we feel satisfied. The Magistrate who beard the oase evidently sympathised with Mr Murray, saying that although as far as the legal aspeofa of the case was concerned defendant had no defence, he thought that on moral grounds Mr Murray was entitled to consideration. Eventually judgment was given for lota than one-third of the amount Mimed, •

Hampstead School Concert. — Th« con cert m aid of the Hampstead School prize fund will be held m the Odfellows' Hall to-night.

The Absconder Myers — Government received a cable this morning stating that the absconder Myers had been arrested at Monte Video en board the Maori. -rPresß Association telegram.

Kut — The farmers m many parts of the county find that rust has made its uppear ance. Considering the generally favorable weather this condition of things was hardly to be expected.

St. Stephen's.— A meeting of the parishioners of St. Stephen's will be held m the schoolroom on Thursday evening for the purpose of formally sanctioning the applica tion for a loan for the enlargement of St. Stephen's Church.

A Detective Robbed.— One of the detec tlvea aent from the South to stop sneak thieving at the Auckland Exhibition, had two of his pockets rifled there. The thief considerately returned some of the papers, with a note to the effect that next time he would take the detective's watch.

Libel. — In the action, Murrell (Chairman of the Cromwell Hospital trust) v. Gilkison (proprietor of the Dunstan Times) % a claim of £500 for libel, Me Justice Pennefather, Bitting at Dunedin, gave judgment for £20, with costs on the lowest scale.— Press Association telegram.

The Poultry Expert.— lf Mr Hyde had a emull attendance at his meeting m Ashbur ton, he has no reason to be dissatisfied with his visit to Christchuroh. He had *n attend ance of over 150 at his lecture, and the Press came out this morning with no leas than four speoial paragraphs oulled from bhe utterances of "Mr Hyde, the poultry expert."

Band of Hope. — The subject of tem perance work io connection with the Baring Bquare Sunday School was brought under review at the teacher's meeting on Monday night, and it ia expected that, daring the coming year, increased vitality and interest will be the result. The Be 7. R. Taylor (ex ofiicio) ia president ; Mr Clem. Andrews was re-elected secretary, and the following were appointed vice-presidents :— Messrs G. W. Andrews, Kingston, and MoClymont. With the 00-operation of the Christian Endeavor Temperance Committee, the vigor and prosperity of this branch of the Sunday School work should be assured.

Valuations.— The methods adopted by valuers are sometimes curiouß, to say the least of It. An insurance case, which was heard at the Supreme Court, says an Auck land paper, afforded an instance of the kind. Hia Honor Mr Justice Conolly professed himself unable to understand how it was possible to arrive at a computation of a man's stock by taking an estimate of his invoices, and deducting a certain amount for cost of living. He pot a similar problem to Mr Cimpbell — "Given the amount of your receipts and expenditure for the past year, find the value of your office furniture," The question was too difficult, and Mr Campbell had to confess that it was a poßer.

Cycling.— The Leapue of New Zealand Wheelmen Executive on Monday evening disqualified Scobie to Ihe end of December for foul riding at the Ariel Club's last sports meeting.— The Geraldine track is m grand order, and the caretaker is still improving it, bringing ie up to the best racing pitch possible. — The entries for the cycling events at the Geialdine sports have filled up very satisfactorily. As many as twenty riders have entered for the half-mile, one mile, and two miles. Amongst the riders will be Grey (Ohristehureh), C. Hall, Stocker, and Lang (Timaru), Daly (Ashburton), and Giaham.

A.C. and A.C. — At a Committee meet ing of the Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club lasb Monday, a letter was received from Mr Buckley, offering a prize of £3 33, to be run for during the season, and the following races were decided upon — 100, 220, 440, and 080 yards ; points to count towards trophy, and the first raoe, 100 yds, to take place on Thursday, January 19 next, and thence one every Thursday until the series is fiaished. Mr Preston also offered a prizi, value £1 Is, for half-mile bicycler race, to be decided on January 19. In addition to Mr Buckley's pri??, the Club offer 303 second, and 103 third pr za m the competition, which should bring forward good entries. A special vote of thanks was passed to the above mentioned gentlemen for their liberal support, also to Mr Willis for priza towards the last road race.

The Clergy and Dancing. — The Rev. J. E. O. Welldon, Archbishop Designate and Metropolitan of Calcutta, ia reported to have written as follows to a correspondent who drew his attention to a recent controversy as to the right of the clergy to dance : — " Dear Sir, — I cannot say that I think (lancing wrong. For myßelf, I have always preferred healthier forms of exercise at reasonable hours and m the open air ; but I am not aware that any special evil or danger attaches to dancing. For a clergyman, danc ing is one of those things which are lawful, bub not expedient. It is his duty to con sider how he will gain spiritual influence, and I do not think he will gain it m the ball room. — Very faithfully yours, J. E. O. Welldon."

Bicycle Accidekt. — The 7emuka Leader records the following; bicycle collision opposite Mr Gunnion's house, m the main Btreeb, Temuka, after 10 o'clock on Monday night. Two young men named Parke were riding towards Winchester without lights when they were mob by two other young men, who were riding m the opposite direc tion. The whole four came butt against each other, and all were thrown to the ground, with the result* that one of the Paikes and Barrett were rendered un conscious. Constable Gillespie and Bradley happened to be on the spob and wenb im mediately to their assistance, and after a liberal supply of water they succeeded m getting the injured cyclists to realise their position. No serious injury was sustained by any of them, but some of the bicycles were seriously damaged.

The Vagaries of Letters. — Ife some times, bat nob often, happens that a letter is put into the wrong private box at the Po t Office. Even m Aahburton this acci dent occasionally occurs, albeit the local officials are to be congratulated upon the comparatively few cases of this kind they have been responsible for. Bub there is one way m which errors occur, directly due to the carelessness' of the public, and an illustration has just come under notice. A letter addressed to an Ashburton resident was found enclosed m the envelope of an open circular addiessed to another resident, having evidently slipped into the latter, wheee ib lay snugly hid while the mail was undergoing the usual stamping process m the Aehburton office. This is by no means an unprecedented occurence, but it is oer tainly rather curious that the two persons to whom the letters were addressed are Messrs R. Alcorn and JT. Ferriman, who are next door to each other. ,

Farsihrs, working men, and all who desif a to see "good times" m Ashburton will materially help to bring prosperity to their own doors by encouraging looal industries. | Having mc: eased our staff of workers, and showing the largest stock of tailoring goods m the district, an<J with exceptional facility for trade, we are determined to offer such inducements as will " keep the money m the place" if customers will kindly oall and compare our reduoed prices on and after Tuesday, December 13, 1898. Men's all wool tweed suits made to measure ia a variety of new patterns for 52s 6d or suit and extr* pair of trousers to measure for 65s and upwards, at prices which will ia all cases compare favourably with thOße ot Christ* ! church or Dunedin firms for cash, and our name is a sufficient guarantee for fit-, style, and workmanship, as the leading tailors and outfitters.— Cbaighkad & Beervman.

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News m Brief.

Peppet'a il'usion is executed by the aid of a magic lantern on a living model instead of the ordinary lantern slides; therefore we have living pictures inofcead of mechanical. See the Orange Hall, Wednesday. '. The annual meeting of the Chertsey Sale- 1 ! yards Company, Limited, will be held m the Library, Chertßey, on Friday, December 16.

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CABLE NEWS.

Unlced Press Association— By Electrio

Telegraph— Copyright.

London, December 12

Lord Elgin, speaking at Moulmein, Lower Burman, said that the construc tion of the Burmah Siamese railway depended upon the views of the Siamese Government.

The Bank of England trespasser turns out to be a demented English gentleman.

Lieutenant Warke, sentenced to death for the murder of Jane Yates, m Liverpool, has been reprieved.

The Admiralty invite Newfoundland fishermen to enrol as srokers and seamen of the naval reserve;

General Rafael Yglesias, President of the Public of Costa Rica, has sailed for Europe and visits London and Paris.

Sir Win. Oonway has climbed Aconcagua and attempts the ascent of Mt. Sarmiento.

Washington^ December 11

The American battleship Massachu setts struck an obstacle off Governor's Island, New York Harbor, and five of her compartments filled. Repairs are to be|executed m New York.

Calixto Garcia, one of the prominent Cuban rebel leaders has died here from pneumonia.

Home, December 12 The Pope has decided that the Vatican policy shall be anti-Carlist. Berlin, December 12 It is reported m Berlin that the Powers have agreed to occupy Samoa, Germany beginning with Upolu. The Emperor, m converation with the President of the Reichstag, said that although Germany's relations were peaceful, the international situation required great attention. He acknowledged Great Britain's great compliance with Germany m connection with the recent African agreement. Oaibo, December 12 The Egyptian Government proposes that the mixed tribunal should be renewed for one year instead of five, to enable the Powers to consider modi fications m the system. Bombay, December 12 The mad Mollah has been expelled from Swat. Sydney, December 12 The conference of lumpers and ateve dores was a failure. The masters demanded the unconditional surrender of the men. At a meeting of the latter tonight, the general opinion was against a strike. The meeting passed a resolution instructing the members to work with anyone who recognised their rules, and also instructed winch men who are working alongside non unionists on certain vessels to give twenty-four hours' notice rescinding their engagements. Melbourne, December 12 The Attorney-General - decided the case for the jury against the two youths Blomeley, acquitted by the magistrate for shooting their father at BUlarnt. Ihe Premier, on behalf of the New Zealand Government, has offered a bonus of £100 for the delivery of 200 swallows within two months.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association -By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright).

Received Wakapuaka Dec. 13, 9.20 a.m. Guardian Office, 10-11 a.m. Hainan and Monlecai. Shanghai, December 12 A Chinese literatus has been sen tenced" to death for threatening a missionary at Kiang. The Dowager Empress has decorated the missionary and issued an imperial decree that the missionaries preached good morals. Spirits Sought for m a Church— No Apology. Bangkok, December 12 The Siamese authorities have refused to apologise for the sacrilege at the French Church m Bangkok, which they searched for illicit spirits. The French iuhabitants insinuate that the British inspired the outrage. The Superior Power. Cairo, December 12 ■ The Khedive dismissed a number of Anglophile Moslem charity officials, but Lord Cromer reinstated them. Obituary. London, December 12 Sir Thomas Upington, ex Premier and Attorney-General of Cape Colony, sefcat 55. >

THE DREYFUS CASE

Preparations for the Exile's Return United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— -Copy righ t Paris, December 12 There are persistent rumors here that the arrival of Dreyfus is imminent, and that an escort of 150 troops is m readiness to meet him. Colonel Picquart's courNmartial hag been adjourned sine die. The anti Dreyfusard journals vio lently attack the Court of Cassation, and invite the army to avenge the insult. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 13, 10.40 am, Guardian Office 11-9 a-m The French Government are taking extensive precautionary measures m connection with the rumoured arrival of Dreyfus. A thousand guards and police have been detailed to prevent followers m the Deroulede and other anti-Dreyfusites making demtastrations m the streets and at the railway stations. It ia expected that Dreyfus will be lodged at the condergerie m the Palace de Justice, and so render it unnecessary for him to traverse the streets en route to the tribunal. It is believed that M. Freycicet will order Colonel Picquart's release, General Zurlinden having refused to do so.

TBB AfIHBUBTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, DECEMBER IS, 1898



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The Straight Tip for the winner is anxiously sought for prior to any of our great races, and the joy or sorrow of the recipients is largely measured by the amount of money they afterwards win or lose. There is no uncertainty, however, or anguished suspense, as to the result of using Holloway'a Pills and Ointment. After a fair trial the gamwßure and great. The Pills, taken occasionally ia prescribed doses, keep the digestion ia order, excite & free flow of healthy bile, and regenerate theimpoverished blood with richer materials. The Ointment ia a grand remedy for the removal of



UEPAIRS. REPAIRS. REPAIRS. Watch and Clock Repairs GUARAN- TEED FOR IS MONTHS. Jewellery repaired with neatness &nd despatch. GOLD & SILVER PLATING Done on the Premises at Town Prices. | Sight Testing a Specialty. J. V. DE BEER, (LATE SALEK) j EAST;! STBEET, ASHBURTON. Insist upon having- onr Pure Teas. Don't be put upon. They are the Best and Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied but never equalled. Guaranteed Jfjcer and Better Value than any at 4d per lb. more money. Compare our a/- Tea with any ajt a/4, and our 2/4 with any at 3/- per lb. WO'



CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Aahburton. TUESDAY— Baptisms, 6-45 pm. Teaoherß Meeting, 7-30 pm WEDNESDAY-G VS. 7-30 pm THURSDAY— M EE T I N G OF THE PARISHIONERS m Sb Stephen's Schoolroom, 8 pm. (Vestry Meeting* at 7-30 pm) FRIDAY— Sunday Sohool Picnic- « p»n- L .NY P—a t o -Htn-fio- o« p,;auj Evening SUNDAY SERVlCES— December 18. j 11 am — Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion 2 15— Distribution of Sunday Sohool Prizas, m St Stephen's Schoolroom, 2-15 pm. Parents and Friends invited to attend 3 pm— Dromore, Mr T Gates 6.30 pm— Evening Prayer REV T A HAMILTON WE INVITE FARMERS TO OALL AND INSPECT THE McCOEMICK Reaper & Binder TTTHICH Scoured the JSILVJSR MEDAL, for the BEST BINDER on the ground at the Chriatohurch A. and P. Show. We have sold out our first Consignment of these WORLD FAME MACHINES, and would advise farmers to oall early if they wish to secure the BEST BINDER the WORLD HAS EVFR PRODUCED. We are also Agents for the Colonial Drill, Which waa awarded the GOLD MEJ3AJL. for BEST COMBINED DRILL at the Drill Trial on Mb Boag's farm,, Morrow, Bassett & Go, WILLS STREET, ASHBX7RTON, M. PRIEST, Manager. J. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, ~^TOW SHOWING NEW LINES IN JEWELLERY, JEWELLERY, JEWELLERY. WATCHES, WATCHES. CLOCKS, CLOCKS, CLOCKS. E.P. WARE, E.P. WARE. The Largest and Best Stock In Aehburtou, '; Inspection Invited.



THE NEW MODEL DUTTON MOWER KNIFE GRINDER THE New Model Dutton Mower Knife Grinder ia believed to be aa near perfection aB such a machine can ba made. A most Valuable Improvement has been made m the means used for holding the knife to the grinding wheel, when being ground. The pressure of the knife against the wheel is made less at the lower part of the knife section, where the least grind- ing is needed, and is gradually increased as the wheel is moved along the edge of the section towards its point. " KEEr THE KNIVES SHARP," Is what every manufacturer of mowers directs. With thla grinder It can easily be dona^ With a dull knife, the wear and strain, both on machine and team, are greatly Increased, and the grass will be badly cut. A man, or even a boy, with this machine, can grind a mower knife per- fectly, and with ease and rapidity. When a seotion is dulled or nicked by coming m contact with a stone, as often happens, it can be sharpened without grinding the other sections. THE "CORUNDUM GRIKDINS WHEEL " Does its work well. It wears but little, and will last, according to the amount of work done, from three to five years, and probably longer, There is a large hole m the centre of the wheel, made water tight by the fUnges which clamp the wheel and hold it m position. When the machine is used this hollow space is filled with water through a small hole m the side of one of its flanges ; the hole is then plugged up. When turning the wheel In grinding, the water is driven through its pores by centrifugal force, completely wetting its grinding surface, this prevents the temper of the knife from being destroyed, whioh would be done if the wheel were used dry. THE OPERATOR While grinding a knife, stands facing the side of the whe«l and over the knife clamp, this brings the grinding of the seetioß directly under the eye. By means of a new improvement the grinder can be readily clamped to a pole or the rim of any wheel haying a width of from 3 to 5£ inches. It requires but little skill to use this c grinder $ the directions senb with each machine will, if followed, enable any one to work it without trouble. These machines are protected, fully by patents m the United States, Canada, | Great Britain, Franoe, Belgium and Sweden. F. FERRIM AN,



AGENT. 1 THE ' Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, direct] from the English Manufacturer, a new stock of all the Drugs used m compounding physicians' prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the new Britieh Pharmacopcea, 1898. Tiie Tm- of dispensing medical pre- portaut acriptions is the spaoial and Work constantcare 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 I2ll£rLiSli training and experience, and holding an English ■ certificate. To those who | unfortunately have to take medicine, especially incaaea of Serious It ia of the utmost import- XllnesSi ance that the druga should be new and freshly im- ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and skilfully prepared ; and that) exftotly what the Physician orders should be used, and nothing els.c substituted m its place. ihePriee should never be the first and .only consideration- Drugs can be bought at ©11 prices. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm we can rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper m the colony. But we charge no mo.c t'uan ia uaual m most of the larger towns, and generally a little less. A.T iVUHi An urgent pall for medicine TIMES is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at nighb, Sundays or holidays. Nighb Dis- pensary — opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr Hunter's residenoe. J. M» Cambridge, ! MANAGER. 11 135 Evkn a glance an their windows will show , that Craighead & Berryman are determined to maintain their reputation as the leading tailor* and. DutfltteM— (Advt) t



F. FERRIMAN. FOR fcALE. Alford Forest Road. LOT 3 containing | of an acre nearly opposite the Factory entrance gate. Full particulars on application. F. FERKffIAN. FOR SADE. 500 ACRES SHEEP FEED* I HAVE for Sale about 500 acres of good Sheep Feed, within about 10 miles of Asbburton, The property is well fenced and watered, and is capital oountry for fattening lambs. Apply F. FERRIMAN. FOR SaLE, AT HAMPSTEAD, ABRIOK HOUSE of five rooms and large Iron Building, together with l£ acre of rich land, now sown m Oats and root orop. The property has a good frontage, is olose to the public school, and presents an opportunity of securing a comfortable home on favorable terms. Apply to F. FERRIMAN or T. G. HIGHT. GUANO. (Extract from Government Analysis by Mr William Skey.) A VERY fine grained article and of good quality, containing 46 per cent'of Tricaloio of Phoßphate. F FERRIMAN Knife Grinders FOR Grass Mowers.



Frledlanaer Bros., Limited. WE HAVE FOR SALE \ FEW SECOND HAND BRANTFORD REAPERS AND BINDERS I IN GOOD REPAIR. Apply to FRIKDLANDER Bros. Ltd., WOOL SEASON, 1898-99. OUR NEXT SALE will take place %b Christchurch on THUKSDAY, DECEMBER 15 1893, And Catalogues for this Sale close on MONDAY, 12th InstJ Clients are requested to deliver their Clips either at our Ashburton Stores prior to that date, or to consign the Wool to BROWN AND SONS SIDING, Addington, where it will have our utmost careful and personal attention. Advioes of consignments will be reoeived at our Ashburton offioe, FRIEDLANDBR BROS., Ltd. TIT E ARE LANDING,! ex Waimate and Tokomaru, X A I N I T, The most celebrated German Potash Manure. ALSO, STANDARD PHOSPHATE, Containing 44 per cent of Bone Phosphate of Lime. These Manures are unequalled for.Turnip, Rape, and Grain Crops. Low quotations on application. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TTTE are favored with instructions from A. BUTTERIOK, ESQ., TO SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, HIS COMPACT LITTLE FARM OP 238 Azores NEAR WILLOWBY FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Tenders, TENDERS. nnENDERS Wanted for Harvesting 250 JL Acres of Wheat and 230 Acres of Oats either m one or two separate contracts. Tenders close on the 24th of December, Apply F. R. WRIGHT, 12 65 Doric, near Rakaia. o ■ Lj <5 < r * ' P3 M < w 1 " —^ r^i i i i *m — | g J — si H < g» FOB SALE.. SHAEES IN TSe mid dome hydraulic ELEVATING GOLD MINING CO., Limited, NOKOMAI— 9B Acres Capital— £l2,ooo. Divided into 12,000 Shareß of £1 each, as followB :— 2OOO Shares (which will be called A Shareß) tully paid up, to be allotted to the Vendors m payment of their interests, 10,000 B Shares are now offered to the public, payable Is per Share on application, Is per Share on allotment, and the balance by calls, nab exceeding Is each, at Intervals of not less than one month between each. The A (Promgtbbs) Sjjares will not BKCKIVE ANY DIVIDEND CKXIL A DIVIDEND AT THE BATE OF 7 FEB CJSNT #£S £KEN AMjOffEP to the B (Contributing) Sjiarks, and no Promoters' Shares will bb sold under par yaldb until such dividend has been paid. dividends will be paid iat per snare, irrespective of amount PAID UP. The Claim lies m the Nokomai Gorge, adjaoent to the Lion Company and Sew Hoy Claim. The land m the Gorge is very limited, all held by Sesr Hoy, the Lion Company, and this Company,. For Prospectus, etc, apply to ' 13 101 & MAKEIQ, Agent, 1



WAVERLEY TO THE FRONT. A SHBURTON AMATEUR CYCLING & ATHLETIC OLUB'S ROAD RACE, 0. WILLIS (scratch) FIRST H. SARGIBSON SECOND BOTH MOUNTED ON THE WELL-KNOWN WAYERLEY. t The Proper Way to Construct BICYCLE BEARINGS. A YEAR'S USE upon many Thousand Wavbblev Bioycles, and elaborate tests upon our Friotion-Measuring Devices, have demonstrated that the Waverley method ii the only by which absolutely true Bicyol. Bearings oan be obtained. THE CONES SLIDE IN - WAYERLEY BICYCLES - Instead of Threading the Cones or Cups, for adjustment, m the ÜBual way, the Cones and Cups m WAVJSRLEY Bicycles remain always m the precise relative position io which they were ground, the Cones, 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 racea. They can be put on the machine m eight different places or ways, thus making it impossible to assemble the bearings inoorreotly. ; And the Bearings are Absolutely Dust Proof FORK CROWN SAFETY. FOR MEN AND WOMEN. THE Hollow-aroh drop.forgsd Fork TTTE Offer this year but One Model of Crown of the Wat*.rlkt ia a VV Bicycle, but that the finest our triumph of mechanical skill— the strongest skill and resources can produce. VU yet devised. ? on ' fc mftkc tandems. We dont make juveniles. WAVERLEY BICYCLES. WAVERLEY BICYCLES- SIMPLICITY. SURPASSING ALL OTHERS 1 d no WAVERLEYS are Marvels TTTE this Year make but One Model, J-OcfO of Mechanical Construction VV and crowd into that all possible *cd skiH, yet so simple any child oan quality and beauty. There is no Bicyole ♦inderstand and care for them. to compare with the WAVERUY BICYCLES- WAVERLEY BICYCLES. The Secret of Smooth Running. The 1898 Wavbrley Bioyole runs with Noiseless, Friotionless Smoothness, feaoh Link of the Chain Slides into place on the Sprocket Teeth aa Bileutly, & gently aa if friction were a thing unknown. It has taken marvellous machinery to produce this result m Sprooket Outling, and years of study. Bnt it Is only one point that marks the Superiority of WAYERLEY BICYCLES. The Beautifully Printed and illustrated WAVERUtr Catalogue for 1898 has much that will interest you, whether you are a rider or not. Free. The Catalogue tells also of the new automatio rear-hub Brake, with whloh Wavkrley Bioycles are equipped for 10s extra. Your safety requires this brake. On Waverleys only. JOHN ORR & CO., SOLE AGENTS.