BIRTH.

Stephenson.—Od August 21, at Bleak House, Aitken Streef, the wife of Henry Stephenson, of a daughter.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1898.

A rather curious commentary on the character of 2sew York journalism is furnished by a bit DEWEY, JUN , of personalia which DECLINED. appears m the

Chicago Record : — Admiral Dewey has a son m Wew York city occupying a cletical position on a salary of 65 dollars a month, fie is a young man of 23, and graduated from Princeton University m the class of 1896. Shortly after tho battle of Manilla, Mr Dewey, jun M was visited by the editor of a "yellow" journal, and offered a position as reporter, with a salary of 5,000 dollars a year. He inquired what would be expected of him, and was informed that he was needed to write articles on the war and kindred sub jects. He might be sent to the front ; he might be detailed to go on a fleet ; he would have to accept any assign ment that was given him, but, of course, all his expenses would be paid. The young man explained that he had bad no experience and no knowledge of the newspaper business ; that he had never been inside a printing office, nor had he ever written an article for pub lication m his life. Therefore he did not see how his services could be worth , 5,000 dollars a year. It was explained to the innocent youth that experience, knowledge, and literary talents were entirely superfluous. All he would have to do was to sign the name of George Dewey, jun., to articles that other people would write for him, and draw his salary. Mr Dewey indig nantly replied that he was not that kind of a man, and declined the offer.

Local and General.

The continuation of the new story entitled "Sophia Paulovna Eczirdy" will be found on the first page to-day.

A Year's Work.— The gouth Canterbury Farmers' Association reporb a net profit for the year of £8479.

A Thief Punished.— At the Christchurch Police Court on Saturday Edward Fi'.zgerald, alias Carroll, alias Hart, pleaded guilty to having, on August 18, stolen a quantity of eatables, valued ab 13s. from the rear of the premises of Wooten Bro3. j also with having stolen, at Ashburton, on August 10, a mackintosh coat, valued at £2, the property of Patrick Devane. He was sen tenced to sixmonths' imprisonment with hard labour.

Tue Zoo's Tortoise.— lt is only fitting that for the great ones of the earth railway travelling should be made as luxurious as possible, and hence the solicitude lavished on the Galapagan tortoise, which has just arrived at the Zoo, on its journey fiom Plymouth to London. The tortoise, which is a child of some 130 summers, weighing a triflj of 8£ cwt., was conveyed to the guard's van and surrounded with foot- warmers, while at Bristol a new supply of foot-warmers waa ready. And now it is safe m the Zoo, and may be flopping about there a century or two after this generation is dust.

A Protest. — After the eermon at the Baring Square Church last night, a resolu tion was carried by a practically unanimous vote, condemning Mr Miller's Licensing Bill, now before the House of Representa tives 1 , and entering the congregation's pro test against the Bill becoming law. The vote waa taken by the congregation being asked to rise to their feet, and a request for a similar expression from any who were m favor of the measure, met with no response. The resolution i? to be sent [o tho Premier and Mr . E. G. Wright, the member for the district.

Methves Literary Society.— A meet ing of ths' Methyen Literary Society was held on Tuesday last -=r the President (Rev. Mr Clark) m the chair. The subject for the evening was the debate " Which affords the greater pleasure — memory or hope?" Mr MeTier took the side of memory, and Mr Tilley the side of hope. After the leaders had spoken for a short time on the respec tive sides of the question, the members took up the subject and spoke with great enthusiasm. After the question had been riUcussed a vote was taken and thirteen favored hope and seven favored memory. The meeting closed at 9.30 p.m.

Maori Singers. — The Oddfellows' Hall was full on Sunday afternoon and evening to hear the Salvation Maoris. In the after noon they appe^'ed m Maori costume, and looked very picturesque and everyone was delighted with the singing of the Maoris. They appear again to-night, when m addi tion to the musical items the Maoris will dance a " haka of welcome" m Native costume. Major Holdaway, who is m charge of the party, will also give selections on the fairy bells, musioal glasses, etc. A third of the proceeds goes to the looal self denial fund, and the balance m aid of the Army's work among the Maoris, The collections on Sunday amounted to £17, for which Major Holdaway tenders his sincere thanks to the Ashburton public.

Ashburton Racing Club —A general meeting of this Club was held at Devane's Hotel on Saturday evening. Mr J. Davison occupied the chair. The Chairman explained tjjat the meeting had been called to consider a letter received from the secretary of ths Tinwald Club, intimating that his Com mittee had agreed to the amalgamation of both Clubs. Since the receipt of that letter a further communication had been received from the Tinwald Club, stating that at a general meeting the Club had refused to confirm the Committee's action. Both letters were received. On the motion of Mr Graves, seconded by Mr Hart, it was resolved to pia^e thp whole position before the Chairman of the I&aqiDg Conference, t»nd apply for permits on behalf of the Ashburton Club. Several gentlemen spoke to the motion, general regret being expressed that all tflforts to effect amalgamation and form a strong Raping Club m the district had failed,

A New Terror —In ♦' A lady's latter ' to an English paper, the following is the f opening paragraph: — One cannot fail to regret the bent taken by fashion as expressed m some of the modes of the day. Note the skirts that trail m the streets. Are they not absurd ? Nor is this all the evil that can justly be said of them. Some of the ultra-fashionable folk are wearing skirts that fib the hips below the waisb line, as close as well-made corsets do — no fulness whatever. We know that the lacing of the corset has much to do with the si? 9of the hips, and fashionable dressmaker? are forcing on the notice of their .clients the absolute necessity that exists for lacing, so that) the girth of the figure below the waisfc shall not vary, otherwise they are warned that the new skirt, whioh fits without half an inch to spare, will necessarily ruck up ; or, other wise, supposing an extra pull of the laces reduces the size, say, one inch, there will be an 'undesirable looseness. One authority actually' suggests the usp of $ tape-measure every morning, so that the exact size of the figure and that of the skirt may be m strict uniformity, aud so that no likelihood of the evils resulting from chance discrepancy, however slight that discrepancy might be, may occur. My advice is that we do not add this new terror to life. We oan com promise the matter by having a few gathers at the back of our skirts, so that half an inch, more or less, may not cause us any distress of mind or constriction of body.

Drunkenness. -Ab the Courb this morning before Mr R. Alcorn, J.P., a man named Tondra was charged with having been drunk. He was di Bc h ar ged, with orders to leave the town at once.Vhe had caused a considerable amount of trouble to the police.

v. X^ ONDIKE '-The Post states that newa has been received that Major Elliott, rh,°a» WM ? aVat v Secreta T to the Earl of Glasgow when the latter was Governor of Now Zealand, was amongst those who were journeying to Klondike. Butland, the fTJ Mfi W ?, tOt \ tba L ller ' waa ai8 ° Koing up to the goldfields at the same lime.

A Morgue Wanted -For some time the medical men m Christchurch have beou agitating for a morgue. At an fequc-Bt oa Saturday Dr Thomas once more referred to the matter. He s,id he had been compelled to make the post mortem examination of the patient m a amall and inconvenient room, without water, and unassisted. It exempli faed the very great need for a morgue. Mi Beetham (the coroner) said he was sick of the sub] -Ob. He had talked of it till he was tired*

Bakrytown.— Thug the Greymouth Slav of Auguat 18:— The first cake of gold from the Barrytown Go d Mining Company was brought into town yesterday, and is a very satisfactory return. The claim is now m good order, and there should be no stoppages m future. The Company belie ye that they are now on the bottom— 42 feet deep, tbe sand carrying good gold. From this out judged by the gold obtained so far, the return should be at least 50 ounces of gold per week—a return that will pay handsomely.

Paying Up. — Some time ago a man named John Joseph Reddington made frequent appearances before theS.M. at Ashburton, summoned there m connection with arrears of maintenance of an illegitimate child of which he ia the father. At Christchuroh on Saturday he was charged on warrant from Ashburton with having disobeyed an order of that Court, being m arrear £4. The accused expressing his willingness to pay the arrears, Mr Beetham said that, subject to enquiries showing that the accused was not wanted for any other reason, he would be discharged on paying up. At the Ashburton Court this he was brought up on a warrant) from Christchurch. As Mr Wray, S.M., had dealt with him before, the case was remanded for a week, so that it might come before the S.M. again.

The Myriorama.— There was a very large audience at the Uddfellowa' Hall on Saturday night, when Mr John Fuller's myriorama of the war was presented. The wreck of the Maine was largely illustrated, and iv addition to the Maine pictures, a number of photographs of Cuba, and the ships of the United States Navy were given. The musical part of the programme included " The Briton and the Yank," a new patriotic Bong composed by Messrs W. and B. Fuller, and " The ship on fire," sung by Mr Howard Chambers; and "The Blue Alsatian Mountains," by Mr John Fuller. Tha latter also sang m a quartet with Mr Chambers, and Misß Hefctie Warden and MissLydia Walters, and Mr John Flora contributed a comic song.

Ball at Methvejt.— On Friday evening the bachelors of Methven gave their annual ball, which, as usual, was a great Bucoess. Although the night was cold and wet, about two hundred and fifty people were present, some ooming from Rakaia, Ashburton, Alford Forest, aud surrounding district. The musio was ably supplied by Mrs Satchell (piano), Messrs Middleton (accordian), and Fagan (violin). Mr Trumper was a most efficient M.0., while the supper tables were presided over by Mrs Manioii. Several songa were sung at intervals. There being such a crowd, it is impossible to give all the names. Among those present were noticed — Mrs Shann m black ; Mra Wrathall, also m black; Mrs Nee, silk bodice and dark skirt.; Mrs McCrenor, m a brown dress Mrs Bryden, red bodice and dark skirt; Mrs Goodwiu, In cream ; Mr 6 Duff, m electric blue costume ; Mrs Lyue?, m black velvet, very pretty ; Miss Alexander, m a lovely cream dress, trimmed with green silk } Miss Shann, m white ; Miss Pattou, m a pretty pink and black dress ; Miss M. Patton, iit a blue dress trimmed with white lace ; Miss gainu, m blue und white ; Miss Baxter, m cream and pink, Miss M, Baxter m cream and blue, very pretty drosses ; Miss Kennedy, blue ailk bodice and dark skirt ; Mies ChapmaD, silk bodies and dark s'lirt ; Miss Powell, red velvet bodice and dark skirt; Mias Boucher, white and green ; Miss Scott, m pink ; Miss A. Scott, m black and tartan ; Miss 0. Chambers, m black ; Miss Mus champ, m dark skirt and light bodice ; and a great many more, too numerous to re member. Qi course there were plenty of gentlemen. Very much credit is due to the bachelors for the pleasant time spent. Dancing waa" kept up till th.c small hoqra of Saturday morning,

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association — By Eleotrk) Telegraph— Copyright.

Ottawa, August 19 The Canadian wheat crop is the biggest on record, and the quality is excellent.

London, August 19 The wheat markets are all qulefc and steady. Californian No 1 milling 29a, Russian cargoes 28a 6d, old Australian on spot 345, new ex ship 33s 6d. The Bradford wool market is quiet. Sydney, August 20 Onions, New Zealand, £18 to £1.9 ; pota toes, New Zealand, £7 15s ; holders want £8.

ARCADE HORSE SALE.

Mr David Thomas held his special horse sale at the Arcade on Saturday, August 18, when an entry of 103 horses came forward, amongst them some good useful draughts and several light horses and Yankee trotters. Mr Thomas was disappointed at the non arrival of 20 draughts from Obago and North Island, owing to the steamers being delayed, etd This sale was one of the most success ful sales held for sometime, as he only turned ! out six draught horses and seven light ones. The entry was not of firac-olass quality ; only m one or two cases, which found buyers at high" values, but the sale as a whole was con sidered most satisfactory to venders. The following are some of the prices obtained ; — <£1 ss. £14 15s, £18 10b, £16 10s, £3 7a 6d, £3, £11, £9 15s, £4 ss, £3, £10, £5 10a, £17, £20 10a, £4 15s, £5 15s, £2 ss, £28, £11 ss, £30, £14, £8. £4 15a, £15 15, £21, £10, £8. £30 10a, £27 10s, £26, £25, £30, £19, £19, £14 sa, £19 lOi, £26 s*. £17, £16, £7 15a, £33, £12 53, £31, £23 10a, £16. £27, £8 ss, £1 sa, £37 10s, £26, £28, £29. £8, £8 sa, £17 15a, £2, £8, £6 sa, , £2 5.3, £5 15 1. £14 15i, £13, £7 159. £8 10a, £9 sa, £25, £25, £25, £27, £10 10a, £8, £7 10s, £5 15s, 1 etc.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following is the meteorological report for the week ending August X 9, 1898 : —

RAILWAY UNEMPLOYED.

United Pross Association— By Electric Telegraph

Wellington", August 20

A deputation of members waited on the Miuister ot Railways, and urged him to re employ as soon as possible all the railway hands who were recently discharged, and suggested that they should borrow an additional £100,000 for railway rolling stock. Mr Cadman replied that many of the hands had been taken on before Captain Russell moved his amendment, and that preparations were now being made to take on the remainder. As to die proposal to increase the expenditure on rolliug stock he would give that his c ireful consideration.

VICTORIA COLLEGE.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph

Wellington, August 20 A deputation from the Victoria College Council waited on the Premier this morning, aud asked that Mount Cook prison buildings or the Girls' High School be given as an endowment for the university buildings. Mr Seddon said something should be, and would be, done for the university m the matter of building accommodation, and suggested a choice from the following — Tinakori road Ministerial residence, the Museum, Mount Cook prison, and the Girls' High School. Eventually ib was decided to inspect these four si lea with a view to a selection.

MAYFIELD.

From One Own Corrospomlont.

VALEDICTORY.

A large number of friends meb m the Mayfield schoolroom on Wednesday evening to bid good-bye to Mr and Mra C. Bax, who were leaving the district for Lytteltoo, after a residence among us of about nine yeara. After a substantial supper had been partaken of by the company (36), Messrs W. G. Gallagher and A. Reid spoke m very com plimentary terms of Mr and Mrs Bax, and regretted their departure. Mr James Dellow then presented them with a carving knife and fork and tea knives and spoons, and regretted that ths time was so short, as it was only that morning that ib was known they were to go away next day. He then wished them God speed m their new sphere of life. The company then gave three cheers, and wended their way homewards about 11 p.m. Much praise is due to Mra James Dellow and Mrs Trethewey for the good things they were able to bring forward under the circumstances.

DANQE. The baohelorß of Mayfield were favoured with a beautiful night on Tuesday for their postponed dance. Owing to the short time intervening between Friday and Tuesday, many people could not be notified of the change, and m consequence the muster was not nearly bo large as would have been had the postponement not taken place. The gentlemen out-numbered the ladies two to one. There was, however, about twenty of the latter presenb, and dancing was kept up with much glee till about 2.30 a.m. Plentiful refreshments were handed round twice during the night. Messrs Coskerie, C. Beckley, and K. Bennison supplied efficient violin musio, and the indefatigable 1 secretary, Mr James Samuels, ably per formed the duties of M.C., assisted by Mr !J. Murphy. During the evening Messrs J. Bliasett and Lsn Frost contributed a recita tion and aong, which were rauqh appre ciated.

I.A.MBIXG. Alchough not general, lambing has started on a good few farms m thia vicinity. It is quite early euough for lambs yet, asthe feed is none too plentiful ; but still the recent moist weather has been very beneficial to spring feed, and with a little warmth it will como on rapidly,

THEN CRURCHES.

St Stephen's Cuurcii.— There were large congregations at St. Stephen's Church on Sunday, both morning and evening. The Vicar officiated and preached from the follow ing text?:— Sr. Luke, xvin— lo. — "Two men went up into the temple to pray," Paalm cxli.— 3— " Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth, and keep the door of my lips " Wednesday next being St. Bartholomew's Day there will be a celebra tion of Holy Communion at 7.30 am. On Thursday there will bo a social gathering of \parishoners m St. Stephen's Sohoolronm. Anuiversary servioea m conn? otion with the Seafleld Sunday tiohool will be held on Sun day next.

Wesleyan. — At the Baring Square Church yesterday morning Mr M. Priest;. conducted the service, and delivered an earnesb dis course on the text — " One thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see." In the evening, Rev. R. Taylor preached his usual monthly sermon for young people, the subject chosen being "The theatre." The text was "Evil communications corrupt good manners." The discourse was an indictment of the theatre, and consisted mainly of the opinions given by stage managers, aotors, and others actively engaged m theatrical life. The preacher conceded some of the arguments advanced m favor of the stage, such as the educational influence of magnificent) scenery and appointments, combined with choice elocution, but these were too dearly purchased, when obtained at the expense of the morals of both performers and audience. Mr Taylor argued that, from the unbiassed evidence supplied by those who must surely know most about the subject, the stage should not reoeive the patronage of thoae who had the best interests of their fellow creatures at heart.

CRICKET.

HEAVY SCORING. United Press Association— By Eleobrio Telegraph— Copy righ 6 Lp> T Do^r," August 19 The partnership of Tunnicfiffe and Brown resulted m 554 runs. Tunnioliffe made 243 and Brown raised his score to 400. The remainder of the Yorkshire men threw their wickets away. The innings closed for 652. Brown, on reaching the fourth century, purposely hit his wicket, thinking he had made the record score. In the match Surrey v. Lancashire, the former scored 634, (Hay ward, not out, 315).

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

The Bombardment of Manilla.

The American Troops at San tiago.

Sad Organisation.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright Washington, August 20 Admiral Sampson's fleet has arrived at New York, and received an immense reception,

News from Manilla states that General Angus te's position there became untenable on the Btb, and he applied for a passage on a German warship. He left Manilla without objection on the part of Admiral Dewey. When the ultimatum was presented, all the consuls except the German advised the surrender of the city. When Admiral Dewey 's fleet aligned preparatory to opening fire, the crew of the British warship sang " The Star Spangled Banner." London, August 20 The Times 1 military correspondent at Santiago atate3 that the organisation of the commissariat and the medical handling of the troops are as bad as m the case of the British at the Crimea. The Spaniards were incredibly inept, or the result would have been grave for America. Shanghai, August 21 America has asked permission to repair the vessels belonging to her Manilla fleet at Hong Kong. Washington, August 21 The inhabitants of Puerto Rico began rioting and attacking the Spanish cafes and banks at Ponce. The American troops suppressed the riot.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

.Activity at the Foreign Office.

Negotiations With Russia- United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph — Copyright London, August 20 Considerable activihy is manifest at the Foreign Office sinse the negotia tions were withdrawn concerning the Peking railway line, and since China declined British aid, Lord Salisbury is seeking an agreement with Russia. The Neve Freie Presse states that England needs diplomatists of the bad old school, and that the new and honest system of the Phillip Curries and I Claude McDonalds incalculably injures British interests. Berlin, August 21 Prince Bismarck's last conversation with Count Herbert Bismarck referred to the astounding development of the Pussian Asiatic policy. If England, he said, became wedded to the French horse and the Russian elephant, Germany need not rush m with a pitchfork, but; should " serenely watch the stiff-shirted Lord scrunched till he cried aloud to God." Fhanghai, August 21 The slaughter of the rebels m | Southern China continues. Many , corpses float past Wu-Ohau. London, August 21 Reuter's Pekin correspondent states that the Tsung Li-Yamen are favorably disposed to the proposal to transfer the concession held by the Ohinebe syndi cate for the extension of the railway from Tientsin to Ohin-Kiang to the Anglo-German syndicate. Received Wakapuaka August 22, 9 30 a.m, Guardian Office, 9.54 a.m. Sydney, August 22 The rebellion m the ILwangsi pro vince of China is practically ended. The rebels were driven out of the city of Yunyun with the loss of one thousand men. The mob looted and destroyed the mission station at Changsu, the missionaries barely esoapmg with their lives.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, August 20 The death is announced of Matthew Dawson, the well-known racehorse trainer.

Mr J. L. Toole, the well-knqwn actor, Has successfully undergone an. operation, upon his eyes for the removal of cataract.

Paris, August 20 The unpopularity of Esterhazy led to the order for his court martial. The charges include habitual misconduct, oftences against discipline, and that he acted dishonourably m avoiding the vital points against Dreyfus.

New York, August 21 The revolution m Guatemala Jiag ended. The leader, General Morales, was captured m a cavern, but died immediately from long exposure and hunger.

Berlin, August 21 It is reported that Prince Bismarck left one million sterling.

Capetown, August 19. Mr Rhodes, m an election speech, said that if President Kruger egged on the Boers to treat the English as slaves, England would have the Trans vaal. Referring to the transcon tinental telegraph and the extension of railways, he stated that be wag determined to continue the' Work of 5 junction between Egypt and the Cape. Melbourne, August 20 The cutter Emily was wrecked at Mallacoeta. Captain Mortimer and a man named Larson wsre drowned.

August 21 The Union Company have begun an, action agaiDsfc th,e owners of the'Edina. to recover £3,750 damages m connection with the sinking of the Manawatu,

THE ABHBUKTON GtJARDIAN ; MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 1898.



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Frank Sherwood was down town to-day the first time since he had his tussle wity oholera morbua. He Bays he drove thirty miles after he was taken, and never came so □ear dying m his life. After this whea he goes out m the country he will take a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diar. rhcai Remedy with him— Misaoouri Valley (Iowa) Timea. 3?,0r sale by ASH*r)BXOJi' PSUG CQMPAJnr, ' ......



The new freezing works will undoubtedly prove a great boon to Ashburton. farmers, tradesmen and laborers, as well as the enterprising merchants who promoted the scheme, will alt participate m its benefits. The number of business men whose names appear on the list of shareholders show that they have oheerfully co-operated with the farmers, realising that the prosperity of our town and district depends on our local industries. A few weeks ago we gave our readers a description of Messrs Craighead and Berryman'B well known tailoring estab- lishment (on the completion of their exten- sive alterations and improvements). They are now one of the largest employers of labor m Ashburton. They pay the highest wages and attribute the success of their business as " the leading tailors and outfitters " to the emp'oyment of the beal skilled labor, and the fact that they have tha l^rgsaj} stock of up>to ; data tailoring goods to seleot from. Thair prioes are the lowest oompatible with good quality. The number of Maaaey-Harris bicyolea aold by this firm lately shows that they are deservedly very popular high class machines. Intending purchasers will do well to bear m mind that Messrs Craighead and Bebry man's motto is " satisfaction."



Jn a recent letter from Washington, D C, to an pld friend, Major Q A Studer, for twenty years IJnited States Consul at Singa- pore, says— '? While at Dea Moinea I became acquainted with a liniment known as Cham- berlain's Pain. Balm, which I found excellent aguinab rheumatism as well as against sore- ness of the throat and ohest (giving me much easier breathing). I had a touch of pneu- monia eariy this week, and two applications freely applied to the throat and chest relieved me of it ab onoe. I would not be without it for anything." For lale by ASHBUttTON JOBUG COMPAQ I



Holloway's Ointment and Pills— " Cruel only to be kind." — Much unneaes- "sary suffering is inflicted under the above excuse. If one is not very well, feels out of sorts, has a touch of the bile, and experiences an unpleasant giddiness, one ie immediately told to take some disagreeable medicine. It iB kindness m the guise of cruelty we are told. As a matter of fact disagreeable medicines are no longer necessary. Hollo- way's Pills and Ointment — the world-famed remedies— will soon put one right, and, moreover, they are pleasanb and agreeable restoratives to health. Thousands can utteab this, thousands have attested it. For disorders of the Btomach and liver, take the Pills; and use the Ointmenb for gout, prqbago, rheutnatUmi &o. j



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F. FERRIMAN. CHEMICAL LABATORY, COLONIAL MUTUAL BUILDINGS, Princess Street." Dunedin, June 11, 1898. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. Sir, — I have the honor to' report on Sample of Ground Manure forwarded tome for analysis. I have made analysis with the^[following reault : — Moisture 6'Bo ("Organic Matter 36 60 -| containing Nitrogen equal to 5 4 I per cent, of Ammonia Silica 3 40 Iron Alumina . . . . . . Q'4o Phosphate of Lime as Bone Phos- phate 48«16 Carbonate of Lime . . • • 4*64 100 00 These results show the Sample to be of ABSOLUTE PURITY, the large percentage both of Phosphate of Lime and Ammonia showing this, In fact the Composition can be classed as a Typical Sample, which can- not be excelled. Your obedient^servaut, (Bigned) A. G. KIDSTON HUNTER, M.P.S., City Analyßt, Dunedin. F. FERRMAN. TO LET, FOB A CROP OF OATS. I HAVE about 50 Acres of good land to let for a crop jf Oats, which has been down m grass for 10 years. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOR {SALE, COMPLETE, THRESHING PLANT. I HAVE for private Sale a Complete Threshing Plant, m splendid order, consisting of — 1 Eight horee-power AvelingTand Porter Engine, l2olbs certificate, worked three seasons ; Combine, by Hornsby, sffc drum, with all the latest improvements, including Oliver's Patent Feeder ; Elevators, by P. and D. ' Duncan, 26f b long ; four-wheeled Whar<s, Scales, and all necessary Belting m perfeut order, Full particulars can be'obtaiaed on appli- cation; F. FERBiaiAN, THE GARDEN. FOR TOP-DRESSING TSE LAWN, BORDERS, OR VEGETABLE GARDEN I HAVE FOR SALE m 1 ami 2 cwfc Bags a Special Mixiure, consisting of Super- phosphate and Honedusfc, both of which are excellent fertil : zers. I'ho one gives the plant an early slurb, the other puts a lasting stamina into it, which results iv a large and profitable yield. F. FERRIMAN' F. FERRIMAN, HAS FOR SALE, FOOT LEVER COPYING PRESS. (Capel'and GaskiU's Patent). SIMPLE. CONVENIENT. CLEAN. PERFECT COPIES. TIME SAVING. NO BREAKAGES. In this Age of High-pressure m business an easy and rapid means of Copying Letters, Invoices, etc , is of great importance, ovyajiy gfffiefmffefions< 1 //is/s/ on nsv//?p,_\ I (Airarefed ' Co/f/atri/S/fytrMst/a/s) I CEYiojuo/tßiimfprm Meyarepureandmofesome experience cap Jbqy. Largest safe mAusfmas/a. pfr£uLp BY ALL GROCf R^ J



Public Notices, GLIMPSES OF AUSTRALIA. nnHIS Magnificent Work, Instructive, luteresting, and Ornamental, may be ob- tained at the Office of THE ASHBURTON PUBLISHING COMPANY, either m two volumes (bound to order), or In parts, weekly or monthly. For further particulars APPLY THIS OFFICE. WANTED, FARMERS nno Remember that now i 8 the best time to have their McCORMICK BINDERS repaired. We have a COMPETENT REPAIR MAN now m the DUtriot, and any Farmer thab wants his machine overhauled would be wise to BRING IT INTO OUR YARD AT ONCE and have it attended to. We Guarantee Workmanship. IF you want a New Binder call and Bee us before booking elsewhere, aa the McCormick IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE KING OF THE HARVEST. Morrow^Bassett dcCo, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, M. PHIEST, Manager. U NP AEALLELED CHEAP SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, FOR ONE MONTH. EVERY ARTICLE MARKED IS] GREATLY REDUCED. ANDREW ORR FOR ME N'S CHEAP BOOTS "P R MEN'S FINE SEWN BOOTS FOR MEN'S STRONG COOK- HAMS TH OR MEN'S DANCING SHOES TjiOß WOMEN'S STRONG BOOTS F'JR WOMEN'S FINE BOOTS AND SHOES FOR WOMEN'S WARM SLIP- PERS FOR BOYS' AND YOUTHS' STRONG BOOTS FOR CHILDREN'S & INFANTS' BOOTS FOR EVERY ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR SEE JttOOll AJ» WW DQ W. AT THE LOWEST PRICES. The Beßt Establishment, beyond all doubt, ie the inmn A. G. BARTON, Manager. PRIZE POULTRY. mHE Proprietor of the PELHAM X POULTRY YARDS draws attention to the fact that owing to the neoesaity for reducing atook valuable birds for breeding may be obtained at greatly reduced prises The Indian Game. Houdaaa, and Partridge Coohinß, eomo of tho beßb laying and table fowls known, are from the fees* Btrpipa m £bp Ortwj. i



INDIANA BICYCLE COMPANY. Indianapolis, Ind. U.S.A. PAID IN OAHTAL-O3NE MILLION DOLLARS. TN the construction of our J machines three^prime factors have been con* eidered throughout, simplicity, universality, and strength. Subordinate to these we have gfren careful attention to lightness, grace and modern ideas, anl yr. cordially invite the most critical attention to our new models, every feature of which has been submitted to exhaustive teats to demonstrate its practicability before adoption. FRAMES. THE success of the tubing used m '97 Waverleya has been amply demons rated by i's record during the season past. The fact that not a single Waverley frame has broken during the entire year speaka volumes for its quality, and we continue the hso of the h*st grade of hi e h-carbon Albany weldlesa stoel tubing m Waverl.yframegfor 1898, with flush joints of drop forged steel throughout preferring to p'aea nnr dependence upon this more expensive BUT ONLJ PROPER CONSTRUCTION FOrt. BICYCLES of the highest standard, rather than to use the substitutes now commonly resorted t« by many makers who have aimed to reduca costs ah tho expense of quality. In our Ladies frame we have used special tubing of 16 gauge at the loop where the strain is greatest, drawn down to 22 gauge at the head, thus combining the maximum of strength with the.mloimum of weight. FORKS. OUR new fork is constructed of the same tubing as that used m the frame, with a forged Bteel arched crown hollowed out for lightnesss. It was designed and perfected In our own factory, and we claim for it not only graceful appearance and lightness, but it is the strongest fork crown ever made. BEARINGS, KSPEOIAL attention has been given to the bearings of our 1893 ' machines with the result thab we have secured great simplicity, perfect interchingeabihty, perfect alignment, perfect one ritricity, an I perfect protection from dust. In further developing the principle adopted by u« last year for adjusting by s ld- ine instead of by threaded cones, we have devised a universal cone, fatting either side of the front or rear wheel, and hwinat a double face with two ball races. It can be pub on the machine In tight different places or ways, thus making ie imnosaihle co assemble the biarinsja incorrectly. The cones are prevented from turning on tho axles by contact between their knurled faces and the knurled surfaces of the nuta whish adj isb them. Especial attention is 3 ill-id ro the dast proof qualities of all the hearings on the machine as being the mo-t offers ivo probation yetappUed to bicycle construction. They have surpassed any idoal and are as potent as they are evident. Iho ball* rell on the inner face of the cue, while Utga felt wishers, held m place by dusts cw>s have a long be«in 2 rest on the outsidu r%c*, thus forming a valve Boat Dust or water coming ag4nst this washer only tends to press it more tightly against the race, closing the bearings more effectively against Its entrance. All the bearing throughout the entire bicycle are ball retaining, and tho axks and all boari »g parts are l*rg* t strong, an i constructed of spaoiil stock. CRANK HANGER. THE principle of the bearings m this part of the machine is exactly the^ Bame aa m the hubs. The adjustment Is entirely on the left hand side, and is made positive by a plunger inserted ia the crank, which engages one of a circle of unall holes m the face of the sleeve. The adjustment of these bearings Is very delicate, the distance between the holes representing 1-2000 of an inch. SPROCKETS. DURING the paßt year we have spent much time and money upon the improve- ment of the sprocket tooth form, and have finally arrived at perfection never before accomplished. It will be noticed that m engaging the sprocket, our chain does not slide into its seit by the aid of a guide roller either on tho chain or the sprocket, but simp'y takes its exact pi ice. In other words, it walks m and walks out of tho sprocket m the same manner as a man puts his foot down and lifts ib from the ground. In consequence of this no friction ia caused, and each link of the chain pulls on the sprocket tooth only a part of the load, while with less perfect construction the link slides into place, carrying alone all the load during the time ib takes for this action, tending thus to stretch the chain unduly. This small utretch at each joint is continually adding to the total longth of the chain until finally its pi'ch and the pitch of the sprocket are so different that the chain c*n only run on the points of tho teeth, grinding and cutting until both chain ai d sprocket are useless. A practical illustration of the perfection of our chains and sprockets may be found m the appearance of a sprocket after ib has been running j sbveral months, a layer of dust will always be found from the pitch line to the top of each tooth, showing conclusively the absence of grinding action usually present m ohain transmission. TO the production of our new models we have unstintingly devoted our best efforts and ripest ideas. In its construction we havo especially avoided freak mechanism f>r the purpose of obtaining novelties without practical value, and while ib presents many new features m keeping with tho progress of the cycle building *rr, these have all been submitted to the most rigid practical tests, fully establish- ing their excellence and superiority. [T Is designed for all round hard wot k and wear, combining with its elegance and lightness sufficient strength and durability for good service under the mosb trying conditions. PRACTICAL Novelties, self evident advantages, and manifest simplicity combine with strength and beauty to constitute our '98 Waverley the best machine tha: we, or, so far as we know, any other maker, have ever placed upon the market) at any price, and we claim for Waverley Bicycles full equality with any bicycles built m the world. WE HAVE APPOINTED JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBCRTON, Sole agents for the a.le of cue machines m the South Island of New Zealand. INDIANA BICYGLE COMPANY. INDIANAPOLIS, U.S.A.