The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1898. Local and General.

Items from our Mayfidd correspondent appear on the fourth page. Mr Donald McLean, —Mr McLean I has pasaed the criais, and 18 noT considered out of danger, The Mails. - The M owera, with the British maiiß of December 2, lef c Victoria, 8.C., on the 28th inst — three days late. Presbytekian. — The Dunedin Presbytery has sustained the call to Mornington to the Rev W. Scori-ie, of Chriatohurch. — Press Association telegram. Native Land Court, — The Cabinet has decided to retain the services of Judge Mair, of the Native Land Oourt, and Judgea Wilson and Ward are to br. retired. The latter, however, will resume his magisterial duties under the Justice Department. New Police Inspectors. — Sergeant Gil- ' lespie and Ellison, of the Auckland district, have (says a Preßß Association telegram from Wellington) been appointed police inspectors, m succession to Inspector Hick son and Emerson, who are being retired by the Government m accordance with the recommendations of the Police Commission. The Kaiapoi Borough Reserve. — The loss of rent on the Kaiapoi Borough Coun cil's endowment reserve, through the bank ruptcy of the tenant, prevents the overdraft being paid off m the current financial year, and it is stated m order to meet Chat and the large contribution required for charit able aid and hospital, the Council will rt quire to maintain the rate of Is 3d m the £ for another year. The Rival Routes.— With referenoe to the rival railway routes between Wellington and Auckland, the Post understands that the Ministry has decided to leave the decision m the matter entirely m the hands of the Minister for Public Works (the Hon. W. Hall- Jones). The Minister will obtain the fullest information on the subject at the very earliest date, and will probably visit Stratford m connection therewith. The New Zealand Bank Directors.— It is Btated that the Cabinet has been con fronted with a, difficulty m the appointment of four Direotora of the Bank of New Zea land. It appears thac a weekly meeting of the full Board is likely to be a condition of management, and the selection of suitable candidates is practically limited to men locally accessible, and with a certain amount of leisure.— Press Association telegram. Wellington Fire Brigade. — A Press Association telegram from Wellington states that Captain Kemsley, Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, sent m his resignation yester day to the City Council. A meeting of the Fire Brigade was held last night to consider their position, and it was suggested they should resign m a body. The majority, however, decided to take juo action for the present. Military Tournament.— The Ashburton Rifle Volunteers will be represented at the military tournament at Dunedin on Boxing Diy m four events — manual and firing exercise ; sword bayonet exercise for squads of twelve men each ; tenfc competition for squads of five men ; and the 100 yards flit race for volunteers m uniform. Teams of the local company have been regularly at drill under Sergeant A. Dee for some time past, and ought to give a good account of themselves m the various contests entered for. Meaolbm v. Norwich TJtffON. —Tn Chambers yesterday at Christchuroh the above case came up again before Mr Justice Denniston. Mr Bruges for plaintiff. Mr J. B. Fisher for defendants. In this oase croa9 summonses had been taken out. The summons by th.c plaintiff asked that the defendants Bhould puy the costs of preparing for trial, prior to the arbitration, notice of which was only given three days before the case was set down for trial. After oomo disxmeaion, his Honour gave judgment on the cross summonses, declining to award oosts to either oi the patties. New Zealand Pkoduce m BRiTjsp Columbia. — A Vancouver firm, m a letter to the National Dairy Association, writes :— lf you can induce farmers to ship egg 3 until April, they &an mjke money, as they are now worth 35 cents (ls"£'£d), and lfkely to go higher. There is likely to be more gold storage available for New Zealand on the present line of steamers. I am acting for the owners of the steamers, and we will be able to carry up to 1700 carcasea of frozsn meat per trip. Your butter has a good name here ; otherwise ifc would have no chow agatust New South Wales on account of the differential duty, but people do not mind paying the difference, Qheese hft3 no chance m the market. A.OF- — The A.0.F., 6729 held their quarterly meeting m the Orange Hall, last evening. There was a large attendance of brethren. District Secretary, T. Gapes and D.O.R. Eldredge paid an official visit, and the following officers were elected for the ensuing half year ;— O.R. Bro. W. Brooking ; S.C.R. Uro. George Hefford j S.W. Bro. A. G. Barton; J.W. Bro. James Mc- Cheyne: S.B Bro. H. Johnston ; J.B. Bro. E. J. Co*; Auditors— Bro. W. V. Thiele and George Hefford. A good deal of busi ness was transacted during thp evening, and the district officers addressed the Lodge which was closed m due form. After the lodge the visitors were entertained to supper, and a pleasant hour was spent m haimony. The Cigars of the Queen's Guests. ~- Tho Queen has a great dislike to smoke, and does £?t allow smoking m her immediate neighbourhood, But yet, according to JVpvian's Life, the cigar bill for her guests is a very heavy one. The principal item is I the brand of the fjaeat Havana oigars, which are specially made for her, and e^nt to , Windsor m glass tubes hermetically sealed. ! Queen Victoria's cigars could not be had even ! m Cuba at wholesale prices under a dollar apiece, The men who make them receive thirty cents for eaoh oigar, and none but the oldest and most skilful workmen are en trusted with their manufacture. At this rate they can earn quite a small for tune, for 300 cigars a day can be turned out by the moat expert. OLD Ape Pensions.— A conferonpe of '-•"* m to b§ held m Wellington Forestoio • - < MCb the shortly, to take .. "~" --t«Hi, A&b has bearing which the Old Age Peii*.; • — on friendly societies generally, with a view to future action if considered necessary. Mr E. Maßon, Registrar under the O'd Age Pensions scheme (says the Post) has hiß hands full m making arraneements to bring the system into operation, Forms of applica tion for the pension are being distributed throughout the colony, but it is not expected that any pensions will be paid before the beginning of March. The claima will be investigated by the Magistrates next month, and those which are passed will operate from the Ist day of February, which means that the claimants will receive the first instalment of their pensions a month later. The payments will be made &t the various Post Offices. A Sell. — Last evening some of hia friends had arranged to give Holland, the winner of the Wheel Race, a " reception " at the railway station on his expected arrival by the last train from the North. There was a large crowd on the station, and the brass band held a position on the north end of the platform. Just as the train passed the Commercial Hotel, the band blared out "Bee the conquering hero comeß," and the train bowled m while the grand old jubila tion was being played. The cycliabs ran from carriage to carriage m search of tho hero of the hour, but found him not ; the conquering hero was not there, though his "bike" was discovered on the van. •• Ah, then and there were hurryinga too and fro ... and trembliDga of distress." But the puissant Holland waa not oa the train, and the band had blared out a wel come to two old ladies, a bashful sohoolboy and a traveller for a wellknown brewing firm, while the waited for Holland having left the train after embarking, to attend to some business he had forgotten, came back just too late, and was still cooling hia heels m the oathedral city. " The besfc laid schemes 0' mioe an' mcD gang a fb ag l ey .» Holland came down b y th« express to»day.

An Unexpected Deal. — On Sunday laat a gentleman entered St. Stephen's Church, and prior to takieg his seat, carefully hung his over-coat over the back of the pew ; when much to his surprise and the members of the congregation out fell a pack of cards from one of hi 3 pocket 3. Christmas Holid >ys — The business peo p!e ia town have decided to observe Monday and Tuesday next as the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays The banks will ob terve those days abo, but add Wednesday, December 28, to their lisfc, thus taking three l days m succession. | Cricickt — The following will represent Ashburton m their match agiiustPrebbleton, to be played m the Domain on Thursday, December 22, play commencing at 2 p.m. : — Beckett, Denshire, Russell, O Friedlander, J Friedlander, Revell, Richards, G Andrews, O Andrews, Marsden, Uill ; emergencies- Graham Roberts, Seymour, NicolJ.MuSherry, L F Andtewee. Tkmuka Caledonian Sports. — Owing to j the abandonment of the Ashburton, Caledonian sportß ib is understood that i several local athletes who have been iv training for same will compete at the Temuka sports on the 27th inst. This being so it has been arranged that Mr Fred Tucker will take entries up to 12 o'clock to-morrow for the Temuka sports. Christmas Kindness.— The Press says : — His Worship the Mayor has received a cheque for 20 guineas for charitable distri bution from Mr Duncan Rutherford of Leslie Hills. The amount has been equally divided between the following institutions : —Old Men's Home, Aehburton, the Jubilee Home, the Armagh street Dep6t, the Orphanage, the Female Refuge, St. Mary's Home, the Salvation Army Refuge, the Burnham School, the Samaritan Home, and Mount Magdala Asylum. Highfield Estate. — Mr Carlyon, of Hawke's Bay, who has purchased Mr H. Overtoil's Highfield estate, Kirwee, took possession of the 12th iuat., and has, on the valuation of Mr Leicester Mataon, who aoted for both parties, also taken over all the crossbred sheep, farm horses, implements, and machinery. Mr Overton retains his harness horses, vehicles, and ponies, and the entire flock of over 1000 purebred Lincoln sheep, which are novv upon his Lakeside farm. Sheepbreeders throughout the colony will he pleased to learn that Mr Overton is nob giving up the breeding of Lincoln aheep, m which he has been ao successful m the past. Irrigation. — The new irrigation channel to supply water for the purpose of irrigating the dry country between the Rakaia river, Dunaandel, and Southbridge is now almost an accomplished fact. The contractors, Messrs Deal and Millar, have made such progress with their contract that last week the water vaß turned into the fireb two miles of the head race. An immense stream of water runs into the race from the Rakaia river, which, after the race geta properly silted up, should provide a mosb valuable water supply to the country interested: The construction of the head water-race works and the first three miles of the race was a heary task for the contractors. Four large terraces had to be cub through and gallics filled up. There is also a large quantity of concrete work. A Da\ at '"Appy 'Amfstead" is thoroughly enjoyed by the Eaab End poor, as is amply proved by the immense crowds who flock there every Bank Holiday. The pure air and bracing atmosphere to be found on the breezy heights of Highgate and its neighborhood cannot fail to benefit those who can only spend a few hours m their midst. Holidays, however, cannot be fully enjoyed by those persona who are suffering from disease. Holloway'a Pilla and Oint ment can speedily remove this drawback to pleasure if a fair trial is only afforded them. As a cure for rheumatism, gout, fevers, diarrhcoi, diseases of skin, scrofula, ulcers, sores, burns, or old wounds they are beyond competition.

THE LATEST.

» Horns and Foreign. United Press Association— By Eleotric Telegraph — Co;yrigh b. Received Wakapuaka Dec 20, 850 a-m Guardian Office 9.35 a-m. The Czar ? s Disarmament Proposals London, December 19 Dr William Sinclair, Archdeacon of London, presided at a meeting called by Mr W. T. Stead to consider the Czar's disarmament proposals. Mr Balfour, Lord Rosebery, and Mr John Morley sent letters sympathising with the object of the meeting, bat they were riatipeut m regard to the feasi bility of the Ozar's plans. Lord George Hamilton wrote that Great Britain's naval supremacy might be sepured by adjusting the armaments to the pre parations of rivals. 1 The Czar's re scripb ought, he said, to lead to an understanding on the basis of Lord Beaconsfield's dictum to the effect that there was room for both Russia and Great Britain m Asia. The Times says the O?ar ? 8 proposal implies that the Powers may perfect, but not increase, their armaments. At the same time it adds that a yicjs door will be opened evasion of the agreement. More New Ships of War." Three hundred ipen are employed on overtime m order to complete the new battle ship at London and the Formid able at Portsmouth, Reoeived Wakapuaka Deo. 20, 12 10 pm, Guardian Office 1-15 p-m Ritualism. London, December 16 In connection with antiritualfstio movement m England, Dr. Maclagan, Archbishop of York, has forbidden the clergy to interpolate ceremonies m the church services unauthorised m the Book of Common Prayer. Dr Qreighton, Bishop of London, has for bidden the celebration of requiem masses m Saint Alban's Church, w Holburij f suie ligte :.* «*»•"••*„ Berlin, December ±^ It is stated here that immediately after the despatch of the Emperor's famous telegram to Kruger, con gratulating him on the success of the Boers m repelling the Jameson raid, France offered to England to enter an alliance with Great Britain against Germany. Fiiullantlcrs Discontented. St. Petersburg, December 19 The anti-Russian movement m Fin land has grown to such an extent that , open rebellion is threatened. The Fin landera openly declined military service beyond the borders of their own country. The Czar is conferring with his advisers on the subject.

Australian.

United Press Association— By Elootrio Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka Dec. 19, 9 25 p.m, Guabdian Office 10 9 p.m. New South Wales Politics. Sydney, December 19 The Assembly has held another all night sitting on the estimates. Mr Eeid announced that he would make a week of it if necessary. Smokt Aft* V<*"f I

SCHOOL COMMUTES.

Tinwald.

The usual meeting of the Tinwald School Committee was held on Tuesday, December 13. Present —Messrs Clothier (chairman), J. Gudaell, J. Hampton, C. Hawkins and C* Doherty( master's report The master'B report showed the number of children on the roll to be 140, and the average attendance for the past four weekß had been 108 7- REP/URS. It was decided that) the Chairman and Visiting Committee see to the necessary repairs during the holidays, SEWING. Two pounds were voted for the girls sew ing prizjs —Mesdames Gudaell, T. Hickman, and Tippett to be a-ked to kindly judge the sewing. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. It was decided that the school breik up on Thursday, December 22, for the usual six weeks Christmas holidays and the chairman was asked to present the girla prizes on the 22nd met., at 2.30 p.m. TRUANT OFFICER. 16 was decided that the Chairman write to the Board asking for power to appoint their own truant officer. ACCOUNTS. Accounts were passed for payment to the amount of £7 12s sd. inspector's bepobt. The examination report was received from the Board. The results being generally satisfactory, the Secretary was asked to write to the teachers expressing their heart felt thanks for the way they had carried out their dutiea for the last year. The meeting then closed.

PASS SUBJECTS.

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS. Repetition and recitation — Very fair. Drill and exercises — Very fairi Singing —Very fair. Needlework— Good. Comprehension of reading lessons — Fair (3t 4 defective.) Organisation. — Standard 4 — Standard 6— MrOeorgeCulverhouse, master; Standard 3 j and Standard 2 — Mi?s R; Bonnington, &<f, \ Standard 1 and P. — Miss Maria Donda, Mistress. General remarks. — The examination re sults are generally satisfactory. In the master's olasses, though doubtless m past yeare these have been stronger, a majority of the pupils do credit to the instruction received. In Standard 5 the main subjects, with the exception of composition and dictation, are distinctly good, and qualities of merit, if somewhat unevenly distributed, are also found m fair proportion m Standard 6. Standard 4, a dull class m oral examination, is sufficiently satisfactory m the more formal paper or slate tests. In the intermediate portion of the school Standard 3 has been carefully and estimably prepared by the assistant mistress, composition and geo graphy being particularly commendable, and m Standard 2 the pupila have no diffi culty m showing themselves fully entitled to the promotions granted. In reading some advance may be sought. In the lower department the preparatory classes give., evidonoo of f«»»i-tifwfluleuuyor-of-»JiTlSt&Ctory promise at the Beveral stages, and Standard 1 m all the more mechanical features of its work has been well prepared. In reading the appearance made ia leas pleasing, and among the boys at least will require a good deal of attention. W. J. Andersox, Inspector,

SPORTING.

• r— ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLT7B. SUMMER MEETING -J ANUARY 2& 3 The following handicaps have been de clared : — New YEAtt's Gift, of 35 aova $ seven furlongs Belligerenb .. 810 Valentine .. ? 8 Alcestia ..8 7 Legerity ..7 7 Bizirre ..85 Medalliua ..77 The Orphan  8 3 Gloaming . . 7 5 Matlock ..8 0 The Kid ..7 5 Shooting Star 8 0 Vexfire ..7 3 Lord Stansbury 7 12 Flying Kitty 7 3 ASHBURTON COffNTr CUP, of 60 SOY 8; 1£ mile 8b lb Bb lb Skirmisher .. 9 3 Ld Stanebury 7 2 Rex 11. , m 7 13 MiasLoohiel.. 6 7 Bloomer .. 711 Galloway Handicap, of 25 sovb; four farlonga ' ; Dandy .. 912 Roßie O'Shea 710 Topsy  9 7 Jean D'Aro .. 7 8 Minister ..9 2 Loo ..7 5 Mania ..8 3 Heliadas ..7 5 Phyllis .. 7 13 Pauline You-are a.Belle ..7 2 B&Aemar Welter Handicap, of 30 soys ; one mile Rex 11. .. 10 3 Magg ..9 2 Windermere.. 9 9 Matlock ..9 0 Alceßtis .. 9 7 Hnku ..8 7 Mount Clair.. 9 6 Nor' wester .. 8 2 Bristol .. 9 3 The Kidd ..8 0 FtVlNtt HANDipi?, of 30 aovß j six far ' •* 16ng8. Warringfcon.. 811 Shooting Star 8 0 Belligerent ..8 9 Lord Stansbury 7 12 Lap&nto ..8 8 Gotßeleb .. 7 10 Ben Farley ..8 7 Valentine ..7 8 Bizarre ..8 4 Medalliua ..7 7 The Orphan.. 0 S Gloaming 7 5 Bristol ..80 Ganrose  ? 5 Fairfield Trot, of 30 bovb ; two miles. Hassan  scr Struan ' . . 31eec ]} m or wood 11.. llsec Berlin Mao .. 33sec Scotliw .. i^aco Kilaloe .. 33sec Speculation .. 18sec Boxwood . . 3§3ec Miss WUkin.. 203ec Delia .. 3baec t , 2.45e0 General Crrigg 35aec <vlaaa M3BFI t* 3 7 sec Wharf dale .. o-,. -* « -»«»^sea Tralee .. 29aec Jock McQuu— . Miss Br'nwood 29aec Actresß . . 37sec I Gat field ... 29aec I

Christmas and New Year Gifts

Mr H. M. Jones ii celebrating bii twenty first anniversary m Aehburton by providing for Christmai and New ¥ear requirements on a scale that eclipses anything he has attempted m the past, as a visit to bia shop will prove. Of course the youDg folk have been thought of first, and for tnene he has laid m a great store of dolls and mechanical and other toys at prices to suit all classes. The Christmas and New Year cardß are this year far ahead of anything seen here in* the past. Handsome hand painted embossed cards, alto very beautiful and artistic pro ductions m gelatine and celluloid, hand painted. Those who intend to surprise their wives or sweethearts with useful presents should have a look round Mr Jones' shop, { as they will there find many very handsome articles m leather work, such as writing cases, hand bags, silver mounted purses, and ladles' lined work baskets. In books, all the latest editions ure to be had at publishers' prices. Mr Jones has aleo a stock of hand somely bound bible% church services, etc, whilst the stock of books for boys and girls, specially imported from the leading London publishers, is large and well chosen. School Committees and principals of private schools, eto, who have not yet placed their orders for the annuttl prises, will not do better by taking their money to Christchurch or else where. Wisden'a cricket and tennis materials are too well known to need comment. Mr Jones has this year gone m largely for fancy glass and electro-plated ware, and the display he has made is very handsome and imposing. Amongst the more expensive goods and presents on view are bicycles of High grade, Milner and Thompson's pianos, organs, and the latest and most entertaining novelty of the age — Berliner's gramophone, which is one of the best on the market. Those who have not heard it should call and inspect. To effeob a good clearance, all the fancy goods, etc. (which have been specially imported by Sir Jones), have been marked at bed'fook prices.

CABLE NEWS.

Uniced Preaa Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Paris, December 18 The police have discovered an exten sive organisation for the sale of French arms and ammunition to foreign powers. Esterhazy has abandoned his m. tended libel case against the London Observer, m connection with the state ments published ia reference to Ester hazy's enforced visit to London, and the confessions he made bearing on the Dreyfus case while there. Washington, December 18 The madman Pearson, who threw bricks at the British Embassy, baa been sent to an asylum. Budapesth, December 18 Thousands of the poorer classes m Hungary are joining the Baptists, owing to political discontent. JNew Yobk, December 18 Dr Gatling's large cast steel guns were tried at Ohio with astounding results. Artillery experts declare that they will revolutionise the cost/.which is reduced by half. London, December 18 The steamers Ilios and Pierr<miont collided off the Tyne. The Ilios foundered, and twenty aboard are missing. Berne, December 18 Dr Nuna Droz, late Minister for Foreign Affairs, and a -member of the Federal Council, who some time ago refused the Governorship of Crete, has npw refused the ofter of the post of Councillor to Prince George. Sydney, December 19 The Mawpossj^ whipb left to-day fo,r San Francisco, via Auckland, has half a million of specie on board. Sir Joseph and Lady Abbot, and Miss Elsie Stanley Hall, the Aus* traliap, pianiste, left by the Maiipqset for New Zealand to-day. The Government has been defeated over the vote for the Earl's Court Exhibition, and this practically means that the scheme will be dropped. Melbourne, December \% The Court has decided the applica tion on behalf of the cyanide patentees against applicants,

FRENCH POLITICS.

United Presß Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 19, 9.25 p.m, Guardian Oflßce 10.9 p-m Paris, December 19 M. Dapuy has given indications of a leaning towards the left wing m the Chamber of Deputies. It is copsidered the Cabinet has been weakened thereby. It is rumoured that President Faure does not relish the growing attacks upon, him, and intends resigning with the object of precipitating his reelection. London, December 19 M. Cambon, the French Ambassador m London, on his reception by French residents at the Embassy, made a speech m which he expressed the opinion that the Anglo - French problems were capable of settlement on a basis of mutual goodwill.

THE ABH£UfcTON eUA/IDIAN : TUESDAY, DECEMfJER 20, 1898



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All Bushmen Useit For Cleansing the Blood it has no Equal, *s*m We give Delow the portrait and testimonial PfjU ?": Monger Ward of Brisbane, Queensland " Some years ago while m America I had fever and Ague. It left me m a very weak state and quite done up. I took some of Dr. Ayer's Sarsaparilla and it soon put me to rights and my strength returned. I can safely recommend AVER'S Sarsaparflia to others. While m the bush of this country 1 had au attack of scurvy but I soon got free of this complaint by using the same remedy. For cleaning tho bl/md and for eruptions of the skin i iio not think >c can J)C |?cafi All lli« Imsluuen use ii," . For Constipation t.iko Dr. Ayer's Tills. They promptly relieve and surely cure. Take them with Dr. Aycr'a SarsaparUlu: one aids the othe».



Farmers, working men, and all who desire to see "good times" m Ashburton will materially help to bring prosperity to their own doors by encouraging local industries. Having increased our staff of workers, and showing the largest stock of tailoring goods m the district, and with exceptional facility for trade, we are determined to offer such inducements as will " keep the money m the place" if customers will kindly call and compare our reduced prices on and after Tuesday, December 13, 1898. Men's all wool tweed suits made to measure m a variety of new patterns for 52s 6d or suit and extra pair of trousers to measure for 65s and upwards, at prices which will m all cases compare favorably wibh those of Christ- church or Dunedin firms for cash, and our name is a sufficient guarantee iov fit, style, and workmanship, as the leading tailors and outfitters — Craighead & Berryman. (advt) I was seriously afflicted with a cough for several years, and last fall had a more severe cough than ever before. I have used many remedies without receiving much relief, and being recommended fco try a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, by a friend, who, knowing me to be a poor widow, gave, it to me, I tried it, and with the most gratifying results. The first bottle relieved me very much and the second bottle has absolutely cured me. I have not had as good health for twenty years* Respectfully, Mrs MARY A BEARD, Claremore, Ark. Sold by ashburton drug f OOMrAWY



P. FERRIMAN. BONE MILL. AFTER SATURDAY NP^XT, the 24th insb., the Wwk&nui Road Bone Mill will be closed until further notio?, and I will not be responsible for any bones that are left {.here after the above date. F. FERBIMAN. FOfi BALB^ HAVELOCK STREET. r POWN Section 467. upon wh'ch is 1. erected a comfortable house of seven rooms i>asy terms can be arranged. F^ FFKKIMAN. FUR BAL E. COX STREET. A Comfortable House of fivo rooms situated on Town Section 776. The owner having l6fb the district will accept a low price. Farther particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. I HAVE a special sum of £10.000 to invest on a sound freehold security either m one or two sums at 4£ per cent. FOR SALE! 7 Acres at Eketahana, N rth Island, Close to Railway Station. TO those desir.ng a change of Climate this affords an opportunity seldom offered of obtaining a section whereon to build a comfortable residence within a convenient distance of a Railway Station. Fall particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. A Shop m Tancred Street. I Have a good shop to let In Tar.cred Street, within a chain of East Street. ~F. FBRHIMAN. TO LET— WAKANUI ROAD. 4 ACRES of good land with a well stocked orchard and a capital dwell- ing houso. To a gord tenant a moderate rent will be accepted. F. FERRIMAN. FOR feALE. Alford_ Forest Koad. LOT 3 containing £ of an acre nearly opposite the Factory entrance gate- Fall particulars on application. F. FERBIMAN. FOR SALE. 500 ACRES SHEEP FEED. I HAVE for Sale about 500 acres of good Sheep Feed, within about 10 miles of Ashburton. The property is well fenced and watered, and is capital country for fattening lambs. Apply F. FERBIMAN. GUANO. (Extract from Government Analysis by Mr William Skey.) A VERY fine grained articlo and of good quality, containing 46 per cent of Tricalcic of Phosphate. F. FEKRIMAN CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Aaliburton. WEDNESDAY, St. Thomas' Day-Holy Communion, 7.30 a.m. ; Parish- ioners' Meeting at 8 p m., iv St. Stephen's Schoolroom. Business — For the purpose of formally sanctioning, under the new regulations for loans to parishes, the application to the Church Property Trustees for a loan of £700 fop ' the enlargement of Sb. Stephen's .Church. THURSDAY — 6.F.8. Picnic, 10 a.m.; Vestry Meeting, 7.30 pm. FRIDAY — Short Service, 7.30 p.m.; Choir Practice=-8 p,m. SATURDAY— Church Decoration, 2 p.m. Contributions of flowers and ever- greens will be thankfully received on (Saturday morning. SUNDAY SERVICES-— Christmas Day. 8 30 am— Holy Communion 11 am — Morning Prays? and Holy Com- munion 2.45 pm — Children's Service j 3 pm — Seafield 6,30 pm — Evening Prayer REV T A HAMILTON y ' ■-inn '. — ■^»—^— «q t. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. sheZ p Good Healthy Country, near UD 8 Station 1 180 Acres 1180 Well watered with County Water Races. With extensive improvements, viz, — Farm house of seven rooms, 6 stalled stable, loose boxes, shearing shed, sheep dip, force pump, etc, etc., growing crops of turnips and oatp, tho property of Mr Adam Jackson. A portion leasehold at a low rental and the remainder freehold. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. SHEEP COUNTRY. KAA ACRES, leasehold, for Sale. t)\J\J Rental to the Crown Is per acre. T. BULLOCK. PHASES OF THE MOON. December. D II M .Last quarter ... .«. 6 936 p.m New moon .- .- 13 11 13 p m First quarter .- .- 20 252 p.m Full moon .. .« 28 11 9 a.m The practice — which of late haß become prevalent — of giving bob fly remedies or ordinary colic drinks, without proper dis- crimination the moment a horse is taken bad cannot be too severely condemned. Many a valuable horse has been sacrificed through the owner not understanding simple symptoms So-called remedies, inimical to life under certain cqd dtious, are ad- ministered, with the resul, that the disorder I assumes an acute form, the owner becomes i alarmed, bub alas !ib is often too late. W T Kingston haß been wonderfully successful during the late epidemic among horsea. Veterinary medicine can be obtained at all hours, either a* hie Veterinary Forge, Willß Street, or at Kis private residence, Grey Stioei, near High School. Horses (only) attended upon the shortesb notice. Testi- monials oan b 0 seen upon upplioation. — Aim) 10 19



J Friedlander Bros., Limited, i WOOL SEASON, 1898-99. WAYERLEY TO THE FRONT. AUB „«« *1* -m „ ,*.- .» \J Timaru on FKTDAY, DX CEMBER 30 1898, A SHBURTON AMATEUR CYCLING <fc ATHLETIO_ CLUB'S /\ And Catalogues for this Sale clobo on EOADJIAOB, tpesdaY| 37ih Isst , C. WILLIS (.cratch) FIESI J^SS 2K^l£S^£Si^H date, or to consign the Wool to MILL & CO.'S siding, Timaru, where it will have H. SARGISSON .« »• SECOND our mosb careful and personal attention. Advices of consignments will be received at our Ashburton office. BOTH MOUNTED ON' JIBE FRIEDLaKDEB BROB - LTD ' WE HAVE WELL-KNOWN WAYERLEY. for sale A PEW SECOND-HAND BRANTFORD REAPERS AND - '^ TTT E ARE LANDING, ex Waimate and Tokomaru, X A I N I T, The Proper Way to Construct The moab oe i e brated German Potaah * Manure. BICYCLE X> -CijA _tt lIN IT O. STANDARD PHGSPHATE, """"""^^ Containing 44 per cent of Bone Fhoßphate A YEAR'S USE upon many Thousand Wavbrley Bioycleß, and elaborate tests ' _ , , „. .. « These Manures are unequalled for Turnip, upon our Friotion-Measuring Devices, have demonstrated that the Waverley method Rape> and Grain Crops. is the only by whioh absolutely true Bicycle Bearings can be obtained. quotationa on application. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. THE CONES SLIDE IN . TTTE are favored with inabructionß from •""* W -A. V XS.XA/-Lrfjji X. jjaKs X KsXuJjaO _^ T0 SELL BY PRIVATE TEEATr, HIS COMPACT LITTLE FARM Instead of Threading the Conea or Cups, for adjustment, m the ÜBual way, the Coneß Qp. and Gups m WAVERLEY Bicycleß remain alwayß m the precise relative position iD OQQ A C\U whioh they were ground, the Oonea, for adjustment, sliding to or from the Cups. NEAR WILLOWBY For 1898 we have devised universal Cones, fitting either side of the front or rear ____ wheel, and having a double face with two Ball races. They can be put on the machine . FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. m eight different places or ways, thua making it impossible to assemble the beariDga And the Bearings are Absolutely Dust Proof. i^Wlls^il £ ill JH^Zs^B II £_B 9_B_s_H 19 BS pi ra iM rfH FOBK CROWN SAFETY. FOR MENfAND WOMEN. xJlst upon having our Pure Teas. ______ ' ____ Don't toe put upon. ?£ney are the Boat mHK Hollow-arch drop-forg«d Pork TTTE Offer this year but One Model of and CHoapest. Absolutely pure. Copiefl T Crowd JK Wav,rlev is a W Bicyole, but that the fioeafe onr but never .ctuaU^d. triumph of mechanical skill — the strongest skill and resources can produce. We mMg*mW W% TiVt ¥1 W V yet devised. on>t make tandems. We don'b make BH 1 1 Btt 1 1 If ■# ■■ B I I WAVERLEY BICYCLES. WAVERLEY BICYCLES- chuk-m ».« *u* *«»* »» than any at 4d per lb. nwxe nipney. Compare our 9/- Ten. with any at *»/■*, * nd our a /* irr ifl x an y at 3 /" P er lb * SIMPLICITY. SURPASSING ALL OTHERS Ij— J_A _^^ 1 OHO WAVERLBYS are Marvels TTTB thia Year make bub One Model, . _ — —^« XOV/Q oi Mechanical Construction VV and crowd into that all possible j and skill, yeb so simple any child oan quality and beauty. There is no Bicycle tTHJS j understand and care for them. to compare with the WAVERLtY BICYCLES- WAVERLEY BICYCLES. Ashburton Drug Co. • — --—----———-—-————- (LLKLITEP) HAVE just unpacked, directljfroui the English Manufacturer, a new stock of all the Drugs used m compounding physicians' prescriptions, specially made m conformity -—  i-* r r* 1 T\ * with the new British Pharmacopcea, 1898. The Secret of Smooth Running". ° Ttie Im- of dispensing medioal pre- portant soriptions is the special and \ ' constantcare of the manager " (J. M. Cambridge), who — — — — *.^ g b een engaged m this •lutv iC 3& y ears » as well as having ha^ th ? benefic The 1898 Wavbbley Bioyole runß with NoiHelesß, Friofcionleaa Smoofchneßß. _, n-., f J * n - A * - XUll^liSu training and experience, Each Link of the Chain Slides into place on the Sprocket Teeth as silently, JertifioVte^VthJS 8 "?- --... -r,, unfortunately have to take & gently as if friction were a thing unknown. It has taken marvellous machinery medicine, espeoially incases of to produce this result m Sprocket Cutting, and years of study. Bat it is only SerionM It is of the utmost import- * IllneSS. ance that the drugs should one point that marks the Superiority of be new and freshly im- ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and —-r — . -_____—. ---,-—— -w^. r s~4-*-r s-*-r -»— n skilfully prepared ; and that WAYERLEY BICYCLES. nothinpr else substituted m its plaop. — — — > 1 lie Price should never be the first and only consideration- Drugs can be bought at all The Beautifully Printed and illustrated Wavebley prices. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm Catalogue for 1898 has much that will interest you, we can rely on, though we could buy many of them whether you are a rider or not. Free. The Catalogue cheaper m the colon}'. But) we charge no mo.o tuan is tells also of the new automalio rear-hub Brake, with usual m most of the larger towns, and generally a which Waverley Bioycleß are equipped for 10a extra. little less. A.T A.Ljlm An urgent call for medicine Your safety requires this brake. On Waverleys only. TIM; 12 S is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at nighb, Sundays _——:o:— -— ' or holidays. Night Dis- pensary — opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr Hunter's residence. JOHN ORR & CO., j. M . C 7 mbridge , MANAGER. 11 135 BOLE AGENTS. -= — — r- — - Keating s Powder destroys Bugs, Fleas Moths, Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the suceeßß of this powder is extraordinary. Ibis perfectly clean m application. See the article you purchase : is keatinq's, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold m tins, 6d, Is, and 2b 6d, eao , by all chemists. FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot Men's Bluchers j only 4s Hd'—MlSttWft'B ZWlftQu'ia t Bggtßterei I