Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1898. Local and General.

On the first page to-day will be found cable news and notes from our Mayfield correspondent ; on the fourth page commer cial news and a report of the inquest on the late Mr Hulke.

The Tuabeka Election.— The eleotinn of a member to represent Tuapeka m the House of Representatives took place yesterday with the following result;— Mr 0. C. Rawlim, 1118; Mr J. J. Ramßay, 844; Mr R. Gilkinson, 504; Mr H. Symea, 296; Mr Sim, 14.

St Stephen's.— lt is understood that the Rev J. Whitehead, who is acting as locum tenens ab Timaru during Archdeacon Harper's absence, has been ohoaen by the local nomi nators to succeed the Rev T. A. Hamilton, aa vioar of the parißh of St Stephen's, Ashburton.

S.M. Court.— A few minutes settled the business ab the S.M. Court to day. A man who had been druuk the previous day, and indecent while m his oups, was severely lectured, convicted and discharged. The civil business was all adjourned except m one case, which was struck out, none of the parties appearing.

The Bun Tuck Story. — Mr Seddon says the " Bun Tuck " story is to be cut out of the bound volumes of Hansard. Members of the Opposition, however, are ohuckling over the fact that the " Bun Tuck " issue of Hansard was also the Hororata map issue, of which the Ministry boast that they have circulated 10,000 copies.

.Aijuatic. — The trophies to be competed for at the coming swimming matches of the Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club are on view at Mr H. A. Gates' mußio shop, Burnett Street. There are about a dozen of them, amongst which is Mr D. Thomas' silver cup, which was won last year by Mayo of the Borough school, and has to be com peted for again m December.

The Orvkn Case. — The expenses incurred m America m connection with the extradi tion of Er Orpen, who was arrested m San Francisco for the alleged murder of the girl McOallum m Auckland, of which he has since been found not guilty, amounted to £289, an accounb for which has just been received from the United States Govern ment.

Musical Examination.— The name of Mißs C. McOlatchie was inadvertently placed m the wrong class m our report of the results of the examinations m connection with the London College of Music. She passed m the Junior division, and as she made 95 marka out of a possible 100, she has every reason to be proud of her achieve ment.

An Agricultural Hall ?ob Christ ciiurCH. — The Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Committee yesterday adopted the report of a sub-committee, which recom mended that the Association should combine with the Industrial Association to erect an Agricultural and Industrial Hall. To raise the necessary capital it was proposed to promote a company with a nominal capital of £25,000.

In Bankruptcy.— The adjourned meeting of creditors m the eat&te of Mr D. Brick, which was to have been held on Wednesday afternoon (says the Times) lapsed for want of a quorum. The Town Clerk of Kaiapoi informed the Official Assignee that his borough would not accept the offer made by Mr Friedlander ; and Mr Papprill, who appeared on behalf of the Borough Council, said the Council considered that the lease of the land m question bad been terminated by entry. Nothing further was done, and the estate remains m the hands of the Official Assignee.

War Risks. — A private cable received m Auckland to-day states that the war rates current at London for steamers from the United Kingdom to Australia and New Zealand is 2s 6d per cent ; sailing vessels 5a per cent ; sailing vessels and steamers from New Zealand or Australia to the United Kingdom 5s per cent j gold, 2s 6d per cent ; neutral veßsels, whether steamers or Bailer*, 2a 6d per cent. "Neutral" means vessels flying fl'igs other than British or French.— Press Asscoiation telegram.

The Old Men's Home. — Ab the meeting of the Charitable Aid Board m Christchurch I on Wednesday, the Ashburton Home Com mittee reported that ib had been endeavour ing for some time past to obtain the grant from Government of a vote for re-bailding the Home, or failing that, had some ground for expecting a small vote towards aosb of purchasing. The committee had recently inspected several sites offered for sale m the 1 vicinity of Ashburton, bub oould 'find none so apparenbly sui cable as part of a reserve which was unused for years unbil jusb lately, and of which possession could be easily acquired if the Government was willing to vest this small section m the Board for the purposes of an Old Moo's Home, for which the committee thought the site was admir ably adapted m respect of area, water supply, drainage, and accessibility, being neither too remote from, nor m too close proximity to, a centre for necessary supplies. Anticipating the Board's approval, the com mittee had made application to the Minister, and was awaiting the result. Mr Harper moved the adoption of the report. The reserve was a police reserve of some fourteen acreß. The motion was agreed to.

Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club. — A meeting of the Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club Committee was held last night — Mr H, A. Gates, the captain, m the chair. All the members were present. Correspondence w»8 read from the various officials acpepting the positions to which the Club had elected them. The secretary reported that he had made a canvass of the tradespeople for prizes for the opening day sports on November 17, and that they had responded liberally m trophies, which were exhibited m Mr Gates' window. In this connection he had to thank Messrs J. V. de Beer, W. Sparrow, the New Zealand Clothing Factory, H. G. Berryman, T. H. Undrill and Co., A. H. Williams, Carson and Co , C. Percy, H. M, Jonea, Fletcher Bros., and also the ladies of Aahburton, who had given a Ladies' Bracelet for competition on the opening day. A very hearty vote of thanks was passed to the donors of the trophies. The matter of programme was left to a sub-committee. An offer from several ladies to help the Club to make the opening day sports a Buocess was received and accepted with thanks. The Committee arranged details for the Bports meeting, which, given fine weather, should be very successful. The Committee are making no charge for admission to these sports, and they hope to see alarga number of spectators present. Every event will be swum off punctually without those waits so trying to a speotator. The first raoe will start at 3 p.m. sharp.

A Pitoairn Island Tragedy —Henry I Albert Christian, a descendant of Fletcher i Christian, the leader of the mutineers of the Bounty, was executed at Suva on Ootober 8, fjr murder. Christian was living at Pitcairn laland with a woman, by whom ho had a child. He then transferred his affections to a girl, whom he wished to marry. Her father would nob consent while tha other woman and child were alive. Christ'an then took the two litter to a lonely spot, murdered them, and then threw their bodies ever a steep cliff into the rcean. Their clothing, which was wa'hed ashore, and I blood, which was found on the grase, led to the discovery of the crime. Chaisiiau after wards confessed the deed, and at Im trial was found guilty and ordered to be sent to Suva for execution,

Home Missionary Meeting.— A public meeting under the auspices of the WesleyaD Home Missions was held m the Baring f quare Church on Wednesday night. There was a fairly good ' attendance, but not at all commensurate with the importance of the movement or with the entertainment pro vided. Mr W. H. Collins, who presided, gave a brief address, m which he urged the j claims of home missions ; and while the interest m foreign missionary work should m no way subside, there was epoial need to attend to the heathen at our own doore. It was desirable that, m these new countries, where secular institutions were — rightly being builb up and supported, the spiritual side of man's nature should not be neglected. Rev. R. Taylor gave some figures connected with the Wesleyan Home Mission fund of the colony. At the commencement of the year there waß a debib balance of £326 7s lOd, the income for 1897 being £3057 12a 4d, expenditure £3384 0s 2d. The Ashburton circuit's contribution waß £15 13a 9d, and it was hoped that this year it would nob be less than £20. The prinoipal address of the evening was given by Rev. John Orchard, ( whose racy account of his experiences thirty years ago on the baok selections of Victoria kept the audienoe m a simmer of merriment for over an hour, some of the episodes being extremely funny. The choir rendered several anthems m a creditable manner, and both musio and speeches seemed to be highly appreciated.

Cbaighead & Bekryman have just opened out another large shipment of new summer goods, comprising some of the most fashion able patterns and besb qnality suitinga as now worn at Home, which cannot be obtained m any other establishment m the district. — (Advt)

TRACK NOTES.

[By Ankle Clip.]

The oyclists on the track just now are worth the trouble of a glance by any one interested In oyoling, and as the Ariel's day draws near, a rapid note or two on the form shown may not come amiss, just to let the lads know that what they are doing is noted.

W. P. Daly— This rider has gone through a good courae of training, and at present needs only come spurting practice to put him m tip-top fettle. F. H. Symons — The above remarks also apply to Symons, who generally works with Daly. I would advise both of these men to practice spurting at an early date. 0. Cum is now mounted on a Swift racer, and putß m some good work every evening.

F. Wilson is also riding a Swift, but his work is not solid enough to ensure him staying beyond a mile or bo. He should put m faster work and more of it".

H. Holland — I am sorry this rider cannot afford to put m more time on the track. He ia a willing worker and stays well, but should oultivate a style which will enable him to have a better control over his machine.

E. Willis-^-An improving rider, and one who puta m useful work. S. Madden— Steve has gone off a great deal, and requires coaching. He is not as fresh as he was a couple of weeks ago.

A. Huston is only seen on the track early m the evening, but he is going well and stroog.

J. McNanghb is another early bird, who putß m work of a useful kind. He can spurt fust when he likea to " let her go."

E. Johns has not yet managed to strike tip-top form. He should give the long slow work a spell, and go ia for more sprinting exercise.

D. Fechney and F. Knox— Both of these riders are seldom on the track, bub I think Fechney is the stronger rider of the two. Knox should "get down " to his work more as he will not improve his pace by keeping so erect when riding, Ferhap9 his machine is too long for him.

O. Willis is out now and again pacing, and he understands this part of the business better than most riders hereabout. I would like to see him riding on Wednesday.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

A general meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club was held on Tuesday evening to confirm the minutes of the previous general meeting at which it was resolved to hand over the Club's assets to the newly formed Ashburtoa County Racing Club. There was a good attendance of members, and Mr John Davison, chairman of the com mittee, presided. Mr E. Gates sent) an apology for his absence.

After stating the objecb of the meeting the Chairman asked for a motion to give effect to the uiinute.

Mr Hugo Friedlander moved that all the assets of the Ashburton Racing Club be handed over to the Ashburton County Racing Club, which must also take over and liquidate suoh liabilities, as the Club may possess.

Mr Paul seconded the motion. The Chairman said the total assets were £83 odd, and the liabilities £14 18a.

After some discussion Mr Friedlander was permitted to alter bis motion so that the Committee of the Club be instructed to pay all the Cub's liabilities forthwith, and to hand over the balauce of cash and all its other assets to the new Club.

This was oarried.

Mr Hugo Friedlander moved that before the Club dissolved the Committee be recom mended to remove the disqualifica tions of William Bright, Harry Forward, and James Atchison. These disqualifica tions had bean imposed about six years ago, and if the Club dissolved withoub removing them they would remain m force for ever.

Mr Davieon seconded, and the motion was carried.

A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Devane (on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Hart) for kindly allowing the Club the use of his room free for the last three years.

Mr Graves said ib would be only a grace ful thing to express the Club's feeling of appreciation of the eerviocs rendered to it by Mr Davison — not only for the able manner m which he had pulled round the finances at a critical time two years ago, and kepb them m a satisfactory condition ever since, bub also for his specially valuable work m reoenb trying times. Mr Cox seconded, and the motion was put by Mr Friedlander and carried.

Mr Davison acknowledged the vote, and ;he business dosed.

At a short sooial meeting after the formal business the vote of thanks was personally tendered to Mr Devane, who suitably acknowledged it m sportsmanlike manner.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyrighb. London, November 1 Wheat ab Mark Lane is 6d to Is lower on the week.

HAVELOOK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports on his weekly sale of live stock, furniture, produce, oto., aa under :■ — Lasb Saturday there was only a small yarding of pigs, doubtless due to farmers being busy with the show. How ever, what were submitted met with very keen competition, small weanera selling at 12* to 13a 6d. Fowls, a medium entry, Bold at Is, Is 7d, to la 9d, roosters 33 per pair. In produce, eating potatoes were Bcarce and realised 10a to 12s 6d per sack ; Beed blue Derwßnta 7s 6d to 8s 6d per sick, and Circular Heads 15s. Chick wheat, a large entry, selling at 11s to 12s per sack. Carrots, la 6d per sack. I also had a Urge quantity of furniture, which reached, HtUfoQtory Wtoe* * ■, *» i

PARLIAMENTARY.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

The Council met at 2.30 p.m. Wellington, November 2 BILLS PARSED.

Tbe following Bi'ls have passed their final stages — The Rabbit Proof Wice Netting Fences Bill, the Land Drainage Act Amend ment Bill, the Mining Companies Act Amendment; Bill, and the Cao'erbu.y College Power Bill.

ADMIRALTY HOUSE BILL, The secoud reading of the Admiralty House Bill passed without debate. The Council rose at 4.30.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2 30.

Wellington, November 2 IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT LIMITATION BILL

Leave to introduce the Imprisonment for Debt Limitation Bill wbb ref üßed by 33 to 30.

PUBLIC WORKS ESTIMATES.

A debate ensued on the Hon Mr Hall- Jones' motion that the House go into com mittee of supply m order to consider the Public Works Estimates, and an amend ment that Ihe session should not terminate before the House had diacuaaed the matters at present before the select committees was negatived on the voices. The House resumed at 7.30.

After further debate the motion to go into Committee of Supply on the Public Workß Estimates waß agreed to. Vote — Immigration, £150. A general discussion ensued on the Public Works Estimates,

Referring to the criticism of the proposed expenditure on roads, the Hon John MoKenisie, Minister of Lands, said that the amount applied for by local bodies and mem bers amounted to £1,250,000, and if he had his way £1,000,000 would be spent on roads m the North Island*

After discussion class 1 passed. Clasa 2— Public Workß, departmental, £9500.

Passed unaltered, after a brief diecussion. Class 3— Railways construction and land, £171,600" Marton-Te Awamutn, £40,000. In reply to Mr Lethbridge, the Hon. W. Hall-Jones said that it was intended to pro ceed with the work at the southern end with expedition. Mr Holland asked what amount of the vote would.be spent on the northern end ? After further discusbion the vote passed.

Midland Railway. £30,000. The Hon Mr Hall-Jones, m replying to Mr Montgomery, said thab the Belgrove section could not be continued b«yond Motupeka Valley without Parliamentary sanction. The vouchers for £12,000 repre senting the transfer of stores from the Working Railways Department had been withdrawn, and would not come back to the Midland Railway vote, and increase the proposed expenditure. He had had a report prepared which he hoped to have printed m time to lay on the table m which several engineers expressed a decided preference for the switchback zigng construction, m place of the Abt system on the Springfield-Jack son's section.-

The vote was agreed to after further discussion.

Short discuasiona ensued on the remaining lines, which passed unaltered. Additions to open lines, £200,000. In reply to Mr Montgomery, the Hon W. Hall- Jones said that the Minister of Rail ways had informed him that he was taxing his staff to the utmost m order to provide sufficient rolling stock to cope with the traffic for next narvest.

The class passed. Classes 4 to 7 were postponed. Class B— Public buildings, £126,430 1 general, £30,000. A discussion ensned on the proposed ex penditure on the Parliamentary Buildings. The Hon. W. Hall- Jones said that the two-storey building would provide sufficient space m which to lodge the General Assembly library. In answer to further questions Mr Hall- Jones said that the cost of altering the additions f. om a two- to three-storey build ing would be £4500. As an indication that a three-Btorey building should be erected Major Steward moved that the item " new building, £25,000," be reduced by £1.

Negatived by 34 to 17. The class was under discasion when the office closed at 2 a.m.

Received Guardian Office 9-22 a.m

After the telegraph office closed, conside ration of the PubHo Works Estimates was continued.

Class 8 —Public building 3,

On the item Burnham, managers and clerks' offices, Mr Hall- Jones promised to meet a deputation at Christchurch with a view to remedying any defects m connection with the management of Burnham Industrial School.

A lengthy discussion ensued on the item of school buildings. Special technical school buildings, £25,000 Mr Taylor and other members asked the Minister to give a pledge that the money would be used only m connection with State scbooh. He was also asked to make a similar promise to that given last year— that the vote would not be expended until legislative authority had been given.

Mr Hall-Jones said the money would only be expended m accordance with the law. Mr Seddon said he hoped next day to bring down a suggested new clause to the Technical Education Bill, providing for doubling the capitation and giving an oppor tunity for the vote being distributed m a satisfactory manner to all concerned. If any payment were made, it would be made as made lasb year.

As the replies were considered unsatis factory, Mr Montgomery moved that progress be reported. This after discussion was withdrawn, and Mr Montgomery then moved that the vote be struck out.

Mr Seddon aaid if this were carried it would limit the amount to be expended.

After considerable debate the item was struck out by 20 to 19, and the olass passed.

Class 4 — Construction and maintenance of roads and bridges, £360,000— was agreed to after a short discussion.

The other classes passed withoubalteration The House adjourned at 4.35 a.m.

THE LIQUOR QUESTION.

At the Otago Anglican Synod last week, the Rev. C. S. Bowden moved-—" That the Synod recommends the formation m New Zealand of a league to bo called the Public house Reform League, to educate opinion on the sale of alcoholic liquors without private profit, and to encourage the initiation of public-houses of refreshment on the linea of the above principle." The Rev. W. Caizjn.Sigqera spoke at length to the motion, and said he had read through the interesting report of the Christ church Synod, but, as far a.a he could Bee, none of the Canterbury clergy proposed to follow m the footstepa of some of the clergy m England and open hotels on the principle affirmed m the motion. He bad read a report on the results which had attended the work of two clergymen who oonduoted public-houses m their respective parishes. The villages were now models m respect of sobriety, the houaes yielded fair profit, and the liquor was good. The profits were handed over to the village charities. The intention of the Christohurch people was evidently to do something. The league re ferred to was evidently meant to be an active league. The liquor to be sold was to be good* Attractive barmaids were to dis appear. Whether the liquor was to be sold by one-eyed monsters he did not know. — (Laughter.) The thing to be aimed at waß evidently good beer rather than straight out prohibition, and with that he (the speaker) was m favor.

The motion was carried.

News m Brief.

A concert will be given by the Aahton singing class m the Flemington sohoolroom to-morrow (Friday) evening, at 8 o'clock.

The Primitive Methodist Churoh Bervices at Newlanda and Seafield next Sunday will be conducted by the Rev. J. Clover, of Greendale. A preliminary notice also appears that the NewUnds churoh anniversary and tea will bo held on December 4 and 8,

CORRESPONDENCE.

♦ (We do not hold ourselves responsible for t&t opinions expressed by oat ootreepondeatej

THE SHOW LUNCHEON.

TO THE EDITOR.

glß,— Might I ask you, as a favour, to read the enclosed (which is a verbatim copy of what I Baid at the luncheon »b ibe Ash burton Show on No /ember 28 when propoß ing the health of the judges), aid to then compare it with the report of it as published lin your paper of laat Saturday. If any mention at ail was made of wnat I s&id, I think your reporter might have man g. d to have made it le3B nonsenbical and with fe -rer mistakes of grammar and good aenae. — I am, etc., ■ - John Studholmk, junr. "I am glad to a&y that the present tendency at these Showa is to hire as few speeches as possible at the luncheon. We are going to follow that tendency here to-day and the toasts will be limited to two. I think this is a move m the right direction, because we never, do have time to Bee properly all there is to be seen, especially at a one day's Show, and we have many other opportunities much more suitable for agricultural discussions, such as agricultural conferences, and the various meetings of the A. and P. Associations.

I see the Canterbury Association has gone so far as to abolish apeechea and a set luncheon altogether. I should be sorry to Bee the Bet luncheon done away with here, beoause that is the one opportunity we hare of thanking our judges and welcoming oar visitors.

Ib is now my pleasant duty to propose the health of the judges. It is difficult to exaggerate the importance of judges on these occasions, for without judges there could be no Show and incompetent judges would make this or any other Show a fiasco. Ib is often Baid, by those who don'b really know ue, that we farmers areaaelfi^hlotand can never be got to co-operate or help one another, but I think the faob that we have here to-day among onr judges one gentle man, Mr Smiley, who hai come all the way from Dunedin, and many others who have come from snch distances as Oatnaro, Waitaki, and North Canterbury, -solely m order to help to make our Show a success, la a strong proof to the contrary, and I know that this association at anyrate moid thoroughly appreciates the kind help and presence of all the judgea here to-day. Gentlemen, I will ask you to drink the health of the Judges, coupled with tbe name of Mr Overton."

[Owing to the great pressure on our time and space — having devoted the greater part of our ten column report to the exhibits — we were unable to give bo full a report of the President's remarks m proposing the health of the judges as he has for warded us. We publish the above with pleasure, but we confess our inability to Bee that Mr Studholme's oriiicism of onr necessarily condensed report is at all justified, seeing that all the points of the speech were caught.— Ed.]

THE CASTING VOTE.

TO THE EDITOR,

Sm,— l notice by your report of the proceedings of the Borough Council tbab the Mayor m Beveral instances gave his deli berative and casting votes, and m one instance by bo doing turned a majority vote of Councillors into a minority vote. This was conspicuously bo m reference to the appointment of a foreman. Permit me to ask if this is the usual or sensible thing to do. firth, on the duties of a. chairman, says : — " The chairman should never vote unless the votes be equal. Then he may exercise his as a member of the meeting, and decide the question m virtue of his office. To vote m the ordinary way and to further exeroise his casting vote is to use undue influence." So says

Ekqcibeb.

THE LATE MR W. G. REES.

The Qtage Daily Times Bays Mr W. G. Rtes was born m Gloucestershire, and was a couatn of Dr. W. G. Grace, the famous cricketer He came to Obago late m the fifties, and, with the late Mr VooTunzalman, was one of the first to explore portion of the interior of Otago. Finding suitable country on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, he took up two runs there, his partners being Mr G&mmie and Colonel Grant, of Victoria. To •tock the run 3000 sheep were sent from Victoria. These were grazed m the Shag Valley district, and then driven to Lake Wakatipu. Mr Rees afterwards stocked the run he bad taken up at the Head of the Lake. The buildings of his home station were erected where Qaeenstown now stands. The Shotoyer river was called after the English residence of Mr Gammie, Mr Bees'* partner. Franktown was so called after Mrs Ree>, and the Rees river at the Head of the Lake, was called after Mr Rees him self. For a time Mr Rees prospered with bis runn, but,, like many othsr pioneers, he had eventually to give them up and almost commence life again. The deceased gentleman was the father of Miss Ree», who some eight or nine years ago was lady tennis champion of the colony, and who died a year or two later of typhoid fever. Hi son, Mr C. G. Rees, resided for Borne time m Christchurcb, and was a noted athlete.

CABLE NEWS.

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London, November 1

Telegrams from Rome state that the King of Abyssinia is disposed *o pardon the chief Ras Mangascia, against whom he recently sent a strong, force, and also that a state of quietness prevails m Abyssinia.

November 2

The Board o! Trade enquiry into the burning of the ship Hollinwood finds that the fire was due to spontaneous combustion amongst hides forming part of the 3argo.

Shanghai, November 1

The insurrection which for some time has been rampant m Pze-Ohuan, a north-western province of China, has ended, and a compromise arranged between the Government and the rebels Sydney, November 2 Mr Barton, the leader of the Opposi tion, fell, and broke his arm.

Melbourne, November 2

The Salvation Army self-denial week realised £25,300. Ne*r Zealand, with £6700, beats all tbeother colonies badly Adelaide, November 2

The Advertiser states that the earliest Btrippings of wheat are better than was expected. The chance of a ten-bushel crop has gone, but there is a possibility of from 7 to 8 bushels over a consider* able area.

THE CRISIS IN FRANCE

The New Cabinet.

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! Paris. November 1 The official announcement of the Cabinet ia as follows: — M, Dupny, Premier and Minister of the Interior ; M. Delcasse, Foreign Affairs; M. de Freycinet, War ; M. Lockroy, Marine ; M. Peytral, Finance,* Dr Georges Lebret, Justice; M. Paul Delembre, Publicist, Commerce ; M. Guillain, Colonies.

The Revisionists accuse President Faure and M. Dupuy of screening General Mercier,

THB ABHBUMOAI GUARDIAN ) tHURSDAI, NOVEMBER 3, iB9B.



Craighead & Berryman are now selling the new model Masßey-HarrJa bioycles ab the lowest prices for cash or on easy terms for the convenience of purchasers ; wood rims (guaranteed for five years) and all the latest improvements m both gentlemen's and ladles' maohiueß. -"(Advb



CHURCH SERVICES. ' ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburtoc, FRIDAY— Short service .. 730 p.m Choir practice . . . . 8 p.m SATURDAY — Diocesan Examination. Candidates assemble m St. Stephen's Schoolroom .. ..  9 a.m. Confirmation Class .. .. 230 p.m | MONDAY NEXT, 7th inst— Address on the Maori Kace, by Mr Kohere, m Sb. Stephen's Schoolroom, at 7.30 pm. All are invitod. Admission free. Chairman— Rev T. A. Hamilton. SUNDAY SERVICE^ November 6, 1898. 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer -and Holy Communion. 3 p.m. — Ureenstreet, Rev. T. A. Hamilton 3 p.m — Dromore, Mr T. Gates. 6 30 p.m— Evening Prayer REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



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F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE The Goodwill of a Lease m Perpetuity at Laurlston. IHavo received instruction to sell tha Goodwill m the Lease m Perpetuity tit 93 Acres of good land at Lauriston. Tha property ;s well fenced and watered and is sown down m clover, which pro- n.iseb au abundant crop, R.FBRbIiIAN FOX SALE A i 1 HINDS RURAL Section 35807, containing 30 Acres m Tussock. A low price will be acoepted to close an acccuat. F FEiiRIMAN FOR SALE. Bergers Sheepmarklng Composition. THE Finest and most economical Sheep Branding Oil m the Market, m 1, 2, and 5 Gallon tins, brilliant red, blue or black colours. Once used always used. Always ready for use, drys rapidly and is guanteed nuo to m j ate the wool, and readily quits wool m scouring without leaving a stain. S ands the hardest weather tests unimpaired. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A-lford Forest Road. LOT 3 containing £ of an acre nearly opposite the Factory entrance gate* Fall particulars on application. F. FERBIMAN. ,FOR PALE. A GOOD SITE FOR DWELLING. ONE Acre and a half of land, at present m crop, with a good frontage on the North West Belt and Grey Street, being Town Sections 951, 952, 953, 961, 962, and 963. The property ia well fenced, and should prove a splendid site for a residence. Further particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. I FOR SALE.* TANCRED STREET. TOWN Sec; ion 467. upon which ia erected a comfortable house of seven rooms. Easy terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. COX STREET, rpiOWN Section 801 together with good _L house, wash-house, copper, etc. A pmall deposit will be accepted, the balance at Buildirg Society terms, which makes this a splendid opportunity for a woiking man to acquire a property of his own, remembering thn mistako that too many make, the idea that if they are to save at all they must commence m a large way, whereas he who begins m a smill way will soon notice the effects of the effort. Full particulars on application. F. FfiRIUMAN", FOR SALE. COX STREET. A Comfortable House of five rooms Hituated on Town Section 776. The owner having left the district will accept a low pics. Further particulars on application. F, FERRIMAN. THE NEW MODEL DUTTON MOWiSR KNIFE GRINDER rpHE New Model Datton Mower Knife _1_ Grinder is~ believed to be as near perfection as such a machine can bs 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. "KEEP THE KNIVES SHARP," Is what every manufacturer of mowers directs. With this grinder it can easily be done. 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 section is dulled or nicked by coming m contact with a stone, as often happens, ib can be sharpened without grinding the other sections. THB "CORUNDUM GBINDING WHEEL" Does its work well. It wears but little, and will last, according to the amount of wnrk done, from three to five years, and prob*b'y longer. There h a large hole m the centre of the wheel, made water tight by the flmges which clamp the wheel and hold it m position. When the machine is used this hollow space ia filled with water through a small hole m the Bide of one of its flanges ; the hole is then plugged up. When turning the wheel m grinding, the waber 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 nsed dry. (the opjerat r While grinding a knife, stands facing the side of the whesl and over the knife clamp, this brings the grinding of the section 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 having a width of from 3 to 5£ inches. It requites but little skill to use this grinder ; the directions senb with fach machine will, if followed, enable any one to work it without trouble. These machines are protected fully by patents m the United States, Canada, lireafc Britain, France, Belgium and Sweden. *■ v " * I HAVE a special sum of £10.000 to invest on a sound freehold securi'y either m one or two eums at 4£ per cent. F, FERRIMAN.



JOHN ORK & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. w i fin's s Ta y 1 or 's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PRICES LOWER THAN EVER, « New Easy," "F. & N," " Columbia,' LAWN MOWERS. AT STARTLING PRICES. SPADES, BAKES, HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Tools by Besb Makers. {The Largest Assortment and Lowest Pricea of any firm m Ashburton. 6 000 YABDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold OHEAJP. FISHING UUi TACKLE. WE HAVE Jnat Opened our New BeaEOD's Supply ..of FISHING TACKLE, la, d itquest an early inspection. LTOENSES M^Y BE OBTAINED FROM US] WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYERLEY BICYCLE ULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BIOYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment this Season is Just Landing, and we will be able to supply Customers without delay. JOHN ORlf AND CO., ASHBURTON. JO JL \_/ I ! TXAVING made Satisfactory arrangements with XX Messes Niooll Bros., for lease of premises fll |_| I occupied by us, we are carrying on business as usual. INTERESTS! McDONAID & mqdiabmid. VOO BOOTB AND shoes of every description tt/\tj mado to order or repaired at shortest notice. THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK IN THE DISTRICT OF ENGLISH, AMERICAN, CONTINENTAL, AND COLONIAL BOOTS. EVENING SHOES, Etc , at prices to suit all classes. JUST ARRIVED — A splendid assortment of Colored Shoes, all shades. McDonald and McDiarmid, BOOT IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS, EAST STREET. 8 258 J. NICHOLAS, Manager. GIVING UP BUSINESS SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE, FOR SALE. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J. SEALY AJSD CO.