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DEATH.

I Comyn. — Ab the Monastery of the Holy I Name of Jesus, Ashburton, Mary St. Jußtina Comyn, on Tuesday, 25th inst. Aged 27 years. R.I. P.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1898.

A Russian named Alaverdoff has come to the front m London with a drink cure. Old time INTERESTING drunks he can cure, IF TRUE. he says, m eight days, young onea m three days, The ingredients are, he says, spirits of wive, distilled water, acid o£ lemon and. the all-important " herb," which, of course, he " dis covered m a remote part of Russia." More than this the special couldn't get ; out of him. On the other hand the inventor claimed that he had completely cured " seven soldiers of the Russian Imperial Guard, known as the most desperate drunkards," The " cure " I causes vomiting when alcohol is taken, and there is a permanent repugnance to the very smell of spirits. The London Daily Chronicle's account of the actual method of treatment is somewhat amusing;. The first thing to do if you would be cured of all taste for alcohol is to get thoroughly drunk over night. Only you must choose your liquor ; it won't do to range the whole wine and spirit list. Supposing that the evening vine leaves m your hair and the morning aloes m your mouth are due to Scotch whisky, on waking at seven o'clock with a dark brown taste you are given a small glass of whisky containing the panacea, which you don't notice. An hour later another small glass, another hair of the dog, to all appearances. At nine o'clock another. By this time you ' ought to be growing quite cheerful. lAt ten you will receive a cup of hot lea, at eleven another small glass, and so on throughout the day, except at the hours at which you have luncheon and dinner, both of which should be hot. You must not drink either milk or lemon during the day. Next day you are limited to three doses of the doctored whisky, and the same on the third day after your debauch. After that you can go your own way. You will not want to drink— so says M. Alaverdoff— and even if you do, it will immediately make you " womit." There is only enough of the liquid left to cure 200 people, so M. Alaverdoff says, his supply of herb having run out, and none other being procurable until spring.

Local and General.

Lagmhor Estate.— The offers made by the Lund Purchase Board for the acquire ment of the Glenmark and Lagmhor estate?, Canterbury, have been refused, and negoti ations for the purchase of the properties are now at an end. '. Personal. — Mr and Mrs Wason will leave on a trip to the Old Country m a day or two. They will be back m New Zealand m time for next session. Mr Wason has got a pair with Mr Ward for the rest of the session. He proceeds via Sydney. Weather Forecast.— Captain Edwin to day prognosticates a gale from between N.E. and N. and W. at mosb places north ward of Napier, Taupo and Raglan with rain, strong winds from between N. and E. and S.E., probably with rain, from thence southward to Timaru and Queenstown, strong W. to S.W. winds, probably with rain, elsewhere. Wellington's Water Supply. — The Evening Post of the 19th instant, says : — Confgaints were made m the city yesterday afternoon about the dirty state of the water after it had been turned off for a short time. In one house the oolor of the water was first scarlet) and then dirty brown, and two wood emmets o»me through the tap. And this ia the water for drinking purposes ! Railway Spekd.— -Ab an instance of the rate of speed on some New Zealand railways the Napier Telegraph says that a traveller who arrived at the Waipukurau station on his bicycle m time to see the train by which he intended railing to Napier disappearing from view, mounted his iron steed and pedalled to Waipawa, a distance of about eight miles, arriving there five minutea before the train. « Albion Tbnnis Club.— A meeting of the Albion Tennis Club was held Ab Mr Samuel Hardley's residence last evening— Mr H. Hardley m thp chair. The resignation of Mr William Mellor was received, he being about to remove to Napier, The resignation was received with regret, and after other business had been transacted, Mr George Bowman presented the late oaptain with a handsome pendant, suitably engraved, as a token of the club's appreciation of the servloea rendered by Mr Mellor, and wished him bm voyage. Mr Mellor suitably responded. Shookino Discovery.— A shocking abate ment is published m the Bendigo (Victoria) Independent, m connection with an accidental explosion whioh took place m the New Chum Railway Mine, by whioh two men named David Stanley and Henry Fredericks lost their lives. After the explosion the fragments of the two victims were raised to the surface m bags, bub Stanley's head was nowhere to be found. " A gruesome dis covery was made," says the reporb, " by the undertakers, when removing the remains of Stanley from the original co&n tp the seoond one Embaddod m the centre of his body they found his head, lying face downwards. The features were perfeob, there being no Mn .b. on them."

1 An Akgry Mayor. —An exciting i uc i- I dent occurred recently at Coolgardie railway ' | station when Mr J. G. Jenkins, M.L.C. } Mayor ottho towo, assaulted Mr H. Wain'a ! cote, aen., the official receiver, by slapping j hid face. The assault was the result of ! frioti<>n arising out of a binkruptcy case '•■ Earlier m the day Wainscott made « speech, m which he attacked the Promier, 6,mi said the colony was commercially rotten to tho backbone, and had nothing ou>^ide Uio mines to Bupport it. Subsequently Mr Jenkins had to appear m the P-lico Court, and was fined £5 for the asßault, and Mr Wainacott received an intimation tint the Governor-in-Council was pleased to r'movo him from the position of Official Receiver m Bankruptcy on account of the speech made by him. Restricted Association.— The new sys tem of treatment of prisouera, known as the restricted association of prisoners, has bcea introduced m Maitfond gaol (Now South Wales). Under the new system the prisoners' meals are served m their cells, and m case of short-sentenced prisoners, under twenty-6ve years of age, physical drill ia enforced. The electric light is being now partly installed ia the gaol, and prisoners, instead of being shut up m the dark from five m the evening until the next morning, are privileged with light for three and a-half hours each evening, and provided with an improved class of literature. The discipline under the new system is found to work well, and is aaid to be an improvement ia many respects for the prisoners them selves, Maitland is the tenth gaol m New South Waleß brought under the new regu lations, and fully ninety-five per cent of the prisoners approve of it. War Preparations.— The Defence De partment is bestirring itself m its prepara -1 tions to meet possible emergencies. All leave to members of the Permanent Artillery has been stopped, and the men at Mount Cook barracks have been sent into the forts. [ It) is also stated thab arrangements have been made for the transport of baggage and the feeding of volunteers if the necessity arises for calling them out, and that the ammunition m tba different depots has been overhauled. The heavy gun which the Government decided some time ago to erect on the hill m the Botanical Girdens, is to be placed m position at once. Similar precautionary measures are being taken by the Defence Department at all the other chief portß of the colony. The batteries m Wellington contain ia all about eighteen guns, inoluding three eight-inch and a number of six-inch ordnance. The authori ties think that with the help of mines at the entrance and a torpedo boat p '.trolling the mouth of the harbor after dark, there Bhould be no difficulty m giving an account of any single cruiser here. — Press Association tele gram. The practice— which of late has become prevalent — of giving bot 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 rearpdies, inimical to life under certain cob utions, are ad ministered, with the resul, that the disorder assumes an acute form, the owner becomes alarmed, but alas !it is often too late. W T Kingston has been wonderfully successful during the late epidemic among horses. Veterinary medicine can be obtained at all houn, either at his Veterinary Forge, Wills Street, or at his private residence, Grey Streee, near High School. Horses (only) attended upon the shortest notice. Testi monials can be seen upon application. — (advt) 10 19

POLLARD'S OPERA COMPANY.

" 111 Town." 11 In Town," the p : eoe to be staged here on Friday by the Pollard Company, is desoribed as a two-act musical comedy, and has made more money for managers than auy other piece aince "Pinafore" was originally staged. The plot or story deals with I modern London life, and centres round the character of Captain Arthur Coddington a man about town. Thia character is a product of the modern Bibjlon, always well dressed, with the entree to clubs and theatres, always m debt, doing anyone he can, evading duns, a stauuch admirer of the fair sex, a universal favorite, and withal a good-hearted fellow Such is Captain Coddington, and it) is his fund of humor, irrepressibleness, and clever manner of getting out of a tight place that causes '• In Town " to be classed as a merry mixture of mimetic, histrionic, and salta tory art that produces two and a half hours of incsssant laughter.

CRICKET.

THE NEXT AUSTRALIAN TOUR. United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright, London, October 24 It has been resolved to play test matches with tha next Australian team at Lord's, the Oval, Manchester, Trentbridge, and Leeds. The first-class counties will share the gate money, professional playera receiv ing higher pay. The first cup match of the newly formed Aahburton County Cricket Association was played m the Domain, Ashburton, on Wednesday, October 19, between teams from Waterton and Rakaia, and resulted m a win for the latter by 6 wickets and 2 runa. For Waterton W O Smith (securing 3 wickets m three successive balls, and 4 wickets m five balls), and for Rakaia W Litnbie and McDonald bowled best. The following are the scores : — Rakaia, first innings, 91 ; second innings, 16 for four wickets. Water ton—First innings, 56 ; second innings, 49.

LAURISTON.

— ■» From Ont Own Correspondent. MUTUAL IMPROVEMKNT ASSOCIATION. The annual social m connection with the Mutual Improvement Association was held ia the schoolroom an Friday evening last, and was a pronounced success. Some 120 or 130 persons assembled to pass the evening m parlour games, while a number of songs, recitations, and dialogues ware also rendered by members and outside friends. Among the large number present were several visitors from MethveD, to whom, on behalf of the local Society, Mr J. Wallace extended a hearty welcome. Mr W. Morgan returned thanks appropriately, and expressed the hope that during the next session the Methven Society would have an opportunity of entertaining Lvuriston friends. The dialogue entitled " Widow Mooney'a Lodgers," m which the Misses O'Oallaghan and Wallace, and Messrs Wallace, Ross, Widdowßon ? and Walker took part, was well given, and provoked a good deal of mirth. A second dialogue, given by the Misses J. and H. Drummond and Messrs T. Dent and W. Drummond, was also well rendered. Songs were sung by the Aliases Clark and Johnston (2), and Messrs Sieve wright, T. Johnston, and Walker, while recitations were ably rendered by the Misses Bands and Wilkinson and Measrs Bands and Campbell. Parlour games were carried on at intervals until 2.30 a.m., when after the singing of Auld Langsyne the party dis persed. The annual general meeting of the Society, to revise rules and appoint officers and Committee for the 1899 session, is to be held m the schoolroom on Monday, 31st inst., when it is hoped all members will endeavour to be present. SCHOOL EXAMINATION. The annual school examination was con ducted on Tuesday by Mr Thomas Ritchie, and was as usual suoceßsful, 97 per oent of passes having been gained. bain. The much-needed rain'has at length made its appearance, and beautiful soft showers have fallen ab intervals during the last twenty-four hours. While I write, it is raining with a steady, continuous downpour, and from all appearanoes has set m for the night. SHEARING. Shearing haa already commenced m a few of the looal sheds, and will shortly be m full ewing,.~QabQber 85,

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

I United Prea» Assooin : ion — By Eleotrio \ Telegraph Wellington, October 25 Tho Council mat at 2.30 p.m. MASTIOR AND APPRENTICE BILL. The adjourned debate on the motion for the second reading of the Master and Apprentice Bill was continued. Mr McLean urged that as the session was so fir advanced members would not have ao opportunity of properly considering tho Bill. He therefore moved chat it be read a second time that day three months. Mr Oliver and Mr Peacock supported the amendment. Mr Oliver and Mr Jones favored progress being made without delay. DEATH OF THE HON. MB SHEPHERD. The debate was interrupted by the Minis ter of Education announcing the death of , Hon. Mr Shepherd at Nelson. The Council adjourned at 3.45 p.m. till 7.50 pm. as a mark of- respect; co Mr Shepherd's memory. The Council resumed at 7.30. MASTER AND APPRENTICE BILL. The debate was continued, tha Minister of Education contending thab ib was nob necessary for the Labour Bills Committee to take evidence on the subject. Mr Bowen and Mr Ormond oombatted this suggestion, holding that ib was imperative to make the enquiries a? exhaustive as possible. The Amendment proposed by Mr MoLaan was eventually negatived by 18 to 17, and the Bsoond reading agreed to. BILL PASSED. The Land Tax and Income Tax Bill passed through all its stages and finally passed. SECOND BFADINO. The Industrial Conciliation and Arbitra tion Bill was read a second time after a brief debate, and referred to the Labour Bills Committee, The Counoil rose at 9.40 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

, Wellington, October 25 The House met at 2 30. PETITION WITHDRAWN. The Public Petitions Conimittee, reporting on the petition of Alfred Crossey, hotel keeper, of Wellington, stated that at the request) of petitioaer^leave had been given to him to withdraw it. | Mr Smith pointed out that petitioner had | made seriouß allegations against the Com- I miasioner of Police, and he (Mr Smith) | wished to know if petitioner m withdrawing the petition had withdrawn the allegations. Mr Joyce, chairman of Committee, said that petitioner's solicitor had informed the Commissioner of Police of his intention to withdraw the petition, and the Commissioner had consented to the proposed coarse, which had been granted by the Committee. Mr Taylor dealt at some length with the facts of the case. The petitioner, m accus ing the police of persecution, and m bringing the matter before the Houae, had attempted to arouse public sympathy. After further debate Mr Tanner moved that the patition be referred back to the Committee to bring up a report giving the reasons which weighed with them m permit ting the petition to be withdrawn. Mr Joyc9 read a letter from petitioner's solicitor, m which it was stated that his I reason for withdrawing the petition was that the evidence which had been depended upon had been found to be unreliable. Other members having spoken, Mr Pirani asserted that the petition had been m the hands of a Minister of the Crown prior to its presentation to the House, and this he con sidered justified^ the House m compelling the Public Petitions Committee to come to a proper conclusion with regard to it. Mr McNab referred to tho fact that the letter from petitioner's solicitor did not convey the meaning thab the petition bad ben withdrawn. What it said was that since the adj wrnment of the Committee the solicitor hid conferred with the Com missioner of Police, the result of which was that the solicitor intimated that an under standing had been arrived at, and under the circumstances it was not intended to proceed with the petition. He (Mr McNab) oh j acted to matters petitioned on being arranged between the petitioner and any Government officer involved. The Hon. Mr Thompson said that he had not seen the petition. He considered that it having been withdrawn, the allegations contained m it had been withdrawn. After further debate the motion was agreed to. RETURNS ORDERED. Several returns were ordered. NATIVE RESERVES BILL, The Premier aßked leave to introduce the Native Reserves Acb Amendment Bill which, he explained, contained technical amend ments to the existing laws. Mr Taylor objected, and considered that the Bill dealt with'technicil amendments to the licensing and gambling laws. The Premier said he had been working night and day endeavouring to get the buainess arranged m order to leb members away soon, bun if debates were to take place on trivial questions he would relax his efforts and take a holiday. Leave was granted by 31 to 24, and the Bill was introduced and read a first time. THE OLD AGB PENSIONS BILL. A message was received from the Council, intimating that the Old Age Pensions Bill had been passed. THE STANDING ORDERS. The Premier proposed to postpone the Standing Orders, m order to move a motion permitting new business being taken after midnight. Captain Russell considered that some indication should be given as to what business was intended to be dealt with. The Hon Mr McKeozie mentioned seven Bills which he considered should be passed before the House prorogued. He did not believe m this idea of members wanting to go home. Either the business of the country should be done, or the Premier should get hia Excellency to dissolve the House so that the country could send men to the House to do the work of the country. Mr Rolleston agreed that the business should be done, but considered that the Premier was reeponsible for much of the time which had been wasted* The Premier said that there was a possi bility of the House adjourning within a fortnight if members made sacrifices to some extent. The postponement of the Standing Orders was agreed to. A motion, allowing new business to be taken after midnight, was agreed to by 45 to 15. REPLIES TO QUESTIONS. Ministers m reply to questions stated that 19 head of cattle out of 63 head had reacted when the tuberculin test was applied to them at Sunnyside; that instructions had been given that special attention be paid to oargo gear m order to prevent accidents similar to that which had happened recently at Welling bon. COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY. The House went into Committee of Supply on the General Estimates. In reply to questions the Minister said that nothing would please him better than to agree to veterinary surgeons being stock inspectors, but these surgeons were trained only as veterinary surgeons, and they did not care to take up other work done by the inspectors. The time would be extended for sheep dipping to suit the convenience of the districts. The House adjourned at 530 p.m. The House resumed at 7 30 p.m. In reply to questions with respect to the various itemß, the Hon Mr McKenzie said that m addition to the salary of the poultry expert, £225, other expenses m oonneotion with the Department amounted to £239. He hoped by nexc Vanoouver mail on expert would arrive, who would establish dairy sohools, the intention being to establish one m each island. Mr Lewis moved that the poultry expert's salary, £225, be struck out. After discussion the motion was nega'ived on the voices. The Hon Mr McKenz'.e, m reply to Mr McLean, said that better proposals must be submitted with respect to cool storage at London before the colony could undertake to provide storage. After further debate the olaaa was agreed to unaltered. «s£*ss?* and Sumy Departmflnt '

Vote for Department of Lands and Survey £97,672, passed unaltered. Miscellaneous services, £11,592 The Hon. Mr McKenzie m reply to Mr Pirani said that the tota 1 . cost of the Old S.ldiers' Claims Commission had been £1092 A motion by Mr Pirani to reduce the vote by £1 wag loar, and the clasa passed. | Claas 11, Working Railways Department, '.otal vot-e £871,000 XheHon Mr Cidman, replying to questions, said that arrangements had been made to Btop all extraneons work ab the Railway Workshops, m order to push on as fast as possible the construction of wagons to meet the demands of the wheat harvest. The class passed una'tered. Class 16 — Valuation Department, total vote £23,148. Much di cussion ensued on what was held to be the excessive charges made to local bodies for valuations. Replying to questions the Hon. Mr McKenz'e stated that it was hoped next year to reduce the amount re quired for the Department by £6000. The valuation estimates were under con sideration when the office closed at 2 ft m. Received Gtubdiax Office 9.16 a.m. After the telegraph offioe dosed this morning, the valuation estimate!, after a further brief discussion, were passed un altered. Class B— Lunatic Asylums, total vote £54,035. The item assistant inspector of asylums £750, met consideiable objection. Mr MeNib moved that the item be struck out, aa he considered the officer waa unnecessary. Mr Hall- Jones explained that the large increase m lunacy necessitated the appoint* ment of an assistant. Mr Seddoit said the Cabinet had deoided that an assistant should be procured from England. After debate the motion w&b negatived by 23 to 20 and the vote passed. Charitable aid £2997, and Rotorua sana torium £1245, passed unaltered after brief discussion. The Department of Labor vote of £6859 was debated at considerable length, the' Labor Journal being specially dealt with as an indication that the articles reprinted m ib should not be published at the expense of the colony. Mr Buchanan moved to reduce the rote by £1, which was negatived on the voices. Mr Massey moved to reduce the item, state farm, £8000, by £1 as an indication that, expenditure under this head should cease. Mr Seddon contended that the farm had been a success, and that it waß worth con sidering the farther establishment of similar farms m the vicinity of the four centres. After debate the motion was negatived on the voices and the vote agreed to. This concluded the votes on the general estimates, and progress was reported. The House adjourned at 3.30 a.m.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. The following acceptance* have been re ceived for the Aahburton Trotting dab's Spring Meeting, to be held on Saturday next, 29th inst :— Maiden Handicap (m saddle), of 20 boys two miles— Toronto Her, Wanaka 33ec, Ma ter Erail 43ec, Miss Brown wood 4aec. Brandon 4ssc, Silver Queen 4sec, Double! wood 4aec, Roanwood 4sec, Sydney 43ec Maori saec, Miss Wilkin 6aec, J E Rotciv 636 C. Electric Handicap (m saddle), of 20 bovb; one mile and a half— Hassan acr, Toby &ec, Patohwork 12aeo, Gillie Riabaoh 203 ec, Prince 26sec, Cameline 33sec, Robert Emmet 33aac, Big Mick 33sec. Laghmor Handicap (m harness), of 30 soys; two miles— Sam 4aec, Garfield 9aec, Toronto 15Bec, Medium And 18sec, Berlin Mac 21sec, Despise 21see, Wild Boy 22sec .Shtella 22sec. * Selling Handicap, of 20 eova ; one mile and a half — Fairchild 18sec, Victoria II 26sec, Tralee3oaec, Westerfield 31sec. Nigger Be!lo 3lßec, Despise 31sec, Cinderella 31see, Kate 31sec, Torrent 328 ec, Wild Boy 33 3 ec. Ashbcrton Handicap (m saddle), of 35 eovs; two miles— Hassan scr, Patchwork 16aec, Arahura 21aeo, Sam 25sec. Garfield 30aec, Miaa Brownwood 38aec, Malcolm D 30« ec, Big Mick 42 3 ec. Fakmebs' Plate Handicap, of 20 iovg • two miles— Belfast Girl acr, Gillie Riabach 3aec, Toronto lleec, Doublewood 15aec, Dundee 15sec, Berlin Mac 15sec, Victor H. 16seo, Westerfield 16sec, Stella 17aec, Struan 17aec, J. E. Roctiv 17aec. Dash Handicap (m Baddle), of 25sovb; one mile— Hasßan scr, Eulalie 43ec, General Luck 7aec, Arahura llsec, Robert Emmett 21sec. Malco!m D. 21stfc, Wanaka 21sec, Kit 11. 21sec, Cameline 21sec, Kate 23aeo. Misa Wilkin 23sec.

THE PLAGE.

Another Outbreak Uoited Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright! - Constantinople, October 24 The plague has broken out at Iskanderun, a seaport of Asia Minor.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

Arrival of Lord Charles Beresford English Engineers Wounded by Chinese. United Press Association— By Eleotrlo Telegraph— Copyright. Shanghai, October 24 Lord Charles Bereaford has arrived at Pekin on a commercial mission. He had audience with the members of the Tsung-Li-Yamen, who cordially wel comed him. October 25. A party of Ohines.9 soldiers wounded some English engineers engaged on the Hankow-Pekin railway.

THE KAISER IN THE EAST.

I United Preaß ABaooiation— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Constantinople, October 24 The German Imperial yacht Hohen- Zollern has left here for Palestine. The Kaiser's visit was a great success, and afforded striking evidence of Turkish-German friendliness.

THE ASHBUBTOft GUARDIAN ; WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1898



Evkn a glanne at their windows will »how that Craighead <fe Berryman are determined to maintain theic reputation aa the leadins tailor? and outfitters,— (Advt) f



Ashtarton County Stock and Saleyards Company, Ltd. ■ <% — = — The sixteenth annual meeting of the above Company was held on Tuesday — Mr 0. J. Harper, chairman. The annual report waa submitted aa follows : — The properties of the Company, at both yards, are m excellent order and repair. During the year the expenditure has been kept aa low as possible, consistent with the convenience of the public. And notwith- standing the exceptionally trying season to farmers, through the scarcity of feed^for all descriptions of stock, the following have been yarded for sale.— Sheep, 253,793; cattle, 1956; pigs, 1074; rams, 1946. It is proposed to allot the balance at the credit ot profit and loss account m manner following : — To the payment of a dividend ab the rate of 8 per cent, £240 ; depreciation of pro- perty, £50 ; carry forward the balance, £68 The report was adopted. Dr Trevor and Mr D. McLean, tha retiring Direotorß, were re-elected, and the usual votes of thanks were passed,



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I CHUKOH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburtoc, WEDNESDAY— G.F.S. 7 30 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES, October 30, 1898. 8.30 a.m. — Holy Communion, 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer. 6 30 p.m — Evening Prayer The offertories will be m aid of the Church Mission Fund. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. N O T ICE. SHO V DAY . /^vN SHOW DAY THE GUABDIAN WILL GO TO PRESS AT 1 P.M. ADVERTISEMENTS should be HANDED IN NOT LATER THAN 12 O'CLOCK.



Friedlander Bros., Limited, j i DUNEDIN i Labor Day Sports, MAStiFY -HARRIS OIN '1 OP. O]\ JE- ML i L-fej 13 1 G V Cl^lii— HUMPHREY Ist, Hanley 2nd. ; XWO-MILJci WIIEKL JftACE- Bknnktt lot, Hanley 3rd, Holland 4h. JBM.V EMIL Hi— MIDDLETON ls% H ALSTON 2nd, Oaclton 3rd, Humphreys 4ih. THEY ALL RODE Massey-Harris SILVER RIBBON WHEELS. MASSEY-HAREIS Reapers & Binders. XXT® ARE NOW UNLOADING OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENT of these CELEBRATED MACHINES, CON- SISTING OF 700 CASES, REPRESEN- j TING 100 REAPERS AND BINDERS. | FRIEDLANDER Bros., Limited. FOR SALE, Tl/I OLABSES FOR FEEDING STOCK Also— ! AGRICULTURAL SALT, CHEAP. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. — — ._^—— .^— — — — — -^______^_ | F O R _S A L E- SEED" BARLEY, PERFECTLY CLEAN 5 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. ' "TTTjS ofiEer to supply these celebrated Ferbilisera at lub prioos less tho usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing clients We have large Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., • Insist upon having our Pure Teas. Don't be put upon. They are the Best and Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied tout never equalled. Guaranteed Nicer and Better Value than any at 4d per lb. more money. : Compare our 2/- Tea with any at 2/4, : and our 2/4 with any at 3/- per lb. HHSHB KSESHIi BBk. itfES^^ ' \ SPECIAL NOTICE. Henry McElrea BEGS TO ANNOUNCE p that he has secured the Store and Promises lately occupied by the Eclipse Bicycle Company, m Cameron Street, fronting Baring Square, where he will be a CASH BUYER or WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, PAT, Etc. In any Quantity, giving full Market Values. He will also deal generally m FARM PRODUCE, both as a Buyer and a Seller, and hopes at least to deserve a share of Public Patronage. FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, E T o , Delivered m Town and Suburbs AT WHOLESALE PRICES. 10 195 FARM SEEDS, Direct from Carter, London 1 TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS ALSO ' COLONIAL CLOVER, RYEGRASS, AND COCKSFOOT, m large or small quantities, at greatly reduced rates. GARDEN SEEDS of beßt quality at lowest rates. BEST BRANDS TEA reduced 6d per lb below original marked prices. Oats, Chaff, Chick Wheat, Flour, Bran, and Sharps, all reduced. ' J. THOMAS, HAVELOOK STREET,



NICOLL BROTHERS. J JNicoll Brothers, [H. F. Nicoll ] [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. BHARKBKOKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY S4.LKS OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Fntranoo by ris;ht-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commenoing immediately on conclusion of our live stock Bale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part) of the District at lowest current rateß. ADVANCES made on goods placed k in our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. * NEW SEASON'S SEEDS We have been appointed Agents for I Messrs Sawtbll, Waohsmawn & Co.» Chriatohurch, and have now on hand a supply of Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cooksfoot, Cow- graas, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, Turnips Mangels, Carrots, Rape, etc., grown by Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England.' WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christchurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. ' Ridley's Reliable Teaß. Traveller Bicycles. FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE RISKS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various aums of Trußt Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent.| Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. THE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. Limited,- ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros. Btore five varieties of thiß celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention, NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com- municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. LIMITKD. 8 39 g i in_n L _j P. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A VILLAGE SETTLEMENT LEASE, Situate 1J mile from Ashburton. r lIHE Property consists of twenty acres of JL land, well watered and fenced, to- gether with a well built three-roomed House, (Jhoffhouse. Shed, Pigsty, and Fowlhouae. 1 his should provo a Bplendid chance for a working man, as a small figure will be ac- cepted for the goodwill. Full particulars on application F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. CORNER EAST AND COX STREETS. I HAVE for sale T.S. 552, 553 and 570, situated as above, which should be a capital site for a nice residence, having a good frontage on the main thoroughfare and close to the Domain, which is superior m some respects to having a park of your own, for if your own property, the cost of keeping up would fall upon you individually, where- as the cost is distributed amongst the rate- payers, who are more than repaid by the advantages available for all, .Early iuSpßO- tion invited. Further particulars on application. F. FERBIMAN. FOR SALE. mHRESHING PLANT m good order, JL engine by Aveling and Porter. F. FERRIMAN. TOP DRESSING. FOR your Lawn, the beat mixture ob tamable is fine Green Bone Dust. Put up m one and two lb. bags. F. FERRIMAN, FOR SALE. A CAPITAL HOUSE m Wills? Street. Good value and a comfortable home, m close proximity to Domain and Public Sohool, Fi'U particulars on application, F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE— Black Gelding, good m saddle or light harness ; excellent buggy hpreo,— Apply office of this paper.



JOHN ORR & C^ Ironmongers and General Merchants. WITNESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. « New Easy," "F. & N," " Columbia,' LAWN MOWERS. AT STARTLING PRICES. SPADEB, RAKES, HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Tools by Besb Makers. The Largest Assortment and Lowoßt Priceß of any firm m Aehburton. 6 000 YABDS .FOWL NETTIKG to be Sold CHEAP. FISHING lAiJ 1 TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opened our New Season's Supply of FISHING TACKLE, a d lequeat an early inspection. LICENSES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM 7JB\ WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYERLEY BICYCLE FULL 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. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. £20 — .Ladies' & Gentlemen's — £20 The Celebrated "CRESCENT" Bicycles. INCLUDING MUDGU-ABBS, LAMP, & BELL. riIHESE MACHINES are one of the Highest Grade American Cycles, fitted with _L all the latest Improvements, and are undoubtedly the beßt value ever offered to the Public. — — ;o:— — SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. WE have now to hand our Season's Stock of «*. **. A. «& Trades Unionists, And Turkey and Washita Oil Stones. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN GROCERIES. Flour, Kerosene, Tea, Soap, Sugar, IN FACT ALL GROCERIES QUOTED LOWER THAN CHRISTCHURCH PRICES. Splendid Value given m Plated Ware, Cutlery, Spoons and Forks. CKOCKHiUWARE AND GLASSWARE A SPECIALTY CHEAPEST HOUSK IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, BRUBHWARE, TINWARE, AND HARDWARE. »*■. «-■ 9 \j t —^ SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGER^ WINE AND SPIRIT MKF.O HANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BUKKETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Xtfcpbwe No 65