PHASES OF THE MOON.

December.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1898.

Quite a novel method of procedure was adopted by Sir Henry Wrixon, m the Victorian Legia- RELIGIOUS lative Council (says INSTRUCTION, the Age, of Novem-

ber 17), m order to indicate that body's approval of a Bill which the Minister of Public Instruc tion, on hia own initiative, proposes to bring fcrward next session, to enable religious instruction to be given m State schools. Mr Peacock, it seems, had no authority from his Cabinet to promise an amendment of the Educa tsion Aot m the direction proposed ; but tho " policy of the open door " has been eagerly seized by the supporters of reli gious education, and Sir Henry Wrixon's motion was intended to back up the political chief of the Education Department m his prospective action. The idea is that facilities should be given to recognised teachers of religion to give religious instruction during school hours. Mr Fitzgerald took advantage of the occasion to voice the grievances of the Boman Catholic population, who educated a large num ber of children without any cost to the State. The motion found support »U round the House, the only hostile criticism coming from Messrs Levi, Godfrey, and Melville. The last named contended that when the schools were subjected to denominational influence, religious teaching was utterly neglected, and therefore the country had no compunction m adopt ing a secular system. The motion was adopted, with a slight modification, suggested by Sir Frederiok Sargood, that the religious teaching should not interfere with the four hours' secular instruction required by the Act. The members of the Ministry m the House refrained from taking part m tho division, on the ground that tho ques tion had not yet been considered by the Cabinet.

Considerable curiosity exists both m London and Berlin about tho exact provisions of the "JHE agreement which att ANGLO-GERMAN parties admit has TREATY. been entered into between England and Germany. The Berlin official press states (says the London corres pondent of the Age, October 7) that tho treaty does not affect any other Power ; that its provisions are entirely confined to the relations between Germany and England m Africa ; and that they do not touch upon Asia Minor, Syria, Ohina, or even Egypt. Germany has not made public the treaty, because there are grave reasons for keeping it secret, bufc when published, it will be seen that the German Foreign Office has conserved the best interests of the Fatherland. It is extremely foolish for th^e Chauvinist papers to regard Delagoa Bay as a future possession of Germany. Within recent years, the situation has entirely changed. Sooner or later this harbour must become a Britssh possession. "We are m a position to state," writes the Post, "that, apart from other concessions, German trade and Germaii Jnfcerpsts m the harbour and neighbourhood are ampl^ secured. Pessimists will see that it is better to arrange an advantageous treaty with England than begin a conflict with that Power m matters which are npt vital to Germany." This means that England is to have a free band m negotiating with Portugal for the purchase of Delagoa Bay, a posaeasion which will greatly strengthen our position m South Africa. Dr Xeyds, the representative of President Kruger m Germany and Holland, appears to be yery much disgusted at the turn matters are taking.

Local and General.

A new Berial ia commenced m to-day's Issue. It will be found on the Brat page. The Wblmngtok Catutsdkaii Fire. — A sum of about £5000 has now been col looted for tbo $omaa Catholio Cathedral m Wellington. ' ■ Nafieu Gibls* High Sghooi,.— From twenty applicants, Mias Elsie Lowe, 8.A,, of Canterbury College, has been appointed Assittant) mißtreie of the Napier Girln 1 Sigh fc'obaoli v ,

a Young eoHOLAR— MiaB Ruby Voss, of Ashley School, who headed the list of echolarahip winners at the Rangiora High School, was only ten years of age last September.

Mb Donald McLean. — Mr George Robert son, who was m Cbristehurch to-day, wired to us tit 1 30 that Mr Donald McLein Was a little eisier today but nob onfc ot danger, and to-morrow would probably decide as to his condition.

fCHOori Treats —On Anniversary D±y (Friday) the Wi'S cyan Sunday .^oholara will have Iheir pic-nic m the Ashburton aale yards. Ou the same day the St Stephen's and Hampstead children will have their pio-nio m Mr Rollitt's ground an the mill.

Silver Wedding —Major and Mrs Steward gavo a garden party m celebration of their Biker weddiog at their residence, Bu'iford, East Belt, yesterday afternoon, at which some seventy of their friends were preieut, from whom they received hearty congratulations on the completion of a quarter of a century of happy married life. Afternoon tea was I provided on the lawn, and Gates' band • enlivened the proceedings by appropriate music.

Business Change —One of the oldest businesses m Ashburton changed hands on Tuesday— Me R Murray, watohmaker, having disposed of the business he has conducted m Ashburton since 1880 to Mr F. W. Curtis, who will enter into possession on Monday. In December, 1848, Mr Murray began his apprenticeship as a watch and clockmaker, so that he layß down the tools of his labot after completing the jubilee year of his work.

A Welli-knoytn CricketebSubpkxdeb — A Press Association telegram from Dunedin atated :— At an adjourned meeting of the Committee of the Griokeb Association, it was decided to suspend A. Downes for one calender month for insulting behaviour to A. B. Harraway, umpire, who no-balled Downes' brother. Thii means that Downes will not be able to play against Canterbury, and it will militate againßt any ohance of hie being included m the New Zealand team.

New Regulations ion Circuses —With regatd to circuses visiting the city of Christ church, tho proposed by-law of the City Council places them m a different position to what hitherto existed. No license will be

issued to any oiroua until the marquee or tent m which the performance is to be given has been erected, and until the accommoda tion for the public and the arrangements for the safety of the performers and public from fire have been approved by the Council. Further, if the tent be pulled down the license lapses. Next Wool Saie. — For the wool sale, to be held at the Chamber of Commerce, to morrow, there is an entry of 3327 lota, comprising 12,415 bales. The list ia made up as follows :— Mr F. C. Tabarb, QO4 b&lea j Meaara Friedlander Bros., 587; Messrs H. Mabaon and D. Thomas, 2487 ; Messrs Geo. Kicg and Co., 106 ; Messrs J. T. Ford and Co., 212 ; New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, 1674 ; Messrs Dalgety and Co, 1367; New Zealand Farmers' Co operative Association, 2481 ; Messrs Fyne »nd Co., 2557 } total, 12.415.

Canterbury College —The following are the results of examinations m conneotion with the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music, and the Royal College of Music, London, held ab Canterbury College by Mr F. Davenport, Professor of the Royal Academy of Music, examiner to the Board : Pianoforte — Local Centre Examinations t Senior Grade : Alice Bowen, Winifred Rose Jacobs, Mary Tereßa Purohas, Edith Francis Standish, Mabel Stringletnan. Junior Grade : Barbara Mackenzie. Local School

Examinations — Higher Division : Margaret Florence Rolleston, Caroline Wooler. Lower Division : Grace Caroline Jennings. Ele mentary Division : Millicent Gertrude Jennings.

Th£ Wheel Race. — The Eyuetton, Times Bi»ya that nßarly all the visiting oyoliats, including Allan Jones (America) and A. 0. Middleton (Australia), who intend compet ing at the Christchurch Cycling CluVa meeting on Anniversary Day, have arrived. Judging by the number seen training each evening at Lancaster Park, the meeting should be one of the best ever held m the colgcjes. improvements have been made atftanoasfer ParK for the con venience of the public. — It may be mentioned

that Mr F. Symone, whose chances in' the Wheel Itaoe were considered good, had a nasty fall on Lancaster Park on Tuesday whilst training, which may prevent him from competing.

ARBEBT OF THE WELLINGTON AUSCONDER. — According to a Presa Association message from Giaborne, the Premier has recaived a

telegram from Commissioner Tunbridge, stating that the Governor had received a cablegram from, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, to the effect that Myera had

b<3on arrested at Monte Video on board the steamer Maori. A Wellington telegram

states : — In conneotion with the arrest o!

Myers, I^r Tunbridge has arranged to send an experienced officer to Monte Video by the Ruahine which leaves Wellington on the 22nd inst tl an 3he should reach that port on the 11th proximo, The officer, who has not yet been seleoted, will take with him a copy of the extradition papers sent Home by the last Vancouver mail. Myers will probably have to be brought baok to the colony via London.

Alcoholic Cube. — A bi-ohloride of gold institute for the treatment of those who suffer from an overmastering appetite for liquor, morphine or gocaine has been opened m Dunedin. Similar institutes have been established at various towns m the North Island during the past year and a half, and upwards of four hundred cases treated. The institute professes to guarantee to permanently eradicate all desire for intoxioants, leaving the patients m the same

condition as regards liquor or narcotics as they were previous to first indulging m the same, and contends that a relapse occurs only when the patienb deliberately re-cultivates the appetite. Many of the moat prominent business, professional, and public men of the North Island have been cured. The medioines used are stated to lje perfectly harmless, leaving positively no ill-eflfeots. Treatment is administered by a prominent and' duly registered looal physician. The term of treatment ia twenty-one days. Payment is not demanded unless the patient) is perfeotly satisfied with the effectiveness of the cure.

The institute Ins the highesb endorsement not only of local business men, the clergy, etc , but from America and other countries as well.

Th?s Recent Fires m Wellington.— A Eres3 Association telegram from Welling ton states that on Monday morning the New Zeitand Times published an interview with Oapb. Kemsley, chief of the fire brigade, re garding the Royal Oak Hotel fire, m which he made a strong attapk upon the Ojty Council far neglecting to supply the brigade with proses appliances and men to work them. The matter was brought up at a meeting of the Public Works Committee of the City (Joanpil i o the evening, when the Mayor made a statement showing the exfcenb to whioh the brigade had been assisted by the Council, and pointed out chat the amount expended on the w.aintenanca of the Brigade amounted to 5£ per cent, of the total general revenue qf the corporation. He said he felt so strongly ponqerning Capt. Kemsley's attitude that he did not cara to commit himself to making a reply at that meeting. Several councillors warmly deprecated Oapfc. Kern Bley's remarks, and thought ib was soanda lous bh<jii> any servant of theJrs should g iticise hia employers m such a manner* No.obher body of men m any capacity would stand euph a thing. The ootnmifctee took dq ftotlon m the matter, bub ib was understood from the Mayor's statement that the Qoun cil would set up an enlarged Fire Brigade Committee, with power to call expert evU dence, and to make exhaustive investigation into tho circumstances surrounding the des truction of Sb. Mary's Roman Oatholio Cathedral and the Royal Oak Hotel.

Twri Straight Tip for the winner is an^ibiußly r Bought for prior to any of our great raoes, and the |oy 01? sorrow of the recipients is largely measured by theam'ounS) of money they afterwards wm or lose. There is no unoartainty, however, or anouished suspense, as to the result of using flolloway's Pills and Ointment, After a fair trial the gain is sure and great, The PiUe, taken occasionally m prescribed doses, keep the digestion m order, exoite a free flow of healthy biie, and regenerate the impoverished blood with ribher materials. The Ointment is a grand remedy for . the yeraov&l of rheiimatlp p»}DB, wounds, aot?ei, ul6eri/ outs', prbtui9Ol^

Tennis.— The Canterbury Tennis Associa tion met on Tuesday night, Mr E J. Ross m the chair. The amendments to the rules of the New Zealand Association, to be con sidered at the annual meeting, were approved. The important suggestions are : Only one Association from each province to bonffi'iate'l ; competitors m the champion- j ship events ts belong to an affiliated body, and to re?He m the district from which they j entfr; the Association to provide challenge cupa for single eveuta, and a b-.nner for the Association scoring the mst points. The Ashbu^ton Club wua s'ffi'iated to thn Canter bury Association. It has seventy memberß, and its colors are Davy and light blue. A fairly long Hut waa presented of iho names of playera from Canterbury o'.ubs who would be taking part m the tournament at Dunedin on B >xing Day. Those interested m lawn tennis will be pleaded to hear that the annual match between the Linwo>d and Ashburton Clubs will ba played on the local courts on Friday next, The Lin wood Lawn "Vtnnis Cub is one of the strongest clubs m Christ ohurcb, and as they are sending down their best team, the local men will have their work out out to retain their laurels. In view of this, the latter have been practising hard, and a marked improvement has been noticeable m their play during the pa9t fort night. Play will commeoce at 10.30 a.m., and tea will be dispensed during the after noon by the lady members of the Clnb. The following players will represent their respec tive Clubs : — Linwood — Messrs Kiver, Fer guson, Birlow, Sinclair, Ashman, and (Jresswell; Ashburton — Messrs Salmond, Upton, Cox, Shorland, Pooka, and Johnston.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Borough.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Borough School Committee was held m the schoolroom on Monday evening. Present— Messrs Craighead (chairman), Meddina, Phaup, Bale, Hanmer, McOallara, Jones, Silcock, and Steele. FINANCE. The Bank balance was stated to be £26 38 lOd to credit. OOERESPONDENCE. Letters were received from Me H M Jonea and from the Board of Education vt elementary science. master's eeport The master's report was read as follows : In forwarding the usual monthly report I 'am pleased to announce a slight) improve ment m the attendance, which is 330 for the past four weeks. Our present roll number is 384, and the highest attendance on any one half day during the month 348. School work is progressing satisfactorily, and the members of the staff are all working zealously and well. Last week Mr Schmidt, clerk of works to the Board of Education, visited the school, and inspeoted repairs, etc., which require doing.- Messrs Hardy and Rennia &Ibo paid us an unofficial visit during the month. Next week the pupil teacher examinations begin. I should there fore suggest breaking up for our usual five wetka' Christmas holiday next Thursday or Friday week, the 22nd or 25rd. Kindly state what amount is to be spent oa prizes, and arrange for their purchase. On Satur day last the drawing examination for a medal presented by the Arb Sooiety was held m the school, when Bomo seventeen candidates presented ihemselveß, including six of our pupils, and several from the High School. I would suggest thab the Art Society be advised that two classes, cay under fourteen (junior) and under sixteen (senior) would ia future be advisable. At present the age limit is sixteen, and it is hardly fair to examine children of twelve and thirteen m competition with those of the more advanced age. I enclose copy of prospectus as sent to the different schools. With regard to science materials, the better plan would be, I fancy, for me to forward a list required to the Board's secretary, aa per letter of 3rd inst. ALLENTON SCHOOL The mißtress of the Allenton school re ported the numbers as follows •.— Boys 27, i girls 26 ; total 53. The average attendance for the past four weeks has beea— B:>ys 24 2, girls 22 5} total 46.7. Highest attendance 51. PRIZH FUND. It was decided that the ftmounb to be expended m prissa should be the Bame as last year. SCHOOL PRIZES. A sub-committee, consisting of the Chair man, Messrs Meddina, Phaup, Hardie, Hanmor, and Mrs Willifl, was eleated to make all necessary arrangements m connec tion with the prizes. ELEMEKTARY. SCIENCE. It was resolved that Mr Hardie should be asked to send the Board a list of all the necessary material for teaching elementary science, DRAWING. It wets decided that if the Art Sooiety will agree to two classes for drawing for children under the ages of fourteen a.nd sixteen respectively, the Committee would supply one of the medals. HOLIDAYS. It was decided to close the school for the Christmas holidays on Friday, 23rd inst., for five weeks — Mr Silcock dissenting. VISITING COMMITTEE. Messrs Silcock and Meddins were appointed a Visiting Committee for the ensuiog month. EXCURSION. It was decided to promote a railway excur sion, and that all children attending the school be carried free. A aub-committee, consisting of Meßsra Rule, Hanmer, and the Secretary, waa appointed to make the necessary arrangements and report at the nexb meeting. EDUCATIONAL LATV. The Secretary was instructed to purchase a copy of Educational Law of New Zealand — byMrW. Joliffe. WELCOME, A hearty welcome was accorded to the new members of committee, ACCOUNTS. 4-Q account to the amount of £1 39 was passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned,

THE NEW SOUTH WALES HARVEST.

United Press Association— By Eleotrlo Telegraph — Copyright Sydney, December 12 The Herald states that the result of the continued unfavourable conditions reduces the estimated wheat yield of ths colony to about nine million bushels. The Government Statistician reports that the wheat yield will be 9,072,000 bushels, an average of 8.1 bushels per acre, the lowest average since 1888,

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Preßa Association — By Eleotric Telegraph — Copyright . Paris, December 13 M. Lucien Millevoye, Republican Nationalist Deputy for Seine, with five other Deputies, made a demonstration m the streets of Paris, and attempted to lead the crowd to Colonel Picquart's prison; but the police prevented this, and dispersed the mob s amidst cheering for General Zurlinden and the army. M. Pasphal Groassefc, Socialist J?e puty for Seine, m the Chamber accused the General Staff of indiscretions. The statement provoked an uproar, and several Socialist Deputies were assaulted. M. de Freycinet rebuked At. Groußsett's intolerable insinuation 3 . The matter was ended by the order 1 of the day being adopted by a largo majority. Received Wakapuaka Deo. 14, 9-20 a.m, GuABpiAK Office 9-57 a-m Paris, December 113 Ksferhaay has offered to give evi dence m oonneotion with the Dreyfus case, on oondition that he is granted a safe conduct. He states that he wishes to defend the honour of his own children and Colonel Henry. 1

COUNTY COUNCIL.

A special meeting of the Ash but ton County Council was held on Tuesday. Present — Messrs C. J. Harper, D. William son, Join Lambie, ftJ» Sti t, *nd B. Herring. Mr Harper w«e elected ctiairmin for the meeting \ TRAFFIC BRIDGE. i The special order regulating cycle triffio on the traffic bridge was passed. It, forbids altogether the me of the footway by eye'ists, requires lights to be carried after suadown, and limits iho pace to six tni!e3 an hour. RTJAPUSA IRRIGATION. The special order constituting ftu&pqoa subdivision No. 2 waa adopted ; bat a reso lution was passed "that no further steps would he taken unless the utual preliminary expenses wero guaranteed by the ratepayer! interested. SLAUGHTERHOUSE BY-LAWS. Messrs Harper and Williamson were authorised to affix the County's seal to the duplicate copy of the slaughterhouse by-l&wa required to be sent to Government. WAKANUI WATER SHPPLT DISTRICT. The special order re Wakanui water supply was ordered to be signed by Messrs Harper anel John&tone. OVKBDDI WATER OHAKQBS Several ratepayers wrote asking for time m the payment of overdue water charges. — It was decided to extend the time to January 31, but after that to sue for the charges without further notice. RACE TAMPERING The following fines for tampering with water races were inflicted •— H. Q. Berry man, £2 29; J. Murphy, 10a 6d; W. MoLroohlan to be cautioned— fines to be paid within fourteen days. OORSE ON ROADS The attention of the Upper Ashbtirton Road Board was again drawn to the gorge on the Ashburion Forks Road, which was interfering with the Council's water race. The parts more particularly complained of were opposite the property of Messrs O'Shea and Bulger. OOQ COLLARS. The Council fixed the priceß of dog collars for the year at the same figures as lasb year. mahoney's creek The Council resolved, on a report on Mahoney's creek, to adhere to the former resolution, and to instruct the solicitor to prosecute. NEXT MEETING The Council's ordinary meeting was fixed for January 6, 1899, and the present meeting rose.

SPORTING.

Ashburton County Racing* dub.

Summer Meeting.

The following nominations have been re ceived for the Ashburtoa County Racing Club's Summer Meeting, to be held on the Tinwald racecourse on January 2 and 3 : —

New Year's Gift Handicap. — Matlocb, Alceßtie, Flying Kitty, Bizirre, The Orphan, The Kidd, Vex Fire, L9garity, Medallious, Gloaming, Shooting Star, Belligerent, Valen tine, Lord Stanabury.

Fairfield Tbot Handicap. — Boxwood, Actress, Garfield, Haßsan, Miss Brown wood, Speculation, Kilaloe, General Grigg, Maori, Medgidie, Tralee, Scottie, Jock MeQailla, Wharfdale, Dalla, Miag Wilkin, Berlin Mac, Ringwood 11., Stman.

Aswubtoj? County Cup.— Bloomer, Miso Lochiel, Skirmisher, Rex 11. , Lord Staiw bury.

Galloway Handicap.— Minister, Mania, Pauline You-are-a-Bille, Roeie O'Shea, Dandy, Loo, Phyllis, Heliadaa, Jean L'Arc, Top3y.

Sbaemab Welter.— M&tloek, Alcestis, Nor'wester, Bristol, Mount; Clair, Winder mere, The Kidd, Magg, Rex 11, Huka.

Flying Handicap.— Ben Farley, Lepanto, Bizirre, Bristol, The Orphan, Warrington* Guorose, Medallions, Gloaming, Shooting Star, Corselet, Belligerent;, Valentine, Lord Scanabury.

SECOND DAY.

CoLD3TREAM WELTER.— Matlock, AlcßStis, Nor'weater, Bristol, The Orphan, Winder mere, The Kidd, Vex Fire, Magg, Legerity, Gloaming, Rex 11 , Shooting Star, Corselet, Huku, Lord Stansbury.

Lavriston Tbot. -~ Boxwood, Acli-ess, Toronto, General Sh&fter, Garfield, Hassan, Mibs Brownwood, Kit 11., Macaroni, Mal colm D., Maori, Tralee, Coolgardie, Scottie, Jock McQuilla, Prince, WharMale, Misa Wilkin, Sydney, Silver Queen, Berlin Mao, Ringwood 11 , Doubtful, Mazarka, Altimore, Big Miok, Brandon.

Tihttalp Handicap. — Ben Farley, Bizirre, Bloomer, Mount Clair, Miss Lochiel, Medal lions, Skirmisher, -Rex 11, Belligerent, Lord Stansbury.

Pony Race Handicap.— Minister, Mania, Pauline You-are-a- Belle, Rosie O'Shea, Dandy, Loo, Heliadaa, Jean D'Arc, Topsy.

AU.BNTOX Handicap —Matlock, Alceatis, Flying Kitty, Bloomer, Mount Clair, The Kidd, Shooting Star, Kiss Miss, Belligerent.

Lagmhor Handicap.— Nut Cracker, Ben Farley, Lepanfco, Bizarre, Bristol, The Orphan, Constance, Warrington, Winder mere, Ganroae, M&gg, MecUlUoua, Gloaming, Number Nine, Snooting Star, Kiss Miss, Corselet, Belligerent, Valentine, Lord Stanßbury.

HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL CONCERT

There was a crowded hall laab evening on the occasion of the Hampatead School concert, and the very attractive programme waa gone through without any hitch at all. It is greatly to the credit of the teachers that they rvere able to produce Buch a programme as was given without any outside aid ab all, but depended wholly and solely on the talent and training of the children. The items were twenty-four m number, and the only ones that were not given by children were the gramaphone selections of Mr Marsden. Let it be here stated that the conoort, from beginning to end, was a brilliant success, but »9 most of the items were done by large bodies of children there is little to individualise. The atage was filled every time by clever and intelligent children and the bell, ball, and ring exercises of the infants were uncommonly well done, the time being perfct and the motions graceful m the highest degree. So also were the action songs. Tbe chorus singing of the senior children waa also very good, especially m the patriotic songs of Britain and America and the tableaux were very effective. The pole and club exercises of the senior girls made most attractive numbers, and with the abhors received the vociferous applause they merited. In so great a crowd of clever little ones, it would be unusual if some were not found fitted for taking individual parts and aolo vooaliats and reoiters were found m Misses Lily and Hilda Williams, Masters G. Porter and R. and A. Stock, and Misses Winnie and Nellie Collins ; Miss Rachel Joyce, Miss Eunice Buchanan, and Master Prank Porter. Mies Colling made a most •ffioienb accompanist, and Miss Fawcett kept her little ones admirably m hand m the drill movements. The concert onght to realise a handsome sum for the prize fund..

Farmers, working men, and all who desire to see 1 •'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 Buch inducements as will " keep the money m the place if customers will kindly call and compare our reduoed 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 extr» pair of trousers to measure for 65a and upwarda, at prices which will m ail cases compare favourably with those ot Christ churoh or Dunedin firms for cash, and out name is a sufficient guarantee for fifr, style, and workmanship, aa the leading tailors and outfitters — Cbaighead & Berbyman. (ADV9) Ye athletes, all who bike or run, f Or row or box, or may have done, Know that of all the human ills You're Bubjecb moso to colda and chills. Rut both. will disappear be oure, By taking Wood*' Qreaj Peppermint Qnr«

THE A^HJBUiiTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1898



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CHUB Cg SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH, Ashburtoc. WEDNESDAY— G.FS, 7-50 pm THURSDAY— M EET IN G OF THE PARISHIONERS m Sb Stephen's I Schoolroom, 8 pm. (Teatry Meeting at 7-30 pm) FRlDAY— Sunday School Picnic, 2 pm. N.B— No service on Friday Evening SUNDAY SERVlCES— December 18. 1 11am — Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion 2.ls— Distribution of Sunday School Priz?B, m St Stephen's Schoolroom, 2-15 pm. Parents and Friends invited to attend 3 pm— Dromore, Mr T Gates 6.30 pm— Evening Prayer REV T A HAMILTON -■' - - -a Insist upon having our Pure Teas. Don't b* ptit Tijxm. THej- »r« tbe Best and tfovapast. Absolwt«ly pux«. Oopiem bnt n*v*r aqnalled. WONDERFUL Guaranteed Jfioer and Better Valxt* than any at 4d per M». more money. Compare our a/- Tea with, any at a/4, and on* Q/4 with &ay at 9/- per lfe. TEAS



Knife Grinders FOR Grass Mowers. i THE NEW MODEI. BUTTON MOWF.R KNIFE GRINDER THE New Model Dutton Mower Knife Orinder is believed to be as near perfection as such a machine can be 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 ia made less at the lower part of the knife section, where the least grind- ing is needed, and ia gradually increased as the wheel ia 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 maohine and team, are jjreatly 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 ia dulled or nicked by coming m contact with a stone, as often happens, it can be sharpened without grinding the other sections. . THE " CORUNDUM GRIKDINft WHEEL " Does its work well. It wears but little, and will last, according to the amount of work done, from three to five years, and probably longer, There ia a large hole m the centre of the wheel, made water tight by the flanges which clamp Ihe wheel and hold it m position. When the maohine is used this hollow space is filled with water through a smaJL hole In the side of one of ita flanges j the hole is then plugged up. When turning the wheel m grinding, the water is driven through jts porea by centrifugal force, completely wetting Its grinding Burfaoe, this prevents the temper of the knife from beiug destroyed, whioh would be done if the wheel were used dry. ,THE OPERATOR 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 mejans 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 requires but little skill to uap this grinder ; the directions sent with each machine will, if followed, enable any one to work it without trouble, These machines are protected fully by patents m the United States, Canada, Great Britain, JPr& n <> e » Belgium and Sweden. F. EERRIMAN, AGENT. TRti Ashburton Drug Co. ([LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, direct! from the English Manufacturer, a new atook of all the Drugs used m compounding physioians* prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the new British Pharmacopoea, 1898. Til© Im> of dispensing medioal pre- soriptions is the speoial and Work conetantcare of the manager (J. M. Cambridge), who has been engaged m this duty for 36 years, as well ns having had the benefit of an JQn£?li@li training and experienoe, and holding an English certificate. To those who Mnioptynately have to take jsesioise ; papgpially m oases of Serious It is of the utmost import* { Illness, anoe that the drugs should j be new and freshly im- ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and akilfully prepared ; and that exaotly what the Physician orders Bhould be used, and nothing else substituted m its place. 1 lie F*rlee should never be the first and only consideration- Drugs oan be bought at all | prices. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm &?£ can rely on, though we (jjould buy .many of them cheaper m tha colony- But we charge no mo ; s t^an is usual m moßt of the larger towns, and generally a little less. AT ALL An urgent call for medicine TIMES is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at night, Sundays or holidays. Night Dis- pensary — opposite Dr Maude's, »o& neffe to Dr Hunter's residence, J. M. Cambridge, MANAGER. U 135



P. FERRIMAJN. FOR SALE. I Alford Foreet Foad. LOT 3 containing £ of an acre nearly opposite the Factory entrance gate. Fall particulars on application. Jj 1 . FEBBIMAN. FOR SALE. 1 500 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. FOX SaLE, AT HAMPSTBAD, A BRICK HOUSE of five rooms and large Iron Building, together with \.\ acre of rich land, now sown In Oafca and ioet orop. The property has a good frontage, Is olose to the public school, and presents an opportunity of securing a comfortable home on favorable terms. Apply to F. FERRIMAN or T. G. HIOHT. GTJANOT (Extract from Government Analysis by Mr William Skey.) A VERT fine grained article and of good quality, containing 46 per oent'of Trioaloio of Phosphate. _ P FEJtiRIMAN



t i r^ — c ° O —- , S CD n S" ° wo o CO W FOE SALE. SHARES rpHB MID DOME HYDRAULIC X ELEVATING GOLD MINING CO., Limited, NOKOMAI.— 9B Acrm Capital— £l2,ooo. Divided into 12,000 Shares of £1 each, aa follows :— 2OOO Shares (which will be called A Shares) tully paid up, to be allotted to the Vendors m payment) of their interests, 10,000 B Shares are now offered to the public, payable 1b per Share on application, Is per Share on allotment, and the balance by calls, nob exceeding Is each, at Intervals of not lesß than one month between each. The A (Promoters) Sjiares will not RECKIVB ANT DIVIDEND UNWL A DIVIDEND AT THE RATE OF 7 PER CENT HAS BEEN allotbd to the b (contribptingj shares, and no Promoters' Shares will bb sold under par value until such dividend has been paid. dividends will be paid at per Shake, irrespective of amount I PAID UP. Tffo Claim lioa m the Nokomai Gorge, cutfaoeftv bo the Ltou Company and Sew Hoy Claim. The land m bae£k>rge is very limited, all held by Sew Hoy, tfee &ion Company, and this Company. For Prospeptua, eto, apply .to IS 101 F. MAKEIG, Agout. ;



Fried] aimer Bros., Limited. WE HAVE FOR SALE \ FEW SFOOND HAND BRANTFORD REAPERS AND BINDERS IN GOOD REPAIR. Apply to FRIEDLANDER Bbos. Ltd., WOOL SEASON, 1898-99. OUR NEXT SALE will take piece at Chrlstoharoh on THUKSDAY, DECEMBER 15 1893, And Catalogues for this Sale close on MONDAY, 12th Insoe* Clients are requested to deliver their Clips either at our Aehburton Stores prior to that date, or to consign the Wool to BROWN AND SONS SIDING, Addington, whew it will have our utmost careful and personal attention. Advices of consignments Will be received at our Ashbarton office. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TT7" E ARE LAKD IH G, ex Waimate and Tokotnaru, X A I N I T, The most celebrated German Potash Manure. Also, STANDARD PHOSPHATE, Containing 44 per cent of Bone Phosphate of Lime. These Manures are unequalled foriTurnipj Rape, and Grain Crops. Low quotations on application. FRiEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TTTE are favored with instructions fron A. BUTTBRIOK, ESQ., TO SELL BY PRIVATE TREAT!, HIS COMPACT LITTLE FARM OF 238 Acres NEAR WILLOWBY FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. OHERTSEY SALEYARDS CO., Ltd. FTVHE Annual Meeting of Shareholders ii X the Chertsey Saleyards Company, Ltd will be held m the Library on FRIDAY December 16, 1898, at 4.30 p-m. Business— To receive Balance Sheeb, am general. 12 126 GEORGE SCARLETT, Secretary



WAVERLEY TO THE FRONT, ] A BHBURTOW dMAWVR QTQW<* * ATHLETIC CLUB'S * ■"" ROAD RACE. C. WILLIS (scratch) *• ••• *I R ST H. SARGIBSON - - SECOND i BOTH MOUNTED ON THE WELL-KNOWN WAVERLEY. The Proper Way to Construct BICYCLE BEARINGS. A YEAR'S USE upon many Thousand Watbblet Btoycteo, and elaborate tests upoVour Friotion-Measuring Devices, have demonstrated that the WaykblW method Is the only by which absolutely true Bioyole Bearings can be obtained. THE CONES SLIDE IN - WAVERLEY BICYCLES - Instead of Threading the Oones or Cups, for adjustment, m the usual way, the Oones and Gaps m WAVERLEY Bicycles remain always m the precise relative position m which they were ground, the Oones, for adjustment, sliding to or from the Cups. For 1898 we h»ve dovi«d universal Cone., 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 m eight different places or ways, thus making it impossib'.e to assemble the bearings incorrectly. And the Bearings are Absolutely Dust Proof FORK CROWN SAFETY. FOB MEN AND WOMEN. WAYfRUY BICYCLE. WAVERLEY BICYCLES- SIMPLICITY. SURPASSING ALL OTHERS nr/ivii-Rr wv<* urn Marvels ~X~KTE this Year make bat One Model, WAVERLfcY BICYCLES- WAVEBLEY BICYCLES. The Secret of Smooth Running, The 1898 Waybbley Bicycle rune with Noiseless, Frigtloniess Bmoothoeßß. Each Link of the Chain Slides Into place on the Sprocket Teeth as slleatly, & gently as if friction were a thing unknown. It has taken marvellous machinery to produce this result m Sprocket Gutting, and yeara of study. But it is only one poinb that marks tha Superiority of WAYERLEY BICYCLES. The Beautifully Printed and illustrated WiTimar Catalogue for 1898 has much that will interest you, whether you are a rider or not. Free. The Catalogue tells also of the new automatio rear-hub Brake, with which Waverley Bioycles are equipped for 10s extra. Your safety requires this brake. On Wavbbleys only. JOHN ORB, & CO., SOLE AGENTS.