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Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1898. "ANOTHER ALL NIGHT SITTING."

The country is again witnessing the spectacle of a body of men, supposed to be representing the interests of the electors, rushing important measures through Parliament m the small hours j of the morning, with little or no ! discussion or consideration, while weeks have been wasted m talking about I matters of much less interest to the people. During the past week there have been almost continuous sittings of the representative chamber, and several times the exhausted members have been compelled to sit from 7.30 p.m. till breakfast time. What can be ex pected from such a style of legislation but crude unworkable and altogether unsatisfactory laws. Surely it is time for the people to put down such a scandalous condition of things. There is not the slightest necessity for it. With a properly prepared programme a strong Cabinet could certainly pre vent such a shocking waste of time as has taken place this session. We could excuse an occasional check to the pro gress of public business owing to the resistance of the minority to some measure particularly obnoxious to it But the sort of thing against which the people protest, and are so disgusted with, has been going on for several sessions, and each year the evil becomes more pro nounced. The Premier has shown on more than one occasion that he can compel the House to pass pretty nearly anything. Surely then he can insist upon its going on with the business of the country. There can be no doubt at all, therefore, that the Premier is himself mainly responsible for the disgraceful waste of public money and the great incon venience to which our representatives have beea put by these prolonged sittings carried through hours when men ought to be resting. If he can compel the House at the end of the session to stick to business, surely he can do so at the beginning. It follows from what has happened the last few sessions that the House should insist on certain important business being dis posed of m the early weeks of the session. The Budget, the Public Works State ment, and the estimates ought to be amongst the very earliest matters put before the House, and, m a general way. all ' important Government measures should be brought down within say two months of the com mencement of the session. In fact it would be much more satisfactory to the people and their representatives i£ Ministers were required to have their programme ready when the House meets and, until that was disposed of, nothing, except matters of special urgency — such for instance as the first banking legislation — should be dealt with. In a general way there is no difficulty m ascertaining, long before Parliament is called together, what public business, other than routine, should be brought before it. Ihus a full programme, but one possible to get through m reasonable time, could be submitted on the first day of each s?ssion. Then any Leader of the House capable of keeping proper control of his followers — and surely Mr Seddon is one sueh — could easily get through the business requiring careful and long sustained attention within reasonable time and under circumstances more favorable to proper consideration than is possible under existing conditions,

Local and General.

On the firsb page to-day will be found the conclusion of our report of the County Council meeting held yesterday ; on the fourth page commercial news. Somerset Meat Mart. — Mr W. J. Silcock

had a grand show of meat at his shop to-day, including prize pig, vealer, Hereford steer, and prime wethera — all good enough for a Christmas show.

The Metropolitan Show. — The entries for the Metropolitan Show, which are now complete, show an increase of aboub 300 entries over last year, the figures being for 1897, 1764— as against 2065 for 1898

Fire Brigade,— The gold medal won by Firemin J. Dorm at Auckland is now on view m the window of Mr J. V. de Beer's shop, East Street. It is a handsome piece of work, and well worth inspection.

Telephone Exchange, No. 67. — Fair field freezing works (Mr Alberb Roberts, Secretary) is the latest addition to the subscribers' list on the Ashburton telephone exchange.

Purk White. — The Mount Cook lily

(white), presented to the Domain by Mr W. H. Collins, ia now m full bloom close to the curator's cottage. Persons who have nob seen this Alpine plant should have a look at its purity of color.

Tije Meteoric Showers.— The time for the appearance of the November meteors is pow approaching, and those ' who take the trouble to keep a look out ab night from November' l4 to 17 will probably bo well rewarded. The meteoric display is expected to be much finer this year than on any former ocoasion during the last half century. While on this subject it may be suggested that the mysterious lights which have been recently reported may have had some con nection with the fact that we are approach ing the meteoric period.

Carkival Week.— Of course all business] must) cease on the birthday of the Heir Ap- ' parent to the Crown. We would not be true to the instincts of loyalty which h ive always baeu manifested by the people o! Ashburton ever since the township became a mun cipality, if it were otherwire. And just at the present juncture, when we knov. not how Boon we may be called upon to defend the claim of the Crown to this colony, if. would be very wrong to observe the birth day holiday ia a half-hearted way. Yet there are those who would rather have the holiday on the 11th — " people's day "at the Christohurcii Show. By all means lob the people's day be observed, bat the loyalty idea, while the Kmpire may be on the eve of war, must not be forgotten, and must be paramount.

Wants Looking Aftkr — About four o'clock this morning those who take a. very early constitutional iv the Domain were surprised to see a man striding about clad m the solitary and curt garmenture which the witch wore who stole the tail of Tarn o' Shanter's mare. He was pacing aloDg making good track time, notwithstanding bare feet and not too soft going, and was making a bee line for the Creek road. He was hailed three times by a young man some distance away, and at the third hail turned his head and looked, but never slackened his swinging stride. There was just a hint of frost m the air, so that the morning was 'nor one a man would be likely to choose for exercise m only one garment. Whether the man waa m a somnambulistic state, or delirious, or what waa the matter with him, he was certainly not dreßsed for company, and wants looking after.

The Cabinet: —The Press's special corres pondent telegraphs from Wellington that there seems every liklihood that Mr MeNab, the member for Mataura, will join the Ministry during the recess, probably as Minister for Justice and Defence, m plaoe of the Hon. Mr Thompson, who will resign his portfolios. Mr McNab, being a lawyer, and somewhat of an authority on defence matters, through his long connection with volunteering, ib ia most likely that if he is taken into the Ministry be will step into Mr Thompson's shoes. Mr John McKenzie has been advancing Mr Ward's claims to be again taken into the Ministry, and it is stated that Mr McNab has informed Mr Seddon that he will not join his Ministry if Mr Ward is to be inoluded m it. Unless something intervenes, it is pretty certain that Mr McNab will be included m the Ministry either as Minister for Justice and Defence or Attorney-General.

Mayjibld Mutual Improvement Asso ciation.—A very interesting debate, married v single life, took place m the^ Mayfield schoolroom on Tuesday evening* when a large number of people were present. Mr Ham occupied the chair. Mr James Dellow, m a lengthy speech, pictured the happiness of the married life as against that of the bachelor's. Mr William Wilßon ably bus taioed the bachelor side of the question, m a well written essay. Much amusement was caused by the varioua reasons brought forward by both men. Miss Ham, and Mesers J. Mcßae, James Morrison, and several others also spoke on the subject, on which a vote was taken— twenty-three members voting for the bachelor life and nine for the married. Our correspondent add?, however, that he could not help noticing that many of those who voted for the bachelor life are very fond of the company of the fair Bex.

The Crops. — In the Waterton district just now ouo cannot but be struck by the healthy state of the crops and pastures on all sides. The greater part of the land under crop this year ia carrying wheat, and, given a fair chance, the harvest should be abundant. On the Longbeach side the crops have not looked better for many years, and when one compares last year, with itß shrivelled up and Btunted growth, with this year's beautifully green and healthy looking fields, the difference is moat marked. PAimet a should be m good heart this season; but of course many had a tight squeeze last year, and perhaps the year before, and will need not only a good yield but a good price to set them all smiling again. There are several still holding their last year's wheat who probably would have been better pleased had they not been so keenly advißed free gratis to hold on for such prices as la 6d and other fancy figures. However, we cannot a!way3 sometimes tell, and even yet the holders may be gratified. Amongst the most noticeable for gooti appearance may be named first and foremost the Longbeach estate. Messrs Thomas White, R. Johnston, Evan Davies, and A. Dawson have all paddocks to be proud of, and it is to be sincerely hoped that this harvest will reward farmers for their patience, perseverance and long suffering. Mr G; Aston has a very promising paddock of clover at Willowby, which, when ready to cut, should give him a warm reception m the haymaking.

THE TROUBLE WITH FRANCE.

The Outlook Critical.

Active War Preparations.

Major Marchand and the Khalifa

United Pceaa Association —By Eleotrio (Telegraph — Copyright. London, November 3 The Standard says that if ever the Empire were imperilled, the Cape contribution to the navy foreshadows the spirit which would prevail m other colonies. Regiments could be raised throughout them, equalling the regulars m efficiency.

November 4

The Chronicle states that before Omdurinan fell Major Marchand sent a letter to the Khalifa inviting hicn to hoist the French flag, and thus deter the British from attacking. The Sirdar, however, captured both ths letter and the flag.

The French residents at Cairo re ceived Major Marchand enthusiasti cally.

Great Britain has purchased large quantities of coal for immediate delivery at the West Indies.

Mr Goschen was unable to attend the Cutlers Company's feast at Shef field, explaining that his continued presence at the Admiralty was abso lutely necessary.

Shanghai, November 3

The British cruisers at Hong Kong are coaling. The authorities there are mounting the siege guns.

News m Brief.

The services at the Primitive Methodist Church to-morrow will be conducted by Mr G. Aston m the morning and the Rev. J. Clover, of Greeudale, m the evening.

PARLIAMENT ABY.

United Press Association— By Eloctrio Telegraph.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, November 4 SHKABERS' ACCOMMODATION BILL Thß Governor's message was received con tainiDg several amendments to iho Shearers' Accommodation Bill, the consideraton of which was postponed iill the afternoon.

LOCAL BILLS Several local Bills passed their final stages. The Master aDd Apprentice Bill was killed by 11 votes to 8. The Council resumed at 7.30. SECOND BEADING.

The second reading of the Reserves En dowments and Crown and Native Lands Exchange Bill's was carried by 19 to 11.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, November 4 The House met at 2.30. " Burr tuck "

la the House Mr Sligo brought uv the re port of the Committee on the member for Patea's allegations II was to the effect that the Committee had found no evidence as to the overpayments by the Kumara Borough Council to Mr Nathan Seddon m 1882, while m regard to the allegations under the same head against Mr R. J. Seddon the Com* mittee is of opinion that on the evidence Mr Hutchison is m error m saying that the Premier had been the person who had drawn the money overpaid. The further charge that Mr R. J. Seddon was once connected with Chinese m partnership on the West Gpaab, and was known amongst them as " Bun Tuok " failed. It was as a mining advocate that he was employed by the Chi nese, and the existence of a Chinaman at the period named of the name of " Bun Tuck " was not established. The report saya m conclusion "la reference to the document read to the House by the member for Patea, the evidence leads to the conclusion that the original was written m English, and that the member for Patea procured the translation of the document into Chinese, a clerk having taken the original m English to a Chinese plaoe of business m Wellington, and had it translated . into Chinese. The names m the document are not, so far as could be ascertained, the names of individuals connected with the party of Chinese alluded to, with the exception that one of the Chinese was named Bung (not Bun) Tuck. It is right to state that Mr Seddon himself admits that the fact of his name appearing as it does m the transfer was not unlikely to lead to mis apprehension." The report was ordered to lit on the table and be printed. The Minister for Lands moved that the allegations of the member for Patea, made against the Premier, be expunged from the bound volumes of Hansard, and also all subsequent reference to the allegations. Captain Russell said it was with extreme pleasure he had heard that the Premier was exonerated, but he could not see his way to agree to interfere with Hansard. The allegations were injudiciously made. The debate was interrupted by the dinner adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30. Business on the order paper was post poned m order to permit of the resumption of the debate on the Hon. J l . McKeczie's motion to expunge from Hansard the member for Patea'a allegations against the Premier. Mr Scobie Mackenzie, said that rather than expunge the allegations from Hansard it would be better for those who sympathised with the Premier (and he was one of them m this instance), to take some other means of nullifying the effect of the member for Patea'a accusation?. Mr Ward B&id that there was nothing improper m Mr Seddon having had business relations with Chinese m the ordinary course of his business as a mining advocate. A similar charge might be levelled against any legal gentleman. He asserted thab on every point the committee had been unanimous m removing the most undeserved stigma from the Premier, and upon that ground he urged that all reference to the allegations should be removed from the records of Hansard. Mr Duthja thought that nothing better oould have beeu devised to clear the Premier m the. eyes of the people of the colony than the report the committee had brought down to the House. The matter should have been allowed to rest there, ior he was sure that no good could result from the acrimonious debate which had arisen. At the same lime be would defend the member for Patea against the misrepresenta tions of members on the Government Bide of the House, and as the Minister of Lands would not withdraw his motion," he would propeed to review the whole matter at some length with th 9 objeofc of showing that Mr Hutchison had good grounds for assuming that the charges he had made against the Premier had some solid foundation. He thought it questionable whether Mr Hutohi son should have made the charges, but he must admit that there was some colour for them. The report was a fair attempt to clear the Premier from what was a gross blunder on the part of the member for Patea, bub for reasons he had advanced he con tended that the allegations ahould not be expunged from Hansard. The Premier said that there wa3 no generosity m the Bpeech of Mr Dutbie, who had endeavoured to create a suspicion m the minds of whoever might read his speech. Mr Duthie had admitted that an error had been committed m making the charges, and he (Mr Seddon) therefore asked, why Bhould the record remain for all time for anyone to use who came after him ! The morning after Mr Hutchison had made these serious charges he went to the printing office and struck oub on his own motion the very paragraphs that the House was now asked to strike out. He then wrote to the Hansard superintendent), Btating what he had done, and telling him to see the Premier. His (the Premier's) reply was that he would be no party to the deletion, fearing that he might be accused of doing so because it was correct 1 , and he therefore left it to Mr Hutohiaon himself. Later on another alter-

cation took place, and the member for Patea

then told the Hansard superintendent to allow the paragraphs to remain m the report of hia speech. The Premier went on to say that the charges having been disproved they should be removed from the Blue Books, as evil-disposed persons might quote them on the public platforms, and he would have no redress. He showed m detail how the report was borne out by the evidence, and he regretted that he had practically to again defend himself from a repeated attack by the hon. member for Wellington. Mr George Hutchison hoped that the Government would yet Bee that the course they were seeking was neither judicial nor fair. After hearing the reporb and consider ing the matter he was prepared to take a certain course which he hoped would have ended it. He was prepared to give up much fco relieve the Premier from the charges made against him. The more the Ministry tried to rub out his previous speech the more they would rub ib m. He wished to say that his original charges were not directed against the private character of the Premier. The report, it musb be remem bered, was based upon an ex parte case, and he refußed to appear because he objected to the constitution of the Committee. The evidence be had Been was ludicrously one sided. The whole thing had been left to the Premier, and he asked whether thab oquld be considered fair. (Mr Seddon j •? I would rather you had been there.") Still as far as he could see the Committee oould have arrived at no other conclusion. He had never intended to reflect upan the Premier's dead relations. He had wished to delete from his speech the reference to that matter bufc before that was done the Premier made a Violent attaok upon some of tho.se associated with him, and he (Mr Hutchison) then said thab it was vain to think of taking anything out.

Mr Allen moved as an amendment that all the volumes of Hansard containing the speech of the member for Patea m the Financial Debate on the 23rd August laafc to be hereafter issued, should contain an inseb after the said speech bearing the words " For report of committee m teference to the allegations by the member for Patea against Mr Seddon, see page— of the appendix to the Journals of the House." ••

Captain Russell suppprted the amendment and urged thab there was no precedent for the oourae suggested by the Minister for Lands.

Oq a division the amendment wai negft. ived by 32 to 21. *

Mr Rolleston said that there seemed to be a desire on the part of the Minister of Lands to punish Mr Hutchison. It would be a sorry thing if Mr Hutchison were to be jumped upon, and a mark Bet against him m the records of the colony. Mr Masspy and Mr Carson spoke against the motion.

The Hon John McKerzie m the course of his reply said th.*t as Jong as he was a member of the House he would uob allow any of his colleagues to be attacked without comicg to their defencf. He decared that no man with any spine could have accepted the suggestion of Mr Dathie, and withdrawn the motion. He regretted that personalties had been intro duced into tnia debate, but ho had been m bo way to blame for them. The Government members on the Allegations Committee had acted mosb fair throughout the enquiry, and he said this without the slighesc fear of contradiction. The whole thing was nothing more nor leas than a conspiracy against the charaoter of the Premier, and if the matter were taken to a court of law Mr Seddon would be entitled to recover heavy damages from those who were responsible for making the charges. He deeply regretted thab his colleague had been so assailed, and he would not consider himself worthy of a seat on the Treasury BeDcnes if he had not taken up the position he had done.

On a division at 1.15 a.m. Mr MoKenzie's motion was carried by 35 to 21.

PUBLIC REVENUES SILL.

The Premier moved the second reading of the Publio Revenues Acb Amendment Bill, which he explained waß necessary, partly m order to extend the currency of Treasury bills which expired on March 31 next, and partly to remove some' other difficulties that existed. Clause 6of the Bill dealt with the railway accounts, and allowed an expendi ture above the appropriation to the extent of the excess of revenue over the estimate. The Bill was under discussion when the Telegraph Office closed at 2 a.m.

Received at Guabdiau office 9.14 thii day. After the telegraph office closed at 2 a.m. the second reading of the Public Revenue* Act Amendment Bill was carried on the voices. After a ehorb debate m committee on the BUI,

Clause 5, which was designed to allow the temporary application of the balance of one fund to the use of another fund, was struck out on the Premier's motion. The Bill was then pat through its final stages.

INDUBTBIAL CONCILIATION AND ABBITBATION

ACT.

Mr Seddon moved the second reading of the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act Amendment Bill, which had already passed the Legislative Council. He said the Bill was necessary m the interests alika of employer and employee, to prevent the benefits already derived from the Act being nullified. °

After a brief debate the motion wai agreed

In committee on the Bill, Clause 4— the Court may not give prefer ence of employment nor fix the age for apprentices— was struck out by 26 to 14. The Bill was subsequently put through its final stages. r J he Canterbury College Powers Bill passed all its atages.

OmCEBS CV PARLIAMENT. On the motion of the Premier it vu decided that Government should continue to be responsible for the legislative estimates, and that clerks and other officers of the Houae of Representatives should be ap pointed by the Executive, on the recommen dation of the Speaker, who should have con trol over them. '

BUJPJLEMENTARY ESTIMATES. The Supplementary Estimates were laid on the table, and after the first item was passed the House at 6.45 a.m. adjourned till

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not bold ourselves responsible for tt» opinion ■ expressed by oar correspondents)

A.A.C. &A, CLUB'S ROAD RACE.

TO THE EDITOB.

Sir, — I noticed m a paragraph m yonr paper a day or two ago a suggestion that the Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club's road race on the 17th inab. should start from a point further down the road to JLagmhor than the bridge, and that the road Bhoold be measured before the race takes place, to enable exact time to be of value. I gui to agree with this, and if the Club's funds will nob permit of the cost (if any) of measurin g the distance correctly, I ahall be happy to contribute something towards same. I enclose my card, and I am, etc.,

Old Athlete.

SPORTING.

NEW ZEALAND CUP.

The New Zealand Cup will be decided ab Kiccarton on Monday next. The race thii year is a particularly open one, and if the spell is to bo broken and a top weight) prevail it looks quite likely that ifa will be done this year. After carefully considering the chances of those engaged, the Cup of 98 may result thus :— SWORDFISH 1, Ss Paul 2, Boreas 3.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Eleoirlo Telegraphr— Copyright

Received Wakapuaka, Nov. 5, 11.10 a.m Guardian Office 11-35 a-m '

France Checkmated m Northern

Africa

London, .November 4 The Preach, having established posts twenty miles on the Tripoli side of the boundary between the French protec torate of Tunis and Tripoli, which is ia dispute, the Sultan of Turkey has given the Emperor of Germany permission to settle a German colony along the frontier to act as a buffer to France. Smokeless Powder. Great Britain has purchased 575,000 gallons of distilled spirits at Chicago, to be used m the manufacture of smokele3s powder. Oration to Kitchener. At Guildhall the Lord Mayor of London presented Sir H. H. Kitchener with the Freedom o£ the City and a sword, m recognition of his services m the Soudan. En roxite % and m the hall Sir Herbert was greeted by enthusiastic! crowds. Theft of Plans. Brussels, November 4 The plans of the Belgian army mobilisation maps have been stolen from Brussels Barracks. The Dreyfus Case. Pabis, November 4 The generals of the French army have decided to reveal to the Court of Cassation alone the secrets of the Dreyfus case. They argue that public revelation would disorganise the military service and- ruin the German officers who supplied the information m the case.

THE AStiBUKTOIN GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBE

S 5, 1898



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Acoipent.— Yesterday afternoon (writes our Chertsey correspondent) as Mrs H, J. Haydock and her sister, Miss Lana Milsom, were driving into Chertsey from Mitoham, the winker flap stay broke, and allowed the flap to loosen, with the conse- quence thab the horse bolted. Mrß Haydock pluckily stuck to the reins until finding the horse getting away from her she ran him into the gorse fence and capsized the trap. Both the ladies and a child were thrown clear and fortunately escaped comparatively unhurt. Assistance waa soon forthcoming and the vehicle and horse were righted. Beyond twisting the rein rest and one of the splash boards no damage was done to the Craighead & Berryman are now selling the new model Massey- Harris bicycles ab the lowest prices for cash or on eaßy terms for the convenience of purchasers ; wood rims (guaranteed for five years) and all the latest improvements m both goqtlemen'a and ladxea'



CHURCH SERVICES. I ST. STEPHEN'S CHUROHI Aahburtoc. 3 . I MONDAY NEXT, 7th inst— Address on i [ the Maori Kiice, by Mr Kohere, m [ St. Stephen's Schoolroom, at 7.30 pm. ' All aie invited. Adnußaion free. Chairman — Rev T. A. Hamilton. SUNDAY SERVICES, November 6, 1898. 11 a.m. — Moroing Prayer and Holy Communion. 3 p.m. — Grecnßtrfet, Rev. T. A. Hamilton 3 p.m — Dromore, Mr T. Gates. 6.30 p.m — Evening Prayer REV. T. A. HAMILTON. LECTURE. PRESBYTEKIAN CHUROH. THE REV. JAMES GIBB, of Dunertin, will looture m the Orange Hall on FRIDAY, 18th Inst, At 8 o'clock, on " Scottish Characteristics as delineated m the writings of lan MacLaren." Admission— 6cL 11 29 Friedlanaer Bros., Limited. DTJNEDIN Labor Day Sports, MASSEY -HARRIS OIN TOP, ONE-MILE^ BICYCLI2- HUMPHBBY lßb, Hanley 2ndf XWO-MlxJiii WHEEL RACE- Bknnett Ist, I Hanley 3rd, ! Holland 4tb. Middleton lab, Ralston 2nd, Caclton 3rd, HUMPHREYS 4 th, THEY ALL RODE ' Massey-Harris SILVER RIBBON WHEELS. MASSEY-HABBIS Reapers & Binders. \XT® ARE NOW UNLOADING OUR FIKST CONSIGNMENT; of these CELEBRATED MACHINES, CON- SISTING OF 700 CASES, REPRESEN- TENGJIOO REAPERS AND BINDERS. PRIEDLANDER Bnos., Limited. FOB, JSALE, 1%/ I OLASSES FOR FEEDING STOCK Also — AGBIOULTUKAL SALT, CHEAP. FRIEDLANDER BROS.,*Lu>. F O R _S A L E- SEED "" BARLEY. PERFECTLY CLEAN* FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. "TTTiS offer to supply these celebrated Fertilisers at list prioes less the usual discounts, for quantities of fire tons and over, and extra>eductions to Freezing clients We have largo Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., Cnsist upon liaviug- our Pure Teas. Don't "bo put upon. They are the Best uid Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied fcut never equalled. auaranteed Wicer and Better Value tuan any at 4d per lb. more money. Compare our a/- Tea with any at 2,4,. md our 2/4 -«dth any at 3/- per lb. BUSINESS NOTICE. HTAVING admitted my Brothers into irtnership as from October 13 lasb, m ture the business will be oarried on under c style or firm of HARPLEY BROS,, ad ail business entrusted to thoiy care jyill attended to promptly. Thankiog all for their past support, and lipiting a continuance m the future, I W. EABPLEY, BAST STREET, Ap»BURXOK, XO B^3



F. FERRIMAN. ' FOB SaLE The Goodwill of a Lease m Perpetuity at Lauriaton. IHaVte received instruction to Bell the Goodwill m the Lease m Perpetuity of 93 Acres of good land afc Lauriston. Tha properly is well fenced and watered and is sown down m clover, which pro- miaoa an abundant crop. F. FERbIHiAN FOH SALlil Ai! HINDS RURAL Section 35807, containing 30 Acres m Tussock. A low price will be accept ci to close an account. F FEKRIMAN FOR SALK, Bergers Sheepmarking 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 noc to m j are the wool, and readily quits wool m scouring without leaving a stain. Sands the hardest weather testß unimpaired. F. FERBIMAN. FOR &ALE. Alford Forest Road. LOT 3 containing £ of an acre nearly opposite the Factory entrance gate* Fall particulars on application. JP. FERBIMAN. , ~FOR BAISy I 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 is well fenced, and Bhould prove a splendid site for a residence. Further particulars on application. " F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. lli " TANCRED STREET. a * / rpOWN Section 467, upon which is X erected a comfortable house of seven rooms, liasy terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. COX STREET, { rpoWN Section 801 together with good j I house, wash-house, copper, etc. A | email deposit will be accepted, the balance at Buildirg Socioty terms, which makes this a splendid opportunity for a working man to acquire a property of his own, remembering th« mistake 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 f mill way will soon notice the effecte of the effort. Full particnlars on application. F. FERRIMAN, FOR SAL E. COX STREET. A Comfortable House of five rooms situated on Town Section 776. The ) owner having left the district will accept a w->w pice. Farther particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. Knife Grinders FOH, Grass Mowers. THE NEW MOBKL DUTTON MOWiSR KNIFE GRINDER THE New Model Dutton Mower Knife Grinder is beliaved 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 is made lees 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. 11 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 grasj will be badly cut. A man, or even a boy. with this machine, can grtnd 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, it can be sharpened without grinding the other sections. THE "COUUMIK'M GRINDING WHEEL" Does Its work well. It wears but little, and will last, according to tho amount of wrk done, from three to five yt>ars, and probably longer. There ii a large hole m the centre of the wheel, mudu water tight by the fluiges which clamp the wheel and hold it m position. When tho machine is used this hollow space is filled with water through a small hole m the side of one of its flanges ; the hole is then plugged up. When turning the wheel In grinding, the water is driven through its pores by centrifugal force, completely wetting its grinding surface, this prevents the temper of the knife from being destroyed, whiah would be done if the wheel were nsed dry. [THE OIMSRAT.'It While grinding a knife, stands facing the side of the whe«l and over the knife clamp, this brings the grinding of the "I section directly under the eye. J Py means of a new improvement the p grinder pan be readily clamped to a pole or the rim of any having a width of fi from 3 to 5^ inches. It requires but little skill to ue,o this ll grinuV* I directions sent with t #ch machine w»\\\- # followed, enable any one to work it without treble. These machines are promoted fally by patents m the United States, C? n a«*j Great Britain, France, Belgium and D( Sweden. I HAVE a special sum .of £I<o.<H)o to S<> invest on a sound freehold security either m one or two sums at 4| per cent. F. FERRIMAN.



JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. witKTss Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PEICES LOWER THAN EYEE. " New i-ci-v x . 6c IN ," "Columbia, 9 LAWN MOWERS. AT feT&BTLING PKICES. SPADES, RAKES, HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Tools by Besb Makers. £ The Largest Assortment and Lowesb Prices of any 6rm m Ashburton.^ ZiiffiE; 6 000 YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold CHEAP. FISHING lAii TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opened our New Scaßon'a Surply of FISHING-TACKLE, a,d request an early inspection. LICENSES M\Y BE OBTAINED FROM US] WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYERLEY BICYCLE ULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment this Season is Jußt Landing, and we will be able to supply Customers without delay. JOHN ORR° "~AND. CO., ASHBUETON. J^ JL kJjl ! TTAVING made Satisfactory arrangements with XI Messrs Nicoll Bros., for lease of premises TTTTQ occupied by ua, we are carrying on business as usual. INTERESTS McDONALD & MqDiabmid. Xl\ X -CjXAi O O boots and SHOES of every description ■Y7"/^\"j"T made to order or repaired afc shortest notice. YOU. 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 ispleudid assortment of Colored Shoes, all shades. McDonald and McDiarmid, BOOT IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURER?, EAST STREET. q 258 -■ J- NICHOLAS, Manuger GIVING UP BUSINESS SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE, FOR SALE. \ EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. I PREMISES TO LET. ; J. SEALY AND CO. :