Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1898. A FTER THE BATTLE.

I Turn election of Mr Hugo Friedlander ! as Mayor of Aehburton for the ensuing year will, we hope, be accepted by all parties as the best thing under the circumstances that could have hap- j pened. He is admittedly a good man of business, and has a thorough grasp of the position into which the affairs of the borough hare drifted, There are few men, if any, m thia town better fitted to manage the business of the borough than he, and we have no doubt that when the time comes for a review of the manner m which the interests of the burgesses have been looked after, they will be perfectly satisfied. As for bis predecessor and late opponent, Mr Charles Reid, we hope be will not look upon the result of the election as any indication that he has fallen m public estimation. It is no discredit to him that at a time when business knowledge and experi ence will be needed m the management of the affairs of the borough m a more than ordinary degree, the ratepayers have chosen Mr B ugo Friedlander m preference to him. Mr Reid has been for many years a very useful citizen, and we have no doubt he will continue to employ his great energy and sterling qualities m the interests of the place with which he has been so long identi fied.

OUR CRITICS.

Before dismissing the subject of the late election we may refer to some criticisms passed m certain quarters upon the leading article published m this journal on Tuesday even ing. It has been said that our strictures upon the manner m which Mr Reid bad discharged the duties o£ Mayor were unfair, inasmuch as they were made on the eve of the election, when he had no opportunity of replying to them. We may point out that when our article appeared it was known that a meeting had been convened by Mr Friedlander to discuss matters municipal,' and some people — those at least who formulated this charge of unfair tactics — knew that another paper would be published after the Guardian, which would doubtless be only too glad to print any attack upon our editorial. As a matter of fact, all the parties concerned m criticising our article were present at Mr Friedlander's meeting, and could have attempted a refutation of our statements had that been possible. Then again the Ashburton Standard came out on Wednesday morning with what appeared to have been intended as an attack on Mr Friedlander and a eulogy of Mr Reid. At anyrate, whatever may have been the object, one thing is certain, and that is that to anything said m it against Mr Friedlander's candidature a reply was absolutely impossible. And yet the persons who were loudest m saying our article on Tuesday even ing was unfair, were amongst those who gave away gratis the print containing an attack on Mr Reid's opponent. We only mention this matter because some persons have been attempting to make oapital out of our " unfairness." Even Mr Friedlander, who did not see the other paper with its tissue of absurdities on Wednesday morning, and forgot the double opportunity for a reply to our article, was temporarily under the impression we had shut off the other side's opportunity to answer it. This, it will be seeD, was very far from the truth.

Local and General.

I Reading matter will be found on the ' Orßt and fourth pages to-day . Rainfall.— The rainfall near Timaru during ■ November was 2.86in, about the average amount. Maxoral Election. — The official declara tion ot the poll appears m this' issue. We may mention that the installation takes place, qn the L 2lst of December, Warning yo Cyo£is?s.— -The LyUelton 7imps saya that; an unusual number qf oyolp tyres have burst through being left m the j Bun while tightly pumped up. „, • "ta-NO. — Miss Florence Menkmeyer, •t~ u« k» o """de a name for herself a piamste who haß ... "- -<-a.li a w iii m Continental cities and m Aubh— " vri " give a Beriea of concerts m Christoburoh shortly. LEPBOay.-r-A boy pupil, aged 9, attending a normal school at Brisbane, was discovered to be suffering from leprosy! There was no difficulty m diagnosing the case, which is the second from this school. Patiko Up.— Owing to yesterday being the last day when borough rates could be paid without the addition of the 10 per cent tine, over £50 were handed m to the Town Clerk, although the election was proceeding. The Wellington Ajscondeb. — A depu tation waited on the Minißter of Justice on Wednesday and asked thab steps be taken to extradite Myera. Mr Thompson said that the Government declined to recognise the case as a one m which they should undertake the expense of bringing him baok, unless the oreditors entered into a boni to reimburse the cost. As they deolined to do this, the fugitive now esoapes soot free.

Alleged Bbisert.— The ohargo against Peter Granb of attempting to bribe a witness was heard at the Supreme Court, Dunedin, on Tuesday, and occupied from half-past 10 a.m. uutil nearly 7 o'clock m tho evening. After a very exhaustive summing up by his Honor, the jury retired ab 6 o'clock, and m about three-quarters of an hour returned with a verdict of acquittal, and the accused wan discharged. Railway .Accident. — An acoidenb happened to a train which l«fb Wellington at 430 p.m. on Wednesday for lower Hutt. When nearing Petone an axle of one of the truoks broke, with the result that four waceons left the rails and toppled over on to the beaoh, the truoks were considerably smashed about, while the general merchandise they contained wai also a good deal" damaged, fortunately the nawenger earring*" remained on the rails, Agq rq «ne •uffwod »»y peroooikl injury, »

UuoiAlMlD.— A letter from beyond the colony addressed as under was received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of September, and is still unolaimed:— David Munro,

S* Andrew's Dat. — Yesterday,* being ' specially dedicated to St. Andrew, was, observed aa a close holiday Iby the various banks, and Government offices other than the post, telegraph, Customs and police. . A. * P. Association. —On Saturday, December 10, there will be an election of six commibteemen to serve m the place of the six ex-presidenta at present on the committee, m accordance with the resolution passed on September 3. The Rainjali. Ik Wellington.— A Press Association telegram states that the rainfall iv Wellington during the month ending to day was 2.68 inohea, as against 2 35 Inches m November of last year. The average for the samo month ia previous years waß 4.16 inches. Pharmacy BoABD.—The following are the results of the Pharmacy Board elections : — G. Aickin (Auokland), George Mcc (Wellington), George Bonnirgton, E. Skog, C. M. Brooke and J. Renshaw (Christ church), Thomas Johnstone (Otago ) Magistrate's Court —-At the Magis trate's Court this morning there was only ' one civil case— that of O'Brien v Fitzgerald — a claim of £2 5s for wages. After hearing evidence His Worship gave judgment for £2 2s, with costs. Mr Cuthbgrtson appeared for the plaintiff. Commandant Booth — A Wellington Press Association telegram Bbates that Commandant Booth, who arrived from the south yesterday, received a most enthusiastic welcome. In the course of an interview he said it had just been decided to immediately erect a maternity home m Wellingtoc ab a cost of £1,000.

Blackbird and Cat.— A curious affair was this morning. A cab was making off with a blachbird ib had captured, when the unlucky bird's mate followed the cat and its victim, making a great noise, but all m vain as puss declined to let go of hiß morning meal, ' Mayoral Elections — For Sumner, Mr Deacon waa eleoted Mayor ; for Woolston, Mr Douglaß ; for Lyttelbon, Mr Radcliffe ; for Kaipoi, Mr Feldwiok, for Timaru, Mr Grandi ; for Auckland, Mr Goldie ; for Onehunga, Dr Erean (defeating Mrs Yates by Beventy-one votes) ; for Masterton, Mr Ctaorge Heron. [ Eldebslib Estate. — The Oamaru Mail states that the Chairman of the Land i Purchase Commissisn, accompanied by Com missioners Maitland and Duncan and Craig (valuer), are now inspecting the Elderalie estate, which has been offered to the Government for settlemenb purposes, Mr Reid reserving for himself the homeßtead and about three thousand acres. The Mail hears that the price asked is so reasonable that a purchase will probably be effected. A Fearful Tragedy. — A fearful tragedy is reported by a New York telegram m the London paperß to have taken place &t Norfolk, Virginia, daring a performance given on October 4 m a travelling circus. One of the principal items m the entertain ment was the entry of a tamer into a cage containing lions. He pub the animals through a performance, and terminated ib by placing his head m the mouth of one of the lions. On this occasion the Hob closed his powerful jaws upon the man's neck, and bit the head off Another lion became frenzied by the smell and Bight of blood, and throw ing himself upon the corpse, a terrible fight ensued between the two lions for its posses sion. In the struggle between the infuriated beasts, the body was torn to pieces.

The Unbegeneratb Reporter. — The story about the untegenetate-looking mortal who waa asked by the Army lassie if he were saved, and who replied "I'm a re porter," has been doubted m some quarters, but a Bimilar occurrence happened to a local Pressman at Commandant Booth's service at the Christchuroh Army Barracks. Whilst penitents were being invited to ■ come for ward, an enterprising officer approached the pressman m question as to his spiritual Btate. The latter endeavoured to evade the enquiry by stating that he was preaenb on business, but the officer replied that he was also present on business, and continued to enquire anxiously after the welfare of the soul of the embarrased journalist, who eßcaped his attentions only after a lengthy explanation. A clergyman m the south, not long ago, Eaid some of us were pasb praying for, and others of us were not worth praying for. It is therefore one little crumb of comfort) that the Army people think there is hops for even the reporter, poor man.

Th?i Fatal Fi»e m San Fkancisco. — The Baldwin Theatre and Hotel, mentioned m the cable messages at' having been destroyed by fire, with serious toss of life, constituted the main portion of what) is known as the Baldwin Block on Market strest, San Francisco. " Luck " Baldwin, aa he was familiarly termed, the builder and owner of these palatial establishments, waa one of California's pioneers, and through his varied speculations had acoumulated large sums. Latterly he had fallen upon evil days, and the property waa heavily mortgaged, and managed without much reference to him. The theatre was leased by an enterprising firm, under whose management it became the leading house on the Paolflo Coast. Here Edwin Booth, Wilson Barrett, Fanny Davenport, Modjeska, theKendals, and many another shining light appeared. It was a handsome and commodious building, haying plenty of entrances and exits, with a plan thereof printed on each programme for the convenience of its patrona m case of necessity. Cambmbert Oheesb.— Say you have two gallons of milk, you can make four cheeses. To do so, you will, require to provide eight moulds of the size and shape of art ordinary pannikin, perforated at the sides and bottom. The milk is curdled m the usual manner :— An egg spoon of Danish rennet being sufficient for two gallons. Your eight moulds, if not perforated, would hold eight pints of water, bub you have to put the sixteen pints into them. This is accom plished thus— Take a skimmer and slice the ourds nioely and pub it m the moulds. You will find no difficulty m doing thlß— the whey escapes through the perforation, and leaves room for the qurda. You have, of course, made your cheese m the morning, by the evening you tnuab turn the cheese up side down m the moulds. It is lefb to your ingenuity to fjnd out the easiest method of doing this. Cfhp following morning repeat) the proocßß. Do the same again m the evening. The next morning take the cheeses out of the moulds, and plaoe them on some clean straw or rushes ; turn them daily, and wash them with salt and water. They are ripe according to taste m from one to ail rr nnths » Blfloh depends on having a auitable place to keep t£e!» *5:

News m Brief.

Mr T, Revell has left a wheel cap at this offioe picked up on Beaoh road, A return railway tickeb has been found, and the owner oan have same on paying cost of thiß notioe at Mrs R, Alcorn'a, IJavelock street).

ASHBURTON MAYORALTY

Annual Election-

Great infcereafc was taken m the contest for the mayoralty yesterday, aa will be seen by the large number of votes recorded. The supporters of both candidates worked hard to bring every available voter to the poll, and out of a total on the roll of 458, 94 of whom were absentees, 344 actually reoorded their votes. The following is the result : — Hugo Friedlander 204 Charles Reid . . . .  139 Informal votes .. t. ». 1 Majority for Mr Friedlandar . . 65 The result of the poll was announced by the returning offioer at 6.40. 40 p.m., after which Mr Friedlander briefly thanked the eleotois for the honor conferred upon him, and heartily thanked those who had worked on his behalf. Mr C. Reid also returned thanks to those who had supported and worked m his favor.

CABLE NEWS.

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Bombay, November 29

The plague at Bombay is now being treated as a permanent disease. Travellers are examined, and their destination watched. The camp system, for preventing the spread of the disease, has now been altered. One hundred deaths are occurring daily at Bangalore. Havana, November 29 Forty persons were injured, eighteen fatally, by an explosion of gunpowder here, caused by carelessness m the disposal of a lighted cigar. Paris, November 30 An attempt was made to destroy the Marseilles Bourse with dynamite, but was frustrated. Sydney, November 30 The appeal m the case of Alice Short, who was sentenced to five years' imprisonment for an alleged illegal operation, resulted m her acquittal.

A new submarine boat, the invention of an ex-naval officer, made a successful trial trip m the presence of Ad aural Pearson. The estimated wheat yield is 12,150,000 bushels, and average of 10:30, having an exportable surplus of two and a quarter million bushels. The acreage under cultivation shows an increase of 26 per cent more than last year. A unique point has been raised regarding the status of a prisoner. A plaintiff sued the Govern ment for the loss of an eye through the bursting of a gauge glass on an alleged defective boiler while the plaintiff was m prison. The Judge nonsuited him, ruling whatever that the moral obligation, the plaintiff had no legal right against the Government.

Advices received from London state that the American Shipping Com* panics, interested m Australian steam shipping, and the English owners con trolling the New-Australian freights, have combined to exact terms. The new agreement has not transpired, but it will probably end the freight war, and result m the raising of the tonnage rates from 10a, the present quotation, to 255. Local values of all American merchandise are very firm and advanc ing. Melbourne, November 30 A human thigh has been found m the Yarra, near the spot where the arm was discovered. I In connection with the recent publi cation of verses by Professor Marehall | Hall, which raised the ire of religionists m Victoria, the Presbyterian Assembly passed strictures on the work, which have called forth an extraordinary letter from Professor Mashall-Hall to the Assembly. Ue sneers at them as " latter day fishermen." Why permit themselves to save sonls at a pitiful minimum wage of £300 a year ? He refers to the leading divine as " Holy t Willy." .. j

THE DREYFUS CASE.

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Paris, November 29 The Court of Cassation may declare the trial of Picquarb, an essential witness, by courtmartial, as contempt of Court. Berlin, November 29 The Kaiser has given an audience to Oolonel Schwartztoppen, who is alleged to have purchased information from Count Esterhazv and others, for whioh Dreyfus was convicted of supplying.

NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIA MENT.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Sydney, November 30 In the Legislative Assembly Mr Sleath moved the adjournment of the House to oall attention to a scandal at Norfolk Island. He alleged that the Governor was incompetent, and that his actions brought disgrace and dis credit upon the islands. The motion was ruled out of order on the ground that the subject was covered by the Estimates, and could not be raised on the question of adjournment. A warm debate took place m the I Legislative Assembly on the appoint ment of the Publio Works Committee. The Government were accused of using their position to reward their supporters, and the Premier was called to order for stating that the member who had imputed such motives had been a rank failure m the House. Ultimately the difficulty was settled ty the appointment of tyro members of the Opposition,

Railway Matters.

TO TflE EDITOR.

Sis,— l shall be obliged if you will publish the enolosed letters from the Minister for Railways for general information.— I am, etc., Edward G. Weioht. November 30, 1898.

N. 2. Government Railways. Bead Office, Wellington, 26th November, 1898. Sir,— With reference to your letter o|' the 13th I August last, covering bommunlqatioa from Mr H. Zander, of Ashpqrton, is regard to connection at) Rolleston between the after noon train from Ohrißtchuroh to Ashburton, X have the honor to inform you that this Qonneotion will be provided for m a new time-table, whioh will be brought into operation on the 9od January next).— l have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant/ A. J. Cadman, Minister for Railways.— E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R., Windermere, Chriitohuroht

N-Z. Government Railways. Head Office, Wellington.! 12th November, 1898. Sir,— With reference to, your letter of the l^tb August last) m regard to that portion of the railway reserve m East Street, Ashburton, now leased to M«asra Collins and Co., I have the honor to inform you that I regret I oannot see my way to cancel Messrs Collins and Co.'s leases of the sites m question. — I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, A. J. Oadman, Minister for Rail ways.— E. G. Wright, Eeq., M.H.R., Windennere, Christchurch, j

THE LATEST.

Home cad Foreign.

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Received Wafcapnaka Deo 1, 9 a-m, Goardian Office 9 26 a-m Sir Balfonr on the Situation. London, November 80 The Hon. A. J. Balfour, speaking at Bristol, said Great Britain had no controversy either with the French nation or the Government, but only the Colonial party. The Fashoda incident ought to serve as a beacon of warning to foreign statesmen. They were mistaken if they supposed the British patience was unlimited. Referring to the church agitation he said it would be wise to use the episcopal powers to tide over the Ritualistic difficulties. A Gordon College. Lord Kitchener has appealed through the newspapers for £100,000 to establish a Gordon College at Khartoum perpetuating the memory of Gordon. The Queen has consented to act aa patron of the institution, and the Prince of Wales as vice-patron. Lord Salisbury has written to Lord Kitchener approving of the scheme, and express ing the belief that it will prove an admirable civilising mission. He hoped the wealthy Englishmen would support the proposal. Baroness Burdett Ooutts has appealed to 'Englishwomen to aid Lord Kitchener, and, addressing « meeting at Edinburgh, asked the colonies to contribute funds. Received Wakapnaka Deo. 1, 9-25 a-m, Guabbian Office 9-51 a-m

Terrific Storm. Faw York, November 80 Latest reports of the storm on the coast of New England state it wag terrific. Two hundred wrecks occurred, including that of the American steamer Portland, which was driven ashore on Cape Cod. Sixty-five passengers and forty-nine of the crew were drowned. The Caroline Islands. It is expected at Washington that Germany will acquire the Caroline Islands, with the exception of Kusai, Chinese Mines. Shanghai, November 30 Li Hung Chang congratulates Mr Pritchard Morgan on obtaining the rights to work the mines, at Szeehttan, and says Szeehuan province is an ideal field for the establishment of the mining industry. Received Wakapuaka Deo. 1, 12.15 a.m., Guardian Office 12.30 p.m. Anti-Anarchist Conference. Rome, November 30 The anti-Anarchist Conference if systematizing laws for the bettor supervision of anarchists internationally and for the suppression of anarchist literature. The legislation present m force is considered mostly suflcient. Bubonic Plague. Tamataye, November 30 The Bubonic plague has apperred here.

Received Wakapnaka Dae. 1, 11.3Q a.m., Guabdian Office 1.1) p.m. Anglo-American Alliance. London, November 30 Mr Chamberlain, m an article m Scribner'M Magazine t says that no permanent Anglo-American alliance b i» been arranged, bat the two nation* bave been brought into, closer touch, fnd will co-operate where their interests are identical.

Australian,

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Receive^ Wakaptiaka Dec. 1, 9-55 a.m. Guardian Office 10.5 a-m Another Labor Trouble. Sydney, December 1 Trouble is threatened amongst the coal lumpers.' The Union demanded certain extra payment ; the stevedores refused; and decided to form a non union labor bureau. They have no intention of reducing the wages. If a crisis is precipitated other marityn.a bodies will probably assist the Union. Chinese Pirates. Eastern news state* that twenty-five Ohinege pirates ibipped as passengers on the steamer Tung' Kong and took possession of the passenger's luggage. They secured £2000 worth of loot. An Angry Premier, Melboubnb., Decsenaber \ In the Legislative Assembly Mr Trenworth m,oved for a small reduction on the Chief Secretary's • estimates, with, a view of a&rming the necessity for raising the minimum of policemen. The motion was carried, and the Premier moved an adjournment to OODSult his colleagaes as to the coarse to pursue. He said if he could not control the House m matters of finance and it appeared that his supporters disregarded him,' he could no longer lead the House.

The Federal Council. Brisbane, December \ The Executive have appointed Messrs Barlow, Foxton, and Glassey as representatives to the Federal i Council for three years. 1 Smallpox. Newcastle, December 1 The steamer Orpheus arrived from Delagoa with a case of smallpox aboard. She has been quarantined.

THE SOUDAN.

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Received Wakapuaka Dec 1, 11-45 a.m, Guardian Office, 12.30 a.m. Cairo, November SO, Later reports of the fighting at SherkiU, state*, that the Kordofan tsftesmen alao defeated Oiman Digna.

THB AsMtfUlMtoS ttUAADiAN : THURSDAY, BEGEMME 1, 189S



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F. FERRIMAJS. FOli SaLE, AT HAMPSTEAD, ABRIOK HOUSE of five rooms and large Iron Building, together with l£ acre of rich land, now sown m Oacs add root crop. The property has a good frontage, is olose to the publio school, and presents an opportunity of securing a comfortable home on favorable terms. j Apply to F. FERKIMAN or T. G. HIGHT. " FOR SALE. 500 ACRES SHfcEP FEED. I HAVE for Sale about 500 acres of good Sheep Feed, within about 10 miles of ABhburton, The property is well fenced and watered, and is capital country for fattening lambs. Apply F. FERRIMAN.



' Frledlander Bros M Limited. WOOL SEASON, 1898 99. OUR NEXT SALE will take place at Timaru on . FMDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1898, And Catalogues for this Sale close on MONDAY, 28th InstJ Clients are requested to deliver their Clips either at our Ashburton Stores prior to that date, or to consign the Wool to MILL AND COS SIDING, Timaru, where it will have our utmost careful and personal attention. Advices of consignments will be received at our Ashburton oflloe, FRIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TTT E ARE LANDING, ex Waimate and Tokom&ru, KAINIT, The most celebrated German Potash Manure. Also, STANDARD PHGSPHATB, Containing 4* per cent of Bone Phosphate of Lime. Theße Manures are unequalled for Turnip, Rape, and Grain Crops. Low quotations on application. PRIEDLANDBR BROS., Ltd. TTTE are favored with instruotions|from A. BUTTERIOK, ESQ , TO SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, HIS COMPACT LITTLE FARM OF 238 Acres NEAR WILLOWBY FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. _ .j BELFAST MANURES. TTTE offer to supply .these celebrated Fertilisers at list prioes less the usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing client* We have large Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bnos. Ltd., GROWING WHEAT AND OAT CROP FOR SALE, TTTE have been instructed to Sell by private treaty, a Crop of AfjQ AORKS or WHEAT AND OATS &<)(J ACRES of WHEAT AND OATS Growing about ? miles below Tinwald. 202 Acres m Wheat, and 26 Acres m Oats. Full particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. I— —————a—^ i— t THE Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, direct from the English Manufacturer, a new stock of I all the Drugs used iucpmpounding pbysioians' prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the new British Pharmacopeea, 1898. Til© Im> of dispensing medical pre- 'portant soriptions is the special and '' Work constantcare of the manager (J. M. Cambridge), who has been engaged m this duty for 36 years, as well as having had the benefit Of &a JSUfflisb. training and experience, and holding an Epglisli certificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially incases of Seriong It .7 of the utmost import, lUne»S. ancethac \? 6 be new and frebi,., m ' . ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and ekijfnlly prepared ; and that cxaotly what) the Physician orders should be used, and nothing else substituted m its plftoe. \Llie JPrioe should never be the first and ODly consideration-^* Drugs can be bought at all prices. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm we can rely on, though we 1 could buy many of them \ cheaper m the colony. But we charge no mo. a than is ÜBUal m most 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, and next to Dr Hunter's residence, J. M. Cambridge. MANAGER, 11 135 PHASES OP THE MOON. November. d h ti Last quarter ...» 7 1 5,8 a.m New moon ._ „» 14 11 51 a.m First quarter — .. 21 435 p.m Full moon ... .« 28 4 9 p.m Cbaighead & Bsbryman have just opened but another large shipment of new summer goods, comprising some of the moßt fashion- able patterns and best qnality suitings ac now worn at Home, whioh oannob bo obtained m any other eitabliibmenb to the dtitrfefc-(AaYt>



JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. WITNESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PBICES LOWER THAN EVEE. WAYERLEY TO THE FRONT. A SHBURTON AMATEUR CYCLING & ATHLETIC CLUB'S •*** ROAD RACE. 0. WILLIS (scratch) FIRST H. SARGISSON SECOND BOTH MOUNTED ON THE WELL-KNOWN WAYEKLEY- JOHN ORR & CO., SiO|L|S AGENTS. FISHING lAil TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opened our New Beason'»J Supply of FISHING TACKLE, >.d request an early inspection* . LICENSES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM r J3 WE CLAIM FOR THE WAVERLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY Our Third Shipment this Season is Juab Landing, and we will be able to supply Customers without delay. JOHN ORR^AND CO., ASHBUKTON. SPRING 1898 SUMMER "VTTE Beg to advise our Customers and the Public generally that each Department m our Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel- ties for the Season. In our Household Furnishing Department Will be found a Choice Variety of new Patterns m Oilcloths and Linoleums, together with full ranges of Lace Curtains, Quilts, Art Muslins, and all sizes m Carpeb Squares, Bugs and Mats. THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS Are especially worthy of a vUit, ao we consider the goods m these Departments txceptionally well eeleoted. AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom Is replete witbj Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, which Ladies 'are cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR CLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS The ohief attraction is the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties and Shirts, and the Large Stock of Suiting Tweeds. — (o) We are m Business. We want to be busy, and to keep busy, therefore it is to our Interest to serve you as well as possible. If you give us your patronage we will deserve it: The best service only can do this. We 'try to make a better service impossible. (3T We 6nd that the demands made on our Dressmaking Department make ib compulsory for us to decline to make np Costumes other than thoeo purchased R6 OUC Establishment. MITCHELL & TURNER. ANTED Known-That our new Drea 8 \\T ANTED Known-Tnat we have Goods are now on view. Ladies m , P * J?* I }?* * Caß ? °J , Ladieß> , ?? brio j t T vi «^f ..„#! „„ v ,Ui.p Gloves of really exquisite styles, including a Mitchell & Tubnbb. "~~~~ ~~ IT T IT" \T7 ANTED Known— Mrs G Hamilton -^TTANTED Known-That, when the \\ faegs fco inform the p ublio of Agh . T T wind ib over and when the dust is burton that she is prepared to pay the gone and A&hburton Housewives commence highest cash price for all kinds of New and theijr Spring Cleaning, Mitohkll & T^bkbb Second Haod Clothing, Furniture, etc are the people (or all descriptions" of House- Letters attended to immediately. Address bold Furniibjogs, »ad tlieir new goods ore ejtroib, oppoiitt Mail Offioe.