POST AND TELEGRAPH OFFICES, Ashburton.

Holiday arrangements for Good Friday and Easter Monday. Post Office.— On Good Friday the Post Office will observe a close holiday, except that all mails will be closed at 6.30 a.m. On Easter Monday the Office will be open to the public between the hours of 9 and 10 a.m., and 7 and 8 p.m.' Morning and evening mails will be received and despatched as usual. There will be no delivery by letter carriers on Easter Monday. Telegraph Office. — The telegraph branch will be open from 9 to 10 a.m., and 7 to 8 p.m, on both days. Telephone E#ch.ange. — The telephone exohftDge will be open from 0 to 10 a.m. only, on Good Friday, and as usual pp Easter Monday.

PHASES OF THE MOON.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1898.

A LOAN.

I Tub Wairarapq /Star, a Government Organ, m defending tfre alleged pro

posal of Mr Seddon *°* .a. fcw 9 million Joan to complete

the North Island Trunk, Canterbury —West Ooast or Midland, and the Otago Central Railways, and for irri gation works m Canterbury, says — Mr Seddon proposes to complete the North Island Trunk, Midland Railway and Otago Central within a reasonable time. If these railway lines are com pleted by grants from the Consolidated Fund they will not be finished within the next twenty or thirty years. From this statement the point to be decided is simply this : Is it more conducive t& the development and prosperity of tibte .country that these railway lines should be completed as soon as possible or slowly drag on for years before the work is finished ! Which m the long run will cost the most ? As regards the actual amounts required, the North Island Trunk could be finished for about three quarters of a million, apd

would at once pay interest on the I money that haß been spent on it. Half t a million would carry the Otago Central as far as it will be required to go for some years to come, and about the same sum would complete the Mid land. It is also contemplated to in clude a quarter of a million for irriga tion works on tbe Canterbury plains. The whole sum required would be two millions, which might be spread over three years, and would be represented by very valuable assets. Concerning the value nnd reasonableness of this plan we do not suppose there can be two opinions. It has been admitted by men of all parties that these Hues should be finished as soon as possible, and after the terrible experience of the recent drought we do not look for any opposition to the suggestion that irrigation should be attempted on the Canterbury plains. As regards the agriculture of the country irrigation has become a necessity for the future. Upon this point there is a consensus of opinion among experts, and as some district had to be selected for a com mencement we do not think a better selection could have been made than that of the Canterbury plains.

A LABOUR MEMBER SPEAKS.

Mr John Hutcheson, labor member for Wellington Oity, addressing his con stituents on Mon >

day evening was very outspoken as

to the Government a ways of proceeding. As to Mr Seddon's charges of obstruction against the Opposition, he attributed the great waste of time to three things — the unpreparedness of the Government policy, the excommunication of the Left Wing, and the season of the year. He said he knew for a fact that the policy of the Government was not ready. He also emphatically stated that he knew it was intended that the Opposi tion should obstruct. They were given the meatless bone of insufficient and disproportionate representation on sessional committees. It was intended that the Opposition should oppose this, and they did oppose it, thereby ful filling their highest function as her Majesty's Opposition. He referred to the disgraceful way the real work was rushed through at the end of the session, when, what with influenza and other causes of prostration, members by that time hardly knew what they were doing or thinking, and had scarcely animation enough to resist what they did not approve, Referring to th£ way the Government had dealt with some important bills, he instanced the progress of the Eight Hours Bill. This was read a first time on the 28th September, and favourably received all round. The second reading took place on the 12th November. Then the bill lay down for two months. It was juggled up and down the Order Paper for two months and two days, After all this it got into Committee, and at two o'clock m the morning, because of some amendment that bad been made, the Premier lost his temper, banged it down on the bench, and kicked it on to the floor of the House. It was thsre yet, for it had never come back, except on the 15th December, when the Premier was out at a dinner, and it was considered for a time m Com mittee and progress reported ; but that was the last that had been heard of it. He spoke of the Technical Education Bill, and was loudly cheered when he affirmed positively that Mr Seddon, of deliberate purpose and intent, had determined to subsidise denominational schools. He traced the course of the bill, and quoted Mr Seddon's own words m Hansard m proof of the asser tion he (Mr Hutcbeson) bad made. Never, he said, had there been a nore insidious attempt made to destroy oursystem of national education. He said he was not going to make any sensational disclosures, but he men tioned that Mr Seddon had at the commencement urged the Trades Council not to think about running a Labour candidate. All they were to do was to see that their people got on the roll, and leave the rest to him. — (Laughter). There wero, he assured ' them, temptations put m the way of Labour members. He had been offered moneys to procure legislation, and he had been offered paid-up shares m gold mines to allow his name to grace them. I tell you (said the speaker) a Labour member cannot afford to be chums with Ministers. He went on to refer to what they had been hearing of Tammany corruption. He was sorry to say we had all the elements of Tammany corruption m embryo, and it only wanted development to make it serious. Every day he saw instances where political services were rewarded. They must stop that sort of thing. The civil service was m a deplorable state. It was largely manned by temporary labour. There had been men m the service for 15 or 20 years who were only driving the hack pen of a temporary clerk, and these were m charge of alj the secrets of our defences — ten bob a dayjtemporajy qlerks, who were liable to be chucked out &t a moment's notice, and who could sell those secrets to an enemy. Amid .renewed cheering he advocated that the civil service should be put under a Board of. Control. He aleo advocated the curtailment of the powers of Ministers, In conclusion, he said he would remain a Liberal and support the present Ministry and their policy so long as it was a clean job. A vote of thanks and confidence was carried, only one hand, a woman's, being held up against it.

Local and General.

1 1 PKESsTBtoLiDAya.-^There will be no pub- I lioation of the Guardian to-morrow (Good I Friday) nor on Easter Monday. The holi day« will not interfere with the publication of the Mail, which will be issued as usual. Opb Grab page to-day contains a report of the mysterious poisoning cases -at Hastings, also an article entitled "Widows' carts"; on the fourth page will be found the reports of the Christchuroh and Ashburton markets. Kaiapoi Woollen Factory.— TheKaiapoi Woollen Faotory Company has declared an interim dividend of 7 per cent per annum for the half year ending March 31 last. RAJiAiA School Committee.— The #akaja Sohool Committee met at the Secretary's office on Monday last, but beyond fixing the holidays from Thursday next to April 18, only routine business was transacted. Veterans at Sumner. — A suggestion has been made that on Sunday next all ex volunteers who took part m the first Suncner camp should be asked to assemble and proceed to the 1898 one. Probably, as the photographer m just now so "much m evidence, a group pioture might bo taken of Nic veterans remaining (

_ Service of Song.— The service of soag ab bt. btephen's Church to-morrow afternoon is expeoted to be attended by most of the Sunday sohool children m Aohburton and suburbs.

A Poacher Shot.— A young sportsman caught a poacher yesterday on Jones' Lagoon— actually m possession of a trout sixteen inches long. Beiug naturally in censed &t such a flagrant case he fired with fatal eneet and brought down the robber— a shag of phenomenal size which had probably grown fat on numbers of other trout. Three more shags have been killed close to Ash burton since the Ist April. Addbess to Farmers.— Mr Wm. Harker tells us that, m accordance with the request of a large number of farmers; he has engaged the Orange Hall for Saturday afternoon, 16th inst., m order to address the farmers of the Ashburton county on the grain and produce markets and market reports. Everybody knows that Mr Harker is quite an enthusiast about the grain market, and no doubt a good gathering will assemble to hear him. Thb Fishing Season.— The extension of the fishing season to the 30 bh April was recommended by the conference m Welling, ton, and m reply to an enquiry from the Sooiety here whether the season was exten ded as reported, the Colonial Secretary telegraphed to Mr Shury that tbe season had not been extended, aa the North Canter bury, Waifcaki, Otago, and Southland Societies were not m fayor of extension.

The Cycling Club's Concert. —Should the weather continue five, the concert advertised to take place on Easter Monday under the auapices of the Ashburton Cycling and Athletic Club will be an appropriate wind-up to a good day's entertainment. The programme is circulated with this issue, and it will be seen that there will be a gathering of local and other talent to carry out the arrangements for the concert which ought to ensure its complete success. Vicious Bulls.— A bull of the Jersey breed when let out of the Addington yards yesterday charged a horse attached to a batcher's cart and ip flic ted awound between

3in an 4in lone m the animal's shoulder. This bull is said to have recently killed a horse worth £16. The Jersey bull often shows a vioioua temper, and a well. known breeder had lately to get rid of one which disputed possession of a paddoak with the owner. Coursing.— The entries for the Ashburton Coursing Club's first meeting (Bfc Leger) to be held on Thursday, April 21, on the Longbeach Estate, which Mr Grigg has courteously offered to the Club, have closed with seventeen entries for the St Leger. A post entry stake will be run also, for dogs beaten m the first round of the St Leger. At least a score of dogs are m training, as owners are deferring their final selections as long aa possible. The final payments are due on April 19. The A.A.C. and A.C.— The Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club's annual sports, which take place on Easter Monday, promise] to be the most successful yet held by the Club. The Club have perfected their arrangements, and the public can confidently expect an excellent day's sport. The first race starts at twelve noon. This time will be strictly adhered to, owing to the large i number of entries, and the officials have been instructed to be m attendance a quarter of an hour before that time. The Ake Ake Bicycle Co. — With reference to a letter published m our yester day's issue dealing with the Ake Ake Chainleßß Bicycle invention, we have since ascertained that th,e Melbourne Seoretary of the Company has received a cable from Mr L. Owen Cox to the effect that the consensus of opinion m England was unfavorable to the principle of the invention and it was considered a failure. A meeting of the share holders is called for April 28 m Melbourne, to consider a proposal to wind up the Company. Enterprising Citizens.— Messrs T. H. Undrill and Co., of Tancred street, are amongst those who have recently been making considerable improvement m their business premises. Their shop, when the alterations and additions have been com pleted, should be one of the most showy and attractive looking m Ashburton. The Bhow windows will be probably the finest; m m town. Two plates of glass were suc cessfully placed m position to-day by Messrs W. H. Collins and Co., which are the heaviest yet seen here — each pane contain ing ninety square feet, The Water Did It.—M r S. P. Askin, Seafield, has had ample evidence this year of what a little water can do. He had a rough piece of ground, nob very efficiently cultivated, on which he sowed intermediate red carrot, and planted Beauty of Hebron potatoes. The soil is of the usual kind that characterises the Seafield district), bub Mr Askin was m a position to give this patch plenty of water. He has brought to this office some samples of crop, which is all as good as sample where the water had a chance to get m its work, The three carrots measure eight inches, nine inches, and ten/ inohes respectively, and together weigh 51bsi The three potatoes, superb tubers, weigh 3Jlbs.

! Masonic— The anual meeting of the South Rakaia Lodge, No. 31, was held m the Masonic Hall last evening, when there was a large attendance of brethren from Christ church, Ashburton, Fiji, Leeßton and South bridge. The installation ceremony was ably performed by the Grand Superintend ent of Canterbury, Bro. J. J. M. Hamilton, assisted by Past-masters Wilster, Cowan, and Hardy. Bro. J. J. Harvey was in stalled as W.M., and appointed the follow ing officers who were invested :— P.M., Bro. Midgley ; S.W., Bro. G. Edgington ; J.W., Bro. G. Holmes ; Treasurer, Bro. P. M. Oxley, Secretary, Bro. G. S. Hardy; S.D., Bro. Baylies; J.D., Bro. Haliiday; 1.G., Bro. Kenille, Tyler ; Bro. Rev. J. Holland, Chaplain, After the Lodge waß closed a pleasant hour was spent m the refectory, and the brethren separated nob full but well satisfied.

Christchuroh Chamber of Oommbboe - At a' meeting of the Christchuroh Chamber of Commerce comnjittee last night, a resolu tioa was carried drawing the Premier's attention to the fact that the cable reports state that the Hobart Conference has decided to vote m favor of the Pacific cable via Canada, and requesting the Premier to endorse the action of the conference. In reply to a letter from the Napier chamber aa to the fact of the Alameda having left with a large amount of specie on board, as published m the newspapers, it was decided jbo write to the Presa Association, suggesting that at the present time, when the air was full of rumors of wars, the names of ships carrying specie should not be published. In view of the disturbed condition of eastern affairs, the Chamber urged upon the government the desirableness of providing and distributing at the principal centres a reasonable supply of suitable small arms and ammunition for defence purposes,

Miss Barium's School.— The recent ' .large increase m the number of pupils attend -9 iDg Miss Barratt's Bchool, has rendered , necessary a very considerable addition to j jbhe rooift m which teaching has hitherto been carrjed on, The sphool-room, attached to the house, was originally 20ft by 15ft. The walls have been extended another twelve feet, which gives now a room of 32ft by 15ft, with a height to ceiling ot ten feet. The addition has been finished m keeping with theoid miZ; hhe filing, pajnted^white and the lined walls varmsneu. -..* m * creased size of the room, while it supplies greater breathing space, and better ventila tion, at the same time will make greater demands on the fireplace m the winter, and this has been provided for by a set of papa cious college bars m place of a register grate, so that m cold weather a large fire of wood or other fuel can be made. Another window has been added to the very material im provement of the lighting. For class pur poses the room is divided by a large curtain of art muslin. : I was reading an advertisement of Cham berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhcea Rem edy m the Worcester Enterprise recently, whioh leads me to write this. I can truth ully say I never uaed any remedy equal to it fpr colio and diarrhoea. % have never had to use more than one or two doses to oure the worst case with myself or children.— W. A. Stroud, Popomoke Cihy, Md. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company.

COMMERCIAL.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — I Copyright. I Melbourne, April 6 * Though the official figures are not quite completed, they show that the wheat yield ia 10,425,000 bushels, an increase over the previous seaßon of 3,334,000 bushels, the average being 6.36

Wellington, April 6. The Agent-General cables :— • The butter market is falling. There has been no al teration m the cheese market sinoe last week. As the season is terminating, the quotations will not be continued.'

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responaib'e for tha opinions expressed by our correspondents}

THE WHEAT SUPPLY.

TO THE EDITOB.

Sib, — The Government statistics give 350,000 acres as already set aside for wheat. The high priceß will cause at least another ■ 150,000 acres to be sown. These 500,000 ' acres (at two bushels per acre) will require a million bushels for seed alone. Seed wheat of the best quality has been bought for forward delivery at 5a per bushel, and the buyer will be on top when delivered. The total wheat old and new m New Zealand i* under 3,500,000 bußhels. The story about the Sydney wheat at 4a 5d is absolutely false ; 4s lOd is the lowest possible. The transaction was a piece of bluff.— l am, etc.,

Wm. Habier.

SPORTING.

C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

The following final payments, acceptances and entries were taken last night : —

Final Payments.

Great Easter Handicap, of 500 boys,

seven furlongs.

Waiuku ,k. 10 1 Oulverin ... 7 4 Strabhßraan 711 Tiranb d'E&u (51b Starshot (101 b pen) ... 7 4 pen) _ 7 10 Goldleaf ... 7 0 Antares ... 7 8 Black and Red 6 13 Red Lancer (71b Bloomer ... 610 pen) ... 7 7 Social Peat ... 6 7 Champagne Stakes, of 500 aova. For two-year-olds. Colts, Bsb 101 b; fillies, Bat 8;b. Six furlongs. Mr J. Brebt's br c Nihiliab Mr G. G. Stead'a b o Conqueror Mr G. G. Stead'a b c Albair Mr E. Cutt'a br g Djin Djin Hon. H. Mo&sman'a eh f Lady Harrieb.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright

Wreck of an Explorer.

. London, April 5 The steamer Belgica, which left Antwerp m August last on a scientific expedition to the Antarctic regions, under the leadership of M. Degerlache, was wrecked off Oape Horn. Degerlache and his companions were saved.

Australian Art Exhibition.

The Duke of York visited the Aus tralian Art Exhibition. The Times says that the Exhibition consists of a collection of bright and pleasant pic tures. The subjects are fresh, and i the technique good, but the French influence is very preceptible. Handsome Offer From The Cape. Capetown, April 6 The Government of Fatal has offered to provide annually free of cost twelve thousand tons of coal for warships calling at Durban. Mr Chamberlain has expressed his gratification at the offer, which the Admiralty would gladly accept.

Air Gladstone's Health.

London, April 6 Mr Gladstone is feeling less wel to-day.

Australian.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph' Copyrighb

The Federation Question.

Sydney, April 6 June 3rd has been fixed as the date for taking the federal vote m New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. Alleged Customs Fraud. Melbourne, April 6. The defendant Weenan m the cus toms frauds case has been committed for trial, Rich Gold Vind. Perth, April 6 A wonderfully rich find is reported to have occurred m the Island of Eureka, a mine at Oue. A shot at the 100 ft level dislodged stone, one dish of which yielded 50oz of gold.

THE SOUDAN.

Press Association— By $leotrio Telegraph- Copyright. ' Cairo, April 6 A British reconnaissance approached within two hundred yards and shelled Mahnjoqd's camp. Two thousand cavalry and two thousand infantry sallied out and a smart action ensued, during which the Egyptians lost sixteen and the Der vishes two hundred. The Egyptian cavalry had frequent hand-to-hand encounters with the enemy, displaying great gallantry.

UNKNOWN

Preas Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka April 7, 9.30 a.m., Guardian Office, 9 47 a.m.

Sydney, April 7 Explaining She position of the Par liamentary Labor Party on the Feder ation Bill, Mr Hughes 6trongly con demned the constitution and powers of the Senate, and the negation of the majority rule. If the Convention had provided for proportionate repreaenta. tion, the Bill, with all its faults, would have been accepted by the party.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph. Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka April 7, 11.45 a,m Guardian Office 12.22 p.m. The China. London, April 6 The passengers of the wreckqd steamer China have arrived m Lon don,

Australian.

Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaks April 7, 9.30 a.m.. Gvabdian- Office 9.47 a.m. Official Changes, Adelaide, April 7 Dr Cockburn, Minister for Educa tion and Agriculture, has been appointed Agent-General. Mr Butler, Government whip, succeeds him m the ministry. Brisbanb, April 7. Iv consequence of the early accep* tance of the Presidency of the Legis lative Council by Sir H. M. Nelson* he intends to resign the Premiership, and Mr Byrnes is mentioned as his successor.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

Its Effect on Russia and Germany Great Britain's Position. ministerial Statements m Parlia ment. Important Speech by Mr Balfonr. Press Aeaooi»bton— By Eleotrio Telegmph— Copyright. London, April 5 The Times states that M. Paoloff, the Russian representative at Pekin, did not support the French claims m Southern China. Tokio, April 5. M. Alexieff, who was recently appointed Russian financial adviser to the Oorean Government, has now beea appointed Russian commercial agent for Japan.

Pekin, April 6 China has agreed to the French demands, but reserved to the Briti&h rights m regard to extension &t Kowloon. Russia is fortifying Ta-lien-wah. St. Petersburg, April 6 The Novoe Vremya states that the concessions of We-hai-wei to Great Britain deprives the Russian fleet of a free exit from the Gulf of Pe«chi-li. London, April € In the House of Lords the Duke of Devonshire, Lord President of the Council, said that Kiao-chau would bo a free port, but Port Arthur gave Russia strategic sea advantages, and was a menace to Pekin. The con cession of Weihai-wei certainly lessened the apprehensions m regard to the Chinese question, and at China's request her warships would be allowed facilities at Wei-hai-wei, Great Britain also consenting to train her naval

officers. The Eatl of Kimberly said the dismemberment of China was inevit able.

In the House of Commons Mr A. J. Balfour said there was a difficulty m the way of submitting the papers on the Chinese question, as negotiations were still proceeding, thus limiting explanations by the Government on the subject. The state of extraordin ary and unaccountable paralysis which existed m China provoked attacks. The Government had adhered to the policy enunciated on January 11, and had already obtained great commercial concessions. Germany-'s interests were absolutely identical with those of Eng land, and he did not believe either Russia or Germany would interfere with treaty rights. Russia's policy of railway extension and open ports 'would prove highly beneficial to com merce. Mr Balfour, continuing, said that if Russia is satisfied with an ice free port, tbe balance of power remains undisturbed. Believing that the occupation of Port Arthur will be a constant menace to Pekin, Lord Salis bury offered, if Russia abstained from occupation, that Britain would not occupy a port on the Gulf of Pc chf-li, but Russia refused. Weihai-wei was

leased on the same conditions as Porb Arthur, and though of less natural strength Wei-hai-wei would accommo* date larger ships and a larger force. Pe-chi-li was thus prevented from fall* ing into Russia's undisputed contrql. He hoped China would be open to universal trade, while still maintaining her suzerainty. > If not, the Powers commercially interested would con* stitute an alliance to prevent her falling a prey to any exclusive inter* est. The speech was received with loud cheers. Sir W, V. Harcourt, leader of the Opposition, said the Government had abandoned equality of advantage. Ha was m favor of the policy of rival occupation. •' ' ' Mr Ourzon, Parliamentary Secretary for the Foreign Office, said that Wei' hai-wei as a port of observation would facilitate the" policy of keeping oped the door. Russia had explicitly admitted the right of warships to enter Port Arthur. The occupation of W§j« hai-wei would not disturb ojf Germany.

Sir G. Grey said that Wei-hai-wel would prove extremely expensive, and »«> doubted whether it restored the old

balance of power. Lord Oharlea Beresford regarded it as an excellent counterpoise to Fort Arthur. The debate has been adjourned till the 18th lust. ' Received Wakapuaka April 7* 11.45 turn* Gcabdian Office 12.22 a.m. Tokio, April 6 The Japanese Diet has protested against the action of Russia and Germany m China, and has urged the Government to enforce the protest on similar grounds to those put forward by the Powers for withdrawal of Japaij from Liaotung Peninsula after the late China— Japan War.

THE ASHBOEION GOAKinAJN : THUBSDAY, APEIL 7, i 69&



April. d h m Full moon „,. „. 7 850 am Last quarter ... ... 14 1 5$ am New moon  21 951 am First quarter ' 29 1 35 pm



at. lb. , St. lb. ' Gold Medallist 9 2 Bracelet ... 7 13 Arline (51b pen) 813 Doriß .„ 711 Mauser ... 811 Amphion ... 7 9 Red Lancer (?lb Culverin ... 7 8 pen) ... 8 7 Tiranb d'Bau (Sib Cannonshot ... 8 5 pen) , 7 7 Vanilla ... 8 4 Firefly ... 7 6 Belle Clair ... 8 2 The Spinner ... 7 0 Goldleaf ... 8 1 Remorae ... 610 Strath Braan 8 0 St. Ouida ... 610 Gbbat Autumn Handicap, of 500 bovb. One mile and a half.



Smite flity Vtnut



Mr Cuyier ia one of the leading merchants of this village and one of the most prominent men m this vicinity.— W. G. Phippin, Edi- tor Red Creek Herald. For Bale by Aab- burton Prug Oomp»»y»



KOZIE TEA Ag.o£t Economical



Business Notices. i ASHBURTON M&IL AND GUARDIAN. Change of Proprietary. "VTOTICE is hereby given that the Ash burton Mail and Ashburton Guabdian Newspapers have been leased, as from the 21at day of March, 1898, to MR HENRY WILLIS, who will collect all Acoounts due o the Aahburton Publishing Company, Ltd, and whose receipt) will be a sufficient discharge. Wm. JUKES STEWARD, Manager of Ashburton Publishing Co., Ltd. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING COMPANY, Ltd., (m liquidation.) TN CONSEQUENCE of the Mail and Guardian Newspapers having been leased to MR HENRY WILLIS, ALL DEBTS due to the abova Company up to the 21sb day of March, 1898, MUST BE DISCHARGED WITHOUT DELAY. ACCOUNTS will be rendered forthwith, and may be paid at the Oflßces, Burnett Street), to Mr Henry Willis. Wm. JUKES STEWARD, Manager of Ashburton Publishing Co., Ltd. v^m V BUSINESS NOTICE, . TN REFERENCE to the above, I beg to notify that the Printing and Publishing Business hitherto carried on m Burnett Street will still be conducted m the name of THE ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. HENRY WILLIS, Manager. Church Services ST. STEPHEN'S OHDRO,fI Ashburton. HOLY WEEK AND EASTERTIDE, 1898. " la it nothing to you, all ye th&t paw by 1" — Lam. i. 12. Thursday — Preparation for Easter Com- munion. All Communicants are earnestly invited to attend this Service, at 7.30 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY. 11 a.m. — Litany and Address. §j 2.30 p.m. — Children's Service— Service of Song : '• A Man of Sorrows." 7.30 p.m — Evening Prayer. On Good Friday the Offertories will be m aid of St. Mary's Refuge Home. EASTER SUNDAY. 6.30 a.m. — Holy Commuuion. 8.30 a.m. — Holy Communion. 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion. 02.45 p.m. — Children's Service. 6.30 p.m. — Evening Prayer. As there will be THKEE Celebrations of Holy Communion Provided, every Communi- cant will find an hour which may be made convenient, and a full opportunity of obey- ing the rule ot the Church contained m the Rubrics (at the end of the Communion Service), viz.: "Than every Parishioner shall communicate at the leaßt three times m the year, of which Easter to be one." The Offertories on Easter Sunday will be handed to the Vicar, m accordance with ancient custom,



John Orr & Co. I John Orr & Co. i "TyE HATE BEEN FOR SOME TIME OUTUNG THE PRICE OF GROCERIES AND GLASSWARE, AND ARE STILL DOING SO. During the past week we have made some STARTLING REDUCTIONS, and have decided to REDUCE rery LARGELY the prices of FURNISHING AND GENERAL, HARDWARE. Thelfollowing are a few the many lines that we have reduced the price of :— SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, AND HOLLOW- WARE OF ALL KINDS. GAL- VANISED BUCKETS, AND BATHS, ENAMELWARE, SHEEP NETTING, BROOMS AND BRUSH* WARE, TINWARE, MAN- GLES, WRINGERS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, BARB AND PLAIN FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, NAILS, ETC., CARPENTERS, & MECHANICS TOOLS, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, GUKS, CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION, REGI- STER GRATES, STOVES AND RANGES, LAMPS AND LAMPWARE.: WE have just landed over SIX HUJNDIIjjJD LAMPS, and can quote wonderful prices. j HORSE? CLIPPERS Martin's Knowles', Oxford and Cambridge, Lee Bank, Clark's etc CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY FOR THESE. PLATED WARE OF ALL KINDS. SOLE PROPRIETORS OF THE CELE- BRATED— "KODAK" SPOONS AND FORKS, Warranted to wear white. CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET BETS, DINNER & TEA SETS, FANCY CROCKERY & GLASBWARE. We have also a new line to this district— HOWARD'S DIAMOND CHILLED '". PLOUGH SHARES For Reid and Gray Ploughs. These Shares are specially chilled and one of them is equal to two of the Colonial article. SOLE AGENTS— *OR TUB WAVERLEY BIOYOLfi, i JohD Orr & Co. ASHBUBTON.



EXCURSION WASHER' 1.000,000 HIGH CLASS TOWELS GIVEN AWAY T|o PURCHASERS OF EXCURSION WASHER, The Best Washing Powder m the World. A Large EtONEYCOMB TOWEL given wibhjThree Pagketi.] A TURKIBH ROLLER TOWEL or a Largo HAND or BATH TURKISH (COWEL given with Twelve Ppokets. — _:o:— ~- SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT^STRBBT, ASHBURTON. Telephone No. 53. LOOK OUT FOR Watch Advertisement . s XHiQY'«E OOM.IJVO- SOON, WHAT? A BIG Conßignmenfc of Ladies & Gentlemen's Waterbury Watches, DIRECT FROM AMERICA. SFECIAL PRICES TO CLEAR BIG STOCK. BAD TIMES I I PEOPLE MUST HAVE A CHEAP WATCH, YOUR OPPORTUNITY IS COMING SOON. Watch Future Advertisement 21 CASES 8 BALES. \M. & T. / EX TOKAMAEU NOW OPENING. MITCHELL & TURNER. DRESS d FASHION. ANDREW ORR TTAS£Opened an immecse Stock of New^Goods forjthe Autumn and Winter. Hnndreda of New Capetfland Jackels.lin all shadeß. The lateßt etylep. DRSSES, [COSTUME. {MATERIALS. SPECIALLY SELECTED.; LOVELY GOODS. IfSO Dozen Ladiea' Corsets m all makes, including the Cycle Coraefc, LADIES' GAITERS IN ALL SHADES. MiHiaery, NEW SHAPES, NEW MODELS, m the|lateßb up to date style.; L<dith' andi.Gantlemen'a boots aud shoes— French, English, and Colonial. THE BEST MAKBS ONLY KEPI' IN STOCK. ALLIGUARANTEED MALVELLOUB VALUE. INSPECTION IfIVITED., ■— (X) ANDREW ORR.