Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1898.

We have heard a good deal lately about the Maidstone typhoid epidemic, but the more recent TYPHOID outbreak at King's AND Lynn provides an WATER SUPPLY, even more striking object lesson for city fathers, " Against stupidity," says 21ie Tiffie.8 t " the gods themselves fight m vain, Against £he people of King's Lynn sanitary sieienpe wsges, it wpuld seem, an equally ineffectual war. Five years ago King's Lynn was yisited with a serious outbreak of typhoid fever. It was then pointed out with irresistible cogency, m a report to the Local Government Board, framed after .careful and searching investigation, that the dissemination of the disease was traceable to the public watep service of the town. Long before this the waiter supply had been condemned and a scheme propounded for its im provement. This scheme was rejected by the Council ; and when the Gounpil was at length converted, the ratepayers rejected the pp-opogal. It wes subse quently discovered that direct reference ( to the ratepayers was unnecessary, and ; the Council resolved to proceed. The 1 citizens, however, avenged themselves | by expelling from bis seat Mr Thoi#as { Brown, a most enlightened ohampion t of public health, who fought the j pure-water battle and won it, though J the victory came too late to prevent the recent typhoid outbreak. He- J ferring to the Lynn water The Tivm \ saya • — «' It is worth while to trace s briefly the source and course of this « unrivalled tap. The water supply of |i King's Lynn, amouating to a million ' \ galloon daily, ii uke» witbm tbe towo i

rom a small stream some seven miles m length, which is fed from several sources m the chalk, At its principal source it receives all the drainage of a large farmyard. Its next source comes from beneath a churchyard, and imme diately receives the contents of a large drain fiom the rectory, the overflow from several cesspools, the ooze from as many privies and muck-heaps, and the whole drainage of an outlying hamlet built round a duckpond. This pond overflows into a ditch, which next receives thedr^inage of aslaughter hou&e, and then, after a short course, empites its savoury contents into the stream which the people of Lynn find so sweet. A third source also rises m a churchyard and serves, as the open drain of iwo villages, . . . Tre people of Lynn like to have it so. Many — perhaps most — of them still believe that the Gay wood ditch is an ideal supply. They refuseeven to boil it, and will not use the pure water which is being distributed m carts. Of course, they will have to pay for the new waterworks, but that is really quite an inadequate punishment for people whose ignorance, prejudice, and obstinacy have twice plunged their town iv misery and mourning. We can only hope that we may make it a little harder to bear, by holding them up to the reprobation of all decent and cleanly folk, and leaving them to the miserable reflection that they are directly responsible for the loss of many lives, and for the infliction of widespread suffering and sorrow on their town."

Local and General.

Mist Barratb announces that her Bohool will re-open on the 31st inst. Captain Jackson Barry, the old colonist and whaler, has juat celebrated his 79bb birthday. I The departure of the Aorangi fiom Wellington has been postponed until the lObh February. The very large dividend of £144 was declared m the Three-mile Trot, at the Gore Summer Meeting last Thursday. Miss Fooks announces that the Kinder gotten School m the Orange Hall will re-open on Tuesday, February 1. On Saturday next Mr D. Thomas will offer at the Arcade eight light horses, brec m the hill country ; also three mules. On the first page to-day will be found s report of the Addington Stock Market ; on the fourth page an artiole entitled "The naval power of the Orient." The population of the eoleny of Men South Wales at the end of December was 1,323,460, being an increase of 25,820 as com pared with 1896. A Dunedin Sunday School teacher asked : "Who was Ananias?" and an intelligent infant m its best Sunday clothes said, " Please, Mies, he was a reporter." Hon. W. Hall-Jones, Minister for Public Works, is inspecting the districts devastated by the recent bush fires m North Canterbury and will leave for Wellington to-night. Many of the oat crops m the Taieri arc expected to yield as muoh as 100 bushels to the acre, and wheat yields of 70 bushels to the acre are looked for. The Premier is to open the Native Parlia ment at Hastings early m April. The Governor is also to be invited. Maoris from all parts of the colony will be present. The Mount Ida Chronicle reportß that m connection with Mr Ormond Hughes' coal workings at Cambrian there have been disoovered deposits of shale said to be m substantial quantity. Great dissatisfaction has been repeatedly expressed by members of the Taranaki Farmers' Club at the number of cattle destroyed by order of the District Stock Xuspector. Messrs T. H. Undrill and Co., cabinet makers, have removed (during the building of their new shop), to premises next door to Mr E. W. Hall, Tancred Street, where they purpose holding a cheap sale. Theatrical companies visiting Marton are charged a license fee of 10s 61. John Fuller, of Myriorama note, refused to pay, pro testing that it is an imposition. He has been ordered to appear at the Court. In the island of San Domingo there is a remarkable salt mountain, nearly four miles long, estimated to contain nearly ninety million tons, and so dear that medium-sized print can be read through a block a foot thick. The Goorkhas have bandß compoeed of ?pers, and m 1864 the Ist Punjaub nfantry, largely composed of Afridis, was provided with real Scotoh pipes m place of pipes somewhat similar which are used m the hill country. Housewives ought to scan closely the advertisement of Messrs John Orr and Co. appearing m this issue. The prices for groceries, etc., are very low, but for the fruit season the prices for preserving fixings are lower than they have ever been before. In another column will be found the winning numberß m the drawing for the Brass Band's Art Union, which "took place at the old School of Music last night. Mr Joseph Scaly, ex-Mayor, was supervisor, Messrs Comwton and Stoddart scrutineers, and little Winnie Adams the presiding' fairy who drew the tickets. A Maoriland judge, who joined the majority some years ago, was once given a teetotal traot bearing the title " Three Words to a Drinker." " 1 know them, my friend," said the judge to the donor, " I know them Quite well, I have uaed those words many a time. They are ' Pass the bottle ' " Catholics are reminded that the missions of the Redemptoriat Fathers will commence m the Ashburton district on Monday, February 7at R&kaia, where the mission will last a week. The mission will begin at Ashburton on Sunday, February 13,, at f p.m. and close on Sunday, February 2y. The same evening at 7 o'clock the Fathers will begin a week's mission at Methven. Thus the Pahiatua Herald after the recent race meeting there :— .The sight of jockeys, sweated and dwarfed, pinohed and starved ; the sight of the large number of spieling nseots who live by travelling from oourse to course, leads the thoughtful mind to think whether raoing clubs m fostering the alleged improvement of horses are only fostering the demoralization of the thousands engaged Messrs Shearman Bros, have made arrangements to open a wholesale* wins arid spirit store m connection with their grocery and hardware business m Burnett Street. We understand that they rely upon being supplied with the best brands of all kinds of liquors, and have no doubt that those jn the trade will show their appreciation of the manner jn which Meßsrß Shearman Bros, have hitherto conducted their business, by i giving them a share of tjie'fr ' support. An advertisement appears on our second page." At the North Canterbury Board of Education meeting yesterday notice of motion was gjLvsn "that the Board forth with take the necessary step? to establish technical classes m the large schools near ; Dhristchuroh, and m other schools such as ! Lyttejtpn, Ashburton, Kaiapoi, Belfast, I Lincoln, Leeston, Rangiora, Bakaia, and f 3xford, and if necessary to ere.cjb, or to assist | n the erection or furnishing of suitable juildipgs m which to carry on manual and ;eohnioal elementary instruction under the jrovisiona of the Manual and Technical ; Slementary Instruction Act, 1895.'' ( 'We often hear of sensational bets being , nade, such as a guinea to a gooseberry ; a )ible-backed poljiceman $>o $ pjnh of she oak ; t hundred pounds tp a bundle of chips ? and ■ 0 on. The art of betting is to win, and to ! via yon must back certainties. Here is a ip { You back " Woods' Great Peppermint 3ure to beat a ooagh or oold eyery time. You'll always get home; no Johnny itrong about tb»V

'Ihe Stipendiary Magistrate will give judgmenb m the shearers' case next week. Mr Henry Stephenson has two shops m bhe Jubilee Buildings to let. Mr Arthur Warren, baiketmakcr, Tancred street, noiifiea that he has removed to premises adjoining. A memorandum from the Poßt Office notifies that mails for Lowcliffe cloße on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 30 a.m. Mr John Gofton, tuner to the Dresden Piano Company, will pay a professional visit to Aehburton next week. Orders for tuning and repairs may be left with the local agent, Mr Henry Stephenson. In the recent pupil teachers' examinations the following, among other, pupil teachers passed with merit m their respective years : — End of Becond year, Catherine Porter, Hatnpsteud ; end of fourth year, Edith A, Bell, Ashburton. Amongst the passengers from the old country on board the Tongariro, which has arrived at Wellington, was Mr Knowlton, who procured over 200 birds, mostly m England, and some from Hungary, including pheasants, mallard widgeon, teal and part ridges (English, French and Hungarian). Uniortunately rough weather was encouuteed iin the Bay of Biscay, and the sea swept over the deck on which the crates were packed killing a large number of the birds. About 150 were landed m excellent condi tion. Our Southbridge contemporary writes : — As showing the terrible havoc among the crops around the Irwelt-Lake distriot, Mr Frank Cos, of Bruce-Coe, threshed out a paddock of barley on Monday last, whioh returned the niagnifioent yield of seven bushels per aore. This same paddock threshed out 76 bushels last year. Two paddookß of wheat on the same estate yielded eight and nine bushels to the aore respectively, but m former years their average yield was nearly always upwards of forty bushels. The value of irrigation (says the Elles mere Guardian) may be partly ascertained from the following : — The race running by a Soulhbridge farmer's ten acres of wheat became blocked up last winter, and the over flow thoroughly soaked an acre of the field, the rest remaining dry. Last week from that one acre, wheat estimated to go 25 bushels to the acre was taken, while /from the remaining nine a crop of six birehele only was taken — that is, one aore undei irrigation gave nearly half as much as nine acres left unwatered. A prospecting party at Preservation Inlet has (says the Otago Daily Times) found a lake covered with game of all sorts. The party was some distance from Long Sound, at the head of the inlet, and had climbed two or three hills m what is described on the map as " unexplored country," wheu the lake was met with. Ducks, swans, grey duck, teal duck, redbills, and kakas were found m the vicinity. The party bestowed the name of Lake Henry on the lake, christening it after a prospector at Cuttle Cove. Mesars Fletcher Bros, have removed to the shop lately occupied by Mr H. Zander as an ironmongery and hollow ware emporium. This shop has just received the attention of the painter and decorator and looks exceed ingly smart. Their customers will fiod this a great improvement on the old and some what cramped-for-room premises just vacated by them. They now have a fine open, well lighted, shop with everything displayed to the best advantage ; m fact, to sum up m few words, it would be hard to find a shop outside Christchurch better or more conveniently ■ arranged. There is little doubt but Messrs Fletcher Bros, have made a good 'move. An up-to-date romance reaches the Wel lington Post from Petone. A short time back au elderly gentleman purchased a piece of land m the borough, subsequently build ing and taking up his residence there. Later on be employed two men to put down an artesian well. While the) were at work the wife of one of them, a middle-aged woman, went one day at noon with her husband's dinner. Something m her appear ance arrested the employer's attention, and he asked who she was and what her maiden name had been. Further enquiry proved her to be his daughter, whom he had not Been since she was a child. His joy at the discovery was manifested by his building another house on the same section, where his daughter and her family now reside, close to her long lost father. Just m Time fob Chbistmas.— ln order to keep " up-to-date " with our steadily increasing bußinesa we have decided to effect considerable alterations to our premises and to make room for the builders we have resolved to greatly reduce our stock before Christmas. We have therefore culled a large quantity of our Tweeds and Worsteds, eto, to clear at the following reductions : — Men's suits to measure, usual price 90s, now 70s; Men's trousers, usual price 255, now 15s 6d ; eto. We have also pleasure m notifying that we have just been appointed agents for the famous "British Lion' and "Waverley" Bicycles (both gents' and ladies'), whioh we are now selling with all the " up-to-date " improvements at the lowest cash prices, or on the most liberal terms to suit the convenience of our customers. (Every machine guaranteed).— Craighead and Bhbryman, the leading m uilorsand Outfitters.

IRRIGATION

Sleeting* at Kuapuna. A meeting to consider the question of an auxiliary water supply from Rangitata Gorge was held yesterday at the Ruapuna Scho <]. The district was well represented, most of those interested m the water supply of the district being present. The County Chairman ( Mr E. G. Wright), on the motion of Mr Harper (the member of the Ridio/; who convened the meeting), took the chair. He explained the object of the meeting, which was to follow vp a movement which had been initiated some time ago, but had hitherto proved uniuooeseful. He made a concise statement of the case as it now stood, and asked the County Engineer to giye particulars as to the proposed scheme. Mr Baxter explained' that when the boundaries were finally adjusted, the district wonld comprise an area of about 15,000 acres situated on the upper side of the main from Ashburton River, whioh area is liable to short supply more or leas every season from the insufficient supply from Hinds Gorge, and the annual drying up of the ■Limestone Creek. The phannel proposed from Rangitata Gorge would discharge about 1000 gallons a minute, supplying the deficiencies m present races within the area, and would alto provide for a few miles of new raoes. The cost of the scheme as esti mated some time ago was £4800, but to meet contingencies which would probably arise m constructing the sinks through steep shingly terraces it would be necessary to raise a loan of at least £5000. The interest on loan and maintenance of head works and r^ain along these terraces would represent a rate of sixpence per acre. After a good deal of discussion, Mr Ballantyne moved and Mr Fraser seconded the following resolution — " That ! this meeting resolves that it is desirable to raise a loan of £5000 for the purpose of bringing m a permanent supply of water from the Rangitata, for the area of about I^,ooo acres, as shown on the plan prepared by the County Engineer now before the meeting " ' This ' was ' carried Unanimously with the exception of Mr Taylor dissentidg. It was decided that every effort should tie made to have the scheme carried out con ditional Jy on the rate, including present water rate, not exceeding sixpence per acre, and that the Chairman an(J member of the Riding, at tho proper time, bring before th.c County Council, the question of aid as regards maintenance of the proposed main. Th<? Chairman, having explained the action he took as to obtaining a grant for Ruapuna Village Settlement supply, stated that £10,0 i only was voted, which was disproportionate , jto the ar^a to bp served (850 acres), and hg agreed to ask £he Government for an increased amount. i ; Replying to a question as to the regu i latfo^s regarding Bide services the Chairman stated that races had precedence, and that m no case can poods b,e supplied while watei m nob running to lower end of races, ' After th.c usual ygte to the Chairman the ' mettiDg adjoupnei,

SWIMMING.

Presß Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. London, January 22 Ernest Cavill, the b uutralian professional swimmer, has sailed from here for Capetown. He intends returning to England m the Riimmnr.

Ashburton Swimming Club.

A. meeting of the Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club was held on Wednesday evening— Mr H. A. Oaiea m the chair After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed, the corres pondence was dealt with. A letter from the Richmond Club was read, intimating that the 100 yards champioDahip of New Zetland would be swum m the Richmond bath nexc month, and asking that James McTigue, the local champion, should be sent to compete. — It was decided to enter MoTigue as the Ash burton representative. A letter from the Swimming Association, enclosing programmes for the Australasian championship meeting, which is to be held n February, was read. This meeting will be the . largest gathering of its * kind ever held m New Zealand, and as all the championships of Australasia will be decided m Christchurob, the opportunity of witness ing these races should not be missed, as they will not ocour m New Zealand again for six years. Some discussion took place re the new Association which has been foimed m Auck land, and ie was ultimately decided that the Club's delegate be instructed to support the Association now existing m Christchurob. Mr H. A. Gates was unanimously elected Captain of the Club, and as Mr Gatea has always been a very hard worker, his appoint ment should strengthen the Club oonßider ably. Mr Gates thanked the members for the honor they had done him, and said that he would use every endeavor to make the present season a successful one. A programme of events for a race meeting for Thursday next was drafted, the races to conclude with a polo match. A vote of thanks to the Chair dosed the meeting.

SCULLING.

t ♦ i Press Association— By Elecfcrio Telegraph- Copyright. Lon»on, January 25 Wray has challenged Barry to row for th( championship of England.

CRICKET.

• .•— --NEW SOUm WALES v VICTORIA. Preaa Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. i Sydney, January 26. Anniversary day was observed as a general holiday. Tha weather waß fine but : sultry. There was a large attendance at the cricket match. The wicket was sticky. The Victorians' firßt innings closed for 187— Worrall 103, Stuckey 31 were the chief scorers. Newell book eight wickets for 56, McKibbin two for 68. New South Wales second innings resulted m only 90 runs. Donnan 19, and Gregory 15 were top scorers. Trotb secured five wickets for 21, Roche three for 29, Trurable two for 24. With 177 to win, Victoria began their second innings, and at the close of the day had knocked up 150 for the loss of pix wickets. Worrall 33, McMichaol 30, Bruce (not out] 33.

THE WAR CLOUD.

•» Russian Naval Preparations. Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright London, January 26 The Right Hon. G. N. Ourzon, Parliamentary Secretary to the Foreign Office, speaking at Boltoo, said there waß every reason to believe the Chinese loan would be successful, but its i failure would not affect the delermina • tion of Great Britain to uphold the same right of entry to [Chinese ports as the o'her Powers were conceded. St Petkrsborg, January 26 ; Russia has offered to float the Chinese , indemnity loan under financial con ditions similar to those offered by 1 Great Britain. Prance is actively supporting the Russian, claims. Received Wakapuaka January 27, 9.20 a.m. Guabdian Office, 11.20 a.m. London, January 26 Reuter'a agency reports that the Russian Government is provisioning a squadron at Port Arthur. It is also stated that the Chinese commander has been asked for two million tons of coal for the use of the squadron. The request has been referred to the Tsung Lis Yam en or Board of Foreign Affairs of China.

In conneotion with the war scare now on it has been decided to practice a night alarm at Lyttelton. It will probably take place some night this week. Two guns will be fired ab Erskine Point and the school bell will be rung. The members of the Naval Artillery, N Battery and Permanent Artillery will at onoe muster. One detachment of the Navals, accompanied by a detachment of the Permanent Artillery, will proceed tp Ripa Island and man the fort there. Another detachment of the Navals will man the fort at Erskine Point, and the £j Battery and Permanent Artillery will man the forte on the Sutnner road. The practice will be carried out exactly as it is intended tp repeat it m the event of actual hostilities breaking out.

The Dublin correspondent of the Daily News says, m a recent issue : — " The Evening Velegaaph of this evening states that an order has been received at military headquarters m Ireland, from the War Office, which is causing much speculation m military circles, and which is a mystery to both oncers and mem The order is for the sharpening of all the sword-bayonets m possession of the regular troops m Ireland, and that the work is to be carried out withjthe smallest possible delay. The swords are to be sent at once to the Govern ment factory, Enfield Lock, and to Birming ham, and there is to be no stoppage of the work till all the weapons are ready. It ib said that such an order is unprecedented.'

ACCIDENT TO LORD BRASSEY

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph. — Copyright. Melbourne, January 26 Lord Bras6ey had a narrow escape from drowning after witnessing the regatta. He was landing at the wharf when a heavy sea displaced the stage. The Governor was thrown into the water. He was swimming about for several minutes before he was hauled aboard the boat. He was much ex hausted and considerably bruised.

THE INDIAN FRONTIER.

Kkybor £ass He-opaned- Freas By Eleotrio Telegraph Copyright. Calcutta, January 26 Ihe latest reports tvon\ the frontier are of an encouraging character. The ; Is!hyber Pass has been re opened for parayans. _____________^

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association —By Electrio Telsaraph— Copyright. Capture by a British Force. London, January 25 Roports from Lagos, Weat Africa, i state that the British force under Major Liuard, recently despatched to ■he Lagos H later land, have captured Okuta, near Ileshia. Piratical Desperadoes- News has been received that for many months' certain districts m Borneo have been terrorised by a band of piratical desperadoes, led by a notorious renegade named Mat Salleh. The band made frequent descents upon the British settlements and posts, committing wholesale ravage and murder, eventually capturing Fort Farm, m North Borneo. A British force was despatched and recaptured the fort, Salleh succeeding m escaping. Treaty with Abyssinia. The British treaty with Abyssinia has been ratified, and Great Britain will shortly be represented at King Menelik'a court. Reduction of Corn Duty. Rome, January 25 . Owing to the failure of the harvest the Italian Government ha? reduced the duty on corn to 5 lire per quintal until the end of April. A Cape Loan. Capetown, January 25 The Oape Government recently in vited tenders for 3 per cent, inscribed stock to the amount of one and a quarter million This amount was subscribed fourfold, the average price being £102 18s 9d. y America and Cuba. Washington, January 25 The Government has ordered the armoured cruiser Maine to proceed to Havanna: The vessel has nominally been sent to make a friendly call. An Editor Punished. Berlin, January 25 The editor of the Berlin journal Kladderadattch has been sentenced to two months for insulting the Emperor. The prosecution arose out of the pub* lication of satirical comments upon the speech made by the Emperor at the dinner m honour of the departure of the second German squadron under Prince Henry of Prussia for Kiao chou, the charge being of leee Majesty. Spain and America. New York, January 26 The United States warship Maine, on arrival at Havanna, Ouba, was i saluted by the forts. Spain is sending warships to American ports.

Australian.

Press Association — By Eleofcrio Telegraph Copyright Federal Convention. Melbourne, January 26 Owing to the holiday the Federal Convention did not sit. [ New Political Association. i Brisbane, January 26. i At a meeting of electors it was de > cided to form a new political associa tion, to be known as the Progress ! Reform League. The movement-, is s an attempt to revive the old Liberal party. Queensland Separation Question. In consequence of the nonpartici ' pation of Queensland m the Federal r Convention, a movement is afoot to send another delegation to England to urge upon the Imperial authorities the question of the separation of the northern and central portions of the colony. 1 The Federation Question. ', The Premier, Sir H. Nelson, m tha , course of an interview, said he was i still hopeful of Queensland joining m , federation. The sugar growers now { favoured the movement, but nothing, however, could be done until the con vention finally adopted a constitution and it had been accepted by two or three of the colonies. Terdictiet of Manslaughter. Sydney, January 26. A verdict of Manslaughter was returned m the Darlinghurst shooting case against Margaret North, the landlady. Evidence was giyen that the shpoting misadventure occurred during a dispute over the payment for some porter. "

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Presa Association— By Electric Telegrtp Copyright. . Paris, January 25 The Public Prosecutor has demanded authority from the Chamber of Depu ties to prosecute Deputies Deßernis, Gerault and Richard m connection with the stormy scene m the Chamber on Saturday over the Dreyfus case. January 26. The oity newspapers are incensed at Baron von Bulow's statement with re ference to the Dreyfus case, and declare his statement to be lies. The anti-Jewish outcome of the Dreyfus case has extended to Dijon, the capital of the Department of Goto d'Or. M . Zola, at the forthcoming trial, intends to call leading military officers connected with Dreyfua'a prosecution. Ffe claims the production of all the Dreyfus and Esterhaizy documents. Foreign sympathisers are offering Js. Zola abundance of money to conduqt bis trial* .. " '

LABOR QUESTION.

1 r- TUc Engineers* Strike.

Press Association— By Eleptrio Telegraph Copyright, Received Wakapuaka Jan; 27, 9.20 ».m Guarjjjan Office 10. §0 a.m. London, January 2§ Jt is expected that a large nuraher pf men engaged m the allied engineer* ing trades will acoept the terms required by the employers and resume work on Monday,

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Business Notices. I H S si o go §§i *5 O H 91 3 « ° GO W* 1 S= B| GO • o Q So, I QW ft * g - . S 2 jo MS) H S W iS_• 1 • f | ° o S i * . Church Services. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. THURSDAY— St Stephen's Guild, mcci m Schoolroom &t 7.30 p.m. ; Coneeoratioi Service, Bpm. FRIDAY— Short Service, 7.30 p.m. Choir Praccioe, 8 p. m. SUNDAY SERVICEB.r-January 30. 8.30 a.m. — Holy Communion. j 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer. 2. 45 p.m. — Children's Servioe, Distribu tion of Diooeasn Prizes and Teachers' Certi fioates. 3.30 p.m. — Holy Baptism, 3 p.m.— DROMORE— Mr Gates. 6.30 p.m.— Evening Prayer, REV. T. A. HAMILTON. i , , MASS. MASS will be Celebrated at Ashburton on SUNDAY, 30th mat., at 9 and > 11 o'clock, and at Rakaia, SUNDAY, February 6, at 11 o'clock. 1144 J. J. O'DONNELL.



John Orr & Go. John Orr & Co. SUGAR. QK TONS PURE CANE SUGAR, very &O best for jam making and all kinds of preserves 701 b BAGS 14s 6d. TEA. 200 BOXES, slb and 10 b, PURE CEYLON, also all the leading brands. FLOUR. FORTY TONS FLOUR— Rollit'a Flour, 2001bs .. 24s Od i „ lOOlbs .. 12s 6d „ SOlbs .. 6s 4.1 „ 251bs .. 3a 3d 40 Todi Bran, 3s 6d pRr bag j 10 Tons Sharps, 5a per bag. HAMS AND BACON. ROLLS, SIDES, HAMS. Colonial Candles . . 4d per lb. English Parafine Candles 6£d per lb per box Keroaine (150 test) . . 6s 6d per tin, 12s 9d per case Cornflour 3d per lb Essence of Lemon . . 4d per lb Worcester Sauce, pints 9d per bottle Essence of Coffee .. 10} d Sago lid per lb Tobacco, Nubian squares 4a 6d per lb Oatmeal, per 251 b bag . . 2s 9d Currant 4£d and 5d Elma Raisins . . . . 7d Valencia Raisins .- 7d Sultana Raisins .- 7d Sicily Almonda . . la 2d Figs 8d Muscatels .. ..„ 8d Jordon Almonds ... 2s 3d Mixed Peel .. ..3d 2£lb tins preserved fruit lOd Lemon Squash, English Is 3d Lemon Juice, English ... Is 3d Sardines ... .. .. 4£d Fresh Herrings 6£d per tin Herrings m Tomato sauce lOd Pressed Hops, per lb ... Is 4d Fruit Salt . . . . 2s per bottle Ground Ginger la4dperlb Anchovy Paste 8d per tin Citrate of Magnesia . . Is per bottle Sheeps Tongues, best ... lOd per tin FOR THE FRUIT SEASON. Glass Jars 2s 6d, 3b 6d. Mason's Screw- top Porcelain Lined Jars. Pints 4a 9d, Quarts 5s 9d, _; Gallon 7s doz. Kenriok's Best Enamelled Maslin Kettles. 8 Quart 6s, 10 quart 7s 6d, 12 quart 8s 6d. Brass Maslin Kettles, Drop Handles. 2 Gallon 7s, 2£ gallon lla 63, 3;ga110n 13s 6d Steel Enamel Preaorving Pana, 2b 6d, 3a, 3a 6d, 4a. YOU HAVE HEAKD OP THE WAVERLEY BICYCLE. WE HAVE GOT IT AND CAN SHOW IT TO YOU Ai' ANY TIME. The wise men of the East rode Camels, but there Are far wiser met to-day, WHO BIDE WAVERLEYS. THE WAVERLEY WHEELS Are m the front rank of AMERICAN HIGH GRADE MACHINES. Light, Strong, Speedy, Handsome, and thoroughly up to date. WAVbELBY WHEELS Are " Built on Honor," and the price i« right. ALL MACHINES FITTED WITH ENGLISH DUN LOP TYRES AND WESTWOOD STEEL RIMS. Lamps, Bells, Cyclometers, Wrenches, Tyres, Rime, and all Bicycle Accessories kept m Stock. Repairing done by skilled Mechanics and satisfaction guaranteed. John Orr & Co.



Business Notices, ____________ SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS WINES AND SPIBITS. WE have muoh pleasure m iufonning our Customers and the ABhUirton Public that we have ENTERKD INTO THE ABOVE TRADE. We have now to hand a Large Assorted and Well-Selected Stock of all Classes of Wmeß and Spirits, and English and Colonial Bottled Ales and Btout. None but the Best Brands kept. * CROCKERY W A RE . ~~*~~CROCKERYWA RE. WE have jutt lauded, ex S.S. Kaikoura, some very choice lines m Dinner Setß, Tea Setß, Toilet Sets, Bets of Jugs, etc., etc., wbioh we are selling at Wholesale Prices. 100 Dozen White and Gold China Cups and Saucers . . 6s 6d per dozen 60 Dozen 2lb Stone Jam Jaw . . . • • . 3s 6d per dozen 50 Dozen lib Glass Jamjars .. .. •• •• 2s 3d per dozen TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. WE have received direct from the Ceylon end China Gardens a large consignment of different Clawes of Teaß. As we make Teas a specialty we can offer to our Customers %nd the general public exceptional value. Highest Grade Orange Pek6e Ceylon Tea 2s per lb First Class Orange Pekoe Ceylon Tea Is 9d per lb Good Full Leaf Fekoe Ceylon Tea .. .. .. •• Is Od per b Oeylon and China Blended Tea .. .. .. •• Is 3d per lb Good Chin* Tea Is Id per lb SAMPLES MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION. MAURITIUS SUGAR. ~~ MAURITIUS SUGAR. At Mauritius Sugar contains far more Preserving Properties than any other Sugar m_ the market, it i» therefore the best Sugar to use for Jams and Jellies. 701 b Bags— l 4» oa. Orders by Post promptly attended to. Goods delivered daily. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, ASHBURTON. (Telephone No. 53. No. 80.] 1893 A^l^^ ATC "P l^^ R^|Fy ""f'"^^ IS9B S. SALEK, THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT JLargest Stock Lowest Prices FOR NEW YE A R- 1898 : : SPECIAL LINES at SEDUCED PRICES, marked m Plain Figures. Gold Brooches (new and choice designs) at 7<s 9d, 12a 6d, 17s 6d, 20s, upwards. Silver Brooches from 1» 6d upwards. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gold Links at 8s 6d, 10s, and ipwards. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Silver Links at 2a 6d, 4s, and 4b 6d. Pencil Cases (a 'arge stock to select from) at 2a 6d, ss, 7a 6 J, 10s. Ladies' Rings (the largest and fines stook ever Been m AshburtOD, equal to any m Christchurch) from one guinea to ten guinea?, and upwards. Gentlemen's Tie Pins, neat and tasteful designs m gold at ss, 7s 6d, 10s, 25a, also a nice selection of small and suitable articles at 2a 6d, ss, and 7s 6d. »I?JEOIA.JL, ATTENTION IS CALLED TO THE STOCK OF Gold Brooches and Ladies' Rings. Cbese two lines are Heavily Stocked, and are of the Newest and Choicest Designs. INSPECTION [INVITED AT S. SALEK'S JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT, EAST S/TREET. STOOK AND PRICES UNEQUALLED IN THE DISTRICT.; CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. GENUINE PLATED WARE. "Wr® HAVE just landed a choice selection of Plated Goods^of^Esquisite Designs, Choice Patterns, and Good Quality. < THEY have been marked exceptionally low of price, and persons requiring' (Presents for their friendi will do well to call, inspect our atock, and make their selection|early. W. H. COLLINS & CO. TO BESIDENTeS BUILDING & FURNISHING. ITTE BEG respectfully to announoe that we have received, perJS.B. "ilonio : and ••Mataura,' very heavy shipments for our HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING Depart 1 ment, viz : — SHEETINGS OURTAINS CARPET SQUARES PILLOW COTTONS QUILTS HEARTH RUGS TOWELS TOILKTS OILCLOTHS XABLIN'&B MUSLINS LINOLEUMS i.N the FANCY DEPARTMENT we are showing a fine assortment) of new , aBRICS, GLOVES, and HOSIERY, direct from the Leioester Mills ; also some very ohoioe goods m Jet Trimmings, including the new Zouaves, Boleros, and Skirt Ornaments, •ud an endless variety of Black and Colored Gimps. NEW SHIPMENTS OF Dresses, Straws, Mantles. it- ■ ■ 2 CftSeS of Samples HOSIERY, at LANDED COST. MITCHELL & TURNER.