Auction Sales— To-Morrow.

Messrs Fried Under Bros., under bill of Ba' e, horses, etc., at 1 p m., and od account of Mr H. Potter, 63 acre farm, Wakaoui. Mr Henry Stephenaoa — Merchandise etc. Mr D. ThomaB — Lots 63 and 66 with House, and on acoounb of Mrs Meaclem, suburban property at 2 p.m , also under bill of sale, horses, etc., at 1 30 sharp.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1898.

In an article on " The Guerrillero," a writer m an Bngli3h magazine gives us a glimpse of the THE SPANIARD Spaniard as a fight- AS A FIG HIE It. ing-man. For a people who have fought so much and so well the Span iards have been singularly deficient m great generals. Their roll o£ nominal generals is very long, and, at their worst, they had never failed to produce good officers. Villadarias, of the war of the Spanish Succession ; Mariano Alvarez, who defended Gerona ; Her rasti, who made such a gallant fight at Ojudad Rodrigo ; Rafael Menacho, whose premature death m a sortie caused the loss of Badajo? j O'Donnell, •• an able officer, but of an impractic able temper," says Napier, who beat the French at Abisbal ; and Pablo Morillo, who opened the ball at Yit toria — these and othe*B were men of whom Spain could be proud. But, after all, they were but good officers. Every nation with a military history can sho<v their equals, and they were all but lost m a crowd of bad officers for whom it would be difficult to find a parallel. Turn from the trained fighter to the untrained, from regular war to the irregular, and there is a very different tale to tell. Dr Johnson acknowledged that, ag every nation had its good points, Scotland was excellent m fish for breakfast. So even Napier, who never pardoned the Spaniards for resisting his adored " child of demo cracy," Napoleon, allowed that the Spaniard was excellent as a partisan fighter. Other nations have produced the type, as other peoples eat fish for breakfast. But no race of men has .contributed ,to history so many, or such excellent, examples of the kind of fighter who carried the methods of an intelligent brigandage into serious war ag the Spanish.

Mhthven Band of Hope.— The first meeting m connection with the Methven Band of Hope was held m the school on Tuesday. There was a large attendance. A capital programme of vocal and instrumental musio, recitations, with an address by the Rev. Clark, waa provided by the Com mittee and muoh appreciated. Derailing or A Train. — An enquiry into the cause of the recent derailing of a tiain at Kaukapakapa is now proceeding at Auckland. The evidence so far (says a Press Association message) is that the accident was not due to the condition of the rolling stock. Further evidence will be taken at Helensville. Englishmen m Cuba. — The feeling against Englishmen m Cuba is evidently almost as strong as against America. Ihe Times correspondent received tin intimation that hie presence ia the island waa not convenient, and that he had better leave before the Government took official action to compel him to do so. He left for Key West. * Grenadier Guards.— There is a touch of pathos m the ta'e of the ct lad " of eighteen, 6ft 9£in high, who offered himself as a recruit for the Grenadier Guards, but he was refused aa being awkward. He begged so hard that he waa told that if he could bring another recruit to match him he would be accepted. He returned m a fortnight with another "baby "of 6ft B£in and they are both guardsmen, and perhaps the tallest men m the army. Cohtbact Penalties.— The New Zealand 7imts (Wellington) of a recent date has the following paragraph :— ln consequence of the Magisterial decision that time penalties for the non-completion of contracts cannot be recovered where extension of works are authorised after the signing of such contraofca, some of the lo^al architects have consulted a solicitor, and have got him to frame a saving clause for insertion m future building agreements between owners and contractors. Oats on the Line.— The Blow train to Dunedin the other afternoon was delayed by a curious mishap. A train previously, passing over the line had spilled a quantity of oata on the metals, and the Blow train following, slipped on these continually, and was unable to mount the incline. Ultimately the train was obliged to oome back to the Oamaru station, where it was shortened and extra haulage supplied. The express was also delayed nearly half an hour through the incident. — Oamatu Mail. A Destructive Flash.-— ln the Nelson district the other day a settler found seven sheep heaped on top of one another, the whole having evidently been killed by lightning. A yard or two lower down the spur was the camping ground of the sheep, on an outcrop of rook, and m the solid rook a hole had been made about 2fb 6in m diameter, and Sjft m depth. The hole had the appearance of having been caused by a blast, the rock at the bottom being deeply cracked m all directions. The Siberian Railway. — The new special Siberian express to Tomsk, which left Moscow on April 1 at 9 p.m., arrived at its destination at 5 p.m. on April 8. The local officials and a large crowd of spectators were assembled at the Tomsk railway station to welcome the new train. The carriages of this train are specially constructed with the view of rendering motion almost imper ceptible, and are lighted by eleotricity. Passengers have the use of & restaurant, a library, pianos and gymnastic appliances. The distance from Moscow to Tomsk ia 2,377 miles. The Warriors' Vow.— lt is stated that Admiral Villamil, commander of the Spanish torpedo squadron, before leaving Cadiz, visited the shrine of the Virgin, accompanied by the crews of the vessels under his command. Addressing the men, he offered to anyone who felt fear the choice of remaining behind, bub the crews unani mously replied that they preferred ehariug with their commander the dangers of tho seas and of war if it came. Whereupon the admiral and his Beamen knelt before the crucifix and took a solemn vow never to return to Spain unless victorious. Woman m the Church —As showing the change which has of late come over the spirit of the time-, it is noteworthy that for the first time m the history of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales, a lady was allowed to speak before that grave a^d reverend body a few dayßago. It was desired to ascertain c'he views of the Women's Missionary Association on an amended revenue aoheme, and a resolution was carried that Miss Forbes, tho general secretary of the associa tion, should be heard. It appeared that the Women's Missionary Association was opposed to a proposal before the Assembly. Straight Tips. — There was only a moderate attendance at the Water ton library on Wednesday evening, when the Rev. T. A. Hamilton gave hiß popular lecture entitled "Straight tips," ia aid of St. Philip and St. James 1 Church bell-cot fund. The vioar, Rev. J. Blackburne, presided, and m a short speech introduced the lecturer. The lecture, which lasted about an hour and a half, was listened to most attentively by the small but appreci ative audience. Dividing his subject under five heads — home life, work, play, worship, citizenship — the rev. lecturer gave his hearers some very straight tips on the secret of how to shape their own lives if they desired to be happy themselves and make those around them happy, emphasising especially the importance of a good home life, tha foundation of which Bhould be prayer and the earnesfa study of the Bible. The lecture abounded m telling points, and was brightened by many happy quotations and humorous anecdotes. At the olobb a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Hamilton for his interesting and instructive lecture, and after he had replied the gather ing broke up after siaging the doxology. WESLEyAN Church. — The Wesleyan Church anniversary soiree was held on Thursday evening and was largely attended, visitors coming from different parts of the district. Running the whole length of the church were four tables, which' contained plentiful supplies of good thiDgs, nioely set off with powers, mostly choice chrysan themums. The wants of those partaking of tea were cheerfully supplied by the ladies m waiting, Mesdames Burr, J. Baker. C. Baker, H. M. Jones, F. Steel, S. Potter, Lloyd, Berryman, Dixon, Andrews, Kingston, Cooper, Misses Aloorn, Parsons, and R. Williams, assisted by a ' band of willing helpers. The Rev. R. Taylor introduced his lecture, "Eccentric Characters," with the etymological definition of -eccentric as given by Webster, The illustrations that followed^ were to the point, many being instructive as well aa amusing, and were thoroughly enjoyed, the audience showing their appreciation by hearty laughter and applause. The church choir, and orchestra, assisted by members of other churches, sang several anthems very successfully under the baton of Mr W. McDonald, Miss Ethel Andrews playing the organ, with Misa Flossie Parsons at the piano. Votes of thanks were given to the leoturer, the chairman, Mr R. Alcorn, and to all who had m any way assisted to bring the gathering to a successful issue. The meeting closed with the singing of the doxology.

SPORTING.

LOWERING A TROTTING RECORD.

Press Association— By Eleofcrlo Telegraph Ourjstcijuroh, June 2 Mr Buckland's Fritz trotted one mile with a frying start against time m gthin 14£* ec; equalling the Australasian record held by hipnself. #c was paped by a galloping horse. The Australian trotters leaye tarinojrrow. Mr Isuckland stated that it ie his intention to return nest year w^h hjs teapi.

WEDDING.

Gates— Stone.

From Our Own Correspondent. Tn^« m i a f ria i? c . Waß celebr ated on Wednesday, June lßt, between Mr E. Gates, of Grove A ' ? mvvald » and Miss Rosa Bessie Siono, eldest daughter of MrT. Stone, Greenatreeb. ' u We r, ng took P lace at) the reaidenoe of i the bride s parents, the officiating clergymen 'bwngtheUevT; A. Hamilton, Aahburton, and the Rev T. Farley, of Temuka. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of peacock blue ribbed cash mere with white silk trimmings. She wore a handsome gold broooh.tha gift of the bride groom, and looked extremely well m the usual veil and orange blossoms. The pre feents to the bride were both numerous aod valuable. The Mißaea Stone (three) were the bridesmaids. Miss Lucy Stone was chief bridesmaid, and wore a drees of cream lustre ; I cannot at thia moment remember the description given of the dresses worn by Miss Anne and MUa Lily Stone. Mr A. A. Fooks was best nmn. About fifty friends sat down to a sumptuous breakfast provided by Mrs Stone. After breakfast, and the uaualtoaßtß had been donehonor to, theyouug couple left for Christohurch. The day was beautiful, fraught with bright and happy omens. In the evening a ball was held m a large marquee on the ground adjoining Mr Stone s house, the floor of which was tern poranly boarded for dancing purposes. The interior of this marquee was indeed a thing of beauty. The floral decorations were simply perfecb ; bub it was nob eaßy to find oub whom to credit for this enchanting piece of work. I expecb chab, as usual m Buoh oases, the Queen of the fairieß had B ° m S fchlD g fco do with the matter. Mr C. Walker acted as M.0., and danoing waa carried on with vigor, and aonga were sung by certain members of the party. Miss Lilly bbone sang very nicely "The ship I love. Miss Primmer sang "One heart divine. Mr Jamieson sang a grand naval song "Admiral Broom," to piano accompani ment by Miss Anne Stone. Mr and Mrs Stewart gave some nice selections on the piano and violin. Mr Fleming, with his usual kindness, played lots of danoing music on the violin. Another young gentleman, whose name I cannot just now recall, played many dancing tunes also on the violin, and was altogether very obliging. Aboub three o clock m the morning " Auld lang syne " brought to a elope one of the merriest and most pleasanb nights ever spent at Green street.

SUPREME COURT.

-• i I United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph | Cheistohuroh, June 2 ! At the Supreme Court to-day Alfred Edwards was convicted of setting fire to a house at Sefton and was sentenced to two year' imprisonment. . i Charles Worral pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering at Kaikoura, and was sentenced to three months' imprisonment. Daniel Palmer and John Page, charged with being concerned m the same crime, ' were acquitted. Martin Hansen was convicted of criminal aasault and sentence was deferred.

COMMERCIAL.

I United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright

London, June 2 Wheat m Mark Line is a shilling to two shillings lower for the week.

Napier, June 2. Messrs Nehon 8r09., Limited., Tomoana, received the following cables from the C. C. and D. Company, London, to-day : — "Frozen meat market — To-day's quotations are : — Best Canterbury mutton 3§d per lb, best Dunedin and Southland 3d per lb, beat Napier and North Island 2|i per lb. Lamb — First quality 4£4 per lb ; second quality 4£d per lb."

GERALDINE-SIOCK MARKET.

Messrs Smith and Temple, Geraldine, report as follows : —We are pleased to be able to report a fair entry and a good clear ance at our sale at the Geraldine yards on Wednesday. Every lot we offered waß sold under the hammer, at satisfactory prices. Forward turnip sheep sold at from lQs 6d to 15s 3d ; backward wethers from 7s 6d to 9a ; lambs changed handa at from 3s 6<i to 7s, a few good lines making as much as 7s 9d. There was a strong demand for fat ewes, which Bold at from 8s to 12 1 6d. Very few breeding ewes came forward. Young good conditioned ewes Bold at f rom 7d 9d to 8s 6dj old and failing ewea from 4a to 6a. There was little or no demand for cattle, but we anticipate an improvement m beef at an early date.

CRICKET.

LORD HAWKE'S PROPOSALS. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright). London, June 1 The committee of the Yorkshire Oounty Club haß endorsed the proposals of Lord Hawke that the Marylebone Olub ehould select the players and grounds for the test matches, England v Australia, and that one matoh ehould be played m Yorkshire. _

FEDERATION.

United Press Association— By Electric . Telegraph — Copyright MEfißOijptNE, June 2. The Premier <?f Oapada has cabled to SHr Qeor^p Tjjriier ? premier of Vie fcoria, oonveying the heartfelt wishes of Oonfederated Canada for the success of the AiMraliap cause tomorrow, ,

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN. The Spanish Squadron at Cadiz. Havana Forts Cannonaded. A Spanish Cruiser Intervenes Compelled to Retreat. A Spanish Account, Spanish Transport Ship Captured. Thirteen Hundred Soldiers Prisoners of War. United Press Association— By Eleottio Telegraph— Copyright. Washington, June 1 The Americans have captured the Spanish barque Maria Dolor ea ofl Puerto Rico. Washington, June 2 Mr Alger has informed the House of Representatives that from fifteen to twenty thousand troops will be des patched to Cuba immediately, another fifty thousand following rapidly. The torpedo boat Portea reports that the New Orleans, lowa, Texas and Massachusetts cannonaded the Havana forts, until the Spanish cruiser Colon intervened, when the fire was turned on her, compelling her to retreat be hind the headland. Then Forts Morro and Socapa were destroyed, and many ot the garrison killed. The authorities regard the attack as a mere reconnaisance to ascertain the strength ef the defences. Ib is reported at Key West that the cruising steamer St. Paul captured the Spanish transport ship Alfonso XIII. on Monday. She had 1,300 Spanish soldiers on board. The capture was effected off Oape May si, at the south east of Cuba. Seventeen shots were fired before the Alfonso yielded. Madrid, June 1. The Spanish squadron lately an nounced as assembling at Cadiz under Admiral Oamara is undergoing speed trials. June 2. A run has occurred on Spanish banks, the holders of notes changing them for coin. This caused the Go vernment to buy silver, and largely prohit the export. ! The Government also authorised an intermal loan of one thousand million pesetas. General Blanco telegraphs that the American warships fired seventy shots, but the forts and the Colon were un injured. Two shells fctrnck the lowa, while a fire occurred aboard another vessel, and one auxiliary steamer was damaged

Spain Desires Peace.

Outrage fry a Spanish JMoV — TXmte3~Pießß Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright i Received Wakapuaka June S, 9.10 a.m., Guardian Office, 9.48 a.m. Paris, June 2 The Spanish Government has com mibsioned Signor Leon Castillo, Am bassador at Pari?, to request the intervention of the European Powers to bring about a condition of peace, Madrid, June 2 A mob of Spaniards stoned Major- General J. B. Richardson^ Commander of the Royal Artillery division stationed at Gibraltar, whilst walking at San Rogue, the summer residence of English families m Spain.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association — By Electric I Telegraph— Copyright. j

Received Wakapuaka June 3, 9.10 a,ra.. ' Guardian Office 9.41 a.m. A Scene of Uproar. Pabis, June 2 M. Deschanel, a member of the Moderate party, has been elected President of the French Chamber of deputies, by a majority of one vote over M. Henri Brisson, Government candidate. A. scene of uproar followed, and M. Deschaael consented to a fresh election. M. Deschanel was re-elected Presi dent at the Chamber of Deputies by a majority of lour votes. Heavy Snowstorms. London, June 2 Heavy snowstorms are reported m Bedfordshire, Lancashire, and Scotland. Riots m Bombay. Calcutta, June 2 Bombay reports state tbafc serious riots have occurred at Mooltan, m the Punjaub. Sanguinary street fighting took place between the Moslems and Hindoos, and thirty-six of the inhabi tants were wounded.

Australian.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka June 3, 9.20 a.m, Guaboian Office, 10.25 a.m. Federation. Sydney, Jane 3 The federal vote to-day is expected to be heavy and close, both sides using every effort. Mr Keid expresses the opinion that the necessary 80,000 votes will not be obtained, but the supporters of the Bill are very sanguine of a majority. The Plague m Hongkong. Eastern news states that the plague is largely on the inorease m Hongkong and several Europeans have succumbed

MODERN MIRACLES.

THE DAYS or MIRACLES ARE NOr YET PAST. SCEPTICS MAY DOUBT, SEVEN SPECIAL SURGEONS ARE CONVINCED. DR WILLIAMS OP PIPE PILLS FAME IS FORCING THIS FACT HOME IST ALL CIVILISED COUNTRIES EVERY DAY 1 r Williams, of Pink Pills fame Is foieing thu facb home m all civilised countries every day. A case m point ,-/ illustrating, eotnea from Melbourne. So-" says the ' Advocate': — 1 The greatest and most extraordinary - miracle whloh has ever occurred m Victoria is undoubtedly the recovery of Dave Kirk, the popular and dashing ex-champion cyclist, who over a year ago. when training on the track at the Scotch College, Melbourne, was hurled from his machine and thrown with incredlblfl rapidity and violence on to the hard ground. The tire of his leader burst, and thus the fateful accident waa occasioned. Kirk waa picked up from where he lay m a senseleaß heap, and was cjrried cuite unconscious to the Melbourne Hospital. All the many resources of that Institution were brought into play for the relief of the patient, but the grave looks of the surgeons m attendanca plainly indicated that they entertained bat slight hopes of the young man's ultimate recovery An eminent member of the profession expressed it as his opinion thab Kitk would never rise ag.in from his siok-bei. For seven trying months of pain and buffering poor Dave lay 'twixt life and death— unable to stir hand or foot), unable even to move, a victim of spinal disease, pleurisy, dysentery, complete paralysis, of the body, and last, but by no means least, locomotor ataxia, a terribe com plaint whioh utterly prosbrates the human frame and destroys the power of the will ; so much so that the common functions of nature are performed by a power extraneus to the will. An idea of the dreadful injuries sustained by the patient may be gathered from the following details gleaned from Kirk by our representative. His left heel had to be removed, and 32 stitches were inserted In that part of his foot, 18 being placed In his right leg. The kneecap was amaahed, and had to be lifted. Altogether seven surgeons had to do with the sufferer, who was reduced to a very weak and comatose state after nine operations had been performed on him. Mortificatien set m m parts of the lower limbs, and artificial means had to be employed to draw off the urme, The system was washed inter nally foHr times every day with water and carboho acid, and the stomach being cleaned out by means of a tube, lnjec dona were also largely employed, ihis was a most singular case, and one which mast have afforded ample play for the physicians* skill and experiment, yet it remained for Dr Williams' Pink Pills to effect a radical and complete cure.' References to the accident appeared In the Melbourne ' Herald ', * Argus' and other papßra. The 'Herald ' of October 9, '96' said : —'Dave Kirk, residing at the Coffee Palace, Victoria street, North Melbourne, sustained severe injuries this afternoon through falling [from his bicycle while trainin^on the track of the Scotch College ground. The tire of his bicycle burst, and Kirk was thrown violently to the ground. He was removed m a cab to the Melbourne Hospital.' > The 'Argus', about a month later said :— « Everyone has heard of Eirk, the crack tacer, About a month ago he met with an accident whilst training, and has been m the Melbourne Hospital ever since. The medical authorities say that he will never ride again, as his spine has been so badly hurt that he will likely be paralysed for life.' Our statementsare consequently borne out by press reports. Bud to continue our story ; — After seven months of bed-ridden exis tence m the Melbourne Hospital, Dave Kirk left that Inatitutlon with faint hopea of ever being able to get about without the aid of crutches, and with all hopes vanished as to his again being able to enter the cycle arena, where, prior to his accident, his had been a prominent form. Un May last Kirk's being impressed by the numerous and authentic ourea effected by Dr Williams' Pink Pilla under all conditions, Induced him to give them a trial as a last resource. We will give ib In his own words his account of the change resulting from their use. He says : — 'Gradually the sense of numbness began to disappear, and the extremities acquired by degrees their wonted healthy glow and warmth. While under treafc menb m the hospital the sense of feeling entirlrely disappeared, so much so thab when the surgeons would put a needle Into any part of my body I was absolutely insensible to the fact. To be sure of the absence of the sense of touch, the doctors would conceal my vision, and then question ma as to the part they were 1 piercing j bufc my answers clearly proved to them thab I was absolutely bereftf of all sensibility ! As a final test as to my sense of feeling, I received a shook from a powerful galvanic battery— a shook go strong thab the operator declared it to be half a volt more than had been given tq anyone for 40 years— but I was unable to feel ifca effect, After a month's trial of Dr Williams' Pink Pills I was able to throw aside my crutches. But one of the most powerful effects of the Pills was the restoration of functional health. Bowel troubles had been a terrible trial to ma ever since the day I met with the acci dent. Regularity m this direction was perfectly set up, and I am now, after font months' taking of these pills, m the enjoyment? of perfect health.' Ib wanted no assurance of this, as those who bad seen the subjeofc cf this nairative are nofe slow to express their surprise ab the picture of health and almost completely resuscitated power of body and mind presented m the person of Dave Kirk. A short time ago Dave gave a practical illustration of his restored vitality by pluckily capturing a young fellow (who had stolen one of his bicycles) of heavier build than himself, and after vanquishing him m a willing encounter lodged hln? In the lock-up. An account of the capture appeared m the « Age ' of 23rd September. He (Kirk) is able to trench his large garden, and walk daily two miles: to am* from his business place. •'■' ■ ' Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pal© People are not a patent medicine, bub are a thoroughly scientific preparation, the resulo of years of oareful Btudy on the parb of an eminent Edinburg University physician, and they were successfully used by him m his everyday practice for years before being offered for general sale. 1 hey positively cure rheumatism, soiatioa, lumbago, neuralgia, " and influenzas evil after-effects, and are a specific for all diseases of women, such aa anemia, poor and watery blood, feinala irregularities, nervous headaohe, and hysteria, They are nob a purgative tnedlolne, bat brace up and permanently strengthen bhe whole system. Dr Williams Pink Pills are obtainable from all leading eheaugts, or from the Dr Willlams'i Mediolne Oommmji Wellington, JS.Z , who will f otwatdXpogt piiri) on receipts stamps or post order, one box for 3*, or half-a-dozen for 16s 63 f

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Public Notices. GO pL, I I ffl g O J? J SsSg 1 1532 ? S H sz; ? a ill S § ■ 2 ORNAMENTAL AND FANCY CARDS, BALL PROGRAMMES, ETC. r lIHE Ashburtou Publishing Company has JL just received a consignmenb of beati- f ully Ornamented Fancy Cards, Invitation, Presestation, Visiting, Etc , together with Ball Programmes m Latest Designs. NOTICE* PERSONS indebted to the ASHBURTON PUBLISHING COMPANY, Limited, prior to March 19h, 1893, are hereby noti- fied that PAYMENT MUST BE MADE forthwith at the late office of the Company, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken. Wu~ STEWARD. Ashburtoo, May 20 CHURCH SERVICES. ST, STEPHEN'S CHURCH Aahburton. FRIDAY— Short Service, 7.30 p.m. ; Choir Practice, 8 p.m. TRINITY SUNDAY, JUNE 5. 11 a.m— Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion. 3.0 p.m.— Greenttreet — Rev T. A. Hamil- ton. 3.0 p.m.— Dromore— Mr T. Gates. 6.30 p m — Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



Local and General. '♦■ Q» the fourth page tp-day wjll be found sporting notes. Hookey. — In order to keep the play going a scratch match was played on Thursday afternoon m Mr Dardia' paddock at which there waa a good attendanoe. The Mails.— The Maripoaa, with the English ma^la of May 7, left San Francisco for Auckland one day late. The Moan*, with the .colonial niails from Auckland of May 14, reached San Francisco on \Tune 1, due date. ■ . ... .t Fjbe.— A air-rooijae4 hpu6e at Palmeraton South, owned and ceoupied by' Norman MoLeod, was bj^rped qowip. Th.fe jipsuranoes are— Hg«9», N«tj©«ai, j§2§o; ffjirnttnire, Imperial, £150. The cause of fche Sre origi- nated from a fire left m the bedroom. XISA.



F. FERBIMAfI. ITIFXY-XHRJiJJE YliiA RS This Chemical Prepartion is CARBOLISEP as a remedy against the ravages of Birds, Rooks, or other Peßts taking the seed dressed with it THIS PREPARATION IS NOW BEING USED EXTENSIVELY IN THE COLONIES OF NEW ZEALAND, AUS- TRALIA, & CENTRAL AFRICA, WHEAT SOWING. Best and Cheapest Dressing for seed Wheat, OARBOLISED. Patronised by THOUSANDS .OF THE FIRST PRACTICAL FARMERS m [the Kingdom. PERFEOT FREEDOM FROM SMUT. It is acknowledged to.be an Established Fact that D. CLARKE'S OARBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Label Registered under Trade Marks Aot,iNo. 13,796 end 158,143) HAS BEEN USED FIFTY-THREE YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL. Wool Pits, Ledbury, Herefordshire, October 23, 188 i .. Dear Sir,— l am pleased to testify to the efficacy of your " Carbolised Wheat Pro- tector," having ÜBedyour Protector for 40 years and never hayiug grown a Smutty Ear of Corn m my life ; therefore can con- fidently recommend your " Wheat Protec- tor " as a sure preventative for Smut, &o.—l am, yourß truly, Mr 6. B. Clarke. G. B. JONES. Prepare by G. B. CLARKE, M.P.S., Manftg. Chemißt, Woburn, Bedß., Eugland (Proprietor of the Sheep Dipping Com- position.) In Packets containing sufficient to dress Eight Bußhelß of Seed Wheat, Barley, Oats, or other Corn. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON: g. FERRIMAN. SEED WHEA T. • I Have for Sale some Prime Pearl, Tus- can and Hunters. Grown on heavy Land. F. FEKRIMAN, FOR SALE. HOUSE AND QUARTER-ACRE LAND IN COX STREET. { fl have received instructions from Mr H. J. Taskeb to sell his desirable residence, containing Four Rooms .and Scullery, situated m Cox Street, together with Loosebox, Chaffhouse and Fowlhouae erected on the property. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. I HAVE FOR SALE that very desirable block of land containing about Seven Acres, situated on the N.E. Town Belt and adjoin- ing Mr W. H, Collins. For anyone m searoh of a property on which to build this one is well 'worthy of an inspection. F. FERRIMAN. z*^ " ■ * FORSALB BONE DUST. The Best and most profitable Fertilizer that can be applied to tho soil, benefiting nob only the fire 6 crop but several succeed- ing ones. A few shillings per acre spent m bonedust often enriches the farmer tenfold, and leaves the land m better heart. I Have the following Farms m my^hands for Sale :— 500 ) 250 } ACRES 100) All Situated m Good Localities, and any- one m search of a property either for farm- ing purposes or aa an investment would do well to inspect the above. F. FERRIMAN. \^^c/lej7em^(/e(//o I wuyany of/fie //p//df/o/?s, » ffiefiestmomam/ ;\ experience can Itqy. \ largest sd/e//}/?(/sf/was/a\ tyrmD | BY ALL GROCERS J PHASES Ojg 1 THE MOON. P « «t i Full mooa *. ... 5 Z4l am Last quarter ... ... 11 634 aw New moon ... .„ 19 349 ptn Fjrit carter „, m 37 4 g<J pm



SHEEP WIRE NETTING. SHEEP WIRE NETTING. TjURMERS REQUIRING the above NETTING wouM find it to their Advantage to obtain Our Price before purchasing elsewhere, 50 Dozen PLOUGH SHAKES. HORNSBY & RANSOMES, AT REDUCED PRICES. CASTOR OIL, Valvoline, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils and • Turpentine, alwayß m Stock. ■ {Large Assortment of Kettles, Saucepans and Euamelware, at Ohristchurch Price*! * • . Sp'endid Value m Cutlery, Spoons, Forks, eto. TEA. TEA. TEA. TRY OUR CELEBRATED 8 (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA. Only the Choicest Orange Pekoe Teas Are vied for this paoket. A Coupon will be ound m every lib packet. GORE "THISTLE" BRAND OATMEAL. Absolutely Pare. FLOUR, SHARPS AND BRAN at MILL PRICES. A Large and Well Assorted Stock of Wines and Spirits. Cheapest House m Asbburton for Groceries, Crockery, and Hardware. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Po&t promptly attended to.? SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS; MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No. 53. ______«__ "VITE Beg' respectfully to notify our Customers and the Public generally T that our Stock is now thoroughly complete with Autumn and Winter Goods, each and every Department being replete with choice ana useful goods for the Season, We zvould draw special attention to our Mantle and Jacket Department, m which we have the Largest Variety and Best Value it has yet been our pleasure to submit. Inspection cordially invited, MITCHELL & TURNER, ISO PATTERNS IN FUAINJNEUI-ETTJES. 3d to Is 2d per Yard to Select From. Best Possible Value For Money. TREMENDOUS CLEARING BOOT SALE. FOR ONE MONTH, tar THE &AJLJ& IS NOW OJV T£» THE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS NOW HOLDING THE GREATEST J:OOT PALE OF THE SEASON. BOOTS ! BOOTS!! THE Following Prices are FORTY PER CENT, under COST PRICE:— Ladies' Prunella Fouee Boots ... frcm4/6 Ladies' Pretty Glace Strap Walking Ladieß* Lasting Slippers „ 2/11 Shoes 4/U Children's Pattnt Strapß (a to b, Men'B Kip Boots (T. and H. Tips and and 10 to 1) 3/9.ind4/6 Nailt) 8/11 Lidiea 1 Pretty Glace Kid Shoes only 4/11 Children's Ankle Straps ... ... from 1/- Boys 1 Kip Lace Boots (T. & H. Men's Bluchers only 4/11 Tips and Nails) 4/11 Men's Felt Slippers „. 1/6 Children's Warm Slippers 1/- LADIE3' STRONG LAOE BOOTS (Grand Value) ... only 55w lid. OTHEES MAY F0"ll5w" BUT WE LEAD. JUJ 8 * We have no Old Stock ; Our Goods are the Best. tS" KEMEMBER ! THE ZEALAINDIA BOOT STORE is now S/ooghfceriDg tho Finest Stock of Boots and Shoes m Canterbury. This is the sore of Sale that makes the Mothers Smile COiflX: EAB&Y AND AVOID THE CItCKU. Don't Forget the Address— JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCRED STFET, ASHBURTON. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. Stationery. 1A CASES of General Stationery now Landing from London. 300,000 Envelopes, Various Sizes and Qualities. LEATHER GOODS. VERY LOW PRICES FOR CASH this Month, prior to Stocktaking. LATEST BOOKS AND MAGAZINES BY EVERY MAIL. School Committees supplied with all School Requisites, Ink (m draught), Nigerine (cheftp), Foolscap, Di awing Paper ; Exercise, Copy and Riading^Books. FOOTBALL, TENNIB, GOLF, HOCKEY. AND CRICKETING MATERIALS. (x) X>T A "XTf^d ** y B" nßmea^ and Sons, Broadwood, Haako, Wagner, X_ JLaXJLN UD<i Hopkinson, C lannell and Sons, Lij p and Sohn, Coliard aud C« Hard, Spaethe, Gobs and Kallmar, and others. Monthly P< yments, one to two years, /"*\"D /"^ A T^T Ci By c Needham Company, Chicago Company, Bell and Co., VJ JIV\JTZX.IM O«> Pttli cc Or 8» n Company, The Gem, and others, from £8 lOe. Mot thly payments from one to tl ree years. Oreat R ducliona for CASH this Month prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. ViVr«T¥G LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. Good Discount for \j X VjJLi HiO% £JASH, to clear this month, prior to Stocktaking, H. M. JONES