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BIRTH.

Poverty.— On May 26, at Lybtelton, the wife of J. T. . Doherty, Highbank, of a daughter.

DEATH.

Alexander.— On Saturday! 4th nut, §fc her residence, Racecourse Road, AllentOPp Margaret, beloved mother of Messrs Alexander Bros., and relict of the late Thomas Alexander.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JUNE 6, 1898.

In 1688, when Dampier sailed down the western coast of Australia, he saw

nothing but a " dry A RETROSPECT, sandy soil," and the

" miserablest people m the world ;" and later on, when the first English settlers landed on the eastern coast, they chose a bay, beautiful to look at, but with no gold and"no fruit worthy of the name, while the soil was barren and sandy, and the climate m the^worst part of it?' summer. No wonder that the fame of Australia became blackened, and the report made it a miserable land, subject to droughts and floods — a land m which everything was turned topsy-turvy. The summer came at winter time j trees BhetJ their bark, not their leaves— were brown instead of green ; the stones were on tbe outside of the cherries j and the pears, pleasant to look at, were only to be cut with an axe ; and there was nothing to eat, " unless, perchance, yell fill ye with root of fern or stalk of lily." Such was the early verdiot upon Australia. Fortunately tbe first polo-

By degrees they found that everything I that was planted grew -well ; that | wheat m the valley of the Hawkesbury I yielded 40 .to 50 bushels to the acre, t and m one memorable season actually i ruined the farmers by its very abun- j dance, for m the then limited market, the price fell so low that it was not worth gathering, buc was left m the fields to rot, while the farmers sought other work. Horses, hheep, cattle, and pigs throve marvellously, and some of the cows getting away, the bush soon contained numbers of wild cattle. Even wool did not deteriorate m the new colony of New South Wales j and step by step the facts became too strong for prejudice, and the first fleeces cf Australian sheep sent to England lifted the veil. Manufacturers, not not only m the mother country, but also all over the world, would gladly take as many as could be sent ; their demand for more wool extends with l the supply; and now only from Aus tralia can they obtain the fine wools which they need. The early colonists ! took possession of New South Wales as a narrow strip of coast country. The demand for pasture forced them to find a way over a hitherto impassable range, and the sume want has driven all the desert out of the colony, and covered it with nearly 109,000.000 of valuable sheep. The country, which early writers upon Australia called a barren, waterless desert, is now grow ing the finest wool, and yielding abundant water from wells, and when, m 1851, ie was announced that gold had been discovered m abundance, the world was convinced that Australia was a promising country after all.

Mr John Abbott, a frequent contri butor to the Auckland Herald, has the following m a A GLADSTONIAN letter on Mr Glad- TRIBUTE. stone's death : — ln ) briefly reviewing the career of this eminent man we are bound to admit that there were occa sions on which his policy was not what public opinion endorsed, and was what subsequent events demonstrated to be incorrect. Has not the sun his spots ? On the other hand no one dare impeach the motives by which his conduct was regulated herein ; and the whole of these deviations, when contrasted with the brilliant services he rendered to the Empire and the world, are but as baga telles. The marvellous output of golden-grained diplomacy, the fertile largess of immortal literature which he gave to the world — accentuated by the luminous background of a lofty char acter — is so transparent m beauty, utility, and excellence, and imposing m moral grandeur that it requires but a few hours' revolution of the hypercriti cal winnowing machiuo to blow out the small modicum of chaff to the four winds of heaven. What do we then behold ? The heroism and bravery of the Roman without his corruptible vices, the polish and philosophy of the Greek without his undermining super stitionp, together with the intrinsic virtues of the Christian without the alloy or crudity, the puerility of pomp or the tincture of asceticism, Gaging on the fruitage of his life, intelluctual prowess of his mind, resplendent graces of his character, we have before us the sublime ideal which generated the deathless Hues : " "What a piece of work ib man ! How noblo m reason ; how infinite m faculties j m form and mov ing, how express and admirable; m action how like an angel ; m apprehen sion how like a god ! "

Local and General.

The Post Office.-— Pending the com pletion of the alterations at the Post Office, the posting brixes will be m the lobby of ihe private boxes.

Caledonian Society. — Mr Charles Fox, of Christ church, has been engaged to supply music for the first ingleside of the Caledonian Sooiety on Wednesday evening. Not Taking Any.— Messrs J, L. Murray and John Graham, of Masterton, who were included m the gazetted list of new J.P.s, declined to accept the position. They were not consulted previous to the Usb appearing. Unclaimed Letters. — Letters from places beyond the coleny, addressed as under, were received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of March, and are still unclaimed: — John JVlpOormiok (2), D&vld Nicoll. Grazing m Peel Forest. —Now that portions of Peel Forest are being fenced off, and oattle found trespassing impounded, those who have run their stock for years gratis naturally feel a bit amazed. But they will no doubt have to accept to the inevitable.

Tub New Line. — Ib is stated (saya a Press Association message from Wellington) that the Agent-General is m communication with the Government respecting the direct line of steamers whioh a new syndicate is just about to starb between New York and Sjdney. The vessels will not touch at New Zealand, but it is claimed that with the added cost of transhipping from Sydney to this colony, the freight will be less than that at present charged for direct shipment.

Inquest. — An inqueab was held on Satur day at the houae of Mr George Miller* Hampstead, by Mr Robert Alcorn, J.P., with a jury of six, on the body of Catherine Saundera, aged fifty-five, who was found dead outside the house on Friday afternoon. From the evidence of Dr Hnnter, who made a $? s f mortem examination, the lunga were much inJUmed and the aorta dilated, the immediate cause of death being failure of the heart, conduced by these qondifcionQ. The jury returned a verdict of death from natural oauses, m accordance with the medical. evidence.

Tbh Sbialii Birds Nuisance. — At a Con ference at Timaru of delegate! of the local County Councils with reference to the email birds pest, it was resolved to recommend the ' continuance of the present system of supply ing poisoned grain free to settlers, and aUo to distribute it along the roads ; to pay 2d a dozen for eggs and 3d a dozen for heads during December and January, and 4d for heada for the next four months, buying no heads m the other half of the year, when poisoning is going on ; to pay 4d a dozen for the heads of blaokbirde and thrushes, and Is per dozen for their eggs.

Methvbn.— The second fortnightly meet ing of the Methven Literary Society was held m the schoolroom, on Thursday evening, Mr J. W. M. Dart occupying the chair. After the reading of correspondence, the Chairman introduced the debate of the evening. "Is the miser or spendthrift th.c more despioable ? " The members present entered with vigour into the discussion, after which harmony was the order of ttye evening, a most pleasant gathering conclud ing at ten o'olook. On Saturday evening a large number of those interested m encourag* ing a literary taste among the young men of the district was held m the library, and atepa are now being taken to further that end. The Tennis Club are considering the adviaableness of laying 1 down' asphalt) courts, and will hold a couple of balls for that) pur' pose very shortly. •

We beg to notify that we have scoured the Sub-Agency for the celebrated Masse?- Harris Bicycles, Ladies and Qentlemeq's machines up-to-date always m stock. Lowest oash prioes or easy term* to auib customers. One good second-band bioyole for sale, nearly new. Price, £13 10a ; guaranteed*— Obaiohkad and Bbbryman, tbn fading JftitoN aoa Oobfltton, Apbburtonj

Seafibld Band o* Hojb.— Friday night proved to be most favourable for the opening of the Seafield Band of Hope. The attend ance was good, the preeence of frienda from I Wakanui bemg much appreciated. An ! mtereating programme was (submitted by the |B?cretary, Miss JFcchney. The Rev. Mr Hamilton gave a Btirring address on " Encouragement," also singing " Big Ben " j? his usual impressive manner. Mr Christians rendering of "There is no balm m Gilead " was very good. The recitatious of Mr Livingstone were rousing, aad thoroughly enjoyed, as wai also his dialogue with Miss Liviugstone. The Misses Corbetb sang " Hail, Victoria " and "He wipes the tear," Miss Dalton " A beautiful dream." Miss Alington played a pretty pianoforte selection. Among the other performers were :— Misses A. and L. Moore, J. Baylies, «. Lunfc, Q. Kelly and Master F. Lunt. The President, Mr J. Clucas, fulfilled his duties m a happy manner. Supper for the per. formers was kindly provided by Mrs Ayrton. Lost m thh Bosh —On the afternoon of

June 1, Mrs Andrews, a woman who has passed the allotted spaa of life by some five, years— being now about seventy-fi ve—star ted on whab turned oub to be a very painful and dangerous journey. The old lady set out m the afternoon to find her huaband, who was outtiiig wood m the Peel Forest bush. In this she failed, and night oomiug on, she got lost m the bush, where she no doubt wandered about till completely worn out with fatigue, sank to the ground (probably unconscious) where she remained till found the next morning. The night was bitterly cold, with hard frost. As soon as it was known m the township that the old lady had not returned at nightfall, searoh parties were organised and the bush scoured, but without result till eleven o'olook the next morning, when Messrs John Bull and Fred Lorgelly found her m an unoonsoious condition, and with great difficulty carried her home. Here of course everything possible was done for her, but considering her ago, and the terrible experience she has had, it is very doubtful if she can recover, Mr and Mrs Andrewa are old residents at Peel Forest, are highly respected, and naturally have the sympathy of the whole of the residents m the district. Lefrosv m Adelaide —A report that a Chinese leper had been discovered m Adelaide was oiroulated on May 13, and confirmed by Dr Whittell, president of the Central Board of Health. The case was under the observation of one of the medical gentlemen of Adelaide, with whom the Government had been m communication for I two or three weeks. The patient ia a Chinaman named Wah Lee. He is supposed to be suffering from leproay m its rery early stage. There was some doubt about the diagnosis at first, but ultimately the Govern ment received notioe from the medical man referred to that the case had, m his opinion, developed into one of leprosy, As soon as the doctor's certificate was received, the Premier ordered the patient to the quaran tine station. The man was placed m the police boat, drawn by a launch. The patient has been m the oolony for eighteen months. He was a hawker. The disease is m a form which develops very elowly. The man's friends are desirous of arranging for his removal to China, and the Premier will probably be asked to allow <ihis to be done ; but very stringent conditions will be im posed, so that there may. be no danger to other people. Dr Whittell states that every precaution will be taken to see that the people ia the neighborhood m which the patienb lived are watohed, m case the disease may have spread. Nothing more than this can be done.

Holloway's Pills and Ointment. — Love, courtship and marriage are naturally subjects of interest for every young girl. The chief ambition is to have a rich husband and an extensive establishment, but her ideas become greatly modified as her experience of the world grows more matured. At last she settles down to the conviction that riches do not mean happiness,, and she determines to be content with true worth, even if allied to comparative poverty. When she comes to this frame of mind she makes herself worthy to be a true helpmate to the man of her choice. Her first duty is to obtain the blessing of sound health j Holloway's Pills will give all that is required m this direction if they are taken with regularity.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves uesponsib'e f6* the opinions expressed by our correspondents)

THE WHEATSTONE DRAIN.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, — I see by the report of the County Council's meeting of June 4, that Mr Williamson stated that he was perfectly sure that the damage to the mouth of the Wheat- Btone drain had not been done by the the Council's race, but by the flood water of the district. In reply to this I must say that I am very sorry that Mr Williamson should have suoh a poor opinion of the deputation as to think that they would come to the Council and represent an untruthful statement, more especially m a matter m whioh they had no direct Interest, except m common with the ratepayers. However, I am pleased that a number of the Council have decided to inspecb the work m order to satisfy themselves. In conclusion, I would ask Mr Williamson, for the benefib of the ratepayers, to be kind enough to enlighten them as to whether he was Bpeak ipg from his own personal knowledge of the matter, or sppakipg on the opinion of others. — I am, etc., James Cboy. Ashton, June 4.

THE SOUDAN.

The Advance on Khartoum. United Press Association — By Kleotric Telegraph— Copyright.

London, Judo 3

Four additional battalions of British infantry have been ordered to the Soudan to reinforce Sir H. Kitchener. June, 4

A Beater's message from the Soudan states that the dervishes have abandoned Shabluka, between Metem meh and the sixth cataract of the Nile, and retired to Elboga, nearer Khartoum.

Twenty thousand British and Egyptian troops advance m August, and are expected to occupy Khartoum at the beginning of October, The railway to Atbara is to be completed at the end of June.

THE ANGLO-AMERICAN ALLIANCE.

United Press Association — By Electric

Telegraph — Copyright.

London, June 4

Lord Brassey, Governor of Victoria, speaking at an Anglo-American ban quet, which took place at the Hotel Cecil, said the colonies warmly sup ported a British-American union by bonds stronger than a formal treaty.

Take a day off Thursday. Eafc turkey and give thanks. Bead m a newspaper that a consumptive cough would be stopped by takiDg Wooda' Great Peppermint Ope, Took it dn, and dropped the consumptive cough— coat Is 6d. That's worth a holiday, and the turkey's the festival feed where I came from. 3

Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is u« doubtedly Norton's OAMOMiiiE Pills. The/ can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation- and absolutely free froni Injurious drugs.' Acting at once as a splen. did tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for- Indigestion, Dyspepsia,, siofc Headaohe and for Liver and Stomaoh complaints. Sold m bottles *8 lid, 2s 9d, and Us, by all If cdi* oine Vendors thrautrhQit the world.

FREEZING WORKS FOR ASHBURTON.

On Saturday forenoon a circular was hurriedly printed and distributed among the farmers and others m town, inviting them toapublio meeting at 2.30 m the Orange Hall, t» discuss the proposal of freezing works for Ashburton. At the fixed hour about a hundred persons were present m the hall, almost all farmers, and at Mr Leadley's proposal, Mr Hugo Friedlander took the chair. The chairman eaid his first duty was to apologise to the district as a whole for convening that meeting at such short notice. Had the notice been longer, he was Eure that meeting would have been larger still. But it was only that morning that Mr Copland bad come to him, and spoken about starting freezing works. He had told him thab the best way would be to convene a meeting of farmere, as they were the men who were most interested. That plan had been adopted, and it was satisfactory to see the meeting bo well attended. He did not think it was necessary to cay very much jaab then, but his own opinion was that so centrally situated a distriot as this, midway between the two ports,* and itself the largest farming distriot m the colony* Bhould have freezing works within its boundaries. The hurried summons of the meeting had lefb him no time to provide himself with figures to show what sheep were available, but there could be no questioning the faob that the three freezing works m existence m the province were mostly supplied by ebeep grown on this Bide the Rangitata. But supposing the supply were only a quarter of the sheep, he thought thab should be sufficient inducement to the Companies to start works. It would be necessary before anything else was done to express the opinion of this meeting, and later on they could have it endorsed by the distriot. He asked Mr Leadley to move the first resolution. Mr Leadley moved that m the interests of this distriob it ia advisable for freezing works to be established here. Ib did not require much argument to prove 'that there was room for other freezing works m Canter bury. The presenb works were working at high pressure pitch, night and day, but had nob been able to reach the high water mark of the work, although as many as 5300 sheep were handled m a day. He had been himself put off for ten days, and all had to waib their turn. ,This Bhowed the necessity for works here. It was premature to raise the question of where the works should be located, but there was no distriot m Canterbury with better claims, and ib was a wonder to him thab Nelson Brothers had nob come here first. The Bpeaker had written to the press at the time, but no notice was taken ; how ever, thab was their affair. The Belfast Company (had coma and asked for support, and ib was for the farmers to cay to what extent that would be given. He would take up no more of the meeting's time, bub simply move the resolution. Mr J. Copland seconded the* mction m a word. Mr 8. S. Chapman supported the reso lution. He had no doubt bhab if freezing works were started m Ashburton they would be a success, and he considered thab ib would be advanbagous to institute a branch of the Belfast rather than to starb a new company. If only a branch were Bbarted that would not be m competition and would have the benefit of all the markets that had been opened by the companies~now at work. There could be no doubt of the advantage the works would be to the suppliers. Most of them had had experience of rejections, and it was his belief thab the majority of these were attributable to handling on the railway. But if the works were at our own doors, any rejections that oarae back— and rejections from poverty would be the only reason— would go back to the farms very little the worse. • Mr Ferriman presumed that the meeting would not bind itself to Belfast or &ny other company ? The Chairman said the resolution simply affirmed the necessity for the establishment of freezing works. The resolution was carried unanimously. , Mr J. Copland moved that a committee be appointed to interview the directors of the Belfast Company, and ascertain on what> terms and conditions they will erect works m thia district, the committe to consist of . . ..-. and- toreport to a meeting to be held m the Orange ifall next Saturday at two o'clock. Mr T. Langley seconded. Mr Ferriman took it that' the Committee would be empowered to get information from the Islington Company or any other as well. Capital was now more abundant than ib had been m the past, and ib would be well to get the most advantageous terms possible, as though he had not the figures with him he was m a position to say thab fully a third of the sheep handled for freezing went from this district, so that the question was one of grtat importance to this county, Mr Chapman asked if Bolfasb would start here if sufficient inducement were given ? Mr Copland Baid they would, as they wanted to increase their capital, and £25,000 was the sum mentioned. Mr Ferriman asked if Mr Copland would be prepared to include the other companies m his resolution? Mr Copland—No. They could nob ask two oompanies to come m. If they were to have a branch only, it must be a branch of only one company. The Mayor said he thought Belfast would be sufficient Ib was a farmers' Company and worked for farmers. Besides the other companies had nob signified any desire to meet the Ashburton farmers on this subject or any intention of going m for wprjss, while Belfast had been m communication on the subject, and the company was more m line with the farmers' views. The resolution, he thoughb, spoke for itself and was m the right direction. The resolution having been passed with only three dissentients the names of Messrs Hugo Friedlander, J. Copland, and the Mayor of Ashburton were filled m the blank, on the motion of Mr Lill, Mr Leadley remarking that the Committee was a repre sentative one— Mr Friedlander for the large exporters, Mr Copland for the growers of fab lambs, and bhe Mayor for the town of Ashburton, which would be largely benefited by the establishment of the factory. A vote of thanks bo the Chairman closed the proceedings.

THE CHURCHES.

St. Stephen's Chhroii — The attendances at the services at St. Stephen's Church on Sunday were very good indeed, the church being full both morning and evening. The Rev. T. A. Hamilton officiated, and preached on the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. ' The evening sermon dealt chiefly with the creeds of the Christian Faith. The vioar also held \ a service at Greenstreet m the afternoon, where there was a good attendance. A , servioe was also held ab Dromore m the afternoon by Mr Gates, Primitive Methodise— -Large congrega tions attended all services of the Primitive Methodist Church on Sunday. The preacher m the morning was Mr J. Lloyd, and m the evening the Rev, 6. H. Mann, who also had the Newlandg and Seafield services morning and afternoon. The Bubjecb m the evening was the unconscious influence we exercise one on another by our actions and words, and the preacher closed with an appeal to his hearers to use. an influenoe for good m their life and conduob. ,

Wesleyan. — The services at the Baring Square Wesleyan Church on Sunday were conducted by the Rev. R. Taylor. In the morning he preached from Matthew xix, 37-38, and in' the evening from Isiah vi, I§. At the evening service Mies Kathleen Orr sang with excellent expression " The world's peaoe."

Presbyterian Churcii.— The services at the Preabytorian Churoh were well attended on Sunday, the Bubjecb of the Rev. Mr Inglis' morning discourse being progreaa and improvement m the Christian life. He also conducted service at' \fakanui m the after noon. Jb was announced from the pulpit that ab the Wednesday night services the

I subjeots taken for several services to come f would tip the Reformation and its heroes— t iuther, Oalvip, Melaactbon, Knox, etc.

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

The Unprcparcdness of America.

Troops Unfit to Take the Field.

Six Spanish Vessels Entrapped.

London, June 4

The Times states that no regiment amongst the American troops massed at Tampa is fit to take the field or is properly equipped. The troops are suffering from the effects of the hot and pestilential climate.

Washington, June 5

The American Government has received a telegram from Admiral Sampson, stating that six Spanish vessels at Santiago de Cuba are unable to avoid capture or destruction. Lieut. Hobson, with seven volunteers, pur posely torpedoed the collier Merriway, thus blockading the entrance to San* tiago, and all were captured. Admiral Oerveraa has offered to exchange them.

Madrid, Jane 5. The Spaniards claim that the rebel force which attacked Santiago was repulsed.

A Stolen letter.

A £40,000,000 loan.

Received Wakapnaka June 6, 9 a.m, Guabdian Office 9.37 a.m.

Washington, June 5 The American Treasury authorities have published a letter . stolen from Lieutenant Oarranza, chief of the Spanish spy service. The latter was written to Admiral Imay, m Madrid, urging that the Spanish fleet at Cadiz should bombard Boston, Portland, and Long Island promptly, or it .would be too late,

London, June 5

It is reported here that an Ameri can attempt to raise a loan of £40,000,000 is imminent.

Queen Christina Takes Precautions

Troops on the Move.

Ordered to Leave.

Received Wakapnaka June 6, 11 ft.m.. Guardian Office 11.28 a.m..

London, June 5 It is reported that Queen. Regent Christina ia removing her property from Spain preparatory to flight. Washington, June 5. Five American transports, carrying infantry and cavalry, have left Mobile, on the coast of Alabama, under sealed orders. America has demanded that the Paraguayan Government order the Spanish torpedo vessel Temeraris to leave Paraguayan waters, or else dis» mantis her.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association — By Electrio JTelegraph— Copyrighb

London, Jane 4

The British newspapers express dis appointment at the result of the Australian Federal referendum.

The Times says that the New South Wales vote has decidedly checked the movement. The issues, that journal adds, are too vital to be decided m ft single campaign.

The Daily News fears that Federa tion is doomed, and expresses surprise at the smallness of the vote.

Melbourne, June 5.

The Age, m a leader on the federal referendum, says : — " Once again, when the prospects of federation looked brightest, the aspirations of Australians for a united country have been dashed to the ground by the unfraternal voting of New South Wales, and the treachery of that political Judas, Mr Reid." It partially attributes the failure to the New South Wales voters being alarmed by the "Victorian Conservatives hysterically expressing a desire for federation at any price. The Age considers .that even if Mr Barton should be successful m the federation campaign at the coming eleotionsj Parliament will not be induced to repeal the 80,000 Act.

The Argus considers that the check is by no means irreparable. It attributes the defeat to the " unholy coalition of protectionists, ultafree traders, property owners, crazy socialists, money bags; and gutter snipes," forming a strong alliance/ and refers to Mr Reid's inexplicably trimming, which it is impossible to, justify and difficult to understand^ Such opposition, it says, cannot endure, because it is based on ignorance, bac( feeling and misunderstanding-, ' Sir George Tamer, interviewed^ said, he would not take any aqtion until h,e knew how the votes went m South Australia and West Australia. If Weat Australia should adopt the Bill he would be inclined to go on with federation. He will be greatly guided by Mr Barton's wishes, but he ia opposed to holding another Convene tion.

Sydney, Jane 5

Mr Reid refuses to divulge his future intentions m regard to Federa*. tion till he has consulted his colleagues.

Later Victorian and Tasmanian returns give further increased ma* jorities.

Adelaide, June 5

There was very little excitement concerning the Federal referendum. The New South Wales vote had a depressing effect. The women voters polled well. The latest official returns are:— For the Bill, 25,774; against, 18,846. Many country returns are incomplete.

Received Wakapuaka June 6, {9 50 a.m. Guardian Office 10.8 a.m. d Svdnet, June § The analysis of the' federal voting shows that oat of 39 electorates of the sitting members who favored the Bill, 23 cast a majority for and 16 against. Out of 84 electorates whose members opposed the Bill, 42 cast a majority for and 42 against.

THE ABHBimxoa tfUAMUAfI t MONDAY, JUNE <5, 1898.











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SEED WHEA 7. I Have for Sale some Prime Pearl, Tus- can and Hunters. Grown on heavy Land, F. FEKBIMAN. FOB SALE. HOUSE AND QUARTER-ACRE LAND i IN COX STREET. | JI have received instructions from Mr H. J. Tasker to sell hia desirable residence, containing Four Rooms and Scullery, situated m Cox Street, together with Loosebox, Chaffhouse and Fowlhouse erected on the property. F. FERRTMAN. i FOB SALE. I HAVE FOR SALE that yory desirable ! block of land containing aboub Seven Acres, situated on the N.E. Town Belt and adjoin- ing Mr W. H. Collins. For anyone m search of a property on I which to build this one is well of an inspection. F. FERRIMAN. FORJ3AL& BONE DUST. The Best and most profitable Fertilizer that oan be applied to the soil, benefiting uot only the utb6 crop but several succeed- ing ones. ' A few shillings per acre spent m bonedußt often enriches the farmer tenfold, and leaves the land m better heart. I Have the following Farms mmy hands for Side :— 600) 250 > ACJftES 100) All Situated m Good Localities, and any- one m Boarch of a property either for farm- ing purposes or as an investment would do well to inspect the above. F. FERRIMAN.



F. FERRIMAN. FIFTYTHRKE YJBA.RB This Chemical Prepartion is CARBOLISED as a remedy against the ravages of Birdß, Books, or other Pests taking the seed dressed with it, THIS PREPARATION IS NOW BEING USED EXTENBIVELY IN THE COLONIES OF NEW ZEALAND, ADS- TRALIA, & CENTRAL AFRICA. WHEAT SOWING. Beet and Cheapest Dressing for seed Wheat, CARBOLISED. Patronised by THOUSANDS [OF THE FIRST PRACTICAL FARMERS m (the Kingdom. PERFECT FREEDOM FROM SMUT. It is acknowledged toJbe>n*Established Fact that D. CLARKE'S CARBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Label] Registered under Trade Marks Aot,iNo. 13,796 and 158,143) HAS BEEN USED FIFTY-THREE YEARS WITH UNDE VIATING SUCCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL.; Wool Fits, Ledbury, Herefordshire, October 23,1889.. Dear Sir, — I am pleaßed to testify to the efficacy of your " Carbolißed Wheat Pro- tector," having used your Protector for 40 years and never having grown a Smutty Ear of Corn m my life ; therefore can con- fidently recommend your " Wheat Proteo- tor " as a sure preventative for Smut, Ac— l am, youra truly, Mr G. B. Clarke. G. B. JONES. Prepare by G. B. CLARKE, M.P.S., Manftg. Chemist, Woburn, Beds., England (Proprietor of the Sheep Dipping Com- position.) In Packets containing sufficient to dress Eight Bußhela of Seed Wheat, Barley, Oats, or other Corn. 4.GENT FOR ASHBURTON: F. FERRIMAN.



TREMENDOUS CLEARING BOOT SALE. FOB ONE MONTH. tar THE SALE is NOW OIV ia THE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS NOW HOLDING THE GREATEST JOOT PALE OF THE SEASON. BOOTS! BOOTS!! THE Following Prices are FORTY PER CENT, under OOST PRICE :— Ladies' Prunella House Boots ... from 4/6 Ladies' Pretty Glace Strap Walking Ladies' Laßting Slippers „ 2/11 Shoes ... ... ..; 4/11 Children's Patent Straps (4 to 6, Men's Kip Boots (T. and H. Tips and and 10 to 1) 3'9md4/6 Naile) 8/11 Ladies' Pretty Glace Kid Shoes only 4/11 Children's Ankle Straps .... ... from 1/- Boys' Kip Lace Boots (T. & H. Men's Bluchers only 4/11 Tips and Nailß) 4/11 Men's Felt Slippers „ 1/6 Children's Warm Slippers 1/- LADIES' STRONG LACE BOOTS (Grand Value) ... only S« lid. OTHERS MAY Follow" BUT WE LEAD. ggjj* We liave no Old Stock ; Our Goods are the Best. ISF REMEMBER ! THE ZEALAINDIA BOOT STORE is now Slaughtering th« Finest Stock of Boots and Shoes ia Canterbury, This is the sort of Sale that makes the Mothers Smile <;OiaX! JBAIULY IND AVOID THB CItCSH.' Don'fc Forget the Address — JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCRED STEF.T, ASHBURTON. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. (X) Stationery. -| r\ 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 (cheap), Foolscap, Drawing Paper ; Exercise, Copy and Reading' Books. FOOTBALL, TENNIS, GOLF, HOCKEY, AND CRICKETING MATERIALS. (x) T>T A "VT/~\C! ? y Brinsmeai and Fons, Broadwood, Haake, Wagner, f I J\ 1\ ijjj, Hopkinson, Ciiannell and Sons, Lipp and Sohn, Collard and Collard, Spaeth e, Gons nnd Kallman, and others. Monthly Payments, one to two years. /-\tq f>i \ "XTCI tne Needham Company, Chicago Company, Bell and Co., V/Jtlljr-cLIN Palace Organ Compai-y, The Gem, and oihers, from £8 10*. Monthly payments from one to three years. 1 (°) Great Reductions for CAS 3 this Month prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. nVrif TJTd LADIES' AIND GENTLEMEN & Good Disoount for {j JL vyjLJ I-J^«"~ r " CASH, to clear this month, piior to Stocktaking. XL M. JONES



SHEEP WIRE NETTING. £HEEP WIRE NETTING. T7ARMERS REQUIRING the above' NETTING wouM find it to their Advantage to obtain Our Price before purchasing elaewhere. 50 Dozm PLOUGH SHABES. HORNSBY & RANSOMKS, AT REDUCED PRICES. OAStOR OIL. Valvoline, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oila and ... Turpentine, alwayß m Stock. L»rge Assortment of Kettles, Sauoepacs and Enamelwar*. at Christchuroh Prices. Sp'endid Value m Cutlery, Spoons, Forks, etc. TEA. TEA. TEA. TRY OUR CELEBRATED S (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA. Only the Choicest Orange Pekoe Teas are used for this paoket. A Coupon will be oftnd m every lib paoket. GORE •• THISTLE " BRAND OATMEAL. Absolutely Pure. FLOUR, SHARPS AND BRAN at MILL PRICES. A Large and Well Assorted Stock of Wines and Spirits. Cheapest House m Ashburton for Groceries, Crookery, and Hardware. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Fo&t promptly attended to/; SHEARMAN BROS., ' OUR ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE CLOSED for the Winter Months at .5.50 pm. with the exception of THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS, when we cIob« at Ip.m. and 9.30 p.m. respectively. MARKET HOUSE, BURKETT STREET, ASHBURTON. TTTE Beg respectfully to notify our Customers and the Public generally f that our Stock is now thoroughly complete \with Autumn and Winter Goods> each and every Department being replete with choice ana usejul goods for the Season. We would 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 I TURNER ISO PATTERNS IN JTJ^AINJNJEJLiLJQTTIi:®. 3d to Is 2d per Yaid to^elect From. * Best Possible Value For Money.