MARRIAGE,

Anoehson-Gillespie — On November 10, 1898, m the Presbyterian Church, Fleming ton, by the Rev. James Skinner, M A,, Joseph Henry Anderson, carpenter, Flemington, to Annie, eldest daughter of Mr Robert Gilleapie, labourer, Fleming ton,

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1898.

An interesting account of the re markable increase of German industry appears m a recent AN INDUSTRIAL number of the REVOLUTION London Daily Mail, Since thefoundat ion of the Empire Germany has undergone j a silent industrial revolution more [rapid than has been known m any other country, the United States not excepted. The British industrial revolution may be said rightly to datn from the middle of the last century, when the old cottage industries began to give place to the new inventions and the larger methods of the factory. But it took quite a century to accom plish what Germany has effected m one-fourth of that time. The result is that Germany is so transformed that a resident of that country m the later sixties would not know it to day. Not only has Berlin grown from a dull, provincial, badly paved, town, to a huge and splendid city, crowded with wealth and industry, but old-fashioned places like Cologne, Frankfort, Nuremberg, Kanover, and Leipzig, have been metamorphosed, and have doubled, tripled, and even quadrupled, their population. The trade of Hamburg has increased twelvefold since 1870, that of Bremen fivefold, and that of Antwerp, largely dependant on Ger many, eightfold. Not only is the German railway mileage by far the largest m Europe, and the stations and dding3 on a far greater scale, but m electric transit Germany is even far further ahead, though very much behind the United States (the figures for electric railways are : the United States 12,000 mile?, Germany 711, and Great Britain 98) One is also ntruck when m Germany, by the excellence of the work done. The railway stations are far and away the finest m the world, the buildings m the towns are solid and well builr, the factories and mills are m excellent condition. There is no appearance of any " scamped " work, and there is everywhere an appearance of elaborate design, or systematic planning, as though builders and contrivers had looked many years ahead. The suc cessive industrial exhibitions at Berlin and Leipzig have been a revelation to those who saw them as to the growth of German machinery and the expansion of German trade.

Local and General.

Parliamentary Buildings. — The re mainder of the additions to the Parliamen tary buildings are to be completed by oontract if the tenders received are considered reasonable.

Stray Cattle. — Before Messrs R. Alcorn and T. Bullock, this morning, the following were fined for allowing stock to graze or stray on the public roads — J. Doak, five head of cattle, 5a without costs; M. Moriarty, two head, 2s ; F. S. Shearer, one heid, 2s and 23 6d expenses ; R. Houston, two cows. 2a ; E. Mahood, one horse. Is and 2i expenses ; H. Jamieson, one bull and sixteen head of oatble, 5s and 2s costs.

The Bank of. New Zealand. —Mr William Watßon, ex-President, and Mr Martin Kennedy were nominated by the shareholders to the directorate of the Bank of New Zealand. No other candidates were nominated and these two were eleoted. Four others have to be appointed by the Governor in-Counoil.

An Advance m Religious Life. — A correspondent n f the London Spectator main tains as the result of his own experience that there is far more religion, and religion of a manly type too, among young men to day than there wrb forty years ago when the pious young man was looked on aa a " duffer." He attributes the change to the teaching of the High Church Sohool, " who have taughc that they must above all be manly who would approach the Perfect Man."

The Gambling Controversy.— The Executive of the Christchuroh W.C.T.U, has passed the following resolution : — *• The Exeoutive of tho Christchurch W.C.T.U. desires to express its hearty thanks to Mr Chrystall for his exposure of the evils connected with the totalisator, and for his general condemnation of gambling."

Killed m a Fight.— At Lismore, New South Waleß, a young man, twenty years of age, named Henry Greenhaigh, was killed m a pugilistic encounter with another young man named Edwin McTackett. Deceased insisted on fighting, and received a blow above the abdomen which caused his death. On the body being examined the doctor found a commencement of tuberculosis m the lung and indications of organic disease of the heart. MoTackett has been committed for trial.

A Grand Speculation, m these days of financial ujreßt, is a rare thing for people with spare capital to come across. It is, therefore, refreshing to know that m purchas ing a box of Holloway's Pills, good value for money can be obtained. They never fail to give instant relief from pain, and no disease can long withstand their purifying influence. A few appropriate doseß at the proper period will prevent many n eerious illness. Their primary aot*i° n ia upon '-he blood, Btomaon, liver kidneys and bowels. Their secondary aotio'n strengthens the nervous oentres. No drug can be so harmless yet so antagonistic to [disorders caused by brain worry. The most) perfeob relianoe maybe plaoed upon their regalfttiog and renovating virtues, Smoko New Vem«

Mortality Among Sheep — A consider able number of newly shorn sheep have died ia this district duiing the wet and cold weather of the past few days.

Fitmerald's Circus —We have a letter from Mr 'lorn Fizgerald, written from Orange, m New South Wales, iv the end of October, stating that he is now makirg his way with hi? circus through New South vs'ales, and having fiuiehed that tour will make another descent up.->n Now Zea ! and before the summer is over. We may, there fore, expeoL to see him and his circus here soon,

The Outlook m New South Wales — Mr Van Weenan, of Mew South Wales, informs the Foit that generally the agricul tural and pastoral outlook m that colony is depressing. The season has beeu a bad one, the recent rains being partial and doing good only m the central districts, ooming too l*te to do good to the wheat crop, which he thinks will not yield more than seven bushels to the acre, instead of the usual eleven bushels.

The Sea at Timaru Harbour. —The Press Association ageut at Timaru telegraphs to-day :— Heavy seas have been running at Timaru from east to south-east for some days, and on Sunday afternoon the sea was as heavy as it has been for many years. A little damage was done to the breakwater, and a large quantity of shingle was carried over at the end of the wharf. The sea was much reduced this morning, but is still heavy. While shifting the schooner Gia borne on Sunday, the mate, Mr Neilson, had an arm broken by the flying end of the hawser.

The Triad.— This month's Triad, which has juab reached us, is an excellent number of this always welcome periodical . The illustrations are well executed, and are specimens, ib is announced, from a music and pictorial album now being issued at the Itiad office. The reading matter is varied m character, and doubtless all will find much to interest and a vast amount of information m the forty well printed pages of our contemporary. There are several prize competitions announced. Those interested may find information respecting these m another column,

The Metropolitan Show. — With regard to the figures published as to the takings m connection with the Metropolitan Show, there is no doubt (cays the Press) they would this year have exceeded the much-looked-for £1000, but for the new rule made to popu larise the association with members, viz, to issue ladiea' pasßes both for the 2s 6d day and the popular day. This was put into force by the issue of over 500 passes for each day. There are also over 100 new members, who would probably otherwise have paid at the gateß. Deatk Preferred to Hard Work.— An

Auokland telegram of Sunday's date says : — Hamilton Scott, aged 16, who had been two months out from London, staying with a cousin, Mr Smith, grooery merchant, Commerce street, and attending echool, I committed suicide by jumping from the Cemetery bridge at nine o'clock last night. He left letters bidding good- bye to his friends. He had a horror of the prospect of working, and said he would rather shoot himself than brush his boots. He fell 90 feet, and died m a few minutes.

An Unfortunate Occurrence.— A moßt unfortunate occurrence was reported from Newtown on Saturday week (aays the

Wellington 7 tines) when a young girl named Maude Rasmusßen met her death, It appears that the deceased and her sister were play ing " see-saw " on a vacant section at the comer of Bintoul-streeb, where a quantity of timber is stacked. Both girls fell off the plaok, one end of which struck Maude Rasmussen on the head, fracturing her skull. Assistance was immediately sought, and Dr Perkins sent for, but the girl was dead before he arrived, death being due to concussion of the brain. From London to the Pacific m a Wehk.— ln 1904, or 1905 at the lateßt, au iron road, says' M. Leroy-Beaulieu, who has been along the route, will unite Europe to the shores of the Pacific, and the globe trotter of the future will do the journey from London m about a week. He says, tome what apologetically, thab the rails are rather light and tha ballast somewhat primitive, so bhut a very high rate of speed would be dangerous. As for comfort on the tray, the Russian Government has already signed a convention for the organisation of a "Far East Express," furnished with a restaurant, a library, and all the resources which are found m the great American

trains. An Unlucky Day. — A marvellous ex ample of " a fateful day" is narrated by the Lancet. A patient, at the age of ten years, fractured his right index finger. Ie hap pened on August 26th. When thirteen

years old he fractured his lefb leg below the

knee, through falling from horse-back, aleo on August 26th. When fourteen years of age he fractured both bones of the lefb fore arm by stumbling, his arm striking the edge of a brick August 26 f h. In another year, on August 26th, when fifteen years of age, he had compound fracture of the left leg above the ankle by his loot being caught under au iron rod and his body falling forwards. Next year, again on the same date, August 26th, he had compound fraoture of both legs, the right being so severely crushed that it had to be amputated at the lower third of the thigh. After this he did not work on August 26th for twenty-eight years, but; m the year 1890 he forgot his fateful day, and went to work, with the result that he sustained a compound fracture of the left leg; Now he carefully avoids working on the disastrous date, though never missing work at other times.

Craighead & Berryman desire to express their appreciation of the prompt manner m which Buch an extraordinary number of gentlemen have already responded to their invitation to call early with their esteemed orders for new suits this season. By employ ing extra labor Craighead &> Berryman are still prepared to execute fresh orders for the approaching shows. — (Adv

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not bold ourselves responsible for tha opinion expressed by our correspondents)

AMATEURISM.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— l, with many others, attended the Ariel Bicycle Club's sports m the Domain on November 9. I always understood that the aforesaid Club was a caah one, and did not include amateurs m its ranks. My under standing, however, got a severe shock when I beheld Mr David Thomas (the so-c&lled father of amateur sport m Ashburtoo) on the Oval, taking a leading part m the manage ment of thu sports. la Mr Thomas a fixture on the Oval at all sports meetings, or is he, after all, finding out that it is "money makes the mare to go," and so intends rendering solid assistance to the A.B.C, — I am, etc, Suit of Clothes. Ashburton, November I^, 1898«

CYCLING HANDICAPPERS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— Cau any of your cycling readers explain how it is that handicappers for the track raoing events, both cash and amateur, seldom give more than half a mile m five to the limit man, bub for road races the limit man often gets nearly that m every mile: For instance m the last road rac6 run here the limit man had 4min 253ecs m ten miles, which is nearly equal to a starb of a mile and a-half. Ib is not, therefore, to be wondered at that the scratch man m a road race seldom gets home. I can only call to mind two occasions m the past five years. I am, etc, Observer,

SPORTING.

C. J. C. SPRING MEETING.

THIRD DAY.

United Preßs Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph Christchurch, November 14

The following concludes our report of the third day'a racing of the C J C.'a Spring Meeting. Avon Welter Handicap, of 150 soys. Ss\en fur ongs.— B isa 1, Pitch and Tosb 2, Mrit'.cck 3 Won easy. 'lime — 1.37. Dividend— £s 15s 61.

Curhagh Steeplechase Handicap, of 200 soys. About three mileß. — Kuku 1, Dundonald 2, Clarence and Typhoon, dead heat, 3. Won by ten lengths. Time— s 36£. Dividend— £3 lls 6d.

Klectric Plate, of 150 soya. Four fur longs. — Jabber 1, Chasseur 2, The Orphan 3. Time— s2£. Dividend— £6 19a.

Farewell Handicap, of 150 soys. One mile.— Dauiib and Double Event, dead heat, 1 ; Rubin 3. Time — 1.515. Dividends— On Daunt, £2 2s ; on Double Event, £2 7s.

HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD.

A meeting of the Hampstead Town Board was held last Friday. Present — Messrs Hunt (chairman), Maynard, MoElrea, E'liott, and Keeley. Messrs Andrews and Cawsey sent apologies for absence.

N.B. BELI. The Chairman reported that he and Mr Maynard had met some of the Borough Councillors on the Belt, and arranged a basis of settlement for the balance of the account for the work, subject to ratification by thia Board. After some discussion, on the motion of Mr McElrea, seconded by Mr Elliott, the matter was deferred for con sideration by a full Board. It was resolved that the Borough Council's attention be called to a large hole left by the contractor m the N.E. Belt, as it is dangerous.

BOLL ALTERATION. Part Lots 58 and 133, R.S. 6556, was ordered to be transferred from John Parker to Mary Hyde.

WORKS COMMITTEE. The reporb from the Works Committee was approved and placed m its hands to be carried out. Mr Hunt reported he had had a large hole m the S.E. Belt filled.

OLEBK An extension of one month was granted to the Works Committee to bring up a report m reference to the Clerk's position.

BATH. ' In accordance with notice, Mr McElrea moved that a rate of £d m the £ be now made on all rateable property m the district for the year 1898 9, payable m one sum on December 1, 1898. This waa seconded by Mr Elliott and carried.

The Board then sat as a

BOARD OF HEAL.TH. Members reported that they had inspected Mr Andrews' pit, which had been thoroughly overhauled, and it had been found to contain nothing but clean ashes.

Another nuisance complained of waß ordered to be put a stop to at once.

CHURCHES.

St. Stephen's. — The attendances at the 8.30 and 11 o'clock services at St. Stephen's Church were bub small, chiefly men, owing to the heavy rainfall. The congregation m the evening was large. The choir mustered well, and the music throughout the day was excellent. A children's service was held m the afternoon. Sermons were preached by the Vicar on the following subjects : — Holiness— Zech : xrv-20 ; Citisanship — Phil : jn — 20. Notice was given that the Right Reverend the Biehop of Chriatchurch would hold a confirmation service m St. Stephen's Church on Sunday, November 20, at eleven o'clock. The holy communion will be celebrated at 8.30 a.m. A special invitation was extended to all who have been confirmed by the Bishop, during the Vicar's six years' term of office, to attend the holy communion. All communicants were also invited. The Vicar expressed a hope that over 200 would be preseiit if weather permitted

HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.

I After a most brilliant season m Christ church, Harmston's great Bhow is now on the southern tour, and opens to-night at Rakaia, and again m Ashburton to-morrow, where its season will extend over two nights, including a matinee for children on Wednes day afternoon. The company travels by special train, and is now m the colonies for 1 the first time after eighb years' travelling m the East. It opened, after its return from the Eaßt, m Melbourne, and the colonial tour since has been markedly successful. Everything is good. 1 ' The entertainment is well arranged, and the interest is sustained throughout. The horses and equipment of the circus are of the beßt. The animals are all well bred, and bear marks of careful attention, while the tent is all that could be desired. It has been arranged with an eye to the convenience and comfort of patrons, and the more expensive seats are chairs. There is an interesting menagarie attached to the ciroua, which alone is worth a visit. If merit oounta for anything the attendance should be very large.

CYCLING.

United Presa Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Sydney, November 12 At the Laague of Wheelmen'a Carnival, the Metropolitan Handicap, two miles, was won by Hunt, of New Zealand, m 4.475. In the International Scratch Mile, Forbes, of New Zealand, won m 3.305.

COMMERCIAL.

I United Presa Association —By Eleofcrio (Telegraph— Copyright. London, November 11 Wheat m all marketa is veiy quiet, bat steady. For South Australian wheat, December or January shipment, 31s ia asked. The Bradford wool market ia improving. Pri.tes for tops, common sixties, la 7d ; super, Is B£d.

Batter ia very dull j colonial 102s to 104s ; Danish, irregular, nominally, 108a. Rabbits quiet, Victorian, B£d to 9d ; New Zealand, 7|d to Bd. The bulb of the rabbits by the Rakaia arrived m a rotten condition.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following ia tha meteorological report for the week ending November 11, 1898 ; —

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association — By Eleotrlo Telegraph— Copyright On ced Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. London, November 12 feir 1. J. Upton's company has offered, through the Agent-General, to take up Victorian wines and open a depot m Melbourne and advertise largely, if the Government will grant an annual subsidy of £5000 for » period of eight years.

A shopkeeper at Oamberwell has been fined £20 for selling unsound New Zealand rabbits.

At a conference between the Agents- General and Treasury and the Colonial Office authorities, the former obtained a concession to the colonial i mints of the right to coin silver and bronze, and retain the profit accruing therefrom. Vienna, November 11

Herren Wolf and Gnievosz, two Deputies of the Austrian Reicb3rath, fought a duel m Vienna, Gnievoez hav ing resented Wolf's declaration that the Poles were a nation of parasites. Gnievosz was severely wounded, and his condition is critical.

Athens, November 11 M. Zaimis, formerly Premier) has succeeded m forming a new Cabinet. St Petersburg, November 11

The Novoe Vretnya insists that the Italian protectorate over the Sultanate of Raheita, the Sultan of which was recently deposed, has reverted to Abyssinia, Oapetoww, October 12

The Cape Parliament has resolved that tenders be called for the carriage of oversea mails. Resistance was shown to Mr Merriinan's proposal to negotiate with the present contractors, , and it was rejected by 39 votes to 36. Sydney, November 12

The returns collected by the Railway Department show that the prospects ef the wheat crop generally have greatly improved since the rain.

Mr Carruthers, the Minister of Lands, visits New Zealand about Christmas to study the land adminis tration.

Hundreds of newly-shorn sheep have died m the Bathurst district m conse quence of a Budden fall m the tempera ture.

Melbourne, November 12 The vexed question of precedence has again cropped up m connection with the Mayor's banquet. Rear- Ad miral Pearßon refused to attend because the toast to which he had to respond was not placed next to that of the Governor, but after that of the visiting Governors. The difficulty is to be referred to the Home authoritiea. November 13. A detective has burned the bubonic plague germs imported by a Warrnam bool doctor, and seized by the Customs Department bscause the gelatine m which they were packed had not passed the Customs.

A seven-year-old girl at Kerang was caught by her hair m the revolving shaft of a pumping apparatus, and the whole scalp was torn off. The scalp was subsequently re-attached, and hopes are entertained of the girl's ulti mate recovery. Launceston, November 11. Two boys, named Bosegrove and Davies, were drowned at Strahan by the upsetting of a boat.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright

:.Received Wakapuaka Nov. 14, 8.50 a.m, Guardian Office 9.32 a-ra. Horrible Affair. London, November 13 A butcher named Schneider, has been arrested m London on charges of burning a baker named Berndt to death m an oven, and stabbing Ross, a master baker,

THE DREYFUS CASE.

m Appeal by the Victim.

United Press Association— By Eleofcrio Telegraph — Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Nov. 14, 8-50 am, Guardian Office 9-32 a-m

I Paeis, November 13 Captain Dreyfus has addressed a letter to the Minister for War, couched m the most pathetic terms. He says that, as his appeals to the Minister for a revision remain unanswered, he understands that his efforts have been m vain, and he will not write any more, even though his family were dying. He relied upon the generosity of France to rehabilitate his memory. Madame Dreyfus begged the Govern ment to send a telegraphic message to her husband.

LORD SALISBURY'S SPEECH.

Opinions of the Continental Press. United Fresß Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. London, November 12 The text of Lord Salisbury's speech has awakened misgivings m Prance. Some journals there recognise that it is Great Britain's last warning. The Figaro considers M. Delcasse rightly treated the Pashoda incident as an accidental diplomatic difference. Russia and France were united on great questions.

Berlin, November 12 The German Press regard Lord Salisbury's speech as a declaration that the peace of the world is seriously imperilled, and' that England in tends resisting further encroachments, whether by France or Russia.

St. Petersburg, November 12 The Press here has an uneasy tone, and recommends watchfulness and precautionary measures for the defence of the vital interests of the Continental Powers.

THE ASHBUJbTON GOAfcDIAN ; MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 1898



Shade ' High State Date. m of Low. High Sun weather. Saturday.. 40- 78- 147- Fine, calm Sunday .. 50- 77* 155- „ Monday .. 42* 68- 145' Showerß, calm Tuesday .. 43' 70' 151- Fine, Wednesday 36- 75- 158- „ Thursday.. 40- 70- 134- Showers, NW b'riday .. 44 • 67- 134- „ Nto SW



Cbaighbad & Berryman have just opened out another large shipment of new summer goods, comprising some of the most fashion- ab.e patterns and best qnality suitings as now worn ab Home, whioh oaanot be obtained m auy other establishment ip the dutriQb.— (A.dyu T ***



The practice— which of late has become prevalent — of giving bot fly remedies or ordinary colio drinks, without proper dis- crimination the moment a horse is taken bad cannot be too severely condemned. Many a valuable horse has been sacrificed through the owner not understanding simple symptoms So-called readies, inimical to life under certain conditions, are ad- ministered, with the reauli that the disorder assumes an acute form, the owner becomes alarmed, bat alas !it is often too late. \y £ KxnosTON haa been wonderfully 6UCCBBSfuI duriog the late epidemic among horses. Veterinary tnedloiue can be obtained at all hours, either at his Veterinary Forge, WUIb Street, or at Kis private residence, GreyJ Streei, near High School. Horses (only) ' attended upon the shortest notioe. Teati- ! moniala can be seen upon application.— (ADYSP) iQ 19



I have been a sufferer from chronic diar- rhoea ever ainco the war and have used all kinds of medicines for ib. At last I found one remedy that has been a success as a oure, and that is Chamberlain's Colio, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.— P. B. Grisham, Gaars Mills, La. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company. Kbating's PdwDEtt deafcroya Bugs, Fleas Moths, Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the suooess of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfeotly clean m application. See the article you purchase is heating's, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold m tins, 6d, Is. and 2a fid. t e M h, by »U QhemUjß,



CHURCH SERVICES. i ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. Wednesday — Special Service for Confirma- tion Candidates and Fritiadß, 7.30 p.m ] Friday — Short Service, 7.30 p.m. Choir practico, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES, November 20, 1898 8.30 p m — Holy Communion. All com- municants invited to attend. A special invitation is extended to all who have been confirmed during the past six y.-ars. 10 30 a m— Candidates assemble m School- room. 11 a.m — Morning Prayer and Confirma- tion Service. 3 p m— Dromore, Rev. T. A. Hamilton. 6.30 p.m — Evening Prayer The Right Reverend the Bishop of Christ- church will officiate at all the services m Bt. Stephen's Church. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. "PfIASES~OF THE MOON . November. D H M Last quarter ... ... 7 158 a.m New moon .. .. 14 11 51 a m Firßt quarter «« ... 21 435 p.m Full moon ... .„ 28 4 9 p.m



DAVID THOMAS. ] ~ AROADE. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 1898. MY Next HORSE FAIR will be hel on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL REASON, 1898 99. OUR NEXT SALE will take ploee ab Christohurch on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1893, And Catalogues for this Sale olose on MONDAY, 21st Tnst. Clientß are requested to deliver their Clipß either ab our Ashburton Stores prior to that date, or to consign the Wool to BROWN AND i-ON'S SIDING, Addington, where I it will have our utmost oareful and personal attention. Advices of consignments will be received ab our Ashburton office. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. X\7* E ARE LANDING, ex Waimate and Tokomaru, KAINIT, The moat celebrated German Potaßh Manure. Also, STANDARD PHOSPHATE, Containing 44 per cent of Bone Phosphate of Lime. These Manures are unequalled for Turnip, Rape, and Grain Crops. Low quotations on application. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TTTE are favored with instructions fcom A. BUTrERICK, E-Q , TO SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, HIS COMPACT LITTLE FARM OF 238 Acres AT LOWCLIFFE, HINDS FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. BELFAST MANURES. "\"T7"i£ offer to Biipply these celebrated Fertilisers ab Hat prices less the usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extrajeducbionß to Freezing olients We have large Stocks onHiand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., SPECIAL NOTICE. Henry McElrea BEGS TO ANNOUNCE that he has secured the Store and Premises lately occupied by the Eclipse Bicycle Company, m Cameron Street, fronting Baring Square, where he will be a CASH BUYER ov WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Etc. In any Quantity, giving full Markeb Values. He will also deal generally m FARM PRODUCE, both as a Buyer and a Seller, and hopes at least to deserve a share ol Public Patronage. FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Em, Delivered m Town and Suburbs AT WHOLESALE PRICES. 10 195 ASHBURTON No 2 [INDUSTBIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. To be Incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Aob, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS : Charles Reid, W. D. V. Preston, Edward Gates, Fbanois Sgrint, J. H. Paulino, G. R. Anderson, H. Stefhenson. SECRETARY : SOLICITOR : Fbedk. Makeig. E. G. Crisp. BANKERS : The Bank of Australasia, Aahburton. OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, AahburtoD. THE Office of the Society will be open to take Entries on TUESDAY, Novem- ber 1, 1898. 10 247 BICYCLES. THE ASHBURTON "EXPRESS" ENGINEERING AND BICYCLE WORKS Burnett Street. A BIG Reduction on NEW & SECOND- HAND MACHINES, for the benefit of our Country People on Show Week Second-Hand Machines from £#3<-JL. Agents for all the Leading Maobines. Come m and see for yourselves. LANDELLS & SON, SOLE PROPRIETORS,



F. FERKIMAJN. FOE SALE i The Goodwill of a Lease m Perpetuity at i - Laurlston. I Have received inst motion to sell the Goodwill m the Lease m Peipetuity of 93 Acres of gocd lane! at Lauris'f-n. Tha property is well fenced and watered and is sown down m clovor, which pro- mises an abundant orop. F. FERKI&AN FOR SALE Af HINDS T>URAL Section 35807, containing 30 _L\) Acres m Tussock. A low price will be'nccepted to close an account. P. FERRIMAN FOE SALF. Bergers Sheepmarklng Composition. THE Finest and most economical Sheep Branding Oil m the Market, m 1, 2, and 5 Gallon tins, brilliant red, blue or black colours. Once used always used. Always ready for use, drys rapidly and is guanteed no£ to injure the wool, and readily quits wool m soouring without leaving a stair.. S auds the hardest weather tests unimpaired. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Alford Forest Road. LOT 3 containing £ of an acre nearly opposite the Factory entrance gate. Fall particulars on application. ' F. FERBIMAN. FOB BALE. ! A GOOD SITE FOR DWELLING. ONE Acre and a half of land, at present m crop, with a good frontage on the North West Belt and Grey Street, being Town Sections 951, 952, 953, 961, 962, and 963. The property iB well fenced, and h^uld prove a splendid site for a residence. Further particulars on application. F. FERBIMAN. FOB SALE. TANORED STREET. 'T^OWN Section 467, upon which is JL erected a comfortable house of seven rooms. Easy terms can be arranged." F. FERRIMAN. ' FOR SALE. COX STREET, rriOWN Section 801 together with good _L house, wash-house, copper, etc. A email deposit will be accepted, the balance at Building Society terms, which makes this a splendid opportunity for a working man to acquire a property of hia own, remembering tho mistake that too many make, the idea rhat if they are to save at all they must commence m a large way. whereas he who begins m a Fnv»ll vray will soon notice the effects of the effort. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN, FUR SALE. COX STREET. A Comfortable House of Svg rooms situated on Town Sec! ion 776. The owner having left the district will accept a low p-ice. Farther particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOE SALE. 7 Acres at Eketabuna, North Island, Close to Railway Station. TO those deslr'ng a change of Climate this affords an opportunity seldom offered of obtaining a section whereon to build a comfortable residence within, a convenient distance of a Railway Station. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. A Shop m Tancred Street. I Have a good shop to let m Tancred Street, within a chain of East Street. F. FERRIMAN, TO LET— WAKANUI ROAD. 4 ACRES of good land with a well stocked orchard and a capital dwell- ing house. To a good tenant a moderate rent will be accepted. F. FERRIMAN. I HAVE a special sum of £10 000 to invest on a sound freehold securiiy either m one or two sums at 4t\ per cent. F. FERRIMAN^ Insist upon having 1 our Pure Teas. Don't be put npon. They are the Best and Cheapest. Absolutely pure. ' Copied bnt never equalled. WONDERFUL Guaranteed Nicer and Better Value than any at 4d per lb. more money. Compare our 2/- Tea with any at 2/4, and our 2/4 with any at 3/- per lb. TEAS EGGS Purebred Poultry for sale, namely Partridge Coohine, Golden laced Wyandotfces, UouolftDP, aud IndiftU G«nQ lit



r JOHN ORR & Co. -Ironmongers and General Merchants. WITNESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PEIOES LOWER THAN EVER. "New E. A ;v" "F- * iN >"" Columbia,' LAWN MOWERS. ' AT STARTLING PRICES. SPADEB, RAKES, HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Toolj by Basb Makers. The Largest Aaßortmenfc and Loweab Prioea>f,i»ny firm inJAahburtoD. 6 000 YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold OHEA.P} FISHING Uu! TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opened oar New Season's Supply of FISHING TACKLE, a.d , request an early inspection. LICENSES M iV BE OBTAINED FROM ÜB] WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYEHLEY BICYCLE ULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment thiß Season is Just Landing, and we will be able to supply Customers without delay. John orlTand co., ASHBUBTON. . WILLIAM SPARROW, TAILOR & OUTFITTER* f\UR Stock consists of all the LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE SUITINGS that it is possible to procure, and at prices that cannot be beat ia the trade. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT is under the superintendence of a FIRST OLASB CUTTER. Perfect Satisfaction Assured. HATS, SHIRTS, SOARYES, FORTMANTEAUX, RUGS, Em ttocyx? :dic:e»ajr,tm.:ei:nt. We would Specially direct your atttntion to our Large Stock of Ladies' and Gentle- men's BOOTS AND SHOES of every description, and^of really very superior makeß m English, American, and Colonial. BOOTS MADE TO ORDER, AND REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED by First Class Workmen. W. SPARROW, EAST STREET. 10 7 MELL O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. Ot)R GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND-ALONE. We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it, NOTK OUR PRICES— Men's Good fchooters, 9s 6d • Children's Ankle Straps, Is ; L*diea' Pretty Shoes, 4a lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4a lid. ' Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be sure ' oaeto MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOEE, TANOR.ED BTRFET, fcSHBUPTDI^    M