PHASES OF THE MOON.

MAIL NOTICES.

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BIRTH.

Hart.— On August 16, 1898, at Peter street, • AshburLon, the wife of J. R. Hart, of a son.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1898. Local and General.

The Mails —The Colonial mails by the AoraDgi, of July 21, arrived at Vancouver on August 11 — due date.

The Ranfurly Souvenir. — With this issue is circulated the " Ranfurly souvenir" which contains, besides photographs of the Ranfurly family, etc., a large number of advertisements and photographs of local people.

The Weather. — A Press Association telegram from Wellington says the weather is still cold and wet. South-easterly winds have blown every day this month, and it rained on ten. The total raiufall was 3.57 inches. ..

Personal. — Mr W. Harding, who was for some time on the railway suff ab Ash burton, and lately of Chriatchurch, pissed south per express yesterday, to take up his duties as stationmaster at Pukerau, near Gore.

N.Z. Natives' Conference. — At the N.Z. Natives' Conferance, held at Wellington yesterday, Mr Brown, of Auckland, waa elected President. It waa decided that persons of either sex, over eighteen, may be members, and the formation of female branches is permissable, no honorary mem bers to be permitted. A child born at sea, but resident m the colony, is eligible for membership.

A General at the Wash-tub. — Thus a correspondent of the Allahabad Pioneer :— "I have eeen a private letter from General Gatacre to a friend m a high place, m which the general describes himself as perfectly hnppy m the Soudan. He had only one shirt to his back, which he washed for him self from time to time ; he lived on tinned meat, and occupied a straw shelter without furniture and with nothing more than a blanket to cover him, but he was ia rude health, and the best spirits, and all his men were the sama."

Kur Seals.— A somewhat unusual peti tion has emanated from fishermen ut West port, who seek permission from the Government to destroy the fur seals which frequent the fishing grounds on the Coast. It; is nllegeil that the seals are destroying the fish. The matter is under consideration by the Marine Department. It is to be re membered (the Post remarks) that seals do not consume only the edible fi3h, but that they are much more likely to do good by destroying the enemies of food fishes. Be sides, they are becoming very rare on our coasts.

Riciibiond Hill — Riclimoml-hill is saved fro.n the hand* of tho Vandals, and tho Shade of the Lass of immortal memory may cease from lamenting the proposa.l to dese crate her lovely habitation on earth. Tho scheme of running an electric tramway over the tevutifut and historic eminence has been abandoned — ut least for tho present. The outcry of the residents and »he public voiced m the Press has effected its purpose, with the result that the Town Clerk of Richmond has received a letter stating that the pro moters have given up the project.

A Bogus Art Union.— The detective office at the Chrislchurch Police Station presents the appearance of a dumping ground for waste paper. The paper m question consists of some thousands of blocks of tickets m a " grand arh uuiou " which has been promoted m Chriatchurch. These tickets, which have been distributed all over the colony, set out that the holder is entitled to a chance m a grand art union of 810 oil, water color and monochrome pictures of New Zealand scenery. The police allege that tho art union is a fraudulent one, as the pictures do not exis*". Two sacks of butts, representing some thousands of pounds' worth of tickets sold, have been

seized.

Flax on Government Lands. — A recent issue of the Manaiuatu Herald contains a long report of the indignation meeting sum moned last Tuesday by the Mayor of Foxton to consider the action of the Assets Board m directing the destruction of the 2000 acre crop of flix on the Moutna estate. The speakers, of whom there were a considerable number, took strong exception to the decision of the Board, which was opposed to all the best interests of the district. Were tho fiix put to itn legitimate uae many hundreds of men would find remunerative employment, millers would be able to make a profitable investment, and much encourage ment would be given to all local industies. A resolution was passed that the Govern ment should be requested to pass legislation immediately so that the flax m question may be acquired and leased to the mill-owners m the district. A further resolution was also adopted that a deputation wait upon the Premier and Minister of Lands, on a date to be arranged.

A Resourceful Constable. — The circum stances surrounding the arrest of two prisoners who appeared at the Sydney quarter sessions the other dixy, were of a decidedly novel character, and interesting too as showing that a policeman, under stress of circumstances, can exhibit a re sourcefulness not usually attributed to mem bers of ihe force. The policeman having had his suspicions aroused by the conduct of his quarry, proceeded to arrest them. He called upon them to stop, and drawing; his revolver threatened to shoot if they ran. One of his prisoners neglected the warning, but changed his miud when the threat was repeated with emphasis. The constable kept his revolver pointed at his prisoners, and with hjs disengaged hand threw a pair of handcuffs to one of the men, who com plied with a premptory order to put them on his wrist and on that of the other. "Then," added the policeman, " I arrested them," at which there was laughter m Court.

Peculiar Accident. — From a London paper the following story is culled :— While an omnibus was passing with a full load of passengers on the outside seats a man, after lighting a cigarette, threw the match care lessly away from his hand. It alighted on the pavement, where there were many pedestrians. The flame caught some gossamer lace attached to a lady's skirt. The bodice of her dre&B caught fire, then the veil she <va3 wearing, and finally, her head. She screamed for help, then fell to the ground, and rolled over and over, trying to extinguish the flame. At this moment a gentleman rushed forward to her, took off a frock coat he was wearing, and enveloped tho lady m it. The flunes were by this means choked out. She said to those who were assisting her that she felt no iDJury, only a Blight shock from the excitement and burns. After the first excitement was over the omnibus on which the passenger had been was looked for, but it had gone on ap parently m ignorance of what had occurred. A cab waa called, and Che lady was driven to her home.

McDonald and McDiarmid's sale has now only fourteen days to run, and as they have to give U P P OBBeBB ' on °y August 15i we would advise all m want of foot wear to inapcot their really firafc-olasa etopk before purobftßing elsewhere!

Cory BooK3.— Collins' Graphic copy books have been adopted by the Wangauui Education Board to come into use after July 1, 1898. J

Technical Classes— The Wangauui Education Board has made arrangements to include shorthand as one of the subjects for the technical classes, and an instructor has been appointed.

A Case of Distress.— A boy may be seen selling short story books, &c, about Auhburton, and ib may incline persons to patronise him if we mention that ho is try ing to support his mother and several younger brothers and si&ter3 who are living under grent privations m duhburton.

On the first page of to-day's issue will be found the continuation of the tale '• Love and a scrap book," &a well as a report of the skin sales and an article entitled " How to make a fortune " ; on the fourth page the nominations for the S,C.J.C. Spring meet ing, etc.

Pound Social — At a meeting of Fores ters held m the Orange Hull last night, it was decided to hold a pound social next meeting night, each brother to bring & pound of something m the eating line. S"ngs, reci tations, and mu9ic will be the order of the evening, and a real jolly time is looked for ward to.

Glimpses of Australia — An Australian traveller, who was recently looking over the " Glimpses of Australia," which may be seen at the office of this paper, expressed himself very much pleased with the accuracy of the delineation of the majority of the views, and the artistic finish of the whole of them. He states that he had heard a good deal of this work while m Melbourne and Tasmania, where it has had a great run. He pointed out several scenes, and triumphantly asked where m New Z. aland they could be equalled. It cannot be denied that the Bcenery of Australia and Tasmania is well advertised by these beautiful views.

Insect Blights. — The late Mr W. M. Masked left a superb collection of specimens and microscopic preparations of insect blights, of which branch of entomology he had made a special study, and was recognised as the best authority on it. The collection is at present at the Colonial Museum, but enquiries respecting it ' with a view to purchase have been received from the Governments of the United States, India, Australian Colonies, and elsewhere. It seems a great pity (says the Post) that the collection cannot ie preserved for this colony, together with the valuable manuscript relating to entomological research which Mr Maskelfalso left for the benefit of posterity. A Policeman Wanted. — Last evening' about 8.30 o'clock, a turbulent crowd of boys assembled at the junction of Havelock and East streets using language which was not only a disgrace to themselves and their parents, but what is more to the point, would have entitled the culprits to a term of imprisonment had a policeman been handy to take the necessary steps. We understand that a football meeting had

been held m Mr Ferriman's office, and it would be well if our younger footballers would take steps to prevent a recurrence of that sort of thing m connection with their meetings. Although Mr Ferrimau has placed his office at the disposal of these youths, we Bhould say that he would not be disposed to lend his assistance m any way m future, if it may be made an excuse for any such proceedings.

Income Tax.— -Those persons who are m the bappy position of having to pay income tax, and have failed to fill m the depart* mental returns, should take warning by the penalty inflicted on a delinquent at the Magistrate's Court m Wellington. The case m question waß brought by the Deputy- Commissioner of Taxes Bgainsfc Alfred Crosaey for having neglected to furnish before July 1 a full and complete return of his income. Counsel for the prosecution asked that a substantial penalty might be imposed, as the defendant had completely ! ignored for two years all notices sent to him. j Crossey admitted the offence, but denied having wilfully evaded the Act. Mr Kenny inflicted a fine of £10 with costs £1 Bs, besides ordering a second conviction to be recorded, and directing that treble the amount of the t;sx due should be paid. Mr Myers, for the Crown, said tl:at if satis factory returu3 were supplied forthwith it w<ia improbable that the department would press an enforcement of the second con-i viction.

The new freezing works will undoubtedly prove a great boon to Ashburton. Farmers, tradesmen and laborers, as well as the enterprising merchants who promoted the scheme, wiil all participate m its benefits. The number of business men whose names appear on the list of shareholders show that they have cheerfully cooperated with the farmers, realising that the prosperity of our town and district depends on our local industries. A few weeks ago we gave our readers a description of Messrs Craighead and Berryman's well known tailoring estab lishment (on the completion of their exfcen sive alterations and improvements). They are now one of the largest employers of labor m Ashburton. They pay the highest wages and attribute the success of their business as '• the leading tailors and outfitters" to the employment of the best skilled labor, and the fact (hat they have the largest stock of up-to-date tailoring goods to select from. Their prices are the lowest compatible with good quality. The number of Massey-Harris bicycles sold by this firm lately shows that they are deservedly very popular high class machines. Intending purchasers will do well to bear m mind that Messrs Craig head and Bebby man's motto is " satisfaction.' 1

SUPREME COURT.

Criminal Sittings

United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph.

Christchoboh, August 15 The Supreme Court criminal sittings bagan to-day. The calendar is light. Albert Le Queone pleaded guilty to breaking and entering, and was sentenced to six months. John Dalton for stealing grain was sentenced to three months. K. Earl to the theft of a gnn pleaded guilty, and sentence was deferred. Mark Bayliss for falee pretecces was sentenced to two years. Edward Hamer pleaded guilty to two charges of theft and was sentenced to six months on each charge. John Kadcliffe, for uttertng a forged order for a bottle of whisky, was ordered to come up for sentence when called on. 'Jhas. Sutton, charged with forgery, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years. Louia Webber, for the theft of a watch and money from the person, was found guilty and ordered to come up for sentence when called on.

At tha opening Mr Justice Dennison remarked that ia many cases prisoners pleaded guilty m the lower Court, yet the Crown was putjto the whole expense of taking evidence aj»ain m the Supremo Court, and witnesses were bound to attend. His Honour saw uo real difficulty gin providing that an opportunity should be given to persons pleadr ing guilty m the lower Court to make and sign a statement of guilfc, which could be treated as evidence and the punishment oould be reoorded.

Later m the day the Grand Jury returned a presentment m which they said that, having oonsidored his Honor's remarks m reference to cases of inconsiderable importance, m which accused admitted tho offences m the lower Court and were committed m the ordinary course to the higher Court, m which tho whole of the evidence had to be repeated at (m some cases) great inconvenience to witneHses and expense to the State, they respectfully presented that a change should be made m the procedure affecting such cases m the direction of enabling the records of evidence taken m the lower court to be used a3 evidence before the Supreme Court, so avoiding the inconvenience and expense entailed m procuring its repetition.

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB. United Press Association — By Eleotrlo Telegraph. Dunedin, August 16 This season's fixtures of the Dunedin Jockey Club are— Spring meeting— October 14 and 15 ; summer — December 26 and 27 ; autumn— March 2,2, 23, and 25 : Birthday— M*y 24, and 35. ■*» ♦ jr..

CABLE NEWS.

United Preaß Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright — — I Berlin, August 15 The Cologne Gazette states that the Popo is unable to work or writ?, and life is gradually ebbing. Vienna, August 14 The Hungarian Cabinet aod Deputies have decided, upon constitu tional grounds, to refuse to accept the Ausgleicht by imperial decree. If the Crown insists upon its acceptance, Baron Banffy, President of the Hun garian Ministry, will resign. Capetown, August 14.

Sir Alfred Milner has issued a pro clamation against the Boer trek ex pedition to the north of the Zambesi on lands covered by the rights of the Chartered Company. London, August 14 Lord Salisbury has gone to Con trexeville m France. AH the other j Ministers, except the Hon. A. J. Balfour, have left London.

Paris, August 14 News has been received that twenty six survivors of (he French expedition under Captain Cazemajou to the Sokoto sultanate, of which the leader and a number of men were recently massacred, have arrived at Say. They attribute the disaster to an ambush planned by a Sokoto chief. Adelaide, August 15

By a fire at Yunta, two young children Darned Oaborne, were burned to death. The mother was badly scorched m rescuing the baby.

Melbourne, August 15

Mr Turner supports Sir B. 0. N. Braddon's scheme for sending a federal rifle learn to England yearly, if the men are chosen as the result of a competi tion, and each colony pays m proportion to the number of its representatives.

Mr Nicholl, chief officer of the Union Company's steamer Meinderry, formerly third officer of theWaikare, committed suicide by cutting his throat. No cause is assigned.

WRECK OF A BARQUENTINE.

Eleven Persons Drowned. Captain Lost with his Wife and Two Children. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright, Launceston, August 15 The American barquentine CO. Fuuk, bound from Puget Sound to Melbourne, timber laden, was wrecked I near Flinders Island. Eleven persona, — including the captain, his wife and two children — out of thirteen on board were drowned. The fate of the survivors is v known. The vessel was broken up. The disaster occurred ten days ago, and details are scanty,

Johannsen, one of the survivors oE the barquentine 0. 0. Funk states that the vessel encountered a severe gale on July 28. Six feet of water was found m tha hold, and tha steam pump was dam ; ig< d and unworkable. Tne water was reduced by degrees, but a second gale was encountered two days later. The captain found he was twenty mi!e3 out m his reckoning, and he ordered a sharp look-out to be kept for land. On August 1, at daybreak, land was descried ahead. The vessel was tearing before a tremendous gale, aud before they could heave to the vessel was m the breakers, and struck on Flinders Tsland broadside, with n. terrible crash. The captain got his wife and children on deck m their night garments. The woman was very brave, but the children were crying bitterly. Boats were ordered out, but they were dashed to piece 3 as they swung out. All hands took to the rigging, each officer carrying a child, and the captain supporting his wife. Johannsen and Keog, the two sur vivors, went to the forecastle head, and ultimately jumped into the sea, secured a plank, and were washed ashore. Suddenly the vessel canted seaward, and the masts snapped off, throwing her living freight into the angry sea. Tlv3 names of those drowned are— Captain Missen, his wife and two children ; chief officer, Hansen ; second officer, Stamps ; erew — Olsen, Neilson, Hecles, Johnsen, and Donton.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph — Copyrighb.

Australian.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka August 16, 10.10 a.m, Guardian Office 10 35 a.m.

Federation. Sydney, August 16 A section of the Opposition is ad vocating coalition parties on the Federation question, i Cricket. At a meeting of the Oricket Associa tion it was stated that the Committee was awaiting a reply whether New i Zealand had definitely decided to send a team. In view of the hospitality extended to the New South "Wales teams m New Zealand the Committee had offered 75 per cent of the net pro ceeds, In the event of a team coming at the Christmas holidays, the second eleven got together to play New Zea land as a representive team would be out of the colony. If the team came later m the season the first eleven would play. Harvest Prospects. Adelaide, August 16 Good rains have fallen on the agri cultural areas and harvest prospects are brighter,

WAR NEWS. AMERICA AND SPAIN.

War Bill, $150,000,000.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegrarh— Copyright Washington, August 14 It is estimated that the war has already cost America §150,000,000. General Schwan occupied Mayagnez unopposed. The Spaniards withdrew from the town.

Cubans Becoming Reasonable.

Spain's Loss m Territory- Thanks to Combon. Philippine Protectorate. Received Wakapuaka August 16, 9 25 a.m, Guardian Office 10.6 %.m Washington, August 15 The Cubans have accepted the armistice and discontinued fighting. American newspapers are exultant at the completeness of the victory. Madrid, August 15 The Spanish newspapers bewail Spain's vanished Empire, and antici pate that bhe will have intermineable difficulties. One paper estimates that Spain's loss m territory amounts to 128,148 square kilometres, containing nearly two and a half million inhabi tants. This estimate does not include the Philippines.

Both the Spanish and American Governments heartily thanked France for M. Combon's services m assisting to arrange peace. It is the general opinion m Madrid that a joint pro tectorate of the Philippines is unwork able, and the combination of Spanish and American methods would lead to disastrous complication.

An After-Peace Incident.

Cervera receives an Ovation- Received Wakapuaka August 15, 9.35 a.m. Guardian Office 10. 13 a.m Washington, August 15 On Saturday morning Morro Oastle, Fort Havana, fired upon Commodore Howell's flagship Sanfrancisco, and one shot hit the vessel. The Americana did not retaliate, but sent a flag of truce and communicated the fact that peace had been proclaimed.

Admiral Cerveras met with an enthusiastic reception on his arrival at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on board the warship Boston. large crowds beseiged the station, and hundreds, including many women, rushed and shook hands with the Spanish admiral.

COUNTIES' CONFERENCE.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, August 15 The County Council Conference spent most of tbe morning discussing the Local Government Bill.

A vigorous debate took place on the pro posal to agree to making the maximum votes three instead of five, bub eventually the proposal was withdrawn.

1b was resolved to send a deputation to urg3 Government to push on the Bill as a matter of urgency, embodying the principles passed at the last Conference, and other suggestions which may be made at the present sitting. The Conterence then proceeded to di9cuss the charitable aid question.

It was decided m the case of local bodies bringing m rating on unimproved values that the poll should be decided by a three fifths majority of the votes recorded.

The greater part of the afternoon was spent m discussing the charitable aid question

Mr Whitcombe (Pah(atua) moved—" Thab improvement m the administration of charitable aid and more equitable adjust ment of districts is urgently needed." Mr Anson (Akaroa) moved to amend. .the motion to make it read that improvement m the administration cf charitable aid is urgently needed m the direction of making ib a first charge on the land and income tax. The amended motion was carried by 17 to 7.

Mr O'Regan, M.H.R. (Buller) moved tq amend the already amended motion by add ing these words — •' And this Conference is further of opinion that m order to give effect to the resolution Government should intro duce legislation abolishing the £500 ex emption under the land tax for this pur pose.''

This was carried by 16 to 11. The whole motion was then pat and carried.

At 5 p.m the Conference adjourned till 10 a.m next day.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents)

ASHBURTON FREEZING WORKS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, — There appeared m the columns of your last issue a letter signed "A Share holder.', The writer complains on principle about certain things supposed to have been said by Mr Grigg and which are being overlooked by the Belfist Company, and .also of that Company's late land purchases, etc. As a shareholder m that very popular institution, I am quite satisfied, and I venture nearly everyone of its shareholders is, with the recent management of that) Company's affairs here. And to give practical proof of what I am saying, I am saying, I am prepared to take over all the complaining shareholder's shares at present market valne, provided that they are m the Belfast Company. Now, if this malcontent is sincere he will readily accept my offer. If he does not, I shall be confirmed m the conclusion I have come to afcer reading hia letter, viz :— Tbiat he is "A Shareholder" not m the Belfast, however, but m quite another freezing company. I await his reply. — I am, etc.,

Hugo Fbibdlandeb,

News m Brief.

In this issue appears an advertisement notifying that Crown Lands near Winslow are open, for salo or selection.

THE ABHBUKTON GUARDIAN;; TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1&»8.

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CHURCH SERVICES. T. STEPHEN'S CHUROH Ashburtoc. WEDNESDAY •• G.F.S." 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY, Short Service 7.30 p.m. „ Choir Practice 8 p.m. CONFIRMATION CLASSES. WEDNESDAY— For Women, m St. Stephen's Church, 7.30 pm THURSDAY— For Men, m St Stephen's Church, 7.30 pm SATURDAY— SpeciaI Class, Sb Stephen's Church, 2 30 pm SUNDAY SERVICES. August 21. 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion. 6.30 p.m. — Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT Coy., Limited. PENDING the Erection of the Aehburton Branch Works, the Company has i appointed ' MR ALBEBT ROBEBTS to act as its Ashburton Agent. Farmerß and obhera wishing to engage Freezing Space ab the Belfaßb Works or purchase manures can apply to Mr Roberts, and their wants will have prompt attention. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Chriatohurch, Augusb 11, 1898. 8 81 BESSIE SIMMONDS, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, BEGS to inform the Inhabitants of Ash- burton and Surrounding Districts that she has commenced Business m those pre- mises nexb to Mr .Seymour, Dentist, and opposite the Aahburton Publishing Company i Piano and Violin Music by the latest Mail, also choice Songs to select from. Call and Bee them. Musical Instruments, including a splendid line of Violins, very cheap. All Violin Requisites on hand. Any article not m stock will be immediately procured. Violin Strings, etc., best quality, at the ] lowest prices. Music and Songs by every j Mail, all being selected by a Connoisseur. Agent for the Celebrated Brinsmead, Collard and Collard, and Pull aud Field's PIANOS. Cash or time payments. A small line of Stationary and Birthday Cards. VIOLIN TUITIOW. BESSIE SIMMONDS having made a life study of the above instrument, Pupils can rely upon being thoroughly taught. I can Bupply an Efficient Band for Balls, Parties or Concerts. Terms on application. Flease Note tub Address — BESSIE SIMMONDS, OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 233 BURNETT STREET. FOR [ - ME N'S ■ ; CHEAP BOOTS V i TTji It MEN'S FUSE SEWN BOOTS FOR MEN'S STRONG COOK- HAMS THOR MEN'S DANCING SHOE 3 17 OR WOMEN'S STRONG BO3TS FJR WOMEN'S FINE BOOTS AJSD SHOES FOR WOMEN'S WARM SLIP- PERS FOR BOYS 1 AND YOUTHS' STRONG BOOTS FOR CHILDREN'S & INFANTS' BOOTS FOR EVERY ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR SEE! UOOIIIXU WINDOW. AT THE LOWEST PRICES. The Best Establishment, beyond all doubt, is the lUfffll A. G. BARTON, Manager. GREAT CASH BOOT SALE STILL TO THK FRONT WITH PRICE^ AND FASHION. Next DoorUto The Bank of New Zealand). Under the management of FRED KOKES. THE PROPRIETORS OF THE CASH BOOT SHOP, have pleasure m an- nouncing that they havo just opened up another large assortment of s FASHIONABLE BOOTS AND SHOES, Which will be sold at Prices never before heard of m Ashburton. Men's Balmorals from 9s 6d. Girls' J-trong School Boots from 5a Evening Shoes from 2a lid Best Sewn Cookhams from 143 6c5 Best Watertights 12a 6d LOOK AT OUR WINDOW-One of the Grandest Displays that could temptjthe eyej fit the foot, and suit the pocket. EVERYTHING GENUINE ! EVERYTHING CHEAP J EVERYTHING GOOt, 3000 PAIRS OF BOOTS, SHOES, SLIPPERS AND GAITEKS to select from. Inspect our Stock before Purchasing else- where as we simply defy competition. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. JOOIS'I' JFOKGrJEJX CASH BOOT SHOP, Under the Management of FRED NOtCES. NEXT BANK NEW ZEALAND OX4



F. FERRIMAN. , . < CHEMICAL LABATORY, COLONIAL MUTUAL BUILDINGS, Princess Street. Dunedin, June 11, 1898. F. FERRIMAN, Auhburton. Sir, — I have the honor to report on Sample of Ground Manure forwarded tojtna for analysis. I have made analysis with thej[following result : — Moisture . . »« •• ♦.. 6'Bo ("Organic Matter 36 60 -! containing Nitrogen equal to 5 4 I per cent, of Ammonia Silica 3 40 Iron Alumina o'™ Phosphate of Lime as Bone Phos- phate 48*16 Carbonate of Lime • • • • 4*64 100 00 Theß9 results show the Sample to be of ABSOLUTE PURITY, thejlarge percentage ! both of Phosphate of Lime and Ammonia (showing this, In fact the Composition can be classed as a Typical Sample, which can- not be excelled. Your obedienb servant, (Signed) A. G. KIDSTON HUNTER, M.P.S., City Analyst, Dunedin. E. FERRIMAN. ' TO LET, FOR A CROP OF OATS. I HAVE about 50 Acres of good land to let for a crop jf Oats, which haß been down m grass for 10 yeara. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN, FOR ~s~A~lTl^ COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT. I HAVE for private Sale a Complete Threshing Plant, m splendid order, consisting onf — nr _ m 1 Eight horse-power Aveling and Porter Engine, l2olbs certificate, worked three seasons ; Combine, by Hornsby, sft drum, with all the latest improvements, inc'uding Oliver's Patent Feeder; Elevators, by P. and D. Duncan, 26ffc long; four-wheeled i Whare, Scales, andfall necessary Belting m perfect order. Full particulars c*n be obtained on appli- cation; F. FSRIiXMAN, ~~ "* THE GARDEN. POP- TOP-DRESSING THK LA.WN, BOKDERS, OR VEGETABLE GARDEN I HAVE FOR SALE m 1 and 2 cwt Bags a Special Mixture, consisting of Super- phosphate and Honedust, bovh of which are excellent fertilisers. Tho one gives the plant an early start, the other puts a lasting stamina imo it, which results m a large ami profitable yitld. F. FERRIMAN' F. FERRIMAN, HAS FOR SALE, FOOT LEVER COPYING PRE 3& (Cupel and Gaßkill's Patent). SIMPLE. CONVENIENT. CLEAN. PERFECT COPIES. TiME SAVING NO BREAKAGES. In this Ago of High-pressure fin busincsi an easy and rapid means of Copying Letters • Invoices, etc ,is of great importance. \Po f?ef &eDaPStf£&sd7s\ Wi/ys/iy g////e/jp//a//o/?s. I > /ns/'s/- on nawng* , C£yi&Jt?o/?£££mfprMS\ uty3FefNmanJMkmemtti ft MeDQst&eaqy&ffff I '"experience cqp &(&> \ U/v§sfsdfsm/i?m*fßf3Sfa.\



INDIANA BICYCLE COMPANY. Indianapolis, Ind. U.S.A. PAID2INIOAPITAL-O3NE MILLIUN DOLLARS. TN bhe construction of our ", machines three' prime factors have been con- Bidered throughout, simplicity, universality, and strength. Subordinate to these we have giren oareful attention to lightness, grace and modern ideas, an! TT3 cordially Invite the most criblcal attention to onr new models, every feature o! which has been submitted to exhaustive testa to demonstrate its practicability be' ore adoption. FRAMES. *> hL broken durinf the entire ye» speak, volumes for ta quality, and we v continae the « 8 e of the best grade of hfch-oatbon Albany weldles* steel tubing lv Waverley frames for 1898, with flash j -ints of drop forged steel throughout, preferring to place nuc dependence upon tVs more expensive BUI OHLX PROPER CONSTRUCTION FOi* BICYCLES of the highest standard, rather than to use the substitutes now commonly resorted to by many makers who have aimed to reduca costs ab the expense bf quality. In our Ladies frame we have used special tubing of 16 gauge at tho loop whore the strain is greatest, drawn down to 22 gauge at the head, thus combining the maximum of strength with the'mlnlmum of weight. FORKS. OUR new fork is constructed of the same tubing as that used m the frara?, with a forged steel arched crown hollowed ouc for lightnesss. It was designed and perfected m onr own factory, and we claim for it not only graceful appearance and lightness, but ib Is the strongest fork crown ever made. BEARINGS, ESPEOIA.L attention has been given to the bearinga of onr 1893 machinos, with the result that we bye secured great simplicity, perfect interchansoability, perfect alignment, perfect cor.c mtricity, an i perfect protection from dast. la further developing the principle idopted by u< last year for adjusting by a id- inc instead of by threaded cones, we have devised a universal cone, fitting eitnor aide of the front or rear wheel, and h wing a double face with two ball races. It can be put on the machine In ti-ht different places or ways, thua making Ib impossible to assemble the barings ineorreoMy. The cones »re Panted from turning on the axles by conta-fc between their knurled faces and the knuiled surfaces of the nuts which adjist them. Especial attention is 3*119 d to the dus<; proof q^litiea of all the bearings on the machine as being the most effes ive protestion yebappiisd to bicycle construction. They have surpassed any ideal and are as potent as they are evident, ihe bails rell on the inner face of the oae, while Urge felt wishers, held m place by dust caps, have a long bearing rest on the outsido r *c*, thua forming a valve seat Dust or water coming against thia washer only tends to yreas it more tightly against the race, closing the bearings more effectively against its entrance. All the bearinga throughout the entire bicycle are ball retaining, and the axles and all bearing parts are larga, strong, and constructed of special stock. CRANK HANGER. THE principle of the bearings m this part of the machine is exactly the same as m the hubs. The adjustment is entirely on the left hand side, and is made positive by a plunger inserted ir. the crank, which engages one of a circle of email holes In the face of the sleeve. Tho adjustment of these bearings is very delicate, the distance between the holes representing 1-2000 of an inch. SPROCKETS. DURING the past year we have spent much time and money upon tho improve- ment of the sprocket tooth form, and have finally arrived at perfection never before accomplished. It will be noticed that io engaging the sprocket, our chain does not slide into its seat by the aid of a guide roller either on the chain or the sprocket, bat simply takes its exacb plice. In other words, it walks m and walks out of the sprocket m the same manner as a man puts his foot down and lifts it from the ground. In consequence of thia no friction fa caused, and each link of the chain pulls on the sprocket tooth only a part of the load, while with less perfect construction the link slides into place, carrying alona all the load dnring tho time it takes for this action, tending thus to stretch tho chain unduly. Ihis small stretch at each joint is continually adding to the total length <;f the chain until finally its pitch and the pitch of the sprocket are so different that the chain can only run on the points of the teeth, grinding and cutting until both cham ard sprocket are useless. A practical illustration of the perfection of our chains and sprockets may be found m the appearance of a sprocket after it has been running several months, a layer of dust will always be found from the. pitch line to the top of each tooth, showing conclusively the absence of grinding action usually present m chain transmission. TO the production of oar new models we have unstinting devoted our beat efforts and ripest ideas. In its construction we havo especially avoi led freak mechanism for the purpose of obtaining novelties without; practical value, and whila it presents many new features m keeping wiih the progress of tho eyclo buiding art, these have all been submitted to tho moat rigid practical teats, fui.y estaul su- ing their excellence and superiority. IT is designed for all round hard work and wear, combining with its cli ganco and lightness sufficient strength and durability fur good service undor the mo-it trying conditions. PRACTICAL Novelties, self evident advantages, and manifest simplicity- c .mbtae withsrrangth and beauty to constitute our '9B Waverley the best machine that we, or, so far as we know, any other maker, have ever placed upon the market) ab any price, and we claim for Waverley Bicycles full equality with any bicycles built m the world. WE HAVE APPOINTED] JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBCRTON, fccle agents for the s*lo of our machines m the South Island of New Zealand. INDIANA BICYOLE COMPANY. INDIANAPOLIS, U.S.A.