MARRIAGE.

Hislop-Bekg.— On August 24, 1898, at the residence of the bride's mother, Ashburton, by the RevG. B. Inglis, James, fourth son of Robert Hislop, of Clinton, to Bareaba, third daughter of J. A. Berg. j

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1898. THE CZAR'S APPEAL TO THE NATIONS.

Well indeed may the appeal of the Oz*r for a conference of the powers to consider the question of international disarmament cause a profound sensa tion throughout Europe. ' It haß been a sort of political belief among the civilised nations of the world that the great aim of Russia's national life, and the one that has never been lost sight of by her for many generations past, wa& to spread herself territorially m every possible direction. Holding this belief, the nations have looked upon the great northern power as the one to be guarded against, and watched — the greatest disturbing agency that ever threatened the peace o! the world. How far the nations have , been justi fied m believing that territorial ag grandisement was the star of Russia's hope, the bs-all and end-all of her exis tence, readers of the history of Europe during even the present century will readily see. She has been credited with lusting after our Indian Empire, with seeking to absorb the Turkish Empire as she has absorbed Russian Poland, and with having an overween ing desire to lay hands upon the fertile countries of Asia. That her hands have recently been laid upon a large portion of northern China we all Know, and she has mado good her position at Port Arthur and Talieuwan. In fact so energetically, and withal masterfully has she entered upon her mission of territorial extension, and with so marked success of late years, that the belief that her political creed was built on that foundation alone appeared to be very well justified. Little cause, then, is there for surprise that the first appeal for international disarmament should come, of all quarters m the world, from the extreme north of Europe. At no time m the history of civilisation have the nations been spend ing more of their means upon the maintenance of armaments than at the present day. The people of Italy are m poverty m consequence of the burdens laid upon them m maintaining naval and military forces out of all j proportion to the position of the country among the powers of Europe. J So is ie with Spain, upon whom " un- j merciful disaster, folio #ed fast and followed faster," at the hands of the United States. The armaments of the world have gone on increasing since the Franco-Prussiun war, and the best minds of the scientists m evory nation have been turned with keen mid un remitting attention upon the work of improvement m warlike weapons for the last twenty years, so that to-day everything m connection with the art of war has been so com pletely changed, both m mode and materiel, that veterans stand aghast and amazed. But the revolution has been costly m the highest degree to all con cerned, and only nations rich m re sources can hope to bear the burden tbafc the improved weapons, warships, and methods have laid upon them. And of recent years Japan from the Far East has entered a claim to be considered a nation capable of fighting under the new regime, while America, hitherto content with tho position of an onlooker m foreign affairs, has this year stepped into the arena and humbled a proud-spirited and warlike European nation. And the Czar, view ing all this, addresses the nations and n«:ks that all this expenditure of means on the art of war should cease. He says the maintenance of peace is the i<le»l towards which the endeavours of all Governments should be directed. Powerful alliances have been formed and military forces increased, regardless of sacrifice, without the desired pacifica tion, and an armed peace is being turned into a crushing burden. This, if prolonged, will inevitably lead to a cataclysm, which he desires to avert. The conference he asks for, would be a happy passage for the century about to open. Notwithstanding the surprise that this appeal has occasioned, there are signs that m Russia itself there are thinking men who have been looking with longing eyes m the same direc tion as the Czar's desire, as expressed m his appeal. One of the most striking articles m the AHjieteenth Century is from the pen of a Russian gentleman named Shishkoff, living at Sunbirsk, on the borders of Astrachan, a quiet village beyond the Volgs, to which it seems, English periodicals succeed m finding their way within a fortnight of their publication, It is a calm and dignified plea for international civility on the part of those who are engaged m the formation and education of public opinion m Europe, and more particularly m Great Britain ; and for the exercise of mutual courtesy and consideration m the criticism and dis cussion of national affairs nnd national characteristics, English writers care far more, he says, for the accuracy of their statements and the justice of their views than forthepleasant orunpieasant I effect which their presentation of them J may produce on others. But their] courage stops there, and does not go to j the extent of daring to assert that J other nations are not always stupid, I rapacious and contemptible. If, how- 1 ever, they would resolve upon treating J international questions from an irn- j partial and equitable point of view; if I they would be as heartily ashamed of j using ungentlemanly language to J foreign peoples and to foreign Govern- 1 ments as they would be of vilifying an I opponent at home, M. Shishkoff is j firmly convinced that England might J safely remain isolated, because war I would soon become an impossibility, j He is confident, moreover, that "it I would not take half the trouble to I bring the great nations of Europe into J close and friendly communication with j each other that it has taken to j make them enemies." Therefore, he J advocates the commencement of an I agitation m favor of international I amity and confidence. It is re- j f.reship# to read words like these

from a Russian, written from the heart of Russia, and equally refre.-.hing f« to read of the Czar's urgently expressed £ wish for universal peace. But there are many agencies at work to prevent the coming about of that happy tiim' i q the Czar would wish to see, when mm \ > shall beat their swords to plough- 1 p shares and their spears to pruning c hooks, and hang the trumpet m the c hall and study war no more. There s are personal and dynastic ambitions ; * commercial rivalry, that thirst for gold ' which Pope insinuated is so pre- 1 eminently a Christian weakness; the c lust for territory which is not confined « sole'y to the Russian breast but shared J equally by Britain, Franco, and \ Germany ; and the desire for naval t and military glory which actuated i so many commacders— all these are ] factors that have to bo conside.ed and , contended »wi<h m bringing about such a mille-nium as that prayed for by the Caar of Kussia,

VICTORIA THE PEACEFUL.

It has been stated more than once I that the Queen is resolved that Eng- 1

land shall not be in volved m another war with a Euro pean Power during

her lifetime, and it has been hinted that, acting on this determination of Her Majesty, foreign Governments have not hesitated to venture further m their opposition to British interests than they would otherwise have deemed it prudent to go. How this resolve has acted m the case of Russia is boldly stated by a contributor to a London journal, who, m the course of a sketch of the Russian Chancellor, says: — "Mouravieff heard, at the psychological moment m the negotia tions, of Queen Victoria's avowed determination never to sign another declaration of war. With this know ledge at command he held the key of 'the situation m the Far East. He knew that Great Britain would not risk a war, and, therefore, he read the brave talk about the • opnn door ' with a smile, and received Lord Salisbury's protests thereby as signifying so many prdtiy phrases, and his veiled threats as simple ' bluff' — as, I believe, empty intimidation is called."

Local and General.

On our first page to-day will be found the continuation of the serial "John Whiting's I disappearance " and items from our Wester j field correspondent. On our fourth page appears a report of the Addington and Ash burton stock market. The New Steamer Mapourtka — The Union Company's new steamer Mapourika, which came off the slip yesterday, was iuspected last night by a number of members of the Legislature. Mr Seddon, m propos-ing 11 Success to the Mapourika," said the West Coast trade had always been the most payable nee ion of &ll the Union Company's service, and this new steamer was eminently suited for j.he Coast trade. The ETon G. McLean suitably responded to the toast. Barrytown. — The late3t news from Barry town (No 1) eaya that for the week ending Saturday, August 27, Bixty ounces of amalgam was the return. This was some i.wenty four ounces le.-s than the amount obtained the previous week. Exceptionally dry weather caiued a temporary shortage of water, and the company were therefore uuable to treat aa much dirt as usual. Rain has again fallen, and the creek is running full, 60 another satisfactory return miy bo looke.l for next week. Unhook the Leader. — A farm hand wa3 sent with a driy and team to Mr David Thomas' store m the Arcade on TuesJay for potatoes, and m attempting to turn round, without unhooking the leader, the dray camo m contact with the office window smashing three panes of glass and splitting the framework. If he hai to pay for the damage done, the potatoes wilt be rather dear. If anyone bas to turn a dray and team round m the Arcade m future it would be wise if the man m charge first unhooked the loader. Orchand and Gardes Pests Act.— At a representative meeting of fruit growers m Palmerßton North and the adjacent district held last evening, a motion was carried by a large majiriiy thab the provisions of the Orchard and Garden Posts Aob were too stringent, and gave too much power to inspectors, and upon orchftrdista duties impossible to carry out. No objection was taken to providing penalties for neglect to keep orchards clean. An amendment that the Bill was & proper measure for the suppression of pests was lost by 45 to 19. The Greenwood Family.— A few nights *go the musical people of Auckland gave a benefit to the Greenwood family, the well known entertainers, who were reoently m Ashburton, and who a month ago losb their father by death. The total receipts amounted to £109 19*, and the expenditure m connection with the entertainment, £14 10i8d,the8maIlnes8 of the amount being due to economy practiced, and handsome dona tions given by those from whom halls were leased, articles purchased, etc Ab a meet ing of ladies a cheque for £79 7a 4d was handed to Mrs Maribel Williams, who returned thanks, and on behalf of her mother and sisters expressed her appreciation of the efforts of those who arranged the ooncert. Suicides — Dr Whitcombe, of Birming ham, has just published an analysis of 390 cases of tuioide that have come under his personal notice during the last few years. Ou the whole, it appears that men prefer shooting or hanging as a means of quitting this world. Womeu rarely resort to hanging, and never to shooting ; they pin their faith ! to drowning. The number of poisons used was 17. Of these, as has been the case now for 10 yearp, carbolic acid claims the moßt victims, although, curiously enough, carbo lic is by no means particularly accessible, and death by i's means is most painful. Nine persons ended their sorrows by the help of prussic acid and two each by strychnine, chloral, and cyanide of potas sium. " A Relic of By-Gone Days was He." The death is announced m Canadr. of a Scotchman named Anderson, who was said to have baea a j arynun m the Madeline Smith trial, m Edinburgh, m 1857, which aroused ail over the Kingdom intense excite ment. Tho theory of the prosecution was that the girl had administered arsenic m a onp of cocoa, which she handed to her sweet heart, a native of Jersey, named L'Angelier out of a ground-floor window of her residence m Glasgow. Her defence earned fame for her counsel, John Inglis, Dean of the Faculty of Advecates (afterwards Lord President of the Count of Session), who, after a brilliant piece of pleading, managed to obtain a verdict of •• Not proven." Lately it was stated that Madeline Smith had died m New Zealand But few believed m her innocence, and the popular verdict was, as she had been shame fully treated by L'Angolier, thab his fate served him right. When she was acquitted Edinburgh was practically en fete, and cheering crowds patrolled the streets. Hollow ay's Ointment and Pills— " How to be happy though married. '— -Th-tt is a secret which many would like to poasees. And yet it is so far out of our reach. After all, health is the bast guarantee of a happy married life, and with sound health on both sides ib will be miinly one's own fault if happiness does not ensue. Then, husbands *#d wires, purify your blood, invigorate your nerves, promote the healthy action of your liver, cure your headaches, restore your appetite, banish fhtuency, indigestion and low spirits by the use of the world-famed Holloway's Pills. If at any time you suffer from gont, rheumatism, bronchitis, asthmi, or sore throat, use freely Holloway'a Ointment. It has oured millions ; it will cure you. flagrant and refreshing— New Fmus \

Funeral —A large t number of friends } followed the remains of the late Mrs Keeley to their last, resting place m the Ashburton Cemetery to-day. Elgin Concert — Those desirous of going Ito the annual higin school concert wili I observe m another column a notice that Mr j Newmans drag will leave the Ashbnrton I Post Office for the Elgin concert to-morrow I evening at 7 o'clock A KTAttTLINf} Adventure. — A narrow e?cap3 from what might have been a very serious accident occurred at Dromore on Saturday. Mr Jatned McMullen was work ing some distance from his home and three of his children were sent with a trap to take their father his dinner. By some means or o' her the horse managed to get his blinkers off, and at once bolted towards home. The youngest child, a boy of about five, jumped out of the trap and wab not much hurt. The two other children, Alice, aged about seven, and Lizzie, the eldest of the three, remained m the trap. Tha horse made straight for a barbed wire fence, whioh it tried to jump. The axle of the trap was caught) m a post, and the two girls were thrown violently out. They were both stunned, and remained i unconacioua for half an hour. Dr Bolger and Father O'Donnell were Bent for and were speedily m attendance. Lizzie's ankle ' was found to be sprained, and both girls i were severely bruised. The trap was much . damaged, and the harness suffered severely. The escape of the children waa almost miraculous. The Show. — For many years we have ' • been rushed with orders prior to the shows r and holidays, and late customers have been. ! inevitably disappointed. We therefore , respectfully invite all who will require new • suits, &o, for the approaching eummec to l call early. We have just opened out our . new season's goods, and as we anticipate a ! j further increase of business, our stock of new, . fashionable, and durable suitings, &o, ia 1 probably the largest ever shown m Aahbur > ton, comprising all the latest novelties, and j a special line of Fox's oelebrated Cheviot serges, whioh we are making to measure m the newest styles at three guineas per Buit ; 1 also trousers to measure m a big assortment , of Scotch, Engliah, and Colonial tweeds and , worsteds for 153 6d per pair (usual prices 22s 6d to 25 ) ; and m saddle tweeds : Suits £3 103 and trousers to measure 17s sd. Fit, style, and workmanship m every garment guaranteed.— Craighkad and Bbbbtman, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, ABh hnrfcnn.

THE WATER SUPPLY BILL.

The following will be found of interest at the present juncture :-r- TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— l send you a copy of a letter just written to Mr Grigg, jun.. on the subject of the 18bh clause m the Water Supply Bill, which was inserted to help the Waimakarirl Water Supply Board to meet the require ments or rather the necessities of the settlers on the Moeraki Downs, by turnings little water into their natural water courses when thoy would otherwise be dry m summer time. The publication of this letter may possibly allay the fears of some of the residents m the Longbeach district who see m the Bill a project for diverting water from some natural streams m that locality. Youra truly, Edward G. W bight. Wellington, August 30, 1898. Dear Mr Grigg,— 1 am Bomewhat surprised at the amount of agitation got up m the Longbeaoh district about the effect of a clause intended to help the settlers m another part of Canterbury, where their natural creeks run dry during the summer, and into which they want a little water turned at such times to supply their stock. That is the whole object lof the clause, and it was not intended to have any application within the county of Ashburton, much loss to the Longbeach district, who.c interests I believed that I had fully safeguarded by clause 15. I have no objection to the amendments suggested by Mr Purnell m sub section 1 of clause 18 and will ask Mr Stevens to insert them. At the same time, " the owners" m leeal Bill drafting means " all tfte owners." There was nev.:r any question so f*r as clause 18 went of taking any water out, of natural creeks, bub only of turning some into them from an artidcial race when they would be otherwise rua dry. Had I regarded this 18bh clause as inimical to the interests of my constituents, I should have opposed its insertioD, aad sent you the clause for special consideration, but I am quite eatitfied that it canuot hurt Lmgbeach m any way.— Yours faithfully, Edward G. Wright J. C. N. Gugg, Esq. T . P ' S *~ The amount of correspondence which I have had over this Bill is almoac incredibe and shows how difficult a subject it is to deal with.

ROAD BOARD.

Upper Ashburton. The usual monthly meeting of the Upper Aehburfcon Board was held on Monday. Present— Messrs McLean (chairman), and all the members. BRIDGE ON BLACK'S ROAD. Mr 0. F. Todhunter wrote stating that the bridge on Black'a Road waa m a dan gerous state.— Resolved that the bridge be taken out and replaced with concrete pipes. SUBSIDY The Commissioner of Taxes wrote, inform ing the Board that he had sent on to the Treasury a voucher for payment of £31 5s being amount balance of subsidy due for the year 1897-8,. ALTERATIONS IN THE ROLL The Supervising Valuec forwarded forms to use m communicating with him when sending information ass to any alterations m the roll, which the Board should recommend, he having been advised by the Valuer- General that the course of procedure m all cases of alterations of the rolls is to be adopted as follows:— 1. That the local body should advise the office of the altera tions which are recommended ; 2. That the department should obtain information from the Land Transfer and Deeds Registry Offices, etc., as to all Bales, transfers, etc • 3. The department will then furnish to the local authority a full list of all authorised alterations to be made m the rolls, including those recommended by the local body. —The clerk was instructed to attend to the matter. THIRDS The Reoeiver of Land Revenue informed the Board that he had paid to its credit V?!t , rTnion Bank of Au «»lia the sum of £33 lls Id, on account of accrued thirds of perpetual leases. UNCLAIMED LAND The Public Trustee wrote, stating that he had decided not to take section 109 part rural section 17,358, under the Unclaimed Land Act, 1894. BALANCE SHEET. The Auditor-Ganeral returned the Board's balance sheet for the year ending March 31, ROLL ALTERATIONS. The Clerk was instructed to submit the following for alteration, subject to all rates being paid to date:-Edvvard Davis to lhomas Rainey— -Lot 14, part reserve 350 10 acres, 2 roods, 2 perches ; Peter Drummond to George Corstorphine— R S 28470, 28472, part 28551, 34619, 798 acres! d roods, 0 perches ; James Swan to John Phaup-Lob 21, parb R.S. 8767; George Willers to William Green— Part 184, 10 acres, 2 roods, 27 perches. GENERAL RATES. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Campbell, seconded by Mr Sargent, that under section 114 of Road Boards Act, 1882 general rates be made and levied on Septem' ber 26 on all rateable property within the under mentioned sub-divisions : — No. 1 sub division §d of a penny m the £ ; No. 2, Id • No. 3, 3- I6d ; No. 4, 3-16 d; No. 5, fd ; No! 6, gd— payable m one Bum on October 14. THE WATER SUPPLY BILL. The Board decided — That this Board representing about twenty miles of frontage on each side of the Aahburton River, protests against any divided control, and trusts that the Government will support the County Council's right to the control of the water m the rivera within the county. The Clerk was instructed to forward copies of the resolution to the members of the House of Representatives. BROKEN CULVERT. It was decided to take out a broken oulyert on Swamp Road, Hinds, and replace with concrete pipe 3. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £95 8j 71 were pasted for pymenfc and the Board Adjourned,

THE LATEST.

I , Some and Foreign. United Preßs Association— By Electric i Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka Sepfc. 1, 9 15 a<n , t Gpaedian Office 9.37 vm [ Tlie Cape elections. a. x,. Oapbtotw, August 31 ; _ A * the elections the Afrikander . Bund gained the seat of Beaufort , west. Widespread charges are made \ tba^ Germany i 8 financing the Bund cand.dates. Mr Schreiner has denied the statement by Mr Rhodes to that \ eaecfc, Queeu Wiihelmina. ; t «e Hague, August 31 . I here are great rejoicings m Holland \ fcb 1 c . comia S of age of Queen ; Wilhelmina.

INTERNATIONAL DISARMAMENT.

> Tiie Proposal Welcomed by the » Labor Leaders. 3 _ __ __ • ;• " General " Booth Telegraphs ' Thanks. [ London City Men Suspicious, I France Irritated and Waiting to J About Alsace and t Lorraine. j Diplomatists Suspicious, i Frenchmen Furious. Germany Enthusiastic. ) United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, August 29 The English labor leadora enthusias tically welcome the disarmament scheme of the Czar. '' General Booth telegraphed hia thanks to the Czar. 3 The opinion m the city is not opti mistic of the proposal, which is at | tributed to Russia's embarrassed \ economic condition, and suspects that , it is an attempt to allay suspicions pre i paratory to heavy borrowing m con -1 nection with Russia's schemes m the . Far East. The Parisian newspapers are in tensely irritated, and declare that the proposal is inconsistent with the Russian alliance, and impossible unless Germany restores Alsace and Lor-, raine to France. - August 31 Diplomatists are sceptical as to the practical results of the proposals; The Paris correspondent of The Times says that the French officials are stupefied, and declare that if the proposals had emanted from Germany they would be equivalent to a declara tifft of wari The leaders of the army are indignant. The North German Gazette acclaims the proposal as an act of noble philanthropy, and adds that nothing can prevent Germany from co-opera ting m the realisation cf general international peace. The German Socialists declare that the proposal is a Rueaian- trick. The general feeling m Germany ia intensely enthusiastic, because it will compel France to abandon false hopes of Russian help. The Italian Press saya the proposal brings war immeasurably nearer. Bishop Hennion (formerly of Adelaide, and now of Bath and Wells) characterises it as a noble proposal, I which has touched the highest water mark m the tide of Christianity, The Trades Union Congress adopted a resolution urging the Government to support the proposal. Paris, August 31 As a result of the enunciation of the disarmament scheme, Russian bonds have declined m Paris. g T . Petersburg, August 31. Count Muravieff states that the Czar originated bis proposals owing to his intense love of peaoe. It will be impossible to submit a programme to the proposed conference before the end of the year.

THE SOUDAN.

A Brush Wltt^Hw Dervishes United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Cairo, August 31 The Khalifa is reported to be short of ammunition and cannon. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 1, 9 15 a m Guardian Office, 9 37 a.m. Cairo, August 31 A forc3 of friendly natives under Major Stuart had a brush with some dervishes at Gaali, capturing five. There are daily arrivals of dervish refugees into the British camp, which they reached by floating down the Nile on loss.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Colonel Henry's Confession. United Press Association — By EJectrio Telegraph— Copyright Paris, August 31 Ooloael Henry, who figured prominently m the Dreyfus case, has been arrested. He has confessed that he was the writer of the lettec written m 1896 naming Dreyfus as the author of the famous "Bordereau." Received Wakapuaka Sept. 1, 9.15 a.m Guabdian Office 9.37 a.m Paris, August 31 The press ia staggered at Oolonel v Henry's confession to the authorship of the letter whioh was recently read by Cavaignac m the Chamber as proof to Dreyfus guilt.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

The lllnck Flag Rebellion. United Press Association — By Eleofcrio Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka Sept. 1, 11.20 a m GyAnpiAN Office 11.3Q a.m Shanghai, August 81 The Black Flag rebellion m Southern Ohina ig spreading. The rebels are, now within fifty miles of Oantou,

THE ASHBUHTON GUABDIAtf : TfIDBSDAY, SEPTEMBEE 1, 189g v



CHURCB SERVICES. ] ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH Ashburfcoc, THURSDAY —St. Stephen's Guild, Meet- ing m the Schoi-lroom, 7.30 pm I RID AY— Short Service, 7 50. Choir! Prpctice, 8 pm I Seafield Sunday School Anniversary Tea, eta. 6 pm SATUKDAY— ConfitmationGlasa,2 30pm SUNDAY SERVICES. September 4. II am— Morning Prayer and Holy Com- i munion. 3 p m— Greenßtreet (Rev T A Hamilton) 6.30 pm. — Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. HORSE CAJRDS. i^vWNERS OF STUD HORSES are informed that HORSFJ CARDS cf the latest designs can be obtained at the Office of the ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO., nt the shortest notice. GEE AT ANNUAL CLEARING SALE OF PIANOS, ORGAN?, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF ALL KINDS, SHEET MUSIC Etc. fTIHE DRESDEN PIANOFORTE MANUFACTURING & AGENCY Co, through their representatives, Messrs Robertshaw and Jackson, will hold theii usual ANNUAL CLEABING SAM at thoir Aahburton Agency, H. STEPHEN SON'S, Hftvolock Street, for TEN 13 AYS OINLY, commencing on MONDAY, September 5 when all classes of Inatrutnonts will bi told at genuine wholesale prico^ for Caen, ci on our EASY EIRE SYSTEM. Pianos from 20s monthly ; Harmonium from 5s monthly ; Organs from los6d monthly Sheet Music from 3d each. A Ton Years' Warranty given with every Instrument sold. 8 260 WANTED KNOWN- Ladies' Hose Is JFur Top Kid Gloves la lid, Towels 4£d, Art Muslin Is lid dozen, Dress Tweeds 9d to la 3d all wool, Umbrellas Is lid, Corsets Is 9J, at A. Ore's Sale. WANTED KNOWN— SO Ladies' jackets from 7s 9d, 40 Ladies' Capea 8a lid to 255, all about ha'.figusual price, at A. Orb's Cheap Sale. WANTED KNOWN— White guilts 4s lid, Flannelettes 2s 9d, 3s 6d, 4s 6J, 5a 9J per dozen, Ladies' Fall Nets, all colors, half price, Blankets 8a lid, Furßoaß at one-third the usual price at Orr's Sale. XJTTANTED KNOWN— Ladies' Millinerj T t aba great reduction, Ladies' Under- clothing at tremendous reduction^ Silks, Gimp Trimmings^ ab your own price at A. Orr's Sale. IVautecl Knowu- f\f\ DOZtfN Washing Darby Soirves UU 6d each or 5 for 2s. Qp* DOZf?N Silk Derby Scarves Is, 3 for tJO 2a, usual price 2s 6d each. f)fi DOZEN Silk Bows, latest Styles Is Ov 6d or 3 for 43. usual pi ice 29 6d each Q X DOZEN Scotch Wool Socks, 3 for 4i, <sv O usual price 2a 6d per pair. lOA Doz RN FllU Sized Handkerchiefs J-&\J 4 for Is, worth 9d eich. A. OTIWH SALE \cmoMmmjßfßrm | ffw&2s?momysntf j ; experience, im tyy. \ \i£rji{!stsakm/msfraias/d.



F. FERRIMAN. J FOE SALE. TWO QUARTER-ACRE SECTIONS Near Wakanui Road. rpO Those m search of a Good Building Site m close proximity to Town I have two first'Glaßß Section?, well fenced, and at pre- sent m orop, whioh I am instructed to dis- pose of at once. PRICE — eC3S, Terms or Cash. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. I WILLS STREET WEST. I HAVE received instructions from the owner to dispose of his very comfort- able Dwelling Houbo of Six Rooms, together with a quarter-acre of good land, well stocked with fruit trees ; situated m Wills Street, m close proximity to the Domain, .being town section Iso 1194, whioh is un- doubtedly a good investment either for residential or letting purposes. Full particulars on application. F. FfiRRIMAN, » FOR SALE rfIHE GOODWILL of Lease m Perpetuity of 500 acres of capital Sheep Grazing Country. A low figure will be accepted for tho Goodwill. F. FERRIMAN, FOR SALE. T HAVE FOR SALE a Splendid Grr su- ing Property of -X-000 Acre», with gaod Buildings erected thereon. Fullfparliculars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE OR TO LET. 4 ACRES OF GROUND AND LARGE DWELLING HOUSE, i On Wakanui Road. rpHIS BUILDING was originally part X of the Convent, and being within a few minutes walk of town, to an enterprising person it is admirably adapted for a Board- ing Houee. From the large influx of work- men that will be employed at the building and working of the Frerz'ng Works, for a small outlay the proprietor of an establish- ment like this could arrange with a coach proprietor to drive to and fro night and morning, which would prove to be of great value to the houae. The soil is of excellent quality, and there is also a splendid orchard at the rear of tho house. Full particulars may be had on application to F. FERRIMAN. EJ-JU ..' _. ' ■" ". "ii m FOR SALE- \ OOAA APPROPRIATION m the oljtJ\J\J Industrial Building Society. Apply, , FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd _ •_ { t ] Miss Bessie Simmonds, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, HAS m Stock Pianos, Violins at all prices, Melodions (with beil attached 1 , Accordions from 10*, Whistles, Mouth Organs, Britannia Harps, Violiu requisites, etc. Violins a speciality. Music and songs of every description, a fresh supp'y just to hand from I<* per theet. EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO Is a seven octave, full Trichord Piano, steel frame, made m Loudon, guaranteod for ten years, dS39 Cash. Easy terms if required. The cheapest instrument ever offered to tho Aehburton public. VIOLIN TUITIO.CS ] Pupils thoroughly taughb at reasonable j charges. ! BESSIE SIMMONDS, j BURNETT STREET, j OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY, j ASHBURTON.



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