Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1893.

Local and General. _ «. o A Lismore farmer informs us that the ! ground was quite white with frost m that , district thiß morning. * A meeting of those interested m irrigation s will be held m the schoolroom, Seafield, oa c Friday evening, 11 bh in.it., at 8 p.m. The Mission services will commence at ' Raka ia on Sunday instead of date previously " notified. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a m ' Public triala of the Massey Harris skim- ! miDg plough will be held during next week ] Dates and plaaes will be advertised m future i issue. ■ ! We have received from Mr F. Ferriman, I local agent of the Nonh British and Mer- ( oantile Insuranoe Co., a neat little almanac ' for standing on a table or desk. ' Our first page to-day contains oricket news and items from our Western'eld corres pondent ; on the fourth page will be found the remainder of tha report of the mee'ing of the County Couacil, and other items of interest. " 1 suppose the people who bother you most, said the student m journalism, "are those who want their names put m the paper f " Yes, with one exception," said the managing editor, "and they are the people who wish their names kept out." The I New Zealand Times Bays that m a pugilistic encounter at Waikanae on Satur day between a local Juatioe of the|Peaoe and and a well-known and athletic Wellington- Otaki solioitor, the honorary magistrate proved to be completely at the mercy of his more scienific opponent. During the month of January 33 cases of various descriptions were treated at the Hospital. The following figureß are taken from the offioial statement. In hospital January l ß t, 14; admitted during month. 19 ; deaths, 4 ; discharged, 22 ; number m hoßpi tftl on January 31, 7. The rain on Friday night proved a not unmixed blessing to the Ashburton Drapery Company who had a auantity of dress goods damaged by the water leaking into their window through the gutter being stopped up. They advertise that these goods must be cleared to-day at any price. A strange death of a cyclist is reported from the North of England. A youth was tiding quietly along, when on a sudden, and without warning, a oat rushed from the path across the road, and became entangled m the front wheel, throwing the rider and killing him by the force of the fall. Owing to the Lyttelton regatta being fixed for the 17th, the Railway Department are unable to furnish s, train for the school excursion to Timaru arranged for that day. Another day will be fixed for the excursion at a meeting to be held on Monday evening next, which will be duly advertised. The estimated population of the colony (exclusive of Moaris) on the 31st December, was 376,987 males and 337,175 females; total, 714,162. There were 18.737 births registered m the colony m 1897, and 6595 deaths. The Moari population m 1896 was 39,854-21,673 males and 18,181 females. The tame deer liberated by the Govern ment last autumn on the slopes of Tongariro do nob seem to wish for a wild life. Last week a pair of these animals followed a wool waggon to the township of Tokaanu, and refused to be driven away. The deer were pleased to have thair noses rubbed, and to receive kind notice from tourists and others. Our readers are reminded that Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited, hod their next special horse fair on Thursday nexr, 10&h inst., when a large entry will be submitted at auction at their mart, West Street. Farmers who require good useful young draughts will do well to attend this fixture. Those who require «ood haoks will no doubt be able to fill their requirements at this sale. A two and a half year old son of Mr S. Kde met with a very serious and painful accident a few days ago, and small hope is entertained ot the recovery of the little sufferer, he having received very severe burns through his flannelette night shirt catching fire. Few people are aware of the very combustible nature of this material. It ignites much more readily than ordinary cotton fabpios. The number of the Triad just tp hand (February) is quite up to this periodical's well-known high standard of excellence. The illustrations are becoming a feature with the 7tiad, the number before us being profusely illustrated, principally with New Zealand scenery, there being pictures of the Biuff, West Coast Road, Wanganui River, eto, and also, as a supplement, a variety of pictures of the Pollard Opera Company. Particulars of several prize com petititions announced appear m another column. A meeting of the parishioners of St. Stephen's Church was held on Thursday even ing to consider the question of enlarging the church. There was a large attendance and after considerable discussion ie was re solved thab m the best interests of the parish the church be completed according' to the original plans, and ib was decided to appoint sub-committees to work with the vestry m order to ascertain what prospects there wera of raising the necessary funds— to report to the parishioners' meeting at Easter. I From all parts of the distriqb (says the Oamaru Mail) we hear complaints of the ravages of the sparrows amongst the graip, the little pests being apparently bent upon completing the work of destruction begun by the drought, Possibly as a consequence of ths drought having made other feed scarce, the sparrows appear to be more voraoiouß than usual, and have feasted upon the half formed grain m the ears. In some place acres of wheat have been completely stripped of grain by the pest, for whose destruction nothing has been done for some time. Information has been received by the Christchurch police that the roller flour mill at Hororata was destroyed by fire at 1.45 a.m. on Thursday. Mr Skinner gave the alarm, but the mill was enveloped m fhmes, and nothing oould be done to save it, although several people turned out. The caretaker (Mr W. G. Thompson) states thab he was las'jb m the mill pn the first of the month, and there had been no 'fire m the boilers fora year, as the mill was' ! driv6n by water power. The only thing saved was the boiler. The building was three storeys high and built of iron. $o particulars regarding insurance are to hand, The mill was ownpd by Mr W. Rollitt. The Ballanoe Liberal Association held a meeting at the Druid's Hall, Sydenham, on Friday evening, Mr James Forrester m the chair. The Premier, the Hon J. M'Kenzie and the Hon W. J. Steward were present by invitation , end gave short addresses on the subject of the work of fche party, and the necessity of organisation fQ r fcfr e cpntin^anee of the Liberal policy. Other gentlemen alsp spoke, strongly urging unity m the Liberal ranks. In spite of the unfavorable weather, 1 there was a large attendance. The press reports Mr Seddon's speech, and says that, afterwards the reporter was informed the meeting was private, and he was asked to retire. Bavaria is the happy possessor of a Minister of Public Mbrals, fTarr Uhde's noture ot the Ascension has recently been Durchased by the Bavarian Govern nientfo'r t considerable sum. Bub the Minister of publio Morals has taken exception to it. le doubts that the features of the principal igure 'possess that amount of divinity con is tent with the full appreciation of the noral Bavarians. The arbisfe has beenap iroached on the subject, and, filled with ontrition, he has confessed to the' accuracy f the Moral Minister's strictures ; he has, jorepver, offered to repaint the : picture, 'i,th (tye ysgprd to the susceptibilities of so loral a people. It is 'noli every nation hose spiritual welfare Is so zealously yarded, nor every artist who would b% •undsd^bilging. • ' -■•••••• v 19 Flirt

The Mayor, by advertisement m another Diumn, iuv'.tes Uie burgesses to close their laces of business on Monday morning dur lg the visit of the Governor. ihe ruin which tell yesterday cleared off hont nine o'clock laßt eveuing, but as the uromoier is still low there mvy beß»me' rospect of a further fall of rain, which is ill much wanted. Just m Timb for Christmas.— ln irder to keep "up-to-date" wirh our teadily increasing business we have decided o effect considerable alterations to our (remises and to make room for the builders ' ye have resolved to greatly reduoe our took before Christmas. We have therefore sulied a large quantity of our Tweeds and Worsteds, etc, to clear at the following eductions :—Men'B suits to measure, usual jrice 90s. now 70a ; Men's trousers,' usual irice 258, now 15s 6d ; etc. We have also pleasure m notifying that we have just been ippointed agents for the famous "British Lion' and "Waverley" Bicycles (both gents' and ladies'), which we are now selling with alt the " up-to-date " improvements at the lowest cash prices, or on the most liberal terms to suit the convenience of ont uustomers. (Every machine guaranteed). — Craighkad and Bbbryman, the leading Tailors and Outfitters. Synopsis of Nbw Advertisements. Churoh Notices— St Stephen's, The Taber nacle, Primitive Methodist. Salvation Army— Welcome meeting, to morrow. Ashburton Drapery Company— Damage d goods. D. Thomas—Cottage and sections for sale W. G. Pearoe — Apples for sale. Oottige Prayer Meeting, Mr Green's, near Allen ton school. Misses Adamß— New season's fruit. Governor's visit — Notice to Burgesses.

MAGISTERIAL.

4» The following is the text of the judgments given by Mr Wray, S.M., m the cases m which he had reserved his decision : — MOLACHLAN V. DONALD CAMERON. The plaintiff was engaged by the de fendant to shear sheep, uo specific arrange ment was made, the plaintiff understanding that he was to be paid at the rate of 16s 8d per 100, and to be found. There is no dis pute about these terms, and the plaintiff was paid for the sheep shorn up to the time of his dismissal. The question is whether under the circumstances, he is entitled to claim as if he had been allowed to remain and taken part m shearing the whole of the defendant's flock. There were no rules posted m the ahed, and the plaintiff relies upon an alleged custom, entiling him to claim for the whole shearing. In such oases do doubt the intention is that so long as both parties are mutually satisfied, the relation of em ployer and employed is to continue until the whole of the flock is shorn, but m the absence of an express agreement to shear the whole flock or forfeit wages the contract is a defeasible one to shear at so much per 100, liabla to be determined at any time by either party if disaatißfied. Theplaintiff could, I think, have left at any time on completing his hundred sheep, and claimed payment for what he had completed. In this case the defendant was dissatisfied at the rate of progress, and when the plaintiff left the ehed on account rf the alleged wetness of the sheep (m which he did not concur), he dis missed him and paid him for work done. I think he was within his rights m so doing. CLARIDGE V WYNN-WILLIAMS. Ihe plaintiff seeks to recover damages for trespass to his goods said to be m the defendants charge. As regards the items six tons of wheat straw, two loads of ire* wood, and six sacks of sharps left on the premises, the plaintiffs, 1 hold, have not proved such a possession of the property as to entitle him to recover. As regards the other items it seems clear that some of the plaintiffs property was made use of by the defendant and by his servants with his knowledge, but of the larger number said to be missing no direct evidence is given, and the Court is asked to infer from the cir cumstances that they were taken also. However, if it was intended to make the defendant responsible, an inventory should have been mado and a receipt taken, instead of which a number of articles appear to have been deposited m one of the living rooms of the house occupied by the defendant, which was left open, but it is said with instruc tions to the plaintiff's brother who remained as an inmate, to lock ib. There seems to have been a want of care on both sides, with the ncoeßaary results. I have assessed the damages at £10, and give judgment for the plaintiff for that amount and costs, less the cpat» of adjournment allowed to the defendant.

TEE WAR CLOUD.

The Withdrawal of British Conditions Russian Troops m the East. 70,000 Russian Troops at ' Vladivostock. Preaß Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. London, February 3 British and American newspapers express great disappointment over the suggestion that Lord Salisbury is back ing down m connection with England's demands re the opening Ta-lien-wan. The Continental papers rejoice over the announcement contained m the 'limes that Britain has definitely with drawn her conditions with regard to Ta-lien-wan. The British foreign office has warned the public that many statements pub. lished m newspapers are inacourate LoNPON, February 4. Russian and German newspapeis, commenting on Enland's withdrawal of the demand for the opening of Ta-lieiv wun Bay as one of the conditions of the Chinese loan, endeavor to pr,ove that Russian diplomacy has defeated British diplomacy. The Standard^ Berlin correspondent states that German negotiations for participating m the Chinese loan will be limited to the bankers, the Govern ment not taking any share. The Standard says it is still Jioped that Great Britain will get the 'lion's, share qf the loan. Beoeived Wakapuaka Feb; 5, 12.45 a,m., Guardian Offioe, 1.20 p.m. Bong Kong, February 4 Six thousand Russian troops have arrived at Kiriu, the capital of the Kiriu province m Manchuria, situated on the Sungaria river at the head of the steam navigation. f "'Thfi£e ape seyenty thousand Russian troops at VladivQstopk. l1

THE REVOLT IN BELUCHISTAN

The Rebels Routed Press ABgooiation — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. CjUloutt^., February 4 Colonel JkJayiM & in &'s Own' ! Bcottiish Borderers, who was despatched with reinforcements to the Makruna district-, m Baluchistan, the scene of the recent massacre of a British surveying party, has routed jbhe rebels under Khan Makoori, The fighting lasted ' tyo hours, and the enemy 1 lost a hundred; including Mehrab Khan, the leader' of the rebellion, and other leading chiefs.

CABLE NEWS.

• Some and Foreign,

Press ABBociation — By Electric Telegraph. — Copyright. Mining' m New South Wales. London, February 3 A meeting of representatives of forty Mew Sooth Wales mining companier resolved to support the Sydney Cham ber of Mines, m its t-fforts to obtain an amendment of the mining laws m the direction of better security of tenure \ and labor conditions, with the view of ncreasing the confidence of capitalists and stimulating investment, i Parliamentary Elections. February 4. Two Parliamentary elections took place to-day, Mr Gibbons, Unionist, was elected by a majority of 111 for Wolverhainpton South, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Right Hon. 0. P. Villiers. Sir Samuel Edward Scott, of Twyford Hall, Nor- j folk, Unionist, was returned unopposed for Marylebone West as successor to Sir H. K. Townsend-Farquhar recently raised to the peerage. The Cretan Governorship. It is reported from Constantinople that Russia, England, and France have resolved upon the appointment of Prince George of Greece as Governor of Crete, and if necessary without the Sultan's consent or against the oppo sition of other Powers. The Basutoland Trouble. Capetown, February 3 The chief Masupha, who was con cerned m the recent trouble amongst the natives m Basutoland, has been heavily fined by the British authorities and deprived of his chieftainship. Proposed Suspension of Heat Duties. Sir Gordon Sprigg, the Premier of Cape Colony, has stated that if the Orange Free State concurs, he is will ing to suspend the duty on imported meat for a period of three months, pending legislation on the matter. Japan and Hawaii. Washington, February 4 It is reported that Japan has with drawn her opposition to America annexing the Hawaiian Islands on conditions that the Japanese are granted equal rights with other residents m the islands. The Poonah Murders Calcutta, February 4 Semebar Obapekar, the Brahmin advocate, who confessed to murdering the- two special plague officers at Poonah, m July, has been sentenced to death. Fatal Earthquake, Constantinople, February 4. An earthquake at Balikersi, a town m North-western Asia Minor, de stroyed the Turkish military prison, and twenty pereons were killed. A Paris Scandal. P^RIS, February 4 In the Chamber of Deputies M. Deoiasse complained that an important letter from a high naval functionary had been opened, the contents ab stracted, and the letter then forwarded. Deputy Millerand hinted that a Minis terial organ had opened and published the contents of the letter. An inquiry into the matter was ordered. Insurgent Soudanese Troops. Zanzibar, February 4 The Soudanese troops forming the escort of Major McDonald's expedition to the Jub river, East Africa, who revolted, and after being defeated were driven into Fort Lubas, Usoga Country, have escaped from the fort. They subsequently crossed the Nile.

THE INDIAN FRONTIER

The Afridis Threaten Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Copyright Calcutta, Februaiy 3, General Lockhart is returning from Calcutta to Peshawar, and will remain m India for another month before leaving on furlough. Received Wakapuaka February 5, 9.50 a.m Gtjabdian Ofljce 10.38 a.m. Calcutta, January 4 The Afridis contemplate attacking the low lying country of the Punjaub. It ia hoped, however, that the return of General Lockhart to Peshawur will haye a restraining influence on the tribesmen,

The Federal Convention.

Press A«|soci»tion-~By Eleotric Telegraph Copyright. Melbourne, February 4 The Federal Committee, on the casting vote of the chairman, carried an amendment giving control over the Murray and Darling rivers as far as may be necessary to the improvement of their navigability, but so that no State shall be prevented from using any of the water*, of such rivers for conservation and irrigation. Mr Reid m a hot speech said it was a clear at tempt to take away the rights of New South Wales, and an interference with thirteen hundred miles of her rivers would not be tolerated, and the destiny of the Continent might be wresked for the sake of a few wool barges passing into South Australia. When the motion for the insertion of the amend ment w s put it was rejected by 31 to 16. Mr Reid moved an amendment that no State or citizen shall be pre vented from using any such waters for the purpose of irrigation or water con servation. JEjfe said if ljis amendment was not oarried he would be unable to use his influence m New South Wales to get the eleotors to accept the Bill. The discussion was not finished when the adjournment hour arrived.

Terrible Burning Accident.

A SYDNEY MAN FALLS ON A HOT STE4.M PJPJB IN A BATH. HrS FLESH ADHERED TO XHffi PIPE LIKE A STEAK TO A FRY INGPAN.

AN AWFUL SIGHT. While m a bath m PiSt-street, a Mr 'arvis had the miaforrunß to slip and fail >U ,7? hob water pi P eß « an< * before he sould be rescued he was scalded and bacnt n a terrible way. The shock of .hs rarning and the fall proved to ua rery disastrous for Mr Jarvis, and for a lumber of years afterwards ha wad a jonfirmed invalid, suff ring terribly from ocomotor ataxia and . ther forms or pa a ysie. Afew months ago, faowevor, reports began to b» circulated m tb« lelghborhond that Mr Jarvis was getting rouad asam, and that he had had i most marvellous recovery from this apparently Incurable malady. It was on acTounTX bhe Sydney Worker was despatched to get all information regarding same, atd one afternoon he made his way to his house, 45 Grown-lane, Ultimo. Mr Tfaos Jarvis was discovered no. sing a two year-old baby, and his face declared him one of the happiest men m Sydiny. He was EE™?l a M Oafc i * ud able to ™*™ the knook at the door. Although pale and bearing still a few marks of a critical illness and a period cfpam. it was ret* olmt that he was an invalid no more. h« «J3 Py^ the P relimi &ary queetions ™ ™ J°? 7 Hnt t0 kno * »» about my case ? Well, lam glad of an opportu value to those who are stricken aa 1 ' ™°T. IODg , Were y°° ™ff«nng ? that I had to leave cff work, and I have done nothing since then. About five years ago next Ohibtmas 1 met with an acoidmt; I was bauly scalded while taking a bath m Pitt-street, Sydney. Since i the accident I have been m failing health, and after fo ur years of gradual development of the malady, I was forced Island.' Uf> bUleb at the Glebe ' ' What were the symptoms V 'Simply indescribable. The pains were something terrible. They were just about as mach as 1 could bear. 'Aey were for all the world like as if » caw j part of me 1 had no control over mv bowe s or bladder, and was a nuisance to y !f u td ever y°ne else. I was inces smtly «hivenng and shaking, and could and he told me that my case was utterly hopeless. Howaver, he gave me an order to the Director of Charitable ln»titution«. Did you nuke use of the order ? ; I came home and went to bed, and have been pretty well ia bed ever since. Five weeks ago I could not walk across the floor ; In fact, I could not get out of bed. I felt then that it was all over with me and only o puestiou of days when I would give up the ghost. My doctor was attending me, and did all he could by opium and morphia pills, to ease 4he agony I was m- I was under him for five or six weeks. He came to the con clusion that I was suffering from loco motor ataxia, or progcessive locomotor ataiy, a disease of the spinal chord, characteuzed by peculiar disturbances of gait, and difficulty m co-ore inaiine voluntary movements. He to!d me that I might laßt for ten years, and thn I might never get the use of my legs. (Just tberi the patient kicked his legs about with eneray io show that medical opinion is not infallible.) Well, just as a drowning man will B ra>p at a straw, I grasped at an idea conveyed by the advertisement describing tne oure effected m the case of anther boiler m«ker m England, which km-iY? lh , e n iu *« I «« Workman by Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. I read m the advertisement of a case which seemed to fit my own. I determined to give the pilla a trial anyway, and sent for a box. The efface was as marvellous as it was magical. I was able to Bab and sleep as though nothing was the matter with me. Ie waa the first appe tite and rest I had for many a day. It was inoredible. J immediately left, the bed and was able to move about Yon see those crutches there ? They are per fectly new, and I have never .used them. They were made for me btfore I got Dr William*' Pink Pills, but I was to! weak to use tfum, and now I don't want them, tie is 100 par cent better, said Mrs JarviF, w£o had come In and taken the p* ££», h f k « e , c8 V, Tne Dr - Williams' Pink Pnis for Pale People have saved his life, and* made another mnu of him A friend who called m at this point said that Jarvis looked ten years younger that day than he did a fortnight previous. iVwu nOW ' l J cc l? tinUßd J * rviß » ia "> » cold bath, and all the feeling has coma back into my legs. I asc ribe all the change and benefic to Dr W|iliamß? pink Pills. They have saved my life. lam m no pain now, whatever, and feel like a new man. On the manllepiece there is a box of opium and morphia pills which the doctor gave ma to deaden the excruciatine pain. Bub they can stay where they are! for I no longer need them, Everybody who knows me has been amaaed at the change m me^ They can hardly believe ihoir ey«rs My being about again has caused quite a sensa'ion oub here." S ioh is Mrs remarkable history, and it confirms wbat is said m all the chief news papers of this country of the astonishinc cures wtoueh by Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. They cure locomotor ataxy, partial paralysis, and spinsi disease, also the imny disorders which arise from an impoverished state of the blood, such as anaemia, pale and sallow complexion, general muscular weakness indigestion, loss of appetite, shortness of brea-h, pam 3 m the back, jiervous head acne, etc. Mr J S. T. MoQowen, leader of the Labor Party m the New S^iith Wales jjegis'ative 'Assembly, was seen by qu? reporter m qqon'e'c jon with the remark^ case of Thomas .Jams. Mr MoGtowen, q*ys he has known Jarvis from infanoy. He also knew ha had to give up his work at Glebe Idand abattoirs twelve months ago owing to a malady which he de veloped. He afterwards heard that Jarvis was bed-ridden, and thab there was little chance of his recovery. He understood Jarvis was refused admission to Sydney Hospical, afl his case had been pronounced incurable. Mr McGowan was, therefore, like everyone else who new the fapta, astonished at the recovery of Jarvis. '• '■- • ; Ji "'' V f Taese wonderful pills are obtainable from leading chemists, or from Dr Williams' Medicine Co, Wellington, N Z-, who will forward, post paid, on receipt of stamps or post order, one box for 3s, or half a dozan for 15s 9d. See that the genuine Dr Williams' are gotten.

TUB A^EBUyTO^ (JPAKDJAK ; SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1898.



The Arbitration Court Bits m Christchurch on April 13 to consider the dispute imtha EDgineeritg trade. i • "< ■'■. ii ■' ii; i:-b Six weeks ago I suffered with a very severe colfl; was almost unable to apeak. My" J fiends all advised me to coDsalt a phyai- o'ao. ' Notioing Chamberlain's Cough'Rem: ody advertised m thoSb. I^aut VSlksZeituhg I procured a bottle, and after ' taking it a short while was entirely well, t'nowznbib rieartily ireoommend this reriiedy to wnybn^ suffering with a oold. Wm, Kbil, 678 Selby (Vve., St. Paul, Minn, For v s»le by" Aafa; jurtott Drug Company, ™ Smtilfr Mw v<*w, ■ I i'-'i " ..' ; i- k



XiOZIE TEA.



My little bey, when two years of age, was taken very ill with bloody flax. I was ad- viifld to »ac Qhatnberjgin's Colio, Cholera end Diarrhoea' Remedy, 'and luckily /procur- ed part of a bottle. I carefully read- the directions and gave it dcoordingly. • He wag very low, but slowly and surely he began to improve, gradually recovered, and is now as fctou*) and strong aa ever. I feel sure it sav- ed his life. I never can praise the Remedy hairits'worch, J. amsqrryeyery one ip the world does nob know how good it is, ah I do.— Mrs Lina 8. Hinton, GrahamsvilleJ Marion 00 , Florida^ For sale by \Ash-- burton Drug Company.







: Churcb Services | T. STEPHEN'S CHUROH I Abhburton. SUNDAY SERVlCES.— February 6. i 11 am. — MorniDg Prayer and Holy Com- i munion. 3 p.m. — Greenstreet-. 6.30 p.m.— Evening Prayer. rev. t. a. hamilton. Public Notices • o Q S 811 1 o a° «• • * 3 *S I ' £ s w'^a f>s ! LI, « a |> ;H g « ,* g. 1 I § o s a Jfo no/ jbeoerst/acfea f /o I ovyany of /fie /m/faf/ons* I \*j££££f£? nav/ng. m \\ emo/vofißifmprt/rs ey are pure ancfwMeso/ne © Me jbesf money and * experience can tug. lames/ sa/e in Ai/s/mras/a. \ SOLD BY ALL GROCERS , Unparalleled Opportuaity. HAVING just landed large shipments oi Cycle Goods, we are holdiog > CJLE.ARING SALE at the following quotations FOR CASH:- --" ECLIPSE - HUMBER," ) Roadsters and Road Racers, f |JQA Perry's componeots throughout I StifCVJ 18 months guarantee. ) '^ECLIPSE- HUMBER,'") X?O1 Ladieß' Machines. ) 00/^/JL " GREYHOUND,"— Gent's\ Roadsters. First class machines/ O^ f\ Ball Head Looks, and all latest I improyem.ents. 12 month's J- guarantee, J •• GREYHOUND;"- Ladies') Machine. Loop Frame. Ball > Head Locks and all the latest J OI improvements. 12 months ") ob i- # Guarantee. j Standard Cyfllometere, usual price ... 10s, Sale Price ... .., ... 7a 6d Nickel Plated Trouser Clips, usually Is per pair. — To clear at 64 per pair. Ordinary Trouser Clips, usually, 6d per pair, to dear at 4 pairs for Is. •• Search Light" Lamps, spring bracket, usual price . , .». 30s Sale Price ~. ... ,„ 2Qs " Silver Pet " Lamps, only 10s 6d 3a ch. "My Own " Lamps, only 6b 6d eaoh, "My Friend " Lamps, only 7s 6d eaoh. Tool bags from Is 6d eaoh. " Pushing Baby " Bells, 2s 6d each. Spanners, from 2s each, etc., etc. - , ALSO,^ A large quantity of Saddles, Saddle Pads, Chains, Chain Wheels, Handle Bars, Grips, Toe Clips, Quadrants, Spokes and Nipples, Hubs and Pedals, Inner Tubes, and Outer Covers, Helmet Lubrioators, Inflators and Valves, and every requirement of the repair shop. Thoaje who ha?fl proved Wood Rims to be defective can have WESTWOOD HOLLOW STEEL RIMg fitted to any Bicycle at a small charge. Goods valued* 1 and upwarda carriage free to any address. Eclipse Cycle Works, BARING SQUARE. ASHBURTON. GROWN LANDS FOR SELECTION NEAR HURUNUI, WINSLOW j AND MOUNT SOMERS. n I IT is hereby notified that the under- : mentioned LANDS, will be OPENED ' TOR SALE or SELECTION on WED- > tffcSDAY, February -23, 1898, either for l lasbjSoocupation with fight' of purohase ? or I " ease m perpetuity, at the choice of the f .pplicant, m terms of " The Land Act, £92":— i L<?TS 38 and 40, Medbury Settlement, r near H#runui — 540 Acres ; oapital j value, £1 p^r acre ; improvements, a £92. " ' II LOTS 40, 43, 44, and 45, Reserve 3SO, 1 1 near Winslow — 580 Acres; capital fj .value, £1 per acre; improvements, j 8 £104. '" m RBCTJON 359f§, Gawlor Downs, 1,0 mileß ' p from Mount Somers— l94 Acres; c capital value, £1 2s (6d pw acre) 0 improvements, &SQ. y Sale pla»s giving fujl particulars, may be ' w en at Railway Stations and Post Offices, re obtained from this ofljee, i w SIDNEY WEETMAN, j & Commissioner of Crown Lands, t'° Distriob Land Office, , ( Übriitohufob, J»DU»r723,i853, I W



John Orr & Co. i John Orr & Co. SUGAR. Q X TONS PURE CANE SUGAR, very &*J best for jam making and all kinds of preserves 701 b BAGS 14s fid. TEA. 200 BOXES, 51b and 10 b, PURE CEYLON, also all the leading brands. FLOUR. FORTY TONS FLOUR— Rollit's Flour, 2001ba .. 24s Od „ 1001b3 .. 12s 6d „ 501bs .. 63 4d  &51ba .. 3s 3d 40 Tom Bran, 3s 6d per bag ; 10 Tons Sharps, 5s per bag. HAMS AND BACON. ROLLS, SIDES HAMS. Colonial Candles . . 4d per lb: English Parafine Candles 6^d per lb per box Keroßine (150 test) .. 6a 6d per tin, 12a 9d per case Cornflour 3d per lb E«Benoe of Lemon . . 6d Worcester Sauce, pints 9d per bottle Essence of Coffee .. 10£ d Sago l£d per lb Tobacco, Nubian squares 4a 6d per lb Oatmeal, per 251 b bag . . 2s 9d Curranb .. .. . . 5d Elma Raising . . . . 7d Valenoia Raisins .- 7d Sultana Raisins .- 7d Sicily Almonds . . Is 2d Figs 8d Muscatelß 8d Jordon Almonds ... 2s 3d Mixed Peel .. ..81 2£lb tins preserved fruit lOd Lemon Squash, English la 3d Lemon Juice, English ... Is 3d Sardines 4&d Frssh Herrings 6£d per tin Herrings m Tomato sauce lOd Pressed Hops, per lb ... le 4d Enos' Fruit Salts . . 3s 3d per bottle Ground Ginger .. ... Is4dperlb Anohovy Paste ... . . 8d per tin Citrate of Magnesia . . Is per bottle Sheeps Tongues, best ... lOd per tin FOR THE FRUIT SEASON. Glaus Jars, 2s 6d to 3s 6d per dozen. Maaon'a Sore w- top Porcelain Lined Jars. Pints 4s 9d, Quarts 5s 9d, i Gallon 7s doz, Kenrick's Best Enamelled Maalin Kettles. 8 Quart 6s, 10 quarb 7s 6d, 12 quart 8s 6d. Brass Maslin Kettles, Drop Handles. Gallon 7s, 2£ gallon 11s 6d, 3 gallonJl3s 6d Steel Enamel Preserving Pans," 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 4a. "SOU HAVE HEAED . OF THE WAVERLEY BICYCLE. WE HAVE GOT IT AND CAN SHOW IT TO YOU Ai' ANY TIME, The wise men of the East rode Oamels, but there are far wiser men to-day, WHO RIDE WAVjERLEYS. the; waverley wheels Are m the front rank of AMERICAN HIGH GRADE MACHINES. Light, Strong, Speedy, Handsome, and thoroughly up to date. WAVERLEY WHEELS Are " Built on Honor," and the price U right. ,LL MACHINES FITTED WITH ENGLISH DUNLOP TYRES AN© WESTWOOD STEEL RIMS. i . 1 """"" o l imps, Bells, Cyclometers, Wrenches, a Tyres, Rims, and all Bicycle Accessories kept m Stock. •pairing done by skilled Mechanics and satisfaction guaranteed. or ohn Orr & Co.



Business Notices ' SHEARMAN BROS.' GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS WINES AND SPIRITS. CROCKERYWARE. * CROCKERYWARE. WE have just landed, ex S.B. Kaikoura, some very choice Unei m Dinner Set*, Tea Sett. Toilet Sets, Bete of Jugs, etc , etc., which we are selling at Wholesale Fncea. 100 Dozen White and Gold China Cups and Saucers .. 6a 6d per dr zen TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. WE have received direct from the Ceylon and China Gardens a large consignment of different Classes of Teas. As we make Teas a epeoialby we can offer to our Customers %nd the general public exceptional value.  Highest Grade Ora D ge F Pekoe Ceylon Tea J Mg rtt First Class Orange Pekoe Ceylon Tea J* PJJ j J Good Full Leaf Fekoe Ceylon Tea , 52 ™- X CJeylnn and China Blended Tea , ?j P ii! Good China Tea 1b Id per lb SAMPLES MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION. MAURITIUS SUGAR. MAURITIUS SUGAR. Ai Mwritiui Sugar oontains far more Preserving Properties th»n any other Sugar m th« market, it ii therefore the best Sugar to use for Jams and Jellies. 701 b Bags— l 4» oa. Orders by Post promptly attended to. Goods delivered daily. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, ASHBURTON. {telephone No. 63. _^___^^^^^_^___ J __^_^ TO RESIDENTS BUILDING & FURNISHING. msi* . tU* ' ' \XTE BEG respectfully to announce that we have received, per,,S.S. "|lonio and «]S»taura,' very heavy shipments for our HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING Depart' ment, viz: — SHEETINGS CURTAINS CARPET SQUARES PILLOW COTTONS QUILTS HEARTH RUGS TOWELS TOILETS OILCLOTHS T ABLINGS MUSLINS - LINOLEUMS tN the FANCY DEPARTMENT we are showing a fine assortment of new FABRICS, GLOVES, and HOSIERY, direct from the Leicester Mills ; also Borne very choice goods m Jet. Trimmings, including the new Zouaves, Boleros, and Skirt Ornaments, »nd an endless variety of Blaok and Colored Gimps. NEW SHIPMENTS OF Dresses, Straws, Mantles. 2 OftSeS oi Samples HOSIERY, at LANDED COST. MTTCHELL & TURNER. "I Telephone— No. SO. | '. " 1888 S. SALEI,"" THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT Largest Stock Lowest Prices FOR :NE,f YEAR-1898:: S^l A^^^ S «^ E SK» srjsi g. jS;^sfNg Brooches from Is 6d upwardfl. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gold Links at 8s 6d, 10s, and Towards. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Silver Links at 2s 6.1, Of, and 4a i 6d. Pencil Cases (a >arge stock to select from) at 2s 6d, ss, 7s 6d, 10b. Ladies' Rings (the largest and finest BtoSk ever seen m Ashburton, equal to any m Chriatchurch) from one pne« to J guinea,, and upward.. Geatlemen's Tic Pins, neat and taateful deugni m gold at ss, 7s 6d, 10s. 255, aIBO a nice selection of small and suitable articles at 2s 6d, ss, and 7s 6d. fiSFJEOIA.L. AXTJKINTIOJN IS CALLED TO THE STOCK OF Gold Brooches and Ladies' Rings. these two lines are Heavily Stocked, andare of the Newest and Choicest Designs. INSPECTION INVITED AT S. SALEK'^B JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT, EAST STREET. STOOK ANO PRIOEB UNEQUALLED IN THE DISTRICT. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON; H. M. JONES. (X) BEST CASH VALUES OBTAINABLE IN THE COLONY IN Pianos. Pianos. Pianos. A BEAUTIFUL UPRIGHT PIANO, 4ft 4in high, overstrung, Full Trichord, Brass Wreßte Plank, Patent Check Repetition Action, Seven Octaves, usual price £55, for lOe* net cash. A Good Piano, similar to the above, but smaller, usual price £45 for £88 lOs net cash. These are SPECIAL PRICES and cannot be beaten. (o) Organs. Organs. Organs. ORGANS from £$ 10s CASH to £45. A SPECIAL LINE OF ORGANS, 7 Stops with Octavo Couplers, 2 Sets Reeds, very sweet Tone, for £16 NET CASH. (x) Bicycles. Bicycles. Bicycles. L A Shipment of Waverley Cycle*, Ladies' and Gentlemen's, just to hand, up to date, high grade, well finished, guaranteed. To be sold at Lowest Cash Price. Terms arranged. The Monarch and other machines supplied. Cycle extras. Purchasers taught to ride. ' VIM TYRES, the beat m the woild and the cheapest X ' Re Thompson's Patent Tamper. .ALL NON-PLAYERS should have one. Simplicity itself. Call and nipeot. LOWEST CASH PRICES H. M. JONES. J