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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 1898. DIVORCE IN VICTORIA.

During the six years that what has been known as tbe Shiels Act has been m operation m Victoria, divorce has been so easy to secure that tho Courts have been granting at tbe rate of iOO 1 divorces per annum. -tor ten years before the Act came into force the annualnumber grant' d hardly avera^ e„ a score. While there may perhaps be good and sufficient reasons why people, living a hell-upon-earth life, should have an opportunity afforded them of obtaining happier surroundings, there are also equally good and sufficient reasons why care should be exercised m any attempt to improve the marriage laws, not to make them so loose as to create a temptation to people to hold matrimony less binding than British traditions and the teachings of the Christian religion have made it on the moral sense of the people. The evil effects of the Shiels Divorce Act m Victoria are becoming so pronounced that the best friends of the measure are beginning to waver m their allegiance to it, and the public conscience is being shocked at the periodical revelations of the Divorce Court. In a case which came before

the Chief Justice the other day, it was stated that the wife had left home and had refused to return, giving as her reasons that she was " tired of marriage " and " wanted to roam about." As the desertion had lasted for three years and upwards, His Honour granted the decree. In doing so he commented adversely on the facilities afforded for divorce by the

operation of the Shiels Act. This case was, he said, an instance of the grievous effects of this Act of Parliament, whose purpose was admirable, but the tendency of which was to lead to results which might not have been contemplated. " It looked," His Honor s»id, " as if the respondent m this case took the opportunity afforded by the Act to get rid of one husband with a

view to getting as many as she pleased." The Melbourne Age says the six years above referred to is too short

for any very definite conclusions to be drawn from even so significant a fact as the quintupling of divorces. The peculiar circumstances of our financial conditions have undoubtedly directly caused the desertions of wife and family thatformtheground of many of the peti tions." Th© Age goes on to state that,

"Therearenostatisticsat presenttoshow I whether one unpleasant experience teaches the divorced person any wisdom, but m countries which have gone much further than Victoria m relaxing the marriage bond there is evidence which points very clearly to the con clusion that the greater the ease m i dissolving unions the less the con-

sideration given to entering upon them." Referring to the deplorable state of affairs m the United States I the Age quotes Mr Phelps, lately re presentative m London of the Western Republic, who has declared that this degeneration m the popular view of marriage is " a disgrace to our country and an alarming menace to social order." His opinion is that what was intended to be a relief to the unhappily married has been converted into a system of slightly-veiled license, ruinous to domestip morals. There can be no question that, rightly or wrongly, thoughtful people m the United States are being driven to the conclusion that the disadvantages tp society at large

from facile divorce, or the abuse of it { outweigh tho advantages it affords to ihe very small minority it was meant to benefit. The Age suggests that enough has been done m Victoria towards facilitating the annulment of unhappy and ill assorted marriages, and it .3 now time that attention was given to the ease which hasty unions may be entered into. " The matri monial bureau and such agencies as the one run by the late Mr Kinsman are a serious menace to the marriage institu tion, and it is a reflection upon our legislators, and nothing short of a grave scandal, that facilities should exist m Victoria for any man and woman to enter into a marriage contract without even an hour's notice, but just on the spur of the moment to gratify a pass ing whim or fancy."

As considerable attention is now be- ! ing paid to volunteering, an article m '< the May number of VOLUNTEERING. Blackwood, by Cap tain Lynden-Bell on " The Volunteers as a Fighting Force," is of interest.' The writer is, of course, dealing with th© British volun teers. Premising that his remarks are not intended to apply to the glaringly inefficient units of the volunteer force, but to its general average of j_ae.it and military value, Captain Lynden-Bell deals with the two main arguments put forward by the apologists of the volunteers. The first of these is that the deficiencies of the force can be remedied after a few months of mobilis ation : Answer — A.s mobilisation will not take place until invasion is immin ent, these few months will not be The second argument i* that our naval superiority makes inva sion impossible : Answer — Nelson, Wellington, Napoleon,, and many prominent soldiers of latter times, considered that the invasion of England is possible. To-day the highest authority on naval warfare agree that the outcome of the first great sea-fight of thefuture is absolutely uncertain. Our ancient naval sup remacy has now dwindled to naval superiority — a very different affair. Invasion which was considered possible at the beginning of the century, cannot at the end of it be dismissed as impossible. T_e writer then points out the marked inferiority of physique m the volunteer battalions located m towns ; the inferiority of training enforced on a vulunteeV recruit as compared with that of a line or militia recruit, and the general inferiority oi volunteer musketery. He also passes and unfavorable verdict on the discip line of the force, and the professional efficiency and knowledge of the officers, On the whole, judging the volunteers by the only real standard by which any troops can be judged, namely, fitness for war, his opinion as a military critic is by no means favorable.

Local and General.

Ok our first page to-day will be found cablegrams re'abiug to the New Guiuea land syndicate ; and on the fourth page appears the Ashburton grain market and Alford Station weather reports.

The Rang -finder Protes-, — The Com mittee of bhe Ashburton Racing Club ab a special meetiug held las. nighb decided to pay oub the totalisator money on Seabrook m the Kangefinder affair.

A Glbr.-a:*- Prosi\__tob — The author ities of a churoh at Hauford, California (says the New York Trldum 1 ). have entered into an agreement with their pastor whereby he will be equipped for a two years' sojourn m the Klondyke, ou condibion that if he makes a rich strike he shall pay off the church debt. The congregation will take oare of his family during his absence. New Cash Boot Store.— Mr Fred Nokes, manager of the Cash Boob Store, next Bank of New Zealand, Et»sfc Street, announces that he is now holding a great sale of boots and shoes of all descriptions at unheard of prices, and hopes his old friends will give him a call and inspect the bargains on offer. The stock is entirely new and up to-date ; also thab repairs are executed on the premises. The Old Men's Home.— -The master of the Old Men's Home desires to acknowledge the following gifts, etc., for the use of th. ( inmates : — Mr T. H. Undrill, framing 'pictures; Mrs F. de C. Maleb, jFunch and Graphics ; Mr VV. G. Brittain, magazines Mr Hugh Cameron, illustrated papers ; Mr J. Orr, clothing ; Mr Bowman Fox, St. James' Budget ; St. Stephen's social, per Mrs Hamilton, cake. Legacies. — The Manawatu Standard has been informed that Mr G. H. Fi. Warburton, of Palmerston, has received information that by the death of his uncle he and one of his brothers have come into a legacy of some thing like £20,000 each. Three of bis sisters receive £6000 each and the estate is left to Mr Warburton's eldest son. The same paper announces that Mr A. Ferguson, formerly m business at Palmerston, haß fallen m for a slice of luck, a friend at Home having left him a substantial legacy. Notice ojf Motion.— At the lasb meeting of the County Council Mr Johnston gave notice to move-—" That the resolution of the County Council, dated November 4, 1892, re the remission of two yean.? water charges on water races, bo far as the ' Ashburton-Rakaia water race districb is i concerned, be resoinded ; and that all applica- j tibns for new water races granted on and i after this date, between the Rakaia and '. Ashburton rivers be subject to the usual t water rates from the time of their com- - pletion." [ t

New Municipal Buildings m Welling ton. — The Wellington City Council (say. a Press Association telegram) intends to divide the block on which the municipal offices are built into four sections, and lease them. The whole property has been for sale some years, but no adequate offer has been received. It is intended to build new offioes, and possibly a Town Hall, on the Corporation reserve m Jervoia Quay. The rental from the present site, it is estimated, will be sufficient to pay interest on the cost of the new building. The City Council is inviting tenders to purchase £51,000 worth of debentures at 1 per cent.

A Good Taxpayer*— The following is from the Times (Wellington) : — An aged, rheumatic male appealed to the Board of Benevolent Trustees yesterday for assistance to pay his rent. This was granted. When he had retired, "I have known that old man for years," remarked a Trustee, and added, "He was a good citizen, but he invested all his money m houses." *• What

sort of houses 1 " asked another Boardsman, with surprise m every accent. " Licensed houses," was the sententious rejoinder, which evoked a hearty laugh. The first speaker wenb on to say thab he had heard the old man boast of having accounted for thirty pints of " shandygaff " m a day. "He has earned his pension then, "assented a third speaker, "for if he carried on drink ing operations on that sc.le his contributions to the revenue must have been enormous."

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rii?- 3 " 1 , Chodow ski. — The Rev A. T. J (.nodowaki waa on Friday evening inducted } to the pastorate of the Dunedin Hebrew oong.egat'on by the president and treasurer. He used to be pastor at one time of the Hebrew congregation m Christchurch, and has often lectured m Ashburton. The Abundant Smith —Both m England and Scotland the name of Smith heads the list of names, and it is fifth on the list m Ireland, whose loading name is Murphy. In proportion to the population there are more Smiths m Bootland than m Kngland, for m Scotland one person m every 70 is named Smith, *vhile m England only one person m every 50 ia a Smith. A Unique Pr._ent. —Certain women m [ St. Petersburg, the -vivos of scientific men, ! anticipating the visit to their city next summer of Dr Nanaen, have determined to make him a unique presenb. It will be a square of tapestry upon which will be em broidered a map of the polar regions, with the line of Nansen'B march marked m gold thread. The Temptations of the Billiard Rooms.-— ln the course of his remarks m opposition to the extension of the licenses to 11 o'clock ab the licensing meeting (says the Tuapeka Times), Sergeant King said Lawrence was the worst place he had ever been m for drunkenness among the young fellows, and this he attributed presumably to the temptations of the billiard rooms. Death op a Wbl_known Highland Danger.— The Otago Daily Times aays :— Mr James Murray, well-known as a dancer at sports and entertainments, who carried on business as a bootmaker m the city, died on Sunday after a long and painful illness, at the age of 65 years. Mrs Murray assiduously nursed her husband until her strength beoame exhausted, and she now is also laid aside on a bed of aioknesa. Mr Murray was a well, known figure on, the sports ground of the Ashburton Ualedonian Sooiety ten yeara ago, and Mra Murray was a good vocalkt m her day. New Lords.— We have the beßt authority (says the Otago Daily Titties) for stating that Mr A. Lee Bmibh has reoeived an intimation from the Governor thab he has been ap pointed a member of the Legislative Council. Mr Lee Smith has twice aspired bo a seat m bhe House of Representatives. In 1890 he was on the ticket for bhe city with Mr Jameß ' Allen and the late Mr R. H. Leary, bub was unsuccessful. In 1892 he contested the Bruce seat m the Government interest with Mr James Allen, but was again unsuccess ful. He was afterwards appointed a special i commissioner to visit Canada, and report on ' the possibilities of trade with the Dominion, i We understand that Mr J . M. Twomey, I proprietor and editor of the Temuka Leader, has also been called to the Council. Mr Twomey has been an out-and-out supporter . of the present Government. A Wellingbon 1 telegram of to*day'a date confirms the appointment., A Lady Motor Car Driver.— The Duchesse d'Uzes (writes the Paris corres pondent of the London Daily Telegraph) has passed a successful examination as a driver of auto-motora. The phrase chauffeur or chaffeuse, or stoker, used to designate the propellers of horseless vehicles, is strongly objected to by a leading member of the Automobile Club, who recommends the American term motorman, wibh its variation for the other gender. The Duchesse d'Uzes took. her examiners, who were a State engineer and two experts appointed by the prefect ot police, on her car through the Boiß de Boulogne and around Paris, She drove at the regulation maximum of speed, which is 16 kilometres, or about 11 miles an hour. According to those who are supposed to know, automobilism is now fast supplant ing the bicycle crazo, and m a few years the horseless vehicle will replace the ordinary cab m the -Paris streets. The Blind Musicians ~We are promised on Friday aud Saturday performances m the Oddfellows' Hall by a company of blind musicians, who come to us with the highesb possible commendations from the press of many places m Australia they have vhiited, and played to delighted audiences. The musicians are five m number, and comprise Miss Aunie Drummond who possesses a charmiDg soprano voice, and is also ail accompliahed player on tha piano and violin ; Miss Nellie Andrew, also a good vocalist, organist, and piauiab; Mi- Henry Forder, with a greab talenb as a player on bhe orgau, piano, wood wind and brass instruments, aud is besides a capable piano tuner; Mr John Irwin, the tenor voice of the company, who is also master of many instrument., but is specially a saxhorn aoloiaj; ; and Mr Aarou Solomon, also a gifted instrumentalist, but shines as a comique. Oae frieudly critic saya— "The Oompany have nob the slightest need of any charitable bolstering to enforce their claims, for their programme from start to finish met with a thorough appreciation, and encores were secured by all the performers."

Disraeli and the Reporter?.— Mr F. Moir Buasey, contractor for the Parliamen tary debates, tells the following story :— ln a small provincial town, Mr Disraeli was once delivering an after-dinner address. Mr Bussey's father and aMr Edsall were Bent from London to report "Dizzy's" speech. Arriving at the place of meeting, the reporters were informed that they could not be allowed to attend the dinner, but "might come iv with the fruit." Mr Buaaey and Mr l-deall thereupon waited upon Mr Disraeli and represented thab this was an indignity to which they were not accustomed. The

great statesman called the local magnates together, and, pointing to some seats m a prominent position, said : " Who are these

for?" "Oh!" was the reply, "these are for our local magnates." "Gentlemen," said Mr Disraeli, " I did nob come here to address your local magnates ; I am here to nißbt to address the world through theae gentlemen, and you will treat them courteously or I shall leave by the next train." Collapse of the looal magnates and others.

Divorce m Victoria.— Since the passage of the Shiels Aot m Viotoria the number of divorces m that colony has mounted up to a hundred per annum. The measure was expressly framed to afford relief to the • poor by lessening the excessive cost of the remedy of divorce, by simplifying procedure, and by giving to women what the old law denied them, and which men could get, viz , divorce for marital inGdelity. In a case before the Chief Justice, Sir John Madden, the other day, m which a woman had left her home, giving as a reason that she was " tired of marriage and wished to roam about." His Honor commented adversely on the facilities afforded for divoroe by the operation of the Act. The case was, he said, an instance of the grievous effects of this Acb of Parlia ment, whose purpose was admirable, but the tendency of whioh was to lead to results which might not have been contemplated. "It looked," he continued, " as if the respondent m thiß case took the opportunity afforded by the Acb to get rid of one husband with a view to getting as many as she pleased."

A farcpijng Damages —James Edward Sykes, musician, proceeded against the Sydney Daily Telegraph Newspaper Com pany the other day claiming £1000 damages for alleged libel appearing m thab papar of March 15. The subjecb matber complained of was a report of the proceedings ab the town hall inquiry, when Herr Wiegand, the city organist, was under examination. The references alleged to be libellous were the following :— " He (Wiegand) regretted there were no good organists m Australia bat himself. He had never heard of an organist named Sykes. Next moment he said he knew he (Sykes) occupied a position as organ ist to the Philharmonic Society, buo thab was nob a grand position, —Could nob vSykes play instead of you?- Yea, if you want to have a twelfth rate audience. Why expend £18,000 to have the organ played by bad artiats?" This reference, the plaintiff asserted m his particulars of claitf., meant that he was a person of inferior reputation, and thab such performances as he waß capable of would only be tolerated by a twelfth class audience. The defence was a plea of nob guilty. The jury found for plaintiff, assessing damages at one farthing. I

We beg to notify thab we have secured the Sub-Agency for the celebrated Massey- I Harris Bicycles. Ladies and Gentlemen's | machines up-to-date always m stock. Lowest cash prices or easy terms to Buib ouatomers. One good second-hand bioyole for sale, nearly new. Price, £13 10s ; guaranteed. - Craighead and Bbbbyman, the leading Tailors and Outfitters, Asbbuifon, Smoh Afw Vtmtf

CABLE NEWS.

Home and. Foreign* United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. The Battle of Waterloo. London, June 19 The Emperor of Germany, who is honorary Oolonel of the First Royal Dragoons, has pres.nted that regiment , with a golden wreath of laurels as a memento of the battle of Waterloo. 91 r Sims Reeves. At the request of the Dukes of Westminster and Portland and Baron Rothschild ths Daily Telegraph has opened a fund for the benefit of Mr Sims Beeves. Politics m France. Paris, June 20 M. Sarrien, who has been summoned to form a French Cabinet, is submitting a purely Republican programme, which will suit all parties except tbe extrem ists. I. includes the scheme of fiscal reform; The Powers and Crete. Athens, June 20 The Powers are entrusting the Cretan Assembly with tbe administra tion of the interior, while the admirals of the combined fleet control the coast towns.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

Russian Excln-iveness at Tort Arthur. United Press Association—- By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Pekin, June 20 ' Replying to the request that dock ing facilities should be granted at Port Arthur to the new Chinese warships which are on their way from Germany, M, Pavoloff, the Russian Ambassador, states that only Chinese ships with foreign officers exclusively Russian shall be admitted. China has increased the Customs grant, enabling Sir Robert Hart to issue double silver pay to the foreign indoor staff, and grant two-thirds | increase to the outdoor staff.

TURKEY AND MO-.TEXEGRO.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Constantinople, June 20 A serious development of the Albanian rising is taking place. The Forte has sent five battalions, to be followed by ten others, to the Monte negrin frontier. Eight thousand well armed Albanians hold a good position, and sanguinary fighting haa occurred with the Montenegrins.

The Triple Alliance.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright Vienna, June 19 It is reported here that Turkey in tends to join the Triple -.lliance.

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

■ Capitulation of Manilla Certain. I Fears of a Revolution m Spain. I The Squadron of Admiral I Cerveras. i Espected Capture. r -_-_—_-_- » United Press Association — By Eleotrio^. ■ Telegraph— Copyright. i _—-___ | Washington, June 19 It is reported that much friction i exists between Mr Alger, the Secretary ' for War, and General Mile., the 1 Commander-in-Chief of the Army. June 20 Intelligence is expected m Washing ton hourly announcing that Admiral Dewey has occupied Manilla. The American cruising ship Marble head saluted the Cuban £Ug. Supplies are being received at Havana from the south-west. The Americans report m high term, of the bravery of the insurgents and the daring of their scouts. The report that General Shafter's transports are off' Santiago is not con firraed. Hong Kong, June 20 Sixty European refugees have arrived m Hongkong. Madrid, June 20 The authorities here recognise that the capitulation of the Philippine- is certain. The Catalonian Union is demanding peace m order to escape a revolution m Spain. ! London, June 20 The Telegraph's Washington corres pondent reports that the war officials expect that the squadron under Admiral j Oerveras will be captured this week.

The Coast Lined With Troops.

' Admiral Caxnara's Fleet. A Suggestioajby Aquinaldo. More British "Warships. Received Wakapuaka June 21, 9 a.m, Guardian Office 9.34 a.m. "Washington, June 20 The coast for miles round Santiago is lined with troops m order to prevent General Shaf ter's forces from landing. Madrid, June 20 Admiral Oamara's fleet has arrived at Oarthagena. Hong Kong, June 20 Aquinaldo proposes that the Philip pinos shall be a republic under American protection. * Two more British warships have sailed from Hongkong for Manilla,

THE LATEST.

Australian

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka June 21, 9.15 am GUA-.OIAN Office, 957 a.m. ''* The Weather m flew South Wales. Sydney, June 21 ■ A strong gale is blowing ftn d the sea rough. The Edina Manawatu Collision. rru n M "Mou_arß. June 21 *lv -S r °™ s ° ,icitor > a^ing on behalf ?hJ wJn'T ard ' appeals a S ainst the Full Court prohibition ,n con nection with the Edina-Manawatu collision.

Labor Questions.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapaaka Jnne 31. 9, is a n Gwabdian Office 9.57 a.m. , London, June 20 _A mass meeting of miners m South Wales decided to request, the engine men and stokers employed at the colhenee to ,oin the strike, unless the Government withdraw the military from the disturbed dißtriots

THE CRISIS Iff ITALY.

An Indignant Remark. United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph-Copyright. By hia resignation the Marquis di Rudini forestalled a crushing defeat. Tbe King is now consulting the Mar. quis Venosta and Signor Sonnino. Received Wakapuaka June 21, 9 a.m. Guabdian Office 9.34 a.m. Bomb, Juno 20 Signor Vendemini, a radical mem b3r of the Chamber of Deputies, accused the Marquis di Rudini of allowing the army to trample upon the country. The Chamber showed great indignation at the remark, and spon taneous cheers were given for tbe army

FEDERATION.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph.

Received Wakapuaka June 21, 9 15 a.m Guaediak Office, 9.57 a.m. Sydney, June 20 The Labor party support Mr Reid. They agree with bis Federal policy, except that they desire a mass refer endum instead of a dual referendum and the elimination of "Braddon's blot." Sydney, June 21 Mr Barton has announced that he is prepared to pledge himself to secure constitutional amendments m the Convention Bill which will command the approval of the majority of the people of New South Wales, and be just and honorable alike to all the colonies. He issues a manifesto shortly. Mr Lyne supports Mr Barton

NEW PLYMOUTH HARBOR.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph New Plymouth, June 21 In his report to the Harbor Board on tho State of bhe New Plymouth harbor, Mr F. W. Marchant etates that, m his opinion, there is no foundation m fact for the reports circulated as to the sand growing worse. On the contrary bhe condition of the harbor is steadily improving. The harbor master's monthly report confirms thia^ The depth of water is steadily increasing and is now 15_ feet ab the wharf at low water spring tides, and the dredge la working splendidly.

FULLER'S MYRIOIUMA.

Fuller's Myriorama Company were last night favored with an excellent house ab the Oddfellows' Hall, when they pub before their patrons a pictorial tour from London to Niagara. Starting from London, Mr Walter Fuller, the genial guide, was able to take hia audience right on across the Atlantic, show ing scenes by the way to Quebec, thence through Canada, to the United States. On the way he showed all that was worth look ing ab m the Dominion, and recalled many items of history, illustrating them with scenes of Indian trouble and the wrestling of the earlier sebtlers with the primeval forest, oub of which they built the homes which are now the pride of the loyal Cana dians. Through Canada to the States WAS bub the flash of the lantern, and we found ourselves m New York. He showed ua all thab waa worth seeing m the capital of the States, and took us through the grandest scenery thab America can produce, telling wonderful stories as he went. He was rather m better form than usual, and his descriptive lecture was uncommonly good. The scenes desoriptive of America were of the highest class, bub thoae illus trative of the songs thab were sung were rather better than the set scenes. Misa Hetcie Warden's singing of " Daddie," with moßt beautiful illustrations, waa much admiredand was loudly applauded. Theaame muse be said of Miss Walter's recitation of Sims'a " Life boat," her telling of the story being most pathetic. Howard Chambers, who is always popular, was m excellent voice, sang "Will o' the wisp,?' and though he sang ib well, it was not until he came on to sing m encore "Gae bring tae me a pint; o* wine " that he scored the applause he merited. Mr Fuller's " Hearts of oak," " She wore a wreath of roses," and '•Come into the garden, Maude," were given m the excellent abyle he has made us familiar with, and th 6 quarteb work of the company was especially good. " Pro phundo b*sso " called out all the ataff —male and female— and a lob of fun waa given, and " Playing ou the ole banjo," gave Mr Howard Chambers and Mr Walter and Mr John Fuller a chance of showing what they could do together. " Mr John Flora, the comiqu. of the party, sang his now familiar «• Mad " song with hia usual go, and was loudly applauded. To night the company will give "Sights of the world," with music to illustrate, two of the Bongs being Mr Howard Chambers' t *l fear no foe" and *' Alone on the raft," and Miss Lydia Walters will recite "Billy's rose."

TBE ASEBO&IQN GtUARDIAfI ; TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 159*,



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CHURCH SERVICES. T, STEPHEN'S CHURCH.! Ashburton. WEDNESDAY — G.F.S. meeting m St. Stephen's schoolroom 7.30 p.m. THURSDAY (June 23)— A service for those interested m and connected with the Girls' Friendly Society. "World wide " prayer meeting 7 p.m. FRIDAY— Sb. John the Bapbißb's day. Holy Communion 7.30 a.m. Evening prayer 7.30 p.m. Choir Pracbioe 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. (26th June.) 8.30 a.m — Holy Communion. 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer, 3 p.m. — Seafield. 6.3o— Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



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F. FERRIMAN. J I FOR SALE. "I" HAVE Received instructions from Mr W.H. Robinson to sell his very desirable . residenoe, situated on the N.E. Town Belt, ■* m close proximity to the High School, con- taining Seven Rooms, with a detached Washhouse, complete, with a range and ( copper built m m briok, together with £-acre of land and a three-stalled Stable. The Land is well stocked with ohoioe { Fruit Tiees, and is watered by a water race, j I Liberal terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. 130 ACRES of Land for Cropping. Apply F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. TWO ACRES LAND at Allenton, with a good Four.Roomed House and Scullery. Rent— 9a per week. ] F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. WILLIAM STREET. •^ A Comfortable Seven-Roomed House, with Soullery and Copper. At present ocoupied by Mr H. 0. Pbrcy. F FERfcIMAN, TO LET. WAKANUI ROAD! HOUSE containing Five Rooms, and 3 acres of Land. Lately occupied by Mr H. Cameron. F. FERRIMAN. SEED WHEA 7. I Have for Sale some Prime Pearl, Tus- can and Hunters. Grown ou heavy Land. F. FEfcBIMAJ*. FOR SALE. HOUSE AND QUARTER-ACRE LAND IN COX STREET. I have, received instructions from -»_R H. J. Tasker to sell his desirable residence, containing Four Rooms and Scullery, \ situated m Cox Street, together with A Looscbox, Chaffhouse and Fowlhouee ■J erected on the property. / F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. | I HaVE FOR SALE that vory desirable block of land containing about Seven Acres, situated on the N.E. Town Belt and adjoin- ing Mr W. H. Collins. For anyone m search ot a 'property on which to build this one is well worthy of an inspection. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. BONE DUST. The Best and moat profitable Fertilizer that can be app'ied to the soil, benefiting not only the first crop but Boveral succeed- ing ones. A few shillings per acre spent m bonedußt often enriches the farmer tenfold, and leaves the land m better heart. I Have the following Farms m my handß for Sale :— 500) 250 } AORES 100) {gAU Situated m Good Localities, and an o?e m search of n property either for farr ing purposes or as an investment wonld c well to inspect the above 1 ] F. FERRIMAN ■»^--*a--^-al---«_-M-a--«aaa»__w_raaa».aaa--__M_MMM M i M^ Wano/7e^^^^^^\ nyya/ry off/ie//p/fefions\ \ fnsis/;onfiawn(y. [ wjymd/tmwtprm iMejarep&reafftfwMesem \ - ffiefysf money am/ % experience can &&&. Uameslsafe/Masfrafas/a. 'Ll 1 --! — ■.■ Smoke J-Jew Ve-am,



FOE /Jy*W* r >^ 1898. NOW ON VIEW AT JOHN ORR AND COS., ■Who have secured tie Agenoy for thie Splendid Maohine for the whole of the South Island WE INVITE YOU TO INSPECT The y jS~*^/)*/lf Am/ AQ//I1 akJUwlm WAVERLEY FEATURES FOP 1898. ZW? X^l \Mfhlfi\ffi rift FORK OROWN ll i ,! — CRANK, AXLE, AND BEARINGS Ladled Model WAVERLEY, 1898. $-3s^i_ -*^___i^ v * M ff^3t v "' '%s^J^ ■_ fear ==lss:ss^isf fei-^^_^ SADDLES. HANDLE BARF. MS^^l Z^ * I$(S% JOHN ORR & Co. ASHBURTON,