MARRIAGE.

Garner-Steele —On November 29, at the Baptist Tabernaole, by the Rev. A. Ager, Henry Walton Garner, late of Bradford, Yorkshire, to Jane Helena Steele, seoond daughter of John Steele, Ashburton.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1898.

The Ohristohurch City Council pro poses to pass a new by-law limiting tbo pace of cyclists CYCLISTS to six miles an hour AND within the city, and THE PUBLIC, requiring them to use upright handle bars. A Press reporter interviewed some prominent cycling authorities and published the result m Tuesday morning's issue. Amongst others, Mr i O. H. Cotton, a member of the Execu tive of the New Zealand League of Wheelmen, expressed the opinion that the proposed regulation regarding the height of handle bars would be absurd, and would force people to ride m a trying and awkward position without effecting the object they desired to attain. In any case,' he could not see how anyone was going to ride against a strong north wester withoub dropping his handles. Of course, there was a species of road hog, or scorcher, who must be sat upon, but why private individuals should be interfered with he could not see. People would appreciate it if a by-law were included j m Oounty Oouncil traffic regulations prohibiting road races, but to thus inconvenience cyclists m the city was silly. He thought eight miles an hour should be trie pace limit within the confines of the city. With regard to the proposal to make all cyclists register and number their bicycles, if it were enforced he held that some attempt should be made on the part of the authorities to cater for cyclists. The slightly bent position, concluded Mr Ootton, was the best m every way. He had read medical opinions that it was the most healthy. In any case everything depended upon the indi vidual requirements of tha rider. Many of the Councillors, he believed, knew nothing about the subject they were legislating on. Another authority, Mr J. J. Kingey, had many objections T:o the proposed oy-law. He recognised that scorchers, or " road hogs," as they are now called, must be sat upon, but he did not see why cycling m towns should be altogether prohibited] which would be the ultimate effect of such a ' by-law as that under notice.

Local and General.

A Novel Impounding Process. — A Wanganui man annoyed by the practice of some neighbours of allowing choir cattle to wander about the road and on to unfenced portions of hia farm for the purpose of grazing, arranged that when he noticed any of the loiterers he should fly a £Ug as a signal to the ranger. A few days ago he saw a mob of stook coming along as usual, and wsb just about to run up his flag, when to his asionißhment it waß brought to his notice that the cattle were his own pro perty. The Jocular Commandant. — Like his father, Commandant _Haoth springs little jokes on his audiences. " Everyone who is awake fix bayonets," rang out the Com mandanb's order at one of his Christchurch meetings, and np went the right hands of the Army. " Now," he continued very quickly, " everyone who ia asleep pub them down," B.fore this joke was realised nearly all the members of the Army present had declared themselves to be asleep, at whioh the Commandant) and the audience laughed heartily, Dromore School Committee — A Bpecial meeting of the Dromore School Committee was held on Saturday laßt. There were present— Meaerß Allen (chairman), Wilson, Uanrahanj Lat»gley ? J. Blackburne, and Moore. The meeting was called to make arrangements m conneotion w.ith the school treat. Oyer £12 was reported m hand towards the prise fund. It was decided to keep the lists open for another week, $nd to hold the sohool treat ou Thursday, December 15. A dance will be held on the same evening, when a small charge will be made to All non-subscribers to the prize f and. The Christian Scientists— The death m London of Harold Frederic the London correspondent of the New York Times, and author, has brought tho phriatian scientist into unpleasant conspicuous t_esß. ffrederic waa not attended by any physician, bub the inquest brought out the facb thab his life might have been saved by intelligent treat ment. Inquests have been held m the cases of several children, v*/bose parents have refused to have then) treated by regular phyaioians, owing to faith m the teachings of Christian science and kindred doctrines, Ib is nob unlikely thab punishment may be dealb out to some persons, as ib is believed nothing short of conviotions of manslaughter oan stay tbe practice of fanatical persons iv relation to sick or injured persons. New Bank Note. — A new £1 bank-note has just been issued from the head office oi bhe Bink of New Zealand ab Wellington. Speoimens arrived m Auckland yesterday, bub ib will be some time before the new note is m general circulation. It presents a strong contrast to the Bank of New Zealand note now m circulation, being almost devoid oi oolor, the only oolor on the face of the note being m bhe letters tr one," which are m a pale orange. On the faoe, the note bears a considerable Resemblance to a Bank of England note, being plainly printed m black. The only illustration is a New Zealand pastoral soens, occupying » small space on the lefc-hand side of the note. On the back are some New Zealand piotureß, similar to these on the present note, bub of a paler polo?. The Kaiser m Palestine.— In appears that the progress of the Emperor and Em press through Palestine has been most fatiguing, particularly to the Empress. There has been plenty of pioburesque tableaux, bub the heat has been moßt dis tressing. One day a terrific hot march lasted 13 hours, and four horses of the Turkish cavalry escort succumbed to the heat. Their Imperial Majesties have been receiving addresses from German colonies at most of the fcow'nfjr* yi?iterj; j&eplyiag, the Emperor has said, thab the more the.' Ger mans m the East plung to their natiye oountry the' more they wo»ld oonstitute a civilising and useful element \a tfee Turkish Empire, and ib was m recognition of the facb that bhe Sultan had extended hia benevolenb »rotecbion to German residents. The maroh of the Imperial party through the valley of Ajalon »ud to Jerusalem waa etpsoiftUy interesting.

The Pollards.— The Pollards Opera Company will play m Ashburton on Decem ber 15 and 16— the Anniversary Day holidays —and will stage "The French Maid," and "Tbe Gay Parisienne." Bush Felling Accidents.— Mr Freyberg, ex-Governmenb timber expert, has laid [ before the Government a simple and inex pensive plan by which the great loss of life which now occurs among bush-fellers and a greab proportion of bush felling accidents can be prevented. The Government intends to give the plan a trial. Masonic— Newß was received by the late English mail, thab the Grand Lodge of Ireland has granted fraternal recognition of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand. The Soottißh Grand Lodge is now the only one of the supreme bodies of the United Kingdom bhab has nob acknowledged the rightß of New Zealand Freemasons to self-government. Government Loans for Irrigation. — The Upper Plain (Wairarapa) Irrigation Board are applying bo bhe Colonial Treasurer, through Mr A. W. Hogg, M.H.R., for a loan of £5000 for water supply purposes. This is understood to be the first application under last Besßion's Acb amending the Government* Loans to Looal Bodies Aot by the inclusion of loans for irrigation amongst the purposes for whioh local bodies may borrow.

Raikoura-Cheviot Road Works.— A , Press Associaaion telegram from Wellington * states :— Over one hundred men engaged on 1 the Kaikoura-Cheviob road worka have been suddenly knocked off until the end of March. The non-completion of tbe road leaves it ending nowhere. The work waß expected ' to be finished m about four weeks' time, ' supplying a connecting link and fine main road along the ooasb between Blenheim and ( Christohuroh, via Cheviot* A Singular Election.— At an election of members of a Hospital and Charitable Aid Board m the NeUon district only one dele gate attended. He moved and seoonded the j appointment of a number of members whom he named, and on the motion being pub by the returning officer, it was agreed to unanimously. The proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to, tbe returning offioer, moved by one of the other officials, and seconded by the solitary delegate. Day Laeob. — The Timaru Borough Coun cil has experimented m oarrying oub parb of the drainage works by day labour, and found the cosb to be, for a light seotion Is lOd per foob for labour, and 2s 4£d per foob for a heavier eecrion. On Monday night a contract was let for 1250 ft at 2s 3_>d per foot, the foreman's estimate being 2s 11 J. d. Cement will add nearly 2s per foot. The oontraot contains a stipulation that the con traotor must pay hin men Is per hour. A large minority favoured day labour. Parliameniary Amenities.— During the reoenb vote of censure proposed m the New South Wales Parliament on the Reid Go vernment m connection with their fiscal pro posals, while the leader of the Opposition was speaking a member made a harmless interjection, which so irritated one of thab gentleman's followers that he loudly re quested somebody to " place his finger on that mosquito." Later, on the Premier, m th 6 course of his reply, referred bo a leading opponent as a " fat-headed fool." No notice was taken of the remark, Fire on thb Steamer Corinna.— A , sensation was caused m Westporb at 8.15 o'olock on Monday evening by & fire on . board the Corinna, which was loading coal j at the etaiths. The fire broke out m the I lamproom, and when the stook of kerosene I oaughb there was a great blaze, and much Bmoke. The blsz? travelled through the alley way, bub only blistered the paint. The ' lamproom was burned out. With buckets ) and the town steamer fire engine bhe fire , was subdued. The Corinna left for Lyttel ton next morning. The Myebs Case. — Some half-dozen of [ the creditors of Joseph Myers meb m Wel lington yesterday. The proceedings were of > a private nature, but it is understood (says a Press Association telegram) that a statement was made thab the police had declined to take steps to bring the debtor baok to the colony unless the creditors guaranteed the ' expenses, which were estimated ab about ii £§00, Finally, it was resolved to interview the Minister for Justice Dext day, and Urge the Governmsnt to have Myers arrested and extradited;

Marriage of the Prbjiieb's Daughter, — The marriage of Miss Louie Seddon, third daughter of the Premier, to Dr Charles Morice, of Greymouth, took plaoe on Tues day afternoon at St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, which was orowded to the doors. The ceremony waß performed by 1 Bishop Julius, of Christchurch. The presents, whioh numbered between 200 and 300, included handsome and valuable artioleß of silverware from the Earl and Countess of Ranfurly, his Excellency's aide-de-camps, 1 and the Premier's colleagues. Dr and Mrs Morice are to Bpend their honeymoon m a few weeks' trip m the Hot Lakes district. Gorse as Fodder. — The Neiu Zealand Herald of November 15 says:— «' A con ference full of interest to farmers and pastoralists, was held ab the rooms of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion, when the Council and delegates from kindred societies met. Mr W, Westney, President, oooupied the ohair. Delegates were present from all over the province. One of the mosb interesting questions touched on was the use of furze as fodder for sheep. Mr W. McLaughlin, of Papatoe toe, gave a short account of his experienoe with it, aud other gentlemen also spoke. Some remarkable instances of stock-carrying quality of furze-land were given. The furze is cultivated m such a manner as to ensure an abundanoe of fresh young shoots, _and those are readily eaten by the .looks." Bishop Grimes.— A letter reoeived from Bishop Grimes by the "Very Rev. Father lib Menanb' dea Chesnais, states that the Bishop is to leave Vancouver by the Wiowera, arriving m Wellington on January 7. It has been depided tjiaj. his Lordship should be welcomed by the olergy and mem. bera of the Executive Cotnuiibtee on his I arrival at Lyttleton— probably on the morn* ing of the lObh January— that he be escorted to Christchuroh by rail m the evening, and thab a procession accompany him from the Christchurch railway station to the Pro- Cathedral, when an address of welcome and < testimonial from the people of the diocese will be presented to him. The grounds at the Bishop's residency are to be thrown open and illuminated, The Late Hon. Downie Stewart — According to the Dunedin Star, the late Eton. W. D. Stewarb was nob feeling well wtieu the Parliamentary session closed. When be returned to Dunpdin he made arrangements for going into the oountry for a complete rest. On Tuesday morning, the 15th, he attended a meeting of Directors ot the Mosgiel Woollen Companj, bub m tbe afternoon he took a bad turn, aud his con dition was considered serious for a few days, bub on the Thursday he was believed to be out of danger, and m the evening he was brighb and m exceptionally good spirits. Early nexb morning, however, Mr Stewarb took' a turn far the worse, and at four o'olook died before bis medical adviser (Dr Davies) had time to arrive, hearb disease being the ultimate cause of death. Mr j Stewart was born ab Blairdrummond, near Stirling, Scotland, and at the time of bis death was m his 57th year. He was admitted to the Bar m 1867. Sir Roberb Stoub was an articled clerk m Mr Stewart's ofj|oe, The practice — whioh of late has beoome prevalehb— of giving bob fly remedies or ordinary colio drinks, without proper dis crimination the moment a horse is taken I bad cannot be too severely oondemned. ! 14 any a valuable horße has been saorifioed ' through the owner not understanding simple symptom*. Sb'-oalled r&__. etjies, Tnlmioal to life under certain conditions, are' ad ministered, with the result that tne disqrder assumes an acute form, the owner beporneß alarmed, but alas !it is often too late. \y T Kingston has been wonderfully Buooessful during the lata epidemic among horses, Veterinary medioine can be obtained at all hours, either at. his Veterinary Forge, Wills Street, or at his private residence, Grey Street, near High Sohool. Horses (only) attended upon tjja shortest notioe. Testi monials os.n be seep upon application. — (ADVT) '" ' tfUO

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright.

London, November 28 The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council allowed, with costs, the appeals m the followiag cases: — Dilworth v Income Tax Commissioner, and Dilworth v Commissioner of Stamps,

November 29

Robertß and Dawson have arranged 1 , a billiard match for a level 18,000 \ points up. 1 Lord Salisbury declines to aek the Government of Morocco to make ( compensation to the Englishmen be- , longing to the steamer Tourmaline's . expedition, who were taken prisoners. His refusal is on the ground that the men attempted to create a rebellion m the Sultan's teiritory. Two men, Lesena and Fish, have been arrested at Fulham on suspicion of receiving the jewels which were stolen from the Dowager Duchess of Sutherland. Some of the missing jewels have been recovered. The Oarlton Club returns the £10,000 paid by Mr Hooley m connection with his admission to tbe Club. The Admiralty consider the con* struction of a graving dock at Hobart unnecessary. Speaking at the half-yearly meeting of the English.and Scottish Bank, the Ohairman deprecated the excessive competition and rate catting, which were, he said, largely responsible for tbe diminution of profits. The American iron manufacturers are exporting a large quantity of rails to Bombay, Barbadoes and Ireland. Washington, November 28 Mr James A. Gary, Postmaster- Genera), states that the proposed ocean penny postage scheme is pre ■ mature, owing to America's extended land area. p Capetown, November 21 ' The Legislative Assembly has passed > the Redistribution of Seats Bill. Sydney, November 29 > A number of chaff-laden tracks m [ the centre of tbe Western mail train, '. caught fire while travelling. The l passengers were detained, having to a wait till the fire burned out before the [ train could proceed. j Melbourne, November 29 a A bush fire at Numurkah destroyed ? a large area of grain crops. ' The adoption of the new 303 rifle haa created a difficult position for the c Rifle Associations. The impact of the „ bullet on the iron target so splashes .1 tbe metal as to make the marking nn e safe, and £4000 or £5000 will be re ? quired to reconstruct the ranges. A c more serious difficulty is that as the c range of the rifle is 2,500yd5, ranges » of 2,oooyds will be necessary before ® the rifle can be put to practical use. None of the colony's ranges are of a )f greater extent than l,000yd&.

Adelaide, November 29 The Ohief Justice, referring to Bis* hop Thornton's remarks, said the Bis hop, m his endeavour to direct atten tion to the various aspects of national life of Australia, had done an injustice to a growing nationality. It was a caricature, not a portrait, to say that the evils and vices which were preva lent were prominent features of tbe Australian raoe. Brisbane, November 29 Mr Murray, Minister of Railways, speaking at Rockbampton, said the proper course for the separationists m the northern and central districts was to get the Federal Oonvention to make tbe terms for creating new colonies more elastic. Queensland would be represented sectional ly at the Oonven tion. Perth, November 29 Further information respecting the discovery of a body, m a disused shaft, shows tbat the 4egs, disjointed at the knees, and the arms at tbe elbows, were found m one shaft and a portion of the body and head m another. The abdomen is atill missing. The skull was crushed by a blow on the temple. The victim was apparently & middle aged fminer. There are indications that the murderer bad some idea of anatomy. It is believed that the crime was committed early m November.

THE DISARMAMENT PROPOSALS

The Czar's Suggestions.

United Pre«B Association — By Eleabrlo Telegraph— Copyrighb, St. Petersburg, November 29 Tbe Ogar, conversing with an English diplomatist, said the Powers ought to. agree not to inorease their armaments for five years, renewing the prepara tions if desirable. Ii war became probable, he suggested the imitation of the formalities attending duelling, thus allowing time for meditation and re flection.

OLD AGE PENSIONS.

United Press 'Assooiation-^By Elepbrjo (Teiegraph-B-Copyrighb.

Sydney, November 29

Dr Neild, the member for Padding ton, who was despatched by the Government, to England, to inquire into the question of old age pensions, bas presented a voluminous report. It concludes as follows ;—r" Tbe only Satisfactory methods of dealing with the matter are a free grant by the State of fixed pensions to all persons of a given age whose necessities demand relief, excepting those whose physical, mental and moral condition requires more restrictive measures j the estab lishment of a system under wbioh an old age provision may bb made with the assistance of the State . compulsory insurance against industrial accidents of employees by employers by or with tbe State ; and imprpvad legislation to enable f rifendly societies to deal more effectively with questions of sickness and insurance/

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Esterhazy Makes for America. United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright;

Reoeived Wakapuaka Nov 30, 9-35 a-m, Guardian Office 10 a-m Paris. November 29 In the discussion on the Dreyfus case m the Ohamber of Deputies, MM. Poincarre and Bartbow, who were membera of Dopuy'a 3894 Ministry, the year m which Drejf US WBB SOn tenced, disclaimed all knowledge of the Dreyfus affair until the newspapers announced the arrest. The authorship of the bordereaux, they declare, wwr the only definite charge brought against Dreyfus. -They never heard that Dreyfus had confessed to General Lebrun, Renault, and Bongs, Dupuy had questioned the general. The subject of the admission was greeted with cheers and general expressions of . aßtoniahment. M. Poincarre declared that the treatment of Picquart caused a feeling of revolt m the calmest minds, and was clearly intended as a reprisal. M. Gavaignac, who was unsympathetically received by the Ohamber, asserted that Renault told General Mercier, Minister for War at the time, that Dreyfus was exiled. Dreyfus had confessed, bat (added Renault) he had retracted. M. Dupuy announced tbat the Government de olined to intervene m the proceedings In the civil and military courts, bat were willing to famish the Oonrt of Cassation with all the documents m the case except those involving national defence, and indirectly invited the Oourt of Cassation to use its powers to retard the court-martial on Picquart. If Government intervened, its action might be liable to misconception. The Chamber passed a vote of confidence m the Government by 487 to 7S. Reoeived Wakapuaka Nov. 30, 10 50 a-m, Guabdiak Office 11.21 »,m Paris, November 29 Major Esterhazy has sailed from Rotterdam for America. It is sur mised that the French war office is assisting him secret from the service fuods. The Court-martial on Picquart has been adjourned. A procession, number ing several thousands, headed by the professors and students, marched to the prison where Picquart is incar cerated, and made a great demonstra tion. They cheered Picquart and hooted Drumont, the well-known anti- Semitic deputy, and Rochefort.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Asiooiation— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Nov. 30, 10.50 a.m., Guabpian Office 11.21 a-m. French Intrigue m Africa. London, November 29 An article published m the Con temporary Review contains startling statements of French intrigue m Africa. It alleges that m 1896 France entered into plots with Menelik and tho Khalifa to establish porta on the Nile, and to obtain the Bahr El Ghazal territories. America Disbanding Troops. Washington, November 29 America is disbanding 30,000 troops raised m connection with the war. The Sutherland Jewel Robbery. Berlin, November 29 Kuaak, a naturalised American, was arrested m a cafe here m connection with the robbery of the Duchess of Sutherland's jewels. The Recent Storms. New York, November 29 The recent storms were severely felt on the coast of New England, where seventy vessels were wrecked, and it is feared 170 lives were lost.

Australian.

Obituary. Sydney, November 30 Rev T. Forsaitb, one of tbe member? of the New Zealand "cleaji shirt" Government. Cattle for Export to Japan. Two Japanese, visiting here, report the suitability of the horses and cattle for export to -Japan, Body Found. Perth, November 30. The body has been found of a murdered man, believed to be that of a Swede named Peterson, who dis appeared three months age.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association — By Eleetcie Telegraph— Copyrlghb.

St. Fbtersiuro., November 28 Tjie Journal de St Petersburg denies that Russian troops have occupied the Niu-Chwang terminus of the Shan-Hai- Kwan — NiuOhwang railway, but admits that Russian police are guard ing the railway. Shanghai, November 2d Colonel Lewis, after inspection ' of (Wei-hai-wei on behalf of the War Office, considers it likely that the position will prove one of Great Britain's best stations.

THE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.

Mr Borcligrevinck at Hobart.

United Press Association-— By Eleotrio, Telegraph— Copyright) HpBABT, November 29 Mr Borcbgrevinck hopes to return here some time m 1900. Sixteen dogs died on the passage. Thia is the first time Esquimaux dogs, with who take oareof them, have passed south of the Equator. There are 31 persons on oard the Southern Cross, and 80 dogs.

THE ASHBURTON GOARDIAN|: WEDNESDAY, NOTEMBER 30, 1898



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CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. WEDNESDAY- (ST ANDREW'S DAY)— H>ly Communion, 7.30 a.m. G.F.S. , 7.30 p.m. DROMORE Sunday School Social, 7.30 p.m. i FRIDAY — Service of Intercession for Mission**, 7.30 p.m. (Collection m aid of the Missionary Societies.) Choir Practice, 8 pm. SUNDAY SERVlCES— December 4. 11 am. — Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion 3 pm — Greenstreet, Rev T A Hamilton 3 pm— Dromore, Mr T Gates 6.30 pm — Evening Prayer REV T. A. HAMILTON.



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BELFAST MANURES. TTTE offer to supply these celebrated Fertilisers at list prioes less the usua discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing clients We have large Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from tbe Faotory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., GROWING WHEAT AND OAT CROP POR SALE. -**r**r"rE have been instructed to Sell by private treaty, a Crop of C. C% O ACRKS of WHEAT AND OATS r<,}£o ACRES of WHEAT AND OATS Growing about 2 miles below Tinwald. 202 Acres m Wheat, and 26 Aoreß m Oats. Full partioulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. I— —————— ■—■—■^——■^~«~— ———'—— THE Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HATE just unpacked, direct from the English Manufacturer, a new stock of all the Drugs used m compounding phyaioians' prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the new British Pharmacopeia, 1898.



TTT E ARE LANDING, ex Waimate and Tokomaru, KAINIT, The moßt oelebrated German Potash Manure. Also, STANDARD PHOSPHATE, Containing 44 per cent of Bone Phosphate of Lime. These Manures are unequalled for Turnip, Rape, and G*ain Crops. Low quotations on application. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. *t*TT*E are favored with inßfcruotions|from A. BUTTERIOK, ESQ , TO SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, #IS COMPACT LIT-LE FARM OF 338 Acres NEAR WILLOWBY FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



Frledlander Bros., Limited, j WOOL SEASON, ] 189899. OUR NEXT SALE will take pbce at Timaru on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1898, And Catalogues for thia Sale clone on MONDAY, 28th Ins'i Clients are requested to deliver their Clips either at our Ashburton Stores prior to thab date, or to consign the Wool to MILL AND COS BIDING, Timaru, where it will have our utmost careful aud personal attention. Advices of consignments will be reoeived ab our Ashburton office. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lt».



JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. — . — ;x;— ' * -*" WITNESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PRICES LOWER THAN EVEB. c WAVERLEY TO THE FRONT. \ A SHBURTON AMATEUR CYCLING & ATHLETIO CLUB'S ■". EOAD RAOE. 0. WILLIS (scratch)... FIRST H. SARGISSON SECOND BOTH MOUNTED ON THE WELL-KNOWN WAVERLEY. JOHN ORR & CO., S fc O|L|E AGENTjS. . FISHING tAU TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opened our New Season's! Sui ply of FISHING TACKLE, >;d request an early inspection. LICENSES MAY BE OBTAINED EROM *7Sj! j WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYERLEY BICYCLE irni I FOUALJTY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY cvuu u*«v« ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment this Season is Just Larding, and we will be able to supply Customers withoub delay. JOHN ORR* "AND CO., __ S-BUBTON. , SPRING 1898 SUMMER "fTTTE Beg to advise onr Customers and the Public generally that each | Department m cur Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel- tieß for the Season. In our Household' Furnishing; Department Will be found a Choice Variety of new Patterns m Oilcloths and Linoleums, toge'her with full ranges of Lace Curtains, Quilts, Art Muslins, and all si_3s m Carpet) Equares, Rugs and Mats, % THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS Are especially worthy of a visit, as we consider the goods m these Departments exceptionally well seleoted. AS USUAL, OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom Ii reolete with" Stylish and Fashionable examples ot Art, which Ladieß >re *■ r - • cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR OLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS m.« *W«» _rt.traot.on is the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties and Shirts, and Ihe ctnelMraowoß _^_ guit .__ Tweed(J — <o> — Wb stb m Busioess. VVe wattfc to be busy, and to keep busy, therefore it is to our interest to serve you as well as possible. If you give us your patronage we will deserve Its fie best service only oan do this. We try to make a better service impossible. tmW We Bnd tbat the demands made on our Dressmaking Department make ib compulsory for us to deoline to make up Costumes other than thoso purohased at our Establishment. MITCHELL & TURNER. ▼ T woods are now on vtcw. baaies i m G]oveg o[ reftl , ex<! , u i ßifcs Bfcy i ea , including a need of a thoroughly amart ana up-to-aaie _ _ of Waß^j and Cycling Gloves, costume .hould give us an e "ly f an, .a iaJ linea m Ladies' Embroidered Hose I charming variety of Blouse Material and j j£ nehadeg and Umbrellas, per Rangitira— i Washing Dress Fabrics now showing.- j MIIOHBL & TpwfEß ' v B J Mitchem, & Tubneb. , ' ' ~~ _, L ~ .J* \XJ ANTED Known—Mßß jG Hamiwon W/.N7ED Known^-That, when the J \\ begg to inform wind is over a» _ when the dust ib b nr fc 0n that she is prepared to pay the ' gone nnd Arshburten Housewives commence highest cash piioe for all kinds of New and I their Spring ClpaniDg, Mitchell 4 Tsxbnbb g econd H ftn d Clothing, Furniture, etc. ' •re the people for all descriptions of House- ■ Letters attended to immediateJy. Address ' Jiold Furoißhingi, »ud tb«ic new gwaf. arc 1 — BjHfaettßjtreat, pp.poftH» M^ OfSoe. ' j 0.?4Oi (