DEATH.

Betts.— On May 18, 1898, at South Rakaia, Mary Ann Betts, dearly beloved wife of Thomas Betts. Aged 64. The Funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. J

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1898.

Our cables tell of a brilliant reception accorded to Prince Henry' 1 of Prussia by the Emperor of PRINCE HENRI'S China at Pekin. SQUADRON. Prince Henry ia m command of the second German squadron on the China station, and His Royal Highness was warmly received and "on terms of equality "at the Summer Palace, and his " masterful ability " made a great impression on the Dowager Empress. This is the squadron which left Kiel m December lust under Prince Henry's command^ its destination being Obina and the Far East. The departure of the squadron from Kiel was made the occasion of a great naval demonstra tion, and at a banquet the Emperor took a dramatic farewell of his brother, and made a speech which wag characteristic. The immediate object of the squadron was to take thorough and Assured possession of the- German acquisitions m China, and to demon strate to the world that from hence forth Germany claimed to be reckoned with as a groat naval power m the Eastern Pacific. In all probability the fleet, or the greater part of it, will shortly cruise m these waters, and call at Samoa, making some stay there. It was stated some time ago that Ger many was accumulating a store of coal at Samoa. Possibly this has been done m anticipation of a visit there of Prince Henry's squadron, or with the view of making Samoa the head-quarters of a morejpowerful German fleet than has hitherto been stationed m these seas. It ia not to be anticipated for a moment that the appearance of Prince Henry's vessels is intended as a hoatile demonstration against Great Britain. We may possibly see them m Ly ttelton or some other New Zealand Harbour, where we are sure they will be cordially welcomed. But the recent proceedings m rega/rd tp China will undoubtedly lead to the increase o| the naval forces of all the Powers m the pacific.

Local and General.

On our first page to-day will be found commercial news, and on the fourth page a reporfa of the meeting of the Mount Hutb Road Board, Pehsonax.. — Mr Erneßt Jccka, who has been connected with the Aehburton Drug Company for some years, left last averting by the express, having purchased a business m Lytteltori. Mr Jecks has made a host of friends during his stay here and a number of them mustered at the railway station to I j see him off. We heartily wish him success m hjs new venture. Dr. JBJrwin's Mission; — Dr Erwin'a evangelistic mission at the Presbyterian Church is being fairly well attended and his addresses are of a most earnest and stirring character. Last evening Rev. Mr West brooke, of Mounb Somers, assisted m the ministrations. The mission will be continued to-night and to-morrow night, closing on the latter evening. Dr. Erwih is an excellent speaker, and carries his hearers with him throughout. Money.— The New Zealand '/rode Review states that m banking circles fcherp js a tendency to hardening m lending ratep, jljut the movement is not general, and expeota- ' tions of dearer money are not unanimous. In the open market money ia m good supply, and readily obtainable on sound freehold security at five to five an a -half per cent. The praotioe of making a small charge by banks on the keeping of small, unprofitable acoounta is now recognised, though not on any speoial or rigid basis.

Choral Festival. — To-day being Ascen sion Day, Ihe usual services take placs m Sb Stephen's church. There was communion service early m the morning, and this evening there will be a full choral service, when appropriate music will be rendered by the choir. I A School Teacher's Duties. — A country school committee not twenty miles from Timaru spent three hours the other evening discussing the momentous question '* Is It part of the duty of the teacher of the school to wind up the clock ?" Adapting Himself to Ciboumstances. — A young man unable to get work at his trade m Napier turned his attention to potato digging, taking as remuneration for each day'a work of six hours a sack of pota toes. These he had no difficulty m disposing of at 8a 6d per saok. Thb Rise m Prices. — One of the members of the Hutt County Council, Wellington, has given notice to move— "That inconsequence of the rise m flour and breadstuffa the rate of wages to all permanent roadmen employed by the Council shall be Increased from 6a per day to 6s 6d per day." Thb Abattoirs Movement^. — A Press Association telegram from Napier aays that the proposal of the joint committee, repre senting different local bodies, to establish publio abattoirs at Te Moana, was rejected by the Borough Council, and a committee wag set up to oolleob data regarding a proposal to build abattoirs for the town only on the outskirts of the borough. 'Poisoned Grain.— A hundred Backs of poisoned grain ar« m preparation for the win ter feeding of sparrows and other birds, whioh prove so destruotive to the grain crop 3 m this part of the country. As other poisons have not given 'the desired results, a compound of phosphorus and strychnine is being tried this year, and it is to be hoped the nuisance will be consider ably abated. The poisoned grain is being prepared for the County Council by Messrs Craighead and Pearce, at the large grain shed between Messrs Hanmer and Graves' stores and Mr T. E. Kilworth's engine shop, the process of drying being completed on large shallow trays m the paddook adjoining, Hiohbank Postal Service.— Some time ago we had occasion to advocate a daily postal service for Highbank, and our corre spondent showed m his letters how useful such a service would be. The Chief Post master at Christchurch thought he would see for himself how things stood, and wrote to the local postmaster, asking him to call a public meeting of the settlers to exchange notes and consider matters, the meeting to be held on Monday last. The v Chief Post master came all right, and expected to find that everything had been arranged for the Monday night meeting. The necessity for the service the settlers want had a very practical proof m the fact that the poet master's letter asking for the publio meeting did nob arrive until the next day. Miraculous Escape. — An explosion of dynamite, attended by the miraoulous escape of a carrier named David Smith, ocoured at Upper Copmanhurst recently. Tho carrier had a load of general goods, including five cases of dynamite, chemicals, ' etc., en route from Copmanhurst to the Mann River mines. He unloaded at Attin Hut, 20 miles from Copmanhurst. Smith had lefb the hut about half an-hour, when he was startled by a terrific explosion. It is supposed the acids had fermented, and the shock caused the five cases of dynamite to explode. The contents of the hat and the dray, which was standing outside the hut some 40yds away, were all blown to atoms. A young man named Napoleon was going to the hut for a load of flour, and when he was within 200 yds the explosion took place. The shock was felt several miles away. The damage is estimated at £100. A Sad Case. — A sad case (telegraphs the Wellington correspondent of the Qtago Daily Times) has come under the notice of the Wellington Benevolent Institution Trustees through the instrumentality of Lady Stout, who at a recent meeting applied for aid for a young girl with an illegitimate child. She would not give the girl's name, no doubt thinking that if she goo another chance and the case was not made publio there would be a better chance of the girl's redeeming her past error. The trustees, however, could not see their way to giving aid to an unknown applicant, and Lady Stout still refusing to divulge the name Baid she would see what she could do pi ivately, The matter has been again brought before the trustees by Mra F. W. Mackenzie, wife of a well known doctor. It appears that the girl for whom aid is Bought was adopted by a man and his wife, both of whom appeared to be very fond of their ward. When only 16 years of age a child was born, but the girl would not tell who the father was. Recently, however, another child was born. It then came out that the head of the household (who had several children by his own wife) was the father, of the children. Sunday-School Union.— There will be a unique gathering held m London nexb July, when a world's convention of Sunday-sohool workers will be held under the auspices of the London Sunday-school Union, when var ious matters of interest m the world will be discussed. A census of schools, teashers, and scholars is being compiled for presenta tion to the convention, and the secretary of the local union, has, at the requeab of the London Union, collected the figures required relating to New Zealand. About one-seventh of the entire population of the colony are Sabbath-school teachers and aoholars at tending the various Protestant Sunday schools. The following are the details :— Denomination.' Schoole. Teachers. Scholars

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A Good Potato Crop.-Mp William Harrison, of Done, has just lifted as fine a crop of potatoes as ono could wish to see. Un leas than half an acre there were stand ing stxty-six sacks, while several sacks of amall ones had been removed. Fully twelve ' tons to the a Ore o f good potatioea are thua the ™ h»V Ju y 00D8ist o* " Sutton's Flour BaII. Ibirty-six of these were weighed and turned the scales at 52 bg, and every potato sound throughout. These are leally a Bight worth Beeing. " The Schoolmaster "ia alao a big cropper. This sort is grown on the terrace, bub m a piece of land thick win j manure, and which Mr Harrison saya had received no watering. As the market price , is now £4 10a per ton, this gives a return of £54 per acre— not bad for a dry season. The | tops are as green as if it was mid-summer, especially of the " Sutton Flour Ball." This potatoe is sweet up to seed time and its pro lific nature causes it to be run on by growers. It is a nicely shaped potatoe not unlike the "Beauty of Hebron," both m form and color. Mr Harrison is well pleased, and de serves to be congratulated on his success as a grower of suoh a crop.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not bold ourselves responslb'e for the opinions expressed by oar correspondents j

INFECTIOUS DISEASES.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib, — There appears to be a difference of opinion as to whether the reported cjisea of diphtheria are genuine or not, bat no doubt the dootorß know perfeotly well, and if bo prompt meaaureß should be taken to isolate the oases, and shut the public schools, aa the diseases ia of suoh a oontagious and danger* ova oharaoter. Such lamentable ignorance exists aB to infeotious diseases that many people have not the senae to keep their children at) home, but send them to the public schools before proper reoovery has taken place. Thia outbreak shows more than ever the necessity of Hampstead being amalgamated with the Borough, bo that a proper system of sanitary arrangements can be initiated. I append a few hints aa to the treatment, etc., of measles and diphtheria, and trust you will be able to find apace for them m your valuable columns. — I am, etc., 'Apjpy 'Amfstead. Ashburton, May 19, 1898.

MEASLES.

This trouble is highly infectious, and on that account patients should be kept away from other children, and all remains of food coming from the sick room should be burned at once, and not givan to the cat, aa is too often the oase. Keep a saucer of Condy's fluid m the room, and take care to have plenty of ventilation. The window should always be open at the top about two incheß ; remember that " keeping the child warm " does not mean shutting out lresh air. A screen, or even a olothes horse covered with a large shawl or blanket, will keep any draught from the patient, while once or twice a day the window is opened wide, and a free current of air is allowed to play round the room. The nights are the worst time for the poor little ones, so never be impatient and scold them for throwing off the bed clothea. Many children become delirious and have terrible dreams when suffering from this trouble. Do not be alarmed, talk to them soothingly, or tell them a little story, and they will soon fall into a natural Bleep again. The diet should be light, boiled milk, broths, beef tea, and plenty of good fruit. A slight aperient draught should be given from time to time, which will quench the thirst, and regulate the bowels at the same time. You may with advantage give them a baked apple every day, which will tend to remove any soreness from the mouth and throat. Keep the room bright and cheery and take care that the eyes of the patients are kept m the shade, as there is always the fear of weakness settling m them af cer measles. DIPHTHERIA. This is a very serious disease, by no means suited for home doctoring without medical advice. It attacks children more than grownpeople, and is especially dangerous to them. It is chiefly caused by bad drainage, and may be spread rapidly by milk poisoned with the germs of the disease. Symptoms — Sore throat, shooting pains m the throat, headache, fever. In bid cases white spots or patches appear on the throat and palate, These may form a thick, white false skin, which will cause suffocation if the throat is not opened (tracheotomy). This disease urgently requires good medical attendance and skilful nursing, also fresh air from con* stantly open windows, frequent administra tion of nourishment, and careful disinfection of the throat under the doctor's direction, During, and after diphtheria, paralysis ,is very liable to occur. It appears m from two to five days after exposure to infection. Patients are capable of giving infection while there is any sore throat or discharge from the nose, eyes or care. All clothing and bed clothing. that come m contaot with a diph theria patient oontains the germs of the disease. All suoh clothing should be die infected or washed before it is used again.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— THURSDAY. [Before Messrs T. E. Upton, and W. H. Rule, J.P.'a] By-Laws. — The oaße against Thomas Wheeler for breach of the Borough by-laws anent fish-hawkers was withdrawn for the time being, the young man having given a wrong name, and cleared oat. The police I had not been able to find him.— T. Gilbert was fined 5s and costs for riding a bicycle on a footpath at Tinwald.— T. Rollitt, for whom Mr P. H. Cox appeared, pleaded guilty to a similar offence. The impassable state of the road m Archibald Street, Tin wald, was the reason assigned for defendant taking to the footpath. ' A fine of 5s and costs was ingioted.-r-P, H. Cox himself was also charged, and pleaded guilty. A similar fine was inflicted m this case.— Gustave Friedlander was fined 5s for riding v bioyole on the footpath m Tancred Street.

News m Brief.

■« Messrs W. H. Collins & Co. advertise a new coal, for which they are sole agents. Coursing entries, for. the meeting to be hefd'bn Queen's Birthday, olose with the Secretary to-morrow (Friday) evening at 8.30 o'olock, at the Commergial Hotel. Mr H. C. Percy has a special notice m this issue annoußoing his removal to more con venient premises m East street ; also that he has scoured the services of a gentleman of large Continental, London, and colonial experience to take charge of his new hair dressing saloon, which is well lighted and furnished Id comfortable style. Those who require a good waterproof for the , coming winter will do well to inspect the new perramug rainproof cloth jusc imported by Messrs Craighead and Berry man, for which great things are olaimed. To look at, it is a cloth of fine testure and quality, and though thoroughly waterproof, itjis light, strong, and healthy, as it does not pause the perspiration to condense on the inside as does the old-fashioned macintosh. Unlike the old material it contains no rubber, and remains rain-proof as long as the garment lasts.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

United Press ABSooiafcion— By Eleobrio Telegraph — Copyright.

Submission.

London, May 17 . The rebels at Onisha, m the Niger Hinterland, have given m their suh mission. Russia and Austria. Berlin, May 17 The German newspaper Frankfurter Zeitung states that the treaty denning the Russian and Austrian spheres of influence m the Balkans lasts until 1902, and then will be renewable automatically.

Australian.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright

Accident to a New Zealand Trader.

Sydney, May 18 I The brigintine Lady Robinson, , which left Clarence River on April 29th bound for Westport timber laden, has been picked up by a tug, having loat her rudder, fche haß been towed to Newcastle, Received Wakapuaka May 19, 10 a.m, Guardian Office 10.56 a.m. Sydney, May 18 The brigantine Lady Robinton had a ) terrible experience. For twelve days she was "battered about at the mercy of the waves, being dismasted and leaking badly. The crew were worn out with pumping, and had to crowd m a cabin, eight feet square, short of food. The New Guinea Land Syndicate Melbourne, May IS The Age, m referring to what it char- 1 acterises as the monopoly proposed to ( be created m New Guinea for the British land-booming syndicate, says it is outrageous that the fate of Australia may be involved m what, on the face of it, appears to be merely a smart business deal. The paper strongly animadverts on Sir William MacGre gor's action m refusing previous appli cations by Theodore Bevan, the New Guinea explorer, on behalf of the Aus tralia Development Syndicate. Then referring to his policy m favor of the mysterious British syndicate it severely condemns Mr Demean Gillies, the Vic torian ex-Premier, for joining the directorate of the company, which pro poses to exploit Australian territory, and accuses him of wanting to imitate Oeoil Rhodes m the Jameson raid. It urges Premier Turner to lose no time m taking steps to have this pre pobterous grab defeated, or withdrawn Victoria's New Guinea subsidy.

Labor Questions.

«- — « . United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph. — Copyright. London, May 17 The colliers on strike m South Wales have agreed to invest their delegates with plenary powers m dealing with the representatives of the employers.

FEDERATION.

United PreßS Aaaooiabion — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Sydney, May 18 The reporb of the committee to enquire into the cost of federation, estimates that the Customs Revenue required to enable the Commonwealth to place all the States m a position to meet financial requirements, will be eleven millions, If Westralia is ex cluded, eight millions will suffice. The committee considers that even the smaller sum will be an impracticable and inadvisable one to raise by Cus toms duties. . A minority report attached considers that many of the estimates are exces sive) also that the assumed ratio of imports by New South Wales under the uniform tariff is one of a more or less speculative character, and that m a very short time New South Wales and Victoria must approximate to the per capita basis.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Presa Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright). Received Wakapuaka May 19, 9.30 a.m, - Guardian Office, 10.21 a.m. The French Elections. Paris, May 18. In connection with the French elections the defeat of MM. Delafosse, Deloncle, and Charges has relieved M. Hanotaux of the pressure of the chief colonial extremists, and is expected to facilitate the granting of concessions to Britaia m regard to the Niger difficulty. Received Wakapuaka May 19, 10 a.m.* Guardian Office 10.38 a.m. The Spanish Cabinet. Madrid, May 13 Senator Sagasta has been successful m re-forming his cabinet. General Oorrea letains the Minister for War's portfolio ) General Oastilla, formerly BeconfJ m command m the Philippines, assumes control 61 Foreign Affairs. France and America. Paris, May 18 The French Government has in creased the duties upon products imported from America, especially frozen and canned meats. Received Wakapuaka May 19, 10 a.m, Guabdian Office, 10 56 a.m. GreeKs m TUessaly, Athens, May 18 The Greek troops and officials have been reinstated m the zone m Thessaly, evacuated by the Turkish forces, A Desperate Burglar. London, May 18 Four policemen arrested William Foster, a burglar, at St. Pancras, London. Although handcuffed while riding m a cab with his capros?, Foster drew a revolver and shot three officers, one seriously. He then attempted suicide;

THE WAR CLOUD.

The Anglo-American Alliance. Speech by Lord Salisbury. Great Britain and Japan. How the American Soldiers Re ceived Chamberlain's Speech. United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph —Copyright. London, May 17. Mr Herbert Spencer, the Duke of Argyle and Sir Charles Dilke have ex pressed opinions m favor of an Anglo- American Alliance. The New York correspondent of the Times states that few public men m America will commit themselves off hand m regard to the Allianoe, and a few have declared against, but ex pressions of friendship toward England are universal. May 18 In the House of lords, the Marquia of Salisbury, replying to & question by Earl Kimberley, declined to discuss Mr Chamberlain's speech without notice being previously given. Lord Salisbury, m making referenoe to Japan, adopted a tone of marked friendliness. He implied that the occupation of Wei-hai-wei was in tended to convey to Japan and Core* that Britain had maintained her right! m North China, He hoped the occu pation of Wei-hai-wei would inspire China with courage to withstand her enemies and avert the despairing feeling that Russian domination wai her inexorable destiny. Washington, May 17, The soldiers at the Tampa camp, when they received news of Mr Chamberlain's speech, cheered it and sang '« God save the Queen." Received Wakapaaka May 19, 9 30 a.m., Guardian Offioe, 10.31 a.m. London, May 18 The German newspapers discuss Mr Chamberlain's speech m a respectful, almost sympathetic tone. *

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

The Philippines.

Spanish Reserve Squadron. Action of Japan. A French Design Frustrated. United Press Association— By Telegraph— Copyright) . London, May 17 The Telegraph states that Japan ia negotiaing with Russia to prevent the United States permanently holding the Philippines. France and Germany favor the Japanese action. The New York correspondent of The Times states that there is an impression that France proposed a naval display m the West Indies m" order to enforce the intervention of the Powers on behalf of Spain, but Great Britain's attitude prevented the scheme. Madrid, May 17. A Spanish reserve squadron is equip* ping at Cadiz. Five cruisers and two merchant liners will be ready for sea this week. WASHINGTON! May ]8 _ Reports from Havana state that eighteen of the crew of an American boat engaged iv picking up torpedoes at Cardenas were killed by the ex plosion of a torpedo. General Merritt anticipates severe fighting at the Philippines. He re quires at least 5000 regular troops, besides volunte&rs; otherwise he ia reluctant to take command. Adelaide, May 18 Mr Kingston, m reply to Sir Q, Turner, favours the postponing of thg consideration of action m regard to the future qf the Philippines,

Feeling Against France.

Received Wakapuaka May 19, 9,30 &,m, Guabdian Office, 11.21 a.m. Washington, May 18 The action of France m allowing the Spanish fleet to coal at Martinique has caused a feeling of resentment m America. A great league of American ladies, who have pledged themselves not to purchase goods of French manu facture, has been formed,

The Philippines.

ifloxG Kovg, May 18 The Governor of the Philippines has instituted a native assembly, as it ig believed half the natives will continue favorable to Spain. " '

SCULLING.

3t — —^" United Press Association— By Eleqtrio Telegraph — Copyright London, May 17 The proprietors of the Sportsman, newspaper have consented to the challenge cap which accompanies the soalling cham pionship of the world being open to com petitition with a sweepstakes m the autumnt

THE ASHBtB'JL'ON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, MAT; 19, 1898.



Anglican .. 414 2,668 29,435 Baptiab .. 40 582 4,970 Congregational 24 290 2,718 Presbyterian £217 1,541 15,541 Primitive Methodist 65 519 4,798 Wesleyan Methodist .. 283 2,375 2.2,364 Unolaßßified (approx.) 200 1,500 12,500 Total  1,243 9,475 93,326.



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F. FERRIMAN. THE PATENT ELASTIC£STEELZ HORSE COLLAR. (Contraotorß'to Her; Majesty 'b Government War Office, Patented m Great Britain, France, Bel- gium, [Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy, South Australia, Victoria, and the United Statei of Amerioa, etc. LATEST AWARDS.— Silver Medal, Birkenhead Agricultural Sooiety, 1990.— Silver Medal, Altringham Agrioultmal Society, 1890. Diploma of Merit, Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea, 1890.— Bronze Medal, Prague Exhibition, 1891. ITIHEJ COLLAR|;is anlinventionjjwhioh I wins the approval of all |owner* |of horses who once give h A trial. TESTIMONIALS. To^Mr F. Fbrriman, Dear Sir,— l have taken great! pains' 1 to oee how the above Collars would answer, and as you have taken over the agency for them I am sending you this testimonial, hoping you will use it for the benefit of the farming community, as I am satisfied the Steel Collar is a great boon to this county on account of the great heat and boulders we have to contend with. I have used them for carting shingle m riverbeds and find that they ease the horses very much. I have also used them m the hottest part of enmtner to pufc In turnips, and find the hones wearing the Steel Collars finished much fresher and took less feed to keep them m condition than those working m the leather collars. I had a mare sent to me with her Bhoulders quite raw, and her owner could not cure them. I started to work her m the Steel Collar, and within a month had her as sound as possible. Another man sent me a mare with a tumor on her shoulder. I worked her m a Steel Collar and had her well m a week. In fact I do not think they can be too highly praised, and if once used no other sort will be used again. At the same time I would like to remind all that use them that they must be kept quite clean, a rub with a web cloth is all that is required. F. A. Saunders. Mayfield. Ashburton, February 12, 1898 Mb F. Ferriman. Dear Sir, — About month ago I purchased one of your Steei Horse Collars for one of my horses, which I found it impossible to work with the leather collar, though I tried every device m stuffing and padding I could thiDk of. I at lußt decided to buy a Steel Collar, and since then I have worked the horse constantly, and he has done his work with the greatest ease, and is ontirely free from sore shoulders. I am so satisfied with this one*£that I intend going m for another. Yours^Truly, WM.^EUSTON. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE- LOT 37, containing half-acre of good land, fronting Trevor's Road. A capital site for a cottage, F. FERRIMAN. TO THE THRIFTY. FOR SALE, two shares m the Aehburton Industrial Building Society. The amount paid to May 9, 1898, amounts to £26 4s, to which may be added the share of reserved profits £1 8s 3d, which equals £27 12s 3d ; for which the sum of £26 will be accepted from a prompt buyer. The owner having left the district is willing to sell at the above figure. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE DRILL, maker, McSherry ; price £6. Just finished sowing. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE DRILL, maker, Farmers Friend Machine Company. Price, £5. F. FERRIMAN* FOR SALE CHAFICUTTER, horse gear and intermediate, by Richmond and Chandler, large size. Price for the lot £17 10s. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, a quantity of empty casks, also five-gallon stone jarß, large mouths pro- tected by winker work, very suitable for salting butter m. F. FERRIMAN. NOTICE. riIHE Runners who deliver the Guardian I to regular subscribers will not m future seli single copies. These can be obtained from the runners engaged for that purpose, and the Agents— Messrs Jones, Sounnesß, Marsden, Williams, and Mrs Adams. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS] A DVERTISEMENTS not exceeding _£3L sixteen words will be charged for at the rate of ONE SHILLING CASH. If to be booked the charge will be Two Shillings and Sixpence. Advertisements costing under five shillings cannot be booked, except to regular clients. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS STOCK TAKING SALE NOW ON. -£?£\Arfc WORI ' H . of New and Second- obOVJyJ hand Bicycles, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clips, Handle Bars, Tyres, Valvas, Chains, Chain Wheelp, Trouser clips, Westwood Rims, Hubs, Spokes, Nipples, etc., etc., AT VERY LOW PRICES FOR CASH. Remember — Sg-S&LE ONLY LASTS 4k WEEKS. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE, AS3BURION,



■■MBMaBHMMHB aHaaBBMHBB|B|aMH| JOHN MOISON, HAVING considerably added to bis Stock as well sa hia Shop acoommo. dation, is m a position to supply Boots and Shoes at lowest cash values — hia own make, which is not to be surpassed, and the best is the cheapest. Repairs with best sole leather and at onoe, at J. Moison's, the only Practical Bootmaker, "The Hall," Eaat Street, Aahburton. 5 160 OUR ANNUAL STOCKTAKING SALE i COMMENCES ON SATURDAY NEXT. , nf AAA WORTH of Groceries, Iron- ofciJLUv/'J mongery, Brushware, Cut- lery, Lamps, Glass, China and Earthenware, to be olcared at very low prices For CASH. As the bulk of the above lines have been imported direct, we are m a position to offer -the beat value m the district). Wo have just landed ex '• Rimutaka " a large quantity of General Merchandise, in- cluding — 1 TON NEW WASHING EXTRACT, (three times as strongas Washing Soda or Ex- tract of Soap), which will be included m the Sale. Special inducements to large buyers. CARSON &. CO-, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, | Importers of Glass, China and Earthenware, | Tancred Street, and Arcade, Ashburton. Buyerß of every description of Dairy Pro- duce. 5 99 Good advice. Never leave home on a ourney without a bottle of Chamberlain's Colio, Cholera and Diarrboe v Bcmedy, jfor »»le by Albburtoß prpg Qonipany,



CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S, CHURCH, Aahburton. THURSDAY— Ascension Day. Holy Commnnion 7 a. m Choir Featival Service 7.30 p.m A collection will be made m aid of the general expenses fund. SUNDAY SERVICES (May 22). 8.30 a.m. — Holy Communion. 11 a.m— Morning Prayer. 3 p m— Seafield, Rev. T. A. Hamilton, 3 p.m — Dromore, Mr T. Gates. 6.30 p m— Evening Prayer. REV. *. A. HAMILTON. PLOU GH - TBI AL. A TRIAL OP P. & D. DUNCAN'S NEW STUBBLE PLOUGH WILL. BE HELD AT Mr W. Wilkinson's, Cherfcsey, on MON- DAY, 23rd May. Mr John Dana's, Flemington, on WED- NESDAY, 25th May. 5 127 ~ NOTICE. TIIHE UNDERSIGNED agree to cloeo I I onr Establishments at 530 p.m. —Thursday and Saturday exoepted — from MONDAY, 23rd lost., till FRIDAY, August 19. ANDREW ORR, MITCHELL & TURNER, W. H. COLLIER, A. P. WILLIAMSON, H. 0. BEGERS, HALI/ENSTJBIN BROS., pef A» O. B. ASHBURTON DRAPERY <O, per H. C. S. BARRETT BROBiP«rH.g.B,



SHEEP WIRE NETTING. SHEEP WIRE NETTING. TjURMERS REQUIRING the above NETTING would find it to their Advantage to obtain Our Price before purchasing elsewhere. 50 Doz-n PLOUGH SHARES. HORNSBY & RANSOM Eg, AT REDUCED PRICES. CASTOR OIL, Valvoline, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Baled Linseed Oilß and Turpentine, always m Stock. ♦ t»rgo Assortment of Kettles, Saucepans and Euamelware, at Christohuroh Pricee, Sp'endid Value m Cutlery, Spoons, Forks, etc TEA. TEA. TEA. TRY OUR CELEBRATED S (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA. Only tha Choicest Orange Pekoe Teas ate used (or this packet, A Coupon will bo foind m every lib packet, GORE "THISTLE" BRAND OATMEAL. Absolutely Pare. FLQC7R, SHARPB AND BRAF / MILL PRICES. A Large and Well Assorted Stock o: vVinea and Spirits. Cheapest House m Ashborton for Groceries, Crookery, and Hardware. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly attended to, SHEARMAN BROS., GBOCERS, IRONMONGERS, & WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No. S3. . TITE Beg respectfully to notify our Customers and tJie Public generally, that our Stock is nova thoroughly complete with Autumn and Winter Goods, each and every Department being replete with choice and useful goods for the Season. We would draw special attention to our Mantle and Jacket Department, m which we have the Largest Variety and Best Value it has yet been our pleasure to submit. Inspection cordially invited, MITCHELL & TURNER, ISO PATTERNS IN JPJdA.IV JN ELLETTE S. 3d to Is 2d per Yard to Select^ From. ■ Best Possible Value For' Money. ONE WORD ABOUT BOOTS, JAMES MELLOR, ZEAJjANDIA. BOOT STOBE, TANOi>ED STREET, ASHBURTON. TTTE aim to please, and our large volume of trade speaks forjour sacceas THE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE is holding the largest and bcßt assorted stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m Ashburton, ' Ladies', Gentlemen's and Children's Boots* and Shoes* m endless variety. FOR REAL HARD WEAR TRY THE ZEALANDIA BRAND. fiverybody.knows we give notbing but the best value. One trial is all we ask : JAMES MELLOK, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCRED;STEF.T, ASHBURTON.