Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1898. Local and General.

The Hag ey Institute —The Government has refused to have the Hagey Institute and similar institutions placed uqder .State supervision.

A Supply op Ammunition. — The Miowera, whioh arrived at Wellington from Sydney* on Wednesday, brought fourteen tons of ammunition for the warship T*uranga.

Stoats oe Weasels.— On Saturday n!ght lasts nine lambs were killed near Winches ter, it is supposed by stoats or weasels. All were bitten behind the ear, and the blood sucked. Ib is about time something was done to ohsck the spread of these destruc tive animals.

Small Birds Nuisance. — It is reported that a paddock of rape 260 aorea m extent, has been completely deatroyed on the Waihao Downs Estate, near Waimate, during the past few days by small birds.

The Notornis Mantblli. — The Govern ment has declined to pay £250 for the speoimen of the notornis mantelli, which was captured some montha ago at Lake Te Anau, on the ground that the price is excessive.

Measles ox thb Miowbra.— The Miowera, on her arrival at Wellington from Sydney was detaiued for a short time m harbor owing to a mild case of measles on board. The patient was Major Maddooks, who, with Captain Ward, of the Governor's suite, was returning from a visit to Sydney.

Fatal Accident — During the progress of the Auction Handicap at Riocarton on Wed nesday, A. McDonald, the rider of Bold, met with fatal injuries through the horse falling. Deceased was well known m Ashburton, having been connected with Mr M. Hobbs's stable for the past five years.

Drunkenness. — At the Police Court this morning .two inebriates were dealt with m the usual way. Yesterday morning, on hk own aprjliouttiott, & prohibition order was issued against W. Adams, to be current for twelve months, and to operate m town and county.

A Protest. — At the bicycle sports yester day a protest waa entered by W. H. Trengrove asrainet J. Scobie for " boring" m the Ariel Wheel Race. The protest was upheld by the Committee, and Scobie was dit qualified for the remainder of the meeting. The matter will be further considered at the meeting of the Ariel Bicyole Club this even ing.

Appointment of Adjutants — The Cabi net has approved of the recommendation of the Commandant of the Forces to obtain from the Imperial forces four adjutants on three years' engagements. Other things being equal, preference m making the selection ia to be given to New Zealanders now serving m the Imperial forco», who may be found oapable of occupying the positions*

Accident. — Hedley Parkin, boj of Mr W. Parkin, North Rakaia, met with a serious accident at the South Rakaia School grounds on Monday last. The boya were at play as usual during reoess, when Parkin aDd another boy fell down together, with the result that Parkin sustained a broken thigh. After receiving attention from Dr Cordner, the unfortunate lad was broughb to the Ashburton Hospital, where he is doing as well as can be expected.

An Eventful Birthday.— A lad at Kumara, celebrating his tenth birthday, began the day by receiving a nasty cut on the cheek from a falling fht-iron Then he went out «into the country, and broke his while playiug on a heap of sleeper?. He was pub into a cart and sent home, but on the way one of the wheels came off and the cart was smashed, the boy being picked out from beneath the ruins. He concluded the day's festivities by walking six miles to get the broken arm set.

Tea Meeting — The Preßbyteriana of Wakanui held their tea meeting m the schoolroom on Friday, November 4. The weather was all that could be desired, con sequently large numbers turned out to the reunion. The following ladies of the con. gregation provided the tables — Mesdames 1 homas WWson, Kennedy, Giltnour, Brown, Corbett and M. Wilson ; and the tables were piesided over by the Misseß Wilson, Corbett (2). McCarthey, Caes, Gilmour, Kennedy (2), Wilson (2), and Mesdames Sam Brown and Doak. The tables were a picture m themselves, and the ladies of Wakanui are m no liklihood of losing their reputation as tea-makers. After every one Was satisfied, and old friends had revived their friendship over cheeriDg cups of tea, the room was cleared for the after meeting. The chair was taken by Rev. Mr Inglis, who on account of the many items to follow curtailed his speech, and the musical part of the programme proceeded. Quartets were, sung by Misses Anderson and Forrester and Messrs H. and E. Craighead, and were much appreciated by the large audience. Solos were sung by Misseß Kidd, Anderson, Amy Steel, Esther Gates, and Mrß Marsden, and Messrß Leadley, Kersal, and Craighead, and the accompaniments were played by Miss Ethel Gates, Miss Watt, and Mrs W. Corbett, m a finisher) Btyle. Rev. Mr (Skinner shortly addressed the meeting, over whelming his audience with congratulations. Rev Mr Riddle who is always welcomed at Wakanui gave an amusing and instructive address. Votes of thanks were passed to all who had helped m any way to make the gathering tho success it undoubtedly waß.

The practice— which of late has become prevalent — of giving bot fly remedies .or ordinary colio drinks, without proper dis crimination the moment a horse ia taken bad cannot be too severely condemned. Many a valuable horse has been sacrificed through the owner not understanding simple symptoms So-called rear ?dies, inimical to life under certain cassations. Are ad ministered, with the resul; that the disorder assumes an acute fcrm, the owner becomes alarmed, but alas }it is often too late. W T Kingston has been wonderfully successful during the late epidemic among horses, Veterinary medioine can be obtained at all hours, either at his Veterinary Forge, Wills Street, cr at his private residence, Grey Streei, near High School. Horses (only) attended upon the shortest notice. Testi monials can be seen upon application. — (advt) 10 19

News m Brief.

We have reoeived from Mr W. H. Collier a musical and pictoral album, containing sixteen admirably selected songs and pianoforte pieces, and sixteen pages of splendidly executed illustrations. The muaio, we believe could not be obtained anywhere under ten shillings, and the HlustratioQßi consisting of a number of Ashburton views, reprbduotipno from famous oil paintings, New Zealand scenery, etc, are really works of art. The album ia quite a novelty m its way, and Mr W. H. Collier deserves fcudpstor his enterprise m bringing out such an artistic production. The album ia to be given free to every purchaser of ten shillings' worth during this month, and readers should oertainly get a copy without delay.

Jo connection with the bicycle sports yesterday, the performance of A. Stooker is worth mentioning, This rider was knocked senseless m the Wheel Kace m which so many riders came to grief, yet notwith standing that he had to be carried off tho field he borrowed a Waverley machine from Mr Francis (his own machine being injured) and came m an easy first m the Birthday Handicap, and aeeopd .m the Five-Mile Longbeaoh Handicap. Mr Stookor was so pleased with the Waverley that he ordered a now maohine from Mr Orr on the ground. 11 26

flagrant ami refrejJupf—JVm tenus

Annual Sports Meeting.

Judges— Mesais C. Reid, F. Mainwaring, Morila Fri'jd larder i\od Very Rev, J. J O'Dounell. Superintendent of Sports — Mr H. Thmnpaon ; Starter — Mr R. J. Henry ; Timekeepers— Meßsrs W. Burns, Jag. Sutheriand, and I. W. Tyrrell-Baxtcr; Handicappers — (Cycling), Mr John Mil ler ; (podea'.rian), Mr H. J. Henry. Laptakers -Messrs A. J. O'Neill, W. H. Dardis, H. Mileom, Jas. Wilson and P* Cookson ; Mauksmen — Messrs R. Dunlop, M. Priest, W. H. Lmdells and '111.1.I 1 . Pritchard ; Telegraph Board— Messrs P. Hanrahan and J. Qaiulan ; Clerks of the Course — Messrs C. Muir . aad F Nokes ; Pavillion Steward —Mr S. Madden ; Refbrke— Mr D. Ryan.

The annual aporta meeting of the Ariel Bicycle Club was held iv the Domain yesterday, and waß very largely patronised m spite of the counter attractions offered by the carnival week m Cbristchurcb. The weather waa all that could be desired for a day's outing, and the Club was honored by the presence on the ground ot large numbers of the fair sex, whose bright costumes added brilliance to an attractive scene. The gate money taken reached a very respectable sum, and by a simple arithmetical process the fact is ascertained that — adults and children — 1000 people paid for admission to the Domain. Add membera' tickets, those to competitors, officials, and other compli mentary tiokats, and it is not difficult to believe the statement of the energetic assistant secretary, Mr D. McDonnell, that there were quite 1,500 people on the ground. The arrangements were all that could be desired, thanka to a very practical com mittee, who thoroughly understood their work, and thanks also to a team of attentive and hard working officials those arrange ments were oarried out without a single hitoh, except m the oaae of the last event — the five mile race— for whioh the bell rang before the competitors m the previous raoe could reach their mark, and they were there fore ' lef 6.' The brass band was on <he gi ound all the afternoon, and the excellence of their playing and the judioious selection they made of lively music to fill up their pro gramme were the subjects of frequent com plimentary remark. A refreshment booth kept by Miss Sheehan was well patronised during the day. The racing was not all beer and akittleß to the rider-8, as nearly every race contributed a spill or two by way of varyiDg the excite ment:, and several of the visitors lefb pieces of bhemaeVveß on the track. If the specta tors are to be treated m future to unrehearsed and untrained for acrobatic feats, to skin the limbs of the competitors, it may be worth the Committee's pains to offer a booth for competition by the druggists and cycle repairers — the druggists to dispose of etioking plaster by the yard, and the cycle men to mend broken bikes. Most of the acaidents were caused either by careless or selfish riding, and one rider— Scobie, was disqualified for the day, on the protest of W. H. Trengrove. Although the suspension of Scobie for breaking the rules with regard to riding during a raoe was a step m the right direction it would have been well if the club had been strict all through the meeting m noticing breaches of the rules. There can be no doubt that there were several gliriDg cases of ioul riding and several riders m promising positions were eerioualy incom moded by their efforts to avoid accidents m consequence. The opinion was pretty freely expressed by visitors that the track is not a safe one. Four lapß to the mile does not offer sufficient scope for the great speed bow attainable on up.to-d2te maohinea, and it seems probable that ere long local cyclists will have to face the problem of having a wider track, three laps to the mile, asphalted and properly banked. Those desirouß of holding meetings m ABhburton that will attract the best riders m the colony Bhould leave no stone unturned to accomplish this end. \With regard to the phenomenal number of accidents that occurred yesterday, although these were more immediately caused by breaches of the rules with regard to riding, there cannot be any doubt that the liability bo accident was largely promoted by the loafing that seems inseparable from track riding, amongsb a certain class of riders. In a race of any length ac soon as the back mark men reach the leaders they commence to loaf and no one will do the pacing, and the pace becomes actually a crawl. Some means to at least minimise the effect of this kind of thing ought surely to be found.

I Following are results ; —

BICYCLE EVENTS.

One Mile Maiden Handicap. First pri*s £2, second prize £1. First heat — J Scobie, scr, 1 ; O Crum, 20yds, 2 ; C Doherty, 125 yds, 3. R Howie 10yds, J McNaught 20yds, S Madden 40yds, L Broad lOyds, and A Morris 65yds, also started. A good race. Time— 2-23^ Second heat — J Davidson, 10yds, 1 ; E John, 50yds, 2 ; D Fechney, 65yds. 3. F Knox 25yds, A Catea 110 yds, E Willis 2,oyds, F J Wibon 35yds, and VValker scr, also camo to the mark. Thiß heat waa a little Blower than the first. Time — 2-26. AH the placed men m the heats Btarted m the final — E John kept the lead until the last lap, when he was passed by Scobie, Crum, and Davidson, the latter coming m with about two lengths to the good, O Crum Eecond, with J Scobie third. Time— 2.24

Halt-Mile Dasp Handica*. First prize £3, second prize £1. First heat— W P Daly, 45yds, 1 ; W E Ferris, 20yds, 2.J F H Symons, 45yds, 3. H Gee 40yds, H Buahell 45yds, G Porter 35yds, and R Hendry scr, aIBO started. la the last lap Daly and Symons were leading, when Ferris crept up, and passing Symons came m Becond, about two lengths behind Daly, Time — 1.6g. Second heat— J Hanley, 30yds, 1 ; D F Grant, 15yds, 2 ; H Holland, 40yds, 3. MoNaught (50yds) kept m front for the first lap, when he was passed by Grant, Hanley and Holland, Hanley winning by about a half length. The next two had a hard fight for second place. F Wilson 55yds, W Edge 50yds. and A Stocker, 30yds also started. Time-1 6£. Third heat— G H Robinson, 45yds, 1 ; D McFarlane, 40yds, 2 ; W Clarkson, 35yds, 3. F Taylor 45yds, and A Huston 50yds, also started. Time— l.6. Final heat-— Daly and Symons led fo the straight, where a collision occurred, Symons and another coming down. Daly, escaping, came the winner, Holland second, Maofarlane third. Time -1.6*. Twq Mile Ariel Wheel Rack. First prize £7, second £3, third £1. First heat —Thirteen Btartod m this, out of an entry of sixteen. Davidson and Willis kept the front from the start, and came m first and second respectively. Soobie also rode a good race, coming m third, with Trengrove fourth. Time— 4.46. Second heat — A large field also started here — Symons, Stooker and Qrv riding m this head instead of the first;, where their names were entered. W. Edge, with 170 yds, kept the lead till th^ last two lapa, when he was overtaken by G. Hen wood (195 yds), with G. H f Robinson (180 yds) and O. Orum (190 yds) seoond and third respectively. • Time— 4.sl. Final heat- Seven started. Trengrove (240 yds) led until the last two laps, when he v*as overtaken by Robinson, Edge, and Cram, and m the final sprint Robinson came m first, with Edge Becond, and Crum third. Time— 4 59

Ojjp Mile Birthday Handicap, (open), First priie #3, : second |}2, third £1. —First heat— Bleyen started m this heac out of a card of twelve. Symons apd Daly kept the lead until the last tyo laps, when Paly fell back, and Symons came on with Porter, this two gpijh-

ing a dead heat. Daly third. Time— 3 18. Second heat-— There was also a large field m this heat, nearly all tho rider? facing the starter. J. Orr caught the orowd m the second lap, and stuck to them until the end, coming m first, with W. Edge second, and H. Gee third. Time— 2 26§. W. Clarkspn and H. Holland came down. Final heat- All the heat winners otarted. G. Porter 90yda, F. Symons 100 yds, J. Orr 4.oyds, W. Edge 110 yds, H.- Gee 95yds, and J. Btooker 80yds. Stocker took the lead shortly after the start, coming m first, with Edge second, and Symons fclmjj. Time— 2.24£.

Onk-and-a-Half Milk Ladies' Braoble'P. First prize £3, «econd £2. —W. P.

Daly 140 yds and G. Porter 100 yds dead heat ;

LONGBEACH BIOYCLB HANDICAP, &V 9 mileß. Prizes £5, £2 2s and £I.—G. H. Robinson 295 yds 1, A. Ktocker 200yda 2, F. H. Symonda 220yd8 3. A good race, and caused an unusual amount of interest. Un fortunately several riders collided after going a few roiuidf, among whom was G. Porter, who had v good chance of the race. Robin ecu, however, rode a winning race through out, and won with comparative eaEe, Symonß utid Stocker fighting hard for stooud place, which fell to the laiter. Time— l3min 17sec. PEDESTBIAN EVKNTS. 100 Yards Handicap. Firsb priae £2, second £1. Twelve started, Davidson c >ming through from scratch won at the tapo fr.-m H. Millicharnp (10vd8), with J. Smith (9yds) third. Time— lOfieo. 220 Yards Handicap. First priz9 £2, second £I.— ln this race, as m the 100 yds, Davidson (cratch) came quickly through his men, and won by about a yard from H. Millicbamp ( 19yda. ) lime- 23|.

LAWN TENNIS.

ODhe match between the Timaru and Ash burton Lawn Tennis Clubs was played on the local courts yesterday under most favor able circumstances. There was a large attendance of spectators during the afternoon, and the cca provided by the Miaaeß Fooks was greatly appreciated. Both clubs were strongly represented, and some excellent games were witnessed. The match resulted m ay m for Ashburton, the scores being ABhburton 106, Timaru 81. Following are the reeults of the various games :— Singles— Salmond (A) beat Lynch (T), 11-9 ; Upton (A) beat Cameron (T), 96 ; Stewart (I) beat Shorland (A), 10-8 ; Ox (A) beat Mayne (T), 9-4 ; Johnston (A) beat Orwin (1 ), 9-0 ; Rutherford (T) beat Steward , (A), 10-8 ; Grant (A) beat Tennent (T), 93. Doubles— Salmond and Cox (A) beat Stewart and Cameron (T), 9-6 ; Lynch and Mayne (T) beat Upton and Shorland (A), 95; Rutherford and Orwin (T) beat Johnston and Owen (A), 10*8 ; Steward and Grant (A) beat Tenntnt and Orwin (T), 9 6 ; Lynoh and Stewart (T) beat Balmond and Cox (A), 6-3 ; Upton and Shorland (A) beat Cameron and Mayne (T), 9-2.

THE VOLUNTEERS.

Field Day at Timaru

[Timarn Herald]

The Sonth Canterbury Battalion carried out some field exercises m the shape of an attack on and defence of Timaru on Wednesday. The " parade state," on tbo whole far from satisfactory, was as follows : — (A Company) City Rifles, Captain Gillies, 23 ; (B) Temuka Rifles, Lieutenant White head, 28 ; (C) Ashburton, Captain Dolman, 38 ; (D) Port Guards, Lieutenant Raymond, 32 ; (E) Timaru Rifles, Captain Beokingham, 20 ; (F) Waimate Rifles, 18 ; Battalion Band, Lieut. Mohr, 18 ; High School Cadets, Sergt.-Major Bradley (Port Guards), 36 ; Timaru Main School Cadets, Captain Blake, 30; Staff officers, 6; total, 249. Colonel Bailey, Captain Jackson, and Sergt. -Major Jones were also on the field.

Owing to the poor muster of the other two companies the division of the battalion into attacking and defending forces previously arranged had to be departed from, and all three Timaru companies, and the Main School Cadets, went to Normanby to form, with the Wsimate contingent, the attacking force, leaving the Ashburton and Temuka Ritt?B and High School Cadets the duty of defence Both parties were to start simultaneously at' 11.15, the one from Normanby, the other from Smith's hill, Saltwater Creek, and they met about half way. The field of action was limited to the space between the main road and the railway. Captain Dolman took most of his men down Compstall road to near the railway, sending soouts and flag signallers along the main road. The latter did some very useful wotk. The "enemy" advanced m three divisions, and occupied Ellis's road, by the time the defenders had reached the next cross road half a mile or so nearer town ; these roada being over a mile long they formed a too extended front for such small numbers of men, The crucial part of the engagement was near the railway, along which Captain Beckingham made a good advance as far as the road occupied by the defence. The latter, however, held a cross fence stronglyf and we understand that on this side " honors are even." The enemy's centre, under Lieut. Bourne, had to advance acoross a wheat field and over a gully, with out any cover, and consequently, but un i avoidably, were a good deal exposed. The left division engaged a party opposite, from the cover of a plantation, for some time, , and then advanced rather loosely. The ; umpires (Lieut-Colonel Moore, Major Jowsey, and Captain Wolf) decided that the advantage lay with the defence. Under the conditions this should be so, as after the meeting they had but to hold their positions when the attack required to advance, and the country is quite open and without cover. The " engagement " lasted about an hour, and at its conclusion the men lunched on the ground, and then marched back to town, picking up the band at Saltwater Creek, and being " played m" from there. On the whole the parties were well handled, and an instructive day's work was done. An item worthy of Bpecial mention is that of the Main Sohool Cadets acted as engineers and made a plank bridge over a creek near Normanby. We may remark that this is an unsuitable time of year for such exercises, when so much of the country is under crop. There were not many spectators of the exercises, though some vehicles, horsemen and cyclists went oub to see them,

COMMERCIAL.

HAVELOOK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stophenaon reports on his weekly sale of live stock, produce, furniture, etc., aa under : — Last Saturday 1 had a good entry of piga and cattle, and the attendance being good piga met with very good demand, a line of suckers Belling at 10a and 10a 6d ; weaners 129, 12a 6d, 14s, and 16a ; small stores 18s 6d to 19i. Cows were slow of sale. Of fowls I had a good entry, for whioh good prices were obtained, mixed sorts selling from Is 4d to Is 9d, better Borts from 2a, ga 4d, to 2s 6d, roosters 2s 9i, 3s, and 3s Id ; ducks 2s 9d and 33 ; all at per pair. In the produce line good eating potatoes were scarce, and were selling at 12s 6d, 14a, and 15a' per sack. Seed blue Derwente 8s 6d to 10a ; and carrots Is 6d per sack. I also sold a quantity of furniture and produce at satisfactory prices.

THE TROUBLE WITH FRANCE.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright.

Paris. November 8

Le Matin says it is natural that Great Britain should be exasperated at the constant French tricks.

London, November 7 Laird Brothers, of Birkenhead, are building for the navy two sloops of war of the Condor type.

November 9

The training squadron ia the waters of the West Indies, and the various emergency services are being got ready. The cost of the preparations exceeds the coat of the late Soudan expedition. Mr Akera-Douglas, First Com missioner of Works, speaking at Herne Bay, said the danger was not yet over. Great Britain would not permit terri torial interest to come into opposition with the interests of the construction of the Cape- Alexandria railway. The War Office has issued instruc tions for the efficient fortification of Canada. The militia is to be equipped and drilled.

Ihe Channel squadron is at Gibral tar, where the stores and ammunition have been brought up to war strength.

Cairo, November 8

Major Marchand was entertained at a banquet by the French Olub m Cairo. Be said the French had endeavoured to carry across Africa a hand grip to . heir French brethren m Egypt, who wonld be more numerous hereafter and would forget or abandon nothing.

Melbourne, November 9

In the Legislative Assembly, the Premier announced that satisfactory arrangements had been made for the protection of the colony m case of war. Received Wakapuaka Nov. 10, 9 A,m, Guabdian Office 9.16 a>nh

Pabis, November 9

France has assured Italy that no extraordinary movements of French troops are taking place on the Tunis- Tripoli frontier.

M. Oambon, French Ambassador m London, and lately Ambassador at Constantinople, has complained that the Forte is favoring Germany and dis regarding French interests.

The Toulon fleet is ready for sea.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph.

Auckland, November 8

H.M.B. Royalist has bad her enginei thoroughly overhauled, ready to go to sea at any time on receipt of orders.

CABLE NEWS.

United Presa Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright

London, November 8 The retiring Lord Mayor has been created a K.O.M.G.

Mr Richard 0. McLauriD, a New Zealander, won a Fellowship at Bt. John's College, Cambridge.

Oandia, November 8

Five additional ringleaders of the Mussulmans who were implicated m the recent attack on the British at Oandia have been hanged. Several o£ them had to be dragged to the scaffold.

Constantinople, November 8

The Emperor of Germany was given an enthusiastic welcome at Damascus.

Washington, November 9

The warships Philadelphia and York town have been ordered to proceed to Samoa, where trouble is feared.

The Infanta Maria Teresa, the ex- Spanish cruiser, which fell into the hands of the Americans, lies stranded at Cat Island, m the Bahama group. Bombay, November 9 India has adopted the Imperial penny post.

Shanghai, November 9

There is a great flood m the Yellow river, and 2000 square miles are flooded. Many villages m Shantung, with the crops, have been destroyed, and one million persons have been rendered destitute.

Melbourne, November 9

Mr Fenton, the Government statist, expresses the opiniou that the wheat crop will be sufficient to furnish a considerable exportable surplus.

Brisbane, Kovember 9

The trial of the bank directors has concluded, and a verdict of " not guilty," was returned. The Chief Justice said he was glad for many reasons that the evidence led the jury to that conclusion.

Sydney, November 9

Early this morning a fire was dis covered m the crockery department on the top floor of Anthony Hordern'a immense emporium at Haymarket. It had a good hold when discovered, and it looked as if the whole building was doomed. By great efforts the Brigade succeeded m confining the flame to the crockery department and the depart ment below. A portion of the roof was burned through, and immense damage was done by water on the lower flats.

The Barque Glenhuntly.

United Press Association — By Bleotrio Telegraph — Copyright.

Melboubne, November 8

The barque Glenbuntly, bound from New York to Fremantle, baa been missing some months. The barque Strathgriffe, which arrived to day, while passing Tristan d' Acunha, was boarded by the captain of the Glenhuntly, who reported that his vessel sprang a leak and foundered on June 4, five miles off Tristan. The crew landed safely and wished to be reported. November 9.

k Oaptain Shaw, of the Glenhuntly, reported that the crew consisted of twelve men. The second mate was subsequently taken off the Island by a passing ship. The influx of such a large number to Tristan d'Acunha reduced the Islanders acd seamen to great straits m the matter of food and clothing, and the staple diet was shell fish and penguin eggs.

THE ABHBUKTON oOAUWAN ; THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1893



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Commerce, with its spreading wings, "has traversed the globe many times, and binds nations together with the strong ties of mutual self-interest. Through its influence London has become the metropolis of the world, and her merohants have amassed wealth sufficient to make them the envy of princes. Holloway's Pills and Ointment have now become essential artiulea of com- merce with all parts of the world. They have effected cures which have seemed miraculous, and given reJief m oomplaints when all hope had been lost. In all known diseases their suooess has at all times been wonderful. In oases of disorders of the atomaoh, bile, liver complaint, indigestion, fevers, ague, &o, they act like a charm, as the cure is speedy and certain. Many old soldiers now feel the effects of the hard service they endured during the war. Mr Geo. 8. Anderson, of Rossville, York ooi^nty, Perm., who saw the hardest kiud of eervica at the front, is now fre guently troubled with rheumatism. "I had a severe attack lately," he says, "and procured a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It did so much good that I would like to know whit you wonld charge me for one doj;en bottleß," Mr Anderson wanted i*> both for hia own use and to supply it to his friends and neighbors, as every family should have a bottle of it m their home, not on<y for rheumatism, but lame back, sprains, swellings, cuts, bruises and burns, for which it is unequalled. For sale by Ashburton- Drdo Company.



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F. FERRIMAN. for sale Tho Goodwill of a Lease iii Perpetuity at Lauriston. I Have received instruction to sell the Goodwill m the L;;ase m Purpotuity of 93 Acres of good land at Lauriston. Tho property 's well fenced Mid watered and is sown dtiwn m clover, which pro- mises an abundant crop. F. FERKIMAN FOit SALS AT HINDS EURAL Section 35807, containing 30 ) Acres m Tussock. A low price will be accepted to close an accouut:. F FEKRIM&N FOR SAL tI). Bergers Sheepmarkirig Composition. FT^HE Finest and most economical Sheep JL Branding Oil In the Market, m 1, 2, and 5 Gallon tins, brilliant red, blue or black colours. Once used always OBed. Always ready for use, drys rapidly and is guanteed noo to injure the wool, and readily quits wool m scouring without leaving a stain. S auds the hardest weather teats , unimpaired. F. FERRIMAN. i ** | FOR SALE. s Alford£Forest Road.]! LOT 3 containing £ of an acre nearly opposite the Factory entiance gate. Full particulars on application. F. FERBIMAN. . \FOR SALE. A GOOD^SITE FOR DWELLING. ONE Acre and a half of land, at present m crop, with a good frontage on the North West Belt and Grey Street, being Town Sections 951, 952, 953, 961, 962, and 963. The property is well fenced, and should prove a splendid site for a residence. Further particulars on application. F. FERBIMAN. FOR SALE. TANCRED STREET. HPOWN Section 467, upon which ;is JL erected a comfortable house of seven rooms. Easy terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN. ~~FOR SALE. COX STREET, TOWN Section 801 together with good house, wash-house, copper, etc. A praa'l deposit will be accepted, the balance at Building Society terms, which makes this a splendid opportunity for a working • man to acquire a property of his own, remembering th« mistake that too many mike, the idea that if they are to save at all they must commence m a large way. whereas he who begins m a email way will soon notice the effects of the effort. Full particulars on application. 3 F. FERRIMAIST, [• FO R SAL E. COX STREET. A Comfortable House of five rooms situated on Town Seel ion 776. The owner having left tho district will accept a low pi ice. Farther particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FUR SALE. j 7 Acr.'S at Eketahuna, North Island, j Close to Railway Station. TO those desir'ng a change of Climate this affords an opportunity seldom offered of obtaining a section whereon to build a comfortable residence within a | convenient distance of a Hallway Station. Fall particulars on application. F. FEERIMAN. TO LET. A Shop m Tancred Street. I Have a good shop to let In Tancred Street, within a chain of East Street. F. FERBIMAN. TO &ET— WAKANUI ROAD. 4 ACRES of good land with a wel stocked orchard and a capital dwel Ing hoaae. To a gord tenant a moderate rent will be accepted. F. FERRIMAN. I HAVE a special sum of £10 000 to invest on a sound freehold security either m one or two sums at 4£ per cent. F. FERRIMAN. A2HBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT- SOCIETY. A DVANOES of £25 and upwards made on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly Instal menta. , Loans are also granted for Fixed Period i afa lowest current rates. < < Deposits received at highest currenb rates < All information on application to ' c EDWARD STEPHENS, < Manager S — . , v T3ABBITTERS or others may have one s JLV or three Lurcher Puppies, One Month n Old, for cosb of this advertisement. Apply B Mail Office. 9 fi '■ ■ — h a TO POULTRY BREEDERS.— Beginnera } could not make a better start than by purchasing a trio of Partridge Coohins, the P best strain m the colony, from Pelham a Yards, Any day, epgept Sunday, from 12 t 3< *' ' i



\ CHURCH SERVICES. }QT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH I Aahburton. \ Friday — Short Service, 730 p.m. j Choir practice, 8 p.m. Saturday— Confirmation Class, 2.30 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES, November 13, 1888. 8.30 p.m — Holy Communion 11 a.m — Morning Pra}er 245 p.m — Ch llil re u 'B Service ; 3.30 p m — Ho!y Baptism 6 30 p.m — Evening Prayer REV. T. A. HAMILTON. Frledlanaer Bros., Limited. TTTTE are favored with instructions from A. BUTTERICK, E Q, TO SELL BY PRIVATE TBEAT?, HIS COMPACT LITrLB FARM OF 238 Acres AT LOWCLIFFE, HINDS FRIEDLANDER BROS.. Ltd. _ j BELFAST MANURES. YTT.fi offer to supply these celebrated Fertilisers at list prices less the usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and "over, and extra'reduotiona to Freezing clients We have large Stocks on' hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direot from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., (Insist upon bavins' our Pure Teas. Don't be put upon. They are the Best *nd Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied but never equalled. WONDERFUL Guaranteed Wicer and Better Value than any at 4d per lb. more money. Compare our 2/- Tea with any at 2/4, and our 2/4 with any at 3/- per lb. TEAS BICYCLES. THE ASHBURTON "EXPRESS" ENGINEERING AND BICYCLE WORKS Burnett Street. A BIG Reduction on NEW & SECOND- HAND MACHINES, for the benefib ' of our Country People on Show Week Second-Hand Machines from Agent 8 for all the Leading Machines, j Come m and see for yourselves. LANDELLS & SON, SOLE PROPRIETORS. 10 24 rTEAD QUARTERS FOR CYCLING Racing S«itß Singlets Sweaters Shoes Hose, Caps, Eto. TENNIS Trousers Shirts Hats, Caps, k Sashes Balls (Slajrengers) Shoes (Kenshawß.* CBICKETTNQ Trouserß Shirts Hats, Caps, Belts, Etc. BUNNINtt I Trunks Singlets Shoes, Etc. SWIMMING Trunks Costumes Singlets. A. G. BARTON, Manager CITY TTOTEL ITYXX O T E L TRIANGLE, Christchurch, and SAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, Aahburton. R\ LEX ANDES begß to inform his • XJL friends and|the public generally that he has taken over the above com- mou.'°U9 and popular Hotel from Mr MoNamara. The House is replete with every convenience. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. The acsommodation is second to none m Christchurch. An excellent table and all the best brands of Ales, Wioes and Spirits procurable m stock. Telephone 365. B. Alexander, Proprietor. 10 259 , — i , , — ,. -.^j /CHANCE for poultry breeders.— A few f Kj Partridge Coohin Cookereli and -< Houdan Cockerels, best for croiling.*« * Psuum Poultry Xarcs.



JOHN ORR & Co. j Ironmongers and General Merchants, j WITNESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PEICES LOWER THAN EVEB. " New bd'v ' *.&iN ," " Columbia,' LAWN MOWERS. AT STAKTLING PBICi£S. SPADEB, RAKES, HOES, FOBKS, Ind all. Garden: To >l by B3sb Makers. The Largest Assortment and Lowetib Pricea of [any firmlin Aahburton. 6 000 YARDS FOWL SETTING to be Sold CHEAP FISHING IAD TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opened our New BeaßOD'a Sujply o! FISHING TACKLE, a.d request an early inspection. LICENSES M&Y BE OBTAINED FROM *JS: WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYKRLEY BICYCLE ULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BIHYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment this Season is Just Landing, and we will be able to supply Customers without delay. JOHN ORH^AND CO., ASHBUETON. Jl^ JL \/ t I TTAVING made Satisfactory arrangements with JLZL Messrs Niooll Bros., for lease of premises npTTTQ ocoupied by us, we are carrying on business aa usual. INTERESTS McDONALD & McDiabmid, J.I»XJ-iXiIJDIIO BOOTS AND SHOES of every desoription TT^\-rj made to order or repaired at shortest notice. THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK IN THE DISTRICT OF ENGLISH, AMEBIOAN, CONTINENTAL, AND COLONIAL BOOTS. EVENING SHOES, Etc, at prices to suit all classes. JUST ARRIVED — A splendid assortment of Colored Shoes, all shades. McDonald and Mcdiaemid, BOOT IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS, EAST STREET. 8 258 J. NICHOLAS, Manager- GIVING UP BUSINESS SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE, FOR SALE. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J, SEALY AJND CO. \