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Clephanb. —On Wednesday, September 14, at his reßidencp, Peter Street, Thomas Clbphank (late of Wakanui, farmer). Aged 77 years. »■' 1

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1898 DISARMING THE NATIONS.

The proposal of the Czar of Russia that the nations of the world should disarm, and "that m future all disputes should be settled by arbitration, is very attractive at first sight. Civilised men and women have for ages felt that it was incompatible with complete civilisation that neighboring peoples should have no means but the sword to settle their disputes — no power to enforce the right, but the power to slay. But up to the present no states man has been able to propound a scheme which should enable this apparently barbaric method of ending national differences to be for ever dispensed with. The present Empe or of Germany created some sensation on bis accession by advocating universal disarming. But a few years on the throne have shown how completely he has given up his early aspirations. The fact is that— charming as the prospect of a world at peace undoubtedly is — the thing is quite impossible of accom plishment until every nation and tribe shall have become civilised, or at least educated up to the point necessary for a proper conception of the position. Ib would perhaps be practicable for two nations, situated as Franse and Germany are with regard to each other, to agree to refer all disputes to the Powers for adjudication. Or nations without colonies, or without neighbors wholly savage, might possibly sufter nothing by disarmiug. But where would Great Britain be, sur rounded by hordes of barbarians or semi-savages, if she had no soldiers with which to drive back the ruthless raiders upon the lands of her people ? What position would she be m were the tribesmen of India, the fierce South African savages, or the fanatical dervishes, free to burst across their borders into British territory every now and then, with no dread of that [ avenging power which always hurls | them back whenever they attempt to pillage, aad never fails to punish the invaders? Tho obvious answers to these questions effectually dispose of the proposal to disarm, so far u& Britain is concerned, although it might yrt be possible, for the Great Powers, for example, to make a mutual agree ment to refer all disputes to arbitra tion, instead of to the arbitrament of the sword, But Britain cannot die arm withpub losing few empire m

India and Africa. We doubt whether the Czar ever seriously contemplated the possibility of his proposal being accepted by the nations of Enrope, to say nothing of those m Asia and America, which have to be taken into account. It i8 m fact difficult to believe that any statesman could have really given tnis sensational suggestion of the Russian Emperor more than a moment's consideration, and we look upon the gushing expressions of approval by certain prominent person ages m the European States as mere sentiment. The impossibility of the idea getting beyond the hypothetical stage is so apparent that one can only speculate as to whether the Czar had any sinister motive m formulating his grand idea, and if so what it is. One thing stands out m bold relief, which is that, supposing that disarmament was quite feasible at the present time, England, m caße of the adopti n of the principle of universal peace, would be far and away the chief loser m a material sense, since, apart from the dangers along her borders already alluded to, she would have ten times as much valuable proporty, m the way of ships and munitions of war throwa upon her hands, as any other nation m j the world. From the sordid stand point of finance, only our own country would be at a great disadvan tage m the event of a universal dis armament.

Local and General.

Ashbdrton High School. — The Ashbur ton High Sohool will re-open on September 20. TINWALD Racing Club. —A special general meeting of the Tinwaid Racing Club has been summoned for Monday uex l ; at eight p.m., m Lagan's Hotel. ! Ashburtox Racing Club — A special general meeting of members of the Ash burton Racing Club is called for Saturday evening next, at Devaue'a Hotel, at 8 o'clock. The Island Bay Hermit.— The hermit of Island Bay ia sti'l an inmate of the Welling ton Hospital. When he leaves the institu tion the trustees of the Benevolentinstitution will grant him a passage to his friends m Queensland. Hts old haunt at Island Bay ia to be blocked up. The Nor' Wester —Early on Wednes day morning the nor'wester blew with hurricane force at Springburn, and was ac companied by heavy rain. The foroe of the gale was aho severely felt along the banks of the Rakaia, and a number of newly sown paddocks are reported to have been severely blown. TIIB RACING CLUB 3 —The meeting called for Saturday to consider the propriety of forming a new Racing Club has been post poned, the conveners being of opinion that m a few days po3oibly matters will have taken a more definite shape with regard to r,ho position of the existing clubs. An advertisement appears elsewhere. Kashoda. — The latest cable messages indicate that the French have occupied or attemptei to occupy Fashoda, and as Sir Herbert Kitchener has started for the place, trouble may arise between England and France. It may interest some of our readers to learn the exaot position of Kashoda. It is situated on tho lOih parallel north, and ia — according to the latest political map of Africa — ou the bank of the White Nile, which bounds the territory leased to King Leopold. KathoJa h probably about 300 miles due south of Khartoum, and is actually withiu tho limits of the porlion of Africa colored as British on the map. An Awkward Capsizb.— As a pariy ot thirty were returning from festivities at Lyr.dhurst early this morning, they had a very unpleasant experience. Ifc was exceed ingly dark, and m trying to take a short cur, two wheels of the drag got into a water race. The result was a cap?fze. The driver and tho^e on the box scuta were thrown off, and the inside passengers would have had a like experience but for the fact • hey were p otectetl by the cover. Instead, they suildeuly found themselves m a con fused heap m the overturned vshicle, and it waa witi) great; difficulty thuc they were rescued from their somewhat dangerous position. '1 hia wns however happily accom p'ishetf, and it is pie -sing to hear that no one suffered anythiug more than a severe shaking. After eo«ne delay, and hard work on the part of the male portion of the party, the drag was righted, and the j urney resumed, the party arriving home without fursber mishap. Band or Hope.— The monthly meeting of the liaml of Hope was held at the Primitive Methodisb Church on Tuesday evening. There wan a fair audience, and the Rev G. H. Mann occupied the chair. In the course of his remarks rhe Chairman stated that m Knglao.l the Primitivo Methodists had last year held a temperance campaign during which 31,097 new pledges were signed, the Band of Hope societies were increased by 111, and the adult temperance societies by 78, and altogether there was an increase of 23,634 abstainers ; 59 per cent of tho teachers and scholars aro now pledged abstainers. Mr Mann urged them to enter upon a similar campaign m this colony, and held that while no effort should be spared to secure , prohibition, it was essential to the effective opeiation of suoh a prohibitive law that there should be a strong public opinion be hind it. An excellent programme was gone through m which the following took part: — ! Mra W. and J. Mars Jen Jamea and Tilley ; Messrs Hoskens and Barr, and the Misses A. and M. Lill ; Mr Lill, jun ; Mrs Barrow, Miss Hitchinga and Miss Ada Barrow. Mr Hight and Mrs Smith Mack well played the accompaniments. 1 Lawn Tennis Club.— The tenth annual general meeting of the Ashburton Lawn Tennis Club wae held m the Orange Hall on Wednesday eveniug Tho clnir was occupied by Mr C. W. Purnell, and there was a large attendance of members. The secretary and treasurer read the annual report and balance sheet, which was adopted. The report dealt at some length with the work of the past year, and congratulated the members on the very successful season just brought to a cose. The balance sheet showed the receipts for the year to have been £40 83 Id, and the expenditure £39 15s 2d. The balance of assets over liabilities was £14 12i lld. After electing seven new members, the election of officers was proceeded with and resulted as follows: — President— Mr O W Putnell (reflected) ; Vice-Presidents — Messrs A Harrison and J Snodgrass j Hon Secratary and Treasurer — Mr Leonard J Hobba (re-elected) ; Com mittee—Messrs R H Upton, P H Cox, H H Pooks, T Rollitt, C F Salmond, W Johnston and Dr Maude. Saturday next, the 17th inst , was fixed as the opening day of the season. The club's subscriptions were raised to the following amounts :— Gentlemen — Active members, £1 Is ; entrance fee, 10* ; j hon member*, 10s. Ladies — Active mem ! bers, lOs ; non-players, si. After con siderable discussion, the following motion was carried :— That the courts on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 4 to 6 p.m., be set apart for gentleman playerß only, whilst the ladies have them on Wednesdays until 6 p.m. After passing votes of thanks to the ladies, for providing afternoon tea during the 9« miner months, and to the Seorotary and Chairman, the meeting terminated. I

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The North Canterbury Board of Education met on Wednesday, and the following are the only tnvttera of local interest :— The appointment of Mr^Satchell, late of Lyndhurst, to the Bur'nham t'chool was recommended by the Appoiutmeno Com mit tece. The Department's letter, proposing that Sixth Standard certificates should be issued fvuin the Board's office, was considered, it beiug resolved that the proposed alteration was desirable. Mr Buddo said that some little time ago the question of school committees' banking accounts had come before the Board and had been relegated to the Buildings Com mittee, which had recommended th*t the Savings Bank was a suitable bank. The diffioulty was that; the Board bad inadvert ently overlooked the fact that school com mittees' accounts must be placed m a bank and operated on by cheque m the same way as the Board's. Over 100 school commit tees had fallen m with the Board's recom mendation, and many schools were seri eusly inconvenienced. The matter had been mixed up very mnoh He would move— " That the question of bunk ohargea to keep school committees' accounts be referred to the Buildings Committee to reporb to the Board as to whether the Board's finan oial arrangements can be adjusted bo as to give school committees the convenience of local banks free of book-keeping charges," Mr Hardy seconded the motion. The Chairman said he thought the banki as a whole should have taken the Board's accounts freely. They should not go to the banks which had instituted the Bystem of oharging the committees, but stiok to the Bank of Australia, which had always taken their accounts, without charge. The motion was oarried. A letter from the Rangiora School Com mittee on the same matter was also referred to the Buildings Committee. A letter was read from the Secretary of Education to the effect) that the Government was unable to make any grants m aid of technical schools. Mr Da!z ; el expressed disappointment at the rep'y of the Minister for Education. At the same time he hoped Amberley would be able to oontlnue the technical sohool with out the grant. The Chairman said it smelt very like a piece of Government policy to show the | difficulties whioh were thrown m their way - regarding the non-passing of the Manual I and Technical Instruction Bill.

ROAD BOARD.

-o mount Hntt. The usual monthly meeting was held on Thursday, September 8. Present — Messrs Morgan, Holmes, Batty, and Murdoch. I»OAD OBSTRUCTIONS. Mr H. G. Baker interviewed the Board m support of a letter from himself and others complaining of cattle at large and obstructions on the roads, also asking that the Board woul 1 make a by-law to regulate the pace of bicycles passing vehicle*.— lt \»as decided to call the attention of the polios to the cattle, and to communicate with other boards respecting a by-law. It was decided to form the road at the junction of the Chertsey and Lyndhurat toads and of the Chertsey and Urrall roads level with the adjoining land ; to have some repairs made on the Mount Hutt cuttings ; and to expend thirds on stone breaking on McAvey* road. CORRESPONDENCE. Mr S. Cox wrote re alteration of valuation roll. The clerk was instructed to take the necessary steps to get the alteration made. The Valuer General wrote forwarding parti culars of the course to be followed m me king alterations m tho valuation roll — Received. Correspondence between the chief Bur veyor and the clerk respecting the new roada on High' auk waa read, and It was decided that the Board act as agents for the Lmd Board m carryiug out the proposed | motalling. { DEPUTATION. Messrs Donald I'rutnmoud and Ctvllaghan on behalf of the Highbtmk Sellers Associa tion-interviewed the Bourd asking to h ive the Ctvirnbrae Road shingled, it was dcci led that part of the road would he done. Accounts amounting to £67 Is 8d w«re passed for pay men b.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Ashurton.

The usual monthly meeting of tin Ash burton School Committee was hold en Monday evening. Present — Mesira W. Ccaighead (chairman), Macpherson, Phaup, Meddins, Silcock, Hanmer, Rule, and Chapman. An apology for the absence of Mr Duncan was tendered. JPINANgH. The Chairman stated the bank balance to be £27 12s 7d creditor. PDPIL TEACHER, It was decided to postpone for a tirm the appointment of a pupil teacher. CORRESPONDENCE. The Board wrote that the Clerk of Works would visit the school and report on repairs to be effected. . master's report. The headmasters reporb was read. Ib showed the roll number to be 389 ; average attendance for three weeks since examina tion, 335 7. Owing to a number of children leaving after passing the sixth standard, it would be impossible lo reach the limib, so aa to entitle the school to another pupil teacher. SCHOOL HOURS. l r . was decided that from October Ito the end of March the school be opened at 9 a.m. instead of 9.30, and the luncheon hour be from J. 2to 1 p.m. — the school closing ab 3 p.m. inatead of 3.38 CONCERT. The sub-committee appointed recom mended that a concert be held on a date to be fixed, m the Oddfellows' Hall ; that no paid performers be engaged ; and that Mr Hardie be asked how many pieces he caD prepare the children to give. VISITING COMMITTEE. Messrs Chapman and Maopherson were appointed visiting committee for the month. FILTERB. On the motion of Mr Phaup, it was decided to write to the Board for three filters— one seven-gallon and two ten-gallon — for the main, Allenton, and infant schools. ACCOUNTS. Accounts were passed for payment to the amount of £11 14s 9d, and the Committee adjourned.

Thiwald.

The usual monthly meeting of the Tinwald School Committee waa held on Tuesday evening. Present — Messrs Clothier (m the chair), F. Bonnington, C. Hawkins, James Gudsell, James Hampton, and John Stephens. master's repori. Ihe master's report was read, which showed the present numbers on the roll to be— Boys 77, girls 71: total, 148. The average attendance for the past four weeks has been— Boys 61 8, girls 55.4 : total, 117.2 The attendance had been seriously interfered with by tha so-called measles, and the master suggested that only children actually suffering from the disease, or recovering, be kept away from school. As the Committee are about to elect a caretaker, he suggested that some alterations be made m the schedule of duties, as the dusting had not been satis factory at any time during the period the master had been m charge of the school. * It was decided that the master need not send any children home except those actually suffering from measles ; but that be should make the children go home as soon as the school closed for the day, and not allow them to play about the play ground. ACCOUNTS. Acoounta. tq the amount' of £4 5s 2d were passed for payment. CARETAKER. Mrs Beasing was eleoted caretaker, and the meeting then adjourned.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Preaa Association — By Electrio Telegraph Wellington, September 14 The Council met afc 2.30 p.m. VOLUNTEER REGULATIONS. la answer to a question the Minister stated that Governnuub proposed amending the Defence Act to bring the law into accord with the volunteer regulations. BANKRUPTCY ACT. The Bankruptcy Act Amendment Bill was con.mitted, but after a a'ighb amendment had been made progress was repotted, and the Coubcil rose at 4 55 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, September 14 The House met at 2.30 p m. TIEST READINGS. The Public Workß Act Amendment Bill, the Land Drainage Amendment Bill, the Admiralty House Bill, and the Tramways Act Amendment Bill were introduced and read a first time. POLICE COMMISSION. When consideration of the report of the Police Commission wa3 called on, Hon. T. Thompson moved to refer the report to the Public Accounts Committee, with «pecial direction to examine and report on the increased cost proposed by the Commission and by Commissioner Tunbridge, and also whether the circumstanoes warrant increased expenditure m whole or m part;. To give effect to the recommendation of the report of the Commission he said would mean an increased expenditure of £16,328 yearly ; to give effeot to the recommendations of the Commissioner £13.423 yearly. The total oosb of the Commission had been £4260. The Minister and the Premier contended that the report of the Commission had had the effect of restoring confidence m the force, and the evidence had disproved Mr Taylor's charges. Messrs Piranl and Taylor asserted that the charges of the latter had been proved, exoept m two oases, and that the existence of political interterenoe as to appointments to the force had been placed beyond doubt. The discussion was proceeding at the 5,30 adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30. The debate on the report of the Police Commission was resumed. i Mr Kelly said that it was amusing to watch the Minister of Defence (Mr Thomp son) and ex-Minister of Defence (Mr Seddon) attempting to hoodwink the public into the belief that there was no political interference with the department. Though the report was colourless Mr Kelly considered that it was the duty of the Minister to relieve him self of a position which the evidence given 1 before the Commission showed he was in competent to fill. As an amendment to the original motion he moved that immediate provision be made for the removal of the police from political control ; for the im provement of the present system of rejruit ing the force ; for the efficient training and instruction of the force ; for the retirement of officers and men who by reason of age or otherwise are inefficient, or are of drunken or immoral habits, or are addicted to gam bling ; for the ameudment of the law so as to puaiah those who supply liquor during prohibited hours ; and for retiring allow ances and pensions to deserving members of the force. Mr Scobie Mackenzie said that gross impropriety had been committed m granting a Commission to enquire into the adminis tration of a department of the State. It was an unconstitutional act, and an un pardonable weakness. The Minister for Public Works eaiJ that no previous Royal Commission had been ao much abused as this one, but the Govern mant ha r l nothing to fear from it. He quoted from the evidence to show that political interference with the Department had taken place under the Russell adminis tration. He asserted that as the people of the colony became better acquainted with the report of the Commission, they would see there war no foundation for the charges «g inst the force. Mr Mosiig nisry said that the Minister of Defence had shown no iii4ividuilily m his adnrrnistration of Ihe Police Department. The de-nand for a reform of the force had not been undertaken because it would have involved giving up a system of political patronage which was becoming the bine of the country. When the force was organised as a result of the Gommis&ion Mr Taylor would then get the credit which was due to him. Mr Duthie said that the Government instead of agreeing to an enquiry into the polipe administration should have resigned. The corruption revealed m connection with the police force way only an example of a similar state of affairs existing throughout the different Departments. It was not too late to overturn this abate of affairs, but if it were not done ecoundrelism would be ram pant and actively supported. Mr Morrison quoted from the evidence to show that during different administrations political interference with the police had existed. / Mr Wason expressed the opinion that the work of reform should, have been left to Commissioner Tunbridge. Mr Hogg said that the complaint aa to police administration had existed almost from time immemorial. Mr Massey said the oountry had gob full value for every penny spent on the Police Commission, Mr Platman considered that the police foioe of none of the sister colonies would have come out of an enquiry with such a clean sheet as the New Zealand police. Mr Guinness moved the adjournment of debate. The motion was agreed to by 27 ta 17. The House adjourned at 12.15 a.m.

OBITUARY.

The Late Mr Thomas Clephane.

One more of our early settlers h&3 passed away full of years and of honor, wearing the crown of a Godly and well-spent life. For the last twelvemonths Mr Thomas Clephane, who for twenty-two years was a Wakanui firmer, had been showing visibly m his physical appearance the ravages of time, bub it was only within the past few days that he gave any symptom of being really ailing, and at the last he passed away somewhat suddenly, dying last evening m the midst of his family. Mr Clephane was a native of Edmonston, m Midlothian, where he was born m 1821. He spent his youth and early manhood m bis native land, and then emigrated to America. For ten years he remained m the States, spending moßt of that time at Oawego, on the shores of Lake Ontario. Then he sought a home m Australia, and for some time lived there, but 1858 saw him landed at Lyttelton, A gardener by profession he. went into business as a seedsman, and his' ahop m Colombo Street was well known m: those early days. When tbe land boom/ came on m 1876 he bought land at Wakanui, and there he remained till advancing yean compelled him to relinquish the work t( younger hands, and his stalwart Bons took up the tools of bis labor, while be and hit wife came into Ashburton to live, occupying the cottage m Peter Street where he died. Mr Clephane was a quiet, unassuming, inoffensive, good living man, who, though attending strictly to his own affairs, was a good neighbor and a fast friend to those among whom he lived. He never sought public position, but has taken his share off School Committee work when asked by the householders to do so, and had also served on the River Board. He was a staunch Preßbyterian, and m his quiet unobtrusive' way made himself usefal m the Wakanui' Church. Hia was practioal religion, and if/ the old proverb that "practice is better! than precept" ever held good it did m his\ case, for hi: whole lite was one telling sermon of. example to all around. He leaves a widow and grown up family.

I'm not m the waggon business. lam atriotly m the tip business. I don't; want you to lose Bight of the fact that my tips will do you good if you take hold. • You're a family man " — ohildren not over strong doctors are expensive— 1 winter's coming on.' Keep a bottle of Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure m the house j • will atop the inevitable family oough.' Cost, is 6d. Saves doctor's bills j chwti the undertaker, Nuf * ,

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, September 14 Hon. W. P. Reeves read a paper be fore the British Assembly, dealing with the development o£ W.^kefield'a land system m New Zealand. Washington, September 13 President McKinley approves of the Czir's disarmament proposal, and is willing that America should be represented at the Conference. The American Government refuses to accept Turkey's repudiation of any responsibility for losses by Ameri cans arising out of the Armenian massacres. Sydney, September 14 M. Rougemont, who read a couple of papers on Australian topics before the British Association, came into notoriety m Australian circles m London by the Munchauscn-Hke articles now appearing m the Wide World Magazine. He is believed to be identical with a Swiss named Grein, who lived m Sydney, and was believed to be eccentric. It is also stated that he spent some time m New Ze&la'nd.

AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS.

New South Wales.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuak* Sept. 14, 9.30 k-m, Gfaediak Office 9 57 a.m Sydney, September 15 Mr Reid has arranged with the leader of the Opposition to close the censure debate to night. The annual report of the Govern* ment labour bureau shows a distinct increase m the number of the un employed, and sounds a warning note 'against the increasing iniuz and competition of aliens.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright . Received Wakapuaka Sept-. 15, 9-20 »-m, Guardian Office 9-43 a-m Attempt to Poison Gorean Royalties Seosl, September 14 The Emperor of Gorea and the Grown Prince became suddenly ill after dinner. It is believed they were poisoned. Eleven courtiers have been arrested. The Emperor is recovering.

THE MURDER OF THE EMPRESS OF AUSTRIA.

United PreßS Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Vienna, September 13 The "Fmperor sent a pathetic reply to the message of condolence from the Pope. As an outcome of the assassination of the Empress, anti-Italian riots occurred at Trieste and Labach. Ths troops were called out, and restored order. Berne, September 13 Seventy thousand Swiss, .leaded by the leading officials, marched past the Hotel Beaurivage, at Geneva, where the body of the Empress was lying. They made an impressive demonstration of sympathy. Melbourne, September 14 The Legislative Assembly adopted a resolution of sympathy with the Emperor of Austria. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 15, 9.20 a.m, Gctardiah Office 9 43 vm Bet.nb, September 14 The police m Geneva have arrested five anarchists for complicity m the assassination of the Empress of Austria.

THE TROUBLE IN CRETE.

♦ United Press Association— By Eleofcrio Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapaaka Sept. 15, 9 20 »-m, Guabdian Office, 9 43 a-m Constantinople, September li The Porte has issued a circular to the Powers, refusing to withdraw the Turkish troops and Baßhi-Bazouks from Candia. The Porte, however, has undertaken to disarm the Mussulmans on condition that their weapons are handed to the Turkish authorities.

THE ASHBUiiIpN GUARDIAN ; THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1898.



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NICOLL BROTHERS. j JN T icoll Brothers, [H. F. Nicoll.] [L. A. Nicoll ( AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKEUS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. OJfiNTRAL AUCTION ROOMS I EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. I I WEEKLY SALES OF cattle, tigs & poultry, Every Saturday, at 12 o'olock noon, In Yardß adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Alno of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stook sale. 1 CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the Dißtriot at lowest ourrent rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS We have been appointed Agents for Messrs Sawxelk, Wachsmann & Co., Christohuroh, and have now on hand a supply of Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, Turnips Mangels, Carrots, Rape, etc., grown by Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England) WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christohuroh Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Limited, Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicycles. FIRE, LIFE. & MARINE INSURANCE RISKS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building SeotioDS for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. THE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES • Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, R'tpe, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USttl). » SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE | NICOLL Bros, store five varieties of this celebtated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. ' NICOLL BROS., DISTBICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS. T7IARMER3 wishhW to consign Sheop on their own account cfit book space at any timo]to suit their owii convenience, by com- municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGbNT?, O IRTSTCHUROH MEAT COVIPANY. LiMiTEi). -8 39



Friedlanaer Bros., Limited. WEST STREET HORSE FAIR WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1898, And are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 95 , Auctioneer. ASHBURTON Horse Parade, SATURDAY, SEPT. 24, 1898 TMMEDIATELY after the Annual Parade we shall offer at our Mart] on account of Clients SEVERAL STALLIONS. 9 47 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Qf\ ACRE SECTION AT METHVEN. \\TE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE, 20 Acres of Firat-claes Land, with Dwelling House, Stable, and other conveniences, situated m Methven, This property is well fenced and sub-divided. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS.. Ltd. VTOT HAVING DISPOSED OF MR HENRY BUTTERICK'S FARM At SHERWOOD, by Auction, we are prepared to treat privately with intending purchasers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ira. F O R _S A L £ SEED " BARLEY, PERFECTLY CLEAN- FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. TTTlfi iff;r to supply then celebrated Fertilisers at list prices Je 3 the usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Free/ing clients We have large Stocks on hend, and can deliver ex cur Stcrea [or dire t .from the Faotory. FRIEDLANDER Bbos. Ltd., FOR bALE, Tt/I OLASSES FOR FEEDIt G^STOOK A mo— AGRICULTURAL SALT, CHEAP. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. \£T& HAVE FOR SALE— Danish Oat?, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, • Canadian Oats, All machine dressed and grown m tie Outnaru dibtrict, TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean and grown at the Forks, A GRAND CHANGE. ALSO— Double machine dressed Rygrass, Colonial Cowgrass and Red Oaover, White Clover, Alslke, Timothy, and Cocksfoot. These Seeds ate all machine cleaned, of finest quality, and highest germinating power. We are prepared to give our Clients very lowest quotations. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. 1 1 . . ' —* The Electric Engravers Have Arrived. WE OPENED ab ASHBURTON on FRIDAY, September 9, for NINE 1 DAYS ONLY, with the following Novel- ties :— Electrical Engraving.— Your full name beautifully Engraved on your Watch, Stick, Umbrella, Match Box, eta, etc., for SIX- PENCE. Your old Watch Chain cased with 22 carat gold by Electricity for ONE SHILLING. Victoria Cement will repair Glass, Qhina, Wood, Bone, eto . and resist hot water ; Is Lottie menda 200 arMoles. live South African Sharpening Stone sharpens Knives, Scissors, Soythes, Shears, Axes, etc., like lightning. Call m and get your Pocket Knife sharpened free. Novelties m Electro Plate, eto. Remember the firm — H. & H. Seaton, N*XU TO F. NOKEB, Bootmaker, East Street, 9 65 MRS ALCORN is Belling Tweed, Serge, and Fanoy Dress Goods, Flan, nellettes, Ladies' Macintoshes, Jackets, Kaia- poi Capes, Furs, Knitted Combinations, eto., all at Great Reductions, previous to stook- taking. Under Clothing (own make) a Bp<siftjty. jPfeßSfnctking as u.eu»l, §29



JOHN ORJEt & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. WITNESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. | BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. ' New Easy," "F. & N," " Columbia," LAWN MOWERS. AT STARTLING PBICJES. SPADEB, RAKES, HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Tools by Best Makers. The Largest Assortment and Lowest Prices of any firm m Ashburton, 6 000 YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold CHEAP. FISHING LAil TACKLE. WE HAVE Ju*t Opened our New Beaao .'s Supp'y of FISHING TACKLE, and request an early inspection. LICENSES M4Y BE OBTATNED FROM US. WE CLAIM FOR THE W YIRLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Ebipment this Season is Just Landing, and, we will be able to tupply Customers without delay. GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. GREAT REDUCTIONS. FLOUR REDUCED per Ton KKROSENE „ 3s per Case SOAP „ • gs pec Box TEA  3<l per lb HAMS AND BACON— A Choice lot of Sides, Rolls, and Hams, guaranteed grain fe Try it. a ' nATTFORftIAN FRUITS— Just Lande<\ Ftars, Peaches, Apricotu, which will be v found delicious, and Cheaper than fresh fruit. A LARGE STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK :— A n<T^ AXMrHJD3, ARROWROOT, BApVv BLUB, BAKING POWDER, TiOVRTi BISCUITS, OARRAWAT SEEDS, p^mYttt* COFFEE. CURRIE POWDER, innu x n't-' CREAM rf TARTAR, CORN KLOUR, rnrov CANDIED PEEL, EXTRACT OF MEAT, *TxA % GOLDEN SYRUP, ISINGLASS, H*i»q KEROSENS LIME JUICE, v f Vm-? makmalade, matches, MUV>RD OATMEAL, RAISIiSS, BAI/iPBTRW, CRYSTALS, BIOK, i-ULPHUR SHEEP TONGUES, SODA, SALMON, STARCH, SALT, SOAP, Mc.f - Etc JOHN ORR AND CO., BAST STREET, ASHBURTON, | •<-■■■•_ i