PHASES OF THE MOON.

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BIRTH.

Wilson — Ab Moore Street, on Saturday, December 10, the wife of John WILSON of a daughter:

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1898. Local and General.

Pbrsonal.— Mr Donald MoLean was re ported somewhat better yesterday, but not out of danger.

Vancouver Mail.— The English mail, via Vancouver, arrived m Ashburton by speoial train on Sunday morning.

A Vicious Stallion. — Mr W. Sprott, of Oamaru, was attacked the other day by the entire horse he was leading m the Waimate distriot), and had hiß thumb bitten off and was injured about the ribs. The horse was considered quiet and tractable.

Nominations. — Horse-owners andtrainerß should note that nominations for all handi caps at the ABhburton County Racing Club's summer meeting, to be held at Tinwald on January 2 and 3, 1899, close at 9 o'clock to-morrow (Tuesday) evening, at the office, m the Aroade, of Mr 0. H. Dowding, the secretary, who will supply all partioulars.

Country Posi Offices.— lt may not be generally known that the posb offices at Wakanui and Elgin are no longer the respective sohoolhouses. In the former oase, the office has been removed to Mr J. Cromie'a blaoksmith shop, and m the latter to Mr Clements, next the sohool. It would ba well if the department were to notify auoh changes aa they ocour.

Stray Catjle.— Before Messrs T. E. Upton and O. Reid, J's.P., to-day, the following persons were dealt with for offences against the by-laws m allowing cattle to graze on the streets — W. Munro, fined Is for Four hottea m. Peter. Street ; Nelson Eden, one cow m Cox Street, Is ; Bridget MoTigue, a oow m East Street, Is. One case was dis missed, and three adjburned.

A Canny Sweetheart.— Some thirty applications, says the Wellington Post, have been received by the Petone Town Clerk for the office of caretaker of the Recreation ground. One of them is from a young woman, who applied on behalf of her intended husband, naively remarking that if their application is successful they oan get married at Christmas.

11 Puhaki."— Mr H. 8. Roberts, a Maori linguist, writes to the Nsrth Otago Timts anent the word " Pukaki." He saya that if this is used as the Maori name of the swamp hen it is wrong. The Maori name for the bird is pukeko {with accent on the v, the e shortaßin "bent"). •' Pukaki" has very different meanings. It is a wen, a goitre, a scrofulous swelling on the neck, or if speak ing of a river it refers to its source."

Thb Colony's Crop An Oamaru con temporary calculates thao if the present harveat prospects are realised New Zealand will have about four million bushels of wheat to export this year, and this means that prices wjll be fixed by the London market. New wheat crop varies very much. This area went up to a little over 400,000 aores, and the yield to 10£ million bushels m 1892. It went down to 148, 650 acres and 3£ million bushels m 1895, and m subsequent years increased ; but has not regained the area or the estimated yield of' 93,

DofTAftsiß Empress —Mr Alexander Don ChineJ"* missionary m Otago, writes to the Otago DaVy lime's T° o<Jm L ot Borne e " ors published regarding the " DovT^ ar * it ?" press," the " mistroaa of the situation " He saya there wert two dowager Empresses, but one of them died m 1881* The present one ia Tai-Tahi, mother of the laafc Emperor and aunt of the present one, Kwang-su. Mr Don denies that the dowager is either greedy or cruel. During the great Shansi famine m 1876 both the dowagers went without flesh food, sending money thus saved, about 75 dollars a day, to the relief fund — a story which suggests th« possession of expensive tastes m eating, and a moderate sentiment of charity.

A New Ojfenob. —An entirely new offence was charged at Highgate some time ago against Bernard Boverton, Kedwood, residing at Slewathen, Ballard'a Lane, Fmohley, that of driving a light locomotive, via, a motor tricycle, and refusing to stop when called upon to do bo by Constable Coe. A horse attached to a landau bolted down Ballard'a Lane, Finohley. Coe broughb ib to a standstill, and waa trying to quiet it, when defendant approached on a motor tricycle. He held up his hand, and called on defendant to stop, but he took no notice, and m passing tiie horse frightened it again. Dr Orton told defendant that the full penalty was £10 ; but, &a this was the first case of the kind brought before the Court, the fine would be 20a and costs only.

Tke Heathen Chinch. — A. very cunning brick, worthy of the Heathen Chinee, was cried on the railway authorities m a certain country district m Otago (says the Taeri Advocate). It appears that a good business is done m gravel, which is obtained m large quantities at the country town m question. Now, from what we can learn, the railage rate is a great deal cheaper for gravel than for ordinary merchandise. The consignor of the gravel was sending m several trucks last week, and they were all ready to leave the yard when an over-officious railway servant, making a tour of the trucks, discovered m one of them an article, which, on being removed, was found to be a plough. Of oourse, on having his little game spotted there was nothing for it but to rail the plough separately at the higher rate ; but it ia said that the Chinaman is not as sure of his own smartneis as he was a week or two ago.

The School Aoe. — The Wellington papers have been advocating the " raising of the school age" at the later end, and the compulsory standard of attainment. The Lyttelton Times concurs, saying :—" The present compulsory age limit is fourteen, and we are satisfied from our own observation that quite a third of the children who are entitled to leave school, if not of the children who actually do leave, are practically illiterate, and in course of a few years will be able tp do little more than scratch their own names in more or less illegible fashion. But the age limit is nob the worst feature. The Fourth Standard is regarded as a sufficiently high limit for all children, and we have known several who have passed it at the conspicuously mature age of eight or nine ! Comment is needless on a state of affairs whioh permits a child of nine to escape from all school tuition for the rest of his days. We would, therefore, strongly urge the raising of the compulsory limit by &b least two years and two standard?. \l thai were done our primary school teachers would look more favorably upon, the proposal fcb modify the syllabus for the purpose of introducing some measure of technioal instruction." The SyijAlfitS* Tlf for the winner is anxiously sought for prior to any of our great races, and the joy or sorrow of the recipients is largely measured by the amount of money they afterwards wm or lone. There is no unoertainty, however, or anguished suspense, as to the result of using Holloway's Pills and Ointment. After a fair trial the gain is sure and great. The Pills, taken occasionally in prescribed doses, keep the digestion' in order, exoite a free flow of healthy bile, and regenerate the impoverished blood with richer materials. The Ointment is a grand remedy for the removal of rheumatic pains, wounds, sores, ulcers, cuts, or bruises; Mr P Ketoham, of Pike City, Cal, says : "During my brother's late sickness from soiatio rheumatism, Chamberlain's Pain Balm was the only remedy that gave him any relief." Many othera have testified to the prompt relief from pain which this liniment affords, For sale by ashburton DRUG COMPANY Smoke N«w Venus.

DxsCßior CoUßff .-r-The dateß of the sittings of the ABhburton Distriot Court for 1899 are gazetted as follow : — January 10, March 14, May 9, July 11, September 12. and November 14.

A Boy Drowned.— The youngest son of Mr J. K. Craig, Oamaru, aged nine years, was accidentally drowned by falling into a creek on his way to Sunday school.— Press Association telegram.

Death. — The death occurred this morning of Master Robert Anderson, eldest son of Mr Robert Anderson, saddler. The lad was only fourteen years of age, and had been ill for several days from inflammation of the bowels.

Red Deer m the Wairarapa.— At a meetiog of the Couno.il of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society it was reported that the Society's raager had been very suooesaful m the capture of red deer oalves m the Wairarapa, which are to be utilised by the Government and the Society. Every effort ia to be made, says the Wellington Times, to carry on the distribution of these deer on the ranges, and to keep them out of the settled districts as much as possible.

Watbrton Criokst Clus — The annual concert of the Waterton Cricket Club was held on Thursday evening, when a well arranged programme wbb submitted to a large audience. The performers comprised Mieses Watson, Edkina, Chapman, and Rutledge ; and Messrs John and James Jamieson, R. Treston, IF. Wheeler, J. Bond, W. Edge, W. MoLauchlan, H. MoConneli, and H. Dakers. Encores were numerous and the oonoert was much appreciated. Dancing followed for several hours, at whioh abundant refreshments were served.

A Self-Sacrificing Doctor. — Some months ago a little girl of about seven years of age, the daughter of Mr W. Waugh, of Coromandel, through the upsetting of a oandle, sustained Berious burns on the arm, and was taken to the hoapital. The arm was rendered painfully useless, and would have remained so m chronic state, but for skin- grafting. In order to perform this operation, Dr S. A. Bull sacrificed the skin from one of his own armß, the result being entirely satisfactory. The child oan now use its arm freely.

Drawing Competition. — The medal for this year offered by the Aphburton Art Society has been won by Mies May Canning, of the Ashburton High School, the second and third places being taken by Miss Josephine Hosken and Miss Florence Harrison respectively — both of the Borough Sohool. One of the Dromore competitors drew well m proportion, but was faulty m the curves. Greenstreet's representative drew nice, clean, firm lines, but was also faulty m the curves. Mr J. T. de Beer has kindly o&red a special medal for next year's oompetition m drawing from the model. Mr W. H. Tait set the copy, which, with the drawings of the priza winners, may be seen m the window of Mr Horace Gates, the aeoretary. Messrs Hardie and Tait acted at supervisors.

Tea Meeting at Tinwald.— The annual reunion of the Presbyterians ox Tinwald was held m the Temperance Ilall last Thursday, and was very largely attended. The follow ing ladies presided at the tables — Mesdames Fergie, Skinner, and MoLeod, and the Misses Lewie, the Misses Mehairy, the Misses Cairnvross, and Miss Shearer. Rev. J. Skinner, pastor of the church, presided at the meeting that followed the tea, and besides the addresses he gave, addresses were also given by Reva. Inglis, Riddle, and Mather. An excellent musical programme was gone through, tho items of which were contributed by Misses Kidd, Clark, Dakere, Donaldson, Henderson, and the Misses Dunn ; Messrs McKay and Craighead, most of the ladies mentioned, with Mrs Tippett added to the number, lent valued instrumental aid. The gathering was most marked m its successful carrying through, and not the least important part of it is that financially ib will yield handsomely to the Church funds.

The practice — which of late haa become prevalent — of giving bot fly remedies or ordinary oolio drinks, without proper die [ crimination the moment a horse is taken bad cannot be too severely pondemned. Many a valuable horse has been sacrificed through the pwper not understanding simple symptoms So-called ro«p4io«| inimioal to life unuo? aerMn c<?p;Mions. are ad. ministered, with the resui. fchab the disorder assumes an acute form, 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 medicine can be obtained at all ' hours, either afe his yeterin&ry Forge, Wills Street, or at his private residence, Grey- Street, near High School, Horses (pnly) attended upon the shortest notice. Testi monials can be ieen upon application.— j (advt) 10 19 |

ROAD BOARD:

Longbcack. The monthly meeting of the Longbeach Road Board was held on Saturday last. Present— Meaßra James Bishop (chairman), James Croy, J C N Grigg, and A Wilson. An apology was received from Mr McQuilkin for non-attendance. 70B»'S ROAD. A letter was received from the Ashburton County Council, stating that the plan show ing the proposed alteration of Ford's Road would be considered after the chief surveyors had approved the same.— lb was stated the plan had been forwarded for the chief surveyor's approval. ROLL ALTERATION!. Mr George Giddinga wrote requesting that his name be taken off the valuation roll, and that the names of Messrs W Moses, E Benbow, and & Aston be inserted m lieu thereof. — The alterations applied for were ordered to be made. The Publip Trustee notified the sale of RS 35754.— The trausabtion was ordered to be recorded, SHINGLING WATEBTON BO AD. Mr Fitzgerald's tender was accepted for; shingling Waterton Road. surveyors' bipobt. The surveyors reported on the completion of contracts for constructing concrete bridges at Flemington and McLennan's Road ; the putting m of pipes on Terrace Road, repair ing of bridges, patching of roads, and works m progress. ' The surveyors were instructed to put m level pegs for cons (ruction of a ford on Poplar Road. SMALL BIRDS NDISANCB. The small birds nuisance was discussed at) some length, and it was considered that it was necessary that a more effective system should be adopted for the purpose of restricting the increase of small birds, and it was decided to consult the adjoining looal bodies on the matter. A_qaouN*s. 1 After transacting some minor business, accounts amounting to £35 9a were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copy r igh 6. London, December 9. The wheat markets are quiet, and slightly weakening. Viotorian cargoes, Deoember shipments, 30a 6d. The Bradford wool market is dull. Com mon sixties, 19 ; super 20£ i • ' •■ Deoember 10, Wool is firm with upward tendency. " Patoka" olip fetched Bd. Of the 120,652 bales catalogued, J 15,757 have been Bold to date. • ;

THE WEATHER

ALFORD STATION. (The following is the meteorological report for the week ending December 9, 1898 :— •

RECOVERY OF A VALUABLE MAORI RELIC.

[Auckland Herald]

The greenstone "kohamo," or headrest, be- f longing to the ancient chiefs of the Ngati mahuta tribe, baa been discovered by some Maori gumdig«?ers aft Tangirau, near Ngarua wahia, and was brought toHuntley on Friday by Bhau, the Maori tohunga, who nan recently become Bomewhat notorious through his alleged raising from the dead of a young native girl some time ago, and who now* claims to have discovered the ancient relic through his incantations. Ehau was accompanied by about 50 natives to present ihe " kohamo " to King Mahuta, with suit able ceremony. This etone is said to be the only one m existence. Ib is m shape an irregular oval, beautifully marked and coloured, polished, and is countersunk to fib the back of the head and nape of neck. It is about 18in long, llin wide, and 6in or 7in deep, weighing between 501 b and 601 b. The method for burying ohiefa m the ancient times wua for the body to be placed m a sitting position, the knees almost touching the chin, the hands being crossed and bound m front of the legs, m many respects similar to the position of Egyptian mummies now at the British museum. The kohamo was a veritable Jaoob's pillow, or pillar of witness. Ifc waa placed at the baok of the head and only removed on the death of another ohief. Ib may easily be understood, therefore, that the restoration of so valuable a relic is the occasion of much joy among the King natives. The ceremony of presentation took place at the king's settlement before a large con course of natives, and was of a unifue character. Aa the old chieftains passed m state before the stone, ib was a matter of doubt whether grief or joy predominated, the wailing and gesticulations speaking little to one nob conversant with Maori customs. Aftar all had had an opportunity of viewing the stone, it was plaoed m the sacred custody of King Mahuta, who m the name of his illustrious ancestors and on behalf of the Maori race, undertook the safety of the atone, and expressed hia gratification at bis good fortune In again becoming the guardian of the royal symbol. It is considered among the natives here to be a good omen for the Maori race.

THE CHURCHES.

Presbxtsbiax. — The Rev Mr Fletcher, Maori miesionary, occupied the pulpit of the Presbyterian church on Sunday. In the morning he gape a mosb interesting account of the work of evangelising the Maoris, and made an appeal for aid m the work, pointing out that though the Presbyterians m New Zealand contributed large sums annually for the support of the New Hebrides mission they sadly neglected the Maoriß at their own doors. There were thirty thousand Maoris wanting the Gospel, and though there was good work being done amongst them by the other bodies engaged, these bodies were taxed to their utmost, and the Presbyterians were able to send only one missionary — himself— to the work. As a matter of statistical fact the Presbyterian population of the colony was tbe richest and attended church, most numerously, but m 1896 they gave only J8126 to the cauae of Maori missions. There was ample room for seven more missionaries, and he trusted they Would be found and sent into the field. Rev Mr Fletcher preached at Wakanui m the afternoon, and m Ashburton m the evening.

A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

A speoial general meeting of the Ash burton A. and R Association was held m the Association's rooms, Arcade, on Saturday afternoon— the President, Mr John Stnd holme, junr,, m the chair. There were also present— Messrs T E ypton, M Stitt, J Shearer, G W Leadley, T Taylor, JON Origg, R Coward, F Standish, J Small, P 0 Ooi, J Gilmonr, E Stoddarfc, J D Stewart, D McKendry, James Brown, E J Paul, R Friedlander, H Willis, B Horsey, Maweon, Qfillar, Bland, and Lingley. The'Presidenb said the special business for the meeting to transacb was the election of sij; members of Committee. The election Waa rendered neeensary by the passing ab last general meeting of a resolution moved by Mr David Thomas, by which all past Presidents were constituted members of Committee ex officie Six ex-Presidents had been placed upon the Committee by election t»b the annual meeting, and the resolution of Mr Thomas having become law, six new members by election were required m the plaice of those gentlemen, who would now sit tff cflcia. " Some discussion took place m regard to i the reading of the minutes of the last general meeting, and as to whether the new officers should not be called governors. The Presi dent ruled that the minutes should be read, and these were confirmed. Ihe election was then proceeded with, and resulted m the following gentlemen being chosen : — Meßsrs C H Dowding, H Rosendale, M Rich, J R Bland, J D Stewart, and E Stoddart.

Mr E. Grigg was elected a member o£ the Association, and the meeting adjourned.

CRICKET.

United Press Association — "By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright

Reoeived Wakapqaka Dec. 12, 9 a.m, Guardian Office 9.44 a-m.

Meliotjbne, December 12

Saturday's cricket was remarkable for the tall scoring of Oarlton against Richmond four wickers fcr 658, Warne not out 314; East Melbourne against Hawkabury — nine wickets for 666 ; Melbourne against St Kilda— first innings 426, McLeod 189 ; South against North Melbourne— first innings 429. In several matches several players went over |;}ie ceptury.

The return cup match between Waterton and Asbburton waa played on Saturday last, on the ground of the former, resulting m a win for Waterton by 12 runs on the first innings. The scores were — Waterton 50, and 66 for eight wickets ; Ashburton 38. The chief scorers for Waterton were W Timma 14 and 26 (not out), and J H Smith 5 and 10. In the second innings Timms completely collared the bowling, getting two sixes following, Aakbuctqa— Denshire 18 and Russell 9. W Timms and JH Smith bowled best for Waterton, Timms taking four wickets j D. Qr&pt and Hart bowled best for Ashburton.

ANOTHER SERIOUS FIRE

United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph

Nameis, December lg A fire m Bmersoo street' early this morning destroyed the store owned by Mr W B Blythe, and a fine block of four shops, the property of Mr W H Bathb'one, Waipawa, and occupied by Mr A Walker, fruiterer ; Mr E J Smith, painter ; Mrs P Derbyshire, dairy ; and Mr T Williams, watchmaker. Thoße first on the scene say the fire started m Walker's, very close to the wall dividing the building from Blythe's. The brigade were smartly m attendance, but considerable delay m getting the water on was caused by the breaking of the fire plug. Meantime the flames spread with great rapidity, a large quantity of inflammable material stated m Blythe'a warehouse speedily falling a prey to fire. Once this was fairly ablaze, the sigbb was magnificent, and the heat -emitted intense, whilst the gravest fears were entertained that' the fire yould come op right) tip to the corner shop and ignite 'the Wealeyan Church. Ijfoweyef, With, an' excellent supply of water -$he brigade succeeded jp checking the progress of the flames m that direction, but the fife spread quickly towards the town, and before ib could be gob under, Derbyshire's, Smith's, and Williams' shops had been gutted. The Working Men's Club nexb door had a marvellous esoape. No one is able to aooounb for the outbreak m any way: The insurances on Rathbone's buildings (ereoted at a post of £1600) are £1000 m the New Zealand ; Blythe's warehouse (valued at £1206) £800 >n the Royal ; the stock Btored (valued between £700 and £900), £500 m the Hamburg and Magdeburg ; Walker, £100 m the South British ; Williams, £415 m the Northern ; Derbyshire (estimated loss, £50) uninsured j Smith (eitimated value. £400).

CABLE NEWS.

Uniced Press Association— By Electric Telegraph —Copyright. London, December 10 The Victorian medal has been conferred on Lieutenant R. H. L. de Moatmorengy for entering Omduruian prior to the battle, m disguise of an Arab hawker, and discovering the Khalifa's plan of defence of the city, despite Lord Kitchener's warning that he carried hia life m his own hands. Lieutenant Montmorency had previously received the Victoria cross for gallantry during the charge of the 21st Lancers at Oiodurman.

Sir Joseph Savory, e?-Lord Mayor of London, sued a newspaper called London for libel. It had alleged that he used his position as Lord Mayor for private gain m connection with the | city lighting. The plaintiff promoted a company, financing the contractors. Justice Day, m summing up, said he thought that Sir Joseph Savory had been indiscreet. The jury brought m a verdict for the defendant newspaper. Mr David Maclvers, Conservative, was returned unopposed for the Kirkdale division, Liverpool, vic4 the late Sir G. Baden Powell. December 11 Mr William Black, the novelist, is dead, aged fifty-seven. Mamowam, December 10 Has Mangascia, the Abyssinian leader, against whom Meneliksenta force for imprisoning an envoy, has solicited the Italian Government to induce Menelik to accept his submission

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapnaka Deo. 12, 8.48 a.ra, Guabdian Office, 9-29 a.m Increased Armament ViEKifA, December 11 The Austrian Government contem plate the formation of a new army corps, and tbe reorganisation of the artillery and engineers. Hungarian Liberalism. Herr Szuagyi, who resigned owing to the split m the Hungarian Liberal party, persists m his resignation. The Disarmament Conference. St. Petersburg, December 11 The Czar's disarmament conference assembles here m February. It will be limited to diplomatists unassisted by financial- or military experts. It is feared that Continental armaments will interfere with the successful out come of the objects of the conference. Cuba's Debt— lncreased American Trade. Washington, December 11 The Cuban debt will form the subject of negotiations for the future Govern ment proposed to be established by America, The island's trade shows that the business with America for November was the largest m any month on record. The railway traffic shows an aggregate increase of eleven per cent over that of 1892. The Hongkong-Shanghai Loan. Shanghai, December 11 The Chinese Government has issued an edict ratifying the Hongkong- Shanghai loan and the colleries con cession m Shankaiwan district.

Australian.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka Dec. 12, 9 a-m, Guardian Office 9-44 a-m The Drought.

Sydney, December 12 Qwing to the severity of the drought the bulk of the stock m Centra} River m a has been deported to m,ore. favqured districts.

Mission Station Attacked.

Eastern news states tbat tb,e mission § tation at Liohuanhsien, m the proyincp of Hupeh, waa attacked, and louf Chinese converts killed and the Ohuroh burned.

AN EXTRAORDINARY AFFAIR.

Midnight Visitor to the Bank of England. Believed to be au Anarchist. United Fresa Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright London, December 11 A foreigner rang at the Bank of England at midnight and entered the building. He passed the porter, brandishing a. revolver. The gUftrcU arrested him at the bayonet's point, He is belieyed to bp an Anarchist

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association— By Electrio telegraph — Copyright ' Shanghai, December 10 The Chinese Emperor afone gave audience to M. De Giers, the new Kussian Minister. London, December 16 Mr J. Barrel!, ex-American Minister to Siam, is visiting Pekin, and urges Great Britain and America to defend the integrity of China, enforce Govern ment reforms, prevent the privileged lease of ports, and insist on " open door" trade, including the Russian, French and German spheres of in fluence. Otherwise, he says, China is threatend with partition which will prove disastrous to American and British influence and trade.

THE NEW CABLE.

Offer by the Gable Companies. United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, December 10 The Cable Company have offered to construct an all-JSritish cable i'o Aus tralia, via the Cape, on condition thVt they are granted an annual subsidy of JEgO,OOd for twenty years. They also offer an alternative line, touohlng at Madeira and St Vincent, without sub* sidy,

IHB AJSHBUIiTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1898



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Tlie Im- of dispensing medical pre- portßtit scriptiona ia the special and Work constant care of the manager (J. M. Cambridge), who has been engaged m this duty for 36 years, as well as having had the benefit of an XQufffliisli training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially m cases of Serious It is of the utmost import- II J lie^S. ance that the drugs should be new and freshly im- ported; that the medicine should' he accurately and Bkilfully prepared ; and that e*aotly what the Physician orders should be used, and nothing else substituted m its place. Ihe Price should never be the firefc and only consideration- Drugs can be bought at all priceß, We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm »re pan rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper m the coJogy. But we charge no moie than iB usual m moßb of the larger towns, aud generally a little less. •A.1 1 A.JUJJ An urgent «»u for medicine TIMES is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at night, Sundays or holidays. Night Dis- pensary — opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr Hunter's reeidenop. J. M« Cambridge, MANAGER. v 135



BBBBBBB^BB 818 I sH^BL M BBsT tfsiW I Ik' Insist upon having' our Pure Teas. Don't be put upon. They are the Best and Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied but never ecrnaELed. WONDERFUL Guarantee* Vi«er and Better Value than any at 4d per Ib. more money. Compare our 3/- Tea with any at a/4, and our 2/4 with any at 3/- per Ib. .TEAS Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, direct! from the English Manufacturer, a new atock of Alljthe Drugs used m compounding physioians' preaoriptionQi Bpeoially made m conformity with the new British Pharmacopcea, 1898.



The Claim lies m the Nokomai Gorge, adjacent to the Liou Company and Sew Hoy Claim. The land m the Gorge is very limited, all held by Sew Hoy, the Lion Company, and this Company. For Proßpeotus, etc, apply to 12 101 F. MAKEIG, Agent.' CHBI3TMAB — Craighead and Berryman j have juat opened oub a splendid lot of new suitings as now worn at Home, direct) from IjLoftdon ex s. s. '• Tokomaru." Also, latest novelties m ghirts, Hats, Ties, etc, jusb m time for the .hojUd*ya.— Advt. Ye athletes, all who bike #r run, iOr row or box, or may have doni. Know that of all the human ills You're eubjeob moao to oolds and chills. ; But both will disappear be sure, 3y taking Woodi 1 Gmt Peppermint Gqro i



„ M f4 aswa BTtm FOR SALE. SHAEES IN mHE MID DOME HYDRAULIC X ELEVATING GOLD MINING CO., Limited, NOKOMAI.— 9B Aorwj CAfITAL— £I2,OOO. Divided into 12,000 Shares of £1 each, as follows : — 2000 Share* (which will bo catted A Shares) tally paid up, to be allotted to the Vendors m payment of their interests, 10,000 B Shares are now offered to the public, payable Is per Share on application, Is per Share on allotment, and the balance by ealiß, nob exceeding Is each, at intervals flf not less than one month between each. T&B A (Promoters) Shares will not recel'yb any dividend until a dividend at the bate of 7 per cent has been alloted to the b (contributing; shares , and no Promoters' Shares will be sold under fab talub until such pjvjdenj} has been paid. dividends will be pai# at per Shark, irrespective ob- amount PAID UP.



TTT E ARE LANDING, ex Waimato and {Eokomaiu, KAINIT, The moat oelebrated German Potaih Manure. Also, STANDARD PHOSPHATE, Containing 44 per cenb of Bone Phosphate of Lime. These Manures are unequalled for.Turnip, Rape, and Grain Crops* Low quotations on application. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TTTE are favored with instructions from A. BUTTERICK, ESQ, TO SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, BIS COMPACT LITTLE FARM 0# * 238 Acres NEAR WILLOWBY • FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. (



Frledlanaer Bros., Limited. WE HAVE FOR SALE \ FEW SECOND HAND BRANTFORD REAPERS AND BINDERS IN GOOD REPAIR. Apply to FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., WOOL SEASON, 189899. OUR NEXT SALE will take place at Ohristohureh on THUBSDAY, DECEMBER 16 1893, And Catalogues for this Sale olose on MONDAY, 12m InktJ Olients are requested to deliver their Clips either at our Ashburton Stores prior to that date, or to consign the Wool to BROWN AND SON'S SIDING, Addington, where it will have our utmost careful and personal attention. Advices of consignments will be received at our Ashburton offioe. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



WAVERLEY TO THE FRONT. A SaBURTON AMATEUR CYCLING & ATHLETIC CLUB'S ■"" ROAD RACE. C. WILLIS (scratch) FIRST j H. SARGISSON SECOND BOTH MOUNTED ON THE WELL-KNOWN WAVERLEY. The Proper Way to Construct BICYCLE BEARINGS. A YEAR'S USE upon many Thousand Wjltbrlev Bioyolei, and elaborate teats upon our Friotion-Meaiuring Devices, have demonstrated that the Waterlet method ii the only by whioh absolutely tbuk Bioyole Bearings can be obtained. THE CONES SLIDE IN - WAYERLEY BICYCLES - Instead of Threading the Cones or Cnps, for adjustment, m the usual way, the Cones and Oops m WATERLEY Bioycles remain always m the precise relative position Id whioh they were ground, the Cones, for adjustment, sliding to or from the Cops. For 1898 we have devised universal Cone*, fitting either side of the front or rear wheel, and having a double faoe with two Ball races. They can be put on the machine m eight different places or ways, thns making it impossible to assemble the bearings incorrectly. And the Bearings are Absolutely Dust Proof. FOBK CROWN SAFETY. FOR MEN AND WOMEtf. nnHJffi Hollow.aroh drop-forgnd Fork TX7" B Offer this year but One Model of JL Crown of the Waverlby iB a *V Bicycle, but that the finest our triumph of mechanical skill— the strongest skill and resources can produoe. We yet devised. don't make tandems. We don'b make juveniles. WAVERLEY BICYCUS. WAVERLEY BICYCLES- SIMPLICITY. SURPA SSING ALL OTHERS iqaq WAVERLEYS are Marvels TXTE this Year make but One Model, XOt/U °f Mechanical ConHtruction VV and crowd into th»t all possible and skill, yet so simple any child oan quality and beaaty. There ia no Bicycle andetßtand and care for them, to compare with the WAVEBLEY BICYCLES- WAVEBLEY BICYCLES. The Secret of Smooth Running, The 1898 WATBRLBT Bioyele runs with Noiseless, Friotionless Smoothness. Each Link of the Chain SHd.es: Into place on the Sprocket Teeth as slleutfy, & gently aa if Motion were a thing unknown, It has taken raarvelloua machinery to produoe this result m Sprocket Cutting, and years of study. But it is only one point that marks the Superiority of WAYERLEY BICYCLES. 4 \ The Beautifully Printed and illustrated Watebmit ; Catalogue for 1698 has muoh that will interest you, \ whether you are a rider or not. Free. The Catalogue { r] tells also of the new automatio rear-hub Brake, with j whioh Wavebliy Bicycles are equipped for 10s extra. / Your «ofefcy requires this brake. On Wavbbleys only. t E A a JOHN ORR & CO., I , 1 SOLE AGENTS,