Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1898 Local and General.

"Fairfield."— The siding at Ashburton for the new freezing works is to ba known as Fnirfield. The Belfast Company has received information that the general manager has approved of that name. Football— The football match, South Canterbury v North Canterbury* played at Temuka on Thursday, was won by South Canterbury by 19 points to 10 poiuts. Vagrancy. — At the Police Court this morning, before Messrs R. Alcorn and W. H. Rule, J P.'a, David Rowlands, (who had previously been before the Court and given « chance) was sentenced to a month's hard labor. Miss Vbnie Flower.— A private letter from Miss Veaie Flower states Chat) Bhe haß been suffering from a severe sore throat, but that this had, happily, been got rid of, and she is now singing excellently, and with every prospect of making "a high position for herself m England. Chrysanthemum Club — At a speoial ?vT a u , meefci t D u g °/ th , e Ohr y s anthemum Ciub held at the Arcade Chambers a few days ago, ib was tmsidered best, m the interests of horticulture generally, that the club be amalgamated with the Horticultural Society ; that members be asked to join that Society ; and that the Horticultural Society be asked to undertake and arrange for all future shows. > Hk Didn't Know Everything —A learned philosopher was digging m his garden the other day, his little fouF-year-old daughter looking ou. A large worm, turned up by the spade, exoited the interest of the little one, who after vainly endeavoring to locate the various parta of the woim'H anatomy, said— •• Which end is its head dada?" -I don't know," replied the wise man. "Docs it know?" persisted the cattohiser. "I expect it doeß," was the reply. "Then/ triumphantly, "it mva t kuow more than you do, dada !" Ariel Bicycle .Club. — \ meeting of the Committee of the Ariel Bicycle Club was held last evening. The following officials were appointed m ponneotion with the road race to take place on Thursday, 22nd inst at 2.30 p m. :— Judges— Messrs D. Zander and W. H. Lindells : timekeepers— Messrs R. Alexander and J. V. de Beer; Btarter— JJ"i, R< Honr yj haudioapper-Mr John Mxtller. Correspondence was read from a number of gentlemen accepting offjoe on the Club, and forwarding subscriptions towards Bame. Thirteen new member* were eleoted. and the meeting adjourned,

Fatal Railway & ccident. — Via Dunedin per Press Association wire cornea the m" [orrrution that at Hindon, a led aged four years, fell between the platform and carriage of a railway train, and was killed. Chief Dairy Fxpebt.— By telegram from i Wellington the Press Association informs us » that Mr A. T. Kkldick, who is m charge of a dairy school at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, h»9 been appointed chief dairy expert for New Zealand. He will leave for Wellington almost immediately. Mr F. Arenas — A private letter received m Ohnstchurch from Mr Francis Arenas, formerly of Christchurch, spates that a wealthy syndicate has been formed m the Old Country, with the object of aaviog and protecting the frczon meat trade. The capital subscribed is £150,000. The syndi cate has adopted Mr Arenas' patent freezing recorder. Mine Ventilation.— When the Victorian Govetnmeu*, called for designs for an efficient syßtem of ventilating mines, and offered a bonus of £1000, l here were 149 applicants. Theße have since dwindled down to about 24, who are prepared to carry their inven tions through a practical test and examination by the board of experts. Sinoe the circular was ißaued requiring competitors to demonstrate their inventions m actual work within three monhs several of the inventorß have notified their intention to do co, but it is not improbable that the number to go through their trial will be further reduced by the expense and other obstacles. Payment or Temporary Assistant Teachers.— The South Canterbury Board of Education haß adopted the following gene ral rule with regard to the payment of temporary assistants m the schools under its control :— "That when the staff of a school is temporarily deficient, any person on the ataff who is required to perform more work and higher duties shall be paid (1) his own I emolument, and (2) m addition half the difference between the aforesaid sum and the emoluments attaching to the position assumed to be vacant.'" It has also decided : — " That where a locum ttnens is employed from the outside the full rates be paid, but no travelling expenses." Tinwald Cricket Club — The annual meeting of the Tinwald Cricket Club was held last evening.— Mr W. Huston, jun., m the chair. The b*'anoe sheet waa adopted, and a vote of thanks to the outgoing com mittee was passed. The following is the result of the election of officers : — President I — Mr GAM Buckley; vice-presidents — Messrs E Gates, D Thomas, Thomas Scaly, Charles Reid, E Saundera and J C N Grigg ; captain— Mr A Dixon ; vico-captain— Mr W Huston, jun. • secretary and treasurer — Mr James Gudsell ; and a working committee of seven members. It was decided to accept a challenge from the Watorton Club to play at Tinwald on September 29. Several new members were admitted. The Windsor Magazine.— The August number of the Windsor Magazine (Ward, Lock, and Co., H. M. Jones, Ashburtou) haa been forwarded to us, and we Bee that it is at least as interesting as usual. Guy Boothby's story " Pharoah, the Egyptian," has reached a very interesting stage, as a glance at the illustrations show. Indeed the admirable pictures m this number are a feature of it. Particularly noticeable is a poem by Rudyard Kipling, " The graves of the hundred dead," which is profusely illustrated. Our friend " Jennie Baxter," has some more thrilling adventures, and there are other sensational Btorieß, noticeably "The valley of sapphires." Altogether thia number supplies very pleasant reading. Shipping Wheat m Boik.— Attention is being given m Melbourne to the system m vogue m America of shipping wheat m bulk. The introduction of this system would involve a necessity for co-operation amoDgst farmers m each district, so that the grain might bo properly classed. In the height of the grain season it i 9 not unusual m Victoria to see 20,000 bagß of wheat stacked at one railway Btation. With (ho wheat m bulk this concentration could only be effected with an ampl9 provision of grain stores. The Railway Commissioner is causing enquiries to be made m America relative to the details of thia method of handling cereal pro "ucts, as he believes that the Australian growers will m time requite to put themselves on a level inj.his matter with their competitors m o&her countries. The system of dealing with grain" m I h! k would mean a saving of about 2d per bushel. An Old £tory Bkvived —In the Wel lington Supreme Court, before Mr Justice Edwards, an order was made under the Un olaimed Lands Act, declaring Alfred Levy, of Paris, to ba the owner of certain lands and fuodß m the hands of the Public Trustee, previously belonging to a Dr Joseph Levy, who died m New Zealand m the year 1864. The facts brought before the Court (reports a Press Association message) were that Dr Levy left Lyttelton by the steamer City of Dunedin for Hokitika by way of Wellington m the year 1864, and that nothing has been heard of tha steamer since she left Welling ton on that voyage. Dr Levy owned lands at Timaru, valued at £1070, the inoome from whioh'in the hands of the Public Trustee has since accumulated to over £600. Whilst m Wellington, Count Jouffroy d' Abbanß, formerly French consul, caused enquiries to be made, through the French Government, for tha heir-at-law, which resulted m their discovering that A'fred Levy, nephew to the deceased, living m Paris, was the person entitled, and thereupon the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the French Republic for warded a power-of -attorney, with instruc tions to prove Alfred Levy's claim to the lands and funds m New Zealand. The Public Trustee consented to the order. The Show. — For many years we have been rushed with orders prior to the shows and holidays, and late customers have been inevitably disappointed. We therefore respectfully invite all who will require new suits, &c, for the approaching summer to call early. We have just opened out our new season's goods, and as we anticipate a further increase of business, our stock of new, fashionable, andj durable suitings, &o, is probably the largest ever shown m Ashbur ton, comprising a I the latest novelties, and a special line of Fox's celebrated Cheviot serges, which we are making to measure m the newest styles at three guineas per suit ; also trousers to measure m a big assortment of Scotch, English, and Colonial tweeds and worsteds for 15a 6d per pair (usual prices 22a 6d. to 255) ; and m saddle tweeds : Suits £3 10s and trouaerß to measure 17s sd. Fit, style, and workmanship m every garment guaranteed. — Craiohead and Bbbhyman, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ash burton.

A COMMISSION AGENT ARRESTED

United Preß9 Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph , Nelson, September 13 ' To-day a sharebroker and commission agenb here named Frederick G. Newman was arrested on a charge of forging the signature of William Beatty, junr,, to two promissory notes valued at £48 15s and £50 respectively. He will be brought up to morrow. Other charges are pending against the same accused. The amount involved altogether is atated to be over £1000. September 15 Five further informations were laid to day against Frederick George Newman, charging him with forging the names of three prominent business men to five pro missory notes, amounting m all to £253.

THE ORPEN CASE.

United Prosa Association — By Electric Telegraph Auckdanu, September 15 Dr Orpeu was acquitted. The crowd cheered m Court, led by the women m the 1 ladies' gallery. Orpen haßtily left the dock, muttering something to the jury. Mr Justice Conolly said it was scandalous that persona should behave m Biioh a way, and a disgraceful thing. If he had had any idea that there would have been anything of that ' kind he would have had the ladies 1 gallery cleared long ago of the dicreputable persons m it. If any persons were detected they would be brought before him and he would lock them up for the night. A man was brought before His Honor, bu(: stating that he never cheered but only held up his hand, ha was released*

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association—By Electtio Telegraph. mi n ., Wk^ington, September 15 The Council met at 2 30 p.m. SECOND READING The Oaehunga Cemetery Bill was r«ad a second time. BANKING BILL Tho Brink of New Zealand and Banking act Amendment Bill was recommitted and jeveral consequential amendments made m jlauses 7 and 14 Clause 16 was amended to provide that no transfer of shares shull bo ralid after the passing of the Act until xuthoiised by the chief auelitor. The following new Bub-Beotiona were *dded to clause 16 :— (1.) Tho chief auditor may by memorandum recorded m the Board's minute book at eaoh meeting or thereafter juepeml the operation of any proceeding of the board until the board haa had an oppor tunity of further conaiderating the same at a subsequent meeting. (2.) The result of auch further consideration shall be recorded m the board's minute book. The Bill was then reported with amend ments. JURIES BILL The Juries Act Amendment Bill was further considered m committee. Mr Bowen moved to strike out clause 4, which provides for the appointment of Crown Solicitors on the abolition of grand jurieß, to whom would be left the discretion of filing bills of indictment m the Supreme Court. Tbis was agreed to, and new clauses inserted providing that every case of com mittal on indictment shall go to the higher Court without the intervention of any in termediary. Further new clauses were also added, on the motion of Mr Bowen, abolishing the jurisdiction of Justices m indictable cases, buch jurisdiction to be m future exercised only by Stipendiary Magistrates. A proposal to include chemists among those exempted from serving as jurors was negatived by 22 to 10. On the recommendation of the Statutes Revision Committee the number of peremp tory challenges prescribed m the prinoipal Act was reduced from twelve to six. Mr McCullough moved a new clause, pro viding that no case shall be tried by a speoial jury unless all parties consent, and if an application ia opposed by any of the parties, the case shall be tried by the Judge alone. This was agreed to by 17 to 16, and the Bill was then reported. A LOCAL BILL The Sb. Albans Public Library Bill was passed through committee. The Council rose at 4.45 p.m

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, September 15 The House met at 2 30 p m. QUESTIONS POSTPONED. Owing to the illness of the Minister of Lands, questions were not answered. RETURNS. Returns relating to cases dealt with by gold fields wardens ; travelling expenses by wardens ; the coat of printing the map m Hansard, ; the namea of District Court Judges, their salaries and details of other offices held by them, were ordered. THE POLICE COMMISSION. The debate on the Hon. Mr Thompson's motion relative to the report of the Police Commission, and Mr Kelly's amendment thereto, was resumed by Mr Moore, who said the findings of the Commissioners were hardly m accordance with the evidence, but he hoped the reßult of the Commission would be to pace the force on a better footing than at present. He objected to the reference of the r< commendation of the report of the I Public Accounts Committee, on the ground that this committee w.^.a a party one, which would briDg down a report m accordance with the desires of the head of the Government and the Minister of Justice. Mr O'Regan Baid the expense of Uib Commission could hu,ve been reduced considerably if only the evidence of persons of good repu'e had been taken. He objected to the colony being put to the expense of reporting the evidence of such persons o.i Crncketts and Armi?.haw. Nothing m the report of the Commission m his opinion, jus tified the proposal that the House should haud over the control of the police to irre sponsible officers. He admitted that he had spoken to Colonel Hume respecting the case of Constable Youn<', and he contended that politic! interference m cises of injustice was no di'grace. Mr Millar dealt with certain cases m connection with which it had been alleged that ho had used his influence, and asserted that he had only approached the Depart ment m order to remedy injustice, and had Mr Taylor been an honorable man he would have withdrawn the statements respecting the revenue derived by the Bishop of Dunedia from certain propert3% which statements had been completely disproved. Mr Buchanan said that the refusal of the Premier and Minister of Justice to give evidence largely detracted from the value of the report. The House resumed at 7.30 pm. Ehe House adj :urned at 5 30 p.m. Mr Taylor said that the previous speakers had evaded the main issue and obscured it. In support of the contention that the Com missioner should have full control of the force he said that the new Commissioner had not bo many friends as the Premier or Minister of Defence, .and the demands on his patronr.ge would be few. He had not pro duced evidence at Dunedin respecting .Bishop Neville's receipts from certain pro perty m that city It had been said that he had nob proved all his charges, bub he had not been anxious to prove individual cslrbs, bub to get information as to the influences behind the maladministration of the police force. Mr Tunbridge had been placed m a false position bcfqre the Com mission m being forced time after time to defend matters he knew nothing about. The Department had been neglected, and the men demoralised for yearß, and matters could only be rectified by the Government giving up political control. Captain Russell said that if he had cause to be proud of anything during the period he was m office it was that his administra tion of the Police Department had been un popular, and he had been one of the few who had refused to permit political influence to sway him. The efforts of the Commissioners had evidently been directed to letting the Government down lightly. Prior, to the present administration coming to power the Commissioner could appoint and transfer men, but he had been deprived of ib when the present administration took office The Premier said thab when he took con trol of the police force he had to observe economy and had found the police over officered. The control of appointments to the force had been given to the Minister when the regulation was issued thab the force must be recruited from the Permanent Artillery. This had been m the interest of the defenoe force but not of the police force, if any young men who oame fresh from the country had been rendered unfit for admis sion to the police on account of the bad habits acquired whilst m the barraoks. He dealt at some length with the different charges brought by Mr Taylor against in dividual members of the force, and auoted from the report to show how they had been disposed of, Mr Sligo objected to the proposal to refer the recommendations of the Commissioners to the Public Accounts Committee, and con tended that the House should deal with them, Mr Lewis dealt at some length with the Henderson oase. In the disouasion which ensued members urged that the debate Bhould be adjourned to a definite time next sitting day. After further discussion the division re -8U mu d mft tie> 2 ? votin S for and 27 against. The Speaker gave his casting vote with the ayes. Mr Pirani moved thtb the debate be re sumed at 2 30 pm next day. Negatived by 29 to 26. The House adjourned ab 12 40 p m.

CABLE NEWS.

United Presa Association— By Elecfcrio Telegraph— Copyrighb. London, September 14 Salvage at the wreck of the steuner China, on the island of Peritn, is pro ] ceeding satisfactorily. The British Treasury authorities promised to consider the request of the Victorian Agent General for the admission of dried Mildura apricots duty free. It waa pointed out that it wa3 impossible to exempt them with out an amendment of the tariff*. September 15 Information has been received that Madame Normau-Neruda (Lady Halle), the celebrated violiniste, has been killed on the Alps by a falling rock. Shanghai, September 15 The Marquis Ito is at present on a visit to Pekin for the purpose of study ing the value of China as an ally for Japan.

THE LATEST .

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyrighb Received Wakapuaka Sept. 16, 9 a-m, Guaedian Office, 9-33 a-m Mount Vesuvius Active. Borne, September 15 Mount Vesuvius is dangerously active and the eiuptions are of a kind unequalled since 1372. lUoting at Trieste. Vienna, September 15 The Anti-Italian trouble continues at Trieste, where 300 Slavonians forced entrance into some Italian factories, destroying the machinery. Eleven persons were arrested. The police and the garrison there have been reinforced. The Co roan Poisoning. Seoul, September 15 The Orown Prince of Oorea is still suffering from the effects of poison. The attempt is attributed to political motives. Received Wakapuaka Sepb. 16, 11-20 a.tn, Guabdian Office 11.48 a.tn Kaiser Willielni on the Present 'limes. Berlin, September 15 The Emperor, m the course of a speech at Prenzlow, said they lived m serious times, and revolutionary designs must be forcibly combattcd.

AMERICAN DEMANDS IN THE PHILIPPINES.

135,000 Volunteers to lie Retained on the Army Strength. Renewal of the War Anticipated Prorogation ot the Spanish Cortes, United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright JS t ew YorKj Sep'ember 14 The Herald states that the majority of the Cabinet favour the retention of Luzon. There is considerable public sentiment m favour of the retention of the whole of the Philippines. Madrid, September 14 The Ooramerchl Club petitioned the Cortes to repeal the war surtax and annul the authority given to the Bank of Spain to increase the note issue. Received Wakapuaka Sepf-. 16, 9 a-m, Guardian Office 9 23 a-m London, September 15 The New York correspondent of the Times states that the American members of the Peace Commission, to whom the question of the disposal of the Philippines was submitted, demand the cession of the Island of Luzon, and a coaling station at the Ladrones. The correspondent also states that besides the regular army of America 125,000 volunteers will remain enrolled. General Whee!er anticipates the renewal of the war. News from the Philippines states that 15,000 insurgents evacuated the suburbs of Manilla, m deference to the wishes of G9neral Merritt, Madrid, September 15 The Cortes has been prorogued. \

FEARFUL HURRICANE IN THE WEST INDIES.

<ft Great Loss of Life and Destruction of Property. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright London, September 15 A Router's despatch reports that by a great hurricane at Barbadoes, 40,000 people were rendered homeless, and 200 killed. The damage is estimated at a-vquarter of a million. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 16, 9 a«m, Guardian Office 9 33 %-ni LoxdoNj September 15 In connection with the hurricane m the West Indies, a tidal wave swept a portion of the Island of St. Lucia Cocoa estates were devastated and landslips were frequent. Three large vessels are ashore at Kingston, the capital of the Island of St. Vincent. The wave was accompanied by a terrific hurricane and the town was totally destroyed. Three hundred inhabitants perished and the number left homeless are now said to be 20,000. At Guadaloup the hurricane was very severe, and there were many landslips. Twenty persons were killed,

Holloway's Ointment and Pii,ls— " The Boy Stood on the Burning Deck."— Some irreverent person has declared that his reason for bo doing was that it was too hot to sit down ; but this is a libel. The ' reason was that the gallant boy would not desert his post. With an implicit obedience to his father's commands he stayed upon the burning ship, and went to a glorious death. But suppose at the last moment young Casabianca hid been saved, what then ? He would cerlanly have been very much burned, and the best thing for him would have been an immediate application of Hollo way's famous Ointment, a certain 'etnedy m all oases of burns, soalds, ab cesees, rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica ironchitis, asthma, sore throat, and the like

THE LATE EMPRESS OF AUSTRIA.

United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph— Copyrighb London, September 14 The Duke of Oambridgp, the Duke of Saxe-Cobur#, tho Gracd Duke Alexis, and the Prince of Naples, attend the funeral of the Empress of . Austria. The body is now being conveyed to Vienna, The church bells 'oiled. Vienna, September 15 Everywhere there are manifestations of the deepest sympathy at the demise of the Empress. . The Emperor Francis Joseph marks the occasion by the creation of the Elizabeth order, to be conferred on women for services to the Emperor, the State, and society.

THE TROUBLE IN CRETE.

• ♦ A Significant Warning. Good Advice to the Porte. United Preai Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Oandia, September 15 Admiral Noel warned Edhem Pasha to withdraw the women and children from the town if he anticipates any difficulty m complying with hia (the Admiral's) ultimatum. ! Edhem has arrested twenty of the ringleaders. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 16. 9-25 a-m, Gttabdian Office 9-47 a-m The Otetans unanimously demand a settlement of the questions of a governor and the occupation of the island. The Turks have destroyed the fortified houses overlooking the British camp m Oandia. Constantinople, Sept. 15 Tewfik Pasha, Minister for Foreign Affairs, after an interview with the Foreign Ambassadors, advised the Porte to peremptorily order Edhem Pasha to comply with the British, demands with reference to Candia.

A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

A meeting of the general Committee of the A. and P. Association was held m the Association's rooms, Arcade, on Tuesday last. The President, Mr J. Studholme, janr., presided, and fifteen other membera. were present. DAIRY EXPERT. A letter was read from the Department ot Agriculture, etating that a dairy expert would ba allowed to attend the Show to givej advice In the dairying industry. Mr W. Harding wrote, accepting the position of expert m milk testing. NEW MEMBERS. Three new members were elected Messrs F. de C. Malet, A. Orr, and W. p. Elmsley. GROUND COMMITTEE. The report of the Ground Committee was read, recommending the arrangements for the forthcoming show being carried out on the aime Hneß as last year, excepting that the sheep pens bhould be moved further ou& into the new ground. SIGHT 05 BPORTS. The sale by auction of the right of sports was decided to be discontinued, and the right retained m the hands of the Committee to deal with privately. CHARGES It was resolved that the mode of charging* for implements be on the same lines aa iv previous years. BAND. It was decided to engage a band for the. day. * PRIVATE PHIZES. The following is the list up to the present of private prizes given for competi tion : — r The President £5 sa— For the best draught entire, two-year-old or upwards; £5 5a For most points m English Leicester sheep. Mr J. Grigg £7 7a-For moab pointa m draught horses Mr D. Cameron £2 2a— For the best dairy cow m the show yard Mr John Small £2 2s— For the beat three year-old draught filly Mr P. Stewart £3 3s, or the services of his horse Middlerigg. Prince— For the beat) yearling draught colt or filly by that sire Mr D. W. McLean £2 2*, added to the Association's prizj— *or the beat buaey horse BS * Mr T. Bradford £1 la— Added to the* Association's priae m class 114 Mr W. H. Collins £1 la-For the beatr ham and aide of bacon, fed and cured by a farmer resident m the Aahburton County - £1 la— For the be3t exhibit of hand made butter Messrs Mawacn Bros. £2-For the beat four horse team Measra Shearman Broa. £1 la— For the beßt cheese, 301 b ain weight, made by a farmer resident m the Ashbnrton County Mr J. Shearer £1 Is— For the best year ling colt or filly by Craigellachie Mr J. Bonifant £1 la— To the winner of most pointa m any section Messrt Friedlander Bros. £5 sa— To be allotted Farmers. 1 Co-operative Association £5 sa— To be allotted Ashburton Cub and M.B.A. £1 Is— F& P the best ham, fed and cured m Aahhurton County *»;uiwm DONATION expenses of the new Association's rooms. PAST PRESIDENTS. It waa resolved that no steps should be f*!? £"!£. after , thß Show m givmg effect to Mr D. Thomaa' motion which was carried at a Bpecia l meeting o f members recently held, to constitute all paß b Presidents members of the Committee. "e^aenw society's booms It wae reßolved that the Society's rooms be open to members on Tuesdays and Satur! days from y am to 4 pm aODQES Some judges were nominated to fill the places of others who have notified their inability to attend. The meeting then adjourned.

SUPPRESSION OF GAMBLING.

United Prew Association -By Eleofcrio Telegraph Wellington, September 15 A deputation from the Anti-Gambline League waited on the Premier this evening and asked that legislation be introduced to restrain and restrict gambling, especially street betting, and abolition of the totaliaa tor. With respect to street gambling, ib waß suggested that witnesses giving evidence m casea brought againsb street batters should be indemnified. Special attention was also drawn to the growth of gambling amongst young persona. In reply the Premier said that he was bound to confess that gambling was on the increase, but he considered it not possible to stop it alto gether. The BtroDgeat way of putting gambling down was to create a public opinion against ifc, and then by passing legislation m keeping with this opinion? The police had made suggestions to tm> Government respecting tote bettiDg, and a 8.1 l had baen prepared, and finally approved Lo-day, on the lines suggested. He did nob ihink it was possible to abolish the totalisa :or at present, and he pointed out that if ihe machine were abolished it would )robably mean a return to book betting and.

ne undesirable features accompanying ifc.

THE ASHBUBTOa GUARDIAN ; FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1898.



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NICOLL BROTHERS. Mcoll Brothers, [H. F. Kicoll.] [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL &UCTION EO jMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY S«iLES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY, Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SAT JRD AY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOtfGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISBION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have paroels for disposal. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS We have been appointed Agentß for Messrs Sawtkll, Waohsmann & Co., Christchurch, and have now on hand a supply of Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, Turnips Mangels, Gairots, Rape, etc., grown by Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Linooln, England. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Ohrißtchurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement] Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. Ridley'B Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicyclep. FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE RIsKS EFFECTED, STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We havo 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 Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. fTIHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. X Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVES USKU. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of thiß celebrated fertiliser. Price on app'ication. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, DISTEICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wibhiDg to consign Sheop on trreir own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com- muuicaling with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGFiNTS, CBRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 Auction Sales— To-morrow- ||T. Bullock, at the A r cade -55i acre?, near town D, Thomas, at the Arcade— 2ooo Macrooarpa trees Nicoll Bros , at East Street Central Mait — Usual weekly sale ; also sale of purebred pigeons. NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENT. J.G., Tinwald.--Our report is perfectly correct — the amounb fixed by the S M. was £2 a week— £l a week for eaoh of the twin sisters.



Frledlander Bros., Limited. Xf WEST STREET ' HORSE FAIR. WE SHALL hold our next Horse Fair on THURSDAY, OCTOEBR 6, 1898, And are now BOOKING ENTRIES for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDIiANDER, 9 96 Auctioneer. ASHBURTON Hoi so 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. ' O A ACRE SECTION AT METHVEN. VT^E HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE, 20 Aores of Firßt-class Land, with Dwelling House, Stable, and 'other conveniences, situated m Methven. This property is well fenoed and sub-divided. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. "^O T HAVINa DISPOSED or MRJBENRY BUTTERICK'S FARM AT SHEKWOOD, by Auction, we are prepared to treat privately with intending purchaser?. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lid. F QtR SAL E^ SEED" BARLEY, PERFECTLY CLEAN : FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. YJLT& °ffer toj>upply these celebrated Fertilisers at Hat prices less tho usual discounts, for quantities of five tons aud over, aud extra reduotious to Freezing clients We havo large Stocks on hand, and [can deliver ex our^Stores \ot direct from the Faolory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., FOK^JSALB^ IV/I OLASSES FOR FEEDINGj.STOOK Also — AGBICULTUKAL SALT, CHEAP. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. ri^TE HAVE FOR SALE— Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, AU machine dressed and grown tin the Oamaru district." TUSCAN WHEAT, pßrfectly"clean and grown at the Porks. A GRAND CHANGE. ALSO- Double machine dressed Rygrasß, Colonial Cowgraes and Red Csover, White Clover, Alslke, Timothy, and Cocksfoot, These Seeds are all machine cleaned, of finest) quality, and' highesb germinating power. Wo are prepared to give our Clients very lowest quotations. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN* CHURCH, Ashburtoc, THURSDAY— Men's Confirmation Class, 7 30 pm FRIDAY— Short Service, 730 pm. Choir Practice, 8 pm SUNDAY SERVICES. September 18. 11 a.m — Morning Prayer and Holy Com munion 6.30 p.m— Evening Prayer REV. T. A. HAMILTON. NOTICE. ALL Acoounta due to S. SALEK, Jeweller, MUST BE PAID by SATURDAY, the 17th inst. After that flate all unpaid accounts will be placed m a Solicitor's hands for collection. S SALEK. Ashburton, Sept. 14, 1898* 9 124 BROODY Hens.— Wanted a few Broody Heni, For ftddreis, apply office of



JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. witnTss Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PBIOES LOWER THAN EVER. " New Easy," "F. & N," " Columbia," LAWN MOWERS. AT fcTAB CLING PRICES. SPADES, RiKKS, HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Tools by Best Makers. * The Largest Assortment and Lowest Prioes of any firm m Ashburton. 0,000 YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold CHEAP. FISHING LAii TACKLE. WE HAVE Juit Opaned our Ntw SiasoVa Surp'y of FISHING TACKLE, and iequest an early inst eotion. LICENSES MiV BB OBT4INED*FROM US. WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYRRLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BIOYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment this Se^on is Juab Landing, ondj wo will be able to supply Customers without delay. GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. GREAT REDUCTIONS. (o) FLOUR REDUCED 33**3 per Ton KEROSENE „ 3 s per Case SOAP „ «ss per Bor TEA „ 3d per lb HAMS AND B YCON— A Choice lot of Side*, Rolls, and Hams, guaranteed graiu fed, Try it. CALIFORNIAN FRUITS— Just Landed, P. ars, Paaches, Apricots, which will be w ; r . found delicious, and Cheaper than fresh fruit. A LARGE STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK :— AOIDS, ALMONDS, ARROWROOT, BARLEY, BLUE, BAKING POWDER, BOVRIL. BISCUITS, OARRAWAY SEEDS, CANDLES, COFFtfE, CURRLK Puwdkk OURRAVJ??, CREAM tf TARTAR, CORNFLOUR, COCOA, CANDIED PEEL, EXFRaCl 1 OF MEiT, FIGS,. GOLDEN SYRUP, ISINGLASS, HOPS, KEROSENE LIME JUfCF, JAMS, MaKMALADE, MATCHES, MUSTARD, OATMh,AL, RAISINS, SALTPETRE, Ci<Y TALS, BICE, SULPHUR, SHf'KP TONGUES, SODA, SALMON, STARCH, SALT, SOAP, Etc,, Etc. JOHN ORR AND CO., BAST STREET, ASHBURTON,