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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1898.

A COPY of a very interesting monthly journal reached us by the last San .Francisco mail. It MADE IS GERMANY, is entitled Export Trade, and ia printed and edited at Bunzlau, m Germany. It is altogether German, and naturally enough opens with an article under the heading of "Germany's supremacy m the world's commerce, and England's jealousy." This article deals with everything connected with Great Britain m a most ruthless manner. I English politic?, English commerce are all criticised severely, and a few quota tions will show the style of writing indulged m. For example — (t In the Franco-German war England as far as possible replaced the losses of arms m the French army " j " England was always striving to make the peace making of other nations from being successful "; "The star of Great Britain seems to be going down rapidly"; "The German nation does not only understand how to write books and fight battles, but also is master m technical matters " ; " The ruling over India is principally the base of England's position m the world and of her prosperity," and more to the same effect, This is interesting reading, because the statements made ) have a sub-stratum of truth, although clothed m bombastic language.

Local and General.

Reading matter will be found on our first and fourth pages. Malicious Mischief — Four of our local oyolißts took a ride to a social at the Winoh more School laßt evening. While there they had their tyres punctured by some — well, not well wisher. Pigeon Flying.— A batch of pigeons from Mr 0. Willis's loft were liberated at Timaru yesterday morning, doing the return journey practically together. The last bird homed m one hour and fifteen minutes, or at the rate of 1126 yards per minute. The Factory Inspectors' Conference.— Ib is stated that the factory inspectors favor an extension of the scope of the Factory Act as far as female labor is concerned. They are, however, very reticent as regards the result of their conference. The Woollen Industry.— lt is generally admitted (aays the Melbourne Age) that the woollen industry m Victoria has not pro gressed m the earne ratio as m New Zealand, tio far aa the latter ia concerned, its success has been moat marked. \ Westland Petroleum. — As the land on which the petroleum was recently discovered m Westland is parb of the Midland Railway Company's reserve, Mr Warden Stratford has decided he baa no jurisdiction to grant prospecting leases to the discoverers. Rev. L. M. Isitt.— The Alliance Nans o. ! April 1 contains an account of the Rev L. M j Isitt's mission at Hoylake, and describes the effect of the rev« gentleman's eloquence thus : — " Tho meetings increased m interest night after night-, and the large audiences were held spell-bound by his eloquence and irresistible logic.' 9 A Rough Voyage.— The «.s. Wakatipu must be a pretty good sea boat. On her la^t voyage from Sydney a string of horses formed part of her cargo. On the way across ehe encountered some very heavy weather and was delayed three days, but landed her equine cargo safely, and m fairly good condition considering the weather she pissed through. Accident. — An accident happened ab the railway bridge on Thursday evening, by which a man named W. Nelson had his leg fractured. It appears that as the men were engaged on. the bridge pile-driving, one of the piles slipped, causing Nelaen to fall to the ground. He was taken to the Christ" church hospital by the express, and m now doing as well as oan bs expected. Friends m Manilla. — A Press Associ ation telegram says :— The Cable Company is advised, for the information of people m New Zealand who have relatives or friends m the Philippines, thab H.M.S. Linnet has arrived ab Hong Kong from Manilla, and reports that all British subjects m Manilla are aafe. The message acids Chad further news may be expected later on. The Elephant's Little Finger. — There is sometimes a certain amount of ambiguity m the way our school books convey informa tion to children, as may be gathered from the following dialogue between teacher and pupil m one of our State schools : — Teacher — " Well, children, can aoy of you tell me how an elephant draws up his drinkr ing water ? " Small boy—" With his little finger on the end, Miss." The Seat of War.— Although the recent newß items from the seat of war have not been of euch a sensational nature as might have been expected from the preliminary operations, there can bs little doubt that something decisive must soon occur, more particularly as the Americans are on the eve of invading Cuba. For the convenience of those of our readers who take an interest m this subject, we shall keep our reference map on the back page for the present. Harvest Prospects m England.— A private letter from England, just received, notifies that the rainfall since Autumn has been much below the average, also that the snowfalls during the pasb winter have been very limited, whilst during the Spring frosts have been severe ; and m consequence of these prejudicial agencies affecting the crops, the outlook for the coming harvest is not reassuring, and the reßult has been to harden considerably prices of wheat, eto. Flag Signalling. — A party of fl»g signallers from the Timaru Volunteer Rifles, exeroised their skill on Thursday by signal ling from the Athletic Club sports ground to the roof of the Timaru Herald office the results of the events as they oame off, such reaulfcs taking the form of a report of the meeting m the evening paper of that day^ tho South Canterbury Times. In return, the signallers on the roof of bhe office sent on such war news aB had arrived, and local gossip. The work was very well done, m spite of the fact that the weather was ha?y, and much against the very best results being attained. The Worries op Farmers.— ln the course of a discussion at the Hutb County Council (reports the Post) ib was stated thab m some parts of the Wellington provincial district ib was almost impossible, owing to the ravages of small birds, to grow any oats. One councillor mentioned that he onoe supplied a neighbour with some poisoned wheat, with the result thab all the small birds were destroyed. The next year there were no feathered visitors, but all his neigh bour's oats were eaten by the caterpillars, and the neighbour said he was being justly punished for having killed the birds. Welcome Rain ! — Prepare for winter storms ! We have just opened a splendid lot of New Waterproof Tweed, Serge, and Melton Overcoats* Every coab guaranteed well made and thoroughly waterproof. Exchanged or money refunded, if defective after three months' trial. Largest stock m Ashburton to select from.— Craighead and Bhrryman. the leading Tailors and Out fitters. Ashburcon.

Frozen Mutton.-A number of waggons i containing frozen mutton for export arrived ' from Timaru by special train this morning and were taken on to Lyttelton by the first train. Evangelistic Services. —The Rev. Dr. brwiD, of Ohriatohurch, ia announced to oonduot evangeliacic aervicea at the Presby terian Church, Ashburtoa, oommeneiag on Monday next. The services will be continued every nighb next week except Saturday. Fatal Accident While walking home from school at Longbeanh yesterday, several boys got upon the trolly of a threshing machine, aDd the son of Mr Bushell, who was amongst them, fell off and was run over |by the wheel of the trolly. The boy was crushed to pieces. Mr Buahell at once started for Ashburton Hospital with his son, but the poor lad expired on the road, The boy Wiß only eight years of age. j The New Poultry Expert.— Mr D. D. I Hyde, who has been appointed poultry experb m place of the late Mr J. A. Hender son, was a partner m the firm of F. Rogen and Co., poultry-breeders, at Karori, near Wellington, for some years. This firm have won prizes ab several shows. Mr Hyde conducted a hairdresaing and tobacconist business m Wellington for a long period. Durward Lely's Joke.— Last night (says the Press)' Me Durward Lely was m the middle of a comic description of a storm on the Forth. " A storm arose," he said. Juab then an individual m the back of the hall made a disturbance, and was turned oub amid some exoitemenb. When the people had resumed their seats Mr Lely remarked, "Ladies and gentlemen, the storm has Bubsided." The Dr Stuart Statue.— lnformation has been received that the bronze statue of Dr Stuart has been shipped from London by the Matatua, and is expected to reaoh Dunedin, about the end of 'this month. The work has been viewed by several persons who were intimately acquainted with Dr Stuart, and they are unanimous that the statue ia a faithful and apeakjng likeness. Ib is to be ereoted m EUttary atreeb, on the site where the fruit stall used to stand. The Church and War. —Commenting m an editorial on & remark m a sermon by an Anglican clergyman m Auckland last Sunday m which he said that "God was using America m the war to punish Spain," the Lyttelton limes says that the church is shown to be m large degree a mere human institution, pandering to the ignorance, the passions, and weaknesaea of humanity," and "It is clear bhab if further slaughter is averted, the happy result will not be due to the exertions of the ministers of the Prince of Peace." A Startling A33Ertion. — A Napier clergyman recently startled the public of thab bown by asserting " that a respectable parishioner informed him thab he saw m front of an hotel m this town three children lying drank m the gutter, and the publican stood at hiß door with a hellish grin on his face delighted with hia handiwork." The Napier publioans have absolutely denied the charge, and have deposited £20 with the editor of the local evening paper, to be forfeited m the event of the olergyman'a allegations being substantiated. How the Spaniards Treat Rebels.— The Hongkong Daily Press givea the follow ing information concerning the manner m which Philippine insurgent prisoners were treated by the Spaniards :— " A gentleman who recently paid a visit to Bolinao reports that the Spanish troops have been guilty of terrible cruelty towards many rebels who were injured and fell into their hands. The wounded were thrown into a wooden hut m whioh were a number of rebels who had been killed. The hut was then set fire to, and the dead and living were burnt almost to ashes. A photograph taken of the hut while ib was m flames shows, it is said, human remains being consumod by the fire." Grain Sale.— Nob often do we find what is the staple product of the country made the piece de resistance of an auction sale. Sheep, cattle, horses, and pigs all go under the hammer frequently — m fact regular weekly fixtures for their sale exist. Even the land the stock is reared on, and which grows our staple, occasionally demands the service of tha auctioneer ; but a wheat sale — not once m a blue moon. Yeb this ia the sorb of sale Meßsra Friedlander Eros., Limited, will hold on Thursday nexb, May 19, at their auction mart. On that day the firm's auctioneer will offer 15,000 sacks of clients' wheat, besides lines of oats, barley and grass seed. Other entries are solicited, as catalogues are m preparation. Christian Social Union. — Ashburton people who were present ab Rev. E. A, Scott's lecturebte m Sb. Stephen's School room laab Monday evening will remember his reference to the Christian Soaial Union and whab ib was doing at home. The following are the objects of the Society :— (1.) To claim for the Christian law the ultimate authority to rule Bocial praotice. (2 ) To study m common how to apply the moral truths and principles of Christianity to the social and economic difficulties of the present time. (3.) To present Christ m pracbical life as bhe living Alasber and King, the enemy of wrong and selfishness, the power of righteouenes and love. The Presi dent is Dr Westcott, Bishop of Durham, and it includes within its ranks many of the leading English clergy and laity. The Piper of Dargai. — The arrival of the troopship Simla ab Southampton recently attracted special attention, aa she had aboard Piper Findlater, of the Gordon Highlanders, whose conduct at Dargai m playing hia comrades to victory after being shot m the leg, created such a sensation all over the kingdom. Findlater, a big Scotsman, was looklDg well. It turns out, says a London paper, thab he has not lost a leg, bub wag shot m the ankle. He told a correspondent thab he had had a very pleaaant voyage, but thab his wound broke out afresh on the way. He would, however, have it seen to directly he got to Netley. He was very loth to say anything aboub Dargai, and seemed surprised ab the fuss made over him. He was nob playing " Cock o' the North " when he fell, but "The Heights of Cromdale." Piper Milne, who is still m India, recovering from a Bhob m the lung, was playing " Cock o' the North." A New use for Scent.— Some time ago the Victorian Customs authorities were much puzzled to accounb for the large importations of a special kind of scent, for which a low duty was charged on account of it being of a class that would b« used m certain manufactures. The officials have since solved the puzzle. The soenb had become a very popular " tipple," and was becoming still more so. As scent, ib could be vended m such a convenient and unsus picious form. No one, for instance, would be so base as to suspecb a lady of being addicted to spirits simply because she seemed immoderately found of perfumes. Now thab the secret ia oub, people with practised tastes m the matter of stimulants declare this particular scent to be a fascinating and satisfying beverage. In consequence of this wide appreciation of the scent m question, ib will probably be placed under a different Customs classification. Scaly Blight J Do your trees suffer from it 1 If so we can tell you of a safe and certain remedy — Wheolband's Blight Specific. It is infallible, trees treated with ib once do not require tcuohing again for 5 years. Steps are aboub to be taken to introduge this marvellous preparation throughout the Australasian colonies. 5 251

The Rawene Trouble.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph Rawenb, May 13 The Tutanekai has sailed for Auckland, via the North Cape, and will arrive on Sunday morning.

To the Deaf and those troubled with pises m the Hear* or other Aural Troubles r Nicholsop, of uondon, thje world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial eat drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf neaa and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Sh*. ', 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A littlebook on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulenoe, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may )b bad ixom M 00 eoeipb of itampe,

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Electric ' Telegraph — Copyright.

The Ritualists.

London, May 12 The Church of England Convocation j discussed a petition by Mr John Kensit against the alleged excesses m j regard to Ritualistic practices m cer tain London churches. The Arch bishop of Canterbury severely cen sured the extravagance displayed m connection with the services m these churches, and said he himself was collecting evidence m the matter. | Mr Kensit is the leader of an anti- Ritualistis party who for some time has been openly protesting against Ritua listic practices at St. Mark's, Maryle bone, and St. Ethel's, Belsfzo, Churches In some cases the opposition was so de monstrative that the police had to be called m. Recently on the application of the people's warden of St. Mark's, the London Consistory Court issued an order against the vicar to cease Ritualiatic practices.

Liquifying Hydrogen.

Professor Dewar, the eminent scien tist, after a series of experiments, has succeeded m reducing hydrogen to a liquid state.

Proposed Japanese Loan.

The Tokio correspondent of The Ti?neß Bt&tes that it is almost certain that the Japanese Government intend to obtain a foreign loan of one hundred and fifty million yen (£25,000,000) (?)

America and Hawaii.

Washington, May 13 The opponents to the annexation of Hawaii are relying on the Speaker, Mr Reid, to prevent the early passing of a resolution on the subject.

The Bread Riota m Italy.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright}

Received Wakapuaka May 14, 9 40 a.m, Guardian Office 10.22 a.m. Rome, May 13 The revolutionary disturbances con tinue to spread m Italy and half of the country is now under martial law. Rioting of the most desperate character has taken place at Pisa, Monza, Trevisa, and Genzimodi Roma. Hun dreds of frenzied women, carrying petroleum with which to fire the public buildings, were conspicuous at Pisa. The national army remains loyal;

SIERRA LEONE.

The Rebel Leaders Arrested.

United Press Association — By Eleofcrio Telegraph— Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka May 14, 10 a.m., Guabdian Office, 10.48 a.m. London, May 13 Reports from West Africa state that two of the chief leaders m the native rising at Freotown, Sierra Leone, have been arrested.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright

Recelved Wakapuaka May |14, 11.15 a.m., Guabdian Office, 1.11 p.m. Annexation of Hawaii. Washington, May 13 The committee of the House of Representatives has reported m favor of the annexation of Hawaii by the United States.

CRICKET.

THE CONTROL OF TEST MATCHES.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, May 12 At the annual meeting of the Surrey County Cricket Club Sir Richard Webster, president, said that the remarks of Lord Hawke m reference to the pontrol of test matches were not likely to be taken seriously. The Surrey Club, he added, would never relinquish its rights m connec? tion with the visits of Australian teams. j

SLY GROGGING.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph. Wanganui, May 14 Jane Simpson, thrioe previously convicted on Bimilar charges, was this morning fined £25, on Each of three charges of sly grog selling, with costs £2 18s 6t).

THE BRUNNER MINE CASES.

United Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright. Wellington, May 13 : The case of Geoghegan and another v the Greymouth and Point Elizabeth Railway and Coal Company, Limited, and others, is being argued before the Court of Appeal to day. This is a special* case stated by the parties and ordered to be removed into the Court of Appeal. The action is one brought by the plaintiffs as representing themselves and all other persons who recently recovered damages against the defendant Company m connection with the Brunner Mine accident to enforce on their behalf a charge on the mine and plant given them by section 53 of The Coal Miners' Act, 1891. The action is brought against the Company, and Messrs Brand and Macdonald, as trustees for the holders of the debentures issued by the Company. These debentures gave the holders a charge on the undertaking and property of the company. Section 53 of *• The Coal Mines Act, 1§91," gives 'the representa tives of persons killed m a mine J owing to the negligence of the owner of the j mine, a right to reoover from the owner compensation by way of damages, as for tort committed for suoh owner. The questions for the opinion of the Court are, first, whether the trustees for the debenture holders have priority over the plaintiffs m respect of a charge on the mine and plant ; and secondly, whether the trustees or plaintiffs are entitled to the coal gotten at the date of the plaintiffs' judgment. Mr Bell is appearing for the trustees for the debenture holders and Mr Jellicoe for the plaintiffs. Argument had not concluded when the Court rose for the day. ' The principal point" discussed yas whether, by virtue of Section 53 of the Goal Mines Act, 1891, any mortgage or ohirge whioh a Goal I mining company can give to debenture holders or others must be taken to be subjeot to any charge afterwards to arise under Section 53 m favour of the pertpns named m that section, or whether the I Legislature not having expressly made the charge given by Section 53 the first charge, it muab be taken to be subject to any en cumbrances prior m date. Tne case will be resumeg Q» Monday waning.

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

German Warships For Manilla. San Juan Forts Bombarded. Only A Slight Defence. of the City. Flight of the Residents. The Spanish Cape Verde Squadron The Operations at Manilla. A State of Siege. Suicide of a Suspected Spy. United Press Association— By Kleobrio Telegraph— Copyright, Washington, May 12 The cruiser Charleston, taking a supply of ammunition for Admiral Dewey's squadron, has sailed. n Mfl y 13 « Uommodore Sampson, with nine warships, bombarded the San Juan. Puerto Rico, forts. Reports from Port au Prince state that the lowa fired ths first shot and the Indiana followed. The Morro fort was laid m ruins within a few minutes. Slight response was made by the batteries to the American fire. The town of San Juan then surrendered. The Consuls and several thousand re sidents fled to the interior. The cruiser Yale has captured the Spanish steamer Rita. Admiral Dewey telegraphs that he still maintains the blockade of Manila. The American naval authorities are convinced that the report about the Oape Verde squadron being at Cadiz is inaccurate. Admiral Dewey telegraphs that he has secured the breechloaders from the sunken Spanish vessels at Manilla, also a quantity of arsenal stores. A man named George Downing, who was arrested m Washington on Buspi cion of being a Spanish Bpy, ha* committed suicide. Afire destroyed wool to the value of a quarter of a million dollars be longing to a Boston firm, and which had been stored at Andover to avoid the risk of destruction m the event of an attack on Boston by the Spanish fleet. Madrid, May 13. Admiral Bermejo, Minister of Marine, declares that the Cape Verde squadron is where it ought to be, according to the instructions issued. Hong Kong, May 13 H.M.S. Linnet, which was detailed to watch the operations at Manilla, has returned to Hong Kong. Her captain has reported to the British Government that Admiral Dewey is unwilling to bombard the city of Manilla, and that he hopes to starve the garrison into subjection. The Spaniards defy him, and declare that they have ample food stores placed beyond the range of the warships' guns. London, May 12 Senor Bonilla, the Spanish Consul- General at Montreal has protested to the British Government against the sale and transport of sulphur m Canada intended for America. It is claimed that sulphur is contraband of war. Berlin, May 12 The German Government nab de spatched four warships to Manilla, with a view to conserving the interests of German subjects.

Cape Verde Squadron's Move ments.

Received Wakapuaka May 14, 9.40 a.m., Guaedian Office 10.22 a.m. | "Washington, May 13 Accounts from both American and Spanish sources state that the Spanish Cape Verde squadron has arrived oil Martinique,

Received Wakapuaka May 14, 10.20 a.m, Guardian Offioe 11.6 a.m. Reports f rgm Havana state that four American warships opened fire upoa Oieafuegos, with the object of landing arms and ammunition for the Cuban rebels. The coast infantry and the forts compelled the warships to retire. The authorities at Washington are inclined to doubt the accuracy of the report. Madrid, May 13 The Senate has adopted a Bill making provision for the war expendi ture. Admiral Bermejo, Minister of Marine ; Senor Moret, Minister for the Colonies ; and Senor Oonde de Diqueaa, Minister for Public Works, have resigned their positions m the Cabinet. Premier Sagasta is reconstructing his Cabinet,

Received Wakapuaka May 14, 10 a.m, Guabdian Office 10.48 a.m. Washington, May 13 The American cruiser Wilmingtgn, the revenue cutter Hudson, and" the torpedo boat Winslow attacked the, Cardenas gunboats and the forts, which [ shelled the attacking vessels. Through her boiler being struck, and the result of an explosion of her ammunition, the Winslqw was rendered hetpless. The Hudson was also badly damaged, but she towed the Winslov into Pedras, Ensign Bagley and four American seamen were killed.

The Alleged Surrender of San Juan.

I Reoeived Wakapuaka May 14, 11.15 a.m.' Guardian Offioe, 1.1 l a.m. Washington, May 13 Although later American accounts confirm the surrender of San Juan with great loss of life, the Spanish (governor of the city cables that the damage done by the bombardment wa« inconsiderable, and the loss of !ifg insignificant.

THE ABBBUKTUK QOARDIAN 5 SATUKDAY, MAY 14, 1898.



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CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S OHUBOF, ABhburton. SUNDAY SERVICES (May 15). 11 a.m — MorniDg Prayer and Holy Com- munion. 3.30— H01y Baptism. 6.3o— Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. Public JNotioes. New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY. MEN'S, BOYS', & LADIES' WATER. PROOFS. V^JTE have the Large«b and Best Stook m ABhburbon. Over 100 Patterns to ohoose from, m all the newest patterns. Why buy a ready made waft when yo oan gob one MADE TO ORDJEjXC for the same prioe. GUARANTEED WATERPROOF. All Sewn Seams. BEFORE Buying call and inspeob oar new styles. LADIES' WATERPROOF GARMENTS A SPECIALTY. ANY ~S~T YLE MADE TO OEDER. A. GL BARTON, MANAGES. ANDREW ORR HA S JUST OPENED a Second Ship- menb of NEW GOODS FOB THE WINTEB. Specially Seleoted. Splendid JLot of NEW MANTLES & CAPES, MILLINERY AND DRESS GOODS, IN THE LATEST STYLES. New Kid Gloves, Coreets and Umbrellas, besfe makes. CarpettJ, Linoleums, Floorcloths, and THE LARGEST LOT OF LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES IN ASHBURTON. Inspection Invited. ANDBEW 088. ANDREW ORR HAS BEEN APPOINTED AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED HEALTH FLANNELL XT ACTS like a Charm for jjOolds and Rheumatism. Everyone who haa tried it is delighted with it. Ib is a full yard wide and thoroughly shrunk. A LARGE STOCK OF NEW Eider Down Quilts, JUST OPEN. EXOELLKII'I.' VAJLCJB. ANDREW ORR, i- _ _ , — _j OUR ANNUAL STOCKTAKING SALE COMMENCES ON SATURDAY NEXT. O>~\ AAA WORTH of Groceries, Iron- oblUUU mongery, Brußhware, Cut- lery, Lamps, Glass, China and Earthenware, to be cleared at very low prices For CASH. As the bulk of the above lines have been imported direct, we are m a position to offer the beab value m the district). We have jusb landed ex •• Rimutaka " a large quantity of General Merchandise, in- cluding — 1 TON NEW WASHING EXTRACT, (three timea as strongas Washing Soda or Ex- tract of Soap), which will be included m the Sale. Special inducements to large buyers. OARSON & CO-, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Importers of Glass, China and Earthenware, Tanored Street, and Aroade, Aehburtoo. Buyers of every description of Dairy Pro- dm g99 g



FOR SALE. LOT 37, containing half-acre of woodland, fronting Trevor's Road. A capital aite for a cottage. 1 F. FERRIMAN. TO THE THRIFTY. FOR SALE, two shares m the Ashburton Industrial Building Society. The amount paid to May 9; 1898, amounts to £26 43, to which may be added the share of reserved profitß £1 8s 3d, which equals £27 12a 3d ; for which the sum of £26 will be accepted from a prompt buyer. The owner having left the district is willing to sell at the above figure. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE DRILL, maker, MoSherry ; price £6. Just finished sowing. F. FERRIMAN* FOR SALE DRILL, maker, Farmers Friend Machine Company. Price, £5. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE CHAFFCUTTER, horse gear I and intermediate, by Richmond and Chandler, large size. Price for the lot £17 10s. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, a quantity of empty casks, also five-gallon stone jars, large mouths pro- tected by winker work, very suitable for • Baiting butter m. F. FERRIMAN. notice] FTIHE Runners who deliver the Guabdian JL to regular subscribers will nob m future sell Bingle copies. These can be obtained from the runners engaged ior that purpose, and the Agents — Messrs Jones , Sounness, Maraden, Williams, and Mrs Adams. Notice to advertisers. A DVERTISEMENTS not exceeding Xjl sixteen words will be charged for at the rate of ONE SHILLING CASH. If to be booked the charge will be Two Shillings and Sixpence. Advertisements costing under five shillings cannot be booked, except to regular clientß. eclipse" cycle works STOCK TA"iING SALE now ox. X? X f\f\ WORTH . of New and Second- otJUU hand Bicycles, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clip?, Handle Bars, Tyres, Valvae, Chains, Chain Wheel?, Trouser clips, Westwood Rime, Hubs, Spokes, Nipples, etc, etc, AT VERY LOW PRICES FOB CASH. Remember — ONLY LASTS 4 WEEKS. ECLIPSE CYCLE WOBKS, BARING SQUARE, A9HBURTUN, J



r F. FERRIMAN. 1 THE PATENT ELASTIC STEELS HORSE COLLAR. ' > ■ I ( (Contractors, to HerJMaje&ty'a Government W*r Office, | Patented m Great BritaiD, France, Bel- gium, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy, South Australia, Victoria, and the United States of Amerioa, etc. LATEST AWARDS.— Sliver Medal, Birkenhead Agricultural Sooioty, 1990.— Silver Medal, Altringham Agrlcultutal Sooiety, 1890. Diploma of Merit, Royal Military Exhibition, Chelae*, 1890.— Bronze Medal, Prague Exhibition, 1891. mHE COLLAR is an invention which JL wins the approval of all {owners of horses who onoe give it a trial. TESTIMONIALS. To Mr F. Ferbiman, Dear Sir,— l have taken great pains* to see how the above Collars would answer, and as you have' taken over the agency for them I am sending you this testimonial, hoping you will use it for the benefit of the farming community, as I am satisfied the Steel Collar is a great boon to this county on account of the great heat and boulders we have to contend with. I have used them for carting shingle m riverbeds and find that they ease the horses very much. I have also used them m the hottest parb of summer to put m turnips, and find the hordes weariDg the Steel Collars finished much fresher and took less feed to keep them m condition than those working m the leather collars. I had a mare Bent to me with her shoulders quite raw, and her owner could not cure them. I started to work her m the Sieel Collar, aud within a month had her as sound as possible. Another man sent me a mare with a tumor on her Bhoulder. I worked her m a Steel Collar and had her well m a week. In fact I do not think they can be too highly praised, and if once used no other sort will be used again. At the same time I would like to remind all that use them that they must be kept quite clean, a rub with a wet cloth is all that is required. F. A. Saunders. Mayfield. Ashburton, February 12, 1898 Mr F. Ferriman. Dear Sir, — About month ago I purchased one of your Steei Horse Collars for one of my horses, which I found it impossible to work with the leather collar, though I tried every device m stuffing and padding I could think of. I at lust decided to buy a Steel Collar, and since then I havo worked the horse constantly, and he has done his work with the greatest ease, and is ontirely free from sore shoulders. I am so satisfied with this ono that I intend going m for another. Yours Truly, WM. EUSTON. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON F. FERBIMAN.



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