BIRTH.

Simpson. — On December 25, 1898, at Park Street, Ashburton, the wife of W. Simpson, of a son.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1898. Local and General.

A new serial is commenced m to-day's j issue entitled " Tom's strategy," and will be found on the first p»ge. Oats.— The Sutherlands on Lagmhor land at the Hinds are now reaping one of the finest crops of oats to be Been m the j district. 1b will go fully fifty bushels to the acre. The Minister for Lands. — The Dunedin Star states that Mr MoK.tr.zie, accompanied by his wife, leaves by the direot steamer m April, returning to the oolony about September. False Pretences — Thomas Palethorpe* late master of the Burnham Industrial School, was charged at the Christchurch Police Court to-day, with obtaining £7 by means of false pretences. He was remanded till January 4, bail being allowed. Flowers yon, the Bush. — One of the excursionists to Otarama on Monday, a gentleman from Christchurch, took with him a packet of flower seeds, to sow m various places m the bush, with a view to adding further to the beauties of the sur roundings. A Becord Mail Shipment. — A Press Association telegram from Auckland states that the mail despatched by the outgoing San Franoisoo steamer, Maripoaa, was a record one. Id numbered 137 bags, con sisting of 12,050 letters, 5505 book packets (including Christmas cards), and 32,000 newspapers. The Cbioket Club's Concert. —In addition to quite a galaxy of talenD from near and far, the Cricket Club have secured the services of Mrs C. M. Brooke, Christohurch, who is always popular m Ashburlon, and that lady will sing a new song by Gillott, of Melbourne, *• Wilb thon forgive me V The Premier— We have to acknowledge receipt of the Premier's handsomely got up card wishing the editor a merry Christmas and happy New Year. The card is large and double, and the inner pages comprise a photographic group of the members of the jMinistry, and another group, "Leaders — past and present," m which Mr Seddon is shown sitting beside Sir George Grey, with his hand resting on the old man's arm. The latter group was taken m London, when Mr teddon waß there m jubilee year. Sheep Worrying. — A few nightß ago Mr C. Gale of Mayfield heard dogs barking near his homestead, and on going out to ascertain the cause found that his sheep were being worried. Three were killed outright and others badly mauled. On the approach of Mr Gale the maranders made off, Terriers are said to be the ringleaders at sheep worrying m this district. A collar and chain would speedily abate the nuisance, failing that, a dose of lead would be effective. The Convalescent Ward. — A number of handsome and interesting engravings have lately been hung m the convalescent ward of the hospital, which add greatly to its appoaropce. The pictures are large, well mounted, and are displayed to advantage m frames of oak and gold. The cosh has been defrayed from the balance m hapd of the jubilee fund. On Christmas afternoon, Mrs and Miss Steel favored the convalescent patients and the visitors present with some charming vocal and instrumental items, which were muoh appreciated. Death of the Oldest Shepherd m Scotland. — The death of Thomas Anderson, of the Riggs, Tweedsmuir, who is bolieved to have been the oldest shepherd m the kingdom, is announced (ays the Edinburgh correspondent ot the Otago Daily Times) He wij.3 m his hundredth year, and retired from his woris when eighty-nine years old. Almost to the last he pontinued to attend Tweedsmuir parish churph regularly, though to do so involved a walk of six miles, and he was muoh respected as an elder of the church. Robbery on Board the Mariposa.— A somewhat mysterious robbery is stated to have taken place on board the Mariposa on her voyage from Sydney, or on the evening of Friday, when she came into the port of Auckland. 1 6 appears there is a box on board for receiving donations m aid of the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society^ Jti ie un derstood this was unscrewed from the place whena jb was fastened, and the contents appropriated. The detectives have been un successful m their efforts to unravel this mystery. The amount is said to be about The Old Men's Home. — The inmates of the Old Men'B Home spent a very enjoyable Christmas, which was heightened by the good cheer kindly forwarded by Messrs H. Britton and P, Devane, Each inmate also received a new pipe with which they wili ba the better able to appreciate Mr Buckley's generous gift of tobacco. The master acknowledges the following Christmas gifts and donations : — Mm WiHis, poultry, cake and papers ; Mr Charles Reid, cake ; Mrs McOwen, books ; Mr Drummond, Somerseb Hotel, geeße ; Mr H. Britton, Commercial Hotel', ale; Mrs William Hooper, periodicals ; Mr P. Deyane, Biitjer's Hotel, ale ; Messrs NiooU Bros., caae of oranges j Mr .(*. A. M. Buokley, box of tobacco, .Fatal Accident at RAiiAtA.— On Mon day evening an accident occurred at Rakaia by which a laboring man named Robert Winters met his death. A horse har nessed to a four-wheeler bolted, and deceased received a blow m the cheat from the shaft J iof the vehicle and was knocked down. He ! was attended to almost ' immediataly by medical men, but the injuries were 86 serious that the doctors ordered the patient to be taken to the Aahburton Hospital. Preparations were made to do this, but Winters died before he could be got to the train, An inquest was held at Craighead's hotel on Tuesday, at whioh a verdiot was returned that deceased's death was acci dental.

WILLOWBY SUNDAY SCHOOL.

The anniversary services, etc», m con ' nection with the above epljoojl were com pleted on Monday night. On Sunday the services were conducted m the morning by Sister Christian, of Christchurch. and m the evening by the Rev. J J Mather; The day was fine, and the congregations large, while the addresses were of an impressive $nd practical nature. A pleasing feature of tjie (Jayfp services was the singing of the children'l under ilae baton of Mr Joseph Whe,eler— Miss j Harding bejog organist. Qa Monday the usual te& tneeting Jt7&a held, This ftUo was ft eucgesa. The 'tables were presided over by a strong force of ladies whd were Uep* very busy for a lore time. After tea, - "£*»j was . hel| m the church, presided oW-by the Rev J J Mather, and addresses were a 1 *™ ?y Rev R Taylor, of Ashburton, Sister Christian, and Messrs R Maxwell and J S S Chapmau. The musical portion of the evening's programme wap rendered m an efficient manner by the children, under the baton of Mr W heeler. During ithe evening the Rev J J Mather, on behalf of the congregation attending the Willowby Church, presented the Wheeler family with a token of that body'd appr.cpia.tion of the services rendered to the Church by the Wheeler family for so many years. The presentation took the following form :~Mr Joseph Wheeler-Oak tolad bowl and silver teapot { Mrs Joseph \V heeler-Complete sat nf Dr. Kirke's works on health ; Mr Thomas Wheeler-Barometer; Mrs Tho W a9 Wheeler -Russian hand bag and _silver jam and i'llv Btftn( j Mr Joseph Wheeler and Mr Fhornas Wheeler on behalf of themselves and respective wives, thanked the donors for heir very valuable and unexpected presents, md assured the congregation that their work lor the Oburch had always been to Km affboi of Joye. Votes of tfianks and ihe Benedict brought & jrery enjoyable mniverwry to a close.

CRICKET.

The following will represent the Ashbur tou Association Cricket Club m their match against the Ellesmere Cricket Association to be payed m the Ashburton Domain at 11 a.m. to-morrow :— J fl Smith, W Timms, Waterloo ; Richards, Beckett, Denehiro, Marsden, G Andrews, Ccomie, Ashburton ; Lambie, McDonald, P Harvey, Rakaia Emergencies— Hill, C Andrewn, Hart.

PRIZE DAY.

fflethren School The annual diaiributioa of prizes m con nection with the Methvm school took place on Thursday evening, 22nd inst., m the proaenoe of a large number of parents and friends. Mr H. Goldney Baker, of BiotOD, distributed the prizes, and addressed a few kindly worda to each recipient. Ihe follow ing wae the prizs lißt : — Standard Vl— l, John Hogg j2, John McAulay ; 3, William Duff. Standard V— l, May Rolls; 2, Wilfred Lock ; 3, Norah O'Connor, Standard IV— l, John Wilson ;2, Mary Heer ; 3, Annie Armstrong. Standard III— I, William Hobbß ; 2, William Bouchor ; 3, Mary Morgan. In the lower standards, as well as m the upper, a reward wbb given to each pupil for passing the standard. Valuable prises were also given for sewing m the several standards, vii :— Standard Vl— May Roll* Standard V—Margaret Briden Standard IV— Annie Armstrong Standard lll— Gladys Morgan Standard II — Mary Middleton Standard I — May Hobbs A prize for patching, kindly presented by Mr Joseph Batty, was won by May Rolls, A hearty vole of thanks to the staff and to Mr Baker and the ladies who judged the sewing concluded the proceedings

EXAMINATION REPORT.

Mctliveii School, The following is the Inspector's report on Methven School, examined November 23, 1898:- Pass Subjects.

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS. Repetition and recitation — Very good Drill and exarcise— Fair. Singing— lnstruction kindly continued bj Rev J R Clark Needlework— Excellent Gomprehonßlon of reading lessona —Good Organisation — Standards 6—4, Mr J Gillanders, master ; Standard 3— Miss Lucj Duff, F.P. 2, under the master's supervision i Standards 2, 1, and P., Miss E. M. Willis! A.F. General Remarks. — Th« work of th< school is throughout of a high order oi merit, giving signal evidence of excellent aims, capable treatmenb, and unsparing industry on" the part of the teachers. la both departments the preparation of the pupils have received m 'each of \,he classes leaves lifctle or nothing to be desired by way of improvement. The number of sub< j?ots entitled to commendation both m the ••pass" and "olats" groups bulks very largely m an estimate of the whole. The excellent performance of the pupils enrolled m the sixth standard m all their subjects is especially worthy of appreciative notice. W J Anderson, Inspector

LAURISTON.

» From Our Own Correspondent ANNUAL SCHOOIj TREAf;. On Friday last, the annual school treat, m connection with the Lauriston public school was held, and p. very enjoyable'day was spent by parents and children alike. An innovation m the shape of a jGhristmaß tree was thjs year introduced. The' tree was most tastefully decorated with a great variety of toys, suitable to the season, the number of which being sufficiently large to allow not only those children actually on the roll, bub also any other little toddling mite 3 who presented themselves to receive a gift. More than enough provisions were supplied by the ladies of the district, who also attended to the dispensing of them with their accustomed promptitude and tacb. Through out the afternoon foot racing was carried on, a sumi of^rnbney haying been reserved from thp general fund to ~be used for prices, while jn ptbpr parts of the ground, "the various outdoor games usual on Bvph occasions were heartily indulged m. Tea over, and the room cleared, everyone repaired to the schoolroom to receive the programme of musical and other items, provided solely by the school children. ooh.Qol songs, dialogues, and recitations Were exceptionally well gijren, tjtnc^ all the items were well received by the " large assemblage pregent. Jq facb, the success of the entertainment was bo marked that it is almosb certain a children's entertainment will for the future supplant the usual ooncert and ball aB held m previous years. During the evening Air J. Johnston, who, as chairman of the school commitee, presided over the meeting, distributed the prizes, whipu numbered nearly sixty beautiful books, to the various scholars.. He spoke m eulogistic terms of the very Satisfactory work done by the teacherß of school, jomd of the excellent nature of the report received from the inspector ou the year's work. He (complimented the teacher? afso upon the manner In whiph the children had' been prepared tp provide m ao commendable a way the leDgthy programme that had bpen submitted during the evening, and inolosjng his remarks, oalled for a vote of thanks to the teachers and to all those who had m any way contributed to the success of the day's ernoyment. Mr Wallace, m seconding the motion, endorsed fully what had been said fry Mr Johnston, aud took the opportunity of congratulating Mr V^alker and Miss O'OaHaghan on their appToaohing 1 mamiage, and of offering to them the committee's UOaßimous wishes for a prosperous and ha'pny marrlod life. It may perhaps be not inapt to ment-loft her e that the soholars on Thursday afternoon, when the Bchool broke up for the long vacation, presented the teachers with a handsome «efc of ivory handled caryers, as a mark of their esteem.

CORRESPONDENCE.

I (We do not hold ourselves responsible for tn« I opinions expressed by oar correspondents) I

MR A. HARRISON AND THE ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB.

TO THE EDITOR. £m, — May I ask you to put the following before the public so thab they may Bee the actual facts.— l am, efec, Alfred Habr sow. On Wednesday, November 9, two girls, aged respectively 15 and 16, left my house to go over to the Domain. I said " Give them a shilling," and I handed my daughter one. They returned and said "They will not admit us unless we pay one shilling each." I went over with them, and I saw scores of children between the ages of 12 and 16 outßide the sporfß ground ; I asked them and they said " They will not let ub m without we pay one shilling 0 A young man named Dally said he had charge of that gate. I said "Do you refuse to allow theße girls to pass ? " He said "My orders are to allow no one, whatever age, to pass without paying one shilling." I said "Thai is against the law," and I then told the girls to walk m, whioh they did ; I thon said to Dally " I shall bring a test case if yon pre , vent them, or lay your hands on them." He said " I shall not touch them, but reporb i* i to the Secretary." I said " Very well, now they must proceed against me." Gentlemen,— l have taken this aotion to have this matter settled m the interests of the children of this district. These men knew well they could nob legally oharge children, and the Ariel Club has the doubt ful honor of being the firßt and only one to try to do so, and I venture to predict thab it r will be a bad day for the Club that indnces the Domain Board to alter its bye-laws. I Up to this date the bye-law has worked well, i and I am satisfied the good eeoßO of the members of the Board will prevail. — I am, etc, Alfred Habbison.

COMMERCIAL.

METHVEN STOCK MARKET.

There was a very good attendance at the Methven Yards on Thursday last, and a strong demand for all classes of Bheep, especially good stores. Fat lambs met with keen competition and went as high as 12a. The yarding for the day was small, and a clearance was speedily made at the following / rates : — F At Sheep. — Shorn, crossbred ewes, 7s 3d . to 10s ; orossbred wethers, 123. Lambs— lls to 12s. Store Sheep — Two-tooth crossbred ewea and wethers, 9a to 9a 3d j ewes and lambs, all counted, 5a 8d to 6s. Stork Cattie— £l, £1 7a 6d, £2 2a, £2 7s 64 to £2 10a. Dairy Cattle— Cow m profib, £5.

ASH BURTON STOCK MARKET.

o>ving no doubt to the holiday season, there was only a limited attendance at the 3 ABhburton Yards on Tuesday, and though a good clearance was made,' business was not " quite as brisk as it has been at the past few Bales. The yarding for the day totalled about 2500 sheep, and 30 head ef cattle. The following priceß were recorded : — Fat Sheep. — Shorn, crossbred ewes, medium, 4a 7d to 5a 5d ; best 83 6d to 9i 6d ; two and four-tooth crossbred ewes and wethers, medium 8) Id to 9a4d ; heavy sorts, lls 6d to 133 6d ; merino ewes, 7s Id. Store Sheep.— Crossbred ewes, dry, 2s ßd to 33 2d ; two-tooth orossbred wethers, 9a lOd ; hoggets, 7a 5i to 93 6d ; lambs for 7 topping off on rape,' 9a 7d to 10s 7d ; croßS brett ewes and lambs, all counted, (old ewes), 3s lid to 5s lid ; (young eweß) 6s 3d to 7s 4d. • Fat Cattle.— Steers, £3 7a 6d, £4 10s, • £4 15 1 to £5 7« 6i ; heifers, £3 to £§.' 7 Store Cattlk —Heifers 17<j 6d, £1 18s ; i cows £1 7s bd, £1 15. Springers, due m • week, £3 ; others £2 2* 6d.

THE CHURCHES.

St. Stephen's.— On Sunday, the service* commenced with the Holy Communion at 8.30, and there was a second celebration sifter the morning service. There were 112 communicants altogether. The hymna— rt 0 come all the faithful ; " f< While shepherds watched j " and ♦' Hark, the herald angeh eing "-^were sung both morning and even, ing, and at, the latter service the anthem was "Behold I bring you glad tidings of great j >y." The Roy. T. A. Hamilton oonducted four services — viz , three m the pariah church, and one at Seafield, twelve miles distant. Mr Gates conduoted a children's service at 2.45 p.m , when there was a large gathering of the scholars. The schoolroom at Seafield was crowded to excess, as the Vicar was'officiating there for the last time, before leaving' Ashburton. During the farewell Bermon, the Vicar alluded to the heartiness and unity which had always characterised the services and the people respectively, and said that he would carry away loving memories of the kindness which had J}een extended to himself and Mrs Hamilton, and he especially thanked the congregation for the handsome dinner service which they had sent as a parting gift. 'At the conclusion of the service the Rev. T. A. Hamilton shook bands with eauh member on leaving the room. The sermons and addresses were founded on the texts — John j;l4« — "The word was made flesh ; " Luke ii tls — " Glory to God m the highest) and on earth peace, good will towards men " ; Lukk ii ; 10—" Fear nob, for behold I bring you glad tidings of great joy." Miss Hamilton presided at the organ at the morning and evening services and played with great spirit. "* The phojr did exceptionally well, considering that many members were absent. The choirmaster, Mr Horaco pates, conduc : ted, and also played at the early celebration of the Holy Communion, Wesleyan.— The sarvioesatßaringSquare Church on Sunday last were quite m har mony with the Christmas commemoration. tylr Harland Grayburn ? wh,o occupied t^e rostrum m the morning, gpoke m uncon ventional and practical style, his subject being the angel's message to the shepherds of Bethlehem j — " Fear nob : for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy." The evening service was conduoted by Rev. R. Taylor, who, perhaps without knowing ifc, oontinued the theme discussed by Mr Gray burn m the morning: — ''For ucto you is born this day ... a Saviour, which is Christ) the Lard." The ordinary choir at Baring Square is a useful one and quite up to the average of choirs' m country towns, bub on Sunday it" was reinforced by auxiliaries from among the young men and worsen of the Sunday sphool. The hymns for the day were, m moat cases, selected because of their reference to the incarnation, an 3 were sung with regard to ligh,fc and shade only to be acquired by patient an.fi , thorough practice, A feature of the servioea was a number of pieces ohosen from Dr. T. L. Fowle'a ** Christmas Cantata," creditably rendered by the choir, and equally enjoyed | by the congregation, which, m the evening, was unusually large. It is agreed thab on no previous oooasion haa Christmas m the Ash/burton Wesleyan Church been so appro* priately celebrated. 1 The young ladies who updertook the floral decorations are to be congratulated on the effective result of their labors Presbyterian — Rev G B Inglia con ducted the services m the Presbyterian Church on Sunday to good congregations. His morning subject w&b from the thirty, fourth Psalm, and m his address he enjoyed iaith ip pod, more especially m adversity, with BteWy 'and unswerving trust m divine love and wisdom* In 'the evening, taking the narrative of thp fjaftvity from Luke'd goapel the preacher delivered a very practioal Bermon suitable to the season. The hymns sung at> all the services were those usual at Ohristmas. *

CABLE NEWS.

Uniced Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Constantinople, December 25 Later telegrams announce the rescue of 100 Montenegrian soldiers reported to have been buried m the snow at Tara Pass. Borne, December 25 The Anti- Anarchist Conference re port includes a recommendation for the j establishment of a bureau linking the police of the different countries, in dependently of diplomacy. The idea is likely to be adopted. December 27. The Italian-Abyssinian treaty has been concluded. Menelik recognises the present frontiers of Erythrea and his right to occupy the region if Italy withdraws. Paris, December 25 It is believed that M. Delcasse has relinquished the idea of a claim on Bahrel-Ghazal territory, and that he will seek compensation m Siam. Bangkok, December 25 The Siamese refused to evacuate their positions m accordance with the treaty of 1893, and attacked the French agent who had an nnarmed escort, at Luang Prabang, one of the chief cities of Indo-Ohina. - London, December 26 A passenger from Calcutta, suffering from bubonic plague m a mild form, has been landed at Plymouth. Prince Ranjitsinhji returns to Eng land m April. The Admiralty has directed that re pairs must be made to the Channel squadron by January ]4th. The death is announced of Dr Thomas Nulty, Roman Catholic Bishop of Meath. r December 27. By a railway collision, which oc curred at Appledore, m Kent, eighteen persons were injured. M. Zola has taken up his residence m an English village for five months. St. Petersburg, December 26 Owing to the expulsion of Russians from German territory, the Russian Government threatens the same treat* ment to German merchants. Russia failed to place a loan r of ninety million dollars with American bankers. Zanmbak, December 26 Sir A. Harding, British Consul- General at Zanzibar, has denied the report that it is intended to cede the Island to Germany. Pretoria, November 26 The constable who shot Edgar at Johannesburg has been re-arrested and bail refused. Washington, December 26 The American Government intend to use Wake Island as a cable station. Cairo, December 26 Major Marchand's expedition is as cending the Buro river. Nuba Pasha, the well-known Egyp tian statesman,' is dying. " - Cabul, December 2§ The Ameer has written a letter, m which he states that he expects the Indian Government to check the in cursions of the Waziris into Afghani stan. Ottawa, December 27. It is admitted that American exports to Canada have increased largely, despite the discrimination m favor of England. December 27 General Campos and other marshals of the army strongly oppose General Weyler being admitted to the Cabinet. Sydney, December 26 The bodies of Moncrieff and Gronow, buried m the East Greta colliery, have been recovered. There are indications th&t the men died from suffocation. The third body is expected to be recovered hourly. Hobart, December 26 The small steamer Oolla, belonging to the Union Company, was wrecke4 while on a voyage to King's Island, Strahan, with cattle. The disaster occurred near Sunday Oape. The crew were savec[.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association — By Eleotrlo Telegraph— Copyright). Reoeived Wakapuaka Deo. 28, 9-15 a-m, GpABpiAN Office S|-3^ a-m. " A Fruitless Search, Stockholm, December 2T Starling's expedition, which went m search of Andree, the Arctic ex plorer, has proved fruitless, and has returned to (Stockholm. Learning 1 Chinese. Bombay, December 27 Officers stationed m India, who show an aptitude for learning Chinese, will be allowed a year's leave to visit Pekin for the purpose of studying, and will be given 1000 rupees if they pass a, satisfactory examination. Afghanistan* The hope js 'expressed tfhat the nev? Viceroy s personal acquaintance wilif aljay tb,e threatened, difficulty with Afghanistan. A Reduction of Hours, London, December 27 The majority of the Paris grocers aave conceded the demand of their tssistants for a reduction of hours. Crete. Oandia, Deceember 27 The foreign consuls m Crete will lereafter apt as pQunadllors to Prince ieorge. It is beared* that '"the' arrangement will not conduce to the larmony of the island.

THE PLAGUE.

♦ Uo'Led Press Aisooiatlon — By Eleotrio 1 Telegraph—Gopyrigh^ Shanghai, December 25 The plague exists m bad form at Zanilhe Valley, Mongolia. Bombay, December 27 The plague has markedly decreased m Bombay, bat is raging m Mysore and Hyderabad. •" - ' '*. l °

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! F. FERRIMAN. BO N E MILL. \ FTER SATURDAY NEXC, the 24th £\. inst., the Wakt.nui Road Bone Mill will be closed until further notice, and I will cot be responsible for any bouea that are left here after the above date. F. FERMMAN. FOU SALE, HAVELOOK STREET. TOWN Section 467. upon -wh : ch it erected a comfortable house of sever rooms Easy terms can be arranged. F. FRBRIMAN. FUR SALE. COX STREET. A Comfortable House of five room* bituated on Town Section 776. Th< owner having left the district will accepi a low price. Farther particulars on application. F. FERBIMAN. I HAVE a special sum of £10.000 t< invest on a sound freehold seouriij either m one or two bums at 4£ per cent. FOR SALE. ~~ 7 Aores at Eketahnna, North Island Olose to Railway Station, TO those desirng a change of Ollmati this affords an opportunity seldon offered of obtaining a section whereon t: build a comfortable residence within i convenient distance of a Railway Station Fall particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. A Shop m Tancred Street. I Have a good shop to let m Tancre< Street, within a chain of East Street F. FBRRIMAN. TO LET— WAKANUI ROAD. 4 ACRES of good land with a we] stocked orchard and a capital dwell ing house. To a good tenant a moderate rent wi be accepted. F. FERRIMAN. FOB, BALE. Alford Forest Road. IOT 3 containing £ of an acre nesrl J opposite the Factory entrance gate Fall particulars on application. F. FERBIMAN. FOR SALE. 500 ACRES SHEEP FEED* I HAVE for Sale about 500 acreß of goo •Sheep Feed, within about 10 miles c ABhburtoa. The property is well fenced and watered and ia capital .country for fattening lambs. Apply F. FERBIMAN. GUANO. (Extract from Government Analysis by M William Skoy.) A VERY fine grained article and of gor i quality, containing per cent^of Tricalci of Phosphate. F. FEKRIMAN CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. SUNDAY SERVICES-January 1, 1899. 11 am — Morning Prayer and Holy Com munion 3 pm — Greenstreefc, Rev, T. A. Hamilton. 3 pm— Dromore, Mr Gates. 6.30 pm — Evening Prayer REV T A HAMILTON PHASES OF THeTmOON. DpCE#«E$, D V M Last quarter .„ .„ 6 936 p.m New moon M ..» 13 11 13 p m First quarter — , _ 20 252 p.m Full moon _ 28 11 9 a.m THHi Ashburton Drug Co, (LIMITED) HAVE jusb unpacked, direct^frotn the . English Manufacturer, a new stock ol all the Drugs used m compounding physicians' prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the ue>y British Pharmacoposa, 1898. Til© Km» of dispensing medical pre- jjortmiti Bcriptions ia the special and Work const&ntcare 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 2&j3££Tisli training and experience, and holding an English cartigcale. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially fnpasea cf ' ' Serfo**"* ** * s ti* *k e utmost Lmport- Xlliiess *Q<?e tbat thp drugs should be ilC* mA ft 68 ' 1 *? im- ported ; th»u *' ho mfdieme should be accurate fta( f skilfully prepared ; and that exaotly what the Physician orders should be used, and nothing else substituted m its place. 1 lie Price should never be the first and only consideration- Drugs can be bought at all prices. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm we can rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper m the colony, But ! we charge no moie tiian is usual m moßt of the larger towns, and generally a little less. A-TT ALL An urgent call for medicine I'llWtliiS is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at night, Sundays or holidays. Night Dis- pensary — opposite Dr Maude'B, and next to Dr Hunter's residenoe. J. M. Cambridge, : MANAGER. 11 135 j



Priedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL SEASON, ' 1898 99. OUR NEXT SALE will take piece at Timaru on FKIPAY, DECEMBER 30 1898, And Catalogues for thia Sale close on TUESDAY, 27th Inst Clienfce are requeated to deliver their Clips either at our Aehburton Stores prior to that date, or to consign the Wool to MILL & CO.'3 siding, Timaru, where it will have our most careful and personal attention. Advices of consignments will be received at our Aahburton office. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CORNSACKS j .COBNSACKS. TTTE are now Landing ex "Elbe," 1000 BALES FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT CORNSACKS, Whioh we offer to Supply at LOWEST MARKET RATES. Clients who desire delivery direct ex Ship will please give ua their instructions early to save railage or extra handling. FRIEDLA.NDER BROS., Limited. rt — " i DAVID THOMAS. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1899. Ti/TY NEXT HORSE FAIR will> held on thejabove date, FOR WHIOH I AM NOW BOOKING ENTRIES. DAVID THOMAS, 12 28 Auctioneer. JNicoll Brothers, [H. P. NzcoLt,] [L. A. Nicoll, AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS EAST STREET, ASHBUKTJN. WEEKLY SALES 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, FURNITUEE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATI/RDAY, 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 BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from i farmers who have paroels for disposal, STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We havo various Bums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and .6 per cent). Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dieposo of their properties to communicate with us. WOOL. |WOOL,JFOOL. WE have pleasure m notifying #ur Clients that we have made arrange- ments with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christchurch Sales any Woo which may be entrusted to us, and we are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Wool placed m our frauds for sale. The Wool should be consigned to Dalgely & <"Jo. f Ltd., Christchurah, account Nicom, Bros., with advice to us. We' can *' so arrange to dispose fif clijp privately if so deJ.' reil ' FREEZERS] FREEZERS. TjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book apaco »t> any time to suit their own convenience, by com- municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 HE OHRISTOHUROH MEAD CO. Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnipß, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any leacription of soil. SREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Niooll Bros, store five varieties of this lelebrated fertiliser. Prioe on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL~~BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS i



DONAGHY'S BINDER TWINE, MACHINE OIL, BINDER WHIPS, HAY ifOBKS AND RAKES, ENGINEERS' TOOLS, f HENDERSON'S DUNDEE LEATHER BELTING, ' CHAINS AND SECTIONS JfOB MASSBY-HARRIS AND MiCORMIOK REAPERS AND BINDERS, At Less than Agents' Prices, wd all Requiaiteß for tho Harvest Field at Lowest Prioeß. JOHN ORR & Co. OUR STOOK OF ELECTRO-PLATED WARE AND CUTLERY IS by far the Finwt ever Imported into ABhbmrton, and we are now makiog a BEAUTIFUL DIBPLAY m our Windows. JOHN OBR & CO. WE ARE OPENING AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF Fancy Glassware and China. AMONGBT other Lines we are Showing Three Thousand GLASS VASES and SPKCIMEN GLASSES, ranging m Price from Sixpence each, and as we b e lle * c ft larger variety has never been imported by any firm m New Zealand, we feel confident m requestine the inspection of the General Public. In order to dispose of our Immense Stook m these lines we have marked them at prices from 30 to 50 per cent below ordinary prices* Inspect ora Windows. JOHN ORR & CO. CUPS & SAUCERS PLATES DISHES *^~ WATER JUGS TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BUTTER 3ARS, and every article m Crockery and GI&BBWMe at Reduced Prices &t JOHN ORR & CO. MASON'S JARS, JAM JARS IN NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND BR USS PRESERVING PANS. For many years now we have altogether undersold all our Competitors m these special Hneß, and we are determined to add another season to our record. We Guarantee to Sell these Goodß cheaper than any house m Christohuroh or Ashburton. JOHN OBR & CO. F « EE { INSUKANCE } ™» We beg to announce to the people of Ashburton and District that we have com- pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Cash Ouatomera to the extent of 10j or over, A FREE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds s od for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on oxphy can be renewed at our Stores : tbua enabling anyone dealing with us to keep covered aeainst accident for £100 m the evenb of death, or £1 per week hi the case of Total Disablement. And the Beauty of the WHOLE SYSTEM is that it COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. We do not make any advance m our Prices to psy for thia, but still continue to give to all alike THE BEST VALUE AT BOTTOM PRICES IN EVERY LINE OF OUR IMMENSE &TJCK- Buy your Goods where you can get your Insurance for Nothing. It may be handy when you lewt expect it. If id costa you nothing you might | bb well have that thrown m. Guarantee from Insurance Company, and all further particulars on application to ' JOHN ORR & Go. Hams and Bacon. SIDES, ROLLS. AND HAMS- Tbi« is VERY PRIME QUALITY, having secured firab prize at the reoenfc Shows m Christchurch and Timaru. JOHN ORR $ Co. Maravilla Garden Teas. Purveyora by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy. THESE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to ns by the Growers from their Gardens m Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten prizj medals ferPOBJTY, STRENGTH AND FLAVOR. Everyone should try lhem JOHN ORR & Go., SOLE AGENTS. i I Sugar for Jam, WE Guarantee the Pare Cane SUGAH of the Highest Quality, and especially Suitable for Jam making. T JOHN ORR & CO., ASBBURTON. i ' . d C a ■' - c £ m