PHASES OF THE MCON.

I April.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 1898.

The Paris Figaro publishes an article from the pen of " Whist " (M. Valfrey), contrasting Lord SALISBURY AND Salisbury and .Mr CHAMBERLAIN. Chamberlain, to the di sad vantage, it need hardly be said, of the latter. The British Prime Minister is, accord ing to " Whist," a statesman to whom even Frenchmen should render the highest homage for the prudence, tact, and spirit of conciliation he has shown m ]bhe present difficulties between France and England. A statesman of jess experience, more greedy of popu larity, ja bis place might easily derange the relations of tbe two countries. Lord Salisbury ftllowfl people to talk as they please around h{tij, but when the time comes he breaks silence, I calming excited spirits, and restraining the undisciplined. In a few words he upsets the manoeuvres of those who wish to force his hand At his age, and with his position, he scorns to run after tinsel and ephemeral successes. Though he is a? touchy as his colleagues for the honour of. his country, and desirea an England strong, respected, m full possession of its rights, ho does not seek his country's development by a multiplicity of international quarrels nor a call to arms, nor does he evoke memories of Agincourf-, and still less is he heard piping publicly about this or that incident which brought England and France within an age of war.

Oatmeal marks not only the child's breakfast: it is the favorite food of Edinburgh re- SALT V. SUGAR, viewers — tenui vicditamup aveji,a Thus do extremes meet. It is best with cream, which indeed might be defined, after a well known patfcern. as the stuff which makes porridge insipid if you eat it without it. Porridge, homely, honest fare though it be, is the cause of more strife than any other dish. The great salt versus sugar battle is eternally waged above it; for some take salt and some sugar, and those that take salt are the scorn of them (hat take sugar, and those that take sugar are the despised of them that take salt. The curious circum stance is that we never are greatly concerned whether our neighbour takes bis coffee with sugar or without its but immediately porridge Is forth coming his palate is our most jealous care.

Local and General.

The Timaru Robberies.— The young man Henry Gough, arrested at Timaru on the t charge of stealing £70 from the Commercial ; Holel, has been committed for trial. The China. — Messrs Dalgety and Com pany, Limited, have received a cablegram ' stating that there is a fair prospect of saving the steamer China. Half of the wool and p;am shipments have been saved, and the work of salvage is still proceeding. ' Supposed Shipwreck at the Chathams. — The Hastings Standard has been shown a letter just received from the Chathame, stating that on the 19th irist the islanders saw a large vessel put into one of the bays and fire rockets. She disappeared, and nothing more haa been seen or heard of her. Wheatstone Post Office. — We under stand the Wheateton'3 poßt office is now closed. Settlers round aboub have to call at Flemmington for their correspondence. One would have thought that, seeing Wheat stone is on the coach road, it should have been very useful as a post office. The Timaru Hospital — Serious diffe rences of opinion having lately arisen be tween the South Canterbury Hospital Board and Dr Bowe on questions affecting the management of the hospital^ the Board yesterday decided that his services on the medical staff should be dispensed with m June next. Workmen's Insurance.— The fact that several local bodies m the North Island have been deducting weekly sums from the wages of their workmen for insurance pur poses has been brought under the notice of the Audit Department, and the matter has been referred by the Government to the Grown law officers. School Committee Nominations.— DJhe following names have been posted on the ABhburton Borough School door, as nomi nated for eleotion at the meeting of house holders : — William Bryant, John Richard Chapman, Edward ■ Wingfield Hanmer, Robert McCallum, Henry Stephenson, Henry Cranaway Turner. The Coming Race Meeting. — To the lisb of nominations published have to be added the following omissions, supplied to us by the secretary, Mr 0. H. Dowding : — Melrose Pony Handicap — Dot. Grove Farm Handicap — Cherrystone. Flying — Belli gerent. Wakanui Handicap — Belligerent. Pony Race Handicap— Dot. AUenton Han dicap — Belligerent. The Wellington By- Election. — Some trouble has arisen over the recent by-election (says the Wellington Times). It appears that though the law Bays that only £200 may be spent m connection with an election, claims totalling £400 have been m to Mr Kirk's committee. Many of these have been repudiated as unauthorised. Ihe matter has been referred to the solicitor of the committee. The Mataura Seat.— The Hon G. F. Richardson has filed a petition of insolvency, and intends to retire from politics. Hi 3 resignation for Mataura seat m Parliament will be sent m Bhortly. Mr McNab, the former member for the district, will be a candidate for the seat. Mr Ward, a well known farmer m the district, and chairman of the County Council, will m all proba bility also offer himself for eleotion. The War Scare m New York. — Some idea of the public excitement over the war scare m New York can be gathered from the fact that one evening paper recently issued twenty-eight extras m succession, each annonncing that war with Spain was only a matter of a few hours. Over a million copies were sold. Large crowds surrounded the Journal office, reading the alleged war bulletins, until past midnight. Attempt to Wreck a Train. — The | Hastings Standard reports having received information of a deliberate attempt a few nights ago to wreck a train between Hastings and the Toimana freezing works. Three aleepera were foucd en the line by butchers proceeding to work at 5 o'olock m the morn ing. It is thought that the perpetrators had a design upon a special trsin which was te have run through at an early hour m Ihe morning. The police are investigating the case. The Appointmhjjt op Military Adviser. — The position of Military Advieer for the colonies, for which the New Zealand Go vernment will recommend Major Urquharh, is filled by the Colonul-Governmenta actiDg jointly, New Zealand paying a share of the salary. The last occupant was Colonel Harman, who died a few weeks ago. The officer recommended by Isew Zealand has been for some time an inspector of munitions for the Imperial authorities at Woolwich. Benefit Concert.— A cpneerb for the benefit of Mr William Paterson, hall-keeper, will be given m the Orange Hall this evoning. Mr Peterson's eyesight has been ripidly filling him, and is now so far gone that he is laid a<<ide from any useful work. The proceeds of the concert will go wholly to Mr Paterson, and as the case is a very commendable one those proceeds should bo considerable. The programme arranged is excellent and the contributors to it include a number of our best known amateurs. A Larke Poultry Order.— A firm m South Africa have lately been negotiating for the importation, into that country of New Zealand poultry, which the promotors ) recognise to be equal m quality to that ob , tamable elsewhere. The difficulty is over ; the supply. The gentlemen with whom the \ firm are negotiating are guaranteed an order for 8000 head monthly of prime sorts, 1 but so far there has not been a very great , prospect of fulfilling the order. However, the people concerned are not inclined to let the matter drop, and ere long New Zea land may find Johannesburg a profitable 1 market for good table and other birds. An attempt is to be made early with a trial shipment. i A Landmark Removed. — Another old l landmark has disappeared. The old native > churoh atKohanga, built by the late Arch deaoon Maunsell about half a century ago, ' has now tumbled down. When built it was a large, well-finished buildine, having hand , some Gothic windows and a roomy vestibule, Whilst' the inside was thoroughly finished 1 after the orthodox English style. Here for ' I many years the Maoris assembled m goodly I numbers, and worshipped with great zeal, till they werp converted by advanced ciyili sation and whisky. D,uring the last ten or fifteen years jt hag been allowed to go to ruiu, the Maori pigs and .cattle taking com? plete possession of ifc. It seemij such a pity that a fine building, coating so muoh trouble, sliouid have been allowed to be desecrated Id such a manner. Chinese Pirates.— On February 4, at 11 a.m., a junk towed by a steam launch from Canton to Ghat-hum was robbed when the voyage was half completed. The usual plan of robbing junks was used, gome strangers boarded the junk as passengers. When she was midway between Canton and Chat-hum a long boat containing a hundred robbers came up to her, And the robbers m the long boat then drew out their revolvers and jumped on to the steam launch, and forced the coxswain to stop her engines, which the coxswain dared npfc refuse to do. The robbers coming from the I#ng bqab boarded the Junk and began their operations. They carried all jibe valuables from the. junk to the launch, and having cut the tow rope forced the coxawaia to sfce*tn to a shallow place, where the launch was bea&hed. They then robbed her of her spoils. Another junk of the same line was robbed m the eanie way .» p>pnth ago. Hindrances to Holiness. -rT ha Rev. J. Q. Paterson, of Napier, speaking '^t Gia- { borne, said x— "Today every place had a different obstacle to contend with, but as ' the result of fii'tean years' ministration m Hawke's Bay, it appeared fco him that the ( groat crowning hindrance to the advaneo of the goopej m that province was the inordinate love of amusement amongst the c people. Five days of the present month c had been set apart for the deificatjon and a glorification of the great horse-racing aud a gambling carnival, $nd crowds hid blocked g iho streets m order to atiend the theatre, j, The church would never be able to overcome t the hindrauoa until it and its members were jj filled with the Holy Ghosb, Ib was com- r , plained that young men wont put driving, c )oating, and cycling, instead of adding tj the churohes, -but Iflb the churches ask them- „ selves bow much they ara to blame for this s . state of affairs. If. as a church, they were j, spirit-filled *ncl spirit-led then there would a , be no difficulty m sweeping away these , h hindr.&Bpeij »»d ob-s^olef, " I ai

Tub County Hunt Club —An adjourned ' meeting of the Aahburton Hunt Club w»s hell yesterday afternoon and was well attended, and liberal support was offered by several enthusiastic hunting men, and ibwaa decided to carry on the hounds as usual this season. Mr F. P.Olaiidge was appointed huntsman, and the first meet of the season waß fixed for April 30 at the kennels. Thb Unemployed Wobks.— There seems to be some misconception as to the locality of the work m connection with the Midland Railway lately started by the Government, and which is offered to the unemployed, ai shown m the correspondence with Mr Wright, M.H.R., recently published m our columns. It may be well therefore to say that the locality of the work is on the Can terbury side of the ranges, on the Waima kariri, not many miles from Springfield. There ia said to be generally a good winter climate there' Persona wishing to be taken on from this district) should apply to Con stable Eade, who is authorised to make arrangements. A Boom m Whisky. —New distilleries we are informed, are springing up all over Scotland. At the present moment there are 158 at work, many of which are* it is said, scarcely able to keep paoe with the orders of their customers. Two years ago the number was 132 and those manufactured 22£ million of gallons of. spirits m the twelve months. Last year the output of the whole of the Scottish distilleries was 22£ million of gallons, or close on 30 per ' oent increase ; while m England the increase i was 10 per oent, and m Ireland 13 per cenc. ) Not only ia the number of Highland distil ; leries rapidly increasing, but the money m I many oases is being supplied by spirit i dealers and blenders m a large way of busi ) ness.

SCULLING.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. London, April 19 The Bculling match between Hainee, the Englishman, and Towns, of "New South Wales, has beon abandoned owing to the fact that Towns is suffering from influenza.

OUR RAILWAYS.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — ] Wellington, April 20 | The Minister for Railways estimates that his Burplus will be nearer £101,000 than the £90,000 originally anticipated, and the percentage will be much the same as last year — £3 3s lOd. Notwithstanding the large □umber of new trucks and waggonß put on the lines, the department is still hampered by the want of rolling stock. Seventy waggons are lying at Addington waiting to be fitted with new draw gear ; and a fuither consignment is under construction. The Minister reckons that there will be work | enough to keep all the railway hands going ! for two years. The Easter traffic was the heaviest known, and the receipts are expected to be phenomenal.

WEDDING.

Jeffs— Hodgson. The English Church yesterday was the scene of a pretty wedding, when Misa Nellie Hodgson, eldest daughter of Mr Tyson Hodgson, lately of Elgin, and Mr Charles K. Jeffs, eldest son of Mr E. Jeffs, of Havelock Street East, A&hburton, were united m the bonds of matrimony. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. A. Hamilton, of St. Stephen's. The bride's dress was very handsome, and her sister, Miss Sarah, was also very neatly attired^ Mr John Rule acted as be?t man, and Mr William Hodgson, brother of the bride, gave his sister away.- The guests were after wards entertained at the residence of the bride's mother. The repast to which the guests Bat down, was all that could be desired. 7he presents were both numerous and vftluablp. The newly married pair left m the afternoon for their honeymoon trip, | amidst the usual demonstrati"iis, carrying ' with them the hearty good wishes of their many friends.

COMMERCIAL.

ANTICIPATED EFFECTS OF WAR. Press Association — By Electric Telegraph- Copyright London, April 19 Wheat is very 6trong, Mark Lane shows Is to 2s advance on the week A parcel by an Australian sailing vessel due m April sold for 38 1, A parcel by a steamer due m May sold for 38, 6d. The arrival of wool to date amounts to 312,500 bale?, of which 120,000 bales have been forwarded direct to the manufacturing centres, and 208,500 baleß are available for the next series. Experts consider that ia the event of war wool will decline m price, owing to the de or ease m the American demand. Grain, frozen meats—especially beef — tinned meats, hides, and leather wii), on the other hand, show a hardening tendency.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

The entry of sheep at the Tinwald yards on Tuesday was the smallest recorded for a considerable time past. A few good lines of forward ewes and wethers met with a fair amount of competition, but backward sorts were hard to quit. There was a moderate supply of fat sheep, and nearly all lots offered were placed. Fat cattle were yarded m considerable numbers, but as prices offered were not up to graziera' ideas of valuep, a large portion of the entry was passed m. Gcod beef sold ab from 16s to 18s per 100 lb. Store cattle were again a drag, and were only quitted at very low prices. For rams there was no sale. A small entry of pigs sold at rates below those quoted at recent sales. The entry for the day totalled about 2800 sheep, 20 rams, 71 cattle, and 40 pigs. There was a fair atten dance of farmers and outside buyers, and phe following prices were obtained : — Fat 'Sheee.— Crossbred ewes, 2s 6d, 3a BJ, 4s 6d, 5 1 6J, 5s lid, §3, 63 6d, 6s $ii, 7b 2d to 7s 6d'; merino ewes 2s 10d, a nice line of 50 being passed m at 4a lOd ; four-tooth crossbred wethers, 83 6d ; lambs, 6s 2d, 9s, a small line of 80 being passed at 9j 7d.

Store SifEEp.— Two-tooth ewes and wethers, 11s 7d'{ two-tooth msidgn ewes, 7s lid j four and six-tooth crossbred ewes, 6s 4d ; orossbred ewes, sound mouth, 23 4d ; merino ewes, Is 3d, le 6d, Is 7d, to 2a lOd ; lambs, Sa, 2a 10d, 33 sd, 4a, 43 Id, 4s Bd, 4s lid, 59, to^s ftd ; m breeding ewes a nice line of four-tooth halfbred esyes fetched 83 lOd; six and eight tooth crossbred ewes, 3s 6d to 43.

Fat Cattle. —Heifers, £2 17a 6d, £4 17s 6d to £5 5s ; steers, £3 17s 6d to £5 ss ; Sows, £4 10a;

Ssore Caexle. — Heifers, 3s 3d, Bs, 13* 6d, 15s, 20s, £2, to" £2 IQ3 ; steero, young, ;Q<, 15?, to £51 ; bulls, 93 to 103 ; springers, £1 to £4 10s ; cowa m profit, £1 Is, £3 10s, to m ie«. Pigs.— Weangrs, Is 9d, 4s, 4a 4], to 53 4d ; sow'iu pig, 303.

The following firms were represented at this fixture :— Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited (per Mr R. Friedlander). Me D. Thomas (per Mr R Curtis). Messrs Hanmer and Graves (per Mr J. R. Bland) Meaprp J. T. Ford and Co. (per Mr A. E. Cooke). *" ' ' N.Z. Farmera' Co-operative Association (per Mr J. J. Isbiater and H. A. Lloyd.)

THE CUBAN DIFFICULTY.

Spanish Residents to Leave America The Discussion m Congress The President's Power of Veto Spain Abandons Hopes of Peace Great Britain and America War Rates for the Colonies Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Washington, April 19 Senor Bernabe, Spanish Minister m Washington, has directed the Consuls m the various parts of America to arrange for the departure of Spanish residents Notwithstanding the pressure by President McKinley and the Speaker, the House of Representatives con curred m the Senate's resolution, only omitting the recognition of the Republic The Senate, by a majority of 32, refused to concur with this amend ment, and a conference, lasting many hours, proved resultlcas The Senate then, by a majority oi one, refused to appoint another con ference A number of the young Republicans m the House were m favor of recog nising the Republic. There is an impression that the House will eventu ally yield The American Press cordially recog nises that the unfaltering friendship of Great Britain is the chief obstacle to a European alliance against America. One effect of this feeling is a striking change m the attitude towards Canada over the sealing ques tion. America now proposes to imme diately pay Canada the award made over the Behring Sea difficulty, an<3 it is probable that the proposal will not tneet with any opposition front Congress After another conference betweet both Houses, lasting many hours, ii was agreed to recognise the indepen dence of Cuba, but not to recognis* the present Republic Madrid, April 13 Spain has abandoned all hope o ' peace London, April 19 There is much discussion over th< situation m British marine circles Sir George Baden-Powell, M.P., urge; that m the event of war tha porti should be closed to privateers There is an impression that Spain ii trying to lure the American Navy int< European waters, so as to avoid thi difficulty of coaling her vessels so fa from home Mr Smallfy, the New York correa pondent of The Times, says that Mi McKinley will veto any resolution re cognisiDg independence, and that th< President holds that even a mandatory resolution does not deprive him oi Executive discretion m the matter Sydney, April 19 The Sydney underwriters have re ceived a cablegram from New York giving the following war risks : — From New York to Australia or vice versa, American sailing ships £5 per cent, extra ; British ships | per cent, extra. San Francisco to Australia and vice versa, sailing ships £4 per cent, extra } American steamers £1 per cent, extra ; British ships or steamers |- per cent extra Received Wakapuaka April 20, 9.25 a.m., Guardian Office, 9 52 a.m. New York, April 19 Spain is laying torpedoes m many ports m Cuba, and has erected new batteries at Havanna, and strengthened the garrison, Madrid, April 19 It is reported that the Queen Regent's speech at the opening of the Cortes to-morrow will reflect the Spanish warlike feeling. Received Wakapuaka April 20, 9.45 a.m., Guabdian Office, 10.2 a.m. Sydney, April 20 Colonel Bell, the American Consul, states that he has had offers from hnndreds of volunteers who are desirous to assist Ameriaa m the threatened war and who are prepared to proceed to the scene of action immediately. Received Wakapuaka April 20, 10 a.m., Guabdian Office, 10 40 a.m. Washington, April 19 A Bill is being drafted placing two hundred thousand men at Mr McKin ley's disposal m the evant of war. The resolutions finally adopted by the conference of the two Housas stand thus — Congress directs and empowers Mr McKinley to use the land and naval forces to compel Spain to relinquish her authority and Grovern ment'in Cuba, to withdraw her forces, and render the Cubans free and independent. Several American newspapers think the President will veto or use hia discretion m enforcing the resolutions, using such forces as may be necessary to avoid war.

TEE WEATHER

ALFORD STATION. (The following is the meteorological report fan the week ending April 15, 1898 :—

■i...'. . .~ — ~;: • In order to make room fop the bujldei's to complete the alterations we have resolved to greatly reduce our stock. We have therefore culled a large quantity of our Tweeds and I Worsteds, etc , to clear at the following reductions f— glen's suits to measure, usual price 90s, now "fOa ; Men's trquserp, uaiial price 25a, now 15a 6d ; etc. We have^also pleasure m notifying that we have just been appointed agents for the famous "British Monarch ' " Waverley " andEclipse-Humber Bicycles (both gents* and ladies'), which we are l poyy * seeing with all the II up-to-date " improvements at the lowest oaßh prices, or on the most liberal terms to suit) ' the convenience of our customers. (Every machine guaranteed). — Cbaighead and Bebryman, tbfl leading Xailofi wd OutfiUere,

A Girl Saved From the Grave

'lam 19 years of age,' said Miss Petrea Peterson, of Featherston, North Island, New Zealand, to a press represen tative who interviewed her lasb month, ' and since I waa 15 I have been suffering, inoro or iess. I had acute palpitation of the heart, which was brought about by anemia or bloodlessness, to which -I waa long a martyr. Whenever I ran up3tairs my heart would thiump violently against my sides, and I would be qulto speechless for several morr.ents before I recovered my breath. Nigbb after night I tossed, weary and worn-out, on my bed, trying vainly to sleep. I had fearful attacks of cramp m my legs, and so great was the agony that frequently ib caused me to Ecrtam out; m very desperation. I waa \ always m a weak, low at»t9, and never fait; fk for my work. My legs would at times swell up to a considerable extend, and this naturally occasioned myself and my mother great suspense. Thus, as I grew older I grew worse and worse, being subject also to periods of giddiness which many a time caused me to almost fall down. I tried plenty of medicines, and I had several doctors, but they gave me no relief. I alan consulted three doctors regarding an affliction of the eye from which I suffered. Having almost given up my case as hopeless, I one day noticed an advertisement for l)r Williams' Pink Pills for Pale Pale m the Evening Post. Gathering hope from this, m June, 1897, I commenced taking them strictly according to directions! After the third dose I found a change for the better. I continued with them until I, bit by bit, improved so much that four months ago I left them off altogether. I have taken a total of nine boxes, and am now m every way m the most perfecb health. Insomnia, weakness, giddiness, $cart palpitation, cramps, and swellings In the legs have all disappeared, and the affection m my eye has likewise ceased. As there has been no recurrence of these ailments at all during the pasb four months, It is evident that ray cure is a petmanent one. The pills have abso lutely cured me, and I will always keep some of them by me. I feel fib for my work and for anything. My mother thinks the world of Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, and she has tried several boxes herself. I am awfully thankful to them, and I have recom mended them bo all my friends. Four of them speak exactly as I do of the Pills, and cannot praise them too highly. lam well known here, and numbers of people have been watching mj case with interest. You can use this testimonial m any way you desire.' Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People are nob a patent medicine, but are a thoroughly scientific preparation, the result of years of c ireful study on the .part of an eminent Edinburgh University physician, and they were successfully used by him In his everyday practice for years before beiug offered for general sale. Thpy are a perfect blood builder and a nerve restorer, curing Buch diseases as rheumatism, neuralgia, partial paraly lis, locomptor ataxia, St. Vitus' danoe, nervous headache, general debility, nervous prostration, and the after effects of la grippe, influenza, dengue fever, and severe colds, diseases depending on humors m the blood, such as scrofula, chronic erysipelas, etc. Pink Pilla give a healthy glow to pale aud sallow com plexions, and are a specific for all troubles peculiar to the female system, such as ariiwmia, poor any watery blood, female irregularities, etc. In the case of men they effect a radical cure m troubles arising from mental worry, over-woik, or excesses of any nature. Experiencing any difficulty m obtaining the genuine Dr Williams', send direct to the Dr Williams Medicine Company, Wellington, N Z , who will forward (post paid, on rpceipb of stamps or post order,) one box for 35., or half -dozen for 15s. 9d. Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People are sold only m boxes bearing the firm's trade-mark and wrapper (ptinted m red ink).

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association—By Eleobrio Telegraph- Copyright.

A Proposed Memorial.

London, April 19 The Vicar of Bathanipton has appealed to 7 Anglo* Australians to as sist to raise a memorial to the late Governor Phillip m Bathampton Church. The Chinese Loan. It is officially reported thab Japan taketf two million of the Chinese loan.

Australian.

Absent from Volunteer Encamp* inents. Adelaide, April 19 Some commotion has been caused m military circles through the Commandant) ordering all absentees from the Easter encampment? to be fined £3, with the alternative of six months' imprisonment. The absentees have now been called upon to show cause why the fine or imprison* menc should not be enforced. The Federation Campaign Sydney, April 19 The Federation campaign is being carried out here and m Victoria with great; vigour. An immense meeting fco-niglifc m the Sydney Town Hall, addressed by the Convention leaders, declared enthusiastically for the measured

AFFAIRS IN AFRICA

The Niger Question. Press Association -By Eleptrio Telegraph. Copyright. ' London, April 19 Since Major Lugard'a arrival the head' quarters of the British West African ataff have been transferred from Lokoi* to «Tedda. * Paris, April 19 The Journal des Debats states that the French elections are causing delay m effecting a settlement of the Niger question. France ia relactsn& to inakg concessipns along the whole line w|thot}t) compensation.

News m Brief.

Mr George Jesson has a new advertise ment v this issue drawing attention to the celebrated New York lever watches, which he is prepared to sell at lowest prices.

Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited, notify that they will sell at their Marb on April 30, a nice little farm of 190 acree, situated at Wheatstone, on account of Mr W. EC * ord. Full particulars of sale will be given later on. ■■»;••?

STNQPBI9 Qf NBW ADVKRTIBEMBITPB Girl wanted ' " ' v<r> Poat— Purse containing money j also trap

Mrs Knight— Business notice Friedlander Bros— Preliminary notice 4ahburtqn and Excelsior Football Clubs^ Notices re meetings" * ■■« -• " lowa Clerk— Notice re auctioneer fo^ PPBr ABhburbon B° ad Board-Noniin^

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HENRY WILLIS, Manager. Church Services ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. WEDNESDAY— G.F.S., V,30 p ml THURSDAY— ANNUAL MEETING of PARISHIONERS m St, Stephen's Schoolroom, at 7.30 p m. FRIDAY— Short Seivice, 7.30 p.m.; Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES (24ih April). 8 30 a.m. — Holy Communion. 11 a.m. — Morning Prayor. 3 p.m.— Seafl-ld, Rev. H Purchas. 3 p.m — Dromore, Mr T. Gates. 6.30 p.m. — Evening Prayer. The Rev. Harold Purchas, of Mount Somers, will officiate at all the services m Sb. Stephen's Church,



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D. THOMAS. "Rambler" Bicycles. IHE "■R AMBLER" WON the Bracelet on Easter Monday, and pot two seconds and twt thirds. Was Placed whenever it Started, The RAMBLER is undoubtedly the FASTEST Machine on the Market &nc haa HO EQUAL for Comfort, Strength and Good Points. Price Low and Terms Easy. Call and Inspect for Yourselves. D. THOMAS. AGENT, F. FERRIMAN. THE PATENT ELASTIC STEEL? HORSE COLLAR. (Contractors to Her Majesty's Governmen W»r Office.) Patented m Great Britain, France, Bel giuna, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy South Australia, (Victoria, and the Unitec States of America, etc. LATEST AWARDS.— Silver Medal, Birkenhead Agricultural Society, 1990. — Silver Medal, Altringham Agricultural Society, 1890. Diploma oi Merit, Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea, 1890.— Bronze Medal, Prague Exhibition, ► 1891. rPIHE COLLAR ia an invention which I wins the approval of all owners of horses who once give it a trial.



TESTIMONIALS. To Mr F. Ferriman, 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 Bending you this testimonial, hopiDg you Will use it for the benefit of the farming community, fts I am satisfied the Steel Collar is a great boon to this county on account of the great heat and boulders we have lo contend with. I have U3ed them for carting shingle m riverbeds and fiad that they ease tho horses very much. I have also used them m the hottest parb of summer to put m turnips, and find the horses wearing the Steel Collars finished much fresher and took less feed to keep them m condition than those wcrkiDg m the leather collars. I had a mare sent to me with her shouU3er3 quite raw, and her owner could not cure them. I started to wcrk her m the Steel Collar, and within a month bad her a« eound as possible. Another man sent me a maro with a tumor on her shoulder. 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, aud if once uacd no other sort will be used again. At the same time I would like to remind all that use them that they must bo kept quite clean, a rub with a wet oloth is all that is required. F. A. Saunders. Mayfield. Ashburton, February 12, 1898 Mr F. Ferriman. Dear Sir, — About a month ago I purchased one of your Steel Horse Collars for one of my horses, which 1 found it impossible to work with the leather collar, though I tried. every device m stuffing and padding I could think of. I at last decided to buy a Steel Collar, and since then I havo worked the horee constantly, and he hag done his work with the greatest eaBO, and i 3 ootirely free from sore shoulders. I am so satifefied with this one that I intend going m for another. Yours Truly, WM, EUSTON. THE Advantages of the Collar MAY BE SUMMARISED AS BELOW .— No Hames required ; It is easily fitted ; It cannot get out of Bhape by wear ; Ib requires no stuffing • There is no pinching of the shoulders ; The jerk at starting with a heavy load is minimised, the collar being m itself a spring. The pull is distributed over a large surface of the shoulder, and does not come wholly on the outer edge, as is often the oase with the ordinary Collar. It never wants drying, and, therefore, a second Collar for use during that pro- cess is unnecessary. It is cheaper, lighter, and more comfort- able, and lasts longer than a Leather Collar and the parta are interchange- able. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON : F. FERKIMAN.



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