Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1898. THE GAMBLING QUESTION.

We note that the recent meeting held m Dunedin to form an Anti Gambling League has raised quite a storm of controversy m that ci'y. The corres pondence columns of the newspapers are daily filled with letters, taking one side or the other — that is to say, either m commendation or condemnation of the action of the promoters of the meeting referred to. No one of course attempts to justify gambling, and so far as we can see the whole case may be summed up as under : — The Anti- Gambling League unhesitatingly class every kind of speculation, from an art union to a half-crown bet on a race, m the same category a9 a game of un limited 100, or a plunge of everything a man can beg, borrow, or steal, upon a horse race. Those who have taKen up the cudgels on the other side, con tend that gambling and betting are nob necessarily identical, and the majority think that making a bet well within one's means is no more to be condemned aa sinful than any out lay for mere amusement. Gambling, properly so called, is a vice that every , reasonable effort should be made to eradicate. We see that our correspon dent, ft Anti-Gambler," whose letter appeared m Monday's issue, takes the former views inferentially, when he charges the newspapers of this colony with encouraging and supporting gambling. This charge is so absurd that we need not deal with it further than to say that v Anti-Gambler " con fuses the vice of gambling with simple betting. It may be urged that the abuse of the latter often leads to indulgence m the former j but it would be equally unjust to term a man who occasionally indulges m a glass of spirits, a drunkard, as to designate as a gambler one who now and then risks a few shillings or pounds— according to his means — upon a horse race. It seems to be natural to a certain order of thinkers, numbering amongst them many well meaning and earnest men and women, to class as a vice any amusement or employment which a section of the community can contrive to abuse or prostitute to depraved tastes and vicious habits Naturally enough, those who do not seek more than a moderate amount ot amuse ment or enjoyment from things not m themselves offences against society resent such an attitude on the part of the section of the community that can extract no pleasure from the same sources. These considerations at once explain the attitude towards each other of the principal divisions of the respectable portion of mankind. They are practically at one upon the main issues of most moral questions, but are actually at loggerheads about the point n.t which pleasure branches off into the paths of vice and crime. Now the persons who think it no harm to bet (excluding of course those who trade upon betting) are fully alive to 'he evils of gambling; and, similarly, those who see no iniquity m taking stimulants may surely be credited with a desire to lessen the vice of excessive drinking by any reasonable and logical means. Why, then, should it be impossible for all sections to work together to the same end, that end being the amelioration of the national character; not by the ihort sighted policy of surrounding our young men and women by walls which they cannot get over , but by teaching them habits j of self control and self reliance, ahow ''• ing them the deformities of vice and punishing instead of pitying the vicious? Our idea is that, while we as ,a people hide away and prohibit everything that may by any possibility be misused, or may be applied to the encouragement of vice and crime, we are altogether on the wrong track. The old Spartan theory of the survival of the fittest which they carried into practice by exposing their children for a night on a bleak hill, had at least more practical evidence m its favor than the custom some people would compel us to adopt of keeping out of pight and out of reach everything that might be used for improper purposes. This system carried out to its logical conclusion would eventually taboo every amusement and prohibit the use of everything by which evil could by any means be produced. Let us rather adopt the more obvious and natural course of making the real offenders suSer. Let the illegal gambler, the enticer of youths, be punished for breaking the law. So, too, let the drunkard be taken m hand before he has got past reclamation, and let him suffer m person and m pocket, together with those who may aid and abet him when ho breaks the law. And let us leave the rest of the world alone

Local and General.

Telephone Exchange- — The private residence of Mr Edward Saunders has been connected with the telephone exchange, the number being 84.

Sheep Worrying. — Stray dogs have been worrying sheep at Highbank recently, and one settler expects to lose at least a dozen ewes m lamb through their having been so hunted and worried. The first page to-day contains the con* tinuabion of our serial, also items from ooru r Mayfield correspondent ; on the fourth page will be found our usual weekly report of the Addington stock market. Death of Two Pioneers — By Press Association wire from Dunedin to-day we j gather that the death ifa announced of Adam ' Bege, a pioneer settler, and also the widow of the late Captain Fraser, formerly deputy superintendent of Otago.

The Mybiobama. —Mr John Fuller a myriorama will be exhibited on Saturday night at the Oddfellows' Hall, when some splendid new picturea will be shown for the first, time here. The wreck of the Maine, soenea m Cuba and the United States navy will be illustrated by pictures. They are nob taken from prints, bub from negatives secured on the spot. It is owing to the energy and enterprise of Mr Fuller's New York agents that he is able to be the first m Australasia to show these views. There will, of course, be an excellent musical programme m which all the well-known and ; talented members of Mr Fuller's company , will fyk* PW*, j

St. Stephen's Parish Magazine— The August number is to hand and contains the usual information of interest to workers m the cause of humanity. The prohibitionists will nnd something to interest them m this number under the heading «« Easy lessons on alcohol."

Sale of Mount Somers Stone Quarry. —There was a good attendajce at Messrs Ayers, Beauchamp and Co.'s, Christchurcb, auction rooms, yesterday, when that firm offered for eale, on behalf of Mra Reed, as executrix of the late Charles F. Reed, of Devonshire, England, the well-known white stone quarry at Mount Somera. After some brisk bidding, the property fell to Mr A. E. * Peache, of Mount Somers. Wellington A. & P. Association Dies. — A Press Association telegram from Wel lington to-day says :-— The A. and P. Association to-day confirmed tha report of the sub-committee, and decided that the Association be wound up owing to lack of financial support. A Bub-committee was appointed to prepare a statement of the finances of the Association, to be submitted to a special meeting on September 9. Coursing. — At the Dunedin oouraing meeting yeßterday the Open St-ikes— winner £11, runner up £5, third dog £2— was won by Mr Myers 1 black and white dog Black thorne (Black Pine — Chorister). The runner up was Mr Weedon'a Ashburton dog Saxon, and the third dog Belle Clair. Mr Myerß* white and black blu*-. Annie Woods (Razzle Dazzle — Roselle) won the Maiden Stakes, with Mr Harley'a Ringmaßter runner up, A Correction — In connection with the letter of Mont Baker, Captain cf the Juniors Football Club, m which he stated that the boys causing the disturbance m Havelook street on Monday evening, and using very bad language, were members of the Choir Boys Football Club, Rev. Mr Hamilton assures us that there is no football club m connection with the choir of St. Stephen's and never haa been. The meeting at Mr Ferriman'a was made up of boys belonging to all the religious denominations m the town. Thefts by Children.— Mr Kenny, S.M., has again been called oo (says the Post) to comment severely upon the prevalence of theft by children m Wellington. The offences were, he said, committed to a great extent by children of respectable parents, showing that the mothers and fathers did not keep their offspring under proper control. In the majority of cases, said his Worship, it was simply professional steal ing — nothing less, for the young thieves stole with the merely sordid object of taking their booty to sell — a shocking state of affairs. He urged that parents should be more strict with their children and not allow them too much liberty. Fire Brigade Concert— The Fire Brigade entertainment will be held on Thursday, the 25th inst. No pains are being spared to make the entertainment a success. It is probable that some of the best talent procurable outside will take part m the concert and the dramatic items to follow are being well worked up by the members. After the concert a dance will be held which is to be conducted on a new basis. The admission will be free, the Committee reserving the right to refuse admittance to any person they may think fib, and the dancers will be charged one penny each for every dance. As the object of the enter tainment is a worthy one, doubtless the hall will be well patronised on the evening of the 25th.

The Windsor Magazine.— The Windsor Magazine — Ward, Lock and Co., (If. M. Jones, ABhburton)-- is to hand, and it is needless to say its contents are sufficiently interesting to justify us m saying that this magazine is ab least equal to any other obtainable for the same money. " Pharaoh, the Egyptian," and "Jenny Baxter, journalist," the two leading talcs, are continued m thia number, and auother entitled '/The Btolen Emperor" is rather a good story, and "The member for Dull minster" is, as the name implies, an amusing one. Business men must have a pretty h'gh opinion of the circulation of the Windsor ; for it is seldom we como » cross a nip.gaziue with such a large number of advertisements. Sue Eov/ Abhors a Vacuum — The IrottMongPt, a trade paper, has the following paragraph : — ln connection with Ascot week a story is told at the expense of a wall known society lady who was ataying m that village a couple of years ago Iho lady was uuusually stout. On the first morning of her visit a hip-bath wag provided for her use, but when she sat down therein all the water overflowed, and a vacuum was oreated between the lady and the bath Unable to extricate herself, the lady, carrying the bath ou her hack, snailwise, crawled to the bell and summoned assistance. Alas ! the com bined efforts of several maid?, some pulling at the bath and some at the lady, failed to separate the two, and, as a last resource, the village blacksmith was called m. That mighty man, with large and sinewy hand?, punched a hole m the bath, and thus destroyed the vacuum. This being accom plished, the bath fell off, and the lady was free once more.

Light Gold.— The alleged British greed for Australian gold appears, at any rate, to be tempered by discretion, When |>he Orlando went home the other day, after serving through three commissions as flag ship on the Australian station, her fleet pay master took with him a number of Aus tralian half-sovereigns which had come to him m the ordinary way of business. Jn due course, the vessel arrived at Portsmouth, and the members of the crew, cheerfully and without any misgivings, began to tender these ooins over the counters of the local shops. Bab the tradesmen knew too much. The half-sovereigns, they discovered, were of light weight, and, therefore, not of face value. Then there arose something like an agitation against any attempt to put the coin into circulation m the country, though, of course, there was no imputation cast upon the good faith of the holders. Now, aa a result of this, tbe Lords of the Admiralty have given directions to the effect that the possessors of the light-weight half-sovereigns be indemnified, and that the coins be shipped back to Australia, upon the first oppor tunity which occurs. The Use of Mile — In his report to the Dairies Regulation Committee of Wellington City, the dairy inspector made special refer ence to the pasteurisation of milk, and his remarks have been approved by the health officer. He said that he had had a consider able number of enquiries as to the method and uti ity of pasteurising milk used for food. Very many oity consumers had for years made it a practice to scald the milk aa soon as they got it from the vendor, and m many cases but little milk was consumed m a raw state — m his opinion less than 6 per cent. The great bulk of the milk was used m making tea, coffee and cocoa. The boil ing water used m this process was sufficient to raise the temperature of milk much above what was required for pasteurisation (158 ' eg .) In nearly all other cases milk w»s used m making puddings, custards, etc., and the heat required m cooking these was sufficient to kill all germs of disease that may find their way into milk. The milk fed to infants was generally scalded, and the risk of contracting tuberculosis or consump tion, etc , from milk was therefore very small. Owing to alarming statements frequently made about tuberoulosis, a large number of people were needlessly afraid to use milk m any form.

The new freezing works will undoubtedly prove a great boon to Ashbarton. Farmers, tradesmen and laborers, as well as. the enterprising merchants who promoted the scheme, will all participate m its benefits. The number of business men whose names appear on the list of shareholders show that they have cheerfully cooperated with the farmers, realising that the prosperity of our town and districb depends on our local industries. A few weeks ago we gave our readers a description of Messrs Craighead and Berryman's well known tailoring estab lishment (on the completion of their exten sive alterations and improvements). They are now one of the largest employers of labor m Ashburton. They pay the highest wages and attribute the success of their business as " the leading tailors and outfitters" to the employment of the best skilled labor, and the fact that they have the largest Btock of up-to-date tailoriog goods to select from. Their prices are the lowest compatible with good quality. The number of Massey-Harris bicyoles Bold by this firm lately shows that they are deservedly very popular high class machines. Intending purohasers will do well to bear m mind that Messrs OiuiaaEAD and Bhrby man's motto, is "latWaotioo » ,

PARLIAMENTARY.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wei.ljlngtox<t, August 17 The Council met at 2 30 p.m. FIRST READINGS. The Bank of JNew Zealand Act Amend ment, Governmnnt Advances to Settlers Amendment, Municipal Franchise Reform, Shearers' Accommodation, and Wa er Supply Amendment Bills were read a first time. The Council adjourned at 2 45 till next day on account of the no confidence debate proceeding m the Home.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, August 17 The House met at 2.30 p.m. FIRST READING. The Coal Mines Act, 1891, Amendment Bill was introduced and read a first time* THE FINANCIAL DEBATE. The financial debate was resumed. Mr Symes contended that) Captain Russell's amendment had been moved with the object of catching the votes of the rail way employees, lie referred to the im proved farm system as marking a new era m the history of the colony, but disagreed with the proposed preferential duties.

Captain Russell's amendment was nega tived by 59 to 27.

The following is the division list on Captain Russell's amendment : — Ayes, 39, (against the amendment) : — Mesßrs E. G. Allen, Cad man, Carncross, Carroll, Dancan, Feild, Fiaher. Flatman, Gilfedder, Graham, Guinness, Hall-Jones, Hogg, Holland, Houston, J. Hutoheson, Joyce, Larnaoh, Lawry, McGowan, J. McKenzie, R. McKenzie, McNab, Meredith, Millar, Mills, Montgomery, Morrison, O'Meara, O'Regan, Farata, Soddon, Stevens, Symes, Tanner, R. Thompson, T. Thompson, Ward, Wilson. Noes, 27, (for the amendment) : — Messrs Bollard, Brown, Buchanan, Carson, Grow ther, Duthie, Fraser, Herries, Hunter, Kelly, Lang, Lewis, McGuire, M. J. S. Mackenzie, McLean, Maasey, Monk, Moore, Pirani, Rolleston, Russell, Sligo, Smith, Taylor, J. W. Thomson (Clutha), Wason, Wright. Paira for — Wi Pere, Steward, and Kaihau ; against— Lethbridge, Georgo Hutchison, and Heke.

Mr Moore defended the control of the railways by Commissioners, and condemned the Government's land policy.

Mr Brown said it would have been a better indication of the progress of the colony if more money were invested m trade and agricultural industries instead of being deposited m the Savings Bank.

The House adjourned at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed ac 7.30 p.m. Mr Montgomery said the finances of the colony were now stronger as compared with 1880, but this was not due to any party but to the general prosperity of the oolony. He considered ie was almost a scandal the way m which the revenue had been under estimated m order to swell the surpluses. Mr Duthie expressed his pleasure at finding the finances of the colony m suoh a strong position, and said the country was to be congratulated upon it. The prosperity of the colony was due to private enterprise, not to the Government policy.

Mr Lawry said the advances to settlers system hadbeen more successful m Auckland province, and attended with less loss than m any other part of the colony. Mr Waeon said that the country was wearying of the present Administration and of the Premier's iron rule, and everything indicated that the present minority would soon be a majority. He condemned the Government's action m connection with the Midland Railway, Bank of New Zealand, and Assets Realisation Board. With re spect to the Bank of New Zealand estates, he considered that it would piy the colony to put people on them to work them rent free. The land for settlements policy had done more probably than anything else to enchance iho prestige of the Government m the country, and to a certain extent he symmpathised with that policy, hut it had one very great defect m that lands were cut up into too small areas. By far the greatest defect m the system was the refusal of Ministers to permit settlers under the Land for Settlements Act to convert their lease holds into freeholds.

Mr Herriea pointed out that the Public Worljß Fund hq.d been underspent by £123,000, which meant that the expenditure had been over-estimated and the settlers of the country deceived. Votes were passed for roads and bridges, and eettlera' hearts rejoiced that they were getting justice done them, but they subsequently found that none of the votes had been spent. The same system had been followed m connection with the Lands Department where- the amount underspent was £207,000. He condemned the co-operative system which he char acterised as humbug. The settlers under the Land for Settlements Act were all anxious to obtain freeholds.

On the motion of Mr Flatman the debate was adjourned.

The House rose at 12.3§ a.m..

COUNTIES' CONFERENCE.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph,

Wellington, August 17 The Conference passed the following reso lutions :— That the Conference is of opinion, m order to provide a portion of the revenue necessary for the purposes of hospital and charitable aid, Government should introduce legislation abolishing the £500 exemption under the income tax ; that the recommenda tion of the Agricultural Conference at Christchurch on the Rabbit Act be endorsed; that a deputation wait on the Minister of Lauds and point oub the injustice done to local bodies through being compelled to accept Government valuations, instead of being allowed to make their own valuations, and also to point out the excessive cost of the Government valuations as compared with the last valuation made by the locil bodies, and request him to reduce the charges, or give local bodies time m which to pay them.

A letter was read from the New Zealand Cyclist Touring Club, enclosing a copy of its riding regulations, suggesting that they shou'd be regarded as model bye-laws, and stating its willingness to provide danger boards and finger plates, if the various Councils will ereot and maintain the same. It was decided* that the application should be made to individual County Counoils. The Conference has now closed, and the various resolutions passed are to be for warded to the Premier.

News m Brief.

Captain Dixon, of the Salvation Army, is to give the remainder of his lifo story, together with hia garrison experience m the Barrqpks this evening.

Attention is drawn to a new advertise ment by Messrs Carson and Co. The quality of goods is A 1, but as the space is required for other lines, they are being cleared at a very low figure.

Mr J. Wilson, corner of Arcade and Burnett Street was busy to-day unpaoking a very large importation of this season's wall papers — some thousands of rolls m all.

! Benevolent Person (to blind mendicant) : "You weren't here at your usual place yesterday. How was that ?" «• It was foggy i ma'am, I couldn't find my way." Scene: Charing Cro9s. "This," said a little boy, who was ehowinq some country boys the sights of London, "is the square that the Battle of Trafalgar was named after."

Efchel : " Have you noticed how Lord Stubblefield drops his aspirates ?'' Pene lope : " Oh ! bub that's nothing to the way he drops his vowels. Papa Bays he has got more that a dozen of his I O Us."

The race of Irish "bulls" will never be entirely run. In the House of Commons a week or two ago a well-known eloquent Irish member spoke of Mr Gerald Balfour as being "iron-bound m red tape."

NEW ZEALAND NATIVES' CON FERENCE.

United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph.

Wellington, Augußt 17 The New Zealaud Natives' Couference closed this morning. The articles of asso ciation were agreed to, and a constitution for the whole oi the branches of the New Zealand Natives' Association which shall affiliate is thus determined. The desirable ness of having an official organ m the form of a monthly magazine was expressed, and matters put m train for itß publication.

THE CLUTHA PROSECUTIONS.

Charges of Perjury. United Press Association —By Etaotrio Telegraph DtJNEDIN, AugUSb 17 Mr 0. C. Graham, 8.M., was engaged all the afternoon m hearing.evidence m the cam m which Constable Melville ia charged with having committed perjury m giving evidence m the recent prosecution of Irving, of Clinton, for ely grog Belling. When the Magistrate refused an application for adjournment, Mr Hanlon, who was appearing for Melville, eaid he must withdraw. Bis instructions were to go no further. After Mr Chapman had opened the case for the prosecution Constable Melville asked for an adjournment to oonau.lt counsel. Mr Chap man pointed out that Inspector Pardy was conferring with Constable Melville and Mr Hanlon. He 'had no objection to that, bub what hia Worship refused was now being sought by manoeuvre. Inspector Pardy said that Constable Melville was a young constable and not accustomed to conducting oases. They could not go on without the Magistrate's notes. His Worship B&id thab he did not see where a complication could come m. The calling of evidence wu proceeded with, Mr Hanlon again appearing for the accused on the understanding that his witnesses would be examined on a future day. The evidence of witnesses went to contradict the statement of Melville that he had paid Irving for two whiskies ; thab these had been given by Irving, after much pressing, as a " night-c*p," after he had stated that he would take no payment The case was then adjourned till Tuesday ; also a similar charge against Constable Cruick shank, who was with Melville.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.)

An Unruly Boy.— A lad named Smith was brought up charged with having stolen, three pies from the shop of William Paterson, and also with being an unruly person who stayed out late at night*, and generally was disobedient to his parents. His Worship asked why he did not go to school as he should do, and m reply the lad said that he did not like school. His Worship said that if he were sent to an industrial school he would get a double dose of school. An offer had been made to to take him on a farm, and he would get a chance of that. If he came back to Court again he would be sent either to gaol or an industrial school.

The Half-Holiday.— W. J. Bilcock was charged under the Shops and Shop Asßiit&nta Acts with having kept two of his employees — Thomas Barber and Edwin Parkin— ab work after the hour for cloaing on August 4_ Mr Purnell appeared for the prosecution and Mr Wilding for the defence, which was that all the facts were admitted, only Mr Silcoek had not been awaie of the amending Act. Mr Purnell called Constable Eade, who said that on Thursday, August 4, he met Parkin, Mr Silcock's rider-out. He was leading a horse and m reply to witness' question aa to whether ha would be busy that afternoon he said he was going to shif c cattle. This was at half-past one. Later on went to Silcock'a factory, and found ib m full work with Barber m attendance. Had warned Mr Si'cock often about keeping his shop open shortly after closing time.-^-His Worship said the case did not appear to be very Berious, but there had been an infraction of the Ac,b, and as it was the first offence a fine of §3 would be inflicted, with costs and solicitor'a fee.

Civil Cases.— Silcock v. 'Robbina, £1 lit 7d. £1 10a had been paid, and judgment waa now given for the balanoe with costs.— Moieon v. Harris, £1 Q 3 6d— judgment was given for £1 sa, accounts for the amount having been rendered by plaintiff three titnei m succession.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold oarwslves responsible for tht opinions expressed by our correspondent*)

A MISTAKE.

TO THE EDITOR. Siß,— ln a disclaimer of August 16 I mentioned that) there v&b a Choir Boya football club. I find that there is no club of that name, but that Mr Ferriman lent hia office to a number of boys for their meeting. Mr Ferriman states the lads 1 club has no name. — I am, etc., Captain Juniob Football Cum.

CABLE NEWS.

United Piess Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright

Warsaw, August 16 A hurricane swept over Poland, destroying the harvest. Bridges were destroyed, trees uprooted, and many houses had their roofs torn off. Twenty-four persons and many cattle were killed.

London, August 16 McArthur's business has been successfully floated into a company, the capital being oversubscribed.

Tokio, August 17 A Japanese contract for the con struction of a railway m Oorea, from Seoul to Fusan, has been arranged. London, August 17 The Orangemen m Belfast attacked Nationalists returning from the Wolfe Tone celebration and brisk fighting occurred.

Brisbane, August 17 The New Guinea land syndicate threatens proceedings against the Queensland Government if it inter feres with the concession.

AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS.

New South Wales. Opposition Leadership. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright

Sydney, August 17 The Governor opened Parliament at noon. The attendance was unusually large and brilliant. The Governor's speech was very brief. In reference to federation he stated that Government would submit a series of resolutions to the house. If these were agreed upon, Government would then propose a con ference of the Premiers of jthe other colonies. Whatever the outcome of such conference might be, a draft Bill would be submitted to the direct vote of the people. Received Wakapuaka August 18, 9. 15 a.m. Guabdian Office 9 49 a.m. . Sydney, Augußfc 18 At the Opposition caucus Air Lyne was re-elected leader. It is under stood that if Mr Barton obtains a seat 1)9 will taVfQ the le»d.ersljip, *

THE ASHBUKTON GUABDIAN ; THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 18»b.



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The fact that not a single Waverley frame has broken during the entire year speaks volumes for its quality, and wo contina* the use of the best grade of hisrh-carbon Albany weldleas steel tubing m Waverley framea for 1898, with flush joints of drop forged steel throughout-, preferring to p!ac9 nur depindonce upon th-s more expensive BUT CXNLf PROPER COSTSTRUOTrON FOR BICYCLPJS of the highest standard, rather than to use the substitutes now commonly resorted to by many makers who have aimed to reduca costs at the expense of quality. In our Ladies' frame we have uaad special tubing of 16 gauge at the loop where the strain is greatest, drawn down to 22 gauge at the head, thu3 combining the maximum of strength with the'mlnimum|of weight. FORKS. OfJR new fork is constructed of the same tubing as that used m the frame, with a forged steel arched crown hollowed out for lighbneass, lb was designed and perfected m onr own factory, and we claim for it not only graceful appearance and lightness, but it is the strongest fork crown ever made. BEARINGS, KSPEQIA.L attention has been given to the bearings of our 1898 machines, with the result that we have secured great simplicity, perfect interchangeability, perfect alie;Dmant, perfect onontriclty, an I perfect protection from dnst. Ira further developing the principle adopted by v* last year for adjusting by slid- ing instead of by threaded cones, wo have devised a universal cone, fitting either side of the front or rear wheel, and hiving a double face with two ball races. Ib can be pub on the machine m ei^ht different places or ways, thus making it impossible to assemble the bearinsjs incorrectly. The cones are prevented from turning on the axles by conta *.b between, their knurled face 3 and the knurled surfaces of the nuts which adjust them. Especial attention is 3 tiled to the dug*; proof qaalitiea of all the bearings on the machine as being the most effej ive protection yetapp'ied to bicycle construction. They have surpassed any ideal and are as potent as they are evident. The balls rell on the inner face of the coae, while Urge felt washers, held In place by dusfc oaps, have a long bearing re3>-. on. the outside race, thus forming a valve seat. Dust or water coming a^ainst this washer only tends to press ib more tightly against the race, closing the bearings more off actively against Its entrance. All the bearings throughout the entire bicycle are ball retaining, and the axles and all bearing parts are large, strong, and constructed of special stock. CRANK HANGER. THE principle of the bearings m this part of the machine is exactly the same as m the bubs. The adjustment is entirely on the left hand side, and is made positive by a plunger inserted ir> the crank, which engages one of a circle of email holes m the face of the sleeve. The adjustment of these bearings is very delicate, the distance between the holes representing 1-2000 of an inch. SPROCKETS. DURING the past year we have spent much time and money upon the improve- ment of the sprocket tooth form, and have finally arrived ab perfection never before accomplished. It will be noticed that m engaging the sprocket, our chain does not slide into its se»t by the aid of a guide roller either on the chain or the sprocket, but simply tak»s its exact pi tee. In other words, it walks In and walks out of the sprocket m the same manner as a man puts his foot down and lifts it from the ground. In consequence of this no friction is caused, and each link of the ohain pulls on the sprocket tooth only a part of the load, while with less perfect construction the link slides into place, carrying alone all the load during the time it takes for this action, tending thus to stretch the chain unduly. This small stretch at each joint is continually adding to the total length of the chain nntii finally its pilch and the pitch of the sprocket are so different that the ohain can only run on the points of the teeth, grinding and cutting until both chain and sprocket are useless. A practical illustration of the perfection of our chaias and sprockets may be found m the appearance of a sprocket after it has been running several months, a layer of dust will always be found from the pitch line to the top of each tooth, showing conclusively the absence of grinding action usually present m chain transmission, TO the production of our sew models we have unstlntingly devoted our best efforts and ripest ideas. In its construction we have especially avoided freak mechanism for the purpose of obtaining novelties without practical value, and while io presents many new features m keeping with the progress of the cycle building art, these have all been submitted to tho most rigid practical tests, fully establish- ing their excellence and superiority. IT is designed for all round hard work and wear, combining with its elegance and lightness sufEclent strength and durability for good service under the mosb trying conditions. PRACTICAL Novelties, self evident advantages, and manifest simplicity combine with strength and beauty to constitute our '98 Waverley the best machine that we, or, so far as we know, any other maker, have ever placed upon the markeb at any prioe, and we claim for Waverley Bicycles full equality with any bicycles built m the world. WE HAVE APPOINTED JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBCRTON, Sole agents for the a »lo of our machines m the South Island of New Zealand. INDIANA BICYCLE COMPANY. 1 v INDIANAPOLIS, U.S.A. 5 d L 4 xi I 1 ... t it*.



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McDonald and MoDiarmid's sale has now only fourteen days to run, and as they have to give up possession by August 15, we would advise all m want of foot wear to lnapeob their really firat-olass abook before pucoiwing eJ wbtre.