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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1898. FA SHOD.

♦ Tn 1882, when the Mahdi revolted, he succeeded m alienating from the rule of the Khedive about 950,000 square miles of country, with 10,000,000 of a population. The Khalifa, succeeding the Mahdi, took command of the provinces, or rather such of them »s he was able to subdue, but some of them successfully resisted him. But there was never any doubt that before the Mahdi's revolt Eastern Soudan was Egyptian. By agreement with Germany and Italy m 1890 and 1891 the British extended their influence over the provinces that had claimed to be independent of the Khalifa, and also of the greater part of the Equatorial Province. So far as , Germany is concerned the British sphere was recognised as extending from Uganda as far as the borders of Egypt. France did net recognise this claim, and m 1895 it was 1 reported that ghe intended to send out an expedition from her own territory m the Soudan and on the Oongo to the valley of the Nile. The rumoured expedition was referred to m the House of Commons m March of the sune year, and it was then that Sir Edward Grey, the Under secretary for Foreign Affairs m the Rosehery Government made the apeed\ which has been of late muoh quoted from, and m which he said that such an expedition as that Raid to be meditated by the French would be regarded by Great Britain as on unfriendly act. No more was heard of the proposed expedition after that warning speech till, m 1897, when it was heard that expeditions were pushing out from the French Oongo on the west and from French Red Sea territory on the east to meet at Fashoda. But meanwhile the whole country to Berber had been reoccupied by the British. By Novem ber last it was understood that the whole of the Eastern Soudan tribes had renounced Mahdism. How far this understanding wag to be relied upon, the necessity for the Sirdar's brilliant campaign just concluded shows. But that campaign, which ha 3 now effect ually stamped out Mahdism, and cut the spurs of the Khalifa, seems to have set the French teeth on edge. The i French have snarled a good deal, but the prompt statement that the British Government will stand no encroach ments of the kind threatened by France, and that the flag hoisted by Sir H. H. Kitchener at Fashoda must fly m spite of France has given ajar to French feeling that is very far from pleasant. Judging by the cablegrams we are now publishing, trouble is brew ing with France, but a glance at recent events will show that she is no position to attempt any effort to make good what claim she may prefer to the country recently reconquered for Egypt by Sir Herbert Kitchener. She has just discovered a military conspir acy to overthrow her Government, and though that conspiracy seems to have been nipped m the bud, as reported by cable, it is very ominous that she is massing troops m Paris from what are believed to be loyal parts of the nation, and this under cover of being prepared for emergencies with the workmen who had been on strike, but who have returned to their labor, and their strikes are settled. The authorities are afraid of an outburst at any time. France is at the present moment suffering deep humiliation. With the whole world execrating the infamous usage of Captain Dreyfus, and looking with displeasure on the shocking exposures that have been made m connection with it, there is the fondly cherished hope for a Russian alliance disappearing like a dream of the night ; the grow ing friendship between Britain and America ripening every day into a very probable alliance, and the sudden discovery thit between Britain and Germany there is a very cordial under standing. Then there is Kaiser William away m the Holy Land feted and fawned upon by the Sultan, with no end of possibilities to arise out of that pilgrimage; and altogether the circumstances at present are such as to cause much chagrin to a nation with such susceptibilities as the French. In fact France as a factor m European politics has almost collapsed. Her shrieks and scroams about the British occupation of Egjpt have for years been heard over the whole world, and one would have thought that Kitchener's appearance at Faßhoda would have brought about a ssrioua erabroglio ; but it has not ; and now France is quite prepared to climb down, take a back seat, and be con tent with such concession on the Nile as Lord Salisbury may be pleased to give her. She is entering on a game of bluff, but m fact any plausible ( reason for backing out of the position she has taken up m regard to Fashoda Will be gl»d!y accepted. In view of all the circumstances, it appears that the " splendid isolation " m which Great Britain stood not so very long »go bw toep «frUt«a to jFnnoef wftjwut i

the adjective, and that now, from con sidering herself as one of the factors dominating the arbitration of the peace of Europe, she has sunk back into a very small thing indeed. She cannot dare a war with Britain, and m face of the firm s'aad taken by Lord Salisbury and the support he is receiv ing from all parties m Home politics, there ia strong justification for the cablegram of Reuter's correspondent at Oairo that "the Anglo -French situation does not justify anxiety at present."

Local and General.

m . Reading matter on first and fourth page. Measles. — The Lyttelton Borough School is closed for another week, on account of measles amongst the pupils, Barrytown. — The manager of Barrytown Flab Gold Mining Company reports 209 ounceß of amalgam for the last twelve day?. A Successful Meetino.— lt is expected that the Napier Park Racing Club will clear about £350 out of their spring meeting. Lincoln College — No candidates have entered for the agricultural scholarships offered by the Lincoln College Board of Governors m connection with the College. A Fix. — A boy at Hastings crawled into a culvert after his brother's hat and got stuck bo that he could not get back. He was eventually got out by the use of a pick* axe. Cold Store.— The Lyttelton Harbor Board's cold store at Lyttelton ia declared to be a cool store for the purposes of the Dairy Industry Act, for both butter and obeese. The Notobnis Mantelli.— The Minister of Landa has forwarded instructions to Dunedin to purchase, on behalf of the Government, the reoently discovered specimen of the notornia Mantelli. If the specimen is secured it will be placed ia the Otago Museum. Agricultural Statistics. — Mr R. F. Holdernesa is appointed enumerator tor agricultural statistics for Cheviot, Ashley, Amuri, Selwyn, Akaroa, Ashburton, Gerald ine, Mackenzie, and Waimate Coun ties. The time fix d for the collection of the agricultural statistics is from November 15 till December 17. Better Late than Never — The Captain of the Fire Brigade has received from Auck land the handsome gold medal won by Fireman Dorm m the championship one-man competition, at the demonstration held there m February. An early opportunity will be taken to decorate Fireman J. Dorm with an honor that haa been somewhat tardy m arrival. By-Law s and the "Army."— Trouble is m store for the Salvation Army m Giaborne, the Borough Council having confirmed the adoption of a by-law dealing with " the gathering together of assemblies, musical and otherwise, m the public streets." The subject g&ve rise to considerable discussion m the Council, the mechods of the " Army " being severely criticised. Accident. — Afc Mr Wright's Surrey Hills farm on Saturday afternoon, a man named Frank Leaves slipped off a load of skins, ripping his leg seriously, and before he was found had almost bled to death. Fortunately Miss Peter was close at hand when the man was found, and superintended the bandaging of the wound until medical aid had been procured. Ihe Empress Needle — Mr "Robert Els ton, sen., inventor of the Empress needle, is now m Ashburton. The Empress needle is a most ingenious device for the easy and rapid execution of embroidery work of all descriptions. The ornamentation of a cushion, or a screen with raised flow era m wool, Bilk, or other material may be accom plished with the most consummate ease by the veriest tyro. The device is really well worth the attention of ladies. Ready Wit — An exchange saya that one of those unforeseen circumstances (which happen both on and off the stage), occurred during the performance, by the Oamaru Amateur Operatic Society, of " La Mascotte" on Tuesday nighb last. During the second act, while Laurent XVII (Mr A. Potter) was on with Rocco (Mr A. McKinnon)-, Laurent had the misfortune to drop his false nose on the Btage. Many an amateur would have been stuck, bub not so Me Potter. He turned quietly to Kocco, with " Excuse me one moment, Rocco, till I put my nose on again," a gag which fairly brought; the house down. Road Championship. — A comparison of the time put up by the Australasian and New ZaaUnd cyclists who have so far competed for the Dunlop Company's medals for the Road Championship of Australasia, shows that the coveted honor should not be beyond the reach of our local riders. As the time put up m recent road races is this district compares very favorably with that of the psced riders m the last relay race of the Christchurch riders, there seems no reason why the local cracks should not make the attempt, especially as our roads are favorable to fast travelling. The competi tion is open to all cyclists m Australasia associated with the League of Wheelmen . until the end of this month, and it is to be hoped an effort will be made to win the ten medals for Ashburton.

THE COMING SHOW.

The following are the entrieß for the A. I and P. Show to be held on Friday next, as well as for the years 1895 and 1897 : — 1896 1897 1898 Sheep .. ..181 106 125 Cattle .. ..100 63 58 Horses .. ..240 233 237 Pigs  42 27 8 Dogs .. .. 45 31 29 Produce .. ..92 155 114 Small Birds ..4 1 3 Implements .. 94 112 133 Extra Exhibits ..19 45 63 Total .. 819 775 760

THE CHURCHES.

Wesleyan.— Morning and evening ser vices at the Baring Square Church on Sun day were conducted by Rev. K. Taylor, his topic m the morning being Sb. Paul's salu tations to the Christians ab Rome, the greater portion of the sermon having refer ence to women's influence and status m apostolic times. In the evening Mr Taylor spoke from the text " There is joy m the presence of the angel?," eto.

PARLIAMENTARY.

_. — ♦ United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. ' Wellington, October 24 The Council met at 7. 30 p.m OLD AGE PENSIONS BILL. On the motion to commit the 0 d Age Pensions Bill, Mr Ormond moved as au amendment that the Bill be laid aside, m order that io be amended aud brought before the Council m a form which will enable the Council to exercise its right to consider all the provisions of the Bill, with the exception of tha appropriation cluuees. After discussion this was negatived by 21 to 13 On the Council resuming after supper, the Bill waß then passed through the Committee stages m globo. The Speaker having resumed the chair, Mr Shrimski moved that the third reading be postponed for three months. This was negatived by 20 votes to 13, and the third reading agreed to. The Council rose at 11 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 24 I The House met at 7.30. SIiAUGHTfIBING AND INSPECTION BILL. Hon Mr McKenzie moved the committal of the Slaughtering and Inspection Bill, which , was agreed to, and the Bill was committed. Clause 1, inierpretation. Considerable discussion arose on the de finition of " local authority/ it being con , tended that m oases where the county council and road board exercise authority within a district, the road board shall be the local authority under the proposed enactment. Mr Tanner said he desired the interpreta tion of the local authority amended to provide that no section of the community should have an abattoir established m their district without having had an opportunity to vote on the proposal. He moved m the direction of including road boards m the interpretation of "local authority." This was negatived by 40 votes to 11, fend the clause agreed to. Clause 3, persona slaughtering for family use and bona-fide farmers exempted from the Act. Mr Taylor moved to limit the exemption to farmers slaughtering for barter only instead of as proposed by the Bill, barter or sale. Tbia was negatived on the voices. After the telegraph office closed considera tion of the Slaughtering Inspection Bill m committee was continued. Clause 3 waß passed with slight alterations. At 2.10 a.m. when &n amendment to clause 4 was under discussion, the Minister moved to report progress as he was physically unable to remain longer at the committee table. Progress was reported and the House rose at 2.10 a.m.

LAWN TENNIS.

The Combined Doubleß Handicap Tourna ment, for trophies presented by Mrs Henry Zander, waa completed on the Ashburton Club's courts on Saturday last. A large number of people assembled to witness the final round, a big fight being expected ; but as it turned out Mr Jones and Miss A. G. Orr had been much too liberally treated by the handicappers, and won with a lot of points to spare. The tournament brought forth many closely contested games, and muoh praise ia due to MUa X, Qcc and M.c C. F. Salmond, who, starting on the scratch mark, got right through to the final. Mr Jonea and his partner played Bplendidly throughout, and deserved their win. The following are the results of the various sehs : — First round. — Miss J Shury and Mr L J Hobbs, rec 14, beat Mrs H Friedlander and Mr 0 W Seymour, rec 10, 35-31 ; Miss D Fullerton and Mr C D Hardie, rec 16, beab lYlisa M Fooks and Mr D Grant, rec 11, 35—20 ; Miss Bell and Dr Maude, rec 15, beat Miss Dickenson and Mr L A Nicol), rec 13, 35—34 ; Miss Deacon and Mr P H Cox, rec 10, beab Miss N Fooks and Mr J M Dawaon, rec 12, 35 — 30; Mrs Saunders and Mr H H Fooks, rec 12, beat Miss Pilbrow and Mr VV Johnston, reo 14, 35 — 31 ; Miss Standish and Mr G. Friedlander, rec 22, beat Mrs Cox and Mr J Snodgrass, reo 20, 35 — 31 ; Miss A G Orr and Mr A Jones, rec 18, beat Miss W Orr and Mr J Friedlander, rec 10, 35—20; Miss Fox and Mr R H Upton, rec 11, beat Mrs D Zander and Mr Shorland, rec 5, 35 —54 ; Mt&s X Orr and Mr C F Salmond, scr, beat Miss M Fullerton and Dr Bolger, rec 17, 35—33. Second round— Miss X Orr and Salmond beat Miss D Fullerton and Hardie, 35 -32 ; Mies Fox and Upton beat Mrs Saunders and Fooks, 36—25 ; Miss A Orr and Jones beab Miss Bell and Maude, 35—23 ; Miss Standiah and G Friedlander beat Miss Deacon and Cox, 35—24; Misa J Shury and Hobbs abye. Third round — Miss Fox and Upton beat Miss Shury and Hobbs, 35—31 ; Miss Orr and Salmond beat Miss Standish and Fried lander, 35—30 ; Misa A Orr and Jones beat Miss Fox and Upton, 35—25. FiDal round — Miss A G Orr and Jones beat Miss X Orr and Saltuond, 35 — 16. The trophies for the above tournament will be presented to the winners by the President of the Club on Saturday after noon at four o'clock.

THE WELLINGTON SUICIDE.

♦ » Inquest on Louis Cliemis. United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, October 24 The inquest on Chemia opened this after noon, but the evidence threw no additional light on the affair. There was some balk oi an adjournment, but the police eventually decided to go straight on with the evidence. Mrs Chemia, who was the first witness, said there had been nothing unusual m deceased's demeanour lately, but he has been depressed owing to his having been so long out of work. She had never heard him say anything which could suggest that he contemplated taking his life. She had no reason for suggesting that he had any enemy, or that his death was from any hand but his own. She could not think of any other raason for it than his distress ab not getting work. He lefb neither letter, paper, nor word behind him, which would throw any light on the occurrence. He was always troubled because witness had to go out to work to aesiab m maintaining the family. Mr E. G. Jellicoe, solicitor, said he saw deceased aboub three weeks ago, and he ap peared to be very depressed, and remarked that his family were better off when he was .m gaol. When asked why he did nob go away from Wellington he replied that his friends advised him to stay here and live down the past. He seemed to think there was some person here who was trying to prevent him from getting work, but witness assured him that no one here had done him any harmi A salesman ab E. W. Mills and Company's deposed that Ghemis purchased five dyna mite cartridges and a coil of fuae ab their shop ab 10.30 on Saturday morning. Mr 0. H. Mills, M.H.R., gave similar evidence to that of Mrs Chetnis. The jury returned a verdict that Chemis committed suicide, bub there was not suffi cient evidence to show whether he was insane or not.

THE TROUBLE WITH FRANCE.

Issue of a French Yellow Hook. Diplomatic Correspondence. Statement of French Position and Claims. lord Salisbury Consulting his Colleagues. United Ptees Association— By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright, * London, October 24 A Yellow Book of a voluminous character has been issued by Prance It contends that M. Liotard was com missioned, m 1893, to occupy the French regions m the TJban^hi district under the Franco-Congolese Conven tions.' Marchand, before S|r Edward Grey's warning, had been ordered to secure occupation under Liotard. When Egypt abandoned the Soudan, m 1884, the Congo State annexed Lado. Great Britain conquered a portion of Equatoria, France having equivalent rights. Marchand reserved Fashoda from the hands of the Dervishes before the fall of Khartoum. The demand for evacuation is not discussed, which is regarded as tanta mount to the ultimatum. Baron de Courcel, lately French Ambassador m England, on October 5 told Lord Salisbury of France's re cognition of Egypt's claims on the Upper Nile, and that she contemplated making enquiry into England's status. Great Britain had no authority. Egypt's suzerain was the Sultan of Turkey. On October 12, Baron de Oourcel informed Lord Salisbury that Mar chand's presence was as compatible m Egypt as the claims of the British. Lord Salisbury replied that mixed occupation was inconvenient. The French occupation of the Bahr-el- Ghazal was inadequate, and France must withdraw to the watershed line of the Bahr el Ghazal. Baron de Courcel then stated that such delimita tion was physically difficult. Lord Salisbury enquired for alternate pro posals. Baron de Courcel claimed that it was necessary for France to have an outlet from French Congo to the Bahr el Ghazal Valley. The delimitation should be between Lake Tchad and the Nile. Lord Salisbury is consulting his col leagues on the situation. The English Press states that the Yellow Book increases the gravity of the titueXicn, wad make threats re garding Marchand's removal unless France gives an early and clear reply.

Unrest m France.

America Warns France. Received Wakapuaka October 25, 8-37 a-m Guardian Office 9 30 a-m Paris, October 24 Fifteen hundred marines and six hundred artillery men have reinforced the garrison and fleet at Toulon. Baron de Oourcel has hinted to Lord Salisbury that the concession of an outlet to the French on the Nile would possibly dispel the long misunder standing between the two nations. Washington, October 24 The American newspapers strongly sympathise with Great Britain over the Fashoda incident and warn France that it is impossible to conduct a successful naval war.

THE PLAGUE IN VIENNA.

A Ifero. United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copy right Received Wakapuaka October 25, 8-37 a-m Guabdian Office 9-30 a-m Vienna, October 24 Dr Muller, who succumbed to the plague, proved himself a martyr to science. He recorded his own symptoms right up to the last. A priest outside the window administered the last sacrament.

THE LATEST.

Australian. United Preus Association— By Electric ( Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka October 24, 9 5 a-m Guabdian Office 948 a-m The Steamer Buteshire. Sydney, October 25 The preliminary examination of the steamer Buteshire shows that the whole of her insulating material m the three holds has been destroyed and a number of plates on both sides damaged. Antarctic Expedition. Borchgrevinck'sAntarcticexpedition steamer Southern Cross expects to reach Hobart m the first week of December. Premiers',' Conference. Brisbane, October 25 The Premier explains that tho proposed Premiers' Conference was not to re-open the question of the New Guinea land grab but to discuss the removal of the deadlock m connection with future administration.

RISING IN TH E TRANSVAL.

United Press Association — By Elsctrio Telegraph— Copyright Capetown, October 23 It was recently reported that a serious rising had occurred among the natives m the northern districts of the Transvaal, and a strong body of burghers was despatched to suppress it. A. large force of Makatere tribesmen, led by the chief Mpefu, attacked the laager occupied by General Joubert's detachment, but were repulsed and driven to the hills. i

IHE ASBBURTOJ* GUARDIAN ; TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, <898.



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Friedlander Bros., Limited. I DUNEDIN Labor Day Sports, MASSEY -HARRIS OIN TOP, :>]NE- BIILIT"6ICYCLE- HUMPHRBY lßb, Hanley 2ad. TWO-Mlxlii7 WJEiEIUI- JEfcACJE— Bknnett Ist, Hanlky 3rd, Holland 4ih. J?M VIC- M.I LB- MIDDLETON Ist, Ralston 2nd, Cadlton 3rd, Humphreys 4th, THEY ALL RODE Massey-Harris SILVER RIBBON WHEELS. MASSEY-HARRIB Reapers & Binders. VyE ARE NOW UNLOADING OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENT of these CELEBRATED MACHINES, CON- SISTING OF 700 OASES, REPRESEN- TING 100 REAPERS AND BINDERS. FRIEDLANDER Bbos., Limited. FOR SALE, Ti/I-OLASSKS FOR FEEDING STOCK Also— AGRICULTURAL SALT, CHEAP. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. FORSALE- SEED " BARLEY, PERFECTLY CLEAN' FRIEDLANDER^BROS., Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. *TY7"IS offer to supply these celebrated Fertilisers at li3t prices less the usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing olients We have large Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory, j FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., Insist upon having 1 our Pure Teas. Don't be put upon. They are the Best and Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied but never equalled. ' WONDERFUL Guaranteed Nicer and Better Valu* than any at 4d per lb. more money. Compare our 2/- Tea with any at 2/4, and our 2/4 with any at 3/- per lb. TEAS SPECIAL NOTICE. Henry McElrea BEGS TO ANNOUNCE that he has secured the Store and Premises lately occupied by the Eclipse Bicycle Company, m Cameron Street, fronting Baring Square, where ho will be a CASH BUYEE OF WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Etc. In any Quantity, giving full Market Values. He will also deal generally m FARM PRODUCE, both as a Buyer and a Seller, and hopes at least to deserve a share of Public Patronage, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Etc., Delivered m Town and Suburbs AT WHOLESALE PRICES. 10 195 FARM SEEDS, Direct from Carter, London' mURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, X ALBO COLONIAL CLOVER, RYEGRASS, AND COCKSFOOT, m large or email quantities, at greatly reduced ratoß. GARDEN SEEDS of best quality ab lowest rates. BEBT BRANDS TEA reduced 6d par lb below original marked pricea. Oatß, Chaff, Chick Wheat, Flour, Bran, and Sharps, all reduced. J. THOMAS, HAVELQCK STREET,



NICOLL BROTHERS. ! JSicoll Brothers, H. F. Nicoll ] [L. A. Nicoll AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. iHAREBHOKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. 3JUNTIUL AUCTION RO JMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. < WEEKLY SALES OF 3ATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, n Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. klaoof MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately ou oooclueion of our live stock Bale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at loweßt current rates. LDVANOES 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 farmers who have parcels for disposal. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS We have been appointed Agents for Messrs Sawtbll, Waohsmann & Co., Christohuroh, and have now on hand a supply of Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cooksfooi, Cow. Saaa, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, Turnips angels, Carrots, Rape, etc, grown by Charles Bharpe and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Linooln, England. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christohurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Millß. Ridley's Reliable £eaa. Traveller Bicycles. FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE RISKS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We havo various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent.| Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wiahiDg to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. rriHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. JL Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTBICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS. TjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any j time to suit their own convenience, by com* municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 P. FERRIMAN. ,FOR SALE, A VILLAGE SETTLEMENT LEASE, Situate 1£ mile from Ashburton. fTHHE Property consists of twenty acres of JL land, well watered and fenced, to- gether with a well built three-rootred House, (Jhaffhouse. Shed, Pigsty, and Fowlhouse. This should provo a splendid chance for a working man, as a small figure will be ac- cepted for the goodwill. Full particulars on application. F. FERRYMAN. FOR SALE. CORNER EAST AND GOX STREETS. I HAVE for sale T.S. 552, 553 and 570, situated as above, which should be a capital site for a nice residence, having a good frontage on the main thoroughfare and close to the Domain, which is superior m some respects to having a park of your own, for if your own property, the cost of keeping up would fall upon you individually, where- as the cost is distributed amongst the rate- payers, who are more than repaid by the advantages available for all. Early inspec- tion invited. Further particulars on'application. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. mHRKSHING PLANT m good order, X engine by Aveling and Porter. F. FERRIMAN. TOP DRESSING. FOR your Lawn, the besb mixture ob tainttble is fiae Green Bono Dusb. Put up m one and two lb. bags. F. FERRIMAN, FOR SALE. A CAPITAL HOUSE m Wills Street. Good value and a comfortable home, m olose proximity to Domain and Public School, Fi'U particulars on application, F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE— Black Gelding, good m aaddle or light harness ; excellent buggy horae, —Apply office of this paper. > M



JOHN ORK & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. WITNESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PRICES LOWER THAN EVER, « New Easy," "F. & N," " Columbia, 9 LAWN MOWERS. AT STARTLING PRICES. t x \ BPADEB, BAKES, HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Toola by Besb Makers. The Largest Assortment and Lowonb Prices of any firm m Ashburton. 6 000 fcYARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold OHEAJP. FISHING \M! TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opened our New Staaon'a .Supply [of FISHING _TACKLE,|h d • request an early inspection. LICENSES MAY BE OBTAIN ED'FROM'/JSJ WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYERLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment this Season is Just Landing, and ; we will be able to supply Customers without delay. BICYCLES. -BICYCLES. £20 — .Ladies' & Gentlemen's — £20 The Celebrated "CRESCENT" Bicycles. INCLUDING MUDGUARDS, LAMP, & BELL, :o: ■ fHHEBE MACHINES are one of the Highest Grade American Cycles, fitted with JL all the latest Improvements, and are undoubtedly the besb value ever offered to the Public. SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. WE have now to hand our Season's Stock of W. B.A. Sz Trades Unionists, And Turkey and Wauhita Oil Stonea. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN GROCERIES. Flour, Kerosene, Tea, Soap, Sugar, IN FACT ALL GROCERIEB QUOTED LOWER THAN OHRISTCHUROH PRICES. Splendid Value given m Plated Ware, Cutlery, Spoons and Forks. CKOCKEiKWARE AND GLASSWARE A SPECIALTY CHEAPEST HOUSK IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, BRUBHWABE, TINWABE, AND HARDWARE. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS 'AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MEBOHANTS, MARKET ROUSE, BURBETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No &5