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The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1898.

The: Soudan, since troublous times broke upon it, has come to be a grave for war correspon- JOURNALISTS dents. First to find SLAIN IN WAR. their long rest on desert sands were Edward O'Donovan, the intrepid re presentative of the Daily Neivs, and Frank Vizitelly, who shared the fate j of Hicks Pasha's army. Power, who !. had also been a correspondent of the j Daily News and later of the Times, was i murdered with Colonel Donald Stewart, m a Nile village, on their way down from Khartoum. Then Captain Gor don, correspondent of the Manchester Guardian, died on the desert, where he had lost his way while trying to follow the march of Sir Herbert Stewart's column toward Abu Klea, and a few days later Cameron, of the Standard, and St. Leger Hubert, of the Morning Pott, were killed m battle at Gubat. At Suakin, three years later, Mr Walker, a promising young artist of the Grapkic, was killed by a shot from the dervish trenches as he stood quietly sketching just outside the city gates. The Dongola expedition of 1896 claimed another victim m Mr Garrett, of the New York Herald, who died of enteric fever after having passed safely through the battle of Ferkeh and the cholera epidemic at Kosheb, and now another correspondent of that paper, the Hon. H, Howard, the correspondent also of the Times, has given up his Hfo on the battlefield m front of Omdurman. Since ' that was written another name must be added to the long list, that of Mr H. Gross, correspondent of the Man chester Guardian, who died of fever m the Soudan. It may be noted that these represent the commissioned officers of journalism, not the mere rank and file, for no one achieves the commission of war correspondent to a modern newspaper without having to display qualities, physical and mental, which would well qualify him to hold command op the field.

Local and General.

A report of the meeting of the Hospital Board will be found on the first) page, and commercial news on the fourth page.

An Old Cyclist. — Mrs Radle, a widow, eighty-four years old, living m the eastern suburbs of Dorr, Mich., has recently purchased a bicycle, and ib iB said that she has been making rapid progress m learning to ride. For years she has walked to North Dorr to attend church services, but on account of her declining years she has now adopted the wheel as the easier means to geb to church.

FojriKTf* —A cas.e of what the Timaru Hcalcf oallb " foxing " has been before the Magistrate's Court there. 4 young man was charged with assaulting another who was walking or sitting on the beach at Caroline Bay with a young woman. The police stated this was the first case of " foxing " people reported at Timaru. The case created much interest m Timaru, and the defendant was h'ned £5, and m default went to gaol for a month. The Roap Race Cup,— The handsome cup won by Mr "0. Willia m the ten mile road race of the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club, run off on Thursday week, ia now on exhibition m the window of Messra Shearman Bros. It is a fine piece of silversmith work, beautifully engraved, and on one of the Bhields ia the following inscription :—• A. A.C. & A.C. Ten mile road race, won by Ohas. Willip, scr. Time — 26 minutes .51 seconds. 24,10/98.'? Hampstead School — The children of the Hampstead .School are busily engaged m " -~«"Miiij{ for a ganger b £q be given m the rene-. ' -~-u neifc i ? U<}Bday eye.nin.gi A Oddfellows' ia».. '— « items WJU be programme of twenty-iov... — ». a presented, and as everything will be n0,., bumper house may be anticipated. Patriotic, action, and other songs will be rendered, while exercises with bells, balls, olubs, ringß, and poles will be carried oub. The tickets are selling well, and everything points to a most successful entertainment. War Medals on Sale. — A Liverpool paper states that m October, afc an auction sale ia fchab town, amongst the lots offered were a Victoria Cross, awarded to Private Murphy, 2nd Battalion Military Train (April 15, 1858), and the aame (gallant soldier's two clasp Indian Mutiny medals. Bidding commenced at £20, and went on briskly until £44 waa reached, at) which figure the lot was knocked down to Sergeant- Major Masterman, Army Service Corps, (formerly known as the military train), for the mess of the corps.

Re-naming a Borough. — The Newtoc Borough Council m Auokland ia having ill luck m the task of re-naming the borough. After much debate " Wharehou " was ohoßen, but has now been objected to by the Government because it is not a Maori word. "Tokaroa" having been proposed, the Mayor informed the Council that he would oppose this to the very last, Te Rehu and Roaeborough were then discussed, but were also rejected. Grey-Lyon was finally unanimously agreed to, one member remark ing that it commemorated the name of one of the greatest men m connection with New Zealand history, and also the name of the last member for the borough, when ib was an electorate. Should the authorities raise no objection to Grey-bynn, it will be the name under which Newton will be known m the future.

Mdsio Sold by Weight. — An advertise ment appearing m a well-known German organ of the book trade indicates that music is now sold m the Fatherland by weight. A Berlin firms offers to supply (1) songs and arias for one or more voices, one-tenth of the bulk being choral, for two and a half marks per kilo ; (2) pianoforte music, for two or tour hands, at three marks ; (3) instrumental works for violin, &c, and symphonies, fantasias, or heavy military pieces, at four marks ; and (4) organ or harmonium music and concerted pieces for two or three instru ments at five marks. Beyond this last prise there are no quotations. We are assured that a great number, if not the majority, of modern composers are introduced to the German public m this way. The retailer buys their productions without troubling himself aboub the name of the producer, just as though he were dealing m ready-made boots or clothing. ■

The Quaker and the Highwayman.— There ia a familiar story, founded, it is said, on strict) fact, of the Quaker turning the tables on the highwayman. He would not fight ; it was againat hia principles ; so his " friend " might c'en take the dross. Bub as he wished, he said, to let his employer? see that he had made a struggle, would the robber kindly shoob a bullet or so through his coat and hat. The knight of the moor complied ; the Quaker was evidently anxious to make a good show of his hardy resistance, for he kept begging for another shot: through his skirt, and another through his lappet, and another through his hat, till his clothes were like a sieve, and the highwayman declared with an oath that he had Ered all his barrels and "waan'b going fc o i oa d agft j n bo please him. "Then, friend,? Bftid the Quaker, producing his own pistols, " f must disk thee to give me back my money." And the highwayman, having rendered himself innoouQue, meekly did ae i

{ Horsk Fair. — There was a strong demand for medium to good draught horses at I Messiß Friedlander Bros.', Ltd, mart to-day, and useful harness horses brought satis / factory prices. The attendance was large, ) and the following prices were noted : — j Draught horses— Really good sorts, £32 to . £38 10s ; medium, £26 to £30 ; harneso horses, guaranteed sound and quiet, up to £18 10s.

Personal.— Mr W. J. Galloway, MP. for Manchester West, was a passenger by I the Waikare from Sydney. His vißib is understood to be for tho purpose of collecting data m connection witd the Old Age Peneiou Ag6. When interviewed this morning he dec'ined to commit himself on the subject, but stated he intended leaving for the south almost immediately. — Press Association telegram. The Charitable Aid Board.— Ab the annual meeting of the Charitable Board at Chriatchurch yesterday Mra Blaok, the first lady member, representing the Selwyn County Counoil, took her seat, and was put on the Charitable Aid Committee. Mr A. Chalmers, ex-mayor of LytteltoD, who was eleoted to represent the combined boroughs of Sb Albans, Rangiora, Kaiapoi, and ; Lyttelton, resigned his eeat, and efforts are I being made to seoure the return of another I lady m his place.

Mr Curion's M.S Ib is said that the handwriting of Mr Curzon became quite illegible at one period of his Oxford career. At this time he wrote two letters, one to a relative, one to a ohum with whom he always discussed the faults of their respective relations, and accidentally put these letters into the wrong envelopes. He was about to write a profound apology to his relative, when he received the following note from him: — "Can't read a word of yout four pages, bub guess you want some money, you young rascal." Enclosed was a haadsome "tip."

The Worship or Porkidgb. — The natives of tha Wenßleydale Valley, m Yorkshire (says a writer m the Church Gazette) live ohiefly on bacon and porridge, Their bacon I abhor — and all other bacon — but that is a matter of individual taste. Their porridge, however, is the best I ever met with. 8o important is this lattei product that they worship it as a deity under various titles porridge, hasty pudding, " Gulls,' 9 and some obher names which I now forges. They are wise to honor it ; there is nothing like ib elsewhere m England or Scotland that I have met with. Wensleydale, m fact, is the land of good porridge and queer stories.

"The Red Cboss Bbiciade."— A depu tation from the Red Cross Brigade, m connection with the women's brauch of the New Zealand Natives' Association, inter viewed the Premier ab Auckland, and aeked for Government assistance for the Brigade m the matter of procuring uniforms. The Brigade consists of fifty New Zealand born women, who have pledged themselves m the erent of war taking place to go into the field rb nurses.. The Premier said the matter must be deoided by Cabinet) after reference to the Commander of the Forces and sub mission to the Minister of Defence. The proposal was bo unique, and at the Bame time so humane and thoughtful, that he was prepared to give it his most serious and thoughtful consideration.

Asi^pubton Licensing Committee. — The quarterly meeting of the Ashburton Licensing Committee was held at noon to-day. Present — Messrs C. A. Wray, S.M. (chairman), Scaly, McFarlane, McQuilkin, and McLean. Henry Davis, lessee of the Royal Hotel, reported that plans were m preparation for very materially altering the building, and a bathroom would be included as ordered by the Committee* The alterations would be made before next meeting. Mrs Timson, who had bean authorised to carry on the Mount Somers IJotel for three months, had the authority extended till the executrix of the late licensee could apply for a transfer of the license. A conditional license was granted to Henry Davis for a booth at the Mount Somers sports on the day after Boxing Day.

Sudden Death.— A remarkably sudden death occurred this morning. While Mr Archibald McDonald, \yhq for many years has been on the working staff of the Borough Council, was at work on the road near the Western Fire Brigade station, he waa observed to drop suddenly to the ground. A fellow workman, who saw him fall, ran to assist', but on reaching the spot found that Mr McDonald was dead. Medical aid was immediately procured, but the man was past earthly help. The body was taken to his residence m Tancred street. As deceased had been suff ring from heart disease for some time, and had been under medical treatment, a medical certificate as to the cause of death has been given and there will be no inquest. Deceased was an old settler, having been m the place for over twenty years, and was much respected. He was £|0 years of age, and leaves a widow, two daughters— one of them, Miss Kate, a teacher ia the Borough School— having died just after reaching womanhood.

Tjjcb Tsßaf "Informer."— As to the meaning of the term " informer," his Honor Mr Jqatige P§nnefatber, daring the ■•'-"•>jb io the Q9r§ arspq case, made ■—-3— ."ln the gram-

the following observation* . maticai sense of the term, of course. -

•WHEY.

body m the world is an informer ; everybody sometimes gives information to Bomeone ; and, m another sense, people lay informa tions, and are informants ; but that is not the sense m which the term is commonly used m law, and ib ia nob a sense from which you ought to draw any inference. The word ' informer ' has the technical meaning m law of an * approver ' — tbat is to say, one of a party of guilty men who has turned Queen'B evidence, and receives money for doing so. Evidence of an informer, therefore, has to be taken with very great caution, because it comes from a tainted source. Henderson (concerned m the Gore case) waa severely cross-examined, and he has shown, and his testimony has been corroborated, that he never received anything from the Crown, never expected anything, and is under no promise whatever. The only information he gave was given when he was asked to give it, and, therefore, he is not an informer."

Valedictory. — A large number of the friends of Mr T. Firman, stationmaster at Chertsey, met m the library room last even ing to wish him farewell. The room was comfortably filled, and on the motion of Mr George Scarlett Mr Todd was asked to take the chair. Mr Todd referred to the praise worthy characteristic of the people of the district, which prompted them to Bhow their esteem for a departing friend m a practical manner. He expressed his pleasure at the good opinion held by Mr Firman, and m presenting him with a handseme cruet stand, wished him and Mrs Firman long life and happiness. He also referred to the fact bhafa Mr Firman's predecessors ab Ohertsey had risen m the service, and hoped he, too, would be successful. Mr Scarlett) alsoepoke, and among other things remarked that the very short notice allowed them had pre vented many of Mr Firman's frieuds from assisting them, but he had been pleased with the quick response that had been made by those who had been asked. Mr James Stringfellqw, senr., spoke m eugolistio terms of Mr Firman, and while glad that he was being promoted by the Department to the responsible position of station master of Te Aro (Wellington city) expressed hia regret that the district was losing him. Person ally he regarded him as a good offioer, and felt sure that he would rise m the aervice. The health of Mr Firman and family were drunk, aud before departing an hour was epanb m recitations and songs. Some good Bongs were sung, and the gathering ended with cheers for the guest, Mr Striogfellow, senr., and the Chairman. Mr Firman's present was obtained from Mr De Beer's establishment, Ashburton, and was a hand some and useful article.

Oraiciiiead & Berryman have jusb opened but another large shipment of new summer goods, comprising some of the most fashion able patterna and besb qnality suitings as now worn ab Home, which cannot be obtained m any other establishment Jp the diatriob. — (Advb

1 Kbating's Powder destroys Bugs, Fleas Mothß, Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestio animals. In exterminating Beetles the suoeess of this powder is extraordinary. It is perf eotly olean m application. See the article you purchase is keating's, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold m tins, 6d> la, and 2s 6d, c oh, by all otwrnioto,

A Professor's Arithmetic — Questioned m the Supreme Court at Dunedin on Tuea day as to what he thought of certain mistakes m book-keeping whioh were pointed out to him, Mr W. J. Moore replied (sayo the Star) that he had known a professor of the Otago University cay " Three times Bevenaretwenty-eighb— eightand carry two," and the class all laughing at him.

An Explanation. — Mr C. J Harper haa written explaining his abaenoe from Mon day's meeting of delegates of local bodies concerning the election of trustees to the Samaritan Home, which was called by him. He explains that he got up at 4 30 a m. on that day with tbe intention of driving the eighteen milaa from his residence to the rail way station to catoh the 7.20 a.m. train at Ashburlon, but the wind and rain were bo fierce that he found ib impossible to face the angry elements.

A Chinese Advertisement.— This is a literal translation of a Chinese inkmaker'a advertisement published m a Canton paper ; — "Ab the flhnp Shun Wang, very good ink, fine, fine ; ancient ahop, grandfather, father, and self made this ink, fine and hard, very hard, pioked out, very fine and blaok, before now. Sell very good ink, prime, cost very huh. The ink is very heavy ; so is gold. No one makes like it. Otherß who make ink make it for money and to cheat. I only make it for a name. Plenty of gentlemen know my ink. My family never oheats. I make ink for the Son of Heaven (meaning the Emperor) and all the mandarins near. All gentlemen must come to my shop and know my name."

Attempted Sacrilege. — The Post says that what is bettered to have been an attempt to steal the stored vessels of St. Maty 'a Cathedral— whioh since the fire have been stored m the Convent— was made on Satur day night. Constable O'Connell, who had been on duty m the vioinity since the fire at the Cathedral, noticed a suspicious-looking oharaoter prowling about the shrubbery between eleven and twelve on the night m question. The oonatable endeavoured to effect the arrest of the mat), and an exoiting chase over fences and through shrubberies followed. Detective Nixon on his way home came on the scene, and O'Connell rang up the police station for further assistance. This came, and a thorough search of the | looality was made, bub the Buspicious intruder, who had been lost sight of m the ohaae, made his way through neighbouring back yards, and, under cover of the darkness, escaped.

SPOUTING.

Nominations for the Summer Meeting of the Aehbunon County Racing Club close at 9 pm. on Tuesday, December 13, at the Secretary's Office, Arcade.

CYCLING.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio

Telegraph

Bi/ESHBiM, Deoember7 The Marlborough Cycling Club's circuit meeting to-day was very successful. Results : Flying Handicap — Final heat : Barker 1, Wall 2, A. Ralston 3. Wheel Race, two miles— Fmal heat : Wall 1, Bennett 2, Redwood 3. A protest againsb Wall was upheld, and the race awarded to Bennett, Mile Handicap— Final heat : Bennett 1, Sutherland 2, Redwood 3. Circuit Handicap, five miles— Sutherland, acr, 1 ; N, Ralaton, 110 yds, 2 ; Barker, sor, 3.

CRICKET.

NEW ZEALAND TEAM FOR

AUSTRALIA.

The following dates have been arranged for the above team's tour : —

Leave Dunedin per Waikare, January 30, arrive Hobart February 4; play South Taam&nian Association, &b Hobart;, Feb ruary 7, 8, and 9 ; play North Taemanian AssooiatioD, at Launceßton, February 11, 13, and 14. Leave L.\unceaton for Melbourne, February 14, ; play Victorian Association, at Melbourne,' February 17, 18, and 20 ', play New South Wales, at Sydney, February 23, 24, and 25, Waikare leaves Launce&ton for Melbourne, February, and arrives Dunedin March 4.

EDUCATION BOARD.

The Education Board of North Canter bury met yesterday. The following items are of local interest : —

The Buildings Committee recommended the Board to proceed with the erection of a teacher's house ab Highbank ; to accept the tenders of \y. H. Collins, distempering and improvements, Hampstead, £28 13s ; W. C. Page, fencing at Ashburton school, £1 53 6d per chain.

Messrs Hardy and Rennie reported con cerning a school for Fairfield, Ashburton, and recommenced that the Board should not build until the settlement was more advanced.

The Eampstead, Ashburton, and Tinwald Committees wrote inquiring if the Board would appoint a truant officer, Ib waß de -•*•»! ta refer the Committees to the deoiaion arrived at previous * 9 B ™% "™» did nob approve, from expense a25 OCaer reasons, the appointment of country truant officers.

On the application of the Lismore Com mittee, the Lismora School waa raised to its former Btatus.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— THURSDAY.

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

Assault. — Jamea Porter, junr., was charged on the complaint of Augustus Matthew Turnpenny with having assaulted him. Mr Wild Lag appeared for complainant and Mr Crisp for defendant. From the evidence it appeared that the parties were neighbors, and had quarrelled over the im pounding of some cattle. Porter, nettled at. an alleged iußult offered to his mother, made a remark while m a dray with another man, and to the man, and while Turnpenny was passing that " There was an apology for a man." The " apology " did not like the remark, and threatened to smash Por ter'e

face. Porter oame off the dray and banged Turnpenny, knocking him down. Those present interfered, but the trouble began again at the railway station, and was stopped by the station master. His Worship said there was no excuse for the insulting language used by Porter, nor bad he any right to take tho law into hia own hands. A fine of 20s was imposed, Hia Worship being thus lenient m view of the heavy coats defendant would have to pay. On the understanding that there would be no more assaults committed by Porter he was bound over to keep bhe peace. Thett.— W. D. Fox was charged with the theft of two coupling straps from Alford Station. Mr Cuthbertson appeared for accused, who- pleaded guilty. The accused is only sixteen years of age, and has been before the Court before. In consideration I of the boy's youth, and that sending him to gaol would not tend to improve hie character, he was fined 20s to be paid m weekly instalments of 2s 6d. Maintenance. — Charles Smithell was be fore the Court at the instance of his wife who claimed payment of arrears of £55 on an old order of the Court. Mr Cuthbertson appeared for Mrs Smithell and Mr Purnell for defendant. Mrs Smithell said her hus band was liviDg with another woman, which charge waa strenuously denied. Mr Purnell said his client was m weak health, and was silly yearß of age, and though he had, been working at the freeing works apd earning 10s a day he had to pay for his parriage oat to the works, had to suffer all broken weather, and pay his family's butcher bills. Mr Purnell asked that the arrears be wiped out, and that an order for 63 a week be made. Smithell had paid up regularly until he had to go to the hospital Buffering from a complication of diseases. Nothing of course had been paid off the arrears after he had accepted his wife's invitation to go back and live with her, because he gave her all he earned and kept the house. Hio Worship made an order for 10a a week, the matter of arrears to stand over. Civil Case.— Henry Dayi H v J Mullaney, £7 10s money lent—less £2 9d qd paid baok, -Judgment for plaintiff,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka Deo. 8, 9.26 a-m, Guardian Office 9 49 a-m The Kaiser on the Czar's Proposals Berlin, December 7 The Emperor read a speech at the opening of the Reichstag. He ap proved of the Czar's conference on the subject of international disarmament, and read the preamble of a Bill in creasing the effective peace footing of tbe army to 502,506. He said that i although the Czar's action precludes any attack from tbe East, disarmament must not be expected, hence military preparations are being continued m Germany. French Ultimatum to China. London, December 7 A Renter's telegram states that an ultimatum has been presented toPekin declaring that the French will invade China unless the Szschuan rebels re* lease within ten days the French mis* sionary they captured. Reoeived Wakapu»ka Dec. 8, 9 50 a-m, GUABDIAN Office 10 23 a-m Sir Edward Monson Speaks Out Paris, December 7 Sir E. Monson, British Ambassador, made a sensational speech before the British Chamber of Commerce m Paris. British policy he dec'ared, was truthful and straightforward and plain speaking, and the best guarantee for amity. He deprecated the irritation caused by constant pinpricks, and declared th,at the encouragement of a scheme for the founding of native educational es tablishments at Khartoum and Fashoda might lead Great Britain further than she desired to go. The Niger Expedition. London, December 7 Advices from Africa state that Lieutenant Kealing, of the Prince of Wales' Leincester Regiment, Corporal Gale, and twelve natives, belonging to the Royal Niger Company's force, were killed while parleying with a chief at Zelwa, Niger territory. Distillers m Difficulties. Patterson's, Limited, the well-known Scotch whisky distillers, Leitn, are m difficulties. It is admitted that the liabilities amount to a million. A statement was made that equivalent assets had been lodged as securities with the bank, whioh are helping to avert a crisis. Reoeived Wakapuaka Dec. 8, 1.15 p.m., Guardian Office 1.50 p-m. A Visitor to Fashoda. London, December 7 A British officer from Fashoda reports that he visited Meshraerak, a town at the junction of the Rivers Jur and Bahrel Gbazal, some 200 miles southwest of Faehoda. He does not mention any French posts there, but found three others elsewhere m the Kahr el-Ghazal regions. Tbe Kaiser on Labor Unions, Berlin, December 7 The Emperor at the opening of the Reichstag explained the Bill to protect industrial labour. He said it was intended to prevent the right of any combination overriding the personal liberty and independence of workmen to earn their livelihood.

Australian.

Received Wakapuaka Deo. £j, 10.15 a.m,, Gfabdi^n Office, 11 a,ro 4 Federation,

Sydney, December 8

The Legislative Council is discussing the federal resolutions which it amended ao as to make the Privy Council the only final tribunal of appeal, and struck out Mr McGo wen's amendment adopted by the Assembly, providing that the other colonies should agree to reconsider certain important provisions.

The Foundering- of the Mitredale

The Marine Board enquiry into the supposed loss of the ship Mitredale found that/ she was well manned and seaworthy m every respect at the time of sailing. She probably foundered m an exceptionally heavy gale just after fyer departure. The crew consisted of 23 all told.' ' ' "

Bubonic Plague, Melbourne, December S Another consignment of bubonic

plague miprobes, consigned to the demon strator of pathology of tb,e University, has been seized on shipboard anq destroyed.

Dr. Nansen. Adelaide, December 8 Dr. Nansen hopes to yi§it Australia late next year.

Early Closing. The Legislative Council has rejected the early closing bill,

THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

United Presß Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright, London, December 5 Tht Times says that if the Nicaragua Oanal is opened to all nations it will not be necessary for Great Britain to insist on the treaty entered into m July, 1850, by Sir H. L. Buller, on behalf of Great Britain, and Mr Clayton, for the American Government, under which neither country should obtain exclusive control over the proposed ship canal through Central America, or erect any fortifications m any part of the country.

COMMERCIAL.

United Presa Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, December 6 Wheat at Mark Lane ia quoted at 6d .lower on the week. December 7 At the wool Bales bidding was spirited. Crossbreds were fjrm. ' r ■

THE) AMIBUbTON GUARDIAN : TEURST>A\, DFCEMtfRR 8, 1898



Craighead & Berbyman are now selling the new model Massey- Harris bicycles at the lowest prices for cash or on easy terms for the convenience of purchasers ; wood rims (guaranteed for five years) and all the latest improvements m both gentlemen's and ladies machines. —(Ad vb Ye athletes, all who bike or run, Or row or box, or may have done, . Know that of all the human ills You're subjecb mosc to oolds and ohills. But both will disappear be sure, By taking Woods 1 Groat Peppermint Curt ■ • . — ?



THJS Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, direct from the English Manufacturer, a new stock of all the Drugs used m compounding physicians' prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the new British Pharmacopoea, 1898. Tlie li*i- of dispensing medical pre- portant Bcripbions is the special and Work constant care of the manager (J. M. Cambridge), who has been engaged m this duty for 36 years, as well as having had the benefit of an X£n£?li@li training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially incases of Serious It is of the utmost import- -111 ness, ance that the drugs Bhould be new and freshly im- ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and skilfully prepared : and that exactly what the Physician ordera should be used, and nothing else substituted m its place.



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Even a glance at their windows will show that Craighead & Berryman are determined to maintain their reputation as the leading uailori and QUtfltfcWl— ,f Adyb)



Ihe Price should never be the first and only consideration- Drugs oan be bought at all prices. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm we can rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper m bhe colony. But we charge no mo^e than is usual m most of the larger towns, and generally a little less. AJF ALL An urgent call for medicine TIMES is responded to ab once, whether during business hours or at nighb, Sundays or holidays. Night Dis- pensary — opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr Hunter's residenoo, J. M» Cambridge, MANAGER. 11 135 "W-EDDING NOTICES. AS some of our Clients are under the impression that weddiog notices are inserted free, it is desirable that this mistake should be porreoted. No newspaper, whose space is valuable, can afford to publish personal paragraphs free. Our rule is to give a short news paragraph whenever the usual marriage notioe, whioh costs 2j 6d, is sent m, Anything beyond that ia charged for at the rate of 20s a column, this charge being made to defray the cost of printing matter whioh is nob of general intereab.



F. FERRIMAJN. FOR feALK AJford Forest Road. ICT 3 containing j of an aero nearly J opposite tho Factory ontrance gate. Full,pariiculars on application. i F. FERItfMAN. FOH SaLE, AT HAMPSTEAD, A BRICK HOU Eof five rooms and large Iron Building, together with l£ acre of rich laud, now town m Oacs and root crop. The properly has a good frontage, is close to the public school, and presents an oppyrLunity of securing a comfortable home on favorable terms. Apply to F. FERMAIAN or T. G. HTGHT. FOR SALE, 500 ACRES SHEEP FEED. I HAVE for Sale about 500 aores of good Sheep Feed, within about 10 miles of Ashburton. The property is well fenced and watered, and ia capital country for fattening lambs. Apply P. FEBBIMAN. GUANO.



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Insist upon having 1 our Fare Teas. Dou't be put upon. They are the Best and Cheapest. Absolutely purs. Copied bat never equalled. WONDERFUL Guaranteed Nicer and Better Value than any at 4d per lb. more money. Compare our S/- Tea with any at 3/4, and our 2/4 with any at 3/- per lb. TEAS



XTT E ARE LANDING, ex Waimate and Tokomaru, X A I N I T, The moat oelebrated German Potaih Manure. Also, STANDARD PHCSPHATB, Containing 44 per cent of Bone Phosphate of Lime. Theße Manures are unequalled for.Turnip, Rape, and Grain Cropst Low quotations on application. FRIEDLANDER BROS., torv. TT7"E are favored with instructions from A. BUTrEBIOK, ESQ., TO SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, HIS COMPACT LITTLE FARM OF 238 Acres NEAR WILLOWBY FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lt£;



WOOL SEASON, 1898-99. OUR NEXT SALE will take place at Christchurch on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 1898, And Catalogues for this Sale olose on MONDAY, 12th Inst] Clients are requested to deliver their Clips either at our Ashburton Storea prior to that date, or to consign the Wool to BROWN AND SON'S SIDING, Addington, where it) will have our utmost careful and peraonal attention. Advices of consignments will be received at our Ashburton offioe, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



CHURCH SERVICES. ( ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. THURSDAY— Choir Treat. 2 pm FRIDAY— Short Service, 7.30 pm. Choir Practice $ pm SUNDAY SERVlCES— December 11. 8 30— Holy Communion 11 am — Morning Prayer 2 45— Chi'dren'a Service 3.30 pm — Holy Biptism 6.30 pm— Evening Prayer REV T. A. HAMILTON. ——■■I m i r ii friedlanaer Bros., Limited. WE HAVJS FOR SALE \ FEW SECOND-HAND BRANTFORD REAPERS AND BINDERS IK GOOD REPAIR. Apply to FRIEDLANDER Bbos. I/td.,



WAVERLEY TO THE FRONT. A SHBURTON AMATEUR CYCLING & ATHLETIC CLUB'S ■"" ROAD RACE. C. WILLIS (scratch) FIRST H. SARGISSON SECOND BOTH MOUNTED ON THE WELL-KNOWN WAVERLEY. >— * The Proper Way to Construct BICYCLE BEARINGS. A YEAR'S USE upon many Thousand Wavbklev Bicycles, and elaborate tests upon our Friction- Measuring Devices, have demonstrated that the Waverley method ii the only by wbioh absolutely tbcte Bioyole Bearinga can be obtained. THE CONES SLIDE IN - WAVERLEY BICYCLES - Instead of Threading the Cones or Cups, for adjustment, ia the usual way, the Cones and Cups m WATERLEY Bicycles remain always m the precise relative position m which they were ground, the Ooneß, for adjustment, sliding to or from the Cups. For 1898 we have devised universal Cones, fitting either eide of the front or rear wheel, and having a double face with two Ball races. They can be put on the machine m eight different places or ways, thus making it impossible to assemble the bearinga ineorreotly. And the Bearings are Absolutely Dust Proof FORK CROWN SAFETY FOR MEN AND WOMEN. THE Hollow-arch drop-forg«d Fork TX7E Offer this year but One Model of Crown of the WavhrLey is a VV Bicycle, but that the finest our triumph of mechanical skill— the strongest Bkill and resources can produce. We yet devised. don't make tandems. We don'b make juveniles. WAVEBLEY BiCYCUS. WAVERLEY BICYCLES- SIMPLICITY. I SURPASSING ALL OTHERS iqaq WAVERLEYS are Marvels TITE this Year make bub One Model, lut/O of Mechanical Construction VV and crowd into that all possible and skill, yeb bo simple any child can quality and beauty. There is no Bicycle understand and care for them. to compare with the WAVERLEY BICYCLES, j WAVERLEY BICYCLES. The Secret of Smooth Running. [The 1898 Wavhblet Bioyole runs with Noiseless, Friotionless Smoothness. Eaoh Link of the Chain Slides Into place on the Sprocket Teeth as silently, & gently as if friction were a thing unknown. It has taken marvellous maohinßry to produce this result m Sprooket Catting, and years of study. But it is only one point that marks the Superiority of WAVERLEY BICYCLES. The Beautifully Printed and illustrated Wavebley Catalogue for 1898 has much that will interest you, whether you are a rider or not. Free. The Catalogue tells also of the new automatic rear-hub Brake, with which Waverley Bicycles are equipped for 10s extra. Your lafety requires this brake. On Waverleys only, JOHN ORR & €0., SOLE AGENTS. i