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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1898. Local and General.

On the fourth page to-day will bo found an article headed "The blackbird and the sparrow."

Hampstead Ranoer.— lt is reported that the Hampatead Town Board have cancelled the ranger's appointmenb as from the 16th August.

Football.— ln view of the match against the Geraldine Football Club, the Ashburton seniors will practice m the Domain to morrow, and all players are invited.

A Wealthy Newspaper. — The pro prietors of tho Scotsman have just purchased the entire west side of North Bridge street, Edinburgh, for the erection of new offices. The price paid was £120,000.

Heavy Gold Shipment.— One of the largest; shipments of gold yet brought to Melbourne from West Australia waa aafely landed the other day. It comprised 13,8390z, valued at £56,000.

A Combination.— A candidate for Parlia mentary honours m New South Wales was asked, " would you be m favour of having gas supplied through the water pipes, thus saving the expense of two sets of pipes 1"

Plugged Satisfactorily. — During the course of a survey upon the barque Orrellana, at Newcastle, a rivet hole wes discovered m her bottom, close to the keel, plugged with oerrvnb. The vessel had voyaged for ten years m that condition.

Snake Bite.— A lad named William Carmichael, while out rabbitting on Harton Hills, McArthur, Victoria, put his hand into a log to extract a rabbit, and was bitten on one of his fingers by a snake. He lost no time m cutting off his finger with the trap- Better.

The Racing Clubs —A meeting of the Committee of the T<nwald Racing Club was held last evening at which a resolution was passed to amalgamate with the Ashhurton Club under the name of " The Mid-Canter bury Racing Club." A general meeting to endorse the resolution of Committee will be held on Friday evening.

How about TiiK Average ? — As a remedy for uopunctual attendance of scholars, the Taranaki inspector recommends thatteachers should close the rolls half-an-hour after the opening of the school, morning and after noon, and consider as absent all pupils who arrive later,

Hawera Water and Drainage Scheme. — The Press Association agent at Hawera wires to-day that the Hawera Borough Council has adopted Mr Leslie Reynolds' scheme of water and drainage, to cost £30,000, aud a poll of the ratepayers is to be taken to ascertain if they will agree to a loan,

Hockey. — The members of the Ashburton and Tinwald Hookey Clubs are requested to meet on the Tinwald ground to-morrow (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock, when a practice match, Possibles v. Probables, will be played, and a team selected for the coming match, North v. South Canterbury. A conveyance will leave the Somerset Hotel at 2.30, free of charge.

Big EEr, That — Ib is stated that among the East Coast natives the bones of a fiacre. l eel are a t i 1 m preservation, and have been handed down for four generations. A Gisborne nativo (Tuta Nihoniho) puts this story m the shade by telling a yarn about the exciting capture, ten years ago, of an eel which weighed 3001 b, and gave food to sixty men for three daye,

A Monsiter Wave — While Me3fcrs Turner and Clark, Becond and third engineers re spectively of the Pareorn, were watohiug the immeur-e seas from the Tip Heiv?, G'ey mouth on Suudny week, an extra large wave dashed up and knocked them off their legs before they could esc ipe. Both men were considerably knocked about by this unlooksd fur experience, and m Clark's case the in juries are avid to be serious.

An Improvement. — At the christening m Jiiuuiuy m Philadelphia of the Japanese battleship Kasngi, Miss Long, daughter of liio Secretary of the Navy, was sponsor for the ship, and at the moment of launching, ins'.ead of the meaningless ceremony of breaking a bottle ofchampage over the bows, by nieaDß of a cord hung near her hand opened the door of a large wicker c\ge over ihe bowsprit, and set free hulf a dozen grey pigeon- 3 , a shower of flowers at the same time falling upon the heads of the specta tors.

" c uaji Flees." — A clergyman was ang ling one day for trout on a Highland stream, when he camo across some boys guddling with their sleeves and trousers rolled up. 14 1 say, boys," exclaimed the minister, " Are you not ashamed to be carolling the poor tr ut m that way, «uddling for them wilh your hands under the stones? You kiiow that it is not a fair way of catching them.". Tho boys looked up m astoniahr menb, and one, bolder than the res';, replied, "G c away, monp it's yersel' wha should be ashamed, tryiugto cheat 'em wi' sham flees." " Giving Him a Chance." — At the Court this morning — Messrs Alcorn and Scaly on the Bench — a man named John Black pleaded guilty to the theft of some clothes from two working men. He said he had come over from Sydnoy to Wellington, thence to Can terbury, and having been m drink, committed the offence as charged. He had never been m such a position before. Constable Hammond had been out m search of accused for three days and succeeded m arresting him at Coldstream. Mr Alcorn gave Black one of those little fatherly addresses of his, and said the Bench were inclined to take a lenient view of the case and give him a chance— a mouth's "hard."

Hospital Patients. —The propriety of makiug application to patients m hospitals for monetary aid towards their own support has lately been discussed m connection with the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. The management has adopted a comprehensive system of canvassing patients, and the result from this effort alone last yettr amounted to £1743. The official asks all patients or their friends to give what they can, and he says that most of them are pleased to do so. Destitute persons are not asked for anything, but when people or their relatives can give any amounb, however small, they prefer go do so, and thus relieve themselves of any feelings of absolute pauperdom. Football. — The following will represent the Ashburton Juniors m their match with the Netherby Football Club, to be played on the Domain Oval to-morrow, at 2 pm, sharp :— Full-back —M. Baker ; three quarters — E. Johns, E. Crisp; W. Heasley, U Willis ; five-eighths— C Alcorn ; half— T Nolan ; wing forwards — R Anderson, A Cates ; forwards— T Tait, J Bruce, R Kerr, D Revell, B Culverhouse, R Minnis. Emer gencies— F Silcock, B Willis, F Clark, W Berg. The following will represent the JVetherby team :— Full-back — T Smith; three-quarters — A Wilkie, W Kerr, C Nolan; five-eighths — G Fowks ; half— F Oijini wing forwards — B Moriarby, J Phelps ; forwards— O Crum, F Phelps, T Rapley, A Rooke, J Nolan, J Walker, P O'Connor. Emergencies— PHealy, J McGee, J Higgins. The new freezing works will undoubtedly prove a great boon to Ashburton. Farmers, tradesmen and laborers, as well as the enterprising merohants who promoted the soheme, will all participate iv its benefits. The number of business men whose names appear on the list of shareholders show that they have cheerfully oo operated with the farmers, realising that the prosperity of our town and district depends on our looal 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 highe-t 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 stock of up-to-date tajlprjng goods to select from. Their pripes are the lowest compatible with good quality. The number of Massey-Harria bicycles sold by this firm lately bliowb that they are l deservedly very popular high class machines. Intending purchasers will do well to bear m m i U d that Messrs Craighhad and Bbbby. man's tno&to «* •♦rotiaftwUpa."

PARLIAMENTARY.

Uruted Press Association -By Electric Telegraph

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, August 16 Tho House met at 2 30 p m. FIRST READING. The Native Townships Act Amendment Bill was introduced and lead a first time. ORDER OF BUSINESS.

The Premier said that the Government having taken a private members' d*y on August 3, he proposed to give this afternoon to private members, and take Supply m the evening. RESTRAINT OF WAGERING BILL. The RebtruiDt of Wagering Bill was com mitted. Clause I— Short title. Mr R. McKenzie moved that the clauaa be postponed. The motion was negatived by 36 to 18. Clause. 2 — lncitement to betting a mis demeanour.

Mr Ward moved m the direction of briDg ing members of clubs under the provisions of the Bill.

In the debate which ensued, reference was made to the gigantic ramifications of spielers, and to the evils connected with the working of the totalisator. With reference to the latter subject, the Premier said that he intended to move that any person who invests money on the totalisator shall be guilty of a misdemeanour. Mr Ward withdrew hia amendment, and the Premier moved as above indicated. In the course of the discussion which followed, it was contended that the various Racing Clubs m the colony Bhould have been notified of the intention to abolish the totalisator, as to abolish it without consult ing them would be to land them m financial difficulties.

Mr Lawry subsequently moved that progress be reported. The motion was under discussion when the 5 30 p.m. adjournment took place. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. Progress wss reported on the Restraint of Wageriug Bill. THE FINANCIAL DEBATE. The Premier m moving that the House go iuto Committee of Supply said that since the delivery of the Financial Statement it had J been much discussed, and he intended to re view the objections which had been taken to a most interesting and correct table, which he contended was a Round one, standing on strong legs. He quoted from the appendices of the House to show that the figures m the table relating to surpluses and deficits were accurate. The table had been inserted m the Statement as a beacon to warn future Treasurers of the shoals and dangers which had been experienced m finance m the past To ignore treasury and deficiency bills that were outstanding and never to meet them was absolutely wrong finance. In 1887-88 to wipe off past deficits, £2,232,000 had to be added to tho public debt, and m order to show a surplus of £4,745 m that year. He had been accused of dishonesty with refer ence to drawing loans, but the system had been introduced by Sir J. Yogel m order to provide funds during the first month of tho financial year when there was no revenue coming m and he had the nse of such funds far a whole year. Since 1895, when an alteration had been made, he had not had the use of this money, but if he had had the use of it, it would not have made any diffe rence to his finance. By adding the amounts transferred to the Public Works Fund to lant year's surplus, making a total of £1,851,144, the surpluses since he had held office would be anived at. He referred ut some length to the necessity for proceeding with railway works, which could only be done by raising money for the purpose. Speaking of the in creuees under the new Tariff he quoted figures to show that taking tho years from 18?5 to 189.3, and doducting the articles on which remissions had been made and the increases on goods not affected by the Tariff, the net increase was only £47,160. It was best to allow the Tariff to remain as at pre sent m order that it could be tested. Siuce lie took office the amount of treasury bill* outstanding had been reduced by nearly £300,000. He quoted from the population and a ; .'iic il'ural statistics to show the pro gress of the colony since the present Ad ministration took the reins of Government. As compared with 1890 the public debt was now 4d per head less, and tho olony's credit m England had also steadily im proved. With referenpe to the increased expenditure he pointed out that this was necessary to copo with the expansion of the colony, aud said that after January next the Minister of Railways intended increasing the pay of those working on the lines by 6d per day. Referring to the preferential tariff proposals he said that it was m the colony's host interests to footer the closest commercial relationship with the Mother Country. The time waß ripe for reciprocity, and he hoped that it would meet with the general approval of the House. Captain Russell pointed to the irregu larity of the Treasurer making two speeches on the question of Supply, which was an infringement of Parliamentary procedure. The Treasurer's speech, he considered, was a peculiar one, and reminded him of the proverb — he who excuses accuses \as Treasurer he had considered it necessary before a single word had been uttered against the Statement to rise to defend him self from newspaper attacks. Captain Russell complained that the House knew nothing of where the money invested had been expended, and if the House had had the knowledge it would have taken oare to make ample provision for the railway trucks rendered necessary by the increased traffic. He intended moving an amendment later on which he hoped the Treasurer would receive with pleasure and good nature, as it was intended to get him out of a hole. Referring to the table of sur pluses aad deficits Captain Russell said it had been compiled either by an un sophisticated plodder or a very sophisti cated peiverter. He admitted that he possessed no financial nkill, but the Financial Statement seemed to him to have been compiled with a view to conceal 1 rather than disclose. He questioned whether it was desirable that there should be such large . surpluses every year, and he thought that [more care I should be taken with respect to the esti mate of revenue and expenditure, as surpluses evidently were manufactured by underestimating revenue. Respecting the increases under the new Tariff, he said that members were placed at a disadvantage owing to the insufficient data before them, but he pointed out that m 1896-97 consider able revenue had been secured from mining machinery, as the mining boom had then been at its height. As showing that the Tariff had increased the pressure on the people of the colony, he pointed out that m ! 1894, before tho revision of the Tariff, the Customs duties per head were £2 6a 4d, whilst m 1897 they were £2 13a. With respect to preferential duties he aeked " What does the Treasurer reilly mean by his reference to these duties?" The only explanation he (Captain Russell) oould find

was that the Treasurer whiUt under the

' influence of the Secretary of State for the Colonies had made some promise m that direction favouring the British as compared with German goods. The attack made m the table of deficits and surpluses was an ungenerous one, and the table was intended to show that deficits had been the rule previous to the present Administration. With respect to the deficit of £1,522,772 shown m 1880, and attributed to the late

Sir Harry Atkinson, Captain Russell said that Sir H. Atkinson took oijice at the end of 1879, and was not responsible for this deficit. With reference to railways he pointed out that the district traffic managers reported that there was every indication that the receipts would be increased by £50,000 instead of there being as stated m the Budget a decrease m revenue. He moved as an amendment : — " That m the opinion of this Houbo it is desirable that the Govenninent >hould take immediate steps to provide sufficient money to enable tho con struction of railway rolling stock at once, thus making due provision for the pressing needs of the colony and ' the immediate employment of men but of work."

The P.remier suggested that the debate should c'o3e at once, when tha House could deal practically with the matter dealt with by the amendment.

Mr Carroll said thab ib would have been well if Captain Russell had devoted more time to an explanation of his amendment). He described Captain, Russell's attack; on

the colony's finances as weak. Referring to the table of surpluses and deficits he said that it had been compiled by officials who had spent a lifetime m studying finance, and their statements were worthy of credence He dt fended the Premier from the attack that he hud been ungenerous, and said that the Premier was one who had a high and generous admiration of the late .^ir Harry Atkinson, ami wou'd nob use his official position to reflect on the character of that gentleman. Speaking of the increased Customs revenue he pointed out; that the increase was attributable not so much to the revision of the Tariff as to the increased spenriiog power of the people. Spooking of the increase of the public debt since the present Government took office, he pointed out that of the £6,000,000 increase £5,000,000 was for reproductive works. Surpluses were necessary m order to meet a possibla emergency, and were evidence of prudent finance. To stop the expenditure on public works andeervicea would meanstag nation and retrogression. While considering that the time had arrived when the Govern- I ment should cease purchasing native landß, he considered that they were to bo credited • with purchasing m the past lands m the j back districts for settlement. He referred to the sober nature of the debate, and hoped that the tone would be sustained. With reference to the amendment he pointed out that no account was taken of the amount spent by the Government m additions to open lines. Mr McGowan pointed out that the amend ment had been framed m very insidious terms. Referring to the increase m Customs revenue he said that when the Tariff was revised by Sir H. Atkinson it had been esti mated to yield £173,000 which had been over-estimated by £55,000, but still showed a considerable net increase. He praised the administration of the railways by Mr Cad man, whom he characterised as able and progressive. He advocated an energetic policy with respect to railway construction m the North Island, and, referring to a revision of the Tariff, he hoped that the Government would devote their attention to reducing the duties on thn necesßaries of life. Proof of the progress under the Liberal administration was to be found m increasing exports, of settlement, and of the spending power of the people. Mr Morrison characterised the amendment as a cunning one, for the purpose of catching a few members who had a large railway vote m their constituencies. He challenged Captain Russell if he v ere sincere to vote for an addition of £100,000 to provide for rail way rolling stosk. With reference to the increased Customs revenue, he contended that the amount of Customs collected per head was not the result of a revision of the Tariff. He contended that the railways were fairly equipped as compared with the railways of Victoria, and no Minister could have foretold the extraordinary increase of traffic. He opposed the proposed preferential duties.

Mr Symes moved the adjournment of the debate.

Captain Russell urged that a division be taken on his amendment.

The Premier said that he could not accept the amendment, which he considered waa a want of confidence motion.

Captain Russell pointed out that the Opposition were prepared to go to a vote on the amendment without further discussion m order that the work of constructing rail way rolling stock be put m hand at the earliest opportunity.

Mr John McKenzie.aaid that the Oppo sition had arranged with the members ct the House to carry the amendment against the Government, and had refused to give pairs to Government supporters. Mr Massey said that no reasonable pair had been refused by the Opposition. Mr Rollestcn said that it was a perfect outrage that the amendment should have heen taken as a want of confidence motion. Th<i whole Parliamentary procedure waa becoming a system of dodging and trickery. After further remarks the debate was adjourned, and the House rose at 1 a.m.

COSEESPONDENCE.

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I. We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opiuioua expressed by our correspondents.

A DISCLAIMER

TO THE EDITOR. Sir. — /ka paragraph which appeared m the Guardian of the 16th mat., I' beg to state that the Committee of the Junior Football Club were holding a meeting at the Anglican Sunday Bchoolroom from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday evening. The meeting at Mr Ferriman'a office was the Choir Boys' Football Club, not known as the Ashburton Junior Football Club. — I am, etc., Mont Baker, Captain Junior Football Ulub.

ROWDY YOUTHS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib,— ln regard to a paragraph that appeared m last evening's issue of the Guardiak m reference to a disturbance caused by some of the younger footballers at the corner of East and Havelock Streets, the public are likely to be misled into the belief that it was caused by the Junior footballers. Of course, Mr Ferriman is our treasurer, so that it is only m justice to him and our supporters that we deny any know ledge of the disturbance. We held a meet ing that night, but ours was held at the St. Stephen's schoolroom, and we did not adjourn until the clock struck nine. No doubt Mr Ferriman will answer for himself. Thanking you m anticipation, — I am, etc..

" Junior Footballer." [We have ascertained from Mr Ferriman that the statement of our correspondent is correct. Those youths whose conduct was referred to, do not belong to the 11 Juniors."— Ed.]

THE CLUTHA PROSECUTIONS.

Charges of Perjury. United Preßß Association— By Elecfcrio Telegraph. Dunepin, August 17 Charges of perjury, m connection with' the recent sly grog prosecutions at Clutha, were preferred to-day at the polipe Court against Constables Melville and Cruickshank, but a deadlock occurred— no two justices being found willing to hear the cases, which were adjourned till 2 30. The prosecution will not consent to a remand till Tuesday before the Stipendiary.

COUNTIES' CONFERENCE.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph.

Wellington, August 16 At the County Councils' Conference there was a long debate on the Noxious Weeds Bill, which was approved, and a motion to make it permissive was defeated by a large majority. A motion was agreed to protest ing against the excessive chargfs imposed on local authorities for tho recent land valuation. It was decided to ask the Government to have a clear definition of 11 ratepayer '•' inserted m the interpretation, clause of the Act,

News m Brief

Mr Henry Stephenson will hold a clearing sale ot furniture, piano, etc., at Mr M. Muir's residence, Alford Forest Road, oa Thursday, September 1.

Mr D. Thomas will offer to-morrow at his horse fair a large catalogue of horses of all olasses, including fifteen first-class draughts from Otago ; hacks, broken and unbroken also a brake and pneumatic racing sulky. Those who require good horses should have a look m here.

"Catß have moie sense than dogs." " What makes you think so *" . " You never see a cat banging around a man who has kicked it.' '

•' Is papa as strong as Samson, aunty ?' " Why, no, Willie, of course not !" •• Well, mamma said he had you on his. hands for two months."

Probably the moat sucqessful sale held by Mr W. H. Collier, " The Corner," is now half over. We draw our readers' attention to a number of attractive lines remaining unsold. They muab go to make room for pprtog Btook,

WAR NEWS. AMERICA AND SPAIN.

The Bombardment of Manilla.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Washington, August 16 Tt was reported m New York that Manilla had fallen, and this has since been confirmed.

Before the news of the signing of the protocol had reached Admiral Dewey, he bombarded Manilla on Saturday. The town surrendered unconditionally. General Auguste, the Spanish Governor-General, fled m a launch belonging to a German vessel.

Madrid, August 16 Complete tranquillity prevails m tho city. The dominant note of the news papers is one of philosophical resigna tion.

General Blanco has resigned hia position, not being desirous of super intending the evacuation of Ouba. It is probable the resignation will not be accepted.

General Auguste, Governor of the Philippines, is returning to Madrid, and has arrived at Hongkong on board a German warship.

Disbandment of the Cuban Forces.

Received Wakapuaka August 17, 9 20 a.m. Guardian Office 9 43 <vm

Washington, August 16. But small damage was done to the outskirts of Manilla, which the Americans occupy. Directly the white flag was hoisted General Auguste jumped on a German launch.

A meeting of the American and Cuban leaders is understood to have resolved upon the disbandment of the Cuban forces, the Americans guarantee ing their payments.

Horrible Condition of the Spanish Troops m Santiago.

The Dead Cremated m Heaps m the Streets.

Received Wakapuaka August 17, 11 a.ro, Guabdiax Office 11. 32 a.m.

Washington, August 16. The embarkation of the Spanish troops from Santiago is being hurried. Their condition, owing to the privations they have suffered and the fetid state of the city, is described as terrible. The dead, lying unburied m the streets, have been piled m heaps, soaked with kerosene, and ctemated.

CABLE NEWS.

United Pi ess Association— By Electric Telegraph - Copyright

Paris, August 15 An excursion train from Paris waa derailed at Lisieux, and ten persons were killed and forty injured. Colonel Picquart has appealed against the decision of the judges. London, August 15 The Parliamentary Committee ap pointed to investigate the telephone system m England recommends that drastic changes be made, including the break down of the monopoly of the National Telephone Company.. The report also states that England is miserably served iv comparison with other countries.

The three weeks' army manoeuvres have commenced on Salisbury Plain. Fifty thousand troops are participating.

August 16. Harvesting is general throughout Great Britain. The prospects are satisfactory.

Madras, August 15. Cholera is raging m Madras, and there were 117 deaths during July. Vancouver, August 15 Great gold discoveries have been made m the vicinity of Lake Tagish, situated near the route to the Yukon fields. Asare3ult, the Skagway Pass and the Dyea trail have been almost deserted by miners.

New York, August 15 The police raided a gambling house m Georgia. A general melee resulted, 200 shots being fired on both sides, and eight peisons were killed.

Vienna, August 16 At the Conference of the Austrian, and Hungarian Premiers, it was decided to restore Hungary's fiscal in dependence, as it was found impossible tq renew the <■* Ausgleich.^

INTENSE HEAT.

Sunstrokes m London and Paris. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, August 18 Intense heat prevails m London and Paris, and innumerable cases of sun stroke have occurreJ. Several deaths are recorded.

Paris, August ] 6 In a seventy-two hours' cycle race, the competitors were terribly distressed with the heat, and were drenched with water from a hose at every lap.

THE ISLANDS EXCURSION.

United Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright. Sydney, August 16 In order to mark' the termination of the Waikare's island trip, the Austra lian passengers entertained Captain Richardson and the officers of the ship at the Hotel Australia. The Hon. J. Trickett, M.L.0., who presided, presented them with a handsomely designed testimonial signed by the whole of the passengers. Speeches were delivered highly lauditory of the untiring energy of the captain and those under him to secure the safety and promote the comfort of the passen gers, and eulogistic reference was made to the magnificent enterprise of the •he Union Company. The Press pub ishes flattering notices of the excursion. The Herald devotes a leader calling the attention of tourists to the resorts lying handy at their doors, which the Waikare has exploited,

THE ASHBimtON GUARDIAN; WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1898.



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CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT' AKD DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT Coy., Limited. PENDING the Erection of the Ashburton Branch Works, tho Company has ippointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS :o act as its Ashburton Agent. Farmers and others wishing to engage Freezing Space at the Belfaßt Works or purchase mmuccs can apply 10 Mr Roberts, »nd their wants will have prompt attention. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Chrlatohuroh, Augußt 11, 1898. 8 81 \ - FOR ME N'S CHEAP BOOTS ~P 1R MEN'S FINE SEWN BOOTS FOR MEN'S STRONG COOK- HAMS T^OR MEN'S DANCING SHOES T?OR WOMEN'S STRONG BOOTS FOR WOMEN'S FINE BOOTS, AND SHOES FOR WOMEN'S WARM SLIP- PERS 17 OR BOYS' AND YOUTHS' J STRONG BOOTS FOR CHILDREN'S & INFANTS' BOOTS FOR EVERY ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR skk iioou awjo win now. AT THE LOWEST PRICES. The Beab Establishment, beyond all doubt, is the .It £ii li IUllIII!, 1) A. G. BARTON, Manager. WANTED KNOWN-Ladie3 J Hose Is, Fur Top Kid Gioves Is lid, Towels 4£d, Art Muslin Is lid dozen, Dre>s Tweeds 9d to Is 3d all wool, Umbrellas Is lid, Corsets Is 9J, at A. Orr's Sale. TTTANTED KNOWN—SO Ladies' jackets VV from 7s 9d, 40 Ladies' Capeß 8s lid to 255, all about half usual price, at A. Orr's Cheap Sale. WANTED KNOWN—White Quilts 4s lid, Flannelettes 2s 9d, 3s 6d, 4s 6', 5s 91 per dozen, Ladies' Fall Nets, all colors, half piice, Blankets 8i lid, Fur Boas at one-third the usual price at Ohr's Sale. WANTED KNOWN—Ladies' Millinerj at a great reduction, Ladies' Under- clothing at tremendous reductions, Silks, Giirtp Trimmings at your own price at A. Obu's Bale Wanted I^novrJi— f*f\ DOZ^'N Washing Darby Scirves, Kjyj 6d each or 5 for 2s. fv p* DOZ EN Silk Derby Scarves la, 3 for tJ. tJ 2a, usual price 2a 6d each. Q/\ DOZEN Silk Bows, latest Styles Is O\J 6d or 3 for 43, ueual price 2a 6d each £") p? DOZKN Scotch Wool Socks, 3 for 4fl, (£} (J usual price 2a 6d per pair. 1 O A DOZEN Full Sized Handkerchufa JL/S/V/ 4 for Is, worth 9d each. A. ORE/S SALE GLIMPSES' [OJF 1 <-—■•-■ K"rr.>. AUSTRALIA. riIHIS Magnificent Work, Instructive, Interesting, and Ornamental, may be ob- tained at the Office of THE ASHBURTON PUBLISHING COMPANY, either m two ; volumes (bound to order), or m parts, weekly or monthly. For further particulars APPLY THIS OFFICE.



CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH Ashburtoc. WEDNESDAY "G.F.S." 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY, Short Service 7-30 p m, „ Choir Practice 8 p.m, CONFIRMATION CLASSES. WEDNESDAY—For Women, m St. Stephen's Church, 7.30 pm THURSDAY—For Men, m St Stephen's Ohuroh, 7.30 pm SATURDAY—SpeciaI Class, St Stephen's Church, 2 30 pm SUNDAY SERVICES. August 21. 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion. 6..30 p m.—EveniDg Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



F. FERRIMAN. J ( OHEMIOAL LABATORY, COLONIAL MUTUAL BUILDINGS, Princess Street. I i Dunedin, June 11, 1898. , F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. Sir,— l have the honor to report on Sample of Ground Manure forwarded fco'me for analysis. I have made analysis with the'[following I result : — Moisture .. .. •• •• 6*Bo (Organic Matter 36 60 -I containing Nitrogen equal to 5 4 (percent, of Ammonia V Silica 3 40 Iron Alumina o'^" Phosphate of Lime aa Bone Phos- phate 48*16 Carbonate of Lime • • • • 4*64 100 00 Theae results show the Sample to be of ABSOLUTE PURITY, the.large percentage both of Phosphate of Lime and Ammonia showing this, In fact the Composition can be classed aa a Typical Sample, which can- not be excelled. Your obedient servant, (Signed) | A. G. KIDSTOM HUNTER, M.P.S., City Analyst, Dunedin. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET, FOR A CROP OF OATS. I HAVE about 50 Acres of good land to leb for a crop jf Oats, which has been down m grass for 10 years. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOR BaTIEJ COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT. I HAVE for private Sale a Complete Threshing Plant, m splendid order, consisting of — 1 Eight horse-power Aveling and Porter Engine, lSOlba certificate, worked three > season ; Combine, by Hotnsby, sft drum, with ail the latest improvements, including Oliver'a Patent Feeder ; Elevators, by P. and D. Duncan, 26ffc long; four-wheeled Whare, Scales, and Jail necessary Belting m perfect order. Full particulars can be obtained on appli- cation. F. FERBIMAN, THE GARDEN. FOR TOP-DRESSING THE LAWN, BORDERS, OR VEGBTABLH GAUDEfc I HAVE FOR SALE m 1 and 2 cwt Bag a Special Mixture, c.-msiatiui* of Super phosphate and Konedust, both of which an excellent fertilizers. The one gives tin pUnt au early start, the other puts a lastinj stamina iuto it, which results m a large an( profitable yield. F. FERRIMAN- F. FERRIMAN HAS FOR SALE, FOJT LEVER COP!! INC PRES^. (Capel and Gaskill'a Patent). r I "TiXiu ''^ -kk ' 'jl&^V ! SIMPLE. CONVENIENT. CLEAN. PERFECT COPIES. TIME SAVING NO BREAKAGES. In this Age of High-pressure fin busines an easy and rapid means of Copying Letters Invoices, etc , is of great importance. \Dq no ffie persuaded /o Wfy*W Gfffie f/n//afio/?& I ffis/sf on mv/fj&. fA^arepmmymofesQffl& « ffie test money &#gf . experience cq/> 6uj- i ijarpesfsafem/i&sffis/as/a.



INDIANA BICYCLE COMPANY. Indianapolis, Ind # U.S.A. PAID IN CAPITAL— O2NE MILLIUN DOLLARS, TN ths construction of our \ machines three" 1 prime factors have been con- sidered throughout, simplicity, universality, and strength. Subordinate to theae we have given careful attention to lightness, grace and modern ideas, and w. cordially invite the most critical attention to our now models, every feature of which has been Bubmitted to exhaustive tests to demonstrate its practicability before adoption. FRAMES. TBE sneceaa of the tubing U3ed m '97 Waverleys has been amply demons rated by its record during tho season past. The fact that not a single Waverley frame has broken during the entire year speaks volumes for its quality, and we continue the ase of the best grade of high-carbon Albany weldless steel tubing m Wa verify frames for 1898, with flush joints of drop forged steel throughout, preferring to piacs m;r dep^ndetico upon th ; s more expensive BUTOISLf PROPER CONSTRUCTION FOft BICYCLES of the highest standard, rather than to use ihe sabstitutes now commonly resorted to by many makers who have aimed to reduce cos^s at; the expense of quality. In our Ladies' frame we have uaed special tubing of 16 gauge at the loop where the strain is greatest, drawn down to 22 crauga at the head, thus combining the maximum of strength with the^minimumjof weight. FORKS. OUR new fork is constructed of the same tubing as that used m the fram>, with a forged steel arched crown hollowed out for lightnesss. It was designed and perfected m our own factory, and we claim for it not only graceful appearance and lightness, but it is the strongest fork crown ever made. BEARINGS, ESPEOI4.L attention has been given to the bearings of our 1893 machines, with tho result that we h^ve secured great simplicity, perfect interchangeability, perfect alignment, perfect oticmtricity, and perfect protection from dust. la further developing the principle adopted by m last year for adjusting by slid- ing instead of by threaded cones; we have devised a universal cone t fitting either side of the front or rear wheel r and having a double faco with two ball races. It can be put on the machine In eight different places or ways, thua making it impossible to assemble the bjarinajs incorrectly. The cones are prevented from turning on the axK s by conta-fc between their knurled faces and the knurled surfaces of the nuts which adjust them. Especial attention is 3 ill id ro the -dust proof qualities of all the bearings on the machine as being tho mo-t effea ive protestion yet applied to bicycle construction. They have surpassed any ideal and are aq potent as they are evident. The balls rell on the innor face of- the o.ie, while ltrgo felt washers, held m place by dusfe cips, have a long bearing ra3C ou theoutsido race, thus forming a valve seat. Dust or water coming ag+inub this washer only tends to press it more tightly against tho raca, closing the bearings more effectively against its entrance. All tho bearings throughout the entire bicycle are bill retaining, and tho axles and all bearing parts are Urge, strong, and constructed of Bpecial stock. CRANK HANGER. THE principle of the bearings m this part of the machine is exactly the same as m the hubs. The adjustment Is entirely on the left hand side, and is made positive by a plunger inserted iv the crank, which engages one of a circle of email holes m the face of the sleeve. Tha 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 toonay upon the improve- ment, of the Bprockeb tooth form, and have finally arrived at perfection never before accomplished. It will be noticed that m engaging the sprocket, our chain does not slide into its seit by the aid r>f a guide roller either on the chain or the sprocket, but simply takes its exact pi ice. In other words, it walks m and walks out of tho sprocket m tho same manner aB 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 chain pulls on the sprocket tooth only a part of the load, while with leas perfect crmstr.uclion the link slides into place, carrying alone all the load during the time it takes for this action, rending thus to stretch the chain unduly. This email stretch at each joint is continually adding to the total length of the chain nn'il finally Its pi'ch and the pitch of the sprocket are sn different that the chain cm only run on the points of the teeih, grinding and cutting until both chain ar.d eprockec are useless. A practical illustration of the perfection of our chains and sprockets may be found m the appearance of a sprocket after it has been running several months, a layer of duet 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 new models we have unstlntingly devoted our best efforts and ripest ideas. In its construction we have especially avoided freak mechanism for tho purpose of obtaining novelties without practical value, and while it presents many new features m keeping with the progress of the cycle building arc, these h*vea!l been Bubmitted to ihe 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 sufficient strength and durability for good service under the most trying conditions. PRACTICAL Noveltieß, 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, hava ever placed upon the market at any price, and we claim for vVaverley Bicycles full equality with any bicycles buile m the world. Wfi HAVE APPOINTEDJ JOHN ORR & CO., ABHJ3CRTON, Sole agents for the a »le of our machines m the South Island of New Zealand. INDIANA BICYCLE COMPANY. INDIANAPOLIS, U.S.A.