Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1898. ATTACKS ON CIVIL SERVANTS.

Speaking m the House the other day Air fceddon declined to defend Mr Northcote, S.M., against an attack ra&de upon him by Mr Liwry, M.H R , on the ground that it would be an infringement of the liberty of speech of members. Thin is a remarkable statement under the circumstances, and shows that these alter a case very considerably. For Mr Seddon has himself on more than one occasion con tradicted charges made by members of Hou&e against members of the Civil Service. The particular case under notice was one m which a word or two from the Minister would have set at rest immediately the question whether Mr Northcote had done that which Mr Lawry charged him with doing ; and would, moreover, have laid down a much more reasonable course »s a Minister's duty than that indi cated by Mr Seddon. Surely the political head of a department is the proper person to defend the officers under him, against unjust and slander ous assertions. We have nothing to do with the question- whether Mr Northcote was right or wrong. Mr Stddon did not deal with that. He positively laid down the law with regard to attacks upon Civil servants by members of the House thus : That a Minister should not be expected to tell a member that his statement was in correct, as that " would be an inter ference with members' liberty of speech."

fciß Thomas J Lipton has placed m the hands of the Princess of Wales a cheque for DINING ROOSIS £100,000 to build FOR capacious dining- LONDON WORKSIEN. rooois m various parts of London where working men can get a good substantial dinner daily at cost price. This philanthropic project has already taken definite shape. It will bear the name of " ihe Alexandra Trust," m commemoration of the fact that the head of the small body of trustees who are to have charge ef the undertaking is H.R H. the Piince.s of Wales. The Duke of Norfolk is another of the trustees. Application is being made fGr a Royal charter of incorporation. Sitea are being quietly secured m several districts of London, and as to the design of the buildings the architect has been consulted. In some c.ises existing buildings will be adapted ; m others new establishrnants will be erected. The first will probably bo located m Tottenham Court Road ; it will have accommodation to seat 1000 persons simultaneously. Twenty-five is the total number at present contem plated, and it is intended that they -hall be completed within two years. The trust fund of £100,000 provided by Sir Tborans Upton will, it is com puted, provide sufficient money for the erecting and furnishing of the dining rooms and starting them on their work. After that it is hoped to make them self-supporting. This can be done, it is believed, on account of freedom from, rent, at charges com mencing as low as l^d for a substantial meal, and rising m proportion to the food^ supplied. There is no desire to ■■secure any profit beyond the covering of expenses. At the box-office at the entrance to the dining-room a coupon will be purchased according to tho sum which the customer wishes to spend, and this coupon will constitute tho ordur for dinner. There will be separate departments for men and women. Though intended primarily far ihe working classe?, no person be longing to any other class who presents himself and purchases the coupon will be excluded.

Local and General.

On our first page will be found a new serial entitled "The Sinking House," and notes from our May field correspondent. Ou our fourth page will be found commercial and cable news. The San Francisco Mail. — The San Francisco mail arrived m Auckland early this morning, but the Takapuna which is bringing on the southern portion just missed the tide at Onehunga, and will not leave until 4 p.m., reaching New Plymouth early to morrow morning. The Takapuna is ex pected to reach Wellington at seven a'clock to-morrow night, and the southern portion of the mail will be transferred to the Penguin. j A Giant Rata.— At Waituna West (says the Rangitikei Advocate) can be seen the burnt shell of a giant rata tree. There is a clear space inside the remains measuring 18fb across, while the roots run about the surface of the ground for a distance of over fifty feet from the old tiunk. Many trees of this stamp were burnt during the late disastrous fires, Borne of them even larger than the above.

Ihe Rival Railway Routes.— A Press Association wire from Wellington Jaat night says :— At a meeting of Auckland and Taranaki members of both Houses to-day the report of a sub-committee m favour of ihe Stratford railway route as againsb the central route was adopted by twelve votes to seven. It was decided that a deputation, composed of all m favor of the Stratford route, should wait on the Premier at the earliest opportunity.

Presbyterian Sunday Pohool Hymn Book. — The question of deciding upon a suitable hymn-book for use m the Sunday schools connected with the Presbyterian Churches throughout Australia was brought) before the Presbyterian Federal Assembly at its recent sitting m Sydney. The opinions expressed by different members gave pro mise cf some difficulty m conning to an agreement. The mere mention that Sankey's hymna were at present m vie m a number of Sunday-schools was the signal for a chorus of disapproval. Sevoral speakers had firm convictions as to whether •• para phrases " should be admitted to the selected hymn-book, and objections were made to i the chanting of the Psalms. The Show.— For many years we have been rushed with orders prior to the shows and holidays, and late customers have been inevitably disappointed. We therefore respectfully invite all vyho wijl rcquiro new suits, &o, for the approaching Bummer to call early. We have just opened out our new season's goods, and as we anticipate a further increase of business, our stook of new, fashionable, and durable suitings, & 0 , is probably the largest ever shown m Ashbur ton, comprising all the latest novelties, and a special lino of Fox's celebrated Cheviot serges, whiqh. we are making to measure m the newest styleß at three guineas per suit • also trousers to measure m a big assortment of Scotch, EngHih, and Colonial tweeds and worsteds for 15a 6d per pair (usual prices 22s 6d to 25 ) ; and m saddle tweeda : Suits £3 IDs and trousers to measure 17s sd. Fit, style, and workmanship m every garment guaranteed. -Ohaxoheap and Bhbryman, the Ltadiog Tailora aad Qutattere, Alh kurtOß.

Thk Civil Service —Mr C. WilsoD, mem- \ ber for the Hutt, said m the House the other day that rather than see a boy of hig go into the civil service he would take him out into the back yard and poleaxe him. The civil aeivice, like a bank, is no place for youna men, who should go out into the country \ Amateur Cyclists— A. conference of delegates representing the Wwmate. Coral dine, and Tundra Tourists' Cycling (Jlub, met at Werry a Temperance Hotel, T maru, and unanimously d. cided to vote for the removal of ihe New Zealand Cyclists' Alliance to Timaru. The Ashburton Chib has decided to aupp ,rb this also. Tan New Zealand Flax Trade.— As showing the revival of the n\x iuduatry snys a Press Association wire from Wel lmgton) a prominent local firm has received orders from Home for immediate shipment, but is unable to execute them until the end of November, as all the fl*x mills will be working for some time y«& to fulfil the heavy orders now on hand.

A Golf Mania.— There must) be some thing extraordinarily seductive m golf if one may judge from the fierce enthusiasm with which players, more particularly beginners pursue it m the face of almost inconceivable difficulties. It has just become the rage a c Fastings m the Hawkea Bay district, especially amongst the natives, who play it all day long and also on Sundays. By the way can there be anything indicative of kinship m the fact that the Maoris develop almost a mania for all Sootoh games and generally exoel m them ?

New Zealand Curative Barks —A Press Aaaociacion telegram from Wellington says- Mr Fryberg, the ex-Government timber expert, who has been collecting specimens of New Zealand barks wiih a view to their utilisation states that one mountain variety ! from the West Coaat has wonderful curative effects m throab complaints and the supp ! y is practically inexhaustible. Mr Fryberg ia about to send some large samples to medical specialists m London, with a view I to a thorough teßt m a more rigorous climate, and he thinks it may lead to the bark being placed m the British Pharmacopoeia, and so create another opening for the undevoloped resources of New Z island. A "Voyacie" Postponed.— An unre hearsed incident ia a performance m Giaborne by the magician Dante ia reported m the papers. The concluding part of the evening's entertainment was " Around the world m five minutes," by the medium of a large map from which each country yields her national flag at the touch of Dante. Unfortunately for the success of this particular item on this occasion, the map did not wait for its cue to vanish, and before the professor had fairly started on his jouruey it fell to the ground, revealing ftlddle. Edmunda— who was to represant Britannia on the vanishing of the map posing behind ib, with her arms full of the magic fl.gs. Needless to say the trip was postponed for that evening.

Chkrtsbt School Committee —The usual monthly maeliDg of v the Chertsey School Committee waa held m the schoolroom on Saturday evening. There were present the Chairman (Mr Scarlett), and Messrs Cop land, Campbell, Stewart and Ironside. The master's report referred to the un atiafactory Attendance, and to the school house tank, which had became useless. It was also Btated that the school would be examined by Dr Anderson on Friday next. It was decided to apply to the Board for a new tank, nnd Mr Stewart undertook to see to ihe repairing of the delapidated fence at the back of i he school grounds. It was alto arranged to get out the uaual subscription list for the annual treat m November. Mr G. Hood's account of £3 4s 6d was passed for payment. Rougemont's Romanoh.— Further parti culars of Rougemont's career m New Zealand have come to light. It appears he came to Wellington from Nelson about a year ago, with the object of floating a company to woik certain mining ground, which he claimed to know of m Australia. He had a number or quarl a specimens with him, but they were pronounced to be non-anriferous, and he left; them behind m Wellington. Ron^emont is described as a man most fasciuating m convcreaiioD, full of stories <£ ndventure, which ha seems to fully believe, but as being apparently subject to hallucin ations of th.3 most extreme kind. Spirit ualism ia one of his hobbies ; m fact he claims to be not only a medium but a healing medium, and tells of wonderful deeds that he has done m that capacity. Hkartless Cruelty.— At Brisbane the other day a woman was charged with cruelty to a child, aged five years. Ac:ord iog to the evidence, accused had brought the child up like a wild beast, cosfiaing it m a 100-gallon tank, and allowing its clothes to rot with filth ou its b ck. 'J he child became brutalised, and would eat raven ously of bullock's entrails and drink blood Ib would also bile tha ears off lambs for food when it could oatoh them. From long con tiuement m the tank the child had lost one < f its legs, also its voice, and crawled on all fours like a beast. The child is the son of accused's brother's wife, who is dead, and the father resides m New South Walei. Accused has four children of her own, who are treated well. The accused was fined £25, oc six months' imprieonment. The child has been conveyed to Roma, and taken charge of by the police

Wedding.— We take the following from the Press of this morning:— A very pretty wedding took place yesterday at Bb. Mary's Church, Addington, when Mr J. T. Mitchell, second sou of the late Mr William Mitohel',of Ashburton, was married to Misa Edith Bean, third daughter of Mr R. S. Bean, of Ash burton. The officiating minister was the Rev. W. S. Eean, brother of the bride. The bride who was given away by her father, wore her travelling dress of stylish green cloth, trimmed with green velvet and cream lace, hat of pink stra.w trimmed with white ribbon and tips. The chiet brides maid, Miss E. C. Bean, of the Ashburton telephone exchange, was dresaed m blaok crepon, trimmed with heliotrope silk and cream insertion, hat to match. Both bride and bridesmaids wore handsome gold brooches, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr P. Hockley, of Addington, acted aa best mm! The presents were both numerous and valuable. Mr and Mrs J. T. Mitchell left by the Afternoon train for Ashburton. A Bg Still.— One Walter Davis was recently fined fiIQQ m Sydney m connection with the biggest discovery of illioib distilling ever made by the Sydney police. The police broke open the place, and made an entry back and front. Ib was evident at once that there was something wrong, for the first thing they stumbled against of importance was a loghead of molasses, and qloae by anothor. This latter was m an advanced condition of fermentation. Below all was clear, bub upstairs they made a greab discovery. Four 400-gallon tanks were there charged with wash, one of these being bricked m over a fiio ilace, with a worm and apparatus all ready for the firßb process of distillation. In a small room the police came upon another still fitted up for the process of second distillation, qr recti fying the spirite. A}l the apparatus was m a most complete state, and had evidently been constructed by experts at the business. The wash seized amounted to 1600 gallons m all, which was sufficient to have produced 300 gallons of rectified spirit.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. New York, September 25 Mr Chamberlain, speaking at Boston, said the federation of the Anglo Saxon race was drawing near. Tne Carnegie Steel Company is erecting a big gun factory at Home stead, Pennyslvania, to compete with Krupp, the great German manu facturer, j Washington, September 25 President McKiuley proposes to create a Secretary for the Colonies. He will be a Cabinet Minister. Pretoria, September 25 The personalty of Wolf Joel, who was recently shot dead at Johannes burg, was sworn at £122,665. President Kruger, m bidding fare well to Mr Steyn, the President of the Orange Free State, siid that he was glad that the Afrikanders m Cape Colony had remained loyal to the flag which Mr Rhodes had trodden m the mire. Sydney, September 26 An ex-policeman named McCoy, at Mudgee, murdered his wife and infant child with an axe. He dashed the brains of both over the floor,' and also threatened one of his boys, The couple frequently quarrelled. The murderer alleges that his wife threw | hot water over him, and was an unnecessarily jealous wife. Mr Barton was accorded a reception on his return to Sydney, and a pro cession was formed through the main streets, He expressed his intention of ousting the Government at the earliest opportunity, and accuged the Minister for Public Works of wholesale bribery m connection with the election.

The steamer Express, while leaving port for Napier, collided with a ferry boat and damaged her stem. She has returned for repairs.

Captain Savage and the mate, Faw cett, of the steamer Cintra, were found not guilty of manslaughter arising out the Ointra Koruna collision. Melbourne, September 26 A man named flattery has been sentenced to ten years' imprisonment for the Penshurst bank robbery.

THE TROUBLE IN CRETE.

*. United Press Association— By Elecbrio Telegraph — Copyright. Candia, September 25 The leaders of the Christiana m Crete have promised the foreign admirals that the insurgents will dis arm immediately the Turkish troopa are withdrawn.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Further Confessions by Esterhazy. A nti-Semitic Demonstrations. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Paris, September 25 M. Paulmier, the husband of the lady who shot the sub editor of La Lanterne, has challenged M. Miller and 'another deputy. Berlin, September 2q The National Zeitung says there is no concealment of the fact that Esterhazy was n German spy. Received Wakapuaka Rept. 27, 9.15 a.m, (xCjardian Office 9-47 a-m London, September 26 The Observer says Major Jisterhazy now states that the general of the stall corps was aware of Colonel Schwartz Koppen's letter, which referred to a contractor named Dolfus, who supplied an attache at the German Embassy with the plans pf the Nice fortifications, and not to Dreyfus. M. Deroulle, ex-presidenfc of the Patriots' League, an anti Semitic organisation recently disbanded, made an incendiary speech at a meeting m Paris to protest against the revision of the Dreyfus case. He appealed to the army to go into the streets, and if a revolution came to see that the Dreyfusards were despatched to the guillotine. A resolution was carried re-establishing the league. The police charged and dispersed the crowd after * little fighting.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press ABsooiation— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright.

London, September 25 At yesterday's wool sales only a poor selection was offered, chiefly inferior crosa breds, and there were large withdrawal?. ♦' Waitangi 'aud " Waipaoa " olipa brought 6£d ; Sir John Hall'B merino 9|d. Frozen muttoo, crossbred wethers and maiden ewes, Canterbury, 3Jd ; Dunedin and Southland 3£d ; North Island, 3 l-16th d. Lamb, prime Canterbury, s£d ; fair average, including Danedin, Southland, Wellington, and secondary Canterbury, sd. River Plate crossbred or merino wethers, heavy. 2|d; light, 2*d. "

THE SATHERLEY MYSTERY.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph

Wellington, September 26 The resulb of the police enquiries con sequent on the confession at Invercargill of the prisoner Thomas Peteraen, were made known to the man on Saturday, with the object of ascertaining if he had any explana tion to offer. Petersen averred that three years ago he aad hia " friend " were on the Hutt racecourse, and Satherley was there. Also when the " friend " saw Satherley he (the " friend') Baid, " I am going to. do for him," and ib was the remembrance of thia incident, Petersen. says, that caused him to think hia mate had been concerned m Sathecley's disappearance.

UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIAL.

Ashburton, September 21, 1898. To Messrs Milner and Thompson, Christchurch. — Dear Sirs, — Your favor of the 20 Dh inst. duly to hand, aad contents noted. This is the sixth " Haake " piano the writer has been party to the purchase of through your local agent, Mr H. M. Jones — one for self, three for private friends, one for the Wesleyan school, and one for the Hampstead school, and although you have never allowed me oommisßion (neither do. I ask it) I have muoh pleasure \n stating that the •« Haake " piano you 'sold me m January, 1892, has given entire satisfaction ; its tone, etc., is as good now as when new. I have every reason to believe that tho other five pianos have given equal satisfaction. In reference to the O model lam vow ordering for my friend I might say that another firm offered him a i great concession m price, but his musical friends and tho writer having more con fidence m the " Haake " instruments, he has" deoided m favor oi the more popular piano beoaujG those referred to have proved to be thoroughly reliable.— Yours truly, 3gsQ eWSTO.SM»vsWN, >

THE SOUDAN.

Kitchener at Pashoda. The Preach Ordered Out. Diplomatic Negotiations. Another Dervish Defeat. The Khalifa Flesing. Avenging: Gordon. United Press Association— By Electric Telegrs ph—Copy tight

Received Wakapaaka t-'epf. 27, 8 55 a-m. Guardian Office 9 30 a-m

London, September 26 The Times correspondent at Cairo telegraphs that Sir Herbert Kitchener peacefully garrisoned Fashoda and Sob*t.

The Cairo authorities are silent regarding the presence of white strangers at Fashoda. There are no Abyssinian troops m the Upper Nile region.

The Daily Telegraph says the Sirdar found the French at Fashoda and notified Marchand that the territory is British and he must remove. He hoisted the British and Egyptian colours, leaving two Soudanese bat talions and 100 men of the Cameron. Highlanders to protect the Union Jack. The French are awaiting in structions from Pa»a, as the question is regarded as one for settlement by diplomacy. Lieutenant Colonel Parsons, Go vernor of Kassala, has occupied Gedaref, the last dervish stronghold. 1300 Egyptians attacked and defeated 3000 dervishes, killing 600, including the Emir, Abdul Fedal, cousin of tb.3 Khalifa, No British officers were injured. The Khalifa is fleeing to Toaisha. It is still expected he will be captured.

A nephew of General Gordon, who is accompanying the British forces, exploded with a shell the tomb of the Mahdi at Omdurman, and destroyed the body.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

— ■ ♦ . United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka Sept. 27, 9 30 »-m, Guardian Office 10 a-m Fhauqhai, September 26 The Emperor of China, who was reported dead, is m excellent health. He is eager that Great Britain should intervene to restore him to power. There are indications that the British fleet will occupy Taku, m the Gulf of Pechili,

THE LATEST.

Australian.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka Sept. 27, 10-10 a m. Guardian Office, 10 32 a.m. Rougemont's Story Denied. Sydney, September 27 Mr Tietkins denies Roug&nont's statement that the Giles expedition fired on Rougemont. The Strathmorton Murder, Melbourne, September 27 Archer states that Matthews went away with two men, and on failing to return, Archer sold the turnout. The police have strong circumstantial evidence against Archer.

TRAGEDY AT COLLINGWOOD.

United^ Presß Association— By Eleekric Telegraph—Copyright Mslbourne, September 26. A widow, named Marion Robertson, has been found dead and covered with blood m a house at Collingwood. A tomahawk was found near the body. A man with whom she was living haa been arrested. They were Been drink ing and quart elling together. Reoeived Wakapuaka Sept. 27, 10 Guardian Office 10-32 a«m Melbourne, September 27 The man Myers, arrested for the murder of the woman Kobertßon, says he pushed the woman, who was drunk, and she fell against a box. The post mortem examination revealed the fact that death was due to the neck being wrenched.

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THBS ASHBUKTQN GtJARDIAfI ; TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 1898



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The MirsicAi, Union's Concert. The Ashburton Musical Union intend giving their second concerb Qn Wednesday aexc m the Oddfellows' Hall. The principal feature of the programme $3 the performance of Dr Stainer's beautiful sacred cantata " The daughter of Jairus," No effort has been spared, either by tho Committee or tho con- ductors to render the oonoerb a complete ouccessy and the orchestra arid chorus both show marked improvement. By the way, a departure has been made by the Committee m the issue of a very handsomely got up programme containing the libretto, and a short notice of the life of De Stainer, the novelby being bhab instead of cumbering the pages of whab is rqally a triumph of the printer's qxb, with advertisements, bhe extra cost incurred will be meb by a modest charge of threepence a oopy. As admission to bhe concerbs given by the Union is entirely by invitation, all lovers of music should supporb the Union either by becoming honorary members, whose subscription is a guinea a ysar, entitling the member to four tickets at eaoh of three oonoerta given m the year, or as performing members at a subscription o* 009 shilling a month, * Vt



Public Notices. I MONEY, MONEY. MONEY. I HAVE MONF V m any sums to lend ou approved freehold security at lowest rates of interest. Also small sums for short periods. CHAS. J. STYCHE, Arcade FOR ~SALE, A BARGAIN,— Owner leaving the District, ri OUBE of five Rooms, bcullery, Wash- -1 JL. houee, etc., § acre laod, well panted ] with fruit trees, snuate m Tancred Street \ east. Aleo— Several Houses to be LET. CHAS. J. STYCHK, 100 Arcade Miss Bessie Simmonds, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, HAS m Sb'-ok Piauos, Violins at all prices, Melodions (with bell attached 1 , Accordions from 10s, Whistles, Mouth Organs, Britannia Harps, Violin requisites, etc. Violins a speciality. Music and songs of every description, a fresh supply just to hand from Is per sheet. EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO Ib a seven octave, full Trichord Piano, sbeel frame, made m London, guaranteed for ten • years, Cash. Easy terms if required. The.] cheapest instrument ever offered to the Ashburton public. 'i g VIOLIIV TUITION '» Pupils thoroughly taught ab reaecnable * oharges. BESSIE SIMMONDS, BURNETT STREET- OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY, j ASHBURTON. EIOR SALE— HaIf -acre Land and foul roomed Cottage. Cheap. West sid< Railway. mO LET— Good House m T» ncre 1 Street, ,b *■ _____ FOR SALE— I Acre Land near Wakanu Road, good House and Stable, witl chaffhouse and trap shed. FOR SALE— I Acre Land Wosb Belt good pump and fences. APPLY— 11. W. BARKETI AGENT, A R,:o A. r> E, ASHBURTON. Great Remoyal SALE. d x\ d rpilE PHOPRIETORSJ ofj th< Eclipse Cycle Works c Having taken the premises lately occupied by Me R. Henry, m Tancrec Street, are holding a GREA.T REMOVAL SALE. Two shipments of First-clas3 Frames and Fittings, jiut landed ex "lonic' and " Maori," will be included m the Sale. Come and see the New Three-arm Cranks and all up-to-date Improve- B ments. Fvery line is to be cleared to Bave trouble of Removal, EVERY MACHINE GUARANTEED. 1 EOLIPSE CYCLE WOEKS, BARING SQUARE, Ashbobton. t Insist upon having- 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 Value than any at 4d per lb. more money. Compare our 2/- Tea with any at 2/4, ftnd ovlv 2/4 with any at 3/- per lb. TEAS MAIL NOTICES. Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary alterations . WEDNESDAY, ShPrEMBER 28. SAN KRANCI9OO MAIL, For Northern Poita, Westport, Samoa, Hawaiian Islands, also United State 9, Canada, West lodies, &c, United Kingdom, Continent of Europe, &c, via San Francisco, per Elingamite, close as follows :— Money orders, 3 p.m. 5 registered letters, 5 p.m • newspapers and books, at 6.15 p,m. ; ordi- nary letters, 6.30 p.m. Due London Novem- ber 2. r- _.-._.i ■-..!■_■— u»gi PHASES OF THE MOON. September. D H M Full moon „ .- 1 021 a.m Last quarter ... ... t5 10 21 a.m New moon .« .- 16 11 40 a m First quarter ~ .- 23 2 9 p.m I'm' not m the waggon business. lam alriotly m the tip business. I don't want you to loae sight of the faot that my tips will do you good if you take hold. • You're a family man " — children not over strong- doctors are expensive — • winter's coming on.' Keep a bottle of Woodß' Greab Pepper- mint Cure m the house ; « will stqp the inevitable family bough.' Cost, la 6d. Saves doqtor'a bi||i } gho»ti tbi undertaker, N.uf fit » 5^.,,.,.,, ... . . ? -■- y , ..,, ..^., ,, r . Li-.



[ CHURCH SERVICES. GT, STEPHEN'S CHURCH, K3 Ashburtoc. Wednesday, 28 h — Confirmation Chsj, Men and Women, 7 30 p.m. Thuraday, St. Michael's D.iy, 29th, Holy Communion, 7.30 a.m. Girh' Frieudly Society— Cvko and^Apron and Annual Gathering, 3 p.m. and 7.Z0 p.m. Ailrc)isßiou-6 I—Refrrahn.euta.1 — Refrrahn.euta. Friday 30oh-Short Service 7 30 p.m., and Choir Practice 8 pm. Saturday— Confirmation Clas3 2.30 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. Cotober 2. 10.15 a.m. — Diooosan Examination Class, 11  — Morning Prayer and Holy Communion, 3.0 p.m.— Greenßtreet. 6.30 p.m— Evening Prayer REV. T. A. HAMILTON. F riedlander Bros., Limited. FOB, SALE, "IyiOLASSES FOR FEEDING STOOK Also— AGBIOULTURAL SALT, CHEAP. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. f)/\ ACRE SECTION AT METHVEK VTTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE 20 Acres of First-claes Land, with Dwellin House, Stable, and other oonvenienoei situated m Methven. This property is we fenced and sub-divided. Full particulars on applioation to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. MOT HAVING DISPOSE! OF MR HENRY BUTTERICK'S FARM AT SHERWOOD, by Auotion, we are prepared to trei privately with intending purchasers FRIEDLANDER BROF., Ltd. FOR SAL& SEED " .BARLEY PERFECTLY CLEAN 1 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BELFAST MANURES TTTIS tffrjr to supply these celebrate Fertilisers at list prices less the usu discounts, for quantities of five tonß ac over, and extra reductions to Freezing olien We have largo Stccksfton hand, 'and ca deliver ex our Stores or direct from tl Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., IJTTfi HAVE t FOR SALkI Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, All machine dressed and grown m U. Oamaru district. TCTSOAN WHEAT, perfectly clean and grown at the Fork* A GRAND CHANGE. ALSO— Double machine dressed Rygraae, Colonia Cowgraßo and Red Csover, Whit Clover, Alslke, Timothy, am Cocksfoot. These Seeds are all machine cleaned, c finest quality, and' highett germinatini power. We are prepared to give our Clients^ver lowest quotations. FRIEDLANDEU BROS., LIMITED. jTvTdelbeer LATE OF MELBOURNE^ OHRISTOHUROE (Succeeßor to S. Salek) AS USUAL this Jewellery Establish ment will continue to carrj THE LARGEST, THE HIGHEST CLASS, AND THE NEWEST DESIGNS IN GOLD AND SILVER J V JB R W X JLi SILVER AND E.p. WARE, W GOLD AND SILVER C A L T O O U H X E S, S, Etc. IN THE DISTRICT, At LOWEST PRICES, and will be found to compare favorably with any shop A iu Ohustphurch. WATCH, CLOCK, AND JEWELLERY REPAIRING SPECIALLY UNDER MR DE BEER'S PERSONAL SUPERVISION. KO3££IS TJEA



JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. WITNESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery, BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PKIOES LOWER THAN EVER, "New Easy," "F. & N," "Columbia," LAWN MOWERS. AT &TARTLISG PRICES. SPADES, RAKES, {HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Toola by Best Makers. The Largest Assortment and Lowest Prices of eny firm m Ash bur ton. 6 t ooo YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold OHEA.P. FISHING LAjJ , TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opened our \\w;S aao )'s |S ifp'y o r FISHING TACKLE, and requestf an early ins| ectio i. LICENSES MIV BE OBTAINED FROM T J& WE CLAIM FOR THE WAVERLEY BICYCLE FJLL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment tliisSfl^Pon is Just Landing, and we will be abe to Bupply Customers without) delay. ANDREW ORR. n m T m " A A R B ia now making a magnificent show of NOVELTIES FOR SPRING. THE A ,ATEHT IJN DRESSES BLOU3EB MANTLES - CHIFFON'S MILLINERY LACE CUR CAINS SUNSHADES HOSIERY RIBBONS ' ' GLOVES FLOWERS BOWS CORSfKf S\ T ' SILK TIES UMBRELLAS FALLS ETC. TOE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT IS WELL STOCKED WITH THE LATEST IN GENTLEMEN' 3 AND BOY'S CLOTHIKG, BRACES, TIES, GLOVES, HATS, Etc. splendid Stcck of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's BOOTS, CYCLING SHOES, etc. CARPET?, FLOORCLOTHS, AND LINOLEUMS. Inspection Invited. 1» GENTLEMEN'S AND LADIEo' BICYCLES will be opened m a few day«. •JTIJJU PH.IJN CTK A. RTJAXTJEr, A 3«autiful Model, the Fitticga of the highest quality up to date. AND BE W 088,