The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1898. Local and General.

A new serial ia commenced m to day's is ue entitled " lucuriibl.?," ani * w ' '" De found on the first page. Cuble news appears on the fourth page.

BOKOOGH PCHOOL COMMITTED. — Messro H. M. Jones, F. H Steel, and R. McCallum were on Monday nppoiutcd members of the Borough School Committee, m lieu of Messrs McPherson, Duncan, and Chapman resigned.

Ball— A ball m aid of the funds of Lynd hurst school will be he!d on Fiiday, Novem ber 25^, m Mr Corstorphine's (late Mr P. Drummond'e) shed, where the usual pU<n;t:int and well provided evening will no doubt be spent.

An Epitaph That May be Read Two Ways. — The following epituph appears on a stone erected to the memory of a married couplo buried m the Nelson cemetery : — "In death they are not divided, |(/W-) whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth."

Road Rage — At a meeting of the A. A.C and A.O , held on Tuesday evening, it was resolved to alter the course of the road race (which is postponed to the 24th inst.) from

Linwald to Lagmhor to from Baring fcqaare tn Wakanui mills and return by the Bjaoh Road.

This is, Fame — Overheard last week on board a Q.S.S. Co. 'a steamer between

Wellington and Lyttelton. Two passengers were discussing current literature. Said No. 1 : " Have you ever read Rudyard Kipling?" No. 2: "No! Who ia it by?"

Shipping Accident. — The Waihora, for Sydney, atuck m Dunedin harbour on Tuesday. Two tugs failed to move her this morning, and the cargo is being lightened, and another attempt to tow off will be made this afternoon, the Herald assisting. — Press Association telegram.

The Storm and the Shorn Sheep. — Eeavy looses have been experienced among newly shorn sheep m the Buapuna district, Mr T. Bennett having lost some 63 out of a small lot of 90. The reported loss on Cracroft is 120. Luckily very few have commenced shearing as yet, but given fiae weather it will be m full swing m a fortnight.

A Curious Reptile. — Mr R. B?auchamp, of Queen Charlotte Sound, while blasting rock, octme upon a curious reptile embedded three feet down m the soiid rock. The creature, which is something like a cater piller, is navy blue m color, has fifteen pairs of legs, is about eight inches m length, and has a pair of short horns and eyes. It is intended to forward the specimen to Sir James Hector. FiR« — About 8 30 last night »n alarm was given at the main Fire Brigade Station, which was quickly answered by the western station. The scene of the outbreak was the loft of Mr J. Newmans livery Btables, where some sacks had by some means got alight. Luckily the sat vicea of tho brigade were not required, as a few buckets of water promptly applied, averted all danger. The damage waa almost; nil.

"Tiik Gentlewoman." — We are m re ceipt of a picture printed on white satin, which is the supplement to the Christmas uumber of 'J he Gentlewoman — one of the most •Attractive of the illustrated weekliec The subject is called " Moonlight melody," and represents musical children m Garden of Kden costume. The manner m which the flesh tints come out is perhaps the most striking feature of the pioture. Professor Marshall Hall's Book — Messrs Moule. Hamilton, and Kiddle, acting on behalf of the ownera m England of the ctpyright of " Hymns Ancient and Modern," have written to Professor Marshall-Hall and his publishers calling upon them to with draw from circulation the volume of verses recently issued by the professor under that title, and also requiring them to give an undertaking that they will not iesue any other publication under that or a similar '.itle.

Lord Kanfurly on the Situation — The Governor paid an official visit to Marton yesterday. In his speeches he dwelt on the disturbed aspect of nffaira m Europe, and on the evidences of patriotic feeliug he had observed all through New Zealand. He did not say this believing we are on the verge of war, but because there could be no hiding the fact that relations are extremely strained, and we muat put ourselves m the position of men facing difficulties, and think what our duty should be. — Press Association telegram. The practice— which of late has become prevalent— of giving bot fly remedies or ordinary colio drinks, without proper dis crimination the moment a horse is taken bad cannot be too severely condemned. Many a valuable horse has been sacrificed through the owner not understanding Bimple fiymptoms So-called re»rdies, inimical to life under certain conditions, are ad ministered, with the reaul; that the disorder assumes an acute form, the owner becomes alarmed, but alas !it is often too late. W T Kingston has been wonderfully successful during the late epidemic among horses. Veterinary medicine can be obtained at all hours, either at his Veterinary Forge, WUIb Street, or at his private residence, Grey Street, near High School, Horses (only) attended upon the shortest notice. Testi monials can be seen upon application. — (ADVT) 10 19

SALVATION MINING HYMN.

(Respectfully Dedicated to the Salvation Army.)

(From Bullet Miner.) Are you pegging out your claim m the New Jerusalem ? Are you taking out your miner's right on high. Are you going to get your portion m the wealth that waits' for them Who shall seek thp Eldorado of the sky ?

Will you join the rush to $3'u>n? There is room, they say, for all, And it goes ten thousand ounces to the ton, In a pure and perfect country where no evil can befall, With 3> (?l?mate bathed forever m the sun.

Through its reefa of rarest crystal runs the gold m solid veins, And its gleami'g sands are marvellous to see, And nuggets lie like bouldera all along the shining plains ; Will you hump your swag to Gloryland with me?

For there no salted wildcats wake the Blumbers of the bleat, Nor duffer claims deface the happy shore j Where the jumpers cease from troubling, and the rouseabouts Bhall rest, And the dead-beat draws his divs. for gvermore,

Will you pad the hoof to Jsion, where the bright bonanzis lie, With a rioli and rare and never-ending yield ; And a sure eternal tible waits for all who will To Inunanuel, the Warden of the field 1

The Law Relating to Wages.

! United Proas Association— By Eleobrlo Telegraph— Copyright i _ - InvbkoakoilLj November 15 Mr Poyntoo, Warden, gave an important Judgment at Riverton to-day, holding thaba lien for wages due to a miner takes pre cedence over a mortgage, even if the latter is eiven for money due for labour. The Diaintiff m a previous case had got judgment for wages, and elected to take as security for payment a mortgage over the claim instead of a lien. Other workmen took lieua and when the property was sold ifc diid not realise enough to pay all the liabilities. The holder of the wages mortgage now claimed that it should be the first satisfied. Thie the Warden declined to order. The deois> on is °* importance to persons advanc ing mope? on mortgage {or mining YeotWHt i

A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

There was a good attendance at the j meeting of the A. and P. Association's j Committee m the Aascciation'a rooms yester- j s day aftcin <k. — ho Piouideut, Mr John • l Studholme, Jan., iv the chair. . ' Mr D. X. Todd wiote ou the su' jocst of I iarm account kecpig, which ltuer was ' ordered to be acknowledged. Mr M. Murphy, fieortiary to the Canter i bury A.. & P. Association, wrote asking that 1 the Assoeiai ion lend usaGSiatance iusoouring j j competition for the £20 p;izi offered by »he | I Metropolitan Association for mo&t pciuta ■ gained by any district at the winter show of dairy produce, roots, grain, seeds, and general farm products — the show to be held m May next. On the motion of Mr R. Friedlander, seconded by Mr Shearer, the following Com mittee was appointed, with power to add to their number, to consider the matter and leport fully at next meeting, and generally to assist the movement— Meesw Keid, Upton, Chapman, Siloock, Stringfellow, Tucker, aud the mover. '

The Trotting Club wrote complainiDg that their track had been cub for v. water race and the judge's box interfered with. Ib was decided that the matter was one for friendly explanation, and the Secretary was instructed to write making the necessary explanation. The Seoretary read the interim statement) of accounts, showing the receipts and ex penditure at the Bhow, etc. The statemenb showed a balance to credit of £83. There was a falling off of about £33 on the sale of privileges for the year's show as against laßb year, bub the gate money was abouc the same.

The accounts for payment) were referred to the Finance Committee for immediate audit and payment. Mr Leadley said that regarding the account | for hurdles— thauks to the firms of Messrs Tucker and Bean and Sharplin Bros.— they had now 182 now hurdles, and all the hurdles Dhey had previously poaaeaaed. Mr Walter Timms was admitted a member •f the Association. The President reported the acquisition by the Club of the Show ground, and moved a hearty vote of thanks to Mr E. G. Wright, Hon W. 0. Walker, and the Couuty Council for the aid given m enabling the Association to seoure a Bhow ground of their own. The ground was subject to a lease to the Sale* yards Company, but that need nob m any way hinder the work of the Association- Mr R. Friedlander seconded the motion and was pleased to know the Association had now a ground of its own. There was a substantial fund m hand to go towards the building fund. He regretted that there had been a falling off m the returns from privileges sold, and pointed out that the attendance was not quite up to the previous years and had not been so financially satis factory as laßt year. There were fewer visitors m the early part of the day, and there were more admissions free than usual. Mr Thomas having Bpoken on the subject, Mr Tucker taid that five men had been seen coming over the fences, and doubtless took the same mein way of getting m. 9}he motion was carried. On the motion of Mr Silcock a vote of thankß to the Committee and the Secretary who had had the matter m hand of eecuring the ground was passed. Mrß W, Croy wrote complaining that the first ticket had been on her duckb' eggs, but had been shifted. She claimed the first prze. Mr Tucker explaiced th;\t the wind nad blown the first prize ticket from Mr Wilson'a honey on to Mrs Croy'a eggs, but that it had been removed as soon as discovered. Mrs Croy was not the first prize taker. Mr Tucker's explanation was accepted. Mr T. E. Upton complained that his Shropshire sheep were not considered by the judges to be worth more than a second prize, while there were first priz-j and gold medal sheep behind him that had only got com mended tickets. He submitted a letter from Mr Rogers stating that the shesp beaten by Mr Upton's were champion Bheep at Lee3ton, and had scored highly at Christ church. Mr Max Friedlander complained of the appointment of butchers to judge purebred blackfaced Bheep. The men ought to be qualified before being appointed to judge. Mr R Friedlander believed the judges had done their beat, and instanced cates of horses thab had been shown at Timaru, Ashburton and Christchuroh shows, and had had their positions m the awards turned all sorts of way 8. Mr Thomas also spoke on the subject, and believed that the order was right enough, bub the error was m not -considering the animals good enough for a tirsfc. It was decided to ask the judges for an explanation. Some other protest work was dealt with, after which the Committee rose.

SCHOOL COMMUTER

liorough. A meeting of the Commibbee of the Ash burton school was held on Monday evening. Present)— Mesarß Craighead (chairman), Rule, Hanmer, Silcock, Meddinß, and Phaup. CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were read from the Board of Education re filters, and repairs to fences ; and from the proprietor of the New Brighton gardens re picnic. REPAIRS. Mr Phaup mored that the repairing of the , fence round the school be lef bin the hands of the Chairman, Mr Rule, and Mr Meddinß, , which was agreed to. RESIGNATIONS. Messrs D. McPherson, J. R. Chapman, and J. C. Duncan wrote, forwarding their resignations as members of the Committee. —The resignations were accepted. NEW MEMBERS. Mesßrs F. H. Steel, H. M. Jones, and R. McCallum were elected to fill the vacan cies od the Committee. master's report. The master's report was read as follows :— I have to report for the past six weeks an average attendance of 327. This would have been higher bub for one wet week, 1 when the numbers fell on one occasion below half the roll number. The highest attend ance on any one half day has been 361, and the highest weekly average 355, but the present roll number is 388. Some four or five days ago Mr David Thomas sent round to the school, per Mr H. A. Gates, a hand some silver oup, which he is presenting for competition among thesohools m the district) for swimming — a aporb which oertainlv deserves every ecoouragement. Each year the winner's name is to be engraved on it, and as the Borough school won it at the last competition we are entitled to keep it m our possession till the next races come off. Claude Mayo waß the auccessful competitor last year. I have sent a letter of thanks to Mr Thomas on behalf of the boys, but would like a vote to that eff.'ob recorded m the minutest ELEMENTARY SCIENCE Mr Meddinß proposed that application be made to the Board of Education for material and apparatus for teachipg elementary science, He thought that if the Board re fused to supply whab was wanted, the Cqm raittee should get it. Mr Rule seconded, and the motion wag •ariied. VOTE OF THANKS. Mr Meddins proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to Mr David Thomas for the handsome cup he had offered for a swimming competition, and generally for the manner m whioh he had always assisted the school m similar directions. The motion was carried. Mr Meddias also proposed a hearty vote of thanks to all those who had helped to make the concert a suocess. In speaking to the motion, Mr Meddina referred particularly to the work done by Mossrs {Jar die and Grant and Mrs Willis m training the children, who had acquitted themselves so well. ' Mr Hanmer seconded, and the motion was i carried. ' CONCERT. The report of the Concert Committee was read, and was very satisfactory. It showed a neb profit of about £15. V|SJTING COMMITTEE. 1 Mr Meddins, one of the outgoing Visiting Committee, reported that two clooks m the infant school and one m the main school were absolutely useless. — It was resolved to apply to the Board for new clocks. Messrs Rule and Silcock were appointed a Visiting Committee for the ensuing mon f ,h, ACCOUNTS. Acoounta were passed for payment, and the Committee adjourned

THE HARMSTON CIRCUS.

It is perhapa difficult to say what is the attraction of a eirous, above all other enter tainments, that ecta so powerfully, not only on the younger people but on children of a larger crowih No theatrical performance ever given by the greatest dramatic Htar that ever phono will draw the crowd from all trunks of " the p-ople " that will gather to witness tho exhibition of & popular csrciw. The " star,'' whether he or &ho be u.ubical or dramatic, will attract oi.ly a certain class aud that class cannot m the very nature r.f things be so uurm-rous an the >€ mass," «nd the circus is somehow of that catholic— we use the word hi its vtry literal and liberal sense -nature that it suita all tastes, and drawa patrons from all ranks. Mm Harms ton's circus has proved this m its tour of the colony from the extreme north of the North Island, down to the point it has reached m the Midd c Island, and last) night ita pxtrons filled densely the whole of one Bide of the unusually large double-poled tent, and comfortably covered the benches on the -"then Circus proprietors as a rule do nob

o use so very large a tent) when they come to Ashburton as the one used by this circus, but the explanation ia that as chia one got wet m Christchurch last Friday, the first opportunity of dry weather was taken to have it spread and allow both ropes and canvas to get back to their normal con dition. A pageant of equestrian paraded the streets on Tuesday afternoon, headed by the band, and waß the centre of attraction to large crowds of people. The citcus itself is well worth a visit. An interesting menagerie of tigere, bears, monkeys, an eleuhant, leopards, and a team of sacred cattle of Northern India, occupies the first

tent, and the visitor, after passing through this, and has inspected the anim&ld, is ushered into the main tent to the arena. The arrangements inside ths immense tent have been made with an eye to the comfort of patrons, and the introduction of chairs m the stalls was a welcome novelty to those who used that part of the circus. A strong feature of the programme is the way m which it has been arranged. The man who drew it) out must be a born showman, as variety characterises it from opening to olose. A quadrille on horseback is the Crst item, performed by four couples — ladies and gentlemen gorgeously dressed, horses beautifully matched, being all white, and as well trained as their riders. This was followed by an extraordinary Risley act by a Japanese team — Hakata and Kota — and the wonderful performance was loudly applauded. Then came the flip-flap riding of Katie Montgomery, a daughter of the ringmaster, Mr P. H. Montgomery. By the way, this gentleman was the first equestrian to perform m Ashburton the difficalt act of leaping from the bare ground to the bare back of a horse m fjill circular career. This act has been crowned now by Messrs F. Harmston and Gilbert Eldred, doing the act simultaneously, and together leaping on the horse and keeping their upright position. Then comes the fun with the trained elephant, clever hat spinning by the clowns Cuzco and Willie, a grand jumping performance by a handsome Btallioa, an extraordinarily clever and very imposing act called "the imperial ladders" m which eight lady athletes and three gentle men take part, the ladieß being most picturesquely attired, and after a hurricane hurdle act by Mr F. Harmstoo, the Aldean Clowns come m and keep the house m a roar. A word of praise is due to the clowns of the circus. Their jokes are not the old " wheezes" we have heard m every ring for the last thirty years, but are new and evidently original, and the Aldeans more especially caused a deal of hearty and healthy laughter, not only to the children but to the grown up people. More exhibi tions of perfect horse training, and by very handsome horses, too, and Miss Ruby Scarsdale'B trapczd work was introduced. Then came the double-jockey business already referred to, followed by the ever popular grand and lofty tumbling by a large and well trained team of acrobats. This over, Hashimoto, another Jap, gave an exhibition of wire walking that fairly took the breath away. Ihe wire rose from the ground on one sido of the tent to an eye about thirty feet up the pole The Jap walked straight up the wire to within six feet of the eye, and then slid down the wire still keeping upright. Re repeated the performance eeveral times, varying it by Bitting down on the wire, and rushing down ab hurricane speed, and all aa if it were child's ptay to him. Trick ponies under Mr Montgomery's care, more excellent fooling by the clownß, who were uncom monly nimble-rooted on the globe, climbing an inclined plane and sea-saw, an ex traording barrel act by the Jap Hakata, and an exhibition of dancing by a handsome white Arab horse, and then came the closing item of the programme— "The steeplechase." This is a new departure, introducing all the leading features of a winter cross country meeting, and while it was full of fun as an entertainment by itself, it afforded an opportunity for the equestrians to show the jumping powers of Mrs Harmston's really magnificent stud. A matinee for children was given this afternoon and was well attended, as doubtless the performance this evening will also be— at anyrate it is de serving of the largeab patronage. It will be the last performance, the company leaving by special train for Temuka to morrow morning.

COMMERCIAL.

WOOL AND SKINS.

There was keen oompetition for halfbred and good olean well woolled merino skins at the sale on Monday last, the local buyer, Mr H. McElrea, who was buying for shipment, paying as muoh as 4f d and 5d per lb for lines from Alford Forest and Alford Station. Fine wools will m all probability meet with Btrong competition at the coming series of wool sales.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

There was a moderate attendance at the Aahbnrlon yards on Tuesday. The supply of beef and mutton yarded met with a ready market, and all lota offered were easily placed. Store cattle were represented, for the most part, by old cows, for which there was no enquiry. Ewes and lambs did not meet with muoh demand. The entry for the day totalled about 3500 aheep, 30 head of cattle, and a few small pigs. The following prices were obtained : —

Fat Cattle. — Crossbred ewes, woolly, 123 6d, 13s 6d, 14s ; shorn, 9a 91, 10s Id, 10s 4d, Us ; two-tooth and crossbred ewes and wethers, shorn, 7a lOd, 10s 4d to 10a 8d ; woolly, 15s lOd ; croßesbred hoggets, woolly, 8a 7d, lla ?d, 11s 9J, 10s 4d, 10s 4d ; shorn hoggets, 7s 8d } crossbred ewes m wool, and lambs, all otunte i, 7s 3d to 7s 93.

Fat Cattle —Steers, £4 153, £5 15s, £6, £6 ss, £8 ; heifers, light. £2 15* ; heavy, £6 : qow, £6 253 ; vealer, 163. Springer £3. Fjps,— Slips, 1(53.

MAYFIELD.

From Our Own Corrcspomlnnt

HEAVY RAIN.

Between Friday night and Sunday night we experienced the heaviest downpour of rain that has occurred for the past two years. It came down incessantly all Friday night and Saturday, but bepame showery towards Sunday afternoon, and m proportion became colder, and as the atmosphere cleared somewhat, snow was observable quite low down on the mountains, m con siderable quantities. Many newly-shorn sheep perished from exposure to the storm* Sixty dead hoggets, belonging to Mr T. Bennptt, Ruapuna, were counted on Sunday lying alongside the wire fence on the tussock reserve rented by him, and of course this would only be part of his loss. Mr Malet, Clearwel), informs me he lost fifty wet ewes, and of course this means a oonsiderable loss ip lanibs as well Several others have lost a few ewes and lambs, but these are the worst I have heard of. In the Hinds river there was a oonsiderable quantity of water, but nothing approaching a flood,

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. London, November 14 Claude Vautio, the mining manager who was recently arrested, has brrn -djudicatea a bankrupt. H. 15 liabilities amount to £69,785.

The Colonial Consign ment anil Distributing Company have cods' ructed cold air stons oq the Manchester Ship Canal for supplying the Midland and northern counties. It is hoped the Company will be able to run an independent steamship Hue to the colonies.

Smelting works are being erected at Ellesmere. a port on the Manchester Ship Canal, Dear the mouth of the Mersey. It is hoped that there will be a large demand for Australian ores.

Berlin, November 15 Germany will largely increase her army m the field.

Van ouver, November 15 A fire m Dawson City, on the Klondike goldfields, destroyed half the business portion of the town.

Bombay, November 15 The bubonic plague is increasing m the towns of Dharra and Bergalore. Geneva, November 15

Luccheni has appealed against the sentence of imprisonment for life passed upon him for the assassination of the Empress of Austria. Melbournb, November 15

The Court has sanctioned the scheme for the redaction of the share capital of the Broken Hill Block 14 Company from half a million to £125,000 on grounds of the large quantity of ore taken out of the mine, that what remains ia of a lower grade, and the depreciation m the price of silver.

Sir George Turner states that the coinage concession will mean a profit to Victoria of £6000 annually, and that there will be no initial expense, as the mint is completely equipped.

THE HOOLEY CASE.

«. . United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, November 15

Mr Hooley asserts that Sir W. Marriott suggested his purchasing a baronetcy, asking £10,000 as remune ration if the negotiations were success ful. Sir W. Marriott declares he always said the offer to purchase a baronetcy was useless. Booley states that Broadley received £150,000 for the purpose of advertising and Press manipulations, of which he retained £80,000.

COLONIAL COMPANIES.

Ui)ited Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copy right. London, November 15 • At the annual meeting of the New Zealand and Australian Land Com pany, the report showed a profit of £85,737. A dividend of 5 per cent, was declared, and £18,237 carried forward.

The New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company's earnings amount to £196,610, showing a defi ciency of £6,732, which is attributed to d rough ti

The Spanish Troops in Cuba.

United Preaa Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copy righ b

Washington, November 15

Seven thousand Spanish forces sur rounded General Blanco's palace m Havana, clamouring for arrears of pay. General Blanco telegraphed to Madrid for thirty million pesetas (aboub £1,500,000), and pacified the soldiers for a time. He arrested the ring leaders and placed cannon m the streets of the town, manned by picked troops. American warships will pro bably be sent to Havana.

Madrid, November 15

Senor Segasta is making desperate efforts to raise £450,000 to liquidate the arrears of pay of the army m Cuba.

THE TROUBLE WITH FRANCE.

The Russian Alliance. Declared to be a Myth, United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Paris, November 15 M. De Cassaignae, m an article m L'Autonte, says that notwithstanding the French withdrawal from Faahoda, Great Britain is pursuing a provocative and insolent attitude. She is anxious to subject France to the lash every where. He adds that the Franco- Russian alliance is a myth. La Soleil also says that after the Chinese war, France pulled the chestnuts out of the fire for Russia. Securing Manchuria, Russia repaid France's services with flattering telegrams.

Received Wakapuaka Nov. 16, 9.12 am, Gtjabdian Office 9-45 a-m Paris,. November 15 The French and Germans are actively exploring the Lake Tchad region of Central Africa. A scheme for the construction of a railway from Algiers to Tchad is being promoted m Paris.

THE PLAGUE GERMS.

I United Press Association — By Electrlo Telegraph^Copyright Mei-boubne, November 15 Dr Heydon intends to make a claim against the Government for the seizure of the plague microbes. He denies that they were introduced secretly, and states they were shown to the medical officer who inspected the ship, November 16. Dr Heydon applied to Government for £300 compensation for the plague germs. He states that they were not virulent, but were used as an antidote by innoculation,

THtt ASfIJBUKTON GUARDIAN ; WEDNESDAY, NOVEMii&R i 6, 1898



Craighead & Bkrryman desire to express their appreciation of the prompt manner m which Buch an extraordinary number of gentlemen have already responded to their invitation to call early with their esteemed orders for new suits tbia season. By employ- ing extra labor Craighead & Berryman are still prepared to cxeoute fresh orders for the approaching shows.— (A4v



Craighead & Berryman have juat opened out another large shipment of new summer goods, comprising some of the moßt fashion- able patterns and best qnality suitings as now worn at Home, whioh oannot be obtained m any other eatabUs.hm.enti ID the



CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH AEhburton. Wednesday — Special Scrv : co for Confirma- tion Candidates ami Friends, 7.30 p. m Fridaj — Short Service, 7.30 p m. Choir practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES, November 20, 1898 8.30 p m— Holy Communion. All com- municants invited to attend. A special invitation is oxtowlcd to all who have been confirmed during the past six years. 10 30 a m — Candidates assemble m School- room. 11 a.m —Morning Prayer and Confirma- tion Service. 3 p m— Dromore, Rev. T. A. Hamilton. 6.30 p.m— Evening Prayer Thu Right Reverend the Bishop of Christ- , church will officiate at all the services iv St. Stephen's Churoh. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. Tenders, WAIRARAPA SOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL. FTIENDERS are invited for the Construe- _|_ tion of the Moroa and Greytown Water Supply Works. Plans, general conditions, and specifica- tions can be seen at the Borough Council Offices, Greytown, and at our offices, Church Street, Timaru. ' Tenders endorsed "Tender for Water Supply Works," must be addressed to the Chairman Wairarapa South County Council, Carterton ; where they will be received until 12 o'clock noon on FRIDAY, 25th November, 1898. The lowest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. MEASON AND MARCHANT, 11 87 Tinmu. Fnedlander Jteros. WEST STREET HORSE MAET. SATURDAY, November 19. A Consignment of 25 First-Class Draught Horses, ex Monowai, from Sydney. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., Etd., have received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at their Mart, West Street, on above date,— c\p? FIRST-CLASS DRAUGHT C\K 4iO GELDINGS AND MARES, (CO From 3to 5 years old. Real good Bbamp?. We would draw the special attention of Farmers and others m want of good young horses for harvest to thin consignment, as it has been specially selected for this market. Sale at 12.3© p.m. sharp. R. FRIEDLANDER, 11 97 Auctioneer NICOLL BROTHERS. JNficoll Brothers, [H. F. Nicoll.] [L. A. Nicoix, AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS [EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, SFURNITURE. and PRODUCE, m our Rooma EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock Bale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods tin our hauda for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS Wo have been appointed Agents for Messrs Sawtbll, Waohsmann & Co,, Christchurch, and have now on hand a supply of Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, Turnips Mangels, Carrots, Rape, etc., grown by Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, .Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christchurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills." Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicycles. FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE RISKS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 6 per pent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. fTIHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT Co! X Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepartd fop Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, aud to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicgll Bros, store five varieties of thjis celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt altei fcion. NICOLL" BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS, T7JARMERS wishing to consign Sheopfon their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com- municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 « '""3 "Soilence m the Ooort !" the bobby cried And I really thought I should have died ; With the coughing here, and the sniffing there, Till the Judge, enraged, said:— "I declare, | ■ I will this row no longer endure. Just send for Woods' Grwt Pepporminb



F. FERKIMAN. i FOR SaLE I Tho Goocwill of a Lease m Perpetuity at Lauriston. IlJftve received interaction to a©«l the Good will m the Lease m Perpetuity of 93 Acres of good laud at LauHs^on. The pi-Ojicr: y : s well fenced and watered and is sown dewu m clover, which pro luises an abundant crop. F. FERhIMAN FOX SALE Ai 1 HINDS EURAL Section 35807, containing 30 ) Acres m Tussock. A low price will be, ccepted to close an account. P. FEIiKIMAtt FOR SALF. Bergers Sheepmarking Composition. THE Finest and most economical Sheep Branding Oil In the Market, m 1, 2, and 5 Gallon tins, brilliant red, blue or back colours. Once used always used. Always ready for use, drys rapidly and is guanteed noo to injure the wool, and readily quits wool m scouring without leaving a stain. S ands the hardest weather tests unimpaired. F. FEEEIMAN. FOB SALE. Mford Forest Road. LCT 3 containing £ of an acre nearly opposite the Factory entrance gate* Foil particulars on application. i P. FERBIMAN. FOR BALE. A GOOD SITE FOR DWELLING. ONE Acre and a half of land, at present m crop, with a good frontage on the North West Belt and Grey Street, beiug Town Sections 851, 952, 953, 961, 962, and 963. The property is well fenced, atd shou'd prove a splendid site for a residence. Further particulars on application. F. FERRIMAK FOR SALE. TANCRED STREET. rpOWN Section 467. upon which is J_ erected a comfortable house of seven rooms. Eaey terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN. ~ FOR SALE. COX STREET, ' npoWN Section 80L together with good I house, wash-house, copper, etc. A small deposit will be accepted, tho balance at Building Society teima, which makes this a splendid opi>or; unity for a working man to acquire a property of his own, remembering iho mistake that too many make, the idea that if they are to save at all they must commence m a large way, whereas he who begins m a eimll way will soon notice the effects of the effort. Full particulars on application. F. FERIiLMAN, FOR SALE. COX STREET. A Comfortable House of five' rooms situated on Town Sec' ion 776. The owner having left the district will accept a low p ico. Farther particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOB SALE. 7 Acrvs at Eketahuna, North Islani, Close to Railway Station. r f^O those deslr'ng a change of Climate 1., thia affords an opportunity seldom offered of obtaining a section whereon ta build a comfortable residence within a convenient distance of a Hallway Station. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. A Shop m Tancred Street. I Have a good shop to let m Tancred Street, within a chain of East Street. F. FERRIMAN, TO LET— WAKANUI ROAD. 4 ACRES of good land with a well a- ocked orchard and a capital dwell- ing hoase. To a fe.^d tenant a moderate rent will be accepted. F. FERRIMAN. I HAVE a special sum of £10 000 to invest on a sound freehold aecuriiy either m one or two turns at 4| per cent. F. FERRIMAN. p— ' ■ " '. ..'j.L'iiJiLi.ia Insist upon having our Pue Tcao. Don't bft put upon. Vhey are the Best and Cheapest. ADsolutely pure. Copied but sever equalled. WONDERFUL Gunxiurteed Nicer and Better Value than any at 4d per 11). more money. Compare our 2/- Tea with any at 3/4, and our a/4 with any at 3/- per lb. /"IHANCE for poultry breeders.— A few V^ Partridge Cochin Cookerelß and Houdan Cockerels, beat for orosaiog.— Pbuiaii Powwav Yards,



PHASES OF THE MOON. November. D II M Last quarter ... ... 7 153 a.m New moon ... ... 14 11 51 a m First quarter .«. .- 21 435 p.m full moon .. ... 28 4 9 p.m Craighead & Berryman are now selling the new model Massey-HarrJe 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' t Bwchiae!,~(A.dvb I



LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. NOTICE i 6 hereby given than the Bridge at the junction of Ford's 1-conrl and Wheatstone Koad IS CLOSED for repairs, and Wheatstone Road is therefore STOPPiiDf<r traffic until further notice. C- E. FOOKS & SON, Clerks to the Longbeacb Road Board. 92 . 1 vi N a glanrfi »r. their windows will show -hat Craigluac! & Berryman are determined maintain (heir re pu'ation aj the leading



JOHN ORR & Co. I Ironmongers and General Merchants. ■ - wifTffss Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PBICES LOWER THAN EVEK. " New Xi- " "F- to iN >" " Columbia,' LAWN MOWERS. * AT STARTLING PRICES. SPADES, RAKES, HOES, FORKS, anT^G^n Tool . by B*t Makers. The Largest Asaortment and Lowest Prices^ any firm in'Aßhbutton. QQO YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold CHEAP, ty \ if FISHING UUi' TACKLE. WE HAVE Juat Opened our "New Beaßon'a Suiply o c FISHING TACKLE, \a.. d request an early inspection • LICENSES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM *J&] ■- — -. _ -.-^-7- * WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYERLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment thio Be »son is Jusb Landing, and we will be able to supply Customers without delay. JOHN ORITiND CO., ASHBUBTON. DRESS AND FASHION. SUMMER 1898. ANDREW ORR, TS NOW SHOWING A MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF \ SPRING AND SUMMER NOVELTIES lIS^MILLINERY, MANTLES, CAPES, BLOUSES, SUNSHADES, CORSETS, AND UMBRELLAS. DRESS GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY 50 dozen Ladies' new Cycling Gloves and Corsets. 100 dczen Men's New Scarves and Bows, lovely Men's Shirts, o>Uars, and Hats. Men's Suits to Order fro.m f Os. Carpets, Lioeolums, Floorcloths. Splendid Stock of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR.