PHASES OF THE MOON.

July.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JULY 4, 1898.

The bread riots, which a short time ago assumed a revolutionary character m Italy, have served BRITAIN'S FOOD to call attention m SUPPLY. England to what might happen there m the event of the food supplies of the people being seriously endangered by an outbreak of war. Referring to this subject, the Times, m a recent isßue, has the following remarks :— " In this country, which depends so largely on imported food stuffs, the increase m the market rate, reaching m one recent week the highest average for wheat, nearly 36s per quarter, that has been attained for years past, though very important to the farmers who are lucky enough to have a stock of grain unsold, has not materially affected the house hold budget of the ordinary working man. That, however, is because all the other necessaries of life are so cheap here, owing to our open markets for imports of every kind. At the same time, the troubles created m many Continental countries by the temporary and partial restriction of the food supply due to the war are a warning to us of what might happen m a more prolonged and serious struggle. The United Kingdom is more dependent than any other community on imported corn. Yet, while we feel that we j should never lose sight of this fact", we are unable to approve of the policy of accumulating a store of grain, at the expense of the Government, to be used for the relief of the market m time of need. It would be difficult to keep the principle, if once adopted, within bound?, yet even the storage of a moderate quantity would be a consider able charge upon the taxpayers, and, at the same timp, would hardly suffice for more than a couple of weeks' supply if foreign imports were really cut off. Our naval supremacy is an assurance, which it is to be hoped we shall never allow to be diminished, that, even m war, our food supply will not be substantially affected. It is hardly possible to doubt that if the Govern ment were to establish national granaries there would be a demand, whenever there was any pretext of distress, whether caused by a strike or a scarcity or otherwise, for a distribu tion of corn at a price below the market value. When the precedent was once admitted the country could hardly hope to escape from the ruinous embarrassments m which the futile attempt to satisfy a democratic popu lace involved Imperial Rome.."

Local and General.

Sporting men will find on the fourth page of thia issue a critique on the handicap of the New Zealand Cup. Hearsay Evidence.— The Chief Justice's opinion on " hearsay evidence," given ex pression to m the Supreme Court at Wel lington (says the Post) :— " You shouldn't say you know a thing because you heard it. I hear a great many things, but I don't know them. In fact," he drily added, "1 often know to the contrary." Jury Service. — Commercial travellers are not exempt from, service on juries, and the Chief Justice sees no special reason why they should be. An application made by one m the Wellington Supreme Court that he Bhould be excused was, therefore, not entertained. By a strange irony of fate he was eubsequently chosen foreman of the jury. An Awkward Predicament. — During the recent flood m Marlborough one resident saved the lives of two of his eowe by accom modating them m his house. Waking no m the morning he found the water all round the house, and m response to his voice, two of the cows awara up to the back door, and were taken by the horns and hauled into the house, the floor of whioh was just out of water. The oows were put into one of the front rooms, and remained there all day, occasionally poking their heads out of the window and bellowing dolefully, much to the amusement of people navigating the streets. ° B The Suez Canal.— The Suez Canal, by a treaty signed m 1886, was neutralized so that Btnpß of commerce and of war of all flags might pass freely through it, both m war time and during peaoe. Belligerents, how ever, are plaoed with regard to id on a similar footing to that which they oooupy m neutral ports. They can only revigtua with aotual necessaries at its ports, and must use all deßpaton m passing through it. They may not stop at Forb Said or Suez more than twenty-four hours, and twenty four hours musb elapse between the de parture of a belligerenb and that of a ship of the opposing Power. No aots of war can take place m the Canal or within three miles of its ports of accesß.

A Visitor's Views op us. —The Rev. Dr ' Duff, of the Free Church of Sootlaud, who was at the Otago jubilee celebrations, has, after visiting various places of interest m Australia, been interviewed by a Sydney pressman. He speaks highly of what he saw m this country, and oomparing New Zealand with the Australian colonies, he nays :— " In New Zealand family life is more marked than m some of the colonies. As to Otago especially, there is widespread well being without great wealth at one end of the scale or extreme poverty al the other. In none of the New Zealand cities is the problem of the classes so acute as m the larger cities of Melbourne and Sydney ; bub even there m those smaller cities the chureheß and all the agencies for the moral welfare of the people require to be full of zeal and resource if they are to prevent rather than waib till they need to remedy. Methvent.— The fourth meeting of the Methven Literary Society was held m the schoolroom on Thursday evening. Mr W. Morgan, vice-president, occupied the chair. The evening was taken up m discussing the subjeotß of the "Journal," an interesting and profitable meeting terminating at ten o'clock.— On Friday evening the Band of Hope held their second meeting of the session, a good attendance of both young and old being present. The chair was occupied by Mr Hunter, who, m a few words, apoke of the advantage of cultivating temperance principles from childhood. The audience showed their appreciation of the entertain ment by the continued applause with which i they greeted each item of the programme, consisting of an address by the Rev. Mr Weitbrooke, a reading by Mr J. Henderson, a duet by Misses Batten (violin) and Miaa Clark (piano), solos by Mios Rands and Mesßtß Grainger and Rands, dialogues by Miss Annie Duff and Maggie Sloba, and by Miss Rands and MessrsTillfitt-^ »h*'-t --and_Ra» Jn T— rwttarnjnH ByMieses Nellie "Boucher^ Maggie and May Rolls, and Nellie Stone. Misses Hibbg nd Clark played the accompaniments. Mayfield Library. — The Mayfleld Library Committee has certainly been unfortunate m getting up a concert. All arrangements were made for one to take place on the Queen's Birthday, but the web weather caused it to fall through. A second attempt was made on July 1, when again I the weather interfered, and the floods m the j rivers prevented mosb of the promised j performers from coming, which was a pily, as an excellenc programme had been prepared. However, several of the audience kindly came forward to help, and a fresh programme was made up. Mr Angus Reid made a most able chairman. The perfor mers were the Rev. H. and Mrs Purchas, Miss Addis, Messrs Hall, Robertson, R. and W. Fagan, Cheeaeman, Samuels, and the never failing Mr 0. Allan. The gema of the evening were Mrs Purchaa' singing, and beautifully rendered violin solos by Mr Purchas. Recitations were given by Mr Samuels, aad Mr Robertson with his comic Scotch songs met with great applause. Mr George Sewell, m a few well chosen words proposed a vote of thanks to all those who had so kindly helped, and to Mr 1\ Burgess for the use of his piano. This of course was oarried, also three cheers for the chairman. The performers were then invited to Mr Reid'B house for refreshments. A dance was afterwards held m the schoolroom. 1.0. G.T. Open Lodgjs.— The Pride of Wakanui Lodge, 1.0. G.T., held its fort nightly session m the Wakanui Main school

1 on Tuesday, June 28. Bro. D. Doak, 0.T., presided m the absence of Bro. R. J. Dal ton. The Lodge was opened with the usual oeremonies. A Grand Lodge communication was read by the L.0., requesting two dele gates to be appointed to attend the temper ance convention m Wellington ; but the matter was held over till next session. The Lodge meeting then closed, and the dopra were opened to the public Bro, J. W. Butterick wus .voted to the chair. The concert was opened by the singing of the opening ode. After the chairman had spoken somewhab briefly he submitted an excellent programme, the items of which were contributed by the following: -Piano solo— Misa Sarah Corbett j songs— Misseß Bachael Corbett and Annie Dalton, Messrs j Frampton, A. Protheroe, and O. Trevurza; | readings Mr D, Doak, and Mr M. Wilßon. The accompaniments were played m pleasing style by Misses Sarah .Corbett, Trevurza, and Protheroe, Mr Leadley delivered an address m whi.oh he advocated temperance very warmly as well as logically. Thanks were accorded to those who had assisted at the entertainment*, and a pleasant evening dosed with the singing of " Auld Langsyne. ' When You Hare a flail «'ol«l You want the best medioine that oan be obtained, and that) is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. You want a remedy that will nob only give quick relief bub effect a permanent oure. You want a remedy that will relieve the lungs and keep expectoration easy. You want a remedy that will counteract any tendency toward pneumonia. You want a remedy thab is pleasant and safe to take. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the only medicine m use that meets all of these re quirements. This remedy is famous for its cures of bad colds throughout the United States and m many foreign countries. It has many rivals, but, for the speedy and per manent cure of bad colds, stands without a peer and its splendid qualities are every where admired and praised. For sale by the ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY.

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Hon. W. RoLLEsroN.-Mrßollestonhas 1 sufficiently recovered from the effects of his recenb accident to be able to travel, and is now m Wellington. Ambergris.— About 401 bof what is sup posed to be ambergris were found on the beach near Gisborne a few days ago. Samp'eß have been sent to Sir James Hector and Me S-key for analysis. bera Wl u ,nd u lge mi n a moonlight run to Window and back to-night, starting from the Post Office at seven o'clock. They invite a I cyclists to join them Repairs Needed.— The footpath m Easb Street requires a little attention m places— for instance, near Bonnington's, at the edge of the path whore old wooden verandah posts originally stood ; and just under the Somerset Hotel limp, there is a subsidence m which a nasty puddle remains for days after each shower of rain. .u A J? A ? B BIRD — A. settler at Kihikihi, m ;he Waikato, shot a pure white pheaoant on his land the other day. He neglected to take the necessary steps to have ib stuffed, and baa only now been able to preserve the head. These birds are very rare. A corres pondent of the New Zealand Herald states that Mr C. Storey, of Maungatautari, has one on bis property, and jealously guards ib. Cookery a Compulsory Subject Being wked to express an opinion on the sabjeob, Mr Blair, Chairman of the Wellington Education Board, has ruled that cookery is a oompulsory eubjeot m the curriculum of schools mdißtnota where olasaes have been established, as ifc oomeß under the head of domestio eoonomy." Mr Hogg, M.H.R., who is a member of the Board, is moving to have a oookery teacher appointed for the oountry sohools. The Fourth o» July— In honor of Independence Day of the United States flags were flown to-day from several build ings m town. The Somerset Hotel had three floating from its staves, Mr D. Thomas one, the GrABDiAN office two, and several other establishments hoisted flags m the afternoon. Mr W. J. Sileook placed the Union Jaok asd the Stars and Stripes crossed at the staves and united at the middle by two hands joined m the grasp of friend ship—a device that said more than many words could express. The Guardian flew both flags Bide by side. FooTBALL._in view of the ooming seven aside tournament, which is to be held ab Temukaon July 21, the members of the Ashburton Football Club ougbb to go into hard training. The committee intead enter ing one senior and two junior teams if possible, and with that idea the following have been selected:— Seniors— N. Orr, ET Purchase, J. McTigue, L. Ulendinnine, G. Cromie, L. J. Hobbß and J. Hepburn. The two junior teams will be picked from the following players :— Dixon, D. Wilson, F. Wilson, Pilbrow, E. Orr, A. Curtie, A. Wil son, Riokman, Hefford, Pritohard (2), Seymour, Nicoll, Treston, Bray, Wilkie, Purchase and Robb. The following players will represent the Football Club m their match against the Tennis Club on Thurs day j— Full back, Bray ; three-quarters, Orr, Purchase, MoTigue ; five-eighths, Pilbrow ; half, Purchase; forwarde, Orr, Saymour, Dixon, Hefford, A. Curtis, Pritohard, Treaton, Riokman, Hepburn. Emergencies— Pritchard, Tasker.

Theft of Packs.— To-day, before, Messrs Alcorn and Seaty, Justices of the Peace, William Twomey waa charged with having stolen a number of sackß from Mr Clifford's stable on June 29. Mr Cuthbertson appeared for defendant. Percy Eden (who Mr Cuth bertson said is well known to the police) said he 8&w defendant take the bags from Mr Clifford's stable «nd pub them m Mr Smithel's piggery, after which he covered them over with scrub. Mr Mahood said the bags were thrown over his fence, and he put them m the shed, ao that they would not get wet. H«» th-ao wiumuummau wilD" the police, and Constable Eado went to Mr Clifford, but he (Clifford) waa not sure whether the sacks were his or uob. After other evidence, the Bench placed the lad on «""' "-^^-fchrgajnonthß.

Sea Encroachment at Ocean Beach.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph. Dunedin, July 4 During high tide on Sunday morning at about two o'clock, the sea broke m through a gap ab jut thirty feet wide, immediately east of the central battery, and flooding the low lying sections m the immediate neigh borhood to the extent of perhaps half the bulk of the last inroad. The Public Works Department waa erecting a plank barricade across the lod gag, and the workjwas all finished except this gap of thirty feet. The sea also cub a very large slice oub of the sandhills at the Sc. Clair end, eating into the properties ;on the esplanade.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following is the meteorological report for the week ending July 1, 1898 :—

I 1.1 I Rainfall during June, Alford Forest 11*70 inches; Alford Station 6*60 inches. Bain fall for past six months, Alford Forest 27.68 inches ; Alford Station 16*44 inches.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright London, July 1 Ab the wool sales there was keen compe tition, but prices remain unchanged. ' There were but few withdrawals* Victorian wheat on the spot is selling at 40s. Early May shipments are offered at 31a £>&. At the wool sales merinos are very firm, and crossbreds unchanged. Oreti clip realised 7jgd, and Clydevale B|d< July 3 At the wool sales, crossbredß sold extremely well, with only a slight upward tendency. Only a few lotß of merinos were offered. Scoured met with eager competi tion. Up to date, 53,594 bales have been .catalogued, of which 3323 were withdrawn.

HAVELOCK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports on his weekly sale as follows :— There was a very large attendance, and theentry for cattle and pigs was large. Competition for pigs was very brisk, and a slight rise was noticed weaners fetching from ss, 7s to 8s 6d, stores 10s, 10s 6d, 12s 9d to 16a. Cattle was rather slow of sale, cows due to calve early £3 2s 6d and £4 153 ; fowls Is, Is 2d, Is 3d Is 6d up to Is lid ; geeßS 5a ; turkeys 9a 6dj all at per pair. In the produce line carrots sold from 2a 6d to 33 ; swedes 2a 6d j potatoes 9a, 9a 6d, and up to lls per sack for special sorts. Apples Id to 2d per Ib. Mutton Id to l£d ; beef |d to 2d ; pork 3£d per lb, and a large assortment of furniture, sundries, etc., sold at satisfactory prioes.

News m Brief.

Owing to ill health, the proprietress of the Glasgow Restaurant is forced to relinquish business, and has decided to sell the same as a going concern.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association— By Electrio I Telegraph— Copyright. London, July 1 Later reports from Bombay with reference to the fire aboard the P. and O. Company's steamer Ganges, show that a strong wind was blowing at the time, and that the vessel is practically destroyed. July 2 The Prince of Wales has been ' elected President of the Gladstone Memorial Committee. Washington, July 3. A conference between the members of the American Senate and the House of Representatires agreed to reinstate the vote for a commission to act with the British delegates m the settlement of the disputes between the United States and Canada. Sydney, July 3. The wool exported from the colony for the season just ended amounted to 722,000 bales, as compared with 817,000 bales for the previous season. The Sherard Osborne is engaged laying the new cable between Tasmania and Victoria, Brisbane, July 8 Mr Byrnes has written to Mr Reid j and Sic George Turner that the ques tions involved m the New Guinea "land grab" are so numerous and complicated that the only satisfactory solution will be a conference of the Premiers of the contributing colonies.

Imperial Penny Post.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. London, July 2 Mr J. Henniker Heaton, M.P., states that the Canadian delegate to the Postal Convention will move a resolution on Tuesday, m favour of the establishment of an Imperial penny post, except inland. The delegate from the Cape will second the motion. The Duke of Norfolk will, he says, assent to the proposal. Mr Heaton urges the Australian colonies not to oppose the proposal, but to join the Union when they are able.

LABOUR QUESTIONS.

The South Wales Miners' Strike. United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, July 2 Owing to the engagements of Mr Justice Williams, Sir Edward Fry has been appointed conciliator m the coal strike.

FATAL TRAM ACCIDENTS.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright "Stdktcy, July 3. Brown, an excise officer, had -his head cut off by falling under a steam tram. Reoeived Wakapuaka, July 4, 9 22 a.m, Guardian Office 9 49 a.m. SrDNRr, July 4 The steampipe of a tram motor burst, and caused a panic among the .women passengers, several of whom jumped on to the roadway. Mrs Hall was fatally injured, and two others slightly.

KLONDIKE GOLDFIELDS.

United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright

Adelaide, July 2 An Adelaide miner, writing from Klondike, gives a terrible account of his journey from Vancouver to the fields, id c describes the snowslide at Ohilcoot Pass, where 100 persons were buried and fifty-four died. He believes that some Australians were lost. Six of his party were blinded by the snow and cold which he says is awful. He advises none to go to Klondike, as it coata a heap of money, and only the strong and healthy can stand the climate.

THE ANNEXATION OF SANTA CRUZ.

An Island Tragedy. United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Thursday Island, July 3 When the warship Mohawk was at Whipaa Island, one of the Santa Cruz group, a South Sea Islander claimed protection. He stated he was the only survivor of the crew of Turner's trading cutter. While the crew were bartering with the natives a fortnight previous the latter attacked them, and killed ' his companions, two Englishmen known as Tom and Martin, and an islander. The natives aUo destroyed the cutter. The Mohawk discovered the bodies of the three men terribly mutilated. The murderers fled to the bush. The warship's crew burnt the village. United PreßS Association— By Eleobrio Telegraph Auckland, July 2 Captain Huggett, of the missionary yacht Southern OroBS. says that although the annexation of Santa Cruz is not of great' importance m itself, yet it forms another link m the chain of British possessions south* wards from the Bolomon Islands. The New Hebrides group remains to complete the chain, bub it is at present under unsatis factory joint protection by England and France. The Santa Croz Islands are very seldom visited by any vessel except the Southern £G'roas. The population of the annexed islands is 20,000, out of which only three or four are white men.

To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of uondon, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just Issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and desoriptive book on Deaf. ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z., on reoeipt of stamps. Mr Uampbell, of the same address, Was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure m spreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand. A littlebook on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may je had from M Rhaw on eoeipfa of stamps.

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

The Invasion of Cuba. The Attack on Santiago- A Furious Battle Fought. Heavy Losses on Both Sides- The Result Zndeoisive> i Particulars of the Battle. Desperate Fighting. The Spanish Attaoked- Capture of Their Defenoea. Another American Squadron to Sail. Stubborn Defence "by the Spanish

United Preaa AasooUfeion— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Washington, July 1 General Shaf ter is using balloona to ■urvey the vicinity of Santiago. London, July 2 Four British warships are at present at Manilla, and the Commander at Hong Kong has received orders to reinforce them if necessary. ...

Washington, July 2 Three divisions, comprising 15,000 American troops and several thousand Cubans, attacked the Spanish position early on Friday. Heavy fighting took place, and lasted all day, resulting m the capture of the outer defences. Admiral Oerveraa's fleet fired on -the American troops. General Lawton'a brigade has occupied Oaney, a suburb of Santiago. The Spaniards fought stubbornly, but were handicapped by the weakness of their artillery. Admiral Sampson bombarded the Morro and Estrella forts ; the Vesuvius, the new vessel, throwing dynamite shells with great effect. General Shatter reports that the casualties on his side number 400, chiefly wounded. Torrents of rain fell doring^the fight. The American troops had many commissariat difficul ties to contend with. General Shatter is hurrying a number of Dudley dynamite field guns to the front.

It is reported here that Commodore Watson has been instructed to follow Admiral Oamara's fleet, and that a fresh squadron is proceeding to the Spanish coast.

Washington, July 3 The Spaniards desperately main tained the defence of Oaney for eight hours. The American cavalry, under Major-General Wheeler, made aeveral brilliant charges Brigadier-General Kent's brigade attacked Aquadores, the American fleet also pouring m a heavy fire upon the Spanish line. The fighting, which was of a furious character, lasted until sundown. The shells from the squadron under Admiral Oeryeras^ did heavy execution, one annihilating an entire company. The casualties on Friday exceeded 1000. General Shatter has telegraphed for fifty surgeons and an additional hospital ship.

S The fighting round Santiago was resumed at daybreak on Saturday, the I whole of the reserves being ordered to the front. The fight lasted all day, but apparently proved indecisive. Both sides lost heavily, A telegram despatched to President McKinley from the front at four o'clock on Saturday afternoon, intimated that a fierce battle is proceeding. The marksmanship of the Spanish riflemen is described as poor, while the gunnery of Admiral Sampson's fleet was remarkably good- All the Spanish batteries m the Aquadores Valley have been eilenced. . .

Fortifications at Santiago.

B&rtod Wire as a D&foaoe "The Star Spangled Saa&or," Admiral Camara's Fleet. Capture of a Goranov Another Prize. Received Wakapnaka July 4, 8.50 a.m Guahdian Office 9.24 a.m. Washington, July 3 The American troops found the fortifications at Santiago very strong. While forcing the breastwqrks they encountered barbed wire fencing eight feet hjgh. In carrying the works they displayed splendid bravary, and during a lull m the battle the infantry sang " The star spangled banner," the wounded joining m. Oolonel Linares oomplaina that the Spanish reinforcements from Holquia and Martianillo, under General Pondo. have not arrived. Admiral Camara's ieet, which a few days ago was reported to be steaming through the Suez Oanal, is re-entering the Mediterranean Se», m order to coal from the Spanish colliers. Three torpedo boat destroyers attached to the squadron return in> mediately to Oadiz, A force qf Philippine rebels captured the Governor of the province of Bulacan. The ship Bohul while landing a detachment of fifty Spanish troops was also captured.

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Public Notices. PRIZE 1 POULTRY. rr H E Proprietor of the PELHAM X POULTRY YARDS, draws attention to the fact that owing to the necessity for reducing stock valuable birds for breeding may be obtained at greatly reduced prices. Specimens of the breeds stocked may be seen ut the forchcomiug show, where exhibi- tion birds will be found catalogued at reasonable prices. The Indian Game, Houdans, and Partridge Cochins, some of the best laying and table fowls known, are irom the beßt strains m the Colony. NOTICE. PERSONS indebted to the ASHBURTON PUBLISHING COMPANY, Limited, prior to Maroh 19i.h, 1893, are hereby noti- fled that PAYMENT MUST BE MADE forthwith at the late office of the Company, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken. Wvl~ STEWARD. Ashburton, May 2GJ OTAGO'S JUBILEE. NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory's JUBILEE COMMEMORATION COMPETITION. mOTAL attendance ab Exhibition as officially declared, exolusive of season tioket-holders, 103,539. Nearesb guess to correob figures being 103,576, made by MR E. W. WILSON, of Stratford, who is consequently the winner of our prize and has been handed our cheque for [Copy.] Dunedin, June 17, 1818. I hereby certify that the box containing the guesses for the New Zealand Cloth- ing Factory's Jubilee Commemoration Competition was sealed up on May 16, and that I was present at the unsealing thereof on this date, and I also certify that the guess nearest to the actual number was that of Mr E. W. Wilson, of Stratford, who guessed 103,576, the correct number being 103,539. E. A. COGAN, Secretary Otago Jubilee Industrial Exhibition. CHURCH SERVICES. S;T. STEPHEN'S OHITIKtB. Ashburtoc. WEDNEBDAY — G.F.S. 7.30 p.m. THURSDA Y~Meeting of the St. Stephen's Guild m the Schoolroom 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY — Service of induction of new Choristers 7.30 p.m. Choir practice 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. (lOrhJuly.) 8.30 — Holy Communion. II a.m. — Morning Prayer. 3 30— Holy Baptism. 6.30 — Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON.



I F. FERRIMAN. j \ FOR SALE. , ■—"""" t I HAVE Received instructions from Mr | VV. H. Robinson to sell his very desirable residence, Bituated on the N.JS. Town Belt, m close proximity to the High School, con- taining Seven Booms, with a detached Washhouse, complete, with a range and copper built m m brick, together with f -acre of land and a three-stalled Stable. The Land ia well stocked with choice Fruit Trees, and ia watered by a water raoe. Liberal terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. 130 ACRES of Land for Cropping. Apply F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. TWO ACRES LAND at Allenton, with a good Four-Roomed House and Scullery. Rent — 9s per wet-. S l . FERRIMAN. TO LET. WILLIAM STREET. A Comfortable Seven- Roomed House, with Scullery and Copper. At present occupied by Mr H. O. Pebcy TO LET. WAKANUI ROAD. HOUSE containing Five .Rooms, and 3 acre 3of Land. Lately occupied by Mb H. Cameron. F. FBKEIMAN. SEED WHEA J. I Have for Sale some Prime Pearl, Tu&J can and Huutera. Grown on heavy Land. F. FEBRIMAJSi. FOR SALE, HOU3E AND QUAKTER-ACRE LAND IN COX STREET. I have received instructions from Mb H. J. Tasker to Bell his desirable residence, containing Four Rooms and Scullery, Bituated m Cox Street, together with Loosebox, Chaffhonoo and Fowlhouae erected on tue property. F. FERRTMAN. FOR SALE. I HAVE FOR SALE that very desirable block of land containing about Seven Aores situated on the N.E. Town Belt and adjoin- ing Mr W. H. Collins. For anyone m search or a 'property on which to build this one ia well worthy of an inspection. F. FJERRrMAN. FOR SALE. JBONE DUST. The Beat and most profitable Fertilizer that oan be applied to the soil, benefiting not only the first) crop but several succeed- ing ones. A few shillings per acre spent m bonedusb often enriches the farmer tenfold, and leavea the land m better heart. I Have the following Farms mmy .hands for Sale :— 500) 250 > ACRES 100) All Situated m Good Localities, and any- one m search of a property either for farm- ing purposes or as an investment would do well to inapeot the above^ F. FERRIMAN. Do nof/teaersi/acfeiffo I O(/y&/)yof//}ef/p//a/fo/?$ t I X^/fIS/st on nay/fig, 1 \CJVWJVOABimiprfj9S \ /fleyarepifrea/itfmofesgme s Tfiefysf money */?</ experience cap Jbqy. largest safe mAusf/a/as/a.



INDIANA BICYCLE COMPANY. Indianapolis, Ind. tf.S.A. PAID-IN CAPITAL- CHNX2 MILLION DOLLARS. «*w»X— TN the construction of our machines three prime (actors have been con* ■idered throughout, simplicity, universality, and strength. Subordinate to these we have given careful attention to lightness, grace and modern ideas, an I ■we oordially invite tha raost critical attention, to our new models, every feature of which has been submitted to exhaustive teats to demonstrate its practicability before adoption. FRAMES. THE success of the tubing used m '97 Waverleya has been amply demonstrated by Its record during the season past. The fact that not a single Waverley frame has broken during the entire year speaks volumes for its quality, and we continae the use of the best grade of high-carbon Albany weld'ess steel tubing m Waverley frames for 1898, with flash joints of drop forged steel throughout, preferring to placa our dependence upon th's more expensive BUT O]SL£ PROPER , CONSTRUCTION FOa BICYCLES of the highest standard, tather thanEo~use-^l»» -ootatltates now commottty-Koaorj^d^to by many .jaial^ 8 * 8 who have aimed to reduce coats ab tbe expense of qualftyT~nn our "Eadies* frame we have used special tubing of 36 gauge at the loop where the strain is greatest, drawn down to 22 gauge at the head, thus combining the maximum of strength with the minimum of weight. FORKS. OGB new fork ia constructed of the same tubing as that used m the fram?, with a forged steel arched crown hollowed out for lightnesas. 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, SSPEOIaL attention has been given to the bearings of our 1893 machines, with the result that we hive secured great simplicity, perfect interchangeably, perfect alignment, perfaot concentricity, and perfect protection from dust. In 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, fitting either side of the front or rear wheel, and having a double face with two ball races. It can be put on the machine m eight diff, rant places or ways, thus making it impossible to assemble the bearings incorrectly. The cones are prevented from turning on thn axles by contact between their knurled faces and the knurled surfaces of the nuts which adjust them. Especial attention is sailed to the dusb proof qualities of all the hearings on the machine as being the most effective protection yeb applied to bicycle construction. They have surpassed any ideal and are as potent as they are evident. The balls roll on the inner face of the ooae, while large felt washers, held m place by dust cips, have a long bearing rest on the outside raca, thus forming a valve seat. Dust or water coming against this washer only tends to press it more tightly against the raoe, closing the bearings more effectively against its entrance: All the bearing? throughout the entire bicycle are ball retaining, and the axles and all bearing parts are large, strong, and constructed of special stock. CRANK HANGER. THE principle of the bearings m thfs part of the machine is exactly the same as in i the hubs. The ad justment is entirely on the left hand side, and is made positive by a plunger inserted iv the crank, which engages one of a cjrcle ot r matt holes m the face of tbe sleeve. The adjustment of these bearings Is very delicato, the distance between the holes representing 1-2000 of an inch. SPROCKETS. DURING the past year we have spenb much time and monay upon the improve- ment of the sprocket tooth form, and have finally arrived at perfection never before accomplished. It will be noticed that m engaging the sprocket, our chain dues not slide, into its seat by the aid of a guide roller either on the chain or the •procket, but simply tak*>s its exact pkce. In other words, it walks m and walks out of the sprocket m tbe same manner as a man puts his foot down and lifts it from tbe 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 less perfect construction the link slides Into place, carrying alone all the load during the time it takes for this action, tending thus to stretch the chain unduly. This email tstretch at each joint is continually addiug to the total length of the chain until finally its pitch and the pitch of the sprocket are so different that the chain c*n only run on the points of the teeth, grinding and cutting until both chain ar.d Eprocket 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 dust will always be found from the pitch line to the top of each tooth, showing conclusively the absence of grinding action usually "present m ohain transmission. TO tbe production of our new models we have unstintingly devoted our best efforts and ripest ideas. In its construction we have especially avoided freak mechanism for the purpose of obtaining novelties without practical value, and while it presents maDy new features m keeping with the progress of the cycle building »rr, these have all been submitted to the 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. PR A OTIOAL Novelties, self evident ad vantages, and manifest simplicity combine with strength and beauty to constitute our '98 Waverley the best machine that we, or, 6o far as we know, any other maker, hava ever placed upon the market at any price, and we claim for Waverley Bicycles fall equality with any bicycles built lathe world. Wfi HAVE APPOINTED JOHN ORR & CO., ASEBDETON, Bole agents for the sale of our machines m the South Island o! Ne * Zealand. INDIANA BICYCLE COMPANY. INDIANAPOLIS, U.S.A.