DEATH.

MaopheßSON. — At Ashburton, on December 4, Gertrude Eileen, second daughter of" Andrew and Annie Macpherson. Aged 7 years.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1898. Local and General.

Butter and Cheese. — The butter shipped from the New Plymouth bra »k water eince September 1, is valued ab £95,468, and the cheese at £4556. Eoad Racing — Road racing (observes the Post) is now prohibited m the Wairarapa South County, no cyclist being allowed to ride at a greater rate than 15 miles an hour, under a penalty nob exceeding £5. A New Clematis. — A new olematis, or what the Australians oall one of the Virgin's bower pl&uta, has been discovered by Mrs James Dennis, of Murngal, Healesville (Victoria). The flower is displayed m beautiful sprays of deep salmon pink and white. A specimen has been sent i.o Mr W. R. Guilfoyle, the director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens, who hu.B named it m honor of the discoverer, and he intends to forward specimens to England on an early date. Electric Light.— The Oamaru Borough Council has obtained a report on the cost of electrio light inabe.llation, for 90 20 op. street lamps and private supply. The reporb suggests a charge for private supplies equal to 6s per 1000 ft for gas, and private consumers would have to pay 20s to 30j for fitting eaoh light. The total cosb of the plant is pub down at £3425, the Council having its own water for motor power ; and the running expenses, with depreciation, at £692 per annum. Grant For Public Libraries.— The aum of £2,000, voted by Parliament lasb sesaion for distribution to public libraries, will be distributed on February Bth, and applica tions muab be sent m to the Secretary for Education on or before January 31st. A library to be entitled to a subsidy must be public m the sense of belonging to the pub lic, and of not being under the control of an association, society, or club, whose member ship is composed of a section of the commu nity only, and if within a borough ib must be open to the public free of charge. Uncustomed Tobacco. — For the future (says the New Zealand Times) all tobacco, cigars and cigarettes seized by the Customs Department, and failing to bring the upset price' of the duty at auction, are to be handed over to the local charitable institutions, VIZ., asylums, hospitals, old men's homes, the latter to be given the preference. Aa the duty on tobaoco is only 33 6d per Ib, it is not likely to go a-begging at that price, especially when offered for sale publicly. There is therefore very little probability of the sooth ing weed being liberally distributed ia the manner provided, Chargjs Against a Letier-Carrieb.— Recently a complaint was made to the Cliristchurch post office authorities that a letter containing money had not been re ceived by the person to whom it waß addressed, and the matter was placed m the hands of the police. On Saturday Detective *Livingßtone arrested a young letter-carrier, and also took charge of a large number of letters and circulars which were found at his residence. The letters were addressed to persons m Addington and Sydenham, and the postmarks are of recent date— the large* proportion of them bearing last week's dates. Some of the circulars, however, are dated aa far baok as June. Tije Bust Navai, Marksmen. — The j British Admiralty authorities' are, according I to the Manchester Guardian, greatly gratified with a return whioh has just been prepared m connection with the shooting tests of the last six months. In the view of the experts it established the fact that our sailors are the best naval marksmen m Europe. It may be remembered that -both our sailors and marines are m bhe habib of shooting ab a target lOfc by sft, at ranges varying from 1800 to 3000 yards, Bhips steaming the while ab the rate of from 10 to 12 knots an hour. It is stated that the results which have been acoompliatied are remarkable, and place the shooting supremacy of the British navy be yond all doubt.

The Inexorable Law — A common juror was called at the Auckland Supreme Court who was anxious to be relieved on account of age, but his birthday was just three days too late. Three score years ia the " limit " for a juryman, and the unwilling juror m asking for exemption explained that his natal day fell on the coming Wednesday. This looked like a case for indulgence, but the law is inexorable, and could not forego its pound of flesh, to wit, two days' service, "lam afraid I cannot excuse you," said His Honor smiling, and the man was duly bub reluctantly sworn. Another juror failed to appear when called, and was fined 40a tor hia remiasness. When a Mr Mason was called, Mr O'Meagher made an application for his exousa, on the ground that he was a member of the ambulance corns, and his attendance was required at tnV volunteer camp m the Domain. Mr Baune (captain of the Native Rifhs), who was sitting m Court, bore testimony to the demand there was for the ambulance corps. His Honor excused Mr Mason, bub remarked that it was not to .be .taken as a precedent.

(An Unbidden Guest. — A steamer's awning is m fine weather a pleasant sjtua r tio~ * or * eia9ta, bijto those other than passengers wJT 1 * do. well f» profit by the experience of a native ot o!V Viowqt, who sought repose on the awning of the stb"!?* er Alnwick (bound for New Zealand via Australian ports), as that vessel lay at the island taking m bunker coal. The native m question, who is twenty-six yeara of age, and haß a wife and child at Sb. Vincent, was still m deep and peaceful clumber aa the Alnwick weighed anchor, and proceeded on her voyage to Australia, and it was not; until she was some hours on the voyage that the presence of the sleeper was discovered by the crew. There was then no option left but to take the astonished native on to the colonies, and when the Alnwick arrived at Melbourne the Captain sought advice from the port officers as to what he should do towards returning his "unbidden guest " to the island. Meanwhile the native, who can only understand a few words of English, remains a charge upon the vessel. His wife and friends will no doubt be marvelling at hia strange disappearance.

All is not Gold tiut Glitters may be said about many brilliant prospectuses that are frequently issued to financiers ; they often herald the formation of companies which go up like the proverbial rocket and come down like a stick. Holloway'a Pills and Ointment unlike such shaky ventures, are the soundest investments m which people suffering from disease can entrust their money. They have the reputation of over half a century, and every day they return substantial dividends m the form of good health. No disease haa yet disputed their influence when a fair trial has been given. They cure dysentery, diarrhiei, weakness, and liver and kidney diseases, whilst for skin diseases they have no equal. Sold by all chemists, etc. KBATING'S Powder destroys Bags, Fleas MothH, Beetles, and all other inseots, whilst quite harmless to domegtio animals. In exterminating Beetles the suoeess of this nil wder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application. See .the artiole you purchase is keatino's* * 8 Mbationß are ndxioua and ineffectual* Solid m tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d, o^b^UflbemUtf;

Tub Newton Bank Robbery. — Further particulars m connection with the theft ol £930 from the Newton (Auckland) branch of the National Bank, between noxjn and half-p&Bt two o'clock on November 28th, show that tho whole affair had been care fully planned beforehand. There were at least two persons concerned m the robbery, and from observation they learned that when Mr Alexander, who is m oharge of the branch, left for his lunch he left a cadet to look after things. On the day mentioned thief No. 1 entered the branch whilst the cadet was the only person on the premises, and engaged him m conversation. 1 hef No. 2 shortly afterwards drove up jq a Cab> and called the cadet outside, and asked him i for the terms on which the bank did business? with large depositors. This, of course, took sometime to explain, and when the cadet re entered the Bank premises thief No. 1 was nowhere to be seen, having evidently taken the opportunity to annex the notes and make off. The notes were m a drawer underneath the counter, which also contained gold and silver, whioh apparently the thief had not time to appropriate. SYNOPSIS OP NEW ADVERTISEMENTS* Churoh notices — St Stephens To let— Land Bank of New South Waleß— Removal notice W Home—N otice re adjourned meeting of Wheelband'sßlighbSpeoifio Company Lost— Bay Hack Friedlander Bros— Notice D ThomaE-~Notioe Baker Bros— Funeral notice Wakanui Road Board— Tenders Aehburton Borough Counoil— Tenders Longbeaoh Road Board— Tenders I Ashburion County Racing Club— Tenders

AN ASHBURTONIAN AT HOME.

Those of our readers who take an Interest m the well-doing of our Colonial youth— and many do take a very keen interest m them— will be pleased to again hear of Ashburbon'a only representative ab Edinburgh. After coming out seoond wraDgler m his final examination, being beaten by a seven year student, Mr Herring was offered the choice of the two beab appointments obtainable. He accepted that of Resident m Professor Greenfield's section of the Royal Infirmary, giving up the James Soott Scholarship and £42 10s which he had won, and the position which it carries, of Resident m the Maternity Hospital. He has acted as locum tenens for prominent Edinburgh medicos, spent a aeaßion m the Royal Bye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, and another .associated with Professor Simpson's son, under Dr Halliday Groom, m the Royal Maternity and Simpson Memorial Hospital. During the time that he was busily engaged m those arduous duties he studied for and gained the Minchison Memorial Scholarship m compe tition with London and Edinburgh students for that great prize. He also won the Orichton Scholarship and £125 a year, tenable for three years, for original research m pathology. His latest achievement is having successfully passed an examination and written a thesis on the eye, by whioh he ia entitled to add another handle to his name, M.R.O.P., Ed. (Member of the Royal College of Physicians, Edingburgh). In three years' time he will, without further teats, be a Fellow of that distinguished body. He is now waiting to qualify for the M.D. degree. In physique the doctor is well act up, broad shouldered, and stands ever six feet m height— so much for " prime Canter bury." A member of the Northern Cyclist Club, he rides over the rough Border Country to his home m Yorkshire, a distance 0f. 200 miles, ia two days.

THE CHURCHES.

St. Stephen's. — The services at Sf-. Stephen's were well attended throughout the day. The Vicar preached both morning and evening, the texts being as follows : — ii. Peter I. 19. "A lamp m a dark place ; " Acts yiii. 30. " Understandeab thou what thou readest P" In the afternoon services were conducted ab Greenstreefc and Dromore by the Rev T. A. Hamilton and Mr Gates respectively,

Pjresbytekiaw,— There were good congre gations ab the Presbyterian church on Sunday, when the Rev G. B Inglis preached. His texb m the morning was taken from Acts xi — 18, making repentance and! retrenchment of oh'araqter the aubjeeb of an eloguenb discourse. He intimated that he would occupy the pulpit of Sb Paul's, Chrietchurob, on Sunday next,

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. London, December 2 The wool sales are animated. Merinos are firm, and crossbreds Bhow a slight improvement. December 4 The wool sales dose on the 13th. There was a good selection at yesterday's sale. Continental buyers purchased the bulk of the merinos and croßsbreds, whioh show a slight advance on the opening r^tes.

EARTHQUAKES.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph Napier, December 5 A series of violent earthquakes were experienced yesterday afternoon— the first about 3.40, the second and most severe felt) for many years at 6.5 ; the third at 6.10, and the fourth shortly after midnight. Gisbobne, December 5. The heaviest earthquake experienced m Gisborne for years occurred at 6 o'clock last evening, being one of a series of eight which occurred between 4 pm. and 2 a.m. The direction was east; to west, but the ground rose everywhere m confused masses, causing houses to creak and rock violently, the trees to rook about like ships at sea, the tanks to splash out their contents, several ohimneys to fall, and generally doing a good deal of damage. The heaviest sufferer was Mr Whinray, furniture dealer, the parapet of whose two storey brick building fell, crash ing through the roof of his fancy arcade, destroying a quantity of crockery and fancy goods. Mr Whinray estimates tbe damage at £230. At Mark Way House Mr Jford suffered damage to bis stock of drapery to the extent of £100 by water splashed out of a tank r rt fch & ropf of the bunding. Minor losses a~re repo^* *««» era * °* h ~ business places.

THE ANDREE EXPEDITION.

Fate of a Search Party. United Press Associabion —By Eleotrio Telegraph Ohrirtiana, December 2 ! Herr Scadling's search party, which set out to look for the Andree balloon expedition, haa been wrecked. The party were icebound 17 days on an island 120 miles from Olenek, m Eastern Siberia. They have now arrived m the Yenesei Gulf. j

SCHOOL CONCERTS.

From Otir Own Correspondents

Doric.

On Friday evening a most enjoyable' entertainment waß given at Doric m aid of the school prise fund. The hall used for the occasion was the new granary of Mr E. Richards, one of the best constructed build ings m the district. While perfect for the purples for which it was built, it proved to be most admirably suited for the use it waß put to on Friday, and lent itself fittingly for Ihe deoorative art displayed by the ladies who did their best to make of it a fairy bower for their guests. Their taste, their labors, their enthusiasm m this direction are deserving of the highest praise, and as Mr Richards and his assistants contributed yeomanly help m the matter, congratula tions are due all round. The arrangements were also admirably made, and Miss Stewart, the schoolmistress, was a host m herself. Muoh time and great pains must have been expended m getting everything m order, and as the arrangements inoluded the provision of a most sumptuous repast for the visitors, the ladies who made this depart ment their specialty mußb nob be passed over without acknowledgment made of the work they did. Proceedings were opened by Mr Riohards himself extending a hearty welcome to the patrons of the concert, and tendering thanks for their attendance, after which the musical programme was gone through. Misses Hardy and Thompson gave ft well played piano dueb by way of ! overture, after which Mr Rollo Sharp, who was m unusually good voice aang the "Zuyder Zee" m excellent style. Miss Hardy, from Rakaia, an always welcome singer, sang "The little Jap" with great archness, and for encore "The wearing of the green," a song m which few singers are completely successful, but she was perfectly ao. Miss K. Orr, Ashburton, sang a new song, for which she was heartily encored, and gave with the neoessary pathos the feeling ballad "Kate O'Shane." Mr R. Treston, another Ashburton visitor, was ab home m his comicalities, and was at once on good terms with his audienoe* Mr F. Tucker, one of our rising baritones, had aho oome from Ashburton for the ocoasiOD, and the " Admiral's broom " received excellent treatment ab his hands, his rich and round tones telling wonderfully m the song, which gives the possessor of a good deep voice ample opportunity for the dis play of vocal power. Mrs Mac Lean Dun was also among the Ashburton contingent, and soon made it manifest that she had lost none of her old power to charm. She chose the old Scotch ballad " The bonnie banks o' Loch Lomond," m which she had the aid of Mr Lambie's violin, Mrs Harrison being ab bhe piano. In response to a pronounced encore she gave " Jeßsie, the flower o' Dumblani," with bhe same instrumental auxilliaries, and was equally successful. Mr PrizzaU's comic sketches weremost highly appreciated, as they always are. - Miss L. Brick sang "My heart." The young lady haß an excellent voice, and can use it well. In her case it is quite safe to propheoy that m the not very distant future she will be heard of as a leading vooalisb. Not to stretch the notice to an undue length, it may be noted Bhortly that Mr W. Larobie was also among the singers, that Mr Malcolm, Doric, gave a reoibation, and Mr Carruthers contributed to the comio element, while Miss Thompson sang " Ihe river Dee "m a creditable manner. Several of the performers above mentioned made second appearances, and were just as well received as before. Mr John Lambie, of Kylo, sang " Ihe Cimerou men " spiritedly, to Mies Hardy's accompaniment, The concert finished, the floor was cleared for a dance, but meanwhile the repast referred to before was partaken of m an apartment adjoining. About seventy couples took the floor, marshalled by Mr Frizzelle as M.O , and with Mrs Harrison and Mr Palmer supplying the music. Ab intervals Mr Lambie's phonograph was requisitioned with good effect for the entertainment of the guests, the seleotion by Piper Scott being specially well received. Nor must Mr Dan Brick's hornpipe, so neatly danced, be omitted from notice. Dancing was kepb up till daylight, which dispersed to their homes those who had formed a most enjoyable gathering.

Greenstreet.

On Friday evening a conoerb was given m the Greenstreet schoolroom m aid of the priaa fund. The school was crowded to its utmost capacity by an audience who thoroughly enjoyed the excellent programme prepared. Mr T. Stone, the genial chairman of the Committee, presided, and opened the conoerb with a few well chosen words of welcome, m which also he expressed the Committee's thanks for the large attendance. A piano duet tastefully played by the Misses Stone formed the overture, and the follow ing ladies and gentlemen contributed to the programme:— Vocalists— Misses Kidd.Clark, Gates, and Li. Stone, and Messrs C. Walker, H, Gates, G. Cromie, Seymour (banjo accompaniment), and Landells ; recitations— Misseß Millar and Hunt, and Mr Chapman. A very striking and popular item was the Indian club swinging of the Missea Hunt, of Hampstead. Miss Gates and Mr Dardis did excellent service as accompanists. The concerb over, Mr Stone entertained the Ash burton performers, and dancing followed m the schoolroom to music supplied by Mr Robertson and several ladies. The whole meeting was very successful, and a very substantial sum will remain m the hands of the Committee for the prize fund.

Dromore.

On Wednesday evening last a very enjoy able concert was given at Dromore School m aid of the Sunday School prize fund. There was a large attendance, and Mr Maxwell occupied the ohair. Mr Horace Gafcea took with him from Ashburton a strong team, which comprised Mrs Claridge, pianist; Master Claridge, and the Misseß Gates, violin ists and celloists ; and others, who gave very welcome selections. The singers were Mrs Symes, whose two Sootch songs were valued contributions, as was also the aid as a vocalist given by Miss Dickenson ; Mr Ward, Mr Brooking, and Mr Wilkie— Mr Horace Gates being conductor of the whole. Master Claridge played a very pretty violin , solo, and recitations were given by Miss Nellie Wilson, and Masters J. Allen, W. Simpson, S. Wilson, and T; Hopper, all Boholaps of the Sunday sohool. Bey. Mr Hamilton was a guest on this ocoaaion, and his address «waa on "memorials," m the course of whioh he pointed out that it was the Christian's duty on anniversaries, etc, whiob marked the flight of time, and noted the coarse df life from year to year, bo to number his days that he may apply his heart < unto wisdom. After the conoerb refresh- I

ments were provided by the friends, and it is satisfactory to reflect that as a result of the ooncerb the prise fund of the school has been substantially increased. The work done by Mr T. A. Gates m connection with the church and Sunday school at Dromore has been markedly successful, and has been carried on with no ostentation at all. It must, therefore, be pleasing to him to see the work prospering m his hands and his efforts appreoiated by the people among whom he labors. It was also pleasing to note that among those present afc the concert were very many from the freezing vrotku.

Lyndhurst.

On Friday week there was a large gather* ing at Lyndhurst on the occasion of the annual sohool concert and ball. The meet ing was held m the granary of Mr George Corsfcorphine, which was filled to overflowing by a thoroughly appreciative audience. The programme was a very well seleoted one, and the piogers were Miss Hilda Kidd, Ash* burton, who was m excellent voice, and sang with her accustomed taste ; Mr Landells, also of ABhburton, who was heartily encored; Mr TreatoD, another Ashburton friend, who did his best and successfully to amuse with his comic songs } Mr J. Jamieson. and Miss Collison, Miss Millar was one of the reoitera, and made a decided bit by her excellent elooution ; and Mr Stout, of Highbank, was a valued aid with his gramophone. Pipe selections by Mr Jamea Soott caused a pleasing variation, and at the olose of the oonoert Mr Laws, for the sohool committee, thanked the friends from Ashburton for coming to assist and all those who had helped. Dancing wai then engaged m to.

the music of Messrs Walker and MacDooa'd, and abundance of good things for the refresh ment of the inner nun were provided by the ladies of the district. The work of the school was spoken of m high terms by the parents who are all highly pleased ab having secured the services of Mr Aldridge, the new teacher. The concerb was an ezc l!er>t one, and the whole meeting was highly successful.

CABLE NEWS.

Unlced Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. London, December 2 Miss Muriel Griffiths, of Sydney, violinist, with the assistance of Miss Beatrice Griffiths, pianist, and Miss Theresa Bi6vwright, a ' New Zealand soprano, gave a recital m London which proved a success. December 3 The Press strongly support Mr Henniker Heaton's appeal to the Aus tralasian Premiers to concede the Imperial penny postage scheme, tnough the difficulties m the way of various colonies adopting the proposal are little ventilated. I The Imperial Parliament has been ! summoned to meet on February 7. I December 4. ! Two Bomad tribes on the Moorish i frontier having sworn to annihilate one another, a party of Beneguils surprised and massacred 800 Benidjids, treating the prisoners with awful cruelty. Bomb, December 2 The Anti- Anarchists Conference has abandoned the proposal for the extra* dition of Anarchists. St. Petersburg, December 2 Eleven thousand troops are re-inforo ing the Caucasus towards Persia. Vienna, December 2 The Emperor's Jubilee wbb cele brated quietly and sympathetically. A striking feature of the celebration was the subscription of 30,000,000 florins to charities. Melbourne, December 3 The Meran had a tempestuous voyage from Kaipara, sustaining con siderable damage. The cabins were flooded and the carpenter received severe injuries on his head and body. The weather is extremely hot. Perth, December 3

Letters received from Peterson disprove the theory that he was the victim of the Mount Magnet tragedy. The proceeds of the robbery from the Post Ofljce amounted to JB9OO. After the money was abstracted the doors were re locked.

Brisbane, December 4 Mr James Tyson, the well-known millionaire, is dead, aged 78 years.

THE DREYFUS CASE

United Preßa Aaaooiatton — By Eleotrio I Telegraph— Copyright: i Paris, December 4 The Court of Cassation is powerless 'to postpone the court-martial or enforce decisions opposed to the wishes of the Government, The im pression is that the generals are fighting to prevent the divulging of the disposal of an immanse amount of secret funds.

THE WEST INDIES.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright). London, December 2

In connection with his offer to assist m resuscitating the. West Indian sugar industry, Sir Thomas Lipton will despatch experts to Barbadoes im mediately. He says that be requites a substantial guarantee against the possibility of a crushing disaster, The Government has granted a gift to Barbadoes of £40,000, and to St, Vincent £25,000, and a loan of £50,000 to each.

AMERICA'S NEW POSSESSIONS.

United Press Association — By Eleofcrlo Telegraph— Copyright)

Washington, Pecember 2

Wooleng Fong, Chinese Minister at Washington, has appealed to the American Government not to exclude Chinese from the Philippines. Mr Alger suggests that Amerioa should build a railway through Cuba, to oost twenty million dollars (£4,000,000). He also suggests the ! enrolment of the Cuban native police ! and the Philippine native troops. Reports from Manila state that the hostility of the Philippine rebels to the presence of Americans is increasing. A Republican Government has been constituted, which has recognised Aquinaldo ag President. It is stated that 40,000 of the rebels are concen trated at the Island of Panay,' the westernmost o£ the Yiacayas group lying off Luzon.

THE BRITISH NAVY.

United Proas Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Capetown, December 2 In the Oape Parliament, Mr Schreiner, m a patriotic speech, in troduced a Bill to contribute £30,000 annually to t&e Imperial Navy. He said he preferred an unconditional direct contribution to the system of localisation adopted m connection with th,e Australian Auxiliary Squadron, because the naval Armageddon wqulcf have to be fought m the English Channel or the Mediterranean. He added that the English and Butch were willing to extend the hand of fjlial attachment to Great Britain, a sentiment which was greeted with cheers. Some of the Afrikander men£ bers expressed the hope that the Transvaal^ Orange Free State, and Rhodesia would make similar contri butions. The Bill was read a second time unanimously.

THE ASEBURTOW GUARDIAN: MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1898.



Cheisttmas — Oraighead and Berryraan have just opened out a splendid lot ot new suitings as now worn at Home, direct from London ex 8.8. "Tqkomaru." Al«o, lately novelties m Shirts, Hats, Ties, etc., just" iri time for the holidays' ApH. i ; •■• I was seriously afflicted with a qongh for several years, and last fall had a more severe cough than ever before. I have used many remedies without receiving much, relief, and being recommended to try a bottle of ChftT^berlnin'o Cough Remedy, by a friend, who, knowing me to be a poor widow, gave it to me, I tried it, and with the most gratifying results. The firab bottle relieved me very much and the second bottle has absolutely oared me. I have not had as good health for twenty years. Respeotfully, Mas Mar* A Bbabd,



Even a glance at their windows will show that Craighead & Berry man are determined to maintain their reputation as the leading tailora and outfitters— (Advb) Bad managmenb keeps more people m poor circumstances than any other one cause. To be successful one musb look ahead and plan ahead so that when a favor- able opportunity presents itself ho is ready to take advantage of it. A little forethought will also save much expense and valuable time. A prudent and careful man will keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy m the house, the shift- less fellow will wait until necessity compels it and then ruin his best horse going for a doctor and have a big dootor bill to pay, bo- sides ; one pays out 25 ceuts, the other is oub a hundred dollars and then wonders why his neighbor is .getting richer while he is getting poorer. For • sale by ashbubton drug CiOlf PANS' - §raok.e flew y e nai



OHURO.I SERVICES. I ST. STEPHEN'S OHURGHj Aehburton. ' m | MONDAY— Vestry Meeting, 4 pm i WEDNESDAY— G.F.S, 7.30 pm I THURSDAY- Choir Treat, 2 pm FRIDAY— Short Service, 730 pm. Choir Practice 8 pm SUNDAY SERVlCES— December 11. 8.30 — Holy Communion 11 am — Morning Prayer 2 45 — Children's Service 3.30 pm — Holy Bvptism 6i30 pm— Evening Prayer REV T. A. HAMILTON.



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F. FERRIMAJS. FOR SaLE~ AT HAMPSTEAD, A BRICK HOU^E of five rooms and largo Iron Building, together with 1$ acre of rich land, now sown m Oats and root crop. The property has a good frontage, is olose to the public school, and presents an opportunity of securing a comfortable home on favorable terms. Apply to F. FERKIMAN or T. G. HIGHT. FOR SALE, 500 ACRES SHEEP FEED. I HAVE for Sale about 600 aores of good Sheep Feed, within about 10 miles of Ashburton, The property is well fenced and watered, and is capital country for fattening lambs. Apply F. FERBIMAN. FOR &ALE. Alford Forest Koad. LOT 3 containing £ of an acre nearly opposite the Factor; entrance gate. Full, particulars on application. F. FERBIMAN. FOR SALE. HAVELOOK STREET. TOWN Section 467. upon which Is erected a comfortable house of seven rooms. Easy terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN. FUR SALE. COX STREET. A Comfortable House of five rooms situated on Town Section 776. The owner having lefb the district will accept a low price. Farther particulars on application. R FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. 7 Acres at Eketahuna, North Island, Olose to Railway Station. TO those desir.ng a change of Climate this affords an opportunity seldom offered of obtaining a section whereon to build a comfortable residence within a convenient distance of a Railway Station. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. , TO LET. A Shop m Tancred Street. I Have a good shop to let m Tanored Street, within a chain of East Street. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET— WAKANUI ROAD. 4A-OUES of good land with a well stocked orchard and a capital dwell- ing house. To a good tenant a moderate rent will be accepted. F. FERRIMAN.



Friedlanaer Bros., Limited. WE HAVE FOR SALE A FEW SECOND HAND BRANTFORD REAPERS AND BINDERS IN GOOD REPAIR. Apply to FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., WOOL SEASON, 189899. OUR NEXT SALE will take piece at Christohureh on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 1898, And Catalogues for this Sale close on MONDAY, 12th Inst] ( Clients are requested to deliver their Olipß either at our Ashburton Stores prior to that date, or to consign the Wool to BROWN AND SON'S SIDING, Addington, where it will have our utmost careful and personal attention. Advices of consignments will be received at our Ashburton office. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Xjy EARB LANDING, ex Waimate and Tokomaru, X A I N I T, The moßt oelebrated German Potash Manure. Also, STANDARD PHOSPHATE, Containing 44 per cent of Bone Phosphate of Lime. These Manures are unequalled for Turnip, Rape, and Grain Crops. Low quotations on application. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. TTTE are favored with instructionslfrom A. BUTTEBIOK, ESQ., TO SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, HIS COMPACT LITTLE FARM j OF 338 Acres NEAR WIIXOWBY, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



GROWING WHEAT AND ■ OAT CROP FOR SALE. XTTE have been instructed to Sell by private treaty, a Crop of f|OO AORKS of WHEAT AND OATS JoJvO ACRES of WHEAT AFD OATS (Growing about 2 miles below Tinwald. 202 Aoreß la Wheat, and 26 Acres m Oats. Full particulars from FBIEDLANDEH BftQS., JLld. THJS Ashburton Drug Co. J (LIftflTEP) HAVE just unpaoked, direct from thp EDglish Manufacturer, a new stock of all the Drugs used m compounding pbysioians' prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the new British Pharmacopcea, 1898. TJie lin- of dispensing medical pre- portant Boriptions is the special and Work conatantcare of the manager (J. M. C^mbbidgb), who has been engaged m this duty for 36 years, as well as having had the benefit of an • IQnfglisb. training and experience, and holding an .English certificate. (F<o those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially incases *»f Serious It is 0* fche . ut ? Oit 0 ?: Illness, anoe that the "a«M h °u W be new and freshly . la * ported ; that the medicine should be aocurately and skilfully prepared ; and that exaotly what the Physician orders should be used, and nothing else substituted m .. its place. XhePrice ehould never be the first and only consideration- Drugs oan be bought at all prices. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm we can rely on, though we oould buy many of them cheaper m the colony. But we charge no moiß than ia usual m most of the larger towns, and generally a little less. A.T A.LjXa An urgent call for medicine TIMJSJS 'is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at night, Sundays or holidays. Night Dis- pensary—opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr Hunter's residenoe. J. M. Cambridge, MANAGER. 11 135 WEDDING NOTICES. AS Borne of our Clients are under the impression that wedding notices are inserted free, ife is desirable that this mistake should be corrected. No newspaper, whose space is valuable, can afford to publish personal paragraphs free. Our rule Is to give a short news paragraph whenever the usual marriage notice, whioh oosts 2a 6d, is sent m. Anything beyond that ia charged for at the rate of 20a a oolumn, ihia oharga being made to defray the coat of printing matter whioh is not of general interest. GIG, Bpeoially adapted V>' for » farmer, /pr sale, oh«ap, For patUoul&rj »ppi y o®ao o| .4hii p»por,



***■ — *-— . . ' " ■" •«■■-■' • ■■■■■ ' •■ ■•■ '■ " "■■■• " ' '*- WAYERLEY TO THE FRONT. A SBBDETON AMATEUR OYCLIJSG & ATHLETIC OLUB'S EOAD RACE, C. WILLIS (scratch) ... FIRST H. SARGISSOST » SECOND BOTH MOUNTED ON THE WELL-KNOWN WAYERLEY. The Proper Way to Construct BICYCLE BEARINGS. A YEAR'S USE upon many Thousand Wayerley Bioycleß, and elaborate tests upon our Friction-Meaauring Devioes, have demonstrated that the Watebley method is the only one by which absolutely true Bicycle Bearings can be obtained. THE CONES SLIDE IN - WAYERLEY BICYCLES - Instead of Threading the Conls or Cupß, for adjustment, m the usual way, the Cones and Copa m WAVERLEY Bloyoleß remain always m the preoiae relative position m which they were ground, the Oonea, for adjustment, eliding to or from the Cup». For 1898 we have devised universal Cones, fitting either side of the front or rear wheel, and having a double face with two Ball races. They can be put on the machine m eight different places or waya, thua making it impossible to acsemble the bearings incorrectly. And the Bearings are Absolutely Dust Proof FOKK CBOWN SAFETY. $0% MEN AND WOMEN. fTIHE Hollow-aroh drop-forged Fork \\JE Offei' this year but One Model of X Crown of the WArtRLEX is a VV Bicycle, but) that the finest our triumph of mechanical skill— the strongest skill and resources can produce. V\ c yet devised. don't make tandems. We don't make juveniles. WAVERLEY BICYCLES. WAVERLEY BICYCLES- SIMPLICITY. SURPASSING ALL OTHERS 1 QOQ WAVERLEYS are Marvels TTC7B thia Year make bub One Model, J_Qt^O °* Mechanical Construction VV and crowd into that all possible and skill, yet so simple any child can quality and beauty. There is no Bicycle understand and care for them. to compare with the WAVERLEY BICYCLES. WAVERLEY BICYCLES. The Secret of Smooth Running 1 . The 1898 WAVERLEY Bioyole runs with Noiseless, Friotionless Smoothness. Each Link of the Chain Slides Into place on the Sprocket Teeth as silently, & gently aa If frlotion were a thing unknown. It has taken marvellous machinery to produce this result m Sprocket) Cutting, and yeara of study. But it is only • one point that marks the Superiority of WAVERLEY BICYCLES. The Beautifully Printed and illustrated Wavebley ' Catalogue for 1898 has much that will interest you, whether you are a rider or not. Free. The Catalogue tells also of the new automatio rear-hub Brake, with which Waverley Bioyolea are equipped for 10a extra. Your safety require* fcbie brake. On VTAYEBiiEro only, JOHN ORR & GO., SOLE, AGENTS. i ■ si ■1 p g a s< fc b* m "' ' '" ' ! < ■••-■■.,. : '.■ " .", ' : . " IP! • ... - _. -■■ w : - v,-^ „