The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1898.

A Sydney paper chronicles the death recently of Oaptaia BaUye, a police officer, who m his BUSHRANGING prime was engaged DAYS. m tho great struggle

with a type of criminal that at one time waa the terror of that colony, though now happily extinct. It needs an effort to build up the outlines of the colony and its society m the bushranging era. There were no railways nor telegraphs. Outside the metropolis and its county, population was either concentrated on one or other gold rush, or scattered widely m the pastoral wilderness. There were the int3rminable main roads, with their occasional bullock teams and mail coaches, their in frequent passengers and I heir unin habited landscapes. There were the little hamlets grouped around some successful pubb'chouse. Such was the country just before the gold mining period. Even then they had their bushrangers. Desperadoes of the convict class and outlaws from other classes took to the bush and terrorised the country, living upon the lonely settlers, whom they robbed, burned out, and sometimes murdered. Then came the immense and turbulent up heaval of the gold rushes. The lonely roads were crowded with men, and the more lonely creeks and flats and hill sides were given over to the gold miner. Soon the news of phenomenal yields began to run abroad, the gold I escorts were a feature of the roads, and the glittering prey tempt(d tbe imagination of unscrupulous adven turers, much as the spoil of Spanish cathedral and galleon dazzled the English seamen of Elizabeth. Then followed the great burst of bushranging, when gangs of hard-riding and daring highwaymen, under leaders whose n.mes spread throughout the country, prepared cunning ambuscades for the mails, or made an open fight with the police escort and passengers for the booty. It was a hot business while it lasted, and it had many incidents that lifted it beyond the sordid region of thieving and thief-taking. Stripped of all romance, that is what it was ; but then there was something of romance m the conflict. However, society is Lound to protect its money-bags though the enterprising rascals be never so handsome and chivalrous, though they sparo women and the poor, and resort to murder and destruction with posi tive reluctance. So, to r^atch the new terror the Government raised a new force, the mounted troopers. Many of them came to a violent death m their duty ; some, like Oaptain Hare, or Captain Battye were spared for quiet age and (o see their work entirely suc cessful Time itself has fought against the Gardintrs, the Clarks, the Halle, the Kelhs, the Moonlights. Fot the bravery of the bravest corps could have so completely suppressed bushranging as the ticking of a telegraph instrument haa done, Bushranging has been m Australia a sort of school of backwoods character, like (but only faintly like) the Indian wars of the early American settlers or the Kaffir wars of the Boers and English m South Africa,' It is over, aod only the death of a man whose career is associ .ted with that era reminds us now of the time when a score of Dick Turpins rode the high ways of the colenie?, and their gangs terrorised the country till the hangman and tho rifle and lonely miserable deaths like hunted vermin exter minated thera.

Local and General.

The continuation of the serial " Margaret Medbury's managers " and a leading art'de appear on our first page to-day ; and on the fourth page will be found commercial 1 and cable news. The Celia Dampier Concert. — To allow its members to attend the Celia Dampier concerb m the Oddfellows' Hall this even ing, there will be no practice of the Choral Society to-night. The San Franoisco Mail. — The Alameda, with the San Francises mail, arrived at Auckland yesterday morning. The Rotoiti' for the south, with the San Francisco mail, left Manukau Heads ab 2 p.m. yesterday. She will arrive at Wellington this evening, and Bail for Lyttelton at once. Dog Fiend at Work.— Aa showing thab poison is wide-spread, it may be noted thab a valuable dog, belonging to Mr J. N. Hamer, was poisoned on Tuesday night, The animal waa m oharge of _£r Jameson, Opawa. She Knesv. — A school inspector m the Hawke'a Bay district, speaking bo one of the classes on freedom, as contrasted with ; slavery, asked one little girl whab ib was a man m prison migsed moat. She glibly replied, " Please, sir, hia beer." Complimentary Concert,— Our readers are reminded that the grand complimentary concert to Celia Dampier, the talented New Zealand girl violinisto, bakes place at the Oddfellows' Hall this evening. A first-olass programme has been prepared, and a full house is anticipated. * Mr J. G. Restell.— From the Welling ton Evening Post we learn thab Mr J. G. Restell, manager of the United Farmers' Co-operative Asaoohtion, haa successfuly floated the Sounds and Golden Bvy Steam ship Company. It is understood the Com pany will get the mail contract. Wellington A. & P. Association.— The Special Committee set up by tho Welling ton Agricultural and Pastoral Association to consider the question of future shows, haa (says a Press Association message) passed the following resolution : — " That this Com mittee report to the General Committee that the results of the canvass for subscribers make it apparent thab it is advisable to wind up the Association," Mr G. T. Smith.— Tbe many friends of ) Mr G. T. Smith, lately of the Smithfield Gardens, will be glad to learn that he has proved an excellent sailor, and is enjoyii g , his trip home m the Cuzoo mosb bhoroughly. j Mr Peter Anderson has just received a letter from him, m which he writes m quite jolly strain of his trip. The letter was written when the vessel was two days' sail j from Colombo, Ceylon, and waa posted ab J thab porb. I

Prouibition Orders.— Prohibition ordera are nob to be treated as mere pieces of waste paper, remarked the Wellington Stipendiary Magistrate, Mr Byre Kenny, on Monday, and if I oan prevent it the law will not be a virtual dead letter. A man named William Johnson was before the Court on a charge of being found on tho premises of the Prince of Wales Hotel, he being a prohibited persorr. Ib appeared that the man went into the hotel drunk, waa pub out and after wards arrested. Inspeotor Pender said it was a very bad case ; the defendant got drunk wherever he could and created disturbances when he got home. Johnson pleaded guilty to the oharge, and the Bench imposed a fine of £3, with costs £7, the alternative being one month's imprisonment. Defendant asked for time to pay, but thp

Eduoatiox BoARD.-The ordinary meet- 1 ing of the North Canterbury Education Board was he d yesterday, but the only ! matter ot local interest-beyond the dis- 1 cussion on home lessons, which is referred to elsewhere— was that Miss J. Stewart was recommended by the Appointments Com mittee as mistress ab Done. Miss Stew-irt was at one Mmc infant mistress at Asb burton. A sign of the effeot of tho long continuance of epidemics may be gathered from the fact that several schools weie noti fied that m consequence of tbe falling off m the attendance their staff would have to i be reduced.

Playing with Railway Signals— A rather sensational discovery was nude at the Government railway station, m Wellington, at about half.pasb seven o'clock on Friday night (reports the New Zealand \Times). A number of boys had been loitering aboub the premises, and one of the employees at the station noticed that the signal lights were tampered with, the lads, or some of them, having manipulated the levers. The red danger lighb was changed to green, the exhibibion of which, ib is understood, means bhab the line is clear. Two of bhe lads, e.ch aged bwelve year?, were caught and kept at the station until the arrival of a police officer. Both averred thab they did nob touoh the levers.

The Alameda m Collision.— As the Alameda was coming up the Auckland harbor yesterday she collided with the ketch Huon Belle, near the railway wharf (says a Press Association telegram). The steamer was under oontrol of the pilot. Her engines had been stopped some time before the accident oocurred, but she was making aboub two knots per hour. The Huon Belle waa wearing oub of Mechanics Bay into the Quay Streeb breakwater, and was atruok on her starboard quarter, with the result bhab her bulwarks were smashed, her tepsidea and stringers splintered, and her topmasb broken shorb off. The vessel nob making any water was towed to the wharf. The Collector of Customs will make an investigation.

The Absconding Mother.— The woman

Mra Sarah Jones, who left Wellington for Sydney last week, deserting her three ohildren, was arrested immediately on the arrival of the steamer at that place. A cable gram to that effect was received by Inspector Pender on Monday, and an officer will be 3ent across to bring her back. Ib will be remembered that Mrs Jones waa for some time m receipt of aid from the Benevolent Trustees, but they reoently declined to assist her any further, they being of opinion that she waa now m a position to keep her children herself. This decision did not altogether please Mrs Jones, who is alleged to have said thab shß would have bhe laugh of the Trustees after all. She took passage by next boat, and left her offspring to their tate. " Prime Scotch ,' — An exchanges states that there is a leading shop m bhe West End of London, m which nob a single joint of English meat is kepb, bub where huge quantities of New Zealand mutton are sold as Scotch. Wit* 3 this place, as well as with lots of other shops, unscrupulous cooks are m league, Recently a householder on a largfi scale opened a letter addressed to him from the establishment m question, and found that it contained a cheque for £12 drawn m f*vor of his cook. Further enquiries elicited the fact that it had been put m the wrong envelope, also that the cook had been buying New Zealand mutton instead of Scotch, and paying the full price for ib too. The cheque represents his bonus. The story may be, and probably is, quite true, and it proves the frailty of human nature and the excellence of New Zealand mutton. Flemington Temperance Society.— The monthly meeting of the Flemington Temper ance Society was held m the school on Friday evening last- There wa^ a very large attendance, and one of the best pro grammes of the season waa gone through. Mr John Dann presided, and gave a sh rt address. The following ladiei ani gentle men took part m the programme: — Songs — Misses Rutledgo, Taylor, Watsin, Dunn, E. aud A. Dckkers, and Olive Prebble ; and Messrs Osborne- and McKay. Readings — Messrs Kennington and Parker. Recitations — Mcsdamos Kennington and Morse, and Masters Parker and Dakors. A dialogue by ten of the school children woa well received, as was also one by two little ones — Miss Olive Prebble and Master W. Dunn. Groat praise is due to tbeir teacher, Miss Rubledge, for the manner m which tho dialogues were given.

The new freeing works will undoubtedly prove a great boon to Ashbarton. Farmers, tradesmen and laborers, as well as tha enterprising merchants who promoted the scheme, will al) participate m its benefits. The number of business men whose names appear on the list of shareholders show that tbey have cheerfully co operated with tho farmers, realising that the prosperity of our town and diitricb depends on our local indusbries. A few weeks ago we gave our readers a description of Messrs Craighead and Berryman'B well known tailoring estab lishment (on the completion of their exten sive alterations and improvements). They aro now one of the largest employers of labor m Ashburton. They pay the highest wages and attribute the success of their business as «' the leading tailors and outfitters " to the employment of the beat skilled labor, and the fact thab they have the largest stock of up-to-date tailoring goods to select from. Their prices are the lowest compatible with good quality. The number of Massey-Harris bicycles aold by thia firm lately shows that they are deservedly very popular high class maohines. lutending purchasers will do well to bear m mind that Messrs Craighead and Beery man's motto is *' satisfaction."

COMMERCIAL.

HORSE FAIR.

Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited, held their horse fair at their Wesb street marb to-day. There was a large entry and a good attendance. Good sorts appeared to be m demand. A full report will appear m our next issue.

HONE LESSONS.

At the meeting of the North Canterbury Education Board held yesterday bhe In spectors' reporb on home lessons was read.

Mr Peryman moved its adoption, that they be thanked for their essay, and that the report be referred back to them to draw up a scheme for home lessons. The principle had been adopted.

The Chairman suggested this as an amend ment.

Mr RBnnie moved the adoption of the report, which was seconded by Mr Mun nings.

Mr Peryman moved his amendment that the report be received with thanks, which Mr Weston seconded.

After discussion the amendment was carried on bhe oisting vote of the Chairman. Mr Adams gave notice to move — •• That m the opinion of the Board a moderate amount of home work is conducive to the best interest of education, bub m expressing the opinion the Board expects ibs teachers to be careful nob to set the ohildren such lessons as would necessitate the assistance of a teacher."

Mr Buddo also gave nobioe of motion on the same subject to the effect thab ■« meohanical home lessons are undesirable."

News m Brief

The Loyal Waterton LodgeJI.O.O.F.M.U. celebrate their 16th anniversary this evening by a concert and ball m the Waterton Library. Eor the concerb a good and attrac tive programme has been prepared, and a very pleasant evening is anticipated.

PARLIAMENTARY.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Wellington, August 3 The Council met at 2 30 p.m. MOTION POSTPONED. j Consideration of Mr JnnniDgs' notice of motion m regatd to vaccination and vaccinators, was postponed till Friday. SECOND READINGS The First Offenders' Probation Bill, the Homing Pigeons Protection Bill, the Wanganui Hospital Empowering Bill, aud the Port Chalmers Mechanics Insti tute Reserves Vesting Bill were read a second time.

The second reading of the Divocre Bill waa ] moved by Mr MacGregor and gave rise to \ considerable debate. The measure was j supported by Mr Jones, Mr McLean, Mr . Bolt, Mr Scotland and Mr McCullough, and opposed by Mr Williams, Dr Grace, and Mr Kerr, the latter moving an amendment thab the Bdl be read six months hence. Thia wai negatived by 25 to 10, and the second read ing waa agreed to on the voices. BILLS PASSED. The Mairetahi Loan Conversion Bill and Hannaton Church Site Bill passed their final Btages. The Council rose at 4.30 p.m. HOUSE;.OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wellington, August 3 The House met at 2 30 p m. FIRST READING; The Nelson Lands Protection and Ad ministration Bill, introduced by message I from the Governor, waa reported from the ' Committee as a whole, and was read a first time. IN COMMITTEE The Bank of New Zealand Aob and Bank ing Acb Amendment Bill waa further con sidered m Committee. 'Clauses 13 to 19 inclusive were passed withoub amendments. Clauße3 21, 22, and 23 were struck oub, 'and new clauses were added to make bhe term of office of the Direotors appointed by the Governor-in-Council and elected share holders two years. In consequence of the motion to abolish the office of president a proviso was added that shares be transferred only on the authority of the chief auditor or some person empowered by him. The House adjourned at 5.30. The House resumed ab 7.30. The Premier proposed a new clause to the effect that the bank may from time to time out of the profits, make Buch provision as it deema desirable for ascertained losses or estimated deficiencies m respect of such of its assets as consist of trading concerns, properties and other asset's taken over or/ acquired from the Bank of New Zealand Estates Company, the buildings acquired from the Colonial Bank, the goodwill paid to the Colonial Bank, and expenses incurred m connection with the conversion or pay ment of debentures. Mr Framer objected. If trading concerns and properties were written down it would prejudice the fulfilment of the promise made to the shareholders of a dividend of 5 per cent,- which was made aB an inducement to pay calls. The Premier said that the Acb provided that dividends should come out of neb profits, which could not exist unless the assets were written down for depreciation. Mr Duthie saw no reason why the clause should not pass, as there was no thing unreasonable m it, but a good deal more would have to be done before tbe affairs of the bank were placed on a bedrock foundation. Mr Montgomery thought that the Premier", proposal wa3 not only a fair thing to do, but the thing which should have been done long ago. The clause was agreed to. All the assets cf the Bank of New Zealand Company were transferred to the bunk, and it was agreed the bank's balance sheet should be made up to March 31 each yeir. Mr Taylor moved to the effect that the directors to ba appointed under the Act take steps to dispose of the bank m the colony or Great Britain, subject to condi tions necessary to safeguard the interests of the colony. Negatived by 41 to 14. It was agreed that the chairman of the Board of Directors Bhould be elected annually. Mr Pirani moved thab the members of the Assets Board should m future be deemed to be civil servants, aa had been provided m the case of directors of tbe bank.

i The Premier objected to the proposal as representation on the Board should be a very special one m view of the large interests involved, the colony being interested to- the extent of fully £1,800,000. That being so it was necessary that the Governmenb as custodians of the public interests should be m close touch with the policy and administration of the Assets Board. As to the work of the Beard, he took it as an instruction from Parliament that the Board should realise the properties as speedily as possible, yeb with as little loss as possible. A long discussion ensued as to the opera tions of the Assets Board. Mr Eraser said that the Board had been selling properties as speedily as possible, but a difficulty m connection with the larger estates was thab would-be buyers feared bhab the Government might compel them to sell again bo bhe State ab a bime when prices mighb mean a loss to them. If provision had been made that the estates boughb from bhe Board would nob be taken under the Land for Settlements Act for a definite period of years, the Board would have sold a good many more estates. Mr Ward said thab bhe Board bad nob used bhe opportunities which had existed during the past three years for getting rid of the properties. He thought thab more life mighb be put m the Board. Mr John McKeDzie, said that the Board had shown considerable energy m selling the estates, some of which, however, were of a character which could not he easily sold on account of inaccessibility and other causes. He showed thab the operations of the Land for Settlements Aot h*d helped the Assets JJoard to get rid of properties which other wise would have remained m its hands. Mr Rolleston said that the real question opened up by the proposal was whether the Prime Minister of tf>e colony should eit at a salary on the Assets Board, the actions of which he as Minister was bound constitution ally to be m a position to review ; yet, how could any Premier do so, he being a self appointed member of the Board. The Minister of Lands said that it was after he had declined to become a member of the Board that the Premier was appointed tof-a Beat on it. Mr Massey thought the only solution of the difficulty would be found to consist m handing over the landed properties to the Lands Department for disposal, and m sell ing the stock on the estates. After that had been done the colony would be m a position to sell the bank itself. The Premier said thab Mr Pirani'a pro posal was foreign to the purpose of the Bill, and thab the proposer had exhibited a mixture of ignorance and malice m the state ments which he had made m connection with the board's operations. It was monstrous to ! propose to make such a change m the constitution of the Board, or to try to sever its administration from the responsible touch with the Government, whoever the Ministers might be, for the oolony's interest m the estates required thab thab touch should be maintained. In the course of his reply, Mr Pirani said j the Premier aud Mr Fraser should, as members of the Assets Board, have seen that an intelligible report and an accurate balance sheet of the Board's proceedings were presented to Parliament, The eoonomies of the Board had been of a parsimonious order, and had m some instances consisted m reducing wages from £1 to 18s a week. Mr Montgomery held thab asoription of motives was oub of plaoe, and that it was obvious that Mr Pirani wished to apply the Disqualification Aot to members of the Board solely on constitutional grounds. Mr Fraser maintained that criticisms had been passed on the Board by members based on mere hearsay, and thab the able oause of the Board's unpopularity m tbe country was beoame ib would neither foroc islei oor ncriflci tbi ipwttf « andn id oontrol,

The' proposal was negatived by 26 to SO. The Bill was reported with amendments, The House rose ab 1 a.m.

ROAD BOARDS.

Mount Somers.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mounb Somers Road Board waa held on Monday. Present— Messrs Hood (chairman), Herring, Harrison, and Syme. corresponoenoe. From Mr W. F. Simpson, asking to be supplied with tracings showing the area and position of certain land taken for gravel pita m R.S. 29577 some yeara ago.— lb waa deoided to furnish Mr Simpson, aa far aa possible, with the information required. From the Registrar, Canterbury College, requesting thab the Board should forward a tracing showing the area and locality of the proposed gravel pits on Reserve 2007.— 1 b was resolved that the members should inspeob and aacertain the part most suitable for pits, after which a tracing would be forwarded as directed. From the supervising Valuer, authorising an alteration on the district roll. — Received. From Mr A. E. Peache, notifying that he had purchased R.S. 32884 from bhe Public Trustee, the same having been unclaimed land. — All rates on the property having been paid, the Clerk waa ordered to make the alteration as direoted. foundkeepeb. Ib was decided to cancel the present poundkeeper'a appointment with tbe Board ab the end of the present month. MOUNT POSSESSION CROSSING. In view of the damage caused by the late floods to Mount Possession oroising, it waa resolved to ask the Rangitata Road Board to contribute one half cosb maintenance of same. . TRAMWAY BOAD. Mr McClymonb waited npon the Board requesting thab the Board should take steps to have parb of continuation of Tramway Road, Mounb Somers, formed, the stones broken, and obher alight repairs made. — It was resolved thab bhe memb.rs should inspeob the road referred to and reporb at nexb meeting. GORSE NUISANCE, ! The Clerk was insbrncted to write to the | Commissioner of Crown Lands, drawing his attention to the quantity of gorse growing on the lower parb of the Mounb Somers Tram way Road. — Ib was resolved to advertise that all gorse or broom growing on the public roads must be oleared within one month after date of advertisement.' members' report. The members' report on works completed during the past month, and m progress, waa considered, and it was deoided to have more metal broken. RATES. Notioe of motion having been given ab a previous meeting, Mr Herring now proposed Mr Syme seconded, and the motion was carried, " Thab a general rate of |d (five eighths of a penny) m the £ be made on all rateable property within the distriob, for the year ending Maroh 31, 1899, payable m one sum on the fifteenth day of August, 1898 "; and Messrs Syme and Hood were appointed to sign the rate book. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £35 .43 7d were ! passed for payment, and the Board I adjourned.

Rangitata.

The usual monthly meeting of the Rangl tata Road Board was held on Thursday laat. Present — Messrß Harper (chairman), Taylor, Kellock, and Tarbotton. CORRESPONDENCE. From the Commisaioner of Crown Lands, suggesting means to relieve storm water at Hekeao ; also to stop the shingle carting for the winter months. From the Treasury, advising the snm of £139 13s 2d paid to the Board's credit. From Mr Thomas Dowliag, re bad state of fords on Limestone Creek Road, and offer ing to repair the same for 25a.— Agreed to accept bhe offer. From Mr W. F. Allen, to transfer Hack thorne estate to Mr F. Dalgetty on the roll. — Agreed to. OVERSEER'S REPORT. The Overseer reported the following works completed : — The Bhingling contracts at Hekeao, and shingling Wright's Road ; the subdivision of Mayfield pound, and shingling at Mayfield Post Ofßce ; stone picking at Ruapuna, and a number of other small works. On the Overseer's reporb, ib waa decided to pass payment for South Hinds formation, It waß decided to ask the Mayfield School Committee to pay half cost to take water race through pound and school ground. It was decided to put a number of Backs filled with shingle above the ford at May* field, to turn the water to>bhe centre of the stock bridge. POTJNDKBEPER AND BANGER. A poundkeeper and ranger waa appointed, subject to the Board's conditions being accepted. RESERVES. The Board agreed to exchange the use of some reserves with Mr W. P. Kellock. MISCELLANEOUS. The Overseer was authorised to mend the road by Mr Elmslie'a farm, and to call for tenders for making fords ab Limestone Creek. TENDERS. The tenders of A. J. Pearce and James Gibson were accepted for shingling contracts Nos. 1 and 2. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £240 193 2d were passed for payment, and the Board ad journed.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright

London, August 2 The Prince of Wales is likely to remain on board the Royal yacht Osborne for two months. Paris, August 2 Major Esterhazy has been arrested on a charge of defrauding his c.usin of several thousand francs. M. de Pres senae has resigned from the Legion of Honor out of sympathy with Zola, It is reported here that Persia had arranged to borrow £1,250,0^0 m England, but when Russia heard of the proposal she peremptorily forbade Persia to proceed with the loan, offer ing to provide a larger sum.

Yokohama, August 2 It is reported that Hawaii will pay £40,000 compensation for the ex clusion of Japanese immigrants from the islands.

THE QUEEN OF DENMARK.

United Press Associabion— By Electric Telegraph— Copy righb. London, August 2 The Queen of Denmark is seriously ill, and the Princess of Wales has left for Copenhagen to see her mother. Copenhagen, August 3 The illness of the Queen of Denmark is officially contradicted.

A NOBLE BANKRUPT.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Reoeived Wakapuaka Augusb 4, 9.45 a m Guardian Office 10.2 a.m. ' London, August 8. The examination m bankruptcy of the PJari of Roaslyn resulted m the suspension of his certificate of discharge for a period of five years.

McDonald and McDiarmid's sale has now only fourteen days to run, and as they hare

THB ASHBURTOIS GUARDIAN ;; THURSDA ly AUGUST 4| 1898



Chamberlain's Cough IKomf «ly always I*r»T*n * flfrctiiul ' There are no better medicines on the market than Chamberlain's. We have used the Cough Romedy when all others failed, and m every instance ib proved effectual. Almost daily we hear the virtues of ' | Chamberlain's remedies extolled by those who have used them. This is not an empty puff, paid for at so much a line, but is volun- tarily given m good faith, m the hope thab suffering humanity may try theae remedies j and, like bhe writer be benefited.—!, rom the Olenville (W. Va.) Pathfinder, lfor sale by jMRWa;o? WTO OOMfAHT.



Public Notices. 1 THE BARRYTOWN ELAT IS*©. 2 ! GOLDMINING OOMPANY (No Liability ) TAKE NOTICE thab the Fourth Call of ONB SHILLING per share has been made and is payable at tho registered office of the Company, ,*rc^de, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, 10th August, 1898. CHAS. J. STYCHE, 8 32 Legal Manager. T~O LET. """ A FARM of 732 Acres— about 562 Acres of arable land, and right of grazing 170 Acres of bush land— being Sections 10744, 16707, 4138, 2463, 21358, 21535, and parb 20812, Alford, VII., VIII., and XII: For further particulars apply to 59 G. A. M. BUCKLEY. -—*■—— — ■ -» GKEAT CAbH BOOT SaLE STILL TO THE FRONT WITH PRICES AND FASHION. Nexb Door to The Bank of New Zealand). Under the management of FRED NOKES. THE PROPRIETORS OF THE CASH BOOT SHOP, have pleasure m an- nouncing thab they have jusb opened up anobher large assortment of FASHIONABLE BOOTS AND SHOES, Which will be sold ab Prices never before heard of m Ashburbon. Men's Balmorals from 9s 6d. Girls' btrong School Boots from 5s Evening Shoeß from 2a lid Beßb Sewn Cookbams from 14s 6d Best Watertighta 12s 6d LOOK AT OUR WINDOW— One of the Grandest Displays that could tempb the eyej tit bhe foot, and suit the pocket. EVERYTHING GENUINE ! EVERYTHING CHEAP I EVERYTHING G00jl» 3000 PAIRS OF BOOTS, SHOES, SLIPPERS AND GAITERS to .elect from. Inspect our Stock before Purchasing else- where as we simply defy competition. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. -DO-N'-J? FORGr-EVX" CASH BOOT SHOP, Under the Management of FRED NOKES. NEXT BANK NEW ZEALAND. 6 142 f ■ . TTJAVE YOU SEEN THE LITTLE WONDER? No ! What is it ? jWELL JUST GO TO M f or row _ Bassett di Co, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, And you can see it Tney are aleo SOLE AGKNTS for the ELASTIO STEEL HORSE COLLAR. STERLING BICYCLKS. McCORMICK REAPER _. BINDERS. BIG -4L- MOWERS. DAISY REAPERS. DAISY ROAD CARTS. TURNIP, GRAIN, AND MANURE DRILLS. They also sell Castor and Cyclindrine Oil m any quantity. M. PRIEST, Manager. Baker Bros. ]_pURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, ] Correr of Wakanni Road and Cass Streets and ab Baker and Brown'a Coach Factory, Havelock Sbreet. EVER\ REQUISITE SUPPLIED TELEPHONE No, 69. s^ \& •<gsJ~y^jsfflGaßSstev ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHER, has opened at the VANDYKE STUDIO, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON Specialties, Art Portraiture, Landscapes, e nlargements, Lantern Slideß, eto. 7 1 g's?S^^S^!S^^j^^' Jw^ R^' CT;r> " ! * r '"»*-* T - "'MM"-! wqy6m Qrffiefm/foffojm Itl fnsfsf od my/fig" \ iCfflmw&ijm&t&s i \ft?&swwfl*aMfvmofewm \ _i& ffigmsfffimsyatizf I gxpemnce c&/? J&y. %f#ty&sfs3few/m/masia. \ &*&.LD BY ALL GROCERS - i •—- — , , , { J $mokt hrn Vmm \ I i



F. FERRIMAN. CHEMICAL LABATORY, COLONIAL MUTUAL BUILDINGS, Princess Street. Dunedin, Juue 11, 1898. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. Sir, — I bave the honor to reporb on Sample of GroundjManure forwarded to me for analysis. I have made analysis with the following result : — Moisture .. .. .. .. 6'Bo (Organic Matter 36 60 containing Nitrogen equal to 5 4 per cent, of Ammonia Silica '.. 340 Iron Alumina o'4o Phosphate of Lime as Bone Phos- phate 48-16 Carbonate of Lime . . . . 4 - 64 100 00 These results show the Sample to be of ABSOLUTE PURITY, the large percentage both of Phosphate of Lime and Ammonia Bhowing this. In fact the Composition can be classed as a Typical Sample, which oan- nob be excelled. Your obedienb servant, I (Signed) j A. Gr. KIDSTON HUNTER, M.P.S., j City Analyst, Dunedin. After reading the above the main points bo bear m mind are, the quality is Al, the quantity is limited, and that orders will be executed promptly, to enable farmers to bow with their spring wheat. It is a well known fact that Bone Dust obtained from green bones is the most valuable and lasting manure that can be applied to the soil. Of this fact both science and practice afford abundant proof. F. FERRIMAN. FOR JS AL E, COMPLETE THRESH [NG PLANT. I HAVE for private Sale a Complete Threshing Plant, m splendid order, consisting of — 1 Eight horse-power Aveling and Porter Engine, 120'ba certificate, worked three seasons ; Combine, by Hornsby, sft drum, with a'l the latest improvements, including Oliver's P_tenb Feeder ; Elevators, by P. and D. 26ffc long j four-wheeled Whare^ Scales, and all necessary Belting m perfeot ordor. Full particulars can be obtained on appli- i cation; ; i F. FERRIMAN. j ___ ) TO LET. HOUSE OF SIX ROOMS, AND CON- VENIENT OUTHOUSIS. THIS HOUSF", late the property of Mr J. Muilaney, is well situated, aud is complete with every convenience, and iB suriounded by a goad mticrocarpa fence. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN F. FERRIMAN, HAS FOR SALE, FOOT LEVER COPYING PRESS. (Capel and Gaskill'a Patent). ! SIMPLE. CONVENIENT. CLEAN. PEBFECT COPIES. TIME SAVING. NO BRFAKAGES. In this Age of High-pressure gin business an easy and rapid means of Copying Letters, Invoices, etc., is of great importance. Bi -..'-',.■.." " " '. «a FHASES OF THE MOON. August. D H M Full moon „. .„ 2 359 pm Last quarter ._,._. 9 543 pm New moon ... .„ 17 10 5 pm First quarter __. -._ 25 8 2am ■ ; . l 1 n' M- CHURCH SERVICES. —————————————————————— - ——_——_—_— ____—! ST STEPHEN'S CHURCH. Ashburton. . FRIDAY-Short Service, 7.30 p.m. Choir Practice, 8 p.m. | SUNDAY SERVICES. August 7. ll_a.m. — Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion. 3 p.m.— Greenatreet, Rev. T. A. Hamil- ton. 6.3o— Evening Prayer, REV. % A. EAMXLXPN? i



JOHN ORR & Co. Genuine Sale of Hardware. T^INDING Ourselves largely overstocked m Builders' and general Hardware, aad m order to rff.ct a speedy clearance, we have decided to hold a Genuine Bile for ONE MONTH, when great reductions will be offered m all lines. Holding as we do by far the largest and best selected Stock m Ashburton, we < are m the best position to cater for the wants of the general public. Below, we summarise a few of the leading lines m which big reductions are made. J 7 nil LAMPS. •fjjfrl LAMPS. _rfi_*^-SBS_s3_!sasisii!fts_ I* \ J^g£&. / REDUCTION fj§||||||A WRINGERS. $ m^^^^^^^^K Hß& NOVEL! V & ENTERPRISE. H^^^li^^^^^^i^^^^fflß We have landed four Dozen .Sjfel :^^^_^l_^-aij^^a^j^__i 'iBi ■nag 1 Wringer?, and are determined Wil REGISTER GRATES, ;|i|| RANGES, fi, l l - _i i i, _i.-.v Ll ., ■_, , ■ «_ . . u_-»i. , I • rzv^xves!,* ■■_ ■_■■ COOKING & HEATING K|^.^y!^^^X' T -^^^yJ3g|i J STOVF W^^^ff^^^^^^mfi^^^M We have over 20 patterns of Cookin^ Kar « eS iD btoclr ' S0 Can offer a selection Dot to be obtained Chrisfchurc h. and are B^o^&^^^Sl^^^^^^^Mi quoting them below Christchurch hw"""»;i5 ,, 3is_ Si I . SfflJI!. ; ! h '': ;; '" , r"7^7^!is: ?;■. i "■HvTraira ;''.'?' '■; ; :'i7 ; ' n; .: !?'M VI prices. PAU-- I? under?, Eire Irons, Fire Bras ses — Brass Curb 3. Wo are giving a reduction of 25 per cent on these lines. FOWL NETTING. Just landed, 10,000 Yards m 50>ard rolls ; to be sold Cheap. 200 Dozen Plough Shares — R.N.F. and Hornsby's; also Howard's Diamond Chilled Shares for Beid and Gray Pkughs. ENAMI_Ew"ARE. We have just opened 20 cases of Enamelware from the best English Makers, and are selling at immense reductions. 100 Dozen Enamelled Pie Dishes 6 Doz9n Enamelled Mincers 10 Dozen Enamelled Saucepans 12 Dozen Enamelled Teapots 6 Dozen Enamelled Coffee Pots 10 Dozen Enamelled Jugs 60 Dozen Enamelled Basins 20 Doz^n Enamelled Cups & Saucers 30 Dozen Enamelled Mugs 3 Dozen Enamelled Cullenders And every article now made m this popular material. ELECTROPLATE, by the Best Makers, at 25 per cent reduction. Our assortment is the largest m Ashburton, and we invite inspection. '<■■ __•_«__—__■•• i ENGINEERS', BLACKSMITHS', CARPENTERS' TOOLS VERY LOWEST PRICES. JOHN ORR AND CO.,