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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1898. THE WATER QUESTION.

I The outcry for irrigation made during the I recent seasons of drought is responsible for I all the trouble, or at least a great deal of it, I that has arisen over the water question. I The County Council — not of its own motion, I but ab the request) of the districts more I particularly interested, and especially of I those districts m which there were large I numbers of small holders who petitioned I the Council to take the initiatory steps, — set I about the work of introducing irrigation I schemes. To U6e a sporting phrase, °at the I first jump" they encountered many legal I difficulties. Our readers who have followed I the doings of the Council on irrigation I matters will be aware of those difficulties, I and do not require us to dilate upon- them. I Irrigation was a question of interelt to far I more settlers m the colony than those I included within the boundaries of che Ash- I burton County. It is a question that has I been advocated for many years by men of I ability, praotical knowledge, and keen fore- I sight. It has formed the theme of many ) articles m the agricultural columns- of the ' j leading daily and vyeekly papers, not only of I Canterbury but of the whole colony, and it I has long ago— ages ago — passed from the | I rea'mß of experiment into those of un- I I questioned fact. Egypt, India, the I Continent of Europe, California, Australia, I and even Canterbury itself have borne I undeniable testimony to the benefits of I irrigation, and the astonishing thing about I the question as it affects Canterbury ia that I a comprehensive system of irrigation ia not I now »v accomplished fact especially on cur 1 plains. Hundreds of farmers have cried out I for irrigation, and they would have had it,] I but for the absurd difficulties that have stood I m the way m the matter of legal questions. I We say absurd, for it does seem so, that, I because of the Existence of certain laws I requiring certain special orders and such I similar edicts of local bodies to be passed, I that took up time to adopt and confirm, streams I of irrigating water that ought to be flowing I now, cannot flow till an immjose length of I red tape has been wound and unwound. It j was to satisfy this craving for irrigation that I the Irrigation Conference sat m Christ-

church, and decided to go to parliament for legislation that would make the path to irrigation easy. A Bill calculated to do this was drafted, and placed m the hands of Mr K. G. Wright, the member for thia district, to carry through. But all the districts of New Zealand are not situated as are tho=e of Canterbury, and when theßill was introduced numerous amendments were EOught to be made upon it by members who thought the bill aa it stood might be made more satisfac tory to their districts, or perhaps might injuriously affect them. What are now clauses 18 and 20 were introduced by members, or at the instigation of members, who had no interest at all ia Canterbury, but whose interest was more particularly m the North Island. Those olauses have raised a storm m a teapot, and one is even tempted to smile at what is really an amusing exhibi tion of small mindedness on the part of many of our settlers who oughhb to know better only the question is too important foi laughter. The Wakanui Road Board anc the Upper Road Board have/ however, risen above all pettiness, and have passed resolutions showing that they had a full and clear grasp of the position. The letter of the Wakanui Road Board to Mr 3- O. Wright, enclosing a copy of that Board's resolution on the subject of the Water Supply Bill has elicited a reply from our member, which explains the position fully, and shows whab did not require to be shown to any man who knows Mr Wrighb or had brains enough to study the situa ti 0B — that he at least was all along working m the interests of irriga tion, The resolution of the Wakanui Road Board has been published, and io has Mr Wright's letter. The clauses of the Bill, however, which are likely to be altered m the Upper House at the request of Mr Wright have not yet been published, and, thinks to the courtesy of the clerk of the Wakanui Road Board, we are able to give them as forwarded to him by our member* It will be seen from Mr Wright's letter to that body that he disclaims any contempla tion on his part of injury intended to either the Borough or the Longbeach Road Board, and only the mo3<j narrow minded and small souled of men m the county, or those who have some mean and despicable end bo un. scrupulously nerve could have thought other wise. The amended clauses are as follow, the amendments being printed m italics :— 18. In any case where a natural water channel exists within the district of\» County Council or Water Supply Board, the follow ing provisions shall apply, anything m this Act or any other Acb to the contrary not withstanding : — (1) On the written applica tion of not less than two- thirds of the occu piers and owners, of such of the land through which the water channel runs as is within the district, the County Council or Water Supply Board may, with y*e written cousenfc of all the owners of such land by special order declare the water-ohann.el to i be a water-race. ! 20. The Council of the borough" ofGrcytcnvn Ntrth shall have all the powers, dutieß, and authorities conferred upon a County Council by the principal Act or any amendment thereof ; and for the purpose of this section the following provisions shall apply : — (1) All referenpes m the prinoipal Act or any amendment thereof to a Couuty Council, or the Corporation, Chairman, or district of a county, or to any of the provisions of " The Counties Act, 1886," shall be construed to apply to the Council, Corporation, Mayor, or district of the aforesaid Borough, or to the corresponding provisions of The Municipal Corporations Act, 1886, as the case may require. (2) The powers and authorities by this section conferred upon the Council of the aforesaid Borough shall be exerciaable m additiou to and irrespective of any powers or authorities conferred upon such Council by " The Municipal Corpora tions Aob, 1886," or any other general, local,* or speoial Act. (3) Nothing m this section contained Ghall operate or be construed to empower fche Council of the borough of Grey town North to divert water from any river or stream within a county except with the consent of the County Council ofWaivaiapa South and upon such terms and conditions as are agreed upon between the respective Councils of the said borough and the county of JVaira-fapa South, From the firßt it was well enough under stood that clause 20 was introduced by Mr Buchanan m the interests of the Borough of Greymouth. Mr Wright's suggested amead men* oo the olauae, whioh will be mpv?4 m the

Upper House by the Hon. E. J. 0. Stevens, and no doubt passed, will confine the opera tion of the clause wholly to the borough wwhinc n caused its introduction to the Bill, but it will m no way interfere with the relation ship of borough and county throughout the colony m regard to the control of rivers that I subsisted before the Bill waa drafted.

Local and General.

Reading; matter will be found on the firtt and fourth pages to-day. | Evangelistic Services. —Every night this week revival services have been cou rfuuted m the locftl Wesleyau Church by Mia Scott, a lady evangelist, who has been eminently successful m various parts of the colony. The mission will close to-morrow, wheu Mrs Scotb will pi each both morning and evening. District Court. — His Honor Judge Ward aat m Chambers to-day, and on the motion of Mr R, M. Cuthbertson, granted letters of administration m re Ihomas Carroll, deceased ; an order to fix solicitor's costs, subjecb to taxation, m the bankruptcy of H. Leggott; ana orders for discharge m bank ruptcy m re Nichol&s Fitzgerald and George Pocoek. The Water Question. — At the ordinary meeting of the Hampstead Town Board yesterday evening, a resolution was carried with one dissentient m favor of the County - Council having the sole control of the riven and natural creeks m the county. This is the third public body m the county that has formally declared its approval of that] principle. A Sad Cask.— A pitiful case was before the Invercargill Court on Friday. Annie Martin, a young girl, was committed for trial for forging a cheque for two pounds odd. She admitted the offence, statiDg that she was m ill-health, and pennileßs, and wanted money to take her to her home on the West Coast. She was admitted to bail m a small amount, and taken to the Victoria Home for Friendless Girls. The Federal Rifle Meeting. — It has been decided to send a team of marksmen to New South Wales, to take part m the Federal Match. Major Collins, of Welling ton, has been selected to go m charge, but | it is doubtful if he will be able to obtain the | necessary leave of absence. If he cannot go, Lieutenant-Commander Kirk, of Wel lington, will be m oharge. A number of members of rifle clubs will atao compete. The meeting will begin on the 17th, and terminate on the 24th. Sunday School Festival —In view of their annual festival, the scholars and teachers of the Bariog Square Wesleyan Sunday School have been engaged m hard practice for the last six weeks under the I leadership of Mr W* McDonald. In spite of the inclement weather last night, there was a good attendance at the weekly practice, and the satisfactory progress which is being made augurs well for the success of that parb of the proceedings kindly undertaken by Mr McDonald. Mount Peel Opal Fields.— A return laid on the table of the House on Friday evening m reference to the Mount Peel opal gelds ehowa that nine claims have been eurveyed on tha fields ; that fees reoeived for survey were £134, and the total expenses '< incurred m making the surveys £83 10a 7d. The fees were charged m accordance with the regulations for surveys under the Mining Aofc, and the distance from the survey oi«' headquarters ab Timaru to the fields waa ! assumed to Le sixty miles. Drunkenness, — Yesterday there were more than the usual number of cases of druukenoess heard ab the local Police Court — the Mayor and Mr David Thomas being on the Bench. The first case vas that of a

woman who was fined 53 ; the next was ! Joseph Smith, who had also been guilty of obscene language, and being an old hand, he was sentenced to a month's imprisonment ; the third was a first offender who was con victed and discharged ; aud the fourth was a laboring man against whom a prohibition order was issued. Wine Used as Ink. — An amusing inci dent is reported by the Hastings paper. A gentleman received a consignment of good wine from his friends m the Old Country. This he left on a shelf m his office, not far from the clerk's desk. One day a friend came to the office and was discussing wine. " I havo a good sample m here," Baid the merchant, and he proceeded to procure a bottle. To his astonishment every bottle was empty. '1 timing to his clerk he asked, " What dues this mean ?' The clerk promptly replied, " Oh, that has been all done for some months. I have used it all. I thought it was red ink." Tub Wellis«ton A. and P. Association. — By Press Association telegram we receive the following : — At a general meeting of the members of the Wellington A. and P. Association yesterday afternoon, a resolu tion was passed m favour of winding up the Association, as advised by the sub-com mittee, owing to the lack of publio support. The resolution was passed without dissent, and it was decided to take steps to appoint a liquidator. It was stated that a legal opinion had been given to the effect that the Association's show grounds at Petone would be a firat claim by the debenture holders, and could not therefore be regarded as an asset m the general liquidation. Losing Capitation. — In connection with the case of the imprisonment, some time ago, of a member of the Christohurch Mounted Rifles for failure to attend drills and losing capitation, regarding which considerable correspondence took place, it ia interesting to note what is done m the matter m the Old Country. Captain Snow, writing to Sergeant- Major Borland, from Glasgow, under date July 28, sends an extract from the Glasgow Efening News. From this it appears that a case was brought m the Court by the Colonel Commanding the 4th Volun teer Battalion Argyll and Sutherland High landers, against three members of the corps, for non-attendance at drill, and loss of capitation One was fined 353 and 27s 6 \ expenses, or thirty days' imprisonment ; and the two others 35,a each and 21s 6i expenses, or thirty days, AyA.C AND A.C — The annual general meeting of the A A.C. & A.C. was held m the Orange Hall last evening. There was a large attendance, and Mr David Grant was chair man. The annual report and balance sheet having been read and adopted, nine new members were elected, after which the eleption of office-bearers waa proceeded with, resulting as under :— Patron —Mr David Thomas; President— Mr GAM Buckley ; Vice-Presidents — Rev. Father O'Donnoll, Messra J Snodgrass, X G Wright, J C Waaon, R- Murray, Hugo Friedlander, H Willis, W H Rule, and Dr Hunter ; captain— Mr R G Shearman ; sub captain — Mr F G Tucker; secretary— Mr J R Kriodlander j treasurer— Mr W J Palmer ; assistant Beoretavy — Mr I A Baigont ; , auditors — Messrs C Campbell and L A Nicoll; delegates— to NZ4AC, Mr C Hood Williams ; to Cycling Alliance, Messrs J P Murphy and E B Walker. Committee — Mcsßra A P Williamson, W Shearman, D Grant, A G Barton, C Campbell, R Clarke aud N Joues. An honorarium of two guineas was voted to the aeoretary and half a guinea to the treasurer for past servioes. Mr A P Williamson gave a donation of half a guinea to the prize fund. After the usual votes of thanks the annual meeting dosed, and the new committee met. The opening day was fixed for September 29, details being left m the hands of the executive officers to arrange. The Show. — For many years wo have been rushed with orders prior to the shows and holidays, and late custom erb have been inevitably disappointed. We therefore respectfully invite all who will require new suits, &c, for the approaching summer to call early. We have just opened out our new season's goods, and as we anticipate a further increase of business, our stock of new, fashionable, and durable suitings, &a, is probably the largest ever shown m Ashbur -1 ton, comprising a'l the latest novelties, and a special line of Fox's celebrated Cheviot serges, which we are making to measure m the newest styles at three guineas per suit ; also trousers to measure m a big assortment of Scotch, English, and Colonial tweeds and worsteds for 15s 6d per pair (usual prices 22s 6d to 25') ; and m saddle tweeds : Suits £3 10s and trousers to measure 17s sd. Fib, style, and workmanship m every garment guaranteed.— Craighe ad and Bbrrtmak, the Leading Tailor* and Outfitters, Ash-

PARLIAMENTARY.

{United Pres3 Association— By Electrio Telegraph -

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, September 9 BILLS ADVANCED ' In the Legislative Council this afternoon the Water Supply Act Amendment Bill waa passed through Committee with technical amendments. Mr Lee Smith's Bankruptcy Act Amend ment Bill waa read a second time on the voices. Mr Bonftr gave notice that he would move m committee that goldminera be brought under the Bcope of the measure. Mr Twoir.ey will also move m committee a number of amendments m the direction of providing that no deed under the Chattels Transfer Act shall be valid unlesß registered, nor unless executed- by all unsecured creditors m the colony whose claims do not exceed £5, nor unless ie makes provision for the pay ment of all such claims ; further, that a certificate from a Stipendiary Magistrate that any claim for £30 or upwards remains unsatisfied, shall have the effect of adjudica tion m bankruptcy provided the deed has been executed without the creditors' consent. COMPANIES WINDING UP SILL. The Companies' Wlnding-up Bill wai con sidered m committee, two neve machinery clauseß being added on the motion of Mr Shrimski, providing that all accounts under the Act m the hands of official assignees ahall be subject to audit, and that on the application of a creditor or a shareholder m a company m the course of winding-up, whether the winding-up be commenced before or after the passing of this Act, the Court may order that the account of the liquidators (other than the official assignee) shall be audited by the Audit Office, the ooßts of audib to be payable oub of the assets of the company. The Counoibrose At 4.50 p.m

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

(Wellington, September 9. i The House met at 7.30 p.m. 1 FIRST READING. The Government Accident Insurance Bill was introduced and read a first time. MONDAY SITTINGS. Mr Seddon gave notice to move' on Tues day, that on and after Monday next the I House would meet on Mondays. j OLD AGE PENSIONS. I The debate od the Old iige Pensions Bill ] was resumed by Mr Pirani who said that he I intended to vote for the second reading of I the Bill but considered that ib required I amendment. An endeavour should be made I to put the Bill on the Statute Book m such I a chape that it would be a credit to the I legiilatwe. I Mr Crowther s&id that his chief objection I to the measure was that it did not contain a I provision for continuity of funds for the I scheme. Though favourable to the principle I of the Bill, it was unnecessary, as it had I been stated that swaggers no longer existed, 1 and that the co'ony was prosperous. He I suggested that for this year the funds pro* I posed to be spent under the Bill should be I applied to the erection of bridgeß and con- I struotion of roads. I Mr B. Thompson said that the Bill was a I financial one, and it was no use members I getting up and speaking sentimental non- I sense to the galleries. He was just as I anxious and earnest to make provision for I old people if it could be done, but he was I 'not prepared to add £50,000 to taxation to I provide for a section of people who probably J were quite as able to look after themselves | as many of those called on to pay taxes. I The conditions m New Zealand were more J favourable for making provision for old age I by some scheme of insurance than m any I other country, 1

Mr Taylor cordially supported the Bill but contended that it should be administered by local authorities. A Government De partment was unnecessary and unwise. Be fore instituting & pensions scheme there should be a revision of the charitable aid system. The condition of the working classes would require be much higher if they were lo make ample provision not only for themselves after reaching the age of 65, but also before reaching that age. The pro visions of the Bill wou'd not injure the character of anyone benefiting under it. If £3,000,000 could be found annually for drink and gambling he could not, be con vinced that £180,000 could not be found for old ag« pensions. Mr R. McKenzie pointed out thab Mr Rolleston's scheme of old age pensions was almost identical with the proposals of the late Sir Harry Atkinson. He (Mr McKeczie) disapproved of them. Mr Sligo was not satisfied that the public wanted the Bill, and expressed the opinion that if a plebiscite were taken, a majority would vote against it. It waa a libel on the people and institutions of the colony to contend that no provision should be made for old age. It would be better if assistance were given the workers to helD themselves, and his opinion was that the Bill would do more harm than good. Mr Mills contended thab the proposals oould not be classed as a species of charitable aid, and combated the statement that a majority would vote againsb the Bill if it were submitted to & popular vote. Mr Meredith contended that a more definite and reliable source of revenue than 1 the surplus should be provided for the pur poses of the Bill. He suggested as avenues of revenue tho reimposition of 2d per lb duty on tea, which would be no hardship to the consumer, aB the merchants and middle men only benefited by the reduction on tea, and also a graduated system of stamps to be used m giving receipts far wageß and other moneys. Mr J. G. Allen warmly supported the Bill. During the pasb seven yearß there had been sufficient funds to have met the pro posals. So long as a Liberal Government were m power there would be ample funds for the purposes of the measure. Mr J. W. Thomson considered thab the pension provided m the BUI waa insufficient. Any taxation to provide funds for a pensions Bqheme would eventually be borne by the poorer classes. Mr Brown said that it was only from the few who expected to benefit by the Bill that the outcry for its passage came, On the motion of Mr J? iatmar the debate was adjourned. The House rose at midnight.

News m Brief.

A special general meeting of members of the Ashburton Racing Club will be held this evening at Devane's Hotel at 8 o'clock, when important business will be transacted. Mr 0. Chapman has juat opened up a choice shipment of wall papers, specially imported. Those who are about to renovate their homes should give him t» call. Messrs U. and H. Seaton, electrical engravers, are making a short stay m Ash burton. In addition to engraving, they are running several novelties, which will no doubt command attention. The services at the Primitive Methodiet Church to-morrow will be conducted by Mr Chapman m the morning and the Eev G. H. Mann m the evening, when a memorial service will ba held m memory of the late Mrs Mills. There will be special singing by the choir. One of the latest electrical novelties that have come under our notioe is an engraving machine exhibited at the present time m East street by Mr H. Seaton. The machine engraves with an extraordinary rapidity on gold, silver, etc., and specimens we have seen of the work are equal to hand engraving at about one-fifth the oost, Mr Seaton, who has taken this little electrical novelty through America, South Africa, Europe and Australia, intends staying here for a week or so, thus giving our readers an opportunity of taking advantage of its merits*

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka j-'ept. 10, 9-30 a-m, Guardian Office 9 55 a-m Mr Chamberlain m Xew York. New York, September 9 Mr Chambsrlain has arrived here. Interviewed by a representative of the A'ew York Herald, he intimated that England was awaiting the terms of America for the establishment of closer relations between the two countries. England would cog sent to anything of a reasonable nature. He confirmed the report that an agreement had been arrived at between Great Britain and Germany respecting the settlement of territorial differences m Africa. With reference to the British victory m the Soudan he admitted that the intention was to immediately continue the rail way from Atbara to Khartoum. Probably it would be carried right through to Oape Colony within the life time of the present generation. The Heat Wave. London, September 9 Great heat continues throughout England. The thermometer yesterday was at 91. It is the hottest Septem ber that has been experienced for 'thirty years. The China Wreck. The water m the holds of the wrecked steamer China has been greatly reduced, The cargo is being lightered and the prospects of floating I the vessel are hopeful.

TROUBLE IN CRETE.

•— . . A Serious Affair. Turks Firing; on British Ships. Eight Hundred Christians Murdered. United Presß Association — By Eltotric Telegraph— -Copyrigatb Athens, September 9 The first reports of the outbreak at Candia underestimated the state of affairs ther*. The Turkish troops behaved disgrace fully. Edhem Pasha, the Turkish Governor, offered no assistance to Lieutenant-Colonel Reid for two hours. Some of his troops fired on the British. There are many evidences that tha attack on the Christians was pre concerted. Eight hundred were killed, including sixty-seven British subjects. Lieutenant Colonel Reid reports that the Highlanders fought desperately, like rats m a trap. The Bashi-Baaouks and Tutkish troops pillaged, while the mob ran

through the streets, shouting " Death to the English." Six hundred international troops are encamped outside the town which the mob retains. The admirals demand the disarming of the Bashi-Bazouks and the surrender of the ringleaders. Eight warship 3 are m the harbor. Incendiary fires continue to occur m the city. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 10, 9 50 a-m, Guardian Office 10-13 a.m The houses m Oandia overlooking the camp of the British troops were loopholed for rifle fire. Replying to the Cretan executive protests, the admirals declared that they would recommend their respective govern ments to remove the Turkish troops and appoint a governor. London, September 9 The Standard holds that Edhem Pasha was primarily responsible for the outbreak, and says he must have known of the existence of the plot, if indeed he did not arrange it himself.

THE SOUDAN.

United PreßS Association-^By Elecfcrto Telegraph— Copyright Cairo, September 9 A gunboat, which proceeded sixty miles up the White Nile, sighted 1000 horsemen galloping southward. Fcur thousand of the Hon. Stuart Wortley's force of Jaaliu tribesmen are m hob pursuit. A British division marched round OmdurmaDj a\id greatly impressed the inhabitants. Gunboats are chasing two steamers which are believed to be loaded with the Khalifa's treasure. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 10, 9-50 a-m, Guakdian Office 10-13 a-m Ahmed Medil, one of the Khalifa's generals, commands a dervish army o£ 3000 at Gadaref. An eyewitness I states that General Gordon's head was | exposed on a pole for three days at i Omdurman and the body thrown into i the Nile.

WAR NEWS.

■+ _,-, , , United Preaa Association—- By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Madrid, September 9 The Oortes is secretly debating the treaty of peace. The Republicans and Oarlista fiercely reproached Ministers, using their fists and sticks.

MURDER AND SUICIDE.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka Sept. 10, 10-25 a.ra, Guabdian Office 10-53 %.m Brisbane, September 10 The bodies of a man named Fred Johnson and a woman named Mary Gray were found with their throats cat at Fetrie Terrace, The police were informed of the tragedy by a man named Foote, with whom Gray had been living for some time. Johnson, with whom she had previously lived, accompanied her home the previous night, and Foote left them together. When he returned he discovered them dead. The indications are that John son cut the woman's throat and then his own. Jealousy is the supposed cause. %

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over, and extra reductions to Freezing clients We have large Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., FOR SALE^ li/I OLASSES FOR FEEDING STOCK Also — AGRICULTURAL SALT, CHEAP. JFRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. V^STfi HAVE FOR SALE— Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, All machine dressed and grown ia tl • Onmaru district. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean aud grown at the Forks. A GRAND OHAKGE. ALSO— Double machine dressed Rygrase, Colonial CowgraEß and Red Caover, White Clover, Alslbe, Timothy, and Cocksfoot. These Seeda are all machine cleaned, of finest quality, and highest germinating power. We are prepared to give our Olienta very lowest quotations. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. Great ReinoYal BALE. rpHE PROPRIETORS of the Eclipse Cycle Works Having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr R. Henry, m Tancred Street, are holding a GREAT REMOVAL SALE. Two shipments of First-clasa Frames and Fittings, just landed ex "lonic" and "Maori," will be included m the Sale. Come and see the New Three arm Cranks and all up-to-date Improve- ments. Every line is to be cleared to save trouble of Removal, EVERY MACHINE GUARANTEED. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, BARING SQUARE, Ashbcrton. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. A BPEOIAL General Meeting of Mem- /\. bers of the Ashburton Racing Club will be held m Devane's Hotel on SATUR. DAY NEXT, September 10, at 8 pin, Sueiueßß; Important. 0. H. POWDING, I 0 % S«cfet»rr of A,R.Q.



irieulanaer Jbros., Limittd. j ASHBURTON Horse Parade^ SATURDAY, BEPT 24, 1898 TMMEDIATBLY after the Annual Parade we Bhall offer at our Mart on account of Clients SEVERAL STALLIONSA 9 47 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. T^-0 T HAVING DISPOSED OF MR BENRY BUTTERICK'S FARM AT SHERWOOD, by Auction, we are prepared to treat 1 privately with Intending purchaaers. I FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. I FOR JsALE- SEED ~~ .BARLEY. PERFECTLY CLEAN- FRIED LANDER BROS., Ltd. I BELFAST MANURES. "TTTE offer to eupply theße celebrated I Fertilisers at list prices less the usual I discounts, for quantities of five tons and I



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