MARRIAGE.

Orr— Brown. — On November 3, at Durham Street Weßleyan Church, by Rev D. McNicoll, assisted by Rev Wm. Morley, Abmkk Alcorn, eldest son of John Orr, Ashburton, to Agnes Clara, second daughter of D. H. Brown, (ilenoairn, Tendalton.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1898.

A Correspondent writing to a southern contemporary a few days ago, said that owing to TANGLED AND the excessive growth LAID CROPS. this season he was

afraid tbe crops | would get badly laid later on, and that he bad resolved to try the experiment of running the reaper over a portion of it to ace what the effect would be. There appeared to be a difference of opinion upon the probable effect of cutting, but it vrould appear that this may be done with safety. About three years ago Mr W. Sutherland tried the experiment m this district, and was rewarded with success. The facts are shortly these — Mr Sutherland, like our southern friend, thought the crop he had would not stand the first blow, as it was so heavy, and that early ia the season ; so ho decided to cut it down, or at least a portion of it, to a height of about five inches, and for this pur pose he removed the platform of a binder, and lowered the fans, the cut tings were thus evonly distributed over the paddock, and m a few days were nowhere to be seen. About half j the paddock was so treated, and at i harvest time the part which he had j operated on carried a crop of wheat that was a treat to look at. The straw was about four feet high, all standing strong and erect, well headed, and as level as a table. The other picture presented to view, was a heavy tangled crop, which was only cut with the greatest difficulty, and perhaps through a portion of it not being saved, or through getting beaten out, yielded six bushels per acre less than that which had been run over early m the season with the machine. Of course anyone who thought of treating a crop so should satisfy himself that it was not too far advanced, or the result would be disastrous.

Local and General.

Reading matter on firßt and fourth pageß. Motor Car — A motor car waß landed from the Rocorua at Lyttelton on Monday.

San Francisco Mail. — The Mariposa, with the English mails of October 22, lefl San Francisco on November 3, one day late.

Prorogation of Parliament.— A Wel lington telegram states that a Gazette extra ordinary haß been issued formally proroguing Parliament until January 12.

Public Trust Office —The estates of deceased persons m Canterbury placed m tha hands of the Public Trustee m October

were C. Goldinp, £12; J. Howie, South bridge, £1140 ; T. Jackson, Lagmhor, £27 ; Ada Muhood, Hampstead, £250; M- Quaid, Sunnyside, £22; T. Rudd, Woodend, £100.

A Threepenny Horse. — Two horse* were sold from a Hastings pound the othe r day for 9d (writes a correspondent of th c Napier 'Jelegraph) and one was afterward^ sold to a bystander for 6d. The point o* the transaction is that the threepenny horse is now doing duty as one of the best express horses m Hastings.

Lawn Tennis — 3Jhe following players will represent their respective clubs, m the tennis match to>morrow, between Timaru and Ashburton :— Timaru — Lynch, Stewart, Cameron, Rutherford, Orwin, Mayne, John son, and Tennent. Ashburton — Saltnond, Upton, Shtrland, Cox, Steward, Johnston, Grant, and Owan.

War Scare. — Commenting on the reoent war scare, and comparing it with former similar excitement, the N.Z. Times aays that everything goes to prove that on present showing the " war scare " of 1898 will have to be very much more pronounced m circumstance and detail than ib ia ab present to enable it to rank with thab which distracted the people of this colony m common with the rest of the world m 1885.

High Priced Sheep. — A Press Associa tion telegram informs us that some of tbe highest priced sheep every imported into the colony came by the Ruapehu. They comprise four Lincoln rams, consigned bo John Wilkie, of Lilliebank, Wanganui. One of them, a Noctor champion, has taken champion prizes all over England, and was purohased for 300 guineas ab the reoenb Lincoln ram Bales.

He was not a judge —A Sootoh mini ater, the author of " About Gilloway Folk," bells the following story ; — Shortly after my ordination, a farmer returning from market entered the railway compartment where Borne of our clerical body were already seated. He was introduced to the new member of Presbytery, but said noc a word. Arriving at his station, he got out and stood at the door. " An' ye tell me this is the new minister t" He looked long and sadly at the person referred to. Then with a sigh — " Weel-a-weell," he remarked finally, "am a better judge o' a fat beast than o' a moenister !"

A Nice Point. — A fair s : zed trout was caught by an angler from the Queen's Wharf the other day (says the Wellington Times), and a constable, seeing it m hie pos session subsequently, and suspeoting that he intended disposing of it, aßked him to show his license. The reply received was that the trout was caught m salt water and nob m freßh. Inquiry was made by the constable with the result that the man's statement was verified. The Fishery Regu lations provide for payment of a license fee to fish for troub, but it) appears that only fresh water streams are specified, no allusion being made to salb water m any of the provisions of the Act. A nice legal point, this.

Dromore School Committee. — The usual monthly meeting of the Dromore school committee was held on Saturday evening, when the following members were present : — Messrs Allen (chairman), A. E. Moore, Wilson, Hanrahan, and T. Blackburn. The master's reporb showed a roll number of 51, and Htated« that the attendance since the examination had been very irregular. Dr Anderson's examination report on the school was received from the Board of Education. The report was very satisfactory. It was decided that all money owing for books should be got m before the next meebing of the committee, and that Friday, November i'l, Ohristohuroh show day, should be a holiday,

ROAD BOARDS.

Wakanui

The ordinary meeting of the Wakanui I r Road Board was held on Saturday— all the '. * members present, aud Mr Peter Stewart, { , chairman, presiding. THIRDS The Receiver of Land Revenue wrote, advising payment of £27 53 lOd, thirds accrued from reserve 21' 5 It was resolved to invite tenders for shiugling Winter's road, the amount to be expanded on the work to be limitod to the sum paid m thirds-— £27 5s 10. METROPOLITAN WINTER SHOW. On the circular from the Canterbury A. and P. Association regarding the 50 guineas trophy, the members resolved to assist to the utmost of their power. ttORSK ON WATER RAGES. The Botrd resolved to assißb the County Council m the matter of gorse blocking water races on roada uuder the Board's con trol by compelling the occupiers of land con cerned to clear the gorse, promptly, on receipt of notice from the Council. BOLL ALTERATIONS. The name of Benjamin Hampton was ordered to be substituted onthe roll for that ot Thomas Langley for R.B. 26437. overseer's report. The Overseer reported on works completed and m progress. The contractor had oom pleted the construction of 85 concrete pipes for culverb purposes. They are 2fb 9in inside diameter, Sin walls, and 3ft m length. The total cost had been £73 9a lid, and after deduction of probable income from Bale of aurplua tools m hand, the cost of each pipe would be 17a.— It was resolved not to Bell the tools at present. FAIRFIELD ROAD. The offer of James Skilling to form twenty-five chains of Fairfield road at 3a 6d per chain, to include the carting of forty four chain of grubbed tussock, was accepted* The deposit of James Daly on contract No. 10 was ordered to be refunded. VTAKANUI SCHOOL ROAD. The Clerk was instructed to make the beat arrangements he could for getting the road opposite W&kanui school levelled down to a nine-inch crown, and to have seven chains half-formed opposite Fitz gerald's land on the same road. RAM The rate given notice of at laeb meeting to be struck at this meeting was confirmed — £d m the pound m No 3 ward — and Messrs Cochrane and Rule were appointed to sign the rate roll. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £172 3s 8d were passed for payment, and the Board adjourned,

Mount Somers.

The monthly meeting of the Mounb Bomers Road Board was held on Thursday last, Present— Messrs Hood (Chairman) Chapman, Harrison, and Herring,

FINANCIAL,

The manager, Union Bank, Ashburton, wrote stating that, as the resolution passed at a former meeting of the Board defining the extent to which the Boaid may borrow from the Bank by way of overdrafb, etc., was m the nature of a special order, it was necessary to confirm the same at the sub sequent meeting,-- A motion endorsing the former resolution was carried. j PLANTATION EXCHANGES. The Chief Surveyor wrote, stating his I inability to proceed with important planta tion exchanges on behalf of the County and the Alford Estate Company, until the plans of a road deviation through Alford Estate had been submitted for his approval. Mr Fookß also wrote with reference to the above matter, staling that the plans referred to had been completed, and would be forwarded to the department at an early date. GORSE ON WATER RACKS The Ashburton County Council wrote stating that, m many cases where water races are on roads and near fences, the supply has been diminished and disorganised by the races being blocked with gorse, etc., and requesting that the Board see that ths owners of land abutting on the some should remove any such obstruction. — Received. GORGE! ROAD. Messrs McMillan and J^nighb interviewed the Board with reference to the bad state of the Gorge road adjtcenb to and m the neighborhood of their respective properties — In view of the large amount of works at present proposed m the vicinity, it was deemed inadvisable to undertake any further expenditure ab present. ROLL ALTERATIONS. It was resolved to make several alterations m the roll as requested by the Valuer- General.

TENDERS. Tenders were accepted as follows t— Form ing, shingling, etc., on Mesopotamia road — J. Milne. Forming, shingling, etc., on Gorge road near Hakatere— J, Brown,

ACCOUNTS. After the passing of accounts for pay menfc the Board adjourned.

SHOOTING AFFRAY.

■w — ■ United Press Association— By £)lec6rio Telegraph. Christchubch, November 7

A shooting affray occurred at Tai Tapu yesterday afternoon, when a young man named William Pascoe is alleged to have been shot at Ly an elderly man named Wilhelm Bruns. The parties live m the same house, and Bruns rents a small farm from Pascoe. The dispute is said to have arisen through a dispute about the land, and it is stated that Bruns got behind Pascoe with a revolver and shot him m the back. The wound is not serious. Bruns has been arrested.

A SAILOR ON A " BIKE."

An Exciting Experience.

A Bailor has been performing on a " bike " m Melbourne. Not having a bicycle of his own he hired one, and went for a cruise through Port Melbourne (says the Melbourne A.rgtis.) After heaving anobor, he set off d'owu the main street under a full head of panvaß, with the evident intention of berth ing m Melbourne before evening. When rounding a promontory near the railway light he sighted a trim built little olipper on a dropped frame bearing down on his starboard quarter, and on porting his helm to avoid a collision he ran head on into a Chinese hawker, who was crossing hia course with a vegetable lugger, and out him almost to the water's edge. After backing out, the j mariner swung round on hia course, and made after the clipper, which had crowded on every yard of canvas to evade pursuit. Seeing that the mariner was overhauling her, the clipper tacked adroitly into the tor tuous channel of Port Melbourne right-of way, and disappeared, By this time the Chinese had pulled himself up m the wind, and went m pursuit of the Britisher, who had missed stays m rounding a corner, and turned turtle. A pilot, m the shape of a policeman, bore up towards the wreck, which was flying signals of distress from a street gutter, m time to save it from being boarded by the Chinese, who was about to " ram " with 9fc of bamboo. The Britisher was ultimately raised and floated into the friendly haven of a neighbouring hotel for repairs, while the Chinese ekeored off to cruise about outside m view of his re appearance?

News m Brief.

Train arrangements for the Christohurch A. and P. Show on Friday next are adyertiaed m this isßue.

THE MAORI RAGE.

A most interesting address on the Maori race waß delivered m St. Stephen's school room last eveniDg by Mr Kohere, a student of Canterbury College The meeting was held under the auspices of the Gleaners' Union, and was presided over by Rev. T. A. Hamilton. The meeting waß very well attended, notwithstanding the discomforb of beaiiDg unprovided with backs. The choristers of St. Stephen's Church, un^er the baton of Mr H. A. Gates, gave moat efficient help m leading the Bicging. Miss M. Fooks presided at the organ. Mr Kohere's address was a raas'.erly one, spoken m fluent and cultured English. It was certainly a novel experience for Euro peans to sit and listen to a Maori pleading the cause of his people, and showing up the shortcomings of the white people m various ways. Mr Kohere spoke of the cannibal j days of New Zealand, and the efforts made m 1814 by Rev. Samuel Marsden, a Church j of England missionary from Australia, to bring the Goßpel to New Zealand. This waß accomplished m a little Bchooner cilled the Active, and the first sermon was preached m the Bay of Islands on Obrirftmas Day, 1814. on the words "Behold, I bring you glad tidings." Yearß went on and few converts were made until 1825, when the progress ot the Gospel became very rapid, and baptisms were frequent, so that m 1841 Bishop Selwyo, on his landing m New Zealand, wrote " We see here a whole nation of pagans converted to the faith." Bub all this was changed by the disputes aboub the sales of land between the two races— culminating m the outbreak under Hone Heke m 1844, when the British flagstaff, which wab supposed to be the emblem of the subjection of the Maori race, was repeatedly cue down. Heke was at first successful, capturing the town of Russell,

bub m the long run he was vacquished. Driven from one position to another, the stockade waß finally oaptured, owing to the simplicity of the Maoris m believing that the white men would nob fight on a Sunday ; and whilst Heke and his men were conducting Christian worship m their pah, and were off their guard, they were rughed by the British and slaughtered, Hone Heke, however, escaping. History records the great struggle m 1864. There was no formal termination to this war, but the Maoris retreated into the King Country, which was not acquired by the British for another twenty years. From being earnest Christians, and numerous Christian martyrs . amongst their ranks, the Maoris relapsed into heathendom, and renounced Christianity, their simple faith being shaken by the inconsistency of the white race, "Iheycatne to us preaching the gospel of love and peace at first : then they ! grab our land and bring fire water, and now they kill us to get our country." Seeing, then, the glaring vices of the British, and becotniog inoculated with them, the race has dwindled from 100,000 to 39,000. The lecturer spoke feelingly of a Christmas day years ago' m a place where he lived, where 300 Maoris assembled to worship God and receive the Holy CommuaioD, and only ten Europeans. Where were the reab of the

white people ? On a racecourse, where 700 people were shaking the simple faith of the Maori people by ignoring the meaning of the day, and m their inconsistency were asking one another where were the Maoris ? Such things had disgusted the Maoris with the Christian religion, The young Maoris of Te Aute College had fortned a Maori reform party to ameliorate the condition of the Maori rage, physically, socially, intellec tually and spiritually. These young men were nob ashamed to be followers of Christ, and they loved athletics and all rational amusement. The Maori football team from Te Aute brought back £40 as the result of their tour, entirely for missionary work, and they had Bpoken everywhere for Christ. Suoh a record could not be matched by a white team. This team stood well for the Champion Cap, and when on the day of the the final heat it rained very heavily, bo that play was impossible, beoauae they did not ge down to the ground the white team claimed the oup by default. The Maoris were greatly distressed at this unmanly and unsportsmanlike conduct, but their teacher on Sunday comforted them much by preach-, ing about the cup m Benjamin's sack — v the lost cup." Mr Kohere gave a lucid and graphic account of the work done by the Church Missionary Sooiety for 80 years. This Sooiety considered that the white race m New Zealand was now strong enough and rioh enough to do its duty m evangelising the native race, and was now ceasing its operations — trusting to the work being carried on by the Church m New Zealnd. He urged that prayers should be made and offerings given on behalf of the New Zealand Missionary Society, and.that the Young New Zealand Party might be heartily supported m their efforts to ameliorate the oondition of the native race. Mr Kohera was heartily applauded during bia speech, and an enthusiastic vote of thai) kß was passed at the conolnsion of the address. The Chairman thanked the audience for the\r attendance, and intimated that the Church of England offerings for the Maori Mission would be taken on November 27 (the first Sunday m Advent). The meeting then closed.

ARIEL BICYCLE SPORTS.

The Ariel Bicycle Club hold their sports on the Domain to-morrow. The entries are large, and some good finishes may be expected. Should the weather keep fine, a large attendance of the public is expected. The following may be well forward at the finish of their respective engagements : —

Maiden Handicap — Crum 1, Scobie 2. Half-Mile Daeh— McNaoghb 1, Caulton 2, D. Price 3.

Ariel Wheel Race — '""orter or Trengrove 1, Hanley 2, W. Clarkson 3.

Roadster Handicap — Crum 1, Davidson 2 One Mile Birthday— Symona 1, Holland 2, Bnschell 3.

Ladies' Bracelet — Holland 1, Daly 2, F. Taylor 3.

Club Race— Buachell 1, Edge 2, McNaughb Five-Mile Longbeach Handicap— Robin* son or Willis 1, Stacker 2, Trengcoye 3t

THE POWERS AND CRETE.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio

Telegraph — Copyright;.

Oandia, November 5

The Turkish troops have left the island. The Sultan of Turkey accepts Prince George of Greece as Governor, since he is a relation and friend of the Emperor of Germany.

November 6.

Rear- Admiral Noel, commanding the British fleet m Cretan waters, owing to the absence of Ottoman transports, directed the Turkish troops forming the garriaon at Oandia to embark m the British transports. Before the em barkation was completed a Turkish officer countermanded Admiral Noel's order. Admiral Noel ordered the British marines and troops to surround the garrison, and threatened to compel them to embark. The Turkish officials perforce obeyed, and marched the tropps on hoard. Detaphnjenta of marines supplied by the Admirals of the foreign fleets have occupied the , Cretan forts. ' I

Porter v Clarkson.

The Finest . Country. — " What little ambition I have left m me," said the Hog, W. Bolleaton at a eooial gathering m Wei-

lington of men of Yorkshire and Lancashire, "ia th^t aome day at no distant data I may be able to re-visio the county I iefb forty yearßago. Nevertheless New Zealand i» the finest country on thia earth."

Flagrant and refr<sMng~Afao f enu f

THE TROUBLE WITH FRANCE.

United Press Association — By ElOOtriO Telegraph— Copyright.

London, November 7 The French Press is bitter with England. The papers also attack the originators of the Marchand expedition, and criticise the alliance with Kussia.

L» Matin states that the mission is to retire from Fashoda to Jibutil, which is the only route worthy of France.

Lord Kitchener denies the Chronicle's story about Major Marchand sending a letter and flag to the Khalifa.

St. Petersburg, November 7 The Russian papers approve tha withdrawal of the French from Fasboda

Active Preparations Still m Progress.

Received Wakapuaka. Not. 8, 9-16 a-m, Guardian Office 9 44 a-m London, November 7 The British coast forts and foreign stations have been provisioned for many months.

The Daily Chronicle states that tbß whole of the naval power of Great Britain is well nigh upon a war footing. Lieutenant General' Sir F. Forertier Walker, is mobilising the whole of the troops m the western district of Eng land.

The warship Diadem is conveying despatches to the Channel and Medi terranean squadrons.

Marchand is Thankful

French Preparations— Offering to Bay Warships. Alarmed at the British Preparations. Russian Press on the Egyptian Occupation. Received Wakapuaka Nov. 8, 10-30 a.m. Guardian Office 10-50 a-m. Oairo, November 7 Major Marchand baa thanked Lieutenant General Sir W. F. Grenfell for the kindness shown him by the British officers m the Sondan. Paris, November 7 The French Government continns energetically to push forward naval and military preparations, and have offered to purchase warships m course of con* struction for some South American Governments. The French public are mystified at the British warlike pre parations. St. Petersburg, November 7 Russian newspapers insist upon the perpetual neutrality of Egypt under a protectorate of all the Powers.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association — By Eleotrlo Telegraph — Copyrighb

Received Wakapuaka Nov. 8, 9.16 a.tn, Guabdian Office 9-44 a-m.

New Japanese Premier. Tokio, November 7 Marquis Tamagata has been selected to succeed Marquis Ito as Premier of

J apan, and is forming a non partisan Cabinet,

A COURT BUILDING WRECKED

Un ted Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Washington, November 7 A gas explosion m the vaults wrecked the Supreme Courts, destroy ing many valuable records. Received Wakapaaka Nov. 8, 10.303-01, Guardian Office 10-50 a-m A disastrous explosion ruined the central and eastern portions of the Oapitol at Washington. The judicial records from 1792 to 1832 have been destroyed. The damage is estimated at $1,200,000

Latest Ittems.

Habmston's Circus. — Colonel Hicks, business manager for Mrs Harmaton-Love, proprietor of the celebrated Harmaton circus, is m town to-day arranging for the appear* ance of the oircus on Tuesday and Wedne*< day next.

THIS ABHBUKTO^ <*UA»<I)IAN; TUESDAY, NOVEMBER &, AB9S



I am Off to the Domain



All Champions Meet.



€aine ¥er a Near Pying Blood Bad; Abscesses Formed; Health Gone. We are glad to publish tlie testimonial of T.rias Annie Snook ot Auckland, New Zea- land, who suffered Intensely for years, and who was quickly cured when she obtained the right remedy. "I was a strong, healthy woman until about five years ago, and while living m Ene- laud was recovering from an attack of measles. I took a chill, had a relapse and came very near dying. My blood was left m a. very bad state, abscesses formed on my body, I was confined to my bed two-thirds of the time. At tunea I was unable to move. For two years I failed to obtain any relief. So finally I was advised to come to new Zea- and. After coming here I remained about the same, trying many remedies without ob- k taming any benefit. About a year ago after m ''{"(ft?" 6 ° f yOUr adver «sements I detem- ■ OR. AVER'S i Sipsaparuia \ Very soon after using it the abscesses began . .'<> heal iiutl my general health very greatly i -n proved. I followed up the treatment and .tin now as strong as ever. I cannot too it'iiily recommend Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a ■'i-o I purifier and tonic." V r constipation take Dr. Ayer's TWs. They ■ '•'■.••urtly relieve and surely cure. Take them Av.T'a Sarsaimrilla : ono aids the other- Cta Broad If ia tto Big Bmi j



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O'Flaherty wins the Bracelet



Craighead & Bebryman desire to express their appreciation of the prompt manner m whioh such an extraordinary number of gentlemen have already responded to their invitation to call early with their esteemed orders for new suits this season. By employ- ing extra labor Craighead & Berryman are still prepared to exeouto fresh ordera fqr thp approaohipg showi.— (Ady i i



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The Show GBOUND.-'Mr John Studholmo, jun. f Presidenb of the A. and)?. Aesooiation, has received the following letter from Mr E. G. Wright, the member for the district : *-" Wellington, November 5, 1898. Dear Sir,T-?The transfer of land from the Ashbur- ton County to the Ashburton A, and P. Association, for the purpose of a show ground, has been effected by section 39 of the Reserves and Endowments Exchange Bill just passed, so thab the A. and P. Association is now m Ml possession of the twenty-eight aoreß, subject only to the ourrenb lease to the Cattle and Saleyarda Company. - ?ourt truly, Epwabd G. Weight 3, Studholme, jun., Esq., Chair- man of the Aahburton A. and P. Associ- ation." CbaiohbAP & BBRRTMANhave juab opened out another large shipment of 'new Bummer goods compriaiD« aome of the most faßhion- able patterns and best qnality suitings aa now worn at Home, which oannot be obtained m any* other establishment iv the dJetriQb.HAdvb (



MAIL NOTICES. } _____ I PRINCE OF WALKS' BIRTHDAY, ' November 9, 1898. The Post Office will be closed on the. 9th inafc. Mails usually despatched nt 6.30 a.m on Wednesday will be dealt with us usual. The Telegraph Office will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The telephone t xclmnge will be open as usual. mHB GUARDIAN WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED on Wednesday, November 9. THE MAIL WILL NOT BE PUB- LISHED on Thursday, November 10. HENRY WILLIS, Manager. ~ F. FERBIMAJS. | FOH SALE The Goodwill of a Lease m Perpetuity at Lauriston. I Have received instruction to sell the Goodwill m the Leaße m Perpetuity of 93 Acres of good land at Lauriston. The property i_ well fenced and watered and is sown down m clover, which pro- mises an abundant crop. F. FERBIMAN FOR SALE Af HINDS RURAL Section 35807, containing 30 Acres m Tussock. A low price will be accepted to close an account. F FEKRIMAN FOR SALE. Bergers Sheepmarking Composition. THE Finest and most economical Sheep Branding Oil m the Market, m 1, 2, and 5 Gallon tins, brilliant red, blue or black colours. Once used always as ad. Always ready for uee, drys rapidly and ia guanteed not to injure the wool, and readily quits wool m scouring without leaving a stair.. Stands the hardest weather tests unimpaired. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Alford Forest Road. LOT 3 containing £ of an acre nearly opposite the Factory entrance gate- Full particulars on application. F. FERBIMAN. FOR BALE- A GOOD SITE FOR DWELLING. ONE Acre and a half of land, at present m crop, with a good frontage on the North West Belt and Grey Street, being Town Sections 951, 952, 953, 961, 962, and 963. The property is well fenced, and should prove a splendid site for a residence. Further particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. TANCRED STREET. r pOWN Section 467, opon which is l_ erected a comfortable house of seven rooms. Easy terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. COX STREET, npOWN Section 801 together with good JL house, wash-house, copper, etc. A email deposit will be accepted, the balance at Building Society terms, which makes this a splendid opportunity for a working man to acquire a property of his own, remeraberiDc; Iho mist&ka that too many make, the idea that if they are to save at all they must commence m a large way, whereas he who begins m a email way will soon notice the effects of the effort. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN, FOR SALE. COX STREET. A Comfortable House of five rooms situated on Town Section 776. The owner having left the district will accept a low price. Farther particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ~ 7 Acres at Eketahuna, ISbrth Island, Close to Railway Station, fj TO those desiring 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 Tancred Street, within a chain of East Street. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET— WAKANUI ROAD. 4 ACRES of good land with a -well stocked orchard and a oapital dwel ing house,, ; To a good tenant a moderate rent will be accepted. F; FERRIMAN. I HAVE a special sum of £10.000 to invest on a sound freehold security either m one or two sums at \\ per cent. F. FERRIMAN. Little Brother Sill v. Porter on the 9th- Craighead & Berryman are now selling the new model Maseey-Harrta bicycles at the lowest prices for cash or on easy terms for the convenience of purchasers ; wood rims (guaranteed for five years) and all the latest improvements m both gentlemen's and ladies' machines, T-(Adyt)



CHUKCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton. Wednesday — Confirmation Class ") 730 i (men and women). j p.m. 1 c G.FS 7.30 p.m. i Friday — Short Serviop, 7 30 p.m. c Choir practice, 8 p.m. \ Saturday — Confirmation Class, 230 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES, November 13, 1898. 8.30 p.m — Holy Communion 11 a.m —Morning Prayer 2 45 p.m — Children's Service 3.30 p m— Holy Baptism 6.30 p.m — Evening Prayer REV. T, A. HAMILTON. Friedlanaer Bros., Limited. TTfTE are favored with instructions from A. BUTUERIOK, ESQ , TO SELL BY PRITATE TREATY, HIS COMPACT LITTLE FARM OF 238 Acres AT LOWCLIFFE, HINDS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. BELFAST MANURES. TTTfi offer to supply these celebrated Fertilisers at list prices lobs the usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra'reductionß to Freezing olienta We have large Stocks on' hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bbo3. Ltd., ' Insist upon having 1 onr Pure Teas. Don't be put upon. They are the Best and Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied tout never equalled. Guaranteed Nicer and Better Value than any at 4d per lb. more money. Compare our 2/- Tea with any at 2/4, and our 2/4 with any at 3/- per lb. BICYCLES. THE ASHBURTON "EXPRESS" ENGINEERING AND BICYCLE WORKS Burnett Street. ABrG Reduction on NEW & SECOND- HAND MACHINES, for the benefit of our Country People on Show Week Seoond-Hand Machines from I A gents for all the Leading Machines. Come m and see for yourselves, LANDELLS d SON, SCLE PROPRIETORS. 10 24 luhH rTEAD QUARTERS FOR CYCLING Racing Suit* Singlets Sweaters Shoes Hose, Caps, Eta. TENNIS Trousers Shirts Hats, Caps, & Sashes Balls (Sla7engers) Shoes (Kenshaws.* CRICKETING Trousers Shirts Hats, Caps, Belts, Etc. RUNNING Trunks Singlets I Shoes, Eto. SWIMMING Trunkß Costumes Singlets. A. O. BARTON, Manager C' IT V fT O "t~E L I T ST XX O T E L TRIANGLE, Chrietohurch, and RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, Ashburton. EA LEXANDER begs to inform his • il. friends andjthe public generally that he has tafcen oyer the above com- mo^'OUJi aQ d popular Hotel from Mr McNamara. Th » House 19 replete with every convenience". _ Hot, Cold, and Shower Bathe. The accommodation is Becond to none m Christchurch. An excellent table and all the beßt brands of Albb, Wioes and Spirits procurable m stock. Telephone 365. R. Alexander, Proprietor. 10 259 . — . — . — . -» fiH&NCE for poultry breeders.— A few \J Partridge Cochin Cockerela and Hcudan Cockerels, best for ClOWOg*— • Fewuai Povmby Yabpi,



JOHN ORR & Co. j Ironmongers and General Merchants. wffHtss Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PBICES LOWER THAN EVER. " New li«i.-v x . 66 IN ," " Columbia,' LAWN MOWERS. AT STARTLING PRICES. (x) SPADES, BAKES, HOES, FORKS, aud all Garden] Tools! by .Besb Makera. She Laige»t> Assortment and Lowest Prices of; any firman Ashburton. ft 000 'YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold CHEAP FISHING lAii 1 TACKLE. WE HAVE Juat Opened our New Seaßon'a Supply of FISHING TACKLE, a.d request an early inspection. LICENSES MAY BE OBTAJJNED TTROM U\3 WE CLAIM FOR THE WAVKRLEY BICYCLE ULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Oar Third Shipment this Season is Just Landing, and we will be able to supply Customers without delay. JOHN OR"if~AND CO., ASHBUBTON. JL \I ■ ! TTAVING made Satisfactory arrangements with 1~l Messrs Niooll Bros., for lease of premises npTTTQ ocoupied by us, we are carrying on business as usual. INTERESTSf McDOTALD & McPIARMID. BOOTS AND SHOES of every description tt/\tt made to order or repaired at shortest notice. YOU. THE LARGEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK IN THE DISTRICT OF ENGLISH, AMEEICAN, CONTINENTAL, AND COLONIAL BOOTS. EVENING SHOES, Etc, at prices to suit all classes. JUST ARRIVED — A splendid asEortment of Colored Shoes, all shades. McDONALD'AND McDIARMID, BOOT IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURER?, EAST STREET. 8 258 J. NICHOLAS, Manager GIVING UP BUSINESS SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE, FOR SALE. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J. SEALY AISD CO.