Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1898. Local and General.

■*>. Reading matter will be found on the first and fourth pages to-day. Jrkigation. — The Ashburton County Council has sent a traoing to the Akaroa Borough Council, ehowing the proposed irrigation main on the Council's reserve at Ashburton. School Commutes Elections. —The Auckland City !r chools Committee is moving for improvement m sohool oommittee elections. A resolution has been drawn up, to be forwarded to the Minister for Edu cation, praying for a clearer legal definition of the term householder, and objecting to the nomination of candidates being made on the night of meeting. Hinds Band of Hope.— The fortnightly meeting of the Hinds Band of Hope was held on Tuesday last. There was a good attendance, and Mr John Withell presided. After a short programme of recitations, songs, etc., had been given, the Rev. J. J. Mather gave a stirring address, choosing for his subject, " Some peeps into my album," from which he showed the evil effects of in temperance upon characters with whom he had come m contaot, and concluded by urging the friends of temperance to use their best endeavoura to promote the cause of temperance* The Waik are's Excursion. — An Auck land Press Association telegram says. — 7oi Katanga^ of July 16, published at Rarotonga, m the Cook group, contains an account of the arrival there on July 12, of tha excursion Bteamer Waikare, from New Zealand. Queen Makeo Ariki presented the captain and passengers with an address of weloome, and afterward visited the Waikare, where a concert was given. Before the concert com menced a nice compliment was paid to the Makeo and Agamaru by the firing of a salute of twelve guns, which, on being explained to the native visitors on board, caused great delight. Capitation Allowance. — The following regulation is published m the Gazette'. — " Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained m an Order-in-Council made on January 5, 1888, under the provisions of the Education Act, 1877, relating (inter alia) to attendance, registers, and returns, the pay ment of capitation allowance to the education boards for the quarter ending September 30, 1898, shall be according to the working average attendance of the quarter ending on June 30. 1898, as the working average was defined by the Order-in-Couucil dated July 5, 1887, and -made under the provisions of the Act." Hospital Board. — A meeting of the Hospital Board was held on Thursday afternoon, when the following members were present — The Mayor, and Messrs D. Williamson. R. Bird, E. J. Paul, S. S. f Chapman, D Thomas, E W. Hanmer, John Lambie and W. H. Collins. Dr Trevor, Hospital surgeon, was also present. The Mayor, who occupied the chair, apologised for the absence of Mr E. G. Wright, 3i.HR., and Mr C. J. Harper. The ques tion of the drainage of the Hospital waa considered, and it was decided that careful fcestß be taken of the ground below the cesspit, and that samples of the soil be sub mitted to analysis. It was further resolved ihat the Hospital Committee be authorised to carry ouc the above resolutions, with the iiid of the county and borough engineers, The matter of the gaa supply for the Hospital was deferred for the present. After a vote of thanks to the chair the meeting terminated. Clear the Platform. — A very Btring6nt order has been iss-ued to the police along the line of the Bluff Hurunui railway to clear i he railway platftrm for i.he arrival and departure of trains of all idlers and persona having no business at the station. This order ia intended to get rid of the crowds of people who throDg the platforms on the arrival end departure of the express trains, impeding tho movements of the railway officials and causiDg discomfort to hona fide pa'.seDgers. The order was very necessary, is crowds of people, with nothing m view but to see what was gvirg on, take charge of the platforms, not only at Ashburton ( hough here it is bad enough certainly) but at all the Btationa along the line, and seem to think that the train is an entertainment pecia'ly provided for them. Tho order has been issued m response to numerous and repeated complaints from frequent pas sengers whose comfort has been interfered with by the crowds, the people forming which never by any chance think of making way for passengers who have but limited time at any of the stations. A clear plat form everywhere is calculated to expedite the despatch of trains and enable time to be better kept. The new freezing works will undoubtedly prove a great boon to Ashburton. Farmers, tradesmen and laborers, aa well as the enterprising merchants who promoted the scheme, will all participate m its benefits. The number of business men whose names appear on the list of shareholders show that they have cheerfully co-operated with the farmers, realising that the prosperity of our town and district depends on our local industries. A few weeks ago we gave our j readers a description of Messrs Craighead and Berryman's well known tailoring estab lishment (on the completion of their exten sive alterations and improvements). They are 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 best skilled labor, and the facb that 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 sold by this firm lately shows that they are deservedly very popular high class machines. < Intending purchasers will do well to bear m mind that Messrs Craighead and Bbbry man's motto is *• satisfaction."

THE MOTU MURDER.

Suicide of the Suspected Murderer. United Preeß Association — By Electrio Telegraph, Gißbobnb, July 29. Joseph Smith, a settler at Motu, who was suspected of the murder of J. K. Scott, was found dead m his where this morning, apparently from the effect of poison. He left a note on the table which said, "I am innocent of the murder of J. K. Scott." Gisborne, July 30 Joseph Smith was the man who brought the tidings of the murder to the police, and who conducted the police back to the spot where Soobb had been murdered. After the inquest, Sergeanb Black and Detective Benjamin intimated their intention of pro ceeding to Motu to further investigate the crime, and requested Smith to accompany them. This he did somewhat reluctantly, ! stating that he wanted to go- to Gisborne. { What discoveries the police officers made j will not be known till they return, but it is evident they found sufficient to justify them m suspecting Smith of the orime. Whether Smith obtained an inkling of their suspicions or not it is impossible to say, but when the police went to his whare at 11.30 yesterday morning they found him dead. A scrap of paper lay on the table, on which was scrawled m Hmith's handwriting— "l am innocent of J. K. Soott's murder. J. Smith." Ihe body will be brought to Karereka, over the rough track on whioh a week ago the mutilated remains of Scott were borne, and an inquest will be held at Kirereka on Monday morning.

CANDLELIGHT NOTES.

"I must have liberty withal, as large a charter a tae wmd, to blow on whwn I please— As You LIKE it." That was rather a BDag that the muacu larly Christian Mahood Btruck m the Court on Thursday. The Mahood was " chuoker out" (as Mr Wilding put it) for the time being, and doubtless felt it hia duty to ace that quietness was preserved m the hall, but boys will talk, even at services where : very much iess latitude is allowed than is supposed to be given by the Salvationists. Therefore a little more tact ia wanted than I the Mahood showed m dealing with the fiery Frisby. When I speak of the latitude allowed at Army services I speak of what used to be over ten years ago. Curiosity took me to one or two of the servioe3 then, but as 1 could hardly say I enjoyed them, I sought other amusement for week night evenings. Since that time the rules of worship ia the Fortress may have become more stringent. I think Brother Mahood was neither wise as the serpent nor harmless as the dove when he did the chucking out of Frisby, and after getting, as His Worship said, "the worst of the souffle" suggested a settlement of the difference at his own back door on the Mondiy. Brother Mahood would have taken £2 from Frisby mater, as solatium for his wounded feelings and damaged countenance, and kept out of Court. His Worship sent him away with out any solatium at all. Still, I have some sympathy with Brother Mahood. If I had been m his place, I would have made an effort to bang the Frieby when he was so ready with his fists ; but Brother Mahood was more forbearing. He mastered himself as the old pugilist did who became a Quaker. That grand old musoular Christian, when subjected to provocation, suggested to the human wasp who was annoying him that the "old man" was not dead within him — only slept. Ib was not wwe to stir him up, "lest," said the Quaker, "he prove too strong, not only for me, but for thee." I suppose I must let off Brother Mahood, A greater than he, m the person of Sb. Peter once got very angry, and m consequence of the anger one Malchua found himself less an ear from a down cut by the sturdy saint'e sword. But then there was One standing by whose finger healed the ear with a touch. Brother Mahood had beetter be sure of the Presence before he easayß violenco, even to a boy. I was much pleased to see the crowd of good people at the Hospital at the opening function m connection with the Convalescent Ward. The attendance and the speeches all went to show the intensity that has been given of late years to that philanthropic feel ing which is said to pervade the people of the Australasian colonies even more than those of the old country. Hospitals for the sick, asylums for the insane, refuges for those who have met the buffets of misfortune and gone down before trial and temptation, homes for the aged and indigent, and orphanages for children who by death of parents have been J left to the care of the state, sometimes — and j that too often I fear — left* worse than orphans ; these are the institutions we point to as the fruits of this rapidly growing philanthropic feeling. God gtant that no weed of sorded selfishness may ever spring up to choke the growth of the goodly plant, but that it may like the pine of Vichalpine be permitted " gaily to bourgeon and broadly to grow." And such being my sentiments, and the Mayor's vigorously expressed criticism notwithstanding of those who have found fault with the design of this new addition to the hospital, I do not think that I cm be accused of carping when I ask what is the meaning of the partition wall that divides the wing just added. Without that wall the hospital would have been richer by one spacious ro-jm, into every corner of whioh the sunshine could penetrate. With it there are two roomß, one less spacious than it might be, the other a poky little place with out any fi;e. Can the Mayor, or any other member of the Hospital Committee tell me what good purpose has been served by that dividing wall ? What benefit the little room it provides can poss'bly be to any one ? I am only asking for information. No doubt the gentleman who drew the plau had some purpose m view when he dotted down the line of that wall, but for myself, though I have studied it very hard I fail to see it. That being so he will perhaps forgive me for thinking that its cost might with advantage have been saved to the Jubilee fund, and the space it cuts off have with benefit been j added to the main room. The Minister for Railways says he will I seriously consic'ertheadvisablenoss of putting ! dining cars on the Christphurch — Dunediu exprese when the leases of the refreshment rooms along the line fall m at the end of the year. Why should he wait till then ? Does he fancy that the lessees make their profits out of the cups of coffee and sandwiches that are consumed by express passengers ? If he does, then he is a very innocent old gentle man. The refreshments room need nob for a moment stand m the way of the dining car. I am not at all certain but that the lessees would be only too happy to get rii of the tea and coffee ruah from the trains, and have all their staff on hand for the serving of more profitable stuff m the bar. If the dining J cars are to do away with the refreshment rooms then will arise a great cry m the land, for while the chop m the car miy be accept* able to many, the glass of beer or grog at the refreshment room is demanded by & good many mere, and by many too who want the chop aa well. No, Mr Cadman, I fear the dining car will not supplant the refreshment room unless it carries a " vault " with it. Talking about the refreshment rooms calls up to my mind the new order that) has been issued to the police to olear the railway station of the crowd of idlers and sight seers that usually oolleots on the arrival and departure of trains — more especially the expresses. This will be a severe wrenoh to a good many people who make straight for the station as soon as the time draws near foe the express to come m. They have no, business m the world calling them there, and only go to see who is travelling, but they help very materially to add to the crush and impede the progress of bena fide passengers, I have often heard travellers complain of the difficulty enoountered m getting to and from the refreshment rooms when an express train is at the station, owing to the number of nothing-else-to-do people who loaf around and crowd the platform. But the new order will end all this, and the express's arrival will now cease to be one of the events of the Ashburton day. 1 hear the orders issued to the police all along tha line are of the most stringent character. What is all this I hear about military drill according to the <f red book " being taught m the public schools 1 Ia there likely to be anything mit ? Fancy all our fair dominies of the gentler sex having to qualify m set ting up drill, turnings, company formations, squad and company drill generally, manual and firing exercise, and that prettiest of all, the bayonet exercise ? Cadet companies are to be formed m all the larger schools, with the teachers as officers. Just imagine a gay lieutenant with glengary cap, red bound navy blue serge tunic or blouse, short skirt of same fabric and binding, regulation four button gaiters and ammunition boots, and a dainty sword belt zoning her waist, and depending gracefully over the left hip ! They are coming, aud the first to sweep up tha orthodox military salute to the fair officer, will be — JAQUaS.

MORE SUNDAY TRADING.

♦ United Press Association— By Eloctrio Telegraph Wellington. July 29 Another charge of Sunday trading against Mrß Blyth, licensee of the Royal Tiger Hotel, was investigated m the Magistrates Court to day. The offence was alleged to have been committed on the same day as tliaton which Atmishaw and Cheoketts said they vißited the hotel, but the present charge had noth j ing to do with that oase, which was dismissed ] some daya ago. Armiahaw and Ohecketts stated they made their visit m the evening, while the present charge was based on Bales I of liquor alleged to have been made during | the morning. Mr Kenny held the chares to Ibe proved, and fined Mrs Blyth *£10 and t costs, and ordered the license to be endorsed. Mr Wilford, who appeared for the defence, gave notice of appeal on points of law and fact,

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph. Wellington, July 29 The Council met at 2.30 p.m. BILLS ADVANCED. The Wellington Harbor Board Reclama tion Empowering Bill, 'he Imprest Supply BHI and the Cemeteries Bill were read a third time and pissed. The Law Practitioners Act Amendment Bill was read a second time* IN COMMITTEE. On the Uuclaimed Moneys Bill m com mi; tee it waß resolved to bring the Post Office Savings Bank, the Government Life Insurance, the Public Trust, and traders m the colony acting as agents or private bankers, under the operations of the Bill. Notice of recommittal was given m order to exempt the public trust) office.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, July 29 The Houße met at 2.30 p.m. POLICE COMMISSION. The Premier stated that the report of the Police Commission would not be ready for presentation to the House for a day or two. QUESTIONS. , The afternoon was taken up with questions. The House resumed at 7.30. SECOND READINGS: The Distriob Courts Aot Amendment Bill (Mr G. Hutchison) and tho Audio Publio Companies Acoounts Bill (Mr Millar) were read a second time fro forma, Mr Taylor moved the second reading of the Removal of Women's Disabilities Bill, the object of which is to place women on an equality with men m regard to local bodies, juries, and parliament. After a short discussion the second read reading was agreed to on the voices, none dissenting. The New Zealand Law Bureau Bill (Mr j J. Hutcheson) was read a becond time pro forma. IN COMMITTEE. The House went iato Committee on the Water Supply Act, 1891, Amendment Bill (Mr E. G. Wright). ■ I Provisos were added to give an owner or occupier power to apply for an injunction to prevent his land being flooded or water logged ; to enable a Council or Board to delegate tbe powers of management to the ratepayers, and to enjoin a Council or a Board nob to proceed with irrigation until requisitioned to do so by the ratepayers ; that Borough Councils have the same' powers as County Councils, or Water Supply Boards, and giving County Councils or Water Supply Boards power to declare a water channel a water-race. On the Bill being reported with amend* meats, the Premier said that he did not wish to raise a debate at that stage, but he directed special attention to the contin gencies and the issue opened up by the power given m respect to water channe's. It was agreed that the third reading should be postponed to give the districts interested time to consider the amendments. The Divorce Bill was recommitted on the motion of the Premier for reconsideration of clause 3, to enlarge from four to seven years the period of desertion. On the motion of Major Steward a new clause was added making a conviction and & sentence of penal servitude for seven years or upwards for attempting to take the life of the petitioner, a ground for divorce. The Bill was reported with amendments, read a third time, and passed. The Firbt Offenders Probation Act Amend ment Bill was reported without amend ments, read a third time, and passed. The First Offenders Probation Act Amend ment Bill was repot ted without amendments, read a third time and passed The House rose at 12.15 a.m.

SPRINGBURN.

From Our Own Correspondent The annual fancy dress ball of the bachelors of the Springburn and Altord Forest districts was held last Friday evening m the Staveley Hall. The perfect" weather of the afternoon and the frosty moonlight night) enticed quite a crowd of spectators to be present, who were seated comfortably on the stage, which, for the evenieg, was turned into a kind of Bitting room, and from which a line view of the gay company below was to be obtained. The indefatigable secretary, Mr L. J. McGregor, was most assiduous ia his efforts to mike all thoroughly enjoy themselves, and deserves the thanks of all for the successful manner m which he planned the arrangements. The music was excellent, and was provided by the bachelors (assisted by the Misses Hitohell) piano and violin, A moat sumptuous supper was laid m the supper room of the hall, the catering having been left m the hands of Mrs Mcßae, of Staveley, assisted by Mra McMillan, and letb nothing to be desired. The floor was m perfect order, and all present thoroughly enjoyed themselves, the dance not breaking up until after 4 p.m. Most of the ladies present were m fancy costumes, and were very vaiied m their choice, some of which were very becoming. It was a great pity that the Grand March m fancy costume did not take place ; but I believe that this was intended, and it was some petty selfishness on the part of a few memberß not m costume which prevented it. The scene from the stage would have been most effective. Of those m fancy dress I noticed, although I could not gather all the names — Misses Hitchell (3), little girls m blue j Matheson, witch j Northey, Princess Derby ; Todd, gipsy ; Todd, harp of Erin ; Hunter, grand pa's nob ; Nell, winter ; Timpson, folly ; Lambie, Morgan, Jolly, and Smith, " stars and stripes"; McLeish, fishwife; Scott, sailor costume ; Hurdley, Queeu of Hearts ; Smith, flower girl ; Anderson, sailor costume; Green, good luck ; Gillman, winter ; Mowbray, cards ; Burrows, Queen of Hearts ; Bates, Egyptian lass ; Coorie, flower girl ; and Mesdaines Jago, Elsie Maynard ; Jones, Spanish danoer; Mcßae, five o'clook tea; McNeil, poppy j Moses, bride] Rae, bride; Mowbray, snow. Of the gentlemen present I saw Messrs Jago, bullfighter; Johnstone, foot baller ; Smith, Lord Nelson ; J. McGregor, English squire ; Syme, Servian boy ; Fagan, Worthington ; Scott, tartan ; Moßae, George 111. ; Vincent, Paul Jones s Chapman, King of France ; McLeish, tartan ;H. Sharplin, midshipman ; N- Sharplin, French captain ; Whiting, forester ; Moßae, privateer ; Smith, sailor ; Ironsides, footballer ; Mc- Millan, clown; Johnstone, clown ; Johnstone, cook ; Drayton, lieutenant m navy ; Fergus, night ; Beckley, admiral ; Blaok, sailor ; Tillett, jockey ; Grieve, jockey 3 Grieve, Faust ; Fergus, negro | Stevenson, Fitz simmons; Harvey, sailor ; Ayrton, Indian Prince ; Fagan, Paddy ; Bates, muskateer ; Burgese, ttockman. In picking out " belle of the ball " I must decline, for being an eligible young man, others might think I had a leaning towards that young lady ; and as I am naturally ehy I cannot stand much "barrack" on that subject. A large number of the above m costume were photographed by Mr Mitchell, of Ashburton

RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION IN CHINA.

United Press Association — By Eleofcrio Telegrajb— Copyright London, July 29 In the House of Commons, Mr Bal four intimated that the Government was not prepared to give any guarantee m connection with the construction of , a railway m the valley of the Yang-tse- Kiang, m China. Mr Ourzon, m the House of Com mons, stated that China had agreed to the extension of the Burmah railway system into Yunnan. China asserts that the Russian Government is not interested finan cially m the Pekin-Uankow line.

CABLE NEWS.

United Piess Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Pretoria, July 29 "Veldtheim was acquitted ou the charge of murdering Woolfe Joel, but was immediately re-arrested on the charge of levying blackmail with violence, London, July 28 The Financial Neios states that Victoria will have no difficulty m bor rowing on the London market for the public works outlined m Sir George Turner's budget speech, i The Agents-General intend to jointly request the "War Office to re cognise Australian leather as British. Mr Chamberlain states that the Government are considering tin advia ableness of appointing a Committee of Enquiry into the French shore ques tion m Newfoundland. Lord Winchelsea denies Mr Hooley'a statement that he received £10,000, m connection with the latter'a com panies. The Prince of Wales is now free from pain, and is improving. The Houße of Lords passed the Deceased Wife's Sister Marriage Bill. Athens, July 28 Commodore Sachtouria has been acquitted on the charges of cupable inactivity. Zanzibar, July 28 Major 0. G. Martyr, who some time ago was despatched as second m command of the forces against the Uganda rebels, attacked 400 Nubian deserters at Mruli — the former capital of the XTnyoro— on the bank of the Nile. Fourty-four of Martyr's Indian troops were killed and wounded. Sydney, July 29 Captain Roberts, of the steamer Wendouree, had his exemption certifi cate cancelled, with permission to be re-examined m six months. Five men were overcome with carbonic gas m Block 12 mine, Broken Hill. Three men — Kelly, Alberton, and another — descended at great risk and gallanl ly rescued their comrades, who are now recovering. Sarah Harris, alias Jones, was arrested on a charge of child desertion at Wellington, and remanded on bail. BBIBBANB, July 29 Mr Wragge reports that an antarctic disturbance is now affecting the ocean between Hobart and the Bluff.

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

The Anglo-Saxon ttrotherkood. United Press Asßooiation— BygElectric Telegraph— Copyright Washington, July 29 Senator Davies, chairman of the Senate's Foreign Committee, welcomed the increasingly friendly relations with the English race. President McKinley is trying to ascertaiu the wishes of the nation with regard to the terms of peace which Spain should be required to accept. The Jingos are clamoring for the retention of ihe Philippines. Madrid, July 29 The Spanish newspapers consider the conditions outlined would be acceptable i£ the Philippines were respected and no indemnity asked.

Admiral Camara's Squadron.

Madrid, July 29 Admiral Oamara'a squadron has arrived at Cadiz.

NEW SOUTH WALES ELECTIONS

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyrighb Sydney, July 29 Probably there will be bo attempt to fill the vacant portfolios till Parliament meets. Nineteen labor members have been elected, the same as last Parlia ment.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka July 30, 12 25 p.m. Guardian Office 12 46 p.m Fijian Subsidy. London, July 29 Mr Chamberlain has notified to the liquidators of the Canadian- Australian Royal Mail Company that the Fijian subsidy will not ba paid after the end of the present financial year. Antarctic Exploration. Borobgrevnik sails m the middle of August m command of the expedition equipped by Sir George Newnea to explore the South Pole,

AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS.

Westralian.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Perth, July 30 Mr Leake's motion was rejected \ without a division.

South Australia.

Adelaide, July 30 In the Assembly the Premier stated with reference to Mr Reid's request for a Conference of Premiers that he would probably ask the House to affirm the Ministerial reply that Government would oonsider federal matters.

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It ia not perhapa aa widely known as it deserves to be bat McDonald and MoDiarmids' stock of ladies walking and evening ehoeß ia the best m Ashburton, while the prices are the lowest ever quoted owing «o their great relinguishiag sale now m full progress. Call and inspeot, and buy before the opportunity of purchasing is gone. See advertisement m this paper. Be wise m time ! 'Tis gtfod advice, Man gets his chance bat seldom twice And therefore do not be cajoled Into neglect of oougb or cold I For both, there ii no nostrum truer Than that of Wood'i Great Fcpporminti '



The great relinquishing sale of boots and •hoea now going on at* McDonald and McDiabmids is without parallel m the annals of boot Bales ia Ashburton. Their efcook is particularly heavy m gentlemen's boots and shoes, and the fact that they are being sold at marvellously low prices should be a great Inducement to purchasers to buy while tbs itook (■ rich to SnM»«i f QQ(Is t



McDonald and MoDiarmid's Bale has now only fourteen days to run, and as they have to give up possession by August 15, we 1 would advise all m wanb of foob wear to [ in»pecb their really firat-olaas atook before i purohaoiDg elßewhere. KOZiE TTJBJA,



1 DX LEAHY, TTAVJNG DISPOSED of his Practice to DR BOLGER, of Cbristchurch, requests that all outstanding Accounts be paid without delay to L. A. NICOLL, Weßt Street, Ashburton, whose receipt will be sufficient discharge. 7 194 DR. ~BOLGEK, F.J*.0.5.1., Physician to the Christchurch Hospital, HAVING ARRANGED to CARRY ON DR. LEAHY'S PRACTICE, CAN BE CONSULTED at his residence from August 15th, 1898. 7 193 T. H. UNDRILL J [«. A. ONDBILL.] FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. WE beg to announce that at the request of numerous clients, we have pur- ohaßed a FIRST CLASS UNDERTAKING OUTFIT, and that we 'are prepared to furnish funerals m the best possible Btyle. EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND, T.H. UxNDKILL AND CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS.. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON Note Address — Opposite Arcade, and next Building Society Office. 2 175 ABSOLUTELY LAST FOUKTEEN DAYS ov McDonald and, McDIARMID'S GREAT BELJNQOISHING SALE. SALE POSITIVELY CLOSES ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 13. HAVING received the following notice from our Landlords, we are compelled to cle.tr everything by the above date :— Aahburton, July 19, 1898 Dear Sire, — We hereby beg to give you i ofcice that we will require possession of the j remises now occupied by you four weeka from to-day, say Monday, August 15 — Yoara respectfully, JOHN ORR & CO. ■Remember — We have no choice, we have to go. The gooda must be cold at uny price. Ladies' Evening Shoes— 2* 9,1, 3i6d, 4a 3d, 5s 6.1, 6s 3d, 6s 11.1, 7s 3d, 9=., 93 6d. Usual prices — 3s 6.1, 4s 6d, 5a 6d, 6s 9d, 7a 6d, 8< 6d, 9s, 10a 61, 11s 6d. Ladies' Walking Shoes— 4< 3d, 5s 3d, 7s 6d, 83 3d, 9$ 6.1, 10j 6d, 12i 6 1, 14a. TJual price— 6s,6^ 6d. 9s 6d, 10a6.1, Hi 61, 13s 6d, 14s 6d, 16 • 6d. Get t'emen's Court Shoes— 63 lid, 7a 3d, 7s 9d, 10a 9d. Usual price- 8% 8* 6d, 9a 6d, I2i 6d. Li°ht Walking Boors — 9s 3d, 10s 6d, 12a 6d, 14s 6d, 16a, 18 1 6J, 21s 6d, 22 i 6.1, Utuftt price— loa 9a, 12> 6tl, 143 6d, 17?, 18s 6d, 22a, 26a, 27a 6d. Men' best W&terhghta— lls 6d, 13s. Usual price — 133 61, 15) 61. Girls' and Boys' School Boots — 4«i 3d, 4s 9.1, 5 3d, 63 3d. Usual price— s3 6d, 5s 91, 6s 91, 7s 6d. DONT FORGET. — Tho Shop mußt be CLO3ED on SATURDAY, August 13. McDonald AND McDIAEMID EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. We respectfully request a settlement of all accounts on or before tre 13th August. bt/ysnyofffief/p/fafio/tSi //rs/sf on Aavmg. \ I (Awarded 6 fflsfftf&fysrMsdafs) ® Tmigsf mousy and experience can tiin. U NPAB ALLELED 1 CHEAP SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, FOR ONE MONTH. EVi^RY ARTICLE MARKED 13 GREATLY REDUCED. ANDBEW 088



F. FERRIMAN. » A CHEMICAL LABATORY, ' COLONIALiMUTUAL BUILDINGS, Princess Street* Dunedin, June 11, 1898. F. FERRIMAN, Ashburton. Sir,— l have the honor to"! report on Sample of Ground Manure forwarded to me for analyaia. I have made analysis with the following result : — Moisture .. .. .. •• 6*Bo f Organic Matter 36 60 -! containing Nitrogen equal to 5 4 I per cent, of Ammonia .Silica 3-40 Iron Alumina o'4o Phosphate of Lime a8 Bone Phos- phate 48-16 Carbonate of Lime . . • • 4*64 100 00 Theie results show the Sample to be of ABSOLUTE PURITY, the large percentage both of Phosphate of Lime and Ammonia (showing this, In fact the Composition can be classed as a Typical Sample, which oan- not be excelled. Your obedient servant, (Signed) A. G. KIDSTOJN HUNTEB, M.P.S., City Analyst, Dunedin. After reading the above the main points to bear m mind are, the quality is Al, the quantity is limited, and that orders will be executed promptly, to enable farmers to sow with their spring wheat. Ib is a well known fact that Bone Dust obtained from green bonea 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 SALE, COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT. I HAVE for private Sale a Complete Threshing Plaut, m splendid order, consiating^of — 1 Eight horse-power Aveling and Porter Engine, 1201bs certificate, worked three seasons ; Combine, by lTornsby, Sft drum, with all the latest improvements, including Oliver's Patent Feeder ; Elevators, by P. and D. DuncaD, 26fr, long; four-wheeled Whare, Scales, and all necessary Belbing m perfect order. Full^particulars can be obtained on appli- cation; F. FfiBBIMAK. F. FERRIMAN, HAS FOR SALE, FOOT LEVER COPYING PRESS, {Oapel and GaskiU'a Patent). i '.SIMPLE. CONVENIENT. CLEAN. rPEKFBOT COPIES. TIME SAVING. j NO BREAKAGES. I In this* Age of High-pressure m business ■ an easy a «<1 rapid means of Copying Letters, | Invoices, i Sic, is of great importance. i I * „ cm men services. * ST, SJTE'P HEN'S OHOROfI. Ashburtoc. SUl* BAY SERVICES. •{3lst July.) 8.31. — Holy • Ctinjn.anion. II a.m.— Mo rsnna Prayer. 2.4s— Childr eat'a Service. 3.3o— Holy] tastifim. 3 p.m. — Droi more, Lay Beader" 6.3o— Evamr tg Prayer. Rl SV. T. A. HAMILTON. PHASES OF THE MOON. D H M [ Full moon* «.',«. 4 842 am I Last quartter ... ... 11 413 am i New mof» .« .... 19 717 am Firafc qnjwter ... »«. 27 110 am



f~* ■■-' -—■ ■ - • '-■■ ■ ■ -■—■--' — =*— — —= ■— JOHN ORE, & Co. Genuine Sale of Hardware, "f^INDIAG Ourselves largely overstocked m Builders' and general Hardware, and m order to effect a speedy clearance, we have decided to hold a Genuine Sale for O>- E MOjNTH, when great reductions will be offered m all lines. Holding as we do by far the largest and best selected S(ock 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. II iiliiliiS 1 JLixx. LVI Jl k}» c II l !||i| 1 . IiAIVII E>- II ; ''Ml r'if 11 ■ViX.fti.'JLJL K-/# \ .Jg^^ffi: / REDUCTION ' - 20 FBB CENT. P||gKSl^Jo WRINGERS. We have landed four Dozen • fj ' |fißßr32faHl PS^ WringerP, and are determined r«y:dere, Eire Irons, I? re Bra^s-s — Bras 3 Curb 3. We are giving a reduction of 25 per cent on thete lines. FOWL NETTING. Jusb landed, 10,000 Yards m 50 yard rolls ; to be sold Cheap. 200 Dozen Plough Share 3 — E.N.F. and H irnsby's ; also Howard's Diamond Chilled Shares for Reid, aid Gny Ploughs. enameEware. We have jusb opened 20 eves of Fnamelware from the best English Makere, and are selling at immense reduction?. 100 Doxen Enamelled Pie Dishes 6 Dozen Enamelled Mincers 10 Dozen Enamelled §Kuc< pans 12 Dozen Enamelled Teapots 6 Dozen Enamelled Oolite Pols 10 Dozen Enamelled Jugs 60 Dozen Enamelled Basins 20 D.z9n Enamelled Cups & Saucers 30 Dozen Enarnalled 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 la-gest m Ashburton, and we invite inpp^ction. ENGINEERS', BLACKSMITHS', WS I CARPENTERS' TOOLS o^^^^^^^^ . ViiRY LOWEST PRICES. ORR AND CO.,