PHASES OF THE MOON.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1898.

The wholesale slaughter of small birds m Italy is baviag a disastrous effect on the crops of corn SMALL BIRDS, and olives, as well 1

aa destroying en tirely certain kinds of singing birds. A. member of the German Reicbstag has asked his Government to take the necessary stppa to lead the Italian Government to prevent the destruction which goes on annually, and an Inter national Conference held at Paris has decided to bring all possible pressure to bear on the authorities for the same end. This expression of foreign opinion, distinctly humiliating to the high spirits of the Italians, should have its eflect, but here they declare that it would be impossible to enforce any law, since the bird destruction takes place m the .country districts, where it would be a matter o| the i greatest difficulty to procure evidence. According to the Italian peasant, says Ibhe Morning Post, the unhappy bird?, like his Uye stock and horses, are " not Christians, &nd have no souls, M therefore he feels justified m tending a nightingale or thrush with a red-h,ot needle, and fastening it jm a trap, and m twisting the necks of the cpuntleas little birds which are attracted by its singing. Thousands of these birds come daily into eyejry pity m Italy strung on strings, where they are spld for a few centimes. It is difficult, howeye^ to see what satisfaction or nourishment their purchasers can gain by eating

them, for there is absolutely no taste' m the single mouthful of flesh, which by dint of much cutting, can be got from their tiny bodies. Not only is this systematic cruelty most monstrous, but it is equally disastrous. For three years past the Tuscan olive oil has been of the poorest quality, for the olives have been eaten by insects, huge quantities dropping from the trees be fore they were ripe. The harvests of corn and maize this last year were ex tremely scanty m comparison with previous year?, and cabbages, which are a source of great profit to the Tuscan peasant, wore devoured whole sale m the fields by slugs. Nor have the vineyards and orchards escaped the pest of insect life, and it is most clearly the duty of the Government to take some decisive measures to bring about the removal of this blot on and danger to Italian agriculture.

If the telegraph has annihilated space, the railway and the steamboat have curtailed distances HIGH SPEED, to a point undreamt

of by our fore fathers. And this diminishing process is still going on, so that it is not altogether incredible that m the near future one may be able to make the journey from New Zealand to London and back m a little over a month. M. Ohilkoff, the Russian Minister of Com munications, is reported to have stated that when the Siberian Railway is opened throughout its entire length, the tour of the world may be made m S3 days. The various divisions of the journey are covered as follows :— Bremen to St Petersburg, one and a-half days 3 St Petersburg to Vladi vostok, 10 days ; Vladivostok to San Francisco, 10 days ; San Francisco to New Yoik, four and a-half days ; New York to Bremen, 7 days ; total, 33 days. An American correspondent goes one better than that ; he proposes to reduce the length of the world's jouraey to 28 days. The figures given by the Russian Minister are evidently based on the actual running speeds of I the various railways and steamship lines, and an estimated average speed of about 25 miles an hour from the Russian capital to Vladivostok. But it is suggested that if the traveller had the services of the fastest existing ships on the ocean, and the trains were run at the highest rate of speed consistent with the gradients, curves, and condi tion of the permanent way of railways m the vaiious districts passed over, five days might be saved. Thus the Kaiser Wilhelm would be available for the Atlantic passage, with her average speed of 22.34 knots per hour, and a 20 knot ship is assumed for the Pacific passage.' To maintain the high averages of the special trains it is further assumed that speeds of from 60 to 70- miles an hour would be main tained on level stretches of country to make up for time lost m crossing 1 mountains. ' The probable besc times that could be made by engaging special trains, assuming the ocean passages to be performed at the speeds mentioned, would be as follows : — London to Moscow, 86 hours , Moscow to Vladi vostok, 149.1 hours; Vladivostok to San Francisco, 270 hours ; San Fran cisco to New York, 73.1 hours; New York to Plymouth, 133.8 hours ; Ply mouth to London, 3 2 hours : total, 605.2 hours. This gives a total of 27 days 17 hours for the whole journey. If seven hours be allowed for delay m transfers, we get a total of 28 days as the time which would probably be occupied by a special courier m making the entire trip round ttie world,

Local and General.

1 Miss Venie Flower. — Misß Venie Flower ' haa been singing at Northampton for the Blind Association. Mr A. Bowman, aw< 11 jnown Christchurch violinist, and Mr F. Hobbs, a Christchurch vocalist, were the other New Zaalanders engaged. All were well received and heartily encored. Tub Fishing Season.— The fishing season will terminate on the 15th inst. In response to an enquiry by the secretary of the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society as to whether a recommendation made at the conference of delegates m Wellington, to the effoob that the season should be extended bo the 30:h April, had been given efftcb to, \ reply has been received that the North Canterbury, Otago, Waitaki, and southern societies, are opposed to an extension, and consequently no change m the gazetted wrangements will be made. T. E. Taylor, Esq , M.H.R.— Ever since the Police Commission commenced its sittings, many people have been wondering whether Mr T. E. Taylor, M.H.R., was doing so much m travelling out of pure love tor the prohibition cause; lb seems, how ever, that whatever his motive, he has nob much intention of himself paying the ex penses attached to the business. The latest information on the subject is that a subs oription has been started to pay his expenses m connection with attending the sittings of the commission.

The Victoria Cross— Sir William Lock hart has recommended the unusually large number of four soldiers for the Victoria Cross m connection with the storming of Dargai. Colonel Mathias, commanding the Ist Battalion Gordon Highlanders, who led his corps to the charge ; Piper Findlater, who, m spite of the faot that he was badly wounded, continued to cheer on his oomrades with his pipes j Private Viokery, who risked his life to save a comrade ; and Private Lawson, who bravely carried his officer out of danger, are all specially put forward for the coveted orosß " For Valor."

Big "Donations."— lt will be remembered by Highland men that owing to the herculean efforts of the late John Stuart Blackie a Celtic ohair was established ia Edinburgh University. Anna M. Stoddart, m her bio graphy of Professor Blackie, tells how sub soriptiona came from all parhs of the world — wherever Scotsmen were scattered. The Professor was once Btaying at Sir William Mackinnon's near Tarbert, m the west of Scotland. He enlicted the sympathies of Sir William towards his project, and received £200, " a donation," his biographer tells us, which only the Queen and Mr John McLean, of Redcaatle, m Otago, New Zea land, had equalled A Football Favorite.— On Thursday evening last the members of the Springburn Football Club took advantage of the holiday times and arranged a social m the Alford Forest schoolroom, ab which they met their ever popular " half " of last year, and pre sented him with a beautifully mounted photograph of the members of the club, and also with a beautiful dressing-case, bearing the following inscription on a silver plate :— 11 To Bertie Giltnan, from the members of the Springburn B'ootball Club, 1898." The dressing-case was obtained from the estab lishment of Mr Salek, of Ashburton, and was presented by Mr S. Baird, captain of the club. . Immediately succeeding this, Mr McClimont, of Mount Somers, on behalf of the scholars of the Alford Forest school, presented Bertie with a writing desk, obtained from the D 1.0., Christohurch. It may here be mentioned that Bertie has completed his apprenticeship as pupil teacher, and has gone to the Christchurch training department to complete his studies.. He has joined the Merivale Club, and no doubt will soon make a name for himself m that team. Tinwald School Committee.— The monthly meeting of the Tinwald School Committee was held on Tuesday, April IS. Present— Messrs Clothier (chairman), James Gudaell, James Hampton, F. Bonnington, and C. Doherty. The master reported the number of children on the roll — boys 81, girls 73 ; total 154. The average attendance f jr the quarter ending March 31 was— boys 63.9, girls 60.5— total 124.4. A letter was received from the Board stating that the clerk of works would be m Tinwald within a fortnight, to see to the roof. The

chairman was asked to apply again for object lesson cards. The inspector's report was received from the Board, which was satisfactory m all details ; also a circular from the School Committees Association of North Canterbury. A letter was received from the Board, calling a public meeting of householders m Tinwald for the election of a school committee for the district, at half past seven m the evening, on April 25. It waß decided that the Committee meet at 7 p.m. on the same night, to consider the chairman's report). The Secretary was instructed to gee to some small repairs. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman for the way m which he had con ducted the meetings for the past year. Accounts to the amount of £4 17s were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned. HoptowAy's Pills— Weakening weather — The sultry summer days strain the nerves of the feeble and decrepit, and disease may eventuate unless some restorative, such as these purifying pills, be found to correcb the disordering tendency. Holloway's medicine gives potency to the nervous system, which is the source of all vital movements, and presides over every action which maintains the growth and well-being of the body. No one can over estimate the necessity of keeping the nerves well strung, or the ease with which these pills accomplish thab end They are the most unfailing antidotes to indigestion, irregular oirculation, palpita tion, sick headache, and costiveness, and have therefore attained the largest sale and highest reputation.

Mails.— The mails from Melbourne by the China, which was wrecked, reached London on April 6th, only three days late. The Oruba's mail?, of March 9th, reached London on April 9th, one day early. A Wellington Zephyr — During a gale m Wellington on Friday night a small stable m a section at Kilbirnie was blown bodily over the fence, and a horse that was m it was blown over with the stable, but not being tied up luckily escaped injury. The Dunedin Supreme Court Circuit -rOwing to ill-health, Judge Ward will be unable to take the Dunedin circuit during Mr Jufitioe Williams'u absenge on leave. District Judge Kettle's name is mentioned m connection with the vacancy (says the Dunedin Star), Technical Education.— The difficulty between the Wellington Industrial Associ ation and the Education Board, concerning bhe 33150 voted by the former" body for technical eduaation out of the proceeds of Wellington Exhibition, is settled, and tha Association will now hand over the money. The Ship Westlanp.— The ship West land, 1 bound from Sydney to Liverpool with tallow, oil, and copra, put into Lyttelton last night. Off the Bounty Islands she met with very heavy weather, which caused her cargo to shift, and a good deal of damage wiadopp. She came to Lyttelton to effect repairs' and have her cargo restowed. She! is still m the stream bub will be brought to wharf to-day, when' operations Wilt com mence.

Jackson Barry and his Whale,

Captain Jackson Parry says it was Tom Bracken m a poem who put him on the back of a whale ; as a matter of fact he never rode a whale, at least never while he knew what he was about, and he admitß that on a few ocaa.aio.ua he didn't* Clerk op Court,— Aa Dlr Tayler, Clerk of the Oour£ at ABhburton had to attend a sudden oall to Auckland, where his wife is seriously ill, his place haß been temporarily taken at the Ashburton Court by Mr Mair, from River tpn, and Mr Mair was on duty at i the sitting of Court to.day. It was his fortune, plea Am fc or otherwise, to have to face a heavy cause list, mostly police businesa. Plain Speaking. —Mr Aadrew Lawrie gave an emphatic expression to his opinion of a fellow committeeman at the meeting of the Hampatead School Committee last evening. Whpn Mr McE^eague entered the room Mr Lawrie said thtft as an apology ft ? certain statements made by j^Er McJ^eagu'e had nob been made, and m view of recent events, he declined to eit at the same table with Mr John McKeague, and thereupon left the room.

Tecknicai, CjiASSES—The Committee of the Ashburton Tephnical classes met on Tuesday evening. The treasurer'o report showed a good balance m hand after paying all liabilities, and expressed hopes of having better classes for the coming term than hac preyiously attended. The names of Mesdames G. F. Dodds, punn, R. Friedlander, and Willis were added to thg Committee. The glasses re-open on Saturday, l.tjth inak, Tub Triad. —We have t9 acknowledge receipt of the April number of tha 'irici-i. This issue contains numerous illustrations m connection with Otago'a Jubilee, and also a pri^e Jubilee poem. The name of the prize pinner is annofjnoed. The reading matter, s, as usual, well worthy of the attention of those who desire to gain a fair knowledge of the prinpipal musical, scientific, and literary matters of the day. We commend the Triad to the notice of all such, '

A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE.

ffihe following horrible experience reported by 1 the Wairarapa Star, was nob telegraphed fey the "Press' Association: — A man was brought to Dlißtertoa on : Friday from Maurice ville, for medical treatment, who has probably had an experience, which for sensationalism, will rival anyfc'ung that has occurred m this province, or m New Zealand. His name is Isaac Edmonds, and he was em ployed by Air Brooks, of Mauriceville, a lime kiln owner. On Friday Edmonds was engaged m filling a kiln with limestone, and to pack it tightly, jumped "on it- He had often done this before, and managed to get out to terra fifma. On Friday, however the limestone sank down much lower than he expected, and he was unable to get out. Lower and iowep it sank, until Edmonds waß nearly eleven feet below the top ef the kiln. Hia position can well be imagined, as the brick walls of the kiln were almost red-hot from the effects of the gee he had burning to assist him m his work; He made an effort to olimb the walls, but failed and fell back into the kiln, with his hands and knees badly burned, ' Recognising that to remain, for even a short while, m his' predi cament meant an awful death, he made another attempt and yet another, but with out any satisfactory result, the walls being too hoc to allow him to climb. Things became desperate, and the imprisoned men shouted for assistance, but he was unheai d. At l-'Sb he espied a shorb iron bar m one part of the kiln, about four feet above him. To reach it was a matter of the utmost diffi culty, for th'e'stuff he was standing upon was soft, and the chances of springing otfib were very remote. It was his laat chance, and Edmonds, who must have been suffering intense pain from hia burns, made a mighty effort, and leaped towards the bar, He just managed to reach it, and, drawing himself up, fell on to the ground. His escape can only be set d.o^n as marvellous. Edmonds, who was suffering from shopk tp tha oyatem, was brought to Masterton, and is now re ceiving medical treatment. It will be some time before he will be able to leave his bed.

THE POLICE COMMISSION.

Press Association— My Peotrio Telegraph Oasiaru, April 13.

The Police Commission opened this morn ing. The morning sitting was devoted to the examination of Sergeant O'Grady, m charge of the sub-district, as to the conduct and' efficiency of the local force. As an old officer m the force, the Sergeant stated his opinion that the state of the force "'waß due to the inefficiency of. the heads 'of the Department, who bad no practical- know ledge of police matters. The Commission |s now enquiring into a charge of nrnoonducti ■ against Constable Green, J

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph —

Copyright.

President Krugcr Censured. Berlin, April 12 An article has been published m the Cologne Gazette strongly censuring President Kruger m connection with his administration of Transvaal affairs, . The newspaper advises President Kruger not to irritate England, the protectorate power. The Agent-General's Book. London, April 15 Laudatory reviews have been published of the Hon. W. P. Reeves' book, entitled "The Story of New Zealand," published m " The Empire " series.

Australian.

Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright

The Queensland Premiership. Brisbane, April 13 At a meeting of the Executive Council to-day, Sir Hugh M. Nelson resigned the Premiership and the Vice-Presidency of the Executive Council, and was appointed President of the Legislative Council. Mr Byrnes was appointed to the combined offices of Premier and Attorney-General, and Vice-President of the Executive Council. Mr Byrnes has received large promises of support from both sides of the House.

FEDERATION.

Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph Copyright. Melbourne, April 13 The Cabinet has decided to support the Commonwealth Bill. Sydney, Ap~ril 13 Mr W. J. Lyne, leader of the Opposition, addressed a large federa tion meeting to-night. He declared against the Convention Bill, but said he was not prepared to lead any party m opposition to the Bill. He thought the question should be kept free of party politics.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

Preßß Association — By Electric Telegaph— Copyright.

Pekin, April 13 The Emperor of China, replying to the reference by the Czar to cementing the ties of friendship between the two countries, alluded to an alliance with Russia, Received Wakapuaka April 14, 10.10 a.m., Guardian Office, 10.56 a.m. London, April 13 The Pekin correspondent of the Times states that Franoe has not secured exclusive righta m the provinces of Kwangtung, Kvaogsi and Yunan. Britain and France have been granted railway concessions m Yannan Fu. Received Wakapuaka April 14, 9.40 a.m. Guardian Office 10.13 a.m.

London, April 13 The Times states that Russia is ex pediting the construction of the lines for the Siberian railway, and orders have been given to American firms to supply thirty-two thousand tons of steel rails which could not be obtained m England m consequence of the strikes m the coal and other trades.

THE CUBAN DIFFICULTY.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Washington, April 13 The Foreign Kelations Committees of the Senate and House of Repre sentatives are discussingMr McKinley's message. The extremists desire to recognise the independence of Cuba and declare for immediate armed inter vention. The Senate Committee, which is largely composed of Jingoes, propose to empower Mr McKinley to use force, if necessary. The House of Repre sentatives Committee advocate more moderate measures. It is expected a compromise between the Committees will be agreed upon. :

London, April 13 The Daily Neius, commenting on Mr McKinley's message, says it has the best authority for believing that Con gress will follow the terms of the message.

The Times hopes that Congress will defeat the extremists. The paper adds that Spain 'has proved incapable of restoring order m Cuba, and the tfnited States is justified m demanding the abatement of an international nuisance. The tjtqndaf.d says Spain must either resist intervention m Cuba by force or evacuate the island. It has no con fidence m the Spanish Government. Received Wakapuaka April 14, 9.25 a.m. GcrAßDi4sr o%e, 104 a. m. ♦ Madrid, April 13 A much oalmer feeling prevails m Madrid. Premier Sagasta says Mr McKinley's message is not hostile m its ref srences to Spain. He is awaiting rece r pt of its text. The Spanish Government has purchased two of the finest steamers of the Hamburg-American line, suitable for transformation ir)rto armed cruisers, ' iioNDOir, April 13 The German and Austrian news papers express a belief that peace will be maintained between Spain and United States.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Preas Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright). Received Wakapnaka April 14, 9.25 a.m., Gfabdian Office 10 4 a.m. Crete. Athens, April 13 The Austrian troops and fleet have been withdrawn from Orete. A serious fracas • occurred between Turkish and French troopa at Oanea, Orete. West Africa. Paris, April 13 Proposals of a conciliatory nature have been made by the French Go vernment m regard to West Africa. The differences as to the occupation of Bouasa have been reduced to two points. Received Wakapnaka April 14, 940 a. DM, Guardian Office, 10.13 a.m. The Colliers' Strike. London, April 13 The conferencs of owners of collieries m South Wales and miners proved abortive owing to owners requiring their delegates to exercise plenary powers. ; Sierra Leone There has been renewed fighting. in the hinterland of Sierra Leone, between the British force and the revolted natives. Fifty men of the West India regiment are missing. Socialist Agitators Arrested. St. Petersburg, April 13 Eighty-six students and Socialist agitators have been arrested m tho city.

Australian.

Presß Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka April 14, 9 50 a.m., Guardian Office 10.30 a.m. Coral Boring Expedition. Sydney, April 14. Professor David is arranging another coral boring expedition to Funafuti. The Admiralty has lent the -warship Porpoise to convey the party to the island, and Government is giving - 1 assistance to the project. The Federal Campaign. Melbourne, April 14 Mr Turner opened the federal campaign last night. While disagree ing with some of the provisions of the Convention Bill, he announced that. he would vote for the measure, and advised all to follow his example. There were objections to the union as provided m the Bill, but much worße were the fears of disunion. Such union waa much preferable to disunion. The speech was received with considerable enthusiasm, and cheers were given for federation.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents)

PRICE OF WHEAT.

TO THE EDITOR.

SlB,-«-Mr Seddon was quite right m his reply to Mr W. Harker re the importation of wheat from Sydney to Auckland. If New South Wales or Tasmania find they have a large surplus of wheat, and there is a market for it m New Zealand, why nob allow them to ship here and bupply $ue de< mj,nd that has arisen through the deficenoy m Canterbury wheat crops? Did our Canterbury farmers growl, aay last year when Sydney took our thousands of tons of . potatoes, onions and chaff, but what a howl ' they would have set up if the New South Wales folks had placed an ad valorem duty of say ten or fifteen per cent, on these articles, because they found their ports were being flooded with such lines of produce, both from Tasmania and New Zealand. A

country like New Zealand producing m normal years a large surplus of food crop* Bhould be run on free trade lines, as far as possible, and only on such lines can our farmers and producers expeob to find outside markets open for their grain and other crops. Wheat is now quoted at 3s 4d to 3a $d pec bushel at Northern Tasmanian ports, with a crop of over 1,000,000 bushels, this probably the largest ever grown iv that colony. If our Government were truly liberal and aound m their policy of assisting the work* ing classes all they oan, they would take off the present duty of s£d per bushel on wheats and 20a per ton on flour, and then instead of th» bakers charging 7d per 41b loaf, bread would be 5d as it now is m Tasmania* Some people talk very glibly of the advanaei m prices to be expected m the event of war breaking out), and what good times for the farmers and colony if such a thing as say hostilities between Great Britain and Russia took place, bub if they wera farmers m the latter country they would probably sing another tune, finding their crops, cattle, and other moveable property taken by force of arms and no recompense given, — I am, etc, Da Noro,

GOVERNMENT TRADING.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sib,— Mr W. Joliffe, referring to apassaga m my letter on " Government Fire lusur ance," contends that it is quite right and proper for the Government to engage m the business of bakers, and cites, as a. precedent, the action of Pharaoh m forming " the first} recorded corner m wheat. 11 ' The illuatrattod is an unfortunate one for* your correct* pondent's argument ; for what wai the con* difcion of the great mass of the Egyptian people— the fellaheen — m the days of ihp Pharaohs ? Why, th,ey were simply serfs of the Government, which compelled them to perform what tasks it pleased j at such remuneration as the Goyernmerib thought fib to give them. If anybody wishes to ascar* tain the ultimate effect' of the system of paternal Government upon a nations man* hood apd prosperity, let him read Prescottff " Hiatory of the Conquest of Peru." In thai ancient empire of Peru, under the paternal sway of the Incas, eveiy Peruvian, from hia birth to his death, was provided by the Government with a sufficiency of food and clothing, and proper shelter j while, m turn, he was expected to perform a moderate quantity of work. The ideal of the Nw Zealand Socialists was realised, and what waff the result? The Peruviana ceased t>o=be * nation of 'men, they degenerated -into ii community of well tended animals, andean empire of several millions of people dUsolve4 " like the baseless fabric of a vision " at thej first rude assault from a small body of war* like Spaniards, who had been trained m th hardy atmosphere of self reliance— l am. etc., - '

... , ... Chas. W. Pdrnell, Aahburton, April 13. ~-

fIHB ASHBtmOB GUaBDIAN: THURSDAY, APJRIL 14, 1898.;



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Mr Cuyler is one of the leading merohants of this village and one of the most prominent men m this vicinity. —W. G. Phippin, Edi- tor ißed Opeek Herald, For eale by A*h- burton Drug OdfnpaE^



To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises m the Hea^ or other Aural Troubled Dr Nicholson, of x.ondon, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial eac drama, has just issued the 100 th edition* 4 his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf.' u eß l * nd r AArall * ral ?ro»Wes. TH« book wtS J- d Mr F * Sh *- ; » 16 0» AdelaiJ? Roa«, Wellington, N. 2., on receipt 61 stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same addre eft. was greaily relieved of his deafness by dS Nioholson'a system, and takes pleasure im spreading the news of the great Bpebialisb ft* New Zealand. A littlebo* on the out* of/ Rheumatism, Corpulency " Lttmbag^ 1 anSj Indigestion by the same author, may ;■ kaii from M Shaw oo receipt of lUmpc,



I In order to make room for the buildera to complete the alterations we havfc resolyed to greatly reduce our stock. We have therefore culled a large quantity of our Tweedg and Worsteds, etc., to clear at the following reductions :— Men's suits to measure, usuai prioe 90s, now 70s ; Men's trousers, usual prioe 2§b, now l{j a 6d ; etc. We have also pleasure m notifying that we have just been appointed agents for the famous British Monaroh " Waverley " and Eclipse-Humber Bioyoles (both gents* and ladies'), which we are now selling with all the " up-to-date ' improvements at the ; lowest cash prices, or on the most liberal I terms to suit the convenience of our customers. (Every' maohine guaranteed).— CbaigheAD ANb' B)BBriifMlN,' ; tho leadins Tailor" and Outfltter* N



_ Business Notices. 1848 OTAGO'S JUBILEE 1898 NEW ZEALAND j CLOTHING FACTORTS Jubilee Commemoration COMPETITION mHE PROPRIETORS OF THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY have decided to commemorate the Jubilee of Otago by presenting A CHEQUE, VALUE £25, To the person who correctly estimates the Number of Visitors to the Otago Jubilee Exhibition x (inclusive of season ticket holders) from date of opening, March 22, to June 4 inclusive. Should no one give the correct result, the person who guesses nearest will reoeive the above cheque, £25 ; if more than one person guesses the.correct number the £25 will be equally divided amongst the successful competitors. *F"THE PROPRIETORS make NO RESTRICTIONS as regards competing for the above valuable prize. Every Man, Woman, and Child m New Zealand may compete by applying for Forms at our Exhibit, near Fernery m Exhibition, or at any of our 36 Retail Branoheß throughout the Colony. The above Competition closes on SATUR- DAY, May 14, 1893. All answers mast reach ua by thab date, HALLENSTEIN BROS.& Co., DOWLING STREET, DUNEDIN. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S JUBILEE 00MMEM- ORATION COMPETITION. 43 > Q Oi W S bi GC -j b a *H 3 » (a S SG M o i fes g bds O 2 Hj> - 15 ft So 25 O • H § GO Church Services ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburtoc. Friday—Short Service—7.3o p.m. Choir Practice —B p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES (17ch April). 11 a.m. —Morning Prayer and Holy Com- munion. 3 55P —Holy Baptism. 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer. The Rev. J. Holland, of Bakaia, will officiate ab all services. ' ,



John Orr & Co. John Orr & (Jo. T^T® HAVE BEEN FOR SOME TIME CUTTING THE PRICE OF GROCERIES AND GLASSWARE, AND ABE STILL DOING 60. During the past week we have made aome STARTLING REDUCTIONS, and have decided to REDUCE very LARGELY the prices of FURNISHING AND GENERAL, HARDWARE. The following are a few of the many lines that we have reduced the price of : — SAUCEPANS, KETTLES, AND HOLLOW- WARE OF ALL KINDS. GAL- VANISED BUCKETS, AND BATHS, ENAMELWAKE, SHEEP NETTING, BROOMS AND BRUSH- WARE, TINWARE, MAN- GLES, WRINGERS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, BARB AND PLAIN FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, NAILS, ETC., CARPENTERS, & MEOHANIC3, TOOLS, TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY, GUNS, CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION, REGI- STER GRATES, STOVES AND RANGES, LAMPS AND LAMPWARE. HE WE have jiaat landed over SIX HUNDRED LAMPS, And can quote wonderful prices. 1 HORSE CLIPPERS Martin's Knowles', Oxford and Cambridge, Lee Bank, Clark's eto.J CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY FOR THESE. PLATED WARE OF ALL KINDS. SOLE PROPRIETORS OF THE CELE- BRATED— "KODAK" SPOONS AND FORKS, Warranted to wear white. j t CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET SETS, DINNER & TEA SETS, FANCY CROCKERY & GLASSWARE. SHEEP DIP. WE SUPPLY BROOKE'S PERFECT SHEEP DIP. at the greatly reduced price of 4s per gallon. One gallon makes 100 gallons. 1 BROOKE'S CARBOLIC NON-POISONOUS DIP. Equal to JUiy other make, at 3b per gallon. John Orr & Co. ASHBUBTON.;



EXCURSION WASHER 1,000,000 HIGH CLASS T OWELS GIVEN AWAY TO PURCHASERS OF EXCURSION WASHER, The Best Washing Powder m the World. A Large HONEYCOMB TOWEL given with] {Three Packet!. A TURKISH ROLLER TOWEL or a Large HAND or! BATH TURKISH {TOWEL given with Twelve Packets.; :o; i SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GBOCERS, IRONMONGERS, & WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone No. 53. f. ' WATERBURY WATCHES, rpEE,LATEST IMPROVED WaTERBUBY, SHORT WINI Gentlemen's Reduced to Us 6d. Ladies' Waterburys Reduced to 19s 6d. ______ * A WRITTEN GUARANTEE TO KEEP ABOVE |WATCHESJ|IN |GOOI GOING ORDER FOR IS MONTHS TO BE OBTAINED AT S. SALEK'S, Watchmaker and Jeweller, EAST STREET. 21 CASES 8 BALES. \ M. & T. / EX TOKAMARU3 NOW OPENING. MITCHELL & TURNER. DRESS & FASHION. ANDREW ORR TJ AS Opened an iminccao Stook of New Goods for the Autumn and Winter. Hundreds of New Gapes and Jackets, m allSabades. The latest atyler. ■_-MB____i-___l * DRSSES, COSTUME MATERIALS. SPECIALLY SELECTED. LOVELY GOODS. l£2O Dozen Ladies' Corßeta m all makeß, including the Cycle Coraefc, LADIES' GAITERS IN ALL SHADES. NEW SHAPES, NEW MODELS, m t^lateab up to date style. Lidies' ftisd Gentlemea'a booto and Bhoes— French, English, and Colonial. ITHE BEST MARKS ONLY KEPIJIN STOCK. ALL GUARANTEED MAKYiLLCUS VALUE. INSPECTION IJSYITED. ANDREW ORR.