BIRTH.

SsaDHOiiME— On July 11th, ab Coldstream, I the wife of John Studholme, jun , of I Coldstream, Hinds, of a son. I

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

The first railroad running to a port on the Arctic Sea is the continuation of the Vologda railway RUSSIAN RAIL- m Russia, which is WAY ENTERPRISE now finished to the port of Archangel, on the south-eastern corner of the White Sea, and at the mouth of the River Dwina. This new lino, which was opened some weeks ago, says the Engineering and Mining Journal is nearly 400 mile 3 m length. The Vologda- Archangel railway passes for the most part through deserted or sparsely populated regions, or across " tundras " and marshes, which are sometimes 50ft m depth. The whole nature of the country through which the now line passes was unfavourable to its construction. Marshes and patches of bog and swamp had to be filled m ; the newly made embankments were continually giving way, and had again to be built up until the necessary stability had been obtained. Six iron bridges and numerous bridges of wood were rrquired. The wooden bridges are built upon piles driven, m some cases, to a great depth beneath the surface. The new line is of military as well as commercial importance, for it must play a leading part m the open ing of the northern provinces of Russia. It will furnish an outlet, for instance, for the deposits of petroleum which exist m northern Russia, but have not been worked on .account of the lack of transportation.

Temperance orators have been fond of comparing the non-alcobolic habits of the lower creation " DRUNKEN with bibulous man BEASTS." to the great advan tage of the latter, but, alas ! it appears that animals are just as fond of drink and as prone to drunkenness as the veriest disciple of Bacchus. Even nature has her rum shops. According to a writer m Lippincott's Magazine, there is the toddy tree, which the {South American beetles, forty at a time, will pierce, with free drinks of the intoxicating juice, and glorious inebriation as the result. There are other plants which offer intoxicat ing sweets, and slowly absorb their insect victims. The same thing goes on higher up the scale of life, Managers, of menageries and employees at the various zoological gardens know that the elephants under their care are prepared to go on a wild drunk when ever opportunity offers. Whisky is officially given them when they are ill or low, the quantity varing from five to ten gallons, according to the require ments of the cese. This is put into their drinking water. Bears and monkeys drink beer like German studentß, and love whisky equally well. In Africa the natives make use of this evil trait to capture their poor relations. The monkeys there are extremely fond of a beer brewed by the natives. So the latter place quantities of the liquor with in easy reach of the monkeys, and wait until their victims are thoroughly befuddled. In this state they are unable to recognise the difference between Degro and ape. When the negro takes tho hand of one of them to lead him off, a second monkey takes the hand of the first, a third that of the second, and so on, A single negro may sometimes be seen carrying off a string of staggering monkeys. Dogs j will take brandy until they have delirium tremens. A Montpellier phy sician tried it on his fowls. Theyj Ibooft: to ib readily. "Many an old rooster wss equal to his bottle a day." A parrot afc Norfolk^ Virginia, had learned from his former master, a sailor, to be a famous toper. A ,crow m Joliet, Illinois, will driak beer and whisky until he ia dizay. A atorv is told of a screech owl getting into an invalid's room and attacking the whiaky prepared for the patient, with the wildest consequences. The writer does not hesitate 'to tell of a drunken fish — a brook sucker, who wag led on from the enjoyment of a light dose of larger beer to regular heavy wbisky drinking. The poor creature grew bljsar eyed, bloated, - and seedy, and finally dashed his brvns out against a stone. ttQZiXKQ TEA Mi t?9o* f

Local and General.

On the first page of this issue will be I foimd aa article entitled " Earthquakes and I insurances," and a weather report. On the fourth page will be found a report on the Addington stock market. The Payment or Court Fines — Reference was recently made m the Magiair-ite's Court at M'vstertoD, to I he growing evil of allowing J time m whioh to pay fines iDflcted m I criminal cases. Thn S.M. Btated that, I irrespective of the extra work necessitated, t if time was allowed people would look upon I a fine as a simple debt, and would not regard I it m the light of a penalty. I Explosion of Acetylene Gas.— An escape I of acetylene gas occurred at Bishopscourt I yesterday. Miss Julius went into a room I with a light, when the acetylene gas ignited, I and set fire to her jacket. Fortunately ahe 1 showed great preoenoe of mind, and, wrapp- 1 ing herself m a rug, smothered the flume. | But for her prompt action the accident I might have resulted seriously, I The Gormanston Fire —A Press Assooia- 1 tion telegram from Dunedin nays that Me I Johnstono, who was burned to death at I Gormanston, was a brother of Mrs Smyth I and Mrs Blakely of Dunedin. For years he | was storeman at Guthrie & Larnach's, and waß 1 sixty-one years of age, and unmarried. He I waa burned out m the bush firea m Tasmania 1 reoently, when he lost everything. I Magistrate's Court.— At the Court thiß 1 morning — before Mr 0. A. Wray — Messrs I Williams, Pollock, and Thomas were again I oharged with not having kept their back I yards m a proper sanitary condition. Mr I Fowler, their landlord, pleaded that the I work would have been done long ago bub for I hia inability to obtain ehingle owing to the I condition of the rirer. His Worship gave I him a week m which to have the work I completed ; and failing this a fine would be I inflicted. I j A Munificent Bequest.— The will of the I I late Mr Alfred Marriott, of Hopton Grange, I Yorkshire, is almost unique m the history of 1 wills. The enormous sum of £597,000 has j been bequeathed for religious and charitable I purposes ; £180,000 has gone to the Society I for the Propagation of the Gospel m Foreign I Parts, while all the churches m the dioceses I ot Canterbury, York, and Rochester receive I bequests which average nearly £2000 each. I The Paris Exhibition. — The Wellington I Chamber of Commerce has received a letter j from the Government Department of Com- I merce asking that a meeting of the Chamber I shall be convened for the purpose of elicit- 1 ing whether or not local producers intend 1 to Bend any exhibits to the Paris Exhibition I m 1900, at which 2000 square feet has been I placed at the uißpoßal of the Government of j New Zealand. I Musical. — The musical examinations of j the London College of Music were held m I the Arcade Chambers. on the 9th inst. Ten I candidates Bat for their respective sections, j a.ll the candidates were prepared by Mr I Llewellyn Owen, who has received a warrant I of appointment from the London Council I authorising him (with the aid of a supervisor) I to conduct the examination m this district. I By a special arrangement there will be two I examinations held every year ; thus avoiding unnecessary delay to those students who wish to progress with their studies. Drill Instructors.— From Wellington comes the information (by Press Association wire) that among the passengers by the Ruahine from London were Lieutenant J. B. MacKenzie and Master-Gunner W. Duval, both of the Royal Artillery regiment, who have come out to the colony under engage ment for three years to the Government, as instructors to the colonial forces. Govern -1 mem is said to be making enquiries m Eng land for a new steamer to be used entirely m conneceion with the defences of Welling ton. Hoodwiskiko. — " Hoodwinking " the inspectors, says the Press, was a subject referred to by the chairman of the Kduoation Board yesterday m connection with a report of the inspectors on home les-ons. He said that he had come down that morning m the brain with a gent'eman who had let tv little daylight into the matter. In one school, as an instance, at the examination certain signs were agreed upc;n between tlje_-fc» a^ l " r ~ tTnxr the children to hoodwink the inspectors. For instance, m dictation the teacher pub hia hand to his chin to indicate a full stop, to his ear for a comma, &o. Caledonian Society. — The Caledonian Society's "ingleside" meeting last night was very largely attended, about 200 people being present, so that the floor space of the Oddfellowb' Hall was taxed to its utmost. Dancing began at eight o'clock, and was continued till midnight to music supplied by Misses Bessie Simmonds and Hcttie Fried lander (violin and piano) and Mr W Mc- Donald (cornet). MrFrizzelle was the efficient and genial M.O. he a ways is, and the catering of Mrs Huff^m was beyond all praise. The gath' ring was moßt enjoyable, and amoDg the gueßts were members and friends from all parts of the county. Pipers Scott and McDonald supplied the music for the Highland dances, and a hornpipe, featly danced by Mr A. H. Shury, was a moat popular Item. The Value op Home Lessons. — In the course of a report presented to the North Canterbury Board of Education, the Board's inspector* pointed out that 'home work tends to develop industrious habits, and to keep the children from influences under which they might otherwise fall. The re port concludes :— " The irksome home lesson may be avoided, but a still worse thing may befall those who thus gain extended opportu nities for acquiring the accomplishments of the manly larrikin, or becoming familiar with the ways of the gentle spieler. Human life, after all, is not likely to become a voyage m gilded galleys across summer seas— a period spent) m lounging under purple canopies and perfumed sails. Its moat genuine pleasures are associated with difficulties vanquished, and obstacles sur mounted." The Russian Army. — The Russian army has been almost doubled since the lust Turk ish war, while the general staff has been in creased by more than two-thirds. The three western frontier districts — Vilna, Kief, and Warsaw — now have 581 battalions, 396 squadrons, and 232 batteries, with 2070 guns, all on a w.vr footing, or about six sevenths of all the infantry and five-sixths of all the cavalry and infantry which Ger» many keeps up m time of peaoe. Russia is attaching more and more value to cavalry, and has already 22 divisions, whereas Ger many has only one cavalry division of the Guards m peace time. At the end of last year the cavalry divisions quartered round Warsaw were united to form an army corps, and the War Office means to extend the system. In its opinion the value of vast bodies of cavalry, such as were used m the American war, is very great, and 120 , squadrons take part m the macceuvrea. — Army qnrf Navy Gazelle. The Gijpsy King. — An extraoadinary gipsy ceremony took place at Kirk Yetholm, Scotland, on May 30— namely, the porona nation of Prince Charlea Paa (as successor to Esther Faa Blyth) as King of the Scottish gipsies. The ceremonial commenced with Paslm c, prayer, National Anthem, speeches, and " Rule Britannia." Then the macebearers and heralds entered the ring, and after the latter had read their proclama tions Prince Charles was brought m and crowned by Archibald .Gladstone, son of George Gladstone, the \op*\ blacksmith. The King subsequently read h'B Royal Speech. A procession, consisting of two mounted men m character, a pipe and drum band, boys' brigade, the committee, maoebearera, brass band, the Royal carriage, drawn by six donkeys, followed by the gipsy attendants, then proceeded from the scene of the cere mony, Kirk Yetholm Green to Town Yetholm, a stoppage being made at. the Royal l'*lace. After dinner had been partaken of m a large marquee the company were eptertained by sports'. Prince Charles is the eldest eon pf the late Queen Esther and is over 70 years of age. We beg to notify that we have Beourod the Sub-Agenoy for the celebrated Massey- Harris Bicycles. Ladies and Gentlemen's machines up-to-date always m stock. Lowest cash prices or easy terms to au.it customers. )ne good second ? hand bicycle for sale, nearly new. Price, £13 Kjs ; guaranteed. - I Obaighkad and BHBRyMAN, be leading I Tailors and Outfitters, Ashtyurtop. Mebsbs MoDqnjVLP and MpDiARMip oall attention to their advertisement m another oart of thi* paper, where they announce a r gigantic relinquishing sale of boots and

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, July 13 The Council met at 2.30 p.m. BILLS ADVANCED. Tho Indictable Offences Summary Juris diction Bill was committed, and the third reading for next day. The second reading of the Slander of Women Bill was agreed to, also of the Wagea Protection BUI, which was referred to the Labor Bills Committee.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, July 13 The House met at 2.30. MOTOR CABS. Mr McLean's Light Locomotives Bill, to anthorise the introduction of motor oars m Wellington, was read a second time, and referred to the Private Bills Committee. QUESTIONS. Ministers, m answering questions, said they did not consider it necessary at present to amend the Land Act m reference to travelling stock being depastured an fenced and cultivated lands held under lease from the Grown. It was doubtful whether State farms near populous centres would prove satisfactory as a meaua of providing a liveli- ( hood for unemployed bootmakers and com positors* Separate holdings, where oultiva- 1 tion could be combined with other occupa tions, would probably be better for the purpose. The Premier knew nothing about the Naw Zealand Pine Company and the | alleged losses of the Bank of New Zealand m connection therewith, and all that con cerned the Government and the country was whether the bank was now a safe business. The Defence officer was making experiments m connection with daylight parades, and till the trial had been made the circular on the subject would not be withdrawn £45,000 | l had been expended on the North Island 1 trunk railway last year. The Premier j undertook to represent to the Secretary of State for the Colonies the injustice done to j exporters of New Zealand frozen meat by importers of meat from the Argentine sell ing the same m England aB New Zealand meat. The Minister for Railways did not consider the wages m his department could be varied m accordance with the recent rite m the cost of living, but would give the matter his attention. STEAM SERVICE BETWEEN WELLINGTON AND LYYEELTON. A motion by Mr Wright, to set up a ' Committee to enquire and report as to the best means of securing quick and regular steam service between Wellington and Lyttelton, was carried on the voices. EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7.30. LIQUIDATION REFORM. The second reading of Mr O'Regan'B Liquidation Reform Bill was agreed to with out debate. Its object is to make the Official Assignees the official liquidators m the case of Companies being wound up under the Companys Act, 1882, and the Mining Companys Act, 1894. MORTGAGES BILL Major Steward's Mortgages Bill, to do away with the cost of expensive deeds of instrument, was read a second time. LICENSING ACT AMENDMENT BILL: Mr Millar moved the eeconi reading of the Lioennng Act Amendment Bill, which amends the existing law m respect of various details, such as providing for uniform closing hours, cancellation of endorsements m certain cases, making cancellation apply to the licensee and not to the premises, and providing that m the case of a license lapsing a new license will be granted for premises more than a quarter of a mile from the lapsed premises. The Bill was read a second time on a division by 45 to 16. IN" COMMITTEE The Divorce Bill was taken into com mittee, and was reported with verbal amendments, and an addition making its provisions applicable, mutatis mutandis, to husband and wife. The Deceased Husband's Brother Marriage . -BiU-wM-oonfeidered m Committee. The Premier said ttiafne was opposed irr legislation which tended to sap the sccial structure on which the empire had been built. Such legislation wats leading m Aus tralia to an iucrease m divorces, and the appointment of additional judges to deal with the new business m that connection, j At the same time ho recognised that the Bill ] before the House was a logical corollary to the legislation of marriage with deceased wife's Birter, and he believed m the sexes j being equal under (he law. The operative clause of the Bill was carried on a division by 35 to 13. The Bill was reported without amend ments, read a third time and passed. The House rose at 11.50 p.m.

RACING CONFERENCE.

United Press Association — By Electric ; Telegraph. Wellington, July 13 The annual Racing Conference opened this morning. Nearly all the delegates were present. The chairman, Sir George Clifford, gave a lengthy review of the past season. In it he made referenoe to the emigration of Medallion, Uniform, and possibly Waiuku, and ventured to hope they would have as successful careers as Carbine, Martini Henry, and Trenton, whose reputations were world wide. The questions of jockeys' licenses, registration of colors, and nomenclature were fully dealt with, and he expressed an opinion that the new Appellate Couat would meet general approval. On the subject of puri fying the turf, he referred to the praise worthy action of the authorities m attempt ing to sweep away " tote " shops, adding that their efforts would tend to make racing a recreation m which no man need be ashamed to participate. The balance sheet, which showed a small sum to credit, was adopted. The Hon. George McLean, representing the Dunedin Jockey Club, moved the follow ing new rule — " Questions of fact shall be considered as. matters coming within the cognisance of the stewards, either by their own observation or by evidence taken on the points whioh are local. Inconsistent running shall be tak«n as a question of fact." The motion gave rise to a loDg discussion. Its supporters urged that questions of fact m connection with inconsistent) running should be dealt with by the stewards, and nob by the Appellate Court. The motion waß strongly opposed by Sir George Clifford, Captain Ruasell, Mr Hunter and others, who pointed out that it would be opening up very grave dangers to racing men if they were denied the right of appeal to the highest tribunal m raoiug circles on charges of inconsistent running The whole purpose of the Court of Appeal would be set aside if the new rule were carried. The new rule was negatived by twenty-. $ye votes to apvep. Power was given to the Chairman of the Conference to yeto duplicates of names of horses where such were liable to produce confusion m pedigrees.

FOOTBALL

The return football match, Rakaia second fifteen y, ABhburton Juniors, was played m the Ashburton ttomaih yesterday afternoon, m very favorable weather. Rakaia had all the best of the game m the first spell, and at half time the spore stood— Rakaia, four points (a goal, potted by W. Harvey) j Juniors, nil. In the second spell, after about ten nvnutes play, Culverhouse secured the ball, and after a splendid run to within five yards of the touch line, passed to Cates, who scored for the Juniors. The try was con verted by D. Friedlander. Within two minutes of call of time Culverhouse scored q. try, which was not converted, the game endipg— Juniors, 8 points ; Rakaia, 4 points. Mr J. Motigue acted ag referee, and gave satisfaction. After the matoh the visitors were entertained to a spread at Mrs H. Primmer 1 ?, and after a short time had been spent m Bong, etc., they left for home by the express.

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

. • I Public Opinion m Spain. Reconciled to Losing Cuba. United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Madrid, July 12 Public opinion m Spain is reconciled to the loss of Cuba, but it ia stated that they will fight to the last if America claims Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Washington, July 12 The captain of the captured cruiser Cristobal Colon, before being sent prisoner to America, bade a touching farewell to his crew, and kissed them all on the cheek. The men wept and threw their arms round the captain's neck. July 13 General Shafter stopped the bom bardment of Santiago, and warned General Linares that the city was at the mercy of the fleet and his army, surrounded by American forces, while 18,000 refugees were starving m Oaney. General Linares cabled to Madrid, and obtained a truce pending a reply. The American Consul at St. Thomas, a Danish island m the West Indies, threatens to remove the coal stores, despite the warning that coal is contra band of war. The Governor declares a Danish gunboat, assisted by German, French and Italian warships will prevent the removal. The Consul asserts that he will try, nevertheless.

Submarine Mines to to Removed.

The Spanish Cabinet. Received Wakapuaka July 14, 9.30 a.m, Guakdian Office 951 a.m Washington, July 13. Secretary Alger has ordered the removal of all submarine mines m American harbors. Madrid, July 13 Queen Christina has aßked Senor Sagaata to reconstruct the Cabinet, but it is considered he will have a difficult ] duty to fill the places of his late col- I leagues.

Affairs at Manilla.

Received Wakapuaka July 14, 9.35 a.m, Guardian Office 10.6 a.m Sydney, July 14 [By Eastern Mail.] The Spaniards m Manilla <tra making great preparations for resistance, and evidently intend to compel the Ameri cana to bombard the city. Ihe women and children and the wounded soldiers have been" removed to the walled portion of the town and suburbs. The bridges approaching the city have been destroyed. Officers of the German warships are making themselves most . agreeable _ to the Spaniards, and stimulating the troops to make a stubborn resistance. Friction exists between the rebel leaders, and two who are suspected of attempting to form a party of their own have been seized and imprisoned by Aquinaldo.

No Surrender.

Yellow Fever. Reward of Success. SiTwney to to Burned. A General Wounded: Received Wakapuaka July 14, 10.10 a.m, Guardian Office 10.45 a.m. Washington, July 13 General Linares has reiterated bis determination to resist to the last. Most of the American siege guns have been placed m position round Santiago Yellow fever has broken out at Oaitnamerc, on the shores of Guan tanamo Bay, The American autho rities have established the strictest quarantine. Admiral Sampson's fleet is to receive a bounty of $170,000 for destroying Admiral Oervera's squadron. General Miles, the American com mandant, has ordered Siboney to be burned as a sanitary measure. Brigadier-General Dufl}eld was severely wounded m Sunday's skir mishing,

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph-^-Oopy righ b London, July 13 Tbe Union Bank has declared a dividend of 5 per cant. ; £10,000 is to be applied to the reduction of value of colonial premises, while £24,600 is carried forward. Paris, July 12 Authority has been given for the establishment, at the Paris exhibition, )f a restaurant where colonial food and vine will be exclusively supplied. The :oßt of the building will be £6000.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

The Black Flags. Uuited Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Shangha;, July 13 The Black Flags have captured nine towns and defeated the Wanchus, A secret Bociety is fomenting the movement.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka July 14, 9 30 a,m, Guabdian Office, 9.51 a.m. The Armenian massacres. Constantinople, July 13 The Turkish Government repudiate the responsibility for losses caused to French subjects through the late Armenian massacres. Resignation. London, July 13 The Right Hon. Dyke Acland, Liberal member for Rotherham divi sion of Yorkshire, has resigned owing to ill health.

EASTERN NEWS BY HAIL.

■ -♦ Chinese Warship Foundered— lso Lives Lost United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka July 14, 935 a.m, Guasdiak Office 10.6 a.m. Sydney, July 14 The latest eastern news states that Chinese warship Foochi foupdered m a gale off Port Arthur. Out of a crew of 154 only four were saved.

NEW CALEDONIA.

United Freas Association — By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka July 14, 9.55 a.m., Gvabdun Oflßce, 10 20 a.m. Sydney, July 14. The French Consul General, inter viewed with reference to Mr Seddon's statement that the New Zealand Go vernment were uneasy at the French increasing their military strength ia New Caledonia, said he was surprised at the alarm. He declared there had been no increase m the number of troops recently, and the only change he was aware of was m the other way — namely, a diminution m strength. The idea of making New Caledonia a military base, he said, would never be entertained by the authorities. The policy of the French Government waa to expend no more than was absolutely neceasary.

IMPERIAL PENNY POSTAGE.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright London, July 13 The Duke of Norfolk, Postmaster- General, has intimated that Great Britain is prepared to enter into a re ciprocal arrangement with any colony desiring a reduction of the postage rate to Id or 2d per half-ounce. The Canadian delegates have with drawn a motion tabled by them m favor of an Imperial penny postage and have submitted a non-committal resolution on the lines indicated by the Postmaster-General, which the Conference carried by a considerable majority. A majority of Auatralian delegates abstained from voting. The Hon. W. P. Reeves, Agent- General for New Zealand, moved a motion "That the Conference viewed with regret any departure from the principle of Imperial uniformity." Speaking to the motion he said he thought Australia would possibly consent to a reduction to twopenoe m order to secure uniformity. The motion was defeated by 7 to 5 Sir H. Tozer (Queensland), Dr. Oockbum (South Australia), Sir A. Clarke (Victoria), Mr Reeves (New Zealand), and fcsir Malcolm Eraser (Western Australia), supported the motion. Sir Daniel Cooper, the New South Wales delegate, abstained from voting, while Sir W.B. Perceval (Tasmania) was absent. The Duke of Norfolk submitted a fresh scale of charges for parcels post throughout the Empire, the chief alteration being the substitution of moderate charges for heavy parcels. On the motion of Mr Reeves the schedule was referred to the various Governments for consideration. The Conference adjourned sine die. The Times commenting on the, | official announcement at the Postal Conference, says that if Great Britain concedes* only reciprocal terms, she misses an opportunity of promoting colonial and Imperial reform. The newspapers generally congratu late Mr Henniker Heaton on the result, and he was also warmly felici tated m the lobby by the* members of the House of Commons. It is officially announced that tha Postal Conference establishes penny postage between Great Britain, Canada. Newfoundland, Cape Colony and Natal, and any Crown colony willing to accept it. India is not mentioned. Ine date on which the reduction cornea into operation will be announced later

News m Brief

Me F. Ferriman advertises a complete threshing plant for sale. Mr G. A. M. Buckley wants tenders for ploughing 2200 acres of grass land for turnips. The ratepayers m the Longbeaqh diatricb are informed, by an advertisement m this issue, that a meeting will be held m the Arcade Chambers on Saturday to consider the decision of the Court m the case of Ken« nington v Longbeach Road Board.

THE ASfißUh^Ofcl GUARDIAN ; THUBBDAI, JULY 14 U9B



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F. FERRIMAN. A CHEMICAL LABATORY, COLONIAL MUTUAL BUILDINGS, Princess Street. Duneain, June 11, 1898. F. FERRIMAN, Aehburton. Sir,— l have the honor to report on Sample of Ground Manure forwarded to me for analysis. I have made analysis with the following result :— Moisture «• •• •• •• -f'?2 f Organic Matter .. •• •• 36 bU \ containing Nitrogen equal to 5 4 I per cent, of Ammonia Silica J,J« Iron Alumina . . ••,,.■* ° Phosphate of Lime as Bone Phos- phate 4 2;JS Carbonate of Lime •• •• H w 100-00 These results Bhow the Sample to be of ABSOLUTE PURITY, the large percentage both of Phosphate of Lime and Ammonia showing tbia. In fact the Composition can be classed as a Typical Sample, which can- not be excelled. Your obedient servant, {Signed) A. G. KIDSTOK HUNTER, M.P.S., City Analyst, Dunedin. I After reading the above the main points , to bear m mind are, the quality ia Al, the quantity is limited, and that orders will be executed promptly, to enable farmers to sow with their spring wheat. It is a well known fact that Bone Dust obtained from green bones i 8 the most valuable and lasting manure that can be applied to the soil. Of this fact both science and practice afford abundant proof. F. F E rH, IMAN. fofT_sale. LOU 3, fronting tho Alford Foreßt Road, containing a Quarter of an Acre. The land is the property of Ms P.odger Tucker, who is determined to Bell. F. FEKRIMAN. "for s a l e . House and 1 Acre Laiid, Beach Road. I HAVE received instructions from Mr F J> hns to soil his very desirable residence fronting on the Beach Road, containing four Rooms and a good Shop, together with a good three stalled Stable. The land is well Btocked with very choice fruit trees, and b of first-class quality. j« j-t Reasonable terms can be ananged if required. F. FERRIMAN. SEED ~WHtAL ~~ I Have for Sale some Prime Pearl, Tua can and Hunters. Grown on heavy Land. F. FE BRIM AN. FOR SALE. COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT.g I jT-- r\.%s I HAVE for private Sale a Complete Threshing Plant, m splendid order, consisting of — 1 Eight horse-power Aveling and Porter Engine, 120lba certificate, worked three seasoßß ; Combine, by Hornßby, sft drum, with all the latest improvements, including Oliver's Patent) Feeder ; Elevators, by P. and D. Duncan, 26ft long; four-wheeled Whare, Scales, and all necessary BelbiDg m perfect order. Full particulars can be obtained on appli- cation; P. FERRIMAN FOR SALE. I HAVE FOR SALE that rory desirable block of land containing about Seven Acres, situated on the N.E. Town Belt and adjoin- ing Mr VV. H. Collins. For anyone m search ot a property on which to build this one is well worthy of an inspection. • F. FEiitvLiMAN. SHEEP FEED. ■ OFFERS are invited for the grassing of 250 acres of good sheep feed at the Hinds for three ..lonths, from the 15fch inst. The property is subdivided into two paddock?, well sheltered, and watered. F. FERRIMAN. OHURCH SERVICES. tT STEPHEN'S CHURCH. Ashburton. FRIDAY— Short Service 7.30 p.m. Choir Practice Bp.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. li7ih July.) II a.m.— Morning Prayer. 3 p.m. — Dromore, Rev. T. A. Hamilton. 6.3o— Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. RAILWAY TIME TABLE. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. aad 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed- nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the Kortb every day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) and 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Fakaia for Methven daily Thursdays exoepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , aid on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leave Methven at the following times respaotively —6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10.30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. Trainß leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leavei for Mount Somere branch line every day at 4.25 p.m, The branch trajn Qftiwf io Aih.bu.rton, ftt 9.45 ft,m., ,



NOW ON VIEW AT JOHN ORR AND COS., j Who have lecured the Agency for this Splendid Machine or the whole of the South Island WE INVITE YOU TO INSPECT WAVERLEY FEATURES FOR CRANK, AXLE, AND BEARINGS Ladies' Model WAVERLEY, 1898. Bag"'" M& SADDLEF. HANDLE BARS. J^^W U * $SS2b JOHN ORR & Co.