SUNDAY SERVICES.

September 25. 8.30 a.m. — Boly Communion 11 „ — Morning Prayer 3.0 p.m.— Seafield, Reir T. A. Hamilton. 3 0 p m. — Dromore, Mr Gates. 6 30 p.m — Evening Prayer REV. T. A. HAMILTON.

PHASES OF THE MOON.

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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1898. THE RACING CLUB'S DEADLOCK

The meeting. of the Ashburton Racing Olub on Saturday evening does not seem to have made matters much clearer m connection with the present deadlock. It must be confessed that a curious state of things was disclosed, and further explanation is necessary m connection with the reported withholding of totalisator permits, Mr R. Alexander — who was deputed by the Ashburton Olub to wait upon the Colonial Secre tary to explain the position, and urge the issuing of permits — reported to the meeting that on the 15th inst., v The Colonial Secretary had informed j him that the Club had got two permits and could have had three if they wished." Yet m the face of this explicit statement, a telegram from the Oolonial Secretary's office, dated the 16th, states that — "The considera tion of the question of issuing permits to the Ashburton Olub is postponed for the present." This is quite inexplicable to us and we are not surprised that the meeting decided to ask the Colonial Secretary for somo explanation. We trust that official will lose no time m clearing up this matter, for the present j position of affairs is seriously pre judicing the interests of racing m this district. While we are on this subject we may remind some of the members of the Committee of the Asbburton Olub that there are others m the district quite aa much interested ia maintaining the sport on a good basis as they are, and that it was therefore scarcely gene ous to assume that the conveners of a meeting to consider tho position must necessarily havo been actuated by improper motives. We are assured that nothing w as further from the intentions of the conveners than to embarrass the Ashburton Racing Olub, and the prompt postponement of the meeting when a suggestion was made of what might be the effect of it at this juncture is sufficient evidence of that.

According lo evidence given m one of the Melbourne law courts last week (remarks the Argus), DEGREES OF there are varying DRUNKENNESS degrees of drunken ness. One petitioner said that his wife was " apparently drunk." " How drunk is that 1 ' asked counsel. "Well, she looked drunk," answered the witness. " How do you know 1" " Because Ehe Bmelt of drink," It appears that that the lady began by «* looking drunk," and grew by such well defined stages as " being drunk," " pitiably druuk," " unmistakably drunk," and 11 palpably drunk," to being v awfully druuk," and one witness saw her "deplorably drunk,'' and even •'stupidly and helplessly so-so j" but her final condition, as officially noted for Court purpose?, was " utterly drunk," and " smelling of drink all over." She wag, m fact, m that ! condition m which Jacob Faithful last saw his mother before she went off like » volcano, through spontaneous com bustion. One witness had seen the unfortunate woman when she was 11 pretty drunk." The presiding judge seemed puzzled to know whether she was both " pretty " and drunk , thus establishing the fact that it was pos sible for a woman to get drunk and still retain the attributes of beauty. As a set-off no one suggested that the | lady was ever " hideously drunk," though one witness got fairly near to it when he last saw her she " looked as if she hadn't washed herself for a long time." To the adjectives and adverbs | used above to qualify the degrees of drunkenness there remains to be one invented by an Ashburton boniface when referring to the condition of a gentleman who once bulked very largely m the public eye here. 11 Putrid " drunk was the term used.

Local and General.

Vancodvkr Mail.— The Vancouver mail arrived m Ashburton on Sunday about noon per epecial train. The Ashburton portion was delivered early this morning. Supreme Court. — A considerable number of passengers went south per express to-day, amongst whom were a number who have business at the Supreme Court, which opons at Timaru; to«morro,w. State Forests — The Government is taking active steps to prevent the entire denudation of timber, with which the colony Is threatened. In the last issue of the Gazette no less than 89 blocks of Crown land, containing altogether 383,000 acres, have been Bet apart as State forests within the land district of Canterbury.

Klondtkb.— A young feilow from North Canterbury advises his friends that he reached Klondyke after a hard time of ib, but cot through better than he expected. At the time of writing ha' was working m a mine 1 wages 12 j 6 \ per hour, and making about £6 per day. All hands on leaving the mines ■ are, he aays, searched after the manner of I miners m the diamond mines of South Africa. I Domain Entrances.— Those who are m the habit of visiting the Domain, especially those who wish to take perambulators into it, will be pleased to learn that a turnstile ia being put m place of the posis at the ccrner near the railway station, and a box gate at Harrison's corner. These alterations will also make an improvement m the »ppeai ance of the entrances to our beautiful park and gardens. The New Brighton Drowning Case.— An inquest was held at the New Brighton Hottrl last Saturday afternoon, before the coroner, Mr R. Beetham, S.M,, touching the death of the man who was found dead on the New Brighton beath. Roderick Campbell deposed that he had identified the body as that of his father, James Campbell. Dr Symes deposed that he had made a post mortem examination. There were no signs of violence, and death was undoubtedly due to drowning. A verdict) of '• Found drowned " was returned.

A Warning to Fanciers.— An Ashbur ton fancier recently purchased a pair of purebred fowls, giving a stiff price, bub he wanted a change of blood and the Beller kDew the birds were required specially for breeding purposes. He assured the buyer that his reason for selling was that his only male bird was accidentally killed. The buyer finds on getting the birds home that they are both inveterate egg eaters, And are, of couree, nob only valueless to breed from as the eggs oannofc be got, bub if kept with other fowls they would soon ruin them too. The local fanciers will fight Bhy of that buyer m future.

Mining News— The following returna are telegraphed : — Golden Beach, 63 ounces ; Otago, 38; Golden Gate, 20; Golden T: eaßure, 18J ; Clyde, 18 ; Eureka, No. 2, 252,— The following letter haw been received by a shareholder m the "Golden Site Extended," Invercargill : — "The prospects at the mine are very good. We have beyond doubt got on to a good gold-bearing reef, and if you heard the description of it by some persons who saw ib you would be surprised, for they describe it as being worth some ounces to the too, but the mine I manager reports it ia good, and the battery | was started last week. There is not the > least chance of any further calls, on the con -1 trary a dividend or two may be expeoted before Christmas." The Succession io the British Crown. — The claims of the Jaoobina on behalf of Queen Mary of Bavaria to the direct succes sion to the British Crown have often been the subject of discussion, but, judging from the following extract from a private letter, just received m Dunedin from a lady m a high social position m Australia (saya the I Otago Daily Times) there ia a " dark horse " iv the arena whose identity is not to be dis closed till Queen Victoria's death. The following is the paragraph from the letter m question :— " Did I tell you that Mr said he had heard from the Duke of Newcastle that Queen Victoria ia not the rightful owner of the crown and throne ? She visited the Duke, it appears, when he was supposed to be on his d< athbed, and begged him to keep the papers he has secret until her death, which he promised to do. I am curioua to learn who is the rightful heir, and what marie the Duke speak of ib to Mr ." Surely there is not the possibi lity of a second Druce mystery, bub this time m Royal circles, when her Majesty crosses the bar.

THE SOUDAN.

The Advance on Fashoda. French Press Excited. United Press Association — By Eleotric Telegraph — Copyright Paris, September 16/ Tho pipers are tremendously excited over tUe Fashoda developments. September 17. The Temps says that France attaches real importance to Captain Alarchand's mission, and any act menacing the French flag will be considered to entail the consequences arising out of such incidents. London, September 17 The Daily Telegraph states that Sir H. H. Kitchener presented an ultima tum to Captain Marchand, the leader of tho French expedition, requiring him to quit Fashoda forthwith. If the French fire the British will use force. The tribe of Shilloks. who co operated with Oaptain Marchand m the attack on Fashoda, have sent pledges of loyalty to the Khedive, and it is expected they will join Sir H. H. Kitchener's force.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

I United Presa Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Paris, September 16 The newspapers report that M. Oavaignac has admitted that it is im I possible to maintain that Dreyfus wrote the " bordereau " which was one of the incriminating documents. September 17 The dissension m the French Cabinet over the re-trial of Dreyfus has cul minated m the resignations of General Zurlinden, Minister of War, and M. Tillage, Minister of Works. They disagreed with the other members of the Cabinet consenting to a revision of the sentence. General Chanoine, General of the First Army Corps, succeeds General Zurlinden as Minister for War, and M. Godin takes the portfolio of Works.

THE TROUBLE IN CRETE

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Oakdia, September 17. Additional ringleaders have been surrendered, but it ia doubtful whether the worst are included. The Admiral again refused the Sultan's request that the prisoners be tried by an International Com mission, Admiral Noel has given the Turkish authoritifs four days m which to disarm the Bashi Bazouks. A thousand of the worst of these troops have retired to a fortified corner of the town. The insurgents are trying to surround them. j

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for tho i opinions expressed by our correspondents; |

THE PRICE OF BREAD.

TO THE EDITOR. Fir,— Seeing iv your Saturday night's issue that the Tinwaid Bakery has reduced tho price of bread, I think it would be only fair that they should get the public support, as ib is a boon that has been looked forward to for some time. Nevorthelese, ie means & great stwing m my month's account. — I am, etc., Mater

THE CHURCHES.

Wesleyait.j— The Rev. R. Taylor con ducted service at the Baring Square Church on Sunday morning. There was a large con gregation, and the rev, gentleman spoke from the text :— n. Corinthians, 7—l. The evening service was conducted by Miss Parsons, who gave an earnest address from Luke iv— lß. St. Stephen's.— The church was well filled on Suuday, and the services were very hearty. The Vicar preached both mornijg and evening, the texts and subjects being as follow* : — Galatians vi., 11^-" St. Paul'B thorn ia the flesh"; Sb. Mark xit., 54— "St. Peter following afar off " The organist, Mrs Bowman Fox, being unable to play, owing to a bad sprain, her place was filled by Miss Hamilton at the morning service, and by Miss M. Fooks ia the evening. At the conclusion of the evening service the members of the choir, the Hampstead Sunday School teaohers, and the Gills' Friendly Society assembled ia the school room to bid farewell to Miss Stock, who had resigned her work m eaoh of these depart ments, m view of her Approaching marriage and removal to another parish. The Vicar, acting for these bodies, presented copies of , the Hymns Ancienb and Modern, a Book of Family Prayers, Wright's Treasury of the Bible, and the Daily Round respectively ; and m wishing Miss Stock every happiness, trusted that the volumes would remind her of happy days epent m Ashburton, and especially m connection with the work m St. Stephen's Church- Mr Slock suitably replied, and the moating dispersed after giving a hand-olasp to the recipient of these tokens of friendship and goodwill.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph — Copyright. Melbourne, September 17 The Argus estimates the exportable wheat surplus of Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales at from four to five hundred* thousand tona if present crop prospects are realised. Antwerp, September 17 The wool sales closed firm, with an in oreaaed demand for crossbreds. Out of 4477 bales of Australian wool offered, 2702 were sold at an advance on the prices obtained at the last London sales.

SOUTHERN HORSE MARKET.

Breeders of horseß will be interested m the following condensed report of Measrs Wright, Stephenson and Co's recenb horse sale at the Horse Bazaar, Gore, and which is probably the largest and mo3t important sale of Ciydesdales heid m this colony for years : — 1 here were buyers from all parts, even from the North Island, and these met m friendly rivalry with the local talent ; but the latter were not to be denied, and, with one exception, the best of tho mares and fillies fell to the nod of Mr Robert Charters, of Uiy Park (Taieri) celebrity. Mr Charters bought the famous mare Pearl (at 122^s), with her two daughters, Scotch Lissie (syrs old, at 71gs) and Mac's Herd Lassie (2yra old, at lOOga ; ulso Flower V.(tmp.) at 9§^s, aud her yearliDg daughter, Lily of the Valley, by Lord Lyon, at 48^8. Mr Chatters is to be congratulated, not only upon the excellence of his choice, but also upon having secured for the improvement of the Clydes dales on the Taieri Plain so many valuable anirruls of this famous breed of horses. Three if tho mares averaged over lOOgs apiece, and the average all over for 20 head was £57. This average constitutes a record for over 10 years. The sale affords a record also for trfe highest price paid for any single mare and filly during the same period— viz., 122igs and lOOgs respectively. The demand for the working geldiDga was very animated, and, considering; that the four offered were only ordinary working horses, they made great prices— viz., from £37 to £548 10a The latter price was pnid for a St. Alexander three-year-old. The sals to thia poiat was a great BUCCB33, but the same can scarcely be said of the concluding portion of it, when the stud horse Wallace (imp.) and the entire colts came to be offered, Wallace was m grand fettle, and for him there was some inquiry, but although 240gs was offered for him Mr Mackenzie insisted upon his with' drawal, and he is now for sale by private treaty. The one and two-year-old Bt. Alexander colti were of nice quality, but, being too young for service, bidding for them was only of a speculative character, and Mr Mackenzie withdrew the lob, and no doubt they will be placed to better advantage when they are more matured and ready for woik.

TUB WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following is tha meteorological report {or the week ending September 16, 1898 :— i i

News m Brief.

The Kindergarten School re-opened this morning for tho third term. Intending competitors are reminded that entries close to-night for the Ariel road race, which takes place on Thursday ne*t. Mr O. E Hugo, who ia. well .known as a writer and iQcturorupon physiognomy and phrenology, will deliver one of his popular lectures on " Faces " m the Orange Hall on Wednesday evening. The admission will be free, bub there will be a collection to pay the expense of the hall. The matron of the Hospital desires to acknowledge receipt of a very handsome scrap book prepared and arranged by Mis* Buckley, of Lagmhor ; a number of illna-> trated papers from Mrs W. H. Collins j Miss Sargent, flowers and illustrated papers,' for the use of the patients m the Hospital.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, September 16 Divers are repairing the bottom of the steamer Obina prior to her entrance to Perim. September 17 Mr George Wyndhara, member for Dover, succeeds Mr Cuizou as Parlia mentary Secretary for the Foreign Office. Seoul, September 17 A high official of Oorea has con* f eased that he ordered a cook to poison, the Emperor, at the instigation of a former interpreter attached to the Russian Legation, who was once a Oourfe favorite, but has since been disgraced. Sydney, September It Mr Reid was being driven to a political meeting at Kempsey, when a bolt broke on a sharp decline, and the horses run away. It was dark at the time, and the vehicle was within a short distance of the river bank. Mr Reid seized the reins, and dragged the horses to the side of the road. The buggy overturned on top of the Premier, who escaped without injury. News from New Guinea states that the Bush tribes living on the slopes of Mount Suckling, raided the villages m Oollingwood Bay, and killed a chief, who was favourable to the British, and fifteen men. The electors of Hastings are having a fine political show. Mr Crick and another follow hard on the trail of the Premier to assist Mr Barton. The Government, recognising their need of a seat after the result of the recent censure motion, are leaving no atone unturned to secure Mr Smith's return, and the conflict is a bitter one.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

The Peace Commission.

The American Demands. United Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph — Copyright Washington, September 17 The American Peace Commissioners have sailed for Paris. They have been instructed not to modify the American demand. They will refuse to discuss • responsibility for debts or compensation for public property destroyed m Cuba or the Philippines, and will claim control of the Philippines, with the possession of Luzon.

THE HURRICANE IN THE WEST INDIES.

Six Hundred Lives Lost Many Thousands Homeless. Measures for Relief. United Press Association— -By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright London, September 17. The hurricane m the West Indies raged for seven hours, and was the worst since 1831. Six hundred deaths are recorded. Ten thousand huts were destroyed at Barbadoes, where 50,000. people have been rendered homeless. At St. Vincent 41,000 persona are without shelter orfoad. The Lord Mayor of London has opened a relief fund for relief. Mr Chamberlain cabled his sympathy. The warships at Jamaica and Hali fax are engaged conveying stores to the devastated islands. September 18 The Assembly m Barbadoes voted £16,000 for relief to the victims of the late hurricane.

THE LATEST.

Australian.

United Press Association— By Eleobrlo Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka Sepb. 19, 9.30 a>m, Guardian Office, 10-6 a-tn More Destructive Storms. Melbourne, September 19 A severe storm, accompanied by a heavy fall of hail, has swept the country from Portland to Gabo. Many buildings were unroofed or damaged, and trees were destroyed. The hail stones lay to, a great depth.

A ROYAL FUNERAL.

An Impressive Spectacle. | Received Wakapuaka Sept. 19, i-16 a«m, I Guardiak Office 10 a-m Vienna, September 18 The funeral of the late Empress of Austria was an impressive spectacle. The Emperor met the Emperor of Germany at the Vienna railway station, and kissed him thrice. The Emperors, drove to Hopbarg Chapel together;. An anarchist attempted to murder the- Prince of Naples whilst travelling to Vienna, but the attempt was frm^ trated.

London September 18 Requiem masses were m London and the othe>- capitala fa Europe m memory «£ zhe i ate Empress or Austria, r Bebne, September 18 Moat of tV.o known anarchists have been expelled from Switzerland. Investigation proves that Luccheni executed the order* of a Socialistic Association m assassinating the Empress.

THE ASHBUK'IOJN GUABBTAN • HONDA*, SEPTEMBER 19, 1898.



Bhade ' High! State Date. m of Low. High Sun weather. Saturday.. 34. 52* 114' Fine E. Sunday .. 33* 64* 128* „ NW Monday .. 39* 50* 59* Showers E. Tuesday .. 30* 65* 122* Pine, N.W. Wednesday 32* 64* 105* „ „ Thursday.. 34* 42* 42* Rain, S.W b'riday .. 33* 42* 85* Sleet E. to W.



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The Show.— For many years we have been rushed with orders prior to the shows and holidays, and late customers have been inevitably disappointed. We therefore respectfully invite all who will require new. suits, &c, for the approaching summer to oall early. We have just opened out our new seaeon's goods, and as we anticipate a further inoreaae of business, our stock of new fashionable, andj durable suitings, fco jq probably the largest ever ahov?n m Ashbur- I ton, comprising all the latest novelties, and a special line of Fox's celebrated Cheviot serges, whic.h we are making to measure m the newest styles at three guineas per suit • also trousers to measure m a big assortment of Scotch, English, and Colonial tweeds and worsteds for 15s (id per pair (usual prices 22i 6d to 263^ ; and m aaddle tweeds : Suits £3 lQa and trousers to measure 17s sd. Fit stylej and workmanship m every garment guaranteed.— Cbaiqukad and Bbbbyman the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ash- burtoD. Rfrv. E. Edw«?d paator of the English Baptist Church of Minersville, Pa., when suffering with rheumatism, was advised to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says 11 A few applications of this liniment prove- of. great service to me. It subdued the m fjammation and relieved the pain. Should any sufferer profib by giving Pain Balm a trial it will please me." For sale by ash- WBWH D»W COM? A»V?



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A scare m the Weat-end occurred the ] other night when ifc waß rumored that war had been declared between France and Germany. The possibility of Buch tin outbreak created the wildest excitement and alarm. And no wonder, for the result froul'd, indeed be fearful. But, attor all, is pot a war equally terrible and far more fatal being waged every day m our midst 1 Every day, m Qiyiliaed England, men and women are fighting againet the countless legions of disease' and often, alas ! they are ill- equipped for the struggle. Let them lay m a stock of Holloway'a Pills. Against euoh artillery ill-health can make no headway Giddiness, liver complaints and all impurities of the blood facie away like Matabele before the Maxim gun.— (Advt)



CHURCH SERVICES. 1 T. STEPHEN' OH U R oil, ' Aehburton. MONDAY- Choir Practice, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY, ST. MATTHEW'S DAY — Holy Communiorj, 730 p.m.; Choir Festival Service, 7.30 p.m. THURSDAY— Confirmation Clasa (men and women), 7.30 p.m. SATURDAY- Confirmation Clasp, 230 p.m.



NICOLL BROTHERS. JNicoll Brothers, [H. F. Nicoll.] [L. A. Nicoix AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. \ CENTRAL AUCTION EO JMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY S^LES OF Cattle, pigs & poultry, Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Aroade. Fntranoa by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. i Alao of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stook sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods plaoed m our hands for absolute sale, GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We Bhall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS We have been appointed Agents for Messrs Sawtbl*. Waohsmahn ft Ce., Christchvtrch, and have now on hand a supply of Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, CW- grasa, Whine Clover, Alßyke. Also, Tumipß Mangels, Carrots, Rape, etc., grown by Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England* WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christohurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement] (Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. Ridley's Reliable Teas. (Traveller Bicyolee. FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE RISKS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. mHE CHRISICHURCH MEAT CO. JL Limited. j ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any : description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODDCTION WHEREVEit USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTBICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own accounb can book space at any limejto suit their own convenience,'~by com- municating with us. NICOLL BROS., i DISTBIOT AGENTS, 1 CHRISTCHURCH ME ACCOMPANY. Limited. 8 39 1 I .... '' ■■§ Publ c JSoticss. '. J. V. DE BEER, LATE OP MELBOURNE^ OHRISTOHUROH (Succeesor to S. Salek) AS USUAL this Jewellery Establish- ment will continue to carrj THE LARGEST, THB HIGHEST CLASS, b AND THE NEWEST DESIGNS IN GOLD AND SILVER je: xs W E SILVER AND E.P. WARE, l b W GOLD AND SILVER C 1 A L T O f C C I H X E S, r 8, Etc. IN THE DISTRICT, At LOWEST PRICES, and will be found to compare favorably with auy shop m Christchurch. j WATCH, CLOCK, AND JEWELLERY REPAIRING SPECIALLY UNDER MR DE BEER'S PERSONAL SUPERVISION. r* —^ THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COM- PANY, LIMITtD. ISLINGTON FREEZING WORKS MANURES, FOR GARDEN USE, May be obtained m owt. bags from NICOLL BROS., DISTEIOT AGENTS. 28 Pent of All



HENRY STEPHENSON. HENRY STEPHENSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) [ Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND _ c COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER TT7EEKLY SALES of Live Stock ( VV Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing bules of Slock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per arrangemout, m any part o the county. | Advances made on Goods plaoed m my hands for Sale. FOR SALE — Second-Hand Bicycle nearly new. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEED 3, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwloh Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from *3 On per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. Friedlander Bros., Limited. FOB SALE, TI/IOLASSES FOR FEEDING STOCK Also— AGBICULTUBAL SALT, CHEAP. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. OA ACRE SECTION AT METHVEN. VTTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE BALE, 20 Acres of First-olasa Land, with Dwelling House, Stable, and other conveniences, situated m Methven. This property is well fenced and sub-divided. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. \TOT HAVING DISPOSED OF MR BENRY BUTTERICK'S FARM AT SHERWOOD, by Auction, we are prepared to treat privately with intending purchasers FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FORMAL E7~~ SEED " BARLEY, PERFECTLY CLEAN 1 FRIEDLANDER BROS., I.tp._ BELFAST MANURES. XTTiii offer to Bupply these celebrated Fertilisers at list prices less tho usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing oliente We have large Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory. • FRIEDLANDER Bkos. Ltd , \\T® HAVE FOR SALE— Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, All machine dressed and grown m the Oamaru district. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean and grown at the Forks. A GRAND CHANGE. ALSO— Double machine dreastd Rygrase, Colonial Cowgraes and Red Csover, White Clover, Alslko, Timothy, and Cocksfoot. These Seeds are all machine cleaned, of finest quality, and' highest germinating power. We are prepared to give our Clients very lowest quotations. FEIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. T. H. UNDKILL J [b. UNDBILL.] EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. T H UNDBILL AND CO., TpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Jj URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall ; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 FARMERS and others desirous of crossing their fowls with Indian game, can obtain pullets at 53 each, at the Pelham Yakds, Ashburton. POULTRY Fanciers and those desirous of commencing the breeding of Pure- bred Fowls will find ie to their advantage to visit the Pe£hajj[ Yards, any day between VI and 3, except on Sundays. ; tw pt**<§ i



l^ - if' - - - -,-r- ■ . ■■ - - - — ; » s - JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. WITNESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery, BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PBICES LOWER THAN EVEB. "New Easy," "F,& N," "Columbia," LAWN MOWERS. AT fcT^BCLING PRICES. (x) SPADEB, RAKES, HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Toolo by Besb Makers. The Largest Assortment and Lowest Prices of any firm m Aehbuiton. 6 000 YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold CHEA.P. FISHING UUi TACKLE. WE HAVE Just Opened our Niw SeaßOi's Suip'y of FISHING TACKLE, and request an early inspection. LICENSES MAY BE OBTAINED2FROM§VS WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYERLEY BICYCLE FJLL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment tUsSeuon is Just LaiidiDg, and* we will be able to supply Customers without delay. GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. GREAT REDUCTIONS. FLOUR REDUCED per Ton KEROSENE „ 3 s per Case SOAP „ SS per Box TEA „ 3d per lb BflltS £LND B iCON— A Choice lot of Sides, Rolls, and Hams, guaranteed grain fed, Try it. tJALIFORNIAN FRUITS— JuBt Landed, Pearp, Peaches, Apricots, which will be found delicious, and Cheaper than fresh fruit. A LARGE STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING NOW LANDING ; AND IN STOCK:— AtolDS ALMOND?, ARROWROOT, BARLIY BLUE, BAKING POWDER, BOVRIL BKCOITS, OAKRAWAT SEEDS, CANDLES COFFKK, CURRIE POWDER, OURRaXt^ CREAM « f TARTAR, CORN FLOUR, COCOA ' CANDIED PEEL. EXTRACT OF MEAT, FIGS GOLDEN SYRUP, ISINGLASS, HOPS KEROSENE LIME JUrCF, i JAMS, MAKMALADF, MATCHES, MUSTARD, OUMBAL. RAISIiSS, SALTPETRE, C X V-- TA LS, BIOE, fcULPHUR SHKKP TONGUES, SODA, SALMON, . STARCH, SALT, SOAP, Eic /f Etc. JOHN ORE- AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON,