DEATH.

Bruce. — At Ashburton, on November 25, 1898, John Alexander, fourth son of the lato M. Bruce, Afield, Ashburton CouDtv. Aged 20 years. (Accidentally killed)

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1898. DISARMAMENT.

We have not apparently heard the last of the Czar's proposals for .disarma ment, notwithstanding that the British Government is doing all it can to arm all its fighting men to the teeth, and teach its young manhood the art of war. In the latter connection it may be noted that never m the history of the British empire has a more ener getic, more strenuous, more persistent, more effective, or more universal effort been made to put the manhood of the vast empire m fighting trim. Every colony owning allegiance to Yiotoria the Virtuous ib mustering its men and qualifying them by equipment and training to take part on her side m any clash of arms that may eventuate as the result of whatever embroglio into which the Motherland may be drawn. Never m the annals of the empire has the British fleet been stronger m ships or m seamen, and never m any ten years of the nations history has the balance sheet of the empire shown a more enormous expenditure on battle ship building and naval equipment than the year 1900 will show for the decade that it closes. " That nation is most at peace which is best prepared for war " has passed into a proverb, but how true it is has been abundantly evidenced by the manner m which the extensive preparations made by Britain, and realised by Franc p , have made that mercurial Dation tremble, step back from the high ground it took over the Fashoda incident, put aside its bold and defiant attitude, and murmur about " humiliation." Those prepara tions made by the insular power, baited on every side till its good nature could stand no more, may have had their influence upon the peace loving nature of the Czar. For it ib well known that personally Nicholas II has no lovafor warlike glory, and would a thousand times prefer to devote his own energies and talents to the benefit of the people over whom m the Providence of God he has been set to reign — as well as the talents and energies of the ablest and best around his throne rather than follow put what has been said to be the traditional end and aim of his dynasty — Russian aggrandise ment by the acquisition of territory and the extension of Russian power and influence. But ther© is a power behind even the autocratic throne of the C>ar of all the Bussias that Nicholas II may find it difficult to resist, And that power is wielded — insensibly to the Czar it may be, but wielded all the same, if only by unconscious influence, by the courtiers and statesman who surround his throne. To them the traditions of . the dynasty are their political paternoster and decalogue. They have been trained m the extension of territory doctrine, and all their teaching m diplomacy has had but one end m view — intrigue for the aggrandisement of Russia. It is this demoniacal doctrine which has driven the Nihilists to desperation, sunk for ever m their hearts al) hope of the social elevation of the groat mass of the Russian people, and has driven them, m their despair of improvement, to the formation of organisations, the objects of which all God-fearing men must regard with horror and execration. No right-thinking man can ever excuse the existence of the Nihilist older, with its attempts to terrorise by means of secret and treacherous murder and cowardly assassination ; but at the same time the policy and the methods of the Bussian Government are responsible for the existence of that terrible aod murderous order. It may be that the peace-loving Czar, knowing that at any moment he may become the victim of a Nihilist assassin, is now seeking, by his appeal fop universal peace, to conciliate those terrible enemies of his throne, and hopes, should his appeal be successful, to devote his whole energ : es, with altruistic motives, to el.vating the moral tone, raising the intellectual and educational standard, and improving the social condition of his people. His appeal has not been scoffed at, as nearly every civilised nation has consented to be represented at his conference j but the fact that since he made his appeal a tremendous impetus has been giyen to naval construction, fortification, and the increase of military strength every where, is a sad commentary on the sincerity of the manner m which it haß been received by the Powers, and the that have been spoken by men m authority m regard tp it. It is an appeal that commepds itself to the noblest instincts of our humanity, und Lord Salisbury haa as good as asked Christendom to consider it. It is not ours to prophecy on what may be the probable outcome of the conference of the nations to discuss the proposals for disarmament. It may be something that may work mightily for peace, or may trend m the direction of bloody'war. But it is ours 10 note that he who made the pro posals is m the best position of any sorereign m the jyorld to givs the world an object lesson. He has been erigage/J — as franco and Germany have beeti engaged — m a fight for years with England. Not ft fight with armed men as the combatants, but a money fight m expenditure on arrnamept. Russia's vaulting arnbitjon h^s outrun her power to proceed. She finds her funds low, and her peasantry crying for bread. Her expenditure on armament and warlike preparations has untrenphed upon the store of treasure which she has been said to bave hoarded up to meet axpenditure for conquest. And it is said to be a mighty store. If the Czar is m earnest, and has the support of bis nobles m his peaceful aspira tionp, let him open the golden store, and spend its treasure on the cultiva tion of peace, He can well afford to

do so — better than any sovereign m the known world. He is almost in vulnerable m his frost-bound empire, protected by tho rigors of an iron winter. He has no reason to fear attack, as no one wonts to invade ard conquer his ice-clad country. His army therefore exists far more for offence than defence, and if he will re duce the great power of aggression with which he has surrounded himself, and do soas an evidence of hissinceiity, he will then have given some reason to the world for believing that he is m earnest. Were he to do this, then he would remove from the arena a great ■ factor m the promotion of war among j the nations of Europe, and these might then be startled by such an example into turning less incredulous eyes upon the possible permanent truce to war , which his disarmament proposals realty mean. When he has made himself the object lesson suggested, there will then be some hope for the fulfilment of Isaiah's prophecy : — " They shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and. their spears into pruning- hooks ; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more." But until the nations see something , more tangible than a simple appeal to disarm, the vision of the millenium will remain a vision for many years to come.

Local and General.

Obituary.— The Honourable Downie Stewarb, M.L.0.. died at Dunedin this morn ing from heart) disease.— Press Association telegram. Professor Haslam. — An application on behalf of Profesaor Haslam, of Canterbury College, to be adjudicated a bankrupt, was filed m the Supremo Courb yesterday. Public Libraries.— The Government ha 8 decide) to call for applications for grant ß out of the sum of £2000 vo f ed last cession fo? the purpose of subsidising public libraries. Captain McLean —According to a Press 1 Association telegram from Wellington, the tbat Captain McLean, of the Mapourika, has resigned, isnowcontradioted. I Coming Amusement*.— The Oddfellows' Rail has been engaged by the Pollard's Opera Company for Deoember 15 and 16 nex', and by the Dante Company for January 20, 1899. Old Age Pensions.— The draft regula tions under the Old Age Pensions Act will be completed by the Cabinet m a few days, after which the scheme will oome into operation. Ltttexton Harbour Board.— Tenders for the Lyttelton Harbour B.ard 4 per cent, loan were opened ab the Hank of New Zealand on Monday, when £16,400 was found to have been subscribed ab an avtrage of £>100 5s per £100 bond. Hon. John McKenzie-— Th6 Otago Daily 7 hues is pleased to learn that the Hon. John McKenzie has improved m health consider ably his return to hiß home at Heathfield, and he confidently anticipates being able to represent the Government at the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Bociety'_ .how on Thursday and Friday. The Wellington Absconder.— Two fresh warrants were taken out against Myers on Thursday by the Loan Companies, who hold the forged bills. Another man discounted a bill for £469, to which the signature of a well-known merchant was so cleverly forged that it was passed by the bank as genuine, and the merchant himßelf thought the signature was hia own. A Carnivorous Cuckoo. — The kohopiroa (cuckoo), which winters m the tropics and summers and nests m New Zealand, was reported at the meeting of the Philosophic -1 Society (aj.ys the Nm Zealand Times) to be carnivorous, as well as predatory m other ways. It transpires that the bird not only robs others of their nests, but devours their youog as well, for m the stoimch of a rr ember of the species captured at Karori were found the complete remains of one nest ling and the remnants of several others. Increased Railway Accommodation. — The Hon. VV. Rolleston. M.H.R., has re ceived the following letter from, the Hon. A. ,T Cadman, Minister for Railways :— " Sir, — With reference to your representation m regard to shed and platform accommodation for produce despatched from the Styx and Papanui railway stations, I have the honour to inform you that I have giyen instructions for aooommodation to be provided at these stations m readinesß for next season." This will be welcome news to residents m the distriots named. Sent to Work m Prison.— A man who was called on at the Wellington Magistrate's Oourt to aay why he had not complied with an order of the Court to provide for his wife and two children, advanced tbe exouse, •• I can't get work ; " but (observes the Ptst) he sealed his fate bj* adding that he had no prospect cf finding work. " Then," said Mr Kenny, " if you can't get work you might as well be m gaol as doing nothing," and after having given him a piece of hiß mind, his Worship wound up by sentencing him to one month's imprisonment.

Mr Thomas McKenzie —The London correspondent of the New Zealand Herald, writing under date, October 9, says : — Mr Thomas McKeDzie is very much to the front here just now, First he appears vigorously fightinp the butchers m the matter of unjust insurance claims ; then we see him m the

Times giving an ornithologioal treatise on the uotornis Mantelli, which is causing some discussion m scientific circles here ; and a?ain he appears m this week's Agricultural Cazette defending the fair fame of Hew and New /.ealand agriculturalists from an attack made m that journal.

The New Railway Engines. — On Wed nesday evening one of the engines imported frpm America by the Government was taken on a trial run from Addington to Lyttelton, and everything m connection with it worked satisfactorily. Ib only took three dayß from the time of the arrival of the whole of the material at the Addington workshops to put the engine together. It is intended for the Christphurch-Inyeroargill express traffio, and will be put on service nlmoat immediately. The other nine engines imported from America are being put together with the greatest despatch, and ib is fully expected that they will all be running by the middle of Deoember.

I Funeral.— The funeral of th. late Mr David Henderson (whose sudden death ib was our painful duty to record m these columns on Tuesday last) took plaoe on Thursday ab the Methven cemetery. On leaving tha homestead the cortege consisted of not less bhan fifty vehicles containng friends and .acquaintances of deoeaaed ; this number, wa? largely inoreased as the prooession passed through Methven. There were friends from Christchurch, Leeston, Rikaia, ond almost all parts of the couaty, and the bearers were four of deceased oldest friends and acquaint ances, viz , Messrs Joseph Batty, W. McMillan, Andrew McFarlane, senr., and Alexander Orr. The funeral service was conducted very impressively by the Rev. B J. Westbrook, assisted by the Rev. P. J. Riddle. < Exciting Scene at a Boxing Contest.— A scene of panic and eEoitenjent ooourred. m Bropk-street-hall, Bath, soipe weeks ago. During the' progress of a boxing bout between A. J. Francis and A. Holmes, a section of the flooring, which covered an empty swimming-bath, gave way, aboub | fifty people being precipitated into the cavity, whioh was some six feeb deep. The greatest confusion ensued, but m a few minutes all who had not scrambled out were extricated from the d(J>m. by the police and officials. Seyeral fainted a P4 many were crushed, bub pot seriously, m the stampede for the exit, A youth had his leg injured • a railway porter Buffered a similar hurt • and another man was injured ip the back, The last-mentioned was tlje oply pqe detained m the Hospital, the others being sent home m cabs. The boxing was suspended, it being announced that the police would not allow f a resumption that evening, j

CORRESPONDENCE.

(W_ do not hold ourselves responsible for tha opinions expressed by our correspondents;

THE SHEEP BOT.

TO THE EDITOF.

Sir,— lt seems to me that your remarks m Monday's Guardian on the grub recently found m a sheep's head will lead aome of your readers to infer that it was a grub of the horse bot fly. In a letter I 6ent ;o you three yearß ago I stated that ibe sheep bot h*<l been known m New Z island for about fifteen years. Judging from your descrip -1 tiou of the trrub and its position m the sheep's head there cannot be the slightest doubt as to its being a grub of the true sheep bot. Notwithstanding the large Books of Bheep m many parts of the colony, ib ia somewhat surprising that it has not increased more rapidly. I believe the chief enemy of the sheop bot to be the introduced starling. This aotive and voracious bird is a great friend to sheep m many localities. In distriots where cheep and starlings abound together the birds may be seen daily probing m the sheep's wool for ticks, which they sometimes consume m considerable numbers. Where there are any signs of the presenoe ot bots m the sheep's head, an application of turpentine or tar to the head is the most effective for destroying them. Let farmers do their utmoat to protect starlings, and 1 incline to the opinion -that the Bheep bot will not increase much wherever the birds are encouraged. I would add that owing to the strikingly different economy of the sheep bot and the horse bot there is no likelihood of the latter ever attacking sheep.— l am, etc., W.W.S.

PLANTAINS OR RIB GRASSES.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, — In reply to the Hon. Major Steward's remarks oa Planiago -media, m your issue of the 21st mat., I may atate that all the plantains or rib grasses revel m moisture ; and, owing to the present moist spring, are growing more vigorously than they have done for many years. They are valuable fodder plants, and are largely . grown m Ireland and Canada for milch oows and sheep. They are among the earliest plants to start growing m spring, which renders bhem valuable m pastures for dairy cows and for fattening sheep. Major Steward is right m saying that they are very conspicuous m some pastures this spring. There are thtee species growing m the Domain, viz , P media, lanceelata, and minor. I, however, have collected eight species m this neighbourhood, chiefly on the riverbed. They are extremely hardy plants, and with stand considerable degrees both of cold and heat. Major Steward requests information as to how best to eradicate " this new pest." Excepting m lawns and cricket ground., I have not previously heard of the plantains being considered troublesome or as weeds m pastures. To effectually eradicate them, however, it would be necea.ary to well scarify and vigorously harrow the land frequently for about a month m hot weather. The tuberous roots of the plantains are not easily destroyed except by exposure on the surface of the land and drying them m the Bun. In gardens, lawns, or on cricket grounds it is besb to at once dig them up carefully with a fork and expose them m the sun or burn them. — I am, etc., W.W.S.

ASHBURTON AMATEUR CYCLING AND ATHLETIC CLUB.

Wakanui Road Race-

In yesterday's issue we gave the brief result of the A. A.C. and A. Club's Road R.ce, which took place yesterday afternoon. The following additional particulars will be interesting to many of our readers. The tad accident which) happened to young Bruce, desoribed elsewhere, marred what would under other circumstances have been a very eipyable affair. Six of the competi tors were scratched and the fourteen left m were despatched by Mr 6. Jesson, starter, as under : — J. A. Bruce, 5 20 ; J. Sandoe and A. G. Barton, 4.30 ; B. Stephens, A. D Wilson, 6. Carson 4min ; S. Knox and H. Raraisaon, 3 45 ; C. Taylor, 330; H. Bailey, 3 15 ; A. Perm, 3min ; C. Fowfce, 2 30] G. Dickenson, lmiu : Charles Willis, scr.

There yf&s a very strong nor'-wester blowing, the result being that the riders went down the Wakanui road at a terrific pace, which greatly added to the risk m case of accident, and the deplorable iyc?ident to Mr J. A. Bruce occurred immediately after the start, Daring the run down the chief changes were that Sargisson went into fourth place, and the turn was negotiated m the following order — Sandoe, Barton, Stephens. Willis caught Diokenson just after passing the Elgin corner, and these two turned one minute and a half behind Sargisson, the scratch man's time, taken by Mr R. Shearman, to this point being 12min 10.cc Crossing the next water race Willis fell, and by the time he had remounted and got going, Dickenson had pub a gap of nearly a quarter of a mile between them. Having picked up this, the sqrc^tQh man and Dickenson came along at suoh a pace against the nor'-wester that they gradually passed all but Sargisson, who, on crossing the Belt, held a lead of about thirty yards, Willis second gaining fast, and Diokenson clobo up. About one hundred yards from home Diokenson sudddenly fell, and Willis after partially turning, apparently intending going to his comrade's assistance— took advice of the onlookers and Bhot after the leader ab a pace that oarried him to the front, and gave him a well won race m the good time—consider ing the gale and his accident — of £_mm 51 _ sees. Dickenson rode a good raoe. and had ib not been for his aeoidenb looked like makipg & close second. He pluckily mounted another machine, and rode m a fair third. Bargi.Bon promises to make a strong rider, but seemed to lack condition, this being ihe weak point with mosb of the competitors. Notwithstanding the opinion expressed m some quarters that the handicappers had made one or two mistakes, the result proved that on the whole they ware better judges of the merits of the riders than some of their critics, and may be congratulated accord ingly. Mr De Beer acted as timekeeper, and Messrs W. Shearrqan apd F. Tucker marshalled the riders m their place., and generally supervised the arrangements. It has been suggested that m future road races the outlay of a few shillings m removing B tones, etc, would be a prudent step ta take.

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON RACING CLUB'S SPRING MEETING.

United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph

Htjtt Racecourse, November 24. Concluding results : — Shorts Handicap, of 100 soys ; five fur longs — Jabber 1, Chasseur 2, Victoria Cross 3. Won easily by three lengths. Time — 1.3|. Dividend- £2 6s. First Hack Handicap, of 80 soys; one mile— Gobo 1, Stockade 2, Rochester 3. Won by half a length. Time—l.4s£. Divi dend—£4 7a. Welter Handicap, of 80 soys • li mile — Hillstone and Voltigeur dead heat, Maid Marion 3. Dividends— On Hillstone £J 4s, i on Voltigeur £2 lis. Flying Handicap, of 125 soya ; st* fur longs — Osborne 1, Chasseur 2, Whitirea 3. Won by half a length. Time — 1.16, Divi dend— $32 7s.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Nov. 25, 925 a-m, Guardian Office 10 a-m The Philippines. Washington, November 24 Mr Hay, Secretary of State, says that the tariff m the Philippines has been forced against all countries, in cluding America. Four thousand additional troops have been lauded at the Philippines. Fatal Fire. San Francisco, November 24 Baldwin's hotel and theatre have been burned. Twenty persons perished, including a man who rescued four women.

Australian.

Received Wakapuaka Nov. 25, 10.5 *.m, Guardian Office 10-45 a-m. The N.S.W. Tariff. Sydney, November 25 In the Assembly Mr McGowen'i amendment on the tea duty was carried by 52 to 40. Mr McQowen moved the omission of the rice duty, and the amendment was carried by 69 to 23. The . duties on sugar, confectionery, jams, etc., and the probate duties were adopted by large majorities. Noumea. Noumean news states that the French Government intend to make Noumea the naval headquarters for French ships m the Pacific. A large dock is to be established. Aii Overdue Ship. Newcastle, November 25 Feara are entertained for the safety of the steel barque Mitredale, Oaptain McMillan, with a crew of twenty-four, coal laden to Callao. She is 208 days out.

TEE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

England and France.

The Situation Easier-

Speeches hy British Statesmen.

The French ITavy.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright.

I Paris, November 23 The Minister of Marine proposes to build torpedo boat destroyers and fast cruisers instead of battle ships. London, November 24 The Daily Mail states that Italy is seeking an extension of the agree ment entered into between Great Britain, Austria and Italy m 1895, relating to the Mediterranean, to all international questions. Speaking at Edinburgh, Sir Michael Hicke-Beach said th» danger of a conflict with France wao more remote than it had been for years past. Referring to Egypt, he said it was the highway to India, and British tax payers would bave a direct gain m employing capital there. European opinion was that the British occupation of Kgypt was for the general good* j The Alexandria to Capetown railway route was no longer a dream. The recent naval preparations only cosfc Great Britain a few thousand pounds, everything having been previously ready. Mr Asquitb, referring to Hinterlands, trusted that the tension would be relieved, by the fact that Britain claimed no rights which clashed with the legitimate interests of France.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association— By Eleotrlo Telegraph— Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Nov. 25, 9-25 a-m Guardian Office 10 a-m St. Peteb_bur(_, November 24 Twelve thousand Russian troops are joining the garrisons m Russian Ohina, bringing the strength of the garrissn at Port Arthur up to fifty thousand, and that at Talienwan to 15,000. Russia has given instructions for war* ships to be built m Philadelphia, intended for the Eaat.

CABLE NEWS.

Uniced press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

J London, November 23 L The Kaiser's protectorate of Oatho i lies m the East has offended the other » religious denominations m Jerusalem. '. Russia is likely to exact compensation ' from the Greek Ohurch for tbe gift of the site of the Virgin's house. November 24. Austria has withdrawn the licenses granted to the British Bible Society. An appeal has been lodged against this action. Gandia, November 24 Prince George and the Christians are endeavouring to prevent the inclusion m the Cretan colours of any fragment •f the Turkish flag. New York, November 24. Oolonel Theodore Roosevelt, the new Governor of New York, has made sen sational disclosures regardig the inade quacy of the arrangements for the American troops at Santiago, Color^el Roosevelt m his revelations attacks hia own political party, Sydney, November 24 The winter lambing returns average 44.12 per cent, being about 5 per cent, below last winter. There is a decrease of over 930,000 lambing ewes con sequent on the drought. A gold nugget weighing 102 ounces nas been unearthed by Batt and party atTamora. J Serviceable rama have fallen jn the northwestern districts, where they were badly needed.

THB ASHBUtiTON GUARDIAN : FRIDAY, NOTEMBER 25 1898



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F. FERRIMAN. J FOR SALE. 500 ACRES SHEEP FEED. I HAVE for Sale about 500 acres of good Sheep Feed, within about 10 miles of Ashburton. The property is well fenced and watered, and is capital country for fattening lambs. App'y F. FERRIMAN. FOX S-iLH The Goodwill of a Lease m Perpetuity at Lauriston. I Have received instruction to sell tho Goodwill m the Lease m Perpetuity of 93 Acres of good Und at LiuHston. Tha property is well fenced and watered and is sown down m clover, which pro- mises an abundant crop. F. FERRIMAN FOX feALF. Alford Forest Road. LOT 3 containing £ of an acre nearly opposite the Factory entrance gate. Full particulars on application. F. FERBIMAN. FOR SALE. HAVELOOK STREET. rpOWN Section 467, upon which is JL ereoted a comfortable house of seven rooms. Easy terms can be arranged. F. FERRIMAN. FUR SALE. COX STREET. A Comfortable House of fiv.^rooms bituated on Town Section 776. The owner having l.ft the district will accept a low price. Further particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. . FOR SALE. 7 _ Acres at Eketahuna, North Island, Clo-3 to Railway Station. TO those deslr'ng a change of Climate this affords an opportunity seldom offered of obtaining, a section whereon to build a comfcrtablo residence within a convenient distance of a Railway Station. Full particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. A Shop m Tancred Street. I Have a good shop to let In Tancred Street, within a chain of East Street. F. FERRIMAN, TO LET— WAKANUI ROAD. 4 ACRES of good land with a well stocked orchard and a capital dwell- ing honsr. To a good tenant a moderate rent wiil be accepted. F. FERRIMAN. I HAVE a special sura of £10,000 to invest on a sound freehold security either m one or two sums ab 4b per cent. GUANO- (Extract from Government Analysis by Mr William Skey.) A VERT fine grained article and of good quality, containing 46 per cent of Trioalcio of Phoßphate. F. FERRIMAN Knife Grinders FOR Grass Mowers. THE NEW MODEL DUTTON MOWER KNIFE GRINDER THE New Model Datton Mower Knife Orinder is beli.ved to be as' near perfection as euch a machine can ba made. A most Valuable Improvement has been made m the means nsed for holding the knife to the grinding wheel, when being ground. The pressare of the knife against the wheel is made less at the lower part of the knife section, where the least grind- ing is needed, and is gradually increased as the wheel is moved along the edge of the section towards its point. " KEEP TJIK JfNjyES SHjMU.," Is what every manufacturer of mowers directs. With this grinder It can easily be done. With a dull knife, the wear and 1 strain, both on machine and team, are greatly increased, and tbe grass will be badly cut; A man, or even a boy, with this machine, can grind a mower knife per- feptjy, and with ease and rapidity. When' a sect {.on la dulled or nicked by cop_lng In contact a stone, as often happens, lb pan be sharpened without grinding the tjther sections. THB "CORUNDUM GRIMDING WHEEi " Does Its work well. It wears but little, and will last, according to the amount of work done, from three to five years, and probably longer. There i* a large hole m the centre of the wheel, made water tight by" the flange,* which clamp the wheel and hold it m position, the machine is used this hollow space is filled with water through a small hole In the side of one of its flanges ; the hole is then plugged up. When turning the wheel In grinding, the water Is driven through its pores by centrifugal for.cc, oompletely wetting its grindiing surface, this prevents the temper of the knife from being destroyed, whi.h -rpviid ib© done If the wheel were nsed dry. THE OPBRATOK I While grinding a knife, stands facing th 6 side of the whe«l and over the knife clamp, this brings the grinding of the section directly under the eye. By means of a new improvement the grinder can be readily clamped to a pole or the rim of any wheel having a width of from 3 to 5£ inches. It requires but little skill to use this grinder ; the directions sent with tach ' maohine will, if followed, enable any one to work it without trouble. These m.ohJnes $re protected fully by patents m the United Stages, Canada, Great Britain, France, Belgium and Sweden. F. JFFRRIMAN, AGENT. J



Friedlanaor Bros., Limited. \ WOOL SEASON, 1898 99. OUR NEXT SALE will take pbee at Timaru on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1898, And Catalogues for this Sale olose on MONDAY, 2Sth Inst. Clients are requested to deliver their Clips either at our Ashburton Stores prior to that date, or to con.isn the Wool to MILL AND COS SIDING, Timaru, where it will have our utmost careful and personal attention. Advices of consignments will be received at our Ashburton office. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. E ARE LANDING, ex Waimate and Tokomaju, X A I N I T, The moßb oelebrated German Potash Manure. Also, STANDARD PHGSPILATE, Containing 44 per cent of Bone Phosphate of Lime. These Manures are unequalled for Turnip, Rape, and Grain Crops. Low quotations on application. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. "TTTE ara favored with instructions from A. BUTIERIOK, ESQ , TO SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, HIS COMPACT LITTLE FARM ' OF 238 Acres NEAR WILLOWBY FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. w . .j BELFAST MANURES. TTTE offer to Bupply these celebrated Fertilisers at list prices less the usual discounts, for quantities of five tons and over, and extra reductions to Freezing cliente We have large Stocks on hand, and can deliver ex our Stores or direct from the Factory. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., GROWING WHEAT AND OAT CROP FOR SALE. TTTE have been instructed to Sell by private treaty, a Crop of CICIQ ACRES ov WHEAT AND OATS ACRES of WHEAT AND OATS Growing about 2 miles below Tinwald. 202 Acres m Wheat, and 26 Acres m Oate. Full particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lt,d. i— — — ■ — — ******* — — — ■ " * THE Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, direct from the English Manufacturer, a new stock of all theDrugs used m compounding physicians' prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the new Britißh Pharmacopcea, 1898. Tl>.e Im- of dispensing medical pre- portnnt soriptions is the special and Work constant care of the manager (J. M. Cambridge), who has been engaged m this duty for 36 years, as well aa having had the benefit of an __B»fplisll training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially m caßes of SerionM It is of the utmost import- lllness. ance tbat the drugs should be new and freshly im- ported ; that the mediciue should be accurately and skilfully prepared ; and that exactly what the Physician orders shoi;Jd be used, and nothing else substituted m its place. Ilie Prioe should never be the first and only consideration- Drugs oan be bought at all price?. We prefer to import | all our Drugs frem a firm J we can rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper m the colony. But we oharge ao mote than is usual m most of the larger j towns, and generally a little less. AT _\.L_l_ An urgent pall for medicine Tl]>_-I_.» is responded to j_t once, whether during business hours or at night, Sundays or holidays. Night Dis- pensary — opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr Hunter's residence, J. JVI. Cambridge, MANAGER. 11 135 i~ —J CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH Ashburton, Friday— Shorb service, 7.30 p.m. Choir practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES— November 27. £.30 a.m. — Holy Communion 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer 3 p.m. -SEAFIELD 6.30 p.m. — Evening Prayer The offertories will be m aid of the Maori Mjsaiou, REV a, HAMILTON, ,



JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. WITNESS Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PBICES LOWER THAN EVER. WAYERLEY TO THE FRONT. A SHBURTON AMATEUR CYCLING & ATHLETIC CLUB'S •"■ ROAD RAOE. O. WILLIS (soratcb) FIRST H. SARGISSON SECOND BOTH MOUNTED ON THE WELL-KNOWN WAYEULEY. JOHN ORR & CO., SOLE AGENTS. FISHING LAU TACKLE. TT7E HAVE Just Opened our New Season's Supply of FISHING TACKLE, a.d VV request an early inspection. LIOFNSES MAY BE OBTAINED FROM 7 JS_ WE CLAIM FOR THE WAYERLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUALITY WITH ANY BICYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our Third Shipment this Season is Just Landing, and; we will be able to eupply Customers without delay. JOHN ORR TiND CO., ASHBUETON. SPRING 1898 SUMMER "TTTE Beg to advise our Customers aDd the Public generally that each Department m our Establishment is now Thoroughly Stocked with Novel* ties for the Season. In our Household Furnishing Department Will be found a Choice Variety of now Patterns m Oilcloths and Linoleumn, together with full ranges of Lace Curtains, Quilts, Art Muslins, and all sizes m Carpet Squares, Ruga and Mats. THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS Are especially worthy of a visit, as we consider the goods m these Departments exceptionally well seleoted. AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom Il replete' with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, which Ladios "ar. cordially invited to inspect. AT OUR OLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS The ohief atl r aotion is the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties and Shirts, and the Large Stock of Suiting Tweeds. — (o) We are m Business. We want to be bußy, and to keep busy, therefore it is to our '* Interest to serve you as well as possible. If you give us your patronage we will deserve it: The best service only can do this. We try to make a better service impossible. (gr We Had that the demands made on our Dressmaking Department make ib compulsory for ub to deoline to make up Co.tume. other than thoso purchased at our Establishment. MITCHELL & TURNER. WANTED Known-That our new Dros" XfcT ANTED Known— That we have Goods are now on view. Ladies it. _" T e °P ened a caß . e °[ Ladies' Fabrio need of a thoroughly smart and up-to-d-t. poves of reaUy exquisite styles including a costume should give us an early evil. A range of Washing and Cycling Gloves, oharming variety of Bloute M.teml and Speciul imos m Ladies ltmbro^ered Hose Washing Dress Fabrics now showing.- £-nshad M and Umbrellas, per Rangitira.- Mitchell. & Tubneb. Mitchbt, & Turner ' " Z. T~T" \\7 ANTED Koown— Mrs G Hamilton WANTED Known-That, when the I \V begs to inform the Public of Ash- ' wind is over ard when the dust is button that she is prepared to pay the gone and Ashburton Housewives commence highest oash piipe for all kinds of New and their Ppring Cleaning, Mitchell & Tubneb Second Head Clothing, Furniture, eto. •re the people for all desoriptionß of Bouse- Letters attended to immediately. Address hold Furnishings, s,nd their new goodi are —Burnett Street, opposite M^ Offioe. iow opeoii. 9 B*#