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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1899. THE DOMAIN.

The action of the Domain Board m notifying that the Amateur Athletic Club's sports advertised for this after noon would not be permitted on the Domain oval, has been the subject of much discussion to-day. The Club doubtleß9 acted prudently m deciding to put off the meeting pending future developments, but ail the same we think the Board would have acted more courteously—seeing how long the ' meeting has been advertised, and how many persons had made arrangements m connection therewith—had the sports been allowed to come off to-day, The resolution of the Board not to permit the A.A.U. and A. Oiub to hold any future meeting until more satisfactory arrangements had been made would have been equally effective towards bringing matters to a point of settle ment. However, doubtless the Board has given full consideration to the drastic measures it has adopted m this case, and if the result should be a better system of maintaining the track and grounds used by the various clubs, the public will have no cause to complain. One thing seems very obvious, m view of recent circum stances, and that is that the various clubs using the Domain should lose no time m forming a Sports Association m whose hands all matters connected with the Domain, and all negotiations with the Board 3 should be left. The old Sports Association worked well enough, making due allowance for certain drawbacks that may easily be avoided m the future.

FIRE PREVENTION.

Mr 0. J, Harper, the Rangitata riding representative at the County Council, was very nearly successful at last meeting of the Shire Parliament, m doing a kind thing for Hampstead, Allenton, and Tinwald, But he was prevented by an opposition, the units of which, no doubt, had the courage of their opinions and acted out the faith that is m them, Mr Harper moved for a subsidy of £20 for 6re prevention m Hampstead and Tinwald town districts, and the Allenton ward of the Upper Ashburton road district, and advocated the cause he had espoused with his usual energy and force, being m a good position to do so, seeing that he had been present at the last annual gathering of the Ashburton Eire Brigade, when the question of Hamp stead's relation to the borough m regard to fire prevention was fully dis cussed by the several speakers. In those speeches several instances were quoted of houses on the belts having been burned to the ground, while the brigade had either not attended or, having put m an appearance, had done no work at all—simply because the Hampstead authorities declined to give any financial support to the brigade. The question of the water supply need not now be discussed, as most of our readers know that m the absence of a general water supply for Hampstead there are many places m the district that could not possibly be served by the tire engine for want of water; but on the other hand there are many houses so near to the borough's system as to make successful work on the part of the brigade quite within the bounds of possibility. So is it m the case of Allenton ; while Tinwald, fairly well supplied with races, could be reached by the engines, at the speed usually employed, m time to do some good at a fire, In the latter case the usefulness of the brigade would depend upon the promptness of the summons and the early discovery of the fire. Now that the telephone connects Ashbnrton and Tinwald it would be possible to summon the brigade very promptly indeed, and there are not a few build ings m Tinwald that it would be worth making an effort to save. Mr Harper heard the whole story as told by the several speakers at the Brigade's social gathering, and was able to point out to those who opposed his motion that Ashburton had the fire prevention organisation all ready and m perfect working order, and that it was a pity that county ratepayers, living so very near to this complete organisation should not have the benefit of it when occasion required. The opponents of the motion were quite aware that the residents m the districts mentioned were county ratepayers, and that some of them received but little m return for the rates they contributed to the county funds, but they wanted Methven, and Rakaia, and other town ships m the county to be subsidised m the same way. To this there could, of course, be no objection, were any sort I of fire prevention organisation existing m any of tkose places; but there is not, and so on the face of it, this op position was merely blank cartridge. The fate of Mr Harper's motion was peculiar. Four voted for it and four against it. He himself was chairman temporarily, and declined to accept the responsibility of carrying the,, motion with his own casting vote. It ig to be hoped, however, that he will bring the question up again at an early meeting, as we feel sure that when membera think the matter well out, they will grant the subsidy to those districts that can be so easily brought within the sphere of the brigaded operations, and not only that, but widen that sphere still more by increasing the numbeF of races m these districts.

Local and General.

Ojst the first page of to-day's iattse will be found a report of the Coldabream Road Board's meeting, and on the fourth page commercial and cable news. A White Hare.—A man from Tripp's statien called at the Geraldiae Guardian office on WiKJMaday wi'h a white hare, killed by doga ad Oravl Gorge. The hare was a beautiful specimen, ail wjbo sfiy ifc saying "What a beauty" The oman m charge of the hare wa? tftfeing ib ca to the Ohri«tph«rob njuieum, \

Licensing Committee.—At a meeting of I the Licensing Committee to-day a temporary 1 transfer of the license for the Mount -omers hotel was granted to Frederick Powell from M.ib Tiißson ; and the Winslow hotel transfer of license from Peter Keller to J. Cumok was coufirmed New Zbaland Produce fob Manilla.— By the Westralia for Sydney, a farther shipment of 1400 oases potatoes and onions has been sent m transit for Manilla, for the use of the American army there A visitor to Auckland has made the purchase. Ft iStepxibn's Parish Magazine —The March number of St Stephen's parish nuga z'ne is to hand. It contains more than the usual amount of interesting matter, and m addition to the ordinary proportion of local parish news, there is issued with this number as a supplement an excellent half tone engraving of those present at the p:onio lately given m connection with the chair of St Stephen's. The Government Pqtjltry Farms —-If all those who may venture to bay fowls from , any of the Government poultry farms have to pay as much for the carriage of their birds as did an Ashburton buyer, the State farm birds would be prohibited. Three young birds costing 30s at the farm cost the buyer 14b extra for carriage here from Levin, The freight from Sydney would have been less. Football.—Mr T. R. Dewar, ex-Sheriff of London, who is now m the Far East on another tour round the world, ia arranging for a team of Chinese footballers to visit England for next season's play. The team is being organised m Wei-hai-Wei, where the Chinamen hays lately been practising the game, and it is expected that they will acquit themselves creditably on this side. No players are to be included, however, who do not make up their minds to get rid of the sacred "pigtail." "A Certificate of Character." — A witness m the Dunedin Supreme Court on Monday was a coloured man. His Honor inquired if he was an alien, and the witness, m answer to the Crown prosecutor, said he was a native of New Zealand, his father being a West Indiaman and his mother a Maori, and that by religion he himself was a Presbyterian. " A certificate of character good enough for any part of the colonies," remarked Mr Eraser, and the witness was sworn m the usual manner. He spoke English fluently and well. Acclimatisation.—A Wellington telegram aays:—Mr Ayson, curator of the Acclimatisa tion Society, returned by the JAorangi with two million white fish eggs, presented to the Government by the Canadian and American Governments. He will take them at once to Lake Kanieri to hatch, and distribute them among the cold lakes. He also brought 120 Virginian quail, some of which did Dot stand the voyage well, and a few Canadian geese. He has arranged to procure a million salmon ova and a consignment of Canadian elk if the Government are willing to pay the expense. The Price of Bread.—-In reply to the complaints of the high price of bread, the Wellington bakers blame the Trades Union, by whom they are forced to pay high wages. They also contend that they have a right to charge higher than elsewhere, because rent and other expenses are heavier m Welling ton than elsewhere. They also claim the right' to make a profit to recoup them for the high price of flour lasb year. Never theless no reduction has been made at all commensurate with the increase which was promptly demanded immediately flour began to rise. The Probation Act.—One of the prison ers before the Dunedin Supreme Court on Monday was a youth named George Bowen Smith, who at the last criminal sessions of the court was charged with the theft of a portmanteau from the Dunedin railway station and admitted to probation. It was reporbed by the probation officer (Mr Phil lips) that the accused had not fulfilled the terms of his probation, and was misbehav ing, and as the evidence went to prove this, and the defence was weak, his Honor re marked that the leniency extended toward the prisoner had not conduced to his benefit). A sentence of six months' imprisonment for the original offence was then passed, and the prisoner, who was evidently not looking for anything of the kind, was removed. An Extrordinary Scene.—A telegram to the Daily Mall says:—An extraordinary scene was witnessed at Lackawaxen, Penn sylvania. An aged woman—a descendant of a famous pioneer settler—was sold by public auction by order of the poor authorities: Instead of sending her to the workhouse, the officials offered her services to the bidder who would agree to supply her with food, olothing, and medical attendance at the lowest cost to the county. An enormous crowd surrounded the auction block m a public square. The bidding started at 16a a week and dropped to 6s. The woman then bid 20s a month for herself, agreeing to live on that. This the authorities accepted. The woman will be compelled to live on 3d a day and furnish herself with food and medical attendance; but she bravely says that freedom ia worth suffering for. Business Changes.—Mr Joseph Scaly announces his decision to resume business as seedsman, etc., m his old premises at the corner of Moore Street, with his nephew Mr G. A. Dickinson m partnership with him. This will be good news to Mr Sealy's old friends, who know that a thorough clearance was made some time ago by clearing sale, and finally by auction, of every seed on the premises. This necessitate* a new stock m every line, and for the incoming season | new and special stock has been imported" The new firm will work under the old style and title—J. Scaly and Co., and under the new auspices they are m a position to offer their clients with every confidence "seeds that will grow."—-Messrs Nicholas and Pickford hate bought out the Ashburton business of Messrs McDonald andMcDiarmid, bootmakers, of which Mr Nicholas has for years been manager. The first thing the new firm decided to do was to clear out; the whole of the stock bought at unusually low prices, so that not a single "shopkeeper" should be left on the shelves, and this clear ing sale is now advertised, and a reference to the price list will show that bargains are on offer. The best wishes of the community go with the young tradesmen m their venture. Literary Sooietv. —The usual weekly meeting of the Ashburton Catholic Literary Society was held last evening. There was a large attendance of members, and the Vice-President, Mr L. Hanrahan, occupied the chair. After a large amount of general business had been dealt with, the programme for the evening was proceeded with. It took the form of V A trial by jury," and two junior members, m whose hands the case was left to arrange, took the principal parts, viz , B. Moriarty, (ably assisted by Mr McSherry), Crown Prosecutor; and J. Higgins, (asssisted by Mr Moison), counsel i for defence. The Chairman acted as judge; Mr R. J. Henry, sergeantj Mr P. Han rahan, clerk of the court ; Mr J. McGee, prisoner; and from a jury of six Mr P, O'Connor was chosen foreman. The prisoner was charge with breaking and entering and theft. A large amount of evidence was heard on both sides, some of it being very amusing. After summing up, the jury retired, and m a few minutes returned with a verdict of "Not guilty." A most pleasant and instructive evening was then brought to a close m the usual manner,

NEW CALEDONIAN ESCAPEES.

Detectives at Fault.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, March 8. Great interest centred m the arrival of the steamer Rippingham Grange, which called here thia afternoon {ai teute from Sohio, New Caledonia, to Loudon) to coal, as it was reported that three escapees from the French convict settlement were ou board. The local pjlice were on the alert and boarded the vessel without delay, Chief Detective Campbell was m command of the poice, and was assisted by Detectives Nixon and Broberg, Sergea&t-Major Mason, «*ud Con stable Murphy. A most minute search was made without discovering the men wanted, though Detective Campbell asserts that the captain of the vessel admitted to him they were on board. Detective Campbell at the game time admits that he did not question the captain on the point tfflat, knowing the men were escaping from custody, they were not> scoured with a view to handing them over to the polic« here. Towards dnsk Campbell, Mason, and Murphy returned to bhe shore, leaving Nixon and Broberg to continue the search, and shortly after nine p.m. they were reinforced by Campbell and four or five constables. Every nook and corner is being viewed, but the police fear that some of those on board are secreting the escapees. Before the vessel left Sohio there were five esoapees on board, but the native police discovered two—one stowed away forward, and the other, hidden m the coal, was only brought out when stabbed through bhe jar/ with a spear which was used to pieroa the coal. For two days search was made for the others without avail. The steamer leaves for London to* morrow. At eleven o'clock the police were still searching for the escapees, bub without suc cess. "

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph OhristohTjECH, March 7 The Wesleyan Conference resumed its sessions to-day. At the ministerial session the case of a young minister was considered, and it was 1 decided that he should rest for one year. In representative session it was agreed to appoint probationers for Waihi, Danne virke, Wanganui, Boslyn (grants from the Home mission fund being made m the last | three cases) ; to appoint home missionaries 1 at Huntly, Kuaotunu, and Cheviot. The following circuits were relieved from obligation to support married ministers— Tauranga, Malvern, Sfc Albans, Springeton, Waitara, and Waipawa, if possible. Church property questions were dealt with m the afternoon. In the evening the delegates were present at an oratorio rendered by the united Wesleyan choirs of the city and suburbs. Tho second reading of stations will be taken to-morrow. March 8 The Wesleyan Conference resumed to-day. The following is the second draft of stations :—Auckland, — Williams, Beady, i Chapman. Wesley College — Simmonds. | Preemans Bay—R. J. Murray. Devonporb —Beecroft. Grafton Road — Dewsbury, Mitchell. Maori Mission—Gittos. Mahurangi —Frost. Thames—D. J. Murray. Upper ! Thames™ Griffith. Bowie, Beckett. Manukau I — S. La wry. Franktyn— Blight. Cambridge —Cannell. Hamilton—Hoßking. Paparoa— Pendray. Northern Wairoa — Gibaon. Whangarei — Rothwell. iTauranga — Worboya. Coromandel—Harrison. Helens ville—Wills. New Plymouth — Serpell. Waitari—W. G. Thomas, Gilmour. Strat ford—Read. Hawera—Dukes. Opunake— Penny. Wanganui—Bond. Rangifcekei— Spence. Sandon — Ahernebhy, Vealie. Palmerston — Beck, Wrigley. Kiwitea— Griffin. Maori Mission —-■■ Hammond. Wellington—Oliver, La wry, Jones. Hutt— Grey. Greytown—Jas. Thomas Masterton —Prior. Napier —- Parsonson. Hastings- Pinfold. Gieborne—Oldham. Eketahuna— Dawson. Otaki — Bsllhouse. Waipawa— i Weatheral!. Woodville—Peryman. Pahiatua | — Beggs. Nelson —SmaUey. Richmond— Carr. Blenheim — Keall. Hokitika — Marshall. Greymouth—Garlick. Motueka —ABhcroft. Reefton—Grigg. Westport-- Biamires. Christchurch — Durham Street, Baumber, Laws, Newbold ; St Albana—Lee, | Chappelle; St. Asaph Street Mission — Richards; Connexional Secretary—Morley ; Sydenham — Bull, Thomas, Hoskings. Lyttelton—MacNicoll. Springston — Fee, Lochore. Leeston — Griffin. Kaiapoi — Orchard, Porter. Rangiora — Peters, Griffin. Oxford—Ginger. Timaru—Buttle. Waimate—Lewis. Temuka—Finsley. Ash burton — Taylor. Willowby — Mather. Malvern—Burton. Dunedin — Fairolough % Central Mission—Sinclair; Cargill Road- Brooke ; Mornington — Marten. Port Chalmers—Standage. ' Balclutha — Elliott. Milton — Hounsell. Lawrence — Ellis. Invercargill—Luxford. Oamaru — Ward. Gore—Jory. Riverbon—Burrows. Rox burgh—Joughin. Cromwell—Ryan. In the representative session Mr. Morley moved thai) recommendation be made to the ministerial session to confirm the appoint ment of Rev. C- H: Garland as secretary of \ the century commemoration fund. Re* Bull moved an amendment that Mr Garland be appointed to a circuit, with an assistant probationer. The amendment was lost by 76 to 27 votes. The executive committee of the fund was located m Chriatchurch, an amend ment m favor of Wellington being lost) by a large majority. The committee appointed to deal with the fire insurance scheme reported having received guarantees amounting to £10,460, and promises amounting to £800. This, with £2000 guaranteed by the Loan Fund Committee, gives a total of £13,260. Ib was proposed to locate the committee to manage the fund m Christchurch. The reports was discussed m committee and two clauses of the rules and regulations were referred back to the committee to bring up a final report as soon as possible.

A FIGHT WITH SERIOUS CON SEQUENCES.

United Press Association—By Electric „ Telegraph. Auckland, March 8. James Strieketb, laborer, and James Taggart, an old gutndiggar, known over the gnmfields as " Jimmy the Devil," had an altercation on the verandah of the Heiens viile House. Strickett, who, it is said had been drinking, challenged the old man to fight. In the course of the souffle Taggart was knocked down with great force, and was internally injured by falling over a stool, j Taggart's depositions were taken and he was sent to the Auckland hospital, Strickett was apprebende-3, and made a desperate attempt to leap over the bridge across the Awaroa oreek, but Constable Kelly, with the assistance of the landlordjof the hotel, overpowered him* He wag reminded for a week.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, March 7 The wool sales have opened, and prices are firm, except for low crossbreds. I

CABLE NEWS.

United Presg Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy iigh fc. London, March 7 Sir A. Clarke, the Agent-General of Victoria, is urging the Government to fix * standard percentage of preserva tive in buttor, to be applicable to the whole of the United Kingdom. Captain Barclay, lecturing on Northern Australia, at the Imperial Institute, announced that Princa Eoland Boqaparte has promised on his death he would present the Australian Commonwealth with Tasman's original aa>p o! Australia The Home Secretary has sanctioned the opening of the Druce vault. March 8 In the House of Commons Mr Chamberlain said the statement was untrue that it was contemplated to convert New Guinea into a Crown Colony at an early date. Brussels, March 8 The Queen of the Belgiane t ,who hai been dangerously ill, is rallying. Cairo, Maroh 7 Lord Kitchener ia visiting Duem, on the White Nile, over one hundred miles above Khartoum. Few York, March 7 Mr Kipling has not yet been informed of his daughter's death. Sydney, March 8 The Distressed Settlers' Belief Bill provides for the borrowing of half a million locally. The individual ad vances will not exceed £200, the interest to be & per cent., and the Government to have a first mortgage on the borrower's property. At a meeting of the representatives of the defence forces, it was decided to form a Rifle Association, with thf object of encouraging and improving shooting amongst all forces. f Melbourne, March 8 Dubberke has informed the police that she does not wish a share of the reward offered in the Ambrose case.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrights Paris, March 7 M. Mazean, first President of the Court of Cassation, has appointed M. Beaupre, successor to M. Beaurepaire as President of the Civil Chamber, to report upon the evidence m the Drey fus enquiry.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka March 9, 9.10 a-m, Guardian Office, 9.57 a.m) Pekin, February 8 The Russian Government peremp torily reiterated its objections to the Niuchwang railway loan, but Sir Claude Mac Donald, British Ambassa dor, has strongly reiterated that the contract was binding on China.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka March 9, 9-10 ft-m, Gcardiak Office, 9,57 a-m) The Upper Kile. Pabis, March 8 It is semi-officially notified m Paris that the differences with Great Britain ia regard to the Upper Nile will be settled ia a fortnight London, March 8 English newspapers declare that the suggested interaationalisation of the Nile is utterly inadmissible. Secret Commissions. London, March 8 The London Chamber of Commerce has made startling disclosures m refer ence to the practice of taking secret commissions. It states that it is pre valent amongst all trades and pro fessions, and advises the introduction of stringent legislation to deal with the evil.

Australian.

The Young Harder. Melbourne, March 9 Ford has been acquitted of the murder of Dan Toung. General Booth. Adelaide, March 9. General Booth, being unwell, will probably be compelled to cancel hit New Zealand engagements.

THE GATTON TRAGEDY.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Brisbane, March 8 The doctors have since certified that Mrs McNeil] is not m a condition to give evidence at present. (Received Wakapuaka March 9,9.30 a.m Guardian Offioa 10.7 a-m) Brisbane, March 9 At the Gatton inquiry the brother of the victims gave evidence that some years ago his mother asked police pro* tection for one of his sisters against a man whom he did not name, and also stated that Mrs McNeill quarrelled with his father pritr to marrying McNeill. There was a bitter feeling on the father's part, bat McNeill was unaware of this.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association —By EleCtrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka March 9, 9.30 a.m Gua»diais t Office 10 a.m Sydney, March 9 The Legislative Council debate on the second reading of the Federal Enabling Bill was opened by Dr MacLaurin who presented a petition bearing fourteen thousand signatures againat the Bill, He adversely criti cised the Bill and said he had every confidence (government would endorse the good sense shown by the. peqpie. and reject it. .'■.''

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Warning.—Notice is hereby given that I intend making it warm for all persons taking Woods' Great Peppermint Cure this winter —so warm that it will nob allow any cold to come m, and if a cold ia there it will soon drive it out. Coughs and colds will soon be a thing of the past, if people keep a bottle of Woods? Great Peppermint) Cure alw»yi ia tbjshotpe, *-■ -



" Mother ! give me another piece of that bread and butter!" "You may have another piece of bread and butter, but not that bread, it is too new?" A little of Mother Wisdom wLU bs profitable if practiced by horse owners just now. We every year have some very difficult cases through in discreet feeding upon the new stuff. A thimbleful of prudence is better than a bucketful of regret* W. T. Kingston may be consulted at all hours, either at hit Forge m Wills Street, or at his Private Residence, Grey Street, near High School.—Advt. ' "He was a bold man" that first ate the oyster. It requires courage to drink blended teas, diamond jubii.ee is pure, mountain grown, unblended, undulterated and un tampered with.—Shearman Bros,, Agents. f L. Iliggs—drainer.



Habvbst Cheques. — The oft repeated names of the old and respected settlers of this district on the pages of our order books prove that ever since the establishment of our business —nineteen years ago-r~they have always received satisfaction for their oheques from our hands. And we wish respectfully to inform all new settlers, visitors, and strangers, that we do not take measures for suits and send the orders away to Dunedin or Ohristchurch to be made up. '• Of thorns men do not gather figs " neither do they find good tailoring in factories. We employ first- > class tradesmen and pay the highest wages to competent hands who make up every suit to order on our premises in East Street. Men's suits to measure of strong all wool tweed and Fox's Cheviot serge, 52s 6d; trousers, 14s 6d ; or suit and extra trousers, j 65s ; fib, style, and workmanship guaranteed, j Waterproof coats made to measure at ' ordinary " ready-made " prices. Every coat guaranteed waterproof (if defective, money returned after 3 months' trial).— Craighead & Bbrbyman, the Leading Tailors and Out fitters, AshburCon,— Advt. fair fa' quid drink; it gars foik speak as they think, diamond jubilbb sea, the bes of drinks.—Shearman Bros., Agents.



EXCITEMENT WILL RUN HIGH ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY, IF G. SUTHERLAND, HONOLULU JONES and TIERNEY aie m good foim, mounted on their KING OF ALL BIOYOLES THE OSMOND. TO be a Champion you must do as Champions do ; that is the reason these three (not too slow) favorites, find that to win hard ridden races they must be mounted on the best, eaßiesb running, and fltrong«sfc bicycle made, which is THE OSMOND. 1899 MODELS TO HAND, call and inspeor. HALLENSTEIN BKOS & Co., Sole Agents for THE OSMOND, BEESTON HUMBER, AND ANGLO-SPECIAL BICYCLES. To make the day a success be sure ■ you wear one of those Sb Patrick Ties we have just opened up. A* G. BARTON, Manager. J. X* Siggs — Painter, Tailored Street.



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CHURCH SERVICES. I ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH, Ashburton. TPIRSD'Y—BibIe Class, 7.30 pm. FRlH^Y—Evering Prayer aD(i Addresß, 7 15 p.m. ; Choir Practice, 8 p.m. 4th SUNDAY IN LENT (March 12 ) 8 30 am—Holy Communion. 11 am—Matins, Litany, and Sermon. 3 nm— Dromore—R«v. R. A. Woodbr.orpe 6 30 pm-Evening Prayer and Sermon. Preaoher— Rev. Edward Abbott, D D., Reotor ot St. James', Cambridge, Bj«ton, U.S.A. R V. R. A. WOODTHORPJS, MA. j-riedianaer Bros., Limited. FOa PKIYATE SALE. TTTE Have for Private Sale, a complete OHAFF-OUTTING PLANT, Consisting of 6 H.P. Adeline and Porter TRACTION ENGINE, CHAFFCUTTER by Andrews and Beavan, CORNC RUSHER, HUT, SAW BENCH, BELTING, and Hundriea j all m first-class order Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lu>. Or Jos. Anderson, Methven. 1 GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO LO NJ) 0 N . WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WH&AT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. We are m a position to offer freight by Sailers and Steamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances against shipments placed m our hands for sale. Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience m the Grain and Produce Trade is sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to us will be well looked after. It is anticipated that all the available shipping space will be required this season, and early application will there fore be necessary. Friedlander Bros., Ld,



ST. PATRICK' 3 DAY I &PORTS ASSOCIATION. ] G R A~N D Annual Gathering TO BE HELD IN THE A SHBURTON T\OaIAIN ON FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1899. THE CHAMPION CYCLISTS of New Zealand will compete. COME AND SEE Sutherland, . Honolulu Jones, Tierney, Humphreys, And other Champion?. ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY, MARCH 10, at 9 p.m. D. MCDONNELL, 3 65 Hon. Secretary J. V. DE BEER, THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, ' TS NOW SHOWING NEW GOODS, The Bast Selection ever offered to the Ash burton Public, DOUBLE THE STOCK to chooße from of any other shop m the district. WAXOJHES, CLOCKS, Jewellery, E.JP. "Ware, NEW NOVELTIES, NEW NOVELTIES. FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN Watches, Watches, Sigriit Testing; a Specialty J. V. DE BEER, ASHBURTON. QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT MEARLY - lout of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK rURE CJEWJLOJW or mended Teas. the above statement, after la years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. M. & Co.'s Pure Teas cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4d per Ib. more money, and you will he convinced ours have no equal for Quality. SHAG POINT 00M. THE PREMIE a OTA GO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM PURPOSES. mHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY X hereby notify that MESSRS W. H. CDLIINS & CO. are their OINJ^Y Agent 8 m Ashburton for THE GENUINE SHAG POINOD COAL. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery: Shag Point. Head Office: Yogel Street, Dunedin. GEO. R. OHEESEMAN, 3 18 General Manager. Guardian Fire & Life Assurance Company, Limited. (Established la 1821). j Subscribed Capital .. £2,000,000 PAiD-Ur Capitai, .. .. £1,000,00 Total Fdnds over £4,500,000. Head Office : 11, Lombard Street, London rjIHE Undersigned is authorised to accept Insurances on all kinds of Property at Lowoßt Current Bates. ALBERT ROBERTS, 2 201 Agent for Ashburton. j. L Eiggs — Fainter, Tancred Street. BOOTH, MAODONALD AND UO, ANDREWS AND BEAVAN. X BEG TO NOTIFY to the Farmers^ and all who are interested m Agricultural or other Machinery, that I have been appointed AGENT m Ashburton tor thf above Manufacturers, whose celebrated Implements and Machinery are giving satisfaction throughout the Australasian ' Colonies. I have on hand a largo quantity o EXTRAS; also Sample Machinery and Implements. H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. 196



X**"* 1 '"~r '" ''" '"'""■■' " ■--■-—=——> -a**.-- "• '■■ ' »-..Tr_---.,.--- -»■——— • ! Waverley Bearings Have Double Life. ; TJN carrying out the principle of simplicity and nniversallly which we have endeavoured to make a feature of 1899 Waverley Bicycles, we make the cones In the bearings with double faces. Thus the same cone can be inserted on either side of either tho front or rear hub. It cannot bo inserted wrongly. There are Real Improvements m 1899 Waverley Bicycles. YOCJ have only to examine the '99 W tverley to see that oar policy of concentrating effort upon one Model has brought forth a wonderful degree of perfection m design, m detail, and m finish. No saeh bicycle was ever before made. The '99 Wavorley is the crowning triumph of modern skill m Bicycle building. The beautiful Waverloy Catalogue tells the details. Now ready Free. Simplicity. YOU who ate looking for simple, worry saving design and construction m Bicycles will welcome the '99 Waverley. Universal nuts, interchangeable double faced cones In the bearings, with sliding adjustment, and an ideal two-piece Crank Jahaft are points worth mentioning. The Proud Record, Td AT not a nt»le broken Waverley frame was reported during '97 or '98 spoaks volumes for the qT*ltfy m Waverley Bicycles, for bb^e high carbon steel tubing and maifthl'-ss drop f >rging-i of whioh they are mide, for the skill m brazln?. THE! sun^ q i-»H y of tuMn?, tha s*rae quality of drop forgings, the same skill an'J »horouih.»eaß oi making go into 1899 Waverloya, wi h improvements m design, tried Hid that will natks every owner of the Waveriey proud of his mount. The Beauty of the Waverley Bicycle, THE beau'y of the Waverley Bicycle has always been famoua, for this season we surpass all p-evious eff >rts and produce a bicycle as nearly perfect aa skill and the practically unlimited re'sonrcea of our great factories can make It. The design is elegant and graoef al, and every detail of workmanship and finish have been brought to tempting ideality. The Strongest Fork Crown Yet Produced. % OSE OF THE FEATURES OF THE WAVERLEY IS THEJNEW HOLLOW-4BDH IXR.OP-JF'CXRG^EID FOEK CROWN that will unquestionably cause a sensation wherever ib is shown. It donbes the strength and rigidity of the front forks, prdveni ing all wavering <r unsteadiness of the front wheel. It insures the rider's safety. WAVERLEY CYCLE DEPOT. SSIT COLOMBO STREET, CIIRISTCHURCH. JOHN ORR & CO., SOLE AGFNTS FOX NEW ZEALAND. THE BEAUTIFUL WAvTUtLKY CATALOGUE IS FItEE. IT IS WORTHY OF YjUR CAHEFUL STUDY.