Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1899. THE MUNICIPAL FRANCHISE.

We cM!.'ot too strongly urge upon those entitled to the municipal franchise within the borough of Ashbur ton the importance of placing their names at once upon the borough roll. According to the new act the main municipal roll will be closed on March 81, and be printed afc once ; and although a supplementary roll will be made up, probably about July, or a month before the annual election of councillors, no person not on the main roll will be able to vote at any inter mediate, or bye election. The rate payers of AshburtOH cannot fail to see that the Borough Council, as at present constituted, doesnotwork satisfactorily. The burgesses have recently elected an experienced and capable Mayor, bat because he did flot happen to be acceptable to a certain section of the councillors, these seem to have laid themselves out to prevent thinga from going as Bmoothly m the Council as they should. We say " seem " because although the common impression is that the councillors who have been generally found m opposition to the Mayor since his election have taken that attitude designedly, it is possible that their action may at all times have been prompted entirely by a conscientious desire to conserve the interests of the ratepayers. But there ia no veiling the fact that the majority of the public do not take this charitable view of the case, and are much dis satisfied with the manner m which the councillors referred to appear to interpret their duty to the community. This being so it only remains for the municipal electors to take the proper steps to secure the power to regulate the choice of future councillors, so that the business of the borough shall m future be conducted on proper business lines; This power can only be secured by fulfilling the conditions of the new Act, and at once obtaining a place on the municipal roll under whichever of the classes residents can claim a vote, whether it be freehold, ratepaying, or rent paying—husband or wife.

Local and General.

Gobed by A Stag.—Mrs Teko, a resident of Tokaanu, Auckland province, waa bo badly gored by a stag yesterday, that she is not likely to recover.—Press Associ ation telegrams SpOßTiKa.—The Autumn Meeting of the C.J.C. will take place on Monday and Tuesday next, the first race starting each day at 12.15 p.m. Trains will leave the Christ church railway station at 11.10, 11.20, 11.35,11.45 a.m., and 12.30 p.m. Death op Volokneb's Murderer. — News from Opotiki, Bay of Plenty, states that a few days ago there died at Waioeka native settlement a Maori who was notorious as the man who tied the rope round the neck of the Rev. Mr Toloknerwhen that missionary was hanged by the Hauhaus at Opotiki m the sixties.

Ths Ush ov the Strap.---In a letter to the Taranaki Education Board one of the teachers, Miss Evans, suggested that she should be given the power to use the strap for disobedience, idleness, and continued carelessness. The suggestion had the head master's approval, but was not agreed to by -ehw~fiojjj:ii - - ■ . The Haast Memorial.—Lady Haast is about to erect m the Canterbury Museum a handsome basalt pedestal, m place of the present wooden base to the bust of her late husband. It is intended to erect the pedestal m the mammal room, which will be a better and more conspicuous position than its present site.

The CHRiSTeJHtrROH Abattoirs Question, —The City Council on Monday night de cided not to go on with city abattoirs, and not to purchase the tramways or the gas works. The other portions of Cr. Gray's scheme, viz., the obtaining of an expert opinion on the lighting of the city by electricity, and the obtaining of a gravitation water supply wers adopted.

J osticb Pennefather, —The New Zealand Times states that Mr Justice Pennefather, whose term of office terminates next month, will leave Dunedin for Auckland about the 24th prox. He will propably act as Com missioner m some church trust matters m that city before proceeding Home by way of America. The Dunedin Star says Justice Pennefather will continue to act as judge till April 34, thus removing the technical doubt as to the date of his appointment.— Press Association telegram.

The Barque anp the Whale. —• Some months ago the barque Handa lele when on a voyage from New Zealand to New South Wales, was reported to have been struck by a whale, which started a couple of planks. Upon the arrival of the same vessel at Sydney from Kaipara the other day, the captain reported that she ran on top of a whale while bound towards New Zealand last tr|p.. The impact was sufficient to cause a blood discolouration of the water for some distance astern (says the JVezv Zealand Times.) The Handa Isle and the whale are now evidently quits. The Midwinter Show.—The 50gs trophy offered by the Christchurch Meat Company m connection with the Midwinter Show of the A. and P. Association, is a prize of unique though tasteful design, and well worth possessing. On a base of American walnut, carved to represent Maori carving, is raised a stand of N. 2. honeysuckle carrying the silver shield which bears fchp B|me of the ! company, and the object for which it is presented, the whole being brought out m relief. Abpye and below the shield proper are two silver circular platen, opo represent ing the ieal of the company and the other a country store. Corner pieces represent agriculture, and on either side of the shield, carved on the wood, are representations of the cabbage and fern trees.

New Sheep Branding Stamp.—Yeater day there was on exhibition at the Tinwald yards a new sheep branding apparatus, the patent of Messrs Benoer and Boyens, Kaikoura. The apparatus comprises m the first instance that part of it which contains the branding oil or ink, and feeds it to the stamp. This receptacle is a syringe, and is automatic, isasmuch afl the simple movement of impressing the stamp feeds ft with, the ink* The stamp is $ raised letter, figure, or other design, m fact the brand, whatever it may be, of the owner, and is perforated with innumerable small apertures. The design is raised on a tin reservoir, which is afljxed to the syringe by a union, and as the unions of the stamps and syringes are interchangeable, any man's stamp supplied for this apparatus will fi(i the syiringe of it. The apparatus c-ac be used for sacks or wool packs as well as for sheep, and with one charging of the machine, 100 sheep can be branded as dia * tinetly as though painted by hand upon a sheep's back* <&b a tes,t trial M 7 sheep were branded with one charging, and the brand ing can be done just as fast as a man could ! go amongst the sheep and touch each with his hand. The apparatus quite surprised the people at Tinwald Bale, the first place at which it has been exhibited publicly. In the afternoon the apparatus was shown at work at Mr David Thomas's stores, and was much admired. The cost is no more than lhat of a well made old-fashioned iron brand, and m its working is so cleanly that a lady ,«3an operate it without soiling |jer glove or apy portion of her dress m the least deg?e§. Sliis is m marked contrast to the' splashing and blotching implements at present m use. All ye housewives ot Mew Zealand, who delight m Fraarant Tea, ask for that which be»n tks Iftbej of $c PjAjpsrp Jubilee.

Hinds River.—The Hinds rfver was m heavy fl od on Tuesday owing to the heavy rains, and this (Wednesday) morning was only fordtd with difficulty.

Robbery of a Churoh.—Knox Church, at Waimate, was broken into on Monday night, and the money m the Sunday Bohool box, about 12s, was stolen. A. brokon skeleton key was found m the vestry door.

The Secretary fok Education.—Mr G Hogben leaves Timaru for Wellington to-day, to take up.his duties m the Educa tion Department, Last evening he was presented by the members of the Congrega tional Church with a token of esteem, and appreciation oi his valuable services as a member of the congregation.—Press Asso ciation telegram.

New Zealand University.-—A meeting of Convocation of the New Zealand Uni versity Senate was held at Canterbury College yesterday, The voting for the election of a member of the Senate resulted as follows :— Louis Cohen, M.A., of Marton, 131 ; Rev A. Cameron, of Dunedin, 113}' F. E. Baume, L.L.8., of Auckland, 68. Mr Cohen was elected.

Accidents.—A Press Association telegram from Auckland says :~Roderick McCauley, Waipu, was killed by a falling tree.—David Jonea, a settler at Matakana, his son and daughter, were capsized from a boat. Mr Jones and daughter were drowned.—A young man named Carlson, tending the machinery of the Talisman battery, got his arm caught m a belt, and the arm was torn off between the shoulder and elbow. The Tyson Millions.—The number of claimants for an interest m the wealth left by the late James Tyson, the Australian

millionaire, continues to grow. The latest are one Andrew Tyson and his sister, Mrs Paterßon, residing at Kelso, Scotland, who

gay that the deoeased wae their uncle. According to them bis forefathers belonged to Cumberland, but he himself was born and brought up m Scotland. When seventeen years of age he weut to England, and some time afterwards emigrated to Australia. His mother's name, they add, was Elisabeth Coates,

Post and Thleqraph Offices. — The following are the holiday arrangements at the post office for Good Friday and Easter Monday :—On Good Friday the poab office will observe a close holiday. On Easter Monday the post office will open to the public bebween the hours* of 9 and 10 a.m. only. Morning and evening mails will be received and despatched as usual. There will be no delivery by letter-carriers on Easter Monday. The telegraph office will be open from 9 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. on botb days. The telephone exchange will be open from 9 to 10 a.m. only on Good Friday, and as usual on Easter Monday.

The Sprig of Heather.—-The secretary of the Dunedin Barns Club, Mr William Brown, has (says the Otago Daily Times) received a letter from the Scottish lady who collected the heather which came to Dunedin on the occasion of the anniversary celebration of Burns, Miss Margaret Forgan, who exhibits the utmost pleasure at the particular bunch of heather which she happened to gather going across the sea to the place named after, aa ahe puts it, "Mine own romatic town, where I myself was born and where I live." The Mosgiel plaid that Mr Brown despatched to her evoked her deep admiration.

Increased Railway Tbaffic.—Owing to the greatly increased amount of goods traffic between Ashburton and Lyttelbon, the Railway Department have for some time past been running a special goods train on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, the time of departure being 11 a.m., the same time as the tri-weekly passenger trains. As this special ia now running regularly, it would be a great convenience to passengers for Christchurcb, etc,, from the south, if

passenger carriages were attached. Quite a number of passengers from the south have of late felb aggrieved at being compelled to waste four and a quarter hours m Ashburton, when the time could he profitably employed m town, if passenger accommodation were provided m connection with these specials. Ib is more than likely the department will have to run a similar train southwards as well, as judging by the length of the trains m that direction the amount of traffic must be largely on the increase. Ernest Toy's Concerts.—On Thursday, A»mJ. XJL-- Mn.Krnoaii ~'»W~ - - tha jmloh rated.. Exeter Hall violinist, will give a concert m the Oddfellow's Hall. Mr Toy, though comparatively young, haß obtained fame almost equal to that of Remenyi and Wilhelmj, and has come direct to New Zealand from London to commence an Australasian tour. He is now giving conoerts m Dunedin to delighted audiences, and having finished his season there will continue his tour northwards. From Auck land he and hit) company will sail for Australia. At the Imperial Institute, Mr Toy, according to the London Times, was "honored with a demonstration of greatest enthusiasm ; a great part of the audience

broke through all restraint and shouted for an encore with vigorous insistency," He is an artiste indeed who can so move a dilettanti audience such as assembles at the Imperial Institute aa to draw forth a demonstration of the kind described by the Times, and have that demonstration noted particularly by the greatest paper m the world. With Mr Toy is Mies Renie Lees, a solo pianisfee of phenomenal talent, and worthy of the genius with whom she is travelling, and the vocalista are Miss Alice Simmons and Miss Maud Dalrymple, singers of a class it is seldom the happy lot of an Ashtmrton audience to listen to.

Personal.—Judging from the accounts of how the lavercargill people expressed their regrefc at tha departure of Mr Cecil North cote, who has recently entered into partner ship with Mr Q. Hefford of this town, Ashbur ton will be the gainer of a valuable citizen, We take the following from the Weekly limes of March 24 :—On Thursday evening there was a gathering of more than thirty representative athletic officials m the Athletic Sports Rooms. AH branches of out-of-door pastimes were represented— football,' cricket and cycling. Mr J. E. Watson was voted to the chair, and said that he was sure that it afforded all present great pleasure to meet their friend Mr Cecil Northcote, But the pleasure was largely discounted by the fact that they were met to say farewell to him. Mr Northcote had been m lavercargill for more

than ten years, and during the whole of that time he had taken a genial and kindly interest m the affairs of his fellow citizens, Mr Northcote would be greatly missed m business^ social and athletic circlea. He would be missed mo«# m tha sphere of sport. Since his arrival m }LnvercargiH Mr North cote had taken an active and above all a continuous and permanent interest m sports The town had now m Easfc Inyereargill a magnificent football and cycling ground, and th'Vt was largely to be attributed to Mr Northeote. And they had the rooms m which they were assembled, that: wepe entirely due to Mr Northcote. The football and cycling world m lavercargill owed him a great deal. He just wished now to ask Mr Northoote to accept a purse of sovereigns, and Mr Northcote was net to regard the amount as the measure of the esteem m which he was held. It was only a small token of regard; Those assembled wished him God speed and every success and happi ness 22 fcho BP nere. fco which ho ,'was going, and if at any ti.*!>a h9 should return to Invercargill he would receive a Yarv ■ hearty welcome. Qn Friday morning the stai^f of 'jaegers' Sargood, Son and Ewen assembled m tHe office to bid good-bye to Mr O» Northcote, when Mr Ai Johnston, on behalf of the employees, expressed their sincere regret at Mr North cote's departure, his many kindnesses dur ing his ten years' management having won from them nothing but admiration, Mr L A: Bone, after a most eulogistic speech, presented Mr Northcote with a handsome gold sovereign case suitably inscribed, begging bis acceptance of it with his late fellow-workers' best wishes for his future happiness ; not for its intrinsic value but as a visible token of the spirit that prompted the gift, assuring him that with it was coupled the good wishes of everyone of the staff. Mr Northcote, who was visibly affected, assured them m return how much he would treasure their gift which would help to cement the pleasanb associations of the past ten years.

MAYFIELD.

Prom Our Own Correspondent

SUBSIDY TO THE LIBRARY.

The Mayfield Public Library has partici pated m the vote to public libraries, granted laat session of Parliament, to the amount of £5 6i 9d, which means a considerable inorease m books to our progressive library, which at present contains over 200 volumes, besides three monthly magazines, and many others gifted from time to time. Considering that it is not more than five or six years old, the institution reflects much credit on the people of the diatrict, who have m that time been able to erect a library, as well as j getting the books, all frea of dsbt and with out any prior state aid, LECTURE, ETC, Mrs Inglis, of Ashburton, delivered a very interesting lecture "A tour through London," which waa listened to with rapt attention by a large audience m ths school on Friday evening* Mr Ham occupied the chair, and introduced the lecturer. Misses Priest, Ham, and Tweedy sang, and Messrs Hall and Twentyman played the accom paniments. Several hymns were also inter spersed during the evening. "God save the Queen" brought the entertainment to a close. Tea and cakes were handed round ab j the close by the ladies of the Presbyterian congregation. Votes of thanks to the per formers, ladies, and chairman were given. EASTER SPORTS. All arrangements hare been completed for the annual sports on Easter Monday, and only a fine day is neoeasary for a successful meeting. AHTICUPATION V. REALISATION, This was the subject of two very able papers read before the Mayield Mutual Improvement Association on Tuesday even ing by Miss Ham, for the former, and Mrs W. G. Gallagher the latter. Several members spoke humorously on both subjects. The items for next meeting are a nail driving competition for ladies, and an essay. TRANSFER OF WESLEYAN MINISTER. I understand that Mr Clarke, of the Methven circuit, is to leave for Kuruara, to which place he has been transferred, this week. He preached his last sermon m Mayfield on Sunday evening, and is now on his farewell tour of the district.

THE RAKAIA DISASTER.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Christchtjkoh, March 29

Charles Henry Carter, engine driver, waa brought up ab the Police Court to-day on a cbaigo of manslaughter, m connection with the Rakaia railway collision on March 11. He was farther remanded till April 5, his bail being enlarged.

SEVERE WEATHER AT SEA.

United Press Association—By Eleetrio Telegraph. Wellington March 29

The Te Anau arrived at 12.30 this morning, after a thirty-six hoars' passaged rom Napier, Captain Macdon&ld reports having experi enced the worst north-easterly gale since he had been at flea. This was encountered shortly after leaving Napier, and was accompanied by enormous seas and a dense fog.

England and France.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, March 28 The Anglo-French Convention has been laid on the table of the House of Commons. It provides for the appoint ment of commissioners to settle frontiers m accordance with the princi ples already announced,

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

"—: .r".t—!*——sr^r~rr_ _ - - QniteiJ Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright I London, March 28 In the House of Commons Mr | Chamberlain, replying to Sir 0. Dilke, said he anticipated that the Select Committee on the old age pensions scheme would report during the present year.

Mr Eitchie has dropped the Auto matic Couplings Bill pending further enquiries on the subject,

THE PHILIPPINES.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telograph—Copyright Washington, March 27 The American troops at Manilla are being reinforced by six hundred in* fantty to be despatched from San Francisco on Saturday. General Otis, m his despatches to the Government, refers to the difficulty the Americans experienced m attempt ing to cut off Aquinaido's retreat. The tone of the despatches is regarded as ominous by Government. Manila, March 27 Tha ]?ilipinos ? taking advantage of successive entrenchments, continue to stoutly resist the Americans. The surgeons belonging to the British cruiser Powerful are attending the American wounded. March 28. General Otis has purchased thirteen Spanish gunboats lying at Zamboanga, m the Philippines. The Filipinos' trenches were con nected m the gullies by hidden patbs through cane bush, Diagonal rows of earthworks, loop-holed, covered the trenches on either side of the railway line. The Filipinos have been driven from Maycanijao, Mariloa, and Bula can. Aquinaldo has been defeated, leaving hundreds on the northern line. The bulk of his followers made' off ! northwards. The Monadnock shelled Parague. A thousand persons of all ages made an. exodus from Malabon, taking their goods and chattels across the swamps. Including Sunday's en gagement, twenty-eight Americans were killed and 216 wounded, Three officers and twenty-six men were killed on Sun day and Monday, nine officers and 103 men being wounded. The Filipinos are burning the towns m the track of their retreat.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Rome, March 27 In August last Signor Turati, socialist, and Signor Deandries, repub lican, members of the Chamber of Deputies, wore each sentenced to twelve years imprisonment for complicity m the Milan riots previous to may. They have now been re-elected Deputies — the former for Milan, and the latter for | RaveDna, London, March 27 The Daily Ifews states that the Arch bishop of Canterbury thinks that the appointment of Sir Arthur Charles aa a judge of the Court of Arches will appease the Ritualists, he being a High Churchman, March 28. M. Mison, Governor of Jibutil, died while journeying to his post. Cairo, March 27 The railway from Atbara to Khar toum, upon which the Egyptian Government recently agreed to expend £300,000, will be completed m November. Pexin, March 27 Negotiations«between the Chinese and Italian Governments, with re ference to Saymun Bay, have been suspended, pending the arrival of Marquis Baggi, who has been appointed successor to Signo Martino, as Italian Minister at Pefcin, Berlin, March 27 Professor Delbruck, of Berlin, has been censured and fined five hundred marks, for adversely criticising the action of the Prussian Government m expelling the Danes from Scbleswig. Pabis. March 27 Dr Edwards, described as a mystical healer, who practiced m Australia m 1393, is creating a sensation ia Paris by his alleged working of marvellous cures. New York, March 28 The Newfoundland seal fishery has given the largest yield for years. A steam fishing vessel obtained 42,000 skins, while a dozen other vessels were fully loaded.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, March 28 Both houses met m Conference on the Federal Bill today. Some coa fusion occurred at the outsat owing to the non-appearance of one of the Legislative Assembly Managers. The House attempted to fill the vacancy, but the missing member turned up, and after some difficulty the motion pro posing a substitute was withdrawn, and the Conference proceeded. The Council complained of the discourtesy of the Assembly m keeping them waiting. The Conference is still sitting. (Received Wakapuaka March 29, 9.20 am, Guardian Office 9-56 a.m) Sydney,, March 29 The Conference sat very late and upon returning to the Assembly Mr Reid reported that they had failed to arrive at a settlement. In moving the adoption of the report he said the efforts of the representatives of the people- basing~failed_to~bxing about & settlement, Government did not propose to allow the temporary success of a certain number of gentlemen m another place to lead to the destruction of the national movement for feder* ation. He might be told that the easiest way of settling the difficulty would be to advise a general election, but there were other methods open to the advisers of the Crown to bring about a solution. Mr Reid, continuing, said he was not going to ask members to throw the country into confusion. If he had any power at all, it should result not m the punishment of the representatives of the people but fall on those who stand against them. Mr Barton strongly supported Mr Reid, and said if Government decided to overcome the difliculty by leaking further appointments to the Council, he would support it. If the worst came to the worst, and they had to go to the people, they would solemnly and promptly endorse the Assembly's action. The House adopted the report of the Conference. (Received Wakapuaka March 29, 10 a.m, Guardian Office 10-53 a-m} Sydnit, March 29 A Cabinet meeting will be held to day at which the Government pro gramme will be decided. It is expected that after the Advances to Settlers Bill has been dealt with Parliament will immediately be prorogued, probably for about a fortnight. The general opinion is that Government will recom mend further appointments to the Legislative Council. There are now thirteen vacancies, and probably about twenty appointments will be made.

- The Herald raises the question of whether the Lieu tenant-Governor will conceive it to be his duty to make a number of fresh appointments to the Council as recommended by the Government, after ' Tiord Glasgow^ precedent m New Zealand. It doubts if it would take such an extreme course. Mr Reid would then be compelled to surrender Ministerial responsibilities, but the Herald regards his return to federal administration as certain, -

ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION.

A Generous Donation,

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, March 28 Mr Longataff, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, has contributed £25,Q00 toward Antarctic exploration, The Times, commenting on fcne subject says £40,000 is now available. It la probable that others will emulate the example of Mr Longstaff ia helping to equip a national expedition worthy of the country. It is to be hoped that Government will help In some shape. The Daily Neivs says there are tremen dous possibilities m the exploration of the South Pole, apart from Its great charm. ! ■ • ■

THE ASHBUBTON GUABDI&N: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, i 899



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The blood is the medium by which all nutriment ia supplied to the body. No organ, for its magnitude, possesses a greater abundance of blood vessels than the horse's foot* Nor is greater care manifested any where to ensure an uninterrupted supply of blood. Marvellous wisdom is displayed m this beautiful structure ; but! how barbar ous is the treatment it receives. A catalogue of evils could quickly be written, the result of such treatment, but which no skill can effectually remove. The free, natural, elastic step can only be preserved by the observance of natural laws. Our advice is constantly being sought m so-called obscure causes of lameness. Instead of it being as is generally supposed ♦' the shoulder," the trouble is m the foot. Pressure, irritating and inflaming, prevents free circulation, and pus or matter is discovered m the eliffc. W. T. Kingston may be consulted at all hours, either at his Forge, Wills street, or at his private residence, Grey street.



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OHUROH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH, ABhburton. HOLY WEEK AND EASTERTIDE-1899 *' Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by ? "—Lam. i. s 12. WEDNESDAY—7.3O am, Holy Com munion ;1030 am, Morning Prayer; 7.30 pm, Evening Prayer and Addrese, MAUNDY THURSDAY-7.30 am, Holy Communion; 10 30 am, Morning Prayer; 7 30 pm, Evening Prayer and Sermon on "The Institution of the Holy Communion." AH Communicants and others are earnestly invited to attend the Service at 7.30 p.m. The Service will be of the nature of a pre paration for Easter Communion. GOOD FRIDAY—B 30 am, Litany; 11 a m, Morniug Prayer, Ante-Communion, and Sermonj 2.45 pm, Children's Service—Ser vice of Song, " The Man of Borrows "; 730 pm, Eveniug Prayer and Sermon. On Good Friday the offertories will be m aid of St. Mary's Refuge Home. EASTER EVEN.-7.30 am, Holy Com munion j 10.30 a m, Morning Prayer. EASTER DAY.-6.30 am, Holy Com munion ; Bi3o am, Holy Communion; 11 a m, Matins, Holy Communion, and Sermon ; 3 pm, Service at Greenetreet; 6,30 pm, Evensong and Sermon. R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A., Vicar. Public Notices. THE HOLIDAYS. mHE GUARDIAN will NOT be published on GOOD FRIDAY, March 31, or EASTER MONDAY, April 3. The MAIL will NOT be published on TUSSDAY, April 4. HENRY WILLIS, Manager, ASHBURTON GAS COMPANY, Limited. mHE Offices of Mb J. Wabd, Registrar, and the Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company, Limited, will be moved on THURSDAY, the 30th instant, to new Offices m Tancred Buildings, nearly opposite the Ashburton Building Society's Office, m Tancred and next the Standard Newspaper Office. - NOTICE - A BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE A Han dale Goal Goy. f LIMITED, SHAG POINT. THIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, ip unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended hy the Threshing Mill Ownerßof this district, ORDER FROM~OUR AGENT— JAMES ELLIOTT, ABHBLRTON, OR AX 1 THE COMPANY'S MINE. NOW OPENING UP, NEW GOODS FOB N&W M I U N T T U E A SEASON. R Choice Selection. LATEST NOVELTIES. A. P. WILLIAMSON, OABH DRAPER & OLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET. THE 'PEOPLE'S" I RON .MONGER BURNETT STREET, Opposite ARCADE mHE CHEAPEST SHOP m Ashburton _L for General Ironmongery, including GUNS I GUNS! ! GUNS! ! ! JGARTBIDGES 1 CARTRIDGES ! C?lub, Eley's Kynoch's, etc. I SHOT, CAPS, WABS, Etc. ALL UP TO DATE. NO OLD STOCK. Plough Shares, Plough Chains, Leading and Tug Chains, Plough Line, Bag Hooks, Digging & Manure Forks, Gorse Knlveß, etc., AT PRIORS THAT OANKOT $E BEAT Primus Stoves ! Primua Stoves ! * Ranges, Register Grates, Marble Mantelpieces, Portable Stoves and Boilers, c Fire Irons and Fenders. I I LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMPS, j Ashburton Emporium for GARPEN- TERS' TOOLS, Butchers' Knives and t Steels, Table and Pocket Cutlery, \ Scissors, Brush ware, Etc, Etc. ' r .*"" "■ """ a G. MEDDINS! (Successor to W. Congreve.) d



Frledlander Bros.. Limited. , "VTOaj HAVING DISPOSED Oft MB W. H. RULE'S PENDARVES PROPERTY By Auction, We are prepared to TREAD PRIVATELY for Bfttne* FRIEDLANDEJ* BROS., Llb. GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO LONDON. WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHEAT & 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 Gash 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, Business Notices. Ph ■g§ -^ g t> ft ' I P" WW ft S S^ HI g 2 § QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED IV THE FACT THAT NEARLY _ j out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women, and Children DRINK <>r IMetuieti Teas. The above statement, after 18 years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. m. ft Co.'c Pure Tea* cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any ofouf Teas with others costing 4dper Ih. more money, and you will be convinced ours Acm no equal for Quality. G. JESSON, PBACTIOAL WATCHMAKEB AND JEWELLER, JB3AST »TJBjESE;T. mHE CHEAPEST SHOP m town for WATCHES, CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY and ELECTRO PLATE, Spectacles, Eyeglasaes, Goggles and Bye Protectors of every description. A TRIAL SOLICITED. REPAIRS Ne*t!y and Promptly executed *t Moderate OJiwges, 1 J



ST PATRICK'S SPORTS, ASHBURTON. WAVERJL.fi3YS.-BIX FIRSTS, SIX SECONDS, SEVEN THIRDS. In the Three Mile, WAVER LEY'S were First, Second and Third. :o: ST, PATRICK'S SPORTS-GERALDIHE. HALF-MILE .. WAVERLEY .. SECOND. ONE MILE .. „ .. FIRST WHEEL RAGE « [„  FIRST FIT*gMILE «. „ „ (THIRD. * JOHN ORR AND CO,, SOLE AGENTS. Waverley Bearings Have Double Life. Tl mwylng the principle of simplicity and universality whioh we have endeavoured to make a [feature of 1899 Waverley Bicycles, we make the cones m the bearings with double faces. Thus the same cone can be Inserted on either side ofjeithei? theifeont or rear hub. It|oannot be Inserted wrongly. There are Real Improvements m 1899 Waverley Bicycles. YOU have onlyjfco examine thej'99 Waverley to see that our policy of concentrating *fforb upon one Model has brought forth a wonderful degree of perfection In design, ;n detail, and m finish. No sueb bicycle was ever before made. The '99 Waverley Is the crowning triumph of modern skill m Bicycle building. The beautiful Waverley^Oatalogue tells the details. Now ready Free. Simplicity. YOU who are looking for simple, worry saving d«aign and construction In Bicycles will welcome the '99 Waverley. Universal nuts, Interchangeable doublejfaced ones m the bearings, with sliding adjustment, and an ideal two-piece OrankJJshaffc are points worth mentioning. The Proud Record, THA.T nofcja] nj»le broken Waverloyjframe was reported during '97 or '98 speaks Tolumoi for tbo quality m Waverley Bicycles, for the high-carbon afcoel tubing and matchless drop focgings of whioh they are made, for the skill In brazing. THE same quality of tubing, the same quality of drop forglngs, the same skill and thoroughness 'jf making go into 1899 Waverloya, with improvements m design, tried and proved, that will ms.ke every'owner of the; Waverley proud of his mount. The Beauty of the Waverley Bicycle, , THE beauty of the Waverley Bicycle has al ways been famous, for this season we surpass all previous efforts and produce a bicycle as nearly perfect as skill and the practically unlimited resources of our great factories can make it. The design la elegant and graceful, and every detail of workmanship and finish have been brought to tempting Ideality. The Strongest Fork Crown Yet Produced. OKE OF THE FEATURES OF THE WAVERLEY IS THE HEW HOLLOW-ABCH DBOP-FOBGED FOEK CROWN that will unquestionably cause a sensation wherever it Is shown. Itdoub.es the strength and rigidity of the front forks, preventing all wavering ,[or unsteadiness of the front wheel. It insures the rider's safety. """"" \x/"" *■"" WAVERLEY CYCLE DEPOT. Sl-TICOLOMBO STREE'I^OHRKTCHUROH. JOHN ORR & CO.. :ashbubtonj SOLE AGJSNTS FOB NEW ZEALANP. dPHK.BEAUTJFUL WAVERLEYiOATALOGUE ISJJFREE. IT|XS WORTHY OF YOCJR OABEFUL STUDY.