COMMERCIAL

Uuited PreaH Aeuooiafcion—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copy tight London, December 1 The weakness m American wheat is in creasing, thft visible supply depressing the market*, which are dull and lifeless. Car goes, January-February, are offered at 28s 6d. Butter ib steady and m good demand ; ohoiceat 102 ato 104j per cwt, a few fancy lots 106 a. Danish is strong at 118». The Bradford wool market iw firm ; com mon sixties 31d, eupors 38£ d ; River Flake tops, Antwerp, December, 6.37 J francs, April 6 47|; Koubaix 6.55? ito 6 62£.franc.

BIRTH

Laoan—On December 3rd, at her residence, TinwiUd Hotel, ths wife of M. Lagan of a daughter. Both doing wol'.

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1899.

The Cologne Gazette publishes a long letter ; dated August I', from its correspondent at THE SAMOAN Apia. The object of COMMISSION, the letter, m pur-

suance of the Ger- I man Chauvinist mot d'ordre regarding the Samoa question, is to make out that Germany, not England, is m line with America—m a word, that " Ood lin is the friend, net Short." The letter deals with the deliberations of the Samoa Commission, which led to the provisional investiture of the American Consul, Mr Osborn, with the office of Chief Justice " during the absence of Mr Chambers. Dr Solf, the new I German President of the municipality of Apia, claimed the appointment fo r himself on the strength of an article m the Berlin Treaty, and threatened to resign if ho were not selected for the post. According to the Cologne Gazette's correspondent, the British Commissioner, Mr Eliot, was the hindrance to Dr Solfs appointment. With an indiscretion which any Ger man official m like circumstances would be quick to resent, the correspondent professes to give an account of an interview he had with Mr Eliot, m the course of which the Bri ish Commis sioner is represented as saying that "be could not consent that the two most important offices m the Samoan Government should be com bined m the hands of a German." The upshot of the whole controversy was that Mr Bartlett Tripp, the American Commissioner, pacified Dr. Solf, and persuaded him not to complicate the situation by resigning the Municipal Presidency. In order further to ap pease Dr. Solf, " The Commission," according to the Cologne Gazette, wrote him a letter m which they gently suggested to him that the combined duties of Municipal President and Chief Justice would be too much for one man. He was assured that m tbe opinion of the Commission he was (; m every way qualified for the difficult post of Chief Justice." la fact, the appoint ment of Mr Osborn was represented as having been made on Dr. Self's ?1 recom mendation, and by his consent." This letter purports to come from '? the Oomnnseion," but as a matter of fact the British Commissioner, Mr Eliot, did not sign it. For thin the Cologne Gazette fiercely attacks Mr Eliot and accuses him of causing discord m the Commission, It seems only natural that the British Commissioner should have declined to append his signature to a document which bore the appear aDce of an acknowledgment that the " suggestion, or consent" of Dr. Solf was required for an appointment which was within the competency of the Commission alone.

TRADE COM- PETITION.

In most of the Oonsulats repo,rta now issued from the Foreign Office, which afford much valu

able information on the course of British

trade abroad, and the circumstances under which it is carried on, hints are given as to the policy which prudence suggests for the futherance of English interests. Great Britain, France, Germany, and the United States are competing for busi ness m all quarters of the globe. In Nicaragua just now, England is not only holding her own, but has improved her position m the trading returns by at least 3 per #enfc. But Mr Consul Chambers insists that yigilane.6 and an accommodating policy will have to be exercised if the amount of commerce is to be maintained. He points out m his annual report that now, although most of the imports are of small con sumption, it may be worth while for the jßritish manufacturers to get as much as they can pf the trade; small orders, therefore, should not be refused, and ever facility possible offered to the small trader to buy their wares, and get them known by the pubfic ; sam pies and catalogues will help a great deal, also correspondence and circulars, but they must be m the Spanish language. Various difierent manufac turers might arrange for qne traveller to represent them, so as to minimise the expense, and when prices are quoted, discounts should be clearly stated, and weights should be either m kilogrammes or pounds (hundred- weights and quarters being moat con fusing to natives). With all this, British manufacturers may be ousted occasionally by cheaper goods from the United States and other countries, but at least they will not lose orders through t'll6^ g°o(*a &a(* Pri ces not being' knoys, m pot infrequently happens at present English cotton goods do not meet with much' co/mpeti tion m Nicaragua, but m some articles of ironware the American and German imports are rapidly increasing, and may m timf 1, unless counteracted by the activity of traders, supersede the British supply.

Local and General.

%* On the firat page to-day will be found j Australian political newß and other reading matter. i 'i O GUARDIAN will 8° j to press at 1 o'clock on Wednesday—Polling , Diy. Timaru Harbour Board.—The Timaru Hut hour Board his just landed from the , schooner Toroa a second-hand 20-tou qu»rry crane, purchased at Grnymouth. Mrs Seddon.—-Mra Seddon, who arrived ia Christchurch from the Went Coast o> Saturday, proceeded to LyU"l'on by an early train lo <(f r her (sympathy with Mrs Joyce and family m their bereavement. Mrs Seddon afterwards went on to Wellington by the Rotorrvihana. Political—Mr John MoKeague invitee the electors to nveb him m the Harnpstead schoolroom this (Monday) evening. As he intends dealing with matters of a very special nature, tho attendacce should be large.—Mr Maslin will address the electors m the Oddfellows' Hall to-nighr, and Mr John McLaohlan m the Allentou school room to-night. A Change for Invkstors—Executors, ad miuißtrators and others who have seat moneys to invest, or tho?e who wish to invest their savings, cannot do better than take up some of the Ashburton Borough Council debentures, as no better security could be offered. Tenders close ou the 11th inst, and proppectus with forrm of appli es tion can be obtained at tho Towa Clerk'a office, Baring Square, West. Mortality Among Natives.—AGisborne telegram states that alarming mortality has occurred ia two of the native pahs of that district during the past few day a. At Takepu, near Karaka, within a short period there have been several sudden deaths, and at Parimanihi, near Ormond, there have , been, about a dozen deaths. It is stated that the natives are not seeking any medical advioe, and seem to be ignorant as to the causes of the exceptional mortality.

Lawn Tennis.—The new grass tennia courts m the Domain were opened oa Satur day m anything bub favourable weather, the wind being particularly strong all the after noon. Still, a large number of'players and their friends were present, and ft very enjoy able gathering took place. The courts, of which there are three m number, were m fair condition, and with the continuous roll ing and cutting which Mr Smith, the ourator, intends giving them, will soon geb into first-class order. The Bite selected adjoins the new bowling green, and is a very pretty portion of the Domain. Afternoon ' tea was dispensed by Mrs Hugo Priedlander, and was greatly appreciated by both players and onlookers. Members will be pleased to hear that Mr P H. Cox hae presented a racquet for the ladies' championship singles, and Mr Furnell a pair of tennis shoes for a ladies 9 handicap single tournament. Ibjis the intention of the Club to play both of these tournaments on the new courts, and a start will be made with them at once.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

A large and representative meeting of teachers was held m the Borough School on December 2—Mr W. Brock m the chair. Remits for the annual meeting were received and considered one by one, discussion taking place on those motions which had not previously come before the Aehburton section. The Ashburtoi delegate to the Council is Mr W. Brock. Tha report on the past year's business of the section was read by the Secretary, and the balance sheet presented by the treasurer showed a credit of £4 5b Id. Both report and balance sheet were unanimously adopted. The election of officers resulted asunder.—President —Mr W. Brock ; Vice-presidents —Mrs Willia and Mr Mitchell; Secretary—Mr W. Stout; Treasurer—Mr 0. D. Hardie ; Committee- Misses Hill and Chapman, and Messrs John Watson and Culverhouee. Messrs Tennanb and Purchase were elected auditors. A paper was read by Miss Hunter on the 11 Principle of training children for school concerts." A good diacuasion followed, the general feeling of teachers being against the principle. The question of publishing inspectors' reports on schools also cama before the meeting, and the following resolutions were unanimously carried : — (\) " That the Ashburton branch of the N Z E.I. considers the practice of poaching children for concert items detrimental to the best interests of the bulk of their pupils, and as such is to be severely condemned." (2) •• That the practice—peculiar to the Ash burton county—of publishing m the local newspapers reports m extenso^ of Inspectors' examinations i pernicious' m the extreme, inasmuch aa it leads to invidious compari sons, unwholesome rivalry, and often grave misunderstanding. It lowers the dignity of the profession, and makes the teacher a mark for public criticism, whioh, from lack of knowledge of attendant circumstances, must often be ungenerous and unjust. It narrows the educational horizon to the mere obtaining of showy results, and thus discounts honest) endeavour and conscientious work." Votes of thanks to the secretary for the last year'i work, and to Miss Hunter for her excellent paper*, were parried unanimously and the meeting adjourned.

INSULTING THE QUEEN-

United PreßS Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka Deo. 4, 8 58 a.m, This Office 9.38a.m) Paris, December 3 The Premier has seized the newspaper La Caricature for insulting the Queen. London, December 3 Iforty-ftve British firms, representing a collective building exhibit, have withdrawn from the Paris exhibition owing to the anti British feeling m France.

THE SOUDAN.

How the Khalifa Died

Cairo, December 2 Details of the Gedid fight show that Sir F. R. Wingate's batiery of six Maxims was irresistible. The Der vishes began to retire but found escape hopeless. The Khalifa told the Emirs to remain and die, and spread his sheepskins to awaifc death, seated amidst his Emirs. The Khalifa was shot through the head, heart and limbs, and the Emirs were equally riddled. The Egyptian troops swept over them unaware of the Khalifa's fate, until they had been informed. Sir Jb\ 11. Wingate recovered the Khalifa's body. (Received Wakapuaka Dec. 4, 8.58 a, m This office 9 38 a.m) Oairo, December 3 General Wingate, being far out numbered by the dervishes, tactfully manoeuvred, boldly intercepting Ahmed Fedil, and afterwards the Khalifa.

CYCLING.

United Preas Association—By Eieobrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, December 3 The Austral Wheel meeting began this afternoon. The weather was web and windy. Results : — Commonwealth Stakes—Martin 1, Jaokson 2, Walne 3. A grand race. Won by a length,

POLITICAL POINTS.

" The laws placed on the Statute Book Bir.ce the illustrious John Ballance cams into puvser, ;>re a complete set of wheels and levers, which roll along smoothly and elevate our people, notwithstanding ' the relentless and unfeeling criticisms of the Opposition press, the powerful denunciations of Sir Robert Stout, and the incisive and bitter attacks of Messrs Hutchinaon, Pirani, and Taylor."—Thus John Barrett, at Rakaia

And again Mb Barrett Bays— «' Remember the dead when making up i your minds whom to vote for. Remember >k George Grey. Use the franchise which its author intended should be used intelli gently, and when tho titna oriiveF, and when you come to oast your votes at the ballot, rally round *h> banner ot liberalism, which is still unfurled and gaily flying from the mast, and thereby be the means'of prevent ing the alienation of your great birth right, which is Thb Land fob the People."

TRANSVAAL WAR.

British Advance in Natal

Boers Massing to Resist It.

The Fight at Grasspan

Operations m Natal.

Tke Tugela Bridges.

Reinforcements for fcouth Africa.

The Queen's Anxiety.

The Colonial Troops

The Withholding of News,

Fighting Near Colenso

Durban, Dec. 3 Pontoons have been despatched from Durban for bridging the Tugela River. The Boers on Thursday at tempted to destroy the Tugela Bridge at Oolenso, but the attempt was gal lantly defeated. The reconnoissance m the direction of Colenso shelled the enemy's out posts. Tbe enemy retreated, the Bri tish capturing many cattle. London, December 3 Lieu tenant-General Sir Charles Mansfield Olark commands the sixth division of troops being despatched to South Africa. The Queen feels the loss of so many brave soldiers, especially the Guards, acutely, and is often seen weeping She has given orders that she shall be instantly informed of every event, and she was never more anxious as to the well-being of the troops. Capetown, December 3 A corps of horse artillery and the Canadians and Australians and three battalions of infantry will watch the De Aar-Belinont Railway line. The confidence m the Imperial Government is strikingly shown by the lack of complaints at the absence of news and the silence regarding rein forcements. The withholding of such ] information is intended to keep the enemy ignorant, Capetown, Dec. 1, Thousands of people gathered m the streets of Capetown and frantically cheered the Medic's troops as they marched to the barracks at Maitland. The proposed public reception to the colonials haa been abandoned, Dec. 2 The British casualties at the battle of Modder River totalled 438. Lord Methuen telegraphed to the Queen that the wounded were progressing favour ably. Additional details of the battle at Grasspan show that the Boer artillery did splendid shooting at measured ranges, and hit an armoured train. The 9th Lancers chased 200 Boers to the shelter of a kopje. Severe infantry fighting took place along three lines of kopjes. The Marines bore the brunt of the final attack, losing ninety-one out of 215 officers and men engaged. The cavalry were exhausted, and unable to pursue the flying enemy. The New South Wales Lancers charged a party of Boers attempting to retreat, and forced them back into the battle.

Battle of Modder River.

The Toll of Blood.

(Received Wakapuaka Dec. 4, 8.50 a,tn Thw Office 9.27 a.m) London, December 3 The following is the official list of casualties »t the battle of Modder Biver, exclusive of the Hat of officers already sent: —

Lord Methuen remains at Modder River, reconstructing the bridge^ He will be reinforced by a detachment of Highlanders and a body of cavalry,

Tugela Bridge

Bailor's Wanting' to Disloyalists

President Steyn Repudiates

(Received Wakapuaka Dec. 4, 8.58 a.m, Thia Office 9,38 a.m) • Dubban, December 3 The repairing of Tugela bridge at Frere is proceeding. L^Nijojij December 3 A Reuters message states that i3ir Redvers Boiler's recent warning to disloyalists, that their property will be confiscated, has restrained the Dutch farmers, but the younger inhabitants on the border are joining the enemy m greatly increasing numbers. The aspect of the colony elsewhere is healthily hopeful. Preiident Steyn replying to Premier

complaint that the invasion of Cape Colony was a breach of their understanding, repudiates the Free State officers' antion.

The New South Wales Contingent

Received Wakapuaka Deo. 4, 9.25 a.m Ihia Office 10.1 p.rn) Sydney, December 4 The Commandant has received a cable, dated Port Elizabeth, November 19, from the officer m charge of the troops aboard the Kent, advising their safe arrival after an excellent voy*ge, with the horses m splendid condition. They lost four horses. The Kent his been ordered to Capetown.

The Kilts Again.

American Consul at Pretoria

(Received Wakapaaka Deo. 4 , 10.46 a.m 1 his Office 11,21 a.m Capetown, December 3 The battalion of the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders who took part at Modder River only reinforced Lord Methuen on the eve of the battle. Their kilts formed conspicuous targets, explaining the regiment's severe loiaei, Washington, Decembers Mr A.. Hay, son of the Secretary for State, has been appointed American Consul at Pretoria.

Motes on the War.

Received Wakapuaka Deo 1, 9 33 a.m' This Office 9.60 a.m.) Sydney, December 4 The Herald's special war correspon dent, referring to the Boor treachery says, «'The white flag was used treacherously time after time, and unless arms are thrown down when the flag is hoisted m future, it will, I fancy have no virtue. It is doubtful whether the commanders have anything, to do with these tactics. Men m a fix are singularly apt to act on individual impulse when finding themselves m a tight corner. While the wounded were being attended to at the latter fight, a burgher of Pretoria deliberately aimed at an English doctor with a revolver. " Look out!" shouted one of the escort, who immediately shot the Boer through the leg while another infantry man clubbed him with his rifle. Cne doctor has extracted at least a dozen expand ing bullets from wounded British, These had spread m some cases an inch anda half, making ghastly wounds, The bullets were sent to General White as a proof of what the enemy are using. The British on the other hand are exclusively using nickel plated bullets that do not expand. Same of the Boer wounded complain of the cruel use of the bayonet. To use the bayonet, said one, is murder not fair fighting," "In no part of the world, I suppose," adds the correspondent, " is there a fighting force so indifferent to the bullet, yet having such a horror of steel." Examples of individual dis regard of death multiply with the campaign, One bent old Boer was found mutilated by a splinter shrapnel. He had lain a couple of days undis covered. A pipe of tobacco and some matches lay beside him, showing that he had smoked like a philosopher of heroic mould while bis life ebbed away. The correspondent states that it is impossible to underestimate the moral effect of the capture of Oarleton's columns upon the Boers, which more than counterbalanced the victories of Dundee and Elanerlaagte, and will strengthen the enemy's arrogant as sumption.

The New Zealand Contingent

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph .Wellington, December 4 Government has received the following from Mr Reeves j—" The British cavalry ia deficient owiDg to heavy lssßei and bo many being shut up at Ladysmith. The New Zealand contingent was therefore specially welcome."

ELGIN SCHOOL.

The following it the report of the inspector on Elgin school, examined on October 11:— ?ASS BUB#COIS,

ABBITIONAL SUBJECTS. Repetition and Kecitation—Very fair. Standards 5 and 6 good. Drill and Exercises—Fair. Singing—Very fair. Needlework—Very good. Comprehension of reading lessons—Oom* mendable.

STAFF.

Standards 7—3 : Mr Arthur Hunnibelli master ; Standards 2, 1 and P. classes : Mis 8 Lucy Chapman, A F. GENERAL REMARKS. This school ooDlinufli to do very good work. Throughout the standard classes there is nothing whioh invitei oriticisro, while feature* of excellence are very frequently found both io pass and m class subjects. The prescribed routine of addi tional subjects has been faithfully attempted with creditable lesulta. The email group of children below Standard 1 has been well taught, the progress and proficiency being m every respect satisfactory.—Thos. Ritchie, Inspector, ' ' '

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, December 3 > Severe earth tremors have been fmfc m the Hay diatrict. Several moif destructive firei h»ye occurred m the country. L*fge b»w» mills and an electric iightl plant at Narrabri were burned. There have been two taora out breaks of fire at Wyalong. Incen diarism is suspected, and two men have been arrested, Melbourne, December 3 A daring highway robbery occirred

THE ABHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1899.



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Gold and Silver Fiports —The quan tity of gold exported from the colony last month was 26,129 »z of the value of £104,072, an increase of £40,016 aa compared with the amount exported during November last year. There was no export from Dunedin last month. For eleven months of the year, bhe oolony's export haß been 349,90202;, of the value of £1,359,640, an increase of 100,749 s, of the value of £400,317, as com pared with the quantity exported during the same period of last year. Last month's silver export was 26,Q000z, of the value of £36*4.



The Message Of Peace is always appre ciated and respected by all true men, for mauy of us hope the time is noffar distant when it may be universally adopted by all nations. When this cornea to pass, happi ness and prosperity will be the rule and not the exception. In the meantime, Holloway's Pills Ointment have largely helped to make foreign "nations understand that Englishmen delight m alleviating pain and suffering. These wonderful remedies have been blessed m many lands for the relief they have afforded and the cures effected. They are specially adapted for all complaints affecting the liver, stomach and kidneys, and at this season no family should be without a supply. miNWALD—"TonaI, fata makia' Tou _L gal sac blyth like." "It isa the Hee land tea o' the Mackenzie he is drinkin', to be surely!" Hondai-Lanka Tea, recom mended by Gr/DSB&L, Storekeeper,



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ST. STEPHEN'S GHF^OH. "TT has been deoided to hold a large GABDEN PARTY, Sale of Work, Goods, Farm Prodnce, Etc. AT The Fioarage, Aehburton, on THUHSDAY, December 14 With a view of reducing the ohurch debt, and m order to make the gathering a tho rough success, contributions are invited m the shape of stock, meats, grain, butter, poultry, farm produce of any description co any of the undermentioned storeß before tint date, and if necessary the goods will be sent for. The fo'lowing have been good enough to store pending the sale on Thursday, 14th December, any goods which may be left by you, viz t—Messrs David Thomas, B. W. Hanmer, Friedlander Bros. (Ltd), and N.JJ. Farmers' 00-operative Association (Ltd), ABHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. mENDERS are invited for Purchase of X Grass m Domain. Particulars may be obtained from the Curator, and Tenders will be received at the Town Clerk's Office till 1 pirn, on TUESDAY, 6he sth mat. OHAS. E. FOOKS, H 229 Secretary to Board. "alSurtoh . county prohibition league. : AT A GENERAL MEETING of the above League, held m the Templar Hall on November 24, 1899, the following Resolution was passed :— "Thab, m view of the false statements j circulated m reference to Mr Maslin's position on the Temperance question, this meeting places oa record its appreciation of Me Maslin's actions and influence on the Temperance question, both m and out of Parlia ment, and takes this opportunity to | express its entire confidence m him, and hopes thab all Temperance Electors will vote for Mb Maslin." * -__. j R. TAYLOR, H 177 Chairman IMPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &«. Early Summer Olearanoe Sale ot Seasonable and Reliable Goods. Cash discount ab the rate of one shilling m the pound to every Buyer of nlnepence worth and over. Inspection in vited, —H. C. Babbett, late Barretb Bros., The Hall, East Street. 11 206 DAHLIAS— Besb named varieties, 5s 6 per dizm ; Potatoes, la 9d per sack ; Ohick Wheat, Oats, Chaff, etc , at loweife rates—J» Thomas, Havelook Street.



IMPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &c. Early Summer Clearance Sale of Seasonable and Reliable Goods. Cash discount at the rate of one shilling m the pound to every Buyer of ninepence worth and over. Inspection m vited.—H 0 Barrett, late Barrett Bros , The Hall, Esst Street. 11 206



I offer you ac follows ' Potatoes (table) Is 9J per sack ; Oat Sheaf Chaff £2 10a per ton, whole Oats 6s per sack, Crushed Oata 6a per sack, Cbick Wheat 53 per Back, Factory Cheese 6d per lb, Baoon (whole) 7d, Californtan Onions 13a per oaße of lOOlba net; Butter Caaee, for export, gs each; all delivered free, Sacks to be re turned, 10_26 H. W. BAKKETtT™ X HAVE FOR SALE AT ALLENTON— A Choice Section of five acres; grand site for private residence Number of Sections at Waterton and Fairton One Acre, near Alford Forest Road, on West Belb H. W. BARRETT, AIiCADm In the Matter of the Estate of Cecil Henry Lascellks, late of L&ke Heron Station, Sheep farmer, deceased. IT IS REQUESTED that all CLAIMS againsb the above Estate be forwarded to the undersigned at once. Dated this 30bh day of November, 1899 I LOUGHREY & LANE, Solicitors for the Executrix, 12 15 220 Hereford Street, Christohurch 1 SHEARING. SIX SHEARERS Wanted to (ill places on board. Price—l 63 8d per ' 100. 1 stare Shearing on TUESDAY, December 5. Mount Somers, December 4,1899 1214



R. T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER AN© GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tancred Street, Next to MoConnell and Compton's Stables Samples of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Clover, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers, and highest price obtained AGENT for all kinds of Farm Machinery. 2£ per cent commission added only to coat price I am a purchaser of all kinda of Farm Produce, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Beeswax, Honey, Horse Hair } Cash given BUTTER—Now that the shipping season has started, I am prepared to treat with farmers for salt butter for shipment Home. Boxes supplied. Call for circular Farmers' and Tradesmen's Books kept, Debts collected, Houses let, Farms sold; Trust Money to lend at current ratea I AM AGEIST FOR - Howdsn and Monterief a Famous Garden Seeds Murchison's Scrub Exterminator —budden death to the Culifornian Thietla Jardoo Fertiliser—A new discovery for growing Pot Plants, and for garden use Field and Gardan Manures supplied from five tons down to 4-cvvt bags Knowle's Reliable Insecticides for destroy ing Scale, Blight, etc, on Fruit Trees and Flowers; grow Fruit, nob diseased stumps ; death to the green and black aphis now attacking Rosea ; information given r? all insect and fungoid peats Clark's Calf Feeder-One of the greatest successes of modern dairy appliances Preaervatis, for preserving Butter ; greatly used now m all factories m Victoria Vickery Egg Preservative—Will keep Ecga fresh" for 12 months Roberts' Simples: Incubator 3 —Poultry farmers should see this machine A ftud W McCarthy's Fishing Tackle and Guns ! Kemp's Patent Sheep Branding L-quid— ; The Australasian says this branding fluid is ; the best we have ever used BICYCLES—I have been appointed Agent for the Raleigh and Hollis Bicycles. The Balehjh m one of the highest grade machines made j it is not a cheap machine ; do nofc bay cheap machines ; the best is always the cheapest m the end. The price is—Speoials £28, Racers £26, Road Racers £25, Light Roadsters £22 10s } Ladies' Bicycles from £20 to £25 The Hollis (now all the rage m the North Island) is made by J. Hollis and Sons, Birmingham, England, Gun and Rifb Manu facturers—(Hollis' Guns have a world-wide reputation, and need no advertising). This machine I am repqminend, as it is impossible for this firm with th/eir reputation to make an inferior article. The prtoe is exactly the same as the English factory figure, via—£2o for Lady'e or Gentleman's Easy terms pan be arranged for either machine ; a 12 months guarantee given.



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, T8 the Most RELIABLE Houae forJGOODBAND CHEAP BOOTS. Our aim i« to give you the best talue for mttle§monby. HONESTY is out Policy. We wiU not Guarantee youlan arfciole'unleßs we know.ib will^give yon;;every;<BatißfaoMon, One Triai;i« all|we|aisk~Our Goode^Sell themselves. «■ note ™*™>™»- j. MELLOE, 03ANOBED BTFEET, ASHBUFT3N



Carraway Seeds 8d per lb Pimento, whole la   Pimento, jrround... ... Is 2d „ „ Mixed Spice lsd per packet PlCKLES—Hayward's Mixed, lOd per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross and Blackwell'e, Is 3d par bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Carry Powder lid per bottle Borax ... 8d per lb Alum ... ... •• 6d   Saltpetre ... 6d „ „ Tartaric Acid IslOd   Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb, 2s per doz lbs Whole Linseed 3d per lb I Linseed Meal 4d „  MATOHES-Plaids, 4|d per dois, 4a per gross 250 s Is 6d per dozen 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 83 per docen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for Is Maconochie'a Freeh Herrings, 6£d per tin  Herrings In Tomato, lOd per tin „ Herrings m Shrimp, lOd j per tin I  Kippered Herrings, lOd | per tin  Preserved Bloatera, lOd i per tin Auckland Mullett 7d per tin Oysters ... ... ... 8d   Sardines, large Alberts ... Is „ „ Sardines, large 8d „  i Sardines, small ... .., 4d „  Salmon, Holly loaf ... lOd „ „ Salmon, other Brinds ... 8d  „ OlL—Lucca, 2s 4d per bottle Salad, i pint sd, 1 pine lOd Castor, £ pint sd, 1 pint lOd Sheepa Tongues, lib la, 21b la lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 2lb tin, Is Crosse and Blackwell's assorted Pastes. Is 3d per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin Bovril, 2oz, Is lOd. Leiberg's extract, la 9d per bottle Patent Groats, Robinson'e, lOd ; Har« per's, 9dper tin Meliinß'iFood, ls;8d per tin



Van Honten's Cocoa, fib, lid ; |lb, Is 9d; lib, 3s 3d Fry's Cocoa, *lb, B£d : lib, Is 4Jd Jteal Good Oandlea, 4|d per lb ; 8a U ParaS Candles, pis m and fluted, 6£d per lb; 12s 6d{erbox Fairy Night Lights Is 2d per box Flake Tapioca, 7 lbs for la Pearl, 6lbs for la Sago, 71ba for Is MiiedPeel, L-amon, Orange and Oit ron, 8d per lb Lemon Peel, 71b tins, 3s 6d iv^JJ|L»!Tins Assorted Jams, 5d per ib ; 43 ""^^9iper doz 21b Jars Assorted Jams, 14s 61 per doa Lea and Perrin's Sauce, large, 23 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle Worcester Sance, small, Bd ; large, yd Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per lb Maztna «d per dozen 5a 6d Whltlns, r' b for Is Morton* Cream of Tartar, Is 3d per lb Preserved Fr^t, 2^lb tins, 8d per tin, 7a 6d per doz English Cnt Loaf Sngar» 3|d per lb Tomato Sauce, 9d per bobtle Golden Syrup, 21b 6d, 41b la, 561 b 11s Treacle, 21b 6d. 4lb la, 71b la 9d Fli«wb ftalsins ... ••• 5?J perlb Flnasb Snltanaa ... ... 7|a „ „ J-inest Currants »a « » per case 4*d   Stewing Vha ... •» d» » French Plc.ms (choice) ... i» »» »» Stewing Pluma ... ... »J '» » Finest Muscatels «;« >» •» Callfornlan Mnscatek ... w » .« Pates, extra fine, 31b boxes, la 9d per box .  Almonds, Jordan 2a 4d per lb Almond^ Valencia - \ ab/, »» " Almonds, Sicily *& «» » Bafcc^naNuta »<* » » Shell Almondu ... ••■ }« d »»•• Day and Martln'B Paste Blacking, 4£d Pay and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per French Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9d per doB -, • Nixey'a Blaoklead, Id aizo, 3d per doz JimaV^Domejßlacklead.ied per^doa ,



WAVERLEY CYCLES^ EW SHIPMENT JUST TO HAND ALL LATEST IMPROVEMENTS —(x) Two or tnree 98^Ladies Models yet on hand, will sell at £20 k few good second-hand machines for sale at prices from £3 up. KECENT SUCCESSES OF TEE WAVERLEY. """"""" fa)"-*""* Oct. 5-AAburton- Cycling Sporte-WATEKLEY First and Second m every Jhaco. Oot 11-Otago Labour Day Wheel Bace -WAVEBLEY First. Oct. 12-Ainberley Druids Wheel Bace-WAVERLEY First Oct. 12-Amberley Druids Three Mile-WAVERLEY Second Oct. 2S-Aucldand Cycling Mile- Wheel Bace -WAVERLEY Second Nov 11— Christchurch Cycling Club, One Mile Centre Cham pionship—WAVEßLEY First Five Mile Handicap : WAVERLEY First from Scratch Three Mile Handicap : WAVE BLEY First Wheel Bace : WAVERLEY Third & Fourth JOHN ORR & CO.. ASHBURTON, SOLE NEW ZEALAND AGENTS aiid at Waverley Cycle Depot 217 Colombo Street, Christchurch, JOHN ORR AND COS REVISED LIST^ WE OUim to be the Leading Firm of G oo^rs, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchants m Ashbarton- We Import all oar Stock from the Home Markets for Spot Cash and are therefore m the best position to supply the nuMic with only genuine Roods at the lowest posubla price for cash. We W?nt?ert ol goods fall weight »nd Haest quality. We never charge for JX and delivery, ali go*ls at the Railway Stvion free. Any person leaving an order #lih m ow get a pucel ticket, and thoroforo al waya be]«urej o^havmg thair goods at tho station m time. No charge for ticket. FijU U X —vm sack is.. - SUGAK — per il> with Tea IMARAVILIA GARDEN TEA- Is lOd, 2s, 2b 4d per 1b Stb Box .- .« ••• 8a 9cl» 9a 7(1» 118 lOrbßox .- - .- 16a Bd, 18. 4d, 21s 8d KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, (18a 4d ; slb, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101 b Box, 18a 4d; 61b, 9s 7d —PROVISIONS - PA O'fORY'BUTTER— Fern Leaf and Sufctoc's always m stock. CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per 1b BACON AND HAMS —•* Lewis'," " Morepork," •' D. Medium." .. Mild GORE OATMFAL—2SIb Bag, 2a 6d