PHASES OF THE MOON.

Januahy.

Ashburton Guardian. Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 1899.

No matter how desirous a military or naval officer might be to insure his life, he oould not have WAR RISKS- done so, until very recently, without j paying enormous rates for climatic aDd ' war risks. Captain Triggs points out, in a recent issue of the United Service Magazine, the iniquities of the system. An officer had insured his life for £1500. He was sent on active service, I and the office in which he had insured j demanded £21 down for every £100. The present coirtmander-in-chief, Lord Wolseley, then Sir Garnet, had to piy, before going to Ashanti, £25 per £100 j assured. One thing the companies j consider is •' the risk of death on active service in the constantly recurring 1 small' wars." That risk was found to vary from 64 per 1000 (South Africa, 1879) to 1 per 10,000 (Egypt, 1885), and averaged over that period over 15 per 100. Insurance companies say the rate of death is 15 per 1000 in times of peace. In the case of the risk in national wars, the companies assume "20 per cent, of the British army polled out on active service in a national ] war would die from wounds in battle ! or from hardships of the campaign." This is equivalent to a campaign of about two and a-half years' duration on the basis of the mortality obtaining in the Franco-German War, or to a campaign of about two and a-half years' duration on the basis of the mortality obtaining during the American Oivil War. These premises, as applied to the British army, are utterly illusory, as they would imply a campaign on land against a Continental Power, or virtually fighting for our very exis tence as a nation, whereas the only possibility of such an occurrence would mean either the previous annihilation of our fleet or the invasion of India by Bussia, However, in the actuarial calculations of one particular company, it has been assumed that " the British army and navy will be engaged once in forty years in a national war, involv ing the service of two-thirds of the whole force for a term not exceeding three years." Captain Triggs suggests that, as the risk of a national war is once in forty years, an extra rate of 5 per cent, above ordinary civil rates would be a fair premium. In five of the leading insurance companies the war risks vary from 21 to 45 per cent, above civil rates.

Local and General.

Boy Smokers. — Nowq,y has recently enacted a law forbidding the sale of tobacco to youths under sixteen without signed orders from adults. Tourists who offer pigaretjies to youths reader themselves liable to prosecution, while the police are cnvpoweved to cw-ifkeaie the pipne, cigars, and cigarettes of youths who smoke in the public streets, a fine for the offence being likewise imposed, which may be anywhere between 2* and £5. South Sea Tattooing.—The Paris news papers announce that the Governor of French Oceana has issued a decree pro hibiting tabtooing throughout the archipelago in the interests of public health and morals, which, the decree states, seriously suffer from the practice. Henceforth tattooers and tattooed will be subject to a fine ranging from SI to £40, and a term of imprisonnneDt not exceeding fourteen days. The Journal da BebatiithwmorQWiYg commenting on this decree, says it will deprive the natives of the only costume they were ever accustomed to wear. Victoria's Oaisin in the Sailors' Rest — Miss Agnes E. Weston, well-known for her work among sailors, speaking ab Bristol, referred to her recent visit to the Queen, and related an anecdote which she told her Majasty respecting the cabin given to the j Bailor's Rest at Devonport. A sailor asked her if it was really given by the Queen out of her private pocket. On being told that it was so, the sailor was much moved, and said, "I never would have believed it unless I saw it. She haa always been my Qaeea: now, she is my friend." The incident, added Miss Weston, so moved the Queen that she wept. Tjje Primitive Teetotal Resolution. — With reference to the recent resolution of the New Zealand Primitive Methodist Con ference by deciding by 26 to 11 to make total abstinence from intoxicating liquors an in dispensable qualification for church member ship, the Wellington Post is informed that the Rev. 0. E. Ward and Mr David Goldie, on behalf of the minority, entered a formal protest against what is declared to have been merely a catch vote, and thab this will be forwarded with the resolution to the supreme body in England, whose consent will be necessary before the resolution can have any effect. Thb Offensive Publications Act,— With reference to the meeting of the book sellers of Dunedin on Friday, to consider the question of the publication by certain newspapers and magazines of medical advertisements which contravene the pro visions of the Offensive Publications Act, 1892, tho Qtaga Daily Times says that the previsions of this Act are apparently such as to place uews-agents in a somewhat awkward position. A comprehensive defi nition of what is indecent matter'is given in clause 5, and, as was pointed out in a case heard at the Police Court at Dunedin, on Thursday, in which Mr Joseph Braithwaite was the defendant, there ia scarcely a < magegine or journal thab is printed thatdoea not really come within the soope of the Act if it is strictly construed. Counsel for the defence laid before his Worship a number of newspapers and magazines and journals of high standing—some devoted to religion, others for lady readers, and so forth—and added that the advertisements in fchese not only brought the journals within the mean ing of the Aot, but if a person travelling in a train handed one to hia fellow passenger he rendered himself liable to the penalty provided for the dissemination of indecent mfttfceir— s&roely ? three months' imprison ments Unity is Strength may indeed be ssid with regard to Holloway'a Pills and Oint ment, for when used together they are remarkable in their effects upon disease. No matter how stubborn the symptoms may be, they cannot long withstand these remedies, AH sufferers, whom other treatment has failed to relieve, should try the celebrated Ointment, which will strengthen and cure them. The' Pills recommend themselves to the attention of all sufferers. No injurious consequences can result from their use ; no mistake can be made in their administration In indigestion, confirmed dyspepsia and chronic constipation, the most beneficial effects have besn, and always must be, obtained from the wholesome portion exerted by these purifying Pills over the digestion. Kbating's Pofdeb destroys Bugs, Fleas Moths, Beetles, and all othei* insects, whiisf; quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfeotly clean In application. See the article you purchase !s kkating's, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual* Bold in tins, &d, la, and 2b d,

A Dust Cloud.—During the voyage out I of the Ofcarama, when 200 miles norbhof* Cape Verde, the eteamor rau for eight hours through a dust cloud, borne by an B.S.E. gale, and became covered with red dusfc. Timaru Supreme Court.—So far there are no criminal cases for the Timaru Supreme Court, the sittings of which are fixed for February 7. One Ashburton civil action is set down for hearing—a further stage of " the battle of the creek." The Schools —Closh of the Holidays —The public aud private schools in Ashbur ton opened to-day, bub the children do not all seem to have got; back from their country i visiting. At the Ashburton school, 259 attended ; at the Hampteead School, 235 ; and at Miss Barratt's private seminary, 33 ! Spotted Dkeb—The pair of axis (or spotted deer) sent to the WeiHngton Accli matisation Society by the Zoological Society of Calcutta, arrived by the Rakanoa last week. They are to be quarantined for a period before being taken possession of by the Society. Half-Houday.—The meeting of delegates called for this morning ab the Borough I Council offices to fix the weekly half-holiday 1 as required by the Shop Assistants Act, lapsed—His Worship the Mayor being the only one present. The meeting was adjourned to 7.30 p.m. to-morrow evening. Abundance of Feed.— Owing to the abundance of feed this season, one large station in this district has found it necessary to increase the number of sheep on the run by 25,000. These large mobs have been chiefly imporbed from Otago and Southland. Further drafts are also coming from the North, „ The Dreaded School Inspector.— Speaking at a meeting of the School Com mittee, Nelson, in support of the abolition of the standard pass system, the Rev. J. H. McKenzie said he had often seen children in teara and lamentations over the visit of inspectors. He added—" I believs ther are thousands of children in this country who are in abjecb terror of the inspectors." Ashburton Musical Union.—The first annual meeting of the members takes placs to-morrow night at the Society's rooms, East street. The report of the Committee and balance sheet will be presented, and officers for the ensuing year appointed, At the next concert " The Erl King's daughter," by Gade, will be performed. This work is full of beautiful music, and will doubtless be appreciated by the public. A Snake in a Pulpit.—On a late Sunday a Victorian clergyman had an awkward experience of busb life. During divine ser* vice at Runnymede a voice in solemn tones pleaded forth, " Do not move, Mr Davidson ; there's a snake at your elbow." The mini ster glanced around and shuddered, for quite close was a large tiger snake quietly coiled up. One of the congregation seized a walk ing stick, and after soma confusion amongst those present succeeded in despatcing the reptile. 3 his Wellington Defences.—A Wel lington telegram states that the new electric light planf for two lights of 50,000 candle power for the defences of Port Nicholson, had a service trial, according to Imperial regulations, of twelve hours run on Friday night. There were only two stoppages, one of five and the other of three minutes to re place a carbon. During the run the trial was a thorough success, and Captain Fal coner, who superintended the arrangements, and Messrs Cable and Co., who constructed the engine and boilers, were highly com plimented on its success. Major Madocks, staff officer, was present during the trial. A Fish Ring.—A Press Association tele gram from Wellington reports that the fish ring who formerly controlled the trade in thab city until prices were revolutionised by Napier trawlers are taking steps to form a I oompany to undersell the trawlers and oreate a monopoly once more. The /Wsaya all the trawlers have been secured except) two, and unless these come into the ring sufficient capital will be sunk in underselling them till they are compelled to give way. The Post suggests that the public Bhonld stop in to save themselves and the men who have reduced prices to reasonable limits, by forming a co-operative company to support the trawltEj who refuse to be coerced. Candidates i?oe Schools.—The Welling ton Education Board in selecting teaohers for recommendation to Committees have not been in the habit of giving the names of the candidates selected, for publication. Ab their last meeting the Board determined to allow the names to be published ia future. It was found impossible to- keep them all secret, and as no adequate reason existed for secrecy, it would ba better that the Board should furnish an official list of recommendations in a regular manner, for the information of unsuccessful applicants and the public, than thai such information should be obtained surreptitiously and published without authority. A list of the recommendations made in committee that day was furnished to the Press. Summary Trial.—The Blenheim Express states that an encounter took place on the Picfcon wharf in the small hours of Saturday mornings which arose through the rough handling by a porter of seme valuable luggage belonging to a member of the theatrical company. The actor, who is well known throughout New Zealand, and who is not without some slight knowledge of the noble art of self-defence, espied his property in a damaged condition, This aroused his ire, and he exclaimed, ' If I knew who did this I would knock him down," The porter heard him, and stepping forward said, M Would you ? I did it." The actor was as good as his word, and down dropped the porter. Then the battle commenced, and when the steamer left many faces bore marks ot fierce strife, 51 Figaro" on the Gordon College.— What will be the effect of the Gordon Memorial College that is now being erected at Omdurman? The Paris paper, the Figaro, sees very clearly what will happen. It says:—" Before a quarter of a century the Egyptians educated in this college will be perfect officials. They will be indefa tigable and treasured agents of British policy in these regions of Africa. We can thus without effort conceive the idea of the I British in investing Lord Kitchener with a kind of African Vice-royalty, in making, ; him, according bo their expression, the grand potentate of Central Africa. It is simply a question of knowing whether he will have time to realise his plane. At present, un doubtedly, nothing seems able to oppose the progress of the British ia Africa ; but the conditions of the balance of power in Europe may change, the grouping of the alliances may be modified, Then there will be a period during which the expansive move menb of British policy will be checked. The Chamber of Deputies of France should, therefore, nob be niggardly in the subsidy which it makes to the French schools in the East. The religions instructors and the Brothers of the Christian schools are for the moment the only redoubtable adversaries of Lord Kitchener."

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION, (Eho following is tha meteorological report for the week ending January 27, 1899 :—

Captain Edwin forecast on Saturday a gale from W. to S.W. and S. ab all places south of East Cape, Taupo, and New Ply mouth, probably with rain. Colder weather is to be expected in all other parts of the country.

WELLINGTON-LYTTELTON STEAM SERVICE.

The following is the text of the report of / the Select Committee on the Wellington-, Lyttelfcon Steam service, brought up on I September 2 last, and ordsred by the House' of Representatives to be printed :— I am directed to report that the Select Committee appointed to inquire and report upon thetieat means of improving theateam: communication between the Ports of Welling ton and Lyttelton have called such expert evidence upon this eubj ct as was readily available, and have arrived at the following conclusions'— « (1) That the importance of the traffic between the two Islands, by way of Welling' ton and Lyttelton, is such as to demand a faster and more punctual steam-aervice than that at present provided. (2) That the time occupied in a journey between Dunedia and Auckland, or Auckland and Dunedin, by rail and steamer should not exceed fifty-one hours, instead of, as is the case, three or four days, by the exiatiug un connected servicea (3) That, in order to render the journey possible within the time now suggested, it is essential that the railway time-table should recast so that the steamers could bo run to connect) with the through express trains in both Islands without any unnecessary delay either at Wellington or Lyttelton. (4) That, to make this possible, it will be necessary that the connecting steamers should, excepb in extremely bad weather, be capable of running from Wellington to Lyttelton, or the reverse, in. eleven or, at the most, twelve hours. (5) That, In order to accomplish this with reasonable regularity, the steamers to be provided should be of about 2,000 tons burden, fitted with twin-screws. (6) That the cost of suitable vessels for the service may be estimated at from £60,000 to £70,000 eaob, delivered at Wellington: The Committee direct attention to the fact, as one which greatly affects the Bafety and comfort of the passengers, that? nearly all the principal railway companies of Great Britain have disoarded steamers with one screw, or paddles, in favour of steamers with twin-screws, for the services connecting their railways with those of the Continent. The Committee are of opinion that the moderate acceleration of the trains that will be needed to give effect to the above pro posals should prove acceptable to the public, and will attract to the railways a consider able additional traffic The Committee recommend the Govern ment in the meantime to invite tenders for the performance of a daily steam-service bftween Wellington and Lyttelton each way, I and are of opinion that any direct loas involved in maintaining it would be recouped by the increase in the passenger traffic between the two ports, by increased railway ! revenue, and by the saving to be effected by dispensing with the numerous special trains 1 at present run for the purpose of distribut ing the San Francisco and other ocean mails, Edwabd G. Wright, Chairman of the Committee. Sad September, 1898.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for tbe opinions expressed by our correspondents)

PROHIBITION IN CANADA.

TO THE EDITOH. S*R.,—Although not myaelf in favor of prohibition, I often read your temperance column, as I gefc from if; a pretty good idea of what the prohibitionists are doing. Lately, I read a vory sanguine article in it which pointed to prohibition being soon bhe heart's desire of the majority of New i Zealandera. Canada was referred to as an evidence of the progress made. Now, permit me to say that Sir Charles Tapper, who is now Agent-General in London for the Dominion, aaya " the result of the plebiscite is a serioys blow to the prohibition move ment. The diminution of the prohibitionist vote, as compared with the provincial votes a few years ago, will certainly be used aa a, proof that bhe cfesmaud for tha prohibition of the liquor traffic has declined." That thia ia correct can be amply demonstrated. The population of the Dominion is nearly 5£ millions. Those qualified to vote exceed 1,400,000. Oat of this great electorate, taking the highest figure quoted by a pro hibitionist correspondent, 249,895 votad for prohibition. Oa an occasion, of this kind it ia saf a to say that eyery available prohibition iet would record his vote, and that thia represents the csmplete strength of the prohibitionists in Canada. A plebiscite in Shis colony upon the same subject would give a similar result, and I do not think that the numbers would to-day be as favourable to prohibition as they were at the la»fe general election.—l am, etc., Observer.

HIGH PRICE OF BREAD.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —Please allow me spacs in your valuable paper to draw attention to the high price of bread in Ashburton. What I think, and so do many others, is, how is it thab in Christchurch and Dunedin the 41b loaf is now selling over the counter at 4d ; delivered attd paid in monthly payments 4|d, while here, in the centre of the largest grain growing district in New Zealand, where most of the wheat is produced, and we also have flour mills on the spot, we are asked to pay 6d cash for the 41b loaf? This, too, when wheat is selling at 2a Sd for best milling. With wheat at so low a price, bread sold at 6d I consider exorbitant, and nothing Bhorb of it. I would suggest starting a co operative bakery, or, on the other hand, getting bread sent down by train from Obristehurch every morning. On making enquiries I find that it can be landed here for 4|d. This makes a saving of IJd per loaf, which means a great deal in a large family. I trust someone else will take the matter up.—l am, etc, Fathee of a Family.

THE CHURCHES.

PrK'BYTerian—-There were good con gregations at both services in the Presby terian Church on Sunday, The Rev. 6. B. Inglia was the preacher both morning and evening, In the morning he selected a text from Rev. n —10, «• Be thou faithful unfco death, and I will give thae a crows of life." The texb clearly indicates the subject on which the rev. gentleman apoke, and hia appeal to his hearers to be loya! to the cause of true religion was earuesb and stirring. In the evening he chose the words, from Luke Xjjvi—s2, "Did nob our heart bum within us," which words are also suggestive of his subject). It was intimated that the sacrament of the Lord's supper would be celebrated on Sunday next. Weslhyan.—'The attendance at both ser vices on Sunday was good, and Rev. R. Taylor occupied the rostrum on each occa sion. His subject in the morning was a defence of the doctrine of final perseveance as held by the Wesilean body ; and at night Mr Taylor dealt with the giant evils of in temperance and gambling—the reality and extenslveness of these foes to personal and social well-being; and the spirit with which they should be combatted. The sermoa was based on the duel between David and Goliath, and in his prefatory remarks the preacher expressed his opinion that it might possibly be a good method to settle inter national differences if the agitating parties ©v e»ch side were confined fa a room, on the express understandig that the door wou'd not be unlocked until they had settled the questions in dispute between themselves.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, January 27 Mr Chamberlain has guaranteed to support the Buluwayo-Zambesi Bail way, but refuses to support the Zambesi-Tanganyika line at present. January 28. Mr John Morley receives JIO.OOO for the life of Gladstone he has been commissioned to write. The cardboards and string used for tying up the notes stolen from -the Parr's Bank when they were placed in the cashier's drawer have been found ia the Bank lavatory. A disappointed employee is suspected as the thief. An anonymous letter accompanying the returned notes declared that the sender was honest but the creature of circumstances. January 29. The Yarrow Company, the well known shipbuilders, declare that the Gustave Zede, a French submarine torpedo boat, is unsafe and ineffective. Constantinople, January 28 A plot to assassinate the Sultan has been discovered, and four arrests have been made, Capetown, January 28 The plague continues to spread at Mauritius. Sydney, January 29 The jury in the East Greta colliery disaster failed to agree, and were dis charged. General Booth left Naples on Wed nesday for a tour of Australia. He arrives at Perth on February 21. Sir Julian Solomons has left for London to assume the Agency-General of the colony. .Newcastle, January 29 Two girls named Sutcliffe and Burrowston, both fourteen years of age, were drowned whilst bathing on the beach. Burrowston's body has been recovered, but Sutcliffe's has been eaten by sharks.

FRANCE ANS ITALY.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Rome, January 28 "\ The Chamber of Deputies, by a large majority, has ratified the commercial treaty with France.

A PARLIAMENTARY MELEE.

Scene in the Austrian House.

United Preaa Association—By Electric (Telegraph—Copyright Vienna, January 28 Another disorderly scene has occurred in the Reichsrath. A Czech journalist from the gallery applauded a member speaking in favour of the Government. Deputy Wolf endeavoured to eject him, and a general melee followed, in which strangers in the gallery, the Czech members, and journalist took prominent part. The sitting closed in indescribable uproar.

England and Egypt.

Uniced Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, January 28 It is persistently rumored that Great Britain will shortly abolish the capitu lations in regard to Egypt,

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

Mr Asquith on Foreign Policy.

Tlie Ministerial Programme.

United Presa Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright} London, January 28 Mr Asqnith, speaking at Darwen, said that ninety out of every hundred Liberals are Imperial expansionists, He urged friendship between England and France, and a working agreement between Britain and Russia. January 29 Mr Chamberlain, speaking at Bir mingham, said the session would be devoted to the Local Government of London, the Secondary Education Bill, and the Workmen's Dwellings Bill. The rapidly approaching federation would make Australia a nation. All the colonies were helping to bring a greater federation within the sphere of practical politics.

THE FAR EAST.

United Press Association—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copy right

Hongkong, January 27 Much sickness is prevalent amongst j the garrison at Port Arthur. For two months the mortality has averaged four daily. Pekin, January 28 As the outcome of pressure brought to bear by Sir Olaude Macdonaid, the Chinese officials in the Reveiham pro vince who were contributory to the murder of the missionary, Mr Fleming, have been punished.

FEDERATION.

Opening of the Premiers' Conference.

United Press Association—By Electrlo J Telegraph—Copyright.

Melbourne, January 29 The Premiers' Conference has opened, but the Press are excluded. Sir G. Turner presided. Mr Reid set out at some length the amendments required by New South Wales. He said not minor, but substantial alterations were necessary before the mother colony could enter the union. It is understood there will be much opposition from the other delegates against some of the proposed amend ments. It is emphatically disputed that New South Wales is giving up more than the other colonies. The amendments affect the groundwork of the Bill, and very cogent reasons will have t© be shown for them to be con ceded, No decision is expected before Wednesday.

THE ABBBUKTON GtJAKDIAft: MONDAY, JANtIABY 30, 1899



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Public Notices. A Oabd, MISS WILLIAMS BEGS fco notify the general Public thab she haa etarted business as DRK.SS AND MANTLE MAKER' In Saunders 1 Buildings. Entrance by Cooper's B!udi\ NEW CYCLE WORKS. W. McKnigiit] [B. McKnight Mcknight bros., (LATE OF TIMARU AND OHRISTCHUECH) "ARIEL" CYCLE WORKS, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, BEG to announce tha*; they have Com menced Business as Cycle Experts, etc, and all work entrusted to their charge will receive their most Careful and Prompt Attention. Bbfairs Guaranteed. All kinds of Cycle Accessories in Stock. Agents for all the Leading Machinee. CT Machines ENAMELLED and LINED any Color. Mcknight bros., AUIEL CYCLE WORKS 1 179 Saonders' Buildings, Ashburton* A. GOOD WATCH FOR THE HARVEST. TUST Received a Direct Consignment of U STUOMG NICKEL WATCHES. | FIRST-CLASS MOVEMENTS. THIS IS NOT A TOY, BUT A GOOD TIMEPIECE 9/6 *°AC« 9/6 The Bast Value Ever Offered in New Zealand. I Have alao opened a Special Selection of SPECTACLES & EYE GLASSES. Sifffit Xesstiogf a, Specialty As Usual I carry the Largest and Best Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, m.JP. Ware, Jeweller3 T,&c IN ASHBURTON. SPECIAL ATTENTION AND PROMPT NESS GIVEN TO REPAIRS. J. V. DE BEER, WATOIIM&KER & JEWELLER, EAST SIREET, ASHBURTON. NEW ZSiILAND CLOTHING FACTORY EXTENSION OF PREMISES /"\N Account of our Well-Kuown Tailoring Department Growing so Rapidly during'the laßfc Twelve months, we find it necessary to make exfcen siye additions and alterations to our Pre mises, so as to show to more advantage our Large Stock of the Newest Designs in TWEEDS, SERGES, i WORSTEDS, VICUGNAS, Etc. We have the Best Gutter in New Zealand, and all Garments are made by Experienced First-Glass Tailoks. -GUARANTEE- I STYLE, FIT, & WORKMANSHIP. We do not protend to make you a Suit for 635, and give you an extra pair of Trousers in, which cannot be done and give first-class work, but we will make you a first class BAU SUIT to Measure from €!£>& to OOss, according to Quality oi AJateriftl. Boys' Clothing of Every Discription MADE TO ORDKB. A. G, BAETON, Manager, BALLAftTYNE'S SALE IS NOW IN FULL OPERATION. j ITS FJflATTCnaißßirs. ! UP-TO-DATE GOODS- Exceptional Prices. BALLASTYNE'S VALUES, Careful Attention to Letter Orders. DISCOUNT AS USUAL. J. Ballantyne & Co. CASHED STKBF.T, CHRISTCHUROH f?agrff#t and ref/'eshing'~"Nm Pews



Friedlander Bros., Limited. ! FOB PRIVATE SALE. TTTE Have for Private Sale, a complete OHAFF-OUTTING PLANT, Consisting of 6 H.P. Aveling and Porter TRACTION ENGINE, OHAFFOUTTBR by Andrews and Beavan, CORNCRUSHER, HUT, SAW BENCH, BELTING, and Sundries; ail in first-class order. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. CORNSACKS CORNSACKS. "TTTTE are now Landing ex lf t ßlbe," 1000 BALES FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT CORNSACKS, Whioh>e offer to Supply at LOWEST MABKET BATES. i Clients who deaire delivery direct ex Ship will please give us their instructions early to save railage or extra handling. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. THjs Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, dfrectiifrom the English Manufacturer, a new stock of all the Drugs used incompounding physicians' prescriptions, specially made in conformity with the new British Pharmacopoea, 1898. | Tlie Im> of dispensing medical pre portant scriptions is the special and \Voi"lc constantcareof themanager (.J. M. Cambridge), who | has been engaged in this i -luty for 36 years, as well as having had the benefit of an l£ng£li&li training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially incases of Worio'iH It is of the utmost import- UliaessN. ance that the drugs should bo new and freshly im- j ported j that the medicine j should be accurately aud skilfully prepared ; and that exactly what the Physichn orders should be used, and nothing else substituted in its place. *Xliel?* llce should never be the first and only consideration- Drugs can be bought at all prices. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm we can rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper in the colony. But we charge Lomo;8 tiian is usual in most of the larger , towns, and generally a little less. j A.T ALL An urgent call for medicine I'lMLliiS is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at night, Sundays | or holidays. Night Dis pensary — opposite Dp Maude's, and next to Dr i Hunter's residence, ! J. M. Cambridge, MANAGER. 11 135 Xaeist upon having our Fujre Teas. Don't be put upon. They are the Best and Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied but never equalled, WONDERFUL Guaranteed KTicer and Better Vain* than any at 4d per Ib. more money. Compare our 3/- Tea with any at 8/4, 9,n& owe 2/4 with any at 3/- per lb. TEAS THE AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS' FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. MONEY TO LEND oa Agricultural and Pastoral Properties, C J FOWLER, Resident Secretary, Wellington. C J OWEN, Resident Secretary, Christchurch, DAVID THOMAS, 12 269 Districb Agent, Ashburdon. "~7ir^CLAbSE®. ETHEL JONES, /^EBTIFICATEDart teacher, Canterbury Vj College School of Art; Free Student Technical School of Design, Wellington; Pupil of John Nairn, Wellington. Instruction given in all branches of Arty Painting from Life, and Sketching from Nature, in Oil os Water Colour, For p»f fciculftm apply to Ma 3mv Wjwswfi



DONAGHY'S BIKDEE TWINE, MACHINE OIL, BINDER ! WHIPS, HAY tfOBKS AND BAKES, ENGINEERS* TOOLS, i HENDERSON'S DUNDEE LEATHER BELTING, CHAINS AND SECTIONS tfOR MASSEY-HARRIS ANDJiMoOORMIOK REAPERS AND BINDERS, At Leas than Agents' Prices, mdfM Requisites for the 'Harvest.Field at|Loweab Prices. JOHN ORR & Co. OUR STOCK OP ELECTEO-PLATBD WAEB AND CUTLERY 18 by far the Finest ever Imported into AshbarUw, ftnd;iwejare now; making ft BEAUTIFULJMSPLAY in our Windows. JOHN OER & CO. WE ARE OPENING AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF Fancy Glassware and China. AMONGST other Lines we are Showing Three Thousand GLASS VASES and SPECIMEN GLASSES, ranging in Price fiom Sixpence each, and as wo believe a larger variety bae never been imported by any firm in Hew Zealand, we feel confident in requesting the inspection of the General Public. In order to dispose of our Immense Stock in fcheaaf linea we have marked themjab prices from 30 .to 50 per cent uelow ordinary prices. Inspect our Windows. JOHN ORE & CO. COPS k SAUCERS PLATES DISHES WATER JUGS TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BUTTIR JARS, and every article in Crockery and Glassware at Reduced.Prices at JOHN OEE& CO. ASON'S JARS t JAM JARS IN NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND BRISS PRESERVING PANS. For many years now we have altogether undersold all our Competitors in ; these Bueoial lines, and we are determined bo add another season to our record. We GtfABANTBB bo Sell these Goods cheaper than any house its Chnstchuroh or Ashburton. JOHN OER & CO. ™ {INSURANCE} ™» ■ We beg to announce to thepeople of Ashburton and District thafc wo have com pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Caah Customers to the extent of 10s or over, A FREE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds good for Sevon Days from date of Issue, and on expiry can be renewed at our Stores : thus enabling anyone dealing with us to keep covered against accident for £100 in the event of death, or £1 per week in the case of Total Disablement. And tho Beauty of the WHOLE SYSTEM is that it COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. We do not make any advance in our Prices to p=.y for this, but still continue to give to all alike THE BEST VALUE AT BOTTOM PEICES IN EVERY LINE OF OUR IMMENSE STOCK. Buy your Goods where you can get^your Insurance for Nothing, It may be handy when yoa le*st expect IK If it costs you nothing you might as well have that; thrown in. Guarantee from Insurance Company, and all funher particulars on application to JQHN ORR & Go. Hams and Bacon. SIDES, ROLLS. AND HAMS-' This is VERY PRIME QUALITY, havfng secured first prize Jat the resent Showa in Christchurch and Timaru. JOHN ORR <& Go. Mararilla Garden Teas. Purveyors by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy. THESE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to as by the Growers from fchelf Gardens In Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten prize medals for PURITY, STRENGTH AND FLAVOR. Everyone should fcry them JOHN ORR & Co., SOLE AGENTS. »-— '■""""■ "* ""*" """" "~ ""'■"' """""" "'"" ——— Sugar for Jam, WS (Guarantee the Pare Cftne &UGAK of the Highest Quality, and especially Suitable foe Jam making. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBUHTON.