Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1899. MADNESS OR METHOD.

The old Latin prewrb, Qtws Deus vult perdere, priiis dementaf, or jn English, "Those whom God wishes to destroy He first makes mad," has been aptly illustrated by the action of the Boers, m rushing into a conflict with Great Britain. There are people, of course, who, knowing little or nothing of the actual position of the parties to be involved m the coming struggle, pro phesy disaster to the British at anyrate m the beginning. We hear and read each expressions as ." England will find fighting the Boers a bigger aontract than driving a lot of niggers bsfore them." "K.ruger knows what he is about," and so on. Even some of those who think victory must finally rest with the British, have quite made up their oaznda that the JBoers will obtain the advantage at the outset. When we come to investigate the position, however, the absurdity of supposing that the Boers can make any effectual stand against the power of the Empire is at once apparent. The Transvaal Republic at the census of 1898 had a srhjte population of about 250,000, and the O**nga Free State 77,716, Assuming that ttieo > women, and children were pretty equally divided there should be a total male population m both states of about 110,000. It is unlikely that more than one-fifth of these men (or 22,000) could be depended upon for a fighting force to take the field agaiußt the British especially m view of the large proportion pf Uitlawders, or men of

other nationalities m the Transvaal. | Thus m wpite of the reckless statements [ that have been made regarding the fighting strength of the South African liepublics it is clear that for some reason or other their forces have been ridiculously exaggerated. On the other hand the Briti.-h had 50,000 troops m South Africa at the beginning of hostilities, and we know that rein forcements are being poured m every day. Moreover, while the Boers and their allies will be unable to re place those placed hoys de combat hy death, wounds, or capture, the British have thousands anxtoua to be allowed to assist their comrades to avenge Majuba Hill, and the women and children bo cruelly done to death yesterday, as shown m our cables to day. The British, however, have con trol of all the seaboard, and the ports of that part of the continent, and their supplies and munitions of war must be practically inexhaustible. Surely this would be a crushing handicap,supposing the combatants to be otherwise equally matched at thecomniencementof hostili ties. The mere fact that one belligerent could cut the other off from all communication with outside should alona be sufficient—everything else being equal—to determine the result of a conflict. But when a couple of insignificant States, whose combined white population is actually less than that of the colony of New Zealand, venture to attempt the settlement of a dispute with one of the g eatest powers of the civilised world by an appeal to I arms, the absurdity of the position 'of the Dutch m South Africa must be evident to all. The nations who are looking on at such a struggle—begun by the Boers themselves—must only won der what extraordinary infatuation can have induced these misguided people to [ act m such a foolhardy manner. Various reasons have been suggested for the attitude and action of the South African Dutch, the most probable one depending upon the ignorance of the people. They are mostly farmers, and intercommunication is difficult, and therefore the bulk of the population are shut out from the outer world and its doings. They know nothing of Britain's position among the great powers of the earth ; the English language is practic ally an unknown tongue—not allowed to be taught m the schools. A gentleman who had travelled a good deal m South Africa lately informed us that hardly any of the Boer farmers—whom ho questioned from curiosity aa to the point-—had the least knowledge of England's conquest of the Soudan, while many scouted tne possibility of British rule extending over the land of the Pharoah. Feither have they aa a rule »ny knowledge of recent events m India, nor of the suppression of rebel risings there, where fierce hill men, three or four times more numerous than the South African Dutch, were compelled to submit to British arms. The only historical record the Boers seem to possess beyond Scripture his tory is the fitory of the miserable Boer war of 1881. The events of that struggle are magnified by the amazing arrogance of the people, and form the subject of the only historical lessons given to the youthful Boer. '1 he mas sacre on M*juba Hill, where the brave Boers shot down over two hundred British soldiers who could not see their hidden foes, and of whom only one was accidentally killed, is a glorious victory, and the young Boers burn with a desire to emulate the deeds of their fathers. The combination of arrogance and ignorance might m certain cases be expected to lead a people astray as the Boers aeem to have been. But they have been prediterl with a large amount of caution, which is cleirly shown by their seldom venturing into the open m carrying on war. Surely then, we might have expected that they that they would have exercised some caution m the settlement of a question so momentous as going to war with any peop'e m thsse days of death-deal ing weapons. We are left to imagine one of two things : either the Boers are mad on a certain point as suggested m our first paragraph, or there is some thing more than rumour m the state ments that have to often been made about an organised conspiracy amongst the whole of the Dutch m South Africa. The confident attitude of the Boers themselves, the support which, m spite of the risk to themselves, the Free Staters are giving; the proceedings of the Gape Premier, Schreiner, all lend color to the probability of there baring been something more than a hope of support from the Cape Dutch m the mind of the Boer Government when precipitating a conflict with the lritish. Whether there is really any ground for the rumours that have been circulated with regard to this explana tion of the truculent; conduct of the Boers and the Orange Free State will very soon be removed from the region of speculation. Bat, be the cause of the outbreak what it may, there can be only one remit, and that is the defeat of the South African Dutch, and m all probability their extinction as Indepen dent States. j

Local and General.

* # * On the irst pjkgja to dl»y will be found Commercial news, and on fkhjp fourth page the continuation of the story " Nada, ihe Lily." Selwyn Seat.—Mr 0. A. C. Hardy announces himself as a candidate for - the Selwyn seat, it ia understood m the Opposi tion interest. Foe South Africa. — A train of fifty waggons of oats passed through Ashburton from Timaru on Friday evening for shipment t© tha Transvaal, per Waiwera, being a portion of the 20,000 sacks purchased for the Imperial Government. CRICKBT.--The Saafield Gfricfeefc ( C!ub formally opened the season on Friday, 6th mat., when thirty players took part m a scratch match. There was a large atten dance of ladies who provided an excellent luncheon. A successful impromptu dance was held m the evening m the school. Unrbjß New MANA<SEMBNT.--The cen. trally situated and well-appointed dining and refreshment rooms, known as the Jphilee Refreshment Booms, Burnett Street, are now m the hands of Mr H. H. Capon, who for some years was employed at the Somerset Hotel, and afterwards as manager of the Marina Parade Hotel, Napier* Mr .Canon having had a large experience m look ing afcter fchs wants of the public, will no doubt receive liberal patronage, and m return provide a good bity of £»ra »b strictly moderate charges. Mr Capon intends po make & specialty of catering for balls, parties, picnics, efc«. All contracts entered into by him m this connieojkioj^ mil no doubt be carried out m a businesslike and satisfactory mKiiiser to all concerned. We wish hint sucoess m bis veaturei

Trotting Privileges.—Mr D. Thomas I offered the privileges m connection with tha 1 trotting meeting at auction to-day. No. 1 I booth was secured by Mr J. Mulian at ten . guineas, and Mr James secured the cards at I Us 3d per dczsn. Booth No, 2 and right of i sport' were passed m. I Transvaal Contingent—Trooper Wilkie, 1 late of the C.V.0., m writing to a fiisnd from camp Karori, says that he has been appointed orderly room clerk to the con tingent—a position that will no doubb suit ' him admirably, he having had great experi ence m clerical work. There is plenty of work m camp, and the members, who expect to embark m a week from now, are rapidly becoming efficient m their new drill. It is understood that the Colonial troops go to the front without delay on reaching the Gape. Obdfb Filled.—-In reference to the ad vertiiement for horaea suitable for remounts for Souch Africa, a large number were brought m to-day. Vary few of them, how ever, were of the stamp required, capable of carrying eighteen stone over rough country. j Those who brought them m were somewhat disappointed when they learned that the order had been filled, and no more would be purchased. "War" News.—No doubt everybody wants to know what ia going on at " the front," and we must confess ourselves to be just as ourioui as our neighbors, But when i we ask from Wellington, the distributing centre, for the br*»aJ of Transvaal know ledge, the authorities of the journalistic intelligence department feed us with a stone, aa witness the following telegram:—" The Woodville people have been very excited since the announcement of the declaration of 1 war. Last night the volunteers and band paraded the streets, and afterwards the crowd was addressed by several prominent oitiaens who gave patriotic speeches. It was agreed that a resolution be telegraphed to the contingent wishing them God speed. During the intervals the band played patriotic aUttfe I* °&\y wants similar demonstration! m Kaiapoi and m Ashburton, and the contingent will be able to wipe out the whole Boer army. A good many sub editors will He back with revolvers for the reporter who made them pay for tkis fifty* word message. Croquet,—The opening day of the Ash burton Croquet Club was held at the dab's grounds m the domain o» Thursday last* under most unfavourable circumstances, a nor'weet gale rendering the afternoon most unpleasant, and there was not a large atten dance of either members or their friends m consequence, very few oaring to brave the elements. Afternoon tea was given by the Club, and presided over by the ladiea of the committee m a sheltered spot under the trees* Mr Smith, the caretaker, put up an awning, and did all he could for the comfort of the members of theCiub and their friends. Three lawns were marked out for playing, but play was almost out of the question, though some of the members struggled with difficulty through a game. The ground is not by any means what it should be for orcquet yet, being very uneven ; but, as it is early m the season, it is anticipated that the Sports Association, which the Croqueb Club has joined, will soon provide all that is re qaired. Sbafield Sunday Fcwooi. Anniversary. —The seventh anniversary of the Seafield Sunday School was celebrated on Septem ber 24. Large congregations attended both services—that m the morning being conduc ted by the Rev, J. Glover, who preached from 11. Samuel XTIII-32, especially the worda "Is the young man Absalom safe ?" and that m the afternoon by the Rev. B. A. Woodthorpe, who took his taxb from John XXI-15--" Feed my lambs." The usual tea meeting was held on the following Friday and was a great success. The children met early ia the afternoon and heartily enjoyed the time spent m racing and various games, the toys for the children being given by Messrs Todd and Faulkner. At half past five an adjournment was made to the school room, where two long tea tables had been tastefully arranged, and were presided over by Mesdamrs Ayrton, Moore, and Kelly, and Misses Fechney, Armstrong, Hampton (2), Moore, and Rutcliffe. At the after meeting Mr Joseph Clucas occupied the chair, and revd the balance sheet for the past year, which showed a balance on the right side. Addresses were given by Rev. Meaers Woodthoipa and Raine. Songs were contributed by the following friends: — Mrs Steele, Miss Barratfc, Miss J. Lambie (Ashburton), Mr Schwartz;, and Mr H. Blunden. Recitations were given by Messrs I Gerty Kelly and Miss Addis. The meeting | closed by the singing of a parting hymn. The rise m the price of wool and the firm state of the London market will mesp in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequence, following the advanced cost of the raw material, alt the principal manufacturers of woollen goodl haye recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerable rise m the prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Mbsses Craighead & Berryman of this town, how ever, with their usual foresight, took time b / the forelock, and cabled Home direct earl;/ ! m May for a large shipment of the most fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand mills just before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighbad and Berry man invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 10s, made up m their well known style and fife, should convince [the most sceptical of their sterling values

HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD.

The uiual monthly meeting of the Hamp stead Town Board was held last evening. Present—Messrs Henry MoElrea, J. Hunt, G. W. Andrews, J. Elliott, and J. Cawsey. An apology was received from Mr Maynard, chairman, Mr 6. W. Andrews was voted to the chair for the meeting, ROAD ON POLIQB HKSBRYfI. As no tender had been accepted for doing the work required on Reserve 1261, Mr Oawsey's motion was carried to the effect) that the ground be measured off, and specifications drawn up:; alternate ten ders to be invited for half or the whole of the work ; tenders to be m by next meeting of the Board. SUBSIDY ON BATES. The Land and Income Tax Department advised the payment of £24 0s lid subsidy on rates collected. MARKET'S BRIBGB The County Gouncil wrote, advising the Board that Markey's bridge is not under the oontrol of the County Council On Mr Elliott's motion, it was decided that a deputation, consisting of the Chairman (Mr Maynard) »nd Messrs McElreaand Andrews, interview the County Council at their next meeting on the subject of Markey's bridge, and point out to them the ground on which this Board considers the Council should take the bridge m hand, namely, that it is a county water race bridge The Hampstead School Committee wrote, regarding a footpath m front of the Hamp stead Sohool ga'jes, which m wet weather is m a bad state. The matter was referred to the Works Committee, the Committee to obtain tenders for a oertaiß amount of con crete kerbing, and report at next meeting of the Board SHINGLE RESERVES The Government) Valuer advised the Board that it is now assessed for the gravel pits recently acquired SOUTH-EAST BELT The Borough pounc.il wrote, asking if the Board wished to have the newly-formed footpath shingled at once On the motion of Mr Elliott, it) was decided that the necessary work be dons as recommended by the Council BATES Mr McElrea gave notice of motion to, strike a r te of £d m the £ at the next' meeting of the Board The Clerk reported the amount of rates oatstanding £28.—1t was decided to sue for same at cnoe. FOOTBRIDGES It was decided that all persons who have sections fronting on East street within the Hampstead Town District provide foot bridges over the channels, to be approved by the Clerk to the Board : inspector's report The inspector repprted that thpre was nothing to complain of a 6 any of the •laughter yards or cow eheds " After passing accounts for payment to the amount of fity 16a **>» Board ad jourpe<|.

SOCIAL COLUMN.

[7'he matter contained m this column is paid )0)', and is not necessarily m accord with the viruis advocated by this paper.]

THE DRUMMER BOY

The following story is told m Our Army Nurses by one of tbe noble women who cared for the suffering soldiers m the great Civil War :— On entering the hospital ward one morning, she was attracted by one of the new faces ehe saw there. It was a child's face, and it wore a erai'.e. " Hia name is Henry—not yet welve, bub he had been m the army orer three years," the attendant said. The nurse went to the cot where he lay. " Good morning, mother,' he laid cheerfully, holding out a thin hand. " You dear little fellow, how came you here 1 You are so young." "My father was drafted, and I got them to take me with him as drummer boy. I've got no mother, nor brothers, nor sisters." " Ah, so you called me mother. You do need some one to take mother's ! place, I'm sure.' 1 "Yes'm. The boys told me you would take care of me." " And where is your father V " He was killed three months ago at Antietain. I was wounded then mmy hip; the same ball killed my father. The surgeon says I shall be a cripple always.' The eyes of the nurse were growing moist. " My little boy looks very happy, after all. What makes you so V she asked. The child pulled a little Bible froji under his pillow, and replied. "In the Bible it says, ' When my father and mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up/ If I get well, and try to be good, I guess I shall have a home somewhere. If I don't get well, I am sure I shall." There was more than one d«?ply interested listener now; and each had some new question to ask the lad. Childlike faith like this was rare, even m the hospital, where it was common for men to feel that they could not die unless they were listening to a hymn or prayer. "My little lad," some one asked, " who taught you to trust m God ?" "My mamma, until she died; then my papa." When he got better ha was heard one Sunday morning plaintively to say, «' I wish I could go to Sunday school." Then there followed a plea* sant sight. Two of the ward atten dants said, 'Get the child ready. We'll look after him." They crossed their hands and carried the cripple to Sunday school every Sunday while he was m camp. But they did not go alone. By ones and twos and threes the big soldiers followed the little fellow and stole into church. They all loved him, and some one, looking on, said, " A little child shall lead them." One day a surgeon caros to the nurse and said: " Here is a man looking for a soldier orphan boy to adopt. Tell him all you know of Henry." The nurse told him of the lad's brief life, his beautiful spirit, and bis longing for an education and a home. " You have interested roe greatly," eaid the man, with moistened eyes '* My wife and I planned to go to Camp Denison, but we both dreamed on the same night that we should come to Camp Chase. I think God has led us. Tarn sure ahe will wish to take tl*e boy." In a few minutes the lad's feeble arms were twined about the man's neck. lie was crying for joy. To those who clustered around to bid the little fellow, goodbye, the child said : " I waa sure God had a home for me."— Youth's Companion,

An Encouraging Sign.

The following is printed m capital letters at the top of the bill of fare need on all the Pullman buffet cars m all parts of the United States;— •• Wines and liquors will not be sold m Texaa, Kansas, Arkansas, Georgia, lowa, Tennessee, Ohio, Maine, South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Wyoming, Indian Territory, New York." On the opposite p»g«, at the head of the wine list, m the same type as the above, appears the following,:—■ " No wines or liquors will be sold on Sunday m States having Prohibition laws." Any traveller has observed this: Why does this great company refuse to sell liquor on its cars m any part of the above-named States 3 Because of danger of lawsuits if it breaks the law of Prohibition States or Local Option counties or townships which have secured Prohibition by Anti-Saloon League methods. AH friends of good government will rejoice m this achievement of Local Option legisla tion, It is another milestone passed on the pathway of progress.— Union Signal.

Cure for Intemperance.

Intemperance is an individual evil, and the reform must be individual. As are the unitSj so is the State. We sometimes forget this, and think if we had laws we could do everything. Laws on statue books do damage m every way to society unless they are enforced. The cure for the evil of intemperance is the education of individuals. We need a revival among ministers and church members and fashionable mothers to train children to self-denial, to be temperate m all things, It is the small matters that develop character m the boys and girls. It is a very good thing for a boy of six or sixteen to know that there were some things he cannot have. I believe this training of children to self denial, selfoacrifice, and self sacrifice, and self control goes to the root of the evil. It touches the very beginning. Then when we' have a law that is the expression of the vast majority, it will be executed, and moral sentiment Will make it impossible for personal gain to deal m intoxicating liquors.—Bishop Vincent.

We'll never yield the cauae as lost:— It's God's—no matter wfaTat the cost]

TRANSVAAL WAR.

Unopposed Advance of Boer Troops

England's Reply to the Boer UltimatiuHU

The Price of conquest,

Agressions near Mafeking.

Cutting the Telegraph Wires.

Martial Law m the Transvaal.

Cape Troops Hurried North wards to Guard the Eailway.

A Lady War Correspondent

Uniced Press Aaaociktion—B; Elsobrio \ Telegraph—Copyright >

Pretoria, Get 13 Martial law bai been proclaimed m the Transvaal. DwßiAir, Ocfc 13 Several thousand Boera are m the vicinity of the Tagela River m the far west of Natal. Two thousand Boers, forming a camp at Mariboga, near Mafeking, are occupying the railway line and catling the telegraph wires. London, October 12 The report that Great Britain was purchasing tinned meat from America is denfod. The first Army Corps begins em barking for South Africa on the 20th m st. Germany is officially sympathetic with the English, but the German newspapers express a hope that Great Britain's discomfiture will prove to be Germany's opportunity. The French are bitterly hostile to England. The Americans regard the Boer ultimatum as a mad refusal to secure peace with honor. Lady Sarah Wilson, after volunteer ing as a nurse for South Africa, has been appointed war correspondent for the London Daily Mail, Her husband is serving with Sir Baden Powell at Mafeking. London, October 13 Great Britain has replied to Presi dent Kruger that it ie impossible to discuss bis peremptory ultimatum, Mr Oonyngham Greene has applied to the Transvaal Government for his pass ports, and leaves there to-day. The constituents [of Messrs McLean and Courtney passed resolutions cen suring these members for condemning the policy of Government with regard to the Transvaal, The Government has promised to consider Queensland tenders for the supply of hay and beef for Capetown. Capetown, October 13 All the avai.ahle troops m Capetown are beiog hurried north to guard the railway between Ye Aar and Mafe king. A strict censorship is maintained over military news m Natal, little in formation arriving from there. No important movement has taken place. Rain U falling m torrents. Mr Rhodes has arrived at Kimberley Bloemfontein, Oct 13 President Steyn has informed Sir A. Milner that he adheres to the Trans vaal, Washington, Oct. 13 President McKinley has announced the complete neutrality of the United States, International usage forbade mediation unless both Great Britain and the Transvaal desired it. President Kruger, m cabling hti thanks for American sympathy, said if the Transvaal was compelled to be British the price of the acquisition would stagger humanity. Sydney, October 13 The War Office has informed the Government that it will be willing to receive properly accredited tenders for produce and fodder for South Africa. Major Thompson has purchased 630 horses m this colony on behalf of the j Imperial Government. They will be shipped immediately to the Oape, The military authorities have offered th» Imperial Government a fully equipped field hospital of 50 beds, with half a bearer company, consisting of 53 of all ranks. *

Armoured Train Destroyed by the Boers.

$riat Loss of Lift;

Many "Women and Caildrin Killed.

(Receive*} W»k»pu»k» October Is, 9.8 a m Thi« O$o« 9 34 ».m) Oakbtowh, Oct 18 The Boers] have destroyed an armoured train between Mafeking and Vryburg. It was beliered to be conveying a large number of women and children southwards, and then has been great loss of Hie.

Violent Proclamation by Presi dent Stayn.

Women and Children Housed m Gaol for Safety.

25,000 Cuncss of Gold CommoadifTfd.

Received Wakapnaka Oct. 14, 9.10 a.m, This Office 9.48 a.m) Blobmfontmn, October 13 President Steyn has issued a violent proclamation. He accuses Great Britain of unscrupulous contortion of treaties, of craft, greed, and violation of national rights. Great Britain, {)'• asserts, baa long'sought a pretext to annihilate the Afrikanders. Received Wakapuaka Oot. 14, 9.1Q a,m, This office 9.49 a.m) Capetown, October *8 Colonel Baden Powell's reconnais sance from Mafeking ended m hit entrenching himself m a strong position. lj ; * 8000 Kafurs from the Rand arrived at t)elagoa Bay. Steamers convey them to Tempopo. The Ifree State forces are within 15 miles of Ladysmitb. It is believed Mafeking has been isolated. A naval contingent co-operates with General Buller. The military authori ties anticipate $t)at the Boers at an early date will run short of proTiijoni,

IHB ASHBUKTOB GUARDIAN : SATURDAY, OCTOBEB 14, t899



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WANTED /"IONTRACr TEAMS for PLOUGHING, \_J m soon as possible. For Particulars apply to L. de 0. MALET, S 183 Clearwell, Lisraore. THE Newest Designs m Stamped Mount Meliick, Moldavian, Counteeß, Ceylon, .Ribbon, Brooklyn, and Lice Work now io stock. Linen Goods, Colored Linen ; Canvas, Giant, Reliable, Butterfly, and Berlin Wools. Crewel, Leviathan, Embroidery and Knit tiDg Silks. Floss, Arasene, Perline, Zanzi bar, and Congress Cottons, and all the etca. necessary for Art Needlework to be had at Mrs Aloorn's. Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER BROS., CIURNISHING TTNDERTAKEPB C URNISHING *J NDERTAKERS DIRECT Imporfcors of Beefc and Lates Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanul Road and Case Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. __ TIMARU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW, Tuesday & Wednesday, OCTOBER 24 and 25. JUMPING AND DRIVING COMPETI TIONS ON FIRST DAY. ENTRIES for Sheep, Cattle and Pigs, close on SATURDAY. October 14. All other entries on TUESDAY, October 17. GORDON P. WOOD, 10 49 Secretary ASBBUP.TON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S SHOW or x ive stock, produce, imple- JLj MENTS, MACHINERY, Etc. Will be Held on the Ashburton SHOW G BOUNDS, ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1899. LIBERAL PRIZE MONEY GIVEN, ALSO NUMEROUS VALUABLE SPECIAL PRIZES FOR COMPETITION. ENTRIES (which will nob be considered tralid unless accompanied by entrance fees) must be m the hands of the Seorelary not later than 6 p.m on FRIDAY, October 20. W. SIMPSON, LQ 21 Secretary. . ______£__ , OP SKILLED WORKMANSHIP The 1900 'ZEALANDIA Narrow Tread, Overhanging Sprocket, 'atent Head Tube, Butted Tubing through' ut« OATES, LOWBY & CO., BURNETT STREET. Smoko New Venui



CHURCH SERYiCKS: ST. STEPHEN'S OHOROH, Aehburton, 20th BUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (Oct. 15.) 11 a m—Matins, Holy Communion, and Sermon 345 pm-Holy Baptism 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R A WOODTHORPB.M.A,, Tioar. go O * • B § £h § 8 0 J g , g 5 8 r , 05 g S i Q P-i <ri as -*q WILSON'S NEW SEASONS^ WALL PAPERS HAVB^RRIVEDj! •"IALL E»rly|aod ohoose your designs from the full etook of new Goods.



Carraway Seeds ... ... Sd'per lb Pimento, whole ] Is   Pimento, ground Is2d „ „ Mixed Spice l|d per packet PlCKLES—Hayward's Mixed, lOd per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross and Blackwell's, Is 3d par bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Curry Powder lid per bottle Borax 8d per lb Alum 6d „  Saltpetre , 6d „ „ TartaricAcid ... ... lalOd „ „ Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb, 2s per doz lbs Whole Linseed 3d per lb Linseed Meal ... ... 4d  „ MATOHIS-Plalds, Ud per dot, 4s per gross 250's Is 6d per dozen 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 83 per dogen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for la Maconochie'a Fresh Herrings, 6£d per tin „ Herrings In Tomato, lOd per tin „ Herrings m Shrimp, lOd per tin „ Kippered Herrings, 101 per tin  Preserved Bloaters, lOd per tin Auckland Mullett 7d per tin Oysters ... 8d   Sardines, large Alberts ... Is », „ Sardines, large ... ... 8d   Sardines, small 4d „  Salmon, Holly leaf ... 10d „  Salmois, other Bnnds ... 8d „ „ OlL—Lucca, 2s 4d per bottle Salad, \ pint sd, 1 pine lOd Castor, \ pint sd, 1 pint 10d Sheeps Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 21b tin, Is Crosee and Blackwell's assotted Pastes, Is 3d per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen, Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin Bovril, 2oz, Is lOd. Leiberg's extract, Is 9d per bottle Patent Groats, Robinson's, lOdJ; Har per's, 9d per tin Mellina' Food, Is 8d par tin



"fin Hanten's Cocoa, Jib, lid ;"£lb, Is 9d ; lib, 3s 3d Frjr'a Cocoa, Jib, BJd ; lib, lai 4M EealGood Oandles, 4^d per lb ; 8s bd per box Parafine Candles, plain and fluted, 6£a per lb ; 12s 6d per box Fairy Night Lights, la 2d per box Flake Tapioca, 71bs for Is Pearl, 61bs for Is ?ago, 71bs for Is Mixed Peel, L^mon, OraDge and Cit ron, 8d perlb Lemon Peel, 71b tins, 3s 6d lib Tina Assorted Jams, 5d per lb j 4a 9d per doz 21b Jars Assorted Jams, 14a 6i per doz Lea and Perrin's Saace, large, 2a 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle "Worcester Sanoe, small, 5d ; large, 91 Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per lb Mazina Rd per dozen 5a 6d Whiting, f b foE Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, Is 3d per lb Preserved Fruit, 2£lb tins, 8d per tin, 7s 6d per doz English Cut Loaf Sugar, 3|d per lb Tomato Saace, 9d per bottle Golden Syrup, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 561 b 11s 3d Treacle, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 71b Is 9d Fb*sb Rabins 6idperlb Finest Sultanas 7s<i „ ,* Finest Currants 6d „  per case 4id   Stewing Figs 7|d „ „ French Plwaos (choice) ... 1« >» >> Stewing Pluma ... ... 9<l >» »» Finfßt Muscatels 1b M „ „ Californian Muscatels ... Is „ », Pates, extra fine, 31b boxes, Is 9i per box Almonds, Jordan 2s 4d per lb Almonds, Valencia ... Is 6d  „ Almonds, Sicily Is 4d  „ Barct.^na Futs ... ... 8i   Shell Almonda -WW   Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4£d per doss Day and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per bottle French Bibcklng, 2d per tin, Is 9d per doz Nixey's Blaeklead, Id jiza, 3d per do?. JtHßl' Dome Biacklead, 6d per dcz



ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB. OPENING SPORTS. HALF-MILE HANDICAP. First XI EAT--Chas. Willis 1, H. Holland % Thibd Heat-A. Huston 1, F. Williams 2. Final HALF-MiLE-Chas. Willis 1, A. Huston 2. Time, lmin 8 2-sth sees THREE-MILE HANDICAP. Chas, Willis was placed first A. Huston second I 11. Holland third. ALL THE ABOVE RIEERS WBEB MOUNTED ON THE TAVOUBITB WAYERLEY BICYCLE, Which mast prove that this popular machine cannot be beaten for racing purposes] SOLE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND. JOHN ORR & CO.. ASHBUBTON, JOHN ORR AND GO'S REVISED LIST^ WE Chim to bo the Loading Firm of G ooors, Ironmongers, and Crockery iMerchanta m Aohburton. We import all onr Stock from the Home Markets for Spot Cash and are therefore m the best position to supply the public with only genuine gondß at the lowest possible price for cash. We guarantee all our goods foU weight and finest quality. We never charge for picking and delisrary, all goods at the Railway fetation free. Any person leaving ati order with a* can get a parcel ticket, and therefore always ba sure Jof having their'goods at tha station m time. No charge for ticket. T7IT ATTD c Ss* per Ton —, j? JLjO U Jtl PER SACK 13,. — st}GAU-Sid per tl> wltu Tea !MARA7ILLA GARDEN TEA— la lOd, 2a, 2s 4dJ per 1b 51b Box ~ 8s 9d, 9a 76, 11« 101 b Box .-, - ... 16s Bd, 18s 4d, 21i 8d • KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, {18s 4d ; 81b, 9a 7d GOLD LEAP TEA 10lb Box, 18a 4d; 51b, 9« 7d -PEOVISIONS - FACTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Satton's always In stock. OHEESE-Fineufc Factory, 6d per 1b BACON AND HAMS —»• LewlsV " Morepork," "D. Me Vallum." Mild Cured Hams, Sides and Rolls, 7|d. GORE OATMFAL~2SIb;Bag,:2sJ6d