Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1899. THE WAR.

INCB we last wrote on t'e situation m the Transvaal, but little has occurred of moment. That is to say, but little of raompnt m the way of news ha« reached the outside world The explana tion of thia appears to be, not that nothing of moment has transpired, but that the Imperial authorities have established a strict censorship of press news from the Traasva&l, and only such intelligence as can be cf no assistance to the enemy will be allowed to filter through. As a consequence, the press of (he Australasian colonies have no information aa to the movements of the troops, and until news of actual results reach us, which cannot be altogether kept back, we must possess our souls m patience. Of course, whatever news reaches Great Britain, or m fact any country outside the "dark continent," must very shortly afterwards be flashed to these shores, but meanwhile the authorities appear to have been success ful m preserving a very close censor ship, with the view of stopping all information of importance reaching President Kruger. it is evident, how ever, that work is proceeding and that the Boers are doing all they can to prevent anything reaching the forces ' at Kimberley. An attack on another armoured train appears to have been made, but the Boers hud no reason to rejoice over the attempt. From a native source it ia gathered that the Boer force which we have understood to be menacing Kimberley, has made an attack upon the position there and got much the worst of it. But of all this we will doubtless hear details soon. Meanwhile the Free State troopa have taken command of the railwayg inside their frontiers, a thing it would have been extraordinary if they had not done, and the Imperial authorities, not caring to trust too much to the loyalty of the Dutchman m the British colony have proclaimed martial law m Northern Natal—that is, the portion of the colony immedi ately adjoining the Orange Free State, It will not be matter for surprise if this course be followed all along the frontiers of the British colonies m South Africa. At Home, troopa are leaving for the seat of war at the rate of about ten thousand a day, and it is a signal instance of the loyalty of the army and of those who have served m it, that of 25,000 men of the reserve summoned to join the dolors, not a man was wanting at roll call at the various points of rendezvous. Thia must m itsalf be a lesson to continental nations with their systems of compulsory ser vice and conscription, as the British army is recruited by voluntary enlist ment, So far aa the getting of men goes, judging from recent events, an army to defend the empire could be raised m the British colonies at one word from Mr Chamberlain-—not of mon either who seek the ranks as a aort of Adullam, but the flower of colonial manhood from every rank and station m life.

Local and General.

* # * On the first page to-d*y will be found an article entitled " The History of a Word," and on the fourth page the continuation of the story " Nad», the Lily." DiyPBRENCE ot Opinion,•«■•• Good day," said a farmer on Tuesday when it was blow ing half a nor'weat gale, and you could nob see the time by the town clock for dust. " I don't know that it is," replied the genial manager of the freezing works. -''Good day, you call it—it's more like ' Prime Canterbury weather."' Wesleyan.—Tn last week's Advocate it is noted that the R' v. A. 0. Lawrie, who was invited to succeed the Rev. R. Taylor as superintendent of the Aahburton Wesleyan Circuit, hap accepted an invitation to remain a fourth year a£ South Wellington, where he is at present laboring. Should the annual Conference agree to this, it is difficult to conjecture who will be the minister io follow Mr Taylor, who, it is understood, has been asked to tajce charge of the Leeaton pastorate. Tjce Telephones -T-The New South Wales telephone authorities have issued the follow ing notice;—"To facilitate business, sub scribers are respectfully requested not to indulge m unnecessary or frivolous conversa tion between the hours of 9 am. and 5 pm. The business of the Exchange cannot be carried on m a satisfactory manner owing to the abuse referred to, and the co-operation of subscribers is requested with a view to prevent a continuance of this anuoyanoe, and to assist the Department m efficiently working t,he service." TINWALD SCJKOOL CojfMITTEB.—The UlUal monthly meeting of the Tinwald School Committee was held on Friday last. Present —Messrs Clothier (chairman), J. Hampton, J. Stephens, J. Gudsel!, C. Doherty, and C. Hawkins. Mr F, Bonnington sent an apology for absence. The master's report was read. It stated that the number of children on the r*»H was at present 135, and the average attendance for the first two weeks of the quarter had bee? 116. The working average for the past quarter was 11,6. The drainage from the boys' urinal was defective, as was also the boarding m front of the school door. The visiting committee were asked to attend ;io these matters. The truant officer's report was read. It was resolved to close the eohool on the Ashburton rahow day, and to refer to the Chairman the question of closing on the Chriatchurch show day. Accounts were passed for payment te the amount of £3. Mrs Beesing was elected caretaker for tha next twelve months, and the meeting closed

iNStHcyiow Pabaph — A Government in' i epection parade of the 0. Company, was held last evening, at which the parade state •bowed forty-four of all ranks, Tha Ash burton Guards also paraded, thirty of all ranks turning out. The night beiDg moon light, the companies were, after inspeotion, marched out to the Alford Forest Road, and instructed in the formation of advance guard and outpost duty by Captain W. E. Dolman, assisted by Sergeant-major Jone&. On returning to the drill ground, the com panijes were exercised in battalion drill, the movements for the most part being executed with preoisioo. Owing no doubt to the number of recruits in the ranks, the march ing was at times ragged and unateady, and the dressing not maintained. A little attention to these all important points on the part of the men would leave few faults to find. The drill as a whole, however, was very instructive and interesting, and it is hoped the two companies will often parade together.

MAYFIELD.

Prom Our Own Correspondent. WIND A strong north-wes'erly wind has been, blowing for the past few days, making everyone feel " knoekedout," to use au inelegant bub expressive term. The grass is benefitting from its warmth, however, but the earth is otherwise getting very parched. LAMBING SEASON, Over all the district averages are very' good, but still a few havo not come up to early anticipations, the deficit being princi pally among young ewe?, as might re expected. Lvnbing is practically over for the season except cloee in to the hills. A COINOIDBNCE. j It is an old sayiug that " accidents do not! occar singly," but it is rarely that the same sort of accident occurs to father and son on two consecutive days. From hia work at Cavendish, James Christensen, junr., was returning on his bicycle last week when he came a nasty " cropper," and almost at the same place the following evening his father performed the same gymnastic featJ Both were severely bruised, but the elder man so much so that medical aid had to be tele phoned for, when it was found that no bones i were broken, but his shoulder was badly strained, necessitating enforced retirement for a short time. BIRTHDAY ENTERTAINMENT. Last Friday evening Mr R. Bsnnison gave a very successful party to a large number of J his friends, in the schoolroom, on the occasion of hia attaining the dignity of man hood. The room was comfortably crowded, and Mrs James Dellow catered an excellent repast. The table also had on it two lovely birthday c»kes with suitable inscriptions, rt fleeting muoh credit on the amateur con fectioners, who donated both. Congratu latory speeches were given by Messrs James Dellow and Reid, and suitably replied to by Mr Bsnnison. Dancing was indulged ia till 4 a.m , when the company all joined in singing the National Anthem, and " For he's a jolly good fellow." Messrs L. Frost, Patrick Kennedy, James Dellow, W. C. Paterson, A. Willis, and Bennlson brothers (3) contributed to the harmony of the evening. Mr Bennison was the recipient of many valuable gifts. TAHMIN«. Large areas of land are being prepared for rape around here just now, farmers having found it of great value for getting lambs into prime condition during the past two or three years.

ROAD BOARD.

Mount Hutt. The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Hutt Road Board was held on Thursday last. Present—Messrs Morgan, Batty, McFarlane, and Murdoch. ROAD ROLLER The chairman laid before the Board Messrs P. and D. Duncan's estimate of the cost of a road roller.—lt was decided to hold the matter over for the present. HIGHBANK, ETC., ROADS Mr March, on behalf of the Land Board, interviewed the Board on the subject of metalling roads on Highbank. It) was decided that the clerk inspect the wort from time to time with the Government Inspector. —It was decided to cancel Mr Devery'n contracts on the Barrhill and Lyndhurst Roads, and to relet the work on amended conditions.—lt was decided to apply to the County Council for a grant m aid of main taining the Rakaia Gorge cutting; also that the Engineer might be sent to inspect the cuttings.—lt was decided to call for tenders for tepairs to Gunn's Road later on ; to have the gorse grubbed m tho Cemetery planta tion, a short length of footpath formed ip Methven, and to have a water crossing and drain made on the boundary road. RAKA.IA GORGE CUTTINGS Mr McLean wrote, offering to undertake the maintenance of the Rakaia Gorge cutt ings, if the cuttings wore put it good order. —The olerk was instructed to see Mr Mc- Lean and arrange matters with him. LABOR INSURANCE It was dem'rind to write to the New Zea land Accident Insurance uompany, stating the Board's position as to labor employed, and asking particulars as to insurance. TENDER Qae tender for 'dealing the B'aokford cutting was received. As it was considered too high the work was pot let. ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £96 13i 3d were passed for payment. NEXT MBETIKO It was decided to hold the neyb meeting on Thursday, November 2, and to strike a rate of one farthing m the £ at that meeting

COMMERCIAL

ASHBURTON STOCK' MARKBT. There was a good attendance of farmers and outside buyers ab the Ashburton yarda on Tuesday. The number of sheep yarded was about 4000. The butchers' pens were well filled. Prices were as follows:—Fat crossbred ewes 12s to 14s Bd, merino wethers 9j 7d to 13s 3d, maiden ewes up to 13s 4d, crossbred wethers 15s lOd to 19a 6d, hoggets 14j 7d to 15s, lambs 11s 6d to 13s, shorn ewes 9s lid, freezers from 16s 4d to 18s lid, store hoggets 8s 2d to 133 7d, crossbred ewes with good percentage of lambs (all counted) 9s 4d to 9j 6d, crossbred ewes with lambs up to 19i, store merino wethers 8s JOd, forward sheep lgj to lSs 9d. Fat cattle - Steers from £4 to £5 17s §d, oows £5 to £6, heifers £4 8i to £6a Is

CORRESPONDENCE.

♦ (W« do not held onrseives respoaiJblr for tfci opinions expressed by our Gorrwpondenti)

THE WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

< TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—ln your issue of October 11, there appears a letter signed by C. W. Purnel!, regarding the collection of rates. He says that he sent m his bill for £3 13s 6d. whioh was the amount paid him, and that the detailed statement of £8 9s 3d was not paid. I give this a most emphatic denial. The first account Bent m was £5 6a 7d, and the second was £8 9a 3d, which was the amount paid to him. He also says that if the Board chooses to sue for suoh small amounts as 3s lOd, 7s, and 17a lid, the solicitor ought to be paid for his services. Just so. But the rates due ranged from £5 15s 2d down to 3s 6d; to that I think we were quite justified m the action we took. He also says that the report must have been sup plied by some malicious person. lam creditably informed that the papers show ing the business done by the Board were handed to your reporter by the olerk without remark, so that I think Mr Purnell's mind must have been distorted when he wrote such a letter.— I am, &0,, P. Ftewart, Chairman Wakanui Road Board

News in Brief.

The annual tea meeting and concert m connection with the Flemington Presbyterian Church will be held m the Flemington schoolroom to-morrow (Thursday). The fol lowing ministers will deliver addresses :— Rev. W. Grant (Leeaton), Revs. G. B. Inglis and McKenzie (Aehburton), and Rev. J. J. Mather (Willowby). Muaic will be supplied by the choir*

PARLIAMENT.

CJuited Press Asßooiation—By Electrio Telegraph LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL Wellington, October 17 The Council met at 2 30. 1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT VOTING Mr W. O. Walker intimated that as toon is the LOO4I Government VotiDg Reform Bill had been assented to, the clerks of jounty councils throughout the colony would be iafotmed of the provisions of the measure. FACTORIES BILL On the motion of the Minister of Educa tion a proviso was added to the Factories Act Amendment Bill to the tffeot that the hours cf labour of females m woollen mills or jam factories should be not more than eight and a-half per day The new clause inserted by the House de- Suing a " factory " as a plaoe where not lets than two persons beside the owner are employed, instead of two as at present, waß opposed by the Minister, and by 17 rote* to 10 it was decided to appoint manager* to hold a conference on the subject ADVANCES TO SETTLERS The Government Advances to Settlers Act passed through Committee without amend* Hflnf) The Council adjourned at 5 o'clnok The Council resumed at 7 30 p m BILLS ADVANCED The Shipping and Seamen's Act Amend ment, Payment of Jurors, and Labour Day Bills passed their final stages The Police Provident ifund^ Bill was par tially considered m Committee, and progress was reported The Council rose at nine o'clock

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wbmjnuton, October 17 The House met at 2 30 p m THE TBANSVAAL CONTINGENT In reply to a question, the Premier said he would, before the session oloied, give to the House the fullest information, consistent with the responsibility of the Government, concerning the Transvaal contingent) PUBLIC WORKS ESXIHATXS The House went into Committee of Supply od the Public W«rks Estimates Immigration, £150 After debate the rote was passed un altered - The House adjourned at 5.30. The House resumed at 7 30 p.m tVMLIQ WORKS ESTIMATES Consideration of the Public Works Esti mates was resumed m Committee Railways, £561,500; item Gisborne- Karaka, £6000 Mr Hall-Jones, apeaking m answer to an objection, said the total estimates for the line, twenty miles, was £58,000. The amount asked for was sufficient until the end of the financial year The rote wjb carried by 37 votes to 13 ANOTHER SCENE During the debate on the item Paeroa- Waihi railway, Mr Pirani alleged that Mr Fisher had used to him the words " You're a monkey." On the matter being reported to the Speaker, Mr Fisher denied having used the words attributed to him Several members testified that they heard the words complained of uttered by Mr Fisher towards Mr Pirani Mr Fisher having retired, the Speaker held that the bulk of evidence showed that the words were used The Premier moved that Mr Fisher, hav ing denied using the words, and there being A conflict of testimony ou the mbject, the Housa proceed no furthet m the matter. The motion was carried, and Mr Fisher re-entered the House. TIIK ESTIMATES The House resumed m Committee Midland railway, £60,000 Mr R->l!e?ton and Mr Put hie protested against the expenditure, the former stating that ho was prepared to use every means to stop useless expenditure until he got a satis factory explanation from Government as to their intentions respecting the line; He contended that fhe country should- have an opportunity of expressing its opinion as to whether the line ehou'd be further pro ceeded with before any more money was spent upon it. The Premier eaid the Midland Railway had so often been before the House that he did oot think it necessary to exp'ain any thing about it. Government was mno way responsible for the difficulty that had arisen with tho Midland Railway Company, by which Government was compelled to take possession and carry on the line. Mr Piraui moved to redupe the vote by £5,C00, as an indication that the House ob j :Ced to further expenditure on the line. This was lost by 30 to 21. Mr Herries moved to report proeren at 3 20 , Captain Kus&e'l complained that the Minister waa attempting to force the Public Works Estimates through atone sitting. The motion to report progress was with drawn, and at 4.30, it was agreed to pats the railway vote and meet at noon, The total railway vote passed without reduction, progress was reported, and the House rose at 4.50 a m.

THE AMERICAN CUP RACE.

Hie Columbia Beats the Shamrock United Press Association—By Eiectrlo Telegraph—Copyrighb Nbw York, O«tober 17 In the American Cup race the Columbia had the windward petition. There waa a •even-knot bre«ze, the weather was foggy and the water tmooth. The Colombia led by a quarter of a mile m tha first hour, and rounded the mark a mile ahead. The breeze stiffened, and the Columbia, superbly handled, won by half a mile;

TRANSVAAL WAR.

British Evacuation of Dundee.

Capetown Jndignatant Schreiner's Attitude. Imperial Government Summon Cape Volunteers, Port Elizabeth-Pretoria Bailway Cut by the Enemy. Railway Held by Free Staters. Martial Law Proclaimed. Evacuation of Dundee, Civilians Transferred to Lady smith. Boers m Difficulties. Great Meeting at the Guildhall. Enthusiastic Scenes. President Kruger Isolated, United Press Association —By ESaofcrio Telegraph—Copyright. Capetown, October 16 Mr Frank Thompson, a member of tie Cape Assembly, expresses the opinion that Mr Schreiner's declara i tion of the neutrality of the Oape is ! atrocious, and tbat Sir A. Milner has made a masterstroke m retaining the Ministry and muzzling it, with its atti tude m regard to the situation. October 17 i The Free State troops have cut the

Port Elizabeth-Pretoria railway north f Norval's Pont, the point at whidbk. t enters the Free State. The Cape is raising 2000 and Natal 1000 additional vo'uoteers, making their totals respectively 9000 and 3500. Transvaal officials afS/m thifc the Africander Bond leaders promised active support to the Transvaal. The statement is disbelieved m Capetown. Recently Mr f-'chreiner refused to sanction the formation o! a town guard at Kimberley, The British Government has now anthotisod the summoning of the Capetown Volun teers. Loyalists at the Cape are wildly indignant at the Ministry's inaction. Free State troops hold the railway to Kimberley. The wires from Vryburg to Kim berley have been cut. Boer commandoes have retreated to Ingagane. Kimberley has 4000 defenders. Martial law has been proclaimed at Mafeking, Vryburg, Barkley West, and Herbert. The farmers at Oolesburg favor peace. Orders have been issued for the evacuation of Dundee. Three thousand civilians hare been transferred to Ladyamith. Seven thousand Boers am encamped at i)e Jaagersdrift. The Bsers commissariat and trans port arrangements are disorganised. London, October 17 A Blue Book on the Transvaal crisis has been published. It reveals Presi dent Steyn's insincerity. He accused Great Britain of the active commence ment of hostilities prior to Kroner's ultimatum. Sir A. Milner declared the accusation baseless. A wildly enthusiastic meeting was held at the Guildhall, the Lord Mayor presiding. Sir John and Lady Luhbock and Mr Herbert Gladstone were amongst those present. Unanimous resolutions supporting the Government were carried, accompanied by the singing of patriotic songs and the waving of ensigns. A crowd numbering 10,000 outside cheered the Lord Mayor's and stock brokers' processions prior to the meeting, which were features of the demonstrations. Victorian and New Zealand firms are receiving large War Office orders for oats and oaten hay. DvßiAir, October 17 A Press censorship has been estab lished m Natal, The censorship at Capetown isolates President Kruger telegraphically. Sydney, October 17 In the Legislative Assembly, the Premier moved a resolution m favour of sending troops to the Transvaal. He stated the cost would be about £30,000, Preparations for their despatch were m an advanced stajjp, and if the House agreed they could get away at an early date. Mr Reid, m a patriotic speech, strongly supported sending the troops. Brisbane, October 17 The Government has offered to eupply the War Office with 3000 cases of corned beef monthly.

Kimberly-Orange River Railway held by Orange Troops

More Prayers Coal Nines Abandoned The Mansion House Fund Reoeived Wakapuaka Oct. 18, 9 oam, This office 9.36 a.m) ( . Capetown, October 17 Free State troops bold the railway between Kiraberley and Orange River, a distance of over eighty miles. A proclamation against treason has been issued at Alivai North, one of the most northerly towns of Oape Colony, and close to the Free State border. Many disloyal Boer farmers are attending a religious festival at Yry burg. The coal mines north of Glencoe, have been abandoned to the Boers. (Reoeived Wakapaaka Oct. 18, 9.0 a-m, Thi« Office 9*36 a.m) London, October 17 The Mansion House refugees fund amounts to £74,000. The Queen cpn tributed five hundred guineas,

An Armoured Train Attacked

Soars Defeated at ICftJUriag Press Censorship for TransTMl Nows 2£ftgaifioe&t Response by the Army Seserre Promptly Floored (Received Wakapntka October 18, 9.40 a m This Office 10 35 a.m) Capetown, October 17 The Boers attacked an armoured repairing train at North Mafeking. Two Boers were killed and three wounded, and njne British were wounded. A Native report states that tk« Boera were badly defeated m an attack on Mafekinf Large quantitiei of supplies are being shipped from India for Durban A Presa censorship of Tranavaal news has been established at Aden as well as the Oape, and interfere* with Kruger's communications London, October 17 Dr Tanner, member for Cork, speak ing at Cross Haven, made insulting I references to the army, and a Royal Engineer knocked him down The whole of the twenty five thou sand British reservists recently sum moned to join the colours responded to the call

The Australian Contingents.

; (Received Wakapuaka Oct. 18, 91$ »-m, jThis Office 9-48 a.m) ; 1 Stone?, October IS In the Assembly Mr Lyneexplained that Government had considered the several rival schemes for the composi tion of the contingent sod were await ing a reply from the War Office whether they will accept a battery of artillery before finally deciding upon one. The coat would be overiJSfO.OOQ. If the resolution were adopted arrange ments that such troops could be landed before thoae sent by the Medic would be made. The debate was adjourned. Perth, October 18 The Transvaal contingent has goot into camp, :

THE a HBUi>TON GUARDIAN : WUDNESIM?, OCTOBER 18, 1899



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WILSON'S NEW SEASONS WALL PAPERS HAVE; ARRIVED}! ■^ ALL EarlyJand^ohoose your designs from the full stock of new Goode. pLITf TELLS A TALE PROVED BY THE PACT THAT NEARLY 1 out of eyery 4 of the whole population of Men, Women, and Children DRINK NELSON MO ATE & CO.'S PORE CEYLON or Blended Teas. The above itatoment, after 18 years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N M & Co's Pure Teas cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4d per 1b more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality. • m ft S 6 «g I . i I.a i a as I 1I 3 % Sl3 iS US pis liflfc * Jls S S » s i a tf 2 5 go CO _ J^ ANTED Known—Thab Mitchell & Turner have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Burnard's, there to make a display of the largest range of Oilcloths and Linoleums ever shown m Ashbucton. N" EW BTBAWB, Flowers, Ribbons, Ruchinge, (tlovee, Veilings, Laces, Muslias, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lovely Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pinafores, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresßes still receives first attention at Mas A&corn's. ANTED Known—That the arrival of the lonic completes our season's importations, whioh are fully double those of arevious seasons. Each department ready :or big business,— MjIOHBLL & TVM&K,



G. MEDDINS, (LATE W. GO N GRKVfi'd. TEE PEOPLE'S lEONMONGE R*. —-CONSEQUENTLY THE CHEAPEST HAS the, following New Seasonable Goods just opened at prices that defy legitimate competition :— SHEEP SHEAES, SHEEP SHEARS. The Celebrated I.TJ.S and O.ii.A. TURKEY OIL STONES .—Real Beauties. LAWN MOWEUS ! LAWN MOWERS ! "New Easy," •* Oreecent," •' Philadf'phia," and " Orbine " 'JAPANNED TRUNKS." For the Million.f Colonial Made. Good and uttoug. BURNETT STREET, Opposite Arcade. OB3EBYB OUR STOCK, OUii QUAXITY { OUR VALOBS «7E are "to the Front" with the PICK and OHOIOE3T GOODS m the Homo Markets, DRESS GOODS m neatest shades, plain and fancy, and Trimmings to match, m endless variety. BL\CK FANCY LUSTRES, SICILIANS, AND GRENADINES. PIQUES (White and Striped), MUSLINS (very new), 300 pieces of PRINTS for Blousings. DRILLS, GRASS CLOTHS, GALATEAS, and PINDORAS. ™f-. T^ «- . r 250 Pairs of New Lace Curtains, Lovely sjooda, SMkl JIAI i— — 20;) Ladies' Collars, as now worn. KJ A. .I A\J J_XA.X^ gco Ladieß , suk ftnd Lwa Scftrfß and Bowa# A GREAT CHOICE IN LVDIES 1 WHITE CYCLING GLOVED. NIOB LOT OF BELTS IN WHITE, SELF OOLOUBS, AND CHECKS VEILINGS TO SUIT LViSRY TASTE, INCLUDING Fancy White Washing Falls. {SAILOR HATS. LEGHOEN HA.TS, TBIMMFD INMMB' MILLIJSEBY. Our Windows will give you a slight idea of the Assortment within, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETINGS, TOWELLINGS, & HEARTH BUGS All useful household linee. Al value. Imported direct from Manchester. The LATEST m Gentlemen's Ties, Bows, and Collars. Up to date HA.TS m Felt and Straw. Our Stock of MEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING and MERCERY is hatd to beat m Ashburton. Ladies' Tan Shoes, I Gentlemen's Tan Shoes, Children's Tan Shoes. Many useful lines m Canvas and Tennis Shoes. Bluchers for Shearers. A grand lino of HARD WEAR TWEED for Boys. School Suits, double width, &m lid DRESSMAKING, MILLINERY, Etc., ON THE PREMISES. NORTHCOTE "& HEFFORD ''THE CORNER, 11



Carraway Seeda 8d per lb Pimento, whole Is  „ Pimento, pround la 2d „ „ Mixed Spice l|d per packet PICKLES~Hay ward's Mixed, lOd per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross aDd Blackwell's, Is 3d psr bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Curry Powder lid per bottle Borax 8d per lb Alnm  6d „ „ Saltpetre 6d „  TartaricAcid IslOd „ „ Carbonate Soda, Sd per Ib, 2s per doz lbs Whole Linseed ... ... 3d per lb Linseed Meal 4d  „ MATCHES-Plaids, 4|d per dos, 4a per gross 260's Is 6d per dozen 1000's 5d per ,feox, 4s lOi per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 83 per dozen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for la Maconochie'a Fresh Herrings, 6|d per tin „ Herrings In Tomato, lOd per tin M Herrings m Shrimp, lOd per tin „ Kippered Herrings, 10d per tin „ Preserved Bloaters, lOd per tin Auckland Muilett 7d per tin Oysters ... . ... 3d   Sardines, large Alberts ... Is  „ Sardines, large 8d  „ Sardines, small , 4d „  Salmon, Holly leaf t ... lOd  „ Salmon, other Brands * ... 8d „ „ OlL—Lucca, 2a 4d per bottle Salad, | pint sd, 1 piiit lOd Castor, £ pint sd, 1 pint lOd Sheeps Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is MM Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 21b tin, Is Crosee and Blaokwell's assorted Pastes, Is 33 per bottle, 14a 6d per dozen Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin Bovril, 2055, Is lOd. Leiberg's extract, la 9d per bottle Patent Groats, Robinaon's, lOdJ; Har per's, 9d per tin Mellins 1 Food, la 8d per tin



Van Houten's Cocoa, |lb, lid ;"|lb, 1» ! 9d ; lib, 3s 3d Fry's Cocoa, $lb, B|d ; lib, Is 4M Beal Good Oandles, 4|d per lb ; 8s bd per box Parafine Candles, plain and fluted, o^d per lb ; 12s 6d per box ! Fairy Night Lights, Is 2d per box Flake Tapioca, 7lbs for Is Pearl, 61bs for Is «ago, 71bs for Is Mixed Peel, L^mou, Orange and l/it ron, 8d per lb Lemon Peel, 71b tins, 3s 6d lib Tina Assorted Jams, 6d per lb ; 4s 9d per doz 2lb Jars Assorted Jams, 14a 6i per doz Lea apd Perrin'o Sauce," large, 2s 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle Worcester Sauce, small, 5d ; large, 9d Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per lb Maztna M per dozen 5s 6d Whiting, f b for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, Is 3d per lb Prwerved Fruit, 2|tb tins, 8d per tin, 7s 6d per doz English Cut Loaf Sugar, 3|d per lb Tomato Sauce, 9d per bottle Golden Syrup, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 661 b 11s 3d Treacle, 21b 6d. 41b Is, 71b Is 9d FlfcMt Raisins 6*dperlb Finest Saltanaa 7|d „ „ Finest Currants od „ „ per case 4*d   Stewing Figs ... ... 7|d „ „ French Plasms (choice) ... 1» »» i> Skewing Plams .« ... 9d „ „ Finest Muscatels ... ... Is M „ „ Calif ornian Muscatels ... Is „ „ Dates, extra fine, 31b boxes, Is 9d per Almonds, Jordan 2a 4d per lb Almonds, Valencia ... Is6d  „ Almonds, Sicily ... ... Is 4d „ „ Barcc>?na Nuts 8d „ „ Bheil Almonds ... ... 10d „,, Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4|d per doz Day and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per bottle French Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9d per dos Nixey'a Btacklead, Id jize, 8d per doz James' Dome-Blacklead, 6d per doz



ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB. OPENING SPORTS. HALF-MILE HANDICAP. First HBAT-Ohas. Willis 1, 11. Holland 2. Thibd Heat-A. Huston 1, F. Williams 2. Final HALF-MiLE--Ohas. Willis 1, A. Huston 2. Time, lmin 8 2-sth sees THBEE-MILE HANDICAP. Chas. Willis was placed first A. Huston second H. Holland third. ALL THE ABOVE RIDERS WERE MOUNTED ON THE f AVOURITI WAVERLEY BICYCLE, Which must prove that this popular machine cannot be beaten for racing purposes] SOLE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND. JOHN ORR & CO.. ABHBURTON, JOHN ORR AND GO'S REVISED LIST^ WE Claim to be the Leading Firm of G ocers, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchants m Ashburton. We Import all our Stock from the Home Markets for Spot Cash and are therefore m tho best position to supply tho public with only genuine goods at the lowest possible price for cash. We guarantee all onr goods faU weight and finest quality. We never charge for packing and delivery, all goods at the Railway bta*ion free. Any person leaving an order wii.h m can get a parcel ticket, and therefore always be sore |of having their goods afc tha station m time. No charge for ticket. JO JIJ\J UXI PER SACK 13 <. — BUGAU — *2£<l per lt> witu Tea !MARAv"ILLA GARDEN TEA— Is lOd, 2a, 2s 4d per 1b slb Box 83 9d, 9a Id, 11s lOtbßox .- .- ... 16a Bd, 18a 4d, 21» 8d KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, 18s 4d ; Sib, 9a 7d GOLD LEAF TEA lolb Bos, 18a 4d; 51b, 9i 7d -PROVISIONS - FA CIORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Sutton'a always m stock. CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per 1b BACON AND HAMS — " Lewis'," " Morepork," "D. McOallam.'' Mild Cured Bams, Sides and Rolls, 7sd. GORE OATM¥AL-251b Bag, 2s 6d