PHASES OF THE MOON

October

DEATH.

Collier—At Dunadin, on October 8, 1899, William Hedley Collier, lato of Ash burton, after a long illness;

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1899. LORD RANDOLPH'S PROPHECY

Lord KAHDOfiPH Cjjurciiill has long ago gone to his final rest, but his was an enquiring spirit, and m regard to the Transvaal he has left behind m bjok form his impressions of that country as he saw it m 1891. Lord Randolph delivered no varnished tale as to things as he found them, but m his letters to the Graphic, republished under fcha title of " Men, Mines, and Animals m South Africa," there are many paragraphs which are expressive of his opinions and his speculations From Chapter VIC. of his book, pp 81-2 we extract the following, which shows how clear a mental grasp of the situation m the Transvaal he had, and also how lucidly he foresaw what was lr.omiog m the future for the Republic., To day his prophecy seems on the eve I of fulfilment:—" Had Johannesburg, j with its present population, its present; possessions, and its present prospect?, existed at the time of the Transvaal War, it never would have been suffered to pass away from the dominion of the British Government. I adhere to the opinion I expressed m a former letter

that tha restoration of Dutch indepen-! dence was necessary if not essential to the peacaful government of the Oape Colony, but viewing the Transvaal ns it is, and calculating what it might be if its possessors snd rulers were English, one cannot but lament that so splendid a territory should have ceased to be British. The English traveller, according to his disposition, must be sorrowful or indignant when he con siders the contrast which is afforded i y the capacity of the country and the incapacity of its present rulers. The natural events of the future will probably peacefully retrieve the losses occasioned by the errors of the past The gold-fields, when connected by railways with the coast, will be crowded m a few years' tiruo with thousands of Englishmen, who will impatiently jerk from their shoulders the government of the Boers: These will be out-numbered, absorbed, or scattered. Already this process is perceptibly going on. All the capital invested m the Transvaal is foreign, and under foreign direction. Such is also the case with all industry other than pastoral; I was informed on good authority that more than three fourths of the land itself is now owned by foreigners. The days of the Trans vaal Boers as an independent and distinct nationality m South Africa are numbered; they will pass away un honoured, unlamented, scarcely even remembered either by the native or by the European settler. Having had given to them great possessions and great opportunities, they will be written of ooly for their cruelty towards and tyranny over the native races, their fanaticism, their ignorance, and their selfishness ; they will be banded down to posterity by tradition as having conferred no single benefit upon any single human being, not even upon themselves, and upon the pages of African history they will leave the shadow, but only a shadow, of a dark reputation and an evil name." And this was written by Lord Randolph Churchill m 1891.

BRITAIN'S SUZERAINTY IN THE TRANSVAAL.

The absolute independence of the South African Republic ! This is the great and all-ruling principle for which Kruger throughout his negotiations has been contending, and any com promise he will doubtless refusp,which does not include this principle m its fullest sense. On the other hand, as the absolute independence of the Trans vaal means the surrender by Britain of her suzerainty, any such compromise is impossible, as Britain has already gone too far to recede. There is a goad deal of misunderstanding of the question of the British suzerainty. The actual word does not appear m the Convention of 1884, but though this is the fact there was no uncertainty about the existence of the suzerainty when the convention was agreed to, and this is fully borne out by Sir Robert Herbert, who was Under secretary for the Colonies at the time, and who asserts that the paramount sovereignty of the British Grown m the Transvaal was never for a inouaent questioned, even m thought, Lord Derby, m the plainest language possible, told the Boer delpgates that their oiaim to be treated as an equal contracting power with Great Britain herself was one which Her Majesty's Government could not possibly adopt either m spirit or m latter. Nor has it been adopted ia either form or substance, and from beginning to end the Trans vaal has been treated as a Republic incapable of making any treaty or arrangement with a foreign power or powers without the consent of the British Sovereign. In all the dealings of the Transvaal with the British Government the negotiations have gone—as all the negotiations of Britain's other colonies have gone — through the Colonial office, which is a point to be noted. Had the suzerainty been surrendered, or become m any way inoperative or non-existent, the nego tiations would have gone through the Foreign Office, and any agreement made between the Transvaal and Britain would have become a treaty, not a convention. But as things are *nd have been since 1884, all the understandings between the two that have taken written form are con ventions, and conventions, not treaties, regulate the relations between Great Britain and her vassal republic m the Transvaal. President Kruger's Cabi net can form no alliance of any kind with a foreign power, unless Her Majesty's sign mannal and seal are put to the document' sanctioning the I same. This being bo there can be no possible doubt that the convention of 1884 gives the Boers no such right as they now claim, and Co maintain which fancied right they are blundering into war. The Boers aver that the lf now existing right of absolute self-Govern ment of this republic is not derived from either the Convention of 1881 or from that of 1884, but simply and solely follows from the |inherent right of the republic as a sovereign interna tional state." This very tall talk was accppted by the British Go vernment as simply audacious vapor ing, and the contention it con tained was diplomatically laughed at as inadmissible, having no warrant either m law or history. But leaving the question of law m the matter, and get ting down as the diggers would say, to the v hard pin " of the situation, there cannot be any doubt as to the position Great Britain occupies as the dommant power m South Africa, and her duty as such to see that her vast interests m that region are not m any way en dangered ©ither by the Boers on the one hand, or the natives on the other. Mr Chamberlain, speaking m parlia ment, said—"We say our predomi ance, which both sides of this Hou&e has constantly asserted, is menaced by the action of the Transvaal m refusing to redress the grievances, or refusing even consideration of the requests put m the most moderate language by the ' suzerain Power. We say that is a state (of things which cannot longer be tolerated. We have said we have pat our hands to the plough and will not draw back." And from every corner lof the empire has come an answering Amen to join the great voice of the millions m the Home Country eyes read those words the day aftej? their utterance. Government is not ia a hurry. It faaa carried patience to a point when it has almost ceased to be a virtue, and even at the last moment it was willing to iiiten to my words,

indicative of Krnger's return to his senses. Why this phenomenal patience I has been displayed by the Imperial 1 Government we of oourss do not know, bufc doubtless there are good and efficient reasons which will be rnado known possibly m good time; but we do know the situation ia very serious, and are afraid that it is much more so than the casual student of the Boer d ffi:u!ty realises. There are great and terrible possibilities to be provided for. The Boers m the Transvaal and the Boers m the Free State are all very well. We know where they are, how many there are, where, when, and how we ratiab meet them when the war trumpet blows. But the question may also arise of a racial conflict making the whole of South Africa its theatre, and such a conflcfc being made use of by hostile foreign powers as an opportunity for carrying into effect designs that would have been im possible while the hands of Britain were diseiagagad. There are thus many contingencies to be prepared for, but Joseph Chamberlain, and those I with him are nob the men to start on any great undertaking before they are ready, and any knot they tie m this matter can be depended upon to hold.

Local and General.

%* On the first page to-day will be found an amide entitled " The Gift of Language," and on the fourth page the continuation of the story " Nada, the Lily." The New Mahdi.—The British defeated the mullah who proclaimed himself the Mahdi, »t Barber*, m the Red Sea. Schilling —It is reported that Schilling, the one-armed man, who was walking around the world, died m Melbourne a few weeks ago. 11 Almost Weil."—Sapper Head, who was injured at the Mahanga Bay explosion on the 7th August, is reported by the Wel lington hospital authorities as being "almost well." , Exports —The exports for the September quarter from Timaru were £144,840—an in crease of £50,796 compared with the cor responding quarter last year.—Press Asso ciation telegram. A Polige Scandal.—A cablegram from London says that revelations at Manchester with reference to tho police accepting bribes from brewers and publicans have caused a great ecandal. For Active Service.—By Saturday night's express one trumpeter and two troopers journeyed north to join the Transvaal contingent m Wellington. Their khirki uniforms attracted a deal of attention. Political Meeting,—" Will you consent to fight' Cocky' Hood, the loser to retire from the election ?" was a pertinent question asked of a candidate for Parliamentary honours aba North Island meeting last week Joint Stock—A tribute to the old age pension system was given by two residents of Hamilton, where, on Friday last, an eager bridegroom of eighty and a blushing bride of sixty nine were united m the holy bouds of matrimony. Both are recipients of old age pensions. Good News fob Grain Holders, — Farmers who have not sold their wheat or oats from last season's harvest will be pleased to note a rise m price and strong demand, especially for good feed oats. War rumours have had the effect of stiffening wheat m England, and Eag'ish farmers are holding. A Shield fok Ignorance:.—At the hear ing of one of the Rikaia disaster compensa tion cisea ia the Cbristchurch Supreme Oourt on Friday, a medical witness described the plaintiff as buffering from neurasthenia. Auother medical witness, on being examined, deposed that m his opinion the use of the term neurasthenia covered a lamentable amount; of ignorauce as regarded what was the matter with the patient. Now-a days, when one did not know what was the matter with a patient, it was pub down as neurasthenia. This was merely a shield for ignorance. As he had said, it was usual to say "Oh! it is neurasthenia" when the medical man did not know what wa3 the matter. After this the lay mind will prob ably not be so much impressed by tha use of high sounding medic*! terms. A. and P. Association —The special prize offjred by Mr John Gilmour is for the beat yearling colt or filly by Top Gallant ; and Mr John Small's special will be awarded to the best draught gelding, any age. latend ing exhibitors wiU note Ihis. The following special prizss have been presented rince Tuesday last: —Mr John Grigg gives £7 7s tor most points ia draught horse section. Mr W. Patching, a horse cover for the best yearling draught colt or filiy; Ashburton Publishing Company, £1 Is for Alderney or Jersey bull, £1 Is for Alderney or Jersey cow ; N.Z Farmers' Co-Operative Associa tion, £2 2s first prize and £1 Is second prize for the best pen of halfbred ewes with lambs »t foot; £1 Is, best sow with litter ; and £1 Is, home made bread ; Mr T Bullock, one guinea for best cottager's cow, where not more than one is kept, and one guinea for the best 3lb loaf of home-made bread, open to competitors who have never won a prize at any show—to be confined to residents m Aahburton County. Anniversary Services—Tha large attend ance at Bering Square Church oa Sunday was another indication, if such were required, that the interest of church-going people m Sunday school work is m no way declining. Before six o'clock, m the evening there were people waiting for admission directly the doors were open, »ud, at the time of the service commencing, the building mag paoked like the proverbial red-herring box. The church was prettily festooned and otherwiie decorated, and most of the scholars, to the number of about 150, were on a staging at the north-east end of the building. Their behaviour was faultless, and this feature, combined with the bright, cheery faces of the young people, must have been a source of untold delight to both the school staff and the many parents who were present. The Wesleyan Church choir, which is a fairly strong one at all times, gave help that wag much appreciated, and some of the best male vocalists and instrumentalists from other denominations rendered service that was indicative of a union m spirit which is more and more developing as the years go by. This notice would also not be complete with out reference to the splendid orchestral acoompanimentu, which assisted greatly to add to the effect of the choruses. The whole service of song was most enjoyable, and a little more regard to " light ami shade" would have left nothing further to be desired. Rev. Wm. Baumbar, an ex-president of the Wesleyan Conference, conducted the services on each occasion. In the morning he took the early piety of King Josiah as his subject, and at night gave a sermon on friendship, with special reference to the comradeship of David and Jonathan. The afternoon service was specially for young people, and Mr Baumber's object lesson of the grass, ivy, and oak, was capitally given, was profitable to adults as well as to juveniles, and he kept up the interest without a break. The collections for the day totalled over £8, and, so far as the Sunday services are concerned, the school staff recognise with gratitude that m all features of the Sunday's worship, none of the celebrations which preceded it were more profitable or interesting. It is ex pected that there will be a large gathering on Wednesday at the tea and concert. At the latter function Rev. O. B Inglia will give, by request), an address on •• The influence of Sunday schools on character."

Mount Somebs —We have to apologise fco tbo c of our subscribers who get their papeis by the Mount Homers train for having missed thai) train on Saturday. We are quite aware howannoying—more particularly ju ,t now—such an occurrence must, have been to them, and hope they will understand it was quilt unavoidable. The " Triad "■—The numerous readers ot our well known contemporary the Triad will welcome with pleasure the October numb r. It ia wo'l illustrated, and the reading matter is ao varied as to contain m comparatively small compas?, much informs tion which will be found of use to the general reader, aa well as to those musically and scientifically inclined. A musical sup plement i<< given this month, it is a eong by a New Z-saland musician, and ia of un doubted merit. A prizs competition is an nounced, particulars respecting whioh may hi found m another column. Serious Bioyole Acoident. ~About din ner time on Sunday a young man, named James West, waa crossing a footbrldga over a race at Methven, when by some means his machine ran off the plank, and both rider and machine fell into the race, the drop being about three feeb. West, who was m difficulties, soon received assistance, and it was found that his left leg was twisted round, apparently from the knee. Valuable first aid was rendered the sufferer by Mr David Grant, who promptly placed the leg m splints, and the patient was put m a cart on a stretcher, and conveyed to the Ashbur ton Hospital, where he waa attended by the houae surgeon, Dr Trevor, The leg is nob broken above the knee, as was at first thought, but the injury appears to be to the knee, though the extent of the same cannot be ascertained till the swelling has been reduced. On enquiry at the hospital thia morning, West was reported to be doing as well as could be expected. TO THE DEAF.-A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and noises m the head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drams, has sent £1000 to his Institute, so that) deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drama may have them free. Apply to Department, N.S The Institute, " Longoott," Gunnersbury London, W England.

CYCLING.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Sydney, October 8 The Mile Championship of Australia re sulted thus :—W, Martin 1, Gordon 2, Megson 3. Won by » wheel. Time —2min 21fseo.

THE AMERICA GUP CONTEST

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright New York, October 8 Owing to the wind again failing the yacht race was unfinished, the Shamrock being slightly ahead.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio I Telegraph—Copyright. London, October 6 Three hundred bales of wool ftom the wrecked steamer Thermopylae have been saved. 2 }he Times referring to the Conference of Naval Experts recently held m Mel bourne, says the proposals there made for Australian naval defence are inade quate, inconsistent, and altogether in admissible. Monte Video, Oct 6 Ane&ts have been made here of a number of persons who defrauded the New York Life, Equitable, and other life insurance companies, by first in suring people and then murdering them.

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for tb« f opinions expressed by oar correspondents)

THE POULTRY INDUSTRY.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—l have just returned from Welling toD, aad was m the House ot Representa tives when the poultry industry as carried on by the Government was discussed, and I may say that after wh.'vti I heard 1 cordially endorse the remarks made m your leading co unins upon the subject a few days ago. I sincerely hope thttthe whole Press of the colony will take the matter up, as you have doDe, and compel the Government to alter their tactics. What they intend doing did not come out during the discussion, for when Mr Seddon attempted to speak on the subject there were suoh shouts of laughter, o pecially when he was reading out state ments to show the profits of the government farms, that I could not hear anything else, and don't know whether he accepted any of the suggestions offered to him by members. So many were chaffiugly made that he may have been m a quandary as to which were serious, seeing that he is not as well posted up m the ways of cocks and hens as he is m those of the average member of Parliament. Bub surely he will make a change.—l am, etc., Cock a Doodle Do.

CYCLING REFORM.

TO THK EDITOR. Sib,—l notice a very good artiole m the NZ. Wluehnan's lasb issue dealing with the necessity for a reform m the way cycle racing is carried on. The evils which »re rapidly bringing this attractive sport into disrepute—or »t least lessening its popularity —are many, chief amongst them being the loafing and crooked running on the part of the riders generally, the few bright excep tions making this all the more noticeable ; talking and squabbling by competitors during progress of a rape, looking round, and on the part of the managing bodies neglecting to enforce their own rules. There are other little matters requiring improvement or absolute abolition, but as it would take up too much of your space to deal with theie m detail, I will only mention one of them, because I saw at the late meeting on the Domain that an alteration is required amongst our own tiders. I refer to the practice indulged m by a few riders of keep ing all the other competitors waiting on their marks, and coming out m a leisurely manner just when the starter's patience is about exhausted. 1 noticed that last seaßon some few of the outside " cracks " did the same thing, and it was generally considered that it was done to attract public attention If this be bo, and some of our local riders have set those individuals up for examples m that and other ways, they may rest assured that although such snobbishness may attract public notice to them, it is not the kind of notice that they should desire. Apart from this view of the case, however, it is so unfair to the rest of the competitors that the authorities would do well to put a stop to it. If the starter sent the fhld away without them once or twio?, doubtless the result would ba satisfactory. My chief objact m writing this letter was to express a hope that all thoße connected with cyoli racing, m this district at anyrate, will com* bine m an endeavor to remove the evils which promise to demoralise the sport and kill all public interest m what at one time promised to become the best appreciated sport within the reach of ordinary sports men, and that most generally supported by the public—l am, etc., Cyclist

News in Brief.

Owners of travelling stallions will find a notice m our advertising columns that may prove useful to them.

THE TRANSVAAL.

liruger and the (-old Mines. Murders on the Rand Public Feeling m England. Speeches hy Opposition Leaders. President Stcyn Explains His Attitude.

United Press Association™By Electric Telegraph —Copyright Pretoria, Oct 7 Krnger has decided to commandeer all the gold production of the Trans vaal, paying miners' wages. The Kaffirs on the Rand have mur dered several Jewish storekeepers; October 8 Cronje, who has been appointed general, commanding the Boer troops on the western frontier, is concentrat ing 6000 men and artillery at Bamath- L%ban. He has warned the inhabitants of Mafeking that he will invade it immediately a shot is fired m Natal. London* October 7 Sir H Oampbell-Bannerman, speaking at Maidstooe, admitted th« Uitlanders' grievances, and blamed the Boers for declining the proposals contained m Mr Chamberlain's despatch cabled on September IS. He said the British paramountcy over the Transvaal was indisputable and necessary, and hoped diplomacy (or the settlement of the difficulties would proceed. MrMorley, speaking at Carnarvon, said the Boers made a great mistake m refusing the 5 years'franchise offer, and Mr Chamberlain made a greater mis* take m closing the franchise discussion. There is an outcry m England against the abandonment of Newcastle. Laing's Nek is referred to as England's Khyoer Pass of South Africa. October 8 Parliament meets on the 17th. Consols, 103J,. A proclamation has been issued sum* ruoning the reserves and according to Lord Lansdowne discretion m the matter of retaining time-expired men. Oapitoww, October 7 Four thousand five hundred Indian troops have arrived m South Africa.

Several regiments are being hurried to the Va»l river to watch the move ments of the Free State on the border. Bftrbertoo, the chief centre of the Dekiap goldfields, is deserted. Bioemfonteih, October 7 President Steyn, addresiing the troops, said it was not intended to attack the British, but fiercely to defend independence. The Boers are disappointed at the small rallying of the Afrikanders to their cause.

Prince Christian Victor.

(Received Wakapufttc* October 9, 8.55 ».m, This Office 9 55 a.m) London, October 8 General Sir Bedvers Buller will be succeeded at Aldershot by Major- General Thomas Kelly, who will complete the mobilisation of the army corps within a week. Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig Holatein embarked at Southampton with 1600 men of the army service corps for the Cape.

Boer Troops Withdrawn From Buffalo River.

Coal Seized by the Free State. Precautions by the Imperial ('Overiimeitt. (Received Wakapuaka Oct. 9, 910 a.m This Office 9 47 a.m) Durban, October 8 The large body of Boer troops massed at Buffalo River, near the Natal frontier, has bow retired. Patrols, however, are left to watch all the roads and passes. It is reported that the Orange Free State has seized 800 tons of coal belonging to the Oape Government. Mr Schreiner, m reply to a question, promised to mak« fall enquiry into the ropcrt. Every precaution has been taken by the British authorities to provide against possible damage to the Natal railways by Boer raida. Sufficient material is already available for re building the whole railway bridges m the colony should they be destroyed.

Auckland, October 9 The Auckland contingent for the Trans vaal lefb by the Rotoiti. Thousands of people assembled to ace the men off Blenheim, October 9 The Marlborough contingent ,'of mounted rifles embark at Pictoa by the Tatanekai to? morrow. An imposing church parade, witnessed by thousands, was held yesterday, and the national anthem was suog m the Anglican and Weileyaa Churches. Ths garrison bund will acqsmpany the contingent) to Pifton, and there will be an enthusmtio send off Wkllinuion, Ootoberd Nearly 100 members of the local rife battalion, and 14 gunners, have volunteered. A number of tenders hare beea accepted locally for rations, forage, leggings, corded breeches, cartridge slings, and slouch hate for the contingent

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following is the meteorological reporb for the week ending October 6, 1899 :—

Rainfall during September-— Al ford Forest, 6-Q Alford Station, 3-4

Tflß ASHJBUJiTOH GOAKDIAN: MORUaY, OCTOBEB 9, I 8&9



few moon . "irst quarter _ 'ull moon ««. /Ast quarter ...

5 12 19 26

6 44 an 5 40 an 9 33 pn 9 10 an



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High in Sun

State of weather.

Date.

Saturday.. Sunday  Monday .. Tuesday .. Wednesday Thursday., b'riday ..

Low,

!__ 33 --- 3- -4- --m--35-51' 35-

High 64 --- 7-- 3-- -7- 5--6-3-63-54. 52-

125 --1- 3-7-133' 126 --132' 128' 122

I Fine, X . NW| Showtri  Rain and Sleet Fine, Cfhn



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V INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING, < ADJUSTING & SHARPENING , FOLLOWS & BATE'S NEW PATENT "RON A WAY 55 Lawn Mower. NOTICE. S3» Th's Machine is despatched from tho Manufactory m perfect working order, and requires no alteration whatever on reaching the hands of the user. If broken or damaged m transio, the purchaser is stro igly recomme.ded nob to give it to intxperienced pers- ns to repair, bub to return it ab once to the makers. Before commencing to cab, sac that the machine is clean, then oil all the bearlnga m the holes provided with the best Sperm or Olire Oil, at the same time putting a little on the edge of the cattere and bottom blade, and secure the handle firmly m the socket. Do not use inferior or th'.ck gummy oil as it will clog the bnarings and prevent the machine from running easily. Sweep the lawn befo c using the machine, removing ail at nes, worm heaps and rubbish, which will blunt the knivem Walk wi ha quick step m working the machine. How to Cut the Grass and Leave it & to 1 Ijsch Lokg —'lhe height of cut is varied by raising or lowering ihe wooden roller m the slides, and m altering care must be taken to do so equally at each end, and to tighten up the nuts on bolt* afterwards. [f the ground is soft and sponcy the back roller must be lowered a little to prevent the machine from cutting too closely. How to Cut the Edges or Borders op Gravel Walks, —Lower the back roller as far as possible, and tun one wheel on the grass and the other on tb© walk, taking only 5 or 6 inches of grass. How to Mow a Bank.—Stand at the top and work the machine down the incline, or stand at the bottom and work the machine diagnally along the bank, bub not m a direct line from bottom to top. How to Collect the Grass -Slide the curved iron name plate between the two grooves, and secure io firmly by tightening the thumb screws ; then drop the Grass Collecting Box into the recess provided. How to Scatter thb Cot Grass KvKNLY ON THE LaWN I* HOT WEATHER, to Protect the fc-'on From Being vcokched by the Jtun's Bays —Use the machine without the Grass Collecting Box and the carved iron name plate. In this oder the machine cuts long grass wishout clogging, and will be found useful for undulating ground ; also close up to tree?, clearing the grass well away from iha bottom of the trucks. Tn moving the machine about from pace to place, turn the hand c over, so as to raise the cylinder from Ihe ground, and then push it forward ; the cylinder will then cease to rotate. It; can be taken m this c. nvenienc manner on the roughest road, without duing it the slightest injury. How to Sharpen and Atjust tHb Knive j. — Firdt by means of the box spanner, bring the cylinder and bottom blade m contact, then remove both of the driving wheels and the pinions, taking care not to lose the ratchets ; reverse th* direction of the cylinder by placing the lefc hand pini< n c n the right hind side ; refix iho driving wheel n this «ide and screw the small handle into it. Mix some earn emery and oil together m a saucer and put a little on a slip of leather about two inches wide ; draw tho handle of the machine to the ground and kneel upon it, turn the cylinder backwards by mßans cf the smill handle lv the driving wheel, applying the emery at the same time to the edges <f the cutters, and continue until the cylinder revolves easily. After sharpening, cleau the machine thoroughly and replace the driving wheels, pinion?, and ratchets, m their original positions, the cylinder should then cut thin writing paper when tested, revolve with freedom, and not requite sharpening again for a year. FOLLOWS * BATE, LTD., Patentees and Manufactures, Gorton, Manchester. The above is one uf the Besb English Lawn Mowers, and are for sale by F- FEIiRIMAN-



RESERVED FOR CARSON & COS NEW ADVERTISEMENT. • « ©* • « 3a* .5 t3 I 5 S S $IS fes i ■ a *-h be CO <1 J_ A MASTERPIECE OF SKILLED WORKMANSHIP The 1900 "ZEALANDIA P BIoT £21 Narrow Tretd, Overhatiging Sprocket, Patent) Bead Tube, Butted Tubing through out. OATES, LOWRT & CO., BURNETT STRBhT. WILSON'S NEW SEASONS WALL PAPERS HAVE ARRIVED! /"I ALL Early [and choose your designs fr the full stock of new Goods. ________ tJH ATERTON BECTIONS. Nob. 9, 18, 29, 30, 31, 38, 39, 59, §0, 62 S 76, 77, 78, 90, S2, 93, 94. QEVERAL Building Sections eb Fairton. ! Prices from £8 to £18 GOOD Family House and £ acre; con. venient to the railway and schools. /"\NE Aore, well fenced, West Town Belt. For particulars and prices apply H. W. BARRETT, ARCADE. DISSOLUTION OP PARTNERSHIP* FTIHE Partnership hitherto existing X between Henby Barrett and Husert Chablks Barrett, carrying on Business as Drapers, Clothiers, e'e, at "The Hall," East Street, Aahburton, has been DIS SOLVED by mutual consent, as from the 20th SEPTEMBER, 1899. H. O. Barrett will carry on the Business m the same Pre mises, and respectfully requests all accounts owing to the Firm to be paid to Jbim there Ib will be hia endeavour by careful'attention to the requirements of customers, to keep up the reputation of the late firm, and merit a ! continuance of the favors they have received m the past, and for which thsy tender , sincere thanks. I Signed— HENRY BARRETT. HUBERT CHARLES BARRETT, Ashburton, October 4, 1899. CIHICKETIING and Lawn Tennis material ) ex Maori, now opened up. Just imported direct from the best London Manufacturers at lowest cash prices, equal value compared with Chrietchurch houses. Bits, Balia, Racqets, Stumps, Gloves, Facia, etc. Ask for Trading Stamps. —H. M. Jones. ÜBITAN; thT"earliest "Potato, 1A quality, 151bs for Is ; Beauty of Bath, general favorite, 26'bs for Is, 5j per saok ; Early Snowdrop, heavy cropper, prime quality, 201bs for Is, 6s per sack; Breed's Prolific, the besi) for light land, 38lbs for Is, 3 3 6d per sack ; Bath Kidney, 40lbs for Is, 3a 3d per sack j and other good kinds. Cheaper by the ton.— J. Thomas, Hav«look ' Street, j



Carraway Seeds , Bdfper Ib Pimento, whole * la „ „ Pimento, cround Is2d  „ Mixed Spice ... ...Hd per packeb PlCKLES—Hayward'e Mixed, lOd per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen f Cross aud BlackweH's, Is 3d pir bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d par bottle Carry Powder Ud per bottle Borax ... 8d per Ib Alum ... ... .., 6d „ „ 1 Saltpetre , 6d „ „ TartaricAcid lalOd „ „ Carbonate Soda, 3d per Ib, 2a per doz lbs Whole Linseed 3d per Ib Linseßd Meal , 4d   MATCHES—PIaids, 4|d per doi, 4s per gram 250's Is 6d per dozen 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 8i per doeen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for la Maconochie's Fresh Herrings, 6£d per tin  Herrings m Tomato, lOd per tin „ Herrings m Shrimp, lOd per tin „ Kippered Herrings, 10d 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 ... lOd „ „ Salmon, other Bnnds ... 8d   OlL—Lucca, 2i 4d per bottle ISnlnd, I pint sd, 1 pint) lOd Castor, \ pint sd, 1 pint lOd Sheeps Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is lOd Corned Be*>f, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 2lb tin, Is Crosse and Blaekwell's assorted Pastea, Is 31 per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen Potted Meat?, assorted, 6d per tin tfovril, 2 z, la lOi. Leiberg'a extract, Is 9d per bottle Patent Gro*ts. Robinson's, lOd j Har per's, 9d por tin .Mellins 1 Food, Is Bdper tin



OORE OATMfAL~2SIb Bag,;2sJ6d Van Houten's Cocoa, Jib, lid ; \% 9d ; lib, 3a 3d Fry's Cocoa, |lb, B£d ; lib, Is 4|d Real Good Cindles, 4|d per Ib ; 83 8 \ per box Parafine Candles, plain and fluted, 6jd per Ib ; 12s 6d per box Fairy Night Lights, Is 2d per box Flake Tapioca, 7lbs for Is Pearl, 61be for Is s-'ago, 71bs for Is Mixed Peel, L^mou, Orange and Cit ron, 8d perlb Lemon Peel, 71b tins, 3s 6d 1 lib Tins Assorted Jams, 6d per Ib ; 4* 9d pec doz 21b Jars Assorted Jams, 14a 63 per doz Lea and Perrin's Sauce, large, 2* 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, I* 3d per bottle Worcester Sauce, small, 5d j large, 9d Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per Ib Mazhm Rd per dozen 5s 6d Whiting, »' b for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, Is 31 per Ib Preserved Fruit, 2|lb tine, 8d per tin, 7s 6d per doz English Cut lioaf Sugar, 3|d per Ib Tomato Sauce, 9d per bottle Golden Syrup, 2lb 6d, 4lb Is, 561 b 11s m Treacle, 21b od, 41b Is, 71b Is 9d Finwb Badsins 6idperlb Finest Sultanas ... ... 7|d „ „ Finest Currants ... ... &d „ „ per case 4ld   Stewing Figs 7|d „ „ French Plems (choice) ... 1^  i> Stewing Plums ,„ ... 9i   Finest Muscatels la Id „ „ Californian Muscatels ... Is   Dates, extra fine, 31b boxes, Is 91 per box Almonds, Jordan... ... 2a 4d per Ib Almonds, Valencia .., la 6d  „ Almonds, Sicily Is 4d „ „ Barcti?na Nuts 81   Shell Almonds 101  „ Bay and Martin's Pasts Blacking, 4j-» per doz Day and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d par bottle French Blacking s 2d per tin, Is 9d per doe Kixey'B Blacklead, Id i»ize, 3d per dcz James' Pome Blaoklead, 0d per dcz



*•' ■—-- ■■ ■'■■■ "■f " """"■ ' ■ —-*" ' -■■■ "■ - i .i.. .'•-»■ ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB. OPENING SPORTS. HALF-MILE HANDICAP. First HBAT-Clias. Willis 1, H. Holland 2. Third Heat-A. Huston 1, F. Williams 2, Final HALF-MiLE-Chas Willis 1, A. Huston 2. Time, lmin 8 2-sth sees (0? ■—■■—i THREE-MILE HANDICAP. Chas. Willis was placed first A« Huston second XL Holland third. ALL THE ABOVE RIDERS WERE MOUNTED ON THE FATOURITE WAYERLEY BICYCLE, Which mast pro?e that this popular maobine cannot be beaten for racing purposes] JSOLE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON, JOHN ORR AND GO'S REVISED ~PRICE LIST^ WE Chim to be the Leading Firm of G ocere, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchants m Ashburton. We import all our Stock from tho Home Marfcota for Spot Gash, end are therefore m the best position o) supply the public with only genuine goods at the lowest possible price fo* cash. We guarantee all our goods fuU weight and finest quality. We neve? charge for picking and delivery, all goods at the Bail way Station free. Any person leaving an order with u-i can gat a parcel ticket, and therefore always be sure of having thoic go-j'lu at the station m time. No charge for ticket. 171T ATTD £*& SIS Per Ton — j XJXJ U Jtl PER SAOK 133. — SUGAU — SJd per lib witn Tea t~.\ \ x) iMARAVILLA GARDEN TEA— Ib lOd, 2*, 2* 4d per lh stb Box 81 91, 9i 7d, Us lO.bßox .. ... ... 16a83, 18s 4d, 21i 8d KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, 18a 4d ; 51b, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101 b Box, 18a Id ; s!b, 9j 7d -PROVISIONS - FACTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Suttoo's always m stock. OHEESE-Finesfc Factory, 6d per Ib BAOON AND HAMS —»' Lewis'," " Morepork," «D. Medium." Mild Cured Hams, Sides and Rolls, 7|d,