Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1899. 'OFF DUTY."

If the rij-oits that have btcn circu luted n-i,. i.i.^ ?o thi conduct of certain mem «rs of touring footb i! tearm have »ny foundation ia fact, itwou'd uppoar that there is urgent neec? for some reform m the ru.nner m which athletic ' sports are carrii d on m New Zealand. It will be remembered that the Bey. L. M. Ititt stated on a public platform m Dunedin that certain football players travelling m the same train as himself bad conducted themselves m such & manner as to leave no doubt iv his mind that they were under the in fluence of liquor. As most of our readers are aware, an inquiry was held, which, however, proved nothing, for none of those tailed m support of Mr Isitt'a charge were willing to take the responsibility ©f identifying the uffen ders. But the fact that some of the persons travelling as footballers were iutoxicated on the train, and were a nuisance to the rest of the passengers, was proved up to the hilt, The follow ing paragraph m the Napier Telegraph of the 11th inst, indicates a state of things somewhat similar:—" During the past week reports have been cur rent m football circles that the conduct of the Bawke's Bay team, whilst away on the Wellington tour, was not what it should have been; that, io effect, certain members indulged m liquid refreshments to such an extent as to render it impossible for them to do justice to themselves or the district they were sent to represent," Our contemporary remarks that although the captain of the team referred to denies the ttnth of the report, and the Union accepted his denial, certain reliable information direct from Wel lington points to the necessity for fur ther inquiry ; and concludes with the following :—" If this district hopes to ever recover the high position ie once held m the football world the governing body must see to it that its representa tives when sent away, mainly at the expense of the general public, so con duct themselves off the field as to enable them to play up to their best form." There is, however, a broader view of this matter, and one that cannot be too plainly put before the members of the athletic clubs m this colony, which is that what shou'd be a means of educat ing our young men m some of the highest attributes of manhood, courage, pa dene, politeness and self restraint, is having quite an opposite tendency. Young men who, before joining a foot ball or cycling club, were certainly not conspicuous for rudeness and vulgarity when m publicj are now very often seen making exhibitions altogether deroga tory to themselves and to their man hood, and humiliating and painful to their friends and relatives. The view i xpreeaed by our contemporary that no one can hope to appear at his best if he gives way to excess of any kind is correct, but the baleful effects oi over indulgence m alcohol will not only be visible m enfeebled bodily powers, but m coarse manners, loose morals, and shady proceedings generally, making up characters utterly at variance with that of a true sportsman and a gentle man. It is not only m athletic circles that bad habits can be acquired; but m every department of human life, where young men are associated m numbers, there is a danger of drifting m that direction. In this connection we may remind those who have recently became members of the Ashburton Volunteer Companies that the ideal soldier is a gentleman. The most enchanting pictures that novelist! have drawn show that the most noble soldiers have invariably associated the terms, He was " a soldier and a gentleman," completed the picture of the best and bravest hero. This being the standard of the aoldier, the volunteer or citizen soldier should surely aim as high. There would be no occasion to emphasise this if all of our volunteer! showed that they appreciated their responsibilities. This cannot be impressed too strongly upon the young men who have joined the Volunteers. Unfortunately there are sometimes to be found m their ranks persons who never have, and never will have, a proper idea of what is expected of good soldiers, as well as of good citizens, and the prenicious example and influence of any such con stitute the one drawback to the Volun teer system. Men are brought into close fellowship when m the same company, and the spirit of comradeship, which is characteristic of military association, and the wearing of the aame uniform, has a prejudicial instead of a beneficial effect upon the weaker minds. To counteract this it ought to be the duty of the stronger minds, whose aims m life are high, and pure and noble, to neglect no opportunity when it occurs, of showing that conduct is displeasing to them which is m any degree disgracing to the uniform of the corpa and the character of a gentle man. There is no more emphatic protest against wrong than living the right, and though the vocation of the preacher is not ours, we would feel a high pride m knowing that th© Volun teer companies of the colony were up to a standard of behaviour creditable to the service.

Local and General.

%* On the first page to-day will be found Mr H. M. Jones' business advertisement, m which he announces that he has been appointed agent for the "Anchor" sewing machine. The WAiTAja Seat.—lb is stated tha* Mr Ward, who was sn unsuccessful candidat 8 for the representation of Mataura, and wh° Has now become a firmer at Waihao Downs' will contest the Waitaki seat with Major Steward. i Butchers' Bali.—There was a very large attendance at the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday night, on the occasion of the first annual ball held by the Ashburton and B\»irton butchers, and the gathering was a decided success. Tha hall was very prettily decorated! and the floor was m firsfc-clasa order for dancirg, which was kept up with spirit till 3 a.m., to music supplied by Miss Simmonds' band, while Mr A. MoKay sup plied th,e foagpipa music. During the even ing songs were sung by Messrs Chambers and Rudkin, and Messrs J. McDonald and Hodgson danced ft clog dance and sailor's hornpipe respectively, all of whioh were very acceptable items. Mrs Huffim had charge of the ref<eshments, which were all that could be wished for, and Messrs R. Rooke and W. Huefron made efficient M.0,8.

Onions for Britain*—A depu a( ion from the Avon R<>ad Bond waited upon the Agricultural Department) yesterday after noon and asked Government assistance m m kmg ati experimental shipment of twenty tons of onions to London early next year. The Secretary, Mr J D Ritchie, promised to cuuimuriioaU'wi h the Agout-Genernl m order to asoeaam wh^t market exists at Hom3 for ciiiius, — Press Asaociation toU'en am. The C'ld Men's Rome —At the Chiritable A<<i Huatd intetioj; m Christohutch on Wednesday the Ashburtos Home Committee re; ortcd that, sni j> ct to the completion of certain necessary foimalices, a alte had been obtained fur a rew Home for old men at Anhburton, the Commissioner of Police and the Hnu W (J Walker (for the Mioibter of L-indu) having consented to the transfer of a veiy t-uitable section. The railway authorities had granted a liberal supply of shelter trees and hedge plants from the Sockbum Nuraeiy. The Board would pro bably consider at a convenient opportunity ways and means of proceeding to ereob buildingß. The report was adopted* Adpinston Mabket. — The following local business was done at Aldington on Wednesday:—Amongst the prinoipal sales were:—For Mr J Scott, Windwhififcle, Rikaia, 140 ha'fbred wethers at 20a to 21b 3d, and 240 merino wethers at 16a 4d j Mr D Fraaer, Shepherd's Bush, 60 halfbred wethers at 18a to 18a lOd ; Mr H McLean, Mount Hutt, 200 halfbred wethers at 17a 6d tol8>; MrJßoag, Rakaia, 102 crossbred and halfbred wethers at 17s 61 to 17s 9d 5 Mr P Drtfmmond, Lyndhurst, 112 halfbred wethers at 16s 10J ; Mr W A Pearce, Sher wood, 127 h vlfbred wethers at 16? 3d } Mr E Horeey, W'inslow, 50 maiden ewes at 16s 7d to 17s ; Mr H J Rosenda'e, Methvan, 120 ewes at 15a Id to 16s 4d; Mr D Cameron, Springfield, 120 ewes at 13a 6d to 14s 9d, and 118 merino wethers at 14s; Mr T Harrison, Minds, 410 merino wethers at 12s to 12s 3d. Education —The ordinary meeting of *he Education Board took place on Wednesday, but none of the business was of local interest except the foUowingsfeatementin the appoint moms Committee's repo: t—"Correspondence had been received from several committees m reference to the proposed removal of teachers consequent on the decreased attendances. In view of the continued law attendance and consequent financial loss, it had been agreed to report to the Board that unless the Sep tember quarter showed a material improve ment m the attendance, general reductions were inevitable, as on the expiration of the notices now current, or about to be given, the over-stafiag, at present equal to about £1,500 per annum, would not be reduced below £7000, whilst the present expenditure was m excess of the Board's income by a •onsiderablo sum, ' Lawn Tennis.—The eleventh annual general meeting of the Aehburton lawn Tennis Olub was held m the Orange Hall on Wednesday evening. The chair was occupied by Mr O. W. Purnell, and there was a large , attendance of both lady and gentlemen ! members. The report and balance sheet I were read, and adopted. The former dealt I with the work of the pasb season, and stated that th« Committee had entered into an agreement with the Sports Association to have three grass courts laid down m the Domain. The balance sheet Bhowed that the receipts for the year had amounted to £51 9j sd, and the expenditure £49 10s Id, leaving a credit balance of £1 19s 4d. The 1 balance of assets over liabilities stood at £9 15) 10d. Seven new members were »Ucted, and the election of officers resulted as [ follows: —President—Mr C W Purnell; ! Vice-Presidents—M sars A Harrison and J Soodgrass; secretary and treasurer—Mr Yernon Steward ; committee—Messrs L J Hobbs, P H Cox, C D Hardie, R H Upton, H H Fooke, C F Salmond, and Dr Maude. A ppacial vote of thanks was passed to Mr L J Hobba, the retiring secretary, for his past services. It was decided to increase the gentlemen's and all lady playing mem bers' subscriptions by 5\ This was done to meet the extra expense of the grass courts. It was also decided to open the season on Saturday next, 16h in«t. Votes of thanks to the ladies who had provided afternoon tea during the season, and to the chairman, brought the meeting to a close. CAfHOLic Literary Sociktv.—A good audience, assembled at the Catholic Boys 3 schoolroom last evening, when an entertain ment) was given m aid of the choir fund. The fi>at part was taken by Mr F. Coopsr, who gave a Bhorb lecture, illustrated with limelight, on many interesting views obtained by him during a trip from the Bealey, on thejJYVesb Coasb road, to Grey mouth. Among the vjews were some of great excellence, notably the scenes through the (Kira Gorge. Views of some of the I moat interesting portions of the Buller river, I the Rhine of the Middle IsUnd, were also ehown, and as t he lecturer had m&de a tour of the places shown m his pictures, the descrip tion was of course truthful and interest-ing. The Dramatic Club then ataged a farce, entitled "Two heads are batter than one," the characters of which were sustained by Messrs R J.Henry, J, Moiaon, P. and J. Healy, and P. Hanrahan. The farce, a very humorous one, was well performed, and the interpretation of the parts and delineation of character by Messrs P. and J. Healy and 1 P Hanrahan were really commendable, the 1 other characters being also well placed. ! The evening's entertaimenfc concluded with some of the many scenes of grandeur met during an excursion to the West Coast Sound?, made under the a'ispioeß of the Union Shipping Company, Milford Sound, Sutherland Falls and Preservation Inlet being perhaps the tnosb attractive of a well selected collection. Mr Cooper's desorip tive remarks also considerably added to their interest. At the conclusion of the entertainment Mr H. MoSherry briefly returned thanks,

A Philanthropist

Tho Agent General of Vitadatio, Mr S A aimer, has just intimated a most remarkable isparture. The works of Charles M Sheldon nave sprung into prominence, and are attracting the attention of the entire English speaking races of the world and probably others. Mr Palmer, m his generosity, has arranged with the publishers for a quarter, million copies of this most noted author's works, and will Bend to any address m the colonie°, a oopy, on receipt) of twopence m stamps^ or the five copies on receipt of six pence m stamps, which will only cover postage, packing, etc. Vitadatio's aim m not only to cure the people of diseases, but also to instruct and lead their minds to the nobler aspirations. The list of books is as follows:—"In His Steps: What Would Jesua 1)6 f "The Crucifixion of Philip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," "Malcom Kirk," " Richard Hardy's Seven Days." Mr Palmer is certainly going out of the usual way to reach the people, and practical philantrophy speaks for itself. At anyrate, he is to be con-mended. Letters addressed Sheldon," care Vitadatio, Melbourne.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Wellington, September 14 The Council met at 2 30 JTAOTORIES BILL. On the motion for the committal of the Factories Act Amendment Bill Mr McLean said the measure had been drafted m the most one-Bided manner. When the head of the Labour Department waa before the Labour Bills Committee, he admitted that such Bills were compiled on the basis of resolutions passed by the Trades and Labour Councils Mr Rigg contended that the previous speaker had misrepresented Mr Tregear's evidence, which had clearly shown that the suggestions of both employers and emp'oyees received equal consideration j Mr MaeUregor looked upon it as extra ordinary that the Order Paper should be continually filled up with nothing bub Labour Bills. Apparently the time was approaching when the resolutions passed at a trades union meeting would take the'force of law Mr Bolt thought the reflections on trades unions were quite unjustifiable. Moreover, there was no evidence to show that the Government paid undue heed to unionists Mr JYtwer defended! the cause of unionism,

bub could not believe th .t the Labour D - partment gave sole attention i>o the union representations Mr Bonar entertained opinions similar to those voiced by Mr &3acG;<gor, his belief being that these Li boar measures were foisted on Parliament without due considera tion Mr PinkerfcD could not see why trades, unionists should be debarred from asking for relief and protection from Parliament I Mr Jones had no doubt thaO m framing the nua.'.ure cure was taken to see that ite pr< visions met whatever difficulties existed' The Bill was committed, aid p&'Btd, with th*' amendments recommended by the Labour Bills Committee. The principal clause m the Dili, which is very shor '■'■, is one providing that no person shall employ m any factory or workroom any woman or girl for more than eight hours per day, nor for more than forty-five hours iv the we<k, nor between six m the evening and eight m the morning The Couucil rose at 4 25

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, September 15 The House met at 2.30 p m WAGES Or RAILWAY EMPLOYSBS Mr Fisher gave notice to ask if the Govern ment would make fortnightly, instead of monthly, payments to the railway em ployees MONDAY SITTINGS The Premier moved that on Monday, 25th September, and for the remainder of the session, the House shall git on Mondays at 7 30 p m, for the transaction of Government business only The debate was interrupted by the 5 30 ' adjournment: ihe House resumed at 7 SO The debate on the Premier's motion that the House should Bit on Mondays was con tinned, and the motion was carried by 26 ▼otes to 21 ORDER 07 BUSINESS The Premier moved that, m order to facilitate business, the Standing Orders should b« Bet aaide so that new business could be called on after midnight on and after Tuesday next. He urged that the business of the country demanded that the motion should be passed. Much time had been wasted m palpably prolonged debate, ' and it was now necessary that the system of ' the minority tyrannising over the majority should oease After discussion, the Premier said he would be prep >red to make the motion apply only to Wednesday and Friday nights The motion aa amended waa carried by 25 votes to 22 THE ILEGTORAL LAW The Premier moved the second reading of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which provides thah a person, by reason of absence from the colony or by reason of not having voted, shall not be deemed to be disfran chised if bis absenoe does not exceed three years, or if he has nob peim»nent)ly left the colony. It is also provided that at a polling place where less than fifty votes are recorded, the ballot box shall bs sent to the principal polling place for counting ; and a penalty is imposed on the returning officer or registrar if the roll be nob properly corrected Captain Russell and Mr Duthie supported the Bill Mr Tanner called attention to the provi sion m the Bill penalising the returning officers and registrars if the rolls am not properly corrected. In m any oases registrars were not paid for their services. It there fore seemed abeurd to penalise a man for some small dereliction of duty who was noc paid a salary Mr Pirani generally supported the Bill. Mr Fisher objected to the law being altered for the accommodation of two people who were disqualified Mr MoNab urged that if the results »f the voting at the polling places where less than fifty votes were polled were to be delayed until after they reached the principal polling place, this would cause much dissatisfac tion Messrs Oarnerosc, Houston, Monk and Mills generally supported the measure, but opposed the proposal to Bend the ballot-box to the principal polling-pkcs m cases where less than fifty votes were polled. After further discussion, Mr O'Meara moved the adjournment of the debate The Premier urged an adjournment with a view to other business bsiug taken before midnight Mr Pirani objected to a conspiracy to kill the Bill aa indicated by Mr O'Meara's amend ment. He assured the Premier that no fur ther business would be taken that night Messrs Moore, Scobie McKenzie and Brown followed m opposition to the adjourn ments On the motion that the debate be ad journed until next day, the voting was— Ayes 22, noes 22. The Speaker gave his casting vote m favor of the ayes, and the House rose at 12 15 a.m.

FOOTBALL.

PIRATES V. NGATI HUIRAPA.

A largo number of spectators was present at the Domain Oval on Thursday afternoon to witness the football match, Pirates r Ngati Huirapa Native Team. The weather was far too warm for the players, and, m consequence, a somewhat slow game, from a spectator's point of view, resulted. The local players when thoroughly " on the job," showed good play, but being considerably more than a match for the aboriginals, did not apparently bustle themselves m the second spell, otherwise ft much larger score would h*ve been registered. The Maori team included two or three very good players, who, when opportunity ofjfered, showed themselves possessed of at least a fair amount of spaed. The game was played m a thoroughly friendly Bpirit throughout, i>nd the humorous sayings and antics of a couple of the natives were»btimesamu»ing. The game resulted m a win fur the Pirates by seven* teen points (four tries cod a goal from a try) to fire points (a goal from a try). Mr 6 Gamble officiated as referee. After the usual Maori salutation, Hepburn kicked off for the Pirates, and scrum work m the centre was the order for a time. Eventually, W* Fitzgerald got possession and quickly passed to F Wilson, who m turn passed to MoTigue, and the latter scrambled over. F Wilson failed to convert. The Maoris resumed operations, and by a ooupla of short runs managed to get the leather inside the Pirates'twenty-five, but want of combination prevented them breaking the defence. At length F Wilson relieved the pressure by a long touch kick. The Pirates again got on some good work, but failed to get across the aboriginals' line, aud shortly before half time were themselves forced as the result of a forward rush of the Maoris. After the usual interval, the Maoris resumed the game, and it was at once apparenb that the warm weather was too much for our dusky visitors for they tired almost) immediately after the start of the spell, and the looal team scored at their own sweet will. J MoTigue, F Wilson, and M Fitzgerald each eoored, the fii?st named a brace, and one try was con. verted. Ai a result of holding the Maoris too oheap, or perhaps a drsire to encourage them, the Maori Eve-eighth secured what appeared to be ft well-aaroed try, which was converted. J MoTigue, Wilson Bros, and W Fitzgerald were a dangerous brigade for the local team, and for the Maori, on« who enjoyed the nick-name of •' Tip," and a forward " Jack" were useful players, the last named, according to testimonials, being the best " all round." The visitors were entertained at a smoke concert m the Orange Hall m the evening by the Piratos Club

THE TRANSVAAL.

Mr Chamberlain's Despatch.

A Strong Message. " SUe Prelude to an Ultima!um." Irish Allies for the Boers. Unrest m the Free State. Pretoria Kicked, rail Talk by the German Consul United Press Assooiatton—By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright London, Sept 13 Mr Chamberlain's despatch abto litely repudiates the Transvaal's claim to be a Sovereign State, and insists on a joint unilateral enquiry as to tbe eSftct of the five years' franchise, which the Boers, m their recent offer to concede, showed would not impair their independence. Mr Chamberlain is willing to confer with reference to an arbitration tribunal when the franchise is aettled. The Oape and the Rand Press con sider the despatch moderate, firm, and dignified. The Tinm regards it as a prelude to an ultimatum. P»«tobu, September 14 The city is excited. The Tolkaraad listened to the British despatch m silence. President Kruger and President Steyn are consulting by telegraph. .The German Consul at Pretoria declared that if the German fleet were larger tbe political aspect of South Africa would be different. Irishmen m the Band and m Pre toria have formed a corpg, and have offered their services to the Transvaal. Bboxmfonteiit, Sept 14 Many Orange Free State people are opposed to President Steyn's policy, and some are trekking m order to avoid military service. Capetown, September 14 The Capetown Afrikanders state that the Transvaal will accept the conditions, leaving thesuzerainty on the basis of the Convention of 1884. Brisbane, September 14 In the Assembly, Mr Da won ob jected to the proposal to send troops to the Transvaal, and laid the Premier should consult Parliament before offer ing. The Labour party would reso lutely resist any proposal for the payment of men volunteering.

More Grace Allowed to the Transvaal

Tarred and Feathered

(Received Wakapnaka Sept. 15, S.lB a.m. Guardian Office 9 48 ».m) London, September 14 The British Government, m a des patch declaring that its chief desire is for reasonable promptness m ending the tension, has spontaneously extended the time for tha Transvaal to reply to Mr Chamberlain's despatch of a few days ago, Durban, Sept 14 A gar Ellis, who^ figured as an in former m connection with the trial of the men concerned m a recent attempt to raise an insurrection m the Trans vaal, was recognised at Ladyimith, Natal, a»d he was seized by the crowd, who tarred and feathered him.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association-By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright.

Londoh, September 14 News from the Bermudas states that a hurricane visited the islands, doing great damage. Ottawa, September 14 Sir William Van Home, President of the Canadian and Pacific Railway, is making arrangements for a route from Euston station, London, across the Atlantic, through Canada, and, across the Pacific to Yokohama, Hong Kong and Australia. The Company will sell tickets fjr the route, and guarantee through connections. Hobart, September 14 An important development has occurred m the South Mount Lyeil Mine. At 525 ft they cut rich ore 4ft m width right across the bottom of the shaft,, and it appears to be making bigger as it goes down. It is also taken as an indication of the existence of a large body of good ore m the deeper levels of the Mount Lyell Mine.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

An Early Pardon Possible.

Vaitrd Prew Aasooittion—By Eitobriu Telegraph—Copyright

Paris, September IS Figaro saya that ths. nation is irro sponsible for the verdict, aud millions ! are indignant. Other French papers publish inflammatory articles with regard to the Transvaal, owing to the British strictures on the Rennet trial, September 14 The French are dismayed at the prospect of the boycotting of the, Exhibition. There is a growing expectation that Dreyfus will receive an early pardon, Hobabt, September 14 An influential meeting decided to ask the Mayor to convene a meeting to protest against the infamous verdict m the Dreyfus case, and to tender their sympathy with Dreyfus and his wife.' Received Wakkpuaka Sept. 15,9 30 a.m, Gwabdiak Office 9.48 a. m) Nsw Yobk, September 14 The New York 'Municipality hug adopted a resolution of sympathy with Dreyfus, and meetings to pretest against his sentence have been held throughout America. Ths Churches aud trades Unions are taking part, and have adopted similar resolutions. A re-action is beginning against boycotting ths Fan's Exhibition.

AFFAIRS IN FRANCE.

United Presi Association—By Klaobrio Telegraph Copyright Paris, Sept, 13 Guerin's fortress is nocturually pro visioned by means of a rope from * home opposite.

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ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, | Ashburton. •——MM j FftlDAY—7.ls pm, Evening Prayer and j Address j 8 pin, Choir f ractioe. 16-,h SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY (Sept. 17.) 11 am—Matins, Holy 0 mmunion and Sermon. 2,30 p m—Sunday School ! 4 p m—Holy Bapuenn 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sormoa. Preacher at the morning and evening services — REV H NORIHtOTn, M.A. R. A. WOJUTBORPE. M.A., Vioar PRIVATELY. TANCRED STREET, Next Gas™ Company's Offices. j^ONEY [TO LEND Acoording to Arrangement from Jg£) AND UPWARDS, Upon any Security, TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted* Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. All Business Stbictly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER. COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. AGENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton-Marine Insurance Office. 9 17 Seasonable Lines. Fineat Separator Butter, fresh, Is Id Finest Condensed Milk 6d Imperial Plume, per Ib, lOd Dates (extra quality), 31b boxes, Is 6d " Siam " Blended Teas, Is 6d, 1b lOd, 2s 2d " May Pickings " Ceylon Buds, equal to " any 3a Tea s 2* 4d per 1b Assorted Jam, m lib Tins, per Dozen 4s 6i Homotp&thie Cocoa, 3d packet, la per lb Pepper (pure), lib 1 ids, la Biscuits —Rice 6d, Wine 6d, Tea 6d, Zealandia Mixed 6d, Fancy Mixed 9d, Dessert Is (reductions for quantity) Water Biscuits, 41b tins, Is 6dflg Brown and Poison's Corn F.our 4d Golden Syrup, 41b tins, Is " Favorite" Washing Extract, 41 per !b Oatmeal (Gore or Timaru), 251 b bags, 2« 6d Beet Derwent Fota'coea, per tack, 2a 9d We have just landed our new stock of GAHDEM BEKDB, •'Diamond Jubilee" Peas—6d per packe la per lb. «'Rev. Dr Square" Peas-6dj|per packet, Is per lb. Early Rose Potatoes, 12lb for Is. Beauty of Hebron, 12lbs for Is And hundreds of other lines from Id to 2« 6d per p-.cket. WANTED—Freeh Eggs, |Butber,f)Honey and Beeswax. Top price given, CAKSON & CO., TEA MERCHANTS, GROCERS & IRONMONGERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. f Yates 1 Garden Peer?s, Agents for I Nelson, Moate & Go's Tea j Melotte Cremi Separatois t" LoveU Diamond " Bicy IVEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOBY. New Goods. New Goods lyrOW OPENING UF. 50 dozen 50 MEN'S AND BOYS' STRAW HATS, ALSO,— LATE3T & MOST FABHIONABLE PATTERNS IN TENNIS SHIRTS & TIES. Large Assortment to choose from. New Zealand OLOTHIHC FACTORY. P. H. BEOKINGSALE, Manager. OPENING DAY CYCLINC SEASON. YOUR Bicycle Beautifully Enamelled and Plated m time for the Opening Day, from 20s, at OATES, LOWRY fc| GO'S JWORKS, i Burnett Street. W. A, Schwabtz, Manager. A Long Felt Want. FISHMONGER & POULTERER. AT the request of a large number of the inhabitants of Ashburton and district, I am opening business m the above line, and hopa by civility, cleanliness and fair prices to obtain a share of public patronage. FRESH FISH DAILY. My Carts, with name on, will visib the surrounding districts daily. G. HAMILTON, FISHM.ONGEP & POULTERER Next Flbtcwbr Bbos , JEast Btreh#. 9 70 ;



yU X HAVE FOR laLE " I I PRIME SEED POTATOES Of Various Descriptions. FKIBDLANDKK BROS., LIMIVKD , 900 ACRE FARM AT METHVJKN » 6,"'E have for Private Sale a eplendid W Grazing ami Cropping Farm, clos J to Methveu, otj which there are the follow ing ittipiovtin- nlfi : —Six roomed House, feUil enable and Bj.rn. liie pro; erty is securely fenced and Bub divided into eight [jaaduoks, with plenty of waier. We invite applications aa to farther particulars from ] intending purchasers. j FiiIjbDLdNDER 8R03., Ltd, Land and Estate Agent. WE have for Private Sale several first class DRAUGHT STALLIONS, Also,— Some well bred TRQTIING STALLIONS, of which we can give fall particulars to intending purchasers. " FRIEDLANDER BEOS., Ltd. FOB PKIVATE SALE WE have for Private Sale a Complete THRESHING & CHAFFCUTTING PLANT, consisting oi— Eight Horse-power Traction Engine, by Aveling and Porter, with patent Lubri cator ; Combine, by Hornsby and Son, with self feeder; Elevators, by P. and D. Duncan ; and Chaifcutter, by Andrews and Beavin, with Double Bagger ; also, Whar6, Water Cart, etc. Also—Four horse-power Portable Engine, by Clayton and Shuttleworfch, m first class order 1) •■••••or ■wwsbb FRIEDL&NDER BROS., Ltd. FOR PRIVATE SALE. WE have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Garter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars'on application^ FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED TT7E are CASH Bayers of good lines [oi MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, Also, — OATS, BARLEY, AND RYE GRASS. FRIEDLANDER BEOS., Lld. FARM FOR~SALE. m m TUT ESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, have been [instructed by Mr Wm. Stttton, to sell by private treaty, hia compact farm of 290 acres, Bituated at Winchmore, on which is^a^comfor! able four-roomed Dwelling, large store room, and six-stalled Stable, The property ia divided into five paddocks, all fenced and well watered, and most of the land is under crop. For full particulars and terms, apply PEIKDIiANDBR BBOS., Ltd. 6 03 Q H fc" § i B >*■ S m» * 3 tf PH . d3 P3 « f£| rf) £ ■" ft « ■« OoSli Ii fi [V] § c« ° HH H g fl t, » —s j> ►* s | pq Frank Ciirtis, THE LEADING Wateliwnaiiei% & «Te>v6ller, EAST STREET, HAS just opened up FRESH LINES m nearly every department. New atock OF Oot heroim.'h "Wa,*clie«« to hand. Jewelled m Bix holes, compensa tion ballances, heavy cases, hunting and open faced, latest movements, keyless, and key winding, 1 Also a new line of WALTH AM WATCHES, which are well worth inspection. Best value m Nickel and other (cheap Watches m Aahbutton, Largest and best Btoek of Engagement and Gem Riags> I give especial value m this line, making ib a speciality. GOLD k SILVER BROOCHES. (Novelties) Neat charms and Greenstone Pendants m every variety. SPECTACLES & EYE GLASSES, Accurately fitted with latest sight testing apparatus. NOTE.—AII my Speetaolea are of English Manufacture. Beware of cheap French and foreign goods. Did Jewellery re-made into latest designs at moderate charges. Wfttchea and Clocks repaired with accuracy and promptitude. FRANK CURTIS, TKK LSADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, t



T ITTLB ARGUMENT is needed m favor of the aider's Selection of the WAvTEBLEY BICYCLE to-day. It has firmly established its own place and reputation by yeaia of unvarying success. No Bicycle ever attained a higher degree of popularity or gave more universal satisfaction thnn the WAVERLEY of 1898. In the construction of the 1899 WAVERLEY, we continue oar policy of building the best possible machine, regardless of cost, ai d then fixlDg our price as low as the advancement m the art of bicycle bailding will permit. To the agent, to the rider, to the expert, we again, fearless of successful contradiction, submib our claim for the WAVETtLEY of foil equality with any bicycle built m the world. In preparing for another year, we have retained the beet features of our 1898 Models, making S'.oh changes as the lessons of the season oast have suggested m the way of improvements, and always with due consideration for the taste of the riding public In matters of detail and design. Our equipment has been selected with a careful regard for the requirements of the greatest number, and m fche variety of accessories and - options is sufficiently liberal to m<*et any reasonable demand. We offer our Nos. 25 and 26 for 1899 as Worthy Successors of a long line of Successful WAVERLEYS, confident that they will be accorded a full share of public favor. *Q* i ■, WAVERLEY CONSTRUCTION In waking the alterations necessary to keep m line with the changing teason'i demands, we hare aimed rather to elimiate every fault that has appeared In our 1898 construction, working toward the g«neral refinement of the bioyole, than with a view to radical changes. FBAM£B Sc FOR&8, JBESA.R.IIN& PAUTS. In our fr»aaes and fo^ks, we continue " the use of Albany seamless tubing with Oar bearing parts »ra all of tool steel forged steel flash joints, which wa con- hardened through m oil and ground to aider so necessary to the highest) class gauge, Further Improvement has of construction, but which are so little been made m our patent sliding used at the present day. We also retain adjustment, which has been used so the National forged hollow arch fork successfully for the last two year?. crown. Frame lines are changed some- New detachable cratika and sprokst what, particularly m the rear, where fastening are interesting and dis atraight D forks are u^ed. Bindi- g tingul-hing features, and a new, self collar and bolt ab handle-bar and seat- oiling an^l silent-running leaf chain has pjet are discontinued, being replaced been adopted after severe tests. by our own new expanding device of neat design and great c fficiency. — ACCESSORIES AND FIINIBH — We retain the National automatic Hub Brake, improvfd for 1899, and also furnish a new front wheel Brake at a slight advance m price. Saddles of varying bh»pes and widths are furnished with both straight and coil springs. The Wtverley adjustab'e handle-bar la supplied In two widths __,_ ' Bad to. mm'»-h&m pattern. '1 he pedals are newly designed for this Eeason, slrapl* and strong. f YOU CAN have your REPAIRS Thoroughly and Quickly attended to »t"tnoßt Reasonable Prices if you will entrust them torn. We make a (SPECIALTY of STOVE ENAMELLING AND NTOKEL PLATING Of Really Fibst-Class Quality. In connection with our Chrlstchureh Branch we have buiit a Complete Ekameixing Oven and Nickel Plating Flint, which is under the charge of Mr T. Whitfibld, lace of the Ausfcral Oomp*ny, ss that our customers can rely on any work entrusted to us being turned cv". m First-Oiass Order. - SUNDRIES- We have oat opened a large Assortment of SUNDRIES of the Latest Patterns, including—* LAMPS, BELLS, k TOEOLIFS, MUDGUARDS, LUBRICANTS, Etc, — Eic. » SOLAR" ACETYLENE GAS LAMPS, •=2oih CENTURY" ACETYLENE GAS LAMPS, SILVER KING OF THE ROAD, NEW HOLOPHOTB LAMPS, DIETZ LAMPrf, KXOELSIOR LAMPS. A L So,— PERFECTION, BANNER, JIM DANDY, TOM THUMB, MIOROPHOTE, And Others. OVER TWELVE PATTERNS OF TOJU CLIPS. We Have STRUCK OIL Which WILL BURN m any Lamp without the lea&t trouble or smoke. Pat up m Bottlee, Is each; equal to four of the usual 6d bottles. Also— LUBRICATING OIL, Which will not Clog m the Barings — Is per Bottle. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBTJRTON. SOLE AGENTS IN NEW ZEALAND FOR THE WELL-KNOWN WAVERLEY CYCLES. AND AT Waverley Cycle Depot, 317, COLOMBO STREET, CHBISTCHTROF.)