PHASES OF THE MOON.

Apbil,

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1899. Local and General.

Borough Council.—-The ordinary meet ing of the Borough Council will be held this evening at) 7.30.

Vital Statistics.—For the month of March the Asbburton vital statistics were— Births, 28; marriages, 8; and deaths 9 For the quarter ending March 31, the figures were respectively 65, 14, and 26. Hanmeb Springs.—The number of visitors bo the Hantner Springs this Easter has been very large. Visitors have had to wait days, in some eases, before they could find accommodation to return to Culverden to catch the train for the south. Butter.—Mr A, Busck, Government produce grader, writes to the Auckland Herald pointing oub the mistake which a great number of dairy farmers are com mitting with the packing of batter, viz., by packing in kegs instead of boxes. Long Houbs,—lt is reported fchab during the holidays railway hands have put in exceptionally long and trying times. For instance, engine drivers, seventeen hours on the foot-plate ; and guards, twenty-three i hours at a stretch. If this be so, it can hardly be wondered that accidents occur. Thk Rainfall.—The rainfall at Alford Forest for the past month has been remark able. Over six inches fell in one night, which would very easily account for the heavy floods of the 19bh and 20th. The gauge at the forest is seven miles aparb from that at Alford Station, and eleven inches more rain fell at the forest than at the station. Lady Doctoes —Striking proof of the increasing recognition accorded to lady doctors (says the London Daily Telegraph) is to be found in the fact that no fewer than twenty-one public or official appointments were bestowed upon qualified women laet year. Among the important posts thus filled was that of medical examiner for defective children under the London School Board, conferred upon Mrs Berry, M.D. The Light that did not Fail —During a service in a Presbyterian Ghurch in Taranaki, one Sunday evening, a large lamp hanging immediately above the organ dropped, through the hook by which it was suspended giving way, and alighted on the top of the organ iv an upright position. The sudden jerk did not even extinguish the lighf. Had the lamp not dropped on the organ, no doubt a fire would have occurred. As it was, many persons in the, church were considerably alarmed.

" They Called it Quits."—There are two little middies on the American warship .Philadelphia at Samoa who are not much to took at, but who have both got revolvers

about as big as themselves, and this, com bined with the fact thab they belong to the uavy of the Great Republic, gives them a certain amount of swagger. These two youngatera were in a boat passing the German ship when a German seaman called

out in English, " Look at the dough-faced Yankee." *' Here's your medicine, you (I——— Dutchman," promptly replied one of the youngsters, standing up ia the boat und slapping his revolver. They called it quits.

He Barred Three.—A bookmaker's sense of humor is not, aa a rule, noted for irs delicacy (remarks the Neiv Zealand Times). Now and again, however, he displays a fine sense of irony in his encounters with the police. From the proceedings in the Court one day last week ib appeared a local " metallician" got a rapier thrust into a plain olothea detective the other day. Being asked " the tote odds "on a horse named, he politely told his interrogator " to ask a p'liceman, the Inspector for choice." Another detective with a talent for disguise, asked a bookmaker, whom he overheard " barring three," what the three were; The "penciller," locking over him, replied, 11 You, Inspector Pender, and the Beak." Search Fees —Answering a corraspon dent, the Press says that a search of the books of the Registrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages may be made on application and the payment of fees, but the searching is done by the officials, and the applicant is allowed to Bee only that entry in respect of which the application has been made. For searching for births or deaths the fee is 2a 6 j for the first year, and Is for each year afterwards. If dates are supplied the search coats 2a 6d, which includes a certified copy of the entry. A sealed copy ia ss. In respect of marriages a search of the notice book costs Is. If a marriage has been performed in the office it will be recorded. If performed in a church or elsewhere, the entry will only show the iisue of a certificate. Records of all marriages are filed in Welling ton, where information may be obtained upon the payment of the stipulated fees.

Macquabih Island. — The Macquarie Island is generally known because of its penguin rookeries, its millions of eggs, and myriads of young birds. But ib now appears (says the Otago Daily Times) that in addition to these the island, bleak and desolate as it is, teems with insect life of & very novel and interesting character. Specimens are being taken by Mr Joseph Burton, taxidermist, Dunedin, who has spent some months upon the island in scientific researches Amongst other things, Mr Burton has discovered a minutely small shell, so small indeed as only to be distinguishable with the aid of a power ful microscope. These shells are as clear as glass, and of a pretty brown colour. They ara found ia the soft moss with which and tussock grass the land is clothed. Taking the area of the island at 100 square miles, with an average altitude of IOQQft, it must contain myriads of these interesting little creatures, a full account of which w 11 no doubt be contributed to the scientific world by Mr Burton when that gentleman hag com pleted his explorations of the island.

Farmers who take their fat sheep to the Fairfield Freezing Works may now see them quickly turned into frozen mutton by the most improved machinery. And the results of the latest scientific treatment of wool are even more wonderful. By the s.s. Rangitira we have just imported from Ireland a fine assortment of tha new " Donnybrook" Friezes. These goods are finished by a new scientific process, and are pronounced to be the very best " up^to-date " rainproof materials for overcoats* The new M Uonny brook !> Friezes are the most durable and the most healthy. They will stand more rough wear than any other overcoating yet pro duced, and are admirably adapted for the farming community of this district. Far mers, working men, and all who wish to eDJoy the comfort of being warm and dry during the approaching winter will find it to their advantage to call early and inspect our new " Donnybrook " Rainproof Freizes.— Craigheab and Bbrryman, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, ABhburton.-~ADVT.

' No time to read or write an easay.' Here ib is in a nutshell. Diamond Jubilee Unblended Tea is nob blended for extra profit at your expense, but packed and »ealetf m Ceylon, a* sold by Shearman Brp|

Perjury in the Law Courts.—At the Magistrate's Oourt at Hawera (says the Star) Judge Kettle m*de scathing reference to the | increase of unreliable evidence given in the law courts. The amount of /also statements he had to sib aud lUteu to at times almost ma3e his hair stand on end.

Police Appointments.— It is stated that Sergeant Kiely (Blenheim), Sergeant ■ Wilson (Palnierston North), Sergeant Macdouald (lnvercargili), and Ohief-Detocbive O'Brien (Dunedin), have been appointed subinspec tore in the Police Force, ia accordance with the recommendations of Commissioner Tun bridge laid before Parliament last session. The Dairy Produce Industry.—The Gt'/ernment Dairy Commissioner has arranged for a confeence of members of his staff stationed throughout the colony, for the purpose of arriving at tui absolutely uniform system of grading dairy produce and instructing people in the manufacture of butter and cheese. The Conference is to bs held in Wellington next Tuesday. Trade Intercourse with the Cap*.— The Wellington correspondent of the Dunedin Star telegraphs:—Mr J. J. Ste phenson, representing South African firms, has made arrangements with the Union Company to ship consignments of New Zealand produce, via Sydney and Melbourne, ■in the Aberdeen and White Star steamen, to the Gape. Thh Railways. — A Press Association telegram from Wellington states ; — The railway revenue for the financial year, which ended on Friday, is expected to exceed the estimate of £1,370,000 by over £90,000. The expenditure for the year was estimated at £916,000, and it is believed this has been slightly exceeded. The losses which the Department will sustain over the Kakaia disaster will be charged te the current year's account.

The Fibs* Lot From Faibfibld.— The irst lot of frozen meat from Fairfield was sent on by train to Lyttelton on Monday. Ihe consignment consisted of five trucks, containing 207 oarcasea of sheep and 2080 lambs. Similar lots will be sent away each morning this week. Killing and freezing operations are now in full swing, and 1500 sheep a day ars being killed. All the machinery ia working with great smoothness, and in an eminently satisfactory manner. The permanent hands employed already number 150. Mr Ellis, who has charge of the feilmongering department, has now got his machinery in working order, and was enabled to make a good start on Monday, when those under his charge treated 800 skins. A lot of work has been done since the formal opening on March 13th, and everything is now rapidly drawing near completion. The olio works which will be | under the charge ef Mr Coombs, will shortly be ready, aa will also all the machinery for treating the manures. For the greater convenience of clients, Mr J. W. Malcolmeon, the Secretary, is fitting up an office in Bullock's Aroadet

The Waikakahi Ballot.—-Mr John MoLachlan writes to the Timet :— •• On Saturday you published a telegram from your Waimate correspondent in regard to my charge againsb the Land Board of partiality, to the effect' that the charge lacks confirmation.' If you want confirma tion of the charge you should insist on an inquiry into the allegations made by me, viz., 'That the Canterbury Land Board admitted applicants to the ballot persons possessed of land of greater area and value than others who were rejected; and also that they had admitted men and women who had not been examined before the Board, entirely contrary to regulations,' Had I acquiesced in or connived at such procedure I could only deem myself un worthy of public trust, being under obliga tion *to do right to all manner of people after the laws and usages of the colony, without fear or favor, affection or ill-will/ I hope I have satisfied you that the charge has some foundation. Please give this insertion in your first issue, and oblige.—l am, etc , John McLachlan. Bogside, April 3, 1899." *

CHURCHES.

fr. Stephen's. — The services at St» Stephen's Church on Easter Sunday were o* an unusually bright and impressive character. There were three celebrations of the Holy Communion the Vicar (the Rev. R. A. Woodthorpe) administering to upwards of 200 communicants —the largest number who have yet presented themselves in the history of the church. Both morning and evening he preached eloquent sermons to largo con gregations, every available space in the building being filled at evensong. A strong choir, assisted by a small orchestra, led the congregation in singing specially selected music, and in the evening the choir gave the anthem, " They have taken away my Lord." Tha church was moab tastefully decorated. 1 he services will now have to be held in St. Stephen's Sunday school till the church it completed.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

An entry of about 8000 sheep came forward at the Ashburton Yards on Tuesday. There was a good attendance and a fair clearance was made. The following prices were obtained:— Fat Shekp.-—Crossbred ewes, 81 31 to 10s 3d; crossbred wethers, lls ?d; lambs, 7s 3d to 10s lOd; freezing two-tooth ewes and wethers, 133 Id to 13a lid. I Stores.— Crossbred ewes, four, six, and eight-tooth, 9s Id to 10a Id; two-tooth crossbred ewes and wethers, 10a to lls 2d; merino ewes, 5s 6d to 6a 3d. Bams— English Leicester, 2£ to 3 guineas ; Shrop shires 1£ to 3 guineas. Fax Cattle: -Steers, £5 to £6; heifers, £4 to £4 7a 6d, or equal to 18s per lOOlbs.

ROAD BOARD.

Mount Somers

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Mount Somers Road Board was held on [ Monday. Present—Mesaers Hood (Chair man) Herring, Chapman and Syme, CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read as follows :— From Mr Campbell, permitting the Board to take shingle from a private pit on his property for the purpose of shingling the l«wer part of the Tramway road. In view of the satisfactory arrangements now made in the matter of procuring shingle, etc*, it was resolved that tendeis be called for re-forming where required and shingling about forty chains (in two contracts) of this road during the present month.—From the I Public Trustee, advising the sale under the provisions of the Unclaimed Lands Act, 1894, to Mr Jabez Ellen, Alford Forest, of R.S. 5737, area 30 acres. BOLL ALTERATIONS. The roll alterations authorised by the Valuer-General during the past month were ordered to be made. QUTSTANDINO BATES. Ib was resolved to sue (in batches of five) rate defaulters with arrears outstanding after April 15* lambie's road. In reply to a petition received, signed by five ratepayers, praying that the Board should take steps to improve Lambie's road, and agreeing to defray a share of the expenditure thereby incurred, the clerk was instructed to state the nature and exbent of the work which the Board anticipated undertaking conditionally on a suitable site for a shingle pit being obtained, MCFARLANS'S ROAD. In view of the unsatisfactory state of this road, Mr Chapman was appointed to ascer tain the assistance which Mr McFarlane would be prepared to give in improving the sames ratepayers' meeting. The date of the annual meeting of ratepayers was fixed for Monday, May 1. ACCOUNTS. After passing accounts, amounting to £54 6s, and transacting other business of a routine nature the Board adjourned.

OBITUARY.

Akaros Mai!.

Wo regret to rtcord the death of Mr Thomas Adams, one of the oldest surviving Peninsula settlors, at ihe advanced ago of eighty one years. Mr Adams had been ail ing for sr-me time, and a few weeks ago underwent an operation in Ohrietchu cb, and though h<s apparently recovered, he nerer got thoroughly over it. Mr Adams was born in the lele of Wight, and educated at Chislehurst, not far from the great metro | polis, and his family were all more or less connected with the great shipping insurance and other business of "L'oyds,'' ia fact, as we recorded a few weeks ago, it fell to hia nephew's lob bo show the Sirdar rouud that wonderful centre of the shipping industry of the world, after his triumphant return from tha Soudan campaign. Mr Adams was a clerk in Lloyds in his earlier years. lie was a well-known oarsman on the Thames, and to the day of his death, had, in hia possession, trophies of his rowing victories on the storied river. At the age ot 33 he determined to strike out for himself a new course, and with his wire came out to Ly ttel-

ton in the baiqae Clara in 1851. Ha at once came to the Peninsula, and like all the old settlers worthy of the name, took the first job that offered, and went pit-Rawing. Ha wm quite a mechanical genius, and after a time took contract* to ereot building!, notably the old Courthouse, now part of the post office. In the fifties he purchased the section on which the Criterion Hotel now stands, and had a store there which was devoted to the sale of drapery and meat. He gradually increased his butchery business till he became of very considerable import ance, and hit stories of the difficulty of getting stock to provide for his customers in those early days were very entertaining. He had to go over the unroaded country as far as Kinloch to buy the only sheep pro curable from Mr Buchanan, and the sheep ; were generally brought over in a boat from Barry's Bay. Cattle wire usually shot where bought and packed to Akaroa, and altogether the business was one totally un fitted for anyone with an atom of indolence in their disposition. In 1868 Mr Adams built the Criterion Hotel on its present site, and kept it himself for three years, when he let it to Mr Rodrigues, and as our readers know it afterwards passed through the hands of several landlords, till, when Mr C. Brown left, Mr Adams onoe more resumed charge and held it till the day of his death. During his absence from the hotel, Mr j Adams was for years clerk to the Akaroa and Wainui Road Board, and many culverts and bridges still stand and testify to the good work done under his supervision. Owing to his great practical and local knowledge he was appointed to lay out the telegraph line through the Peninsula, and to report on the Lake Forsyth drainage scheme. Mr Adams took great interest in public matters ab one period of his career, and honorably filled the position of Mayor of the Borough, besides being for years a useful councillor. In common with the late Mr Daly, he was a passionate lover of music, and did much to cultivate the taste of the rising generation in this direction. Courtly and unassuming he did many a quiet deed of kindly charity, and through many great troubles and severe changes, always showed himself to be a most honorable, strictly upright and conscientious gentleman. He died at 1.45 a.m. on Saturday, and was buried on Monday afternoon, the iuneral leaving his late residence for the Church of England Cemetery at 230 p.m. His only surviving relative in the colonies is Mr W. Adams, Arcade, Ashburton, brother of the nephew mentioned above in connection with the Sirdar.

THE AWAMOA CLYDESDALES.

Dispersal of the Stud.

On Thursday, at the Oamaru Show grounds, Messrs Wright;, Stephenson, and Co., Dunediu, offered for sale the far-famed Awamoa stud of Clydesdale horses, the pro perty of the late Matthew Holmes, Esq. In all ninety superb Clydesdales were sold,.the pick of them going to the North Island. The bidding for Mr Holmes's show ring champions of last season was of the most spirited character, starts of lOOga and bids of lOgs advance at a time were the rule rather than the exception. That the com petition was keen for the best mares will be evident from the fact that six were sold at from 115ga to 175ga —viz:—Emerald X 175gs, Flora 160gs, Sylvia 160gs, Princass 146gs, Cairngorm 111 117ga, and Miss Donaldson 115^8. Average, 145igs. These were all purchased by North Island breeders. A yearling filly, Princess May 11, out of Prin cess by Herd Laddie, realised 90gs: but this was secured by a Canterbury man, For the great Crown Prince three rivals entered the lists—one a leading North Island breeder, the second a well-known Taieri farmer, and the third Mr J If Reid, of Elderelie, whose property he became at 325ga, after some animated bidding. Among the mares and fillies told to local buyers

were the following: — Laura II (foaled October, 1894), sire Crown Prince, dam Castle Rock Chestnut, served by Herd Laddie, 48s;s, to Mr William Hawkins, Christchurch.

Winnie (foaled December 5, 1892), sire Crown Prince, dam Waian, served by Herd Laddie, 43gs, to Mr William Gilmour, Tai-Tapu. Princess (foaled December, 1890), sire Crown Prince, dam Young Brisk; firßt at Oamaru as a yearling, as a two-year-old, as a three'year old, as a brood mare; ohampion as best mare in 1894; first at Oamaru as a brood mare in 1895,1896,1898, and ohampion in 189?; served by Herd Laddie; 146gs, to Mr Andrew Hastie, Manaia<

Luoyll (foaled October 23, 1893), sire Crown Prince, dam Bridget 11, served by Herd Laddie, 4lgs, to Mr Donald Grant, Temuka.

Flora (foaled December 29, 1892), sire Crown Prince, dam Duchess of Tirnaru; champion mare at Oainaru and Dunedin this season ; first as a dry mare at Oamaru, first as a dry mare In Dunedin, first priza pair with Cairngorm 111 both in Oamaru and Dunedin, and one of the champion team both at O&maru and Dunedin this year; 160gs, to Mr M J doodson, Hawera.

Rosalind IV (foaled December, 1895,) sire Prince Consort, dam Rosalind, served 'by Knight Templar, 31gs, to Mr Wm Gilmour, Tai-Tapu. Brenda (foaled November, 1894), sire Crown Prince, dam Black Beauty, served by Herd Laddie, 35gs, to Mr Donald Grant, Temukaf

Princess Royal (foaled November 26,1893), sire Crown Prince, dam Young Brisk, 55ge, to Mr Wm Gilmour, Tai-Tapu.

Brisk V (foaled October 1889), sire Awamoa, dam Young Brisk, served by Crown Prince, 35gs, to Mr Joseph Choake, Wakanui. Daisy (foaled December, 1895), sire Crown Prince, dam Polly Watson, served by Knight Templar, 32gs, to Mr William Fleming, Ashburton. Lily Dale (foaled November, 1895), sire Hard Times, dam Norna, served by Knight Templar, 45g«, to Mr E Herring, Alford estate. Cicely (foaled November, 1894), sire Mac arthur, dam Cairngorm 11, served by Crown Prince, 43gs, to Mr Win Gilmour, Tai-Tapu. Young Princess Maggie (aged), sire Awamoa, dam Young Princess Maggie, served by Crown Prince, 20gs, to Mr W Fleming, Ashburton. Gladys II (foaled November 29,1893), tire Crown Prince, dam Gladys, served by Knight Templar, 25ga, to Mr W Fleming, Ash burton. YEARLING FILLIES. Catriona, sire Herd Laddie, dam Winnie, 19iga, to Mr Thos. Taylor, Ashburton. Sylvia 11, oire Grown Prince, dam Blaok Duch9ss, 41gs, to Mr Wm Gilmour, Tai-Tapu. Nonsuch 11, sire Crown Prince, dam Non pariel 111, 34gs, to Mr John Small, Tinwald.

CABLE NEWS.

United PreßS Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 4 Mr . Kipling has gratefully ac knowledged the wonderful world-wide sympathy and affection tendered him in his recent illness and bereavement.

II M.S. Royalist has been recalled from the Australian station, and her crew will be paid off.

Keiller's j*m factory at Silvertown has been destroyed by fire.

A meeting in Birmingham, repre senting 400,000 of the building trade, authorised a conference with the employers on the 10th insr. A settle ment of the d sputea is now considered probable.

Constantinople, April 3 The Porte has not renewed the charter of the Societe Ottomane de Change et de Valeurs of Constanti nople, which absorbed the Bank of Constantinople in 1894. It was found that the bribes to the Government officials necessary to obtain a renewal of the charter were so exorbitant, that the affairs of the Society had to be wound up. The capital remains intact. The staff received £20,000 from the reserve.

St. Petersburg, April 4 A correspondent of the Moscow Oazttte was compelled to take refuge in a barrack* at Helsingfors in Fin land. He was boycotted at shops and hotels, and expelled from his lodging* for insulting Finland ladies,

The St. Petersburg University, Technological Institution,and Academy of Mining, have been closed owing to the students resenting the refusal of the authorities to grant an amnesty to the disorderly students at Moscow'and Keiff.

Athbks, April 4 M. Zaimis, the Greek Premier, has has resigned rather than await * hos tile vote.

A SENSATION IN A CHURCH.

the Atkanasian Crefd.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, April 3 The Rev Joseph Armitage Robinson, D.D., Norriaian Professor of Divinity at Cambridge University, preaching at St. Margaret's Church, created a sen sation by declaring that the Athana sian Creed was not a creed, but a hymn of a barbarian age, embodying the re joicings of the believers in the Trinity over the Arians. His remarks were not endorsed by a number of the con gregation, and they left the church as a protest against the preacher's utter* ances.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association-—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright VIINNA, April 4 The Austrian Cabinet has been informed that tho Anglo-Russian modus vivendi in regard to China is ready for signature.

WAR IN SAMOA.

The New Zealand Offer.

Reply from the Home Government

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Washington. April 4 Officials here are sanguine that Commissioners will satisfactorily settle the Samoan difficulty. Sydney, April 4 | Military authorities hold to the opinion that it is unlikely that New i Zealand's Samoan offer will be accepted, Germany will probably object to it as an interference with the tripartite control. One high official states that there are plenty of warships to spare, and it is unlikely that soldiers will be sent to Samoa.

Press* Special Correspondent.

! Wellington, April 4. I have reason to believe that the Premier has had in his possession since Saturday last a cable from the Home authorities, declining the offer of the New Zealand Government to send volunteers to Samoa. Why he has not thought fit to make it public ia for him to explain. In the meantime it has been made to appear as if there was discourtesy on the part of the Imperial authorities, for on the face of it it looks as if the latter had made bo acknowledgment of New Zealand's offer If my information Is correct, they have done so promptly, but the Press of the colony has not been made aware of it. The Minister of Defence not later than to»day said that no reply had been received ; apparently he, too, has been kept in the dark.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Auckland, April 4 The Tutanekai is still ia waiting at the Railway wharf ia connection with tht proposal to send a New Zealand contingent of ISO men by the steamer to Samoa. The Permanent Artillery are in readiness at the North Shore awaiting orders, under Captains Ooyle and Mackenzie. Arrangements have bsen made to ship, if necessary, additional coal and stores on the Tutanekai at rery short) notice* , At the close of the sham fight yesterday, Colonel Ponton, addressing tEe officers, spoke of the excellent spirit of loyalty shown in the volunteers in offering their services for Samoa. Colonel Penton laid his Excellency the Governor, who had Been the maneturree the previous day, was much pleased with them, and had expressed himself to that effect in a letter which would be published in the District Orders* The Samoan contingent of eighty-five men, under acting-Major YA'hite, paraded yester day afternoon for firing exercise.

The Stella Disaster.

United Press Association—By Eltjotrio Telegraph—Copyrighb

London, April 3 One of the Stella's passengers happened to be holding a football at the time the vessel foundered, and though he was drawn into the vortex by the sinking vessel, he was saved. Miss Greta Williams, » vocalist, sang "Rest in the Lord," during the night in the fog, and was cheered by the other survivors.

THE ASHBUBTON GUAKDIaN : WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, i 899



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ST PATRICK'S SPORTS, ASH BURTON. ■ i WAVICKI^YKS-SIX MRST3,«BJX SECONDS, SEVEN THIRDS. la ihe Three Mile, WAVERLEY'3 were Firßt, Second and Third. ST. PATRICK'S SPORTS—GERALDIKE. HALF-MILE  WAVBRLBY .. SECOND. ONE MILE .. •> « FIRST WHBEL^RAOE .« | !.. FIRST FIVK MILE .... „ .„ THIRD. OHN ORR AND|CO., SSOLB AGENTS. Waverley Bearings Flave Double Life. f i carrying out the principle of simplicity and universality which we have endeavoured to make a '.feature of 1899 Waverley Bicycles, we make the cones In the bearings with doable faceo. Thus the B»me cone can be inserted on either side of>lther theiront or rear hub. It cannot be Inserted wrongly. There are Real Improvements in 1899 Waverley Bicycles. YOU have only to examine the '99 Wtverley to see that oar policy of concentrating >fforfc upon one Model has brooght forth a wonderful degree of perfection m design, n detail, and in finish. No such bicycle was ever before made. The 99 Waverley i is the crowning triumph of modern skill in Bicycle building. The beautiful Waverley.Catalogue tells fche details. Now ready Free. Simplicity, YOU who are looking for simple, worry siving design and construction in Bicyjles will welcome the '99 Wavorley. Universal nuts, interchangeable double faced ones iv the bearings, with sliding adjustment, and an ideal fcwo-piece Crank shaft are points worth mentioning. The Proud Record, Ti* A.T not a nple broken Waverley frame was reported during '97 or '98 speaks volumoi for the quality in Waverley Bicycles, for the high-carbon steel tubing and matchless drop forgings of which they are made, for the skill in brazing THE Bima quality of tubing, the same quality of drop forging, the same skill an-1 thoroughness of making go into 1899 Waverloys, wih improvements in design, tried and proved, that will msJte every owner of the; Waverley proud of his mount. The Beauty of the Waverley Bicycle. THE beauty of the Waverley Bicycle has always been famous, for this season we | surpass all previous efforts and produce a bicycle as nearly perfect aa skill and the ! practically unlimited resources of our great factories can make It, The design is elegant and graceful, and every detail of workmanship and finish have been brought to tempting ideality. The Strongest Fork Crown Yet Produced. OKE OF THE FEATURES OF THE WAVBRLEY IS THE NEW HOLLOW-ABCH DROP-FOBGBD FORK CEOWN that will unquestionably cause a sensation wherever it is showm Itdoub es the strength and rigidity of the front forka, proventing all wavering or unsteadiness of (he front wheel. It insures the rlder's^safety, (*) WAYERLEY CYCLE DEPOT. SI"MOOLOMBOSTRBBaJ f :OHW6TOHUROff. JOHN ORR & CO., ;ashburton, SOLE AGENTS FOB NEW ZEALAND. THE BEAUTIFUL WAv^EKLEY£OATALCGUI IS FREE. IT^IS WORTHY OF YOUR CAREFUL STUDY,?



Public Notices. \ NOTI 0 E, j THE Fourteenth Annual General Meeting of Members of the j ASHBURTON CLUB & M.B.A. Will be hold at the Orange Hall on TUESDAY, the 25th April, 1899, at 8 p.m , for the transaction of the following business: To Receive Yearly Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts, To Elect Officers, To Elect Auditors, And General. For fuller details of the business to be transacted Members are referred to the notice board at the Oiub. W. HORNE, Seoreeary. April Ist, 4 5 WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. NOTICE if hereby given, ia pursuance of the provisions of •• The Public Works Act, 1894," that the above Board proposes to stop a road in No, 3 Ward extending from the northernmost corner of Lot numbered 96 on Deposited Plan 258 to the south east corner of Lot numbered 107, Deposited Plan 459, and that a plan has been prepared of the said road, and a survey made and plan prepared o! the new road which it is proposed to make in lieu of the stopped roaa, showing the lands through which it is intended that the new road shall pass, and the owners and occupiers of such lands so far as known. The said plans will be open to public inspection at the office of the above Board, Moore street, Ashburton, during eight | consecutive weeks from tie first publication oi this notice. By Order, JOHN KILGOUR, Clerk of the Wakanui Road Board, Ashburton, March 29, 1899. 3 288 J. L HIGGS, ART DECORATOR, PAINTER, GLAZIER SIGNWRITBR k PAPERHANGER, WISHES to intimate to his numerous friends and the general public that he ib prepared to execute work in all branches of the trade in the most satisfactory manner at moderate charges. He has also for sale Glass, Paints, Paper hangings, etc. Samples of work and Art Dacoraiiouu on exhibition at his shop in Tancreci Street, next Mitchell and Turner's, N.B. — Ticket writing a specialty. Estimates given for all kinds of work. 4 18 Hi g A B > O | fc o a « as I & gI * 8 H pft 2 w Ww ft g QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BTf THE FACT THAT NEARLY - J out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women, and Children DRINK <"' Biendeti Teas* The above statement, after 1s years" trial, should convince both the trade and public 'a that N. M, & Co.'s Pure Teas cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4d per Ib. more money, and you will he convinced ours have no equal for Quality. - NOTICE - A BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE AI land ale Goal Coy,, LIMITED, SHAG POINT. mMIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST J Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, i{S unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended fey the Threshing Mill Owners of this district. ORDER FROM OUR AGENT— JAMES ELLIOTT, AP4XIJB U RTON, OR A'JJ THE COMPANY'S MINE. It seems the fate of nwdesb men To hide their talents deep, Perhaps ib is their will, but then Perchance they go to sleep; Now, live men know what s in the wind, Of that you may be sure, For coughs and ooldi relief they find, la Woods' $re»t Peppermint Cutp,



1 T. BULLOCK. FOE SALE. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, HINDS. 185 acres, 185 LEASEHOLD, at a Low Rental. BEING R.S. 36455 and Lots 7, 9, and 47, parts of Reservea 1371 and 1381, nob fur from Hinda Railway Station. Rental to the Crown ; Is 3d per acre. Terms can be arranged. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. _ ______ - TOWN PROPERTY, /"CENTRALLY situated in Peter street \_J neac the Railway Station and Poat Office. | Being T.S. 528, containing £ acre, with Dwelling House of six rooms and verandah, also Washhouee, Workshop, Stable, etc, belonging to Mrs Simpson Offers invited for the purchase of this. The property [is centrally situated near the Railway Station' and should prove a remunerative investment. Easy terms of payment oan be arranged. T. BULLOOK. For baTb, ~ £\C\ ACRES, being Lot 4, part of Reserve (Q\J 350, together with small cottage thereon, fronting Maronan Road; suitable for an accommodation paddock, as it is not far from the Saleyards. For particularb apply to T BULLOOK ~~ FUR SALE GOOD HEALTHY SHEFP COUNDRY Coldstream Road District, 500 ACRES, S(JO Kural Sections 32732, 32734, and 32965, fenced, etc. f IIHB Owner is desirous of quitting this JL property at once, at a sacrifice. Offers are invited. Very eaßy terms of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TiNWALD. I7IOR SALE, at a low price—four sections . between Harland and Grove Streetß, with four-roomed Cottage thereon. ._? 11 f\ r'ce required* obill/ Easy termi of payment. (d bullock. " F9R~BALb! A N ALLOTMENT near the entrance to JOL. the Woollen Factory, being Lot 10, fronting James street, Allenton, containing 1 rood, 37 perches, the property of Mr J. H. Hum. A low price will be accepted. T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE. SMALL Cottage and g of an acre, having a frontage of 33 feet on Peter street, being part of T.S. 540, not far from the Railway Station* PRICE REQUIRED £85 Small cash deposit, balance by instal ments extending over a number of years. IP. BULLOOK, Agent* "~ FOR BALE. VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Allenton District. |J ACRES ODD. g Corner of Winter's and Cavendish roads, with Commodious Dwelling House, Verandah, and all convenience?, and Out houses, consisting of Washhouse, with Copper built in, workshop, Fowl Yard, etc., etc., surrounded by Garden and Orchard, well stocked with fruit trees ; very healthy locality; the property of Mr R. Murray. Having sold his business he is desirous of disposing of his property. Offers are invited for same either as a whole or separately. Easy terms of payment can be arranged, T BULLOOK. BUILDINGS FOR SALE FOR REMOVAL AN IRON SHED, 20 x 9, has been used as stable, and also a larger shed 24 x 14, has been used as a workshop. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. Friedlander Bros.. Limited. ATOT HAVING DISPOSED 0* MR W. H. RULE'S PENBARYES PROPERTY Auction, We are prepared to TREAT PRITATELY for samel FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO L O NJD O N . WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHEAT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. We are in a position to offer freight by Sailers and Steamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to make Liberal Gash Advances against shipments placed in our hands for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience in the Grain and Produce Trade is sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to us will be well looked after. It is anticipated that all the available shipping space will be required this season, and early application will there fore be necessary. Fried/ander Bros., Id, All ye housewives of New Zealand, who delight in Fragrant Tea, ask for that which bears the label of the Diamond Jubilee. j ' Begorra it's a purty Tay,' and sold foy Sheaiman" Bros, Ashburton, W. Doak, Mount Seiners and Mayfield, James Gudeell, Tinwald, 'is DIAMOND Jubileb,' Coylon'a beat high ground Tea, ■



CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S OHO R0 F, Aehburton. j TffUKSDAY—Bible Glass, 7.30 p m ! FRIDAY-Evening Prayer and Address, 715 pm; Choir Practice, Bpm FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER (April 9) HARVEST FE'TIVAL. 8.30 a m—Holy Communion ill a m—Matins, Litany, and Setmon 3 p m—DROMORSS, the Vicar 6.30 p m—Ohorul Evensong and Sermon i Oa and after FiicJay, the Services will be htld in the Sohoo!room. R. A. WOODXHORPE, M.A., Vicar.



• Only a cup of Tea V Yes, but if it's uablended Diamond Jubilee Tea, you have & drink fib for Qcteen Viotoria. Sold by Shearman Bros. Smoke New Ventw



11 Criticism will Foster Taunt," is an adage too well-known to need dilating upon, especiail as it Is necessary to speak of some thing which for many years has deSed adverse criticism. Holloway's Pills and Ointment, as sterling remedies for all complaints, are more familiar than " household words," being in contant daily use by thousands of people, who looke upon their possession as a positive necessity. Seading medical authori* ties advise their use as reliable medicines in time of need. As a certain care for all skin diseases they are unequalled, whilst for bile, Bick headache, fiUtvency, indigestion, and all liver and stomaoh disorders, it has been truly said they are worth their weight in gold,



TO THB DEAF.—A rich lady, cured of her Deafness and noises in the head by Dv Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, has sent £1000 to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may havo them free. Apply to Department, N.S., The Institute, "Longoott/1 Gunnersbury, London, W,, England,