PHASES OF THE MOON.

January.

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1899. A NEW SHIBBOLETH.

The conference of the Primitive Metho dist Church, at its sittings m Christ church, took a new departure, and added a new and foreign comma,nd ment to the ten—viz., " Thou shalt not drink alcoholic liquor*" For to all in tents and purposes that is what they did when they made it a condition of church membership that applicants must be total abstainers from all in toxicating liquor. This stpp ia equiva lent to expelling from connection with this body all people who do not consider it a sin to drink wine, beer, or spirits, The fainted Gladstone has gone to his rest. He was a man of whom the Church of God on earth had abundant reason to be proud. But alive, he would not have been good enough for the communion of the Primitive Metho dist Church. There are many Jien still living whose lives are brilliant examples to their fellows. But they decline to put their hands to the tem perance pledge, believing with the divine Oowper that "he is a freeman whom the truth makes free," and hold ing fast to the truth, practice m their daily lives the virtues it requires m its believers, The fold of the Primitive Methodist Church is not for them. Does this Church expect all applicants for membership to be absolutely pure and sinless ? Surely not. No one will for a moment believe that any such pharisaical idea holds m its midst. But here it lays down a law which places non-abstinence from alcoholic liquor on the same platform with grossest blasphemy, unbridled licen tiousness, glaring dishonesty, and all the other sins of the decalogue which go to degrade our humanity and dishonor our manhood, and are considered valid reasons for exclusion or expulsion, j Yet those who hold the reins of govern ment are quite within their rights, we take it. They have been placed m power by the membership, and a majority of 26 over 11 have enacted this condition of membership. It is a logical enough position to take up, reviewed from a purely temperance point of view, because those who are not satisfied can go to some other less exclusive communion, and are not, as State prohibition would bring about, deprived of any right to use alcoholic liquor if they be bo minded. Bat, as we understand it, the religion of the Lord Jesus Christ is not one that restricts itself wholly to the question of temperance, and it has hitherto been the endeavour of all the Christian churches to keep their conditions of church membership m accordance with Scripture. Can it be claimed for one moment that this new condition has any Biblical sanction, or any countenance from the traditions and history of the Church from the earliest ages % The Rev. Frank Isitt, m speaking on the i question, pointed out that the Apostle Paul recommended Timothy to " use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities/ and also that John Wesley was m the ranks of the " moderates." He did not instance the ; good Samaritan, of our Lord's parable, nor many other examples he might very well have quoted. Nor did he ask, as he might have done, where are the hosts of the ministers of the gospel m the past who faithfully preached that gospel, but recognised no sin m the use of good liquor m moderation ? Prom now forward, no Primitive Methodist clergyman can accept for membership a person who has not taken the pledge Jt will not be enough that all the usually recognised evidences of conversion are manifest; there must be an affirmative answer to this question— v Are you a total abstainer f A negative to that question brings about an order to "go out from amongst us." The new resolution ia equivalent to saying that none but total abstainers can enter the kingdom of heaven. What then of the eleven who voted against the resolution % Ara they all abstainers? Probably they are, and voted as they did because their convictions were that the resolu tion was not right. Now, however, they will have to sink those convic tions and violate their own consciences by demanding signature of the pledge from all applicants for membership, and, failing this, drive those applicants away. .Indeed if they are not all total abstainers it would appear that they must sever their connection with their church. The matter, however, is wholly one for such as belong or desire to belong to the Primitive Methodist communion. But how about those who j have had ancestors m the Primitive communion from its inception, and who would be loth to sever the con nection after such a record, but who cannot conscientiously subscribe to this new shibboleth 1 Are those people not worth the keeping, or have they no right to consideration m such a matter. We are. conscious that there is a ten dency m some other denominations towards the step the Primitive church has taken, but we feel also conscious that each body taking ifc will circum scribe very greatly their membership of good and useful men. And it would he i wisdom on the part of those impulsive people who rush to this extreme to note Paul's advice to his young; disciple, —"Follow righteousness,faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a ppre heart; but foolish and unlearned questions' avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes," And Paul waa a man of wisdom and ex perience.

Local and General.

A CjipigE m the Sounds.—According to a Dunedin telegram, a party of English tourists have chartered the Corrina, and proceed m her on a twelve days' cruise to the West Coast Sounds. Patent, — Complete specifications have been accepted from Robert Stephenson McFarlane, bank manager, and George Kidd Askin, machinist, both of Ashburton, for an improved, bicycle support, j

Wellington Habbor Works.—The Wei- ( lingbjn Harbor Board is about to raise a ; loau of £150,000 for the construction of new ( vvharvea and other works. If certain • terms can be arranged (reports a Press r Association telegram) the loan will be J raised iocaliy. ] The Wreck of the Tasmania.—News from the Coralie expedition to the wreck of the Tasmania at Muhia, states that the wreck has been located and buoyed. The masts are threo feefc under low water, and i the vessel is on an even keel. Diving operations were to commence on Tuesday. No Place for Them.—A lady, one of the defendants m the Factory Act cases heard afe the Christchurch Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, when asked by hie Worship if she had any witnesses, replied, "Oh, yes, I have a lot, bub I would not think of bringing them into this place ; they are all respectable girls." Messrs Fkiedlander Bros.—ln the New Zealand Times, of Monday's date, the follow ing paragraph appears :—Meßsrs Friediander Bros., grain and produce merchants, of Ash burton, are advertising for business premises m Wellington, where they intend to open a branch. Mr Hugo Friediander is on a visit for a few days, making the preliminary arrangements. Garden Party:.—-The Garden Party m the Domain or Thursday should prove a great attraction to all who desire a pleasant afternoon's recreation, and together with the toot races will afford a splendid free open air entertainment. 3ven those who may not desire to join m any of the various games of cricket, tennis, quoits, etc , will doubtless appreciate the raspberries and cream and other tempting refreshments which will be provided during the afternoon as well as the tea at 5.30 p.m. The Columbine —■ Mr Ruskin will probably be as much surprised as moat people m learning that his illustration of the columbine m his " Elements of Drawing" is giving impetu* to the movement which is spreading very widely m America to make that the national flower of the Uaited States. The movement to obtain a flower which should symbolise the nation, as the rose does England, the shamrock Ireland, and the thistle Scotland, began m the Columbian Exposition Year, and the National Flower Convention was held two years ago, while another is expected to be convened at Washington by Mr McKinley before very long. The country is to be flooded with pamphlets advocating the cause of the columbine. Mount Blanc —The ownership of the summit of the highest mountain m Europe is the subject of a lively municipal dispute at the present time (reports the Paris corres pondent of the Daily Telegraph), Three municipalities, no less—namely, those of Chemonix, Les Houches, and Br. Gervaie— are the rivals m the field, and old maps and documents are being appealed to with fiery ardour. It is not the point of honor—the prestige of possessing an extra avalanche or so—which is at the bottom of this lively competition. It is lucre, a far more practical and profitable business, which has set these neighbors by the ears. The fact is that, Mount Blanc, being m greater favor thin over with the travelling public, various spots situated at different altitudes on the famous mountain have been let out to enterprising projectors, and now there is a sharp fight over the profits. Moody, the Evangelist.—The m vita tion of the Australian Churches to Mr Moody, the American evangelist, asking him to come to these oolonies and conduct a series of missions, was despatched by the last mail* Petitions were prepared and circulated for signature throughout all the colonies. When returned, 15,831 signatures were appended, representing the following colonies:—Victoria, 6538; New South Wales, 1098; Queensland, 1781; South Aus trali*, 1159; West Australia, 579; New Zealand, 3979; Tasmania, 697. All the papers containing the sigoatures have been bound together m book form, and forwarded to Mr Moody, along with a summary of the petition, and a statement showing the num ber of churches m each colony, and the number of signatures from each denomin ation. If Mr Moody decides to come, arrangements have been made for him to send a cable message. Drunk on thb Train. —The Oamaru Mail says that a narrow eacape from a serious accident was witnessed by some of the passengers by Thursday night's train from Dunedin, and the incident goes to demonstrate the danger of permitting people under the influence of liquor to travel by train. A man who was decidedly m that condition was a passenger by the train, and would persist m alighting at every stopping plaoe. He did so at Hill grove, but neglected to get on again before the train started, and when it was m motion he made an uncertain rush for it. It was clear to those who witnessed the affair that the man having failed to get a hold of the stanchion of the carriage, was destined to fall between the carriages and under the wheels of the second one. But a young man who was standing on the platform of the carriage, with great presence of mind, struck the stumbling man a powerful blow, and knocked him clear of the rails, and saved him from a serious if not fatal accident. Curious Bank-Notes.—-The Bank of England occasionally have windfalls which do not appear m their public accounts. One such has just come to hand m the form of a note for £25, issued 140 yearß ago. Cal culated at compound interest) at 5 per cent, this represents an accumulated sum of £25,QGQ. Its history is not traceable, but having cashed this note, the Directors have permitted themselves the luxury of having it framed and added to their store of curiosities. Among these is a bank-note for £2000. On the back is an endorsement dated July, 1840, written and signed by Alexander Cochraoe, afterwards Lord Dun donald. In this year, before Waterloo, the gallant sailor, who had destroyed the French fleet In the Aix Roads, was accused and con victed of a stock jobbing fraud. He was ordered as part of his sentence, to pay & fine of £2000. This he did, but on the back of the note tendered m payment was an emphatic declaration that he had been un justly condemned. Eighteen years later his sentence was annulled, and Cochrane, who by the death of his father, had just become Earl of Dundonald, was restored to his rank m the British navy. A memento of this, m some respects precursor of the Dreyfus case, is jealously guarded m the private parlor of the Bank of England, where the note with it angry endorsement is framed. Farmers, working men, and all who desire to see " good times" m Ashburton will materially help to bring prosperity to their own doors by encouraging local industries. Having increased our staff of workers, and showing the largest s^ock of tailoring goods m the district, and with exceptional faoility for trade, we are determined to offer such inducements as will " keep the money m the place" if customers will kindly call and compare our reduced prices on and after Tuesday, December 13, 1898. Men's all wool tweed suits made to measure m a variety of new patterns for 52s 6d or suit and extrs* pair of trousers to measure for 65s and upwards, at prices which will m all cases compare favorably with thone of Christ church or Dunedin firms for cash, and our name is a sufficient guarantee ,'for fit, style, and workmanship, as the leading tailors and outfitters —Craighead & Bbrry-san. 9 246

THE GOVERNORSHIP OF HEW SOUTH WALES.

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London, January 24 The I'arl of Beauchamp has bden appoioted Grovernor of New South Wales,

The new Governor is a young man, who will complete his 27th year only next month. He is unmarried. Lord Beauchamp waß educated at Eaton, and at Christ Church, Oxford. He was Mayor of Worcester m 1§95 9§, and haß been a member of the Lon don School Bop,rd since 1897." He owns aboub 18,000 acres, and his home is Madrea- Held Court, Malvern Link, Worcestershire. He is the seventh Earl, having succeeded his father m 1891, Lord Beauchamp'e younger brother is a iieuteuaot io tb,e Grenadier Guards*

CABLE NEWS.

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London, January. 23 H.M.S. Penguin has been recouarais sioned for service on the Australian station, Catharine Devino, a Sydney artist, committed suicide at Banley, m Staffji dhhire. A verdict of temporary insanity was returned. Bank notes to the value of £70,000 have been stolen from a cashier's drawer m Parr'd Bank, «St Bartholomew lane. The numbers of the notes are known, but there is no clue to the ! perpetrators of the crime. The battleship Oollingwood collided with the cruiser Ouracoa (lately on the Australian station), and the Ouracoa, which is now stationed at Devonport, was badly damaged. Paris, January 23 Large public subscriptions have been made m Paris and the provinces for the construction of a submarine boat. German critics are sceptical as to the success of the invention, but M. Lock roy, the French Minister of Marine, regards it as a great success, Pbrlin, January 23. A company has been formed m Cologne for the construction of a direct cable between America and Germany,

TUG CRISIS IN SAMOA.

Reported Settlement,

Resignation of Dr. RaiTel.

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Berlin, January 24 It has transpired that Dr, Raffel resigned his position m Samoa prior to the dispute. Dr. Solf, Judge at Dar es Salaam, m German East Africa, succeeds him. London, January 24 The Standard's Berlin correspon dent states that the Samoan difficulty has been settled on the basis of the maintenaace of the Convention.

Auckland, January 24 The Royalist was engaged m taking m a supply of coal and water to-day preparatory to leaving for Samoa. She left for Samoa to night, bub goes first to Fiji.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

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London, January 23 The Duke of Devonshire, m a speech at Birmingham, said the Government ! was never stronger than at present. The country did not demand any great constitutional or social changes, but required the perfecting of the defences and the strengthening of the unity of ' the Empire. The recent demonstra tion of power by Great Britain, and her firm intention to maintain her rights, had resulted m closer relations with Germany, Italy, and Russia, and had even cleared the air with regard to France. Paris, January 24 In the Chamber of Deputies, M. Delcasse, Minister for Foreign Affairs, made a statement, m which he said Franae would endeavour to give prac tical effect to the Czar's disarmament proposals. He said Major Marchand's expedition was never intended to annihilate the pretensions ■ formulated by Sir Edward Grey. France's with drawal from Fashoda was not humiliat ing, but was dictated by reason of a clear sense of the interests of France. It was a criminal waste of resources to maintain an inexplicable adventure. A conflict with England would be a calamity to the world. France was ready to discuss the matter, advancing only what was her rights. M. Bibot raised the question of the validity of Great Britain's position m Egypt. The general cone of the debate, however, was conciliatory. , ' Romb, January 23 Italy participates m the Czar's Dis armament Conference only on condition that the Pope is not invited.

AMERICA AND THE PHILIP PINES.

Spanish Officials Murdered.

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London, January 24 A Reuters telegram states that the natives of Palawan Island, one of the Philippine group, murdered the Spanish Governor and a number of officials while they were leaving church. A number of women and children were rescued.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

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Pakis, January 24 The Court of Cassation has examined Esterhazy with reference to his relations with Colonel Henry.

CRETE.

Prince George's Reception.

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(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 25, 9.5 a.m, Guardian Office 9-30 a-m) Athens, January 24 Prince Georga jd£ Crete visited a number of Christian churches and Mahommedan mosques m the principal towns of the island. The visits were made amid indescribable enthusiasm on the part of the populace. Christian women and children scattered flowers and perfumes along the path. The Moslems appear to be quite reconciled to the new order of affairs.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

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(Received Wakapnaka Jjd. 25, 9.5 a.m, Guardian Office, 9-30 a-m) earthquakes. London, January 24 Earthquakes ruined several villages m the province of Messina, Sicily. Simultaneous shocks were experienced m the Isle of Wight. Obituary. Mr Holburn, M.P. lor North-West , Lanark, is dead. The death is announced of Earl Poulett, aged 72. Viscount Hinton, who for some years followed the avocation of an organ grinder m the London streets, claims the title of the Earl. Macedonia. Russia has informed the Powers that she cannot support the demand ,'for reforms made by Macedonia, fearing they would lead to trouble.

Australian.

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(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 25, 9.20 a.m, Guabdian Office 9.58 a.m) Eastern lews. Sydney, January 25 During the flood at Hankow a hundred houses were toppled into the river and between 500 and 1000 per sona were drowned, Smothered By Foul Gas, Melbourne, January 25 Two miners named Cole and Murley , were smothered by foul gas at Stawell, Cole's brother, attempted to rescue I him, and had a narrow escape.

THE FAR EAST.

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Pekin, January 24. The Szu-Ohuan rebels have released Father Fleury. Sir Claude Macdonald has protested to the Chinese Government and de manded compensation for the murder of the Rev. Mr Fleming, the South Australian missionary.

THE FEDERAL COUNCIL.

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Melbourne, January 21 The Federal Council has been opened. Sir George Turner was elected presi dent. The Premier of Queensland intro duced a Bill to protect Australia against exotic diseases by effective Federal quarantine.

ELECTIONS.

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(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 25, 11 a.ra, ~ Guardian Office 11-31 a.ra) London, January 25 Mr John > Daley, ex-Fenian and dynamitard, has been elected Mayor of Limerick unopposed. Mr William Redmond, who waa a candidate for the office of High Sheriff of Dublin, waa rejected. Mr William Keswick, a conservative, was elected to fill the vacancy at Epsom caused by the appointment of Mr T. T. Bucknill as judge of the Queen's Bench.

THE GATION TRAGEDY.

Exciting Scene ia Court:

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Brisbane, January 24 The magisterial enquiry concerning the Gatton tragedy has commenced. Burgess, under examination, denied that he was near Gatton at the time of the tragedy. He detailed his more ments, though he was unable to say where he was on Christmas and Boxing Days. • He preserved a calm demeanour till a witness named Deylan identified him as the man who told him that Michael Murphy had been shot, even before such was suspected. Burgess thereupon became furious, and dashed at the witness, shouting, " I'll dig you m the neck!' The police seized him and prevented violence. (Received Wakapuaka Jan. 25, 9.20 «.m, Guardian Office, 9-58 a-m) Brisbane, January 25 Two persons from Oxley picked Burgess from a number of others, as the man seen ia the district about the time of Hill's murder. While the police were absent Burgess changed, his position m the line, and snatched % hat from the next man's head.

SCULLING.

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London, January 23 James Wray has challenged W. Haines to row for £100 aside.

CYCLING.

The Timaru Toqritft*' < Olabt initial meet ing under the new regime,* takes place to-morrow, commencing at 2 p.m.,. The Secretary has courteously intimated to the Ashburton riders that', with a view to enabling them to go down by the morning train, they will nod be included m the first heat of the opening event, and as they could reach the track by 2.15, they should have ample time.

THB ASBBUJtttQS GtABDIAN : WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2B } 1899



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F. FERBIMA.N. FOR SALE. 1 BUCKEYE Reaper and Binder, 5 feet . 6 inches cut. \ ALSO,— I McC'ORMICK Reaper and Binder 5 foot cut. Both these Machines are m good working order. Price for two—iSQS. F. FERhIMLAN THE "PEOPLE'S" Ironmongery Establish ment, BURNETT STREET. HAVING disposed of my business m Ashburton to Ma G. Mbddins, I hereby tender my sincere thanks to the- Public of Ashburton who have so generously supported me during the time I have been m business here, and I most cordially recom mend my Successor, and would ask you to grant him the same liberal support. WILLIAM CONGREVE. AS the purchaser of Mr W. Congreve'e Business m Ashburton, I respectfully solicit the support of the general public of Ashburton, especially my old friends and acquaintances. IN ASKING YOUR SUPPORT I do not do so as a "NEW CHUM" OR AN ' »• INTERLOPER," but as an old identity of Ashburton, having been a resident for the last seventeen years; fifteen years as Manager of the Ironmongery Department > of Msasrs Friediander Bros., and their Successor Mr Henry Zinder. This fact > testifies for itself that I have a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the dis trict, and it will be my endeavour as far as I possibly can to supply those requirements, more especially those of my farming friends. It is my intention to carry out the principle adopted by my predecessor, Mr Oongreve, viz, to sell a good article at the very lowest price compatible with justice to buyer ' and seller; and by prompt) attention to customers, aim zealously to satisfy their wants. ALL ORDERS left with me will have my personal supervision. 1 I humbly ask for a share of public patronage, and INVITE AN INSPECTION of what I have on sale, without pressing to I buy. ; GEORGE MEDDINS. 1 I ; ** kj !t i o S3 a, IPS 'op §p g A : rr . S <! § H ■ 5 ? A GOOD WATCH FOR THE HARVEST. TTUS T Received a Direct Consignment of ci NICKEL WATCHES FIRST-OLA.SS MOVEMENTS. THIS|W NOS A ?OY, BUT A^ GOOD TIMEPIECE 9/6 EAC« 9/6 The Bast Value Ever Offered m New Zealand. I Have also opened a Special Selection of SPECTACLES & EYE GLASSES. Sigjlit Testing? a Specialty As Usual I carry the Largest and Best Stock of W-A-TCJJHJES, CLOCKS, ju.P. Ware, Jewell©ry s &lo IN ASHBURTON, SPECIAL ATTENTION AND PROMPT NESS GIVEN TO REPAIRS. J. V. DE BEER, WATGHM&KER& JEWELLER, EASI STREET, ASHBURTON. " I have used Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy m jyuy family for years and always with good results'," says Mr W B Cooper, of El { Rio, Cal. " For email children we find it I especially effective." For sale by the



Friedlander Bros., Limited. \ FOR PRIVATE SALE. TT7E Have for Private Sale, a complete , THRESHING PLANT, ' ia first-class order. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. CORNSACKS COKNSACKS. "TTTE are now Landing ex "fElbe," 1000 BALES FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT CORNSACKS, WhichJwe offer to Supply at LOWEST MARKET RATES. Clients who deßire delivery direct ex Slip will please give us their instructions early to save railage or extra handling. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. THE Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE jusfc unpacked, direct] from the English Manufacturer, a new stock of all the Drugs used m compounding physicians' prescriptions, specially matie m conformity with the new British Pharmacnpcea, 1898. Tlie Im> of dispensing medical pre j>orttt«t: scriptions ia the special and Work constant care of the manager (J. M. Cambridge), who has been engaged m this 3uty for 36 years, as well as having had the benefit) of an 12»j£lisli training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially m cases of S"so**io**M It 13 of the ufcmosb import lilue^is. ance that the drugs should be new and freshly im ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and skilfully prepared ; and that exactly what the Physician orders should be used, and nothing else substituted m its place. 11»© J?T%C& should never be the first and only consideration- Drugs can be bought at all prices. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm we can reiy on, though we could buy many of them cheaper m the colony. Bub we charge Lomo.o titan is usual m most of the larger towns, and generally & little lesa. AT* A.JLJL* An urgent call for medicine 'X'lMlUteJ is responded to at once, whether during busine»B hours or at night, Sundays or holidays. Night Dis pensary— opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr Hunter's residence. J, M. Cambridge, MANAGER. 11 135 JTnsist upon havingr our Pure Teas. Don't be put upon. They are the Best and Ch«apess. Absolutely pur«. Copied bnt neVez equalled. la-naranteed Vice? and Better Valu« £haxx anjr at *d per lb. more money. Compare our £/.- T<jft with any at 2/4, and our 2/4 with any at 3/- per lb. THE AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS' FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Up, MONEY TO LEND on Agricultural and Pastoral Properties. C J FOWLER, Resident Secretary, Wellington. C J OWEN, RBBi&en£ Secretary, Christchurch, DA¥ID THOMAS, 12 259 District Ageafc, Asjjburfcon. ' TO CYCLISTS. LANDELLS & SON, ARIEL Express Cycle Works, BPR£|IpTT STREET, ASHBURTON Agents for the Leading Mac&inea, via. WUITE FLYER, (black or white frames) RUDGE- W HIT WORTH, RALEIGHS, ARIEL EXPRESS, Etc, Siampings and Forgings made on the premises, Tr&de supplied. All Repairs by Experts. Ny slop pyork. Guns, Lawn Mowere, Pumps, Windmills, Sewing Machines, etc., a speciality. Steam Gaugea repaired, tested, and regulated. *



PONAGHY'S BINDER TWINE, MACHINE OIL, BINDEB "-WJ3IPS, HAY tfOUKS AND BAKES, ENGINEERS' TOOLS, HBNDERSON'S DUNDEE LEATHER BELTING, CHAINS AND SECTIONS IfORl fOR MASSKY-HARRIS AND MoCORMICK REAPERS AND BINDERS, Afc Lena than Agents' Prices, and all Requisites for tho Harvest Field at Loweat Prices. \IOHN ORR d Co. OUR STOCK OF ELECTRO-PLATED WARE AND CUTLERY IS by far the Finest ever Imported into Ashburton, aud we are now making a BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY m our Windows. JOHN OBE & CO, WE ARE OPENIKG AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF Fancy Glassware and China. AtOKGST other Lines we are Showing Three Thousand GLASS VASES^nd SPECIMEN GLASSES, ranging m Price f.om Sixpence eaob, and as we believe a larger variety haa navor been imported by any firm m INew Zealand, we feel confident m requesting the inspection of the General Public. In order to'Jdispose of our Tmmeusß Stock m thesefiines we have marked them||at prices from 30 fto 50>|perJIoenti oelow ordinary prices. Inspect oub Windows. JOdN OBE & CO. CUPS & SAUCERS PLATES DISHES WATER JUGS TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BUTTER JARS, and every article In Crockery and Glassware afc ReducedJPrices.afc JOHN OER & CO. , ASON'S JARS, JAM JARS IN NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND BRISS PRESERVING PANS. Formally years now we have altogether undersold all our Competitors m these ■pecial linos, and we are determined to add another season to our record, We Guarantee to Sell these Goods cheaper than any house m Chriatchuroh or Ashburton. JOHN ORB & CO. F « KE { INSURANCE} *™*E We beg to announce to the people of Ashburton and District that we have com pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offor all Cash Customers to the extent of 10a or over, A FJ&EE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds good for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expiry can bo renewed at our Stores : thua enabling anyone dealing with us to keep covered against accident for £100 m tho event of death, or £1 per week m tho caae of Total Disablement. Aud the Beauty of the WHOLE SYSTEM ia that ib COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. We do not make any advance m our Pricea to pay for this, bat still continue to give to all alike THE BEST VALUE) AT BOTTOM PBICES IN EVEEY LINK OF OUR IMMENSE STOCK. Buy your Goods where you can get fyour Insurance for Nothing, It may bo handy when yon leist expect it. If it coats you notMig you might as well have that thrown m. Guarantee from Insurance Company, and all further particulars on application to JOHN ORR & Go, Hams and Bacon. SIDES, ROLLS, AND HAMS- This is VERY PRIME QUALITY, having secured first prlae ;»t the resent Showa m Chtisichnrch and Timaru. JOHN ORR & Co. ,-^y^ ifWfflsT •*^s>~~h VTv iW-i—iss* "*^* utl 1 1 «J —^^ Maravilla Garden Teas. Purveyors by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy. THESE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to as by the Growers from their Gardens ia Ceylon, thua saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten prize medals for PURITY, STRENGTH 4WD FLAVOR, Everyone should try them JOHN ORR & Go., SOLE AGENTS. M~""* ' ' """ IB""""~ "™" ""' ' ' ' = Sugar lor Jam. WE Guarantee tho Pure Cane SUGAii of the Highost Quality, and especially Suitable for Jam making. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBI3HTON.