DEATH.

Hampton—At Grova Farm, Tinwald, oq October 21, Fbanobs Sarah (Ciasy), daughter of Jamea Hampton, aged ten years.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1899. HYPOCRISY AND TREACHERY.

There is, apparently, a good deal of sympathy felt for Messrs Kruger and Schreiner just now by a section of the clergy and by those whose views are voiced by such publications aB the Christian Outlook m this country. There would naturally be a strong ten dency on the part of such people to bike at their own valuation those of our fellow creatures, who ostenta tiously display the cloak of religion. i We do not remark upon (his tendency m any way as reflecting upon thoso who exhibit it. It may be assumed to be the result of the possession of that divine qualify which " thinkoth no evil." Hence we meet with countless examples m the history of man of impostors under the cloak at piety truding upon the kindness and the credulity of others, We need not 1< ok back through the ages for illus trations, Quite recently m our own colony there have been striking ex :am pies of this; There was the cisc of j Arthur Olampett who dropped, so to j speak, upon the good people m the I north of New Zealand as a pious and ! g°d'y naissioner, divinely sent to pilot sinners along the heavenly road, and * working his way southwards, was helped along as we know by the clergy all along the line. Most people can re •nember how startled all tbote good men and women were when the clonk was torn from the impostor's back and he was seen as he waa Then we had the spectacle of a Worthington sup ported by many hundreds of credulous Christians, until the veneer wore off, and what followed is historical. This readiness of over charitable people to be misled by religious impostors is again m evidence m connection with the hypocrite Kruger and the traitor Schreiner. We have read a number of articles and other expressions of opinion, actually defending these men j Kruger because he "is a God fearing man, anxious only to be let alone to maintain the independence of his country," and Schreiner because " be is actuated by the noble desire to pre vent bloodshed and to keep the breach between the two races from being widened by strife." This kind and benevolent championship reflects credit upon the hearts of these under taking it, but little we fear upon their heads. The question one is tempted to aek with iegard to Kruger is—Would his defenders take up the attitude they do if he did not make such loud and frequent professions of piety 1 If any king or potentate with no such fpretensions to holiness had encouraged the practice of slavery m his dominions, and bad permitted his own countrymen to treat all the original owners of the land as dogs; had oppressed with cruel and grievous laws al} aliens living m his country; had set at nought solemn engagements with a power that had saved his people from annihilation; and had acted generally as Kruger has acted towards the British and other foreigners—would thoso whose opinions are expressed by such journals as the Christian Outlook say that •' the violent" Chamberlain— m seeking redress for those grievances —" had jockeyed the country into an unnecessary war ¥' And this m face of the fact that the pious Kruger and not the violent Ohamberlain began the war ! We have no doubt that if their judgment had not been obscured by the glamour of great professions, even those charitable defenders of Kruger would i admit that he is undeserving of their j sympathy, but that the impending loss of what he falsely calls the liberty of his country, is entirely due to his own machinations. By the way it would be interesting to know how so just a man can conscientiously call his the country which he and his Boers took from its rightful owners. As to Schreiner, how can any honest man, let alone a Briton, defend a man who having taken an oath of allegiance to the British crown, assists its foes to arm tad prepare for a fight to the death f We have little doubt that m a very short time Schreiner will be seen by all m his true colours, when he will probably have declared himself openly as an enemy to Britain, or be cooling his heels m a British prison. Smoke New Venjii

Local and General.

* # * On the first page to-day will be found Parliamentary and commercial news ; on the fourth page the continuation of the etnry •* Nada, the Lily." The Close of the Skssiok—The session of Parliament is expected to close to-night. The Bank of New Zealand —Mr J. Embhng, manager of the Christchuroh bianch of the Bank of New Z-.aland, has been offsred the general managership vice Mr Tegetmeier, resigned—Press Associa tion telegram, Wool Freights.—The rise m wool freights announced this wtek do not affect New Zealand at present. They referred to I the Australian rates. The ehippiog com panies here are under contract at the rates already announced.—Press Association tele gram Irotn Wellington Against Time.—A day or two ago a wager was made between Mr G. T. Park and a well known Wakanui farmer, that Mr Park could not drive his pony from the Post Office, Aahburtoa, to high water mark on the Wakanui beaoh and back within two hours. The said couree was, however, covered by the pony yesterday m one hour fifty-three minutes—leaving a margin of seven minutes* Honor to Whom Honor is Dim— A good many names have been mentioned of gentlemen who are credited with having been instrumental m starting the agitation m fa/or of establishing fretarinpf works m thia county, but there can be little doubt aa to whom belongs the credit. Mr J. Copland, of Cherfcsey, was certainly the fkab to give the agitation form, and the meeting held m i the Orange Hall on June 4 of last year was called by him It was Mr Copland, too, who interviewed the authorities of the Bel fast Company, and was able to lay before the meeting of farmers the terms on which the company would start works m the county. , Calling Odt the Reserves —On three occasions during more or less recent years haa the Queen, by the advice of the Govern ment of the day, called out the reserve forces io view of the possibility, or actuality, of war. The most recent occasion was m 1885, during the strained relations with Russia over the PeDJdeh incident, when the Queen issued the Royal Proclamation; About 70,000 men m all were then liable to be called out# The previous occasions on which the reserves were called out was m July 1882, on account of the war m Egypt' Before then, Lord Baaoonafield had recourse' to the same measure m April, 1878, on ac count of " the present state of public affairs m the Eaßt," or, otherwise, of the possibility of a war with Russia On that occasion 35,000 men mustered. They were disbanded four months later. Swimming—A meeting of the Committee of the Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club was held on Wednesday evening. Mr Em meraon attended and was elected a member of the Committee, representing the Feirfielel swimmers. Correspondence was read from the secretary of the Sports Association, and from the following gentlemen, who enclosed donations ;—Meßßra D. Thomas, J S Ten naat, F Wilding, Duncan Cameron, and Dr Bolger. Tne secretary stated that the report that the Domaiu Board' had received an application from the Swimming Club for cer tain hours to be set apart was erroneous, he, (the Secretary) having only applied (so the >ports Association to approach the Domain Board on the matter, with the result that that body haa refused to enter! aia the sug gestion. It was decided to hold the opening day on November 2, m order to allow the Fairfield members to compete. The follow ing programme was then drafted—-Diving Competitio.i (junr),—Committee's priu ; 50yda Senior Handicap—Club's Medal ; 30yda Junior Handicap—Trophy presented by Mr Ferriman ; 30yds Senior Handicap— Trophy presented by Mr F Cooper; Tub Race (faooy costume)—Mr McKinney's Trophy. It was decided to apply to the N Z- Swimming Association for a champion ship for the Club. Fifty-two uew members weie elected. A hearty vote of thanks wa3 patEe<i to Messrs Ferntmn, F Cooper, aad McKinney, for trophies presented, and also to those gentlemen who had forwarded donadous. The Fresdkn Piano Company's repre sentative?, Messrs A. Jackson and J. Qofton, are at present m Ashburton for the purpose of conducting the Company's annual sale of pianos, organs, and ali kinds of musical instruments at wholesale prioeß for cash or on easy terms to suit all classes. Pianos may be purchased from 20.i monthly, and American organs from 10a 6:1 monthly. The representatives headquarters are at the Commercial Hotel, and they will be ploaaed to answer all communications addressed to them there, or care of Mb H. Ktkphenson, the Local Agent. Iv connection with the above the head tuner, Mr Gofton, is prepared to receive orders for piano tuning, and all orders entrusted to his care will bo executed with despatch. Tho Company are the largest importers m the colony, and being heavily overstocked purchasers cm rely on getting rirat-claes value, A ten years warranty is given with every instrument, Second hand instruments taken as part payment, and full value allowed. (Advx)

News in Brief.

— » ,—- The banks will be oloeed at 12 o'clock on 27th instt, on account of the Aahburton show. The Salvation Army announces that there will be the usual dinner m the barracks on show day, October 27th; dinner on tables from four o'clock. The price is *a usual. No doubt the folk coming to the show will avail themselves of this provision.

SPORTING.

: ♦ —- GERALDINE SPRING MEETING. Geraldinb, October 19 SECOND DAY Following are results : — S?bing Handicap—Rochester 1. Divi-' dend - £3 3a. , Hack DisPOSAL~L\ttle Tim. Dividend —£2 12-i, Welter Handicap —Wedlock 1, Divi- j doDd—£4 16s. Flectuiq Trot—Foudroyant 1. Dividend -£1 10a Farewell Handicap — Grandshofe 1. Dividend—£l 16a WANGANUI SPRING MEETING United Prees Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph SECOND DAY. Wang an oi, October 20 Hack Hwbdles—Tim 1, Hutana 2, Way lay 3» A chapter of aceideufcß, only the three placed horses finishing. Time—2.s7l Dividend—£4 8a Wanganui Stakes—Sirocco 1, Rabin 2, I Toa 3. Bush Koae aiso started. Sirocco led [ all the way and won by a neck. Time— 244 Dividend—J|B 2a | Final Raojk — Redoubt 1, Southerly Buster % Wilson 3. Won by two lengths. Myra and Lightning were scratched. Time -2 3i- "nividend-fiWQa. Mabangai Stakes—Sedgebroek 1, Bona Fide 2 Dividend, £10 3s Battleaxe finished first but was declared distanced for incon sistent running.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING

The following further payments have bean made for the Nbw Zealand Cup, of 1500 bovb ; two mile?.

Derby—Sainb Ilario, Bkobeloflf, Sunrise colt, Seahorse, Laborer. Rosalia, Miss De lava!, Boseptofc, Glenogle, Olack-na-cuddiu

CORRESPONDENCE

—*— I (We do not hold ourselves responsible for th» I opinions expressed by our oorrospondentsj ■ A DUST CART WANTED. ! TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—l would like to draw, through the medium of your valuable paper, the abten i tion of Ihe public to a want that ie badly j needed, and I am sure fait, by a great num ber of the residents of this important town s navely—a carb to collect the rubbish, dust, ashen, etc, that accumulate at both homes j t and business place, through being thrown m I a heap until I here is sufficient to make a load (which often takes a long time) for a carrier to dump m the river bed. I think that if our Mayor and Councillors could see their way to run a cart of this kind two or three mornings m the week, they would not only be supplying a long felt want, but would certainly help to improve tb» sanitary condition of the town. The rubbish, etc., put m tin» or boxes, and placed outside the kerbstone, is very easily removed, and ac for the cost, I am auce it" would not fall heavily on the ratepayers. Hoping that our Mayor and councillors will give due eoußider ationto the matter.-—I am, etc, M. J. Burgess, East Street.

SOCIAL COLUMN.

[T/ie matttr contained m this column is paid )or t and is not necessarily m accord with, the views advecattd by thispaftr,]

About the Author of "In his Steps."

*. (By T. Porter Smith, of Burnley.) ) [The following communication is from the pen of a member of the Alliance Executive, who only recently returned from a five months' visit to the Unit ed States, m the course of which he had an interview with the now famous author, the Rev, 0. M. Sheldon, atten ded his place of worship, and heard him preach.—Ed ," A. News."] Before writing anything on prohibi tion m the State of Kansas or of its capital, Topeka (m accordance with your request), let me cay a little about its most distinguished citizsn, the Rev. Charles M. Sheldon, author of " In His Steps," "The Crucifixion of Philip Strong," etc., etc., whose fame ia now world-wide, and whose books are perhaps more widely read than those of any living author. "In His Steps " has been translated into seven different languages already, and is being sold m millions, It seems not unlikely that by means of these books Mr Sheldon may do for the drink traffic what Mrs Harriet Beecher Stowe did for American slavery. Mr Sheldon is not a mere writer of fiction, but a man of deep convictions, and high ideals, and holds that Christians when confronted with any problem m religion, politics, or business should first ask themselves what would Jesus do under such circumstances, and then do it, regard less of consequences. He ia one of the few men m America who, notwithstanding the deep and growing racial prejudice againsc the negroes, dares to champion their cause, and to advocate social equality. He bus opened schools to the negroes, and altogether is making his Church and schools centres of applied Christianity In the pulpit he is very easy and unconventional, and whilst thoroughly ia earnest maintains a fireside conver sational style. He sees the drink demon not only blocking the highways and byways of progress, but blotting Christianity out of whole districts m the large towns where " once righteousness lodged," making them into slums. He holds that it is the duty of the Church to boldly confront the evil, and that it is commissioned and empowered to assail and destroy it. When I went to hear him preach at his own church, after the preliminaries of the service, he read two cuttings from the newspaper (aa mutters, I suppose, of interest and inspiration to all Christians). The first was a quota tion from General Shafter, expressing himself as strongly opposed to the canteen system m the American army, regarding it as demoralising to the men, and as seriously impairing their efficiency. Unfortunately he had been absolutely over-ruled. Mr Sheldon joined m the protest. It is said that the drink killed far more men than the Spanish bullets, Mr Sheldon next read the latest returns of the great Prohibition plebis cite m Canada, and congratulated the friends of temperance on their splendid victory, and the hopes it inspired of further victories elsewhere. I had the pleasure of an introduction to both Mr Sheldon and his father, and had nearly an hour's chat with them. Mr Sheldon told me that when he came to Topeka, eleven years ago, he was not m favour of Prohibition, but of High License. His experience, bow ever, of the great advantage of Prohibi tion had fully convinced him of its superiority as a remedial force, aud now by voice and pen he is wielding a mighty intuence m its favour, and against the traffic, I saw m an American paper a few weeks ago that Mr Sheldon was holding a series of Prohibition and other meet ings m Canada, and that the largest buildings were too small to contain the people who crowded to hear him. I can bear out what the Rev. Mr Aked says about tho violence of members of the "trade" m America The wife of a Methodist minister'in the suburbs of Topeka told me her husband had more than once been threatened that if he went to certain Prohibition meetings he would not return alive. I

THE ASHBURTON A. AND P. SHOW-1899.

[by our special reportsr ] " The Show," as ib is usual to call the annual fixture of the Asbburtqp Agricultural and Pastoral Association, as distinguishing it from all other shows held m the district during the course of the year, givea promise of being m many respects a record one, und should weather and other conditions be favorable I make co doubt but that this pro mise will be fully realised. This is &a it should be, for m the first place the Associa tion may be considered to have now attained ita majority, thia being the twenty-first annual show, and m the second the Associa tion may this year be said to cake possession of ita new grounds; for although sections of the show have been held m what is known as the " trotting paddock" for some years, yet these have always been on sufferance. Now, however, thia petition of the grounds having become the absolute property of the Association, and as almost the whole of the entriea will be exhibited m it, the new ground will give a compactness and uni formity to the show which it failed to have when spread about through the two paddocks as formerly. And further, the very oon- j aiderable instalment towards parmanenb im provements which the Committee have already undertaken will add very much both to the attractiveness of the ground, the convenience of exhibitors and the comfort of the public generally. First and foremost may be mentioned the very attractive and substantial looking range of horse boxes which have been erected on the south side of the ground. These are fifteen m number, each box being ten feeb by twelve with ample room overhead ; they are picturesquely placed under the shade and shelter of the plantation of towering pines, and will be occupied by the draught entires. Eaoh box' is providid with a manger, and a strong rail m front, which can be securely locked. Then another very desirable improvement will be found m the large railed-in enclosure m which all the horse judging and also the jumping will ba done. In previous years the jddgiog had 60 be done m three or four separate rings, and those who for business (as pressmen) or for pleasure, (as onlookers) wished to keep m touch with the progress of the judging, had to continually perambu late from ring to ring. But this year those who desire to watch the judging of the horses will be able to do so withoub leaving the ring side where they may see four sets of judges working at one and the same time m different parts of the same enclosure. And moreover when the jumping competitions are going on, which are always a very popular feature o£ the show, instead of crowding around a small ring and craning their necks m the vain endeavor to get a glimpse of the proceedings as heretofore, the public will now, without any trouble or crowding be able to see all there is to be seen. When we mention that this year the progtamme includes a jumping competition for hunteia ridden by ladies. I venture to predict that never has there been seen on an Ashburton show ground such a crowd as wili throng around the twenty-five chains circle rim of the new oval on the 27th inst. at) three o'clock m the afternoon. The pro duce department will be under the shade of the trees, and along the nor'wesb boundary will be a long array of tent 3 and marquees displaying various commodities. The aheep pens are erected on a beautifully level piece of nice green eward almost opposite the Trotting Clubs grandstand, while the implements will also be arranged under the shade of the trees just past the stand. A new feature of the Bhow will be the presence of a Government poultry expert, who will give during the afternoon an exhibition of the most approved methods of trussing and dressing poultry, etc , both for cooking and alao for export, Although no doubt there are m the Ashburton county many farmers, wives who might be able to giva the expert the proverbial •' points aud a Jicking " at his own business; yet there are others doubt less to whom the exhibition may be of value. Such I would advise to get a good position near the stage which will be erected neaj.- the produce toat Bafore closing it may be well to vote tiiat the transfer of the chow into the new grounds will enable tha committee to receive iato the old ground tha traps and horses of those who come from a dutancj. These will ba admit ted, and a man employed So look after the horses, etc., at the small charge of one shilling. It need hardly be pointed out how great is the danger people incur by fo lowing the practice of tying up their horsos ou the road, more especially when trains are pass ing at frequent intervals, and when a horse breikiug iooso might cause a general stam pede. Iv conclusion it is to be hoped that the Association m-*y be favoured with fine weather for its twenty-first birthday g*ther iug. It is extremely fortunate m possessing a splendid, indeed an ideal show ground. It is fortunate m poasesaiug enthusiastic and prao! ia<j,l men who spare no p&ina to ensure the success of the Show and the comfort of the public. It has this year spent a large sum m providing for the convenience of exhibitors aud the public who, no doubb will show their appreciation by making the show a record oee m point of attendance, and I close by wishing— Good luck to the hoof and the horn, Good luck to the flock and the fleece, Good luck bo the grower of corn, With the blessing of plenty and peaces

PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. United Press Association—By Eleefcrio Telegraph Wellington, October 2Q $$nttnutd fr«m pagt i. The House resumed at 7.30 ANIMALS ?ROTEOSPION BILL The Animals Protection Act Amendment Bill was committed Clause 2, season to begia on the Ist May, and end on ihe 31sfc July evoked some dis cussion Mr McGowan contended that the only way to protect game was to declare a dote season at intervals Mr O'Regan thought that the question of preserving native birds was of much greater importance than the date of the opening of the season Mr Roileston thought the question was one of riucka venus ecclesiasticum, and he did not think that tho House should be engaged m discussing such a question ab that stage of the session. Id was merely making game of the question Mr Carroll moved to report progress, as it was apparent the House was nob m a humour to consider the Bill. His intention was to declare a close season for native game The motion to report progress was carried on the voices GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE The Government Life Insurance Act) Amendment Bill was read a third time RAILWAYS AUTHORISATION SILL In Committee on the Railways Authorisa tion Bill, Mr Taylor said the mere fact of the House authorising the railway from Waipara to Cheviot would increase the value of the properties through which the line would pass equal to the amount of the cost of the I railway. He advooated the State endeavour ing to secure the advantage of thab expendi ture, and moved an amendment that the Act should not come into force until the Batter* ment Act were passed Mr J. Duthie moved a» amendment to clause 2 to omit " undertake or," with a view to preveub the works being carried out on the co-operative system After some debate, Mr ©uthia's amend ment w&3 lost on the voioes, as was also Mr Taylor's amendment The Bill was reported without amendment, read & third time, and passed LAND AND INCOME TAX Mr Cadman moved the second reading of the Land and Income Tax Biil Mr Duthie asked whether, looking at the large surplus last year, it would be necess ary to levy the full amount of the tax this year The Premier replied that the whole of the revenue would be required to supply the wants of the country The Bill was committed, reported with out amendment, read a third time, and passed tACrOBIES JSILL The Premier moved that the amendment made by the Council m the Factories Aot Amendment Bill be agreed to I his was lost by 35 votes to 23

KATIVB BILL The Native Land Laws Amendment Bill was recommitted 60 add new clauses, stipu lating that, do mortgage or lien received m payment of costs of survey of native land can be enforced by the Bale or alienation of the land, this to apply to mortgages on liens created either before or after the p-ssing of the Act. This was lost by 30 votes to 26 A new clause vvrs added prohibiting the sale of land held by natives either to the Crown or any person. The Premier proposed a new clause pro viding 1 hit native laad cannot be Bill by tho hoSJer of a surveyor's lien, without tho con sent of the Governor, and that the Crown should have the first offer of the land This was carried by 40 votei to 13 A pr posa! to add a new clause fch«t do surveyor's liens should take effect after the passing of the Aot waa lost by 30 votes to 22 Tha Bill was reported with amendment!, read a third time, and passed. The Trustee Act Amendment Bill was committed, repotted without amendment, and passed. SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES The House went into Committee of Supply on the Supplementary Estimates—£2l2,7o4. A motion to report progress was proposed by Mr Montgomery, who protested against bringing on the Supplementary Estimates at 2 a.m.—The motion was lost by 29 to 22. Considerable discussion followed on the first item—Parliamentary librarian £400— which was passed, when the Premier agreed to report progress, and the House rose at 3.50 till 11 a.m.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

« : » "Wounded Prisoners of "War Yryburg and Fourteen Streams Abandoned The Boer Disaster at Mafeking Feigned Retreat by the British A Dashing Sortie British Officers Captured by Boers Mutiny of a Natal Volunteer Corps An Alleged Spy Shot at Pretoria Imperial Parliament Opening of Special Session Attack on Mr ( hamberlain A Spirited Defence United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Capetown, October 20 President Kruger reports that Lieutenant Nesbitt and seven others are seriously wounded Vryburg and Fourteen Streams have been abandoned, the Cape Mounted Police retiring southward I*-, is reported here that Colonel Baden Powell, feigning to retreat, drew the Boers over Lyddito mines, which wors then exploded, killing 1500. Oolonel Hora then ra<*de a dashing sortie and killed many more with Maxims. The Boora captured a Ladysmith train carrying several British officers and men for Glencoe, The Mounted Riflea Corps at TJm vcti, which is largely recruited from the Natal Dutch, has mutinied. An eccentric individual, named Baron Gitensberg, has been courfc martialled and shot at Pretoria as a spy._ Kimherley was safe on the 17th and Mafeking on the 15th ' In the House of Commons, m tho debate on the Address in-Reply, Lord Stanhope, m moving an amendment; condemning the method m which the negotiations with the Boers had been carried on, accused Mr Ohamberlaiu and Mr Rhodes of deliberately promot ing war Sir W, V. Harcourt disagreed with this view, but denied British suzerainty over the Transvaal, quoting Mr Cham berlain's old ipeechea. Interference with the Transvaal's internal affairs was unwarrantable. " Mr Chamberlain made a heated reply and excited scenes followed, In a brilliant justification of hi* action, Mr Chamberlain said he had always struggled and hoped and believed that peace would be maintained, but he was ultimately driven to the conclusion, that President Kruger was adverse to the British. He failed to see early enough that war was inevitable, the Boer armaments thus being for one moment stronger than those of Great Britain. The divergence between the Government and the Opposition on th^ main issue was really slight. President Eruger had appealed to the God of Battles jQreat Britain had accepted the ! Transvaal's challenge, believing ker ! quarrel just. Tempestuous cheers greeted the speech, which occupied two and three quarter hours m delivery I The amendment was negatived by 362 to 13S. Mr Balfour traced the war to the Transvaal oligarchy's anxiety to retain their corrupt gains. Thirty out of six hundred Irish local bodies have respond ad to the appeal to pass resolutions of sympathy with the Boers. The Qaeen from Ballater, tele graphed God speed to the Eirst Gordon Highlanders. ' Sydney, October 20 The Cabinet decided that the Lancers should disembark at the Cape. It was also decided to send a unit of mounted infantry, and a unit of infantry, both to sail m the steamship Aberdeen, at the end of the month.

Melbourne, October 20 The Assembly has passed a bill | providing £30,000 for the expenses of the Contingent.

Great Battle at Glencoe.

1 (Received W&kapuaka Oct. 21,9,5 ».m, This Office 9.40 a.m) London, October 20 The Boers are attacking GHencoe m great force, and a general battle is raging. Reports received by the War OflSice state that Oolonel Symons, command ing at Glencoe, is wounded, It is also rumoured, that the British captured the Boer position with five gum.

THE ASHBUBTON GUABDIAK : SATURDAY, OOTOBEK 21, 1899.



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St. lb. sfc. lb. 9 n Pitch and Tosa 7 5 8 6 Sir JUuDoelob 7 4 8 2 Huku 7 2 8 2 Rubin 7 0 8 1 Malatua 7 0 710 Double BvenS 7 0 7 10 MissDelaval 7 0 7 9 St. Itiftrio . 613 7 9 The Laborer 6 12 7 8 Jupiter 6 10 7 7 Skobeloff 6 8



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E3A.ST WTBEBT. H. M. JONES. —w— Cricketing 1 & Lawn Tennis Material, IMPORTED direst from the bast London makers. Bats, youtha and men's, "specially selected." The excellent Uuion Driver Champion, and others. Balls, Stumps, Gloves, Pads, Shields, etc. RACQUETS.—The London, The Popular, The Champion, Victoria, Sampson, and others. TENNIS BALLS.—Slaymjere, Wisdens, and The Silverton. —SEWING MACHINES. AGENT FOR MII.NER AND THOMPSON. THE HAAKE PIANOS Are the BEST YALUS obtainable for the Money, and are EXCELLED BY NONE. May be had with or without our Patent Tuning Attachment. We hare one of the Largest and Best Selected Stocks of PIANOS and ORGANS m the Colony, from the leading English, German, French, and American Manufacturers. ORGANS F*om ... . M .„ .„ .. 10s per month IPIAJNOfeI „ , .- 80s „ „



Carravray Seeds ... ... 8d per lb Pimento, whole Is   Pimento, ground... ... Is 2d „ „ Mixed Spice l£d per packet PlCKLES—Hayward's Mixed, lOd per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross and Black well's, la 3d par bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Gnrry Powder lid par bottle Borax ... 8d per lb Alum ... ... ..<• 6d   Saltpetre 6d „  TartarlcAcid lslOd „ „ Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb, 2a per doz lbs Whole Linseed 3d per lb Linseed Meal 4d  „ MATCHES—PJaids, 4jd per dos, 4s per gross 250's Is 6d per doxen 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 8i per dosen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for Is Maconoehie's Fresh Herrings, 6Jd per tin „ Herrings m Tomato, lOd per tin „ Herrings In Shrimp, lOd per tin „ Kippered Herrings, lOd per tin „ Preserved Bloaters, lOd per tin Auckland Mullefct ... ... 7d per tin Oysters 8d   Sardines, large Alberts ... Is „ „ Sardines, large ... ... 8d   Sardines, small 4d „  Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd „ „ Salmon, other Bnnda ... 8d „ „ OlL—Lucca, 2s 4d per bottle Salad, \ pint sd, 1 pint lOd ; Castor, | pint sd, 1 pint lOd Sheepa Tongues, lib"ls, 21b Is lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 2lb ' tin, Is Crosse and Blackwell's assorted Pastes, Is 3d per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen Potted Meat?, assorted, 6d per tin Bovril, 2oz, la lOd, Leiberg's extract, Is 9d per bottle Patent Groata, RobinaonV, lOdf; Har per's, 9d per tin i\£ellins'|Food, Is 8d per tin



Van Houten'a Cocoa, Jib, lid ;'|lb, Is 9d; lib, 3s 3d Fry's Cocoa, Jlb ( B^d ; lib. Isi4M Keal Good Candles, 4jdperlb; 8s 8d per box Farafine Candles, plain and fluted, 6|d per lb ; 12s 8d per box i Fairy Night Lights, la 2d per box I Flake Tapioca, 7lba for Is Pearl, 61bs for Is Sago, 7lbs for Is Mixed Peel, Lemon, Orange and l/lt- j ron, 8d per lb j Lemim Peel, 71b tins, 3a 61 lib Tins Assorted Jams, 5d per lb ; 4a 9d pet doz 21b Jars Assorted Jams, 14s 6d per doz Lea and Perrln's Sauce, large, 2a 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle Worcester Sance, small, 5d ; large, 9d Brown's Corn Flour, 8d per lb Mazina «d per dosen 6a 6d Whiting, ib for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, la 3d per lb Preserved Fruit, 2£lb tins, 8d per tin, 7a 6d per doz English Cut Loaf Sugar, 3|d per lb Tomato Sauce, 9d per bottle Golden Syrup, Sib 6d, 41b Is, 561 b lla 3d Treacle, 21h 6d, 41b Is, 71b Is 9d Fii*esb Raisins ... ... 6idperlb Finest Sultanas ... «.. 7|d „,, Finest Oorranci 6d «» » per cage 4*d „ „ Stewing Figs ♦ 7?<i »» »» French Plains (choice) ... 1" t« ». Stowing Plums .« ... 3d „tJ Finest Muscatels ... ... la 'd „ „ Callfornian Muscatels ... la  ». I>»tes, extra fine, 31b boxes, Is 9d per Almonds, Jordan 2s 4d per lb Almonds, Valencia ... la 6d  „ AlnwndSvSMly ',*. ... Is 4d „ „ Biiee'ißma Nuts ... ... 8d „ „ Shell Almonds ... ... 10d „ „ Bay and llartln's Paste Blacking, 4|d per doji Day and Martte't Jtt Blaoklog, 6d per bottle JigfQch Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9d per doe Nizey't Blackleg, Id alzo, #d per doss ibm«j';OomeJßl»okl?ad t |6i per doz] J



GORE OATMKAL-251b Bag, 2s 6d



WAVERLEY CYCLES. I^TEW SHIPMENT JUST TO HAND ALL LATEST IMPROVEMENTS —fx) — Two or three 98 Ladies Models yet on hand, wiU sell at £'20 A few good second-hand machines for sale at prices from £3 up. (o) |SOLE AGENTS FOB NEW ZEALAND. JOHN ORR & CO.. ABHBUBTON, JOHN ORR AND COS REVISED LIST^ f^MB^WWMWMW *X * ■■11l '■ r ■ I WE Ohim to be the Leading Firm of G ooere, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchants m Aahburton. We import all oar Stock from tho Home Markets for Spot Cash, and aro therefore m the best position w supply the public with only genuine goods at the lovesst possible prica for cwh. We cuarantoO'ftU our goods full weight and finest quality. Wa never charge fot picking -md delivery, all gooda at the Railway btaion free. Any person leaving an order with us can get a pircsl ticket, and therefore always be sure ,of having their gaods ab tha station m time. No charge for tick«t. J XA) U Jtl PER SACK 13.. — SDGAU~Bid per lt» Tea ! MARA VILLA GARDEN TEA— Is lOd, 2s. 2a 4d per lb 51b Box 8* 9d, 9s 7d, Us lOSbßox .» .- ... 16a Bd, 18s 4d, 21» 8d KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, 18s 4d ; 51b, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101 b Box, 18a 4d ; Sib, 9* 7d -PROVISIONS - FACTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Snfeton's alwaya In stock. OHlESß—Finest Factory, 6d per lb BAOON AND HAMS —•* Lewis'," " Morepork," "D. Me' Jail am.'' Mild Cured Bamp t Sidea and Rolls, 7|d.