Ashburton Guardian Magna et Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1899.

The Legislature of Colorado recently passed tie following resolution : —

11 Equal suffrage has been m operation m Colorado for five

THE WOBANS VOT3.

years, during which time women have exercised the privi lege as generally us men, with the result lhat better candidates have been selected fos ofMce, methods of election have been purified, the character of legislation improved, civic intelligence increased, and womanhood developed to greats- usefulness by political responsibility.' "As far as I have been abb to judge, the influence of the women (f Colorado has been on the side of law, ftrder, justice, and morality," Mr Elland writes m Lippincott, " nor is their sweet, gentle, loving nature or tender, sympathy of heart going to seed bj the additional opportunity afforded them of using their brains. These vomen are not crushing ail the virility out of men, as it has been feared they would do, nor are the bustlinj, aggressive Amazons ousting husbanJs and brothers out of positions whether they are obliged to earn a living or not. Neither do they con atantlj proclaim their independence with vild gesticulations and m voci feroustones, but, on tha contrary, their political privileges have added a new glory to feminine character, As women now tike seats as members of the Colorado Legislature, they are active agents for reform. A distinguished lawye! of Denver, when interviewed on the subject of woman suffrage, said that he had been indiffe rent to womam suffrage before it was granted, but had since been thoroughly converted by what he had sesn of the results, and that many other men had had the same experience. He said that public gambling was now entirely suppressed m Denver for the first time, that the Sunday closing law for saloons was better enforced, that elections were quieter, election frauds were fewer, and the ciiy government of Denver greatly improved through the influence of wooaei's votes. In five years, equal suffrage raised the age of protection for gifls to 18 years, equalised the laws of inheritance between husband and wife, made fathers and mothers equal guardians of their children, and more than quadrupled the number of no licensa towns m the State,"

Local and General.

*** On the first page to-day will be fouod mjecefaneous items, and on the fourth page a show story. Gbktinos,—The ataffand chapel of the Ashburton Mail and Guardian have to acknowledge receipt of the greetings of the season from the staff and chapels of the Timam Herald und South Canterbury Times. Old Men's Home—The Master desires to acknowledge with thanks, the receipt of the following Christmas gifts for distribution among the inmates :—G. A M. Buckley, Eeq, one bex of tobacco, also » new pipe for each inmate ; Mrs Stock, choice roast of beef ; Mesßrn Nicoll Bros., new potatoes; Mrs BaccUU. half sack of peas. Posting Letters—The public are reminded that the contractors for the carriage of mails to ano' from country districts are not aliowed to carry letters that are not stamped. The mail carriers subject themselves to a fine for neglecting thin post office regulation. Kiphkq's Rival. - A Southland settler, m sending some verses under the title of "The Empire's Call" to an Invercargili i contemporary, modestly remarks that " colocial poets cannot hope to be apprecia ted like Kipling, though their work may be as good, or even better than his." Alleged Indecent Assault—-.Before Messrs T.E. Upton and W. H. Rule J'e. P. at the Police Court this morning a lad of six teen years named O'Lochlin was charged with an indecent assault;, alleged to have been committed on a girl of eleven years on the Sesield road on December 19. The boy was committed for trial at next Timaru sittings of the Supreme Court, bail m £50 and tvo sureties m £25 being allowed. Ritirino Allowances For Teachbrs— Inclcded In the business to come before the Council of the New Zealand Educational In stitute at its annual meeting m Timaru is a proposal of considerable importance from Wanganui, namely—"That a scheme tor providing retiring allowances for public school teftchera be drawn up by the executive and submitted to the branches for con sideration,"

The Adyenturhs ov A Christmas Pud ding.—Two boys were recently charged at the Police Court, loglewood, with the theft of a plum pudding valued at 10a, The caterer for a social had two puddings boiling outside his residence, one of which was stolen. Four boys took a trolly and rode three miles, where they ate half the pudding, leaving the other half for a feast the next evening. The two boye were fined 20s each and had to pay for the pudding, while the other boys who had regaled on it were let off.

Patriotic Funs—A subscription list for the patriotic fund lies at the offices of the Mail and Goabdian. Farmers and country friends generally will find this convenient, as some of them, who are quite as " absent minded" as " the gentleman m kharki" who 11 beard his country's call," bub doubtless just as patriotic, forget where the lists lie, but on this reminder will be ready to recog nise that it is a "cook's job, duke's job, son of a millionaire" and—" pay, pay, pay."

Bowling—The new bowling green m the Domain will be ready lor play on Monday, but the formal opening of it by the Aahbur ton Bowling Ciub will not take place till after the holidays, on a day to be announced. Flay on Monday, and on the days following until the formal opening will afford novices an opportunity of finding the bias of their bowls and obtaining some idea of what the game is really lik». Saving done hhis, the usual feverish fondness of the game follows, for it is quite as fasoiuating as golf. Mr David Thomas, as he announced at the last meeting of the Borough Council, will place a ram and tanks on the ground and this will be a great boon to both bowlers and tennis players, and will also relieve the curator, Mr Smith, of much anxiety. Birthright (?). —Does the first born have the best of it from the efarb ? According to Professor Axenfeld, all the men of genius are first-born sons. He says that eminent persons can be also the second or third children of a family, but a fourth, fifth, or sixth child will never be a great light. After'a sixth child, thereat may again be come men of talent. This is a terrible dis covery. The poor fourth, fifth, or sixth eons, as they have no chance of having brains, are not worth giving a high educa tion, and will make very mediocre hus bands ! Professor Axenfeld quotes names to prove his theory, all mixed up any way: Luther, Schopenhauer, Francesco, d'Assiai, Catherine de Medici, Guizot, Dante, Rafael, Leonardi da Vinci, Perugino, LuigiGozmga, St. Benedict, Charlemagne, Alexander the Great, Boccaccio, Confucius, Heine, Goethe, La Bruyere, Arioßto, Campanella, Moham med, d'Alombert, Shelley, Christine of Sweden, Goldoni, Cantu, Buckle, Buffon, Talleyrand, Milton, Byron, Leopardi,, Moliere, Carlyle, Rossini, were all first-born or only sons. Beethoven, Miohael Angelo, Bo.vtsß.eau, Cuvier, Pascal, and Garibaldi were second sons. But there have been other famous men m the world.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(Wa do not hold ourselves responsible tot tha opinions expressed by our correspondents)

IHE MKS3IAH.

TO THE KDITOK. I •"'ir, —That Athburcon ia nob a musical j pl'-.cd was plainly shown by the number of vacant beats m the hall on the occasion of he performance of the " Messiah." Had it been a cor.CTt, given by come travelling mine re' tntjt , instead of the magnificen oratorio by biie local Bocie'y, I have no ioubt the hall would have Been fulh It was scarcely fair that those who received tickets free for the other six subscription concerts should h»ve failed to help the society by attending this one. Practically the audience on Wednesday evening was made up of the usual financial supporters of the aooiety, they being either honorary membors or relatives of working members. In your report of the concert you said you awaited the next production of the society. I don't think that the general public have shown that to be their wish. Ihe object of the Meieiah concert was to liquidate a debt, which was incurred by previous societies years ago, and which the Musical Union book up at its formation. This debt is being gradually paid off out of the ordinary in come of the society, but the spending of the subscriptions m this way prevents suitable music from being obtained, and so the sub scription concerts are nob so good as they might) be. I hope that should another opportunity of helping the Union be given, those who did not do so on this occasion will make a point) of giving what help they can. —I am, &c., |DIBGOSTED.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB

—I am, &c., |DISGUSTED. sportingT ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB Having passed the first stage of the holiday -fixtures, the Summer Meeting of the Ashburton County Racing Club is at present monopolising the attention of the sporting public. For a number of years the Tinwald Racing Club catered for the amuse ment ot the residents of the county for New Year's Day, and the meetings held nnder their guidance are among the pleasant recollections of the past. In accordance with the wish of the Racing Conference, who control racing throughout the colony, the old Tinwald Club and Ashburbon Racing Club were amalgamated just prior to the summer meeting of 1898, and it was at that fixture that the new club assumed control of race meetings held in the county, Profiting by the experience of officers who had asaiabed in the management of bath of the old clubs' meetings, the result was most successful. Undoubtedly the Tinwald Domiin in a capital rendezvous for a New Year's gathering, the grounds aff>rding splendid shelter for picnic parties, a num ber of whom attend and thoroughly enjoy themselves apart from the sporting pro gramme submitted ; and moreover, it is at this reunion that ladies from all parts of Canterbury meet their country friends in •pleasant discourse on the events of the past year. For the attraction of the more ep irb > loving patrons the Club have provided a mo3t liberal programme. They have been unfortunate, perhaps, in tho matter of acceptances for a couple of events, but tho remaining six allow plenty of scope for speculation. In order to keep pace with the times, several improvements in the arrangements have been effected for the comfort of visitors, and the totalisator management is worthy of imitation by the more influential clubs. The Ashburton Brass Band, which haa made much improvement under Mr L Owen's baton, will be in atten dance, and doubtless be appreciated. The railway authorities have studied the require ments of visitors, andtheir arrangementsare | in every Wi»y suitable. With all these points of excellence there only remains to be associated the desideratum of fine weather, and a most successful two days' meeting must inevitably result. Our sporting con tributor selects the following :-— Fairfield Ttot —Myra Tracy, Jock MoQuilla, Ciuiser. Flying — Sub Rcsa, Lucy Glitters, Corusa Galloway — Heliades, Pau'ine, Dandy. Cup—Huku, Rnngtfiuder, Suz«nnar, Novel—Lucy Glitters or Caononehot. Gift—Ben Faiiey, Sub Rosa, Actor. Braemar Welter—Phryne.

Leather Medal, whose name appeared m the list of nominations for the Disposal Stakes and Novel Race at the Ashburton Summer Meeting, was entered m error, and consequently wH not be a competitor.

THE LATEST.

Australian

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Dec. 29, 9 25 a.m. {This ,Office 9.45 a.m. The Victorian Ministry* Melbourne, December 29 Dr Salmon succeeds Mr McCoy as Minister of Instruction and Custom?, Damage "by Bush Fires The damage by bush fires m the Beech worth district is estimated at £50,000. Firs at Ballarat* A fire at Ballarat destroyed Snoiv & Company's large furnishing stores, three other shops, and the old Theatre Royal. The damage is estimated at £10,000. A fireman was seriously injured by a falling brick, and a man sleeping on t.he premises was nearly suffocated. He escaped by a window. (Received Wakapuaka Dec. 29, 9.25 a. m This office 9.45 a. m) Francs and China- Pkkin, December 28 Ohina has complied with the French demand for the degradation of the Viceroy of Oanton m consequence of his unwillingness to order the execution of the Chinese official at Mon Tao, who was responsible for the murder of two French officers.

The Treatment of Alcoholism.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph.—Copy right. Paris, December 28 Doctors Thebet and Kepler, of Paris, prove that serum extracted from the veins of an alcoholised horse is a specific against alcoholism.

CRICKET.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Melbourne, December 28 In the match Victoria v New South Wales, the Victorian second innings closed for 115, Worrall 45, YVarne 28. New South Wales won by an innings and 274 runs.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

An Officer Captured.

Sir A. Milner Will Deal With Them.

Fussia and India.

News from Ladysmith.

Shelling Boer Positions

An Advance by the Boers.

Crossing the Tugela.

Sedition at the Cape.

Strong Measures Hinted At.

Agitation Against the Schreiner Government.

Taking Advantage of the Opportunity

United Presa Aisooifttion—By Eieotriu Telegraph—Copyright London, December 28 Captain Kirk wood Grenfel', of the Imperial Light Horse, was captured near Ohievely while scouting. General Buller and Sir Charles Warren are at Ohievely. The limes hints at measures being taken with a view of impressing the disloyalists at the Cape, The Vienna correspondent of The Times states that Russian troops are being drafted direct to Afghanistan. No immediate action is anticipated. The paper considers that Great Britain is wise m declining to draft troops from India, The ofier of two batteries of artillery by India has been accepted. General Gourko represents Russia as an attache with the English troops. Three Russian officers are reported to. have joined the Boers. Durban, December 28 Ladysmith reports that the artillery on Tuesday shelled Isimbulwana Moun tain to the north-west of the town. The Boers constructed a rough bridge over the Tugela near Pieters, by which a commando crossed and have fortified Inhiowe Bill, command ing the plain m front of Oolenso. The Naval Brigade shelled the position on Tuesday.

Capetown, Dec. 28 Oronje has been reinforced. He is now engaged m throwing up entrench ments within 8£ miles of Lord Meth uen's positi<yn. Lord Methuen m reconnoitring along the railway line, unmasked six of the Boer guns. The Cape Mounted Rifles, at Belniont, captured 1000 cattle and 2000 sheep. Sydney, December 28 News from Capetown states that not one member of the Cape Ministry has taken any part m welcoming the colonials. It is stated on very good authority that some time ago Mr b'chreiner asked the Governor to allow the Ministry to resign, but he refused to allow them to do so. When a deputa tion waited on the Governor, asking him to dismiss the Ministry on account of their want of loyalty, he replied that later on he would doal with the Ministry, bub for the present they must remain m office.

Formation of Irregular Colonial Corps.

The Escape of Winston Churchill,

Boers Afraid of Baden-Powell,

Americans m the Canadian Contingent.

Capetown, December 28 Five hundred irregulars are organis ing at East London, Cape Colony, and 1600 veterans at Capetown. Lieutenant-Colonel B, Broad wood, 12 th Lancers, takes command of Warren's Irregular Horse, forming at Capetown. A large number of rough riders continue to be enrolled at the Cape and m Fatal. The siege of Kuruman has been railed. London, December 27 Mr Winston Churchill states that he scaled a wall at night, and thus got away from his guards. He boarded a moving train, and concealed himself under the coal sacks. For several days he lived on chocolate. A close search of the train was made at Komati Poort, but he was not discovered, and reached Delagoa Bay safely. The Government has chartered the steamers Umbria, Cymric, Norseman, North Atlantic, Lake Erie, and American, as transports. | Armstrong's Elswick Works are hastily transforming a battery of twelve pounders into fifteen pounders. Sydnby, December 28 The Boers fight shy of Mafeking, believing the environs are honeycombed with dynamite mines, as well as being protected with barbed wire fencing. A hundred and fifty Americans joined the Canadian Contingent before it left Canada.

THE MODDER RIVER FIGHT.

The Boer Losses

The Dash Across the Biyer,

Sydney, December 28

The Boer losses at Modder River were mucbjheavier than were at first supposed. Tb is now beyond doubt that the bodies of at least 100 Boers were thrown into ths river by the Boers themselves, and the bodies of thirty others were buried m the sand. It is further beyond question that the Boer ambulances were busy carrying off injured men during the progress of the battle. In addition there are now thirty wounded Boers m our hospitals, and there are known to bs 300 others; m the two Boer hospitals four miles north of the river.

It transpires that when Major Pole Oarew's force went through the river, they complete'y surprised the Brers, who never anticipated any such daring enterprise. Our men went through with fixed bayonets, and when the Boers caught sight of the moving mass they broke and fled The movement was executed precipitately. Our men naturally dashed m pursuit, and a second lot of the British force followed. When the second lot got across the river they were m danger of mistaking Major Pole Oarew'a men for the enemy, so great was the progress they had made. Major Oarew, seeing the state of affairs, called upon his men to give a British cheer to acquaint the men following with the fact that they were British. The men gave a rouser, and the Boers m the neighborhood, thinking (hat was the signal of British victory, I fled m all directions.

Boer "Mole Tracks."

Boers Reconnoitring Buller's Camp.

The Australian Contingent.

(Received Wakupuaka Deo, 29, 9.25 »,m This Office 9.45 ».t») Durban, December 28 The Boers have constructed bomb* proof ways from the kopfeg at North Oolenso to Ladysmith road. Parties of Boers have been teen on both sides of Buller's camp. London, December 28. The War Office has chartered tho Lund {liner Woolloomooioo ai a itorM transport. (Received Wakaptmka Deo. 29, 9.26 ».m l This Office 9 45 a.m! Melbourne, December 29 Colonel Price commands the contin gent.

Attack on Ladysmith

Graphic Account of the Boer Repulse.

Volleys at 850 Yards

Johannesburg Zarps Lured to their Death.

(Received Wak»puaka Deo. 29, 9,35 a,m, I his Office 10.13 am) Sydney, December 29 The special correspondent of the Cape Times arrived at Maritzbargon.,.,, fc December 1, after a perilous ride from ' Ladysmith, He gives an interesting account of the attempt on November 9, to capture Ladysmith. The intentiou apparently was to enter tbn oamp from two directions—north-west and south west. When driven back at both points, the enemy essayed an approach by the front of Isitnbulwana and Lombard's Kek, but here again onr forcea were waiting them, of which they knew nothing until the shells from a Hotchkiss howitzer and the guns began tumbling amongst them, causing them to give up their advance for a disorderly retreat. While the mounted iioers sought to capture the town, the Boer guns shelled the town and camp, and the country round about. The des truction wrought by tha enemy's guns was phenomenally small, the only life lost m town being Inspector Mo- Donald's cow, which was killed by a fragment of shell. The cannonading began at daybreak, and for a time shells fell thick and fast m and around the town, but our big naval guns thundered out a response, When the day's battle had opened the Boer guns to the South commenced shelling Beaters Hill, on which lay many of our troops Others broke m from other directions and we practi cally bad the enemy's guns on all sides. Just after daybreak a Boer com mando was riding bravely towards the permanent camp, oblivious of the face that the hills m front were not deserted. The rifle Brigade wag there, lining the ridge, and almost a thou sand rifles were pointed at the invaders. The Boers were allowed to advance within 350 yards of the position, when at the magic word, the bare hill was fringed with fire, the bul lets whistling through the air, the Boers tumbling off their horses to rise no more, The commando was m dire confusion, and after a few more volleys the Basra were m retreat, The most intaresting part of the fight wag the charge of the Johannesburg policemen (zarps), mounted on heavy chargers, who made their appearance on the hilltop and to lure them on was the object of the officers. Accordingly the artillery limbered up and moved off. The zarps, thinking their brave appearance too much for the British, came thundering into the open. Our guns suddenly stopped, and m a moment magazine shot was being poured into the now staggering horse men, who were demoralised by the shell fire and turned and fled, leaving many behind. About 2 o'clock the Boers essayed to advance via Lombard's Nek and the front of Isimbulwana, but here again they were foiled, and finally the fighting fizzled out about five o'clock. It was estimated that twenty-five thousand Boers took part in* the fighting, and their losses were sight hundred to a thousand. The English losses were email. Next day General White, at the request of General Joubert, sent out a doctor and medicine for the Boer wounded.

A Refugee From Ladysmith.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, Deo 29

Mr O. W. Salisbury, who was m Lady* smith when the first shell was fired into the town, informs the New Zealand limes that there are a number of English, Scotch, and Irish serving with the Boers, who held posi tions m the Republican Civil Service. Their salaries were not high, but they had oppor tunities of supplementing them m a more or leas irregular manner. Theie men have thrown m their lot with the Boers became they recognised that with the overthrew of the Government they would lose lucrative •positions. Such Germane and other foreigners as are serving are mostly natural ised* The Americans m Sooth Afrioi tide with the British m a most pronounced way. The refugees are divided among the coast towns, and their relief is a heavy burden. They are mix«d m colour, character, and nationality. The miners moitly returned to England, and many of tbe better class of refugees have volunteered for service.

THE PATRIOTIC FUND.

j Dunkdin, December 29 At a preliminary meeting ai> Alexandra South £170 was collected m the room for the patriotic fund, and at Milton £151, The 1 Executors of the late Peter McGill, miller, lof Tokomairiro, hare donated one hundred guiaeM to the looil patriotic {trad,

THB-'AttflttiiisTQN GHARDIAtf : FKIdaV, DECEMBEE 29, iß9§



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JOHN ORR AND GO'S REVISED --PRICE LIST^ WB OUim to be che Leading Firm of G ocers, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchants m Ash burton. We import all our Stock from the Home Marker for Spot O*sh and are therefore m the best position oo supply the public with only genuine goods at the lowest possible price for cash. Ws guarantee all our goods full weight and finest quality. We never charge for picking aid d-jlivery, all goods at the Railway Station free. Any person leaving an order -viih as cvi gat a pvrc'jl ticket, and therefore always be^sure of having their goods at the station m time. No charge for ticket. IJ \jL\J U Jtl PBR SACK 13a. — SDGAtt- »Jcl per Ito vvitii Tea IMARA VILLA GARDEN TEA— Is lOd, %2a, 2s 4d| per 1b 51b Box , m .„ ... 8s 9d, 9a 7d, lie 101 b Box „._... 16s 8(1, 18s 4d, 21»I8d j KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, |18e 4d ; 51b, 9a 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101 b Box, f!Bs 4d; 51b, 9a 7d -PEOVISIONS -



WAVERLEY WHS ON BOXING DAY. ABHBURTON. Ist and 2nd — — Half Mile Ist and :nd — — One Mile Ist and 2nd — — Two Mile Ist and 2nd — — WHEEL E^CE KAIAPOL Wheel Bace „ „ First and Second Five Mile , ? „ First GLENTUNNEL. Wheel Eace *  First and Second 1 Mile  „ First and Second | Mile „ „ First B Mile „ „ First and Second OXFOED. | Mi!e „ „ First 6 Mile „ v First and Second Wfieel Pace „ r First and Third- TOTAL AMOUNT WON !£95 10 s OUT OF A POSSIBLE £125. JOHN ORR & CO.. ASHBURTON, SOLE NEW ZEALAND AGENTS and at Waverley Cycle Depot 217 Colombo Street, Christchurch.



SANTA CLAUS AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ABE COMING AGAIN HUBBAH! HURRAH! H. M. JONES. (xj A LA ROE »ad Well Selected Stock of Goods for all Departments, imported dkectjfrom leading London, American and Japanese houses, consisting of BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. Fatioy China, Glass and Electroplated Ware, Clocks, Vanes, Nic-naca (suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR Gifts. BIRTHDAY <fe WEDDING PRESENTS. BOOKS—Excellent Yarioty of prize, reward and presentation Books. Historical, Biographical, Scientific, Poetical, Travels, Novels, and various Bindings. Bibles, Hymns and Prayers, (various BtyleB) Church Praise, Wesley's Hymns. t STATIONERY—PIain, Fancy and Commercial Paper, Envelopes, Boxed Stationery, White and Tinted 6d and la, Specially put up for me by Marcus Ward wd Co., of London &.l. values. Repolnic, ——— vellum. Linen and Bank papers ruled and plain. LEATHER GOODS—Purses from 6d to 20s. Wallets, Card and Letter Caees, Lsdiea 8 and Gentlemen's Drebsing Cases, Hand Bags, , Pencil Cases. CompanionsJ -INFANCY GOODS—-Photo Frames, Screens, Workboxea, Inkstands, Vases, Ornaments, Clocks, Albums, Easies, Baaekets, Glove & Kerchief Sets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Stands, S|>i!l feowis Teapots 6d each, Vases. Ornaments too numerous to particularise. BASKET WARE—Open and Closed S*tin Lined, all sizes and prices from 6d up, TOYS—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toys, form Horse and Carts, Barrows, Go-carts, Tea Sets, Boats Watches Balls, Cubes, Blocks, Arks, Puzzles, Skittles, Musical Toy Rattles Steam Boats and Engines, Magic Lanterns, Microscope, Prams and Tricycles, and 1000 articles from Id up, SEWING MACHINES—The Anchor Machine, well finished and up-to-dabe, good anaohine, ha»d and Treadle from £410s to £9 10a, Makes a splendid present. PIANOS »nd ORGANS From lOs per month Lowest Cash Prices. TRADING STAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONES. ***** JPOi^ SALE, """ ! ' FolTfeAlJ^ ~" OAMEEON STREET LOTS 12 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, WILLOW BTREET, TREVORTON. 1 have for Sale—A very Comfortable ~\A7 HY Pa? renb when wifcn a Deposit Dwelling Of aeven rooms, with convenient *; , 0f, £250, r £30 y°u Cftn acquire the dffioen, together wiih quarter acre of fr£ ch°l(? of "f^ aD A f crt °f !*nd ' nP.°° gocdjand, well laid out m law* and t^VSSS * ie^l^ston ttTnp^ mv v ii ji . ■• » . portion of Purchase Moßey at the rata of 6 The buildings are conatructccl of the £ er cenfc . on i y amO unting to about Is 3d per very beat material, and the workmanship week. ** H,n^ aal!ed The property is situated m close proximity Fall particulars on application to to the River, and Is convenienb alike for F. FERRIMAN. fishing, bathing, and firewood. **" " ~ - ] Full parrioulara on application. Smoke New Veaaa ] FERRIMAti,



M E L L O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TB the Moat RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. Our aim ia to give yo« the best valce for littlk'money, HONESTY ia oui Policy, We wi\ not Guarantee you'an arfciele'uDless we know it will give you "every /Satisfaction. Hne Triai.ia all we^aak—Our Goods Sell themselves. wlimmi'™- J. MELLOE, . ODANOEED BTRFET, *SHBUFT3J»



- 25,000 - COOKING UIIIUII RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLON* I ffl «25si®||! "%p-xV g THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24i» NO SETTING "REQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Coat Iron or Cop er Boilers. (The Copper Boilers are Urge and Ti .■ ensd REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low preaaare boilers •0!" ' ' » Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN,