NORTH ISLAND RAILWAYS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio I'elogmuh. Auckland, June 6 A meeting of (he Auckia d Chamber of Commerce was held to day to consider the question of railway communication withtVe south. There wm a large and representa tive attendance. Mr Hugh Campbell moved " That, ia the opinion of this Cham ber, railway conr.ectiou between Auckland and Wellington, is of par mount importance, and the Chumbtc urges the representatives m Parliament of Auck'and acd the provin cial district to take united action to secure the best) line possible m view of the ci cum stances, political, financial, and engineer* ing " Thii was carried uuaaimous'y. Hon. W. M Cullough moved the seoond resolu tion—" Th-t, »8 uuder the present circum stances there is little hope of Parliament authorising a sew line of railway, namely, thab to Wellington via Stratford, and as there are twelve miles of railway at the northisnd of the main trunk line uncom pleted before the point of divergence is reached, this Chamber is of opinion that the Auckland representatives should use every effort to induce Government to conatruob the said twelve miles without farther delay, and also to press the construction forward with great expedition." This also wsb carried unanimously.

FEMININE FANCIES.

Mrs. Townsend, of Madison avenue, is called the most charitable woman m New York polite society. Mrs.. Whitelaw Reid is not a very pretty woman. She is too much one color, and that color is "sandy." Mrs. Francis B. Thurber, of New Yovk, has rather a fondness for rings and trinkets —at least she wears a good many. Mrs. Burke-Roche is an ardent student Df the "fine art of putting one's self m pos session of one's self.'' In other words, she studies Delsarte. Mrs. Cleveland has a wonderful old Puritan rag carpet of white and blue, whicb. is over 100 years old. She always has it with her, it is used m her boudoir. Mrs. Potter Palmer's fame has reached around the world by reason of her official connection with the World's fair. Bfen Japanese papers have printed pictures of her. Miss Selena Harris, of Frankfort, Ky., has been asked to sit for a picture of Esther, one of the characters m "Ben-Hur." Gen eral Lew Wallace met the young lady m Crawfordsville, Ind., and was very much impressed with her beauty. Miss Wanamaker counts among her va rious accomplishments the unusual but decidedly healthful one of boxing. Her tutor m great measure and the one with whom she,most frequently tries her skill is her father, John Wanamaker. . One Majajie, a mysterious chieftainess whom a traveler m the Transvaal lately met, claims to be the original of Rider Haggard's "She"—-an ancient dame, strangely decrepit and with white com* I plexion, bright blue eyes and snowy hair. I Princess Angeline, daughter of Chief : Beattle, is still a notable at Seattle, Wash., , where she is believed to be over 100 years old. To persons who see this relic of Indian royalty seated on the sidewalk m an old calico dress, with a short stemmed black pipe m her mouth, the effect is not entirely romantic. Mrs. Micah Dyer, of Boston, who hal re signed as president of the Ladies' Aid asso ciation of the Chelsea Soldiers' home, held that office thirteen years. She is a woman of great executive ability and active m many organizations.' At one time she wa3 president or vice president of twenty-three clubs and societies.

WHIP AND SPUR.

Nearly $2,000,000 was won by harness horses the past season. It is said f#),000 was recently offered for Yo Tambien, queen of the western turf. The aggregate sum realized for the stxty seven head of horses belonging to the Ho bart. estate was #207,860. "A five dollar mare bred to a ten dollar horse will bring a two dollar and a half colt," saya The Horseman. It is reported that a syndicate of Grand Rapids horsemen, headed by E. B. Dike man, has purchased Alcyron, 2:15. George Hammill, who bred Great East ern, 2:18; Roman Chief and other well known trotters, died recently at Rome, N.Y. ■ David H. Blanchard will open a purso of 110,000 for 2:12 trotting stallions, the race to be trotted next September at Mytrfcic park, Boston. The Broad Rock Driving Park assotda^ tion is a racing organization recently formed m Philadelphia. The toads: will be located m Chester county., Stamboul is npw at Terre Haute, a num ber of Budd Doble's stable. He will make a very limited season m the spring and vi ill then be put m training. "Self possession and an equitable temjer are as essential to success m the sulky ail having a good horse." So says Budd j)c ble. Manpa driver has lost a race becanpn he lost his temper first. St. Simon's get won $280,000 on the ESag lish turf m 1892. Ben dOr is second, with $88,000 to the credit of his get, while Or monde, witli only three representativts— Orme, Llanthany and the 2-year-old Glen fpood—won tnkd with $80,000.

EDUCATIONAL NOTES.

j Thtre are 13,283,170 enrolled pupils m 1 American schools, 363,922 teachers, $148, ---178,487 expended annually. , Columbi?. college has received a gift of $10,000 for its library, half to go for the biological department and half for the de partment of history. England has a national union .for the technical education of women m domestic science, whose purpose is the training of teachers m cookery, laundry work and household sewing, with home dress cutting. A school teacher m England has lately been voted a pension of two shillings a week; She is seventy-five years old and has taught an "infant school" for forty years "at a wage of,four shillings a week." The education of a Viennese girl includes I the regular school work until her fifteenth I year, after which she goes through a course I of teaching m the kitchen under the in struction of some member of the family or a trained cook, lasting from one to two 'years. . - . > , ,

FIN, FEATHER AND FUR.

A goldfish with two tails was caught $q' the canal at Bristol, Pa. Dogs have long memories. Simon Slade, of Bethlehem, Pa., cup off a pup's tail two years ago, and since then the dog attacks him whenever it sees 3iim, although gentle as a dove to other people. A tame owl kept by St. Julien Ogier, of West Chester, Pa*.", Was matched.* to fight a game rooster. The owl lay on its back, and when the cock tackled it the bird of night seized its enemy's head and. crushed it. When Joseph Lynne picked up a pheas ant he had shot on the mountain near Bellefonte, Pa., he was surprised to find that the bird was constructed on the plan of the Siamese twins. Both birds were per fectly developed, and the connecting link was half an inch thick and joined them just m front of the wings,

PHILOSOPHICAL COGITATIONS.

Tears are sometimes a better happiness than smiles. The fetters of propriety should be worn as an ornament, not a chain. | Time, that writes wrinkles on the face, smooths away the wrinkles from life. We love the body for the soul's sake, but never the soul for the sake of the body. | Not "out of the fullness of the heart the | mouth speaketh," for the fullness of the heart is often silence. The more we study human nature the less we know about it. Each new discov j cry is a contradiction to the last. ' The soul has depths that joy .can never fathom. Suffering Is the lead that sounds Bra deep waters. —Ladies' Home Journal.

THE ABHBCBTON GUABDIAfI, THUBSDAY, JUNE 8, 1*99

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PERFECT IN [QUAUTY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed m Tins, the delicate Aroma Abkolntely Preserved.. " ■-_ OBTAINABLE FROM ALL QROCBRB ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE is oxj&Zor the PERFECTiINYJ»TMBNT» OFKBKD BT^THI MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. EXAMPLE of Non-forfeiture Condition!. At' Age 30 next Birthday, under Table C 20, Assurance of £1000 will cost £3110s per annum for 20 years. In event of discontinuance of payments the Policy becomes Paid up for £150 AFTER 3 YEARS. £850- AFTKR 5 Y4ARS. £500 AFTER 10 YEARS. And so on. When the 20 years' Premiums have been paid, the Assurance is - not only Paid np for £1000, but is inonHed by the Accumulated Bonuses. : WALTER SCALES, ' Superintendent of Hew Business* HUGO FRIEDLAHDER. Dutriot Agent; Asbbartoo CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMEBS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve months. IT IS USED KVERTWHERB. , This Coal ta the Beet and Gheapeek Simm Household Coal m the market Used m the Woollen Faoiory andOanbec bury Floor Mills. » GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES fjoi I ' • ■ •'• • . . 1. JtaXUSL) MOUNT 3OMERB,



STBATHMORB PEIVATE HOSPITAL. extensive additions just completed; unequalled inthe colonies for MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"lAN Accommodate upward* of FORT 40) MALE .nd FEMALE PATIENT ' TERMS : From 2 Guineas pu week FATIENTB CAN BE ATTENDED BY THF/R OWN MEDICAL Anvj«Bß Apply to— THE MATRON, BTRATHMORB FBITATX HOSPITAL} Ferry Road (just over Bait Belt), Christ 135 ohwoh. . '■ Bicycle Harvest. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BICYCLE MAKERS BUR&ETT STREET, Nx_R nut Olwx. TT\Q the Farmer* and General Pablio XT AshbartoD,~We beg to atett that *• have reaped a harvest m Bicycles, _*>virg just landed a big oonsiirameot of _r*l>olasf jiggers at £14 10s; We are the oldeM bioyole firm m Aahburton and. intend to uphold our reputation. Agent* for White Flyers, Rudge-Whlt-. worth, Waverleys, Gyolops, Th*^rrot,«to Repair* hy expert*. Alt work guana teed _______ _______ ________———— , _ DRINK DELICIOUS



-= 22,000 =zr ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY • a THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24ra no setting Required. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oa»fc Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilera are large and Tinned iiuida. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers: Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker,' H. E. SHACKLOCK. 80UTHEND FOUNDRY. DUNEDIN, 631 v



INC AN DESCENT GA S-LIGHT. (WELSBAOH PATENTIS). GBEAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. HAVING made Special and more Advantageous Terms with the Aus tralasian Incandescent Gas Light Company, Limited., and being ap pointed Hole Agent for Ashburton, I am now able to offer you these burners at the following reduced prices :— 0 Burners, Plain, Oomplefce, 12s Each. 0 Burners, "Avon," with Bye-pars, 15s Each. Mantles for above are now Reduced to 2s Each, No Householder can afford to be any longer without the Incandescent Light. The 0 Burner gives FIVE TIMES (tie light of an ordinary gas burner with consumption of less than TWO THIRDS of the gas. For Full Particulars apply to W. J. ADAMS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTER, raJEMOVISU TO NEW PREMISES, NEXT ORANGE HALL, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBUBTON. 6 137



J. SEALY AND CO. BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURED, ARE THE BEST TpOR TURNIP, RAPE WHKAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. | SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop, » SATISffACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by jFrci*Cl>LAlNl>ttlt BRQK, Limited„ DAVID THOMAS, I'JHJS IV.Z.. I^AKMfcitSfci CO-i»PI!JRATIVE i» SSSOCIATION OF CAWTKRBUBY, JLimlted.* ofl ALBERT BOBEUTB, AGfelNI-S OANTEBBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary.



J. SEALY AND CO. IN compliance with the request or many Friends and valued Clients, I have decided to CONTINUE THE SEED BUSINESS m the old premises; as heretofore, where Friends and! the Public generally will find me ready to supply their wants, from an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK of FABM, VEGETABLE, AND FLOWEB SEEDS, AND GABDEN BEQUISITES. I shall use my best endeavours to etill maintain that confidence which the Public has reposed m me daring the last twenty-four years. I also beg to intimate that I have taken into Partnership Gh A. DICKINSON, my nephew, who has been my assistant for the last six years, The business will be carried on as formerly under the style of J. SEALYI&CO. WE ARE PURCHASERS OF PRIME SAMPLES OF PEAS, TABES, BY£GKASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SBEI)S.



SHOULD AL.W/VYS SA\OKE Duijlop's I |H kf XV Tobacco ■ . ■■! JL WiwmtW JsL p s^-~~rsa t j It is JV Gold /*\lije of general satisfaction to all wJjo ur?viei-star)<i wijat a goo«j pipe of tobacco is



WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR IMtoOornalclc XIESikFKR, &b BINDER AND BTKRJLIWG BICYCLKB Morrow, Bassett & Co., ASHBURTON, ; i M. PRIEST, Manager.



Wheelwright's, Shoeing, and General Blacksmith's Work. m cHiLbs, Wakanui road. Agent lor—Booth, McDonald and Co., and Andrewe and Beaveo. - WE •■. ' WANT F4BMEBS TO KNQ.W mHAT WEj HAVE IN STOCK ROSOMES & HORNSBf PLOUGH SHARES, all sizos. ALSO— CASTOB~OIL, CYLINDRINE OIL, ROOT PDLPERS, CORN CRUSHERS, HORSE HOES, EXCELSIOR GARDEN TOOLS, LEVER HARROWS, STEEL HORSE COLLARS , LITTLE WONDERS, EABY A OHAIRS TOR LAWN AND VERANDAH, AND THE FAMOUS DAISY CARTS,



MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other prop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER 17SED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Nicole Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. , Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., , DISTRICT AGENTS H. CHILDS. HAVING enlarged tny woikshop, and added to working appliacoes, lam now prepared to undertake REPAIRS TO AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS.



AND LAMBS AT HIGHEST MARKER RATES. NICOLL BROS, Eaßt Street, Ashburton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep or their own Recount can book Bpace at any time to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTOHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 mHE ohristchurcbT meat co _L Limited. ISLINGTON



JNicoll Brothers, H. F. Nicoiit.] [L. A. Nicolli AUqi'IONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. BKAREBROKEKS, VALUATORS, LAN ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTBAL AUCTION BOOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES Of cattle, pigs & poultby Every Safcordpy, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by ri(;hb-of-wfty, rear of Union Bank. Al«o of MERCHANDISE, FURNITUBE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SAT JRDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our five stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest) current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who nave parcels for disposal. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £6000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4^ and 5 per cent). Farms, Houae Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We Invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. titls are casjTbuyeks of FAT SHEEP



Usfac PniOß. Sam Pbiob. £. s. d. £. s. d. 6 Hollin' D.B. Breeoh-Loaderß .« 110 0 510 0 4 „ „ „ „ ... ... 510 0 4° ° 4J. 6. Mayne .- .- 510 0 4 0 0 4 Morton'/ „ .- .- 800 316 0 4Anoion . " 410 0 310 0 2 „: I! „ ... ..400 300 SPORTSMEN m want of a GOOD GUN Bhould nob mm thia Opportunity, as the Reductions are Genuine, and such a chance to prooure a First-Glass Weapon at a Minimum of Cost: is one thab occurs very rarely. JOHN ORR AND CO. LAMPS - LAMPS - LAMPS WE Stock More LAMPS than all the other Stores m Ashburton pub together, and when we say we can give you the best value, we know what we are talking about:. OVER Kf\rk LAMPS OE VARIOUS KINDS TO SELECT FROM. Prices from NINE PENCE NINE POUNDS. Our Table Limps at 2s, 2s 6d, 3b, 3s od are wondebfui valve. Hanging Lamps from|3s 6d to £S. Hand Lamps for next to aothing, JOHN ORR AND ;CO,



TAYLOR'S WITNESS ASHBURY'S ELECTEO-PLATE WE are the only importets of these goods m Aahburton dealing direob with the Manufacturers and can therefore give the very best value. WE have some specially fine goods m Cutlery and Electro-plate' suitable fqr presentations of all.kinds. JOHN ORR & CO. "SILVER KING," " AOMJEWBB," " BANNER," " 20th CKNTOKy, 1 " PERFECTION," •' SEARCHLIGHT," and .11 th^Lateat and Best m BICYCLE LAMPS JOHN ORR & CO.. ashbubton;



HORSE. CLIPPERS IMHi PLOUGH eHAKES /f vl BAEB AND PLAIN HOBSEOO^ES M X F£KCWGWIBE PLOOGH CHAINS ' M '^fi StIEBP jNETTING We have large Stockß of jair,thene Lines, and are prepared tofgive Special Qaofcatio^s for Large or Small Quantities. JOHN ORR AND CO, SCOTT'S, SHACKLOCK'S, & STOBEIER'S RANGES ALWAYS IN STOCK. OVERJ3O DIFFERENT PATTERNS can be shown to Intending Purchasers. REGISTER GRATES, COOKING & SEATING STOVES, Eto. Fenders, Fire Irons, Brass Curbs, Coal Vases just opened up. Bedsteads and Beddin?. JOHN ORR AND CO.



JOHN ORR & GO'S GREAT SaLE OB" G V N S. T>EIN(J Overstocked with GUNS, we have decided to hold a GREAT CLEARING SALE, And for that Purpose have Reduced Pricoß from SO to 85 pet Cent. # ■. - ■;■■.■■■■■.:■■



Removal Notice. LIVERY STABLES. McGonnell & Gompton WISH to thank the Public for past support, and beg to announce that they have REMOVED from Burnett Street into the New and Commodious Stables m Tailored Street, where every accommodation for Horses will be found* OCha firm trust that by ciriliby and atten tion they will still continue to receive a fair share of support. Horses, Cabs, Drags, and other Vehicles always on hire—day and night. Don't forget the address: McDonnell & compton, T&ncrbd Street. 6 40 bTe^uaiied an(J in V i QO ible—Woods' Great) wpp«raK£Q|, w f op OoU g OS j^ Colds, 1/6 , i;x ■ ■ ■■■■- i



Special Job Purchase. VELVETEENS TO BE CLEARED AT Is 4| d Per Yard, In Navy, Myrtle, i£aa d' nil, Electric, and Maroon French Cashmere (m light colors) Is 9d per yard Faacy Lustre (m lyafc shades) to go at 4Jd per yard Fancy Brocaded and Piain Japanese Silks. Alao a variety of Trimmings. The above are all very suitable for making EVEN IK 0 COSTUMES. IN SHOW BOOM. LOT OF LADIES' WATERPROOF OLOAK& from 5s lid each. Usual price of theste'Goods were from 15i, upwards Lot of Ladies' Jackals from 7s lid each. \ Usual price from 18s. Lot of Lades' Oapea from 12s 6d. Lot of Girls' Cloaks 10s 6d. Usual pcioe 21a



BAKER BROS.. PHRNTRHING TTNBERTAKBRh DRSISHSNG U NDERTAKERB DIRECT Importers of Bast and Lstes Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS, conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, ab most reasonable charges. Corner of Wak&nai Road and Case Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory.



FRANK CURTIS, rp.HE Leading Practical Watchmaker J_ Jeweller, aiid Optician, E.iab Street). FtJLL STOCK OF— BOTHILBUAJUIS HOTHERHAMS nickel watches nickel watches waterbukys waterburys Novelties & jewellery. the place for Spectacles* Spectacle*. (Correct fit guaranteed,) EEPAiRS. REPAtES. : No wailing, all work done to time." WEDDING PRESENTS* Very choice assortment m Plateware, etc Established 1880. Tklkphone No 69



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