Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, MAY 23, 1899. Local and General.

-—•»- ** # Items from our May field correspon dent; will be found on the fourth page. Volunteeb EQUIPMENT. —Water bottles have been distributed amongst the Christ church volunteers. Holidays;— The express ferain from the South yesterday evening was a very long 010, being the first on which cheap fares were available. The Place o' " Hops."-—The hop-growers m Takaka, one of the principal hop-growing districts of Nelson, have formed an associa tion to ensure a fair price for the article, and guard agaiußfc the cutting of prices. •FiflE m A Grand Stand.—The grand stand on the Feilding racecourse was destroyed by fire on Sunday night. The origin of the fire is unknown. It was insured for £500 m the Phoenix.—Press Association telegram. Dea~h of Detective Kibby.-~Kx-Detec tive Austin Kirby, who had been residing m Christchurch for some time, died suddenly on Sunday. Before coming to Christohurch he had been giving lectures m Inveroargill on his career aa a detective. How About Our Own ?—Bince February last, 400 cattle m Hawke's Bay suspected of boing diseased have been destroyed by order of the Stock Inspector or his representative. Of these, nearly the whole were found to be suffering from tuberculosis or other forms of disease. Fupuemb Court.—The criminal sittings of the Supreme (Jourt will commence atChrist ohurch on Monday next; Up to the present there are twenty.one cases for trial. The majority are of the usual character, but there are also those of the engine-driver m connection with the Rukaia disaster, and some cases of arson. Tub Otal —With the object of giving the general public an opportunity of watching the various gutties to-morrow, the clubs concerned have arranged their matches to follow m ro'ation. The hookey players will commence &t 10.30; the Albion and Pirates at 11 30; whilst the Ashburton-Sydenbam match will bo played m the afternoon, commencing ' at 2 p.m. | N Z Fruit.—The Agricultural Depart ment has been adv>sed that the Chrißtchurch fruit shipped by the Papanui arrived m | nound condition, except Oox's orange apples, ' and some pears, which apparently were ahipjjod over ripe. The average price for both apples and pears was ten shillings per case,—-Press Association telegram. | Wintbe Show—Ashburton farmers are ! reminded that intending exhibitors at the Winter Show m Christenur^h must make their entries with tho seoretary of the A. and P. Association, Aahburton, not later th»n June 6 It wou'd be a great assistance if made earlier, as, judging by the interest taken m the show chis year, Ashburton county will be well represented. i keep —The Piess aays it will probably be interesting to sheep owners m thiß colony to learn that a shipment ot pedigree sheep from Kcgland is being arranged for on behalf of several Canterbury flock masters. Ie will comprise English Loicestera, Shropshire an J Ha.npeb.ire Downs, and probably South downs, both rams and ewes, and will arrive about November. InqubUjT.—An inquest waa conducted at Mtiyfield on Monday evening, by Constable Dillon, Meth eu, before Wm. Morgan, Esq , J P., Coroner, and a jury of six (Mr James Dellow, foreman), touching the death of ft one-day old child, daughter of Mr Andrew Albert Morris. After evidence hd been heard afc Borne length, the jury found a ver dict that the child died from natural causes. £t, Stephen's Church.—The work m connection with the enlargament, etc., of St. Stephen's Church is now well forward The elates are all on, and the glazed ridge tiles are to hand. All the concrete work appears to bo finished, and the plasterers will commence their work on the inside to-day. Those who have not had a look m yet) will ibe surprised at the extra space the new i portion provides. j An Awkward IbPOT.—On the Wakanui road, at the corner opposite Messrs Baker ; Bros' workshop, the concrete foundation | has been laid for a building of some kind. i The concrete, however, does not fill the | whole of the excavation, and there are some awkward places left open and unpro tected. Of a dark night persons passing I that way will do well to use a little ciution, and so avoid a broken limb. The owner of the property should give the matter his attention also. Alleged Them.—At the Christchurch | Police Court), yesterday, William Shaw i (formerly of Aahburton, jockey), charged, on remand, with having on May 11 at Christ ohurch stolen from the person of John Wilson the sum of £237, was acquitted. After hearing the evidence of a number of witnesses, the Bench said- that they considered the case a rather weak one, and not one on which a jury would, convict. Hockey.—The following will represent Ashburton m the m.teh against; the Christ church drapers to be played m the Ashburton domain on the Queen's Birthday. Play will commence ab 11 a.m :—Forwards—Millar, Amos, Watt, Cambridge, Clark; half-backs E. Marsden, L. F. Andrewes,' A. Siloock ; threequarters—W. Smith, F. Potter ; full back— D. Stock.—The following players will represent Tinwald m the matoh against the Christchurch Young Men's Christian Asso ciation Club, to be played to-morrow at Tinwald:—Full back—A. Millichamp j three quarters— 6. Clark, N. Fitzgerald; half backs—W. Rollinson, W. Fitzgerald, W. Mellor; forwards—A. Fitzgerald, C. Clark, M. Fitzgerald, C. Simpson and H. Milli champ. Emergencies—A. Clark and J. Fitzgerald: Ashbubton Sports Association.—The adjourned meeting of provisional delegates m connection with the proposed Sports Associ ation was held m the Arcade Chambers on Friday evening last, when delegates from theA.A.C. and A.C , Ariel Bicycle Ciub, Bowling, Tennis, Croquet, St. Patrick's, Cricket, Football (senior and junior),* Hockey, and Swimming Clubs were present. j Mr. P. H. Cox occupied the chair. After considerable discussion it was resolved that it be a recommendation to the Association that the proposal contained m the letter of 17ch inst. from the Domain Board be accepted. A Committee consisting of the Chairman, Messrs C. D. Hardie, G. W, Andrews, R. Shearman, andß. M. Cuthbert son, was appointed to draft a soheme of representation, to be submitted to an adjourned meeting, The 'meeting then adjourned till Thursday evening, May 25. •' Stop Fmoking," said a Boston doctor to an ailing patie.nt the other day, •• and ib will lengthen your days." Ihe patient stopped. The doctor's prediction was verifi d. The first day, the patient declares, was as long as his who'e previous life. Prosperity ia the best protector of principle. Few of us can stand prosperity. Another fellow's, I n?ean. NTothing succeeds like success. That is why Kingston's shoeing is bo successful. Kingston does not say so, aek anyone. He is well known, having bern here nearly eighteen years. 'All departures should be sudden' (Pis aeli). Give up inferior Tea, and use- Hondai Lanka Diamond Jubilee.—Shear ; man Bros, sole agents, Ashburton 4

Cold Minjkg —The manager of the G Men Gate Gold Mining Company haß just f riv.<rr!e<! a f-nmplo of quartz (won from the mine) to Mr Norihcote. The specimen shows gold freely throughout, ami if there ia m fficifDt 0,1 !h(3 ground of similar quality th<s sh*«ohoWlore, of whom there, ars a con siderable number m Aeh'.Uiton, have ma.de .* t:':(iii sp'jcu'atioD. Fire Rrigadb Concert —Loyal ci; z na j must r.ot forget the cone rt an ! dance :o he <iiven to-morrow night ia ihe Odiifeilowa' Hall by the Fire Brigade. Than the local brigado no body m the town is more doeerv ing of n.'oognition and assistance at the haot(£ of the tcsidetiLs, and the concert; ought to bi largely patrooi'M-d, both by pui pch:i*e of tickets and attortduuee. The programme is a good one, snd m ita^f ehou'd prr<ve an attraction, whi-e the fiance that follow* i t;f the homely and c> j y^bie eburje er a-ivvajs a happy feaiata of the brigade's social gatherings. I"ntbutainmbnt—Last night the Rev J. 8., Clark gave a laniern enterttuument io the j Orange Hall, m aid of the Prohibition League funds, The pictures exbibibed were very superior pbotogrrtphs of classical art m j illustration of the life of Qhriat, and were placed upon the screen with excellent) skill by the rev. gentleman. The only regret was that the hall was not crowded with Ashbur ton people, for the absentees certainly missed a treat. Rev. R.Taylor gave the descriptive lecture, and at intervals sacred songs, etc , were given by Mrs H. Steel, Misses Sbeel, Potter, and Birnttt, and Messrs Oraigheaci and Gates. An orchestra recruited by the last named also contributed selections, and Mrs Claridge played the accompaniments to the voices. The usual votes of thanks were passed at the close.

News in Brief.

. _*, .— The drag of Messrs MoConnell and pomp ton will leave for .Methven this evening for the convenience of visitors to the coursing to-m rrow. In our last issue it was erroneously stated'that Tubman's bus would go. Id is understood that the rendezvous will he Mr Cameroa'a homestead, at a quar ter to nine.

SPORTING.

* . WINSLOW SPORTS AND RACING CLUB. The following acceptances have been re ceived :—

The handicaps for the athletic events will appear m the official programme For tho above meeting, on Wednesday, (he following are mentioned as the proba ble winners of their respective events : — HOESB RACES. Maiden —Burlington Jack 1, The Cure 2 Publicans' Trot—CUmelfonl or Maggieo Winslow Handicap—Constance 1, Vil lage Lad 2, Gloaming 3 Open Trot—My Call or Maggie 0 Pony Race—Topsy 1, Pauline 2 .Ladies' Pubsb—Flying Kitty or Inchcape ATHLETIC EVENTS 100 Yards— Nolan 1, Davidson 2, Me-' Naught 3 ! 120 Yards Hurdles—Spicer 1, B. Mo-1 Tigue 2 220 Yards—J. Davidson 1, MoNaught 2, Nolan 3 440 Yards—McNaughb 1, Davidson 2, j Spicer 3

i " Senex " forwards us the following selec tions for the D J.O. Meeting :—Hack Race —Vulcan 1, Visionary 2, Hurdles-—Glenore 1, Sb Hiko 2. Birthday Handicap—Double I Event 1, Djin Djin 2, Starshob 3. Maiden I —Benzoin i, Hypnotist 2. Welter—Ellis' 1, ! Clinker 2. Selling—Nihilist 1, Proposal 2 Tradesmen's—Brisa 1, Ellis' 2.

TOTE BETTING.

«•— United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Wellington, May 22 At the S M. Court, Detective Broberg and Constables Kidd and McCarthy were charged, on three counts, with "tote" betting, and procuring and assisting m the commission of an offence. The cases arose out of the conviction of a man named Gaudin for " tote " betting, and it was admitted that the police, m order to procure evidence, had made wagers with him. The case resolved itself into legal argument as to.whether the action of the police was a crime or not. The fact as to the above police officers having betted with Gandin was not denied, and after argument the Court reserved its decision on the three charger* Wellington, May li 3 Mr Haßelden, S.M., delivered judgment to-day m the cases against Detective Broberg and two constable, who were charged with conniving at the commission of crime m con nection with the recent tote betting prose* cation. The Magistrate held that the ac oused were not betting for gain, bat m the, pursuance of orders, and therefore he thought the present prosecution bordered on the absurd. He knew of no precedent bearing on the present case, but said the police had been charged m Australia with participating m a case of attempted abortion Mr Basel den admitted that there might be cases m which, if the police connived at the com mittal of an offence such conduct would be detestable ; but m the present cases he could not but allow that the police were acting within their rights. All three informations i were dismissed, with £2 2* costs. Mr Wil forri, for the prosecution, said an appeal would be made on the ground that His Wor ship's judgment was erroneous m law.

CRICKET.

: : : THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND. M.VTOH AGAINST YORKSHIRE, FIXTURES: May 25—Manchester, v Lancashire. May 29—Oxford, v University. June I—Nottingham,l—Nottingham, v Eng'and (test). United Preas Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka M y 23, 9 5 a.m, Guabdian Office 9-55 am) s London, May 22 ? The Australians were to have commenced the match at Sheffield to-day against the following Yorkshire team :—Brown, Tunni oliffe, Wainwright, Hirsb, Haigh, Rhodes, B&irstow, Mitchell, Jackson, Denton, and Hawke, bub owing to the persistent rain play was abandoned for^the day.

THE BUSHY PARK CASE.

, _^.— ■_ {Napier Daily Telegraph). ' As Mr Seddon is likely to speak at • Napier shortly, and (.3 we do not wish ] him to rtpeat here unchallenged all the inaccuracies he so lavishly dealt out to : the people of Dannevirkr, we propose to place him m a dileirma. We have already dwelt with liis figures, and p oved them to be utterly unreliable. I Wf now pr-pose to give him a few j words about Bushy Park and confront him with the truth. If after that h< rrppaU at Nnpier the D:uinevirk« mh represfntntions, we shall be justified m s»ying 'that he deliberately distorts, for we will take steps to bring our challenge under his notice before he speaks here. On this Bushy Park business the issues are simple. We will first give what Mr Seddon asserts with regard to it, and then the truth. The Seddon version is taken from an authorised report of the Premier's 1 Dannevirke speech, and is as follows ; For a whole year the place was'open to the world for purchase, bub because the sods of a Minister got it a charge of corruption was at once made* Now for the facts. Owing to the iniquitous banking legislation which the Premier and his henchman, honor able Ward, forced through the House, and by nreana of which some oi fclje most daring and shameful swindles m the history of the colony were placed " outside the order of reference," there came into existence an Assets Board upon which were two Government nominees. One of that brae« of guar dians of the public welfare was the Premier himself. Buehy Park was one of the " assets." Mr Boss, who was the last tenant of the estate under the Bank of New Zealand, offered to pay, and did pay, £1570 a year for the pro perty, being at the rate of fourteen shillings per acre. After some years of occupation at that rental he considered it would not pay him, and he offered to pay thirteen shillings an acr*», with a compulsory purchasing clause m his ' lease at ten pounds an acre, or a total of £22,430 for the freehold. Tba* I ofier was refused by the Bank, which considered the land worth more. Then came the Banking Inquiry of 1894, the creation of the Aeset« Board, the dis charge by the Board of the then mana ger of the estate, and the appointment by that Board of the eldest son of the Minister of Lands to take the dis charged manager's position. Prior to this the settlers m the neighborhood of Bushy Park petitioned the Minister for Lands to acquire the estate for the Government, and cut it up for small settlement purposes. An election was pending at the time, and consequently Patriot MeK>nzie pro mised to favorably consider the petition. But, the election once over, and Patriot McKenzie safe back m his seat, there was produced a report by a commission which condemned the land as unfit for email settlement on the ground that the water supply presented difficulties. This statement, by the way, has been since contradicted by those who know the land, but that dors not affect the question. The point is that Bushy Park was not cut up, that it remained under the control of the Assets Board, that the Assets Board continued to regard the son of the Minister for Lands ss the proper person to m mage the estate, but that professedly the Board were willing to dispose of the property. In December, 1596, a Dunedin Company applied to the Assets Board m connection with the property, and asked if the Board would lease it The Board replied that they would not lease the land, but would put it up to public auction for sale m March, 1897. The land was never put up to auction. In January, 1897, three mouths before the date fixed upon by the Board for offering the land for sal", after expressing theie determin ation not to lease at all, it leaked out that the property had been sold privately to the sons of the Minister for Lands for £17,944, or a total of £4486 less than Mr Ross had offered to pay for the estate, and that instead of any pur chase money being asked for, the lucky sons of the Minister were allowed to remain m occupation by paying a rental of 4£ per cent upon the pur chase money. This percentage came to £807 10s per annum only, and, as w« have seen, Mr Boat had offered thirteen shillings per sere, or a, total of £1458 a year rental, and his offer had been refused by the Bank as not good enough. Thus, whether we contrast the sale price cr the rental price offered by Mr Ross with the similar prices wkich the Board privately arranged for the sons of the Minister to pay, after inaccurately assuring would-be lessees that she land would be offered by public auction m March, 1897, wt see that m either case the Assets Board made a very bad bargain, and the sons of the Minister a very good one. There is another aspect of the case. Legislation introduced by Mr Seddon forbids any person being allowed to buy from the national estate more than six hundred and forty acres of first class land. But legislation, also introduced by Mr Seddon, and administered by Mr Seddon m his capacity of member of the Board which sold bo cheaply Bushy Park to the family of the Minister of Lands, allowed his two sons to obtain the freehold of two thousand two hundred and forty-three acres of first-class land. This looks so very like one law for Ministers and another for the public as to require some ex planation. But even at that unfairness the story does not end. Under legisla tion which Mr Seddon assisted to pass, at the request of his colleague the Minister for Lands, settlers may borrow money from the state at five per cent, interest, up to three-fifths of the value of their freeholds, But the Assets Board, with its two Government nominees, one of whom is the Premier himself, lent to the sous of the Minister for Lands the whole of the purchase money of the Bushy Park property at 4| per cent. Thus they got to the windward of the settler who borrows under the Advances to Settlers Act by a half per cent, of interest, and a loan to the full value of the freehold instead of being compelled to plank down two fifths of the purchase money. Thus not only did the Assets Board privately arrange to sell the Busby Park pro perty to the MeKenzie family at a low price, but also consented to advance the whole of the purchase money at

h If per cent, lees than settlers bare to pay the Govern meat for loans on a larger margin of security. "We might proceed to argue further about this transaction, and ask whether the sale were not really to the Minister himself, but after all that does not matter beside the principle) we wish to emphasise That is, that this estate ought to have been thrown into the market. We do not object to the sons of a Minister being assisted by the Premier, aa a member of the Assets Board, to purchase a property under the control of the Board, pro vided that the public are given an equal chance to compete. But we have seen that when enquiries were made for it by persona willing to deal with the Boardj they were put off by a declaration that although the Board would not consent to lease the pro perty, they would offer it at auction m March, 1897. Three months earlier than that date the laad was sold pri vately to the family of the Minister for Lands, and they were not compelled to put down a penny piece of the purchase money. In the face of that the Premier hw the effrontery to say that the Bushy JPark estate was open to the irorld to boy \

CABLE NEWS.

+ _ United Praw Assooiafcion-By El««fcrio | Telegraph—Copyrighb I London, May 21 Twenty thousand Austrian wearers, who are on strike, have appealed to the Lancashire textile operatives for help. Lady Rose Leigh, daughter of the Marquis of Abergavenny, has been divorced by her husband, Mr John Blundell Leigh, of St James's Palace,- London, on the ground of her adultery with the Earl of Oottenham. Paris, May 21 The building of a French cruuer, to be named the Suffren, was commenced at Brest m January, and she is to be ! launched m July. This is claimed to be a record m naval construction. I Sara Bernhardt's performance of " Hamlet" here is declared to be a wonderful achievement. Her con ception of the part wag that of a frail mystic. Rome, May 22 The Pope, m ordering services m the churches of Borne on the Queen's Birthday, declared that Queen Victoria was the greateat benefactor of human* ity, and bad secured and maintained peace m several recent emergencies. OAiEO,May 22 Two Greeks have been found m the slums of Alexandria suferiug from plague. The Authorities of Greece and Italy will impose quarantine on all vessels touching at Egyptian ports. •

SAMOA.

_-^». United Pres* Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydnby, May 22 A monument by officers of the American and British vessels engaged m Samoa to their comrades who perished there, is being constructed m Sydney. The Admiral has given his consent, and permits the Pyladcs to convey the memorial to Samoa.

DAWSON CITY BURNED.

♦_ United Press Association—By Etootrio Telegraph—Copyright Vancouver, May 22 Dawson C.ty, Klondyke, has been destroyed by fire. The damage is esti mated at four million dollars (about £800,000.

THE PHILIPPINES.

I United Press Association—By Electrio j Telegraph—Copyright (Received W*k&pu»k& May 23, 9-5 a.m., Guardian Office, 9 55 a-m) Manilla, May 22 America lays a cable to the Philip pines, notwithstanding that Spain conceded to an English Company twenty-five years' monopoly.

AN OCEAN LINER ASHORE.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. London, May 22 The American line steamer Paris, from Southampton to Cherbourg, en rmte to New York, struck the ridge of the Manacle Bocks, off the coast of Cornwall, during a haze. The vessel wa«L travelling half speed at the time. The accident occurred during the night The vessel's position is not dangerous, and the sea is smooth. The fore compartment is filled with water. The passengers, numbering 400, were landed at Falraoutb by tttgs. ■* Received Wnkapnsk* May 23, 9-6 a.m, Guardian Office 9-55 a-m London, May 22 The crew of the Paris behaved splendidly. They are Still aboard ; the attempt to tow the vessel off failed*

THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Amsterdam, May 22 The Papal Nuncio at the Hague has temporarily withdrawn from the Peace Conference lest he might be accused of wire pulling. Count Munster, the German Ambassador at Paris, who ib representing his country at the Con ference, considered himself entitled by seniority to preside over the deliber ations. It is reported tbat he has withdrawn on the ground of ill-health, (Rtceived Wakapuaka, May 23, 9*5 n .m, Gcardian Office 9-55 a.m) Amsterdam, May 22 At the Peace Conference Russia had no definite scheme of disarmament to submit. Franca refused to accept a population basis and the representatives of the Triple Alliance opposed arbi tration.

THE ASfIBUKTON GUAEDIA.N, TUESDAY, MAY 23, 1899



Maiden Handicap. I

St. lb. | >t. lb. Burlington Jack 8 7 Cashier ... 8 7 Mick ...8 7| The Cure ... 8 7 Winslow Handicap. Constance .. 10 3 Sir Robert .. 9 5 Gloaming .. 912 Lady Origlen 9 2 Pohto .. 910 Mi&sKilda .. 9 0' Perkinet to  9 7 Luoy Glitters 8 7 | Village Lid 9 7

I Pony Race. j

Topay .. 11 5 1 Mick ..95 Maori Queen 9 9 [ Pickles .. 9 0 Pauline You- j Phyllis ..89 are-i-Belle 9 5 j Ladies' Purse. Flying Kitty 10 7 Burlington Jack 9 7 Gloaming .. 10 7 No. 9 ..9 3 Incboape ..9 7 Miss Kilda ..9 2 Dainty .. 9 7 Roßina .. 8 12 The Cure .. 9 7 Luoy Glitters 810 Cashier ..9 7

Publicans' Trot Handicap. / j

Dot i, scr Billy-go-by- 4»ec bhd ecr. Miss Skewbald 4.re Fidget .... 2_c Miss Jumbuck 4iec Maggie O. .. 4sec Tracy G. .. 7_c Ccctle .. 4ec Black Rock.. 7sec Barney .. 4_c Camelford .. IQsec viy call .. 4jec J. E. Rotciv 16sec Umkoba .. 43e0 |

Winslow Trot.

Crce us .. scr Weaterfield 16« c Misß Jewel .. scr Forest Maid 19aec bhd scr Prince .. 2l,sec Bil!y-go by .. 3src Spinner .. 21sec My ctll .. Ssec Toronto .. 26 _o Maggie O- .. 3sec Medjedie .. 26sec Back Rock .. 6ec Bella .. 29sec Impudence .. 16soc Gillie Riab- Dundee .. 16sec back .. 36sec



■ A Jerky-built House, m quite an aristo oratio part of London, the other day literally fell down"; about its its occupier5 * ears. Outwardly there Was nothing wrong almost to the very last, and when the catastrophe occurred it spread consternation throughout the neighbourhood. Many people suffering from ill-health keep up a brave appearance, and no one knows the truth until it ia too fate, Thy go about deceiving themselves as well aa, others. Why, oh why are th«y so foolish ? Their blood is impure, their nerves are shattered,, disease is eating away their life. Well-advised indeed are they if, even at, the eleventh hour, they turn to Holloway't Pills and Ointment—remedies which give new life and vigour to all who avail them' jwlrw of them, :



THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. J nnHK GUARDIAN ySIiW not be published on WEDNESDAY, May 24th, the Qicon's Birthday. Pi'l \3ES OF THE MOON. May, d h m List: quarter .„ ... 3 5 17 a-m New moon .„ 10 5 9 "-m V:<v:>: qturtcr ..„ .„ J8 4 43 z-u; I Full mooti  .„ 25 5 19 p-m



(JHURCH SERVICES. St. s ti;p li i jr.N ' srlo buhg h 1 ' AEhbnrtcn.. - ■ THURSDAY—7.3O a!m., Bible Class. FRIDAY— 7.15 p.m., Evening Prayer and Intercessions, EMBKR DAY;?—Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. TRINITY SUNDAY, (May2B:li.) 8 30 a m—Holy Communion 11 am—Matia?t Holy Ccmmuakn and Seru on 3 0 p m—SEAFIELD, Rev E. A. Wood i ihorpe. ■ "■■ ; I 3 0 p m—DROMORW, Mr T. A. G.aes. 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R. A. WOUOIHpRPE, M.A., ■'-■■■ Vicar.' ■ Fr.edlander »ros. ■ FOB PRIVATE SALE. ' TtfTE have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Garter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars on application to FRIEDL&NDER BROS,, LIMITED fqbTpbivatb^bales, ~ THE WELL KNOWN SINGLE-TREE PROPERTY, Containing! 2 150 A-0..R835, Situated near Alford Forest. For further particulars apply to > FRIBDLANDKR BROS , Ltd., L«id aud Estate Agents*. "TTTTE are OaB.H Bayers of good lines of MILLING & SHIPPING WHIBAT, ' A LSO,— OAT^, BAiiLEY, AND EYE GRASS. FRIUDLANDER BROS., Lld. FAIRTON. \l^E are prepared to treat priyately for any Unsold Lots ia this Township Apply early, as there are only I a few Sections left. Farmers and others would do well to see us regarding a 5 or 10 Acre Block. APPLY AT ONOE TO FEItiDLAKDERBROS., Ltd, ! L\ND & ESTATE AGENTS. CARSON & GO'S ANNUAL Btock-takin«' Sale COMMENCES SATURDAY, MAY 18th. £1000 WOETH 0F TEAS, GROGERIES, BICYCLES & CYOLE ACCESSORIES, LAMPS, CUTLERY A ILKCTRO PLATE, BRUSHWARE, GLASS. COIN A, AND EARTHENWARE, ' To be Cleared ia 5 Weeks. BEST ROLLER FLOUR daring SALE, <£6»16s per ton natt WE hive cow m Stoojc and landing ex 8.8 * K-»ikoura,' 'Tokomaru,' and ' Rtmu taka, 5 Shipments of Frsfc-Olass CHINA, GL.4SS, and EARTHENWARE, which wi]] bn included m the Sale. Hoping; to be fivorfld with yoar patro: Bge,—Yours Respectfully,— CARSON & CO., Tea Merchants, Grocers & Ironmongers, Importers of Glass, China, and Earthenware, Sole Agents for "Itukos Teas," Tanored Street. s&! I/S^mekFilm!KM6L*J ml S f \ WJj3lmZi&Sm2M-iZM MiliuMl?AmM WmWml ■■■'.■ I



THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE AROADE, INVITES bis many frienda and acquaintances to iuspeot stock of thejwllowing speoia lines, without being pressed bo buy. « GYm ! GUN- ! ! GUNS !I 1 On Sale or hire. CARTRIDGES AND A M MUXJI lON. The besb Beleoted Stock m A-■hin-.rton, at very low prices : LAMPS! LAMP-!! LAMPS'! To S.iit the Million. Horse Clipper?, Horse Covers, Sli«c Netting, Fowl Netting, Gorse Knivee, Spades, Forks, etc., R*> g■•*, S>vi=iUr (Jntea, Fenders, Fire Irons, General Household K< quisi'ep, Table and Pocket Cutlery, The Uelobra'«-;i ' j Wilton" Butcher's Kn yes* CARPKNTEKS' TOOLS.—Th. C -.«-p^t., Largest and Greatest Variety m ;Stock m the County. G. MEDDINS (Successor to W. Cougreve.) ANDR E W ORE OPEKIINIG NEW GOODS DAILY : FOR THE PRESENT AND COMING SEASON SPECIAL VfALUE IN— GAPES AND JACKETS from 10s 6d. New Costume Cloths, Stylish Tweeds, Serges, Robes, Millinery m goodjjStyle and Finish, Trimmed Sailors, Lace Curtane, Umbrellas and Corßets. 15€LPieceB New .FLANNELETTE, m all Shadea and Patterns. Splendid value, from 3£d upwards. , 10 Pieces New HEALTH FLANNEL, acts like' a charm for Rheumatism, thoroughly shrunk, 36 inches wide. ia3Q Pairs Besb Colored Small BLANKETS, at Wholesale Pricoß. MBil'S' AND BOYcS' SUITS, Every Style and .Make, Equal to Tailor Mude, DrtESSHMAHIIVO— A Pronounced Success. A trial mler will Cunv"n>e ANDRE W O R R. H. M. JONES. ——(xj—~— FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES ODRRENT from <f Days to IS* Mouths, according to Value Purchased. per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. <£3£»O for Death from Acoidect. Special Concussions to Purchasers of Pianos, . Organs, and Cycles. Oa?h purchasers from 10a will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. CHEAP feTATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value ; specially put up m London for my own trade. Fancy and Tinted Note Paper and Envelopes, AGENTS FOR MIT.NER AND THOMPSONS PIANOS — By Brinemeod and Sons, Hopkinaou, Gobs and T3X A IVT/^O Kalhnan, Wagner, Coilard and Collard, Broad- J7 JLxjIXN wood, Haake, Spacrhc, Channel! and Son, Lipp — PIAJNOS— and Sohn. — OKOAINSS— By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Needham Company, /"\~D/~^ A I\TQ.- Willcox and Wbito, Mason and Hamlin,the Chicago Oom v/_L\\jrx\.l-N IO PanJ, Palace Organ Company, and other makers. -OJttGAMS- From JOs to «50, ORGANS From IO» per month PIAINOH „ .- «Og» „ LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Value Obtainable. Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals, at LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Fqual to Chrifitchurcb and Dune din Rouses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m."Tones. ii^Wiii— ■■■ ■■Oil I ■' .■Mi l iiii»»i»|ii»T»riw»a>ica»ww»wtr JUST LANDED- \V^\ GUNS SOLD FOR CASH OR TERMS \v\ A FIRST-CLASS \V->\ at ihe Supply of V<f*'\ AMMUNITION, GUNS, Etc, \O\ LOWEST POSSIBLE PRIG P. for.theComiDg A^rV GUNS> Etc re Paired oa the Prem»Beß SHOOTING SEASON. V^V b? a Praotical Gunsmith 'ab the CAlfSiriXSEfe X^A ShortartJSTottoa. Of all Makers. \^O\ &U °' PlUmbing d 0D""' RIFLES from 12.64. \Q\ """^ TAJsKS from 3O» V l' > JUST A REMINDER THAT .1178 DEAL FOR THfi PEOPLE We want the People to Deal with Ms. We can Deßpatch Promptly 'We are Up»to-Dale. Bo are our Gooda, We want your Orders, And wo lruan to them. OUH PRICES ARE THE LOWEST, IN COMPETITION OUR PLACE I? FIRST, AND OUR ADDRESS IS W. H. COLLINS & CO.. IRONMONGER!?, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANT?, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. C Weatport Coal Company* Sole A?<?t)lb For \ Shag Point Coal Company. (, Royal Insurance Company, Ltd t



F. FEIIRTMiN. ] FOR SALE._ lUAVK f'.r.Palo a Capital F»rm o! ;-2> Aoro«. wit,''in a short d;B'.a!ico of iha Fiv.(ziut; Wotk'. To a nsan wilh a small Uapi'al this is an tsoilienr oppor tunity to secure a good Shef p !farm F. FE.K-RIMAN. FOR SALE. I have ior Sale a Capital Building Site, with ample frortasjes on the Wak*nut! Koad and Wills Street. Price-£65 Easy terms. F. FERBIMAN. j FIFIY-FOUR YEARS UNINTERRUPTED SUCCESS. mms CHEMICAL PREPARATION IS OARBOLISBD sib a remidy against tbe mn^a of Birds, Rooks, or other Pests taking the see 3 dressed wifch it. This Preparation is now being "USED EXTENSIVELY In the Colonies of New Zealand, Aas trails, and Central Africa. WHEAT SOWING. Bbj6 and Ohaapaat Diseasing for aeed Wheat, OABBOJLESED, Patronised bj rhonsands of the Firsc Practical Farmers m th*s Kingdom. PERFECT FREEDOM FROM SMUT. It la acknowledged to be an Established Faot that D. CLARKE'S CABBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOE (None and Libel Registered under Tiade Marks Acb, No. 13,?96, and 158,143) HAS BEEN USED F FT*-THREE YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL. Wool Pita, Ledbary, Herefordshire, October 23, 1889. Dear fin,—! am pleased to testify lo the efficacy of your "Carbolised Wheat Protector," haviiig used your Protector for 40 yearn and neter having grown a Bmuty ear of corn In my life ; therefore can confidently rtcommend yoar •* Wheat Protector" as a enre preventative for Smut, et«.-1 am, yoara traly, G, B. JONES. Mr 6. B. Clarke. PREPARED BY G. B. OLABKB, M.P.S., MANUFACTURING CHEMIST, WOBURN, BEDS, ENGLAND. (Proprietor of the Sheep Dipping Com position.) In Packets containicg svfficent to drees Eighb Bushels of Seed Wheat, Barley, Oats, other Corn. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, F- FEERIMAN. QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THEf ACT THATNIARH ■- j out of every 4 «f the whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK M*tmJE CJEYJLOW w Riendeti Teas. The -above statement, after 18 years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. M. & Co' 6 Pure Tea* cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4d per j ft more money, and you will be convinced [ mrs-have no equal for Quality. Vor Children's Hacking Cough tike •Woods 1 Great Peppermint Cure 1 6 ani 2/6. j