PHASES OF THE MOON.

June

Auction Sales—To-Morrow.

T. Bulkok, at the Arcade, at 11 30 a m. —Town property, known at Suundtsrs' Buildings ; Mr T. Hickman's property, 151 acrea, at Tinwald ; Mr* W. Porter's , Hampstead ; Mr <». Wiiler'a property at Alienton, 25ac;ea with new dwell'ng-bou;e, etc. ; 9 acres, corner of Allen's and Rxaa course Roads, Allenton ; Mr Hugh Muir head's property, 44 acres, with m prove i merits, at Alfoid Forest; Mr R. Murray's property, 3 aoree, with go d dwelling-house, etc a, at Allenton. D. Thomas, at the Arcade, aft 2 p m.— Mr P. Haairahan'a 118 acres 2 roods, sub divided into small blocks, near Fairfield Freezing Works.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 1899. Local and General.

%* On our fourth page to-day will be found items from our Oherfcsey correipondenb. The Wihtkb Show.—ln another column will be found a notice of the railway excur sion rates for the Winter Show, whioh opens m Ohristchurch n"xt week. Blaokfield Spaniels.— Mr Williams, m charge of the plovidoring department of the Union Company, Dunedin, has received a cable stating that he has gained two cham pionships, four firsts, and two third class prizes for Blackfleld spaniels at Sydney Keuuel Show.—'Press Association telegram. A Tbkbiblb Drought.—Referring to Che drought m New South Wales Mr Carruthera said that the people ot Sydney had no idea of its disastrous effects! At Walgett, where on one run the sheep shorn last season numbered 58,000, there are now only 9000. The oonsequences of the protracted dry weather will eventually be seriously felt m Sydney. Cycle Lamp Oil.—To oyclists who are at I times unable to purchase proper cycle lamp oil the following recipes will be found useful: —{1 ) Camphor, one ounce : petroleum, four ounces ; olive oil, twenty ounces. Dissolve the camphor m the oils. (2) Paraffin oil, one ounce; cols* oil, seven ounces. (3.) I Camphor, one ounce; petroleum, four ounces; oolz* oil, twenty ounces.

Bicycle Driving. — The New Zealand Times {Wellington) states that a new in vention has just been patented, which threatens to revolutionise the manufacture of bicycles. The new feature is the pro pelling gear; As far as we can gather from the description by our contemporary tha in vention seems to be merely a modification of the invention patented by Mr Crum of this town, whereby the sprocket wheel and j driving chain were dispensed with, and vertical work was provided for like that on a knife grinder's machine* Piphr MoTAriSH.—Piper McTavieh, who has so long occupied the position of pipe major to the Canterbury Caledonian Society, and also held the same position m conneotion with the Scottish Rifles, has decided upon changing his location to Wanganui. Mr McTavish will be greatly misled, more | especially at the gatherings of the Society, I and will carry with him northwards many I good wishes for his future prosperity. Coach Accident. — The Westport to Reefton coach on Saturday lasb went over a rather steep cliff near Black water when attempting to pass a heavy waggon on the narrow road. The driver miraculously escaped. The passengers had just previously flighted. The coach turned a complete somersault, but alighted on some vegetation unbroken. The horses were slightly scratched, but otherwise were unhurt. After three hours' delay another coach took the passengers to their destination. The proposed Young Men's Club deserves the tupport of every oitiz9n. And it is hoped that the young men themselves/ will appreciate the efforts now being made to establish an institution for their own benefit m Ashburton. As the youths of our colony become better educated, ani elevated to a higher moral plane by such helps and associa tions as the proposed Oiub will undoubtedly afford them, they wilt become more respected and better citizens. They will no longer be found loitering and wasting their money m questionable ways, and as '• the apparel oft denotes the man" they will become more particular m the choice of their tailors. Messrs Cratghead and Bkr«yman are evidently keeping "up to date" as The Leading Tailors and Outfitters of Ashburton. Their immense stock ot new winter goods comprise the newest styles and materials aB now worn at Home, and of course their long j established reputation for fit and workman- 1 ship need only be pointed out to visitor* and strangers who may wish to know where to find the beat tailors apd to get entire " satis faction/ Ladies also find their orders for tailor made costumes executed by this firm m the latest styles most satisfactory, and at the most reasonable prices. 6 34

THE STEAMER PERTHSHIRE.

United Pteaa Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right Sydney, June 8 The "Waikare, which has arrived from Wellingtons searched as far north as 31.50 south, but saw no trace of the Perthshire, Auckland, June 8 Tha Tutanekai, which returned to-night, saw nothiDg of the Perthshire, though ah« made persistent search, She experienced continued bad weather! Leaving Auckland on Friday last, she reaohed latitude 33deg. 35miu south, 161deg. 40min longitude east, on Monday at 5 p.m. This fcQok the steamer 150 miles to N. W. of the position where the Perthshire was reported by the barque Northern Chief. The Tutanekai then zig zagged, and returned to Gape Maria by the Sydney route slightly to the north. In latitude 33deg. 40 mm, south and l^deg. 30min, east, at Ba.m. on the 6th, she sighted the Hauroto, which left) Newcastle ion Friday last for Wellington. The Hauroto had beon zigzagging to the place where the Perthshire was last aeen by the Northern Chief The officers of the Tutanekai boarded the Hatfroto and gave details of their course. The Hauroto then decided to steer m the direction of Lord Howe Island for twenty four hours, at the end of which she had orders on leaving Sydney to stand on her voyage. The weather experienced comprised easterly gates. The officers of the Tutanekai think that the Perthshire is somewhere m the vicinity of the south-east of Lord Howe Island. Cap tain Post, of the Tutanekai, was bound by his orders to be back m Auckland by a given date, and reluctantly abandoned the search* He thinks that had he been able to have cruised another day, he had a fair chance of picking jbhe Perthshire up.

ROAD BOARD.

Mount Soiners

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Mount Homers Road Board was held on Monday. Pieseut—Messrs Hood, Hairiion, Chapman, and Herring CHAIRMAN. Mr Chapman was unanimously elected Chairman, Mr Hood declinif g re-election. CORRESPONDENCE, From the Rec3ivtr Lifed Revenueadvigjng the payment to the Board's credit of the sum of £11 IS? lid by way of accrued thirds and fourths. — From the Supervising-Valuer requesting that the valuation roil for the district Bh,ou'd be forwarded for the purpose of being checked with Ike roll m the Valua tion Department The Clerk was authorised to forward the same as soon as the authorised alterations had been entered up —From Mrs Ifl. M Hart, oomplaitfUig that she had never received notice of her rates being due and was not aware of their being so until such time as they were carrying an additional 10 per cent penalty chargeable on all amounts outstanding over six months. It was decided to reply to the effect that the rate demand notice had been forwarded to the occupier, this being the rule generally observed. The same person also inquired the reason why she had bean refused the privilege of Voting at the annual election held on May 6. The Clerk was instructed to quote m reply the aeotjion of the Act whioh prevented her from so doing. ROLL ALTERATIONS.

The roll alterations and additions a* authorised by the Valuer-General's advioes of the 2nd and SsSfch were ordered to be made. GBAVB RESERVE. Mr Gillman, as lessee of a small gravel reserve, wrote complaining that the annual I rental was excessive. Resolved to inquire I the sum whioh he would consider a fair rental. It was resolved to open a gravel pit onjthe ide lately acquired for that purpose m the o wer portion of B.H.S. Reserve 2007. lamkb'b road, A deputation, representing the ratepayers m the vicinity of Lambie's road, again waited on the' Board, and set forth the nature and extent of the assistance which they were prepared to give m improving the state of the road and requested chat the Board take immediate steps to have the worst parts attended to, which m many places are almost impassable. The Board decided to inspect the road on Friday, the 9th mat. rOOTBaiDQE (TODO'S.) Application having been made to the Board that it should consider the advisability of making provision at this bridge for the crossing of sheep, it was resolved to also inspect it on the 9th inst. TENDEES. The tender of J. Brown was accepted for shingling on boundary and bridge roads. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £100 7a 3d werti passed for" payment, and the Board adjournedj

FOOTBALL.

ashburtqnV. pirates.

The match between the Ashburton and Pirate Football Clubs was phyed on the Djrnain Oral on Thursday afternoon, m the presence of a good number of spectators. The recent weather made the ground some what heavy, otherwise a larger score might been registered. This match—between the two local Clubs—naturally caused great in terest. Upon lining out for the start, it was at once observed that the senior team were much the heavier m both division*; but it was anticipated that what the Pirates iaoked m weight would be counteracted m speed. Athburton defended the southern goal, Alex. Wilson kicking off for the Pirates, who at once, by a dribbling rush, carried the ball to within a few yards of the Ashburton line, where ib found refuge m touch. From the throw-out, McGregor and Hobbs broke away and relieved the preßsure, the leather going into touoh at the centre fkg. A scrum fol lowed the throw-out, from which Lynskey secured the ball, and some clever passing by N. Orr. E. Purchase and Up: on took place, the ball going out m the Blacks' twenty-five. The Pirates vainly endeavored to clear their lines, but from a scrum, Lynskey snapped a chance, passed to Upton, the ball trans ferring to Dixon and K. Purchase, who, being collared, passed to Walter Purchase, who da-hed over the coveted line. An appeal for a knock-on was disallowed. Eric Orr failed to register the major points. The Pirates resumed the attack, and by a passing rush, carried the ball close to their oppo nents' goal line, but lost a possible chance by over anxiety. The Ashburton vanguard then got to work, Hobbs doing good servics for his side, and they moved the ball to the Pirates' tweMty-five, but Norman Orr kicking too strong only managed to force the Blacks. Shortly after, F. Pritohard, Wil son, and Piibrow, executed some neat pass ing for the Pirates, but losing the ball, skipper Orr kicked into touch, half-time following—Ashburbon 3, Pirates nil. Ash burton followed the kick-off, and penned the Blacks m their twenty-five, and from a scrum Hobbs squeezed through, and secured a well earned try for Ashburfcon. The shot at goal, which was from a very difficult angle, failed. The Pirates immediately rushed the leather, by a well-sustained dribble, to Ashburton's fewenty.fi ?e flag, where they were awarded a penalty kick' but no score resulted, although to some of the spectators it appeared a« if the score had been made, but the referee is the beat judge. After a series of scrums, the Pirates again invaded their opponents' twenty-five, but McGregor intercepting a pass, started a forward rush, m which Chap man and MoKenzle were prominent, but an infringement of rules caused a scrum, from which Campbell and A. Wilson relieved the Pirates. Shortly after McGregor had a pos? sible ohance to Bcore, but kicked the ball over the dead-ball line! An exchange of kicks by the backs and no-side was sounded with the ball m neutral territory. The game resulted m a win' for the Aihburton Club by six points to nil. The game was played m good spirit! throughout, and the Pirates played a pluoky up-hill game, In the forward play the vanguard of the senior team was much too good, and the concerted play of their backs, nullified many of the Pirates' ohanees* Moreover, a lot of ground was lost to the Blacks by persistent talking. For the winning team, Hobbs, McGregor, Chapman, and Eric Orr, were a splendid combination among the forwards, while Lyoskey, E. Purchase, Upton, and the skipper, Qrr, did yeomanly service m the back play, Jheir passing being really good. Of the Pirates, Fitzgerald, Boyle, and Alex, Wilson, were the pick of the forwards; while F. Pritohard, Piibrow, and Woods; showed clever work among the backs. Mr Jno. Wileon officiated as referee. Jt is to be hoped another match between these reams • will be played before the season ends.

THE ENGLISH TEAM.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Albasy, June 8 The English footballers have arrived here.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-THUBSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.)

Civil Case?.—Joseph Stephens v Joseph I Bryant £1 18s, for hor*e shoeing. The I horse Black Eagle had been trainer) I by Thomas Cotton for £1 a week.] The evidence given was to the effect that < trainers fed and trained the horses bat the owners paid racing fees and shoeing. 'The defence was that the hor >a had been trained without) defendant's knowledge and his content wag only given reluctantly afterwards. He knew nothing about racing cuutpnis;and was not a racing man. Give mo orders for his horse to be tiained, ■■ced, or shod, and when he settled with C'ttoo, m was on the understanding that he waß to get a clean receipt. His Worship non suited plaintiff.—W. Aston v B. Hampton, £25 0s 6d for threshing defendant's grain— 2343 bushels wheat at £10 a thousand and 170 busliels oats at £9 a thousand. Mr Purnell for plaintiff and Mr Wilding tor defendant. The case for the plaintiff was that) he agreed to thresh defendant's grain, but made it perfectly plain to him that he would not thresh from the stook. Work was began on what stacks were on the farm, and a certain amount was threshed. Defen dant wanted plaintiff to thresh from the stook, which plaintiff wan not unwilling to do, bat owing to delay on the part of defen dant m providing cartage from the stooks, plaintif took his machine away, and the present suit was for the price of the quantity threshed* The defence was that there had been no agreement as to threshing only from the stack, bub plaintiff was anxious to get away to a larger contrast that he did not care to lose. There was a counter claim by Mr Hampton for damages suffered by the non-fulfilment of the contract, and he asserted that there had been do complaint made to him by anyone at the machine about threshing from the stook. The machine had not been delayed ten minutes by any failure on his parb to supply cartage. The stacks were to be threshed only wben the weather would nob admit of threshing from the stook, and staokiog was to go on when i» could be cw. Evidence was taken as greab length. It was of a very contradictory character, the defendant flatly denying the statements of the plaintiff and his witnesses. His Worship gave judg ment for the amount claimed by Aston with costs, and disallowed the counter olaim<— iMahoodv Kane, £2 7s. Mr Wilding for plaintiff. Defendant paid 7s into Court, and produced receipts m support of a olaim thas £2 fisid had not been credited. The aooounts were left with the Clerk of Court to ex»mine, and the case was adjourned till next Court day.

CRICKET.

THE AUBTRALIAN TEAM IN I ENGLAND. I United Press —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright |(Rec«ived WakapuakafJune 9,;9.10 a.m, Guardian Offioe 10 a.m) London, Jane 8 In the match against Cambridge Univer sity,, the latter, batting first, lost two wickets for 168. Wilacn 12, Srogdon 43, Moon nob out 97, Day not out 7. The weather was fine and the wicket fast. (Eleceived W&kapuaka Jnne 9, 10-5 a-m, Guabdiak Office, 10-48 a-m} London, Jnne 8 At the four o'clock adjourmneub the score stood—two wickets for 203.—M00n uob out 120, Day not out 15.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) London, June 7 The business of William Whiteley, the London Universal Provider, is being floated by a company. The purchase price is £1,813,100, half m shares and half m cash, issuing £90,000 worth of four per cent debentures at 102. At the Military Tournament, the New South Wales Lancers handsomely grounded the men of the Second Life Guards, who competed against them m wrestling on horseback. Lord Kit chener, who wag present, was accorded an ovation. j Speaking at a banquet m the Chamber of Commerce, Mr Taverner, of: Victoria, regretted the decision of Mr Long, President of the Board of Agriculture, to limit tbe butter f*t m margarine to six per cent. Sydney, June 8 Advices received from Pretoria state that three steamers, specially designed for carrying live stock from Australia to South Africa, are being built m England. Brisbane, June 8 Dr Beriner, a native of Mauritius, tvho was walking round the world for a wager of £5000, was found dead m bed. The supposed cause of death was an overdose of chloral hydrate. • An old lady named Susan Weaver, of independent means, was found murdered m her own house. Her head was split open. The dwelling had been set on fire to cover the crime, but the neighbors extinguished the fire. Bobbery is believed to have been the objeot of tbe murder.

THE CRISIS IN FRANCE.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, Jane 8 The Queen despatched a cordial tele gram to President Loubet on the occa sion of tbe recent riots and insults,

News in Brief.

'^Attention is directed to Messrs Uardley Bros, now advertisement, notifyingreduotions Jn tanks, pumps, spouting and ridging, etoi Messrs T. H. Undrill and Uo. wish to draw attention to their change of advertise- : ment, announcing the landing or choice bedroom ware, a manufacturer's samples. to be on view at their shop to-night and to-morrow. With this issue is circulated a sensational price list, notifying the figures ab which Mr A. P. Williamson, the well-known draper of Tancred street, Ashburton, proposes to offer his stock, m order bo effect a clearance, as the lease of his premises expires shortly. Messrs Fletcher Bros, have a new ad vertisement m this issue, drawing attention ito their price list which they have just iissued to the public, and naming the dis tricts to whioh any householder can have a copy posted to them.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. (Received Wakapuaka June 9, 9 15 a.m, Guardian Office 9 57 a.m) Damaged Mutton. London, June 8 Twelve thousand carcases of mutton and iamb, chiffly belonging to the Ohristchu-ch Mi at Company, were damaged by the fire on the Banffsbire, and have been condemned. (Received Wakapuaka Jane 9, 10 5 *m, Guardian Office 10.48 am) Half Timers. London, June 8 In the House of Commons, the BUI introduced by Mr Robson, M.P. for South bbielda, for raising the school age oE half time schools to twelve, has passed through Committee.

Australian.

United Pren Assoolattfta—By Bleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka Jane 9, 9 30 ft. m, Guardian Office 10 13 »-m) Burned to Death. Sydney, June 9 Major Taylor, of the Fourth Infan try, was burned to death m a fire at Waratab, which destroyed his private residence. i Fire at Thursday Island. Thubwat Island, June 9 A fire destroyed the stores of Barns and Philps and TatteraSflV Hotel. The ) damage done is estimated at £10,000.

THE TRANSVAAL.

♦ .- Failure of the Conference.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Brussels, Jane 8 A despatch from Pretoria to Dr, Leyds, representative of the Transvaal at Brussels, gives particulars of the Conference. Sir A, Milner proposed that arbi tration should be resorted to on the question of indemnity for the Jameson raid, He urged that the franchise . should be conferred after five yean* residence, and should be retrospective. The issue of naturalisation papers should also carry a vote. Mr Kroger proposed that two yean sojourn should be the condition for naturalisation; that the full franchise should be conferred on five yean' residence thereafter, all residents pjrior to 1890 being enfranchised m 1901. Naturalisation should be dependent' alternatively on the applicant being possessed of realty to the amount of £150 and paying a rental of £50, or with an income of £200' Capetown, Jnne 8. Sir Alfred Milner regarded President Kruger's franchise proposals as insuffi cient. Mr Kruger submits his own and Sir A. Milner's proposal to the Volksraad if Great Britain accepts arbitration on the differences. The discussion between Sir A. Mil ner and Mr Kruger was of a very friendly character.

Lokdok, June 8 In the House of Lords the Earl of Selborno, Cnder-Secretary for the Colonies, declared that the conference was abortive, and that there was no probability of its being resumed. Mr Balfour, speaking at the National Union Conservative Association's dinner, said he was not despondent of a settlement. The whole opinion of the Anglo-Saxons m Dutch South Africa demanded that tbe outlanders should be accorded citizenship. Great Britain asked only for her rights, and justice demanded tbe policy required. He believed the good sense and wisdom of the leaders m the Transvaal would rightly preserve the independence of the Republic. . A sbarp fall has taken place m Band shares. " The Times oouidera President Ringer's proposals inadmissible. Arbi tration on the subordinate points wan an act of grace j' arbitration /on $bg ptinciple Wat out of the queijtiqn, - The Daily News coincides with The Times m its view of the positioo.

Armed Worshippers.

(Reoeivsd WakapttftkaJane 9,8,16 aim, Guabnjji offioe §.57 a.m) : OAPKTOtnr, June 9 On the pretext of holding a religions meeting, several tboasand armed Boers have gathered at Yolktrast, on the northern border of KajiaJ. ' ' LoHbf», Jone 8 The Standard declares that tbe suzerainty of Britain over the Trans vaal is not to be bartered away. If stronger measures are required to make President Kruger realise that Britain is paramount m reality, then stronger measures most be taken.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Received Wakapnaka June 9, 9-15 a.m, Guabdian Offioe 9-57 a.m) Pabis, Jane 8 Pending the court martial, Oaptain Dreyfas's uniform and rank have been restored.

SAN FRANCISCO MAIL SERVICE.

The XTaw Zealand Fort of Call;

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, Jane 6 At a meeting of the Committe. of the Chamber of Gdmmerpeia tetter %a* received from the Auckland. Chamber, complaining of the loss and in convenience which would accrue from the calling of the San Francisco mail steamers at Wellington instead of Auckland, After considerable discussion, it was resolved to make representations to the Postmaster-General, protesting against nny deviation which would entail 'loss of time m the delivery of the mails and acid to the expense $ th.c cargo, and passengers. ' a

THE ASHBURTOK GUARDIAN FRIDAY, JUNU 9, 1899



Last quarter — New moon ._ Fhnt quarter _■ Full moon „.:

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Unequalled and Invincible—Woods' Great Peppermint Qan for Ooughs and Colds, 1/6



The Pbbtmbst Woman m London ie said, to be Miss Clara Q r-, a young lady belonging to a very old English family. She is shortly to appear-~80 rumor declares—«t a West End theatre m a new comedy by one of our leading dramatists. She ia very wealthy, and her only reason for going on the stage is that she is reluctant to keep hidden away any longer her genius and beauty. These gifts of nature were meant for mankind, and it would be selfish to con ceal them. Actuated by a similar motive, George Henry Camp writes to aay that he has been cured of his rheumatism by Hollo way's Ointment; while by the use of Hoi loKjay'a Pills he. keep himself healthy m njiad and body. '■' '. '■ . Chamberlain's Coliq. Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy can always be depended up? on and is pleasant and safe to take* Sold by AsnsußTON Drug Company.



Woods' GrreSwPeppermint Cure for Coughs and Cold* never fails, 1/6 and 2/6,



CHEAP LAW. ■ . : ♦_ ;. " It's an ill wind that blows naebody quid," is an old and "gey" true proverb. Mr Jellicoe, the Wellington lawyer, who has jast been suspended for three months, has advertised to give legal advice free. No doubt, it'll be a great thing for Wellington, but law is very often dear at any price, and, unlike potatoes or tea, has no definite mar ket yalge. ■ But po doubt M?r Jellicoe's law will be';valued at its latest (juotatioD* ; |f one could lay m a stock at the'present cheap rat i it wpuld be a good idea. Now, doubtless some Auhburfeon lawyer will follow Mr JelHooe'a example, possibly going one better, and giving a completely* drawn-up will into the bargain. There is one thing you can't get free, and that is MoKecKle's celebrated Hondai Lanka Ceylon tea. It's always magnificent value at the marked prfoe. Unlike law, you're sure of finding it pleasant and beneficial. It is ! always of first quality, and pleases every body. Try this esquisite beverage, sven if you should go wifciii'lesa law m ordep.Jio buy it. MoKenzie's lei ia like a good, sound lawyer's opinion—thoroughly to be relied on, and always worth paying for. Adyb.



Strongest Whebe Others ark Weakest —The '99 design Zealandia Bicycles are fitted with all the very latest improvements, butted .tubing making frames, forks, and head unbreakable, arch crown, overhanging chain wheel, narrow tread, twin roller chain, Elswick hubs, and dust proof throughout, enamelled m fancy colours ; prices—Gentle men's £21, Ladies' £22; twelve months' written guarantee. Large assortment of accessories m stock—Acetylene gas lamps 255, Silver King 17s 6d ; lamps from ss; bells from Is ; (jfcaphitojflo 6d, Qi, Is, very best for chains; lamp and bioytsle oil Is; handle bars from 12s 6d ; ladies' parcel carriers 3s 6d' — QX'Sm, Loww, 4NO Co, largest cycle manufae 4"**"™ m Aftsfcrajasw, Buroett street, Ashbucton; *? d a(? Obristonuroh. Ad, ' I smell it; upon my life it ».\ U do w®ll (King John). This remark applies to DjAajoiirj} JpmnKE Tea.—Shearman Bros ! agents



The child that healthy and robust, Grows up a strong and hardy man, The child that's always puny, must Become consumptive, pale, and wan * The infant fretful with a cough, May many future ills endure. Unless the mother knows enough, And buys some Woods' Peppermint Obw,



TTTE are OASH.Buyers of good |lines of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, Also,— OATM, BARLEY, AND BTBJjGRASS.; '.a FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. FAIRTON. WTE are prepared to treat privately for any Unsold Lots ia this Township. Apply early, as there are only a few Sections left. Farmers and others would^do well to see us regarding a 5 or 10 Acre^Block. 'APPLY [AT ONOE TO FRIEDLANDSRfBROS., Ltd land |& estate agents.



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CARSON & COS ANNUAL Stock-taking Sale 'NOW ON. £1000^™ 0F TEAS, GROOERtES/JBIOYCLES & CYCLE ACCESSORIES, LAMPS, CUTLERY & ELECTRO PLATE, BRUSHWARE, GLASS. CHINA, AND ' EARTSEFWARE, j To be Cleared iv 5 Weeks. BEST ROLLER FLOjCJR during SALE, £Q 16s per ton nett WE have now In Stock and landing ex B.s. * Kaikoura,'' Tokomaru,' and 4 Rima taka,' Shipnaants of F rsfc-OJass CHINA, GLASS, and EARTHEDWaEE, which will be included iv the Sale. Hoping to be favored with your patronage,'—Yours Respectfully,— CARSON & CO., Tea Merchants, Grocers & Ironmongers,; Importers of Glass, China, and Earthenware, Sole Agenfs for "Kukos Teas," Tanored Street.



FOR PRIVATE SALE. TTTTB hare for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Carter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars on application^ FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED ;*" FOR PRIVaTE~^ALbT THE WELL-KNOWN SINGLE-TREI tPROPERTY, GontainiagS 2 1 6 0 . A 0 R B]S, JSituated nearjAlford^Foreßt. For further particulars apply to FBIEDLA.VDKR BROS., L%D,, L*nd and Estate Agents.



Fr.edlander Bros. WE have for PRIVATE SALE (in structed by T E Faoan, Esq ,)— Run No. 36416, Alford-Spaxton Survey District, Containing 180 ACRES. Seotion No. 6, Reserve 240, Alford-Spaxton f Survey District), Containing 2 0 ACRES. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLATOEH BROS., Ltd, LAND & ESTATE AGENTS.



MELLO R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. noR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE SIAND ALONE We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES—Men's Good Bhooters, 9s 6d j Children's Ankle Straps 9 la { Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchera, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Catting Prices. IHIJM . I ■■ 'f5 *llHtllMl '■■■111 IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be rare you go to MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, EANCRED BXB&JSi;, ASHBVFTDN I



TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. /"\UR 3ucoesß',with these GOWNSJast ] Season gives ua Oonfidence m Requesting the Patronage of theme Ladies tojwhom a SMART COSTUMB^ia a necessity. We hold a Comprbheinsive Stook of COATINGS, suitable for this purpose and;would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION, — NOW ON SALE — % <p BALKS GARPET SAMPLES & G\ BALES GQAF SKIN RUGS ff) MITCHELL & TURNER.



TANKS. TANKS. TANKS. QPECIAL Inducements offer to tloae m wank of FIRST-CLASS TANKS. HARDLEY BROS. ARE SELLING LARGE) SIZE TANKS AT 2*7s 64, 355, 425, 50s each No House is ccmpleie without one. PUMPS. PUMPS. PUMPS. A Splendid Auortmenb now to hand—direct from the makers—at prices to suit ereryone. SPOUTING & KIDGING Manufactured on the Premises. Spouting fixed from 4d per foot. Competent Workmen sent to any part of the County at shortest notice.



JSAtSOP STREET H. M.JONES FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES OURRENT from V Dayw to 13 Months, acoording to Value Purchased. DBA per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Weeks. d 350 for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianoß, Organß. and Cycles. Oath purchaser* from 10s will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. . Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value ; speciallj put up'in London for my own trade. Fancy and Tinted Note Paper and Enrelopes. AGENTS FOR MILNfSR AND THOMPSONS — I?IAIVOe*— By Brinsmead and Sona, Hopkinson, Gou and T3T A Xfl^Q— Mailman, Wagnur, Collard and Collard, Broad- Jt XjljLxM V/ O wood, Haake, Spaethe, Channell and Son, Lipp — PIAINOS — and Sohn. -ORGANS^- By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Needham Company, f\T){~^ A \TQ Wtllcox and White, Mauon and Hamlin, the Chicago Com- V-/XVvH"xjLI!N C 3 P» ny» Palace Organ Company, and other makers. -OKGAINS" Fhom dSS lOh to ORGANS Fbom „ .. LOs per month I»IA3NO» „ m ... .„ SOs „ „ LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. — Best Cash Values Obtainable, Latest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals. at LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Equal to Chrißtohurcfa and Dune din Homes, Do yonr Business here and keep the Tmrte m tha District INSPECTION INVITED. h. m.Tones.



ANDREW ORR OPTING- fILW GOODS DAILY FOR THE m PRESENT AND COMING SEASON- W*M«HM» " If ,„„ SPIOIAL VALUE IN— OAPKS AND JACKETS from 10j 6d. New Costume Cloths, Stylish Tweed*, Serges, Robes, Millinery m good Style and ■Finish, Trimmed Sailors, L*oe Cuitans, Umbrellas and Oorsets. 151 Pieces New FLANNELETTE, m all Shades and Patterns. SplmdidJ value, from 3£d upwards. 10 Pieces New HEALTH FLANNEL, acts Hke^a charm for Rheumatism, thoroughly shrunk, 36 Inches wide. 130 Pairs Beat Colored Small BLANKETS, at Wholesale Prices. MEiTS AND BOYS' SUITS, Every Style and Make, Equal to Tailor, Made. IMtESteHMAKINCS—A Pronounced Success. A trial older will Convince ... • ■ ■m. i -(X)—«Mm| ANDREW ORR.



■3 a** S « n?.' Of uSi° . gas s I a § ■ H SO II | O ,x I N t U* k » <! H IJLJ""oßsi""for Sale.—For Sale, a light harness Horse; wi 1 pass trains, etc. Apply MaUiO&oo.



MONEY- I HAVE for Inveatmenfc on First- Class Freehold Securities Sums up to £13,000 at A\ per cent. ALSO,— £800 at 5 per cenb.y which can be t dv»Dced on Firat-Olass PerpetHal Lease holds. F.FERRIMAN



FOR SALE, VILLA RESIDENCE AT ALLENTON. BY private treaty, a well bnilt suburban Villa Residence, with stable and outbuildings, together with about three acres of good lard, a portion of which Is well stocked with fruit trees. Tha property pueßesses ample frontage and ia close to a School and Post Office j and to a prompt purchaser reasonable terms will be glven^ F. FKRRIMAH. FOB SALE, THE GOODWILL OP LEASE IN PERPETUITY AT HIGHBANK. I HAVE for Sale the Goodwill of Lease of 50 acres of Land at High bank, upon wbioh is ereoted a Comfort able House. The land is m excellent condition and the price is moderate. F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. I have for Sale a Capital Building Si to, with ample fror.taaces on the Wakanui; Road and Wills Street. Price-£BS. Easy terms. F. FERRIMAN, FOR SALE, A COMFORTABLE NI&B-ROOMED | HOUSE. ' WHY live m a small house when you can bay from the undersigned a Comfortable Nine-roomed House, to gether with balf-acre of land of first class qoality for £325, which at interest at the race of six per cent, only amounts to Sj per week rental. This property is very suitable tot a Boarding House. 8 F. FERRIMAH.



CHURCH BKRTICEB. ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH Ashburton. FRIDAY—7 15 p.m., Evening Prayer and Address; 8 p.m., Choir Practice. i SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. Featt of St. Barnabas, (June lltb.) 8 30 a.m—Holy Communion. 11 a.m.—Matins, Litany, and Sermon. 3 p.m.— DROMORE. Rev. R. A. Wood' tborjm. 6.30 pm—Evening Prayer aad Sermon R. A. WOOOTHORPE, M.A., Vicar. ""fTferriman. '" ~ FOR SALE- I HAVE for Sale a Capital Farm ot S2O Acres, within a short distance of the Free ring Works. To a man with • small Capital this 1b an excellent oppor tunity to secure a good Sheep Farm. F. FBHRIMAN.