Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JULY 3, 1899. THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

The i-j>;.ointments recently made to the Legislative Council should set the people of the colony thinking over the whole question of the Uppsr House The first necessity for a second cham ber lay in the restraining influence it was calculated to exercise on the Assembly, elected as it was by the popular vote, aud representing in its majority the side the majority of the people took in whatever burning ques tion or questions happened to be agita ting them when the polls were taken. An Assembly directly elected by the people on a popular franchise does not always pass measures that have been well digested, or fully and completely discussed by the country, and noc infrequently the provisions of a Bill bave received at the hands of both people and Parliament very far from the moat mature consideration. This being so, the second Chamber existed to revise the work of the lower Cham ber, and if, in the thinking of the more mature minds which were supposed to compose the second Chamber, public opinion was not yet ripe for any measure, it became the duty of the second Chamber to negative that, so that its provisions might go back to the people for fuller consideration. The second Chamber being intended to act as a check upon hasty legislation was presumed to b3 of a conservative ten dency in this respect j and averse to any hurry in ranking radical changes. It was aUo supposed to be beyond the influence of party, and its ,members were not sent to its benches as a reward for political service done to any party, but were expected to be recruited from the ranks of the matured minds of the colonists-—men of intellect and integrity, who carried 1 with them to the duties they were called to discharge the respect, esteem, and confienee of the people, or at least of those amongst whom they lived. Bub how far does the Legislative Council as at present constituted fulfil these conditions 1 Amongst the first acts of the so called Liberal Govern ment was to '• reform " the Legislative Council by restricting the term of future appointeeß to seven years. This provision did not affect the mem bers who were then sitting, but deaths and resignations have very largely reduced the number of those who occupy the benches on a life term, and since the " reform" took place the Chamber has been recruited from the ranks of candidates defeated in election |contest 3, which they fought in the Liberal interest. The conser- I vative tendency - (and we use the word in its truest and best sense, as defined by the lexicographers, and not in the almost slang sense which for political purposes has been adopted in this colony)—the conservative tendency i referred to above has been almost rcoted out by this means, and now the most pronounced and extreme demo crats are being drafted into the Council. Independent of party, did we say ? Unless a man is a staunch supporter o£ tho Seddon. Government, he has no more hope of being called to the Upper House than he has of gathering figs off thistle?, and the Council is now composed of the most pronounced partisans that can be found in either branch of Parliament, and $he intensity of their partisanship was, and is now, their chief, if not their only qualification for the position. They were called there simply to say " Aye " to the measures of the present Government, ao that whethar these measures be good or bad, they must pass the tipper House because of the number of men in it who were sent there for that purpose alone. The Council is no longer fulfilling the duty it was first constituted to discharge, j and there iB no hope of its being likely to do so again under the present regime. In October next twelve of its members will have completed thbir term of seven years' service, and the Premier will have the re-appointment of them. It will be interesting to watch events in this connection, and note bow rrany, and which, of the twelve will be returned to the benches. It may be safely accepted that only such aa are considered Liberal in following the lead of the Premier will be again appointed, as he has no patience with any of his followers who give indication of possessing minds of their own. There are those who declaim against the evils of party government, and well they might, in view of how party government is worked in this colony. But we contend that up to the adyent of the present Administration party did not to any great extent influence the actions of the Upper House. If the present system of selection goes on, however, the Legislative Council's duties will be reduced to the farce of simply passing such measures as the government favor; any criticism passed will be a mockery, as the votes will always be recorded on the side of party, and differences between the two Houses will cease; unless, of coarse, the present Opposition should accede to power, and then the fat will be In the fire with the men who have been " promoted " on the government ticket. And while the system of selection at present in vogue continues, no indepen dence can be looked for. If the state of affairs cannot be mended, then it would be far better to end the Upper Blouse altogether, for every new man sent to it is but an " umbra " of the Premier, and for the work of this kind he is expected to do a long-suffering country pays him £150 a year, and grants him a free railway ticket.

LORD SALISBURY FACETIOUS.

Lord Salisbury's speeoh at the Academy banquet was full of good things. After the announcement of his Russian agreement, the Prime Minister, with evident gusto, launched out into the question of ugliness and beauty in naval architecture and ladies' dress. To him a great ship of war looked like " a *hale with two sticks in it, or! jeathejr like a whale that has been imperfectly harpo^ppd." As to dress, was it not remarkable tbajb the ugliest dress which the English gentleman ever wore had lasted for fifty years

without a change ? Even in women's dress the cult of beauty was dying out. "My belief ia that if there was a Dante to write an artistic • Inferno,' its lowest circle would be assigned to the ladi s who dress themselves in the divided skirt or knickerbockers." And even worso things were in store for us

A few years hence those who are then alive would see all the princpil kdks of their acquaintance as aldermen and common councillor?. " How do you imagine that they will dress themselves 1? fa a manner agre-able to the artists in these rooms, where T see lad.es in very different costume 1? How ia the beauty of the idealised female form to be maintained under a municipal costume V In truth, the constitution of the modern State was against the revdljpnaenfc of the beautiful. "What is constitutional government from the point of view of art? You can pro duce something baautiful from trials, executions, assassinations, and ccn« spiracies, but how can you produce anything from an all-night sitting V

Local and General.

Successful Treatment.— The man who was reported as having been found helpless on a doorstep in Chriatohuroh a short time ago, and who as the result of the exposure, eta, had become blind and deaf, has under the treatment he received ab the Aahburton Hospital, so far recovered as to be able to return to his home, both sight and hearing having been restored.

Ashbubton Poultry. —At the Taieri Bhow, held on July 1, the Aahburton exhibitora were as usual to the fore. Pelham Ya'ds sent fire exhibits, and secured four firsts and one second, viz , Cochin cock, Cochin hen, Golden Wyandotte pullet, Golden Pencilled Hamburg cock, firsts; Golden Wyandotte cockerel second. £ Stephen?, two firsts and one second, v'z., Indiam Game cock, first ; Indian Game heu first and second ; and Pouter pigeons first, and p goons selling ciass third.

ESTERHAZV IN THE DIVOSOK COURT.— From a French correspondent comes the following s—The suit for divorce instituted by Madame Esterhoay against the com mandant has already been announced—May 24—Madame Esterhazy having been autho rised to call her husband before the Court. As Esterheay's present residence is unknown, and there are other reasons why he will not appear in France for a while, it is probable that the divorce will be obtained very quietly, and in defendant's absence.

Pre cs Telegrams —Up to the present the Telegraph Department has declined to allow Press messages to be sent on Sundays for evening papers, but a new regulation has now been issued, permitting Press telegrams to be sent up to 300 words at Is per 100, Baoh telegrams to contain news regarding events arising between the closing of the telegraph offices ou Saturday and the re opening on Sunday. The regulation came into farce on Sunday, and in the meantime will only apply while Parliament is Bitting.

Cur Railways.—For the four-weekly period ended on the 27th May the total revenue from the 2085 miles of railway open in the colony was £123,896, while the ex penditure war £73,091. The 824 miles opened in the North Island contributed £41,207 to the revenue for an expenditure of £29,217. The revenue from the 1261 miles op n in the South Island was £82,688, while the expenditure was £43,874. The rrvenue from ttie 1154 miles constituting the Hurunui-Bluff line was £74,077, while the expenditure totalled £39,817.

A Flood of Light.—The neighborhood of the Club and Orange Hall waa visited by large numbers of people on Saturday night, attraoted thither by the unusual food of light from Mr W. J. Adams' new shop, the interior of which was gaily lit wich ten of Wellsbach's patent incandescent burners, for which he is agent, each exhibiting |some special tint or degree of shade, whilst the starlight lamp outside of 210 candle power brilliantly illuminated the pathway and street, putting all other kinds of light in !V>e shade; The total candle power of the thirteen lighta used was 910.

20,000 t» I—Long Odds —Mr North croft, S.M., used rather a striking illustra tion the other day when endeavoriug to show the licensed victuallers at a licensing meeting that they ought not to allow them* selves to be tempted into a breach of the law for the sake of temporary gain. " You see," said he, "you have *n important monopoly, and when a man comes along and wants you to break the law, you should look at it this way : that he wants you to wager,

orstkke your interest of the value of, say, £500 or £600, as the case may be, against his sixpence. The odds, looking at it from a wagering point of view, are too long."

BOWLBD Out.—A burly citizen of anti. prohibition proolivities tacked Mr Carson at his Wang%nui meeting with the question "If you had the power would you close the hotels ?" Mr Carson had previously, for perhaps the hundredth time, explained his tfctitude with regard to the liquor question, bub this wonld not do for the burly citizen, who, standing at the foot of the stage, thundered out, "I want yes or no as an answer- I demand yes or no as an answer." " You do," said Mr Carson, 11 very well, I'll give it you, providing you will answer me a question with yes or no." "I am nob here to answer questions," was the retort, to which the member replied, " And I am here to answer questions in my own way, and, having answered you once, I will answer you with a question. 'Is it more than six months since you cams out of gaol, Mr———!'" For a moment the audience did nob grasp the position, bub when it did, even the burly citizen realised j that there were some questions which could nob well be answered with yes or no.

Road Obstetjotion.—The Hon. W. J. Steward has iniroduced a Roadß Obstruction Prevention Bill, which provides that after it becomes law it shall not be lawful for any local body to grant permission for the erection or placing of any gate, fence, or other obstruction across or upon any public road line in general or frequent use for horse or wheeled traffic. Clause 3 provides that on the petition of any ratepayer setting forth that the erection of any gate, fence, etc., has become a public nuisance, the local authority may send notice in writing to the owuer or owners of the land ordering the removal of the obstruction within not more

than fourteen days, and in default of com pliance with the order, the owner or owners will be liable to a penalty of £1 per day for every day during which such construction shall continue, and the local authority or any ratepayer may remove such gate or obstruction, and recover from the owner or owners by summary process, before any Stipendiary Magistrate, the cost of such removal, together with the penalties and costs of court. If after the receipt of a petition the local authority shall decline or neglect to issue the notice before described, the petitioners or any ratepayers may apply to a Stipendiary Magistrate for the issue of such notice, and the magistrate may fix a date for the hearing of the case. If the magistrate finds that the gate or obstruction is a public nuisance, he may order the owner to remove bhe same, and non-compliance with the order will involve the same penalties as if the order was made by the local authority, and the latter will be liable for costs. If the magistrate refuse the orders for removal of the obstruction, the petitioner or applicant will be liable for costs.

CABLE NEWS.

United Preee Association—By Electric J Telegraph—Copyright j London, June 30 ] Madatna Meiba has been engaged to J sing in Germauy, Paris, St. Petersburg, and Italy. The quarterly revenue returns shows the receipts to be £27,774,598, in o'uHing customs, £5,497,000; excise, £7,713,543 ; stamps, £2,180 000 July 2. Mr Taverner, Victomn Minis er for I Agriculture, has arranged with the Gulf line for monthly direct steamers betwe n Australia and Manchester and Glasgow at reasonable rates. The jurors speak in laudatory terms of the Victorian exhibits at the j Greater Britain Exhibition, and it ia pxpscted that 90 per cent, will receive first awards. Cairo, July 1 Twenty-six emirs, 2000 women and children, and 1000 dervishes who deserted the Khalifa have been allowed to settle in Gedare and Sennaar, Adelaide, July 1 Two more bodies have been washed ashore from the wreck of the Loch Sloy.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright.

(Received Wakapuaka July 3, 8.45 a-m, Guabdian Office 9-23 a.tn) " A Row in the House " Rome, July 2 The obstructionists in the Chamber of Deputies, finding themselves in a minority, and believing that the Speaker waa favoring the Ministerial ists, created a terrible scene, and there was fierce fighting round the voting tables, Baron Sonnias was injured in the fight. The Chamber has been prorogued until November. Sunday School Excursionists Drowned. i London, July 2 .'. By a boat accident at Pwellheli, Carnarvonshire, twelve Sunday school excursionists were drowned.

THE RIOTING IN BRUSSELS.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copy r 1 ght. % Brussels, July 1 & trace has been arranged to enable the Government to study proposals for a compromise. (Received Wakapuaka July 3, 8 45 a-m, Guardian Office, 9 28 a-m) Brussels, July 2 The burgomasters of Brussels, Ghent, Antwerp, and Liege have informed the King that they are unable to hold themselves responsible for the keeping lof order unless the Electoral Bill is withdrawn. King Leopold replied that his action waa limited by the constitution.

THE TRANSVAAL.

The South African League Petition.

Bequests for Protection.

United Preaß Association— By Electrio Telegraph—Copyrighb Peitoria, July 1 The Germans and Americans in the Transvaal have appealed to their respective consuls for a force of marines to protect their property in the event of hostilities. Capetown, July 1 Sir Alfred Milner, speaking at the Oifcy Club in Capetown, said that if troublous times were experienced during the next two years he hoped the colonists would remember he had tried to do his duty. Sydney, July 2 Over 300 persons h&ve volunteered for service in the Transvaal. (Received Wakapuaka July 3, 9 a.tn, ' Guardian Office 9 47 a-m) London, July 2 Renter's telegram states that J. H. Hoffneyer, leader of the Dutch party in the Oape Assembly, and the Hon. A. J. Herboldt, Secretary for Agri culture, at the request of the Capo Ministry, has undertaken to proceed to IJloemfontein to confer with two Transvaal Ministers with a view to bringing about a settlement of the existing difficulty.

THE PERTHSHIRE.

The Union Company's Claim

United Press Association—By Eleofcrlo iTelegrJkph—Copyright Sydney, July 2. Mr Ja». Mills, interviewed, said ti^e Union Company's claim in regard to the Perthshire had not been settled, and nothing had been done in the way of negotiation. The matter, as far as he could sen, would be taken in tho ordinary way to the Vice« Admiralty Court. He considered the Talune had rendered very valuable service. The tow at times was very arduous and dangerous.

FOOTBALL.

Tiie English Team Again Defeated

JUaited Press Association -By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Brisbane, July 1 The football match EDgland v Queensland was won by Queensland by 11 points to 3. July 2. The game w.is very fast. Queensland scored eleven points in the first half In the second spell the Englishmen were on the attack most of the time, but secured only three points. They kicked a goal from a free kick, but the score was disallowed as i the player went over the mark.

Wellington, July 2 Mr Garr&rd, hon. secretary of the Canter bury Rugby Union, who was referee in the football test match, Australia v England, returned to-day by the Mokoia. He ex presses the opinion that the Englishmen have little to teach New Ze&lauders, and describes them as a compact, solid, slow team, more than a brilliant one, especially eulogising their defensive play* The English* men are very anxious to come to New Zealand, and Mr Gurrard has little doubb they will at least tour the North Island, bub if the men can obtain extra leave the tour will include the whole colony.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND,

THE THIRD TEBT3 MATCH.

PLAY ABANDONED.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo

Telegraph—Copyright

FIXTURES j July 6—Truro, v Eleven of England. July 10—Birmingham, v Midland OotmtUs

Londov, June 30 'The Australians' second innings closed for 226,—Worrall 16, Darling 14, Bill 0, Nobta 0, Gregory 0, Kelly 33, Trumper 32, Trumbte 56, Liver 45, Jones 2, Ho well (nob out) 2, extras 24* Hearne took four wickets for 50 runs ; Young, two for 72 ; Hay ward, two for 45; Jackson, one for 13 } Brown) none for 22. Kelly hit out and scored rapidly. Trumble gave a fine display and hit seven tourers, and with Lftver defied repeated changes in the bowling, bub was run out. The Kngliehtnen in their second inninga scored 19 runa without the loss of a wicket, —Brown 14, Quaife 1, extras 4. Jaly 1. The test match has been abandoned owing to the rain. Briggs is conscious and his oouditioa has greatly improved. July 2. Hill undergoes a slight operation next week for tbe removal ot a small growth from his nose. This will entail a week's absence from the team. (Received Wakapuaka July 3, 1-50 a.m, Guardian Office 2.15 a.m.) London, July 2 Hill spends a week in London bavins a small growth in his nose removed. Worrall goes into the hands of a specialist for an injury to his knee. Iredale has recovered and playe against Notts tomorrow.

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do not hold onneives reaponilble (or tilt opinions expressed by our correspondents)

BOARD OP EDUCATION AND IQBOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—Doubtless many of your readers have read the papers that I had the honor to deliver before a representative gathering of School Committees at a public meeting recently held in Chriatchurch. The papers were printed in exienso in the Press of June 16, and the Lyttelton Times of same issue gave very fall particulars of the proposals. A fortnight having passed the various members of the Sohool Committees have had an oppor tunity of becoming familiar with the minor features of the proposed amendments, which shortly were as follows:—The Board of Education district, which at present extends from the Rangitata in the south to the Kai kouras in the north, and containing some 170 odd school districts, to he cut up into eight separate Board districts. The division of districts to be upon the elocteral roll plan. The eight districts to return ten members, who would constitute the Central Board in the following proportion, viz*—

At the present time, and since the resign** tion of Mr J. W. Bawle, Aehburton has had no representative further south than Rakaia. If thia proposal was embodied in the Bill that was before Parliament last session, which was simply to give the individual members of Committees votes, instead of afe present one vote for each Committee, the present chance system of electing represen tatives would be remedied, and all portions of the district would have a guarantee of being evenly and fairly represented. What) community of interest, 1 would ask, is there between the Athburton-Rangitafca end of this unweiidiy district and the other potions, of the district "t If the proposal that I haye advanced, and wbioh was adopted by the public meeting, is accepted, then each separate district will eleot their own mem ber or members as the case may be. I would therefore urge upon all those Committees favorable to this proposal to forward a reso lution to that effect to the Minister for Education (to whom the resolution from the public meeting has been sent), the member for the district, the Board of Education, and for reference to myself. The proposed alteration in re-election of School pom* mifcteeß mostly interests the large schcofsj wiiose Committees find that they are cramped by the present Act. The principal alteration was to make the nominations to qlose on the night of the annual meeting of householders, and for the election to take place within seven days of such meeting. This alteration was to be permissible, no Committee to be compelled to adopt the speoial olauses, and each Committee who did adopt them to fix their own time for the voting to take place— the master to be the returning officer. This proposal would not interfere with the small country schools, who may be well suited with the present Act, bub to such schools as East Christcharch the proposed alteration would be a boon. If similar resolutions were carried with this as the former one, the granting of the reform would be verf 1 materially assisted.—l am, etc, John R. Britkt, Chairman of East Christohurch School Committee

THE WEATHER

AFFORD STATION, QJhe following is ths meteorological report) for the week ending June 30. 1899 :—

Rainfall for June— Alford Forest, 1.92 in. 5 Alford Station, .65 in. Rainfall for past six months—Alford Forest, 47.68 in. j Alford Station, 20 51 in.

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JOHN ORE AND CD'S "-PRICE LIST^ FLOUR""™ 6Ss Od p*r Joll ~ — »CJOA*C — &%a per ll> with Tea (x)~ IbtARA VILLA GARDEN TEA- Is 10J, 2% 2a 4d per 1b 51b Bux .. 8i 91, 9j 7<l, 11s 10*bBox .- .-. .„ 16a Bd, 18s 4d, 21i 8d KOZIE TEA — 101b Box, 18s 4d ; 51b, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101b Box,| 18s 4d ; 5 b, 9s 7d



-PKOVISIONS FACTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Satton's always in stock. CHEESE—Fineat Factory, 6d per 1b B ICON AND HAMS— " Lewis'," " Morepork," "J>. Mc^allum.'' Mild Cured Harae, Sides and Rolls. GORE OATMEAL-251b Bag, 2s 6d



Pimento, whole™ Is "„ „ Pimento, ground Is2d „ „ Mixed Spice Hd per packet PICKLES—Hay ward's Mixed, 101 per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross aud Black well's, Is 3d p3r bottle Captain White's, 2s 3 \ per bottle Ourry Powder lid per bottle Borax ... 8d per ib Alum ... 6d „ „ Saltpetre .., 6d „ „ Tartaric Acid ... ... lslOd   Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb, 2a per d' z lbs Whole Linseed 3iperlb Linseed Meal 4d   M\TOHES-Pkids, 4Jd per do», 4s per gross 250's la 6d per dr z-an 1000 s 5d per box, 4a lOd per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 81 per dosen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for Is Maconoehie'e Freßh Herrings, 6jd per tin  Herrings In Tomato, 101 per tin  Herrings in Shrimp, 101 per tin  Kippered Herrings, lOd per tin „ Preserved Bloaters, lOd per tin Auckland Mullett 7d per tin Oysters , 81  „ Sardines, large Alberts ... Is   Sardines, large ... ... 81   Sardines, small 41 „  Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd „ „ Salmon, other Brands ... 81 n „ OI fj—Lucca, 2s 44 pßr bottle Salad, \ pint 51, 1 pine lOd Castor, \ pint 51, 1 pint lOd Rheeps Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiood Beef, 2lb tin, Is Crosae and Blackwell's assorted Pastes, Is 3d per bottle, 14s 6d per dozan Potted Muatf, assorted, 6d per tin Bovril, 2 z, Is 10,1. Leiberg's extract, Is 91 per bitlle Patent Gro/Us. Robin/ion's, 10c! ; Har per's, 9d per tin Mellins' Food, In 81 per tin Nasties' l?ood, Is lid Neaves Food, lid Finest Japan Rice, 2|d per lb, 6!b for Is Vermicelli, 6d per lb, 41b for Is lOd Macaroni, 6d per lb, 4!ba for li 101 Pearl Barley, 2£l per lb Ground Rice, 3^l per lb Auleebrook's Oocoa, £lb 4i, lib Is 3d Cadbury'.s Cocoa, \ b 10 i, \\\ Is 81 Star Oocoa, 3s per lb Castle Brand Salt, lewt 5a i Rock SalD . cwtsi Table Salt, 7lbs Bd, 141bs Is 31 T>ible Salt, 21b j^rs, 8d Edmond's Baking Powder, lid Heaward's Flag Brand Powder, lOd Chef, lOd Crosse and Blackwell's Assorted Es sences, 91 per lb, 8a 6d per dozen Colonial Assorted Essences, 5d per lb, 48 9d per dosaan Rickett's Bine 101 per lb Kmpire Blue 8i „  Kean's Blue lOd   Auhebrooke's Jelly Powders, assorted, 7d, 63 9d per doz«n Devor's Jelly Powders, 61,5s 9:1 per doz Colman's Mustard, D.S.F., Isßiperlb, \\h IO^J, |lb 6d Col man's Mustard, loose, Is 31 per lb HfAßOH—Colman's and Berger's, 2* 61 per packet  Gregg's and Lily, 5d per lb  GJ»ze Chinese, Is per box „ Glaze Japanese. 6d par lb Symington's CJoffet* Bssenca, Is 2d per bottle Turkish Coffee Essence, 10£ d pei bottle Maypole Soap, 6d per cake, any color Dried Peaches, Apricots, and Apples, 9! per lb Milkmaid's Milk 7£! per tin, 7s 31 per 1 dozen.



SPECIAL NOTICE. fTTANTBD— THE GENERAL PUBLIO TO TAKE ADVANTAG OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL QUOTATIONS. ROLLITT'S BOLLER FLOUR .. .. .. 5s pet ton SHEEP NETTING, (O.S )  .. .. 3d per yard. BARB WIRE (Hog) .. .. .. .. ISs Od per coil. NO. 9 FFNCE WIRE ..  .. .. 9s Otl per cwfc. OK TUBULAR LANTERNS .. .. .. Is Od. | BOILED LINSEED OIL .. .. .. I<-J--S 6d persg»llon drum } CASTOR OIL .. .. .. .. 13s O«J per tin. 12 GALLON GALVANISED PORTABLE BOILERS 3^B Od. LEWIS' PRJZE BACON, SIDES & ROLLS .. JOHN ORR & CO..



Public Notices A RARE OPPORTUNITY. FOR SALE, at "cull" prices-Purebred Wyandotte Cockerels and Pallets. Wyandottes are good winter laytrs and excellent table fowls, and are amongst) the handsomest of domestic Poultry. Apply " MAIL " OFFICE, or PKLHAM YARDS, Peter Street Ashburton, NOTICE, A NY Perßon or persona found Trespassing on the Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. W. S. STRANGE, o •8 5 02 (TV ! Ph o I ,w « c s Ph § JS I " BiZ h =■



,/. BALLANTYNE & Co., OF OASHEL STREET, OHRISTCHT7ROB, TTAVE FITTED A MOST COMPLETE FACTORY, and Manafaotur. FROM START TO FINISH High-Clasa Furniture afa very MODERATE RATES, A Visit to Ballantyne's Showroom and r aotory, by any of our Country Client when in Christcharch, will be MUCH APPRECIATED BY THE FIRM.



G. MEDDINS, The People's Practical Ironmonger, BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE ABOADK. THE CHEAP and UP-TO-DATE SHOP for LAMPS I L\MPS!! EEGISTER GRATES With Tiles or Plain. OCAL VASES. COAL VASES. FIRS IRONS & BRASSES. FENDERS. FENDERS. BROOMS & BRUSHWARE. TIN & ENAMELLED WARE. GORSE KNIVES & GRUBBER 3. SPADES & FORKS. BUILDERS'. & FURNISHING IRON MONGERY. j EANGES! BAKGESI! gent for SCOTT'S CELEBRATED •• ATLAS " and Barnlngham't 11 ZEALANDIA." As usual I am to the front in CAR PENTER'S TOOIB with the largest and best selected stock in Ashburton. One trial wil! convince you that you will save money by patronising me.



TKEES FOR JSALE, 14-0 000 PINUS mslGms OA 000 MACROOAHPA 100,000 LABOH 1 X AAA FRUIT TREES XeJ,\JV/U (all kinds) 1 A AAA ORNAMENTAL XU,UUU TREKS & SHURBS X 000 CHOIOE R°SES 3 AAA WALNUTS AND % \J\J\J Spanish Chestnuts. AND THE MANf OTHER PLANTS, ROOTS, ETC;, FOUND IN A LARGE NURSERY STOOKj. SPECIAL OFFER All Fruit Trees and Roses that die in Planting WILL BE REPLACED by hav ing new trees supplied to the Purchaser at the Nursery free of cost. Order early and so secure beab selection. THOMaY' SEALY, NURSERYMAN, ETC., RIVER BANK, ASHBUhTON. (Telephone No 60. P. O. Bos 33.



Tun Escape ov a Murderer*—A man in Yorkshire was recently arrested for the murder of his employer, bat after being in the hands of che police for nearly a week, awaiting his trial, he actually succeeded in making his eacade He baa not yet been recaptured. How he succeeded in getting away no one can imagine. The police con sider the eecape to be almost miraculous. i But still more wonderful is the escape from I death of a man whose he&Jth was ruined; and who found himself almost within the ! very grip of death. This man in his hour of j desperation turned to Holloway's Pills, and he was saved. To-day he is sound and I healthy, in the full enjoyment of vigorous I life! " Stop Smoking," said a Boston doctor to an ailing patient the other day, " and it will lengthen your days." The patieab stopped, I The doctor's prediction was verified. The Grab day, the patient declares, was as long as his whole previous life. Prosperity is the best protector of principle. i|few of us can I stand prosperity. Another fellow's, I mean. Nothing succeeds like success. That is why Kingston's shoeing is so successful. Kingston does not say so, ask anyone. He is well known, having been hera nearly eighteen years.



He Only Repeats Wliaft Ita» Itts On »iii«l Abound tlm CjUoba.' It has been demonsfrated repeatedly in every state in the Union and in many foreign oountries that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a certain preventive and cure for orcup. It has become the universal remedy for that disease. M. V. Fisher of Liberty, W. V»., only repeats what) has been said around the globe when he writes ; " I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in my family for several years and always with perfect success. We believe that it is not only the best cough remedy,, but that it is a sure cure for croup. It has Bayed the lives of our children a number of times." This remedy is for sale by Ashborton Drug Co. Unequalled and f nviucible—Woods' Greab Peppermint) Cure for Oougba and Colds, 1/6



\ To tlte I»uß>lic ! I want to let the people who suffer from rheumatism and sciatica know that Chamber. lain's Pain Balm relieved me after a number of other medicines and a doctor had failed. Ib ia the best liniment I have ever known of. J A Dodgen, Alpharetta, Ga. Thousands have been oured of rheumatism by this Remedy. One application relieves the pain, For sale by AjHEuaiON Dsto Company,



TO THB DEAF—A, rich lady, cured of her Deafness and noises in the head by Dr Njcholaon'a Artificial Ear Drums, haa sent £luoo to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Apply to Department, N.S., Ihe Institute, "Longoott," Guonersbury, Londou, W , Engkttd, *'