PHASES OF THE MOON.

January.

MARRIAGE.

Ckaiohead—Anderson. —Oa January 19, at tlie i'resliyteritin Church, by the Rev. G B. Inglis, Edwin Gkorgb, third son of Mr Wi'!:'y,m Ctaighcad, Alientnn, to Luoinda S'oi'HiA (Lucie); second daughter of Mr Robert Ai dereon, Tinwald.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1899. Local and Genera!.

Old Ush —A mammy aged ninety, and a eoimy aged aixty.five are applicants for the O.A.P. in Ohristohuroh. Tins Colony's Population.—The arrivals in tn« colony wore 18,866, and the depar tures 16,159. TiiK Guavino Tool.—Old Gentleman (who hufi received a presenb of butter from one of his teuanta): "And how does your mother tnako M these beautiful patterns on tho pats, my dear ?" Measeuger : " Wiv our oombi sir-" Tliw CMANTKK.—An American paper makes an hooumuoiU analysis of the bagpipes thus :~~Big flies on tho window, 73 per oenlt; oata on tho midnight tiles, 11J per oMii/ ; volooe of infant puppies, 6 per cent | steam whistles, 2 per cent ; ohanb of the cricket, 2 par oenfc. Buiws* Biuthpay.—Wednesday next), the 26th iuat., will bo the anniversary of the poet Robert Burns, la Dunedin and other parts of the colony arrangements are being made for commemorating it, but so Jar no sign has been made in Canterbury. A Date to Go By.—At a receibt Old Age Pension Court enquiry the applicant, who hailed from the jbnierald Isle, was asked for proof of age. s< Yer Warshup, hey yer an Oirish alminick ? Ef yes hey, I was born on the day of thefoightat Oarrick-on-Suir, wen twenty af the pollis was taken to haepital. 8o help me." Tableau. Tub World Walker.—A correspondent writes to us to the effect that Mr Carter, the Christchurch pedestrian who has started on a journey similar to that under taken by Mr G. M. Schilling, passed through Ashburton yesterday at 6.3Q p.m. We have nob the pleasure of knowing Mr Carter, but the correspondent stateß he is wearing "a light coat and cap, and brown trousers." In case of eventualities the description may be useful* Bank of New Zealand.—The Bank of New Zealand premises in Wellington were pulled down more than a year ago in order that a new and much larger building should be erected. The tenders were so high that nothing was done. A Press Association telegram states that amended plans for a three-storeyed instead, of a four storeyed, buiiding, of much plainer appearance, have been drawn, and new tenders are now to be called. The cost is estimated at £27,000, and accommodation will be provided for the local and central staff and the Assets Board. The Directors expect to save £200 a year in rent by putting up the new edifice. The Prince's Cigars.—The Prir.ce of Wales is credited with smokiug cigars that cost six shillings each. It is stated that the Prince's cigars are made of the finest four year stock by the moat expert cigar-maker in .Cuba. They are wrapped in gold leaf and oiled paper, stamped with the Prince's crest and packed in mahogany boxes. There are plenty of wealthy men who regularly buy far more expensive "smokes " than the Prince habitually makes use of. A certain prominent cigar firm are now having made a lot of the very finest Havana cigars, which will cost, when the duty is paid on them, just sixteen shillings a-piece. They are intended as present», in packets of ten, to the firm's principal patrons, who will then be able to boast of haviDg smoked the costliest cigars ever made. What Ritualism Does.—A Devonshire churchwarden has been giving his experience in a rural parish during the past fourteen years. Through him the parishioners pre sented a petition to the Bishop, complaining of the Ritualistic practices of their rector, who, with, the usual lawlessness, has for twelve years defied hia spiritual overseer. He simply laughs at his Bishop's admoni tions. With whab result 1 The Church is now almost wholly deserted. Two-thirds of the parishioners have been driven into dissent. Yet if the farmers refuse to pay tithe the rector is armed by Act of Parlia ment to seize their goods and to enforce payment. The Devonshire churchwarden affirms that this process of alienating congregations is going oa in many other parishes. Could nob the same be said of many districts in England ? Desertbrs From thh Warships.—The Auckland Herald says that with regard to the statements made as to the number of desertions from the warships in port, and tha inability of the police to recapture the deserters, it may be mentioned that ib is to the interest of the police to recapture the desercers from the Royal Navy, inasmuch as they get £8 for each man—namely, £5 from the Government, and £3 from the ship. Thereare said to be two desertersfrom H.M.s. Tauranga, and not lees than seven from H.M.s. Royalist. The men, there is reason to believe, get helped away by parties in town, furnished with civilian clothing, aud then get away to the bush or the gum fields. It is scarcely possible for the police on city duty to do much towards the re capture of deserters under the circum stances. Occasionally the levanters get back to the vicinity of the town, or are informed on, and then they fall into the hands of the police.

Personal, —Mr and Mrs Duncan Cameron 5 returned to Springfield, Melhven, on Friday I last from their visit to the Old Country.— i Mr E. 6. Wright, M.H.R,, was a passenger north by the 11 o'clock train this morning. Methten Band —The members of tho Mehven Brass Baud, twelve in number, under the conduct orship of Mr E. A, Locko, are reported to bo making satisfactory pro gress, and wi 1 make their appearance in public at no distant date. ' Captain Jackson Birry — According to the Auckland correspondent of ihe Otago ! Daily 'limes, Captain Jackson Bury, Use. j woll-kuown ; ionifur, celebrated his eightieth birthday in Auoklau lon Thursday CapUin Barry ehowe that he was undaunted \,y old :'ge, for he oang "The Deuh of Nelon' and treated the parly bo some dancing. A Caterpillar Migration,—On Thure day, as two gentlemen were driving tJ a sale at L:>burn, they observed troi.pa of caterpillars crossing the road between the farma of Messrs Duncan and Barker. The grubs apparently desired a change of diet from barley to wheat, as they were making from a crop of the former grain into the latter. Two hours later the road was quite olear, not a caterpillar to be .seen. It appaare 1 aa if the starlings in the locality had no lack of food, several of them being in the locality, and apparently quite gorged. The damage to the crops did not seem to be very serious. The Weather.—The weather on Satur day though variable was fairly fine, and was followed till nearly noon yesterday by per fect harvest weather. A change thea came, however, whioh makes the outlook serious for larmeru—one of the most severe southerly blows coming on that we have had tor some time. The squall brought up a mags of clouds, and as the wind dropped light showers fell, and in the evening developed into a pretty heavy downpour. As harvest is now pretty general all over the district, this change in the weather is sure to cause great uneasiness. Yesterday's i quail did a \ lot of damage among the fruit trees in the gardens in town, and we expect to hear that it and the rain have done damage to the crops. Captain Edwin wired on Saturday : —" Wind, strong from the west generally, but backing to between north-east and north and west everywhere after from 12 to 20 hours. Bain is probable in all parts of the country after from 12 to 20 hours. The wet weather to-day haa verified Captain Edwin'a forecast.

SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.

Hinds.

The following are the reports of the In spector on Hinds main and side schools, examined on December 6 and 7, 1898 :— MAIN SCHOOL. PASS SUBJECTS.

Marks Class Subjects (0 to 100) Grammar 40 History ... ... ... 50 Geography (Standard 2 only) 70 Science, object lessons, etc. 50 Mental Arithmetic ... , 45

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS.

Repetition and Recitation—Very fair Drill and Exercises—Boys only—Satis factory Singing—Songs pleasingly rendered Needlework—Good. Comprehension of reading lessons—Very fair.

Organisation.—Standards 5, 4, and 3—'Sir James C. Sheldon, master; Standards 2, 1, and P. classes—Miss Kate E. Newton, A.F. General remarke.—ln this school the efforts of the teachers continue to be ham pered by extremely irregular attendance; and, until p>rents as a body realise more fully the weight of their responsibilities in this direction, the work presented at exam ination must display features, the existence of which is to be regretted. The commend able proficiency shown by a few pupils affords sufficient evidence that the teaching has been comprehensive in its scope and of good quality, but a greater number of children have, unfortunately, not had opportunities to avail themselves of the advantages offered, In Standards 5 and 4 weaknesa is mainly noticeable in dictation, arithmetic composition and geography. Standard 3 is in most respects very promising. Standards 2 and 1 may safely undertake the more advanced work to which they have respec tively been promoted, and the upper seotion of the infant classes should form a good Standard 1 next yaar. The lower divisions of infants have made all the progress to be expected under the circumstances. Thos. Ritchie, Inspector, i

SIDE SCHOOL.

CLASS SUBJECTS. MarifflO to Grammar 25 History .» 40 Geography (Standard 2 only) 50 Object Lessons „ .«■.... 40 i Mental Arithmetic 20 i

Pass Subjects.

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS.

Repetition and recitation—Very fair Drill and exercise—Not taught Singing—Songs pleasingly rendered Needlework—Generally shows merit Comprehension of reading lessons—Haa received some attention

Miss Mabel Newman, sole teacher. General remarks:—For a new sohool which has not yet been open a full year the progress and proficiencj| are generally very satisfactory. Spelling, writing, drawing and arithmetic are in many instances com ' mendable, while the defects occasionally 1 noted in reading, composition, and geo graphy are not more serious than might reasonably be expected, The preparatory classes have received due attention % and the outlook is altogether distinctly hopeful. Thos. Ritchie, I&spector.

CABLE NEWS.

Uniced Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, January 20 Mr Chamberlain, in a despatch, refers to the unsatisfactory state of the finances of Jaimcia. The deficit is. stated to be £172,000, and Mr Ohnmberlain fears that the island G-jvcrnim nfr will soou be unable to meet its liabilities. January 21 Squierp, a man recently arrested at Capetown, was charged at the Bow street Police Oourt, along with Good man, one of tne directors of the Westralian Gold Districts Trading Company, and others arresfei some time ago, with conspiring to defraud the public to the extent of one million and a half in connection with the flotation and operations of the Company, Paris, January 20 Admiral Rieunier, President of the Committee of the Inspectors-General of the French Marine, ridicules the enthusiasm displayed in France over the submarine torpedo boats of the Gustave Zedepattern, St. Petersburg, January 21 The Conference to discuss the Czar's disarmament proposals will probably be held at Copenhagen, Capetown, January 21 Dr. Carl Peters, the African explorer, has started for Zambesi, on behalf of an Ang'o-German Company to explore what is claimed to be the ancient land of Ophir, situated near Sofala, Portuguese East Africa. Washington, January 22 The Senate, by 58 to 6, adopted the Nicaragua Canal Bill, but limited the amount to be spent in construction to twenty million dollars (£4,000,000) annually. Manila, January 21 The Americans have landed forces on Guimarso, a small island between the islands of Panay and Nogros, and near Iloilo. No opposition to the land ing was encountered. Sydney, January 21 , Butler has beea committed for trial on three other charges of embezzling the funds of the Oarrington Co-operative Company. Adelaide, January 21 Price is dead, but his wife is recover ing. (Price, who was a shoemaker at Cairns, stabbed his wife several times, then attacked her with a fireiron, and afterwards cut his own throat. They lived unhappily.)

THE CRISIS IN SAMOA.

Probable Conference in Berlin.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right

! Berlin, January 21 It is expected that a conference wil) [ be held in Berlin to settle the Samoan difficulty. The Grermar^jpapers complain of the attitude of the British and American Press towards Dr. Raffel in the absence of adequate information. January 22. It is believed that Germany will repudiate the action of her Consul at Samoa, * Sydney, January 22 H.M.S, Royalist has been ordered from New Zealand to, Samoa. The Ringdove has been ordered from Hobart to replace the Royali3t in New Zealand waters.

United Press Association—By Electric , Telegraph.

i Auckland, January 21 Among the passengers by the Moana, which sailed to-day for San Francisco, is Mr W. Blacklock, United States Vioe-Corisnl, who will leave the steamer at Samoa.

THE HOOLEY ESTATE.

Report of the Official Receiver-

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, January 21 The Official Receiver reports that Hooley's assets are valued at £107,845, equal to 4s in the £. Extravagant payments to secure directors of companies in which he was interested, 1 and misconduct and fraud respecting the Beeston Tyre Company, contributed to the insolvency, The bankrupt did not keep proper books, and was privy to the mutilation of cheque books, j besides the Beeston transactions. The Official Receiver states that Hooley lived at the rate of £10,000 a year, and a year's payments to secure directors amounted to £40,000.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 23, 9 a.m, Guardian Office 9-30 a-m) Pabis, January 21 The Court" of Cassation has con fronted several ex-Ministers and ' Generals, comparing their testimony in the Drefus case. Paris, January 22 The Court of Cassation has received information regarding persistent trea chery ia 1894j which, however, does not affect Dreyfus. It is stated that the delivery of documents to a foreign power will probably necessitate a change in the mobilisation plans.

THE SOUDAN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrighb

London, January 22 Lord Kitchener bas been gazetted Governor General of the Soudan.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Untied Proas Association—>By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright,

(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 23, 9 a-m, Guardian Office 9-30 a-m) The Pope's Health. R' mb, January 22 The Pope has recovered from his illness, but is still weak. An Ahscomlcr. London, January 22 A, Peattie, a,partner in a Glasgow firm of lawyers, has absconded with forty thousand pounds deficiency.

Australian.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph - Copyright.

(Received Waiiapuaka Jan. 17, 9-30 ».m. Gpaedias Office 10-10 a.m) I lie Drought. Sydney, January 23 The drought has proved disastrous in the Narrabri district, Qn a station carrying 100,000 sheep, half are dead, and on smaller properties the losses are proportionate. Many selectors are abandoning their holdings.

THE GATTON TRAGEDY.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 83, 9 30 a,m, Guaediaw Office, 10-10 a-m) Brisbane, January 28 The magisterial enquiry into the "Oatton murder begins to-morrow. The police have already taken over three thousand statements in connection with the case. It is reported that an empty car tridge, similar to that found at Gat ton, has been discovered near the scene of the Oxl ey murder.

THE YARRA TRAGEDY.

A Sad Sequel

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, January 22 Mrs Ambrose, mother of the Yarra victim, has been arrested on a charge of vagrancy, and remanded for medical treatment. Three of her children were found in a neglected condition, and sent to an industrial school, ■ , ■

Mrs Ambrose is the mother of Mabel Ambrose, the girl whose dead body was found packed in a boot trunk loating in the Yarra river. The story of this family ia particularly sad. Mrs Ambrose is described by an Atgus representative as a pleasant looking woman, of between 35 and 40, one who speaks in a manner which betokens an acquaintance in the past with a refinement I that -IB sadly wanting in her present home. Her life has been embittered by penury and privation. Her late husband was at one time one of the leading officials of the New South Wales Telegraph Department, and so expert an operator was he thab when he left the service of the other colony he had little difficulty in obtains a position in the Telegraph Department in Victoria. He went bo Melbourne about twelve years ago, and for soma time occupied a good position in the head office. Since his death, the family have been living about Frahran and South Yarra, and have been in indigent circum stances. Mabel Ambrose was a girl between 17 and 18 years of age. She was a girl of bright and vivacious disposition, and was an apprentice at the dressmaking department of a well-known Collins street drapery firm. fcjhe seems to have been of a wayward dis position. She left home on f»ur occasions, and on the last of these the police found her in the company of several women of question able character. The girl was warned and senb to her home, and until recently ib wai believed she had given up her bad habits.

AMERICA AND THE PHILIP PINES.

United Press Association—By Eleobrlo Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 25, 9 a.m, Gpabdian Oftce, §-30 a-m) Washington, January 22 ' The Senate has decided to ask Mr Me* Kinley for copies of the correspondence which passed with the 4 so-called Philippine Republic, particulars of the territories in the Philippines controlled by the respective forces, and what islands of the group Spain could in any event deliver to America.

MAGISTERIAL.

• ASHBURTQN—MONDAY.

(Before Messrs Harrison and Upton, J.P.) Disorderly Conduct.—James Brankea, a young man, a stranger to Ashburton, pleaded guilty to riotous behaviour and the use of obscene language in the public street, while drunk on Saturday evening list. The charges arose out of a fight in which "Branken and others had been engaged. Id the absence of a witness to prove the bad language accused was convicted and dis charged on this charge, and was fined 5s or fourty-eight hours imprisonment for the drunkenness. — William Clarke, another young man and also a stranger, was charged with drunkenness and disorderly behaviour. He pleaded guilty, and the Bench fined him 5s or forty-eight hours. Stray Cattle.—F. S. Shearer, whose case was adjourned at a previous sitting, was charged with having allowed three head of cattle to be at large. The ranger W. de B» Corruption, said that he was in Grove street) and Johcston street with his son on Thurs day, January 5, and there found three head of cattle on the road. His son took charge of them, and Shearer's hoys came and rescued them: She charge, however, for hearing just now was simply one of allowing cattle to stray. The cattle were twenty minutes on the road before witness sent to get them. Witness' son gave evidemce, as did J. Kountree, who saw the young people with the cattle.—F. S. Shearer, the owner of the cattle, said it was impossible for him to keep his cattle off the roads, as they had to come and go to the paddock four times a day. He looked upon this case as persecu tion. The cows had only been two minutes on the road—so his daughter told him., Ha had brought tip witnesses to the Court.-— The Bench said it was against the law to have odwa straying all over the roads. They did nob desire to inflict a heavy penalty, and would fine him only ss. Mr Shearer said it was persecution to fine him for using the road to his paddock, and he would not pay any fine. He would rather take ib out. The Bench, said the penalty would be five shillings or seven days in gaol; but) would fix fche alternative after Mr Shearer had had time to cool, when probably his better judgment would prevail, and he would pay the fine.- But, failing, the Bench would do its duty.

THE ASHBUKTON GUABDIAN: MONDAX, JANUARY 23, 1899



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I Public JNotices. ' | ASHBURTON WEBLEYAN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY, A GARDEN PARTY will be held in the ! Domain on < THURSDAY, January 26, at 3 o'clock. Cricket, Tennis, Quoit?, find other Popu lar Games for a pitas-innti afternoon. Refreshments from 3.30 pm. Tea at 5.30 p.m. Tickets for Toa, Is; Children l>alf price. 1 156 THE "PEOPLES" Ironmongery Establish ment, BURNETT STREKT. HAVING disposed of my businosa in Ashburton to Mh G, Mkddins, I hereby tender my sincere thanks to the Public of Ashburton who have co generously | supported me during the time I have bean ' in business here, and I most cordially reootn- ■ mend my Successor, and would ask you to grant him the same liberal support. WILLIAM CONGREVE, AS the purchaser of Mr W. 0 >ngrevo'fi Business in Ashburton, I respectfully solicit the support of the genera! publio of Ashbuiton, especially my old Mends and acquaintances. IN ASKING YOUR SUPPORT I do not do so as a "NEW CHUM" OR AN " INTERLOPER," but »b an old identity of Ashburton, having been a resident for bbc last seventeen years; fifteen yearn v Manager of the Ironmongery Department of Messrs Friedlander Bros., and their Suooesßor Mr Henry Zvnder. Thin faot testifies for itself that I havo a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the dia» trier, and it will bs my endeavour as far as I possibly c»n to supply those requirements, more especially those of my farming friends. It is my intention to carry out the principle adopted by my predecessor, Mr Congreve, viz, to sell a good article at the very lowest price compatible with justice to buyer and seller ; and by prompt attention to ) customers, aim zealously to satisfy their I wants. j ALL ORDERS left with me will have / my personal supervision. I humbly ask for a share of publio patronage, and INVITE AN INSPECTION of what I have on sale, without pressing to buy, GEORGE MEDDINS. 1 THEY CAN STILL J3O IT! WHAT? WHY WIN! WHO? WHY, STERLING BICYCLES. WPUROHASE won the Half Mile Amateur Race on the 19bb, from scratch, mounted on this favorite machine. JOEY BARKER also holds the Ha'f j Mile New Zealand Becord from a standing start, mounted on a STERLING thorough bred. A consignment of these' machines ex pected next week, call and see them. [ WE have also— I BINDING TWINR, MACHINE OIL. and a full stock of MoCORMICK EXTRAS on hand. ; Morrow^BassettdiGo, WILLS STREET, ASH BURTON M. PRIEST, Manager. &REAT SALE OF SUMMER Drapery & Clothing. mHE Whole Stock of NEW SEASON'S GOODS MUST BE SOLD. Great Reductions. Wonderful Bargains. REMEMBER SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY, JAiUIRY !4 A* P. WILLIAMSON, DRAPER & CLOTHIEP, TANORED STREET. E. W. HAMMER, NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING exchanged premises with the Farmers' Co-operacive Association, I have much pleasure in slating that in future J. shall carry on my business at the offices a,nd store lately occupied by the above As sociation afc ths corner of West Street and Havelock street) (the Loan and Mercantile old premises.) " ' "' • STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 1 152 E, W. HANMER. FOR SALE, cheap—Useful Light Trap. For p&Fbieulars enquire office of this



Fried lander Bros., Limited. J CORN SACKS CORNSACKS. VCTE are now Landing ex "^Blbe," 1000 BALES FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT j CORNSACKS, Whichjwo offer to Supply at LOWEST MARKET RATES. Clients who desire delivery direct) ex Ship will please give us their instructions early to save railage or extra handling. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. THE Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, direct] from the English Manufacturer, a new stock of all theDrugß used in compounding physicians' prescriptions, specially made in conformity with the new British Pharmacoposa, 1898. Til© Im> of dispensing medical pre portant scriptions is the special and VForli constant care of the manager (J. M. Cambridge), who has been engaged in this # duty for 36 years, as well as having had the benefit) of an Engrlisli training and experienoe, and holding an English certificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially incases of S©i*io«S It is of the utmost import- Xllne&Si. ance that the drugs should be new and freshly im ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and skilfully prepared ; and that exactly what the Physician orders should be used, and nothing elee substituted in its place. Ihe I?rice should never be the first and only consideration- Drugs can be bought at all prices. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm we can rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper in the colony. But we charge uomo.o tnan is usual in most of the larger towns, and generally a little less. A.T A.IJI.A An urgent call for medicine rJCX3XIiJSS is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at night. Sundays or holidays. Nighfc Dis pensary—-opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr | Hunter's residence. J J. M. Cambridge. MANAGER. U 135 Insist upon having 1 oar Pare Teas. Don't be pnt upon. They are the Best and Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied bat never equalled. WONDERFUL 1 Guaranteed Vicer and Better Value than any at 4d per Ib. more money. Compare our 2/- Tea, with any at 2/4, and our 2/4 with any at 3/- per Ib. ►-■ ■ .-=j § w —tf*j & tt fc) laggr^ * I i I I I Q t?-j & °° a bd jTinrrr g p W Lmml fcnMlliMii^ «. •" 5* p" * co ___ £ i tT l..b=p-i pi Ei pßasßßEaa^ 3lf H = ! bi -- - ' vr » S I > Smoke New Yeaus.



DONAGHY'S BINDEK TWINE, MACHINE OIL, BINDEK WHIPS, BAY FOBKS AND RAKES, ENGINEERS' TOOLS, H3NDERSONV* DUNDEE LEATHER BELTING, CHAINS AND SECTIONS 1«'OR MASSEY : HAUKIS AND .MqCORMICK REAPERS AND BINDERS, At Leas than Agents' Prices, and all Requisitea for (he Harvest Field at Loweßb Prioes. JOHN ORR & Go. UUR STOCK OF BLECTBO-PLATED WARE AND CUTLERY IS by far the Finest ever Imported into Aishburton, audj.we are now| making > BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY ia our Windows. JOHN OKB k CO. WE ARE OPENING AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF Fancy Glassware and China. AMONGST other Lines^we are Showing Three Thousand GLASS VASES^and SPECIMEN GLASSES, rangiDg in Price fiom Sixpence each, and aa we believe a larger variety has never been imported by any firm in New Zealand, we feel confidenb in requesting the inspection of the Ganeral Public. In order to'jdispose of our Immense Stock in theeeflines we have marked themS at prices from 30 Jto 50 |per .cent Below ordinary.prices. Inspect oub Windows. JOidN ORR & CO. CUPS <fc SAUCERS PLATES DISHES WATEK JUGS TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BUTTER JARS, and every artiole in Crockery and Glassware at ReducedJPrices.at JOHN ORR & CO. ASON'S JARS, JAM JARS IN NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND ERVSS PRESERVING PANS. For many years now we have altogether undersold all our Competitors in these special hues, and we are determined to add another season to our record. We GtfABANTKB to Sell these Goods cheaper than any house in Chriatohurch or Ashburton. JOHN ORB & CO. b-« kk {INSUKANCE} ™»» We beg to announce to the people of Ashburton and District that we have com jsleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Cash Customers to the exteut of 10a or over, A FBEB ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds good for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expiry can be renewed at our Stores : thus enabling anyono dealing with us to keep covered ag.dnst accident for £100 in the event of death, or £1 per week in the case of Total Disablement. And the Beauty of the WHOLE SYSTEM is thab ib COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. We do not make any advance in our Prices to pay for this, but still continue to give to all alike THE BEST VALUB AT BOTTOM PEICES IN EVERY LTNB OF OUR IMMENSE STOCK. Buy your Goods where you can get fyour Insurance for Nothing. It may be handy when you least expect it. If ib costs you nothing you might as well have thab thrown in. Guarantee from Insurance Coropiny, ani all further particulars on application to JOHN ORR & Co. Hams and Bacon. SIDES, ROLLS, AND HAMS- This is VERY PRIME QUALITY, having secured first prize at the recenb Showa in Christ church and Timaru. JOHN ORR & Co. Marayilla Garden Teas. Purveyors by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy. THESE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to us by the Growers from their Gardens in Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten prize medals for PURITY, STRENGTH AND FLAVOR. Everyone should try them JOHN ORR & Co., SOLE AGENTS. Sugar for Jam. WE Guarantee the Pare Cane SUGAK of the Highest Quality, and especially -Suitable for Jam making. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBUBTON.