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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1899.

THE LATE PRESI DENT FAURE.

In an iattrfstiag account written by the Paris correspondent of the London -Time? of the late President of the French 11' public we are told that M Faure's habits were those o£ a robust man. He rose all the year round at five, took a bath, and at once set to work, though he did not require his secretaries to begin the day ho early, He answered all letters on the day they arrived. After a ride in the Bois he lunched with his family at noon, and had a good appetite, but he was no epicure. If the weather was fine he then walked with his family in the Mysee grounds, and at two or three j o'clock, if not prevented by business, drove out, rode, or walked. After dinner his daughter played the piano, for he was fond of music, and at eleven he retired to rest. He was a great smoker, an expert fencer, and an ardent sportsman. In spite of all these habits, M. Faure.'s death was no surprise to his physicians. Ten months ago he was treated for arihritis in the knee, the result of a fall long ago, and Dr. Lannelongue detected symptoms of an affec'ion of the arteries. He then underwent electric treatment for two months, but. to prevent exaggerated reports,* this was concealed from th« public, to whom M. Faure, with his tall stature, fine figure, and ruddy face, appeared the picture of health. He had a slight limp on the left side 3 which accounted for his almost constant use of a walking stick.

SSUFF.

It is likely that few people are aware of-the .extent to which snuff is etill con sumed in Great Bri tain. Many large , and flourishing manufactories of that article are in full 1 swing in various parts of the United Kingdom. The habit of "snuffing" is usually lf-garded as a characteristic I of-bygone generations, but a little in quiry (says a British medical journal) will show that the custom not only sur vives among the derelicts, but is also continually finding recruits among the young men of the present day. Judg ing by report; snuff seems to be enor mously adulterated. Some years ago a defendant, charged with an offence of that kind, explained that there was really not a particle of tobacco in his precious compound, which consisted simply of tan and powdered roasted applet, with an added aroma skilfully derived from ammonia and essence of geranium. Before that, brilliant essay, the average fraudulent tradesman may well pale with envy, and hide his diuiished head. When our local boards bring their energies to bear upon the really v eful and necessary duty of a proper control of the purity of food and drue;s, it would be well for some of the inspectors to overhaul the snuff stores of their districts. From a health point of view, lead and many other harmful I.adulterants are often added, and in the form of snuff every chance of absorp tion into the system.

Local and General.

A keport of the Addington stock market appears on the fourth page. , The. San Francisco Mail.—The San f ra'apisoo n|piil amvess in Wellington over land at'B.SO to-night.! The Talune sails .for .JL.yttelt.on at 11 p.m,—Press Association telegram. The WBtiiiNGTOM Woollen Company.— A Press Association telegram from Welling ton states thai the Wellington Woollen Company declare the usual divend of 3£ per cent for the half-year. A Heavy Dk&wenv.—Mr W. R, Taylor of Lybtelton, has a Derwent potato which turns the scale at 51b l£oz. The mammoth tuber was grown on Mr Taylor's section at Woolston on maiden soil, and apparently solid. Scholastic— The Board of Education have accepted the resignation of Mr W. de B. Cotnpton, as truant officer, and appointed Miss E. Lorrimer to the sole charge of Birer aide school, and Misa C. Armstrong to the sole charge of SeaQeld school. No Demand.—The Timaru Borough Coun cil has twice failed to obtain responses to its invitation for offers to lease its endowment, the Raincliff reserve, only 200 out of the 2000 acres having been taken. The Council has now authorised the Mayor to let the balance of it as besb he can, at not less than 33 per sore. An In»i<snation Meeting.—The Mayor of Timaru has been authorised by the Borough Council to call an indignation meet ing to discuss the action of the insurance companies in refusing or delaying to reduce the rates of fire insurance premiums in the new wards recently annexed to the borough, where there is a high pressure water supply and the services of the Fire Brigade are available, Gambling in Fiji.—The Fiji authorities have recently issued an ordinance relative to gambling in the colony, aimed especially at suppressing gambling dens amongst the Indians who have emigrated there, whoappear to be born gamblers, and the fertile ground is availed of by a host of Indian fakirs to improve the occasion to the detriment of the community generally. The local Press declare that " the Fijiana as a whole are not acquainted with gambling." Discovery of Kerosene.—The Cheviot News states that some time ago Mr Hullen engaged an expert to make a thorough examination of a property owned by him on the Seaward Range, where kerosene was supposed to exist). The result of his investi gation is that he has struck what is believed to be an unlimited supply of pure kerosene, a sample of which the News had the plea sure of examining. The sample in question, although in the raw state, burns brilliantly. Me Hullen has gone to Wellington with the object of getting the samples analysed, after whigh ho will take immediate steps to float ,a company to work thp deposits. Taxing Teachers' Houses-^The Prpss says that the objection by the North Canter-' bury Education Board to the Lyttelton and AahburLon Councils rating teachers' houses having keen upheld by the Court, the secretary of the Board submitted a report on the subject. In it he Stated that "in view of the fact that the Board has about 150 of these houses in the aggregate, of a large annual value, the importance of the decisions —embracing as they do the two classes of freeholds, namely, reserves set apart for school purposes and land acquired by ordinary purchase—can hardly be over estimated, for it is quite safe to assume that had the properties been held rateable, ail the other local bodies interested would have flowed suit,"

A Big One.—With a fairly wet season guano will work wonderß in the turnip field. Mr John Murison, Mayfield, has grown a superb crop this year, aided by Ferriman'a guano, and % mammoth purple top brought to this office weighs 21 fib. Fire —A Napier telegram states that a fire broke out shortly before midnight in a shop rented by Captain Widerstrom, ship c.hand'er, at Port Ahuriri. The premises were practically gutted, and «.he whole of the stock, valued at £1600, was destroyed* Iho insurances are: Stock, £1200, dis tributed equally amongst the Norwich Union, New Zealand, London and Lanca shire, and Standard. The building, which was owned by W. Waite, was insured for £300 in ;he Alliance. Captain Wideratrom o-Annot account for the fire. Everything appeared safe when he left shortly before ten o'clock last night N*w; Zealand and Samoa.—The N.Z Times (Wellington), summarily disposes of tho Samoan difficulty in the following para graph, which concludes an editorial :—-The partial acceptance of the offer made estab lishes the right of New Zealand's interven tion in Island affairs, and gives this country a claim to consideration when the future of Samoa is being discussed. There is no reason why the three Powers possessing interests in Somoa should not hand over the administra tion of the islands to New Zealand. A resi dent could be appointed by the Government of this country, whose duty it should be to preserve order, backed by the warships of the Powers, and to ace that justice is done to all interests and nationalities. It is to be hoped that such a solution of the problem will be laid before the Commission appointed by England, America and Germany, to determine the fubure of the Samoan Islands, A Comical Ingidbni.— Here is the ex perience taken from an educational journal of an English manufacturer, an alderman in his own town, who went to France knowing only his own language:—"l went to Paris, staying at the Hotel de Lille et d'Albion, Never having been before, I lost my way, and could not find my hotel again, because I neither spoke nor understood French. Thinking some of the people I met might understand written English, I went into a stationer's shop and bought a large card, on which I wrote, 'Please tell me the way to the Hotel de Lille et d'Albion.' Again I Ballied out, showing my card to several, but still to no purpose* Ab lasts s, gentleman read it, and silently beckoned me to follow him, which I did aa silently, for a mile oi more., Then he pointed, still silently, to the sign of the hotel, and when I saw it I broke the silence by exclaiming, ' Thank yon.' 1 What,' he replied in amazement, 'are you. an Englishman ? So am I, but I took you to be deaf and dumb.'" A Mbteorttk.—A correspondent of the Auckland Herald says:—Quite recently a large meteorite fell inland, near the mouth of the Kaitoki. Unfortunately, a low range of hills prevented the exact place where it fell from being seen. Two young men, riding in company, witnessed its fall, and both have described it to me in a similar manner. No other persona seem to have seen it, though, from several houses on the White Cliffs, a magnificent view of the spot where it fell, is to be obtained. From the description given to me it must have been of immense size, both describing ife as being of the size of a man's body in width, with long spearlike flames behind. The light emitted was intense, even though seen in broad daylight, about half an hour before sunset. Its fall was not in the vertical line, as would naturally be' supposed, but with a considerable slant, of about 20 degrees. From research made, it is very probable that the Kaitoki swamp hidea its present resting-place, and will do so for many a long day to come, Hockey.—The fourth annual meeting of tha Tinwald Hockey Club waa held in the Tinwald Hall on March 25. There was a very large attendance of members and Mr M Fitzgerald was chairman. The report and balance sheet showed the finances of the club to be in a most satisfactory condition. The receipts had been £26 12s 9d j expendi ture, £2110s 3d—leaving a credit; balance of £5 2s 6d to be carried forward. During the season the Club had played eight matches, winning four with four drawn. The election of office-bearers resulted as follows :—Patron —Mr G A M Buckley; President—Mr M Ligan; Vice-Presidents—Messrs H Fried lauder, D McLean, N X Blackiston, J Small, D Teppetfc, D Thomas, TSeaiy, W Baxter, J Gudaell, J Millichamp, W Hußton, J Blackburn, E Gates, C Doherty, and J Cow; Committee—Messrs NFitzgerald,J Stephens, W Huston, C Smith, C Simpson, A Millichamp, M Fitzgerald, J Schneider, and the Captain ; Captain—Mr H Millichamp ; Vice-Captain—Mr C Clark; Secretary and Treasurer—Mr O Clark ; Auditor—Mr J Stephens ; Delegates—MrN FiUgerald and C Clarkson ; Selection Qommittee —Messrs C Simpson, H Millichamp, and M Fitzgerald. The opening day waa fixed for Thursday, March 30. A vote of thanks to the Chair man closed the meeting.

ATHLETICS.

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Stdnit, April 12 The draft programme has been prepared for tbe first meeting of the Australasian Athletic Union, to be held at Brisbane on August sth and 12th. The suggestions include a Rugby football'match in the first day'a programme, which has been favourably received. Correspondence relating to the visit of an Australasian team to England and Paris in 1900 will be considered. The Crystal Palace directorate is anxious to join with the team, and hold a meeting at Manchester, and promises to concede half profits to the visitors for the meeting. Birmingham also offers advantageous terms. A. letter from the Secretary in London states that the English Association is unable to give finan. cial assistance, but will heartily welcome the team. He suggests they might arrange a good meeting in London. The Paris Exhi bition authorities have abandoned the Olympian games. It is understood, however, that contests in various sports will be arranged. The whole matter will be dealt with at the Brisbane meeting.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS.

At) the meeting of the Board of Education yesterday, a letter from Rev. Father Le Menanfc dcs Oheanaia was read, asking that the inspectors should inspect the Roman Oatholio Schools Mr C. A. G. Hardy moved that the re fuest be granted, and he »lso stated that in a conversation with the Hon. Mr Bowen, that gentleman told him he believed the idea was that all children should bs ex amined. Mr Hardy wished it to be under stood that he ia no way supported denomi nationslism, Mr Munninga seconded the motion, as their Catholic brethren were showing a desire to see their children educated to a recognised standard. Mr Adams moyed, as an amendment}, that as the Board has already passed motions on the subject and the circumstances had sob since changed, the Board adhere to its original decision. Mr Rennio seconded the amendment. Mr Weston advanced the arguments he has used on previous occasions against the principle, and pointed out that the in spectors were engaged to discharge certain duties to the Board, which even now they found it hard to fulfil in the time at their disposal. Mr Dalziel, while opposed to denomina tionaliam, felt that in the interests of the welfare of the children the examination should be allowed to private schools. Mr Buddo supported the motion, bub disclaimed any sympathy with private schools. Air Peryman said he would support- the motion if these schools were taught by teachers appointed and approved by the Board, Mr Saundera held that the Board had no right to employ inspectors for denominational schools. The proper way for the inspection to be carried out was for the Government to do it. Mr Hardie held that the Board, having a law to carry out, should see that it was carried out by satisfying itself that all the children in its district were receiving proper education. The amendment was carried by 5 votes to 4. Ayes—Messrs Adama, Peryman, Eennie, Weston and Saunders ; noes—Messrs Dalziel, Buddo, Munnlnge and Hardy,

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.) Prohibition Ordbr.—A prohibition oMW was issued against James Marsden—borough and county for twelve months. gH«es 4OT.— W* J. Si'aock was charged with having employed one Thomas Berber for more than half an hour after closing time on a proclaimed half holiday under the Shops and Shop Assistants Aot. He pleaded guilty, but denied that he knew Barber was work- I ing. Constable Eade gave evidence as to finding Barber working in the sausage factory at half-past two on Thursday, March 23. Defendant said March 23 was the day of the ram fair, and witness was away. He was there at one o'clock, and saw Barber go home to dinner, and naturally thought he had gone for the day, but it seems he went back again. He did not sanction any of his men working ou the half-holiday. Bis i Worship inflicted a fine of 25s with costs, cautieoiDg defendant that a repetition of the offence would be punished by the maximum penalty. Civil Cases. — Oarson and Son v T. Harold, £1; same v Contour, £2 ss; B. Mahood vH. T*ylor, £118 a3d ;—judgment for plaintiff in each case, with costs, by default. In the judgment) summons case Kingston v H. Dalle j, £8, an order for the payment of 5s a week was made, in default, three weeks' imprisonment.

WAR IN SAMOA.

United Press Association—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Auckland, Aptil 12 Two American marines Also were struck at the opening of the bombardment by a ahell from the Philadelphia, and died of their injuries- Ib is reported that forty Mataafa natives were killed and wounded in the Yailele en gagement. The Porpoise destroyed fifty boats, and several villages in Samoa were destroyed. One friendly and two native women were wounded while acting as water carriers to the expedition. Malietoa Tanu was crowned King of Samoa on March 23. Admiral Kantz and Chief Justice Chambers were present, as also the American and English Consuls, Captains Sturdee and Torlesse. When .the flag was; raised the band struck up the Samoaa an* them, •■ Hail! Columbia," and " God Save the Queen." The Philadelphia and the Por poise saluted the flag, but none of the officers of the Falke were present, nor was any salute fired from the vessel, and the German Consul-General took no parb in the proceed ings. Father Forester, who has been endeavour ing to induce the Mataafa party to accept the terms of Admiral Kaulz'a proclamation, has reported to the Admiral that although Mataafa himself is willing to give up, his chiefs had decided not to do so, but to fight to the bitter end. Mr Dillingham, American Consul at Auck land, states that he sent by the Haurota to Samoa a number of cables he received from the Secretary of State of the United States, and the Secretary of the Navy of the United States to the American Coneul-General and Admiral Kantx. He has cabled to the Rev. Mr Shaw, San Francisco, to break the news of the death of Lieutenant Lansdale to his wife, who resides there. They were only married eleven months. Private letters state that Hufuagel, mana ger of the German plantation, was arrested on a charge of giving alleged misleading in formation, and was sent prisoner to H.M S. Tauranga. He was subsequently released, as the charge, it is stated, was not supported by evidence. The place where the British and Ameri can forces were ambuscaded is about the same place where the German force was am buscaded in 1888, and lost twenty to thirty men and thirty wounded. Private letters state that the captain of the German warship Falke warned the officers of the expedition of the risk in going out to the bush before storting. Two of the wounded— Corporal John Fox worthy, of H.M.S. Reyaiist, and Henry Hunt, A.B. ot H.M.S. Porpoise—were brought on by the Alanieda, and are in the Auckland Hospital. Private letters state that the officers and men who fell were buried in one grave, with English and American flags over them intertwined. The scene is stated to. have been most im pressive.

The N.Z. Offer of Men.

Wellington, April lg. Government has given orders to the Tuta* riekai to return at once to Auckland from Awanui. She oould take 200 men at a pinch, and the Premier states that 500 would be in in forty-eight hours, if there were steamers to take them. He has not renewed the offer to the Home Government, as, if the men are wanted, they are aware that the N.Z. Government is prepared to supply them, and there are any number ready to go. He expects the English Go vernment will probably cable here if they desire to avail themselves of the recent offer. «><-■?• ■■?" WBLLiNaTOK, April 13 The Cabinet does not deem it neoesiary to renew the offer of assistance to Samoa, but everything is in readiness for carrying into effect the previous offer, should it be accepted.

The Ghrietchurch Press publishes an interesting account of the recent events at Samoa from the pen of its tpeoiai correspon dent. Commenting on the position, our contemporary remarks :■—" If the fighting i« to go on, it is dear that there must be reinforcement*. As we pointed out when the Auckland volunteers offered their services, a number of men would be required to follow the rebels into the bush. If it is found necessary to put dpwn the rebellion by force, it is possible that the officer in command of the operations may yet be glad of assistance from New Zealand.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press AsHooiation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 11 In the recent gales on the British coasts the fish fleet of Lowestoft lost gear of the value of £20,000. New Yobk, April 11 Archbishop Oarr, of Melbourne, is a guest of Oardinal Gibbons, at Balti more. He has studied the working of the Catholic University at Washington. Ottawa, April 12 The Canadian Government is intro ducing a Bill giving power to co-operate with Great Britain and the Aus tralasian colonies in the construction of the Pacific cable. St. Petersburg, April 12 The closing of the higher educational institutions in Russia has affected 30,000 students. A section of the students issued a seditious proclama tion, but the majority disavow any connection with it, Amongst the Btu dents expelled from St. Petersburg, are two hundred girls. Paris, April 11 Figaro states that Dr. Bras, a well known bacteriologist, hag cultivated 1 the cancer microbe. Sydney, April 12 The Ministry entertained General Booth at luncheqn. The Full Court allowed the appeal from the decision of Mr Justice Hol royd, who refused an amendment of the cyanide specification. An appeal to the Privy Council is regarded as inevitable. LAUNCBSTOif, April 12 ! While unloading, a log struck McDougall, second mate of the brig Stanley, the well-known New Zealand trader, killing him. His sister resides in Invercargiil, ,

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka April 13, 11-5 a m, Guardian Office 11-53 a.m) lite Bubonic Hague. Hong Kong, April 12 The bubonic plague is spreading in Hong Kong, and foity-three deaths are reported. Collision at Sea. CONSTANTIKOPLB, April 12 The steamer Kingswell collided with t£ c. Turkish ship Marie in the Mediterranean. The latter sank and fifteen were drowned. The Midland Railway. „ _ Londoh, April 11 Hon. w. P. Reeves in a letter to The limes, makes reference to the Midland Railway debenture holders' petition, and says he does not believe the London Stock Exchange will perpetrate the grave injustice of inter vening while the appeal is pending.

Australian.

Reoeived Wakapuaka April IS, 10.10 a-m, Guabdian Office 10.60 a-m Legalised Sunday Liquor Traffic. Stdhkt, April 13 In the Assembly, Mr Copeland carried a resolution in favour of the introduction on Tuesday of a Bill to legalise Sunday liquor traffic. New South Wales Polities. In the House in an all Bight sitting debating the Addressin-Beply, Mr McGowen, voicing the result of the caucus of the Labor party, asked for the withdrawal of the amendment regretting the absence of reference to pressing domestic legislation, and offered that the party would rapport the Convention Bill. He at the same time urged the Government to intro duce a Conciliation and Arbitration Bill before the session closed, as the brewing colliery trouble* might be averted. The Council adjourned till Tuesday.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

The Franco-Belgian Loan.

German Action in China.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

(Received Wakapuaka April 13, 9-60 am., Guardian Office, 10.35 a-m) London, April 12 The Franco-Belgian loan has be*n gecured for the construction of the Pekin to Hankow railway. The Times commenting on the matter iayg that Britain protested too late against the foreign construction of the line and addi that the pledge, .obtained from China that the ralley of the Yang-tse will not be alienated to any other power is worth just 30 much as Britain decides to make it. Hong Kong, April 12 The German forces in the province of Shantung have destroyed with dyna mite three native villages in punish* ment of the recent attack upon their patrol.

THE PHILIPPINES.

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Received Wakapuaka April 13,11,5 a-na, Guardian Office 11.45 »-m Maniha, April 12 Further fighting has taken place The Americans captured the towns of Lumban and Pogsajan. Washington, April It The Peace ratifications between America and Spain were exchanged at Washington. America paid to Spain twenty million dollars indemnity for the Phillipines.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Paris, April 11 Figaro publishes the evidence of Generals Zurlinden and Chanoine before the Court of Carnation. Both testified to the importance of the dossiers need in the prosecution of Dreyfus, London, April 19 In consequence of big being suifc moned to Paris, Adjutant Locrimier, who was secretary to Colonel Henry, committed suicide. (Reoelve<l!Wakapuak» April 13, 9 40 a.m. Guardian Office, 1045 ».m) Paris, April 12 Figaro's publication shows that ex- President Oassimir Perrier testified that Count Muster,-German Ambassador, asked him to deny that his Bm,bassy iras implicated in the betrayed secret*, Witness, in his private capacity, had replied that nothing showed that the German Embassy .had solicited the unimportant document found there. The Premier had thereupon remarked that none of the Embassies were culpable. The ex-President said he did not remember Captain Le Brun Renault reporting a confession said t^ have been made by Dreyfus when awaiting trial. He was not aware of the existence of a secret document in the case, and did not know that any such document had been shown exclusively to the Judges.

OBITUARY.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, April 12 The Tyser Company has received news of the death of Captain Steven son, formerly commander of the Star of Victoria. MpBOUBNE, April }| Mr James Service, ex-Eremier, w dead, aged seventy-ski April 13 Archdeacon Stretch is dead; aged $2. ■■ .:■„,. ...

THE ABHBUKTUW GUARDIAN : THURSuaY, APlilL IS. 18*9



The poor consumptive pale and ill, Had caught a sudden violent chill, Distressing coughs had made him weak, While heotio flushes tiuged his cheek; Bub wh&ti at last has made him strong, When after suffering so long, He now can damp and cold endure, He takes Wm. E. Woods' Great Pepper, mint Cure,



CHURCH r SERVICE?. ' ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH, Ashburton. THDESDAY, 7.30 p m—Bible Class. FRIDAY, 7.15 p m—Eveniug Prayer and Address—" The Prayer Book and its Teaching " ; 8 p.m.—Choir Practice, 2nd SUNDAY AFTER EASTER, (April 16.) 11 am—Matins, Holy Communion, and Sermon, 2.30 p m—Children's Service and Catechk ing. 3.30 p m—Holy Baptism. 6.30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon, R. A. WOOOTHORPE, M.A., Vicar. fvriedlancier Bros., Limited. "VTOT HAVING DISPOSED OF MR W. H. RULE'S FENDARYES PROPERTY By Auction, We are prepared to TREAT PRIVATELY foe same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. GRAIN SHIPMENTS "TO LO NJD O N . WE beg to intimate to our .numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WH&AT & OATS on owners' account during the present season, /We are in a position to offer freight by Sailers and Steamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. We, are prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances against shipments placed in our hands for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience in the Grain and Produce Trade is sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to us will be well looked after It is anticipated that all the available shipping space will be required this season, and early application will there fore be necessary. Friedlander Bros., Ld, "iIinfELSAME - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT KEARLY - . I out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK <"* Mltendeii Tens. The above statement, after 18 years' trial, should convince both the trade and pu&Nfc - that N. M. & co.s Pure Teas cannot b« equalled. t .-■■. COMPARE Any of pur Teas with others costing 4dper Ib.more money, and you will be convinoti ours have no equal for Quality. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORS TTTJS have Pleasure in Intimating'|that we have Opened our Season's Stock of GENTLEMEN'S HATS, Comprising the LATEST NOVELTIES in FRAME HATS, FLEXIBLES, AND SOFT FELTS. Our Value is noised for these goods and this season is better than ever, NEW TIES AND SQAjVES. We have a nipe selection in all the newest styles and shapes. We always keep oi hand a well-assorted Stotk of— , TRAVELLING RUGS, PORTMANTEAUX, AND GLADSTONE BA»8. A. G. BARTON, MANAGER. " NOTICE. \ NY Person or persons found Trespassing on the Riveradale Estate in pursuit of game or otherwise will be prosecuted. 4 78 W. S. STRANGE. ASHBORTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. fJIHE Annual General Meeting of the JL Ashburton Caledonian Society will be held in the Secretary's Office on FRIDAY at 7.30 p.m. ' FRED G. TUCKER, 4 10$ Secretary. » Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs anti Colds never fails, 1/6 and 2/6,'



F. FERRIMAN. BY KOTAL LBTOiaS PATENT. JOSEPH FOKD'S SCOUR & LOIO-WOBI MIXTURE READ the Reports from Wholesale Agents in all Parts of the Colony. To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir,—Jn reply to your enquiries this morning, I have to say that 1 have been Agent for Ford's Lung-Worm Mix ture for the last seven years, and although I have supplied large quantities of it to farmers, I have never yet had a complaint as to its efficacy.—l am, dear sir,,;yours faithfully, D> Thomas, To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir, —Although we have acted as Agents for Ford's Scour and Lung* Worm Mixture for the last two years and have supplied sheep-breeders regularly during that period, we have not yet, had a com plaint. In fact, we have heard nothing but favorable reports from ail who have used it, —Yours truly, Weight, Stephenson and Co. Canterbury Farmers' 00-Operative Aeso- j ciation, Limited. To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir,—We have soldNFord'e Lung- Worm Mixture for some four or five years. During that time, we h;avG; .had no> complaints of the quality, bu\ t ma.ny good reports of its success in the cafealin, which it was used.—Yours faithfully, 0. H. In«ms, Manager^ lim'aru. N.Z. Farmers' Co-op,erativ.e Association of .Canterbury, Limited', , ' j^*'- / •\\ [iOhristehtitch^ To Mr F. Ferrimar, Ashburton; Dear Sir,— jße'Ford's Lung-Worm Mix ture : In compliance with your request, we have pleasure in stating that we have now sold this Mixture for several years. with an increasing demand; and it has given general satisfaction.— Yours faith faiiy.,. * ' •■' \ A. H. Turhbxjll, Manager, v To Mr F, Ferriman, Ashburton.« -, Dear Sir, —We have baen selling Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the Ust four years, and during that period have not had a single complaint. On the contrary, everyone we have asked hav»e expressed themselves pleased with the results obtained from its use.—Yotfrs faithfully, Tothill, (Vatson awd Ob,, Ibvercargill. The United Farmers' Alliance, Wellington.' To Mr F. Ferriman, Aehburton, Dear Sir,— Be Ford'a Scour and Lung- Worm Mixture, which you sent aa last yoar, we have had no complaints from those who have used the Mixture, so cannob bub conclude thab it has given ■satisfaction.—¥ours faithfully, 0 D. Mulling, General Manager. Mount. Joy, Pukerau, Southland. Co Mr F, Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir, —In reply to your enquiry re Joseph Ford'd Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture, I have used this mixture for two or three years when toy sheep showed signs of scour or lung-worm. I may say, I found it a cure, and the result was beyond my expectation, I can stro gly recommend the drench.—Yours truly, Samuel White. Mota Tapu, Aucklaud. To Mesais Backland and Sons. Gentlemen,—We h&ve used fix tins of Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture on both calves and sheep, and it has given v* every satisfaction. We consider it the best and most economical mixture that we have tried—Youra truly, Reid Bros. Orari Gorge, Woodbury. To Mr D. Thomas, Aehburton. Dear Sir.—About three weeks sjace, I obtained five two-gallon tins of Ford's Soour and Lung-Worm Mixture for about 1500 halbred lambs that were scouring very bad and going back aadly. They have now been drenched about a fort night, and have decidedly improved The f-couif stopped, and I have only lost two lambs since. J feel convinced, if I had not used it I should h%ve had a heavy loss,-—Yours truly, C. G. Teipp. Te Ma'a- To Mr R. Wellwood, Hastings. | Dear Sir,—The two tins of Ford's Lung"Worm Mixture I got from yeu were j a great success. I used it on a flack of very weedy hoggets and the effect was simply magical ; not any died, and the whole lot improved so much that you would hardly know them for tho same sheep in a month's time.—Youra truly, J, S. Giblin, Manager for J» 8,. Chalmers. Marlborough Farmers' Cooperative Association, Limited. Blenheim. To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir, —I have pleasure in testifying to the useful properties of your Lung- Worm Mixture, I used it on some Romney lamba last season with the beet results, and haye no hesitation in recom mending it strongly.—Yours faithfully, AIJFKBI) J, LieHFJEIp, 4 108 Chairman of Directors. The blood is the medium by which all nutriment ia supplied to the body. No organ, for its magnitude, possesses a greater abundance of blood vessels than the horse's foot. Nor ia greater care manifested any where to ensure an uninterrupted Bupply of blood. Marvellous wisdom is displayed in this beautiful structure ; but ! how barbar ous is the treatment it receives. A catalogue of evils could quickly be written, the result of such treatment, but which no skill can effectually remove. The free, natural, elastic step can only be preserved by the observance of natwallaws. Our advice is constantly being sought in .so-called obscure causes of lameness, instead of it being as is generally supposed "the shoulder," the trouble is in the foot. Pr.ossure, irritating and inflaming, prevents free circulation, tpd pus or matte? ia discovered in the oljfb. W. T. Kingston may be consulted at all hours, either at his Forge, Wills street, or at his private residence, Grey street.



Uma. )it 'in';l tif ■■ml -ir, i mr r ._ -■ n - ■ ,„. - ,- ELIiIBMERE CYCLE CLUB, IASTER MONDAY. WA^Ell.jL.firX'lß AGhA.ll* TO XJHE .FVKCKN'X' QUARTBR MILE  "^SECOND ... A. HUSTON HALF MILE  FIRST .. G LEWIS ONE MILS  FIRST .. A HUSTON ». .. SECOND .. C WILLISJ TWO MILIS .. FIRST .. C WILLIS * v * -. .. THIRD .. BOSTON WHBELRACE , t SKCOND .. COOKE IHREE MILE •• SECOND .. HUSTON ft; i' *' THIRD „. HUMPHREYS AMATEUR MILE *< SECOND .. H LORD ALL BIDING WA YE LEYS. """""••Xi""11"11* JOH2*£ORR AND CO., SOLE AGENTS. Waverley Bearings Have Double Life. """■"■"■"■•a •*™ >^™""||||- lf Jarryiag out the principle of simplicity and" universality which we have •ndenTouria td jmike a ;fe*tura of 1899 Waverley Bicycles, we make the cones in the bearings with doable faces. Thus the same cone can be Inserted on either side of aith«r toajrottt or rear hub. It cannob bo inserted wrongly. fhete are Real Improvements in 1899 Waverley Bicycles. fOO h%ve only to examine fche '99; W*verley to see thab oar policy of concentrating jfltort upon one Model hss brought forth a wonderful degree of perfection in design, ;ti detail, and in finish. No aueb bicycle was ever before made. The '99 Waverley is the crowning triumph of modern skill in Bicycle building. The beautiful Waverley OaUlogae tells the details. ISow ready Free. / Simplicity. YOU wha are looking for simple, worry s mag design and construction in Bicycles will welcome the '99 Waverley. Universal nuts, Interchangeable double faced c »nes in thfl bearings, with sliding adjustment!, and an ideal two-piece Crank shaft are points worth mentioning. The Proud Record. THAT not a na,U broken Waverley frame was reported during '97 or '98>peaks volam^ for tiba quality in Waverley Bicycles, for the high carbon steel tubing and matohlessdrop f irglnga of whiah they are made, for tho aklll in brazing. | THE 8-4in6 quUiiy of tubing, lha same quality of Idmp forging, the same skill anl thoEOttshnesa of making go into 1899 Wa*erloya, wrh Improvement in design, tri«d and proved, that will mik*s every ownor of the^Vaveriey proud of,his mount.. The Beauty of the Waverley Bicycle. THE beauty of the Waverley Bicycle has always been famous, for this season we surpass all previous efforts and produce a bicycle as nearly perfect as skfll and the ; practically unlimited resources of our great factories can make It. The design Is tleganr, and graceful, and every detail of, workmanship and finish have been brought to tempting ideality. The Strongest Fork Crown Yet ', Produced. OKE OF THE FEATURES OF THE WAVERLEY IS]THE NEW HOLLO W« A » OH;DRO P-FORGtEJJO FORK CROWN that will anqnestionably cause a sensation' wherever ib is shown. Itdoub es the strength and rigidity of the front forks, prevenriug all wavering or omte&dineea of the front wheel. Itjuisares ihe rider's safety. WAYEELEY CYCLE DEPOT. »iy;COLOMBO STFEET.ICHRISTCHURCH. JOHN ORE, & CO.. •ABHBURTON, SOLE AGMTS FOE NEW ZEALAND. fHE BEAUTIFUL WA^ERLEY CATALOGUE IS^FREE. liyS WORrHY OF YOOR OABIFUL STUDY.'