DEATH.

MOULDY.—Oa May 12, at Auckland, Hobatio Mouldy, Kawakawa, Bay of Islands, son-in-law of Mrs t*. Fawcett, Bampstead, Asbburton.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1899. Local and General.

HOCKEY. —The following r«re nqu>-sted to attend practice to-morrow m vu w of ihe match on Queen's 'Bir..hd«t,y with the Christ church Draper* : — Forwards —Cambridge, Amos, Watt, Willis, Millar; naif-bucks—& Marsden, A. Siloock, F- (Jlark ; three quarters—F. Poiti r, W. fcmith ; fu!! back— D. Stock. Emergencies—L. F. Andrewes, J. Smith, N. Jones. WINDBKMERK ORGAN FOND CONCERT — For the Windtnnere cone- rt on Friday even iDg, the performers annouueodare Mesdames Crisp, Suodgrass, Peicy Jones, and Olarirlge } Misses Gates, Robeite, and Peache (recita tion) ; Messrs D. Thomas, Graham Roberts, Snodgrass, Upton, F. Curtis (clarionet), R. Upton, Gates, McCl.urge, and Master Claridge (violin). Chief Justice Prendergast.—A Press Association te'egram from Wellington. Bays that the Department of Justice has replied to Chief Justice Preadergast, accepting his resignation, and expressing appreciation of hid services. It is understood that Mr Jus bice Ptendergaat will not t<me up any work after the sitting of the Court of Appeal ends, probably next .week. Several names are freely canvassed for the vacant appointment, among them Sir Robert Stout, Messrs H. D. Bell, Theo. Cooper, and Martin (now Public Trustee). It is aleo rumored that Mr Jus tice Pennefather imy be re-appointed Judge for a term; , ; . Coursing.—The stewards of the Ashbur ton Ooursiog Club met last Friday evening at the Commercial Hotel and made final arrangements for the Queen's Birthday Meeting,; to be held on the homestead of \ Duncan Cameron,' Esq., at Methven. Mr H. Mitner was elected judge (probably his last appeatanoe before leaving for the Old Country), and Mr T. Alexander slipper. The meeting promises to be the best yet held by the Ciub. As already advertised entries close with the Secretary next Monday sight at 8 p.m., and the draw will take place at 9 p ni. Owners are reminded that alt dogs when brought to the slips must have their proper collars on. First pair of dogs will be m the slips at 9 a.m. Proposed New Volunteer Corps.— Co'onel Bailey and Colonel Moore, of the South Canterbury volunteer district and battalion, were m Ashburiori last evening, and at the drillshed held an informal meet ing with Captain Spirrow, Lieutenants Paul and Cuthbertson, and Bourne (Timaru), Captain Dolman and Lieutenant Hayes of the Ashburton Riflea also being present, with Mr Fred Tucker (who has just been eleced a lieutenant m the Ashburton Rifles) and Mr A. J Miiiler, who formerly held a comncuasion m the local company. The advisableness of forming a new company m Afcshburton was discussed, and it iB probable that at an early date a public meeting will be c*Uf d with a view to giving effect to the proposal for the formation of & new corps. Fishing up a Will.—Whilst fishing off Oarlingford Lough, on the Irish coast, re cently, the trawler Bournemouth, of Milford Haveu, dredged up m the net a bund c of pipers, sealed, and tied with red tape, and perfectly intact. The skipper brought them to port, and handed them to a gentleman, who found that they purported to be a will m favor of a Mies Mary Mac Donald, and that they had reference to estates m Ireland. About ten years ago a claim was made to the estates m question, which are said to bo worth £11,000. The claim failed because the necessary documents were missing. It ia believed that the papers fished up from the Lough are those that are wanted, and j investigations are now being made with a J view to handing them over to the proper authorities. An Unpleasant Experience. —As Mr Archie McCormick was crossing the Ash burton river at Curd's crossing on Saturday evening, his horse Scottie was apparently frightened at the trap lamps, and played up a bit, the result was that Mr McCormick was thrown out. He however, kept his holt] of the reins and was dragged several chains length m the water, during which he re ceived some severe bumps on the head and several cats, The horse afterwards nego- Mated a high bank where the trap got cap sized, and the amount of damage thereto was considerable. Mr McCormick released the animal and made for Mr E. Corbett's, where he found kindly shelter and assistance. The only wonder is that Mr McCormick who so pluckily stuck to the reins was not seriously injured. He certainly had a narrow escape. A Curious Ikoident. —On going his usual round this morning, Mr A. H. Shury was surprised to find a large quantity of blood about m the neighbourhood of the stables, and at once turned his attention to the horses m the yard. The one m the loose box was apparently all right, though there was a great poo! of blood on the ground. On examining his own mare, Mr Shury found that she was bleeding from an ugly looking wound, four inches below the left ear; but how she came by it appeared to be a mystery. On looking round the yard however, a bottle, broken m a peculiar v ay, with a dagger-like point sticking up, was found, the said point being blood stained; and from the appear ance of the ground, there is little doubt but the mare had been rolling, and came m contact with the broken bottle, and bo received the injury, after which she must have got up and gone to the stable, where the greatest quantity of blood was found. The wound looks an ugly one, but if there is no broken glass left m it the mare will soon recover from its effects. FpoTpALL.—Two football matches will be played m the Domain on Queen's birthday, Ashburton Seniors v Sydanham and Ashbur ton Pirates v Albion. These matches will no doubt prove interesting to lovers of the game. — The following are requested to go into practice m view of the match Pirates v Albion on May 24:—Hepburn, Hefford, Childa, Campbell, Pritohard (2), Wilson (4), Fitzgerald (3), Box, Boyle, McTtgue (2), Bray, Burns, Revell, Minnis. The team will be picked on Friday next. —The annual football match between the Sydendam and Ashburton Football Clubs, will be played m the Domain on the Queen's Birthday. Given fine weather, the <natch should prove very interesting, as the visitors intend bringing .down a strong team to try to regain their lost laurels. The local team is the strongest that has represented the Club for many years, and should be quite capable of upholding the honor of Aehbur ton. The following players have been selected to represent the Ashburton Football Cub :—A. Huston,N. Orr, E. Purchase, A. Pilbrow, M. Lynskey, W. Purchase, Geo, Cromie, G. Major, J. Chapman, M. Fagan, E. Orr, McKenz'e, L. J. McGregor, S. Dixon, and A. Wilkie. Emergencies.—R. Douglas, MoLehh, T. Harper and J. Woods. As many of the above as can do bo, are re quested to attend practice to-morrow after noon.

THE DOMAIN BOARD AND THE SPORTS ASSOCIATION.

There was a lengthy discuesion at the meeting of the Domain Borrd on Monday evening, on the report brought up by the Special Committee appointed to deal with the question of handing over to the Sports Association the ground m the Domain set apart for purposes of sport. The report from the Sp cial Committee embodied the terms and conditions which the Committee had offered to the Sports Association aB b-*>es on which the latter could obtain con trol of the sports ground. Shortly put, the Committee offered the Association the con is-"! of 're grrun^ for an annual rent of £30, g ving th« Association the night to teven oiose d&ys m et>ch year. The Association to take over the grounds as they are, maintain thrm iv proper menuer to tW satisfaction of the Boaui's cur.*lor, and also to take over at a valuation the special plant used m the maintenance of the track and lawn — hor-e roller, lawn mower, etc. The reply of the Association v-&b a general acceptance of the Board's terms with the important exception, that the new tennis, croquet, and bowling greens be laid off and placed m the Association's hands by September 1. This exception made all the difference. The Mayor did not favor the report of the Committee, and was strongly opposed to giving up control of the ground He said he had gone into figures with Mr Smith, the curator, and he found that for £100 a year the whole ground—lawn and track, tennis, croquet, and bowling greens could be made and maintained m proper order, and this was the rent he proposed should be asked of the Sports Association, relieving them of all responsibility as to making or maintenai.ee, and giving them their grounds m playable order. It was no use, he said, ia reply to a remark by MrOrr, bothering about eomplainers and grumblers. The complaiuts and the grumbles would be heard even if an angel had control of the ground and was responsible for its main tenance. There had been a want of back bone displayed by the Board m the past, and the more complaints and grumbles that were listened to the more did the grumblers make themselves heard. He was sure his proposal was the best for the Assoc ation, and the best too for the Board. He did not usually make errors m figures, and so convinced was he of the soundness of his proposals that, if they were accepted and acted upon, and turned out a loss to the Board, his own cheque would be ready to make that loss good. Mr Thomas thought the offer was a good one for the Association, but a bad one for the ratepayers, and generally the Board members were about equally divided. When, afier a discussion lasting over an hour, the vote was taken, the Mayor's proposal was adopted by his casting vote, and will take the form of the terms to be offered to the Association.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND.

MATCH AGAINST SURREY.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copy right London, May 15 Johns, Layer, and Jones stood out of the Australian team. The first innings oi Surrey closed for 114. Howel! secured ten wickets at a cost of 28 runs. His splendid perform. ! aoop was admirably backed by the field. At the close of the day's play the Aus tralians had lost four wickets for 122— DarliDg 10, Worrall 22, Hill 29, Gregory 36, Noble (not out) 13, Iredale (not out) 8 (Received Wakapuaka, May 17, 9 10 a.m., Guardian Office, 10-5 a-m) London, May 16. . The Australians have lost five wickets for 163—Noble 16, Iredale (not out) 40, Trutnpar | (oofc out) 6. Play was twice stopped by rain. The newspapers are enthusiastic over Howell's bowling, and say his success recalls the early doings of Boyle and Spofforth. (Received Wakapuaka May If, 12 noon) GtUBDiAN Office 12.30 a.m. London, May 16 The Surrey match was abandoned owing to the raio.

(Howell's feat of taking all ten wickets m an innings has never previously been per formed by' an Australian m England. In Australia G. Giffen ib the only bowler to perform the feat m a first-class match, having taken all ten wickets for 66 runs for the Aus tralian Eleven against Combined Australia, at Sydney on February 16, 1884.)

NEW SOUTH WALES ASSOCIATION.

Sydney, May 16 Mr Firth has declined to resume the Cricket Association treasurerehip, his reason being pressure of business.

THE STEAMER PERTHSHIRE.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Talegraph—Copyright Wellington May 16 TheTalune, which left Sydney at 3 p.m. on Saturday for Wellington, has orders to eteer a northerly course on the passage across tbe Taaman Be*. This is to be done m the hope of discovering the Perthshire, which it is supposed, has drifted m that direction owing to the continuance of southerly weather during the past few weeks, presum ing, of course, that her engines have broken down, Auckxand, May 16 The Elingamite, which left for Sydney kit night, is bo keep a good look-oub for the Perthshire.

MAYFIELD.

Our Own Correspondent

QBITUART. On Monday afternoon a large number of residents in the Mayfield and Ruapuna dis tricts paid their last tribute of respect to the late Rev. J. W. Cree, of Hopelands, by following his remains from his residence to i the Ruapuna cemetery. The weather was j fine, and something like twenty-five vehicles and a dozen or so riders turned out. The Rev. B. J. Westbrooke, of Springburn, (an old friend of the deceased), oonduoted an impressive funeral service over the' graven Mr Cree was a native of Riccarton, Ayrshire, Sootland, and had attained his fifty-eighth year. For Borne considerable time past be has suffered very much, having had three strokes of paralysis, the last of which located in his throat about ten days ago, and proved fatal. Much sympathy is felt for the widow and family in their bereave ment. THE WEATHER. During the last three days of the past week, we experienced mid-winter weather, Starting early on Thursday morning, with exceptionally heavy sou-west rain, it con tinued with very little break all day, and on Friday we had driving showers of hail, accompanied with biting cold winds; It was much the same on Saturday again. On Sunday, however, although threatening, lb kept up fairly well, and at night heavy frost set in. The snow is very low down on tho ranges, and above Mount Somen .on the Gorge road the snow on Saturday morning measured quite eight inches in depch.

News in Brief.

A notification from the Land and Incorae Tax Department, re making returns of in come, appears m our advertising columns. Mr A, H. Williams, bookseller and sta tioner, Tancred Street, has a commission to dispose of some pictures painted by a young lady who has been a pupil of Mr W. H. Taifc, of this town. The pictures are m water colors and oils, and one of the former is on view m Mr Williams' window. The attention of our readers is directed to 1 Messrs Oates, Lowry & Oo.'s new advertise i ment m another column. The latest im provements m Zealandias is that they are marie unbreakable, having butted tubing throughout, arch crowns, and overhanging chain wheels, fitted with twin roller chains.

HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD.

The monthly meeting of the Hampstead Town Board w»s held on Friday evwning. Present—Messrs Maynard (chairman), Hunt, Andrews, McE'rea and Keeley. POUND. A letter was received from the Aehburton Sorough Cuuncil, intimating that a deputa tion would wait on the Board, urging it to contribute towards the maintenance of the pound. ABATTOIRS. A similar notification was received from the local butchers for the purpose rf repre senting their viewa m connection with the proposed establishment of a cen'ral abattoir. MILL RACE. The Ashbtirton Coucty Council wrote, m reply to the deputation of the Town Board that had waited on the Council m reference to the position of the bridges over the mill ra.ee, stating that a committee had been appointed to inspect Markey's bridge and report as to the necessity for widening it or otherwise. The Clnirman said this letter was not m accordance with the minutes of this Board or it? instructions to the deputation, which were m the direction of the Council having the sole responsibility of these bridges, He had represented that this should not be saddled on the Town Board, but the latter of the Council simply referred to work pro posed to be doae on oce bridge. s b. B«y/r. The Borough Council submitted an euti mate of £220 for forming and shingliDg this belt—Mr McElreft was of opinion that the Board could not afford to undertake the work.—Mr Hunt said Wakanui road, Moore ■treet and East street would have to be shingled, and this with ordinary repain, would absorb all available funds.—Mr Andrews proposed that half the work be done, and that tenders be called for the whole m two sections, when the Board would see how far it oould go.—This was not seconded, and Mr Andrews moved that the Borough Council be requested to form the footpath 16ft wide en the S.E. side of the belt from Wakaant road to Moore street—This was seconded by Mr Maynard and carried. BBPAIRS TO MAIN ROADS. Mr Andrews proposed that tender! be invited for 1500 cubic yards of shingle, to be delivered on Wakanui road. Beach road, East street and Bridge street.—This was seconded by Mr MoEirea and carried. The Chairman was authorised to have about three, chains of channel mads and the footpath levelled by Mr P. Crum. WOBKB COMMITTEE. Mr McElrea tendered his resignation as a member cf this Committee, lie thought there were too many on it now and he could ill spare the time, and thought be could better serve the ratepayers as an ordinary member of the Board.—Mr Hunt said he was not aware of any work having been done that had not been sanctioned by the Board •ince he had been on it.—Mr Andrews enquired if the Board had authorised the filling up of a channel near the school!—Mr Maynard knew nothing of it.—Mr McElrea said he was responsible for it, and * long dkcuasion took place on the question, which was finally relegated to the Works Com mittee to inspect the place and report. Mr McElrea declining to withdraw his resigna tion, it was accepted on the motion of Mr Maynard, seconded by Mr Hunt. On the motion of Mr Maynard, seconded by Mr Keeley, Mr Andrews was appointed m Mr McElrea'e place, that gentleman voting against the motion, on the ground that there were too many members on the Works Committee already.—Mr Andrews said that formerly the whole Board had constituted the Works Committee, and no difficulties had arisen on account of the arrangement, which had worked well. CENTRAL ABATTOIR. A deputation from the local butchers consisting of Messrs W. J. Siloock, W* H. Rule, and E J, Cox—waited on the Board to represent the position these tradesmen would be placed m should the proposals of the recent conference to make b'airfield the slaughtering centre be osrried out. Mr Silcocx pointed out the hardship that would be inflicted on them if compelled to kill at Fairfield, on account of the great distance of the place from town, besides which many of them had invested large sums m their present premises, m land, buildings, and improvements from time to time, and the abandoning of these places meant a v?ry heavy loss. He had no objec tion to inspection; m fact some years ago ho and others bad proposed it to the County Council, and offered to pay a ten pound license towards the expense. It would be better for the butchers, and the Board also, if an abattoir were erected m the town diatricb by the Board alone {or m concert with the butchers, Mr Rule concurred m the last speaker's ideas as to the expense that would be entailed on the trade by reason of the remote posi- I fcion of Fairfield ; also a* to inspection, and some arrangement with the Town Board for killing m the district—-he thought there was very little disease amongst stock m the country, and if inspection was carried out any expense incurred would fall ultimately on the public m the increased prloe of meat. The Chairman (Mr Maynard) said that having heard the butchers' side of the ques tion, he thought it was well thab the Board had not rushed blindfold into the proposed arrangement to establish the oentral abat toirs at Fairfiald; the Board felt they should consider the tradesmen m the place, but of course the inhabitants of the whole neigh bourhood, including the Borough, must be considered also. Mr Bale said some of the batchers had in tended to erect new premises, but were at a standstill until something definite was settled. Mr Cox said his buildings were compara tively new (three years old), with concrete floors. He should like to kill there still. He had no objection to Inspection, or making reasonable alteration! or improvements, bat the disuse of the premises meant a very serious loss to him* Mr Siloock thought the Town Board had an opportunity to make a revenue, and the Borough Council could not prevent the meat being sold m the borough ; the request of the butchers was to be allowed to kill m their own premises, subject to any regulations as to inspection or otherwise that the Board may make; failing such, «o ar rangement that the Board should establish an abattoir m Hampstead. Mr McElrea enquired if the butchers could not form a company of their own., Mr Silcock was of opinion they would be m a better position under the Town Board. The Chairman said he understood the deputation desired the Board to refrain from taking any action for the present m the direction of establishing abattoirs at Fair field until the position oi the butchers had been fully considered. Mr Silcock said that was sot The Chairman thereupon said the Board would consider the position and communicate with the butchers later, and it |was agreed that the Board meet this day fortnight to discuss the whole question with the butchers. The time and place of meeting was left for the Chairman to appoint. WATER RAGB. ■ The clerk was directed to call the attention of the County Council to the state of a race near Porter's, which is damned back into the saleyards and over the road, GBAVBL SECTIONS, STC. On the motion of Mr McElrea, seconded by Mr Hunt, it was resolved that the Works Committee consider the question of pur chasing- a section for shingle pit and buildings. ACCOUNTS. Some acoounta for labor were passed. 1 On consideration of an account of 822 Is from the Wakanui Road Board for putting m pipeß m place of {Smith's bridge, Mr McElrea moved—"That the account be referred back to the Wakanui Board for explanation as It was understood by the deputation of this Board which waited on the Hoard m 1898, that no further expenditure I should be incurred m connection with the ! mill race." Seconded by Mr Hunt and carried. BOARD OF HEALTH. The inspector's report was of a satisfactory nature and ho was instructed to report on dairy premises to next meeting.

THE TEKAPO ASHORE.

The Grew Safe.

The Steamer Badly Damaged.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright)

Sydney, May 16 The steamer Tekspo, which left Sydney last night for Port Kembla with a load of coal, has gone ashore at Marouba Bay, the scene of the Hereward wreck. Th« crew are mie, and the weather is now very fine and calm. The Press Association's repre> senative reacted ihe scene of the wieck this morning, and found the Tekapo with her fore pait fast on the rocks, jaat inside the south bead of Mareuba Bay, about a mile from the Herew«rd wreck. The vessel went ashore m a dense fog, be'ween three and four o'clock this morning, and is now standing upright with ten feet of water m the fore part on the rocks. Her nose is high and dry at low water, but there is deep water en both tides. The vessel's bottom appears to be badly damaged, and some of the plates on the port side have been ripped open. The forehold is partially filled with water, bat the vessel is otherwise dry. Five tugs are standing by, as the Teasel went ashore on a low tide, and it is expected that she wilt float when the tide makes this afternoon. The course set the Tekapo on leaving the Heads should have taken the vessel well clear of Marouba, but so dense was the fog | that those on board were not aware of ! the proximity of land until the steamer crashed on Marbaba Head. She was tioing half speed at the time. From the overhanging rocks it is possible to walk out and touch the vessel. The crash threw the men outof their bucks. The third officer wa« on the bridg*. The captain came on deck just before the steamer struck/Before driving her bead on the rocks she bumped heavily two or three times amidships. The captain ordered all the boats out. Although those aboard could have lumped ashore, they could not see ihe land for the fog. The plates are ripped and twisted like brown paper, and there is a large gaping hole, through which the seas pour, The fore and main holds are full of water to the 'tween decks. As the day wore on the sea and wind increased, and the veesel laboured heavily. The water is now up to the furnace doors. Should big seas strike the vessel they will break her up. If she is dragged oft it is feared she will founder. At sun down the wind died away, and the weather is now calm. The latest from the Tekapo is that five tugs made an effort to move the vessel without success. Two tugs are standing by. A portion of the crew with the Tekapo's boats returned to Sydney by the tugs. The fore rigging on the starboard side carried away, and there are fears that the mainmast will go by the board. The vessel it working a bit with the sea. The bottom seems extensively damaged, and fears are expressed that the steamer will not be got off. No further effort is likely to be made until neap tide. The fog was very dense along tbe coast this morning. (Received W»k»poak» May 17, 9.40 ft.n, Guabdian Office 10-24 a.m) Sydnry, May 17 Tugs stood by the Tekapo through out the night. The vessel is bumping considerably, and her condition it worse than yesterday. The weather is still fine, and pumps will be put aboard to-day, when another attempt will be made to tow her off, A life line has been rigged from the ship to the rocks to enable the captain, officers, and the few of the crew remaining on board to expeditioosly land m case of anything unforeseen happening. (Received Wakapnaka May 17, 12 neon Guabmax Office 12 30 pm.) Sydnkt, May 17 If the water be sufficiently reduced an attempt will be made to tow tbe Tekapo off at high tide this afternoon. Owing to the continuous bumping her bottom is damaged from end to end. .

Nbwoastlb, May 17 The steamer Age ran ashore at Newcastle, but floated off. The Age lost three bladei of her propeller, several of her plates are Btarted, and considerable da sage done to the bottom of the vessel.

United Preae Association—By Btotrfe Telegraph. DuicxDur, May 16 The Union Company have been adrised that the s.s. Tekapo want ashore four mil« south of Oogce, at four o'clock this morning, during a thick fog. The weather is fine and the sea smooth. There is deep water aft, and she it making a little water forward. Tugs have gone to her assistance, and it ia hoped she will come off at high water about noon. WItLHCGTOW, May 16 The Tekapo was built m 1881, at Greenook, by R. Steel and Co., and origin* ally her name was Cape Clean She was bought by the Union Company m 188*, and employed for tome years m the Calcutta trade. Bhe was one of the largest vessels m the fleet, being 2439 tens register, and 1600 hone-power, and could oarry tome 2500 toot of cargo. In 1686 the steamer received a thorough overhaul, and her passenger aooom* modation was somewhat reduoed, bat she still has room for 82 In the saloon and 51 la the steerage. She was then placed m the trade between Sydney and Launceston, under the command of Captain Ounna, and on that route for carrying ooal and produce ! has been found very useful. Only twt> months ago the waa fitted with the eleotrie light. ■_.__.

EXTRAORDINARY AFFAIR.

United Press Association—By Blaotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Napub, May 17. An extraordinary statement hai been made to the Hastinp police by a girl named Joel!. She states that on Monday afternoon about two o'olook,'a young man, well dressed, called at the house, she being alone, and asked for food. He walked inside and then 1 proceeded to ransack the honse for valuables, but the girl says she cleared each room be fore him of watches, jewellery, etc. The robber, who was masked, found little of value, and before leaving threatened to shoob the girl if she made a fats. The police are making enquiries, but then is a strong suspioion that the girl's story it » trumped-up one.

THE &BHtJUiiTO.N GOAUDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 IB9£



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GrUNS \ os 2? k ' cK'* "slabl. *"jf IJ3SB CABTBIDGES %U^^^\ AMMUNITION JOHN ORR AND CO. LAMPS - LAMPS - LAMPS TT7E Stock More LAMPS than all the other vStorea m Ashtmrton put together and V V when we aay we can ftive you the best VALuh, we know what we are talking Rb°OVER Kfifi LAMPS OF VARIOUS KINDS TO SELECT FROM. Prices from NINE PENCE NINE POUNDS. Our Table Lampa at 2s, 2s 6d, 3s, 3b bd are wonderfc] valuk. Hanging Lampa from 5s 6d to hj. Hand Lamisfor next to nothing. JOHN ORR AND CO. HORSfc CLIPPERS PLOUGH BHABES /f BABB AND PLAIN HOEBE 00VKE8 R p£NCING WIRE mwm chain ,SI N'4\l SHEEP mTmQ We have large Stocks of all these Line*, and are prepared to givo Special Quotation for Large or Sm&ll Quantities. JOHN ORR AND CO. SCOTT'S, SEACKLOCK'S, & STORRISK'S KANGSS ALWAYS IN &TOCK. OVER 30 DIFFERENT PATTERNS can be shown to IntendinglParclnsers, REGISTER GRATES, COOKING & HEATING BTOVES, Em Fenders, Fire Irons, Bra«B Curbs, Coal Vases just opened up. Bedsteads and Bedding. JOHN ORR AND CO. TAYLOR'S CUTLERY wifTTfss ASHBURY'S ELECTRO-PLATE WE are the only importers of these goods m Atihburbon dealing direct wi'hthe Manafttoturera and can therefore give the very beat value. WE have come specially fine Jgoods m Cutlery and Eleofcro-plate suitable for presentations of all kinds. JOHN ORR & CO. "SILVER KING," " ACITBLYKB," "BAMEK," "20<h OKNIUBy, 1, " PKBPBOTION," •' SEIROHLIGIIT," and all the Latest and Beat In BICYCLE LAMPS JOHN ORR & CO.. AbHBUBTON,



F. FERRIM*N. FOR SALE.. '" 3- FfAVR f. rSale a Capital F*rm of 1-2") Acres, within a short distance o; the Fr*j. «ing Wok . To a man with » nmaSl Capi'al slm is an i xofllent oppor tunity lo bccure a good 3he*p Farm. F. FE«RI MA N. FOR SALE. ■ ' I I have (or Sale a Capital Bnlldlncr Site, *uh ample fror tastes on the Wakanui Koad aod Wills Street. Price -£65 K*6j terms. F. FEE RIM AN. F^Fty-FOUH. YEARS UMNTERRUPTED SUCCESS. npnis chemical preparaiion la OARBOLIBHSD as a nu dy against tha ravages of Birds, Rooks, or other Pants taking the see' dressed with ii. This Pr "p mutton is now being USED FXPENSIVELY' In ihe Ci»'otits tff New Z ■al-inJ, Utas rruJi*, »ni Central Afrit a. WHBAT LOWING.- B«Jt »n!l Chnpait !>'rcssing for seed Wheat, OARB Oi ■*" » JKI>. Patroaised by Thoasanda of the Firs Practice Farmers m tli-1 Kingdom. PERFECT FREEDOM FROM SMUT. It ifl aekcowledgttd to be an Etitablishcd Fsct that D.CLARKK'S CAU-sOLISED WHEAT TKOTECTOR (N>tme and labal Registered under T^ ade Marks Act, No 13.796, and 158 143) HAS UKKN UShID F FTY THREE YEARS Wirß UNDEVIAIING STOCSSSS 1 M PO XT AN T TESTIVI UN IA L Wool Pi'B, Ledbury, Herefordthire, October 23, 1889 Dkau :'ir,—l am pleaaed to uglify to thefffij»cy of your "Carbolisel VVhsa- Protector," Inviug used your Projector for 40 yiai-a and never having grown a smut y ear of corn m my life; therefore OJtn oonfi Untjy r commeiid your '•• Whot Protector" as a sure preven'a'ivo for Smut, t <c.—l am, you»« fcroly, O. B. JONKS. Mr G. 15. Clarke. PREPARED BY G. B CLARKB, M.P.? M MANUFACTURING CHEMIST, WOBUBN, BEDS, ENGLAND. (Proprietor of tha bheep Dipping Com po^i!.^o^.) In Packets containing suffieent to dreaß Eight B«shel8 of Seed Wheat, Barky, Oate, or other Corn. AGSNT FOR ASHBURTON, F- FEBRIMAN. SMITH'S Premier Wheat Dressing OUR New Seaßcn'a Supply of this DreeßiDg has rovv arrived, and its ever increasing sale each year proves its opnlarity. IT IS A THOROUGH SMUT PRE VENTATIVE. It is easy to use, dissolving m cold water. Id hastens instead of retarding germination, and is very much cheaper than any other dressing—ls per pne!*©*. Sufficient for 20 bushels of seed. Ashburton Drug Go, Ltd, WHOLEBALE * RETAIL AGENTS. 5 11 ' I smell it i upon my life it will do well gOog John) This remark applies to umon» Jubilee Tea,—Shearman Bros, > »geat« I