Ashburton Guardian. Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1899. THE SETTLEMENT OF THE CREEK QUESTION.

Fot only farmers along the creek, but' doubtless all the ratepayers m the County, will learn with undisguised! pleasure that the dispute between the Ocranty Council and the proprietors of the Canterbury Mill over the water right question has been settled, and that the litigation which had been begun will cease. Had the question been fought out to the bitter end m the Court the lawyers would have made a rich harvest, and both aides woulcS have had to meet heavy legal costs. But the proprietors of the mill have decided to " make the first loss the best," and at the meeting of the County Council yesterday that body accepted the terms offered, which virtually mean a surrender of their position by the mill proprietors, and a recognition of the Council's rights. Full control of the intake is handed over to the Council, all expenses (legal or otherwise) incurred by the Council m the dispute are to be borne by the mill proprietors, who also pay an annual rent to the Council for the use of water power. The new situation is one m whioh the Council is left com plete master of the creek, and further developments will be watched with considerable interest.

Local and General.

Ob the first and fourth page will be found current topics. Old Age Pensions.—Persona requiring to m-kke search m respect of old age pensions arm to pay the fees by adhesive stamps. The San Francisco Mail.—The Mariposa with the San Franciaoo Mail has arrived at Auckland. She reports that Samoan affairs are critical, but no further fighting has taken place.—Press Association telegram. Personal,— The friends of Mr Thomas Rollitb will learn with pleasure that he is reported to be improving rapidly m health. —Mr Mitchell, of Ashton, whose severe illness was recently recorded m our columnß, is also m a fair way towards recovery. Educational, — Mr Ernest Purchase, formerly of the Ashburton Borough School and lately master of the Riverside School, has been nominated by the Greenstreet School Committee for the position of master of their school. The Austrian Influx —A Press Associa tion telegram from Dunedin says: —The Premier yesterday received a telegram from the Secretary of State stating that the Austrian Government has taken steps to prevent any more Austriana leaving for New Zealand. The Divorce Act —According to the Olago Daily limes the Premier has received intimation by cable that the Queen has assented to the Divorce Act of last session. It will be remembered that his Excellency the Governor reserved this measure for the signification of her Majesty's pleasure. Thr Age of Consent.—His Honor Mr Justice Danniston made some remarks, m the course of his charge to the Grand Jury at the Supreme Court yesterday m reference co the age of consent. His Honor's opinion is that there is as rruch necessity for a law protecting our boys as our girls, and even expressed the opinion that it might be a good thing to extend the application of the present law so as to punißh both parties m cases cf the kind. The Attempted Murder Case.—An old man who, imagining himself wronged, had shot at a relative with a small pistol, but had failed to injure him, was brought bofore the Christchurch Supreme Court on Monday morning, and pleaded guilty. His Honor, taking into consideration the old man's infirmities and age, remanded him for a week to see if he could not be committed to some home for incurables. Fire Brigades' Conferences.—-The Fire Brigades' Conference takes placa this year at Queens town next Monday, and representa tives are already on the move thither. It is proposed to hold the next conference and a big demonstration m Chriatchurch during the province's jubilee, and the subject will come up before the present conference for approval or rejection. At Monday night's meeting of the Christchurch City Council, Super intendent Smith was granted leave of ab3enca m order to attend the Conference! T#e Black Tracker. — The General Committee of the Canterbury A. and P. Association fell into a discussion, at its last meeting, over the recent horse killing cases, and the means of reaching the perpetrator, and the following resolution was adopted :— " That m the opinion of this committee tho rsitentjon of the services of the black tracker, lately imported by a few private individuals at their own expense, to aid m the detection of the miscreant called ' the horse f^end,' is a matter of public importance, and an expenditure which the Government may be justly asked to undertake m the interests of horse owners, and tijat the Minister of Agriculture be at onpa communicated with to this effect." Under date of February 11 the Seoretary of Agriculture replies:—" The question of retaining the services of the black tracker has been under the consider fttioo of the Police Department, and the p 0 ■•••'Uraioner informs me that he cannot see hi*, 'L t n "-""rnmend the Government to eJgage^him The Hon\ «*• Minister for Agriculture has gone south, tntuw? ra* * cannob see my way to make any recom mendation." Arsenic as a Fatiener.—A curious story of the effects of inhaling arsgoip comes from Philadelphia. It is told regarding the German barque Zion, which had on board 300 casks of arsenic. This part of the cargo had a remarkable effect on the crew. The fact that arsenic as well as strychnine helps the formation ef adipose tissue when taken into the human system m minute particles is well known, and h.oth drugs have become favorite tonics for convalescents! On board the Zion the men slept near the large array of barrels containing the drug. They were stored m the hold, near the forcastle, and partially exposed to the rays of the sun, which streamed m through the open hatch. When only about a week out from port one of the crew mentioned to hie messmates that a peculiar and indescribable odour was coming from the casks containing che drug. It was not long after their attention had been drawn to it that they all noticed the same thing, and strange to say, noticed it all the more forcibly a week later. Several of the German tars became aware of the fact that they were filling out their clothes to a much greater extent than when they shipped. Many others, aa days went by, became abnormally stout, m vast contrast to the former slim appearance which many of them presented before the land was left. One man gained 251 b, others were affected to a less extent, but the aggregate weight put on by the entire crew was little less than 4001 b. Several of the sailors, who were perfectly well known at Philadelphia, were scarcely recognisable on arrival there. The entire sudden taking on of avoirdupois is attributed to vapour, which, generated by the action of the sun on the casks, was mha Jed by the seamen as they slept, and acted m precisely the same manner which it does when given as a tonic m a prescription. Captain Hamtnes, who slept aft m the vessel, entirely removed from the arsenic, did nob show any effects of the inhalation. "He was a bold man " that f|reb ate the oyster. It requires courage to drink blended teas, diamond jubilee is pure, mountain grown, unblended, unadulterated and un. tampered with.—Shearman Bros., Agents. Fair fa' quid drink ', it gara folk speak as they think, diamond jubilee tea, the best of arinki.—Sfae&nnan Bros,, Agents,

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Ham pstead

The monthly meeting of the Hampsfcead School Committee was held on Monday evening last* Present—Messrs Haynard, Lawrie, Oawsey, Sage, Hardley, and Strange. An apology was received from Mr Hardy. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was received from the Board of Education notifying that a reduc tion m the staff of certificated teachers would ba necessary m accordance with scale unless the attendance improved. From the same, stating that Miss Leggetfc's resignation as a pupil teacher had been accepted. Also forwarding names of candidates for seats oh the Board. It was decided to support the three old members, viz;., Messrs Adams, Perryman and Weston. Also stating that the question of a truanb officer would be considered at the nex; Board meeting. EXCURSION. The Secretary stated he had written to the Chairman of the Borough School Committee on January 23, enquiring if his Committee would join m the proposed excursion, and had been then informed that a special meeting of the Borough Committee would be called at once to deal with the matter, bub he had had no communication from it since, and the matter was urgent, as the railway authorities required an answer as to the proposed date. Mr Maynard's name was added to the sub committee previously appointed and it was recommended to negotiate fora train to Timaru on Thursday, March 9, the Secretary to advise the Station Master on Tuesday morning, provided no communication was received from the Borough Committee m the meantime. * It was arranged that the whole Committee meet on Monday, March 6, to make final arrangements. COKCERT. A statement of accounts m connection with the ooncerb was received, showing a small credit balance after paying expenses and providing prizes. A unanimous vote of thanks was accorded 1 to the teachers for the trouble they had taken and the successful manner m which the undertaking had been carried out. master's rifokt. This showed the number on roll to be 361, average attendance, 284; highest attendance, (co-day) 310. ' VISITING COMMITTEE. Messrs Maynard and Hunt were appointed a Visiting Committee and authorised to carry out a number of small repairs and procure a few requisites. This Committee was also requested to inform Messrs James and Brown that unless they at pnqo attended to their duties m clearing the drains and footpaths and filling up hollows, some one would be put on to do the work at their expense. FINANCIAL. A small account was passed and Mr Lawrie was appointed to isign cheques with the treasurer. This concluded the' business.

SUPREME COURT.

United Press Association—By Sleobrio Telegraph.

dSBtSXGOTKCH, February 13 At the Supreme Couirfc to-day, Justice Denniston, m his charge to the Grand Jury, referred- incidentally to the anomaly that th& law provided for an age of consent for girls, bub afforded W' protection to Vijuftg lads who mighb be iss'duoad by a girl, and might be convicted of a crime of which the girl was the cause. His Honor specially sbabed that his remarks should not affect the finding of the Grand Jury m a criminal assault case m the calendar, and that it was the obvious duty of the Grand Jury to find a true bill m the case. However, no bill was found. C. O. Qardnea ? esharge4 with brga|^ ing and entering, was sentenced to two years. Richard Harris, charged with theffc from a peraon, to wx months. Wilhelm Bruns, charged with attempted murder at Taibapu, pleaded guilty. His Honor said thab accused was suffering from aenilp decay, and that the case was not one for gaol, and sentence was deferred. Sylvester "Fletcher pleaded guilty to the thefb of a bicycle, and was remanded for the report of the probation officer: Thomas Sullivan, charged with horse steal ing, was sentenced to six months imprison* ment. Jaburgi Harji, charged with forging telegrams, three months' imprisonment. John A. Chapman, letter carrier, charged with the thefb of lebters, to one month imprisonment. J. H. Botb, charged wibh bhe thefb of money (six charges), to nine monbhs' imprisonment. William Burn, charged with assault and robbery, to three years, Eli Evans, charged wibh the theft of a letter containing money, waa admitted to probation for twelve months. Ail those accused, excepting Burn, pleaded guilty. The charges of sheep stealing against Gilbert, Qharles ? and RoberS Lennox, were adjourned for "a week. The ifjrand |ury found tr«> bills m nineteen oases, and no bills m three!

CYCLING:

DUNEDIN CYCLING CLUB'S SPORTS.

Afa the above sports on Saturday, Holland won bis heat m the Wheel Race, and A. Huston won his heat m the One Mile; the Multicycle Bace resulted as follows :— Turner and Backer, 1 j Hustoa and Watson, 2; G. aud J. Beli s 3.

CRICKET.

U'\v Zealand Team m Australia

The North Tasinanian Match.

A Brilliant Win for the New Zealaiiders.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Launoeston, February 13. The match between the New Zealandera and North Tasmania concluded to-d&y, and contrary to expectations, ended m a brilliant win for New Zealand by 151 runs. The New Zaalanders put together 285 runs m their second innings. North Tasmania required 202 to win, and had two and a half hours left to get them. 1 hey commenced forcing the game, but utterly fai'ed to negotiate Upham and Do woes who bowled unchanged, and m a little over an hour's play the home team were all nut for the miserable total of fifty-one, of which Windsor scored twenty-two. The bowlerß were backed up by some splendid fielding. The win is all the more meritorious owing to the northern players defeating the southern players at New Year. Following are the scores :— New Zealand, First Innings .. .. .. 245 Second Innings, Reese, o Windsor, b Pickets ». 26 Biker, b Windsor ..  ..49 Lusk, c West brook, b Hammond ..34 Sims, c Wesfcbrook, b Savigny .. 33 Cobcroft, b Piokebb .. .. .. 35 Mills. Geo., c Savigny, b Wilson .. 31 Downes, o and b Savigny .. ... 13 Aahbolt, not out .. .. ..21 Fisher, b Wilson .. .. 3 Boxshall, b Wilson .. .. .. 8 Upham, b Pioketb ... .. .. 8 Sundries .. .. ..24 ' Total 285 Picket took three wicketsJor 179, Wilson -three for 40, Inobth Tasmania, First Innings .. ». .. 329 Second Innings. Savigny, c Fisher, b Downet .« .. 6 Ramsay, b Upham .. .. .. 8 Windsor, c Aahbolt, b Upham .. 22 Palmer, c Baker, b Downes  .. 3 Hammond, o BoxahaU, b Upham .. 2 Kissling, b Downes  .. .. 3 Westbrook, b Upham .. .« 0 Wilson, b Upham .. .. .. 3 Piokett, b Upham .. .. .. 0 Shew, b Downea .. .. .. 2 Betts, nob out .. .. .. 0 Sundries .*.  ..2 Total ..  .. 51 Downes took four wickets for 23, Upham six for 26.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

pillowing completes our reporb of yester day* meeting:— " THE WAKA3SUI CREEK. The Council went into Committee to con sider proposals from the proprietors of the Canterbury Mills to come to terms m regard to the dispute aa to the water right question, and on resuming the Chairman reported that the terms proposed had been agreed to, whiffh would have the effect of ceasing liti gation. SLAUGHTERHOUSES AND DAIRIES. The Mayor (Mr Hugo Friedlander) waited ou the Council, asking that the Council should send delegates co the con ference of local bodies on the subjects of slaughterhouse and dairy inspection and meat and milk inspection. The Council realised the importance of the question and appointed Messrs Chapman, Williamson, and Sfeitfc to represent the County Council at the conference. DOBIE WATER SUPPLY. (Che Committee on this subject) reported, and legal opinion was read on the subject;. The matter wan adjourned for a month, and the Chairman (Me Wright) was added to the Committee. LYTTELTON HARBOR BOARD. The Chairman was again unanimously re-elected representative to the Lytteltoa Harbor Board, and he suitably acknowledged the compliment paid him. birds' nuisance.*! It was decided on the motion of Mr Harper, to subsidise Road Boards to the extent of Is per 100 birds' heads and eggs, to take effect from January 1. It) was further decided that Messrs Stibt, Lambie and Harper be appointed a Committee to confer with the Borough Council on the best united steps to take to cope with the birds' nuisance. PAYMENTS. Accounts to the amount of £483 were passed for payment. CALIFORNIA* THISTLES.,,. ««,,,^" It was decided to issue letter drawing attention of settlers to the danger attending the spread of the Californian thistle, and asking them to cut down and burn seed stalks. HAMPSTEAD FIRE SUBSIDY. The Hampstead Town Board wrote, ask ing that the County Council pay a subsidy to the Aahburton Fire Brigade for the Hampstead Town Board, Mr Harper pointed out that the rate payers of Hampstead were ratepayers to the ! County Council, and he found that though there was an excellent) fire brigade m Ash - burton borough, immediately adjacent to the Hampstead district, yet m consequence of the Town Board being unable to pay a subsidy for the brigade's services, it was not unusual—and an instance had occurred only a few days ago—to see the brigade drive up to the nearest water supply, but dare not go farther as there was no guarantee that the necessary expenses would be paid. He moved that a sum. of ten guineas be voted. The Chairman suggested thab one comprehensive motion should be made bo include Tinwald, Allentoa, and Hampstead; and other members thought subsidies for bucket and ladder brigades at Mount Somers, Methven, and Bakaia, would nob be out of place. The matter was adjourned for further investiga tion. RUAPUNA NO, 2 DISTRICT. For the execution of water works m Rua puna No. 2 Disbricc, it was decided to raise a loan of £1000, and to sbrike a rate of l£d m the £, the meeting for poll to be held at an early date. FAIRFIELD. | The Fairfield Meat Company applied for a. slaughtering license, which was granted. It was decided to shut off the water supply ab Fairfield, with a view to ascertaining the amount of leakage m the reservoir. BRIDGE AT HINDS. The Coldstream Road Boatd wrote asking the County Council to erecb a light) traffic bridge over the Hinds river. 16 was decided to ask the Coldstream Road Board what was the estimate of the cost they had arrived at, and what was the character of the bridge. TAMPERING. Mr Penny, Marawiti, wrote, asking that the fine imposed upon him for tampering should be remitted, bub under the circum stances the County Council declined to do so. Mr H. G. Berryman's fine was reduced to one guinea, to be paid within a week, WATER CONCESSIONS. Several water concessions were granted. SLAUGHTERHOUSE LICENSES. The following were granted slaughtering licenses :— Fairfield Freezing Works, D. Cochrane, W. Strachan, A. Harvey, Sharnlin and Co,, and W. T. Smith. The Council then rose.

SAMOAN NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland, February 14 Anarchy and unrest still prevail m Samoa, the Provisional Government interfering with British and native subjects. The German Consul admits that hia action re the Supreme Court waß not upheld by the German Government. The British warship Porpoise has been boycotted by order of the German Consul and Mataafa's sentries decline to allow friendly natives to visit the ship. An apology was demanded from the Provisional Government for ita attitude towards the British by the British Consul, also for the insult to the Chief Justice. The demand was complied with,

GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Paris, February 13 It is semi-oiSeiaily stated that an equitable arrangement is expected with Great Britain m regard to Egypt. It is admitted that the legality of the steps taken by France towards obtain ing a commercial outlet to the Nile, and the delimitation of the Bahr-el- Ghazal and Übanghi regions, actually raises a delicate issue; but when the broad lines of demarcation have been arranged, the commissioners will fix the details. Diplomacy m the meanwhile is th'p termination o! the confiiot which was lately apparently formidable.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

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{Received Wakapuaka, Feb. 14, § a.tn, Quardian Office, 9-57 a-m) Pa»is s February 1Q M, Lebrefc's Bill contains a oqvc\ pulsciry provision that if Dreyfus Is retried, the retrial must be by another Oourt than that which originally sen tenced him.

THE HEAT IN AUSTRALIA.

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Melbourne!, February \% Great heat has been experienced m the inland districts, and there are many records of over lOOdeg. Adelaide, February 13 The heat is intense, 110 deg, being registered m the city yesterday,

Keasotg's Powder deufctbya* Bugs, Kleas Mothe/Beetlea, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. la exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application. See the article you purchase is keating's, as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold m tins, 6d, Is, and 2b $d, sao »by all chemist^ - !> *' Ah 'electricity "is*to a tallow candle»' so is diamond jubilees *ba td its competitbrg.— Agents—Shearman Bros., Ashburton W T Doak, Mount Someri »nd M*yfield; Jamei Gud»eli, Tiawftld,

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Elecfcrfo 3Telegraph—Copyright

London, February 13 Dr. Nansen, Baron Nordenskjold and Herr Stadling s Arctic explorers, discredit the reported finding of the remains of the And tee expedition. i Twenty-six miners were caught m an avalanche m the Cherokee Q-uleh, Colorado. The majority were killed. An unparalleled " cold . snap " is being experienced m America. The Chilian Government is suppress ing the rising of Bolivian Indians, Athens, February 12 The Cretan, Constitution Coin mis sion has recommended that Prince George be given wide executive powers for two years, the creation of a partly nominated and partly elected Chamber, equal protection for religious sects, and the adoption of Greek as the official language. New York, February 13 There are three hundred cases of typhoid m Dawson city, Klondike goldfieids. A lew have proved fatal. Cairo, February 13 The Duke of Connaught has laid the foundation of the Assouan dam, by means of which the level of the Nils will be ultimately raised for a distance of 140 miles. .. .. Newcastle, FebruajrgJ^*'" The damage by |ia]J»!gJii«-fii now es timatedat £12,000. Sydney, February 13 Letters of administration have been granted m the late Mr Tyson's estate m New South Wales. The net value has been sworn at £660,000, including £232,000 m the Banks. Brisbane, February 13 The first batch of elections is fixed for March 11, and two other batches for the two succeeding Saturdays,

SHIPPING CASUALTIES.

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London, February 12 The Ounard steamer Favonia is overdue. She was disabled m a hurri cane near the Azores. February 18. The collier Arno has been wrecked at Portsmouth, and thirteen lives were lost. Berlin, February 13 The British Bteamer Weehawken rescued twenty-five women and chil dren from the American steamer Bul garia, and landed them at Hamburg, Ssventy-five persons are still left aboard the Bulgaria, which is drifting on the Atlantic.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

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(Received Wakapu&ka Feb. 14, 9 a-m, Guardian Office 9 57 a.m) The Muscat Affair. Calcutta, February 13 There are new three British warships at Muscat and five others are assembling at Kurrachee. It is re ported at Bombay that a subsidy, paid to Sultan Oman through the Indian Government, has been stopped, Paris, February 12 *The Journal dcs DebaU denies the leasing of Bandarjiska to France. Destructive Tidal Wave. London, February 18 A destructive tidal wave has been experienced m the south of Wales. The tide rose to a height of forty feet, and flooded the low lying coastal area. The effects were also felt m Gloucester shire. Portions of the Severn bridge was damaged, and the Montnouth Company's railway was damaged »t Sydney, m the Forest of Dean,

Australian.

(Received Wakapuaka Feb J. 4, Q.IS a.m., Guardian Office 10-21 a-m)

Old Age Pensions.

Sydney, February 14 The Telegraph, adversely criticises the New Zetland Old Age Pensions scheme, and considers that a much larger amount than that provided is re quired to make proper provision for the needy poor and aged,

Cliingtu-AraMatta Collision.

Melbourne, February 14 In connection with the recent Ohingtu-Arawatta collision the Oourt of Marine enquiry has found Captain Lee of the Arawatta guilty of miscon duct, and has suspended his certificate for a month and fined him £52.

A Peculiar Fatality.

A peculiar fatality has occurred at Oharlton; A farmer named Kehidy and wife were driving when a spark frqm the man's pipe f[red h>s wife's, dress. Her clothes Were completely burned and Bh'e died m agony. The burning dress started a destructive grass fire,

Smokeless Powder,

Adklaide, February 14 Before the Easter encampment the whole of the defence forces will be armed with the Martini-Enfield rifle and smokeless powder will be used.

NEW ZEALAND DEFENCES.

Opinions of Major-General French

United Press Aasooiation—By Eleobrlo Telegraph—Copyright. Sydney, February 13 Major-General French, who hasi |e« turned from a yisls te Ne,w jgealmd, Eltatec^ a» interview that he was favorably impressed with the military forces of New Zealand. . They would compare favorably with thoßß of the other colonies, and were a good stamp of men. The defences of Auckland and Wellington were well designed, and the armaments 'were quite tip td da|e, ' . i «

THE ABHBDETON GUARDIAN: tfUESDAf, tfEBEUAItf 14, 1809



" Mother ! give me another' pieoe of that bread and batter!" " You may have another pieoe of bread and batter, bub nob that bread, it is too new?" A little of Mother Wisdom will be profitable if practiced by horse owners just now. We every yea; have come yery difficult cases through mi disoreet feedina upon the. hew stuff. A thimbleful of prudenoe is better tfean % bucketful of regret* W. "T. KiNGSTpsrmay be consulted at all hours, either afc hu jorjw m Wills Street, 6t at his Pirivatc RwidenM. Gr«y Stritt, near High tscbopl,«Ai>vsJ '



[ CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. TUESDAY, ab 7.33 p.m.—Meeting of the Gleaners' Union. ABH.WEDNESDAY - 7 30 a.m , Holy Communion; 10 30 a.m., Litany and Cornminabion Service. THURSDAY, at 7.30 p.m. — Teachers' Bib!e Class, FRIDAY, ab 7.30 p.m.—Short Service with Address ; 8.15 p.m.—Choir Prac tice, FIRST! SUNDAY IN LENT—(Feb 19) 11 a m — Mat ins, Litany and Sermon. Subject: Ohrieb the Unparalleled m Human History. 2.30 pm —Children'e Service and Gate chiaing. 3.30 p m—Holy Baptiem. 630p m — Evensong and Sermon. Sub ject : " The necessity of Religion." During Lenb the Rev. R, A. Woodthorpe, j M;A., will give three courses of sp^cia ' addresses:—Fridays, at 7.30 p.m —"From death unto Life"; Sundays, ab 11 a.m, — " Some teachings of the Christian faith " j 6 30 p.m.—" Some questions for Lent," LADIES' SUMMER BOOTS AND SHOES, ■VTOT only is the QUALITY HlGH—the PRICE IS LOW: A conjunction of eondl tions that cannot fail to please the wearer. For Shape, for Lasting Wear, and for keeping up a good appearance till the very last, there is nothing like these Choice American Boots and Shoes. A PICK OF THE BEST AMERICAN BOOTS AND Bi2ofiS-~~ McDonald* MoDiarmid's MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STRIET J. NICHOLAS, Manages Repairs and orders promptly attended to. THAT'SRIGHT "OjTE not only Profess to be the LEADING TAILORS, BUT ALSO THE LEADING GENTLEMEN'S MERGERS AND OUTFITTERS IN ASHBURTON. LOVELY, TASTY, AND NAIUY, ARE THE 50 DOZEN TIES .TTTJSI? OJfc*lDrSl3:i> 3 And are SELLING RAPIDLY. ST. PATKICK'B DAY WILL SOON BE HERE. WE CAN FIT YOU OUT WITH A TIE OF THE RIGHT COLOUR. Coma m and Glance ever the LATEST NOVELTIES, AT NEW 2SE3AX.A.INI3 CLOTHING FACTORY A. Gt. BARTON, Manager FBANK~CUBTIS, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKEB, JEWELLEK & OPTICIAN, (Late Watchmaker fcr A. Giinderaen, Christchurch.) SUCCESSOR TO R. MUrtRAY, BEGS to apologise to his numerous cus tomers for the unavoidable incon vesiences and delays they have been sub f jecbed to during the E^TENSIYE ALTER ATIONS whioh have been made, and to fur «, " state that the Establishment is now THOROu^Y UP"TO.DATE m every PaA iCS Ui ftc r uL Fpe C ta C l ß^™*\ Ro™ ha» been constructed and lit on the mo. *aDProvea system, so that GLASSES can be accurait. 7 fitted for READING at nighb. Only the Latest Optical Sight-Test ing Instruments Used. The Stock of Jewellery, Watches, and Electroplated Goods have been most exten sively added to, and is now the Choicest & Best Selected m Ashburton. Watches and Cocks promptly repaired. Jewellery made up to order and repaired on shortest notice. KW Si Hwß RSH wH^w^Np Insist upon having our Pure Teas. Don't be put upon. They are the Best Mid Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied but never equalled. WONDERFUL Guaranteed Micer and Better Value than any at 4d per lb. more money. Compare our 2/- Tea with any at a/4, and our 2/4 with any at 3/- per lb. Baaasffl J^^Bt NEW BOOKS —Fights for the Flag Enchanted Stone, Battle of the Strong, A King and a few Dukes, Ourious Dr. Theme, Downfall of the Dervishes, Jador, Paving the Way, The Laurel Walk, Angel of the Covenant, and others. Cheap editions. Alice m Wonderland, Axe and Rifje, Treasure Island^ eto.-—H. M. Jones, I could teach sugar to slip (town your thr&wfc a million ways, bub sweetest of all la added to diamond jsjA.-^heftrman $*«•! Agents " i



Friedlander Bros., Limited, i FOB PUIVATE SALE. TTTE Have for Private Sale, a complete OHAFF-OUTTING PLANT, Consisting of 6 H.P. Aveling and Porter TRACTION ENGINE, OHAFFOUTTBR by Andrews and Beavap, CORNCRUSHER, HUT, SAW BENCH, BELTING, and Sundries $ ail m firat-olaaa order Full particulars oa application to FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Lld. Or Jos. Anderson, Methven. CORNSACKS CGKNSACKS. TTTB are now Landing ex "Elbe," 1000 BALES FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT CORNSACKS, Whioh we offer to Supply afc LOWEST MABKET KATE& Clients who desire delivery direct ex Ship will please give ub their instructions early to save railage or extra handling. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. ~~™~ NICOLL BROTHERS. JNicoll Brothers, [H. F, Niooll.] [L. A. Niooli. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. BHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND 1 ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS | EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF CATTLE, PIGS & POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noon, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Alao of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m oar Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed m our bands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal, STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4& and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. Wo incite those wishing to dispose of theii properties to communicate with us. WOOL. WOOL.JFOOL WE have pleasure m notifying Clients that we have made arrange' ments with MESSRS DALGETY & CO., LTD. to sell at the Christchurch Sales any Woe which may be entrusted to us, and we arc cleared to make LIBERAL CASE ADVANCES against Wool placed m oui I hands for sale. . . , , _ , . I The Wool should be ."owtaned *» »ftl«et5 & Co., Ltd., Christchurch, J^uaiJ Niooli Bros., with advice to us. , ■ We can also arrange to dispose of cli£' privately if ao desired. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. TjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any ime to suit their own convenience, by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 59 HE CHRISTCHURCH" MEAD CO. Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Beos. store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS wssssss i Leitch and Richards, (Successors to W. F. Hannafo»»), TINSMITHS.PLUMBERS, GASFITTERB, BELL-HANGERS, Em HOT and Cold Water Services laid on most approved plans. JBtotiiaates given for all kinds of work. , N.B.—Competent workmen sent to any part ob shortest notice,, LEITCH &TICHABDS, pgRNETE STREET, I £80;



DONAGHY'S BINDER TWINE, M^CHI*LE OIL, BINDER WHIPS, HAY FOBKS AND RAKES, ENGINEERS' TOOLS, HENDERSON'S DUNDEE LEATHER BELTING, CHAINS AND SECTIONS tfOR MASSEY-HARRIB AND IMcCORMICK REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ab Lees than Agents' Prices, and all Requisite* for the Harvest Field at Lowest) Prices. JOHN ORR & Co. OUR STOCK OP ELECTBO-PLATED WARE AND CUTLERY IS by far the Finest, ever Imported into Ashburton, and we are now making a BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY m our Windowa. JOHN ORR & 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, ranging m Price fiom Sixpence eaoh, and as wo believe » target variety has never been imparted by any firm m Mew Zealand, we feel confident In requesting the inspection of the General Public. In order to dispose of our Immense Stock m these Hues we have marked them at prices from 30 to 50 per cent eelow ordinary prices. Inspect ora Windows. JOJdN ORR & CO. CUPS & SAUCERS PLATES DISHES WATER JUGS TUMBLERS TOILET S-STS BUTTER JARS, and every article m Crockery and Glassware at Reduced Prices 4— JOHN ORRJ^Ca-^^*" ~""~"~~ Jam jars m nests, screw top jars, enamelled and br^ss preserving pans; For many years now we have altogether undersold all our Competitors m these gpeoial lines, and we are determined to add another season to our record. We Guarantee to Sell these Goods cheaper than any house m Christchuroh or Ashburton. JOHN OEE & CO. FREE {INSURANCE} *-*KB <v*o beg to announce bo the people of Aehburton and Dlsfcrleb that we have com pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Cash Customers to the extent of 10s or over, A FREE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds good for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expiry can be renewed at our Stores : thus enabling anyone dealing with as to keep covered against accident for £100 m the event of death, or £1 per week m the case of Total Disablement. And the Beauty of the WHOLE SYSTEM is that ib COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Wq do nafc make any advance m our Prices to'pay for this, bat still continne fco give to all alike THE BEST VALUE AT BOTTOM PRICES IN EVERY LINE OF OUR IMMENSE STOCK, j Buy your Goods where you can geb your 1 Insurance for Nothing. It may be handy when you lensf expect it. If ib costs you nothing you mighb as well have that thrown m. Guarantee from Insurance Compmy, and all farther particulars on application to JOHN ORR & Co. Hams and Bacon. SIDES, ROLLS. AND HAMS- Thi; is YEBY PRIME QUALITY, having reecared firsb prize at the teoenb Shows m Ohristchuroh and Tiraaru. JOHN ORR <& Co. Marayilla Garden Teas. Purveyors by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospibals, Army and Navy. THESE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to ua by the Growers from iheir Gardens In Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten prize medals for PUEITY, STRENGTH AND FLAVOR. Everyone should bry them JOHN ORR <& Co., SOLE AGENTS. Sugar for Jam, WE Guarantee the Pate o»ne SUGAH of the Hfghesb Qaalffcy, and especially S«ltabk for Jam making. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBUKTON, .. ..••■»■ . •