Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1899. GAMBLING.

If '..here is one subject more than another that serves to illustrate the inconsistency of our Statute law, it is that which it may be convenient to term gambling. 'Ihe term ht^in any case a wonderfully elastic signrocauce, but in its connection with New Zealand legislation it has been shown to be capable of extraordinary expansion ; that is to cay if we attach to the word gambling all the meanings which may be fairly given to it. For example, to play cards or any game in which chance is a possible element is to gamble; to bet upon any oontigency is to gamble ; to run an art union no matter how innocent the object may be is to gamble, if the articles disposed of are not made in a particular way ; and we might enumerate a number of other phases of this evil, for an evil gambling most assuredly is, But the inconsistency of human nature and of human codes of morality is almost laughable. When we come to examine how thin and delicate are the lines which separate the right from the wrong, and how extremely curious it is that while under some circumstances it is com mendable to dispose of property and to acquire it, by means of chance, it is a ' grievous evil, indeed a crime punishable by law, to do the same thing under another set of circumstances, we cannot help wondering. For in stance, it is an ofience against morality and law for a private indivi dual to dispose of any property by lot or hazard, but it is perfectly legal and justifiable for the State to dispose oi the public lands by the same process. It has been made penal for one section of the community to indulge in betting on a race course, on the old fashioned lines of straight out wagering, but it ia all right if a club gets a license, and the betting is done through the club, It is not the purpose of this article to discuss the question whether the totali sator has had a beneficial or a. pre judicial effect upon public morality. We merely desire to point out how utterly ridiculous it is for anybody to contend—as some do—that our laws on the subject of gambling have had, or are likely to have, any restraining influence upon bhose inclined to gamble. This state of things results partly because of their inconsistency and partly because they do not touch the root of the evil. They merely imke a great parade of moral legislation, but in general their effects are confined to in convenience and press upon those who have not the gambling instinct, but who might often find occasion to utilise the lottery principle adopted by the Government of this country, in a perfectly harmless and legitimate manner, were it not for the existing laws on the subject. The fact must be apparent to every thoughtful mind that the gaming laws confer upon cer tain classes ia the community a monopoly of the right to gamble, and — as one of our contemporaries puts it— actually assist them in their business in return for the toll paid.

India is lite no other colony over which Britain holds sway. It is a vast empire, with a VICE-ROYALTY population of more IN INDIA. than 200,000,000 of people,, of alien race and religion. It is, therefore, essential that the Court of the Viceroy should be surrounded with a pomp and military display which many of the European Courts might envy. Being the capital, Calcutta is the headquarters of the Vice-regal Court and the supreme Government —that ie, during the cool season, as winter in the East is designated. It is here 8 in Govern ment House, a large, handsome, pillared building, with fine gardens, that the most important functions are held. Balls, dinners, and receptions follow each other with great frequency. At these gathering the princes and wealthy Hindoos appear in gorgeous and picturesque costumes, with quanti ties of precious stones embroidering their garments and ornamenting their turbans, which they keep on, and their sandals, which they take off, on enter ing any dwelling. Several miles from Calcutta is Barrackpore, a quiet and beautiful country house, to which their Excellencies repair when they wiah a break from the cares and gaieties of the capital. The staff consists of six or eight aides-in-camp — generally military officers, men well versed in precedence and etiquette, which in India, with all classes and colors, have to be strictly observed. The body guard, soldiers of fine appearance and splendid physique, in scarlet and gold uniforms, are always on duty at Government House, and act as escort in the daily drive. Four horses, with outriders and footmen in scarlet and gold liveries, herald the approach of the vice-regal carriage. April sees their Excellencies and suite and all Government officials migrated to Simla, a summer resort in the Himalaya Mountains. Several months of each year are spent in official visits to the wealthy and powerful rulers of the native States. Among several hundred princes, the Nizam of Hyderabad has first rank. Of immense wealth, he rules a territory covering £2,000 square milee, and over 10,000,000 of people. Never have Indian princes done obeisance to so yeuthful a representa tive of the Empress. Barely in his fortieth year, Lord Curson, of Kedles ton, occupies what veterans in the diplomatic arena consider the crowning point of their career, j

Local and Genera!.

The French Civil Service. —- The exceasive inctease of Government) servants in France is commented on editorially in a reoent number of the Paris Temps. In fifty years the population has increased only 10 per cent., while the number of Government employees has been increased 110 per cent., and their salaries 150 per cent. The colonies furnish places for many of these functionaries, there being 4§o in French India, At a place named Yana on there are fifteen, and not a single French colonist. One did settle there, bub soon, to escape the vexations of the fifteen officials charged to protect him, he moved on to English territory. Woods' Great Peppermint Quire for Oough and Golds never fails, 1/6 and 2/6.

A nkw and interesting serial will be' found on the fourth page } commercial news »pp. are on the first page. A Hanpsome Donation.—A b the vestry meeting held in St. Stephen's schoolroom last evening, Dr Trevor said that a handsome brass lectern had been presented to St. Stuphoa'a Church by Mr and Mrs George Jameson, which he would be pleased to show to anyone who cared to call at his houße. It was suggested that ib would b« a good plan to have the leotern on view at the meeting of parishioners to be held in the schoolroom of St. Stephen's Church on Tuesday evening next. A hearty vote of thanks was passed' to Mr and Mrs Jameson for the very handsome and useful piesent. The Flora of Nkw Zealand — The Otago Daily Times itates that all difficulties aa to the immeiiate publioation of that' portion of the " Flora of New Zealand " prepared by the late Mr T. Kirk have been cleared away, and that the work will appear in the oour&e of a week or two. The portion of the work already in print only covera the j orders up to the Gamposilee, but even 10 far it will prove interesting and valuable to all student!. The work will be followed as soon as possible by the corresponding atlas of plates. It is also understood that on his return from Raratonga, Mr T. F. Oheese maa, of the Auckland Museum, will at onoe 1 take up the preparation of a new Flora. Admiral Dewey's Promotion — Rear- Admiral George Dewey's promotion to the rank of a full Admiral—Congress having revived the grade especially for his benefit has the effect of making him as high in rank aa any naval commander in the world, while Ma salary will be thirteen thousand five hundred dollars a year. On February 24th he said to the correspondent of a New York paper: " I would not accept a nomina tion for the Presidency of the United States. I have no desire for any politioal office* I am deeply grateful for many expressions of kindly sentiment from the American people, but I desire to retire in peace to the enjoy ment of my old age." He had been ap proached by politicians, he added, bub he had refused absolutely to consider any pro position whatever. Asiatic Travel,—Dr. Sven Hedin will start for Thibet early next year. He made a remarkable journey across Asia from west to easb, a few years ago, and made some striking discoveries, among which were the ruins, in one of the deserts of Chinese- Turkestan, of some Buddhist cities ante dating the Mohammedan invasion. As soon as he had completed his scientific record, Dr. Hedin began preparations for his com ing journey. He will make Kashgar, in Chinese Turkestan, his starting point, and will again cross, by a different) route, the Takla-Makan desert, in which he nearly perished of thirst on his last journey. He expects to spend text winter in Northern Thibet, and plans, the following summer, tc cross this loftiest plateau in the world from north to south, emerging in India. A Kangaboo Host.—From the Press it <aken ;he following :— On Saturday morninjj tliere was an impromptu kangaroo hunt in •he vicinity of Hagley Park, minus the hounds, but nob without excitement for s number of small boys who gave chase, until ihere w<ts a large number in pursuit of the bounding do«, which had evidently been los( from the Acclimatisation grounds, when she was ultimately recaptured. The doc was a very quiet one, but would only let hei would-be captors come within a few yards, when she would put in some long springs, much to the disappointment of the more ardent of her pureuera, who were bent or laseooing the;r quarry, and the delight o: others who followed at a respectful distance The hunt was in full swing as country foik were driving to town, and not a few horsei were shy of the " hopping varmint," as on< farmer described the object of so much attention. Hon. W. Rolleston and Burn ham School.— Iv Bigning the memorial to th< Government urging a reform of the systetr at Burnham, the Hop. W. Bolleatot addressed the following letter to the Rev, H. S. Northcote, who brought the memorial under his notice :—"I return the memoria on the Industrial Schools herewith, with mj signature appended. I think something might immediately be done in the way ol classification if, as was originally intended, the iiyttelton Orphanage were brought agaii into use. The aggregation of all classes and both sexes in one building in * a monster institution is, no doubt, a mistake, and il has grown up from motives of economy, from time to time, in the administration, I always thought Lyttellfcon well adapted b$ climate and otherwise for girlt and the younger and feebler children, of whom then are so many. There is abundance of room on the reserve at Burnham for the olassifica tion of the stronger sex in separate build' ings at suitable distances; and the oharactei and previous history of the children woulc enter largely into their classification* ] earnestly hope and believe that members oi Parliament will do their best to promote such reforms as are necessary. Federation.—ln urging^ that the taking of the federal referendum ought not to be unduly delayed the Sydney Morning Herat& points out that the federal party ought not to be found behindhand in laying before the people in the same vigorous way as last yeai the terms of the union proposed. " Already,' says our contemporary, " those who regard the amended oonsbitution with alarm are at work. Influences are invoked to secure the rejection of the bill which need counter acting by a full exposition of the amended measure. Statements are made as to a cast iroa scheme dominated by the minor States, beyond amendment, indissoluble except by bloodshed and civil war, and exposing us to the perfidious designs of each and all of the other colonies. These are misrepresenta tions which seize hold of the public mind unless promptly exposed. What we are now entitled to rely upon is that in a few weeks' time the Enabling Bill will be re submitted, it is to be hoped with a fairer prospect of passing. The recess, brief though it be, will give an interval for re flection, and Parliament will come to its task, in some measure, we may trust, free from the heat of the present conflict. To that calmer mood we may look for a speedy termination to this difficulty, and an early reference of the question to the people once for all." "" Thb Port Phillip Yachting Accidmst. —The yachting accident at Port Phillip during Easier was a shocking affair. Those on board wore Mr John Clark, marine super intendent of the Melbourne Steamship Company^ his four sons, John (aged 21), Erneat (18), Charles (16), Norman (14), a young man named Reginald Johnston (18) and Arthur Allen (31). Johnston was a companion of the boys, and Allan was a labourer at the Melbourne Steamship Company's works, who frequently went out with yachts as a paid hand. The craft is supposed to have-capsized in a squall, all on board being drowned. When recovered a couple of days afterwards by a diver, the bodies presented a shocking sight, the features being so mutilated as to be almost unrecognisable. Apparently the remains had been attacked by myriads of sea lice, which had completely eaten away the flesh from face, hands, and legs. Mr Clark senr. had been in the employ of the Melbourne Steamship Company for 38 years as super ! intendenb shipwright. Many incidents are recorded of his prowess in the water. He usually wenb down in a diving dress when diving was necessary in connection with the firm's work; but he has been known to dispense with the dreas and make an ex haustive examination of a ship's bottom without suffering any ill effects. Remarkable Scroioal Case. .— A correspondent, writing to the Hawke's Bay Herald records the almost marvellous recovery of his son from a fluidical tumor on the liver. About three months ago he went to the Waipukurau Hospital in an emaoiated condition, whiob showed to his friends all too plainly that the insidious and dreadful disease -was fast taking his life away. Even the medical men seemed to think he would never recover. But Drs. Reed and Godfrey opened his cheßt and removed the tumor, the first discharge being about one and a half gallon. For a long time the patient lay in a critical condition, but thanks to the akill of the doctors and the constant and practioal attention of the nurses, he has now so far recovered as to be able to return home. He now has a tube inserted in his chest, and ib will be some time before he is thoroughly sound, but he ia in splendid general health, Whatever may be thought of the cure among the medical profession, it is ponpfdered a wonder ful thing amongst i&ymen who know the pass thoroughly.

Stoats.—A stoab waa caught yesterday fn Messrs Kaye and Oarter'B store at Ly tteltcn. " And people wonder why they loae their fowls," said the man who was exhibiting it to an admiring crowd on Norwich Qiay. , NoftTHCOTE'S KINEMATOGKAPH. — On Friday night Nortboote'a kinematograph of the Spanish-American war, together with a variety company, will appear in the Odd fellows Hail. Mr Northcote has secured some fine pictures of the Spanish-American war, and the entertainment given is a most realistic and interesting one. Several clever variety artistes are now travelling with the sho-v, and assist in the entertainments. Mr Northcote has been drawing crowded houses in other centres, and we "have no doubt he will be well patronised in Ashburton. Cycling.—-At a meeting of the League 6f Wheelmen held last evening a discussion took t'lace upon the action of a number of riders, members of League clubs, in com peting under Alliance rules at the Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club's meeting* It was decided that the Pioneer Clnb be called upon to remove the names of J L Carl, F B Carl, 8 0 Baron, H Baron, J Pepperill, X Bassett, T A Oates, and A Shelton from its membership roll* Similar action was taken an regard to Gibson, & member of the Danedin 0 0. Ashton.—A general meeting of the Ashton singing class was held in the Ashton school room last night. There was a large attend ance of members, and Mr Watson, Longbeach, was vobed to the chair. Having stated the i object of the meeting, Mr S Orossan read the balance sheet for the past year, which showed a credit balance of £118s 3d. The balance sheet waa adopted as read. It was agreed that the singing class should be resumed on Friday, April 28, and that the system to be taught should be left in the hands of Mr Owen. It having been decided that a Management Committee should con sist of five members, the following were elected, viz., Messrs fl Thomas, P Shearer, R Oroy, A. Henderson, and H McConnell. A hearty vote of thanks waa accorded to the Ashton {School Committee for their liberality in allowing the class the use of the echool last year free of charge. This being all the business the meeting waa closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman. A"Popoi,ab Ekkob."—There has (says the Sydney Morning Herald)heetx in existence for a very long time a " popular error " that owing to the copper used in its manufacture being very rich in gold the breeze coinage of 1864 has an intrinsic value very greatly in excess ot its face value. It is uncertain how the idea arose in ihe first instance, but there is reason to believe tint within the last month or two it has received so much credence in Sydney that pence of this coin age have been eagerly sought after by many persons in the community, who have paid prices ranging from 6d to 7s 6d each, the average price, as far &a can be ascertained, being about 2a eaoh. There has been a constant succession of applicants at the Mint for some weeks, who have purchased these pence on the understanding that they could there be disposed of at a profit. It may be mentioned that in 1864 32 tona ot broLza were coined into about 3§ million pence. One authority states the impression gob abroad that a mistake was made at Her Majesty's Mint, with the result that gold was included in the composition of the pence. Of course the impression was an entirely erroneous one.

THE NEW ZEALAND BANK REDUCTIONS.

Protest by Colonial Bank Officers

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Dunedin, April 18 Ex-Directora of the Colonial Bank have addressed a strong protest to the Board of the Bank of New Zealand against the recent reductions of the staff, saying that from beginning to end of the negotiations for the purchase of the former, the Bank of New Zealand pledged themselves when they took the Colonial's staff over that these should be treated in all respects as officers of the Bank of New Zealand. They charge the Board with a breach of that understanding. Mr Tegetmeir replies that the scheme of the reductions was definitely decided on on the : merits of the staff as a whole, without mak ing the slightest distinction on the ground of the previous connection, and therefore can nob be reviewed or modified*

SPOTTING.

ABHBURTON AUTUMN MEETING.

The following are the acceptances for the first day's races :— Gbovh Fabm Handicap, 35 soys, 6 fur longs.—Mauser Bst 131b, Vanilla Bst Sib, Bizarre 7st 131b, Orphan 7»t. 101b, Belligerent 7sb Bib, Hypnotist 7st 71bs Bimetallißt 7it 31b, Liberty 6st7lb. Lagmhos Trot Hanbioap, of 30 soys; two miles.—Harold B. acr, Mist lQsec, BiZ*ine 20aeo. Boxwood 22sec, Kentucky Maud 25sec, Medium And 28aec, Auctioneer 32sec, Garfield, Scottie 35sec, Mist Brown wood, Bella, Berlin Mac 37seo, Killaloe, Jock MoQuilla, Toss Up 39seo. Abhbueton Handicap, 60 eovs; 1£ mile.— Double Event 9at 71b, Skirmisher Bat 111b, Hukußst2lb, Rangefinder 7st 71b, Peerage 17st 3lb: Melkose Pony Handicap, of 25 soys; four furlongs.—Heliades lOsfc 71b, Topsy 9at 12lb, Taranto 7st 101b, Bosie O'Shea 7et 9ib, Phyllis 7st 81b, Roseagnew 7st 51b Little Daisy 7st 31b, Little Willie 7st 31b, Piokles 7ab 2lb, Vicar 7st 2ib, Pauline You-are«a> Belle 6st 101b. Fairfield Handicap, 30 soys, one mile. —Belligerent 9st, Bloomer Bst 121b, Lepanto Bst 71b, Liberty 7st 71b. Flying Handicap, 30 soys; 5 furlongs.— Mauser 9sb 31b, Vanilla Bit 101b, Bizarre Bat 51b, Rochester Bst lib, The Orphan Sat 2lb, Grandshob 7sb 91b, Shekel 7st 41b, Nantes 7st 21b, Weaver 6st 131b, Gloaming 6st> 91b, Corusa 6sfe 71bi NOMINATIONS. Novel Back, of 25 soys; five furlongs- Wedlock, Valentine, Rosehill, Rosine, Tale of War, Little Tim. Disposal Stakks, of 25 soys ; five fur longs.—Magg, Wedlock, Valentine, Bose hill, Tale of War. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Christchukch, April 17 Mr G. G. Stead states that consequent on the receipt of recent cables, there is a probability that he will ship Multiform to England by the Ruahine on May 11.

THE LATEST.

Some t&d Foreign

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka April 13, 9,25 ft-m, Guabdian Office 10.3 a-in) A Poisoner. Oabul, April 17 A cook in the employ of lachak Khan, a bro her of the Ameer of Afghanistan, has been hanged at Samarkand for attempting to poison i his master.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuak* April 18, 9.25 ft.m, Guabdian Office 10 3 am Paris, April 17 In the fresh Dreyfus evidence ! published, Colonel Picquart is shown to [ have deposed that documente contain* ing the expression " Oanaille De " wai not produced until the authorities directly complained that the Dreyfus case waa making no progress. The document was then Bhown to the Court martial privately. Oolone! Picquart expressed himself dumfounded at the manifest unfairness shown by Oount Dij JPaty de Olam when dictating the bordereau used against Dreyfus.

TAMMANY IN NEW YORK.

Justice Bought and Sold.

Evidence by "Boss" Croker.

United Pren» Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right New York, April 17 Groker, giving evidence before the Commission to enquire as to corrupt government in New York, admitted that Tammany controlled all the appointments made by the Mayor, and settled the fate of the laws proposed for the city and the State legislations! He stated that candidates for positions on the judiciary must contribute to i Tammany's funds, and were expected to appoint partisan referees, who award the lion's share of the proceeds of sales of estates to Oroker's firm. Oroker declared that Senator Fratt and his sons were responsible for all the corruption in New York. (Received Wakapuakft April 18, 9 25 a-ro, Guardian Office 10 3 a-m) NbjwYobk, April 17 Oroker states that he sails for England immediately. His disclosures caused dismay, and his arrest is threatened.

THE BRITISH BUDGET.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright.

(Received Wakapuaka April 18, 9-25 a-m», Guardian Office, 10 3 a-m) London, April 17 France and Spain are taking concerted action with regard to the new British wine duties.

THE POPE'S CORONATION ANNIVERSARY.

Te Deum at St. Peter's.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright Rome, April 17 The Pope attended a Te Deum at St Peter's on the occasion of the twenty-first anniversary of hia coro nation. Eight thousand people were present, and extraordinary enthusiasm was manifested. His Holiness was very weak, and had to be carried to St Peter's. He pronounced the bene diction in a recumbent position. At the conclusion of the Te Deum the Pope remarked, "I wonder if this is my last appearance,"

A CHINESE INCIDENT.

Attack on British Troops.

Dispersing: the Assailants.

United Press Association—By Eleoferio Telegraph—Copyright Hong Kong, April 17  A thousand Chinese soldiers, without provocation, fired upon a party of 150 British troops at Taipofu, in the Kowloon district The British, assisted by shells from the destroyer Fame, charged and dispersed the Chinese, killing several. There were no casual" ties on the British side. The British then hoisted the flag at Taipofu.

WAR IN SAMOA.

United Pcess Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Auckland, Apiill7 A wieath has been sent by the Moano to Samoa by members of the Auckland Club, to place on the grave of Lieutenant Freeman of H.M.S. Tauranga. Corporal Foxworthy and Seaman Hunt, of the Royalist, are making a good recovery from their wounds at ths hospital. Soon after the Mcana left for Samoa and San Francisco important despatches were received from Wellington to be forwarded to Samoa. The pott office authorities communicated with Mount Yi^tbria and Tiritiri, and on each flag station signals were hoisted requesting the mail steamer to return* Apparently neither signal was i observed from the Moana. As the Tutanaki has arrived, probably she will go to Samoa with the despatches. A large quantity of rifle and Maxim ammunition in cues was landed by ths Elingamite from Wellington and conveyed across to the defences on the North Shore, presumably to augment the local supply at the forts in oaie any should be required for Samoa.

fHB ABHBUKTON GUAKD.UN; TUESDAY, iiPRIL 18, 1899



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CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S OHURQB Aahburton. THURSDAY, 7.30 p.m.—Bible Class FRIDAY, 7 15 p. m.—Evening Prayer and Address ; 8 p.m., Choir Practice, 3rd SUNDAY AFTER EASTER, (April 23.) 8.30 a m— Holy Communion 11 a m—Matine, Litany, and Sermon 3 p m~DfcOMORE—Mr Gates SEAFIELD—Bev R A Woodthorpe -6 30 p m. Evening Prayer and Sermon R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A., Vioar. jfi'riediar-qer Bros.. Limited. ■VTOT HAVING DISPOSED OF MR VV. H. RULE'S PENDARYES PROPERTY By Auction, We are prepared to TREAT PRIVATELY for satnet] FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. GRAIN SHIPMENTS LONDON. WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT UF WHEAT & 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 Gash 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., id, ORANGE HALL. SATUKDAY,~APIiIL 22 ASHBURT9N PRESBYTERIAN CHUBCH MANSE DEBT EXTINCTION FUND. A SALE of WORK & FARM PRODUCE will take place on the above date, in aid of the Manse Debt. The Hall will be open from 10 a.m. l/- LUNCHEON from 12 to 2 p.m. 1/- Donations for abovs thankfully received by any of the members of Finance Committee. QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY _ j out of every 4 or the whole peculation of Men, women, and Children DRINK ■B <"' Blended Teas. The above statement, after 10 years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. M. & Co.'s Pure Teas cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dper tb. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. TTTE have Pleasure in Icfcimatiag .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 nofeed for these goods and this season is better than ever. NEW TIES AND SOARVES. We have a nice selection in all t he newest j styles and shapes. We always keep g a hand a well-assorted Stotk of— TRAVELLING RUGS, ; PORTMANTEAUX, AND ! GLADSTONE BA#B. A. G. BARTON, MANAGER. All ye housewives of New Zealand, who delight in Fragrant Tea, ask for that which bears the label of the Diamond Jwsilie.



Gr UIN b °F all kinds- JOHN ORR AND CO. LAMPS - LAMPS - LAMPS WE Stock More LAMPS than all the other Storea in Ashburton pub together, and when wa Bay we can give you the best value, we know what we are talking abOVER ffAA LAMPS OE VARIOUS KINDS TO SELECT FROM. i Prices frcm NIFE PENCE to NINE POUNDS. Our Table Lamps at 2*, 2a 6d, 3», 3s 61 aie wonderful value, Hanging Lamps from 3s 6d to £5. Hand Limps for next to nothing. JOHN ORR AND CO. HORSE CLIPPERS 'WPiP PLOUGH SHARES /f 1* BABB AND PLAIIS hobseoovkrs XL a FENCINGWIRE PLOOGH CHAINS W Ift SHEEP NETTING We have large Stocks of all these Lines, and are prepared to give Spe<ral|Quotations for Large or Small Quantities. JOHN ORE AND CO. SCOTT'S, SHACKLOCK'S, & STOHBIBR'S RANGES ALWAYS IN STOCK. OVER 30 DIFFERENT PATTERNS can be shown to Intending Parchisers. REGIhTKR GRATEF, COOKING & HEATING STOVES, Etc Pendora, Fire Irons, Biass Curbs, Coal Vasea jusb 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 in .fishburton dealing direct wifch the Manufacturers and can therefore give the very beat value. WE have some specially fine gooda in Cutlery and Electroplate suitable for presentations of all kiudp. JOHN ORR & CO. "SILVBR KING," *• ACETELYNE," "BiNNEP," "20th CENTURY,'. " PERFECTION," " SEAROHLIGHP," and all the Lateafc and Best la BICYCLE LAMPS JOHN ORR & CO.. [ASHBURTON,'



F. FERRIMAN. * — ■ s : ■ 1 '4 FIFTY-Ft UR YEARS SUCCESS, mms chemical prepaßauon IS OARBOLISBD as a remsdy against the ravages of Birds, Rooks, or other Pests taking the seed dressed with it. This Preparation is now beiog USED EXTENSIVELY In the Colonies of New Zealand, Aus tralia, and Central Africa. WHEAT SOWING. | Bast and Cheapest Dressing for seed Wheat, UARBOLIBED, Patronised by Thousandß of the Firer Practical Fatmeri in the Kingdotr. PERFECT FREEDOM PROM SMUT. Ifc k acknowledged to be an Established Fact that D. CLARKE'S OABiiOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Label Registered under Trade Marks Act, No. 13,796, and 158,143) HAS BEEN USED F FTY-THBEE YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL. Wool Pitß, Led bury, Hereford, hire, October 23, 1889 Dear Ik,— lam pleased to lostify to the efficacy of your. " Carbolised Whea Protector," having used your Protect.-r for 40 years and never having g-own a smuty ear of corn in my lift- ; thartfure cm confidently r. commend y ur " Whe.-»t Pcotfctor" as a sure preventa'ive for Smat, tic. I ara, yuors truly, Q. B. JONES. Mr G. B. 01 nke. PREPARED BY G. B CLARKK, M.P.S., MANUFACTURING OHBMIST, WOBURN, BEDS, ENGLAND. (Proprietor of the bheep Dipping Com position.) In Packets containing safficent to dress Eight Bethels of Seed Wheat, Barley, Oats, or other Corn. AGENT FOR ASHBUBTON, F. FERRIMAN. The blood is the medium by which ali nutriment is supplied to the body. No organ, for ita magnitude, possesses a greater Abundance of blood vessels than the horse's foot, Nor is greater cars manifested any where to ensure an uninterrupted supply 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 BBch,t»atment, but whioh no Bkill can d'ffeetuiilly remove. The free, natural, elastic step can only be preserved by the observance of natural laws. Our advice is constantly being sought in so-called obscure causes of lameness. Instead of it being as is generally supposed " the shoulder," th< trouble is in the foot. Pressure, irritating and inflaming, prevents free circulation, and pus or matte? Ie discovered in the clift W. T. Kingston may be consulted at all boura, either at his Forge, Wills street, or Rfcfeja private re»ideoce,Gr«y atreob,