DEATH.

Brown.—At C"men n Street, A libnrton, on Wednesday, May 31, tiBLKN, the beloved wife of J. L. Brown, builder, in her forty-eighth year-—*fter a long and painful illness.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1899. Local and General.

Baiufall —During May .{says a Wtl liuglon wire) rain has falleu ua twenty-six days out of thirty-one,the tota* fall beiny 687 the average for previous years was 4 83. The Shooting Season —The Wellington Acclimatisation Society has appointed a deputation to urge the Premier to make the ehooting season for both imported and native game begin on May 1, to prevent the wanton slaughter of birds. Marine Examiners,— The foliowiag have been appointed to the position of Superin tendents of Mercantile Marine and Exami ners of Masters and Mates at the principal ports :-Captain Smith, of the Omapere, Wellington ; Captain Fleming, of the Flor*, Dunedin ; Captain Marciel, Lyttelton ; Mr W. D. Reid, Chief Officer of the Hauroto, Auckland. The salary is £250 per annum. —Press Association telegram. Wellington Chamber of Commerce.— The Council of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce has decided nob to take any fur ther steps to press the claims of Wellington as an alternate port of call for the San Fran cisoo h" earner until the session begins- Ihe Council has also decided to join with the Sydney Chamber of Commerce in urging the London Chamber to take steps to impress on the Imperial authorities the importance of the Pacific cable scheme.—Press Association telegram. A CBNTENABrAN.—Mr Charles Abbott, Ihe doyen of the Brethren of the Charterhouse, who are immortalised by Thackeray, in the person of dear old Colonel Newoome, died somewhat suddenly early in March. The deceased getitl man, who was familiarly known as the "Venerable Abbott of Char terhouse," had only just celebrated the 101 st anniversary of bis birth (which took place at Debenham, Suffolk, on February 9,1798), and on that occasion entertained a large number ot friends to tea. Land Mark Removed —Another of tit old landmarks in Ashburton will soon have disappeared, the work of removal having commenced to-day, v'z., the old Bazaar Stables in Burnett Street. These stables wore erected in 1877 by Mr T. Ballook when the land around, now so closely built on, was in its native tussock. A block of new brick buildings will soon occupy the present site of the stables, and will no doubt improve the appearance of the street. A Labor of Love.— The wife of a country clergyman is just now engaged in preparing a most beautiful p'eee of needlework for the altar front of Westminster Abbey. The lady in question has already worked an altar front fur Winchester Cathedral, and for Chichester Cathedral, both of which are objects of wonder and admiration to all who see them. Is is said, however, that the work upon which she is now engaged will be the finest piece of needlework of the kind in the kingdom." Ib will take five years to execute, the same amount of time having been expended upon each of the other altar cloths. It is not everyone who would be prepared to devote 15 years of their life to the service of the Church, as the generous donor of these beautiful works of art has done. Literary Society.—There waa a good attendance of members at the Catholic Literary Society's weekly meeting, held in the schoolroom on Wednesday evening, and the President (Mr Cooper) occupied the chair. Three mamhers were nominated to fill the vacant, office of librarian, and Mr J. Higgles waa elect', d. After the election of a member and other business had been transacted, the programme was proceeded with. It took the form of a " Mock Parlia mentary election, 1' and four candidates came forward—Messrs Moison and Bowdep on the indepandent tickob, and Messrs MeSherry and Duffy as staunch supporters of the pre sent Government. Each candiate gave his respective views on some of the most imp .ft anb political questions of the day, viz., land settlement, defence, prohibition, old age pension, education, etc , ami at the conclu sion of each candidate's address numerous questions were asked and answered vety satisfactorily. The ballot was then taken and resulted in the election of Mr Duffy by a majority of four votes. The newly-elected M.H.R., in a neat speech, returned thanks to the members, bringing a most enjoyable and instructive evening to a close. The programme for next Wednesday evening will bean •'Editor's box" Strongest Whibe Otobrs are Weakest. —The '99 design Zealandia Bicycles' are fitted with all the very latest improvements, butted tubing making frames, forks, and head unbreakable, arch crown/ overhanging cl»in wheel, narrow tread, twin roller chain, E'.swi< k hubs, and dust proof throughout, enamelled in fanoy colours j prises—Gentle men's £21, Ladies' £22;' twelve months' written guarantee. Large assortment of accessories in stock—Acetylene gas lamps 25a, Silver King Ife 6d ; lamps from ss; bells from Inj Graphitoleo §d, §&, Is, very best for chains;. lamp and bicycle oil Is ° t handle bars from 12s 6d j ladies' parcel carriers $s 6d. —Oatks, Lowry, and Co., largest cycle manufacturers in Australasia, Burnett street, Ash barton " r and at Christchurch. Adt

COMMERCIAL.

GERALDINE STOCK MARKET.

' At Geraldine on Wednesday there was a large yarding of cheep—about 6000-* ---mostly crossbred lambs and small two-tooths, Bidding was not brisk, but prices were maintained. The cattle market was dull, and bidding was slow for some flue ■took for turnips that were offered. A few good bacon pigs and a lob of weaners Bold well. Fat sheep ran, for crossbred ewes 12a 6d to 13a 3d ; and stores, crossbred lambs 10s to 13s j crossbred ewes, 8s Id to 12i 4d ; two and fonr-tooth crossbred tumipers 10s 9d to 15s 3d ; merino wethers 7s and ewes 63 3d. Cattlg about the same as last sale; and pfgs £3 ?s 6d for baoonera, 7s to 10a for weaners, and'29s for porkera. °

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Christohueoh, May 31 The Addiogboo roarkeb to-day was a record in more ways than one. Not only was there the largest entry ot fab sheep ever seen there, bub prices, especially for lambs, were very high. The yardiDgs were between 14,000 and Ifc.OGG fab sheep, 6,260 fab lambs, 6,000 store sheep, 53t7 cattle, and 400 pigs. Business throughout was brisk, arid the sale was kept up with spirit till after dark','when about two-thirds of the fat sheep had been sold, and an adjournment was then made until 9 next morning to finish. Cattle.'—2s4 fafs cattle were yarded, and the letter sorts met an* igpproped sale, but others slightly easier. Good to prinie steers | £7 to £9 17a 6d, others £5 7s 6d to £6 l.Qs, heifers $4 to £6 IQs, and cows £3 to £610s. Per 1001b, extra prime was up to 20s, good to prime 16s to 18a 6d, medium l^a to I§j od, and inferior 12s to 13s 6d. Fat Sheep.—Fit sheep included some really good lines of freezers, which met keen competition, selling at 16a 6d to 21a 6d, extra heavy wethers up to 24a 6d j best butchers ewfs, 12a 6d to l*4s 6d ; medium sorts, 8a 6d to 11* 61= The fat lamb market was very excited, and 26i wore given for a line of forty-six for export, while fret zing sorts brought 14a to 16a lid, and others from 10s to 13s 6d. Store Sheep meb a good sale for forward wethers, including North Islanders, at 14* ifi to 15s Id, and smaller sorts 12s to 13s lOd, mixedxwo-tpoths IDs'6d to IBs, ewes Ba-3d to 11a 7d, lambada §i tolls 3^. > YjQS.— Pmb pigs" were slightly grmer, biconers 3ld to 4d, and porkers 4d to 4M per ib. .

ORIGINAL POETRY.

LINES SUGGESTED BY RECENT EVENTS.

T! c Ghoßt popped in and the Ghost popped out,, Of the gardens at Hampstead and there about ; The girls and the kids were ekeered out of their wits, And all the old women were sent into fits. So the whole population rose up in a rege, Aud swore & great oath ghost y warkie to wags; And brave volunteers from the district around, Vowed tiiey never would rest till thai Ghost fi should be found. And the war fever spread to the Volunteer Rifles,- Who feared neither ghosts nor any such trifle; So they burnished their anna and formed a new corpp, To march in the van ia the Ghost-hunting war. They strode boldly out in the gloom of the night), ' And straightway gave chase to the wander ing wight; But bo far the quest) for the Bpook is a most Disappointing crusade to ail but the Ghost. Now those who are wise will sit close in their home, And never be tempted at midnight to roam ; Lest they come in the way of the volunteer host, And find themselves caught in mistake for the Ghost. —Spook.

TO SIRIUS.

"Twinkle 1 Twinkle ! little star. How I wonder what your are ; Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the iky." Twinkle 1 Twinkle ! all the night, Till the morning glows with light; Of the euu, whose glorious ray, Hides thy tiny light away. Yet thou twinklesfc on unieen, Through the day with golden sheen ; Till the night again draws near, Then thy twinkle does appear. In the springtime with its green, In the dewdrop thou art seen ; Through the summer heat at night, Thou wilt lend thy tender light. In the autumn with its gold, Yeb thou twinklest as of old ; Through the winter's obilly frost, Still thy twinkle is not lost. Through the ages of the world, With thy twinkling flag unfurled } Marching on through time and space, Ever, ever, in thy piacei Twinkle ! Twinkle ! little star, Oft I wonder if you are A lamp to us by God's Grace given, To guide our doubting souls to heaven. Men of science, men of learning, With their telescopes diacernli g, Thinkest thou another land, Where children playeth on the sand. Can'flt thou be a world so high, Floating onward through the sky j That thy radiance Beemi to be, But the tiny light I see ? Canst thou be the future home, Where my eoul in peace may roam ; Free from sorrow, free from care, Ever with the joyful there ? Man. Thou knowest, cannot tell, What upon these shores doth dwell! God alone, of'afl that be, He's the only one to spe. Twinkle ! Twinkle ! ever on, Through the ages yet to oomej Throughout timn, throughout space, Twinkle on the human race. J. L. Hiaqs. Ashburton, May 18, 1899.

DER DOG UND DER LOBSTER.

Dot dog he vos dot kind of dog Vot ketoh dot ret so sly, Und tqueez 1? him mit his little tee'h, Und den dot ret vos dis. D it dog he vos onquisitive Vareff^r he vas go. Und, like dot vooman, all der timev Somedings he vantg to know. \ Ton day, all by dot market-stand Vitre fish und clams dey tell, Dot dog vas poke his nose aboud, Und find out vat he smell. Dot lobster he vas took dot snoosa Mit yon eye open vide, Und yen dot dog vas come along, Dot lobster he vas spied. ' ' Dot dog he smell htm mit his nose, JJ nd scratch him mit his paws, tifad push dot lobster all aboud, Und yonder vot he vaa, Und den dot lobster he yoke up, Und crawl joost like dot snail, Und make vide open of his claw, Und grab dot doggie's tail/ Und den bo quick as neber vag Pot cry vent to der sky, U, nd like dem swallows yot dey sing, D.ot dog was homeward fly. Jutt like dot dunderbolo he yenfc, Der sight vas awful grand. Und every street dot dog vas turn Down went dot apple st*nd. Der children cry, der vimmen sojream, Der mens fail on the ground, Und dot bolioeman mit his club Tas novare to be found. I make dot run, and call dot dog, Und vistle awful kind ; It make no difference vot I say— Dot dog don't look behind. Und pooty aoon dot race vas end, Dot dog vas lost his tail; Dob lobster I vas took him home, Und cook him in dot pail. Dot moral jaa, I tole you fboud, before Was nefjfcr knowii— li ; Don't vant to find out too* much ding* Dot vaan't ov your own* Saul Sbksxxew.

REGAL RHYMES.

OUR SOVEREIGNS, FROM THE CONQUEST DOWNWARDS. First, William the Norman, Then William, his son ; Henry, Stephen, and Henry; ' Then Richard and John. ; Nexb Hecry, thytnirljl.; Edwards one^ two, and three ; And again after Eicnard Three Henrys we see. Two Edwards, third Richard, H rightly I guess ; ' Two Henrys, si^th Edward, Queen Mary, Queen Bess; _ '!t Then Jamie the Scotsman, Then Charles whom they slew, Yet received after prom well, Another Charles, too : Neyt, James the Second .Ascended the throne; Then good William and Mary Together came on ; Till Anne, Georges four, And fourth William all past; God sent us Victoria, May she long be the last.

' I smell it; upon my life it will do well (King John) This remark applies to Diamond Jurileb Tea.—Shearman Broa, agents " ' ' ■

CABLE NEWS.

United Press, Association—By Eleoirio Telegraph-—Copyright. London, May 31 The election for the Southport sa.it, rendered vacant by the death, of H. S. N&ylor-Leyland, resulted in the return oi; 1 S-ir George Pilkington, Libera), by a majority of 583 votes. The Duke of (Jonnaught opened the Article Club's Exhibition at the Crystal Palace. The Agents Gpnpral were present. Queensland and New Zealand ' jointly exhibit » refrigerating process as applied to meat. Paris, May 81 At the trial of Deroulede and Habcrt, M. Quensby de Beaurepaire, giving I evidence on Deroulede's behalf, fiercely attacked M. Loubetin connection with the Panama scandal, ! The Senate has ratified the Anglo- French African convention. I Cairo, May 31 One hundred men and women effected their escape from the Khalifa's camp, and surrendered to the British gun boats Sydney, May $1 Heavy weather has completely broken up the Tekapo.

THE CAROLINE GROUP.

United Preu Association—By Electric Telegraph—-Copy righ b Sydney, May 31 The Aorangi brings news of a great destruction of crops at the Carolines through tidal waves. The B. W. Logan, American missionary vessel, was wrecked at Mortlock Island, and the crew and passengers were picked up by the British schooner Queen of the Isles, The same vessel also rescued fourteen persona on the verge of star* vation at Augustine Island,

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND.

MATCH AGAINST OXFORD UNIVERSITY. United, Press Association—By Eteobrio Telegraph—Copyright FIXTURES: Jane I—Nottingham, v England (tear). June 6— Lord's, v M.C.C. and Ground. Jane B—Cambridge, v University. London, 'May 30 The first; innings of Oxford closed for 341. Foster 80, Martyn 2, Bosanquet 51, Knox not out 12, Humphreys 0, Stokes 2, Extras 9. Layer took three wickefct for 50, Noble five for 70, Worrail one for 59. The Aus tralians in their second innings lost two wickets for 110—Worrail 53, Iredale 31, Hill (not out) 14, Gregory (nob out) 11. (Received Wakapuaka Jane 1, 925 am, Guabdian Office 9.50 a.m) London, May 31 The Australians, in their second innings, have lost four wickets for 279, Hill, b Boean* quet, 24; Gregory, b Stocks, 26; Darling, not out, 81; (Nob!e, not out-, 50. The weather was glorious, and the wickeb good. The fourth wicket fell foi 156 Darling gave two chances. Stumps will be drawn at 3.30 thiei afternoon. (Received Wakapuaka June 1, 1 p.m, Guardian Office 1-46 p-m London, May 31 . The Australians lost four wickets for 360, when the stumps were drawn. The match j therefore resulted in a draw. Darling, not j out, 106 ; Noble, not out, 100; extras 15. Bosanquet took one wicket for 72, Stocks two for 77, Humphreys one for 47. The attendance was small.

THE QUESN'S THANKS.

(Received Wakapuaka Jane 1, 9 25 *.m Guardian Office 9 50 *-m) London, May 31 Mr Chamberlain conveyed to Major War dell the sincere thanks of the Queen for the good wishes of the Australian team on the occasion o! her birthday.

SURREY V. SOMERSETSHIRE.

(Received Wakapuaka Jane 1, 9-25 am, Guardian office 9.50 a.m) LoNDON 9 May 31 la the couaty match Surrey made 811 against Somerset; Abel, going in first, carried out his bat for 357.

THE STEAMER PERTHSHIRE.

Captain Octant, master of the schooner Whangaroa, the vessel which sighted the Perthshire, was interviewed in §ydn'ey when he arriveij with the news of the safety of the overdue steamer. He stated that whilst he wmi en ro,tftt from Foxton (N.#.) to Sydney ;t at midnight, on the l<3sh insfe., the light* «)f a doubled steamer were sighted about ten miles to windward. Qaptain Oojtens immediately hauled his vend to the wind, and signals were exchanged. At 8 a.m. next day Captain Cohens lowered his boat and put off to the disabled steamer, which proved to be the Perthshire* Oap tain Wallace, of the Perthshire, reported to Captain Coaeas that the steamer left Sydney on the 2§th ult,, and aU went well till the 28th, when the tail shaft suddenly parried away in the stern tone. The steamer was then about SQO miles south-east of Sydney, Although there was a spare shaft on board the steamer, repairs could not be effected at sea. The vessel was thus placed in a helpless condition, about midway between the Australian ooasfc and New Zealand, All the available tail that could be procured was put on the steamer, and Captain Wallace then decided, if possible, to sail his vessel on to the track of some of the other steamers trading between Sydney and New Zealand 9 However, for the sixteen days the vessel lay disabled and almost unmanageable no vessel of any sort was seen till the Whangaroa hove [in sight. Those on board had had an | anxious time, and it was a great relief to them when the Whangaroa was met. Gap- Uip- W*Hase re^Mtsd that everybody on board was well, and instructed Captain Cogens, oo arrival in Sydney, to report that he wanted powerful tag assjstanpe* He had decided to return to Sydney to effect repairs. The position of the Perthshire, Then the Whangaroa left her, was lat, 35deg 40min south, and long. 160deg '40min east, aud about 450 miles east of Sydney Heads. When the Whangaroa left her she was mak ing a course. This would take her on to the track of the New Zealand steameri). - ■ ■• ■■ ■ ■ ■■■■.•: ..; ■ ;;;.' ; Captain Cozens added that the Perthshire has Bomis oanfasi and made ipO mi|es in- one day aftijr sKe broke downV J All on board are weli,, but are very tired of being in the position they are in. There are plenty Sf proyieiions, as she is half-laden with frozen meat, aod can oondenee plenty of water, is really no danger of her foundering, and all sortß pf jpre^atioaa have been t© prevent any disaster '

An Impudent IFbadi) has been perpe? fcjfited upon a well-known member of Parliament, This gentleman recently entered a small chemist's establishment in Northampton and asked for a box of Holloway's Pilla. A packet wa« given to him, lor which he paid and then left the Bhop, Having to leave for London that evening, it was not until he was in the train, many miles away from Northampton, that he discovered he had been swindled. Instead of Holloway'a Pills he found thab a pernicious and worthless imitation had been foisted upon him. Of course the rubbish was thrown away, and the M.P. had to wait until he arrived in London before, he oonld get the genuine article. «• -•' -> -•

THE LICENSING ACT.

j (Before Mr 0, A. Wray, 8,M.) | His Worship gave judgment to-day in the caaes Against Timothy Connolly, licences of the Central Hotel, charged with Sunday trad ing, and with allowing drunkenness on his licensed premises on May 14 and 15. The I charges were heard at the last sitting of ihe Ourt, and Mr Raymond now appeared for Mr Dore, the or giDa! lessee of the hoiel j from Ward acd Co., brewers, Mr Lake for i that Company, aud Mr Cuthbertson for the | defendant. Mr Raymond aeked His Worship, utter I conferring with the police, to hold over his veidict in regard to the charges on the 15'h, giving hia judgment only on those of the 14th. j la the meantime the owners of the house and those into rested were determined to have the license at all hoards out of the house, and had one ready to take it over. The police had not of course had time to Inquire into the suitability of the proposed transferee, baft they would apply at the Licensing Com mittee that day for a temporary license to him. ' < Mr Lane urged in the same direction, stating that Mr Dardis was the proposed transferee, and that both owners and Mr Dore were determined to have Mr Connolly out. There would be difficulty in finding*, tenant for a house on whose tioenie more than one endorsement was shown. His Worship said he wonld stop in hie judgment at what took place on the Sunday. There were two informations for selling at an unauthorised time on that day and one for permitting drunkenness. He would fine Connolly £5 on one information of selling liquor during prohibited hours, and £10 for permitting drunkenness, the license to be endorsed. The following is the text of Hit Worship's judgment:— The defendant was charged with selling liquor at unauthorised times, on Sunday the 14th May last, to James Smitbel and David Fox. The evidence to support this charge is that of the two lads said to have been supplied. They are in the habit of fre quenting the hotel, Smithel having been em ployed during the week to ride the licensee's horses, bub were not living on the premise*. According to their account, they oommecoed drinking on that morning before breakfast (at 8 30) at the invitation of a lodger called Northcott, Bmithel taking whisky and soda, *nd Fox beer (or shandy.gaff), and were served by Mrs Connolly. A second drink of the same liquors was supplied by the acting barman, William Oliver, before breakfast, to the same persons, also on the invitation of Northcotl, who again treated the pair to a third drink at about eleven o'clock. At about half.past eleven, Smithel and Fox swear they had a fourth drink, on their own account, supplied by Oliver, Nortboott their formerentertainer, being incapable after the third drink. The liquors supplied were again whisky and soda to fmithef, and beer to Fox, and the fourth drink is the subject of the prosecution on the present aharge. The first question is whether Smithel and Fox are telling the truth or not. Looking at all the circumstances, I have oome to the conclusion that so far as the supply of liquor is concerned, the trmth has been told. Smithel's statements are corroborated by Fox as to the material details generally. The latter certainly made false statements as to where he slept on the Saturday night, first asserting that he was a lodger in the house, but, when pressed, and fearing that hie mother who was in Court, would be called, admitted tbat this was not the case, but that he slept at his mother's house as usual, and came from there to the hotel on Sunday morning. There seems to be no motive for inventing the story of the drinks, or aay animus therein, but rather a desire to screen the licensee, by Vox endeavouring to make out at first that he was a lodger, and entitled to be supplied. Their statements also differ as to who paid for the drinks, eaoh saying that the other had shouted, but considering the quantity they had previously imbibed, this is not ex traordinary, and even though no money passed, I am satisfied that a transaction in the nature of a sate actually took place. I also find that Fox was not a lodger, withiq the meaning of the Act. It has been Leld (Knott v. Miller, 12 N.Z L R., 797) by Mr justice Williams, on appeal, that the term "lodger," in Section 156, is held in the popu'ar sense, and, in ordinary cues, a man who hires a bedroom, is not, unless he sleeps there, a lodger within the meaning of the Seotion; It is true that Bection lis is re pealed by the Act of 1095 (Section £2), whioh however only strengthens the position. By that Act,it is lawful, but not obligatory, upon a licensee, to sell liquor at any time to any person being really a lodger, living or staying in the licensee's premises; It is quite clear that Fox was nob really a lodger ,in any sense. He lived with his mother, not far from the hotel, and slept there on the night when it is said that he engaged a room at the hotel. We next come to the charges of (1) per* mitting drnnkenness, and (2) selling to a person already intoxioated under section 146. These are founded on the evidence already alluded to, and show that Northcott, a lodger, gave toe lads two drinks before breakfast, the first being served by Mrs Connolly, and the second by William Oliver, Norfchcott at that time not being sober, and drinking with them. After breakfast North: oott gave them andther'drink, he also (laving one, again served by Qiiven At this time according to Smithel, Northoott was so drunk as to be unable to walk, *nd according to Fox, he was the worse for liquor. After this Vox and Smithel bad their fourth drink already mentioned, when Bmithel says he was pretty full, and had tp be taken hpmte drunk, As lie had. drunk four glasses of whisky an* soda between 8.30 and 11.$0 a.m., this is not surprising in a lad of seventeen Tears of age. If these statements are true, there can be no hesitation in finding that drunkenness was permitted or this ocoasion, aqd \ can see no reason for doubting them.. It is not denied that Mrs Connolly served the first round of drinks' to Northoott and the two lads. The acting barman admits that he served them with two rounds, a pretty large allowance, and I have found that he also supplied Fox and Smithel with their fourth glass. To give a mere boy like Smithel such a quantity of whisky in so . short a time is surely the grossest misoon* dttot, deserving condemnation and punfcn< ment, the only palliation being that the lieenaoe who is charged was not himself the actual offender. With regard to the atoond information, it appears to me that it is oovered by the offence committed under.the charge of permitting drunkenness, already dealt with. It is uncertain to which of the particular persons intoxioated it is directed, and as I am dealing with the offence under the first information, I shall treat it as an alternative charge and dismiss it.

LICENSING COMMITTEE.

The annual meeting "oTtne Aafcbnrtoo \ Licencing Committee wu held to-day. Preaent-Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M., preeiding, and all the member*. The police report, with exceptional the ca«e of the Central Hotel and the Alford Foreat Hotel, were satisfactory. TBANSFIBS. Transfers from previous licensees were made to S. W. Burkitt, Waterbon; John Cusack, Winslow; T. N. Grange, Commer cial, Ashburton ; F. Powell, Mount Sonera. RKNKNYALS. *' •'■■■•■■■• Benewala were' gr^teS to nil the old houses,' with fch» exo,eptiona of the AJiord forest Hotel and the Central Hotel, botji oi which were refused, btit an adjournment w&s granted in both paaea to permit of satisfactory transfereen being brought fotw&fd, ■'"- '■ '■'.'(.' ° '" The endorsement oa the Ashbnrton Hotel license incurred two years ago, by a previoqa licensee, waa cancelled. " 1 - ELEVEN-O'CLOCK LZOKNSM. The licenses m regards keeping open till eleven o'clock were granted the same as hut year, also the rule to be the same in regard - to lights in front oi the houses. Conditional licenses were arranged for the same as last year.

THE ABHBUKTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1899



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CHURCH BERV OEB. | T. STEPHEN'S 03URUH-, Asfcburton. I THURSDAY-4 p.m., Vestry Meetmg;J 730 pm., Bible Class; 8 p.m., St. i Stephen's Guild. ■ I FRIDAY—7 15 p m., Evening prayer and address ;Bpm., Choir Practice. . FIRST SUNDAY AFTER IRINITY. (June4tb.) 11 a m—Matinp, Holy Communion and Sermon ■ i 3 p.m.-Sei vice at GREENSTRFET. j 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R. A. WOOQTHORPE, M A., Vicar. Vessmmmmmummum m ■ nimi»«M. J i—iaiini ihiiiih ■■ ■»■ wij ! Friedlander Jbros. FOB PRIVATE SALE. — i ITTE have for Private Sale 8 an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Garter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED FOR PRIVATE SALE, THE WELL-KNOWN SINGLE-TREE PROPERTY, Containing 216 0 ACRES, Situated near Alford.Foreßt. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLAKDKR BROS, L*D., Lind and Estate Agents. TTTE are GfISH Buyers of good lines of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, A LSO,— OAT*>, BABLEY, AND RYE GRASS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. FAIRTON.: VI7 E are prepared to treat privately for any Unsold Lots in this Township. Apply early, as there are only a few Sections leffc. Farmers and others would do well to see ug regarding a 5 or 10 A ere jB lock. , APPLY AT ONOE TO FBI' DLAJSDER BROS., Itd, LAND & ESTATE 'AGENTS. CAESON&CO'S 1 ANNUAL Stock-taking* Sal c COMMENCES \ SATURDAY, MAY 13th. £1000 WOKTH 0F TBA.S, GROCERIES. BICYCLES & CYCLE ACCESSORIES, LAMPS, CUTLERY & ELECTiO- I'LATF, BRUSHWARE, GLASS. CHINA, AND KARTHRNWARE, To t>e Cleared in 55 Weeks. BEST ROLLTCU FLOUR during; SALE, 066 16s per ton nett- WE have row in Stock and landing ex B.c. ' J&ukoura,' 'Tokomaru,' and l R'ma taks/ Sblpm^ntß of F-wb-Class CHINA, GLASS, and EARTHENWARE, which wiH be included in the Saje. Hopint? tn be ftvorfid with your pafcro; »ge,—Your^ Reßpe v otf L Qll_y, — CAESON & CO., Tea Merchants, Grocers & Ironmongers, Importers of Glass, China, and Earthenware, Sole Agenta for "Kukos Teas," Tancred Street. Uoequalled and Invincible—Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Co)dB f 1/6



fir ;fl^«. GUNS \/3 ---r * AND \}* Vv" N AMMUNITION V^Hp^' The Largest Stock '!f^ and Lowest Prices JOHNORR AND CO. LAMPS - LAMPS - LAMPS Wfi Stock More LAMPS than all the other Stores in Ashbarton put together, and when we say we can give you the best value, we know what we are talking about-. ■ OVER Kr\f\ LAMPS OE VARIOUS KINDS TO SELECT FROM. Prices from NINE PENGE NINE POUNDS. Our Table Lamps at 2*=, 2s;6i, 3a, 3a 6d are WONDKRFDI value. Hanging Lamps from 3s 6d to £5, Hand Lamps for next^to d?thing. JOHN ORR AND CO. HOKSB CLIPPERS lllilp' ' PLOUGH SHAKES If ■Bl BABB AND PLAIN HOESE CJVEES R U wIRE PLOUGH CHAIN. M ' |1 SHEEP NETTING We have large stocks of all these Lines, nr.d are prep,red>!give'.Special Quotations for Large or !■ mall Quantlbi ». JOHN OKR AND CO. SCOTI'S,' SHACKLOCK'S, & STORRIE iS BANOES ALWAYS IS fTOOK. OVEBJJ3O DIFFERENT PATTERNS can be shown to Intending Paroh sers. REGISTER GRATES, COOKIXG & HEATING STOVES, Etc. Fenders, Fire Irons, Bra« 8 Curbs, Coi! Vaß;e jusb opened up. Bedsteads and Beddi^r. JOHN ORE AND CO. TAYLOR'S CUTLERY wifKTss ASHBURY'S ELECTRO-PLATE WE are the only importer of these gooda in Aahburton dealing direct with the Manufacturers and can therefore give the very beat value. WE have some specially fine goods in Cutlery and Etectro-plate suitable for presentations of all kinds. JOHN ORR & CO. "SILVER KING," 4i ACETELYJNE," "BANNER," "20th CENTURY, 1 " PFRFEC i ION," "SE ARCHLIGHT," and all ihe Latesifand Best in BICYCLE LAMPS JOHN ORR & CO.. AMI BURTON^



I F. FIRRIM4N, * FOR SALE ■ „ , , ■ I IHAVJfI for Sale a Capital Farm of S2D Acres, within a short distance of the Freezing Woika. To a taati with » small Oapi'al this is an excellent oppor tunity to secure a good Sheep Farm. P, FB'BRIMAN. FOR SALE. I hare for Sale a Capital Building Site, with ample froctages on the Wakanni Koad and Wills Street Price —£65 Easy terms. F. ■FIERI MAN. FOB SALE, A OOMFOETABLB NIHE-BOOMED HOUSE. WHY live In a small Innse when yon can bay from the undersigned a Comfortable Nine-roomed House, to gether with half-acre of land of first class quality for £325, which ab interest at the rate of alx per cant, only am junta to 8j per week rental. This property is very suitable Lr a Boarding Houae. F. FERRIIYUN. FOR SALE, VILIA RESIDENCE AT ALLENTON. BY private treaty, a< well built suburban Villa Residence, wilh stable and outbuildings, together with about three acres of good lard, a portion of which Is well stocked with froifc trees. ; The property possesses ample frontage and is close to a School and Post Office; and to a prompt purchaser reasonable terms will be given. F, FERRIMAN. FOR BALE, THE . GOODWILL OF L^ASE IN PERPETUITY AT HIGHfiANK. IHiVE for Sale the Goodwill of Leas^ of 50 ficras of Lmd at- JJ'gh blink, upon whioh i-> srec'O',l a Oonsfort able Htuso I'ho lacd is in excellent cotif'i ion and tin price is moderate. F FSRRIMAN. MONEY TH\VK f.r Investment on First- C\mn F'behold Securities up to £18 000 at 4£ per cjne. ALSO,— £800 nt 5 per cent,, which can be advanced on First-Class Perpetual Lease holds. F. FERRIMAN SMITH'S Premier Wheat Dressing OUR New Season's Supply of this Dressing has now arrived, and its ever increasing sale each year proves its popularity. IT IS A THOROUGH SMUT PRE VENTATIVE. it is easy to use, dissolving in cold water. Xi> hastens instead o! retarding germination, and is very much cheaper than any other dressing— Is j>ei* pnclie*. Sufficient for 20 bushels of aeed. AshhurtonDrugGo t Ltd 9 WHOLEBALE & RETAIL AGENTS. 5 11 fiUIT~& FOBBBT TREES. WANTED— AH those about to Plant to cwie and inspect my large Stock of IRUIT AND FOREST TBBB3 AND SHRUBS, ETC. before purchasing elsewhere. All Forest Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed fox* 12 months. Quotations supplied on application. James Porter, MJBSERYMAN, ALLENTON, ASHBUKTON- 6 ~ QUALjTTfELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY _ I out of every 4 , oTthe whole population of men, Women,anfl Children DRINK M*UMU£ CI3YJLOIV or nidnOea Teas. ITie above statement, after 1b years* trial, should convince both the trade and public thSt N. M. & Co.'s Pure Teas cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4d per tb more money, and you will be convinced •jw-5 have no equal for Quality,