Auction Sales To-morrow.

D. Thomas, Arcade, at 12 30—Property of Opal Syndicate H. Stephenson, Havelock Street Mart, at 12 o'clock—^pecial entiy of S nd'ieß, etc Nicoil Bros , Central Mart, 12.39—5a1e of Furniture, on account of liev. T. A. Hamil ton

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1899.

The following is a translation of portions of a report in i/rench by a Portuguese doctor CHINESE MEDICAL in China. It may ETIQUETTE. amuse—or shock —

those who are some times puzzled by what is called 11 medical etiquette." Besides matters purely professional, the report draws a vivid picture of the difficulty of intro ducing European treeatrnent into China, and the professional impartiality of the native doctor :-—" The Chinese doctors were just as much convinced of the efficacy of the serum treatment for bubonic plague as I was—we were equally astonished at the efficacy of the system-—but to the native medical men the discovery was a great blow, because they felt that discredit was thrown on their own methods, and that the number of their patients was diminished. In China, as in the rest of the world, selfish interests are more powerful than disinterested philanthropy, and I bad hardly crossed the threshold of the "hospital when I was met with spiteful opposition, and found that the sick were being pre judiced against European methods. The first trick of the Chinese doctors was very simple. They Spread the report among those affected by plague, that all who died in the European hospital had been treated with serum, and tho fact that five out of ten survived was explained away by the false statement that anti-toxin had only been used for half the Inmates! China is the place to learn the power of falsehood and slander, Anoth'er plan that the native practitioners lost no time in adopting was to place the dead bodies from their hospital just outside the wall of ours— and our wall, if I may so call it, was a mere curtain of palm leaves. The natives were pathologists enough to knosv that this plan would be dan gerous to our patients. It took me a long time to inspect the complete armoury of cunning from which my Chinese confreres chose their weapons. For example, the patients transferred to our care were fed on nothing but thin vegetable soup, and continued to take Chinese medicines, which were at once emetic and drastic, and simply weakened the sufferers. Unfortunately, our temporary hospital had been built on ground ju«it a little higher than the mud fUts of the river, which for a few hours daily were partially covered by

the tide. Now at this very spot, below the level of our hospital, the Chinese authorities made a practice of throwing out all sorts of filth and refuse (le3 dejections des malades et toute espece d'ordarea recueiliies dans les cuisines et ies infirmeries de la hopital). Even before I had bepome aware of all these wicked schemes, their effects on my patients were all too evident. Not only did the patients become unwilling to submit to treatment, but the hospital became unhealthy, and was threatened with septjeemia and hospital gangrene, the outcome of insanitary surround ings. I rapidly formed a new and bold plan, but in my baste I found that I had depended too much on the good sense of my patients, and had forgotten that I was dealing with Chinamen, They admitted that the anti-toxin treatment was good, and the results wonderful, and that they were ever lastingly grateful for the care and attention of the European doctors and yardsmen. But it was waste of breath to speak of changing the site of the hospital—the plan I suggested, Ifere, they said, the care had been begun, and here it must bexiompleted. I soon made up my mind. In an impressive way I said good-bye to my patients, and directed the wardsmen to remove all the things that hs4 been used einge the opening of the hospital, My collea gues also said farewell to their patients, who now could not believe their ears But next day, when the plague-striqkeu wretches saw that we were in down-

right earnest, and that the attendants were beginning to pack up and go, they Sjegaja feo appeal to ua with tears and begged us not t,© hand them over again to the care of their .countr^raea. They were wiling, they said, to follow jus whereever W0 might build o,t;r ney hospital."

Local and General.

A new serial is commencod in to-day's faeue, entitled " The Empty Compartment." It "v?m be found on the fourth page.

Statue oi-' the .t^UEEb'.-r-An Auckland telegram s'ates that the Queen's statue jp being landed from the Waikato,' from London. It weighs 9| tons. The committee intend asking the Governor to unveil it on his re«visiting Auckland in March next.

Teachers' Vacancies —A number of applications haye been received by the Edn@a(>ii<?Q Board for appointments of miffcreeses a^ the fflew Brighton, Ashley, Chertsey, ."*ad West MeUos sgfrools. T^e applications closed on Thursday. Withip the next few weeks it is probable that there will be at fe&sfc 4k more vacancies for teachers;

Fatal Fall from tob Express TnAitf. —A laborer named Finnegan, about fifty years of age, and a. resident of Oamaru, fell off the express going south yesterday at Makikihi. The wheels of the car passed over both of his legs aboye the knee. He was attended to by Dr Burnett, who was on the train, but he died before the train reached Studholme.

J.UDjorAjCi Changes. — The Wangamii Chiomcle understands that justice' Coaolly, of Auckland, intends'taking a twelve fdonbha holiday, and that Mr District Judge Kettle will be appointed to reUeve him. It is also Humoured fchpt Mr H.'W. S.M., is to be.b.tation.e,d in ljawpra s ,and that Judge Ward, of the Natiye Lands Cogri is to suc ce.ed him at Wanganui* Mr Eyre lienny, the Wellington S.M., will probably be trans ferred £i,thor to Wanganui or poison.

Somnambulism. —A jregsarikabjle case c£ street-walking oceairred Jn on Monday eight. On ; Tueß<lay BJorniri^/a lady, who is said to move i& good society, was found wandering about two miles from her home, attrired only in a night-dress, her sonambusistic rambliogn having been a I source of great anxiety to her friends. It is uofc oq long ago thafc a lady was encountered 'by a coQßte.Sjl,a tailing a morning stroll in a sonambulisijio state in Oaotoni Houße street^ and "narrowly" escaped feeing wreatei Ijy a

fcwiss Univijsksities.— Nearly oue-fHth of the students at Swiss universities are women.

British Mosey — As much as £2,500,000,000 has been lent to other nations by thu British.

A Big Record.,?—The London and North- Western fcUjlway Company i?sues yearly 50 tins of railway tickets.

Accident.— A man named Johnston was admitted to the Hospital last evening, having sustained an injury to his shoulder whilst hay-making on Mr Harrison's farm, Dorie.

Fatal Accident —A Presa Association telegram from Duuedin states that ac elderly mm nanml Gregg, while discharging coal from the steamer VVan-ika, fell down the hold, sustaining fatal ii juries.

Holiday Traffic on the Railways — Te'egrama received by the Rtilway Depart ment show that the passenger trapo durii g the holidays was larger than in any previous Christmas aud New Year time.

Statue of the Queen. —An Auckland tehgram states that the Queen's statue is being landed from the Waikat'o, frolh Lon don. It weighs 9i tons. The Committee intend asking the Governor to unveil it on his re-visiting Auckland in March next.

Bia Gooseberries —Mr James Elliott hae some gooseberries this season on plants he got from Mr Sealy last year that would be hard to beat for s'za anywhere, simples at this office average two inches in diameter and exceeds an inch the other, and are about the size of Hamburgs eggs.

A Lucky Coachman.—A coachman in the service of a family near Bath is said to be one of the heirs to a fortune of £15,000,000. A distant relative many years ago, eo the story goes, acquired 40 acres of land in America, upon which some of the best pro perty iu Broadway, New York, now stands.

Police Court. — Before Messrs Hugo Friedlander and D. Thomas, £. Moore was charged with using obscene language in a public place, and sentenced to two months' hard labor, and Junes Giil, who was arrested on warrant yesterday by Constable Hogan for vagrancy, stone throwing,using threaten ing language, and assault, was found guilty and sentenced to six months' hard labor on the charge of vagrancy, and convicted on all charges except assault. Since his release from j til, Gill has given a deal of trouble to the police.

School Books.—Speaking at the Council of the Educational Institute, Mr Grundy said that if there were a district uniformity there would be no cry for a colonial one. In the Wellington district a child could pass from one aohool to another without having to spend a sixpence, because of any change in books. There every five years the inspectors met the head teachers, and before them laid on a table were all the latest periodicals. These were very carefully gone through, and the very bead readers selected, and these became the series for use for the next five years.

Tommy Taylor.—The Press says that when the front doors are open, giving access to the old Provincial Council Chamber, there is always some inquisitive individual who seeks an explanation. Yesterday an elderly female, with, a suspicious-looking bottle, strolled into the vestibule, and asked what Court was sitting. The Teachers' Court she was told. " Who'a that on the Bench then V fi Mr Scott," was the answer. " Oh, I thouht ft was Tommy Taylor," she muttered as she shuffled down the steps. In is not known whether the headmaster of the East Christ church School was flattered by the mistake.

Needlework in Schools.—According to a Press Association telegram from Welling ton, regulation No. 24 under the Education Act, 1877i has been amended as follows; "As all the girls in any public echool in which there is a mistress or an assistant mistress shall learn needlework, and the inspector shall j adge all other work done by girm more leniently than that done by boys in such adegreeas would be implied in reducing, by 10 p«r cent, the minimum marks required for any examination pass,"

A Decided Cubsk— "The presents sys tem of examination," said a schoolmaster in the dttbite on freedom of classification and abolition of the individual pass system, "Is a decided curse. It strains to almost breaking point both child and teacher, and any change which will do away with that would be very acceptable." In opposition to this, another speaker held that the pass system protected teachers against the variableness of inspectors, and that the system would not be the bugbear some found it if the children were not presented until well past the test required of them.

O^pendabs.—Only a decade has passed Since a few enterprising shopkeepers aroused the envy of their rivals in trade, and delighted their customers by issuing at the Hew Year calendars, with fetching pictures and stating the attractions offered to those who might patronise the donors. Now human invention has been taxed to produce something still more taking in the calendar line, writing pads, beautifully ornamented ; boquefc holders, photo stands, and all kinds of ingenious contrivanoas are sent round to business men with "thecompliments of the teason, from Mr So and so." The Insurance Companies seem to have cut out the running in this kind of advertising, and some of their calendars are quite works of art. Amongst those last received ab this office are the Royal Insurance Companies (Messrs Nicojl Bros., local agents.) A calendar with nicely got up blotting pad and some other equally useful calendars have alp been sent by the same firm.

Pjoisic A? Perl Fores?. —A very enjoy able picnic; was held at Mr Jjorgolly'a Bush, Peel Jforest, on Monday last. The Arundel Sunday School (under Mr J. W. Shaw) and the Rmpuaa Sunday School {under Mr Barnett) and the Christian Endeavor Society, to the number of about 169, met at the Rangitata Bridge and journeyed to the bush, where they spent a pleasant time. On arrival there tea waa served by a large number of willing hands, after which the afternoon was spent in visiting the water falls and climbing the hills, and gathering* ferns and ratp. and other flowers. Tea was again served,' and fjayerfiil children^ races $rere got up. Short* addpessesa Were given by M.sssre ffaiu and plarjte, Bpeoially thank ing Mfliorgelly for giying tfre use of his place for the pienioj which, by the way is a splendid pleasure resort, as there in plenty of shelter, and water and a beautifully green paddock for races, etc. The party left at 5 p.m., having thoroughly enjoyed them selves, as the day had been extremely fine,

Picnic —On Monday last the children of the "Primitive Methodist Church Sunday School j'together vvith their parents and friendei about 3DO 'in niimjhWs held their annual picnic at Elgin in' the'pretty grounds again placed at the disposal of the School Committee by Mr John Coohrane. This spot is without doubt one of the prettiest in Canterbury, and is talked of far and near. A large number of the party wer.a carried in ths train of four large waggons drawn by Jflesm Watlkins Bros, traction engine, who generously gaye t^eir services and the use of their plant for the clay j others proceeded to the grounds in traps, etc. A statt was iii'^9 about 9 a.m , and an excellent snap shot was fcakea by Mr Cooper just before the train moved off. Qn arrival at the grounds luncheon was laid,%nd thisoyer tjje fan of the day cotsmqaaed,, A lengthy programme of sports was gone through, ana the prices, which were substantial arsd numerous were largely competed for by the younger folk ; others indulged in gamys, whilst a large number were quite content to stroll quietly round the charming gardens, which this | season are lookirg their best. By the time tho sports was oves tea was ready, and so too wore theytoung <fplk» that is jf tftg. way tjaey : fell too was anything io go foyy- the e^'tra exertions of racing, etc., having sharpened their appetites wonderfully. Two free meals jppre provided for all the children, whilst; the adufta wereijr^vided for at a nominal' figure. Before Reaving f^r Ji'ocie hdarty i thanks were tendered to"Mr sod Sits J. Coohrane for their hospitality and kindness and a call for three hearty cheers was readily responded to/ and acknowledged by Mr Co.chron,e. A* was then riiade for home, whi<jh was reaphed Without £»is,h'ap, ''all haviag epgut a most enjoyable day. Ths Committee &m tp jba .congratulate,! on the excellence of there arrangements for the day's outing, the details of which were very complete; and added greatly to the pleasure of the whole party.

CABLE NEWS.

Dniced Press jSLsaooiation—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

i London, January 4 I The National Opera Company opens on Monday in Dublin. Mr Robert Cunningham is manager, and his cast includes Mr Esty Marsh, Miss Stauntou, Mr Walsh, and Miss Julia Franks. January 5 The Times, in an article reviewing the progress of Australasia, says the colonies have made quiet but satis factory progress during 1898. There has been development of resources and a sound industrial position has been re established. The captain and officers and several of the crew of the Vorwaerts perished after abandoning the vessel. As she drifted the survivors managed to, bring the vessel up with anchors, and the New Quay lifeboat rescued them. William Johnson pleaded guilty in ' connection with the theft of the Duchess of Sutherland's jewellery, but refused to reveal the whereabouts of the jewels. Sentence was deferred until next sessions. Vienna., January 5 Oount Banffy has agreed to resign on the Hungarian Opposition agreeing to refrain from obstructive tactics. Bangkok, January 5 France explains that the Siamese outrage was the act of an unknown individual who fired at the French, i Both Governments are investigating the matter in a friendly manner. Sydney, January 5 The Mayor of Lambton, near New castle has notified the public that the municipality will be in darkness after Sunday, owing to financial difficulties.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Shanghai, January 5 The French have acquiesced in Great Britain controlling the Brit ishers' property in the French-Shanghai concession, but the attitude taken up by the Britishers has prevented an agreement. Great Britain is now awaiting their wishes in the matter. Russians at Mankow declared that the Britishers' hide curing works, in ( the centre of their concession, was a nuisance. The British claimed priority of possession, and refused to accept compensation. Eviction is now | threatened.

M de Giers, the Russian Minister at Pekin, has been instructed to further Frecch interests asi- vigorously as Russian,

An Imperial edict adds all provin cial governors to the Tsung-Li-Yamen, This step is calculated to impede diplomacy.

Received Wakapuaka January 6, 9 8 a.m, Guaedian Office 9.36 a.tn London, January 5 The battleships St. George and Orlando have been ordered to join the the British squadron in Chinese waters.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association—«By Eieoorio Telegraph—Copyrigh 6

Paris, January 5 PriDce Victor is threatening a qoup. In the course of an iaterview he said he wpuld never undo Napoleon'a con cession of the civil rights to the Jews, Patriotism was no excuse for forgery in order to secure the conviction of Dreyfus. TheOourt of Cassation has summoned Esterhazy. In his examination M. Barthou revealed the existence of a dossier relating to Esterhazy and Oolonel du Paty de 01am. Received Wakapuaka Jan. 6, 9 3 a-m, Guardian Office 9-36 a-m Paris, Janaary 5 The Court of Cassation completes its enquiry at the end of January.

CUBA AND THE PHILIPPINES

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Mani&a, January 5 Both parties at Iloilo are reinforcing, and a battle is expected. Admiral Dewey, when his reinforce ments are complete, will command twenty -seven Vessels at the Philip pines. _________________

THE DISARMAMENT SCHEME.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Sip. Bp^RSBjjRG, January 5 It is believed the O»ar will visit the King of Italy and the Emperor of Germany at Rome to plead the dis armament scheme. London, January 5 The Oobden Oiub has issued a manifesto on the arbitration and dis armament proposals to the effeefc that both 'are realisable on the exclusive basis of community of trade interests, but the policy of protection is antagonistic to the scheme. (Received Wakapuaka January 6,1Q.4Q a.m., Guardian O^cell.^Q a.m. Rp,«B, January §■ The Pope suggested the appointment of a permanent pommittee or arbitra tion m connept jon wjth. the , Cgar's jcj ternational disarmament scheme. The Czar embodied the idea in his pro gramme. ■ '

THE LATEST. Home and Foreign.

United Frees Association—By Electric j Telegraph—Copyright ;

Received Wakapuaka Jan. 6, 9 8 a.m, Guardian Office 9-36 a-m. German Naturalisation. Shanghai, January 5 Ten Ohinpse merchants guilds at Amoy have petitioned for German naturalisation owing to the extortions of the Mandarius. American Representative. Washington, January 5 Mr Olayton, the American re presentative in Mexico, fc haa been installed first American Ambassador of Mexico since the execution of the Emperor Maximilian in 1867. Obituary. Paris, January 5 M. Aime Harve, a prominent figure in French journalism and a member of the French Academy, is dead.

THE SOUDAN.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wak&puaka Jan. 6, 9.3 ft.m, Guardian Office, 9.36 a-m London, January 5 Lord Kitchener has telegraphed: from the Soudan that the allegation by \ Bennett, a war correspondent of the ] Westminster Gazette, that the wounded were killed at Omdurman was a dii* graceful libel. The accusation pro voked a sensation, but was generally discredited.

THE TICK PEST.

United Press Association—By Electric j Telegraph—Copyright 1

Received Wakapuaka Jan. 6, 930 am, Guardian Office 10.12 a-m Brisbane, January 6 <, The tick pest continues to Bpreadj and it has been discovered on previously •lean areas. Couries Sounds has given! a warning that the whole of Queensland j is eventually doomed, and can only I delay the march as much as possible to prevent it spreading to other colonies.

THE GATTON TRAGEDY.

United Press Association—By Electric . Telegraph - Copyright. Brisbane, January 5 There is reason to Lelieve that the police are nave working on the theory of a long-standing family feud. Four men, who had been hiding in* goods train from Toowoomba, jumped) from their hiding-place when the trai j reached Brisbane. Three of them wfjfl captured, and there was great ej^fl ment, as they were believed ijfl^H been concerned in the ~^^^H Investigation, however, prP'.'j^^^H they were merely atow away 1* *H^^B Reoeived Wakapuaka Jan. 6, 9.30 m^| Goabdiax Office 10 tt.m .^H Brisbane, .'' ;i."^^y^H It is stated that t>^ Murpbj^^^H receiysd an anonyi .Jm^ttti^^^M the raco ' bat:.-%<*j|^^^H the house and exan^i^^^^^^^^^H pondence. The resul ,^^^^^^^^H closed, Mr MclVfjO^^^^^^^^H fragments of a Jecc^^^^^^^^H Gatton, The pqlice p'*~i^^^^^^^^H and it reads :—Dc .<^^^^^^^^| a few lines, hoping yn^-^^^^^^^^^H I have been over t'4^^^^^^^^^| murdered familf'/anc >^^^^^^^^^| and black trac&ors j^^^^^^^^^H Campbell's paddock dated January *!^^^^^^^^^| " Howard," The maai^^^H he overheard a plot Murphys arranged, now H^^^^^H had been drinking, and ; lection of making the att -^^^^^^H

UNKNOWN

United Precs Association—By T- Telegraph—Copyright,

Sydney, J. annar„«■ In connection with New Zealan?^ action with regard to the Austrjaps, important developments are exp"c LggM in a day or so. ' Apckland, January g , j Information hag been received that over forty Austrians will arrive from Sydney on Monday week. It is understood from com munications from Wellington that the Pr»» mier will maintain the attitude adopted with regard to the Austrians by the Waihora—• namely, each must show means of maintea> ance for thirteen weeks,

COMMERCIAL.

Uaited Preeß Association—By Eleotrio 9 Telegraph—Copyright. » London, January 4 J Tallow, beef, medium?!!i2ls ; other aortal unchanged. ~J !' ; "j Sydney, January § J Potatoes shew a heavy faU, the quotation „' being from £7 to £8 sa. Maize » Boutlfj and the'market is excited at 3a lid to 4«. New Zealand and American has been plaosd to arrive at 3s 9d and 3* 6d respectively.

CRICKET.

A BOWLING FEAT.

United Press Association—By Eleotrjs Telegraph—Copy right London, January 4 flaying against the Western Province of Cape Cojony, Albert took %elyg wifjketß fpr ruR3.

THE NEW ZEALAND TEAM TO VISIT AUSTRALIA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph, Wellington, January 5 Prankish, of Christchurch, has been selected as the thiirteeuth man of the New Zealand team.

THE ABHBDKTON GDABDIAN,; FBIDAS, JANUARY 6, 1839



The practice—which of late has become prevalent—of Riving bot fly remedies or . ordinary colic drinks, without proper dis ■ firirnination, the moment a'horse is taken ba&'g&nn^ b@ tot), sese^ejiy. yondevnn^. Many a valuable horse-has-been Baor?6(£eU through the owner nob understanding simple symptoms So-called rejf edies, inimical. to life under certain coalitions, are ad ministered, with the resal, that the disorder assumes an acute form, the owner become,* alarmed, but alas Jiil ia o|ten too late. W T Kingston'has beed wonderfully suoceesM durirsg'' the late- epidemic ' among fcometi Veterinary medicine can be obtained at all hours, either** his Veterinary 1 Forgej Will* Street, or'-'at his private residonfeev Qre^ Street, near IJ'gh School. HorHe« (only)) attended "tipon fhe 1 »ho'rteßt)-notiqe. ToatU paonjals" p^n' be" seen upt?'u applitatib&, l4i



Farkbhs, working men, and all who desire to see ''good times" in Ash burton will materially help to bring prosperity to their own doors by encouraging local Industries. Having jnpeeased our staff of workers, and showing the largest stook of tailoring goods in the ais trio t, and with exceptional facility for trade, wo are determined to offer such indiicepientg p w}tl " keep the money in the plaqe"Pif customisrs W}\{ kipdly call and comDire'oyr pedaced ftoricpSi-pp; a»^ after Tuesday, December M> l§§B. Meß's.:aH wool tweed suits made to: >measure in. a variety of new patterns for 52s 6d or suit and exbv* pair of trousers to measure for 65s and upwards, at prices which will in all cases compare favorably with £hose of Christ church or Dunedin $r'ms f6r oashj 1 aW o^r name is a sufficiene'guarantee foe fife, style, and workmanship, as the leading tailors and butfibters'—Oralghbad &' Bkbryman; • <: •' '•' (advt " I have used C,hamber|ain,? i pqpgh 1 .Rb)n edy in my iamily year's and always with good rgsujts, 1' f>m Mr WB Cooper, of %l Rio, Cal. "For sm»H ohils|reP we pd ft espeoially effeetive." For f»le by fh,g



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CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton, FRIDAY (Epiphany)-Short Service, ; 7 30 p.m Choir Practice Bpm SUNDAY SERVICES-January 8, 1899, 8 30 am—Holy Communion 11 am—Morning Prayer 2.4s—rihildreu's Service 3.3o—Baptisms ', 6.30 pm —Evening Prayer Farewell Sermons will be preached by the Rev T A Hamilton. Fried lan aer Bros., Limited. Wool season, 1898-99. OUR NEXT SALE will take place ab Christohuroh on FBIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1899, And Catalogues for this Sale close on TUESDAY, 27th Inst Clients are requested to deliver their Clips either ab our Ashburton Stores prior to that date, or to oonsign the Wool to BROWN & SONS' siding, Addington, where it will have our most careful and personal attention Advices of consignments will be received at our Ashburton office. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CORNSACKS CORNSACKS. TT7E are now Landing ex "Elbe," 1000 BALES FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT CORNSACKS, Which we offer to Supply at < LOWEST MARKET RATES. Clients who desire delivery direct ex Ship will please give us their instructions early to save railage or extra handling, FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Limited. «' «" , '. , ,■"!!'■'",, ' ■> Public JNoticss. ST. PATRICK'S DAY SPORTS ASSOCIATION, ME 'BERS and Intending Members of the above Association are requested to meet in the Catholic Boys.' Schoolroom on TUESDAY, January 10th, 1899, at 8 p.m. Business Important. D. MpDONNELL, 1 83 Hon. Secretary pro tern. THK AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS' FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. MONEY TO LEND on Agricultural and Pastoral Properties. C J FOWLER, Resident Secretary, Wellington. C J OWEN, Resident Secretary, Christchurch, DAVID THOMAS, 12 269 pistrjet Agent?, Ashburton. W& INYITE FARMERS TO CALL AND INSPECT THE McCOEMICK Reaper & Binder ■TTTHICH Secured the (SHLVJEiR BJLICE>A.Li for the BEST BINDER on tfae ground at the Ohristchurch A. and P. Show. We have sold oufc our first Consignment of these WOELD FAME MACHINES, and would advise farmers to CAM, kaklv if they wish to secure the BEST BINDER the WORLD HAS BVFR PRODUCED. We are also Agents for the Colonial Drill 3 Which was awarded the GOLD JMLEJ»A.I-i for BEST COMBINED DRILL ab the DriU Trial on tfg Boag's ! farm. 1 Morrow^assett&Go, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON M. PRIEST, Manager. F. CURTIS, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER & OjpTICIAS. (Late Watchmaker for A. Gunderson, . ChpiAphurcb.) SUCCESSOR TO ». MURRAY, BEGS to intimate that he has now opened up his new Slock of WATCHES, JEWELLERY, and CHRIST, MAS NOVELTIES. Watches and Clocks Promptly Repaired. Jewellery ¥>wdo yp to order and repaired a"b'shsrteß ( fc nejipe*' "" I LARGE STOCK OF ELECTRO-PL AT&i? i GOODS. >' i Smoke N.@w Venus



F.FERRIMAN, AGENT. | m, „mi •••••^ —^^TL lITT^ITT? THE Ashhurton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, direct! from the English Manufacturer, a new stock of all the Drugs used in compounding physicians' prescriptions, specially made in conformity with the new British Pbarmacopcea., 1898. Tlie Im« of dispensing medical pre j><>rt;nTit, Bcriptions is the epecial and Worl£ constant care of themanager (J. M. Cambridge), who his been engaged in this •iuty for %& years, aa well »» having had tha b^nefiti of an JSugfl-Isl* training and experience, and holding an English cet tificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially incases of S©rio"»w It is of the utmost import -11l ueSS. ance that the drugs should be new and freshly im ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and skilfully prepared ; and that' exactly what the Physician orders should be used, and aothing else substituted io ita pfo^p.



*X lielX-***i<s© should ne.y«t' be the first and only considCeraiiioh— Pruga oan be bought at ali : prices. We prefer to import all one Dr»ga from a firm we n-ao rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper in the colony. But we charge no mo:8 fciian is usual in most of the larger towns, and generally a little less. A.T A.£jlj An urgent call for medicine TIIMCIIJfeS is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at nighb, Sundays or holidays. Night Dis pensary — opposite J)r Maude's, and next to "Dx Hunter's residence, J, M. Cambridge, MANAGER. 11 135 I Insist up<m Jiavingr our Pure Tea*. JJon't loe put npo-u. Tiiey are the Best »m! Cheapest. Absolnitly pure. Copied l>ut never equalled. Guaranteed Hicer «wd Better Value than, any at 4d per ib. more money, Compare our,, 2/- Tea with ftjay ftt 2/4, and our 2/4 with any at 3/- per ito. Kbating's Powdeb deatroys ißugu, Fleas i Moths, Beetles, and all other iasects, whilst; quite harmless to domestio aniaiais. In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application. See the article you purchase Js.keating's, as imitations are noxious and 4n?ffe'otual. Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2a 6d, jaio 1^ by j»JI



F. FERBIMAJN, j __________ /^VNE Second-hand Dray in good order. F, FERBIMAN. ONE Second-hand Andrews and Beaven Ohuffcutter. P PRRRIMAN. Knife Grind era FO*t Grass Mowers. THE NEW MODEL 1 BUTTON MOWJRJEt KNIFE GRINDER HPHE New Model Button Mower Knife I JL Grinder is believed to be as near perfection as such a machine can be made. A most Yaluable Improvement has been made in the means used for holding the knife to the grinding wheel, when being ground. The pressure of the knife against the wheel is made less at the lower part of the knife seotion, where the least grind ing is needed, and is gradually increased as the wheel Is moved along the edge of the Bection towards its point. " KEEP THE KNIVES SHAKP," Is what every manufacturer of mowers directs. With this grinder it can easily be done. With a dull knife, the wear and strain, both on machine and team, are greatly increased, and the grasa will be badly cut. A man, or even a boy, with this machine, can grind a mower knife per fectly, and with ease and rapidity. When a seotion is dulled or nicked by coming in contact with a stone, as often happens, Ifc can be sharpened without grinding the other sections. THE "CORUNDUM GRINDING WHEEL " Does its work well. It wears bub little, and will last, according to the amount of work done 9 from three to five years, and probably longer, There U a large hole in the centre of the wheel, made water tight by the flanges which clamp the wheeLand hold it in position. When the machine is used this hollow space is filled with water through a small hole in the side of one of its flanges ; the hole is then plugged up. When turning the wheel in grinding, the water is driven through ita pores by centrifugal force, completely wetting its grinding surface, this prevents the temper of the knife from being destroyed, which would be done if the wheel were used dry. THE.OPERATOR While grinding a knife, stands facing the side of the whesl and over the knife clamp, this brings the grinding of the section directly under the eye. By means of a new improvement the grinder can be readily clamped to a pole or the rim of any wheel having a width of from 3 to 5| inches. Ifc requires but little skill to use this grinder; the directions sent with each machina will, if followed, enable any one to work it without trouble. These machines are protected fully by patents in the United States, Canada, (Jreafe Britain, France, Belgium and Sweden.



DONAGHI'S BINDER TWINE, MACHINE OIL, BINDER WHIPS, HAY tfOBKS AND RAKES, ENGINEERS* TOOLS, HENDERSON'S DUNDEE LEATHER BBLTING, CHAINS AND SECTIONS JfOK MASSEY-HARBIS AND MoCORMIOK REAPERS AND BINDERS, At Lqbs than Agcoti 1 Prices, and all Requisites for the Harvest Field at Lowesb Prioee. JOHN ORR & Go. OUR STOCK OP ELECTRO-PLATED WARE AND CUTLERY IS by far the Finest ever Imported into Ashburton, and we are now making a BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY in our Windows. JOHN ORR k CO. WB ARE OPENING AN JBIMENSE ASSORTMENT OB 1 \ Fancy Glassware and China. AMONGST other Lines we are Showing Three Thousand GLASS VASES'and SPECIMEN GLASSES, ranging in Price fiom Sixpence each, and as we believe a I»r«er variety has never been imported by any firm in New Zealand, we feel confident in requesting the inspection of the General Public. In order to dispose of our Immense Stock in theea lines we have marked them at pricea from 30 to 50 .per cent below ordinary prices. Inspect oua Windows. JOHN ORR & CO. CUPS k SAUCERS PLATES DISHES WATER JUGS TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BU_"EER JARS, and every article in Crockery and Glassware at Reduced Pricea at JOHN ORR & CO. MASON'S JARS, J^flfltes 1N NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMmLLEDWD BRISS PRESERVING PANS. For many years now we have altogether undersold all our Competitors in these Bpecial lines, and we are determined to add another season to our record. We Gvabahtbe to Sell these Goods cheaper than any house in Chnstchurch or Ashburton. JOHN OEE & 00. ™be { INSURANCE } ™*»* We beg to announce to the people of Ashburton and District that we have com pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Cash Customers to the extent of 10a or over, A FREE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds g iod for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expiry can be renewed at our Stores : thus enabling anyone dealing with us fo keep covered against; accident for £100 in the event of deal-Ivor £1 per week in the case of Total Disablement. And the Beauty of the WHOLE SYSTEM is that ifc COSTS TEE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. We do nofc make any advance in our Prices to pay for thla, but still continue to give to all alike THE BEST VALUE AT BOTTOM PRICES - IN EVERY LINE OF OUR IMMENSE STOCK. Buy yoar Goods where yoa can. get your Insurance for Nothing. It may be handy when yon least expect It, If it costs you nothing you might as well have that thrown in. Gnarantee from Insurance Company, and all farther particulars on application to JOHN ORR & Go. Hams and Bacon. SIDES, ROLLS. AND HAMS- Thla Is V.SBY PRIME QUALITY, having secured first prize at the recent Shows In Chrisicharch and Timara. JOHN ORR & Go. Maravilla Garden Teas. Purveyors by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy, THESE OBLSBBATED TEAS are Exported to 08 by the Growers from fefael* Gardens in Ceylon, thes saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten priza medals for PURITY, STRENGTH AND FLAVOR. Everyone should try them JOHN ORR & Co., SOLE AGENTS. Sugar for Jam, WE Guarantee the Pure Cane SUGAR of the Highest Quality, and especially Snltable for Jam making. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON. i