PHASES OF THE MOON.

Febroaby.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1899.

At a banquet at Kumara last, week, His Excellency the Governor made a speech in which he THE GOVERNOR is reported as saying IN that " A grave HOT WATER, tendency was notice able in India and the colonies to atheism." Commenting on this, the New Zealand Times (Wellington) says that " TJnlrss His Excellency has been grievously mis represented by the Kumara Times, from which we quote, he has unwittingly and unthinkingly thrown a slight upon those who were enter taining him with every show of loyalty and good feeling. It may be hoped that Lord Ranfurly will take an early opportunity of removing the false impression which his remarks at Kumara undoubtedly convey regarding the state of religion in New Zealand. Possibly His Lordship wishes to express disapproval of Gur secular system of education, and to hint that the Bible should be read in public schools j but if so—apart from the impolicy of his committing himself in his public capacity to any such view— he took the most offensive means of doing it when he imputed to a people so atttentive to their religious duties a tendency to atheism and a culpable neglect of the religious education of the young. The importance of the subject demands that this emphatic contradiction should be given to our Governor's unfortunate mis-statements and misconceptions.

Acting on information received, the | experts of the Agricul'ural Depart-j ment have keeping j a strict eye on fruit: imported from Syd ney, with a view of preventing the importation into the colony of that extremely undesirable emigrant the Queensland fruit maggot fly. The " beastie" m question is a borer, which attacks peaches, apricots, plams, nectarines, apples, pears and bananas, though it by no means con fines its enterprising attentions to these particular fruits, but, as a matter of fact, is practically omnivorous. Fruit injured by the fly may be known by the following appearances:—-Although it retains its form, there appears under the skin, at one or more places, a dis colouration as if the flesh had turned watery, and had become somewhat decayed. On opening thg. fruit it is found to be honeycombed and rotten at the centre, and the dirty-brown, often semi-liquid flesh, contains one or more fly-blows or maggots, which are never quite so large as those of the common blow-fly, but otherwise to the ordinary observer much the same. Thes<? appearances are seen only m ripening fruit, The fly does not attack green fruit. A small bore m the skin of the fruit is often seen near the centre of the watery-looking dis colouration. Hitherto it has confined its attentions to Queensland; but of late years (notwithstanding heroic methods of prevention) it has found its way over into New South Wales. On February 2, for the first time, it made its appearance m New Zealand. Mr Kirk, the Government Pomologist, j located the pest m a consignment of peaches which had come from Sydney m the Talune, and at once gave orders for the destruction of the fruit by fire. He also telegraphed to the depart ment's agents m other parts of the colony to keep a sharp look-out, so as to present the fly from inflicting its disastrous attributes upon an already blight and borer-infeated colony.— New Zealand Times,

THE FRUIT MAGGOT FLY.

Local and General.

The Wamakarirj: FLOop.—As evidenc- I ing the serious character of the recent flood in the Waimakariri, ib ia stated that had it lasted another hour the crops on the land on the side of the Cam river would have been completely submerged. In some instances the water rose to the ties of the stooks. Timaru Supreme Court.—The Timaru Herald this morning has the following :— The Sheriff, Mr 0. A. Wray, notifies this morning that the Grand and Common Jurors summoned to attend the sitting of the Supreme Court at Timaru are not required to attend. We understand that the one civil caie (*n Ashburton one), set down for hearing haa been adjourned to Christchurch, ao that the Judge and other officials will nob need to come to Timaru at all. " The Hon. John McKenzih.—The Minis ter for Lmds spent the greater portion of Saturday in inspecting the Christchurch Freezing Company's works at Islington. The Minister was highly pleased with his visit, and spoke in high terms of the inner economy and management of the works. Mr McKenzie left by Bteamer on Saturday night for Wellington, where he will stay for two or three days, returning south towards the end of the week. The Minister does not leave on his visit to Great Britain until after the close of the financial year* High License*—Marriage licenses have been fixed at the prohibitive figure of £120 in the Indian territory of the United States. This extraordinary law has come into operation in order to stop' the practice of White men in the territory marrying Indian brides—of course from purely sordid motives. An Indian woman's share in the tribal lands is often worth as much as £600, quite a sufficient attraction to the " mean white." Years ago, in New Zealand, the constant marriages between " pakehaß ". and Maori women were prompted by the same motives. The Cathedral Subscription^.—Qood progress is being made with the Cathedral Completion Fund (says the Press) and the second list of subscriptions is announced, making a total of nearly £4000, or one-third of the sum required. As soon as £6000 is in hand, the work is to be actively proceeded with, and all intending contributors will hasten the commencement by a prompt response to the appeal now issued to complete a building which all citizens of Canterbury should feel interested in. " There's a Chiel among ye takin' notes, an' faith he'll print 'em," has now become a saying so familiar that no apology need be made for introducing it; especially as ib ia intimately associated with bhe Press, whioh has helped in publishing the value of Holloway's Pills and Ointment. " The chiel that had been takin' notes" for tke past fifty years of the cures effected by these wonderful remedies, has frequently informed the public that they have no equal. He has noted where they have been successful when other medicines failed, and he has been particular in stating that at this period, of the year they are eapecially useful, as tl^ey cure or relieve dysentery, diarrhmi, all stomach and bowel disorders, bile, and indigestion.

An Italian Warship.—The Italian warship Etna, arrived at Auckland on Saturday from Suva.—Press Association telegram. The Weather. —During Saturday nighb heavy rain fell in Ashburton for several hours, and bhe weather during Sunday was drizzly all day. Towards evening, bhe rain began to fall heavily, and right on during bhe nighb ib was more or less damp. To-day has also been drizz'y, and as a consequence a stop has been pub to all harvest work. — Captain Edwin advises :—Wind moderate to strong from N.E. to N. and W. at all places northward of Napier and New Plymouth and from North to YVeab and South elsewhere. Barometer rise at all places. lonokanck.—An instance of bhe ignorance displayed by many English people regarding bhe Australasian colonies has been broughb under the notice of the Sydney Daily lelt~ graph. A gentleman residing in Sydney, and acting as agent in Australia for several large English firms of manufacturers, was about to take a trip to Tasmania, combining business with a holiday, and before leaving he advised his firms of his intended visit to that colony. The following ia the reply that he received from one of them, one of the largest firms of manufacturers in England : —"Tasmania—You should not visit this market on our account, as we are already represented in New Zealand, and do not wish to interfere in any way with our agent in Chirstchurch." Old Identities.—A Press Association tele« gram states that a unique historical function took place on Friday at the Auckland Exhibition. This wa<s a gathering of old identities, of whom 300 were present. The President (Mr B. Kent) and the oommittee received them, escorted them through the Exhibition and gave them an appropriate concert programme and organ recital in the Choral Hail, where the President addressed them, after which a bioycle race was provided, the proceedings closing with afternoon tea. The oldest colonist present was Mr E. Williams, who came with the Rev. 8. Marsden in 1323, in the Brampton, and the oldest lady colonist present was Mrs Gibtos (nee Soils} the wife of the Rev'. W. Gittos. Mrs Gibtos, who was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers, was born in 1830 at Hokianga. Captain Jack son Barry and his mate, Tom Davison of the Bay of Islands, who arrived in 1837, were present. A Narrow Escape.—A short time ago, Mr Staunton,- Amberley, who is about eighty years of age and one of the earliest Canter bury settlers, had a very narrow escape from a terrible death by burning. It appears that his son, who resides with him, left home on the night of bhe accident to attend a masonic meeting, leaving the old gentleman, who is now somewhat feeble, at home iu charge of a daughter. The two retired to rest at the usual time, and ib was late before the son returned. Following his usual custom, he proceeded to his father's room, which was upstairs, to see if the old man was all right, and remained there chatting with him for some time, but just before leaving the room he accidentally dropped some change, a portion of which rolled under his father's bed. In looking for this the lighted candle must have fired the under portion of the bed, but nothing was noticed at the time. The son and daughter were, however, roused shortly after by cries of fire, which, took them promptly to their father's room. On entering, the room was found to be full of suffocating smoke, and the bed enveloped in fhmes. Of course the old gentleman was their first care, and he was taken downstairs as quickly as possible and made comfortable. The fire was then tackled, and after a hard fi^riib, during which both received severe burns on the hands and arms, the fire was conquered, bub nob before the bedding and mattresses, together with the old man's clothes, had been reduced to ashes. Mr Staunton had a very narrow escape from an awful death, and was only roused by the glare and heat from a burning newspaper which was lying on the bed not far from his faoe, and which ignited shortly after the fire broke out. As ib was, he escaped vith a severe fright and shock, together with a few Blight burns.

COMMERCIAL.

lUni(i@4 Press Association—By Electrio ttelegraph—Gopyright

London, February 3 Wheat is dull; Victorian February-March shipments by sailer, 28s 3d; parcels, 27s 3d. The Bradford wool market is quiet; com mon sixties, 20|; super, 21£.

SPORTING.

TAEA.PUNA JOCKEY CLDB'S SUMMER MEETING.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Takapuna Racecourse, February 4 The following events wero deolded after we wenb to press on Saurday :— Summer Handicap, of 120 soys ; 1 mile.— Rox, 9at 21b, 1; Korowai, 6at 101 b, 2 ; Lady Marion, 'hb 51b, 3. Time—l4s. Divi dends— £4 12s and £5 18s, This© Hurdles, of 70 soys i 1| miles.— Kanaka, 1; Bellman, 2; Anita, 3 Won by a short head. Time—3,22. Dividends— £2 Is and £2 93. Marine Handicap, of 60 soys ; 4 furlongs. Blueoap, 1 ; Halberdier, 2 ; Bacchus, 3, Time—s2|. Dividends—£2 8s and £2 6s, Devonport Handicap, of 100 boys ; 6 fur longs.-—Lillie, 11 Firefly, 2 j Re?, 3,' (Dime —1.171. Dividends™-*:'? 10s and£6 6a. Second Steeplsohask, of 100 soys j 3 miles.—Nor'-wesfc, 1; The Monk, 2 ; Wood oook, 3. Time—6 37|. Dividends—£ll9s and £1 16s. Welter Handicap, of 50 soys ; 1 mile.-— Merry Maid, i ; Supplejack, 2 ; Regulus, 3. Time—l.46*. Dividends—£3 17s and £3135.

ROAD BOARD.

Wakanui.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held on Saturday. Present—Messrs Rule, Lloyd and Ayrton. Id the absence of Mr Steward, the chair man (who senb m an apology for hia non attendance,) Mr Rule was voted to the chair, overseer's kbport The overseer's report was read and coesidered, and the following decisions were arrived at thereon :— CREEK CULVERTS Resolved—That no further payments be made to the contractor who is erecting culverts on the creek until the work is satisfactorily completed. s Resolved — That as each bridge is a separate contract, and, on the completion of any of them, if the contractor desires it, the Board hereby instruct the Clerk to take- the steps necessary to have the amounts due thereon paid. CI/D TIMBERt Resolved—That the old bridge timber now lying at Christy, Stanley, and Smithfield bridges be advertised for sale by tender. Tenders tocloae on Saturday, the 11th met,, at noon. Other matters reported upon, were held over for further consideration. ACCOUNTS. After passing accounts amounting to £21 5a lid the Board adjourned.

CHURCHES.

Ss. Stephen's.—ln spite of the weather there was a fair congregation at the morning service, and a large congregation m the evening. The Rev. R. A. Woodthorpe, M. A,, preached both morning and evening. He explained the special teaching of Sexa §esima Sunday, and drew out the contrast etween the lapse from innocence of the pre historic man, Adam, and the new era for the human race, which has been established through the oonqueab of am by .the Re deemer. In preaching m the morning from Romans v-12, he explained how the Biblical i accouati of the fall of man is to be understood m the light of precise Christian teaching. In the evening, he preached from Heb. iv-15, and having pointed out the significance of the universal law of moral discipline, which is manifested m the history of civilisation, and finds expression m the Bible, and m the great masterpieoes of ancient and modern literature, he emphasised tbe tact that the same testing of character is being carried out m every human life. Before each one of us lies the daily choice between what one ought to do, and what one finds it pleasant to do In thia fact of man's rational and-moral free dom lies the meaning of the whole drama of human life. Wesleyan.—Doubtless m consequence of the damp weather, the morning service at Baring Square Church was sparaely attended. Mr H. M. Jonea occupied the roatrum, and preached from Matthew iv.-16—"Let your light so shine," etc. There was a good con gregation at night, when tho Rev, J. J. Mather preached from the miraols of cleans* ing the ten lepets. Presbyterian.—After morning service on Sunday, Rev G B. Ingiis presided at the celebration of the Lord's supper, there being a large number of communicants. He was also the preacher at the evening service. Both services were well attended, despite the wet weather.

THE PREMIER AT NELSON.

United Fcesa Association—By Electric Telegraph Nelson, February 4. The Premier opened the Rocks Road which was gay with bunting. Af ier a speech by the Mayor the Premier spoke of the advant ages of the road, which gives a level cause way to the country districts, and will enable a railway to be carried over the same route when the extension of the Midland line and growth of traffic warranted. He alluded to the generosity of Mr John Tinline, who gave £540 towards placing chains and standards along the coping, and expressed the hope that other wealthy gentlemen would earn the lasting gratitude of their fellows by similar works of utility, The work showed the good of 00-operatioQ, it having been undertaken by the City Council, the Waimea County and Richmond Borough and had coat between £11,000 and £12,000, and was similarly constructed to the Scarborough esplanade. He gave credit to the Mayor, Mr Traak, for initiating the work< Cheers were given for the Premier, the Mayor, Mr Tinline, and all connected with the work. The Premier leaves for Wellington at mid night. ■

THE LAND OF SPICY BREEZES

Ib is no doubt due to Bishop Heber that m the mind of the average Britisher Ceylon is invariably invested with a poetical senti ment, aa the land where " Bpicy breezes blow soft," and where "every prospect pleases." Indeed, travellers continuously bear witness 40 the beanty and charm of this verdant isle of the Bea. Ceylon is undoubtedly one of the most valuable of the British possessions, and one whose wealth is increasing day by* day. The British first; gained a footing on the island m 1796, and finally took possession of the country and capital m 1800, but, being unable to maintain their conquest, were forced to capitulate on condition of being allowed to retire to Colombo. A treacherous massacre proved the manner m which the Cingalese respected their treaties, but Nemesis was close at hand. In 1315 General Bromrigg fitted out an expedition of 3000 men, marched into the interior, and after a siege of three weeks captured the town of Kandy, deposed its tyrannical and cruel monarch, and proclaimed the British sovereignty over the whole island, to the delight of the misruled people. For many years Ceylon cost che British Government about £100,000 a year, ioa exports being far short of the charges incurred. In later years a change took place with the incoming of numbers of shrewd, hard-headed Scotch planters, who laid down large areas m coffee plantations, which, with the cinnamon gar dens already existent, provided two im portant industries. Shortly after tea grow ing had been introduced into India it was thought that the climate and soil of Ceylon ought to be even more suitable for that in dustry than those of India. A small be ginning was made some half century ago, and perhaps no industry of the present day has advanced with more stupendous strides, sweeping all before it, than has the tea trado of Ceylon. ) The mountain elopes are pecu liarly adapted for the growth of high-class teas, and this fact, m conjunction with the me of specially designed European machinery m the subsequent; manipulation of the leaf, has resulted m the production of these mag nifioent teas, which have completely effaced their old rivals—those of China. Prominent among the large firms of Ceylon is the Go-operative Tea Gardens Company, whose products are of a singularly high standard, so yfjuoh so that) the teas purchased for the use ;of the British Army m the enervating climate of the Soudan desert) were procured from the atooke of tihii company, and the said army, ib will be generally oonceded, did most effective work on this strengthening be verage. One disadvantage which Ceylon teas labor under is the foot that they are used so much for blending purposes. The quality of the higher grades is so good that it will pull up tb mediocrity largo quantities of the most inferior China growth^ • if prbpefjy mi^ed. The Co-operatiyp Company, however^ make I $ specialty of making up all their teas unblended, thereby retaining the splendid strength, the rioh syrupy liquor, and,the delicious, pungent aroma of the pure "hill grown leaf; A moment's deliberation will show the advantage gained by the consumer, not only m quality, but also m value, as it stands to re'aso^ that th.c pure tea must go very much further than any admixture. The company abp,ve referred to, shin largely to the Hondai-tanka Tea Company, who are their sole agents m New Zealand, and who guarantee that every package of their "Maharajah" or "Diamond Jubilee" brands, whether m packet or box, is sold as packed m Ceylon. It must be borne m mind that m purchasing Caylon teas the consumer is making use of British-grown products, thereby strengthening the bonds formed by the " thin red line." —Advt.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right; London, February 3 The British South African Company's issue of £625,000 worth of bonds has been placed on the London market, and was subscribed threefold. TMs is x portion of the proposed issue of a million and a half. February 4 Mr Chamberlain has recovered from the attack of gout. The Spectator says Lord Tennyson is the very man for a constitutional throne. His temper is not easily ruffled, his judgment is serene, and hia will not easily shaken. It is possible he has too little self-confidence, but he need only call on Earl Beauchamp, the Governor-elect of New South Wales, for as much as he needs. Brussels, February 4 The latest information received from the Congo states that Major Lothaire severely punished the Mongalla canni bals who recently defeated a Belgian force. Lothaire'a force killed eighteen hundred natives, Cairo, February 4. There is a movement among the young native Egyptians to present Lord Kitchener with a portrait of him self, Sydney, February 4 The railway revenue shows an in crease of £20,000 compared with the previous corresponding quarter. The condition of Kelly, who, after murdering the woman Flynn, tried to commit suicide, is improving. Melbourne, February 4 Sir George Turner has received an official communication with reference to Mr Chamberlain's suggestion that the contributing colonies should com pensate the New Guinea syndicate. He declares that the suggestion is ridiculous and that as be was not consulted when the agreement was entered into, he declines to saddle Tictoria with the I cost of a blunder committed without the knowledge or consent of bis Government. The Queensland Govern ment had got into a muddle^ and mast get out of it, Brisbane, February 5 ' A fire m Rockhampton destroyed Medcraft's biscuit factory, the damage being £10,000.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Frets Association—By Electric Telegraph—-Copyright

Paris, February 4 Several experts givingevidence before the Court of Cassation, were emphatic that the famous bordereau wag m Bsterhazy's natural handwriting. Several members of the committee which reported on M. Lebretfs Dreyfua Revision Bill insist that M. de Beaure paire should be prosecuted or toe Judges arraigned. M. de Beaurepaire states that the secret documents shown to the Criminal Court of Cassation revealed the fact that German agents were implicated m the Dreyfus oaae.

THE NEW LOAN.

United Press Association—By Eleobrio Telegraph—Copyright. London, February 3 * The New Zealand loan has been issued as cabled on Friday, Tenders close on Thursday. The fir&t six months' interest will be payable on the lat April. The loan has been favourably re ceived.

THE FAR EAST

Compensation for Murder.

A New Treaty Port.

United Preaa Assoeiatioa—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Pbkin, February 4 The Tsung-H-Yamen compensates the relatives of the murdered missionary, the Bey. Mr Fleming, to the extent of thirty thousand dollars (£6000). The murderers have been beheaded. The Ohinase Government^ m accord ance with the demands of Sir Claude MaaDonald, has declared Nanning-fu, ai the confluence of the Yu-kiang and Tsi-kiang rivers, a treaty port, thus completing the opening of the West river to* trade.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association—By Eleobrio Telegraph—Copyright.

Memjoubnb, February 5 Mr Chamberlain has cabled to Lord Brassey and to the Premiers congratu lations on behalf of the Imperial Government upon the result of the Federation Conference. In reply to the English Government's congratulations on the result of the Federal Conference, Lord Brassey, at the request of the Premiers, 4has expressed to Mr Chamberlain their high appreciation of the Government's message. London, February 5. The Marquis of Lome has written a short English poem entitled "Australia Itederata,?, * f i >■■' (Received Wakapuaka I!eb, 6, 9 5 a-m, t Guardian Office, 10.10 #m. ' Sydney, February 6 Sir George Reid will lose no time m placing the Federal Bill before the public and probably the referendum will be taken m March. Melbourne, February 6 pie Af§& sayi fcfap amendmentf tnad^ by the Premier^ ip the Federal Bilf are' for the most part an advance m a liberal direction.

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The Public Most not be Gulled ! Doubtless readers of the Guardian have been, sometimes amused by bhe way a certain firm m this town appears to copy some of our advertisements. Trade jealousies may be pardonable m some oases, especially when big factories find that they cannot *' slop " the more intelligent portion of the commun ity. We never object to being imitated; We take it as a high compliment and evi dence of our success as always " Leading." But 1b it right or fair to the public to adver tise '• extension of premises oa account of our well-known tailoring department," when the advertisers do not employ a single tailor or tailoreas within fifty miles of Ash burton? We do not boast that we have 14 the best cuiter m New Zealand," etc. We never find ib necessary to mislead the'publio, Mr Craighead is always pleased to welcome visitors m our outting room personally, and to show them through our workrooms. Perhaps those who have nob yet favored us with a visit are nob aware of the existence of such a hive of local industry, where so much genuine tailoring is done on the premises. Twenty hands (only two of whom are apprentices) find constant employment m our business m East street at present, and by consistently adhering bo our motto— '• Satisfaction "—we hope soon to be able bo employ more.—Craighead and Beuby man. * (Advt)



Fair fa" quid drink; it gars folk speak as they think, diamond jubilee tea, the besfe of drinks.—Shearman Bros,, Agents. About a month ago my child, which is fifteen months old, had an attack of diarrhoea accompanied by vomiting. I gave it suoh remedies as are usually given m such cases, • but as nothing gave relief, we sent for a ! physician and it was under his care for a week. At this time the child had bean sick for about ten days and was having about twenty-five operations of the bowels every twelve hours, and we were convinced that unless ib soon obtained relief it would not live. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diavrhcea Remedy was recommended, and I decided to try it. I soon noticed a change for the better ; by its continued use a com plete cure was brought about and it is now perfectly healthy.—O. L. Bogqs, Stump* town, Gilmer Co., W. Va. For sale by Ashbubton Drug Company. "He was a bold man " that first ate the oyster. Ib requires courage to drink blended teas. DIAMOND jUBiL-aE' is pure, ftiouijtatti grewUf unblended, unadulterated emd uj)« U'r.pececl with, ~ Shearman Brc», v Agent*,



Tire B«it Heme«i7- fo* F!us. Mr <Joha Mathias, a . well-known stock deaiei! qf Eulaski, &y., says: !• After ■ softer. ing for over a week with f|ux, and my phy. sician paving {ailed to relief me, I wia advised to tjy Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhcs* Remedy, and have the pleas* ure of stating that the half of one bottle cured me." For sale by Ashbdbton Drug Company, The Rev. W. B. Oostley, oE Stockbridge, G»,, while attending to his pastoral duties at Ellenwoodj m that state, was attacked by cholera morbue. He says : "By chance I happened to get hold of a bottle of Chamber lain's Colic, Cholera and Biarrhtei Remedy, and I think it was the means of saving niy life. It'telievea me at onoe. fS for |^f 8 bj A6H»U»se^ D»1?G Oo^ifANY,



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ART CLASSES. ETHEL IT JONES, /"I ERTIFICATED arb teaoher, Canterbury \J College School of Arb ; Free Student Technical School of Design, Wellington; fupil of James M. Maim, Wellington. Instructions given m all branches of Arb, ; Painting from Life, and Sketching from J Nature, m Oil or Water Colour. For particulars apply to Mk John Wilson Arcade. 1 224 MRS ALCOBN has m stock Stamped ISdountmelliok, Lace, Cross-stitch and JMayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven Initials, Lace Pins, ! Stretchers, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, Perline Arasene, Filossils, Crewel Embroidery and Knitting Silks m Colours and Tartans, Macrame Bags and String, Weldon'e Needle work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton an'l Materials for Fancy Work pe»er»Uy. 10 32



Frledlander Bros., Limited. FOR PRIVATE SALE. TTTB Have for Private Sale, a complete OHAFF-OUTTING PLANT, Consisting of 6 H.P. Aveliug and Porter TRACTION ENGINE, CUAFFOUTTER by Andrews and Beavau, CORNORUSHER, HUT, SAW BENCH, BELTING, and Sundries ; all m first-class order. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. i Or Jos. Anderson, Methven. CORNSACKS COKNSACKS. XTTB are now Landing ex ",Elbe," 1000 BALES FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT! CORNSACKS, Which we offer to Supply at LOWEST MARKET BATES, Clients who desire delivery direct ex Shij will please give us their instructions early tc save railage or extra handling. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. •CO hJ I P § £ M || * & Q § g5-g fi co CO I p "KAMBLEB" BICYCLES. I HAVE a Nice Line of LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Roadster Bicycles on View, and am expecting a Consignment of the RAMBLER MODEL 26 RACING MACHINES, AT AN EABLY DATE. Oyolista .intending to Purchase Racing Machines should not fail to call and inspect THE " HEW MODEL 26J' The RAMBLER is declared to be the Easiest Running Machine on the Market, and is undoubtedly the Strongest and Neatr SBt Bicycle Built. ' ffae RAMBLER, fitted with " G & J " Everlaatibg Detachable, Tyres and Dunlop Valves, is without a dpifbt the Beßt Machine a Cyc-Hst can ride* Accessories m Stock, Price Low tor Gaah, Easy Terms arranged to Suit Purchaaerr of the RAMBLER. D, THOMAS, WEST STREET.



Public Notices. THE Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, direct] from the English Manufacturer, a new stock of all theUrugs used incompounding physicians' ■ prescriptions, specially made in conformity with the new British Pharmacoposa, 1898, Tlie Im- of dispensing medical pre portant Bcriptions is the special and Work constantcareof themanager (J. M. Cambridge), who has been engaged in this duty for 36 years, as well as having had the benefit of an KugjlifSll training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially incases of SeriotiH It is of the utmost import- XDneSS). 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 nothing else substituted in its place. The Frlce should never be the first and only consideration- Drugs can be bought at all prices. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm we can rely on, though we could buy many of them i cheaper in the colony. But we charge no mo^e than is usual in most of the larger towns, and generally a little less. AT AEJL An urgent call for medicine TIMES is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at nighb, Sundays or holidays. Night Dis pensary— opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr Hunter's residence, J. M.'Cambridge, MANAGER. 11 135 Insist upon Iravinff one Pure Teas. Don't be put upon. They are the Best mid Cheapest. Absolutely pur*. Copied tout never equalled. Guaranteed Nicer and Better Value than any at 4a per lb. more money. Compare our 2/- Tea with any at 2/4, and our 2/4 Tsd.th any at 3/- per lb. -NOTICE- A BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE A Mandate Goal Goy., LIMITED, SHAG POINT. THIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, is unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposes, and Highly Recommended by the Threshing Mill Owners of this district. ORDER FROM~OUR AGENT JAMES ELLIOTT, . 1186 ASHBURTON. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY EXTENSION OF PREMISES /~\N Account of our Well-Known Tailoring Department Growing so Rapidly during the last Twelve I months, we find it necessary to make exfcen sive additions and alterations to our Pre mises, so as to show to more advantage our Large Stock of £he Newest Designs in TWEEDS, SERGES, WORSTEDS, VICUGNAS, Etc. We have the Best Cutter in New Zealand, and ali Garments are made by Experienced First-Class Tailors. — G UABAMTEEt. I STYLE, FIT, & WORKMANSHIP, We do nob pretend to make you a Suit for 635, and give you an extra pair of Trousers in, which cannot be done and give first-class work, bub we will make you a first class BAO SUIT to Measure from 645s to 90s, according to Quality of Material. Boys' Clothing of Every Description MADE TO ORDER. A &. BARTON, Manager TO LETf QHOP with Commodious Cellar, Strong ifoom, next to Fletcher Bros., East Street, SHOP, with Dwelling Apartmentß, Saun derB 1 Buildings, East Street. I Apply to | BANK OF NEW SEAL AND.



Mararllla Garden Teas. Purveyors by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy. THESE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to as by the Growers from their Gardeng m Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten prize medals for PURITY, STRENGTH iWD FLAVOR, Everyone should try thorn JOHN ORR & Go., SOLE AGENTS. Sugar for Jain. WE Guarantee the Pure Oane kUGAii of the Highest Quality, and especially Suitable for Jam making. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBUKTUN.



1 DONAGHY'S BINDER TWINE, MACHINE OIL, BINDEB WBIPS, HAY JfOBKS AND BAKES, ENGINEERS' TOOLS, HENDERSON'S DUNDEE LEATHER BELTING, CHAINS AND SECTIONS tfOR MASSEY-HARRIS AND McCORMIOK ; REAPERS AND BINDERS, At Lfißß than Agents' Prices, and all Requisites for the Harveat Field at Lowest Prices. JOHN ORR d Co. OUR STOOK OF ELECTBO-PLATED WABB AND CUTLERY IB by far the Finest ever Imported into Ashburton, and we are now making ft BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY m our Windowa. JOHN 088 k CO. WE ARE OPENING AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF i Fancy Glassware and China. AMONGST other Lines we are Showing Three Thousand GLASS VASES and ■■■' SPKOfMEN GLASSES, ranging m Price fiom Sixpence each, and aa we believe a larcer variety has never been imported by any firm m Hew Zealand, we feel confident £ requeatinff the inspection of the General Public. In order to dispose of our Immense Stock m these lines we have marked them at prices from 30 to 50 per cent Below ordinary prices. Inspect otm Windows. JOdN 088 & CO. CUPS & SAUCERS PL4TES DISHES WATER JUGS TURIBLBRS TOILET SETS BUTTER JARS, and every article m Crockery and Glassware at Reduced Prloea at JOHN OBB,& CO. ASON'S JARS, JAM JARS IN NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND BRISS PRESERVING PANS. For many years now we have altogether undersold all our Competitors m these special lines, and we are determined to add another season to our record. We GtJAKANTBB to Sell these Goods ohbapbb than any house m Chnstchurch or Ashburton. JOHN 088 & CO. fhhud {INSURANCE} ™» «v*e beg to announce to the people of Aehburton and District that we have com pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Caah Customers to the extent of 10s or over, A FBEB ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds good for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expfry can be renewed at our Stores : thus enabling anyone dealing with us to keep covered against; accident for £100 m the event of d«ath, or £1 per week m the case, of Total Disablement. And the Beaaty of the WHOLE SYSTEM is that ib COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Wo .do not make any advance !n our Prices to"pay for this, bat Btill continue'to give to all alike THE BEST VALUE AT BOTTOM PBICES IN EVERY LINE OF OUR IMMENSE STOOK. Buy your Goods where you can get your Insurance for Nothing. It way be handy when yoa least expect ib. If it costs you nothing yoa might v aa well have that thrown m. Guarantee from Insurance Compuiy, and all farther particulars on application to JOHN ORR & Go. Hams and Bacon. SIDES, ROLLS. AND HAMS- This is VERY PRIME QUALITY, having secured firsfc prtea at the recent Shows m Ohrisichnrch and Timarn. JOHN ORR & Co m