PHASES OF THE MOON.

Auction Sales—To-morrow.

H. S'eph^nson, at Hivelock Street Mart— Farniuirv, confectionery, bed quilts, sua dries, «ie Friedlander"B--os.,' Ltd, at West Street Mart, at I.3o—Two binall farms at Ash burton Forks; on account of Mr J. G. .Good. D. Thomas, ar tha Arcade, ah 12.30— Farm in.pifrneulß, ii^rscw; at 2p.m— Four valuable farra^, on acconut of Mrs Molntyre acd Messrs Molistyro B-ob. T. Bullock, afc tho Aro>i.ie, at 11.30— j Ooctatje piop'-rty at B»k«iu ; ooctage and section at Hampstfiad ; lar^e stable nn T.S. 779, C«ss Street; corner ttec'ionatTinwaid; T.S, 1169, butid.ng site, and adjoin ing eection 1170 ; (in cbnJßDOlion with U. Thomas), Me Wm. Sutton's farm of 290 acres, situated on the Winohsnore road ; aad account of Mr A, Young, 43 aoreg near the Show grounds, and two brick dwelling houses in Cox {street Easfct

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MAY 12, 1899. PRACTICAL EDUCATION.

The conviction that our public schools do not at present supply a satisfactory education to the young, is gradually but surely forcing itself upon this, as well as every o her part of the British empire. The need for a different kind of training from that given to our children under the systems which have been handed down from past times has become so apparent that some of the European nations have already estab lished what are called commercial schools, but which are really institu tions adapted to the requirements of the age, and calculated to prepare the rising generation for whatever occupa tion in life they may be called upon to adopt. In those schools the education is of a useful and practical kind. In France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, and Switzerland for instance, there is very little provision for teaching the dead languages, except in the colleges chiefly devoted to the manufacture of professors. But the languages of the great modern nations, English, German, French, Italian, and in some cases Russian, stand in the position that the Latin and Greek do with us—being compulsory, at least in the higher de partments. The continental countries attach the very greatest importance to the study of the languages of the most influential of the modern nations, and during those yeara of his school life in which a New Zealand boy usually devotes a large portion of his study to the dpad languages, the young conti nental is familiarising himself with English, French, and German. Whether fchis may have any connection with the advance that the Germans and even the French manufactures are making in the world's markets we cannot say • but it is evident that in these utilitarian days the education systems of the European nations must be more valuable and useful to them than those prevailing in British or colouial countries are to oar own people. Only quite recently have we begun to recognise the necessity for technical education ; yet for years the other civilised nations have provided for it. "In Switzerland there are, in all, fourteen commercial schools, in all of which bookkeeping and office work are taught. Commercial law finds a place in the timetable of most of them. Commercial history is appreciated as well as commercial geography, and chemistry is regarded as one of the most important subjects, In Holland there are two commercial schools, the course at which is eminently adapted to the requirements of a business training." It is therefore satisfactory to learn that a suggestion has been made to the Minister of Education by Mr A. D. Riley, of Wellington, that the new Victoria University College should make higher commercial educa tion a special feature of its curriculum. He suggests a course of lectures, embracing such subjects as the life and duties of the citizen, commercial geography and history, commercial and industrial history, mercantile law, insurance (life, lire, and marine), economics, commerce, etc. This would certainly be a step in the right direction ; but we should like to see a complete revision of the public school syllabus of New Zealand, so that from the very earliest years of its school life a child might be learning that which would be of use to it on its adult career. It would then be possible to introduce may useful subject a which, owing to the way the syllabus is crowded with almost useless ones, it is now impossible to touch, or at best to treat very briefly. Among those which might well be included in a complete programme of instruction, is the study and practice of elocution. It is, and always has been a matter of surprise to us that a subject so important as this, has been completely ignored in our public school syllabus. One cannot go to any public function without seeing how utterly ignorant of the simplest rules of elocution most of our public speakers are. So much is this in evi dence that many of the ablest members of the community refrain from taking , their proper position in public affairs simply because of their unwilling ness to attempt anything in public— at least, which they know they cannot do well. On the other hand, another result of the neglect to train our chil dren in the art of public speaking, is that the section of the community Mr Wakefield used to designate ' blather* skites,' —and who are fairly repre sented everywhere—are enabled to get into positions for which the gift of the gab alone is not a sufficient qualifica tion. With proper provision for teach ing the youths in our public schools to speak well, every man would be able to I take a share in the scheme of demo cratic government, which is made the boast of the Empire, aud of this coun try in particular. Indeed, it seems to us that a fair training in the art of public speaking is as much a necessity to every man and woman in this coun try under existing conditions, as a ( knowledge of anatomy is to a doctor. We should like to see the teacherg and all interested in the education of the young—and who is not 1— combining to bring about a complete revision of the! public school syllabus with a view to in- j troduce the reforms we have suggested,

The Press concludes an article criticis ing the action of Messrs Seddon and Hall Jones in re the

THE JONES SCANDAL.

matter now known as the Jones scandal with the following

remarks :—ln this painful discrepancy of evidence we must leave our readers to act as the jury, and decide for them selves on which side is the truth.' There is one point on which, however, there will be a great consensus of opinion. All who are not infected with the Tammany blight will admit • (.!;at. cvta assuming everything Mr I !ia!:.Jones has said to be orrect, an I absolutely rotten state of affairs is dis i closed in the administration of public | bu6ii:esß. The question of issuing a certificate of competency to a seanum to t'iko charge of an ocean vessel, and assume responsibility for the lives of passengers, should be decided by the responsible officers of the Department alone, in strict accordance with the regulations. The idea that such a matter should be made the subject of political pressure, thvt the Premier and the Minister for Marine should listen to the representations of Tom, Dick, and Harry on the subject, and that it should even be supposed that they would tolerate a suggestion of setting aside the requirements of the law in the man's favor, is repugnant to the most elementary notions of sound and pure government. On this ground alone both the Premier and Mr Hall- Jones stand condemned.

Local and General.

Thb Stolen Bicyolb.—At the Ohrist church Police Court oa Wednesday a man , named James Eastes, who had been re manded, on a charge of stealing a bicycle at Ashburton, and admitted to bail in £50, did not, when his caae was called on, answer to his name. Failing to appear, and hia bondsman not being able to account for his absence, a warrant waa issued for his arrest.' This is the first occasion io many yors in the Ohristchurch Court in, which bail has been placed in danger of forfeit by the non appearance of an accused person. It is understood that the missing Eastes waa in Ashburton on Monday. Ladies' Hats in Church.—A serious squabble has occurred among the Methodist community in New York—we laatn from the Morning Leader—-owing to a decree by Pastor Odell and the board of trustees of the fashionable Calvary Methodist Church, which ordered women to remove their hats in church, declaring that the present style was ungodly and obstructive to the view. One Sunday opt of 2700 women present only cine obeyed. A special cloak room has now been constructed, where hats must be placed or admission is refused. The ladies are organising opposition, and a posßiblesecesaion to a neighboring Episcopal ohurnh is talked of. There, presumably, Ideas of what constitutes an ungodly h»t are less circum scribed. Ancient Maori SuEOBONS.-^At the Phi losophical Institute (says the Lyttelton Times) Captain Huston exhibited a Maori skull perforated with a round hole, which had the appearance of being caused by a bullet. Captain Hut ton explained that the hoie could not have been caused by a bullet, as no such missile had been found inside the skull, ai~d, be3id.ee, there were indications that the Maori had lived for some considerable time after receiving the injury. The hole had j originally been much larger than it now I appe&rea, but a successful operation had j apparently been performed, and afterwards the growing bone had filled up the jigged edges, and gradually overlapped, bo as to make the hols perfectly round, and reduced to the siza the audience saw it. The opera-■ tion was identical with trepanning, and the discovery of the skull was the first and only intimation scientists had received that the operation was known to the ancient Maoris. > It was well known to have been practised \ among some of the South Pacific races. Classified Taxation. —■ The German Government has undertaken a remarkable I experiment in taxation in a bill compelling ! large shops to contribute a larger proportion than small ones to Germany's revenue. The bill provides that three factors are to determine taxation—the number of brandhes, the number of employees, and the amount of rent. It divides the branches into five groups—food and drugs, clothing, furniture, glass and jewellery. Establishments trading in two or more of these groups and employ ing more than 25 persons come under tile new law. Those engaged in two groups pay 10 per cent of their profits in caxation; three, 15 per cent } four, 20 per cent; five, 25 per cent j shops engaged in three groups and employing 25 persons pay an annual tax of 20 marks for each ona of the 25, and 10 marks for each additional employee. Stor6B with branch establishments will be treated as if all were under the same roof. Co-operative stores will not be taxed under the new law. In thb Name or RuLiaioii,—The New Zealand limes thus enumerates the attrac tions at a recent church baz*ar in that city : —" In one corner a gambling game was being conducted, which encouraged people to take a shilling in the hope of gaining ten —a commission of two shillings being retained on each transaction, to go towards the church funds. In another recess fortunes were told to the curious and the credulous; and all over the building 'raffles' were being conducted for articles upon which an exorbitant value was placed. A prominent feature was the way in which young girls were employed to solicit strange men to purchase artioles or to subscribe to raffles. 1 Views of Paris' were on exhibition in a (penny-in-tha-slot' peep show, and no doubt many boys and young men enjoyed a peep. Bub instead of landscapes or street -scenes, the most of the views consisted of indecent pictures which no Wellington shopkeeper would dare exhibit in his window ; indeed, if the attention of the police had been called to those displayed at the church bazaar, a prosecution would doubtless have followed." Valedictory. —In spite of the tempestuous weather, there was an excellent attendance at the Baring Square Schoolroom on Thurs day night, when a farewell social was tendered to Mr W. H. Collins, on the eve of his trip to England. Rev. R, Taylor presided, and the proceedings were quite informal and of a sociable type. Short speeches were given hy the Chairman, and Messrs Robert Alcorn, H, M. Jones, C. Dixon, and G. W. Andrews. Eulogistic references were made to the sterling character of Mr Collins, and the kindly expressions of goodwill by the lay speakers, who had known him for a score of years, must have been most gratifying to the guest of the evening. As a citizen, in public and private, and in his relations with Church and Sunday School, Mr Collins appears to have always acted in a manner which has won the appreciation of those who know him best ; and on Thursday night, the hope expressed that he might have a safe trip, and a speedy return, was as unanimous as it was sincere. A racy address was given by Mr Opie,. of Winchester, a brother-in-law of Mr Collins, who many years ago accompanied him to this colony. In responding, Mr Collins gave some personal reminiscences, one of whbh was that thirty-three years ago, he and a brother had tried their luck on the gold fields, and had tramped from Waimate to the West Coast with their swags, when the road for j pedestrians and the accommodation for theaj on the way, were wretched in the extreme. He was grateful for, and appreciated the kind references to himself and family, and intended to keep his eyes open, to gain as much experience as possible, and when he came back hoped that his friends would be profited by a relation of his experiences in America, England, and Africa. Iv the latter place, if hostilities were deferred until after his visit to the Transvaal, he hoped to shake hands with President Kruger. Musical items, vocal and intrumental, were given by Mesdames Hiskins and H. R Steel, Misses McKtnney (2) and Mis 3 Amy Steel, and Messrs E, Undrill and W. McDonald. Re freshments were dispensed, and the proceed ings were brought' to a dose by singing an appropriate hymn, prayer by Rev. Mi Olark, Rod th« beuedioijion, ,

Fggs —It i« a long time lince eggl were | so scarce in Aahhurson, there are apparently I none to be had either for love or money. "Dick."—The refrain "Then here's to Dick, the glorious Dick, the people's own Dick Seddon ; then here's to Dick, the only Dick, who never was a dead 'uo," was sung with great gusto at the Premier's New Plymouth banquet. Thb BitrE Gum—The Bruce Herald men tions that one of the blue gums lately felled at Mr J. E. Palmer's Mount Stuart, was sufficiently loug to enable two 60ft pi'ea to be out from it, and at the top en<l measured Bin in diameter. This tree was 55 years old. Frozen Mutton —Nelson Bros. (says a telegram from Napier) have received the *ollowing wire from the 0. 0. and D. Com pany, Loado : —''Stocks of frczsa meat of all {tincta are very tight and to-day's quotations for beat Canfcprbuty are 4£<i ; Napier and { North Island, %i ; lamb, fkst quality, S^i ; i second quality, 5d." Indian Missionaries. — Miss Morley, eldest daughter of the late Rev. Mr Morley, left Oamuru on Wednesday en route for India to join the Poonah mission, of which her sister Ella is already a member. Miaa Morley (says the Mail) has resided for many years ia Oiinaru, and previous to her depar ture received a number of presents from personal friends. A Wab Whoop.—The Democratic party at Wichita, Kansas, has nominated for mayor, Mr Tapp, a wealthy merchant and an enthusiastic leader in the Salvation Army. Mr Tapp promises the citizens that if they elect him he will fine every female wearing bloomers; he will insist upon i policemen carrying Bibles, and will have any of them who are heard swearing discharged; he will have religious services held twice daily in the City hall, and he will establish » free street car service for people going to places of worship. An Assault Gash.—The magistrate at Inveroirgill, Mr Poynton, delivered judg ment on Thursday in the case of Winifred Healy, servant, y. T. Wm. Parry, hotel keeper, a claim for £200 damages for assault, whioh consisted of punishing her in a way that would be adopted with a child* His Worship said that although he had not caused serious' permanent injuries, and al though the defendant must have been much exasperated by the plaintiff's remarks to his wife, substantial damages must he given, on account of the sex of the plaintiff, the in dignity she was subjected to, and the rela tionship of master and servant then existing. The judgment was for £55 and costs. Star Bicycles are manufactured by the Eadie Manufacturing Company, Limited, England. Only one quality Star is made, the very best, easy running machine.' Stars are built on the interchangeable principle. Any damaged parts can be replaced from our stock of duplicate parts. Every customer supplied withjnachine to order, weight, gear, handle bar, saddle, height of frame, size of tyre, etc. We are in a position to fit every rider; We ask ladies and^gentlemen to oome and inspect our 1899 Models, aext to Maddens Confectionery, East Street. Open liill Saturday night only.—Adams' Star Cycle Co.—Advt. 5 118

SYNOPSIS Off NEW ADVBRTIBEMBNTS. A H Williams—Cheap editions Wanted—Two acres good land H M Jones—New Books, etc W P Kellook—Tenders T Bullock—Property for sale Lost—Cape Wanted—Servant Austral Botanic Co;—Be opealng Branch

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE TOWNSHIP OF FAIRTON.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for th* opinions expressed by our correspondent!)

TO THE EDITOR. Sia, —That the Fait field freezing factory will prosper is my wish, acd I congratulate vhe promoters and secretary on the enter prise. But I find several of the employees are not constantly employed, that employ ment at the factory ia intermittent, and with no guarantee ot constant work several would-be buyers naturally feel dubious in building and making homes go far from the centre of business, or place where employers assemble—knowing; they are liable to be discharged any day. I would respectfully suggest to the directors the advisableaeas of the Company erecting cottages for employee*, say from two to six rooms, to suit) married or single, with one to ten sores, so that families could keep a cow.—l am, eta , Ploughman.

ATHLETICS.

United Press Association—By Electric -■, Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, May 11 The deadlock regarding the amateur athletic meeting will, it is believed, bs sur mounted by Queensland fixing November 9 and 11 for the ohampionthip gathering.

THE STEAMER PERTHSHIRE.

United Press Association—By Biectrlo "" Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, May 9 It is probable a steamer will leave here and zigzag across to the Bluff in search of the Perthshire.

United Press Association—By Elecbrlo Telegraph

Wellington, May 11 It has been suggested that the Hinemoa, now on the West Coast, should bo sent in search of the Perthshire, overdue at the Bluff. The Marine Department have not yet been approached by the agents, and it is believed that the Hinemoa is on her way to the Sounds, and out of reach of communi cation. Inveboabgull, May 11, It has been suggested here that as there are still no tidings of the Perthshire, and no instruction* from the owners, advantage should be taken of the steamer Rimu's visit to Preservation Inlet to-morrow, to send her forty or fifty miles up the West Coast to search for wreckage, and so settle the question as to whether the steamer struck on that iroobound coast while making the land during the. night.

THE DUKE OF YORK.

Unibed Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, May 11 The Duke of York has completely recovered.

THE TRANSVAAL.

United Press Assooiation—By Electric Telegraph.

Capetown, May 11 It is expected that President Kruger and Sir Alfred Miiner (Governor of Oapa Colony) will shortly confer at Bloemfontein.

THE SOUDAN.

United Press Association—By Eleobrio Telegraph—Copyright

I Cairo, May 10 Lord Kitchener imposes an export duty of 2Q per cent, on gum, ivory, and feathers, from the Soudan, but no Import; duties, Cairo, May 11 Two hundred of the Khalifa's Der vishes, and many woman and children, (surrendered to the gunboats on the White Nile.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Capetown, May 11 Mr Cecil Bhodea has granted the BccLuanaland Railway nine hundred blocks, each one. mile square, along the Bulawayo Tanganyika route, St. Pbteksburg, May 11 The Russian newspapers are surprisingly unfriendly iv their comments on the Angio-Rusaian agree ment, suspecting Eritish design* on th« Yangtza Valley. The A'ovoe Vremya ssys the agreement, ia minimised by being linrited to technical points. It does not impair Russia's liberty of action. Sydney, May 11 The steamer Tungaroa, built to the order ot Captain Davidson, of Napier, was launched today.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

1/cited Prete Association—By Steotrio Telegraph —Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka May 12, 9 6Qa.m, GtrABDUK Offioe 10-29 am) Paris, May 11 The authorship of a number of docu ments which had been submitted to th» Oourt of Cassation has been with held, although the Oourt guaranteed secrecy in the matter. London, May 11. Reports from Farii atate that M. Dupuy is tottering and M, Briaton will probably succeed him.

THE PHILIPPINES.

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Washington, May 10 Commodore Watson, succeeds Ad miral Dewey, in June, in command of the American squadron at the Philip pines. (Received Wakapuaka May 12, 9 50 a.m., ■Gvabdiak Office, 10 29 a-m) Manilla, May 11 The Filipinos at Panay and Cavite are defiant. They massacred a French man crossing the lines with a flag of truce, to negotiate the release of Spanish prisoners.

The Ritualistic Movement.

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London, May 11 The House of Commons rejected the Discipline Bill by 310 votes to 156. The Government's amendment was adopted. , Sir Richard Webster characterised the Bill as unjust and unworkable. He said it would fail to control com mon informers, and would be prejudi cial to peace and uniformity. Sir W. V, Harcourt said the atti tude of the House had (strikingly changed within a few months. Both the Bill and the amendment asserted that the Grown and Parliament were supreme, but the Archbishops at Lambeth were seeking to evade the Privy Council. Unless something were done now, it would be impossible to maintain the Establishment. Mr Balfour said the Church, estab lished or disestablished, would retain great majorities only if it remained the Church purified by the Reformation. Most of the Irish members and twenty-five Liberals voted with the majority on the Discipline Bill. Sir H, Campbell-Banneriuan, Messrs Mor ley, Asquith, Bryce, and fourteen of their followers, abstained from voting. Lord Cecil considered the amend ment neither dignified nor courageous, The Bill would have necessitated the prosecution of 7000 clergy, and caused the disruption of the Church. Parlia ment, in keeping the gates of God's vineyard, ought to reject and prevent the inrush of bitterness and bigotry.

The Pacific Cable.

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London, May 10 The surveying vessel i&gerla has been commissioned to survey the Pacific cable route. (Received Wakapuaka May 12, 9.50 am., Guabbun Office 10.29 a.m. London, May 11 The Agents-General are urging thai Britain's attitude in reference to the Pacific cable is impossible, and that she ought to accept the Commission's re commendation.

THE WEATHER

There was a heavy downpour of rain yesterday, and daring IMb night the atorm was even heavier than daring the previous day. Bat Ashbarboa was not alone in this matter, as other parts of the province appear to have been in the sphere of the ■term, (The weather in the Springbnrn district. savored very much of winter last night, and at the ' tima the train left this morning the ground was covered with snow, which was still fall ing, and to all appearances likely to oon tinae. At Ohrlitoharch, the papers say, the heavy downpour of rain in the morning and daring the day filled the side channels of the city to overflowing. la the parts remote from the centre block, the leave* which have fallen caused the water in many cases bo come oat on to the road. The difference between the streets which have been tarred and those which have not, was very marked. In the former the water ran off into the side channel*, whilst in bhe latter it was in pools, which made orossing •onw what difficult.

SPORTING.

CHRISTCHURCH RACING CLUB,

The autumn meeting of the above Club, takes place at New Brighton to-morrow. The following are car contributor's selec tions i— Hurdles —Roderick Dim. Maiden —Fireside. Autumn—Sfcarehot or Malatua. Brighton Trot—Rothschild Boy. Flyings- Ben Farley or Jewel. Hack—Cameh Wel ter— Medallius or Wedlock. Burwood Trot —Auctioneer.

im -A.x.-'BUitTON GUAEIiM^ PBTBaY MAY 13/ i 899



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For Children's Hacking Cough take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure 1 trad 2/6.



A. flare B%gm of Croup.' Hoarseness in a child that it ■abject to Jroup is a sure indication of the approach of the disease. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given as soon as the child be comes hoarse, or even after the oroupy cough has appeared, it will prevent the attack. Many mothers who have oroupy children always keep this remedy at hand and find that it saves then mnch trouble and worry. It can always be depended upon and, it 1 pleasant to take. For sale by the Abhbub- TOK DbVQ COMPANT. Woods' Great Peppermint Care for Conghs and Colds never fails, 1/6 and 21%



I Friedlander jbros. ' ■i — : ~ J TJV^ are C^^ll Buyers of good lines of j MILLING & SHIPPING WHKAT, /- LSO,— ■ OATH, BAHLEY, AND RYE GRASS. ' FRIEDLANDEK EROS., Lid. GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO L O NjD O N . WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that |we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHfcAT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. We are in a position to offer freight by Sailers and Steamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's, personal atten* tention. We are prepared to make liberal Cash Advances against sMpraentS- placed in our hands for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience in the Grain and Produce Trade is sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to^us will be well looked after It is anticipated that all the available shipping space will be required this season, and early application will there fore be necessary. Friedlander Bros. Ld„ trail n i mum '?£-.«———w————^ QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT MARLY - | out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK Hhrfif? fIOAIL&b &WJUM CEYLOW or IHeno'etl Teas. fhe above statement, after 18 years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. M. & Co.'s Pure Teas cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4d per lb. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality. NiW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. VTOW,OPENING A LARGE ASSORTMENT NEW SAO SUITS FOR MEN NEW TROUSERS FOR MEN NEW 3 GARMENT SUITS FOR BOYS NEW KNIOKBR SUITS FOR BOYS NEW MARITIME SUITS FOR BOYS SPECIAL NOTIGE. Owing to the largely increased trade in our 35 BRANCHES j We are la a position fco give the public the BENEFIT OF THE KEENEST CUT PRICES, HAVING MADE A REDUCTION OF FROM 10 to 15 PER CENT On Our Former P ; Jcog. HALLBNSTBIN BROS. A. G. BARTON, Manager. SPECIAL VALUE. o5 Eh 33 inch wide, from 4Jd per yard H j 33 inch wide, grand heavy folotb, g at 7£d per yard. j Blouse Cloths. s ge All Wool Serge, [from la 4id per g yard W I All Wool Serge, very special value 5§ in Navy and Black in better 3 goods 20 CO W k Colonial, at our Usual Low Prices 5j * 5 ~'ln Grey or White to m m Department under the supervision M *5 of Miss Lowsy. og Usual price 10a 6d. P ASHBURTON DBAPEBI COMPANY.



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--, ■■ F 'FERRIW'-N ■ ' ORIENT Llffy OF ROYAUMAIL STEAMKRP. - The f-.Howina Royal Mk-H Steamship be. inging' to 'h«» On»nt aod Pacifio C"mpt»iif»R wil 1*"»V8 Sydney on RBHir(i?*y, ah 1 p.m., and Mp'bournfi on Tuesday at 1 SO p m. ft* nodcr (or London (Tilbu"-y). vi>> Adel»i-'e» Albany, Colombo (Tan>.hi'p:)it*g for all Indian porn). Bu»z Janai, MaruetJlee] ICnpleo, and ' ibri*lfc»»r;— a* m «. t Tom-1 From Fr«m From SfMßen- j , ydney Me . b » oe Adelaide ' O '.fcavft 5857 May 13 May 16 May 18 O B*ba 6297 May 27 Mny 30 June 1 Uoya 6297 June 10 June 13 June 15 And fortnightly thereafter. ' • Galling at Marseilles. F\RB3—NEW ZEALAND TO LONDON SALOON ... ... Single £39 to £73 10s Hemrn £70 to £115 THIRD CLASS .. £16 16j, £1818 i &£22 Pint and Second Class Passengera aeoure special advantages by booking through from New Zasland, being provided with 8a!oon Piieaajte* to Australia whioh are iooluded in the above fares. * Paswgeß oan be booked to or prepaid from any o! the above ports. For farther parlioalara »pply to F. FBRKIMAN, AGENT FOR| Union Steamship Oompany of New Z.-a!an<i, j jLimited,| Agentß id New Zealand. FOH SALE,. OARTKR'S TKRRu'JK, TISWALD. 1 have for sale a woli built house of 8 tfocmis together with 5 acres of first-cla&s land (frethoW), ;«id 5 acres leasehold. Th*ire is »hi a good Htahlo and traphouae. This property ia well worthy of an teflon. F . FBURIfcAN. FOR SALf^, A B.U'GAIIN To^-n Sections 934, 995. 1001, |1118, 0 joining one aero, to be sold either as » whole or In J s-cre sections. Foil particulars on appli ation. F. Ff RRIMAN, FOB SALE, A good Town Property in an improving position. Well lot av>d yielding a good , interest oa the capital required to pur chase the freehold. Full particulars on application. F. FSURIMAN. EOIi SALE, fOWN SECTIONS in WILLS STREET. I have for sale two Sections in Wills stret t, good si c and near the Domain. F. FKRItIMAN. FOR SALE, Town Sect on 563 for.c>:d and sp'endid Boil. P.. FERRTMAJf. F)H SAL*., PERPETUAL; LKASK OF IWi-KIY AORKS. I hay.i \.ye sale !h;. 1 interest in a Porpefcual L( ase of 20 acres ri valed near the Freezing Works, up™ which is etfec.cd a fcinsll house, stable, etc The land is will watered artd subdiviiiod putt of which is c-ii-ryjag a good crip if turnips. P. FJCRRiMAM. for ;~ale. Fever^safc« by firat claiss aakere. k\ FERRIMAN". FOB SALB, ALFORD FOKEST ROAD. Lot; 3, containing 1 rood. A reasonable price will be accepted as the owner is determined to quit. F. FERBIMAN. AN OPEN LETTEIi Clvristc7iurch£lApril 26 f 1899, To Messrs Northcote and Ilefford, " The Corner" Ashburton. In the Estate of Wm. Medley Collier. Gentlemen,— I am directed by the Public Trustee to accept your offer for the Book Debts herein, J, J. M. Hamilton, District Agent of the Public Trustee. N.B.—ln reference to the above, the purchasers request a settlement of ALL ACCOUNTS owing to W. H. Collier's -~4feftto WITHIN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS FROM DATE. NORTHCOTE & HEBFORD, "THE CORNER." April 27, 1899 4 252 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. ASHBURTON MTo 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. mHE Society has REMOVED its Office JL from The Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street To ARCADE CHAMBERS, Burnett Street, ia the Old Bank Buildiag. Office Hours : From 9 30 to 12. and 2 to 4 p.m., and 7 to 8.30 every pay night* FRED. MAKEIG, 5 100 Secretary.