Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1899. FEDERATION.

Today there is being taken m New South Wales the vote on the Federal Bill, and the re&ult of that vote cannot fail to impress a deep mark on Austra liin future history. There is every thing m favor of the belief that the referendum will result m a favorable vote on this all important question, as the federation movement has the sym pathy of the people. At the same time it cannot be denied that a moat persistent, and m some cases unscrupu lous opposition, has been given to the movement by certain politicians m New South Wales who are not altogether without weight, and whom the friends of federation cannot afford to lightly esteem m calculating their chances of success. Attempts have been made to confuse the issues and to obscure the true objects of federation by thosi op ponents, but m spite of these I may be considered that the good sense of the people will prevail. When the last vote waa taken there was a clear majority m favor of the Bill, but the required majority was not secured, so that m law the Bill was defeated. The referendum of to day, however, «s on a different footing, and the Bill to be voted on requires a simple majority either way to kill or to conquer. This being so, a majority m favor should be almost assured; but as "it is never safe to prophecy unless you know " one must not be too sanguine, considering, too, that a most vigorous and ener getic campaign has been carried on for many months by the anti Federation agitators. These have made but little headway m the large towns, but it is difficult to say what effect their mis representation and falsifying of issues and objects may have m the country districts where the question has not been made a burning one, and where tho keenest iuterest possible is not always taken m the broader questions that effect national issues. Still one would fancy that it should be safe to trust to the good sense of the colony as a whole, which is at ones the oldest of the Australian group and the most populous, and to expect that it will rise to the occasion and sanction the creation of an Australian nation. And this is really the issue put before it— not the mere banding together of the colonies m a temporary bond that may be severed at tha will or caprice of any one malcontent, but the merging of the whole of Australia into one solid com monwealth and the cementing of the group into a new and permanent nation, fehould this be brought about, the aim will have been achieved that _ for forty years has been the dream of many of the ablest minds that have lent their aid m the guidance of Australian politics, and it will be one more glorious item added to the list of great things that have marked a century, during which th? expansion and con solidation of the British Empire, and the advancement of the Anglo-Saxon race, have made greater strides than any recorded of any other nation and race m the annals of the world.

Local and General.

* * A serial entitled "His proposal" will I be found on the first and fourth pages. Commercial and other newß will also be found on thejourth page;' Trinity Collbgb Examinations—Mere were 249 entries m nil for the Trioity College examinations at Dunedin, and the postage to London of the worked papers amounted to £1 4b Bd. Postal.—The Postmaster at Ashburton Paat Office supplies the information that it has been decided that late fee letters by tfre express mails may be posted at the offipe up to ten minutes after the appointed time for the ' closing of those mails—that is ten minutes after 12 30 and 6.30 p.m. A Disastrous Wave —A Press Associa tion telegram states that the Tarawera arrivad at Auckland from Sydney early this morning. Soon after leaving Sydney a tremendous sea broke on board, oarrying away two lifeboats, and smashing the two remaining lite boats very badly, doing con siderable damage to the deck, and washing away the deck fittings and moveables on deck. New Buildimgs.-—Work will commence immediately on the new shops m Burnett street for Messrs Mitchell and Turner, drapers and olothiers, the firm having accepted a tender for the building from Mr J. H. Maynard. The frontage to Burnett street will be thirty-three feet, and the site will extend into the section towards Tancred street far enough to allow of right-of-way 1 accommodation from that street. Mr Bullock erects a new shop on the site of Mr Siloook's old butchery for Mr Guy, eaddler, and work on that will also com mence immediately. Over IsrausAHOi.—When addressing the jury at a fire inquiry at Waaganui, Mr 0. C. Kettle, Coroner, said that he bad pre* viously suggested that a law should be enacted compelling persons who insured their stock or premise* to register the same, so that their neighbours or those who occupied business premises adjoining might have an opportunity, if they thought neces sary, of objaoting if they thought oyer-in furance had been effected. It this way he believed persons would be prevented from over insuring, and nob be tempted to burn down places for Ihe sake of securing the insurances. New Architect.—Mr A. Ager announces his commencement of business m Ashburton as an architect. Re has taken offices m the Arcade Chambers, and will practice his pro fession ia the district, Mr Ager has been well known m Ashburton for some years as minister of the Baptist Church, but having ceased that oonneotion has elected to go back to his original profession. His pro fessional history is a very good one. Articled to Sir John Kelk, one of the best known names m architectural and engineer ing circles ft Home, he served the usual apprenticeship and studied for two years «o( (he artistic portion of hf« work at the Royal Academy. He designed tfee grand stand at Lord's ground, with whmh mo 4 cricketers who have visited the great city are familiar ; the sanitarium ab New Hamp ton ; mansions m London for His Excellency Sir Gaspard Le Marohanb, Governor of Malta ; Hear-Admiral Sir Astley. O» Key j General Sir Charles Wyndham, commander of the Canadian forces j many villas m the suburbs, and gentlemen's residences m the city; rows of cottages and shops j and several hotels. He left the practise of a lucrative profession to take up church work, but circumstances over which he has no control have made it necessary for him to resume his old work, and had he had no credentials such as the works mentioned jabojre supply, the Baptist Church m Ashbur ton) wtyoh was his design, and his the working and othpr plans, ought to be suffi cient introduction and rfcommendation to the Ashburton public •« A Hieland l«d my love was born," An' common Tea be held m scorn ; Nane but the beßt—an' that's a fac' Twaa Hondai Lanka, sold by Mao. j

Wanton Muohiei —Some personß pre sumably boy*, siuce grown men would not bo so fooli&h—have been m the habit of tampering with the powder magazine at the Bttvlß. Ib will be leraembered that about a year or bo ago some genius conceived the idea of putnrg a l.ullet through the side of tha magazine, and although the result was not immediately disastrous, us it perhaps ought to have been for the benefit of the m*uy, a hole w; s Ifeft through which Sighted matches appear to have been pushed on more than one occasion Bince. (July iwo or threo days ago the Volunteers discovered that the inside of the wall and the sides of the ca^eh containing cartridges had been ao'.uaily charred by b fire which must providen'in'ly ha\eburoed Use f out, without doing much damage When it is considered whai loss of property as well as loss of life might eueue from an explosion, the idiotia. co^ducr, of those who put the lighted matehts through the hole—which by the way they must have re-opened—cannot batoo severely condemned. We learn thab the officer commanding the volunteers intends pressing for the severest penalty should the offender be discovered, and we trust that ehould occasion arise the magistrates will make an example of any person found guilty of such ; practices as we have described. A Sturdy Beggar.—" M.A.P." tells the following extraordinary story :-When Kit chener was starting his list for the £100,000 he demanded for the Gordon College, he was advised that the first and best step he could take was to attend & lunoh m the olty which Lord Rothschild would give. The lunch was duly ordered; the guests were met; the table bos. In the middle there was an awkwurd pause. Lord Rothschild was observed to le >ye Lord Kitchener after a short conversation, and as Lord Roths child's face was somewhat flashed and his eye shone brighily, it was easily seen that the gre»t hanker was not pleased And he wasn't. For what had happened was this. Lord Kitchener, with the shrewd sense he has —especially where money is concerned— saw that the amount of the subscriptions of others would largely depend on the amount with which Lird Rothschild would start the list. He fixed that amount m his own mind at £5000. When Lord Rothschild came up to him, Kitchener asked, with characteristic bluntuess, what amount he wished to eubf-cribe. "£1000," replied Lord Rothschild a little taken aback. " I want £5000," said Kitchener : and, more over, unless I got it, I shan't stay to lunch." Lord Rothschild is generous—the geaerosity of the family ie as well known, indeed, as its wealth—but a atand-aud-deliver message of this kind was something more than even the most generous men would like. And that was why Lord Rothchild looked angry. The news spread through the room ; surprise and horror were on every face, and several of the distinguished guests went up to Kit chener tc remonstrate, Wolseley at the head. They might as well have spoken to the Egyptian Sphinx, ■" £5000. or Igo !" said Kicohener. He got the £5000, with the re sult he anticipated—four other multi millionaires had to follow Lord Rothschild's i xample ; and wh« n the lunch was over, the subscription for the Gordon College was well started with £25,000.

HOSPITAL BOARD.

The annual general meeting of the Hospital Board wai held at the hospital yeaterd .y, when there were present — The Mayor of Ashburton, and Measrs J. Orr, D. Williamson, J. H. Pauliug, 0. J. Harper, E. J. Paul, J. Johnston, D. Thoma«, J. Davisoa, J. Lambie, and B. G. Wright (chairman.) 'Oa the motion of the Mayor, it was decided that seven members of ihe Board form a quorum. MANAGING COMMITTEE'S REPORT. The Managing Committee reported as follows:— Duriug the past twelve monthf twelve ordinary and one special meeting had been held, A Visiting Committee, which acts for three months at a time, pay irregu iar visits to the hospital. The institution ia kept m good order, and as far as the Com mittee could judge the internal management was all that pould be desired. The annual report made by the Inspector of Hospitals to Parliament was quoted, m which was noted the conversion of three single private rooms into one long ward, and the addition of the recently erected convalescent ward with library attached. These had been erected by local subscriptions, subsidised by Govern ment. "Mrs Mokay has had some diffi culty m getting a sulabla assistant nurse during the past year, but the housekeeping department of this hospital ia admirable, managed with economy." The Committee's report went on to say that the total number of patients admitted to the hospital during the past twelve months had been 163. These, with twelve m hospital on March 51, 1898, made the total number under treat ment 175. Of thess 152 were discharged, 10 died, and 15 remained m hospital on March 31, 1899. The total collective days' utay m hospital amounted to 3187, or au average of 18 days per patient. The average daily cost was 8s 71 i per patient. The income for f,he financial year had been £1425 19s Bd, and the expenditure £1377 18a 3d. The report having given a list of the contractors sup plying the hospital, went on to say that the water tank stand was deoaying, and the tanks were leaking m Beveral places, and that the Committee had decided on the ereotion of a new stand, intending to use iron rails instead of timber. The conva lescent ward haa been neatly furnished, the ground immediately adjoining neatly laid out, and the whole was a valuable addition to the hospital, and wai much appreciated by the convalescent patients. The thanks of the committee were due to Mr Thomas for his present to the hospital of forty volumes by well known authors. Referring to ex-Mayor Reid'a notice of motion—" That the rulea and regulations of the Hospital Board be altered so that patients can have their own medical advisers on payment cf same, and paying hospital fees,"—the report went on to say that the Committee had been somewhat at a disadvantage, at the mover left office before the said notice came up for discussion. The Committee, therefore, had nothing but this naked notice of motion be fore them. They would have liked to have heard his reasons for moving m the direction he did. This, however, not being forth coming, the Committee, after careful con sideration, decided not to interfere with the medical management as at present con stituted. They had come to the conclusion (not overlooking the faob that some of the members of the Managing Committee have been members of that Committee for years, and their opinions ought to be respected that (1) it would be disastrous to the best interests of the hospital, inasmuch as the appointment of more than one medical man to the staff would introduce an element of discord } (g) it would also add considerably to the expense, as an increased* number pf masters would m all probability require an increased number of attendants. The report waa signed by the Mayor, as Chairman of the Committea, The Mayor moved the adoption of the re port, Mr Harper seconding. Mr B. G. Wright moved an amendment, whioh Mr J. H. Pauling seconded, that the report of the Committee be agreed to down to the final clause dealing with ex-Mayor Reid's notice of motion. The amendment wa« carried. It was then moved by Mr Wright and seoonded by Mr Lambie," That the rules and regulations of the hospital be altered so that patients can have their own medical advi sers," on payment of same, and paying the hospital fees?' The motion on being put was declared lost. GAS, « It waa resolved that the Committee De recommended to see that the hospital be lit, with gas* The meeting was then concluded, the next meeting to be held six months hence.

THE STEAMER PERTHSHIRE.

All Round Congratulations.

Particulars of the Accident.

United Press Awooiation—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright . .

Sydnby, June 19 The first engineer of the Perthshire giv*s an interesting account of the at tempts to repair the propeller. The Jay after the breakage it was secured w'vh chains, but owing to the difficulty of repairing it was decided to be pr© ferable to wait for passing steamers. Meanwhile he moved the stern tube and found that the breakage was at the after liner. After they got the ends together they had much trouble, as they slipped several times. He state* that when the vesßel whs picked up everything was working smoothly, and the engineers were of opinion that they would have had no difficulty m reaching the port. They were greatly disappointed at being picked up after so much trouble m fixing up. While the repairs were proceeding the engineers had scarcely two houre 1 sleep a day, and barely took time to eat their meals. They considered if the repairs had been taken m hand at first, instead of waiting for the steamers, they would have been finished on May 9. ■ ' A private log kept by the fourth | officer of the Perthshire furnishes an excellent, account of the experiences of those on board. Every effort was made to get the vessel into*tbe track of the steamers, but as she hid no steerage | way these efforts were disheartening., No sooner had she gained a trifle than the wind would shift to another quarter, and even the most patient of those on board were getting irritable. On May 10, the vessel was just six, miles southward of the track, and the spirits of all revived. When she got on the track every effort was made to keep there. They tigged a drag over the starboard quarter but failed to get the vessel round. Then they were continually tortured by the knowledge that they were no* drifting across the track and getting further away. Up to tha time the Whangaroa sighted her, the average daily drift had been seventeen miles north and east. Op the 17th a gale carried away the chain lashing of the propeller. On the Queen's Birthday the vessel wasnearing the Auckland track, but the only veseel sighted was the Northern Chief. On the 26th the potatoes bad run out, and so had the yeast, but bread was made by utilising Btout m some mysterious manner. The bread was black, and scarcely palatable, and weighed twice as heavy as ordinary bread On the 31st as they were drifting towards th« Islands the.captain decided that something must be done t<S repair the damage. On June 1, m a terrific southerly gale, she drifted seventy-three miles, and was bow 150 miles southward and westward of Norfolk Island. As the gale moderated the engineers began th# hazardous work on the stern tube, which, owing I to the fineness of the vessel m this part was extremely difficult. A stage was erected round the propeller, but the men narrowly escaped being washed off it, On June 11, the engines were started, and the vessel had covered 100 miles when the Talune hove m sight. Then the great question arose as to whether they should accept as sistance The Talune nearly missed the Perthshire. An hour later and the Taluna would have steamed on her course to Sydney. Captain Spinka kept to the track marked out by him at Wellington, the result showing the accuracy of his judgment. A cable message from the owners of the Perthshire was awaiting Captain Spinka, congratulating him. He was also warmly congratulated by the shipping men upon his luck and long successful towing feat, m the face of adverse weather. The Talune's pas sengers also presented the captain with an address. The Perthshire broke her shaft at six o'clock on the evening of the 28bh April, The fracture was within four feet from the end. The engineers succeeded m repairing the shaft on June 11th, after ten days' labour, by m uaßS of a patent coupling, and, but for the passengers aboard, the Captain would probably have attempted to make the port unaided. Though the experiences of those aboard were exciting, they suffered little incon venience. The only fear was that they would drift ashore after having drifted out of the traok of steamers. The re pairs were completed when the Perth shire was witbin 43 miles of Norfolk Island. She had steamed 180 miles northward when picked up. The drift was zig-zag, slowly south-east. She twice described a circle, coming back to the same point.' Attempts were made to sail, but' there was 'not suf ficient canvas to give her steerage way. A strong electric light was kept burn ing at the masthead, and coloured lights were frequently burned. (Received' Wakapuaka, Jane 20, 10.5 a.m, GtJabdun Office 11,6 ».m) Sypnky/, June |0 The Perthshire will go into dock and discharge her cargo.

THE PHILIPPINES.

United Preaa Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka June 20,10.5 a.m, Guardian Office 11.6 a.m) Washington, June 19 Divisions exist amongst the Republican party over the question of the Philippines. Mr Whitelaw Raid declares that President McKinley's weakness was responsible for the muddle of affairs m the island of Luzon. {

CABLE NEWS.

United Prea Anoeiation—By Blsotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Constantinople, June 19 Servia, has presented a sharp note to the Port*-, with the result that ft mixed Commission will investigate the Jablonica incident Ottawa, June 18 Ihe Imperial Limitfd Kxpress has covered the journey from Montreal to Vancouver m a hundred hoars, by re ducing stoppages. This brings the Pacific coast within ten days of London. PBKiff, Jane 19. Chinese rioters massacred a mission ary named Phillips, together with his wife, a lady, and three converts, at Kienyang Fokien. London, Jane 19 In an article dealing with the cable question the Times Bays the opening of the western roate would be lea pre judicial to the eastern route than is popularly supposed. Doubtless there will be many cablet laid across the Pacific before long, and an all-British one should lead, and ought to be began this year, hence the necessity for waiv ing the minor difference! and accept* ing joint responsibility. The Auckland Electric Tramway Company has been registered, with .» capital of £150,000. At the military tournament m Dublin, some of the New South Wales Lancers sonapeted. In lemon-cutting, , Corporal Haikers secured first prise. - ' Signor Marconi made a successful trial of wireless telegraphy, ©ons ! municating with the shore front a ship I 42 miles distant, ; Berlin, Jane 19 In a speech at the Elbe Regatta, the .Kaiser declared the German people ! were like a thoroughbred ; thsy suffered nobody to bridle them, and always maintained the lead, Stdnbt, June 19 The Examiner of Patents has refused the application of the Australian Gold Recovery Company to amend the cyanide patents. The ship Andora from Mauritius has arrived with malaria, fever aboard. Two of the crew died. The steamer Derwrat ran ashore at A ltona Bay during a fog. She is leak ing slightly. The passengers were landed safely, . . ,;, The Union Steamship Company baa concluded the purchase of the fine steamer North Lyelf, just oat from Home. She is to be engaged m the | Tasmanian trade. > Adelaide, Jane 19 The death Is announced of Mr Roddy 1 Mclvor, a racehorse owner. He was at I one time connected with the New Zea land military service.

THE CRISIS IN FRANCE.

Political Deadlock.

United Press Association—By Bieotrlo Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapnaka June 90, 9.50 >-m, Gttabman Office, 10 30 a-m) Fabis, Jane 19 A deadlock baa occurred m political affairs, due to the Socialists claiming a proportion of the vacant portfolios. It ii consrquently found difficult to form a Ministry likely to command confidence. Si, Loubet is determined , that a Btrong Cabinet shall be formed concentrating as far as possible the different parties m order to prevent a revival of militarism.

THE TRANSVAAL.

United Press Association—By Eltotrlo Telegraph—Copyright. Pejstobia, Jane 19. Germany supported the representa tions made to President Kruger by the Government of the Netherlands m reference to his attitude m the dispute with Great Britain. LoHDpN, June 19 The Johannesburg correspondent of The Time? states that President Kruger's franchise soheme is prttetl gaily identical with the 'proposals ha made at the Bloemfontein Conference, with the addition of discretionary powers to strengthen the existing regime. (Reoeired Wakapuaka Jane 80, 9.56 a-m.t Gv4ju>u» Offioe 1.04J a.a.) Lohdom, June 19 The Daily Mail states that trade m Johannesburg it stagnant* *nd that there is a serious shortage of labor for the mines. Hundreds of natives are leaving daily, and two thousand women and ohildren left m fire days. Pretoria, Jane 19 The burghers at Pwterbourg have endorsed Kruger's proposals for Out landers franchise.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Pirn AMOciatton—By Elwtrto Telegraph—Copyright (Revived W»k»pn»k», Jane 20, S-55 *.«, QVUUWK Office 10-43 *-m) Paem, Jane 19. General Merrier addressed the French VatherUnd Leftgae, •gjrminjg the indj pendenoa of the ooart-marUaiTiJli Rennet for the re-trUl of Drejfw, wd de claring that military juttioe U the highest and moat inUngible inatitatioo m France. General Mercier describee himself as the standard-bearer of the army, and promises to make a clean breast of his part m the Dreyfus cam at the Bennes trial.

FEDERATION.

United Preet Aaaooiation—By BUocrio Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka Jane 20, 10 6 a.m, GiJABDUif Office, 11.6 a.tij. ■ StdhkTi {an* 20 The preponderance of opinion ia tnat there will be a fair majority for tfie federal bill, though the *nti-BUlitei wiil make a stronger fight.

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GORE OATMIAL-251b Bag, 2s 6d Van Houten'e Cocoa, Mb, 1M J llb» ls I PJ>ento, whole ... ... la „ „ 9i • lib 3s 3d Pimento, pround Is2d „ „ IWs Cocoa' *ib Bid ; lib, ls 4&d , Mixed Spice I^l per packet Real o£sl (indies? 4|d per 1b ; 8, 6d PICKLES-Bay ward's Mixed, KM per box bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Paralne Candles, plain and fluted, 6|d Cross and BlackweU'a, la 3d par F^^Uuhial^tbox Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Flake Tapioca, 71ba for la Carry Powder lid per bottle Pearl, 61bs for Is Borax 8d per lb Pago, 7lbs for 1b Alum ... bd „ „ Mixed Peel, Lsmon, Orarge and Oit- saltpetre,.. „ „ ron Bdperlb Tartarto Acid ... ... lalOd „,, lib Tins Assorted Jams, 5d per lb ;4s Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb, 2s per d. z lbs ! 94 per doz Whole Linseed 3i per lb 21b J*rs Ansorted Jams, 14*61perd<z Lmseed Meal ... ... 4d , t „ ■■ Lea acd Perrin's Sauce, large, 2* 6d MATGHES-Plaida, 4£d per do«, 4a ! per bottle OKA , , .. . Per gross Mellor'sSatre, Is 31 per tattle 250* U6d per dozen Worcester Saoco*small, M J large, 91 1000 s 5d per box, 4s lOd per Brown's Corn F.our, 3d per lb dozen Whiting, 71b for la Bryant and May a Safeties, 81 per Morton's Cream of Tartar, 1- 31 per lb dozan Preserved Fruit, 2|lb tine, 91 per tin, Yarmouth Bloa'ers. 9 for la 8a 6d per doz Maconcehie s Fresh Herrtnga, 6Jd per BngHsh Cut Loaf Sugar, 3|d per lb * tin Tomato Sauce, 9d per bottle ,» Herrings m Tomato, 10J Golden Syrup, 2lb 6d, 4',b Is, 661 b lie per tin 3& i« Herrings m Shrimp, 101 Treacle, 21b 63. 41b H 71b 13 9d _ per tin _ Finest fialsins ... ... Bldpcrlb „ Kippered Herrings, lOd Finest Sultanaa ... ... 7|d „ „ per tin Finest Oarrants 5d „ „ „ Preserved Bloaters, lOd French gPkms (choice) I' " " AucklandMullett T'"... 7d per tin j Stewing Plains 94 » „ Oysters ... ... ... 8d „ „ Finest Murcatels ... ... 1b 4i „ „ Sardines, large Alberta ... la „ „ Californian ..Muscatels ... Is „ „ Sardines, large 81 „ „ | Dates, extra fine, 31b boxes, Is 91 per Sardines, small ... ... 4d „ „ bo X Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd „ „ Almon3 B , Jordan... ... 2a4dperlh Salmon, other Brands .., 8d „ „ Almond,, Valencia ...la 61 „ „ OIL-Lucca, 2s 4d per bottle Almonds Sicily Is 41 „ „ Salad, * pint 5d Ipine lOd BarcelonUuta * 81 „ „ Castor, W" «"• 1 P""04 Shell Almonds ... ... 10i „., Sheeps Tongues, lib Is, 2lb Is lOd Day and Martin's Paste Blacking. 4^ Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 21b per doz 3 D y and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per Crosse and Blaokwell'a assorted Pastes, bottle Is 31 per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen French Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9i per Potted Meats, aborted, 6d per tin ,j oz Bovril, 2z, lslOd. , Nlxey's Bhoklead, Id bizn 9d per dt-» Leiberg's extract. Is 9d per bottle Jamea 1 T) jme Blackltad, 61 per d< z Patent Groats, Robinson's, lOd ; Har- KOAP—Pear's, 4 tablets m bax, U box par s» 9d per tin Hiksrone Soap, lOd per bar, JOa 61 per Meliine 1 Food, Is 81per tin box = Westles' Food, ls lid Triumph, 61 par bar. 7« lid per br x Neaves Food, lid Perfect Cleanser, 81 per bar, 8> 6d per Finest Japan Rice, 2J*T per lb, 51b for Is Dox Vermicelli, 6d per ib, 41b for ls I<M Pear'e Undented Tablets, 6d, 5* 61 Macaroni, 6d per lb, 41bs for Is lOd per d< z p earl Barley' 2*i per lb Cleaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each Ground Rice, 3fd par lb Brown Windsor Tablets, ls 3d per d< z Aulsebrook a Cocoa, Mb 43,, lib la 3d J uvenla Soap, 81 and 101 each Cad bury 1* Cocoa, £'.b 101, Jib, ls 8d Hu'sin's Bmaot. of Soap, Is 4d per Star Cocoa, 3s per lb doz 5s 9i per box Castle Brand Salt, lewt 5a Washing Soda, I4lb Is, 8•. 61 per cwt Rock Salt), 1 owt 5a CobnSaf vinegar, 2 3 pc ; gallon Table Salt, 71bs ; 8d, 141ba la 3d EAgl'Uh Vinegar, Champit m, 2s 6d per T»ble Salt, 21b _ prs, 8d gallon Edmond's Baking Powder, lid Champions Vinegar, 101 per bottle Heaward's Flag Brand Powder, lOd . Colonial Vinegar, 6 i per bot'le Chef, lOi White Wine Vinegar, lOd per bottle Croase and Blackwell s Assorted Es- Sunlight Soap, Is per box . sences, 9i per lb, 8a 6d per dosen Sapolio Soapf 61 per cake, 5,9J per doz Colonial / ssorted Essences, 5d per lb, """KTof 081"1*18682' 6''6' BuJ^bST ... 101,-Ib Bari la Ash, McClinton's and Thomp- Empire Bldte 81 „  son's 9d per lb Kean's Blue ... -.. l^a „ „ Pear's Violet Powder, 8d per box Aulaebrooke's Jelly Powders, as-orted, w.,ii^-» Q Wo-fVi ft^ nni- hn-r 7d, 6a 9d per dozen Glycerine, 6d per bottle Colman*s Mustord, D.S.F., ls 8i per lb, Vaseline, 61 per bottle #b I°H t} b t ™ , o . 1U Oamphor, loz 3d, lib tins 3s 40J OolmanVMustard, ooae. Is 3d per lb BISCUITS-Snowflake, 5d per lb ; 4£d and Berger a, 2* per lb per tin „ 6d, wr.P?/* et M no , 1h Albert Lunch, 3*d per lb  * and Ll!f' n 5/ r £ r T lb Balmoral Lunchf3H per lb „ g•« Chines^ per box SuperWine.Sdperlb, s|d per lb per Zealandia Mixed, 6d per ib, s^l |.er lb 10idpeI bottle PEPPER—White ... l«4lperlb May pule Soap, 6d per c-ke, any color Black ... Is 21 „ „ Dried Peaches, and Apples, Whole ... la 2d „ 91 per ib GIKGER-Whole ... U3l „ „ Milkmaid's Milk 7*l per tin, 7s 3d per Ground ... la4d „., dozen. Carraway Seeds 8d „  GREAT SALE GUN B. T)tl^ fi Overstocked with GUNS, we have decided toehold a GREAT CLEARING SAUL And forjthat Purpose have Reduced Prices from|SO to 85 pirJCent. UsrjAL Pkioei Salh Pmoh £. 8. D. £. S. D. 6 Hqllis' D.B. Breech-Loadera ... - |JO J 510 0 4J.6!'11.yn. " V. '•! "'^! 0 315 0 I jk£«> - -^ 2io S S 4 Ancion  „ .» ■';„&* 0 0 3 0 0 SPORTSMEN m want of a GOOD GUN should nob miss this Opportunity, a«|fahe Reductions are Genuine, and such a chanceltorprocureXFirit-Clftiß Weapon aba Minimum of Coat ia one thab oeotxrs very rarely. JOHN ORR & CO..



Public Notices. - THING 1 - WORTH KNOWING _ ! mHAT You can 8-WE MON-LY .if you, i Bay your Boots from \ NICHOLAS & PIGKFOED, MANUFACTURERS OF BOOTS AND &HußS s East Street, Ashbnrton* BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure. Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment (wing exercised as to Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Material! CHARGES MODERATE. Br]ng*Your Repairs to — - I NICHOLAS & PIOKFOHD, Late McDonald & MoDiarm!©. j i Frank Curtis, THE LEADING ■W atelim.alcer 9 Jeweler, and Optician. JUST LANDED: LARGE STOCK of NICKEL and other Watches, being imported direct and j manufactured to my owu t'esijin. These WATCHES will be found to give every satisfaction. A special value line at £1 is well worth inspection, ROTHERHiMS, WATERBURYS, Etc., In all grades and prices. KEEPERS «fe WEDDING RINGS of my own manufacture—guaranteed 18 carat —kept m all sizes aad designs. AS USUAL-MY BROOCHFS, GEM RINGS, AND STOCK OF JEWELLERY is the Largest and BeeO Assorted m Ash burton. Presentation Clocks and Alarms m all . prices and 'designs, REPAIRS effected with my usual prompt nasa and exactitude. OLD J tWELLER V Re-made into up-to-date fashions, at moderate rates. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. TBEES FOR SALE, | ir\ (\{\(\ PINUS INSIGNIS qh non macroc!arpa 100,000 L4KOH 1 C f\f\f\ FRUIT TRKRS JLD,UUU (all Mode) 1A r\r\rv ors a mental JLO,UUU TREKS ife SHURBS Ann °H( ioB roses 3f\f\f\ WALNUTS AND ,UUU Spanißh Cheßtnuts. AND f*HE MANY OTHER P^NTS, ROOTS, ETC;. FOUND IN A LARGE * .NURSERY STOOK. SPECIAL OFFER All Fruit Trees and Roaes that die m Planting WILL BE REPLACED by hav ing new trees supplied to the Purchaser %t (he Nursery free of cost. Order early and to secure best selection. THOMAS'SEALY, NURSERYMAN, ETC., RIVER B4NK, ASHBUkTON, Tdaphona No 50, P. 0. Box 33. QUALITY TELLS A TALE . PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY ~ 1 out of every 4 «f the whole population of Men,Wom»n,and Children DRINK or IBievMß,e€& 'Teas*  The above statement, after 1b years' trial, j should convince both the trade and public that N. M. & Co.'s Pure Teas cannot be ; equalled, COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dper ib. more money, and you will be convinced our* have no equal for Quality. •' Stop Smoking," said a Boston doctor to an ailing patient the otber day, '• and it will lengthen your days." ri he patient stopped. The doctor*) prediction was verified. The firat day, the patient deolares, was as long as hia whole previous life. Prosperity is the beat protector of priuoiple. Few of m can statsd prosperity. Another fellow's, I mean. NothiDg succeeds like success. That is why Kingston 1!* nhoeing is so suuuesiiful. Kingston , does not nay so, csk anyoise. He is well ( koowu, having bwu here nearly eighteen y«ai«>