Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1899.

IIIK Otago Daily Times writes strongly \ jgains thf waste of time goirg on m * arli,:inent., and refftiring | ILL NIGHT to the loss of a d<>y last SITTINGS, wefk, says:—■! he mem ber<j of the Opposition ai';> at lpa^t entitled to claim that it was j due to the unrea^onnblersess of the j Premier. Probably the Premier and the Opposition were both partly to blame, and mutual concessions might have avoidtd tbe practical loss of a day. What the Opposition c intended for j was that if the House should go into Committee on the Estimates the Premier should consent to their ad journing not later than one o'clock m the morning, Mr £eddon would not agree to this, and as he had got the House into Committee on an amending and imperfect Old-age Pensions Bill — which seeks to give relief to aliens, hut not to remove the technical difficulties which prevent deserving colonists of British nationality from obtaining pensions—he was at the mercy of the Opposition, which maintained a discus sion on this bill, protesting against its partial nature, until the hour of mid night was passed. After midnight, under theStandingOrders,no new business can be taken. The House was consequently saved from a protracted sitting, m which an attempt would, it may be assumed, have been made to force through certain of the Estimates with out adequate consideration, ft is of the greatest importance that Parlia ment should retain as tight a grip ss possible over the public purse, and h will be abrogating its] proper functions when it permits the Estimates to be rushed through at forced sittings at a time when the members should be m bed. There has been enough of this driving of Parliament m the past. It is a practice which Mr Seddon has not been alone m following. Not only is it opposed to the interests of the tax payers, whose right it is through their representatives to have full information respecting the votes which appear on the Estimate*, but it is subversive of all decorum m Parliament, and leads to disagreeable exhibitions of bitter ness and feeling.

The JYew Zealand Times, which is not! an Opposition paper, and was until recently a strong THE PERSONNEL supporter of the OF THE HOUSE. Ministry, but is now showing signs of disgutt at the way the affairs of the country are administered, suggests that recent proceedings m [Parliament have disclosed the necessity for raising the character of the representatives. The House is largely composed of parochial politicians. "If the people of the colony," the New Zealand Times says, " realised the utter degradation and prostitution of parliamentary insti tutions resulting from the existing system, and the utterly unfit men elected under it, they would not tolerate the continuance for another year of things as they are." In j ail probability the electors will Jiake a sweeping change m their representa tives at the general election ; but even then the evil would not necessarily be cured. The party system is unques tionably responsible to a large extent for the present paralysis of Parliament, but the evil would not be apparent if that system were not so flagrantly abused, If the Premier, as leader of the House were to set a high example to bis party it is impossible to believe that such discreditable occur rences would be witnessed m Parlia ment as frequently ojscur. instead of that, it is unfortunately a notorious fact that there is rarely a " scene " m the House m whteh Mr Seddon does not actively participate. If he has his own way, too, with regard to the conduct of business for the rest of the session, it is pretty safe to predict that there will be more ft scenes" before long. Mr Seddon proposes now that from Wednesday next until the end of the session the Standing Order which prevents new business being called on after midnight shall be suspended. Then (to quote from a Ministerial journal), " as a faithful member of the party puts it, life won't be worth living." All-night sittings, weary, temper-tried members, bitter recrimi nations, ill-considered legislation t — the colony will ba heartily sick of Parliament before it closes,

Local and General.

•/ On the first page te-day will b< foand a report of the meeting of the Longbeach Road Board and our correspondent's report of a concert and daDco at (jreenslreet. On the fourth page appeart the Aiford Station weather report and commercial news. Boost Found.—The body of Thomas Prior, laborer, Sydeuham, who has been missing for com* time, wai found yesterday m the river Heathcote. —Press Association telegram. Evangelistic Services. — Evangelistic gervieea are being; held m the Pri nitive Methodist Church this week. There was a good attendance last evening, wh«o the meeting wa» led by the Rev Mr Raine and others. Tonight the Rev R Taylor will give »n address. Personal —Mr W. H. Collins, who some months ago left for a trip through America, and also to visit friends m England, is at present m London. He has apparently had a good time, and leaves London, en route for New Zealand, via Capetown, Melbourne, etc ,on Monday next. He is expected home some time m November. Injected Fruit. — Thirty-six oases of oranges and lemons, imported from Sydney io Auckland recently were examined by Captain Broun, Government entomologist, who die seated some of the scales and found live specimens of the red spider. The fruit was accompanied by a certificate of c'eanli ness and fumigation, and the consignee was given the option of re-shipping to Sydney or having the fruit fumigated m the colony He agreed to the latter, and the fruit is now being fumigated with fumes from a mixture of water, sulphuric acid, end cyanide of potassium. —Press Association telegrj>m. Kemarkablk Oj-ERA-nour. —Mr Jf-hn Poster, a Cleveland millionaire, underwent a remarkable operation m oueot the Chicago hospitals recently. He was suffering from a serious abdominal ailment. The doctors, m diagnosing the oase made him swallow an indiarubber bulb, covered with ft photo graphic film, which was inflated until it completely filled the stomaoh. An X-ray exposure was then made, the bulb defl -feii^ , and the film withdrawn. When developed, an excellent photograph of tha interior of the stomach was secured, revealing the presence of a large tumor, whioh would soon, have proved fatal* It) will now, however be removed,

Inspectob Hicksox's Huuk —Inspector Hickeon (says an Auckland wire) it m a critical condition, lie is luffering from creepiug paralysis. Immiokasts —The steamer Duke of Port land at rived afc Brie-bane on August 15 with itnmigianis from London. Over 600 people afseiiib ed on the wharf when the vessel was moored ijist, but iho immigrants were trans- J ferred to another boat, without being allowed | to coaimui.JLiiie with the people on the whtuf, and were takon aero-s the river to toe immigration depot. '1 he steamer brought 422 adult*, surnj of whom lauded ab other ports casing d^wn the coast; 153 landed at Towi'SvHe, 92 at R ckhiui;pu>n, 166 at Bribb-me, an<i 11 at Thursday Inland, While passing through the Red Boa three y u"g girls diuJ frum sunsbfoka within ten ] houra of each other. Dr. Soockwell stated j that the condition of the immigrants when going through the Fed Sea was pitiful, They lay about the deck gasping for breath. The three who died were all buried to. gether, the scene being a very touching one, Bktraykd by the Tklkphonb.--Young Prosser was unsophisticated and childlike, and had come from the country to take a clerkship m a city office. Not long after his arrival a telephone was fitted ab the place, and he was expeoted to work it. His first experience with it was very unpleasant. On heariug the call of the bell he pub up the receiver to his ear, and distinctly heard Ins employer's voice aak for certain information, i Now, Prosser m his simplicity thought that aa his employer was two miles away ib would | be necessary bo shout with all his might, so he thundered his message back. Bub to his chagrin, back came the answer: " I don't understand you ab all." Prosser yelled again and again, bub with no bstter result. Then a solution of ths difficulty occurred to him, and he softly soliloijuis d : " I wonder if the i old idiot is deaf." His blood ran cold as he heard the sound of his employer's voice m response : "No, Prosser, the old idiot is not ! deaf, and gives yoa a month's notice."— | Pearson's Weekly , Ashbubton Cricket Club.—A meeting of the Committee of the Ashburton Cricket Club was held on Friday evening. A letter was received from Mr C W Purnell acknow ledging his re-eiection as President of the Club, also intimating his intention to be present at the opening match, and enclosing a ch< que for £2 2s towards the funds of the Club. A vote of thanks was accorded bo Mr ! Purnell for his continued liberality to the i Club. The treasurer announced that the first quarterly instalment of the Club's con -11: ibution to the Sports Association (£3 15>) waa paid on due date, September 1. Messrs Crisp, Grange, and the Secretary were ap pointed a ground and material committee. Messrs Watson, Cuthbertson and the Secretary were elected a match selection committee. It was decided to hold an en tertainment on the date of the Sports As sociation carnival. The Secretary was in structed to address a circular letter to the Rakaia, Methven, Waterton, Tinwald and Ashburton Clubs, proposing that a meeting of delegates from the respective clnbs be held to consider the question of forming a Cricket Association, for the purpose of ! arranging cup matches, etc. It was decided to open the season on Thursday, October 6, when a match will be played between an eleven picked by the selection committee versus the rest of the Oiub, m which all members are invited to take part, The question of providing afternoon tea on the opening d»y, was left In the hands of a special committee who will be assisted by lady friends. The following new members were elected:— Messrs Webster, Roberts, McLutg, Nicoll, G Fowke, C Fowke, Ro- Dilliard, Anderson, Picklea and L Grange. The rise m the price of wool and the firm state of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequence, following the advanced cost of the raw material, alt ! the principal manufacturers of woollen goodl have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerable riBO m the prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. MESSRS C'RAiGHEAn & Berrtman of this town, how ever, with their usual foresight, took time by the forelock, and c ibled Home direct early m May for a large shipirent of the most fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand ! mills just before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of thei* timely I contracts. Messrs Craigbead akd Berry man invite an early inspection of their New ' Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to i measure for £3 10s, made up m their well known style and fit, should convince the mosb sceptical of their stealing values.

THE TRANSVAAL.

Working Classes Starving. Kroger and JouUert's Tactics. Waited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakappaka B»pt. 12,9 10 a.tn, Gcaediajt Office 9 47 a m) Pmtokia, September 11 The middle classes and workers m Pretoria are half starved, owing to the high pric«s of food. Kruger and Joiabert declare they are striving for peace.

A DISASTROUS FIRE.

» : The Tiroli Theatre Burned Out. United Prens Association—By Eleobric Telegraph—Copyright (ReoeiTel Wakapaaka Sept. 12, S.lO a.m, Gwabdiak Office 9 47 a.m) Stdxbt> September 12 ! A. disastrous fire occurred m the cjty. The Tiyoli'Theatre, anew and handsome brick building, owned and run by Mr Harry Rickards, was burned Qut, and considerable damage was done to the Arcadia Hotel adjoin ing. Thp theatre is the centre of a big block of valuable property which the destructive conflagration threar tenfijpl. The firemen did splendid work and prevented the fire spreading to the Arcadia and livoli hotels, which were crowded with visitors to the races, and who only escaped m their night clotheg. A number ol ladies fainted, and the caretaker and the housekeeper of the theatre had narrow escapes. The former lowered the housekeeper from a window, and then cl*mbered down hinuelf. The fire originated m the vicinity of the stage, and the interior was gutted before the roof bad fallen m. A large stock of valuable scenery i and property was destroyed, The manager estimates the damage at j £25,000, which is covered by insur-1 ance. Mr Richards recently left on a visit to America.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Opinions of the Press

Dreyfus Lodges an Appeal,

The Scene m Court

Powerful Address for the Defence

Dreyfus Reiterates His Innocence

Court of Cassation Expected to lie verse the Verdict.

The French Flag Rurned

United Piese A.8«ooiatlon~By Eiootrio Telegraph—Copyright.

Paris, Sep'em^er 11 Maitre Demange's address lasted nine hours, and was a magnificent effort He appealed to God to enlighten the consciences of the judges and the nation. Maitre Labori waived his right to speak. Dreyfus, replying to Oolonei Jouausfc, President o! the Court-martial, reiterated his innocence, and eaid he only endured bis horrible tortures to save his honor. He was confident of the righteousness of jus tice and his judges, and that he would secure acquittal, He warmly thanked Maitre Demange for what he had done. Dreyfus then quitted the Court, walk ing «rect and with calm demeanour. The Court deliberated for four hours and a half. The verdict caused the audience to gasp. Maitre Demange Bobbed bitterly. It ii reported the Judges have peti tioned President Loubet to remit the degradation, Dreyfus has lodged an appeal. Maitre Monard, counsel for the Dreyfus family, declares that the Minister of Justice is alone able to refer the verdict to the Court of Cas sation. M. Ludovic Trarieax, Republican Senator for Gironde, have presented »n address to Dreyfus, promising to never abandon him. The Nationalist and Anti-Semitic Press is triumphant. The Revisionist Press is confident that the Court of UMsation will reverse the verdict. L$ Temps asserts that the extenuation m the cace revaali a doubt to which the prisoner is entitled. Loxdon, September 11 The civilised world is astonished and profoundly indignant at the result of the Court-martial. The Times considers it the most 1 appalling prostitution of justice the modern world has witneised. Strong p«lpit references were made at St. Paul's and many other churches British ard American newspapers denounce the monstrous perversion of justice as cowardly and an untenable action. The feeling m America is especially bitter. The French flag was burned at Annapolis. The German newspapers declare that the decision has raised a barrier between France and the remainder of the world. (Received Wakapuaka Sepfc 12, 9-10 a.m, Gpabbian Office § 47 a-m) Paris, September 11 Esterhazy declares the result was pre-arranged for enabling Dreyfus to claim that the quinquennium spent on Devil's Island is equivalent to a decade of detention m a fortress, and he must thus obtain his release. Bosk, September 11 The polipe prevented an attack on |he French Consulate at Milan. 1 Vibnna, September 11 An attack was made on the French Consulate at Buda Pesth, but the I polipe suppressed it. Lqhdon, September 11 The French Nationalist papers make an onslaught upon Loubet and Wai deck-Rpsseau, for abandoning Negrier, T^archand, Roget, and others m favor pf a traitor.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Ashburton.

The usual monthly meeting of the Ash barton Schosl Committee was held on Mon day. Present—Messrs W Craighead (chair man), H M Jone*. J Phaup, D Stock, F Steel, R McCallum, G M«ddsns, and W J Silcock, An apology was received for the absence of Mr Bean. lINANCR The Chairman reported a credit balance at the Bank of £25 Bs> CABBING VOOTPATHS The Board wrote asking for an explanation re an item for tarring footpaths. The secretary stated that he had already supplied the necersaty informatieh to the Board. ASSISTANT MISTBISS With regard to the assistant) mistresr, MiesTresize, the Board advised the Com mittee that her aervibes would be retained at the present salary till the end of Octobft, and from thati period till the ead'of the year the Board would alloT her to remain on the staff at & reduced, salary. cabesh The Board advised the Comml. tee tin 1, there are a number of model rifles m hand, which would be issued to the Ashburtoo Borough School o,n certain conditions, if the Committee so desired. The head master of , the school m his report recommended that i forty rif 98 be applied for, for issue to the | senior tquad. The rifl'S have been spplisji for. THANKS TO IHB TEACHING WAPf On the motion cf Mr Jones, a hearty vote j of thanks was accorded to the master and | teaching staff of tie schools, for the highly satisfactory work of the past year, as was shown by the inspectors reports received master's report The headmaster reported an improved average, 801 l number, 406; average for the quarter so far, 353; And he hoped to retain the services of the junior mistress. ALfcBVTON The mistress reported a poll number of 60. Average attendance 52 2 Since the examin ation, 11 eh ldren have left, 9 of whom have been transferred to Standard TV, and 2 have left the district. Nine children were admibtei last week. TKIZBS I It was decided to give a conoerfc this yeor to raise funds for prizes. The prizs fund account is still m cieiit to the amount of £7 9j BJ. A committee was appointed to make arrangements—v'^ , the Chairman, and Messrs Jones, Silcdck, ani Meddias: L Mesdames 1q.,1!p, Ifooks, and Siloock to be invited to act as judges of the sewing. NUISANCE The camp complained of at Alleoton at the last meeting had been at once mover), but the refuse, etc, had not been cleared away. The olerk to the Upper Ashburfccn Road Board advised that he would have it cleared at once. TRUANT OFFIOEB Mr Sjloopk moved that the truanb office? take no proceeding* without instructions from the Committee. Mr Jones seconded the motion. Mr Phaup moved as an amendment that the truant officer do his duty m accordance wirh the Act. Mr McCallum seconded The amendment on Being put was lost. Mr Silcock'a motion was then put and carried. VISITING COMMITTSB i The Committee renorbtf that %h$ work, of

repairs, etc, authorised at the last meeting, had not been done, as owing to the briskne£S m the building trade, they could get no one to clothe work. They reported that the Board had granted fis toward** the improre nieoS of the grounds, Messrs Siicook and Stock were re-appointed a V.siting Com mi lee for the ensuing month. THANKS 0 i the motion of Mr Meddios, a vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Steel for the trouble he had taken m goitig toChristoburch and interviewing the secretary, and scouring ihe £5 grant referred to by the Visiting Commilbet). BKPAISS The Visiting Committee were authori&fd to have some uectes.ry repairs done to the school bmidinga, eio. ACCOCISTS Accounts to the amount of £3 121 were piseed Uv payment, and the Committee adjourned. X'he following are the inepeotor's reports on the lohooli. ASHBUBION MAIK. Examined August 14—-16. Pass Subjects.

1. Grammar ... 45 History . ... .. ... 65 Geography (Standard 2 only) 70 Elementary Science, Object Treasons, etc ... ... — 60 Mental Arithmetic ... ...j 60 ADDITIONAL SCBJIOTB. Repetition and Recitation.— Ttry fair Drill and Exercises.—Girls good. Boys excellent Singing—Good Needlework.—Tery good. Comprehension of Heading Lesson*.-— For moit part fair STAFf AND DItTKISUTIOH. Standards VI and VII — Mr Charles Hardie, Headmaster; Miss Aiioe tttanley, PT2 Standard V—Mr Darid Grant, AM Standard IV—Mies Hannah Curd, A F 1, with Mits Alice Stanley part time Standard lll—Miss Mabal Tnree, AF2 Standard 11-Miss Kate Breeze, PT 3, supervised by Headmaster Standard I—Misi Olive Meddins PI 3, supervised by Infant Mistrns Infants—Mrs £ Willis, Infant Mistress •KN'KXAL REMARKS The school is conducted with marked ability, and m most respects the efforts of the teachers m the several classes hare been attended with a large measure of shcoms. S Vi—This class acquits itself with more than ordinary merit m almost every depart* i mentof the work prescribed ; exceptionally good anbwering m mental arithmetic proves lhat this subject has been well taught. 8 V [ —In dictation, drawing, arithmetic (both slate and mental) and history the pupils make a strong appearance; m writing, com position and geography the performance is tees creditable; the answering m grammar ia somewhat disappointing. BIV has been well taught, and excepting oompositioa, which ia very fair, its " pass " work as a whole is uniformly good. In " cl*sb " sub jacts history is very good, grammar and mental arithmetic are satisfactory. S 111 has received capable and successful prepara tion m all subjects whether of the "pass" or " class " group ; writing aid comprehen sion arc of outstanding merit. 8a II and I have been carefully tested by the head master, and ia all instances the pupils prove themselves fully deserving of thf promotions recorded, special excellence m spelling, writing and anthmetio being m each ca^si noteworthy. Infants — The mana.ge,ment) and control of the infants' department con tinue to deserve appreciative comment; the progress and proficiency m the usual r<n i • being good throughout). The introduction of kindergarten and varied occupation || also tq be commanded,. TfIOMAS RIXCH|f, OS Howard, Inspector*.

ASHBURTON lIDK SCHOOL Examined Anguat 16 PASS BTBJEOBS,

class subjects. Marks (0 ' ■ ■■ ■—■•— to lOflflf Grammar 50* : History ... ,'.'. ... . 3S Geography (Standard 11. only) ... 70 Elementary Science, Object Les sons, etc .'. 45 Mental Arithttetic ... ... ... 40 ADDITIONAL SUBJEgT3. Repetition and-Recitation—Lower com* mendable. S3 we»k' Drill agd Ijlxercige,— Top wets JsQt ui< spscted ••"••■ Singing—Simpl« songs pleasingly rendered Needlework—Very good Comprehension of reading lessons—Satis* factory. ORGANISATION Standard I and P Cl*t»es—Mi«s Elizabeth Forrester, mittreta Standards II and 111-F Si'oock, P T 4 •ENERAL BKMABK9 Throughout the sohool che profioienoy shown at examination is m the main corn, mendable. The preparatory clauei have been well taught, and good progress can be recorded at the several stages. Ss 1 and 2 ! find no difficulty m satisfying the require '• meats for promotion, though m the latter class writing and drawing are nob of uniform merit. In P3 composition is - somewhat weak, but m other respects good attain* ment h*s been secured.—Tmos) RiwjhXi, Inspector* '

QUEENSLAND POLITICS.

Brisbane, September 11 Mr Barlow, a member of tbe Queens land Ministry without portfolio, has resigned. He informed his colleagues that he could not support the adoption, by the Council, of: the Federal ad^reta to the Queen. Mr Drake, leader of tb.e Opposition, told a deputation that he would do everything m his power to give effect to the will of the people, as expressed, at the referendum. Beipbani, September 12 Parliament will be opened to morrow. The speech will announce that the federal address to the Queen will be proceeded forthwith- Tht promised legislation includes the abolition of plural voting, continuation of immigra tion with strict exclusion of aliens, and extensive railway construction to pro mote settlement and develop the resources of the colony. Reference will be made to the Pacific Cable and thfj New Guinea Administration.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, BEfTBiMBEK 12, . 18»».



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SALE OF WALL PAPERS. In the course of a week or two, 1 am expecting; a large shipme.it o! beautiful and artistic Wall Papers, the like ot which has never before been seen m Ashbnrton. In order to make room m my fixtures for the reception of them, I will need to sell a few thousand rolls of my presenb extensive stock, and that I have de cided to do at a greatly reduced price. Persons desirous of decorating their rooms during the coming season, will find it to their advantage to purchase their wall papeis at < nee, even sup posing it hecespitates laying them aside for a m nth or two. It will pay m the end, JOHN~WILSON, Late Bank Now South. Wales premises, Burnett Street. Telephone, 65 P.O. Box, 18 © I Ii s & Ph .£o* <* ? 8 oa THrH



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FRANK CURTIS, 1 THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. A Long Felt Want. FISHMONGER & POULTERER. AT the request of a larga number of the inhabitants of Ashburton and district, I am opening business m the above line, and hope by civility, cleanliness and fair prices to obtain ft share of public patronage. FRESH FISH DAILY. My Carts, with name on, will visit the surrounding districts daily. G. HAMILTON, FISHMONGER * POULTERER Next Fletouer Bros , East Street. 9 70



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J. L. HIGGS7 ART DBCORATOR & SIGN WRITER, TXTISHES fco intimate to the Ladies o Ashburtoß that he has made a Special Study of COLOUR during the laab Seventeen Years, and ia therefore prepared to give the GREATEST SATISFACTION IN HOUS& DECORATING. Tb»ms Moderate Workmanship Seoon jro None. Apply early to avoid the rush for SPRING CLEANING J, L. "ifIGGS, TANCBED STREET.



G. MEDDINS, (Successor to W. Congrevk) THE PEOPLE'S IROMVIOKQER, EURNKIT STREET, Opposite Arcade, i> RSPKCTFULLY invites iospeclion of V his largo aud varied Block oi — (iAKDENIIsG TCOLS — — GARDENING TOOLS — — GARDENING TOOLS — Including— Digging and Ladiea' Spades, Trowels, Garden Rak.B and Hots, Weeding Forks, Dutch Hoes, Digging Forks, Hedge Shears, Prun ing Knives, Syringes, and Shears, etc. Also,— BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY. AGENT FOR SCOTT'S AND BARNINGHAM'3 BANQES. KEGISTEB GRATES In Great Variety. GK MEDBINS, THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER.



i J-E An ?** J ITTLE ARGUMENT la needed m favor of the aider's Selection of thi WAVERLEY BICYCLE to-day. It has firmly established its own place and reputation by years of unvarying snecess. No Bicycle ever attained a Wgher degree of popularity or gave more anir»n»l satisfaction than the WAVKRLIT of 1898. In the contraction of the 1899 WWBRLKT, we continue our policy of building the best possible machine, regardless of cost, ar.d then fixing our price as low as the advancement m the art of bicycle building will permit. To the agent, to the rider, to the expert, we again, fearless of ■nmnfal contradiction, submit our claim for the WAVKRLKY of lull equality with any bicycle built m the world. In preparing for another ye»r, we have retained the besfc features of our 1898 Models, making auch chaagea as the leasons of the aeason past have auggeated m the way of improvements, and always with due cone'deration for the tasbe of the riding public m matters of dtfcall and deßign. Our equipmanb has been .elected with a careful regard for the requirements of the greatest number, and m the variety of accessories and options la sufficiently liberal to m-.et any reasonable demand. We offer oar Nos. 25 and 26 for 1899 as Worthy Successors of a long line of Successful WAVERLEYS, eonident that they will be corded a fall share of public favor. WAVERLEY CONSTRUCTION In nuking the alterations necesßary to keep m Una with the changing .eason'* demands, we have aimed rather to elimiate every fault that has appeared In our 1898 construction, working toward the general refinement of the bicycle, than with a view to radical changes. FBAMESJ^FORiiS. BEARING PAttTft In our frames and forks, we continue " "~~ , the use of Albany eeamless tubing with Oar betting parts .ra .11 ofj oo1 aleel forged steel flash joints, which we con- hardened through In oil and error, ,o i^trakht D forks are n.ed. Bindi g tingui hing eatures, and a new self- X- C olls and bolt at handle-bar and seat- oihng anol silent-iunain« leaf chain h» Jit are discontinued, b«in X replaced been adopted after severe tests. by our own new expanrHng device of neat design and great efficiency, - ACCESSORIES AND FIIMBH - We ratain the National automatic Hub Brake, improved for 18 and also furnish a new front wheel Brake at a slight advance m price. Saddles of varying shapes and widths are finished with * bofh straight and coil springs. The Wiverley adiustab c h-mdle-bir U supplied In two widchs and m rams-horn pattern. Ihe pedals ara newly designed for this season, simple and strong. STOVE ENAMELLING AND NICKEL PLATING Of Really First-Class Quality. Tn connection with our Christcharch Branch we have bnilt a Complete Wk^iSSq Otbn and Kickbl Plating Pl.vnt, which is under the charge of I Tbit^lo, lace of the Austral " on any work entrusted to us being tcrnad cud m Flrst-Olass order. - SUNDRIES- We have oat opened a large Assortment of SUNDRIES of the La teat Patterns, including— LAMPS, BELLS, TCVKCLIPS, MUDGUARDS, LUBRICANTS, Etc. — Etc. « SOLAR" ACETYLRNR GAS LAMPS, "20ch OBNTUKY" ACBTYLHUK GAS LAMPS, SILVER KING OF THE ROAD, WEW HOL'3PHOTB LAMPS, DIETZ LAMPS. EXCELSIOR L\MPS. A L S o>— PERFECTION, BANNJiB, JIM PANDT, TOM THUMB, MIOROFHOTB, And Others. OVER TWELVE PATTERNS OP TO«U CJLIFS. We Have STRUCK OIL Which will burn m any L-»mp without the lewb trouble or smoke. Pub up m Bottles, Is each; equal to four of the ueual 6d bottlea. Alao- LUBRIOATING OIL, Which will not Clog m the li-,uin^ - Is par Bottle. JOHN OUR & CO., A ; HBURTO N. SOLE AGENTS IN NEW ZKALAKD FOR THE WELL-KNOWN WAVERLEY CYCLES. AND AT Waverley Cycle Depot, 317, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTOHTROH.