Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MARCH 10. 1899.

New Caledonia, that the Freuch sp*ak of with pride as " La pcrle dv Pacific," promises to enter on NEW CALEDOJVIA % new stage of its growth, if the report just received in Sydney concerning its coal deposits ia true. There is a ten dency on the part of Australian people (says an Australian contemporary) to only think of New Caledonia as a French convict settlement, aud one that is in objectionable proximity to our shores. They are apt to forget the wonderful mineral wealth of this island. Wh^n we remember that the most ex tensive deposits of nicksl in the world are found on the island which supplies thretquarters of the world's consump tion, we realise its important commer cial aspect. We are told that by the in auguration of the new nickel working movement the export of that mineral has increased fully tenfold ; and all that is required is a local coal supply, so that instead of sending thousands of tons of the raw product to Europe the pure metal could be more profitably ex ported. New Caledonia has long been known to have coal deposits ; but the bane of the place has always been the apathy displayed in working any of the industries of the colony. For instance, there are no railways, though it has been proposed to construct a line from Noumea to Bourail, the next largest town on the west coast. The present news to hand is to the effect that re cent examination of the coal deposits is of a promising nature; and, if the owners' hopes are realised, the coal mines will mean a revolution in the history of New Caledonia. Everything seems to point to the probability of successfully developing the coal mines, and thus further activity in commer cial affairs in New Caledonia should follow. In this connection it is also worth remembering that with a local coal supply the value of New Caledonia as a naval base is greatly increased.

Local and General.

Corbespondenob on fourth page. Personal.— Many of our readers will be pleased to learn that Mrs W. G. Bees is paying a short visit to Mrs Herbert Aling ton. The adjourned annual general meeting of the Ashburton Poultry Pigeon and Canary Society is convened for this evening at the office of Mr E. Stephens, m Tancred Street. It is hoped thab every fancier who can j attend will do so. The Militia.—lt was undersbood when the militia lisb was being prepared that thoee eligible would be mustered ab Easter. Up to the present, however, nothing what ever has been done m the matter, and there is now no probability of the militia being called out to undergo training at Easter. A Jaw Breaker.—Whangamomona is, the name of a district, and most members of the Wesleyan Conference (now sitting m Chrisbchurch) discreetly avoided its pronun ciation. One minister explained that it meant a place like a harbor, and the land very rich. To a brief discussion the locality was referred to by its Eogliah interpreta tion. Old Agb Pensions.—lt is estimated that m the Grey district the Charitable Aid Board will bs relieved of 75 per conb of the sum required for benevolent aid by means of old ago pensions. In this district (says the West Coast limes) Mr Duncan, the president of the Hokitik* Benevolent Society, is of opinion there will soon be no necessity for the society to continue its functions. Coubsing—Members of the Ashburtoa Coursing Club and admirers of the sport generally are reminded thab the annual general meeting of the Club will be held at the Commercial Hotel this evening ac 8 o'clock, when it is hoped all who take an interest m this sport will endeavour to be present. The meeting is held earlier this year, m order to give coursing men an j opportunity to get their dogs m training, for , the first coursing match of the seaßon which will probably come off aboub the third week m April. The Nausical Scandal. —A Press Asso* ciation telegram from Wellington states thab m connection wibh the recenb marine exami nation cases, Mr Glasgow, secretary of the department, wrote to Captain Jones to the effect that as ib has come to the knowledge of the Government thab he has obtained a master's certificate withoub sufficient quali fications, which renders the same illegal, he is called upon to surrender the certificate within seven days from the 22nd February, with a view to have the same cancelled, failing which the Minister will take such steps as advised. Captain Jones waited on Mr Glasgow, declining the request, and ao far nothing further has been heard of the matter, bub ib is possible more will come bo light m a day or two. Inspector Pender's J?ibe.—ln bhe fire which destroyed his residence on Wednes day night, Inspeotor Pender, of Wellington, losb some of the belongings which he valued very highly, nob so much for their intrinsic worth as for their associations. Among these (says the Post) was a rough diary which he kept while on service m the Crimea m 1854-56, and which he had treasured most carefully ever since. Ib can be well understood how valued would be this old record of a moat exciting period. The riding whip which was preaenbed to Inspector Pender iv Christchurch, and which is so familiarly associated with the popular local head of the police—for ib was seldom out of his possession-—has also been losb m the fire, as well as two eulogistic testimonial addresses presented to the In spector by the citizens of Christchuroh on the occasion of his departure from that city. Promotion m the Railway Sebviob —- Without doubt (says the Railway Review) the greatest sting m the regulations is the cancellation of the privilege enjoyed by the rank and file of the men from the day the first) train ran m New Zealand, of qualifying for and obtaining the position of a station master, Even the stationmaaters them selves, the vast majority of whom have graduated up the scale from porters, shrug their shoulders, and think with regret that the spirit which emulated themselves whilst m the lower ranks has been, for the present, lost by bhe rank and file. Bub, happily, this blob bids fair to be wiped out. The regulations ab presenb provide that traffic hands of the second division can be pro moted to bhe first division as coaching and goods foremen only. Ib is now suggested that, m addition to this, members of the traffic second division who are m receipt of not less than 6s 6d a day, and who have been m the service for not less than six years, may be promoted to stafcionmasters of the fifth sub-class, which carries a salary of from £140 bo £150 and house allowance of £25 per annum.

Held Over.—Some correspondence, mar ket reports and other items are unavoidably held over. Garden Party.—At the invitation of several members of the congregation, the members of the Wesleyan Church choir, with a number of their friends, were enter tained at a garden party on Thursday after noon. The grounds of Mr W. H. Collins were kindly placed at the disposal of the promoters, and good use was made of the lawn, tennis court;, and paddock, where various games were pursued with'vigor, if not always with skill. The enthusiasts who essayed cricket in a stubble section might not be congratulated on the perfection of their batting and bowling, and tho fielding was as erratic as the vagaries' of the ba'l, but the players seemed to extract a lot of real fun from their efforts. At five o'clock about seventy people eat down to tea, the tables being laid on the lawn, and ths pro visions were as lavish as they were choice. During the tea hour a gramaphone, from an adjoining parlor window, discoursed various Items of music. After dusk the party were > accommodated in the large dining room, where, with songs, recitations, and other , social pastimes, a few hours of further enjoy ment were spent, Mr and Mrs Collins doing all they oould to give their gueifca a pleasant evening.

SWIMMING.

The swimming events, held at the bath yesterday, under the auspices of the local club, were a great success m every way. The weather, juafc a little on the bracing side, was excellent for a day's out" ing, and the public, taking advantage of it and the half holiday, attended m large num bers, lining both sides of the bath for a con siderable distance up stream, and the club should congratulate itself on the number of ladies who graced the occasion with their ' presence. The studs of the diving platform were beautifully decorated with /lowers and festooned with wreaths of foliage, thanks to the kindly labors of Mrs H. A. Gates and Miss Harrison, and quite a floral bower was thus provided, from which the swimmers emerged to take their places m the starting ! line. Among the latter were many com petitors from a distance, while the visitors included a number of enthusiasts m a sport which, of all others, ought to command the hearty support of the public. Mr G. Harris, president of tie Swimming Association, came from Ohristchurch to lend his countenance and assistance to the meeting, and with Mr Harrison, did good service as judge of the events. The meeting was well supplied with timekeepers, Messrs W. Berg, A. ! Francis, J, V. de Beer, George Jesson, and T. E. Taylor doing useful work m that capacity, Mr A, J. Miiller was starter, and got his men away m faultless time," while Mr Wilkis had care of the telegraph board, and to his prompt ness and accuracy the spectators owed a good deal m the saving of time he effected m publishing results. The captain of the Club, Mr H. A. Gates, was superin tendent, and saw the events off punctually to time, while Mr W. McKioney, the secre tary, was all that a secretary should be m the discharge of the multifarious duties that are attached to what is anything but a sinecure of an office. The following are the results :— 100 Yards Senior Inter-Club.— First heat —H Palmer, Rakaia, 288 ec, 1 ; S Turtill, Christchurcb, 21sec, 2 ; A Truscott, Rich mond, acr, 3. Palmer won with about three yards to spare, Turtill and Truscott fight ing hard for second place. Time—lmin 35sec. Second heat—F Truscott, Christ i church, nor, 1; H E Sherwood, Christ church, scr, 2; G Fitzpatrick, Christchurch, B*ec, 3. Truscotb won by about a yard. I Time—lmiu I3f ice, the standard time for New Zealand being 72seca. Final heat— H Palmer 1, G Fitzpatrick 2, F Truscotb 3, Time—lmin 35§sec. 30 Yards School Championship. — A Sparrow 1, B Simpson 2. A close finiah. Time—2s|sec. Boys' 50 Yards Eace—Henderson, Christ church, scr, 1; R Simpson 3sec, 2, A Sparrow, 33ec, 3. Won easily. Time— 40|sec. 50 Yards Inter-Club Handicap.—First heat—P Harvey, Rakaia, I2seo, 1 j G Rich, Ohristohurch, 39ec, 2; E J McTigue, Ashburton, 7sec, 3. Time—42f sec. Second heat—W Lambie, Rakaia, 123 ec, 1; G Fitz patrick, Christchurch, 4sec, and A Truscott, Chriatchurch, acr, dead beat, 2. Time— 41Jseo. Third heat—T Edwards, Wei- ', ling ton, scr, 1; F Truscott, Christchuroh, scr, 2. Time—3l&iec. Final—P Harvey 1, W Lambie 2. Time - 30$3ec. 30 Yards Club Race.— & J McTigue, scr, 1; A Wilkie, ecr, 2; A Thomas, 4sec t 3. Time—2o§aec. After the races were over cheers and other compliments were exchanged by the local swimmers and the visitors, and the Olub entertained the visitors at dinner m Mr {■(killing's Jubilee restaurant:

CYCLING.

ELECTRIC LIGHT CARNIVAL,

United Preas Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, March 9 At the Electric" Light Cycling Carnival,, lasb night, Elliot won the Sydney Cup, m 4min 21aeo, McDonald and Forbes tied for the Orient Plate, with 7 points each. It will be run off oq Saturday;

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents)

THE MODEL FARM AT ST. ALBANS.

•SO THE EDITOE. Sir, —The article you recently published descriptive of a model farm ab St. Alban'a (Mr Forwood's) was so interesting that I was induced to call ab your office bo see the photos mentioned m ib. Permit me to say thab these photos are well worth seeing, and reflect the greatest credit, not only upon the scenes they bo clearly portray,, bub upon the photographer, Mr Burreli,—l am, etc., Farmer. [A well deserved advertisement for Mr Burreli.—Ed. J

THE EXPLOSION IN FRANCE.

Funeral of the Victims,

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Paris, March 8 Many of the sufferers by the Toulon explosion are affected with dementia, caused by the sliock. 3?i£ty-one of the victims have been buried. The funeral cortege was two miles long. Twelve dynamite cartridges have been found near another magazine.

THE NEW CALEDONIAN ESCAPEES.

A Fruitless Search. United Press Association-—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, March 9. The search for the three New Caledonian escapees was continued to-day on board the Rippingham Grange, but without success. The captain admitted seeing them on board as late as yesterday. He a* d that he specially asked the police at Tchio if he was expected to put the men m irons should they appear, and the commandant said " No," they were not going to trouble further about them. The French Consul, however, aaya that this cannot) be correct, as from his | advices the authorities were particularly l anxious to capture them. As no warrant arrived, the men, if they had been caught, could only have been treated as Btowawaya. It is believed that they bad a hiding place under the coal, which, of course, must hare been especially contrived for them by collusion with some of the ship's company. They were nob landed at the Heads, as the signal-man watched the vessel carefully, and mounted policemen patrolled the beach. After a search of some twenty hours, the police gave up the attempt to capture the escapees, and the vessel resumed her voyage to London this afternoon That they were on board is freely admitted, and that they were on deck when the police boat ap proached the vessel last; night is also mentioned, and it was the uniform of the constable that gave the men the first sus picion that) it might be they who were wanted. Since their vanishing, the police have had an arduous task m attempting to discover their men, and although the officers have given every assistance, there is no doubt that some members of the crew are m league with the escapees. Several theories are put forth as to the hiding place, but these count for little m face of the fact that the police hunted the ship from stem to stern, and are confident that the men are m some I place inaccessible except to those who arranged it. The French Consul expressed his satisfaction with the steps taken by the police to arrest the prisoners, and the assistance rendered by the Union Company. Captain Bennett, of the Bippingham Grange, stated before leaving that he would hand over the escapees to the authorities at the next port of call should he secure them, and promised, if they put m an appearance within a reasonable distance of this pott, he would have them seized and then return.

LAUNCH OF THE MAPOURIKA

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Greymouth, March 10 The Mapourika waa launched this morn ing. Everything passed off most success fully, the steamer gliding gracefully into the river, and being subsequently towed to the wharf by the tug Westland. The break water waa crowded with spectators, the number being about 6000, large numbers having arrived from Reef ton v Hokitika, Kumara, and Brunnertoa to witness the launching. As the vessel reached the water, the crowds along the breastwork and wharf cheered lustily. The vessels m port were flying all the bunting they could muster, and the day was observed almost as a holiday. Mr Daniels is being heartily congratulated on all sides.

TRAGIC AFFAIR AT WHANGAREI.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph; Auckland, March 10. The Whangarei correspondent of the Auck land Star wires that a tragic affair happened there this morning, when an aged pensioner named Robert Fuller, seventy-five years of age, is alleged to have been killed by his mate, also a pensioner, 'named. Robert Howeon, who, it is stated, struck Fuller over the head with an axe, killing him instantly. The men were both lately of the 56th Regiment, which was quartered m New Zealand during the Maori war, and were living together m the cottage wbere the shocking affair took place, Last month both were awarded old age pensions. The act is alleged to be the outcome of a dispute which occurred when breakfast was being prepared.

"FROM SCOTLAND YARD."

The Henry Dramatic Company made their first appearance m Ashburtoo last night, when the melodrama " From Scotland Yard " was staged. The Oddfellows' Hall was well filled, though one would have thought there were enough lovers of melo drama m Ashburton to have given a com pany ao well qualified to place this depart ment of the Thespian's art m its best dress before an audience, a bumper house. Pressure upon our space precludes any further reference to last night's performance, bub we strongly advise those desirous of passing a most enjoyable evening not to mis« the opportunity that will be offered to-night, when "Shaoms O'Brien" will be staged.

CHINESE AFFAIRS,

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright! Pekin, March 8 The Tsung-li-Yamen has objected to Chinese enlisting m the British service at Wei-hai-wei if subject to service abroad. The Chinese Government is inclined to declare Sayum Bay an open port. London, March 9 The Times Pekin correspondent states that Great Britain has offered to assist China m the event of Russian aggres sion m connection with the Niu chwang railway loan, but has threatened to retaliate if China yields to Russian pressure over the loan. Paris, March 9 The French Government deny op posing Italy's demands m regard to Sayum Bay. {Received Wakapuaka March 10,9-20 a-m, Guardian Office, 10.34 a-m) London, March 9 Russia continues to insist upon the revision of the Niuchwang railway loan, but Britain maintains the unalterable position she has taken up. Germany is showing a cooler feeling towards Russia and it is believed she con templates a move m China. Pekin, March 9 The Viceroy of Nanking has removed Laotai from Shanghai, with whom Britain, America, and Germany de clined to have further negotiations relative to the extension of foreign settlement m Shanghai.

FEDERATION.

UDited Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, March 9 In the Legislative Assembly the second reading of the Settlers' Relief Bill was carried by 77 to 48. la the Council Dr. MacLaurin gave notice to move amendments m Com mittee oa the Federal Enabling Bill, fixing the time for the Federal Parlia ment to sit m Melbourne, and dealing •with the financial clauses. He said that he regarded the Bill as a miserable copy of the first one. The majority of the speeches m the Council have so far been adverse to the Bill. A number of amendments have I been foreshadowed, ' The Council was adjourned till next Tuesday.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright x London, March 8 Nine steamers from Europe, with 259 souls aboard,, are overdue. A re-insurance of ninety guineas has been eflected on several of them. Tenders have been opened for t c Cape Colony Government £3,107,000 three per cent loan. A total of £5,147,000 was subscribed, and averaged £97 2s 3d. New Yoek, March 8 Severe snowstorms and blizzards are raging m the Eagtern, and floods m the Western, Stateß. A number of villages have been destroyed, and 25,000 people are homeless m Ohio and Mississippi. The cruiser Talbot conveys Lord Herschell's body to England. Mr Kipling is slowly improving. Austin Biron Bidwell, one of the principals m extensive forgeries on the Bank of England m 1873, has died at Montana. Bidwell, his brother, and two other Americans, "^oyes and McDonnell, by means of forged foreign bills of exchange defrauded the Bank of £102,000. The frauds were dis covered through the non-dating of one of the bills. All four were sentenced to penal servitude for life, but Bidwell was released some time ago oa the ground of illhealth, Bomb, March 8 Acciarito has confessed that out of a number of political malcontents, the lot fell to him to assassinate King Humbert. St. Pbtbksbueg, March 8 M, Jadooski, the Russian Minister m Servia, has left Belgrade, having taken offence because he was not invited to a Oourt dinner. It is believed that his departure was due to the Czar's displeasure at ex-King Milan's presence m Servia and bis interference with the affairs of the country. Calcutta, March 8 The Ameer of Afghanistan presided over a Durbar, at Oabul, on February 25. He is m excellent health. The Indian Government is introdu cing a Bill providing for a counter* I vailing duty on bounty-fed nugar.

THE BRITISH BUDGET.

Increase m the Navy Estimates. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, March 9 The Times, commenting on tha coming Budget, says the Navy Esti mates Swill be nearly twenty-eight millions, an increase of three millions, which will be chiefly expended on ship building. The number of seamen will be increased four to five thousand. The total expenditure will be 112| millions, necessitating the abandonment of the easy-going, slovenly system of finance, and a courageous effort to render available the vast taxable capacity of the country yet untouched.

THE MUSCAT AFFAIR.

United Preaa Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Paris, March 8 Paris journals maintain" that M. Del casse's statements m reference to tha ,Muscat incident have not been refuted. I They accuse Mr Brodrick of quibbling over the affair. The Times says that M, Deicasse'a shuffling over the Muscat incident was an attempt to throw dust m the eyeti of the French people. In the House of Lords, the Marquis of Salisbury, referring to the Muscat incident, said his regret was simply thai the action of France necessitated the publicity which had been given to tha facts.

ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION.

United Press Association-—By Electric Telegraph—Oopyrighb London, March 9 The national appeal of the Royal Geographical Society for funds to equip an Antarctic expedition has bo far realised £15,000. When the fend reaches to £25,000, one ship will be prepared, which will co-opeiate with the expedition proposed to be des patched from Germany m 1901.

A SENSATIONAL TRIAL IN FRANCE.

United Preis Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph—-Copyright (Received Wakapuaka March 10, 9 20 *.m, Guardian Office 10-34 a.m) Paris, March 9 After a sansational trial, lasting three days, Madame Bianchini, wife of Charles Bianchini, a well-known Paria scenic artist, was sentenced to five years' imprisonment on a charge of attempting to poison her husband. Some months ago M. Bianchini became ill, Madame almost exclusively nursed him, but despite all the doctor's care the.patient gradually became weaker. Suspicions of atrophine poisoning were aroused, and two friends removed Bianchini from his wife's care. He rapidly recovered and Madame was arrested on suspicion. Several phials of atrophine were found m her room. Upon hearing the sentence she attempted suicide by stabbing herself with a hat pin,

MUNICIPAL FRANCHISE ACT.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, March 9 The following additional regulations undor the Municipal Franchise Reform Acb, 1898, are gazetted:—A town clerk is liable to a penalty nob exceeding £5 m every case where he refuses or wilfully neglects or un reasonably delays—(l) To place on the bur gess list the name of any person who makes personal application or written claim foe enrolment, as provided by paragraph 0 or A of subciause 1 of clause 2 of the principal regulations; or (2) to faithfully and promptly perform any other duty imposed on him by the aforesaid Act or principal regulation. If the Council refuses or neglects or. unreason ably delays to keep at the town clerk's office a supply of blank printed claim forms for the free use of claimants, as provided by subciause 3 of clause 2 of the principal regulations, or to faithfully and promptly perform any other duty imposed on it by the aforesaid Act or principal regulations every person (whether town clerk or any member of the council) who is a party to or responsible for such refusal, neglect, or delay, is severally liable to •penalty not exceeding £5. ■ ' '•

THE AbiißUliTOa GIUUDUfI i FUIDAI, MAUOa 10, 1809



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Habvbst Cheques. — The oft repeated namfs of the old and respected settlers of this district on the pages of our order books prove that ever since the establishment of our business—nineteen years ago—they have I always received satisfaction for their ohequeß ■ 1 from our hands. And we wish respectfully to inform all new settlers, visitors, and strangers, that we do not take measures for suits and send the orders away to Dunedin |or Christchurch to be made up. "Of thorns men do not gather figs " neither do they find good tailoring in factories. We employ first claas tradesmen and pay the highest wages to competent hands who make up every suit to order on our premises in East Street. Men's Buits to measure of strong all woo) tweed and Fox's Cheviot serge, 52s 6d; trousers, 14s 6d; or suit and extra trousers, 655; fib, style, and workmanship guaranteed. Waterproof coats made to measure at ordinary " ready-made " prices, Every ooat guaranteed waterproof (if defective, money returned after 3 months' trial).' —Craighead & Bkrbyman, the Leading Tailors and Out fitters, Ashburton.—Advt.



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MISS BESfeIE SIMMXMDS MUSIC SELLER, AND TEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN, T>E6S to thank her Friends and Patroni for past favors, a&d to inform them she is m a position to supply anything they may require m MUSIC or INSTRUMENTS AT LOWPST PRICES. ! THE EXHIBITION MODEL PliNO at EJS3S* CASH, or easy Terms. Besb Value Yeb Offered. VIOLINS, FLUTES, CLARIONETS, MELODI4NS, Etc. Any Article not m stock procured im* mediately. New Music and Songs by every mail, VIOLIN STRINGS AND FITTINGS, Best Quality. BESSIE JIMMONDS, BURNETT STREET, ABHBI7RTON. 3_92 J. V. DE BEER, THE LEADING WATOFIM AJKER & JEWELLER, "TS NOW SHOWING ' NEW GOODS, The Best Selectidb ever offered to the Ash burton Public. DOUBLE THE STOCK to choose from of any other shop m the district. I WATCHES, CLOCKS, Jewellery, E5..P. Ware, NEW NOVELTIES, NEW NOVELTIES. FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN Watches, Watches, Sight Testing? a Specialty J. V. DE BEER, ASHBURTON. QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY _ | out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK &WJRE CEYIjON or Itletuicfl Teas. the above statement, after 1b years' trlat, 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 ours have no equal for Quality. SHAG POINT GOAL. THE PKEMIEEI OTAGO COAL. UNEQUALLED FOR HOUSEHOLD AND STEAM PURPOSES. mHE SHAG POINT COAL COMPANY JL . hereby notify thab MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are their OIN-L.Y Agents m Ashburtoa for THE GENUINE SHAG POINT COAL. All orders entrusted to them will receive prompt attention. Colliery: Shag Point. Head Office: Yogel Street, Dunedin. GEO. R. OHEESEMAN, 3 18 General Manager. Guardian Fire & Life Assurance Company, Limited. (Established m 1821). Subscribed Capital .. £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital .. .. £1,000,00 j Total Funds over £4,500,000. Head Office : 11, Lombard Street, London fTIHE Undersigned is authorised bo aocept Insurances on all kinds of Property ab Lowest Current) Rates. ALBERT ROBERTS, 2 201 Agenb for Ashburton. J. L Eiggs — Fainter, Tancred Street. BOOTH, MAODONALD AND 00. ANDREWS AND BEAVAN. T BEG TO NOTIFY to the Farmers! and all who are interested m Agricultural or other Machinery, thab I have been appointed AGENT m Ashburton tor the above Manufacturers, whose celebrated Implements and Machinery are giving satisfaction throughout the Australasian Colonies. I have on hand a large .quantity of EXTRAS | also Sample Machinery and Implements. H, CHILDS, I WAKANUI &OAD. H£-



CHURCH SERVICES. i ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH ABhhnrton. FRlDAY—Eveoing Prayer and Address, 7 15 p.m. ; Choir Practice, 8 p.m. 4fch SUNDAY IN LENT (March 12) 8 30 a m—Holy Communion. 11 am—Matins, Litany, aod Sermon, 3 pm—Dromore—Rev. R. A. Woodthorpe 6.30 pm—Evening Prayer and Sermoa. Preacher — Rev. Edward Abbott, D.D., Itector of St. James', Cambridge, Boston, U.S.A. ; R"V. R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A. Friedlanaer Bros., Limited. FOX PiiIVATE SALE. TTTE Have for Private Sale, a complete OHAFF-OfJTTING PLANT, Consisting of 6 H.P. Aveling and Porter TRACTION ENGINE, CHAFFOUTTER by Andrews and Beavan, CORNCRUSHKR, HUT, SAW BENCH, BELTINw, and Sundries ; all m first-class order Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. Or . Jos. Anderson, Methven. GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO L O NJ) O N . WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHEAT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. We are m 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 Gash Advances against shipments placed m our hands for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience m 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 y I—i 2i & M r 2 ° a 8 W < 8 H ■- 1 Pj cc gag H g % r£ z m ° hC GO EXCITEMENT WILL RUN HIGH on ST. PATRICK'S DAY, j if g. Sutherland, honolulu jones j and TIERNBY ate ia good foim, mounted on their KING OF ALL BICYCLES j THE OSMOND.! TO be a Champion you must do as Champions do ; that ia the reason theße three (nob too slow) favoribes, find that to i win hard ridden races they must be mounted on the best, easiest running, and strongest bicycle made, which is THE OSMOND. 1899 MODELS TO HAND, call and inspect. j HALLENSTEIN BEOS & Co., Sole Agents for THE OSMOND, LEGSTON HUMBER* AND ANGLO-SPECIAL BICYCLES. To make the day a success be sure you wear one of tfaaaa Sjb Patrick Ties we have just opsned up. A.;<*. BARTON, Manager. J. L< Higgs — Painter, j TftQcred Street. j



Waverley Bearings Have Double Life. TN carrying out the principle of simplicity and universality which we have endeavoured to make a feature of 1899 Waverley Bicycles, we make the cones In the bearings with doable faces. Thna the same cone can be inserted on either side of either the front or rear hub. It cannot b 8 inserted wrongly. There are Real Improvements m 1899 Waverley Bicycles. YOO have only to eximine the '99 W iverley to see that our policy of concentrating pffott upon one Model h»s brought forth a wonderful degree of perfection m design, m detail, and m finish. No aaeb bicycle was ever before made. The '99 Wwrley is the crowning triumph of modern skill m Bicycle .building. The beautiful W*veil y OataUgue tells the details. Wow ready Free. Simplicity. YOU who are looking for simple, worry giving design and oonstrqctlon m Bicycles wili welcome the '99 Waverley. Universal nuts, Interchangeable double faced o mes m the bearings, with sliding adjustment, and an ideal two-piece Crank Jshaft are points worth mentioning. The Proud Record, TH A.T not angle broken Waverley framo wag reported during '97 or '98 spaaks volume* for the qu>Uty m Waverley Bicycles, f<>r th i high carbon afceel tubing and matf.hl' S3 drop f irgings of vrhiah they are made, for the skill m brains;. THIS s^m-Mj i*H y of tuMng, ilia a\n\e quality of drop forgings, the same skill ml thoroughuess of making go into 1899 Wdverl«ya, wi h Improvements m design, tried and t>rovjd, that will muka every owner of the Waverley proud of his mount. The Beauty of the Waverley Bicycle, TH.E beau'y of the W^verley Bicycle hw i\\ir\fa been famous, for this Beaaon we surpass all p-evions eff jr'e and produce a bicycle as nearly perfect as skill an! the pacticaHy unlimited resources of our great factories can make it. The design is eleganfc and graceful, an-i every detail of workmanship and finish have been broaght to umpung ideality. The Strongest Fork Crown Yet Produced. OKE OF THE FEATURES OF THE WAVERLEY IS THEjNEW raoji.i~ow-*ifccja: drop-forged FORK CROWN that will unquestionably cause a sensation wherever ib is shown. Itdoub ea the 6treugth and rigidity of the front forks, preventing all wavering or unsteadiness of the front wheel. It insures the rider's safety, WAVERLEY CYCLE DEPOT. &W COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTOHUROH. JOHN ORR & CO.. SOLE AGBNT3 FOE NEW ZEALAND. THE BEAUTIFUL WAVBKLEY CATALOGUE 13 FREE. IT IS WORTHY OF YOOB OAKIiFUL STUDY.