Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1899.

It is well known (says the St. James Gazette) that one of the chief causes of the first great "trek" THE BOERS' by the Boer farmers, FIRST " TREK " was their irritation

against the British authorities at the Gape, who had inter fered to secure some measure of just treatment for the Kaffir races. From that day to tbis the Voortrekker has pursued a policy of harshness and severity towards the native tribes under his power, and m too many instances gross cruelty has been practised upon the hapless Kaffir, Notwithstanding the provisions of the London Convention, the position of the natives m the agricultural dis tricts of the Transvaal is practically indistinguishable from that of slavery, whilst at Johannesburg the treatment of the coloured population by the Boor police is brutal m the extreme. The following extract from a letter written last month by a resident m Johannes burg to the Christian World will be a revelation to many people, although the facts are well enough known to those acquainted with the " amenities " of the Band :—" The unmitigated brutality of the Boer to the Kaffir would, if known, detach from the Boer the sympathy of every merciful man. On Wednesday last three Dutchmen knocked a Kaffir down m a public street, jumped on him, and trod on his face as if they would puddle it. Pass3rs by appealed to a policeman to interfere, but he not only point-blank reiused, but stood leering; while the poor wretch was nearly murdered. Any day will witness a crowd—perhaps one hundred black wretches being driven between mounted policemen to the gaol for the artificial crimo of being without a pass or with a paes im properly filled m. These are matters of general notoriety, and indisputable by everyone who knows the Boer, And many of these poor Kaffirs are the children of British South Africa ! De moralised by poisonous liquor and by the immorality of this city, they go back to their homes—north, south, east, and west—carrying a new horror into every part of South African life." Nor is this the only sort of outrage practised on the Kaffirs. The Cape Times, commenting on the official reports on native affairs, calls attention to another serious scandal—the defraud ing of the Bechuanas at Johannesburg, by labor touts. On this point Govern ment interference is called for; but does the Cape Times imagine that the Pretoria Executive will heed its complaint! We can judge of their' attitude from the following incident: —A Boer youth, who feigned to be a Government official, and systematically, and for many months robbed Kaffirs by fining them for having irregular passes, when found out, was tried and sentenced to four months m prison, and £40 fine. The fine was remitted, and the youth let oub of gaol after serving only six weeks of his sentence. Taking all these circumstances into consideration, pan it be wondered at that there is a scarcity of labour at the mines?"

Local and General.

Town Clock —As the town clock is aider repair it, will nob strike the hours for a few days. The clock, however, will note the time as usual.

Klkctobal. -Mr John McKeague has been chosen by the •' Liberal and Labor Federation" of Ashburton, as their candi date for the Ashburton sear.

Anxious Inquiry.—lcquirers were numer ous at line offic9 on Saturday and to-day, all <u>x .' us to learn the latest phase m con uec;ion with the Transvaal and the British.

C.?.C.-A number of members of the CV.C entrained at Ashburton by the 3.15 train oa Saturday afternoon, en route for Chritttohurch for the annual camp and training.

Fwnkrals —The funeral of the late Mrs Blair Fullarton took place at the Ashtaurton Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. The hearse was covered wibh baaubiful wreaths. A large number of friends followed as a mark of respect to the deceased lady.—The funeral of the late son of Mr and Mrs Sprott, Pendatve?, was also largely attended Sunday afternooD, friends from all parts of the district following the remain* to the Ash burton cemetery.

Punishment for Dbunkinness. — The following Bingular proclamation by the Kingites is published m the Auckland papers :—" The Council of King Mahufca has passed a resolution that from this day any Maori getting drunk m townships or settle mants of either Pakeha or Maori will be brought before the Council, and on convic tion will be fined £1. Should the fine not be paid m o*Bh the person convicted will have to do work on Maori roads to the amount. K. (E. Tiahu, secretary to the Council, Sept. 28,1899."

In the Galk —The Schooner Glencsirn, from Timaru, had a narrow escape from foundering m Wednesday's gale. The sea broke on board and filled the cabin, carried away the only boat, and smashed the galley and bulwarks, and the forecastle companion was wrenched off, and the forecastle was flooded. Everything moveable was swept overboard, and the vessel was thrown on her beam ends, and it was every moment ex pected she would founder. She righted herself, however, at last, and refuge was taken m Port Underwood. Captain Palli son and the cook both had narrow escapes. The cargo of produce was much damaged.— Press Association telegram. An Ovation. — Short though the notice had been, there was a great gathering at the Railway Station on Saturday evening on the arrival of the express from the south, all eager to catch a glimpse of Major Robin, who passed through en route for Wellington, whither he had been urgently summoned m

connection with th« proposed New Zealand

contingent for the Transvaal. Of course a large portion of those assembled were look ing for the Major m uniform ; but he was m r ufti, and though eagerly sought), he was only recognised by the majority just prior to the train resuming the journey northwards. As the train steamed oat of the station a call for three hearty cheers was responded to m real British fashion* The compliment was acknowledged by Major Kobm from the carriage platform.

The Fishing Season.— Anglers need hardly be reminded that the fishing season opened on October 1 (yesterday), and we understand that the Ashburton is " full of troub." Referring to boy licenses, & writer m the Nelson Mail remarks:—By the by, all anglors are agreed that the boy license is worse than a tidal wave or an earthquake m the way of frightening the trout. As a rule, when one boy has a. license five or six of his mates accompany him to see him fish, and they all wade into the water together. Thus the troub within a radius of a thousand yards are scared into their holes for hours. Happily the species boy is not endowed with that patience and perseverance without which an angler is as nothing ; and when the juvenile piscator finds that he catches few if any trout, he gflta " full up," usea his rod as a walking stick, and leaves the river to the "sticker."

The Tabernacle Services. —Ab the Tabernacle ou Sunday the services were of more than usual interest, as on that day the Rev. W. Lamb conducted his first Monday services as pastor of the church. At the morning service there was a fair congregation. Rev. Mr Barnett conducted the initiatory service, and Rev. Mr Lamb delivered the address, from the text Hajjgai n-4, "Ba strong atod work, for I am with you, saith the Lord." The address was a spirited appeal to Christians to work and do their very beet for the cause of the Redeemer. In .he afternoon the service waa very well attended, and Rev. Mr Baruetfc was the preacher, from Exodua xn-26, '• What mean you by this service 1 " The address had special reference to the sacrament of baptism, and m it the preacher gave a full explanation of the light m which Baptists regarded it, and what they meant by the mode of baptism they adopted. At bhe close the Rev W. Lamb immersed nine young men aod women. There waa again a good congrega tion m the evening, and the Rev W. Lamb waß the preaoher, from the text " We preach Christ and Him crucified." At the close the sacrament of the Lord's supper was dispensed. The mission will be oontinued this week, and Mrs Barnett will conduct the service this evening. Pbesentation. —Mr W B Freeman, who severed hia connection with the Postal Telegraph Department on Saturday, was presented by his fellow officers with a silver mounted hunting crop suitably inscribed. Mr Renner, m making the presentation, emphasised the fact that.Mr Freeman was a most) popular officer, and hia co-workers m bidding him farewell wished to present him with some small token expressive of their

goodwill. The donors trusted Mr Freeman would long be spared to enjoy life, health and prosperity. Mr Freeman made a suitable reply, Mr Freeman goes to VVaimaite to join his brother m business.—A few of the many friends of Mr W B Freeman met at Mr Flower's rooms on Friday evening to bid him farewell on severing his connection with the Postal Department. The gathering took the form of a social evening and supper, during which Mr W Good, m a very appropriate speech, presented him with a handsome bridle m token of the esteem m which he is held. Mr Freeman, m a brief but happy speech, thanked his friends for their kindness, and trusted he would some day return to Aehburton and renew auld acquaintances. j

Raging Club;-—At a meeting of the Com mittee of the Ashburton County Baaing 1 Club on Saturday last the report of the aob-Committee appointed to draft a pro gramme was reoeived. The report stated that the programme had been drawn up for a two day meeting on similar lines to the last summer meeting, with the exception of a few minor alterations, and that the stakes had beea increased. The programme as sub mitted was unanimously adopted. The bill of fare provided for the coming meeting con sists of: —Firab day—Fairfield trot, 25aov« ; Flying, 30 soys } Pony Race, 25 soya j Cup, 70 eovs ; Novel, 25 bovb ; New Year's Gift, 40 soys; Hurry Scurry, 15 soys ; Welter, 35 aovs. The second day's stakes are propor tionate! The Club will pay the stakes m

full, without the usual five per cent deduc tion, the stakes amounting to £505. It was notified that the newly elected stewards-

' Messrs F. Dalgety, A. E. Peache, P. Jones, D. W. McLean, H. F. Nicoll, and & F. Todhunter—had accepted their positions. The Ground Committee reported the training (rack on the Ash burton course to be m good order, that the Tinwald track was also m gocd order, and that arrangements were being made to have a row of treea removed from the plantation on the Ashburton course, the remainder of the trees topped, and the gorse grubbed off the roads* The autumn meeting was fixed for the 3rd and sth May next. -The Chairman stated the Ashburbon Trotting Club had been granted the use of the Club's totalisator, and a set of jockey weighing scales had been sold to the Trott ing Club.

lKvniarkalt'A Cure of lllieuniatism Kenna, Jackson Co, W. Va.

About three years ago my wife had an attack of rheumatism which confined her to her bed for over a month, and rendered her unable to walk a step without assistance, her limbs being swollen to double their normal siz'. Mr S. Maddoi insisted on my using Chamberlain'a Pain Balm. I purchased a fifty-cent bottle, and used it according to the directions, and the next morning she walked to breakfast without assistance m any manner, and she has not had a similar attack since.—A 8 Parsons! For sale by

—Canterbury Times,

THE WEATHER

ALFORD STATION.

The following is the meteorological report j for the week ending September 29 1899 :—

TE EEINGA.

(By Chas. W. Psbnell )

Near the headland bold and steep Where Te Reioga's ramparts creep Into the wave, Where the surges and the foam Guard the dead's most secret home From gaz; profane, And the aea birds' raucous cry Wares the spectres coming nigh, But warns m vain, Region where the phantoms mourn, To the sunless caves forlorn On their way, Region where the souls of men Shudder through the haunted glen Night and day, Region of the borderland, Life with Death there locked m hand, Twin brothers they,— Lived m olden times a man Clothed with years beyond the span Of mortal race. Wise m occult arts and dread, Oft conversing with tha dead, Dwelling alone. Priest and chieftain m hie day, All his kin had passed away Unto their place. Oft when on his hermit bed, Resting there with hoary head Through might's long hours, L%y the wizard, lo ! his sense Quickened to & point intense By thought and woe, Heard the spirits' voices thin Stirring with their ghostly din The passing hours.

Now and bhen a voioe more loud Back returning with its shroud To life's sweet land,— Watratane's slender stream Frightened with ita spectral gleam The timid soul,— Back it came to joyous Earth, Life, and love, and jocund mirth, The mortal band.

Sometimes when the sun's warm light Clothed the world with colors bright,

A garment gay, C&me a sound unto the sear, Creeping to his trembling ear, Wailing and slow, Sobs that told the progress fell, Progress of a soul to hell, Passing away.

When the battle fiercely rolled, Foeman meeting foeman bold,

Spear raised to spear, Fast the phantoms fitted by, Flitting with a bitter cry,

Hate after death, All the frenzy of the fight) Bearing to Te Reinga's height And caverns drear.

Fast now the old tohunga sleeps. O'er his lone grave the liz ird oreeps, His life, and deeds, and wondrous mind, Forgotten like the passing winrl. But still along Te Feioga tread, Reluctant phantoma of the dead ; Trembling they seek what fate shall ba Theirs when they sink into the aea, The depths of the measureless see.

(Note. —According to the old Maori belief, the soul, immediately after death, makes its way to the extreme north of New Zea land, to a place called Te Reinga, and there descends into its future ab do bennath the earth by passing along a rooky promonotory and plunging into the se», whore it enters the cives of the dead, wh eh are supposed to be hidden from view by masses of seaweed floating upon the euiftce of the ocean. Before it can reach the promontory, the soul must cr< ss a sma'l stream called Wnira tane, and, up to this time, ib has the option of returning to the world, which refers to the oase of persons who have been brought to the verge of death, and then recovered. Wairatane once crossed, the soul can no longer return )

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Associabion —By Eleotrlo (Telegraph—Copyright. Bombay, September 29 During the earthquake at Barjeeling, a missionary and six children knelt and prayed. They were overwhelmed, and only one survived.

Caracas, September 29 The Venezuelan insurgents, under General Castro, again defeated the Government troops, under General Andrade, the President, killing fifteen hundred, The insurgents have now invested Caracas.

New York, October 1 A naval parade was held on the Hudson River from below New Jersey Oity to opposite General Grant's tomb. Admiral Dewey was present, and had a tremendous ovation.

Berlin, October 1 Dr Nansen, speaking at the Geo graphical Congress, said that he doubted the existence of a great Antarctic Continent.

Sydney, September 30 The Government Entomologist is surprised at the N«w Zealand authori ties condemning New South Wales citrus fruits. It is believed that the supposed red spider is a brown mite, which is useful for feeding upon scale eggs, and is m no way injurious to the fruit.

Miles, who was sentenced to eighteen months' imprisonment for attempting to wreck a train, has been released under tb« First Offenders Act.

October 1 A sailing boar, with eight parsons aboard, capsized m a squall m Rose Bay. Two men named Roach and O'Halloran, Roach's son, and a boy named McMahon, were drowned. The others were rescued much exhausted.

THE TRANSVAAL.

A Loop-hole for Etuger. The Peace-at-any-price Party

Kruget's Message to Australia Meeting of the Cabinet

Movements of Troops

Natal Troops for the Front

Warning to Traitors

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, Sept 30 At the Cabinet meeting it was an nounced that no official reply had been received from the Boer?, excepting aB unofficial outline. The Cabinet there upon adopted despatches formulating a final settlement. These will not be communicated for a few days m order to afford President Kruger an oppor tunity for reverting to the proposals of August 19. It was decided to send an immediate reply to yesterday's dcs patch. An army corpa will be imme diately sent, and the first-class reserves summoned. The city view* the outlook gloomily, and war is regarded as inevit able, Consols ar« quoted at 102|. The fall is mainly due to large gold with drawals for South Africa. 1 A peace manifesto has been signed by one hundred and fif y persons, in-, eluding Sir W. V. Harcourt, Mr Mor ley, Sir Edward Clarke, Mr Stead, Dr. Ohanning (Master of Balliol), Dr. Parker, and several Liberal members of the House of Commons. They urge arbitration. The Law Journal, referring to the legal position of the Boers, says that the Transvaal is a dependent State. The Convention of 1884 gives England the control of foreign relations, while internal liberty is not complete. President Kruger told a Times inter viewer that peace was impossible unless Great Britain did something. British massing on the frontier meant forcing

war. October 1 General Sir Redvera Bailer will start for South Africa on October H The steamer Kinfauns Oastle has sailed from Southampton with three hundred officers and men of the army service, ordnance corps, and balloonist?. Durban, Sept 30 The British |troops occupy (Mencoe, Dundee, Newcastle, Ladysmith, and Dannhauser. The Natal field artillery, Mounted Rifles, and Durban Light Infantry, have been ordered to Ladysmith. The Governor of Natal has exhorted all persons to abstain from treason. Offenders are liable to be punished with death. October 1

The artillery from Ladysmith to Lundee has been suddenly ordered, to Newcastle. Pretoria, September 30 _ Several thousand Boers, with artil lery, have occupied Volkshurs*-, Wak keratroom, Rustenburg, Utrecht, Vry head, Standerton, and Sanspruit. October 1. The Transvaal Government has given notice that it will confiscate property m the event of treason.

The Boers m the Free State have been warned that their property will be confiscated and that they will be punished if they should attempt to evade commandeering.

General Joubert, with 1800 artillery men, is at Volksrust. The Vo'ksraad has resolved that Uitlanders helping the Transvaal will be enfranchised after the war is over.

The Boers mobilised at Utrecht; are cutting a route through the bank to the railway bridge on the Buffalo river. Sydney, October 1

The Government has instructed the Agent-General to ', inform the War Office that New South Wales is pre pared to forward large quantities of produce and fodder to South Africa. The supplies can be landed m three weeks from the date of shipment.

The Sunday Times cabled to Presi dent Kruger asking whether he had any message for the Australian people. Mr Kruger replied :—•" To the people of Australia, —The Government of the South African Republic asks no more than to be permitted to act m accor dance with the London Convention, which excludes foreign interference m internal affairs, and to save our inde pendence."

The Duke of Devonshire on the Situation.

Fretori&a Germans ia Camp*

(Received Wakapnaka Oct. 2, 850 a. m Gvabdian Office 9.10 a.tn)

London, October 1

Speaking at Newmill*, Derbyshire, the Duke of Devonshire said that Kruger's groundless suspicions were the main obstacle m the way of peace and good government m the Transvaal- Great Britain was now compelled to formulate her requirements, which m reality were of a more moderate charac ter. These might be made the basis of negotiations, if the spirit manifested m the rejection of simpler suggestions could be said to justify any hope.

Pritoeia, Oct. 1 Seven hundred Pretoria Germans are encamped at Randingist, and three hundred at "Volksrust.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph, Auckland, September 30 Lieutenant Banks and a number of men of the Auckland Mounted Rifles have volun teered for South Africa, Lieuten.nt Walker, of the Waikato Mounted Rifles, is communi cating with Colonel Banks. Several volun teers are expected from the corps. Wellington, September 30 Colonel Penton, Commander of the New j Zealand Forces, writes to tbe Post as follows: —•"In the event of a contingent of Mounted Rifles proceeding from the colony to the Transvaal, some of the men composing the contingent will probably not own horses. The Government will arrange to provide horses free of expense for such men, bub as many private gentlemen have come forward and expressed a wish to present horses for this service, I shall be glad if you will give publicity to this fact, and to intimate that , the Commander of the Forces, on behalf of I the Government, will be very glad to avail himself of such public-spirited and patriotic offers, and will accept with pleasure similar : offers from gentlemen who would wish to come forwacd in a like generous manner. Horses should be between- the ages of five and eight, about 15 1 hands in height, and sound. Grey horn, would not be suitable,"

Christchurch, October 1 The Imperial Government has placed with South Inland firms an order for 30,000 sacks of oats for the Transvaal. Half of the order has been placed m Canterbury and the other half m Southland, while orders for a similar amount have been placed m Australia, Mr A H Tumbull has chartered the steamer Romford to \<*A for the Cape t and she is expected to arrive at Lyttelton about the end of October. She is a vessel of 3000 tons register, and will load at the Bluff, Timaru and Lyttelton.

Majnr A W Robin, the newly-appointed steff'officer of the mounted forces of the South Island, passed through Christ church, en route for Wellington, on Saturday. M»pr Robin was to have taken charge at the annual training of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry, which commenced at the Show Grounds on Saturday evening, but went to Wellington on business connected with the New Zealand contingent for the Transvaal. He expects to be back m Christohuroh on Tuesday, when he will complete arrange ! meats m connection with the Canterbury members of the contingent. It is improbable that he will remain at the camp, as similar business awaits him at Dunedin.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Pceis Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

(Received Wakapuaka Oct. 2, 8 50 *»«t Guardian Office 9-10 a.m) Lord Mayor of London. London, Oct. 1 Alderman Newton has been chosen Lord Mayor of London elect. (Received Wakapaaka October 2, noon, Guamun office 12 20 p.m) The Philippines. New York, October 1 The Philippine insurgent! m th« Island of Mindanao and at Garcia, Hermandez Island; and Bohol, have | tendered submission to General Otis,

Australian.

Received W&kapuaka October 2, 9.20, a.m., Guardian Office 10 a m) Island News. Sydney, October 2 Noumean news are to the effect thai a Presbyterian missionary and some teachers have been murdered At Taxma, There are no details.

Dr Fraser. Melbourne, October 2 Dr Fraser bai considerably improved. The doctors consider it a remarkable case if be should live. The Weather. .Adelaide, October 2 The weather is most unseasonable. Snow has fallen m many parts of thi colony, and m some localities where no snow has fallen for thirty years.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association—-By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Perth, September 29 In the Legislative Assembly, Mr Leak tabled a petition in favor of sub mitting the Commonwealth Bill to the people. He said that amendments at the present juncture were impossible. He charged the Premier with a breach of faith to the other colonies. On the motion of tho Premier, the discussion waa adjourned till the Select Oomn-ittee's report was before the House. Mr Harper gave notice of his inten tion to move-—" That in consequence of the disastrous _f_ :ct which the adop tion of the Bill would have in prohibit iug further settlement, paralysing the industries, and depleting the revenue, Parliament should not pledge itself to new public works, or expend more revenue than the immediate necessity demanded, pending the taking of the referendum."

Adelaide, September 29 In the Legislative Assembly, the Premier stated that he had informed Sir J. Forrest that it was impossible to entertain any proposals for the altera tion of tha Commonwealth Bill,

Brisbans, October 1 The complete referendum return is: —Yes, 34,488, no, 80,996. As soon as the Federal address to the Queen ii disposed of, the Opposition and Labour Party will join forces to attack tht Government policy.

TINWALD TOWN BOARD.

The monthly meeting of the Tinwald Town Board was held m the Temperance Hall, Tinwald, on Friday last. Present—Messrs M. Lagan, J. Gudsell, and T. Williams. Mr Lagan was voted to the chair. NIW COMMISSIONERS

The retiring officer reported that Messrs J. Gudsell aiid T. Williams had been duly elected commissioners of the Board;

The Chairman welcomed the newly elected members, RAILWAY RI9HVKS

The district Engineer,* New Zealand Railways, wrote stating that arrangements would have to be made tor fencing, etc., be. fore steps could ba taken to plant the rail way reserves, and until thii was done he could not refer the matter to head quarter* for consideration.—The Board resolved— That as the Department had already planted reserves m other part of the district m the manner suggested by the Board and the fencing required to protect the trees would be but a small outlay, this Board truste the Engineer will tee hit way to put the plat ing m hand early m the netrt planting •eason. LOAMS TO LOCAL BOOIM ACT Mr Flatman wrote requesting the Board to advise their member to support a Bill to extend to Town Boards the provision* of the Government Loaat to Local Bodies Act. It was resolved that the member for the district be requested to support the Bill.

BOLL ALTERATIONS Mr James Hampton wrote, requesting that his name be taken of the roll and that of Mr Grioe substituted ; also from Mr W. Huston, requesting that Mr Thomas Wilson's name be placed on the roll for property nold to him, and that his own name be removed. The alterations were ordered to be made.

, The district Engineer of New Zealand Railways wrote advising that the Board's application to have a piece of the railway reserve granted for road purposes had beta approved, and forwarding agreement to be signed by Ohalrmin. Authority was given to the Chairman to sign the agreement. WORKS

Mr Scaly reported on behalf of the works committee thab they had agreed to have Archibald Street graded from Carter Terraoe to Huasall Street. BY-LAWS The inspector reported on breaohes of the by-laws.—The report was adopted, aid the inspector instructed to t»ke legal proceed ings against owners of unregistered dogs, !• there wore still several m the district.

ACCOUNTS After considering some other routine busi ness, and passing accounts, amounting to £15 14s Bd, the meeting adjourned

rfllS A*HIS-j*TON GUARDIAN: MOri>AY, OCTOBEB 2, |'i 899



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* # * On the first page to-day will be found an article entitled " Wib and Wisdom," and on the fourth page the continuation pftka story, "Nadfe, the frty"



The rise in 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. Aa a natural consequence, following the advanced cost of the raw material, alt the principal manufacturers of woollen good 1 have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerable rise in the prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Viougnas, &o. Messrs Craighead & Bebetman of thia town, how ever, with their usual foresight, took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early in May for a large shipment of the most fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring seaaon. They also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand mills just before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighead and Berry- MAN invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 10s, made up in their well known style and fit, should convince the most soeptioal of their sterling values Smckt N«w V«uuj



Painfui. Acoidini—Mr William Hatohttt* son, of Hutchinson Bros., Huanui, Auck land, swallowed three falsa teeth when eatiag & lemon, and iniimmation followed. An operation wa« performed, bub be •uooumbed.—Press Association telegram,



Dear 80y,— 2 "T7*OUgreat h*by ! Are you &t ill mad about the biff we had the other night Don't keep a grudge over a little thing like that. I haven't seen him since,aud next time Ido I'll be very cool to him. Will that do ? Come over and see me eooq ; my new wheel has arrived It's a beauty* I told you I was going to get a STERLING, and I have. The more I hear and see of it the gladder I am Not a word againsb ib, and ail the girls who have ridden one say it is too perfectly lovely. No trouble with repairs. Strong as an ironclad and so dainty m appearance. Ib is a darling. Ju'b call on the agentejand they will tell you all about the chain and bearings and things better than I can. But Ido hope you'll get one, I'm sure I'll like your looks besb on a STERLING. Youra lovingly,— Nellie.



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How to Scatter thb Cot Grass Evenly on thk Lawn iw Hot Weather, to Protect the Sod From Being Scorched by the Sun's Rays.—Use the machine without the Grass Collecting Box and the carved iron name plate. In this order the machine cuts long grass without clogging, and will be found useful for undulating ground ; also close up to trees, clearing the grass well away from the bottom of the trunks.



How to Collect the Grass.—Slide the curved iron name plate between the two grooves, and secure Is firmly by tightening the thumb screws ; then drop the Grass Collecting Box .into the recess provided.



How to Mow a Bank.—Stand at Hie top and work the machine down the Incline, or stand at the bottom and work the machine diagnally along the bank, bub not m a direct line from bottom to top.



How to Cut thk Edges or Borders of Gravel Walks, —Lower the back roller as far as possible, and run one wheel on the grass and the other on the walk, taking only 5 or 6 inches of grass.



[f the ground is soft and spongy the back roller must be lowered a little to prevent the machine from cutting too closely.



How to Cut the Grass and Leave it £ to 1 Inch I*okg —The height of cut is varied by raising or lowering the wooden roller In the slides, and m altering c»ro must be taken to do so equally at each end, and to tighten up the nuts on bolts afterwards-.



After sharpening, clean the machine thoroughly and replace the driving wheels, pinions, and ratchets, In their original positions, the cylinder should then cut thin writing paper when tested, revolve with freedom, and nob requite sharpening again for a year.



Bow to Sharpen and Adjust the Knives.—First by means of the box spanner, bring the cylinder and bottom blade m contact, then remove both of the i driving wheels and the pinions, taking care not to lose the ratchets j reverse the direction of the cylinder by placing the left hand pinion on the right hand side ; refix the driving wheel n this side and screw the small handle into it. Mix some corn emery and oil together m a saucer and put a little on a slip of leather about two inches wide ; draw the handle of the machine to the ground and kneel upon it, tarn the cylinder backwards by means of the email handle m the driving wheel, applying the emery at the same time to the edges cf the cutters, and continue until the cylinder revolves easily.



In moving the machine about from place to place, burn the handle over, so as to raise the cylinder from the ground, and then push it forward; the cylinder will then cease to rotate; Ib can be taken m this convenient! manner on the roughest road, without doing it the slightest Injury.



Sweep the lawn befo"e using the machine, removing all at. nos, worm heaps and rubbish, which will blunt the knives. Walk wi ha quick slep m working the machine.



NOTICE, JE3s» This Machine is despatched from the Manufactory m perfect working order, and requires no alteration whatever on reaching the hands of the Uder If broken or damaged m transit, the purchaser is strongly recommended nob to give it to inexperienced persona to repair, but to return it at once to the makers. Before commencing to cub, see that the machine is clean, then oil all the bearings m the holes provided with the best Sperm or Olive Oil, at the earoe time putting a little on the edge of the cutters and bottom blade, and secure the handle firmly m the socket. Do not use Inferior or thick gpmmy oil as ifc will clog the bearings and prevent the machine from running easily.



INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING, ADJUSTING & SHARPENING FOLLOWS & BATE'S NEW PATENT "RUNAWAY" JLawn Mower.



A MASTERPIECE ( Of SKILLED WORKMANSHIP 13 The 19D0 ZEAL AUDI A Narrow Trrad, Overhanging Sprocket, Parent Head Tube, Butted Tubing through j GATES. LOWEY & CO., | J3URNETT__BTREET. NEW SEASONS WALL PAPERS HAVE ARRIVED! /"^ALL Early and ohooae your designs from Vj the full stock of new Goods. i^RICKETING and Lawn Tennis material \^J ex Maori, now opened up. Just imported direob from the beat London Manufacturers at loweßb cash prices, equal value compared with Ghrlstchurch houses. Bats, Balls, Racqets, Stumps, Gloves, Fads, etc. Ask for Trading Stamps. -~ H. M. Jones.



JOHN OKR, & CO., ASHBURTON. SOLE£AGKNTB IN NEW ZEALAND FOR THE WBLLKNOWN WAVERLEY CYCLES ■•>■ AND AT Warerley Cycle Depot, 217, COLOMBO STREET, CHEISTOHTROH.



I^KS^^EBbßHvU^^^Bi^^H9Hr last iwVHHMn^. * - SUNDRIES-. *Ye have osfc opened a large Assortment of SUNDRIES of the Latest Patterns, Including— LAMPS, BELLS, fTOECLIFS, MUDGUARDS, LUBRICANTS, Etc. — Etc. '« BOL\fil" ACETYLENE GAS LAMPS, t .ouuA*i OENTURY" ACETYLENE GAS LAMPS, SILVER KING OF THE ROAD, NEW HOLOPHOTE LAMPS, DIETZ LAMPS, EXCELSIOR LAMPS. A L S 0,- PERFEOTIONjBANNIiB, JIM DANDY, TOM THUMB, MIOROPHOTE, And Others. OVER .TWELVE PATTERNS OF TOjU OJLIFS. We Have STRUCK OIL m%s^r^K m s: rai%7tti: moiiV Putupin LUBRICATING OIL, Which "will not Clog m the Bearings — 1b per Bottle.



WAVERLEY CONSTRUCTION' In making the alterations necessary to keep m line with the changing Eeason's demands, we have aimed rather to elimiate every fault thab has appeared m our 1898 construction, working toward the general refinement of the bicycle, than with a view to radical changes. JflftAMlSS So FOB&S. BEARING PAKTB. In our frames and forks, we continue the nso of Albany seamless tubing with Oar bearing parts are all of tool sbeel forged sbeel flash joints, which we con- hardened through m oil and greund to aider ao necessary to the highest class gauge, Further improvement has of construction, bub which are so little been made m our patent sliding naedatthe present day. We also retain adjustment, which has been used so . the National forged hollow arch fork successfully for the last two yeara. crown. "Frame lines are changed some- New detachable cranks and sproket what, particularly m the rear, where fastening are interesting and dis etralght D forks are used. Bindi-g tinguihing features, and a new, self collar and bolb at handle-bar and seat- oiling and silent-running leaf chain has post are discontinued, being replaced been adopted after severe tests. by our own new expanding device of neat design and great efficiency. — ACCESSORIES AND FIMBH - We retain the National automatic Hub Brake, improved for 1899, and also furnish a new front wheel Brake at a slight advance m price. Saddles of varying shapes and widths are furnished with both straight and coil springs. The Wiverley adjastab'e handle-bar is supplied m two widths •"" and In rams-horn pattern. The pedals are newly designed for this season, simple and strong. YOU CAN have your REPAIRS Thoroughly andJQuickly attended to at most Bewonable Prices if you will entru ß t them to«. We make a SPECIALTY of STOVE ENAMELLING AND NICKEL PLATING Of Really Fibst-Class Quality, In connection with our Christchurch Branch we have built a Complete '■•• Sbamsllinq '-yew and Nickel Plating Plant, which is under the charge of Mr T Wuitfiklo, late of the Aoatral Company, ss bhab our customers can rely on any work entrusted to us being turned cut m Flrsb-Class Order.



T IT T L EjfA RQUMENT is needed m favor of the Kidec's Selection of the WAv"EBLEY BICYOLE to-day. It has firmly established its own place and reputation by years of unvarying Bucoess. No Bicycle ever attained a higher degree of popularity or gave more | universal; satisfaction thanj the WAVSBLEY of 1898. In the construction ,of the 1899 WAVERLEY, we continue our policy of buiiding the best possible machine, regardless of cost, and than fixing onr price as low as the adva»^««»ti m the art of bicyole bailding will permit. To the agent, to the rider, to the expert, we again, fearless of Buccessful contradiction, snbmit our claim for the WAVERLEY of full equality with any bicycle built m the world. In preparing for another year, we have retained the best features of our 1898 Models, making aaoh changes as the lessons of the season past have suggested m the way of improvements, and nlwayn with due consideration for the taste of the riding public In matters of dttall and designr Our equipment has baen selected with a careful regard for the requirements of the greatest number, and m the variety of accessories and ©ptlons ia sufficiently liberal to meet any reasonable demand. We offer our Noa. 25 and 26 for 18£9 as Worthy Successors of a long line of Successful 1 WAVERLEYS, confident that they will be accorded a full share of public favor.



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