Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1899. A YOUNG MEN'S CLUB.

We tiuu'ce with much pleasure .that a movement is on foot", having for its object the formation of a Young Men's Olub m Ashburton. Thai, such an institution is calculated to lead to an improvement ia the moral and intel lectual condition of any community m which it exists goes without saying ; ! and that Ashburton presents a good j field for its operation, no one, who has had occasion to go about the town m the evenings, can for one moment dispute; The old apothegm that " idle ness is the root of all evil," finds ample illustration everywhere ; and although we do not mean to say the young people should be always at work, there can be no doubt whatever that, except when eating and taking needful rest, all healthy people should be constantly employed m some way or other, if their minds and bodies are to be kept free from disease. Rational pleasures are beneficial alike to mind and body, while both are injured by the loafing habit which is the inevitable result of haying nothing to do. Teachers, and those parents who may have given consideration to th« problem of how to prevent the young from acquiring bad habits, well know the evil influence of idlenes", and see m it one of the most potent factors m the manufacture of criminals. Prudent and thoughtful teachers provide against this influence m their school time-tables; whilst parents who can succeed m making their homes sufficiently attractive to keep the younger members of the family from going out every evening show a proper sense of their responsibilities. There are some such, even m this town ; but the numbers of young men, and even girls, wandering about the streets m the evenings, especially on Saturdays and i-'undays, furnish conclusive proof of the weakness of the home attraction amongst a large portion of the commu nity. It is m fact the exception, and not the rule for young men to find sufficient attractions at home to keep them there on tboEe evenings when they are not specially engaged elsewhere; and, as this is the case, we nerd not be surprised to find so many youths prowling about the streets at night. 1 hey are amply i il efor want of something to do, or some- I thing to hear or to see. Hence the prc posal to find for them some rational amusement, and some place to go to, should meet with universal approval. We learn that, following the lines upon which Young Men's Olub3 are usually conducted, the promoters of the move ment here hope to be able to provide rooms where young men can assemble, with the comfortable feeling that, aa long as they conduct themselves well, they will be free to come and go aa they like. They could then always find something to do, or to see, or to hear, by which their minds would be kept employed. Music, reading, debates, socials, and such games as could be conducted indoors, could be indulged m, and doubtless a library might soon be formed, which of itself, would be quite sufficient attraction for a large number of young men. Of course, gambling and intoxicants would be barred, but most people will agree with us that any young men who cannot spend a pleasant evening without these would not be desirable members of * Young Men's Olub. It is almost need less to add that the management of the institution should be m good hands ; m fact, its success and influence will mainly depend on that We &sk for the promoters (and Mr W. H. Rundle, the energetic interim aecretary), the cordial support of th» whole of the people of Ashburton, and we trust everyone will heartily assist m carrying the scheme to a (successful issue.

I A very entertaining article m Mac millan's discusses tba characteristics of

THE PARIS PRESS.

the Paris press. The appetite for news, ••grossly over-fed m

London," the writer thinkp, soon lies down when it has nothing to fee d on. The French newspaper cares nothing for news, and the doesn't make speeches to be reported verbatim. The Figaro keeps up the'extraordinary tradition founded by its first editor, Villemessant, who had no opinions, and no principles except the popularity of his paper. •• Every man," he would say with habitual frankness, " has one article m his belly j " and it was Ville messant's business to get that article ou f. The Fiyaro is the perfect repre sentative of the well-fed, gay, intelli gent Parisian* There are only two newspapers io France, as we under stand them, the listnps and the Dehats. Both are published late m the after noon. They hold aloft the principles of Republicanism and patriotic aspir ation. Not for them the Gallic wit and the lively jpst which are charac teristic of the Figaro or the Journal. As for the other Paris sheets, the daily pamphlets written to enforce a parti cular opinion or to damage a particular party, their unscrupulous virulence has never been surpassed m the world's history.

Local and General.

* # * Reading matter on first and fourth pages, The Meeting of Parliament. — The Premier, m the course of his remarks at the Native meeting at Wsihi, . near Huntfy, stated that Parliament would meet on June ?3. •!Thb Eel King's Daughter."—At a meeting of the committee of the Musical Union held on Tuesday evening it was decided to produce •• The Erl King's Daughter "on jTune 13. A full attendance is requested on Monday, sth insfc,, when the tickets now m the printer's hands will be available on payment of subscriptions, Trie second portion of the programme will be chiefly orchestral music. A Rkcokp Surely,—A feat m sheep driving which speaks volumes for the skill of New Zealand shepherds and the sagacity of their dogs has jusb come to our knowledge. Mr Nicholas Carney, a well-known drover from the Mount Somers district, reached Ashburton on Monday with upwards of two thousand sheep, which he had brought down from the hills with no other assistance than his eight dogs afforded. But to any person who has seen those dogs work, the feat, surprising as it seems to the unibiated, is not by any means beyond belief, since the dogs referred to represent every class used by the shepherd—leaders, all round dogs, etc. All the same Mr Carney's performance is one well worth recordings - •

Eleotbioitv. -— The Manchester City Council has approved of an application being, nr»de to the Local Government Board-'for power to borrow £500,000 for the purposes of the electrical undertaking of the Cor poration. Aldermm Higginbottom, chair man of the Electricity Committee, Btated that it was impossible to say how much more money would be required m the future. The undertaking was growing by leaps ond bounds, was moat profitable, and was making a handsome return. A Suggestion.—Business men who are often compelled to write letters after the usual posts have closed would appreciate a late fee letter bex at the post office as is (he case m other towns. As it is, persons wish ing to get letters away m the late fee box on the train h > va to wait until the arrival of the train, whioh ia often very inconvenient. The authorities have shown a laudable desire to < meet the wishes of the public m most cases and it is to be hoped the above suggestion will be accepted. ' The Scotch Peace Disturbers.—The bagpipes as an instrument, of music m an open fhld may be a source of pleasure aa we believe they ara to Scotch people, but m a close railway carriage we should think that even the Scotch would naturally vote them a nuisance. On Monday evening a budding player on the North train nob only caused a row m a second-class compartment, bnb the passengers m the first compartment had to j put up with the din, which rendered conver sation difficult while a pibroch was being played.— Press. j Presentation.—On the occasion of Mr j J. S. Tennant's. departure to Ashburton to take charge of the High School there, the cadets and pupils of his class at the High street School, Dunedin, presented him with a handsome oak and silver inkstand of unique design. The presentation was made by Mies Daisy Hutton, who m a few well-chosen and felicitous words voiced the feelings of her c'asfmates. Mr Tennant) responded -m a manner which betokened the earnest and sympathetic Interest he had always taken m the work and play of his pupils-. Later on ho was presented by his fellow-teachers with valuable dressing date, Mr J. Waddell Smith, the head teacher, m nuking the presentation, referred to the many excellent qualities of the recipient, and testified to the cordial relationship which had always existed between him and all the members of the staff, The feeling of pleasure experienced on hearing of Mr Tennant's promotion had been largely mingled with pain, which had been keenly accentuated as the time arrived when the day of hia departure came. Mr Tennant, m reply, feelingly alluded to his past connection with the school, and said that m it he had formed some of the best) friendships of his life. He trusted that these would always continue, and hoped tha*} although separated by distance from the school he might always take a great and deep interest m its welfare.—At the Tech nical School on Friday evening last, a hand somaly-iilustrated address was presented to Mr J. 8. Tennant, M. A., B.Sc, by the past and present students of his botany classes on the occasion of his leaving Dunedin to take charge of the Aahburton High School. Mr A, BUrb occupied the chair, and after referring m the highest terms to the ability of Mr Tennant, called upon Mr John Thomson, one of'his former students, to present the address. Mr Thomson, m doing so, expressed the regret of himself and the other students ab the. loss sustained to the classes m the departure of Mr Tennant, ab the same time expressing their pleasure at his promotion. The address, which was engraved by Mr Hawcridge, was signed by about fifty students. Messrs G. M. Thomson and Paterson also spoke m the highest terms of Mr Tennaat's ability. Mr Tennant suitably replied, thanking the students, and speaking m the most kindly tarms of Mr G. M. Thomson, to whom ha alluded as his father m botany, and to whom, with the Technical School, he attributes his success.— Qtago Daily limes* An Impddbnt Fraud has been perpe trited upon a well-known member of .Parliament. Thi*3 gentleman recently entered a smill chemist's establishment m Northampton and asked for a box of Holloway's Pills. A packet was given to him, for which he paid and then left the shop. Having to leave for London that evening, it was not until he was m the train, many miles away from Northampton, | that he discovered he had been swindled. Instead of Holloway'a Fills, he found that a ] pernicious and worthless imitation had been foisted upon him. Of course the rubbieh was thrown away, and the M.P. had to wait until he arrived m London before he could get the genuine article.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association —By Sleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright. London, May 29 Mr Chamberlain has pointed out, m a letter to the Pfess, that 70,000 workers, who previously had no claim, have been compensated under the Workmen's Compensation Act. He says that doubtless the Act will be ex tended to more trades. Lloyd's Buraga Copper Mining Com pany, m New South Wales, has been formed, with a capital of a quarter of a million, of which £IG7>OOO will be issued for subscription by the public. St. Petersburg, May 26 As a protest against the Russian methods of administration m, Finland, the leading Finns intend to be absent daring the Russian Grand Duke Vladi mir Alexandrovitch's approaching in spection of the Finnish garrisons.. Sydney, May 30 The German barque El beck, bound from Melbourne to Newcastle, haß been towed to Sydney dismasted. During a gale the ballast shifted* and the vessel heeled over 70 degrees, which rendered necessary the cutting-away of the masts. The crew worked heroi | cally to accomplish the difficult task. After the vessel was righted she drifted about for eight days till picked up by the tug, Melbourne, May 30 A jagged piaca of pot was found embedded m Mrs O'Neill's vertebrae.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

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Pekin, May 30 The Russo Chinese Bank is negotia ting for the extension of the Ohen-tiog Tai-Yuen-Fu railway to Singan-fu, which will probably be the future capital, M. de Giers has warned the Tsnn- Li-Yamen not to grant a concession for the railway from the South to Tai-Yuen-Fu without first obtaining the consent of Russia. This request was made m the face # of the fact that a British syndicate had already notified its intention to construct the railway. London, May 30 The Times says Russia is attempting to throttle British enterprise every where norjfcb of the Yang-tze watershed. (Received Wakapuaka May 31, 9 30 ».m GuAROiAN Office 10 10 a-mV Pekjn, May 30. The Tsung-Li Yameu has authorised the establishment of a Russian school at Pekin at China's expense. The Rus sian language will be taught and China men trained as interpreters and rail way assistants. London, May 30 The Times complains of Britain's supineness, irresolution, and lack of a clear and consistent policy m China,

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do not hold ourseives responsible for Mm opinions expressed by our correspondents

THE GHOST.

TO THE IIDITOa. Sir,—Would you kindly allow me epsce for this letter m your valuable pßper to contradict a report that has been circulated by a few hoodlums. Being a stranger m this fair city of the plains, I was somewhat surprised the other morning on getting up at being accused of playing the ghost, especially when I can prove my innocence, as on that particu ar evening I was never out of the boardiughouae where I am staying, and this can be proved by a number of truthful residents and business men of some standing m your town. I would advise those very untruthful citrons the next- time that they I circulate such & scandal to make sure of I their man before mentioning anyone's name. I If those people do not send me an apology at once, I will instruct my solicitor to take pro ceedings against them, so as to clear me, as my hands are quite clean about pUying such silly pranks, and my character will bear fully inquiring into by either police or those who h*ve circulated such an untruth ful scandal.—l am, Ac, Wii. Pmbob.

ASHBURTON A. & P. ASSOCIA TION.

A meeting of the Committee of the A. and P. Association wu held m the Association's room, Arcade, yesterday afternoon, whan the chair was occupied by Mr John Studholme jar., president of the Association, other members present being Messrs J. 0. N< Qrigg, J. Shearei, G. A. M. Buckley, J. R. Blaad, J. Scaly, T. Langley, J. Small, T. Bullock, and E. Cook»on. . new show «rottnds: The Land and Surrey Department wrote advising that the title to reserve 2644 had been exeouted. The Land Registry Office wrote stattag that the title to the reserve oould nob be handed over till the old title had been surrendered by the Ashburton County' Council, and the fee of 2s paid. The amount was ordered to b« paid. GOLD MEDALS, The Manawatu A. & P. Association wrote, asking the Ashburton A, &P. Association to •v operate m a request to the Government that £1000 be voted for the purpose of providing gold medals to be awarded at the I annual shows of the various A. and P. Associations. The Chairman thought it would be better to spend the money if voted on technical education. Mr Qrigg was m favor of the proposed grant, but thought each Association should receive its share and expend £he money as it thought fit, He oould not see the value of gold medals, and thought it would be better for the winners to have the money and buy for themselves what they thought would be moat useful, m the evenWof the grant being made. Mr Bullook did not think Government should spend the public money m this way, and thought they spent quite enough on agriculture now* Mr Qrigg moved that m the event of the money being granted, each Association receive its share, and distribute it m prizes as they thought fit. The motion was seconded and carried, OARTAGK OF EXHIBITS. Mr J. Brightling wrote, offering to cart the exhibits for the Winter Show m Christ church from the Christcburoh railway station to the hall where the show is to be held, at Is per ton, and cart same back to the rail way after the show, at the same rate. Mr Brightling's tender was accepted, VETKRIKABY SURGEONS. The Manawatu Co-Operative Association , wrote, asking the Association's oo operation m requesting Government to bring m a Bill at the next session to prevent aoy but duly i qualified veterinary surgeons practising, | The Chairman here left the room, and Mr : G. At M. Buckley was roted to the chair. He thought it time something was done m the matter to protect those who had qualified ab considerable expense for veterin ary degress. Mr Grigg said there were now nine duly , qualified mm m the colony, and moved that the Association support the Manawatu Assrcii!ixi m ihis matter. Mr Cookson seconded the motion. He thought m was high time the matter was dealt with, and that a duly qualified vet. should ba got for an important district like Ashburton. Mr BUnd said th it the local men practis ing as vots were doing, and had done, good work, and he would not like to see them interfered with. Mr Buckley said they did not .propose to stop the local vets from practising, but only to protect those duly qualified men who had apent years of study and a lot of money to qualify for, and entitle them to, the title of veterinary surgeons. If farmers preferred the services of the local men who were not certificated they were'quite at liberty to have them. The motion was carried. v AGRIODLTORAL HALL, The Canterbury A. and P. Association wrote, asking the Ashburton A. and P. Association to take up shares m the new Agricultural Ha I!.—The letter was received. IMPROVEMENT COMMITTBR'S REPORT. ' The report of the Improvement Committee came up for consideration, and after some discussion Mr Shearer moved that the Improvement Committee present plans of the proposed improvements, and give an estimate of the probable cost at the next meeting. This was carried, and on the motion of Mr Qrigg, farther discussion of matter was deferred to another meeting, when a full attendance of members is looked for. After a> vote of thanks to the chairman the meeting adjourned.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND.

MATCH AGAINST OXFORD UNIVERSITY. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright FIXTURES j June I—Nottingham, v England (test), Jane s—Lord's, v M.0.0. and Ground. . June B—Cambridge, v University, London, May 29 The Australians' first innings closed for 303.—Worrali 3, Hill 11, Iredale 77, Gregory 6. Noble 86, Darling 35, Trumper 25, L»ver 37, Trnmble (not out) 11, Howell 3, Johns 0, extras 9. Stocks took two wickets for 105; Bosanquet, six for 83; Knox, two for 80. McLeod, Johns, and Kelly are standing onto. In the first) innings, tht Oxford men hare lost one wicket for 36. (Received Wakaptuka May 31, 9-20 a.m, Guardian Office 9-55 a.m) London, May 30 The weather was lovely and the wicket fair, and the attendance large for the con tinuation of the match. Oxford lost five wickets for 266 — Filkington 4, Collins 39, Champion 120, Hollins 0, Ecoles 22, Foster (not out) 55.

THE FIRST TEST MATCH.

London, May 30 The following' team has' been selected to represent England m the teat match ati Nottingham, commencing on Thursday : — Grace, Jackson, J. Hearne, Rhodes, Hay ward, Hirst, Storer, BanjitstDhji, Fry, Gunn, Tyldesley. " '

THE MINISTER OF LANDS.

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London May 30 Mr John M'Kerzto, the New Zea land Minister of Lands, has arrived m London, His health has bean im proved by the trip.

THE CRISIS IN FRANCE.

— ■ « ; Proceediup m the Dreyfus Case. Demand for a i\ew Trial. United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright,

Paris, May 30 A picturesque scene was witnessed m the Palais de Justice, which wu, packed with spectators, including Parisian celebrities, and many ladies. M. Beaupre commenced his address and contended there was sufficient pre sumption of error and serious, doubt to justify a revision of Dreyfus trial. He referred to Colonel Henry's influence over the Oourt-Martial, and the inexplicable aberrations of the general staff m connection with the clandestine interviews with Esterhazy. He charac terised EsterhßEyY letter to M. Faure as odious, and: dwelt oh the contradictions between the experts' evidence on the bordereau. M. Beaupre is still speaking. The trial of Deroulede and Habert, who endeavoured to create a revolu tionary disturbance at President Faure's funeral, has commenced. M, Deroulede harangued the jury for two hours. He admitted that he had tried to induce General Roget to revolt m order to pat anend to Parlisv mentaiianism, which was ruining France. He violently denounced M, Loubet. M. Habert concurred m M. Deroa lede's address. General Roget, m his evidence, minimised the incident, wd tried to shield the accused.

THE SOUDAN.

United Press Association—By Bleoorto Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka May 31, 9 30 a id, Guardian Office 10-10 a»m) Paiis, May 30 Major Marchland, m an interview, described Lord Kitchener as a splendid mm, and acknowledged the extreme kindness received at the hands of the I Englishmen m Africa.

THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

United Press Association—By Eketrfc j Telegraph—Copyright Received Wakapuaka May 31, 9-45 a.m, Gcarbian Office 10-20 a.m) Amsterdam, May 30. At the Peace Conference Sir Julian Pauncefot* proposed that an Inter national Council, sitting at Berne or the Hague, should be empowered to arrange arbitration whenever the dis putants applied for intervention, the disputants to choose arbiters from a> list to be nominated by states belong ing to the Arbitration Convection, or independently, and a speedy decision to be considered imperative. Signor Nigra, one of the Italian delegates, proposes that mobilisation be allowed, pending the decision being given.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received SWakapuaka M*y 30, 10-5 am, Guabdian Office, 11-50 am) Labor Strike. Paris, May 80 Ten thousand men employed at the gun and engineering works, Oreusot, have struck work, E T. Hooley. London, Hay 30 The Registrar m Bankruptcy re cently ordered the prosecution of Mr £. T. Hooley, but the Treasury has now decided not to prosecute. Suicide. Mr Richard Knight Gallick, late merchant of Auckland, suicided at the Tavistock Hotel, London, shooting him self with a revolver,

Australian.

(Reoelvad Wakapaaka May 31,10-5 am, Goabbmn office 11.90 a.m)

Heresy. Mklboubhk, May 31. The Presbytery has formally deposed the Rev. Hector Ferguson for heresy. The Gatton Tragedy. Bkmbani, M*y 31 The police are renewing enquiries re the Gatton tragedy. Opening of Tumanlan Parliament Hobart, May 81 Chief Justice Dodda opened Parlia ment. In bis speech, he referred to Federation as within a naeaiureable distance of attainment, and fore shadowed the new Electoral Act on the Hare system.

THE STEAMER PERTHSHIRE.

United Press Assooiktion—By Electric Tel«gr»ph—Copyright (fteeeived Wakapuaka May 31,10-6 a,m, Mail Office 11-50 a.in) Brisbane, May 31 Mr Wragge predicts that for a very short time the weather baa moderated round the spot where the Perthshire i« supposed to be, but there will shortly be heavier blows between Australia and New Zealand than Chose which caused the teceot disasters. ' l '* ' '

United Press Aatooiation*-»By Electric Telegraph. - - '• l Auckland, Msy3Q The steamers Stella' *nd Starting left Hokianga this »fte noon. Both vessels will tow the Perthshire, if found. The captain's have arranged to meet m latitude 52.3& longitude 169, at 8 a.ni on Wednesday. Should only''one' vessel turn vp f she will proceed to Norfolk Island, arriving there on Friday. If she doss nob then meet, the other, she will return to Cape Maria to report. Both steamers will zgzag. The captains think the Perthshire has gone further to the north than is generally considered. The Devonport Ferry Company i« con sidering the adyisableness of sending the s.s. Admiral out m search of the Perthshire, m obarge of Captain Roberts, bat hare not yet come to a decision on the matter The Klingamite kept a good look-out, bat saw nothing of the Perthshire. The Westralia. safesavr • •*

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CHURCH BERV--CEB. j ST. STE F H EN'S O H U RtTIL ; Aahburtoc. j WEF>NESDAY-3 p.m., Meeting at the) Vicarage. ' THURSDAY-4 p.m., Vestry Meeting;] 730 p.m., Bible Class ; 8 p.m., St. Stephen's Guild. FRIDAY—7,ISpm., Evening prayer and address; 8 p.m., Choir Fraotlce. FIRST SUNDAY AFTER TEINITY. | (June 4th.) ! II am—Matins, Holy Communion and Sermon 3 p.m.-Service at. GREENSTREET. 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R. A. WOOOTHORPE, M.A., Vicar. OBCTriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimi«i«i»iiiii nui muj—Nc—«■■■—«> Friedlander Jbros. FOB PRIVATE SALE. TT7E have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every i convenience, situate on Carter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED ~~FOR PRIVATE BALbT mHE WELL KNOWN SINGLETREE A. PROPERTY, Containing 215 0 ACRES, Situated near Alford Forest. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLAKDKR BROS , Ltd., L'iud and Estate Agents. TT7E are OaSH Buyers of good lines of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, iLSO,— OATH, BAKLEY, AND > EYE GRASS, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. FAIRTON: WE are prepared to treat privately for any Unsold Lots m this Township, Apply early, as there are only a few Sections left, Farmers and others would do well to see us regarding a 5 or 10 Acre^Block. APPLY AT ONOE TO FEIHDLA^DSRBROS., Ltd | LAND & ESTATE ,'AGENTi. CARSON & GO'S ANNUAL Stock-t iking' Sale COMMENCES SATURDAY, MAY 13th. £1000 WORTH 0F TEAS, GROCERIES, BICYCLES & CYCLE AOOESSORITCS, LAMPS, CUTLERY & ELECTRO PL \TF, BRUSH WARE, I GLASS. CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, To be Cleared m S Weeks BEST ROLLER FLOUR during SALE, £Q 16s per ton nett WE havo row m Stock and landing ex 8.8. 'Kaikoura.' 'Tokoraaru,' and ' Rimu taka,' Shipments of F Mt-Olass CHINA, GLASS, and EARTHENWARE, which will be included m the Sale. Hoping to be f ivored with your pabropsge,—Yours Respectfully,— CAKSON & CO., Tea Merchants, Grocers & Ironmongers, Importers of Glass, Chlaa, and Earthenware, Sole Agents for "Kukos Teas," Tanored Street. ' m /il !h S moil



GUNS )/;/ / // CARTBIDGES §\/ k & l?jf AND VT Ull O I OF ALL KINDS. Bp&l&WWf- The largCßt Stock j^ikJPi^ ' ftnd Lowest Prices Y^^**-\ld ■* m Ashburton JOHN ORR AND CO. LAMPS - LAMPS - LAMPS WE Stock More LAMPS than all the other Stores m Ashburton put together, and when we say we can give you the best value, we know what we are talking about. OVER £jT\(X LAMPS OE VARIOUS KINDS TO SELECT FROM. Prices from NINE PENCE NINE POUNDS. Our Table Lamps at 2*, 2s;6J, 3s, 3s 6d are wonderfdi value Hanging Lamps from 3s 6d to £5. Hand L^mpa for next to aothing. JOHN ORR AND CO. j . : ' ' \x/ HOKSE CLIPPERS ..: yS^ PLOUGH SHAKES /f BABB AND PLAITS - (^ M FENCING WIRE PLOOGH CHAINS If M SHBEP NET™° We have large Stooke'of all these Lines, and are prepared Kgive Special Quotations for Large or Sm:tU Quantities. JOHN OlHi AND CO. SCOTT'S, SHACKLOCB.'3..& STOaEISk'S RANGES ALWAYS JN STOCK OVER 30 DIFFERENT PATTERNS cm bo shown to Intending Paroh^sera. REGI /Titß GRATES, COOKING & HEATING STOVES, Etc. Fenders, Fire Irons, Brass Curbs, Coal Vases just opened up. Bedsteada and Bedding. JOHN ORE AND CO. TAYLOR'S CUTLERY wifriTss ASHBURY'S ELECTRO-PLATE WE are the only importecs of these goods m Ashburton dealing direct with the Manufacturers and can therefore give the very best value. WE have seme specially fine fgoods m Cutlery and Eleotro-plate Buitable for presentatious of all kiuds. JOHN ORR & CO. "SILVER KING," " ACLTELYINE," "BANNER," "20ch OKMUfRY, 1 " PIRFEC'iION," " SEiRCHLIGHT, 1 and ail the Latest and Best m BICYCLE LAMPS JOHN OUR & CO.. ASHBURTONJ



F. FERRIMAN. | i FOR SALE IITAVK for Sale a Capital Fnrm of f2) Acres, wifchia a short d-stance of the Freezing Woik-. To a man with a small Gapi'a! this is an excellent oppor tuuity to Beoure a good Shei p Farm. F. FBKRI MA N. FOR SALE. I hare for Sale a Capital Building Site, with ample frortajjes on the Wakanoi Koftd and Wills Street". Pi ice—£6s Easy terms. F. FEU ft I MAN. FQH SALE, A COMFORTABLE Nlfcl-ROOMED HOUSE. WHY live m a small house when yon can bay from the undersigned a Comfortable Nine-roomed House, to gether with half-acre of land of first o'aaa q lality for £325 which at interest at th« iate of six per cent, orry am .uns to 8i per week rental. This property is very suitable f r »| Boarding House. , F. FERRIMAN. FOB SALE, VILLA RESIDENCE AT ALLENTON, BY private treaty, a well bnilfc suburban Villa Residence, with stable and outbuildings, together with aboub three aorea of good lard, a portion of which is well stockad with fruit trees. The property possesses ample frontage and ia close to a School and Post Office ; and to a prompt purchaser reasonable terms will be given. F. FtfRRIMAN. FOB 8 ALB, THIS GO)DWIbL OF LEASE IN PERPETUITY AT HIGHeANK. i I HAVE for Sale the Goodwill of Least of 50 acres of Ln,nd at High bunk, upon wi ioh itereced a Cor»fort ablo House. 'J he lard is m excellent conoi ion aud the price is moderate. F^FARRIMAN. "■'.MONEY. ; I HAVE f<-r Investment on Firat- Clasa Freehold Securides bums up to £18,000 at 4£ per cont. ALSO,— £800 at 5 per cenfc., which can be advanced on First-Class Perpetual Lease holds. F. FERRIMAN SMITH'S Premier Wheat Dressing OUR New Season's Supply of this Dressing haa now arrived, and its ever increasing Bale each year proves its pspularity. IT IS A THOROUGH SMUT PRE VENTATIVE. : It is easy to use, dissolving m cold water. Io hastens instead of retarding germination, and is very much cheaper than any other dressing—is per paelc©*. j Sufficient for 20 bushels of seed, AshburtonDrugGo f Ltd 9 WHOLESALE & RETAIL AGENTS. 5 II "QUALITY TELLS ATALE - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY - f out of every 4 9f the whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK JPUMEJ €MWJLOI¥ m' MiiewMiedi Teas. The above statement, after 10 years' trial, shouid convince both the trade and public that N. M. &. co.'s Pure Teas cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4d per tb more money, and you will be convinced wn have no equal for Quality.