Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 1899. Local and General.

Oh t.hr. first page to-day will bo found yeste;day's Parliamentary hews, also Messrs Fletchet Bros, new advertisement, with others. The Hastings Bokglary—C usna and Adams have been oommitted for trinl on a charge of breaking into and entering S'ortfotd Lodge Hotel, Has iugp, and B'ealing a safe and a aum of money.—Piess Association telegram. Fob the Sooth—A number of members of the Legislative Council were passengers for the south by the express ou 1 hursday, amongst them being the Hour. Pinkerton, MoLoan, and McGregor. A considerable I number of members of the Canterbury football team were passengers by the same train for Dunedio, where they play Otogo to-morrow, j Pbbl Foeksi —In the House of Repre sentatives last night, replying to Mr Flat man's request for a public park for Geraldine County, which that gentleman claimed would be beneficial to the whole of Sou^h Canterbury, the acting Minister of Lands said that apart from some reserves already vested in ihe local bodies of the district, the only area available for the purpose in ques tion was the Peel Forest. He would very much like to see thin piece of country set aside as a national park, and would see what could be done in that direction. Answering a further query of the member for Geraldine, Mr Hall-Jones stated that the local reserves he had referred to were areas of five acres or so. Mr Flatman—That is no use. Wo want two or three hundred acres.

Euchke Match.—There was a fairly strong muster of the members of C. Oom pany Kiflu Volunteers at the orderly looma on Thursday evoDiug, the occasion being the return euchre match—right v. left half companyl After the draw, eight set? were soon deftly dealing the Girds, and it was rot loDg before the first point was recorded The scoring throughout the evening was almost point and point, and as the last threa gkmes were being played the totals stood left 20, right fcl, and excitement ran high. The right half, however, won by two points, the scoiea being—right, 23 games; left, 21. The match over, the tables were Bpeedily cleared, and arranged for a coffee supper, which was much enjoyed. After this a pleasant hour was spent in harmony, & number of capital songs and recitations being given. The evening's entertainment was brought to a close by the singing of God j save the Queen, led by i-.he Captain corn-

m;»nding the company. Before dispersing a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs Dolman and Mrs Baker for the bountiful supply of refreshments provided. A Bio Haul.—Twenty persons were fined each ten shillings, with costs seven shillings, at the Christchureh Police Court on Wednesday, for riding bioycles on the footpaths. Among the offenders was a fair sprinkling of ladies, in whose favour there was no disticotioH made. Thi3 application of equal rights did nob seeai very satisfac tory to them, tor while moeb of the men took their penalty with resignation, the fairer by-law breakers resisted pertinaciously, their defences ranging from artless appeals on account of the bad state of th« roads, to point blank denial, bub in no case were they successful, and the majority went away intimating that there was something very wrong somewhere. What they all agreed npon was that the policemen who caught them were mean things for going about drsssed in plajn clothes, trapping unsuspect ing riders, who on copasion took to the paths for & few yards only-

News in Brief.

Attention ia directed to Messrs Uadrill and Co.'c new advertisement, announcing the arrival of new goods, in wioker and other chaire, cretonnes and tapestries, for household purposes. It will be eeen by an advertisement in this ißsue that the Uailway D partment are advertising excareion fares (at the rate of 2d per mile Ist olaus, and Id per mile 2nd class) to Chrisfcehurch, for the Grand National Meeting. __________

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Napikb, August 10 Messrs Nelson Brest have received the following cable message from the Colonial Consignment and Distributing Company, London :—The frcss-n meat market is still depressed, and there is a further fall. Q totations—Best Canterbury 3£ 1, Dunedia and Southland 3*l, Napier and North Island 2|d ; lamb, first quality sd, second 4£d. fhe New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, haa received the fallowing cable message, dated London, August 9 Wheat —The wepther is favourable for the crop here, and quotations are merely nominal. Oats.—New Zealand oats, fine, are worth 23a 6d pet eight) bushels in granary, while ordinary are value for iQa>

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

Mr David Thomas reports »s follows upon the live stock market in the Ashburton County for the week ending August 10 :— On Tuoaday, at the Ashburton yards, the usual weekly sale was held There was a good attendance of farmers, dealers, and others, but bidding was slack, and a large proportion of the entry was paased oub un sold. The yarding was made up chiefly of breeding ewes, wi&h » few pens of hoggets. In fat Bheep the freezing p«ns were well filled, and an easier ton© prevailed. The butchers' pens were not very well supplied, and prices were ft pm J.s to Is <?d higher. One good line of meripo wethers from Anama realised 133, and eroaabreds from 12s 9<i to 14» 6d. In store sheep the market was dull throughout, no doubt on account of the large entry, which totalled 10,605 sheep, 34 head of cattle, and 1 pig, of which my entry com prised 2991 sheep and 6 head of cattle, which I Bold at the following prices:— gh ee p_ 10 merino ewes 6s, 1 lamb 11s 3d, 3b merino wethers 13s, 40 at 13s, 37 merino ewes 93 I'd, U crossbred ewes 11s 6d, 18 ewea 12j, 10 Lincoln ewea 16s |d, 315 cross bred ewes 133 7d, 43 at 13s 6d, 207 »t 15s, 99 halfbred ewes 9s lOd, 43 crossbred ewes J2s 9d, 23 ab 10a 3d, 134 at Us ad, 20? at 11s 4d, 55 crossbred wethers 13s la, 46 at 13a lid- 217 halfbred ewes (good) 17s 6d, Cattle—l fat cow £4, 1 fat steer £4 10s, 1 fab oow £4 ss, 8 heifers §1 gs gd.

The Pacific Cable.

United Press Association—By Eleomo Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka August 11, 9-gQ am Guardian Office, 10.13 am) MJELBOURNI, AugUSt 11 In the Assembly a resolution affirm ing the necessity of co-operating in the Pacific cable was adopted. Mr Murray Smith was the only objector. He considered it unfair to the Eastern Extension Company to construct a pable which could only be successful at the expense of the company. Mr Duffy read a cable from Mr Seddon stating that New Zealand was com mitted to the Pacific cable.

FOOTBALL.

ASHBURTON COUNTY V. ELLESMERE COUNTY.

The represenatlve football match between the Ashburton and Ellesmere oounty teams was responsible for the large attendance of the public at the Domain yeateiday after noon. The elements were truly football—a gloomy sky and cool atmosphere—but some what cool for spectator. The visiting team arrived from the south ou Monday night, I having tried conclusions with North Otago j and Bouth Canteibary. The local reps, made every arrangement that would ensure their comfoit, and make their viait a» eu j yable as possible. They were entertained at a complimentary bull on Tuesday evening, and in addition the Young Men's Club and Ashburton Club allowed them the faoilitieu of honorary members. Every effort was made to place ac strong a local team in the field as possible, and with this end in view, nominated Mr A. A. Fooka, an old Rugby enthusiast, to uob as selector, his selection being subj.ot to revision by representatives from the two local clubs interested. Owing to uaforseen oiroamstanoes, a ohango had to be made at the lt*bt moment, which ultima tely minimised their chance of buoobbs, other the team acquitted themselves very credit ably, more especially when ib is considered that they were placed in the field absolutely without combined practice. The visitors brought with them a reputation for com bined play, and that reputation was un tarnished by yesterday's game, their tor wards playing with great daih and attacking with precision, while the back play, ea that of Rennie Bros, and Fineham, was con certed and clever, bheir passing being well timed, and method of attack resolute, and their long touch-kicking really brilliant. The local forwards, were a little slow ia packing, but withal, held tha scrum, and were unfortunate in losing the ball, the Tisitors heelingou 1) quickly. The loc*l backs made the best useof their chances, and after playing together for a couple of games, would prove a good combination. A feature of the match was the beautiful place kicking of Norman Or, and ib was the jeeult of ill luck with one attempt at goal (the ball shaving the post) that allowed the visitors their irirrow victory of two points. Uu questionably the best team woo. and con sidering their fiao play in the firat sp U, they well deserved their win, but the good up-hill game of the local men demonstrates conclusively that they are of the right material, and from within ten minutes of starting tha second apell until tbe call of time the issue was in doubt). The game waa

played in the utmost good spirit throughout, and it is pleasing to state that the epec tatora were most impartial in their applause Mr Nixon, of Ghristchureh, was a capable referee. If it be permissible to suggest, a match between the rep. team und the rejected would be the meani of develop ing combined play, and prove interesting to the public, who have this sea on shown ' great interest in this favorite winter pus time. The following is a resumiof the game : —Ellesmere kicked off, and McTigue re turned to touch. A Borutn followed the throw-in, and the Blacks (Ashburton) broke i. through, but Fitagerald immediately gave the Reds (Ellesmere) a ohance through off side play, and they were awarded a free-kick near bhe home twenty fivo Collier made an attempt at goal, but failed. D. Wilson kicked well down the field, and Fincham returned, Dacre failing to return, the ball went out near the Blacks' line. The visitors hovered round the Ashburton line, and their chance came in Rosa Rennie accepting a neat mark of! Kobilliard. Collier took the shot at goal, aud landed the ball safely over. EDesmere, 4—o. Ashburton resumed play, and E McTigue frustrated the return by smart following up, and some quick passing by Upton aud Purchase was spoilt by a faulty transfer near the touch-line, and Fincham intercepting, enabled the Reds to start a passing rally, and finally kicking, J McFigue accepted and placed nicely in touch. The Red vanguard continued to menace, Niveu, Graham, and Jackman, playing with great determination, and repeatedly J McTigue relieved with nice kicks alorg the line. Another mark to ttllesmflre gave the visitors a chance, but the ki k, a good one, failed. Play along the line gained grouud for the Blacks, chiefly due to the efforts of Upton, E McTigue, and Hepburn, who worked like Trojans, but the opposing defence was equally sound, and eventually the ball getting loose, Collier gene the oval into the Blacks 9 twenty-five, where unfortunately for his side, Dacre knocked-on, causing a scrum near the line, and the result of smart heeling-oab was that iioss Reanie crossed. Collier failed to qon vert. Ellesmere 7—o? Continued attacks by the Reds, were repelled by Dacre getting iv good kicks, and the half time sounded, the local men having been mainly on the defence. Resuming, Ashburton assumed the aggres sive, and the forward play of Chapman, Hobbs, and Cromie, assisted by D Wilson, drove the Reds in their tweuty-five, where they were awarded a penalty kick, and N Orr registered a pr«Uy goal. Ellesmere 7—3. Shortly after, the Blacks were awarded another free kick in Ellesmere quarters, and N. Orr'a kick, though a beauty, just failed. Ellesmere resumed, and a scrum in the centre was broken by Upton and Hobbs leading a dribbling rush, which Fincham Btopped with a long kick. Dacre returned, and following up quickly bilked Collier's kick,' and pending the ball over the line, F< McTigue beat Bedtaie with the dead-touch. N. Orr converted. Ashburton, 8-?. The Reds then swept down, and found the touch line a few yards from the corner. Play in front of Ashburton line saw a free kick to Ellesmere through E McTigue being off-aide, and thp shot at goal, though easy, failed. The Keds continued the pressure, and rapid passing on the looal line broke the defence, and an Ellesmere forward beat N. Orr by the touch. The attempt ac goal, a difficult one, failed. No side was immedi ately after sounded, the Elleunere thus winning by ten pointi to eight. The play of Rennie Bros, Fincham, and Collier, (backs), and Graham, Niven and Jackman (forwards), was very commendable. For Aahburton, D Wilson, N Orr and McTigue (backs), and Upton, Hepburn, and E McTigue (forwards), did serviceable work.

JUNIORS v. ROVERS.

The Aahburton Juniors and Winohmore Rovers played a football match on the Domain ground yesterday afternoon, which resulted in a win for the Juniors by eleven points to nil. Although over-matched this season, apparently through want of coaching, Winchmore should prove a formidable team nexb season. Douglas, Fitzgerald, 0 Willis, and El John were conspicuous for the Juniors, and Biker, Green, and Booney, for the Rover's. Mr C Johnstone ofjjoiated atj referee.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TES&M IN ENGLAND.

MATCH AGAINST- KENT.

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(Received Wakapuaka August 11, 9 a.m, Guardian Office 9-50 a.m) London, August 10 There was fine weather, a good wicket, and a large attendance at the match against Keflb. The Australians lost four wickets in their first innings for 163—Worrall^ 36, Trumper 50, Gregory 3, Darling 16, Nob c (not out) 50, Iredale (not out) 1; sundries 7.

CABLE NEWS.

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London, August 10 J News has been received that a hurricane caused great damage at Saint Christopher?, Leeward Island. Pbrlin, August 10 Tha Emperor in the course of con versation informed an American gentleman that a big navy was tbe best peace conference.

FEDERATION.

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Sydney, August 10 In the Assembly Mr Haynes' amend ment was negatived and the address carried on the voices with cheers for the Queen, Australia, and the majority rule. In the Council Mr Want made a long explanation respecting his resigna tion of the Attorney-Generalship. He denied the charges of disloyalty to hia colleagues, ani that he had no desire to hang on to the emoluments of the office, also that he had deserted the anti Bill party before he left the colony. He urged Mr Reid to allow him to resign, as his desire throughout was to have a free hard re federation He also denied that he had made £30,000 in mining, ia fact he had not made a farthing, Melbourne, August 10 The Council adopted the Federal Address to the Queen by acclamation. Hobart, August 10 The Legislative Assembly adopted the clauses in the Constitution Bill reducing the number of members in both Houses under federation, also providiust that any Minister accepting office in the Federal Parliament vacates offioe in the local Parliament. Adelaide, August 10 The Premier suggests that when federation is accomplished, the Council should be reduced to sixteen, and the Assembly to thirty six members.

VICTORIAN POLITICS.

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Melbourne, August 9 The Financial Statement shows that the receipts for the year were £'t ,378,842, and the expenditure £7,027,415, leaving a surplus of j £351,427. | Melbourne, August 10 j In his Budget the Premier stated that the railways showed a great improvement in addition to paying working expenses, and provided £1,051,000 towards interest, leaviDg a deficiency on interest account of I £427,000. He estimated that the present year would end with a surplus 0f;£19,470. The total indebtednes of the colony was £48,879 5 0Q0. Government in tended to float a half million loan on the local market shortly. The credit foncier was an unqualified success. Of £100,000 only £607 was in arrears, He proposed a reductien in the income tax of one-eighth all round, a redaction on railway grain freights, and hoped shortly to concede internal penny postage; he also hoped to provide £150,000 for old age pensions, but would not detail his scheme till he introduced the Bill.

CAPTURE OF A TRAWLER.

French Fishermen Poaching in British Waters.

One Wan Killed,

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, August 10 The British gunboat Leda, after two hours' chase, captured a French trawler fishing three miles off Dungeness. The Leda fired a blank cartridge as a signal to heave to, but the Frenchman disregarded the signal, The gunboat then opened lire with rifle, ball cartridges. The shot cut the trawler's rigging, and killed the helmsman. The captain admitted that he was trespass ing. He was heavily fined. He declared that he thought that the firing meant that he should clear out.

A LIBEL CASE.

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Sydney, August Id In the criminal libel action John Norton v. Smith, the case for the defence has concluded. Seyeral wit nesses made revolting allegations as to Norton's moral character. Before thii evidence was taken, Norton expressed his willingness to stop the proceedings if Smith would admit that he had been misinformed. The ofior was not accepted.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Guarding the Prisoner.

United Press Association—By Eleotrie Telegraph Copyright Paris, August 10 Extraordinary precautions are taken to protect Dreyfas on the way between the prison and the courthouse, as assassination is feared. The spectators are expelled from the vicinity, and householders are compelled tb keep within doors.

FRANCE AND RUSSIA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—-Oopyrighb London, August 9 The Daily News says that M. Del casse's decoration is in recognition of France and Russia's parellel policy in China. ____________

THE TRANSVAAL.

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London, August 10 A battalion of fie Mi inter Fusiliers gfcatioued at Fermoy has been ordered to replace the battalion from the Liverpool Regiment at the Oapp, which has been transferred to Natal, The Manchester Regiment has been ordered from Gibraltar to Natal, whilst a detachment of the 15th Hussars will proceed to Capetown. The Queen's speech at the proroga tion of Par lament demand that tha refusal to grant fqoality to the Cmfc landers caused unrest, and was •* constant danger to the peace and pro perty of South Africa, Mr Chamberlain admitted that in response to representations from Natal respecting the defenceless condition of the colony, additional troops bad been ordered there, for all contingencies He deprecated Mr T. P. O'Connor's pro posal to wait patiently for the redress of grievances, Such a suggestion, he said, amounted to ahject surrender. The present state of things could not be tolerated. Capetown, August 10 Sir A. Milner, replying to a petition ! from the Dutch Church, said that he 1 did not despair of a pacific solution of the difficulty. Pretoria, August 10 The Progressive burghers are urging the Volksraad to make further franchise I concessions. | (Received Wakapnaka August 11, 9 10 a.m, I Guardian Office 9-46 ».m) I AMSTERDAM, August 10

A meeting of the Dutchmen in Rotterdam has sent to the English Liberal Party a message asking them to forward a resolution appealing to Great Britain not to interfere in the internal affairs of the Transvaal, such j interference not being justified, as it infringes the independence of the Transvaal. Capetown, August 10 An impression prevails here that President Kruger will neither accept nor reject Mr Chamberlain's proposal for a commission of enquiry, but will merely receive it, and act on friendly suggestions.

THE PHILIPPINES.

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Manilla, August 10 General McArthur drove 6000 Fili pinos in the vicinity of San Fernando to Angelos, losing nine killed and twenty-nine wounded

The New York correspondent of the Lon don Daily Mail, telegraphing to that journal on June 27, says :—" A new Bhe'l of terrific explosive power and wide range, intended to be used in the autumn campaign in the Philippines, is being tested at the Sandy Hook proving grounds. The shell is said to produce a shock resembling a stroke of lightning, and to burst into fragments Buffi cient to annihilate an entire regiment. General Miles and other military experts favor the explosive, and believe it will strike terror into the Filipinos, and compel them to sue for peace. It is well-koown that the British army shortened the Omdurman cam paign by using shells of this kind."

THE LATEST.

Australian.

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(Received Wakapuaka August 11, 9.26 a.m Guardian Office 10.13 a.m.) ( The Canadian Mail Steamers. Sydney, August 11 After the departure of the Warri moo this month, the Canadian mail steamers will not c*ll at Suva, either on the homeward or the outward voyages. This will reduce the tima between Brisbane and London to thirty-one days at the outside. Tick FeTer. An interim report of the Tubercu losis Commission qrges the necessity of immediate steps to prevent the spread of tick feyer, Free Compulsory Education. Perth, August 11 The Legislative Assembly has read a second time a Bill providing for free compulsory education. Two Chinese Executed. Poet Darwin, August 11 Two Chinese have been executed for the murder of a countryman.

LONDON BREWERS' EXHIBITION

United Press As«ooiatioa—'By Rleotrio Telegraph o WB^LIKtiT^K, August 10 The Agricultural Departmenb has reoeived the prospectus of the Brewers' Exhibition, do be held in London on October 28. The Directois say it is especially wished to draw the attention of barley - growers in the colonies to this exhibition, and they point out that ib is possible for one sample to take five cups, several gold medals, and win £100 in cash, besides which all samples that obtain notice or win prizes sell at high prices. ___-__™_««_«»™.

TRADE WITH SOLTH AFRICA.

Deputation to the Premier.

United Press Association— By B|le.ctfflo Telegraph Wellington. Auguit 10 A deputation, representing the New Zea land Shipping Company, and Sh*w, Sftvill and Albion Company, waited upon the Premier this evening with reference to es tablishing direct trade between New Zea land and South African ports. The repre sentatives of the companies stated that they were willing to start such a service on a subsidy of £750 per voyage. The Cape route would entail ten days' extra steaming over the present route, and cost about £850 per trip. The deputation mainly wanted to know if the Government would assist in establish* ing the trade, as once it was established they believed ib would* be a profitable one. Tft| Premier, in reply, atk.ed the deputation to let him know when the companies would be able to enter upon the service, and whether it was expected that the subsidy would be payable on full cargoes or otherwise.

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U per f-.Fojd,^ Trinirph, 6d per bar. 7^ lid per box Vermicelli, 6d per Ib 41b for Is lOd PerfeJt Cleanser, 81 per bar, 8i 6d per Macirom, 6d per Ib, 4bs for 1h 101 . _ Pearl Barley, 2fi per Ib Pear'o Undented Tabbts, 6d, 5i 6d Ground Rice,j3|i per Ib ncr doz Aulaebrook 8 Cocoa, |lb 4d, lib Is 3d Cleaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each CV) bury*> Cocoa, £ b lOi, Jib, Is 8J Brown Windsor Tablets, Is 3d per doz Cocoa, 3s per Ib J uvenla Soap, 8d and 101 each Castle Brand Salt, lem 6s Hudson's Extract of Soap, Is 4d per Rock b a o cwt 5, doz, Bs 9d per box Tab c 7b* 81, Mlbs Is 31 Washing Soda, 141b 18,8. 6d per cwt fable Sa t ,2lb.j»rj. 8d ColonlaS Vinegar, 2s per gallon Kdmon* s Baking Powder, 114 English Vinegar, Champions,, 2s 6d per Heaward s Flag Brand Powder, lOd ealion Chef, 10a Champions Vinegar, 101 per botfle Cro.se and Black well's Aborted Ea %X££-££&.*~*>. M «**\»S r^" ... loip-n, Monkey Br^nd Soap, large siz^ 6d, 5s Empire Blue ... ... 8i „ „ 9d per doz Keao's Blue ... lUd „  Barilla Ash McCiinton's and Thomp- Aulsebrooke's Jelly Powders, assorted, i q^ jjj 7J, 6d 9d per doz-n Pear's Violet Powder, 8i per box DWb Jelly Powders 6d, 5s 9J per do. Fuller's Earth, 8d per box ' P ' Lime J ole« and Glycerine, 91 per bottle J b 10J1, Jib 6d PlircnHne 6dDer bottle Oolman's Mu.tard, loose, 1* 3d per Ib vSne 61 per botaa * I'AIIOH -Uolman'B and Berger's, Camoho^, lo£ 33, lib tins 3s 101 6 per packet BiaCUITS-SnowfUke, siper Ib ; 4jd „ Gregg's and Lily, 5d per Ib per Ib per tin  G«« Chinese, Ib per box ■n i > tv/iC T^ariSi .. GI;-zj Japanese, ba per lb A?bS t eLnch,3\" Zlb Sym'^ton'. O>hV», i. P«d per £Sllw^M'F2ir«H Y» lbp« r-H.b Coffee E s ,e n c,loJdp«bot llß ouper »h"b» «« P » j t r vjaypole Soap, 6d per cake, any color Zealandla MUed, 6d per lb, 6ji per Ib Dried Peaches, Apricots, and Apples, Un 9i per lb PffPPMSa—White ... 1" 41 per lb Milkmaid's Milk 7£d per tin, 7s 31 per Black ... Is2d „ „ dozen. Whole ... Is Sd „ „ Nnrsory Milk, 53 per dozen GISGBR-Whole ... In 31 „ „ Ooffae, Finest, Is od, ls|sd, Is 7d Ground ... la4i „., „ Special, 2s 3HBEP NETTING, (O.S ) .. .. .. 3<l per yard. BARB WIRE (Hog) .. 1S« Od per eail. NO. 9 FENCE WIRE ©« Od per cwfc . O.K TUBULAR LANTERNS lsOd. BOILED LINSEED OIL .. •• - 14« Gd perSgnllon drum CASTOR OIL 18«Odp«to 12 GA LLON GALVANISED PORTABLE BOILERS 37»S Od. YEATS' CELEBRATED GARDEN SEEDS JUST TO HAND .-.;)U: ORR & CO..



F. FKRKtAt -K. ' FOR SALE IN the No.th I.hiid, in the vcioLy of Ha.vera, an improved dairy F.rm »f 115 Acres with good improvements within one mile of Railway Sta'ion, to which ie ia joined by a cood metal road The farm is also near a Diiiy Factory and School. F. FEHRIMAN. FOB SALE, I AT Ashharton Forks, a compact homa stead of 84 acres of good land, sub-divided, and all laid down in eiover. On this farm is erectod a comfortable ' dwelling h-use. A large portion of tha purchase money can romriu on mortgage. F. FERRIMAN. FOX SALE, i A LARGE FAMILY DWELLING H niae, with a few Acres of Ground. F. FERRIBIAN. FOR SALE, /"VX North East Belt, a Comfortable Dwelling Hooae on half an acre of ground with good orchard, F. FERRIMAN. FOX SALE, A T HIGHBANK. Fifty Acres Land with good improvements. Good-will of Ptfpetnal Lea He* Within easy distance of School. F. FERRIMAN. FOR BALE, A T the Corner of Burnett and William Streats, in an improving position, half an acre of good ground upon which is erected a substantial house of seven rooms. Easy terms will be givan. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, |" HAVE |been instructed by Mr Robert Murray, who has lefb Ashbur ton, to dispose of his very comfortable suburban residence at Allenton, with four acrc3 of ground, which is well laid out. It is bounded by a microcarpa fence, and has other improvements. F, FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, QEOTIONS in the Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. Friedlander nros. FOR PRIVATE SALE. SITE have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Garter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars on'application^to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED ~forT?riyathj sale, THE WELL-KNOWN BINGLETREB tPROPERTY, Containing! 2150 ACRES. I Situated near Alford Forest. For further particulars apply to£ FRIBDLANDBR BROS , Ltd., Lind and Fetate Agents. TT7E are OaSHlJuyerß of good lines of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, Also,— OATS, BARLEY, AND RYE GRASS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. ~~FARM JofTsALE. •m/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, have been instructed by Mr Wm. Suttoo, to sell by private treaty, his compact farm of 290 acres, situated at Winchrnore, on which ia a comfor:able four-roomed DweSliag, large store room, and six-stalled Stable, The property is divided into five paddocks, all fenced and well watered, and moat of the land is under crop. For fall particulars and terms, apply FRISDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Pill. jmift[MM^MWIMI""""""M"B"^""^ llll"'g"^g*|l PRIZE EGGS for Sale at Pelham Yards. MRS McGRFGOR has taken over the Refreshment Rooms at the corner of hast and Burnett Streets, Ashburton, whnre she will welcome all her friends and Public Generally. Hot Luncheon Daily from 12 to 2. Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Coco* at all hours'. A Choice Assortment of Confec tionery, and all kinds of Fraifc in Stock. 6 12,



SALE OF WALL PAPEES. N the coun-.e of a week or two, £ am expecting a largo shipme.it of btvtu'iful an<* aristic Wail Papers, the like at which has n?ver before been seen in Ashharton. In order to make room In my txtares f ?r the reception of thtm, I will need to sell a few thousand rolls of ray present extensive stock, and that I have de cided to do at a greatly rednced pries, j Perhons desirous of decorating their rooms during the coming season, will find it to their advantage to purchabe their wall papers at once, even sup posing it necessitates laying them aside for a month or two. It will pay in the end. joen'wilson, Late Bunk New South Waleß premises, [ Burnett Street. | Telephone, 65 P.O. Box, 16 s £ so w 1 o t } -a < M s * rH jsEi fe« S "2 «H| p£ g K ft h ;. « cC S c/j | T. H. UNDBILL-j [K. ONDBILIi rap * wS*s^ <J£h> T.H UNDKILL AINO CO, T?URNISHING UNDERTAKERS, X" URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished CofiSna a Specialty.' Private Address, Pater Street, directlj behind Oddfellowa' Hall; also care oi Mr T. Andrews, t-asb Belt. 2 Seasonable Lines. Finest Separator Butter, freah, Is Id Fineet Condensed, Milk 6i Imperial Plums, per lb, lOd Dates (extra quality), 31b boxes, la 6d (l Siam " Blended Teas, Is 6d, Is 10d, 2s 2d 11 May Pickings " Ceylon Bud^, equal tc any 3-» Tea, 2^ 4d per lb Assorted Jam, in lib Tins, per D07,e0 4s 6d Homospathic Cocoa, M packet, Is per lb Peppar (pure), lib Tins, Is Biscuits—Rica 6d, Wine 6(5, Tea 6d, Zealandia Mixed 6d, Fancy Mixed 9J, Dessert Is (reductions for Quantity) Water Biscuits, 4lb tins, Is 6d Golden Syrup, 41b tins, Is " Favorite" Washing Extract, Hi per lb Oatmeal (Gore or Timaru), 251b ba>(B, 2s 6d Best Derwenb Fotatoes, per sack, 2a 9i We have just landed our new efcopk of GARDEN SEJfiO®. "Diamond Jubilee" Peas—6d per packet, Is per lb. •'Rev. Dr Stuart" Peas—6d por packet, Is per lb. Early Bosk Potatoes, 121b for is. And hundreds of other lines from Id to 2s 6d per picket. WANTED—Fresh Eggs, Butter, Honey, and Beeswax. Top prioe given. CARSON & CO., TEA MERCHANTS, GROCERS & IRONMONGERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. f Yate» (Garden Seeds. Agents for 4 Nelson, Moate & Co'i Tea?. \ Melotte Cream Separator. FOR SALE. GOOD Family Dwelling, in Peter Streei East. FOR SALE. /"10MF0RTABLK Cottage and good \J Section, in a nice locality. £205, terms fokTalb, SECTION No. 966, Corner of Grey Street and Ea*t Belt. A first-rate patch of Virgin Soil. Prioe —£30, if purchased this week. f}FZf\f\ l* at low rate of JbDUU Interest. Particulars on application to H. W. BARRETT, ARCADE FINEST Roller Flour £6 5s per Ton, or 13a 6d per sack. Factory Butter Is Id per lb ; pood eating Potatoes 2» lid per bag; Onions. 201bs for Is; at Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED, a few Hen Twrkeysj also Broody Hens. For address apply office of this paper. BARRETT BROS' Special Clearance Sale of Odd Lines and Remnants now on. A lot of Special Job Lines and Travellers' Samples on sale. The whole of our well assorted Stock of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc, at lowest cash prices. —Bareett Bros, Direct Importers, East Qsreet, Ashburtou.



To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles, Dr Nicholson, of juondon, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, haa just ißSiied the 100 th edition of hi» illustrated and descriptive book op freai. nes« and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide rtoad, Wellington, N. 2., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the b»P« address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the new. of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the oure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago and ndige«tion by fche same aubnor



There is no better medicine for the babies than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Its pleasant taste and prompt and effectual cures make it a favorite with mothers and small children. It quickly cures their coughs and colds, preventing pneumonia or other serious consequences. It also cures croup, and has been used in tens of thousands of cases with out a single failure so far as we have been able to lear- It not only cures croup, but when given as soon as the group.? cough appears, will prevent the attack. Jo ca^es ot whooping cough it liquefies the tough mucus, making it easier to expectorate, and lessens the severity and frequency of the paroxysms of coughing, thus depriving that disease of all dangerous consequences. For sale by Ashburton Drug Co. Smoke New Venui.



Be Kind to the Little Ones.—There is no tyranny so hard to bear as the tyranny of parents who, without meaning to be cruel, do not understand their children. How continually do we find a child punished because ib ia fretful. It does nob seem to occur to some pareritß that in nine pases out of ten a phild's fretfulness arises from ill. health or from some temporary ailment. But this is assuredly true, and, instead of punishing their children, parents will do well to take Hfceps to keep them healthy and strops. They will nob find this diiiculb if they take care to keep Holloway's Pills and Ointmenb always by them. These are remedies whioh never fail.



The prevalent use of sl»ng by all daises of the community is as astonishing as ib is lamentable. Primarily ib implies on the part of a speaker a poverty of^ Kn'gUsb, proper | secondly, a wanton' preference' io the vulgar and the inornate j lastly, culp« able indolenoe and! want of ware. Tfou, may do this with more or leas impunity with language, bub yon oannob thus trifle with a cold or cough; for these Wood's Great) Peppermint Cure is a tried and euro remedy. Every household should possess ib. Sold Everywhere at Is 6d to 2s 6d. " Wb'be a 9 Jock Tamaon's bairns," an' say we should a 9 gree tae hae naethin* bub Mao • HoQdai.JLjknka Unblended Tea