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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1899. WORKERS' COMPENSATION FOR ACCIDENTS.

Tm Bill which is now before the Housp, having for its object the com pensation by the employer to workmen injured m his service ia one the principle of which need not be discussed, but the exceptions to i's operations, as proposed by Mr Seddon are s frang*ly incquit *b!e. In the interpretation clause "worker" is defined as ♦• any person of any age or either Bex who, under contract with an employer^ whether made before or after the coming into operation of this Act, and whether oral or m writing, expressed or implied, is engaged to do any work, or manual labor of any kind, whether technical, skilled, or unskilled, and whether on land, or on any ship or other vessel (of whatsoever kind and howsoever propelled) m any navigable or other waters within New Zealand or the jurisdiction thereof." The fdregoing ii only a portion of the definition, because the exceptions follow, bat these are just what we take exception to. The definition a$ w® hare quoted it above would lead one feo think; that no " worker " for an employer was beyond the operation of the Bill, and that so sweeping is it m its scope that the majority of the population is included m it. But this is not so, and the exceptions that follow show how narrow that scope will be. The definition goes on—" but does not include (1) persons employed m or about agricultural or pastoral pursuit!, nor (2) a domestic servant (meaning therebj any person employed for hire or reward Jto perform household or domestic services, and living as a member of the household m which the services are performed.)" Now, these two exceptions reduce the operation of the Bill tea miserable junimum, for there can be no doubt that «jen employed m agricultural and pastoral pursuits, and working for wages, form by far the larger proportion of tht male toilers m this essentially agricultural and pastoral colony; and the women employed m domestic service are far and away the most numerous class of female workers. Then a contractor who is engaged by an employer for the execution of any work, and himself employs labor for that purpose i 3 excluded from the benefit of the Bill, and is made liable to indemnify the employer against the latter's liability. The discussion m the House on Thursday dealt very largely with the exclusion of the agricultural laborers from the operation of the Bill, but no valid reason was given by any supporter of the Bill why farm servants should be excluded. One or two supporters of the Government held that accidents on the farms were less frequent than accidents m other de partments of industry, and that there fore there should be excluded. But surely, if the object of the Bill £s to provide for compensation to workers who hare been injured and incapacitated through the employers' negligence, the men whose toil m the field produces the food of the people, ought to be m, eluded m the scope of the Bill when it is admitted that they are liable to injury at all even though m a lees.

degree than other workers. Why, we ask, should the farm laborer be exempt I From the lips of one speaker we get the answer that the men do not ask for the protection that the BUI proposes to afford, and that farmers could not aftbrd it ! This is really delightful m its fairness. The black smith has h:s smithy at the cross roads, and shoes the farmers' horses; the carpenter opposite does for the firmer any necessary wood work; the baker opposite and the small storekeeper on the other corner, with other village tradesmen near by, have all to face their little liabilities to the men they employ. Even the poor dressmaker, I with her two or throe girls must face the music should the emer gency occur—but the man who really produces the wealth of the colony is too poor to be included m the liabilities which this Bill cieates for employers m the other industries followed m New Zealand. Ib this a Bill for farmers' votes? Is it an attempt to buy over the men who art understood to give their support at the election to the members who form the Opposition? If bo, it is a bid not likely to score, as there are very few farmers indeed m New Zealand who j do not employ men at some period or j other during the year, and there are far more farm laborers than there are farmers. For the ploughman, the ohppherc', the shearer, the harvester, j the dairyman, and the army of non descript workers casually employ d upon the land there is no protection under this Bill The exception is ftbinrd on the face of it. If the prin ciple of the Bill is sound—that workers is a class are entitled to compensation for accidents suffered m the course of thpir employment— resulting from their employers' negligence, then that prin ciple should apply all round, and cer tainly Ehould not exclude the largest class of toilers m the colony. In the industries covered by the Bill there is no provision made for enquiring as to whether the employer is poor or rich. The '.arge employer and the small employer will alike have to toe the mark, and ail will be compelled to insure their hands against accident, but the employers of ploughmen and shepherds and domestic servants are exempt. Oaptain Russell held that if the scope of the measure is to be extended beyond occupations that are dangerous, then it is logically iin possibb to limit its operation. And if the Bill "is called for at all, and is brought into existence m fulfilment of Mr Seddon's pet desire of the greatest good for the greatest number, why, m the nama of common sense, excise from its operation the two strongest bodies of workers m the whole category 1 We are by no means satisfied, how ever, that the proposed Bill or the Employers' Liability Act now m force are at all necessary measures. Under the Common Law every person had a remedy m case of damage resulting from the negligence of others, and neither the existing law as to employers' liability nor Mr Seddons new Bill can always fix the rreponsi bility for an accident on the party whose neglect or overt act was the primary cause oE it. Suppose for instance that a workman has charge of * machine which is of faulty construc tion, or ia weak m Borne part not, dia coverable by.the owner, and damage results to the workman as a direct consequence. It ia evident that m nine cases out of ten the person m charge of, or using the machine would be at least as well informed as to its condition as the owner, his employer. Yet under the Employers' Liability Act and the Bill under notice the action would lie against the latter, the real offender would escape all consequences of his act or neglect. This alone is sufficient to show that the New Zealand legislation is unjust. It would be far more reasonable that tbe State should provide for regular and thorough inspection of all machinery, and the possession of a certificate renewed at certain periods ought to relieve owners and employers from responsibility for the more common class of accident. If the maker of the faulty machine could not be got at it would b« better to put tbe responsi bility for an accident upon the State through its inspectors, than upon one having no more to do with its cause than the man m the moon. At any rate the right to recover for damage resulting from culpable negligence existed under the Common Law of England, and we fail to see how the New Zealand legislation has improved matters. We sincerely trust the pro posed bill will be thrown out by the Council.

Local and General.

* # * On the first page to-day will be found commercial news, and on the fourth page the continuation of the story MNada, the Lily." Spongks.—Licenses have to be obtained to entitle persona to fish for sponges from New Zealand sponge-bsds. Obituary—Private intelligence from Eng land announces the death of Lady Clifford, mother of Sir George Clifford, of Stonyhursb. Gold and Wheat for India—Owing to the shortage of the Indian crops, 2500 tons of wheat are being shipped- from Melbourne to Calcutta. 278,000 sovereigns were also -hipped from Sydney to India, Bank of New Zealand.—-The Post states that Mr Tegetmeier will retire from the position of General Manager of the Bank of New Zealand on the 31 id December, and wil probably take a seat on the Bank's Advisory Board m London N Handsome Subscription.—While Bishop Grimes waa at Datfield on Sunday, a gentle man promised spontaneously one thousand guineas towards the Roman Catholic Cathe dral. This offer puts all other subscribers m the background for the present. Funeral —The funeral of the late Mr W H Oollier took plaoe to-day at the Ashbur ton cemetery, and was attended by a num ber of business men of the town, also friends and brethren of the Masonic Lodge to which deceased belonged. The funeral servioe was conducted by the Rev W. Lamb, Baptist Church. Sunday School Festival —Our readers are reminded that the Wealeyan Snnday School tea and concert takes plaoe this evening. In addition to the charm always associated with a children's concert, the RevGßlnglis' address entitled, "Them Muenoe of Sunday schools on character," will be of special interest to the many who are engaged m training the young people of this colony. The man who whispers down a well, About the goods he has to sell, Won't) reap the gleaming golden dollars, Like him who climbs a tree and hollers; The man that lets a cough alone, That wears him down to skin and bone, Won't be m health so sound and sure, , As he who takes Woods' Great Peppermin Cure. f

Weather Forecast. ~ Captain Edwin advised yesterday :—W. to B.W. and £3. gale ; glass rise ; sea huavy ; tides high. Labor Day.—To-day, being labor day, a close holiday was observod, all the chief places of business being closed with ono . exception. Vomjntkkr Pkomotion. —It is understood that Captain N L-D Smith, of the Christ's Co'.ltgeß flUe, has bern appointed staff-officer 10 Co'onel Penton during the absence of M <pr Madocks m South Africa. On the latter's return, Ctptain Smith will receive the appointment as one of the adj itanta to officers commanding districts. 1 Diphtheria —A man supposed to be suffering from diphtheria came onboard the evening train at Orari on Tuesday night on his way to the Timaru Hospital. The Orari ■tatioimisler direo'ed the attention of the guard to this case of infectious disease, and Guard Rogers ab once h»d the patient taken out *nu pub inbo a separate carriage which was isolated from the other carriages m the ucua! way. The case came from the Geral dine district.

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do not hold ourae'tves responsible for the opinions expressed by our corraspoiidenta)

THE WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib»—l observe m your reporb of the la»t meeting of the Wakanui Road Board it) is stated thab "The Board having'employed their solicitor, Mr C. W. Purnell, to sue for £12 15s overdue rates, his acoount of £8 9a 3d for the same was considered, and passed with a resolution to the effeot that the bill was out of proportion to the amount of rates collected." The report seems to have been supplied to you by some malicious iniuded parson, who" has wilfully distorted facts to i suit his own purposes. I did not charge the Board £8 9s 3d for suiDg for £12 15s over due rates. The only turn which I ever aeked the Board to pay for my services m the actions m question, and the sum which they have actually paid *ie is £3 13s 6d. After I had rendered tha bill for £3 13s 6d, the Qlerk of the Board oalled upon me and asked me to make out an acoount showing the charge for each item of service?. I explained that, if I did ao, the total would much exceed £3 133 6 i, aud as I oialy asked for £3 I3i 6d, a detailed bill was unnecessary. How ever, the Clerk pressed the poiut, and I accordingly made out a detailed bill, which came to £8 9s 3d, and I do not hesitate to aver that I could have Bued for and recovered every penoy of the amouut. I did not, however, claim more than £3 13a 6i, and only made out the detailed bill because it was asked for. If the Wakanui Road Board ohooses to employ & solicitor to sue for Buch ridioulousiy small sums aa 33 lOd, 7?, and 17s lid, which represent the amounts claimed -m three out of the six actions I brought, why is nob the solicitor to be paid for his services at ordinary rates, although, aa I hare shown, I have actually charged, »nd been paid, much less than Ordinary ratei? If the tost of recovering these rates has b-aen "out of proportion " to the amount of the rates, the fault lies entirely with the Board, and it is a shabby act on the part of its members to try acd cast the blame upon their solicitor, who merely carried out the Instructions which they voluntarily gave him.—l am, ate» Chas. W. Purnell. Ashburtcn, 10th October. [We merely gave the substance of the Board's resolution, which m fact was couched m less courteous phraseology. Under ordinary circumstances, however, we should have followed the übual practice of newspapers, and not have published anything about such a resolution. But as the matter dealt with had been mentioned outside the Board room, we considered the publication would give Mr Purnell an opportunity for an explanation, of which he has availed himself with considerable effect.—Ed,]

FEDERATION.

United Ptess Association—By Eiectrio Telegraph—Copyright Brisbane, October 11 In the Council tbo Federal Address was carried with cheers.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB SPRING MEETING-OCTOBER 23. t The following nominations have been re ceived for events to be decided at the Spring Meeting of the Ashburton Trotting Club : — Maiden Handicap—Sydney, Kimberley, Myra Tracey Braemar, Struan,*Littl« Hanß, Firewood, Berlin Mac, Brandon, Jewess, Jock M(Quilla, Dooiey. Farmebs' Plate—Wenlock, Kimberley, Speculation, iEitelb, Cameline, Home Rule, Stand-bye, Toronto, Soottie, Cushendan, Cinderella, Mazurka' Lagmhor Handicap (harness)— General Grigß, Mambrino King, Koxolla, Arahura, Liowood, General Standish, Mabolm D* Selling Rac«—Actreeo, Jock McQuilla, Cass, Victoria 11., Fairchild, Westerfield, Gillie Riabaoh. Ashbubton Handioa»~General Shatter, i Arahura, Bella, Frisk, Boxwood, General Grigg, Struan, Toronto, General Standish, Ringwood 11, Wildboy. Electric Handicap (harness)— Ring wood 11, Roxolla, Mambrino King. Linwood, Impudence, Miss Jumbuck, Abdallah Shales, The Duke, Cordelia, Brandon, Arahura, Dooiey. * Dash Handicap—lmpudence, Boxwood, Gillie Riabaoh, Braemar. Stand-bye, Fou droyant, The Duke, Kimberley, Myra Traoey, Cameline, Toronto, Eulalie, Am bition, Bella, Frisk.

News in Brief.

In consequence of the early hour of pub lioation to-day, we ar,e compelled to hold over repUca advertisements from Messrs F. Ferriman and F. S. Malcolm.

THE STEAMER WAIKATO.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Fremantlk, October 10 The Waikato comes up to the wharf to day. Her copt&ia'is making arrange ments for repairs

COMMERCIAL

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on October 11, 1899 :— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl ._ 2s l^d   Tuscan... 2s 3d „ „ Hunter's 23 to 2a oi<* Data—Duns ... Is Id to la 2d Danish ... la Id Canadians Is 3d to Is 5d Sparrowbills la 3d to Is 4£d Barley—Malting, prima,. 2s 6d to 2s 9d Inferior 2s to 2a 3d Chaff—Good oateheaf 32s 6d Grass Seed—Old pasture, la 8d to 2n New ». Is 3d to Is 6d The above are prices current p»id to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

THE TRANSVAAL.

Why the Boers Have Delayed.

Their Ammunition Defective- Transport and Commissariat Faulty. Speech fey the Euke of Devon shire- United Preaa Association—By Rlectrio Telegraph—Copyright London, October 9

Newspaper correspondents comment on the pause by the Transvaal as in explicable, 'I he Times correspondent Bays that the Boers fear a trap if they venture into Natal. Other occounts ascribe $ie position to the Boers' defective ammunition and the chaotic condition of their transport and com raisariat arrangements Mr Bennett Burleigh, the well known war correspondent, reports the existence of two Orange Free State camps, containing 8000 men each, at Harrismith and Albertina, on the Natal frontier. October 10 General Buller will sail on Saturday by the steamer Dunottar Castle. The Duke of Devonshire, speaking at Sheffield, said that the only hopeful sign was the disinclination of the Transvaal to precipitate hostilities. No irrevocable step would be taken until the authorities at Pretoria had a fu 1 opportunity of considering the latest demands by Great Britain, There was thus a remote chance that wiser counsels would prevail. Mr Bryce, member for Aberdeen, m a speech at Tweedmouth, warned the Boers to rcapect the paramountcy, and concede reforms to the colonists. Lord Lunsdowne has thanked India for the celerity displayed m the des patch of troops. The session which is about to be held will, like the special session opened m December, 1878, on account of the Afghan War, be adjourned at the conclusion of the special business. Pretoria, Oct 10 There have been heavy rains m the Transvaal, and the weather is bitterly cold.

1 he Barber too and Lydenburg com mandos are concentrating on the Por tuguese frontier. Thirty thousand pounds' worth of gold at Birberton haß been transferred to Pretoria Mint. Capetown, October 10. It is reported that 1000 Boers are encamped on the Natal side. Durban, October 10 The Union s'eanier Guelph landed here 414 packages of ammunition con signed to Delagoa Bay. The cruißer Phelomene, outside Delagoa Bay, asked the captain of the Guelph to declare whether he had ammunition aboard. On bis replying m the nega tive, the Guelph was allowed to enter th? harbor. The Indian troops are traversing Natal with extraordinary rapidity. Their organisation 13 splendid. Washington, Oct. 10 It is (fficially announced that the United States will not intervene even if tho Transvaal mskes a formal re quest,

Departure of the New South Wales Lancers.

Immense Enthusiasm.

(Received Waknpnaka Oct. 11, 9 a.m This Office 9.31 a.m) London, October 10 The New South Wa'es Lancers embarked on board the Nineveh to-day for the Cape There was ' a great demonstration while they were march ing from Waterloo to Fencburch street railway station. The bands of the Grenadier Guards preceded them. Im menso enthusiasm was displayed, and the departure was witnessed by a crowd of forty thousand.

The Australian Contingents.

Warm Debates. Hon. J. G. Ward's Views. (Received Wakapuaka October 11, 9 5 am, Thii Office 9.50 a.m) Melbourne, October 11 In the House of Assembly Mr Turner said he would favour equipping a con tingent for the Transvaal, He said it was an opportunity of giving effect to the colony's protestations of loyalty, It would be a matter for regret if the colonies did not take united action, and indicate that assistance would be forth coming if the empire ever really was m danger. Hundreds of Australia's besS miners would be amongst those m danger. The cost would not exceed £30,000. Several members opposed the motion as unnecessary: Mr Hamil ton said that sending assistance to one of the largest to crush one of the smallest nations smacked of cowardice, and would make Australia a laughing stock. Mr Murray considered the war only a move to get possession of the gold mines. If there had been no gold there would have been no trouble. The motion was carried by 67 to 13, The national anthem was sung and cheers given for the empire, (Received Wakapuaka October 11, 9.22 a.m This Office 10.10 a.m) Adelaide, October 11 In the Council, a motion m favor of despatching troop 3 was carried after a long debate (the labor members strongly .opposing), on the casting vote of the President, In the Legislative Assembly, Mr Batchelor, the leader of the labor party, led the opposition, and declared the occasion did not warrant interference. If the empire was really m danger his party would willingly give support The opposition supported the motion. The debate was adjourned. Hojhrt, October 1\ The motion for voting £10,000 for the equipment of troops caused a long debate. The House voted £4500. Sir E, Braddon resigns aa soon as the vote ia finally disposed of. Melbourne, October 11 Hon. J. G. Ward, interviewed, said that when he left London the general impressiou was th»t there would be no war. Kruger woujd play a game of bluff right up to the hilt, and then draw back. The determination of both political parties m England was to go right through with it, and make Britiih interests paramount m South Africa* f

Krnger's Ultimatium to Great Britain.

Seventy-Four Transports Chartered Received Wakapuukn Oct. 11, 10 5 a m, This cffice 10.25 a.m) London, Oct 18 Reuters correspondent at Pretoria states the Boots hive just de>patched tli-ir ultimatium to Great Britain. Rothschild and his friend havo con sributtd £11,000 to the Bed Cross Committee, Lord Wantage gave £1000. Great Britain has chartered seventy four transports.

Auckland, October 10 Conßtable McDonnell, Hai vey aud 1 hornp son, of the Auckland police, have volunteered for service In the Transvaal?" T£etr names have been Beet on to the Commießioe^r. Wellington, October 10 Captain Ward, aide-.le camp to the Go vernor, U to proceed to the Transvaal to join the Royal Artillery, m which he holds a commission. Arrangements for tho stalling of hones on the W&iwera are being made m accord ance with the patent rights <f Colonel Sir George Wolaeley, which have been adopted by the War ( ffice. It is intended to ac commodate 192 of the animals on the upper deck and the remainder m the forward 'tween decks.' By adoping the Wolaeley plan, the risk of injury to the horits it reduced to a minimum. The officers of the contingent will have the uae of the stale rooms on deck, while the petty officers will be provided with quarters m the Blate-rooms m the after \weea-decki, where open berths wil! also be fitted up for 2GO men. A large space has been reeervrd for dining and other purples. The whole of the New Zealand contingent is expected to be under canvas to-morrow. Three members of the Legislature, Mtissrt Monk, Bollard,; and Duncan, have consented to their sons going to the Transvaal. Several Maoris are presenting horses for. the contingent, among them being a son of Mr Pa rut a and a son-in-law of Mr Wi Pere

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

The Missionaries Safe. 91 r I'atoil's Narrow Escape. United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Oopy right, Sydney, October 10 The Wallaroo has returned from the New Hebrides. Mr GiUies is safe. There had been fighting between the Natives near his piece, but the mission ary was not interfered with. The Ret\ Frank Paton, on the other side of the island, at Tenakel, has been twice fired at by a treacherous native, and mir aculously escaped. Mr Paton had been conducting service. When all but three natives had left", one of these suddenly fired, but a native teacher standing by Mr Paton'a aids divined the man's intent, stepped m front of ihe missionary, and received the shot, dying next day, The murderer then snatched a rifle from another man and fin d a second time, missing Mr Paton. Nystrom, a trader, came by the Wallaroo' He was savagely attacked at Waisisi and wounded m the leg.

THE PHILIPPINES.

AincwfiAn Success.

Capture of 345 Guns f' United Press Association—By Ekctrlo Telegraph — Copyrigbb. (Received Wakapuaka Oct. 11, 10.5 a m, This Office 10 25 a.m) Manilla, October 10 The Amuricaus captured Rosario and Kova'eta m the Philippines, toking 345 Jate Spanish suns.

THE LATEST.

Homo and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka Oct. 11, 10 5 am, This Office 10-25 a.m)

Typhoon m Japan

Tomo, October 10 A typhoon m Japan killed fifty people.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph The Council met at 2 30. WxuiirsTON, October 10 The Minister of Education moved th second reading of the Gaming and Lotteries Act Amendment Bill. He explained thab it was similar to the measure rejected lasb year, and had been drafted to prevent street betting continuing to be a public nuisance. Ie proposed to give the police power to ap prehend any person or persona frequenting public plaoes for betting purposes The motion for the second reading was carried by 18 to 10 The Counoil rose at 4.40 p m

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, October 10 The House met at 2.30 p m GOVERNMENT UTZ INSURANCE DIPABTMBNT Mr Taylor gave notice that he would ask the Minister if he was m favor of reducing the -rate of interest charged on loans to policy-holders m the Government Insurance Department QUESTIONS Replying to questions, Minister* said that an effort would be made to pass the Orchard and Garden Pests Act Amendment Bill this session. That the capitation money due to those volunteers who may leave for the Transvaal would, during their absence, be paid to the company to which they belong. That the Government did not approve of the practice of marching accused persona through the streets to Court for trial with handcuff* on their wrists, and an effort would bo made to stop such a relic of barbarism FENNY TOSTAGKi The Premier gave notice to introduce an amendment to the Post Office Act m the direction of instituting inland penny postage The House adjourned at 5.30. The House met at 7.30 p.m IMMIGRATION SESTBIOT^OH The Immigration Restriction Bill was con* sidered m committee Clause 2, exemptions to the operation of the Act Mr Berries moved to include invalids and tourißts The Premier contended tha.t the power m the Act provided for such cases. People suffering from the first stages of consump tion would not be excluded Mr Scobie Mackenzie contended that there was not the slightest danger of New Zealand being overrun by Asiatic, therefore special legislation for their exclusion was not neces sary The Premier explained thab the Bill was not aimed at people of British blood, but at Asiatics and Assyrians, who, being refused admission to other colonies, were flocking to New Zealand The Hon. W* Rolleston said that the $ill was a piece of hypoorisy. It really meant to exclude the Queen's Asiatic subjects, but was very objectionable m its general form Mr Duthie opposed the Bill, which, he laid should be withdrawn m favour of mort prwiing legislation, "

THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOIEK 11^1899.



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Carraway Seeds • Sd'par lb Pimento, whole ] Is „ „ Pimento, ground Is2d „ „ Mixed Spice lsd per packet PlCKLES—Hayward's Mixed, lOd per ! bottle, 9s 6d per dozen [ Cross aud Black well's, Is 3d par bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Curry Powder lid per bottle Borax 8d per lb Alum ... ... •* 6d „  Saltpetre 6d „ „ I Tartaric Acid lslOd „ „ Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb, 2s per doz lbs Whole Linseed 3d per lb Linseed Meal 4d  „ MATOHES—PIaids, 4|d per doi, 4s per gross 250's Is 6d per dozen 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 83 per dozen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for la Maconoehle's Fresh Herrings, 6|d per tin „ Herrings m Tomato, lOd per tin „ Herrings m Shrimp, lOd p«r tin  Kippered Herrings, lOd per tin  Preserved Bloatera, lOd per tin Auckland Mullett 7d per tin Oysters ... ... ••• 8d „  Sardines, large Alberts ... Is „ „ Sardines, large ... ... 8i „ „ Sardines, small 4d „ „ Salmon, Hclly leaf ... lOd „ „ Salmon, other Brands ... 8d „ „ OlL—Lucca, 2* 4<i per bottle Salad, \ pint 5<3, 1 pint lOd Castor, £ pint sd, 1 pint lOd Sheeps Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 21b tin, Is Crosse and Blackwell's assorted Pastes, Is 3d per bottle, 14s fid per dozen Potted Meate, assorted, 6d per tin Bovril, 208, la lOd. Leiberg's extract, Is 9d per bottle Patent Groats. Robinson's, lOd j Har per's, 9d per tin Mellins' Food, la 8d per tin



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JOHN ORE AND GO'S REVISED LJST-« Markets for Spot O«h. and are therefore m the best position oo supply the th^ir gjold at th 3 station m time. No charge for ticket. FXiO U :tt —-PER SACK 13... - »UGt-AK — Sid per il> witu Tea GARDEN TEA- la 10d, fc. 2a 4d| per lb c lh w ftT „ , M ... 8s 9d, 9a 7d» lla fpi^ V _ Srt.SS I - ..11 3 8 d,1184 d,8 8 4d, 81.8 d JXj A. KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, 18s 4d ; »b, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101 b Box, 18s 4d; 51b, 9i 7d -PROVISIONS - FACXORY BUTTER—F«ra Leaf and Sufcton'a always In stook. CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per lb RAOON AND HAMS -•• LewleV M Moreporfe," "D. Mcl Mum." MUd BAUUW &ny xi* Carad Hamg> gideß and Rolls> ?id§



ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB. OPENING SPORTS. HALF-MILE HANDICAP. First Heat-Clios. Willis 1, H. Holland 2. Thibd Heat-A. Huston 1, F. Williams 2. Final HALF-MiLE-Chas. Willis 1, A. Huston 2. Time, lmin 8 2-sth sees THREE-MILE HANDICAP. Chas. Willis was placed first A. Huston second EL Holland third. ALL THE ABOYB RIDERS WERE MOUNTED ON THE FAVOURITE WAVERLEY BICYCLE, Which mast prove that this popular machine cannot be beaten for racing purposes} ISOLE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON,