PHASES OF THE MOON.

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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1899.

Tub determined efforts which have been made by successive French Ministries to keep back from PIE SECRET publication what is li^lill. known as the secret flqsgiep m the Drey fus cas?j although, as a matter of |a,<jt, it does not implicite Dreyfus m a»y way, have created the suspicion that the foreign Power concerned m the attempt to procure French military secrets is no other than France's new ally, Riiß3lß.. This suspicion, there is reason to believe,' is weii JcoisncJed, It, j appears that feonie years ago Russia .v&s promised 000,000 or 600,000 L@h@l

rifles, to be manufactured at Ohatelle rault under the partial supervision of Russian military experts ; but after a number of these rifles had been fur nished, Russia, m her own factories, converted her old rifles into weaponi not identical with, yet closely resem bling Lebels "When, later od, France adopted her latest type of quick-firing cannon, Russia Rsked for the drawings and plans, but this wis noc accorded Russia was asked to wait for thrue yp-arfl, and to bind herself to order m France all the guns necessary for tlie re-arming of her whola artillery. This, according £o the French estimate, meant an outlay of 225,000,000 francs. , Russia replied that her finances did not allow of this outlay, and that, having excellent gun factories of her own, she ! would not expend abroad so enormous a sum, which might, stimulate and en rich her own industries. Here is to be found the reason why the divulging of the secret dossier would be dangerous. What must be said is tb-it Russia from that moment; tried to procure the plans by secret agents, who sought to form relations with the French General fetaft. The secret dossier is believed to contain proofs of such" attempts, but proofs not naming any individual. Those engaged m the attempt were, however, known m Russia, and to the outburst of the Dreyfus case is attributed the disgrace of almost the highest military per sonage m Russia, General Obrutcheff, who had long been marked out to succeed the present Minister for War, and had already been appointed chief aide de-camp, but suddenly fell oq account of the disclosures which appeared to be threatened by the Dreyfus case, To the same cause is also attributed the sudden fall of an ambassador who had for years with stood the most resolute efforts of bis adversaries. This is now said to be the imperative reason for re fusing at all costs to disclose the secret dossier, for ie is resolved that the French public shall not know that Bussia has spies m France. This is an absurdity ; for France certainly has spies m Bussia as everywhere else, and, m spite of treaties of alliance, a nation would be imprudent not to keep itself posted up m what happens m an allied nation.

CHRISTIANITY AMONGST THE MAORIS.

Wi Fere, M.H.R. for the Eastern Maori district, writes to the Auckland

Herald as follows:— Whateverthechurch missions have done m the past, they are doing nothing

now—and beyond mere form there is nothing left to testify that any real lasting godly work has baen done After all the money, and missionaries, the Maori people are strangers to the simple truth of Christ. I am bound to say, from experience, that past efforts have failed, and the only things left are some landmarks of the past and a few Maori parsons^ and two or three directors of dead acd gone in stitutions which are kept tottering, rather to maintain and kepp open the means of livelihood for some old ser vants than any other purpose. I know well that the two Protestant missions are disheartened—and feel more like winding the business up than going on. If this is true, •is it not awful 1 Is it not a proof that the hearts of this fine people have not been reached The Maori has been spoiled with form and humbug, and largely speaking, the race has drifted from had to worse. The young people among them that are kind and good by nature are corrupt and wicked tp an appalling extent to day. Is there no help f Are the people of God going to lie under this smarting accusation ? Where is their Ohristain Endeavour we hear so much about ? My object is to bring this question of Christianity among my brothers and sistera the Maoris before the minds of our brothers and sisters m Dhrist, that they may see their duty and go and do it. I am brought face to face with this question, and am ready to support the work with all that I possess, and with my own life also. May the Lord Himself bring salvation to these dear people through His own children, who stand ready for the return of our Master.

AN EXCHANGE.

In an article m the Fortnightly Review on " American expansion and the in

heritance of the race," Mr 'W. 11. Olowes suggests that

Britain might help Anaerica ia making a start m the -" colonial business,? by an exchange of civil servants. Why not, asks Mr Clowes, arrange the matter between the nations m the same way ?—" It appears to me, then, that at this juncture Great Britain could render no greater service to the United States, and to the common race, than by letting it be understood, firstly, that she would be greatly com plimented if the United States would allow thirty or forty young Americans, §f good education and character, to snter the British .Oolonia! service for a stipulated period :' arici, secondly, that she wpuld be glad to place at the disposal of the President of the United States, for a similar period, an equal or less number of tried British colonial administrators of various ranks to assist American governors m the organisation and management of the new possessions. The Americans would, for the time, become civil servants of 'Gre§,t Britain ; the Britons would, for the time, become "pivil servants of the United States; bat there would be no transfer of allegiance j and, save as, concerned their paymasters, and the authority under which they were tem porarily serving, the Americaua would be little different, as regards status, frooa the young engineering students, who, from tfrne to time, have been sent to Glasgow, and other British engineer ing centres, to'study' their professioDi under the supervision of the United States Nayal Attache m Loi}dcm« the initiative should come from us. We should invite the Americans into our service, and merely let ft be known that, if the loan of a few of our men of experience would be useful, it might be instaatly bad) America is too proud to'say jbhe first word. Nor. if she wants any help that we can giye her, ought we |o wait for a request."

A fule may gie a wise man counsel, and it s this—drink unbleaded diamond jubilke I teas!—Agents—Shearman Bros , Ashburton; ' W Qtf Doak, Mount Somera and Mayfield ; Jmm GteoUellj Tiuwald,

Local and General.

An article, entitled "Caricaturing the Kmparor," appears on cur first page, and 6a ?he fourth page will be found commercial, and sporting news. Pebsonal —Major 13b. George Douglas, lato postmaster of Ashburton, arrived m Ashbmtcm on vVedueed&y evening, and is ■pending a portion of his holidays amongst his oki i'riei.da. Vancouver Mail.—The Flora arrived: p.t Lyttolt.oii at 7.15 p.m. with the Vancouver nrs.il after a rough passage of twenty-six hours, from Wellington. ' A special tra-o brought the southern bags through ixb 1 30 this morning Fire Brigade Inspection.—The Mayor and Ors Thomas, PjuJ, Maynard, and Pauling made tho annual jffiaial inspection of tho Fire Brigade, plant, and premises last evening, and found everything m most satisfactory condition. Licensing.—As a sufficient number of members of the Licensing Committee could not be obtained to form a quorum to-day, there was no meeting to effect the temporary transfer of the Window Hotel lioense from the present holder to his appointee. A " Dog Fiend "m Auckland.—A Press Association telegram states that a " dog fiend " has started operations at Devonport, a suburb of Auckland. Thirteen dogs have been poisoned m one day by poisoned meat, and there is no clue to the perpetrator. The Borough Council have offered a substantial re-ward. The Lyatt Sale. — We remind our readers thai) the Lyatb sale takes place on j Saturday next, February 11. The property is situated at Westerlield, and Messrs Pyne and Go., of Christotmreh, m conjunction with Mr David Thomas, are entrusted with the sale, which will be held as stated at Pyne and Go's wool stores, Christchurch, commencing at 12 o'clock. ■ Fatal Accident.—A man named John Hunt, single, aged thirty-three, and a casual laborer, was found m an unconscious state on Mr Hollis's premises at Lytbelton yesterday, having evidently fallen down some steps and struck his head on the concrete kerbing. He was taken to the Casual Ward, where it was found that he had a fractured skull. He died during the afternoon.—Press Association telegram. Maori Relic—A handsome greenstone Imere, about 2ft m length, is la the custody of Mr 0. Soott, solicitor, at Rangiora. It is ' owned by Mr Beuera Te Aik, and belonged to his grand father, Te Hau, and his father, Aperahama Te Aik. The implement has a beautifully polished surface, and is modelled on perfect lines, the edges being as sharp as a knife. It is over 100 years old, and was made on the West Coast, and intended to be used more as a sign of the rangitira than the warrior. Aperahama Te Aik had it at the first in vasion of BLaiapohia, and after the second attack it was taken to Porb Levy, and lent by the old man to Karatia, of Waikouaiti, where for some time it remained. A New Food Fon Crabs.—Ab the annual meeting of the P. and O. Company, Sir Thomas Sutherland opened his review of the year's doinga with some semi-jocular re marks concerning the salving of the China, now safe m th« Perim Harbour: It appears that the divers employed to stop the im mense number of leaks m the ship's bottom had a difficulty to overcome wh}ch was not foreseen by the wisest of nautical authorities. They plugged the holes with weli-rarred oakum, came up for a " blow," and returned to their job to find their work undone. They were puzzled at finit to discover the reason for the disappearance of their plugging material, but, setting a watch, found that as soon as they had left the scene of operations the repairs were covered by huge crabß, which promptly annexed the oakum and left the leaks. Sir Thomas presumed the crabs took the stuff medicinally. Anyhow, they took it, rendering the operation of making the China watertight a much lengthier one than was contemplated. An Educational Trick.—At Friday's meeting of the Southland Education Board an example was brought to light of a stratagem that (the Times says) a member declared to be not uncommon. The com mission appointed fco report on the proposed removal of the Mtokoreta School found a private school at one end of the district with an attendance of 25 pupils of school age, while the school itself had an attendance of only 13. A resident of the district, who appeared as a deputation, stated that the private sphool was intended to, fproe the Board's hand. It had only been opened when the commission was first heard of, and was closed three days after they had visited the place. Of course, it must be remembered that the. genblemao who mada these asser tions was hostile to the removal, which the private school was intended to assist; but a member remarked that he had seen the same thing before and mentioned Waianiwa as an analogous oase, A Practical Pastor,—The pastor of the^ Worthing Tabernacle, the Rev C. D. Crouch, whose action about twelve months ago, m returning the offerings of his congregation at the rate of £50 a year, was greatly criti cised, has -just issued his third^ annual letter to his congregation, m which he states that he is now m the privileged position of being able to make a return of £100 for the ensuing year, and " there is hope," he adds, " that I shall yet realise my heart's desire, and minister to you without fee or reward." Mr Grouch adds that his business engage ments have not rendered the work of preach ing more difficult—on the contrary, the regular physical exercise and the more practical acquaintance with the affairs of daily life, have conduced towards better health and a fuller appreciation of the Gospel of Christ. The particular business to which this practical pastor devotes him self is fruib growing, which is carried on to an enormous extent at Worthing and its im mediate neighbourhood. ?' Misg Bibch," Bowler —At a country statiop'in thei Amuri"a Cricket match takes place annually between a team of gjrla and lady visitors and another team comprised of small boys from a neighboring station. Last year the boysi were victorious, and this year the girls determined bo win if possible. Accordingly (remarks the Press) a suggestion that a cadet on the home station should don girls' attire and play for them was gladly accepted, A suitable dress having been provided, with sun bonnet and tan shoeB s " Mias Birch, of Hawke's Bay," as the cadeb styled himself, was ready to play. The j boys went m first, and were making runs at a great rate, when " Miss Biroh " was pat on, but aa her under-arm bowling made little imgrovep?ent jb was decided she should ven ture ovef-a'rm"bowling;-' She did, and with euch success that; the boys' innings vstes speedily finished, "Miss Birch" made a splendid spore, and the girls were victorious. Then some of the boys vyere anxious to meet •' Miss Birch," but she was judiciously un able to be seen, having a '♦ bad headache," Literary Sogihtv.—The usual weekly meeting of the Ashburton Catholic Literary Society was held m the Catholic Boys' schoolroom lasb evening. In apite of the unfavorable weather, there was a good attendance of members, and the Vice president (Mr L. Hanrahan) occupied the chair. After a short time had been scent) m playing cards, draughts, and iother £ames, I the meeting opened. The minubes of the last meeting were read and confirmed, and a candidate waa nominated fop aleption f A letter was received from Mr Moriarty con veying thanks for the Society's letter of sympathy. After the passing of other general business, the programme for the evening was proceeded with, It took the form of "An editor's box, ' m which every member m turn hao to anew?™ the question drawn with his name. The cjaeations, some of which were amusing, were:very well dis cussed, &jjd a ir f osb Instructive evening was brought to a close m the usual manner. The I programme for next Wednesday eyening j will be of % general character, and shall include an elocution ppmpetition by the | junior members for a trophy presented by the President. The Rev. W. B. Costley, o£ Stockbridge, j Ga.j while attending to his pastoral duties at Kllen^opdj ip t.faab state, wae attacked by cholera morbus, He says: "By chancel happened to get hold of a bottle of Chamber^ | lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea* Remedy, and I think it was the means of saving my life. It relieved me at once." For sale by Ashburton Bum Company.

Ashbueton Presbyterian Church,—The annual meeting of the members of the Ash burton Presbyterian Church waß held last evening. A report of the proceedings is un avoidably held over till next issue. Bukglahy —The Napier Tekgiaph special correspondent at Wairoa wires:— A roomxof the North Clyde Hotel was entered and a case of jewellery valued at £85 stolen.— Press Association telegram.

SYNOPSIS OP NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Mrs Morton—Plums for sale Aahburton Drapery Company- - New busi ness advertisement. 0 E Fooka—Auctioneer's notice Wanted—Offico boy, R. Bird—Tenders For sale—Secoud-hand bicycles Ashburton Club and M.B.A, — Wanted Stewards. Wanted Smart Girl—Mrs Maher.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M.) The Printers Act.—John McKeague was again charged with having been guilty of a breach of the Printers Aob m having issued a leaflet without) the necessary imprint as, required by law. Oa the first witness, H. J. Rix, a compositor m the employ of de fendant, being called, no response was given. Mr Wilding explained that no witness m a case of this kind was required to appear unless his expenses had been tendered. In this case this had nob been done, and he had advised the witness that he need not appear unless his costs were paid. Mr Cuthbertson said it was evident that the runner boys, material witnesses m the case, had also been treated with m the same way, and he asked for an adj urnment so that he might be able to compel their attendance. The casa was then adjourned for a fortnight.—The same defendant was then charged with having issued a newspaper without a proper imprint, the name of the street m which the paper is printed haying been omitted from it. The paper pub m was a copy of the paper issued on January 16. One of the staff, m the box, identified the copy as one of those issued on tho date m question. His Worship said the breach was not a serious one, but the Act rtquired all these particulars to be given. He found defendant guilty, and fined him 103 with costs. Civil Cases —Cochrane v Santy, £2 16s 6d—judgment for plaintiff, for whom Mr Cuthbertson appeared.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, February 7 Wheat at Mark Lane is a shilling lower on the week.

CENTRAL MART.

Messrs Nicoll Bros, report on their weekly sale of live stock, furniture, and produce as follows:—Saturday was again a 'quiet day, but on the whole business waa brisker than the week previous. Fowls sold readily at 2a 3d per pair. We also, during the after noon, disposed of potatoes ab |d per lb, ohick feed from 43 6d to 9a, £d per Ib, onions l£d and l|d. We made a good clearance of furniture, consisting of chests drawers £4 and £3 2s 6d, sofa 15s, hall stand 10a, writing desk £3 153 and sundry smaller articles. A traveller bicycle at £17 10j, second hand Rudge Witworth at £9 ss. We also sold our usual consignment of bananas, pines, apricots, peaches, tomatoes, plums, and cucumbers at market rates.

OBITUARY.

Uniced Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right.

Wellington. February 8. Mr James Wilkie, the well-known journa list, and member of the Conciliation Board, who haa been ill with cancer for many months past, died to-day, [Mr Wilkie, who was an able journalist), aqced for some. years m Wellington as a speoial correspondent of various newspapers. Latterly, while suffering from the malady which attacked him, he pluekily continued his work, until ab last compelled by his ill ness to finally pu,b down ois pen, He under went several operations with great fortitude. Mr Wilkio was well known on the West Coast, where he waß interested m mining operations. Ha was the eldest son of the late Mr William Wilkie, one of the earliest settlers m Nelson, and waa born m that city about fifty-five years ago. He waa educated at Netaon College, where he distinguished himself both as a scholar and as an athlete, and won all the honours that were within the gift of the school. At an early age he was admitted to a share m his father's busi ness, but on the discovery of the West Coast goldfields, followed the rushes to Hokitika and Greymouth. He met with varying sue oass m various capacities on the Coast, and m 1875 moved into Canterbury, where he was firab engaged by the Oxford Road Board, then by the Ashburton Road Board as clerk and engineer. After relinquishing the latter position he joined the staff of the Ashburton Guardian as chief reporter, and afterwards was engaged m extensive contracts for the County Council and Road Boards, He was the contractor who-constructed the Pudding Hill water works dam, and he was also cap tain of the local Fire Brigade fora time. About fifteen years ago he returned to the West Coast, and some time later he took up his residence m Wellington. From his earliest boyhood Mr Wilkie displayed interesb m politics and journalism. He represented a West Coast; 'constituency m the Nelson Provincial Council for some years, and took an active part m the public life of the pro vince. He was a fluent speaker, and an in cisive writer, and during the latter years of hie life employed his pen to some purpose as leader writer for a number of Opposition newspapers, £

FOOTBALL.

United Press Association—By Eteebric Telegraph—Copyrighb

(Received Wakapuaka Fab, 9, 9 20 a-ra 5 Guardian Office 9-48 a.m) London, February 8 Me Mullineux says he can provide an equally good team to visit the Australian colonies next year. The players preferred a trip to South Africa during the coming season.

THE WEATHER.

Sinpe Sunday morning there has been rough weather at RakMa—many hours' heavy ram and the balance showery. All outdoor work is suspended, but there is every appear ftnoe of a clearing up now, And the wind should soon dry up the wet stooks and stacks, The yields m the district have turned out so far much above the average.

United Press Association—By Electric 1 Telegraph. CHRTcsTd&uEfiH, February §, A heavy soutsh-west gale whtbh has been blowing all day continues unabated with heavy rain, and shipping at Lyttelton has been suspended^

LABOR QUESTIONS

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph,

London, February f The Manchester cotton operatives demand an advance m wages, The masters refuse to concede it, as they consider that the demand is premature. Sydney, February 8 A delegate to the Board at New castle recommended the Goal Lodges not to aqcept the masters' terms, The bajiot will l?e taljsen £fhortl|.

News in Brief.

The Ashburton Drapery Company an nounce that) their end of ee&ioa sale ia now

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By KSectrio Telegraph—Gopy right

London, February 7 Terrific storms have swt-pt the Atlantic. The Cunard liner Lucsnia, bound for Sew York, fought a hurri cane for sixteen hours. Ci! was poured on the sea and proved useless. Ap proaching tho American coast a shoal of whales m front was struck, necessi tating the stoppage of the vessel to pre vent her propeller fouling them. The Alexander Muir Company of disfcilio-s, Alloa, Oiackinauanslrire, Scotland, has suspended payment. The liabilities are estimated at £61.216; assets 5s 6d ! (sic). Bj the death of Prince Alfred of Coburg, the Duke of Oonnaught becomes heir apparent of the dukedom of Saxe-Ooburg. Sydney, February 8 The Hon. J. See, late Colonial Treasurer, is a passenger by the Mokoia for New Zealand. Brisbane, February 8 Negotiations are proceeding between the Government and the Imperial authorities m reference to the payment of compensation to the New Guinea Land Syndicate. Melbourne, February 8 The writs for the general elections will probably be ksued next week. The polling will take place from the end of March to the middle of April,

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

Speech hj lord Salisbury,

The Address-in Heply.

The Prime Minister's Speech.

Great Britain and the Powers,

The Debate m The Commons.

The Irish Party.

United Press Association—By Eleotrfo Telegraph ~ Copyright.

London, February 7 The forecast of the Queen's speech congratulates the people upon the settlement of the Soudau and the Cretan troubles. Sympathetic reference is made to the murder of the Empress of Austria, and the destitution wrought by the hurricane m the West Indies. Gratification ia expressed at the contri bution of a warship to the Imperial Navy by Cape Colony, and India's recovery from the plague and famine. Bills are promised dealing with the creation of an agricultural department m Ireland, Scottish private Bills procedure, and the question of tithes and rent charges. Allusion is made to the practicability of suppressing anarchist crimes. February 8 In the House of Lords, replying to Earl Kimberley, the Marquis of Salis bury said the Soudan was held by title of conquest, He was not apprehensive of the task of proving that the Anglo- German agreement favored the peace of the world, and did not require to take any immediate action. He insisted that Great Brifain had gained greater concessions m China than any other Powers. It was absurd to assume that Greatßritain contemplated the dismemberment of China. He wished the Czar's Peace Conference success, and said be would be satisfied if it secured the extension of the principle of arbitration, and brought about a diminution of the horrors of war. He did not believe war was so imminent as during the recess, although the causes of war still existed. He echoed Lord' Kimberlay's great satis faction at the prospect of Aus tralian federation, believing it would tend to the prosperity and happiness of the colonies, and render more indissoluble the bonds with the Motherland. The Address-in-Reply was agreed to. In the House of Commons, Sir H. Oampbell-Bannerman, said he was surprised that no legislation toad been promised m the Speech from the Throne to deal with overcrowded and insanitary dwellings, while tha omission of an old age pensions scheme was scandalous. The great improve ment m the relations with France ought to facilitate the settlement of, the, questions m dispute between the two nation?. Mr Balfour, m replying, implied that the Government would legislate for the aged poor before the expiry of P^rUa roent. He said there was no reason why peace with France should not be permanent. The " open door w policy m China would be maintained, but he feared that vast concesssions would severely strain Great Britain's financial resources. No amendments to the Ad&ressin- Reply were given notice of from the front Opposition benches, but there were numerous amendments from private members. Received Wakapuaka Feb. 9, 9.20 a.m, Guardian Office 9.48 a-m frWQOjr, If-ebrtfary § Mr John Dillon has resigned the leadership of the Irish Nationalists m the House of Commons, with a view to the promotion of a re-union of the Irish party.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Unibed Proas Association—By Eleotrip Tolegfapfa - ~ ' '^ABis. Eebruary 8 Bfaitre Loew has informed If. Leb'ret that the Dreyfus enquiry has termi nated. The Criminal Chamber of the Court of Cassation intend to pronounce judgment,

FEDERATION.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright.

(Received Wakapuaka Feb. 9, 920 a.m, Guardian Office 9.48 am) London, February 8 The Colonial party m the House of Commons have cabled to the Premier of New South Wales, cordially con gratulating hfm upon the prospects "of fc consummation ©('federation, T " i

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CHURCH SERVICES. i ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburtoc. THURSDAY, (February 9), 2.30 p.m.— L\ying of foundation sfcono by the Bishop of Chriatchurch. 7 p.m.- Wvensong. 730 pm. — Meeting of Teachers and Church workers. QUINGUAGBSIMA SUNDAY {Feb. 12). ! 8 30 A.m.-—Ho!y Communion. ! 11 a.m.—Matins, Litany, and Sermon. j 3pm —Service aII)HUMOR W. Preacher, Rev. R, A. Wooiii.ho:po. 6.30 p.m. — Evensong and Sermon. '• Preacher : iUv. b, if. Spencer. | NKW ZfCAL.A.MI> CLOTHING FACTORY EXTENSION OF PHEIVIJSES /~\N Account of our Well-Known Tailoring Department Growing so Rapidly during the last Twelve months, we find it necessary to make exten sive additions and alterations to our Pre mises, so as to show to more advantage our Large Stock of the Newest Designs m TWEEDS, SKRUES, WUJKSIEDS, VICUGNIS, Eto. Wo have the Beat Cutter iv New Zealand, and all Garments are made by Experienced First Class Tailors. -GDARANTICE STYLE, FIT, & WORKMANSHIP. We do not pretend to make you a Suit for 635, and give you an extra pair of Trousers m, which cannot be done and give first-class work, but we will make you a first class BAC SUIT to Measure from 65^ to 90s, according to Quality of Material, Boys' Clothing of Every Discription L MADE TO OBDEB. A. GS-. BARTON, Manager <• H Q & & O rj . X P go a; ■■ g pn r -g « c* fc n O g fc rt H pq cc 1 Henry Stephenson. 'hBNBY STBraENSONT" {csuceeasor ho Alfred Hawison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed m my Bands for Salo. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES >SEEDS, etc., Sold Daiiy m Large of Small Quantities. Agent: Norwich Oulon Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacfcuriag and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from £sOs! per month. HENBY STBPHBNSON, AUCTIONEER



Friedlander Bros., Limited, j i FOX PRIVATE SALE. TTTE Have for Private Sale, a complete CHAFF-CUTTING PLANT, Consisting of 6 H.P. Aveling and Porter TRACTION ENGINE, CHAFFCUTTER by Andrews and Beavan, CORNCRUSHER, HUT, SAW BENCH, BELTING, and Suadriee; all m firat-olasa order. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDEK BROS., Lld. Or Jos. Anderson, Methven, CORN SACKS COKNSACKS. XTTE are bow Landing ex " B Elbe," 1000 BALES FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT CORNSACKS, Whioh wo offer to Supply ab LOWEST MARKET RATEB. Clients who desire delivery direct ex Ship will please give us their instructions early to Bave railage or extra handling.' FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. THE Ashhurton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpaeked,°dtrec£!from the . English Manufacturer, a new stock of all the Drugs used m compounding physicians' prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the new Bribish Pharmacopcea, 1898. Tlie Im- of dispensing medical pre portant soriptions is the special and VTorlt constant care of the manager (J. M. Cambkidge), who has been engaged m this iuty for 36 years, as we'l aa baviDg had the benefit of an .TKllgfllSli. training &nd experience, and holding an English certificate. To thoße who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially incases of Serious Ib is of the utmost import- Jtllne&Si. ance that the drugs should be new and freshly im ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and skilfully prepared jandthab exactly what the Physician orders should be used, and nothing else substituted m its place. 1. li© JPirlc© should never be the first and only consideration- Drugs can be bought at all prices. We prefer to import all our Drugs from a firm we can rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper m the colony. But we charge lo mo.fi tuan is HB.ual m most of the larger towjia.) .and generally a littie lees. AfF A.tLJLt An urgent call i'or medicine TIIWCJESJeI is responded to ab once, whether during business hours or at night), Sundays or holidays. Night Dis pensary — opposite Dr Mauda'ft, and next to Dr Hunter's residence. J. M. Cambridge, MANAGEE. 11 185 Insist upon having our Pure Teas. Don't be put upon. They are the Beat . jmd Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied btit never equalled. Guaranteed Micer and Better Valum than any at #d per lb. more money. Compare our 2/- Tea with any at 2/4, and our 2/4 with any at 3/- per lb. I ! _ OAT SHEAF CHAFF. T^IOR SALE, 30 tons firsfc-olasa OAT SHEAF CHAFF Apply, MAIL OFFICE. TO LET. OHOP with Commodious Cellar, Strong Room, nexb to Fletcher Bros, East §tree.t. SHOP, witii Dsgrellyag Apartments, Saua- : dei-e' Buildicgs, East Street. j Apply fco ' BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. i



DONAGHY'S BINDER TWINE, MACHINE OIL, BINDER WHIPS, HAY jfOPKS AND BAKES, ENGINEERS' TOOLS, HENDERSON'S'DUNDEE LEATHER BELTING, CHAINS AND SECTIONS FOR MASSEY-HARRIS :ANI>;{MoCORMIOK REAPERS AND BINDERS, At Lsaa thn Agents' Prices, and all Requisites for the Harvest Field fti Lowenb Prioeß. JOHN ORR & Co, OUR STOCK OF ELECTRO-PLATED WARE AND CUTLERI I Sbllut%lTi^ -a we - ™ ™ki*B** JOHN ORR k CO. WE ARE OPENING AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF Fancy Glassware and China. BmSffiSfSS r «°.t^ cooH lie'1 w<? are Bh°w«"g Thtee Thousand GLASS VASES and orKUIMEN GLASSES, ranging m Price fiom Sixpence each, and as wo believe a larger variety has never been imported by any firm m New Zealand, we feel confident la requesting the inspection of the General Public. In order to dispose of our Immeuae Stock m thene liees we have marked them ab prices from 30 to 60 per cent oelow ordinary prices. Inspect odb Windows. JOHN ORR & CO. CUPS & SAUCERS PLATES DISHKS WATER JOGB TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BUTTER JARS, and every article m Orbckery and Glassware at Reduced Prices at JOHN ORRS& CO. ASON'S. JAKS, JAM JARS IN NESTS, SOftEW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND BRASS PRESERVING PANS. For many years now we have aliogother undersold al! our Competitors ia these special lines, and we are determined to add another season to our record. We Guabantee fco Sell these Goods cheaper than any house m Ohriatohurch or Ashburton. JOHN 088 & CO. e-« eb {INSURANCE} ™*™ Wa beg to announce fco the people of Ashburton and District that we have com pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Cash Customers to the extent of 10a or over, A FREE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds good for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on pxpiry can be renewed at our Stores • thus enabling anyone dealing with ua to keep covered against accident for £100 m the event of death, or £1 per week m the case of Total Disablement. And the Beauty of the WHOLE SYSTEM ia that ib COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. We do nofc make any advance m our Prices to'p^y for this, bur still continue to give to all alike THE BEST VALUE AT BOTTOM PRICES IN EVERY LINK OF OUR IMMENSE STOCK. Bay your Goods where yon can get your Insurance for Nothing. It may be handy when you leist expect ifc. If it costs you nothing you might) as well have that thrown m. Guarantee from Ineurance Company, and all further particulars on application to JOHN ORR & Co. Hams and Bacon. SIDES, ROLLS, AND HAMS- This is VERY PRIME QUALITY, having secured first prize at the recent Shows m Chriatchnrch and Timara. JOHN ORR <& Co. Marayilla Garden Teas. Porveyora by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy. THESE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to as by the Growers from their Gardens m Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten priza medals for PURITY, STRENGTH AND FLAVOR. Everyone should try them JOHN ORR & Co., SOLE AGENTS. Sugar for Jam. WE Huarantea the Pare Cane feUQ-Ali of the Highest Quality, and especially Saitable for Jam making. JOHN ORE & CO., ASHBURTON. i' i