Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, MAY 1, 1899. THE WINTER SHOW.

The C nterbury A. and P. Association do not allow the grass to grow at tbeir feet m the matte-r of pushing on the i interests of the farming community of which they are the recognised represen tatives. To hold a winter show, such as proposed to be held by the Associa tion m Ohriatchureh m June next was a happy conception and one that should make strongly for good, To the . farmer, and especially the young farmer, the show should be of great educational value. The exhibition of roots and seeds should be m itself of incalculable benefit to the grower, inasmuch as he can learn from the object lesson there displayed what is J really good, as well as the possibilities ■ that are within his reach with his own I land. Such an exhibition, if taken up J at all readily, should stimulate emula tion on the part of the whole farming community, for although one cannot j hope to see exhibits from all thej growers, still the men who do exhibit,! and measure their own work eye to eye j with that of their neighbors, are the j men best qualified to gauge their own. j And if exhibits can be obtained from even a representative majority of the growers~and this every well wisher of the district would like to Bee—a great educational benefit would be achieved, In order to encourage exhibits the Canterbury A. and P, Association has offered a special prize of £20 to the A. and P, Association m whoso district the greatest number of first, second, and third prizes are gained, and with such an offer as this, Ashburton fanners should make every effort to maintain their position. This can only be gained by combination, and the local Association is doing all that it can to bring about the combination, and induce farmers to exhibit under their auspices. The Ashburton A. and P. Association has taken the matter up | with great enthusiasm, and gentlemen m every district of the county haTO consented to act as delegates to stimulate the farming interest and encourage exhibits, The Association has undertaken to forward, deliver at the show, and return to Ashburton or Rakaia all exbibiis entered through the Association free of charge, and farmers are referred to the conditions as embodied m the report of the delegates held on Saturday last, for full information. Then m regard to the Winter Show the benefits of clean seed Bhould not be over locked, and these should be derived, we think from such a show as this. Weeds are one of the greatest difficulties farmers have to contend against, and clean seed is lha first essential m successfully fighting them. The departments of competition cover a wide range, and include every conceivable product of the farm, but m our county grain iS-tfr&-eM?f~"prddiicf;~ although-all the others are represented, In regard to grain the season h^s been phenomenal, and the sample this year should be one of the beat ever growc. it not be a wise thing for farmers to keep back samples of their best grain now, for purposes of exhibi tion, and not let all the best go- away with the crop. The opportunity presents itself now, and if the Oounty is to make a presentable appearance at this highly important show, the opportunity should not be lost.

Local and General.

The Rakaia £coidei»t. —Mr W. Wootton is now the only one of those injured m the Rakai* railway accident remaining m the Chriatchurch Hospital, A Record. —A large number of fche children attending the Tekao (Native) school daily walk a distance of twenty miles —ten going and ten returning. This is surely a record. Alleged Theft by a Constable.—A constable named Joseph O'Connell, stationed at Gisbornet, was charged at the Napier Court on Saturday with stealing £8, the property of Samuel Beswick. Accused was remanded till Friday. The theft is alleged to have taken place on board the Waihora, the accused constable being then on his way to Napier with two prisoners m hia charge. —Press Association telegram, A Pastoral Simile,—ln his sermon on Sunday nighb. Rev. Frank Isittj was decidedly ironical concerning the self com placent Christiana whose "eyes are con stantly on the perpendicular" looking to wards heaven, and ignoring earthly responsibilities, and added—"The average church/so are pens where spiritual sheep are being fattened for heaven." Is this the modern rendering of the Shepherd-I|tng'a twenty-third psalm ? Small Holdings.—The Neiu Zealand Tiwitfy aays ;—Wo notice that at Methwold, m Norfolk, a new order of land settlement has been inaugurated. The land is being taken possession of, not by country folks, bub by clerks and the better sort of artisans, who have become tired of the pressure and unhealthy conditions of city life. Many of the holdings are only two acres m extent, and the settlers seem to do very well. We are told of one man who has done excellently on as little as half an aore. He bought half j an acre of land and gradually covered it with , glass houses. The Bale of his produce enabled him to build a good eized private house m one corner of his small estate and to bring up a family of twelve or fourteen children. •-•' Steep " Gold.—The latest " tall yarn " concerning fchs gold discoveries m Alaska is as follows j—ft has' regentjy been discovered that the grav&l bottom of a lake near Sjrka, Alaska was gold bearing. A company was formed to drain the lake, and a tunnel was driven through the mountain spur which formed its boundary. Reoently the water was drawn off. The lake was a mile long aud a thousand feet wide. The gravel was fouDd to yield three to twenty dollars per ton, and "the lake will produce gold ' worth millions. Pieces of rock broken; from the'ledges ajocg the lake are impreg nated with free gold. A mountain of gold bearing quartz has been found within a day's i walk of Shagway. The chief ledge, which is thirty feet wide, sparkles with gold runniDg 2000 to 3000 dollars to the ton. i A Pretty Child, accompanied by her mother, entered a third-class compartment at Westminster-bridge Station the other day. All eyes were turned upon her. She was poorly dressed^ but wondrously pretty, i Although, as afterwards transpired, a town bred child, the glow of health was m her cheeks. And, after all, the basis of beauty is health. Some passenger complimented the mother on the appearance of the ohild. The woman's reply was instructive. ♦• Well, you see, ma'am, I believe m looking after the health of my children, and then i find ' their looks can take care of themselves. I i keep Holloway's Pills and Ointment always | ' m the house, and neither I nor my children have ever wanted any other medicine." j From Ceylon's spicy breezes comes the delightful Diamond Jpples T^as —Shear ' man Broi, agents

Ora Educational System.—" The great aim of our education system," said Mrs .Williamson, at the Women's National Council, "seems to be to turn out all children alike. It is just like a great sausage machine; the teacher puts the , learning m at one end, and the educated | child cornea out at the other, and then the i inspector comes along, and Bays, '.Yes, that is very nice,' but aH the same the individu ality ia stamped out of thorn." Replying to Mrs Williamson, Mr J. R. Blair, of Welling ton, said it was impossible to turn out children of one pattern; teachers differed everywhere, and the school books differed lin various districts. Besides, it was impos sible to destroy the individuality of children ' RYlb.—On Friday evening last the ladies of Kyle gave a return dance to the bachelors of Kyle. It wan one of the most enjoyable evenings ever spent m the Arcadia by the sea. The ladies spared no pains, and their efforts were crowned with success. With "a gran' moonlicht nicht," lively music, lovely " tay," "crame" puffs, etc., etc., the j night waa both favoured and flavoured with ; the beat. The Kyle folks are proverbial for their hospitality, and it is needless to say that on this occasion nothing was wanting, and ererything was m abundance. The little schoolroom was splendidly decorated and gave one a good idea of a glimpse into fairyland. Messrs Hunnibell and Palmer and Mrs Lowe supplied excellent dance music. Songs were sung by Mr Alex. Jarnieson, from Ashburton, and visitor! from Rakaia. During the evening Mr Frizzsile amuaed the company with some of his ever-green oomioalitiea. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds never fails, 1/6 and 2/6.

HOUSEHOLDERS' MEETINGS.

Springburn,

At the annual meeting of householders the following were elected a committee for the ensuing year :—Messrs Morrison (chairman), Fergus, Syme, Young, Kesteven, Giles, and Mowbray. The following ia the inspection report of the Springburn school, received from the North Canterbury Board of Edu cation :— I.—Standard classes and teachers— 87—3, Mr Samuel Baird, master; S2—P, Mibs O« V. Anderson, mistress. ll.— Or ganisation—Satisfactory. 111. —Suitability of timetables—All the subjects of syllabus are provided for m well coastruoted time tables. IV.—lnstruction—The teaching is thorough and an earnest spirit is manifest m all the work. The school has made a marked advance m efficiency under Mr Baud's management: V—Vll.—Order and discipline—Good. VIII.—X.—The buildings have just been painted and everything is m very satisfactory order. —L. B. Wood, inspector. - .

THE CHURCHES.

Wbsleyan At; the Bering Square Church on Sunday morning, Rev Win, Tinsley, of Temuka, conducted the service. The atten dance was good, and the singing by choir and congregation moat hearty. The sermon was based upon the words—''A band of men, whose hearts God had touched.*' Suoh a band of men, said the preacher, was the necessity of every Church to-day. Men were wanted who would fight the irreligiousaess and profanity outside, and the wotldliness that was within the Church. Until pro fesaing Christians pqfc more religion with their evpry-day life, the world would never ba convinced that their professions were real. There was a demand for men of energy to fight the apathy within the Churches. Two bhirds of the members were drones, leaving it to the other third to keep things moving. Though much depended upon the minister, the complaint of stagnation could not always be levelled at the pastor. The divine iiea of conversion, as pourtrayed m the New Testament, waa not always realised to-day, and this was one reason why there was much lukewarmness. Men also were asked for who had an overwhelming sympathy with sinning and perishing humanity, men with the~spirifc-o^Be)frre«i§ceu.. When believers lived on the uplands of a fully sanctified life, such charactsrs as Wesley, Genefaf Baoth^ Mr Moody, and others, would seem less remarkable* During the servioe Mr Tinsley gave an address to *ihe juveniles of the con gregation, aud managed to piok into the space of ten minutes, a wealth of good advice from the words— •* Overcome evil with good." Mr Tiaaley has a rare store of choice anecdotes, and the young people must have had a good time. la the evening, Rev Frank Isibb preached from Romans xu-1. The sermon waa a rousing call to individual Christians, and the Church as a body to recognise their responsibilities, and act accordingly. The chief idea, Mr Isitt said, of the bulk of Christians, after nineteen cen turies of Chrisb's teaching, seemed to be that of self-gratification. Their influence was ho little felt that the evil-doer would scarcely take the trouble to swear at the Churches. The average Church was simply a creche, and their eyes were so fixed on heaven, that) they were blind and indifferent to the sin and misery around them. With reference to the i inordinate desire for ministerial visitation, Mr Isitt gave his opinion that no man or woman m health should expect their pastor to visit them, only on those occasions when he oould tell them where there were oppor. tunities for extending help to others. The phraie was often used—" We trust Jesus " ; an important question wat —"Can Jesus trust us ?" Could He trust them m business, recreative, and political life 1 On the latter point, he said, that when Christians voted for Parliamentary candidates without reckon ing character m their choice, they could not b$ trusted with a vote.

SIDE LIGHTS ON SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION.

{N.Z. Times.)

Some rather startling information m regard to school attendance is likely to be forthcoming at the meeting of the Education Board on Thursday next), m response to the circular recently issued to that body asking j for information from teachers on that subject. lit will probably be found that a large number of children above and below school age are crowding out scholars who ought to !be there, and grievously inconveniencing others who are ia attendance. It will also be found that large numbers of suburban scholars are crowding into the city schools for the sake of the additional advantages there obtainable. Mr Wataon, the head master of the Willis street School, informed the householders last night that there were 300 children attending that school who came from other districts. One of those present— and who had voted m the election for ootn mitteemen, whioh is contrary to law—de liberately stated that he lived outside the T« Aro district, but that as he had a high opinion of Mr Watson as a teacher, he would continue to send his children to the school conducted by him "as long as he darned well liked." With this spirit prevailing m the community it would appear that t^e board, if it projects a reformation m existing habits of parents; will have a very ; rough row to hoe, ' ' . *

ATHLETICS.

United Press Association—By Eleotric Telegraph —Copyright

Sydney, April 29 There is a prospect of a deadlock over the Brisbane Athletic Championship * Meeting. Queensland insists on holding it on August sth and 13th", while New South Wales and Victoria have agreed upon the 12th and 14th. There is a proepect of inducing New Zealand to fall m with the latter elates, Queens land's attitude, it ia considered, will seriously affect the New Zaalandera, as it is argued that nothing lees than a month's absence will suffice them.

ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY.

The annual meeting of tha Ashhurtoo I Acclitrft'oisation Society was held on Friday j last, and was fairly well attended. Mr J. '. M. Cambridge was m the chair. Mr A. H. • Shury,, secretary, read the balance sheet, J which showed a credit balance of £31 17s, and the annual report, which ran as follows:—" Your Committee are pleased to report that; a reserve of approximately fifry acres waa promised at the ntcmth of the Rakak by the Department; of the Lands and Survey at the expiry of the present lease on April 1, 1899, and advising that, to fence a portion at once as required by -our Society the written consent of the present leeaee Mr W. B. Carruthua would be required. The consent was freely granted by Mr Carruthua, who also kindly assisted our secretary to lay off the piece of land selected, dome four or five acres close to the mouth of the river, as a camping site for anglers. It ia now securely fenced and a pump Bunk, at a coet of some £25. This reserve is granted as a camping site for anglers, sportsmen, and the general public. Your Committee also prevailed on the Rakaia Road Board to fill up the creek opposite Mr Doolan's gate, by t^ie giving aecesu to the reserve without going over private property. Your Committee also formed a road from the gate at the entrance of thi reserve to the camping ground. A box lined with galvanised iron is required for horses to drink from to make the paddock complete. As there was no Government land on the north side, of the Ashburton River, your committee have leased a twenty acre section from Mr T. Bullock at a rental of £3 per annum, fenced m six acres, and have driven a pump, at a cost of £13, The read has been much improved by the Wakanui Road Board, and ib is now easily accessible tc anglers. A reserve of 1£ acre on the south side of the Ashburton river has been granted as a camping site on the same terms as the reserves of the Rakaia and Rangitata by the Department of Lands and Survey. During the year the Treasurer has paid for forty-six shags, as against seventeen last year, one man sending seventeen heads at one time. Six thousand rainbow trout) have been turned out m the river Ash burton within two miles of the bridge. This variety of troitt is said to be very fast growing, reaoh ing from half a pound to one pound the irst season. They give very good sport both with fly and minnow, and are said to be a more game fish tban the brown trout. It is Ito be hoped that any small fish of this i variety taken will be carefully put back m the stream. Owing to continuous wet wenther and nor'-westers m the early part of the season, the Rakaia and Rangitata and the Ashburton below the bridge were seldom | fish able until the early part of February, and! ootwitstandiog the season has been I extended to the end of April, it has been the. I woirst we have had for some years. This I militated against the sale of licenses, which are some sixteen less than last year, and thus £7 153 short of last year's receipts. Men's licenses for the season are one, and boys' eight short;, and for the half season men's are two, and boys' eight short of those issued last year, but ladies show an increase of two, and peroh licenses an increase of one for the year. We have not taken any cases against poachers into court, as although we were informed of several we could get no evidence on which we could hope for a con viction. Our balance m the bank is £33 Is I 3d, or £15 11s short of that with which we started, but we consider the money has been well spent m permanent improvements, as tn addition to the 6000 rainbow trout we have put m che Ashburton, we have securely fenced paddocks at the mouth of the Rangi tata, Ashburton, and Rakaia, which is a very good asset for the Society. The report and balance sheet were adopted The question of purchasing twenty acres of land on the nordh side of the Ashburton, now rented from Mr Thonvtg Bullock, was left m the hands of the committee to consider and act. The following officers were elected:— President—Mr G. A. M. Buck'ey; Vice. Presidents—Messrs E. G. Wright, John Studholme, junr., and Hon M»jir Steward j Tireasurer-^Mr P. H. Cox ; {Secretary—Mr A. H. Shury ) Auditor—Mr A. P.. Field j Committee—Meßsrs Cambridge, Denshire, Snodgrase, and Dr Maude. Jraiiorj«fartiSr!bQf £s_6s was voted to the secretary, along m'lfi'a frTS^teease? and^a. life membership, m recognition of the very valuable services he had rendered to the Society. lb was decided to plant trees at the Rangitata reserve, and Mr Sheldon was entrusted with the duty of seeing the work carried out. The usual votes of thanks jiving been passed the meeting adjourned.

LAGUMOR SALE.

The sale of land—p*rb of the Laghmor entate—conducted by Messrs Pyno and Co , Christchurch, and David Thomas, Ashbur ton, m the Arcade on Saturday brought an immense number of farmers to the Arcade, and the bidding for the various lots was of a very spirited character, though iv a good many instances the value set upon the Und by the vendor, and the estimate of would-be buyers did not niok m. Still there was a fair proportion of land sold, and it is expected that, with some give and take on both sides, the whole will be disposed of. Mr Pyne did most of the selling daring the afternoon. The following are the aales made:— HINDS SECTIONS. Lot I—ll2 acres, to Mr A. Pawsey, at £17 10s per acre Lot 2—112 acres, to Mr T. Leatham, at £14 10a per aora Lot 5—121 acres, to Mr J, M. Hampton, at £18 15a per acre Lot 6—121 acres, to Mr J. M. Hampton, at £15 5s per acre Lot 7—123 acres, to Mr J. M. Hampton, at £15 5$ per acre WILLOW^Y LAND. Lots 17,17 a, and 17b, about 73 acres, near school, were keenly competed for, and finally knocked down to Mr T. at £24 per acre ■ Lob 18—65 acres, tq Messrs Chapman Bros., at £}3 10s per acre Lot 19—50 acres, to Mr John W. Parker, at £16 10s per aare Lot 20—5 a acres, to Mr B, Giddings, at £14 per acre BUBAL SECTIONS NBAB THE TOWNBHIP OF TINWALD. Lob 22—25 acre*, to Mr R. Giddiaga, at £12 per acre Lot 23—25 acres, to Mr D, Teppefcfr, at £11 10s per acre Lot 24—36 acres, and Lot 25, 24 acres, to Sir T. A. Dixon, at £15 10a per acre Lot 26-75 acres, to Mr Wm. Porter, at £13 10a per acre Lot 27—70 acres, to Mr J. Robinson, at £14 per acre TINWALD SUBURBAN SECTIONS. Lot I—4* 2r Op, to Mr A. J. Andrews, afc £44 10a per acre Lot 2—4 alr Op, to Mr T. Bullock, at £41 per aore Lot 3—4> 2r Op, to Mr S. Bernard, at £4Q per acre ' ■ '■ ' '' - ' Lot 5—5 acres, to Mr W. F. M. Buckley, ab £40 per aore Lots 15 and 16—10 acres, to Mr W. Sutherland, ab £40 per aore Lots 18 and 19—8 a3r Op, to Mr S« Bur tard, at £40 per aore Lots 21 and 22—20 alr Op, to Mr S. Bur card, at £1410s per acre Lota 23 and 24—10 alr Op, to Mr S. Bur mar d, af $40 per a. are SECTIONS ADJOINING THE GBOyE FARAf, Lot 48-13 a2r Op, to Mr R. Nish/ at £30 10s per aore Lot 484—13 a2r Op, to Mr R. Waugb, at £30 per acre Lot 49—27 a3r Op, to Mr Jae. Smith, at £32 per aore : Loti 50 and 51—53 alr Op, to Mr A. Young, ab £32 per acre Sold privately after the sale.—ls* gc Qp, at H3O per acre. The total value of the land disposed of is about £27,000.

CABLE NEWS.

Ouit«d Press Association—By Klectrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, .April 28 Count Hatzfeld, German Ambassa dor m England, has invited the Australasian Governments to send representatives to the Congress to be held m Berlin on May 24 to discuss the prevention of epidemics of tuberculosis. Sir W. T, Marriott's claim of £20,000 against E t. Hooley's estate, as legal adviser to Hooley, ha? been reduced to £5000. Miss Cissie Loftus, actress, has obtained a divorce from her husband, Mr Justin Huntly McCarthy. April 30. A steamer, during a fog, collided with and greatly damaged the light ship on the Goodwin Sands. The latter utilised Marconi's wireless tele graphy, and obtained help from Ramsgate. New Yobk, April 28 In a cyclone m Missouri sixty people were killed and a thousand injured. Four hundred houses were demolished. Ottawa, April 28 A thousand members of the Dakho borsti sect have left Cyprus to settle m Canada,

BRITAIN AND RUSSIA.

An Important Agreement

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, April 29 The Morning Post states that the Anglo-Russian agreement has been signed. Russia undertakes not to obtain or assist others to obtain rajlway or other cooccasions m the Yangtae | Valley, Great Britain giving a similar pledge m regard to Manchuria. Negotiations are proceeding with a view to settle disputes m regard to the Persian Gulf, Abyssinia, and Afghanis* tan, Russia denies having secured the port of Bander Abbott, on the Persian Gulf. (Received Wak&pnaka May 1, 8-60 a. m, Guardian Office, 10-5 a.m) - London, April 80 Speaking at a banquet "ft the Royal Academy, Lord Salisbury said thai Britain had signed a gratifying agree ment with Russia which doubtless would have a good influence, fie did not wish to exaggerate the extent of that influence, but m view of the rela tions that during the past half century had from time to time existed between Britain and the most important empire of Russia, it was a matter for congratu lation. He further stated an agree ment had been arranged respecting (Jhina, which would prevent any likelihood of a collision, between Oar in terests and our objects for the future. It was reason for congratulation that we had relations cf amity with so many nations, the maintenance of which had been so long essential, and skill our interests and honor had been preserved, and that waa the highest object to which a Minister of the Grown could look.

THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.

Important Ritualistic Meeting. United""F«?B« Association—By Rlectrio Telegreyjh—-Copyright. LoNDONf~April The Bishop of Hereford presided at an important meeting attended by many members of the House of Commons, Evangelical, Broad, Moderate, and High Churchmen. Sir Edward Olarke declared that there were no historical grounds for question ing the authority of the Privy Council m regard to Church matters. Resold' tions was adopted, that the Presence m the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was purely a spiritual one, that |he. establishment of confessionals, was to be condemned, and that the jurisdiction; of the Courts must be upheld. ;

SCENE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

A Minister Attacks his Department

Sir Jolin Grost on Education.

United Press Auobiation—By Kleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Londok, April 29 A remarkable scene occurred m, thf House of Commons while the Edtyqa tion vote was under discussion. Sir John Gorst, Vice-President of the Council of Education, a. ttaojked the policy of his o*n department, apt) showed animus towards the Doke o| Devonshire, Several members lag gested his resignation. Sir H. Campbell-Bannermau complained that Sir John Gorst's conduct was almost an affront to the House,

THE PHILIPPINES.

United Praia Association—By;Elefltrio Telegraph—Copyright

I Manilla, April 28 The Americans captured Apalit, a town beyond Oalumpit, inflicting heavy losses on the Filipinos. April 29 The Filipinos have asked for an armistice for the purpose of holding m Native Congress with a view to arrange peace. General Otis demands fhefr complete surrender. '

SPORTING.

United Pr«M Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph.

Oamasd, May 1 Aba meeting of the North Otago Joekew Uinb held on Saturday, a previous mdlqf|oi to allow the autumn meeting t6 UpM'was rescinded, and 1 it wa* resotyetf to hold a meeting at the end of May. '£100 has been colleoted m the town as a guarantee against loss over the meeting.

fBE ASBBtJIiTON GUAKDIaN : MONiIAY, MAY 1, iBO9



i Fr»m W«w ZealSMtl Rkeston, New Zealand, Not. 23,1896. I a"m yery pleased to state that lino* I took tne agency of Chamberlain's medloinei the sale has been very large; more especially of the Cough Remedy. In two yean I haro sold more of this particular remedy thu of all other makes for the previous five year*. As to its efficacy, I have been informed by saores of persons of the good results they have received from it, and know its value from the use of it mmy own hoowhold. 16 is co pleasant to take that we hare to place the bottle beyond the reach of the objfdreii. IS. J; SoAuipdMrtte^ ' For tale by the Ass«to?qk Dap<* PW ?*»¥• \ ' .■ ■ ■



At ficsti its wind and then its rain, Its cold, then hot, then oold again, Such trying climate brings on chill*, And must increase the doctors' bills; But: what is that which saves expense Which we can buy for eighteenpenoe, Which drives away all colds for sure ? Why, Wm. E. Woods' Great) Peppermint



A. lure Slg'u of Croup: I Hoarseness m a child that ia sub| cfc to i nroup ia a sure indication of the apprbaeh of the disease. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given as soon as the child be. comes hoarae, or even after the oroupy cough has appeared, ib will prevent the attack. Many mothers who have eroupy children always keep this remedy at hand and find that it saves them much trouble and worry. It can always be depended upon and ia pleasant to take. For sale by the Ashbub-



P'rledlapdev Bros.. Limited, "VTOT HATING DISPOSED OF MR W. H. RULE'S PENDARTES PROPERTY By Auotion, We are prepared to TREAT PRIVATELY foriame.l FRIEDLANDER§BROS M Lij>. GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO LO N_D O N . WE beg to intimate to our ..numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHfeAT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. We are m a position to offer freight by Sailers and Steamers at lowest rates ourrent, and | consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to make liberal Cash Advances against shipments placed m our hands for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience m the Grain and Produce Trade is sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to us will be well looked after It is anticipated that all the available shipping space will be required this season, and early application will there fore be necessary. Friedlander Bros., Ld, f ".. - ..-■!" '■"■■"■■li.i! llf>111111 ."!:. i' : .-a TRUANT OFFICER. A PPLIO&TIONS are invited for the XJL poßition of Truant Officer for the Aahburton, Hampstead, and QDinwald School Districts. Applications to be delivered by THURSDAY NEXT, the 4th instant, at : the office of l 4 287 0 J. STSTOHB, Arcade, JAN OPEN LETTER, ! Christchurch, April 26, 1899. To Messrs Northcote and Ilefford, " The Comer," Ashburton. In the Estate of Wm. Hedley Collier. Gentlemen, — / am directed by the Public Tnistee to accept your offer for the Book Debts herein. • J. J. M. Hamilton, District Agent of the Public fyjpistee, refenftee to the above, the •fmrohaaera request a, eettlement of ALL ACCOUNTS owing to W. H. Collier's Estate WITHIN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS FROM DATE. NORTHOOTE & HIFFORD, |" THE CORNER." ! April 27, 1899 _ 4 252 I*' . < i«4 i pli 11 hi k 3!z Is § H T -I g H. CHILDS. HAVING enlarged my workshop, and added to working appliances, lam now prepared to undertake REPAIRS TO AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. Whselwright'a, Shoeing, and General Blackemith'a Work. H. CHILDS, WAKANUI ROAD. Agent for—Booth, McDonald and Co., and Andrews and Beaven. 11 smell it; upon my Ji|e.ifc wjll do well (King John). This remark applies to Diamond Jubilee Tje^..—Shearman Bros, agents



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