DEATH.

Feffobd —On January 1, at her parenfcs' residence, Havelock street, Julia Maeian, second beloved daughfer of John and Esther Hefford. Aged 23 years.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1899. Local and General.

On fche first page to-day will be found an article entitled •■ Prophecies for 1899." Anew serial, entitled "The Quiokledge Partners," is oommenoed in to-day's issue. It will be found on the first page, Sad Disowning Case.—A Press Associa tion telegram from New Plymouth states that on Sunday a young man named James Bullot, while fishing at Moturoa, was washed off the rocks and drowned. The body has has not yet been recovefed. Accident. —Mv George Dowse, the handi capper, met with a nasty accident on the Ashburton traffic bridge last evening. He was being driven back from the Tinwald racecourse in Mr T. E. Upton's buggy, when the horse fell, and both occupants were thrown out. Mr Upton escaped injury, but Mr Dowse received a nasty shaking and some bad bruises about the arms and legs. There were many vehicles on the bridge at the time, and traffic was blocked for a while. A Bad Beginning.—Ob New Year's morning a large number of Ashburton resi dents were pub to a deal of inoonvenienoe, and in some caaes expense, by gangs of hoodlums, who amused themselves by pull ing down doors, unhanging gates, and up setting the smaller houses, and in some cases went bo far as to pile empty crates, etc., in the centre of the road, to the datjger of persons driving horses. If theae indivi duals go on as they have commenced the year, they will no doubt find themselves in trouble. ' Tinwald Races —All who attended the races at Tinwald yesterday no doubt enjoyed themselves up to a certain time; that was the time for going home, when the rain came down pretty smartly, a contingency for which few were prepared. There was of course a rush for drags, express waggons, etc., bub these could only take up a very small portion of the crowd, hundreds ol whom had to tramp from the Tinwald course to Ashburton, a large proportion of whom would have been only too glad to have patronised the railway, had there been a convenient train running about that time. Gun Accident—On Saturday last Mr H. Sharplin's son Benjamin, sixteen years of age, was out with a gun near Staveley when he unfortunately slipped and fell, and the gun went off. The unfortunate lad re ceived the charge in his lefc hand, which is badly shattered. Mr Sharplin, who was in Ashburton, was wired to at once and took Dr. Bolger up with him, who. on examination advised the lad's removal to the Aahburton Hospital, which was reached just as the clock was striking the last hour of the old year. Oa arrival the doctor at once attended to his patient, who is now doing as well as can be expected, having lost a portion of three fingers. A Go-AS-YOU PLEASE TOURNAMENT for a distance of five or six-hundred miles would, no doubt, attract great attention among pedestrians. Feats of endurance which call forth worthy emulation have the egeot of improving the physical standard of our young men. They learn that the training requisite demands cleanliness, sobriety, and regular living, as the first essentials of success. This, of course, tdachea the lesson that Holloway's Pills and Ointment are rapid aids for bringing a man into the pink of condition. They strengthen the constitu. tion, purify the blood, promote digestion, and cleanse the stomach. The Ointment disperses stiffness of the joints and makes the muscles like steel in their strength and flexibility.

THE CRICKET CLUB'S CONCERT.

There was not a very large audience on Monday evening at the Cricket Club's annual concert, but there was enough present to represent & b&ianpp to credit in the treasurer's booksl Wliat was wanting, however, in numbers was made up in appreciativeness # which was perhaps to be accounted for jby the excellence of the programme submitted. Among the vocalists was Mrs G. M. Broofee, of Chriatphureh, who sang a new Bong by Gillott •* Wilt thou not forgive me," for which sha was deservedly encored, and Parker's " Houp la Carina," which also drew forth an encore. Miss Watson, another Christchurch songstress, and always popular in Ashburton gave two scpge with her usual success, and was also heartily received. Miss Kathleen Ors? sang with her usual feeling, and received the applause she merited. Amongst) the gentle men vocalists were Mr Snodgrass, who sings very pleasingly, and Mr Qraham p,<jberts, who was in great form with his ooster songs. Recitations were given by Mr E. Nicoll, of Wellington ; and Mr Charles Wotherspoon, whose monologues were excellent, Mr 0. W. Seymour?s phonograph was in evidence, as was alao Captain Nokea 1 Darktown Brigade with its foystering fun. The orchestral pieoes were also highly apprecia» ted.

COMMERCIAL.

PROPESTT SALU.

Mr T. Bullock held a sale ab fche Arcade: on Saturday of a number of sections, in the Mount Sorners towuahjp. There was a good attendance of residents and spirited biddings. All the lots offered were sold as follows :— ■ Lots 1,2, 3, 4, at £2 10s per section to "R, Patton ; lots 5. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, at £2 10a per section, to R- Patton; lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, at £2 10s per section, to R. Patton ; lots 18, 20, 21, at £3 10s per section to R. Patton ; lot 46. at £8 to John Murray ; lota 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, at £3 per section to John Murray j lots 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 ah £2 17s 6d per section to John Murray ; lots 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 at £3 2a 6d per section to John Murray ; lots 55, 54, 55, aI) £3 15a per section to W, J. Black ; lot 114, at £4, to W- T- Doak 5 lots } IZ and 113 at £2 per section, to Thomas Mill' r; 10ta|86,87, 88, 109, 110. 11l at £2 5s per acre to Thomas Miller ; lotsjß9., 90, 91, 106, 107, 108, at £25a per section to Thomas Miller ; lots 92, 93, 94, 95. 96, 97, 98, 99.100,1.01,102,103,104, 105 at £2 53 per section to Thomas Miller ; lots 66, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63 at £3 5s per section to W. T. Doak ; lots 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 127. 129, 130, 13|, 132 at £3 2a 6a to W. I- Doak 5 lets 69, 76 ; 71, 73, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, at £2 5a per Bection to W. J. Black ; lots 74,75, 76, 77, 78, 118, 119, 12Q, 121, 122 at £2 7s 6i per section to George Park « lob 17, at £3 to W. Easton. Mr Bullock also sold on account of the pubiio trustee R.S. 5737, 30 acres, situated at Alford forest, at £1 Us per acre. Mr Jabez Ellen being the purchaser.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

I United press Aaaooiatlon—By Electric 1 yelegrstph—Copyright

Jjondon, January I Speaking at Gloucester, Sir Charles Dilke said lord Salisbury's instructions to the British Minister at Pekjn to do nothing to cause the dismemberment of Ohina or give other Powers an excuse for dismemberment, .would probably increase the obstinate conservatism of the Chinese. Shanghai, January 2 Ofaina^ without consulting Great Britain, has inalpded some iMtonß? property in the concession recently made to Russia at Hankow, The qw»ot are iniignmt,

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB.

SUMMEft MEETING.

FIRST DAY-MONDAY, January 2.

I Ppesioent -Mr John Studholme, Jiinr. ; Yioe-Fbesidbut-—Mr M. Stitf ; Judoe —Mr M Stiti; Stewards - Messrs JON Griga, E Gates, 0. F. Todhunter, D. Thomas, T. fc^one, F. W, Hanmer, and T. K. Upton ; Handicappeb—Mr G. Dowse ; '1 eeasukbb, - Mr J. Davison ; Sta.rtekß—Messrs H Lunn and T. Sheenan ; Cleek of the Soaies—Mp R. Friedlander ; Ciißß« of the Oouese —Mr R. Oartia.

The above meeting, which waa held on the Tinwald course, opened under moat auspioious circumstances. The weabher was in every respect suitable for the class of aport until the last race, when a slight shower fell; while the influx of visitors from both south and north, together with the vast number in this county who set aside New Year's Dy to enjoy a day's outing, made up a capital attendance. The fair sex, who by the way must have enriched themselves by a few pairs of " new kid gloves," were also present in good numbers. Mr George Dowse was on good terms with himself, very few claiming single engage ments during the day being eliminated, thus causing good fields to contest the very varied programme offered by the Club. The feotalisator, which is the property of the Olub, was worked by officials appointed by them, and this innovation was in every way satisfactory—both receiving and paying out, considering the large number of clients, being promptly done. The sum of £1463 passed through the machine. The publi can's booth, under Host Lagan, seemed to be doing a good business, while the booth for refreshments and «• soft goods " outside, in charge of Mrs H. Primmer, was simply besieged during the intervals between the races. The seoretary, Mr 0. H. Dowding, waa ever willing to give any assistance required by publio or presp, and his efforts to make the meeting & success must have been fully realised. Owing to the unavoid able absence of Mr H. Piper, the duty of starting waa undertaken by Messrs H, Lunn and T. Sheenan (who started the Cup race), and with the exception of the New Year's Gift, got the fields away very well. Mr Sheenan'e start in the Gup, for a maiden attempt, was an excellent one. The Ash burton Brass Band enlivened the proceedings with selections during the afternoon. There was but one protest during the day—against Muatella in the Hurry Scurry, and the Stewards, after taking evidence, postponed their decision until the receipt of informa tion from the North Island. The racing was very interesting throughout, the dual victory of Bizarre and those of Valentine and Topsy, being well received by the publio. The following are the results: — New Year's Gifr, of 35 soys; second 5 soys from the stake. Seven furlongs. 40 Mr M Hobbs' b m Bizarre, 6yrs, by ' Apremonfc—Whim, 8-12 (R Wilson) 1 22 Mr R W Daily's blk g Matlock, 4yrs, 8-0 ... .„■ ... ... (Hunt) 2 13 Mr G Murray-Aynßley's br g Belli gerent, 6yrs, 8-13 ■« (W Piue) 3 33 Mr T Sheenan's eh m Aleestis, aged, 8-7 «- .. .. (J Walle) 0 19 Mr H Oftssidy's bo Legerity, 3yrs, 7-7 .. (JPine) 0 16 Mr W Setters' b m Gloaming, syre, 7 5 .. .. (T W Cotton) 0 From an indifferent start, at which Alcestis was badly left, Belligerent carried on the running to the home turn, where Matlock and Bizarre came through, and the latter, stalling off a challenge from Matlock at the half distance, won by a length, Belligerent close up. Time—l 31g. Totali sator—£l43. Dividend—£3 ¥< Faibmelx* TRQf Handicap, of 30 soys; ! second horse 5 soys from the stake, (Saddle). Two miles. 12 Mr George Grice's br g Boxwood, syrs, by Blackwood AhSallah,— Tra ciiifter mare, g^seo ... (B Orice) 1 23 Ringwood 11, lleec, (T Cotton Senr),; 1 Scottie, 18sec, (owner); 2 Miss Wilkin, 20aec, (owner); 8 Medjidie, 24sec, (Laffey); 61 Garfield, 29aec, (owner); 11 Struan, 3lsec. (owner); 3 Berlin Mac, 333 ec, (owner); 4 Killaloe, 33aec, (owner); 3 Delia, 35sec, (owner) ; 8 General Grigg, 35sec, (J Smith); 4 Maori, 37aec, (Small jun ) j 24 Jook Mo- Quilla, 37se0, (owner) ; also started. Boxwood got to the front in the first half mile, and from thence to the finish had matters his own -way, winning by over the distance from Ringwood and Medjidie. Time—§.4Q. Totalisator, £164. Dividend— $12 6s. The owner of Medjidie was fined $1 for being late at scale. Ashbueton County Cup, of 60 soys 5 second horse 10 soys from the stake, One mile and a quarter. 65 Mr H Lunn's b h Skirmisher, aged, (including 71b penalty), Vanguard— Quida, 940 ,„ , (W Clarke) 1 44 Mr J O & Grigg's b g Rex 11.. aged, 7-13 ... (J Pine) 2 70 Mr M Hobba' br m Bloomer, 4yrs, 7-|i „.  (t O'Brien) 3 10 Mr R H Bennett's b h Lord Sfcans bury, aged, 7-2 .. (Cotton jun.) 0 Passing the stand the order was Stans bury, Bloomer, Rex 11. At the willows Bloomer ran into the lead, which she held to the top turn, Skirmisher lying third. Turning into the straight, Rex 11. appeared dangerous, but once inside the distance Skirmisher shot out asd won a good race by a clear length. Bloomer a length away. Time—2.l2| sec. Totalisator, £189, Divi dend—£2 12s. I Noyel Race, of 25 soya; five furlongs, I Weight Bat. 22 Mr T Cotton's eh g Valentine, 4yrs, St fieorge-r-Roseneath (Cotton jun.) 1 33 Mr E McDonnell's eh g Roaehill, aged .« ... (T O'Brien) 2 36 Mr James Hampton's b m Agreeable, (R Wilson) 3 3 Mr George Stockdill's b m Goldfinch, aged ... .- ... (Hnißsey) Q § Mr J Fechney's eh m Chestnut, aged, 1# Pine) Q 47 Mr John Shaw's b g Tommy Atkins, aged .. (J Pine) 0 Valentine got well away and was never headed, winning by a clear length. Time— 1-4. Totalisator, £146. Dividend--£sl9i. The winner was bought in for £12. Galloway Handicap, of 25 soys ; second galloway 5 soys from the stake. Four furlongs. 60 Mr Isaac Armstrong's b m Topsy,, I by Perkin Warbeek 11., aged, 9-2 1 (Mr F P Claridge) 1 13 Mr A McCormick's b m Rosie O'Shea, *ged, 7-10 .- ... (R Wilson) 2 62 Mr James Boll's br h Minister, aged, 9-2 ... ... (Cotton iun.) 3 49 Mr Wm. Chisnall?s b g Dandy, aged, 9-2 ... ... ... (WShaw) 0 14 Mr M Friedlander'a b f Heliadas, 3yrs, 7-5 ... ... (Hussey) 0 §Mr Hay Bmith?s b m Loo, aged, 7-5 (T O'Brien) 0 12 Mr R Bennett's b t Pauline, f ou-are a-Belle, 3yrs, 7-2  (JPine) Q The field were in close order to tho dis tance. A good set to ended in Topsy winning with little to spare from Rosie O'Shea and Minister. Time— 51§. Totalisator, £281. Dividend—£3 sa. BBAEIfiB WALTER HANDICAP, of 30 SOVB J ' second horse § boys from the stake. One mile 100 Mr G Murray-Aynsley?a blk g Huku 9 Vanguard-Spray, 3yrs, 8-7 (W Pine) 1 39 Mr G W Hardwick's b g Wiader niere, 6yrs, 9 9 ; (Mr F P Claridge) 2 26 Mr E J W Mead's br g Nor* Wester, syrs, 8 2 ... (T W Cotton, junr) 3 § Mr C F Todhunter's b g The Kid, 4yrs, 8 0, (R Wilson) also started This was the best r^oe of thp day. Win dermere and Huku kept in close company ali the way, the latter winning by half a length. Time—l-4y. Totalisator, £170,. Dividend— £110 a. Hußßy SeuRKY, of 18 soys 5 second horse 3 sovb from the stake. Open for horses that have never won publio money. Weight not less than 7st 61b. Four furlongs 41 Mr J Parker's b m Muatella, by ' Tattler, §yrs, 8 .f, (including 121ba overweight) ... ... (W Pine) 1 $1 Mr C fir Dalgetty'a eh q Kissmjssj 3yrs, 7-6 (J Pine) 2 i'| Mr R McDonmaira b m Constance, 76 m w fUWQottoPjjw) §

13, Number Nine, 7-8, (2iba overweight), I (W Shaw) ; 17, Nutcracker, 7 6, (O'Brien); * 65, Map, 81, (9!ba overweight) (E Wilson); i 30, Flying Kitty, 7-6, (Huasey), alao atarted. 5 Mustella, Kissraias and Constance carried i on the running all the way, Muatella even-' tually winning easily by a couple of lengths. | The owner of Maud waa. fined for being late' at scale. .4 protest was entered Rgainsfc the winner, reference to which is made in the introductory remarks* Time—sl §. Totalisa tor, £214. Dividend-£4 13s. Flyino Handicap, of 30 soya ; second horse 5 kovb from the stake. Six furlonga. 87 Mr Murray-Hobbs' b m Bizarre, 6yrs, Apremont—Whim, 9-10, {including 101b3 penalty)... ,„ (R Wilson) 1 43 Mr R Alexander's eh m The Orphan, aged, 8-6, (4tbs over) , (Hunt) 2 53 Mr T Sheenan'* oh h Ben Farley, Zyrs, 8 7 ... ... ... ... (Walls) 3 13 Mr G Marray-Aynsley'g b g Shooting Star, syw, & 0 ... ... (J Pine) 0 15 Mr R H Bennett's b h Lord Stansbury 7-12 ... .„ ... (Cotton, junr) 0 8 Mr M Friedlander'a b g Gunrose, 3yrs, 7 5 ... .;. ... (Hußsey) 0 Ben Farley boltad before the edarb, and i when the field were sent) off he gob badly away. The Orphan and Bizirre were in the van jaefc below the distance, with Ben Farley handy, but Bizirre was equal to the occasion, and shaking them off won by a dear length, Ben Farley a poor third. fiime—l.l7i, T6tal—£2l9. Dividend—£2 ss.

CANTERBURY TROTTING CLUB.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph, Ohristchukch. January 2 At the Canterbury Trotting Club's second day meeting there was a large attendance, The totalisator investments were £6897, making £10,800 for the two days Fritz reduced his Australasian record for one mile with a flying starb to 2.15, trotting the first half mile in 1.5. Following are results :— Innovation Handicap (saddle), of 50 soya ; two miles—Ben Bolt, 22seo, 1; Bora 21sec, 2; Jewel, 21aec, 3. Good race. Time~s-34. Dividend- £2 14« Pont Handicap (harness), of 40 soya; 1| milas—Dayttar, 20«eo, 1; Narraganaetc, sseo, 2; Amelia, sor, 3, Time—4-31§. Dividend—£l2 4s New Year Handicap (harness), of 130 sove; 3 miles—Sunshine, 52sec, 1, Vaeco, 31seo, 2 ; Johnny 111, 60aeo, 3. Won easily. Time—7 46. Dividend—£6 2a Canterbury Stakes Hangicap (harness), of 50 boys ; 2 miles—The Baron, 8300, 1; Vickery, sor f 2; Design, BBec, 3. What was favourite, but refused to trot. Time— 5-7 Dividend—£6 10s PuasE, of 100 soys; one mile. To beat time, 2-15. Fritz beaS time by 2eeo. Dividend—£l 2s " Progressive Handioat? (harneaß), of 60 sovb ; 2 miles—Bluegown, 20aec, 1; Ruby 11,2. Val arid Satan were favourites, but the former broke up badly, and the latter went very unkindly. Time—s-25. Divi dend— £33 12s Lincoln Handicap (saddle), of 120 boys ; 2 miles—Kola, 18aee, 1; Monte Carlo, Bor, 2. Won easily. Time—s 6. Dividend— £2 18s Telegraph Handicap (harness), of 75 bovb ; one mile—Utah, Isseo, 1, Time— 2-34. Dividend-£2. Final Handicap,-of 75 bovb, one mile— Jessie, 7aec. 1; Eulalie, 15aec, 2 j Ophir, 15sec. 3. Tim*—2 25.. Dividend £6 16s

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland, January 2 There was a large attendance at the third day's racing of the Auckland Racing Club, and the weather waa fine. Following are results of the principal events :— Gbbat Northern Derby, of 500 soys; 14 mile. —Blue Jacket 1, Explosion 2, Altair 3. Tims—2-40. Dividend—£6 13s, Midsummer HANB.iCAf,, of 200 soys; five iurloogs. -^Nantes 1," Seahorse 2, Roaella 3. Time—l-4. Dividend—£3lls. Auckland Racing Ciub Handicap, of 500 soys ; 1£ mile. —Ohkn 1, Orusoe 2, St Gordon 3. Time—2-37. Dividend— £H 12s

FOURTH DAY.

Ellbr§lxe Racecourse, January 3 Thß summer meeting of ihe Auckland Racing Club is beiog brought to a conclusion to-day. The weather is fiae, and the attend anoe large. The following are results :— Asoox Handicap, of 100 soya ; one mile- Mantle 1, Battleaxe 2, Lady Marion 3. Miss Anna was scratched. Won by a length and a half. Time—l-423. Dividend—£29 15s.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. ! (The following is the meteorological report for the week ending December 30, 1898 :—

CRICKET.

CANTERBURY t. WELLINGTON.

The iaterproyiaoial cricket match, Canter bury v. Wellington, was commenced at Lancaster Park on Saturday afternoon and was continued yesterday. Canterbury batted first, and their innings closed with a total of 377 runs. Wellington, at the close of yesterday's pl&y, had loat two wickets for § runs.

CYCLING.

Ab the South Canterbury Caledonian Sports, held at Timaru yesterday, several Ashburton competitors took pare. In the two mile bicycle race J Davidson (170 yds) finished first; A. Huston (410 yds) won the five mile bicycle race; James McTigue was first in the running high jump, sft 4in, first in the running long jump, 20ft lin, first in the 120 yds hurdle race; W, Fitzgerald tied with Rogan (9ft 4in) for pole vaulting. Ab the New Plymouth cycling sports on Monday B. O'Sullivan, of the Thames, lowered the New Zealand record for one mile on a clay tract, his time being 2.19§. The previous existing record was 2 24§. 0 Sullivan was paced by a triplet.

CHURCHES.

St. Stephen's.—The services were well attended at St. Stephen's Church on Sunday last. At this season of the year the ranks of the choir are usually thinned by the holidays, and the chorister boys did exceedingly well in the absence of the ladies. Miss Hamilton presided at the organ and played with great precision and taste. The Vicar conducted two services in the parish'Ctiuph and one at <3 recastreet. The subjects of the addressed were as follows! —Gen. 2815 "Halting places" I Sam, 712 j "Stones of Witness," Revelation, 8-9: " A new song." Mr Gates conducted a service at Dromore in the afternoon. On Sunday next farewell aermonp'will be preached by the Rev. T. A, Hamilton; All Vommunioants arp invited to. be' present at £he early oeiebration or the Holy Oemmunion, as it is the last occasion when the Rev; T. A. Hamilton will o|Sciafce »s yipar of tfee parish,. Salvation Ar^y.—The meetings at the Salvation Army on Sunday were conducted by Captain and Mrs Syder, who have just arrived to bake charge of the Ashbnrton corps. . Captain Syder has been in charge of Sydenham, while Mrs Syder (formerly Captain I^ees) has been in charge of the Timaru corps; Mrs Syder ia a singer of baipnb, and ""has fregueatly feeeq g^lloi| or at thVcjiner»j?s Jijebtinp, \

CABLE NEWS.

United PreEß Association—By Eleotrio (Telegraph—Copyright." * - ■ London, Janaary 2 The British revenue returns for the parter to end of December show, a total >f £28,632,000, customs contributing £5,975,000, excise £10,482,000, and itamps £1,996.000 Later reports concerning the wreck jf the steamer Glenavon, which foundered while on a voyage to London, | state that the officers reported to be I mining have been saved. The quarter- j master, Mr Smith, perished in the I wreck. . ' Beblin, January 2 The German Emperor v eafierioff from an inflamed throat, and hew had to take to his bed. Bombay, January 1 Fifteen thousand native Christians ': in Southern India desire to join the ; Russian Orthodox Church, and have I invited Russian priests to instruct ■ them. January 2 Lord IBlgin, on the eve of his depar ture from India, replying to a farewell address, praised the Ameer's fidelity ia regard to the Indo-Afghan frontier troubles Washington, January 1* The Pope has directed Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop of Baltimore, and head of the Roman Catholic Church in .: America, not to permit his subordinates to overstep the limits of Catholic dogma and discipline. An anti-Imperialist League has been formed in America to combat the;'. Jingo section, and those advocating territorial expansion abroad. The League has now branches in thirty , States, Mr Grover Cleveland (ex- > President), Mr John Shearman, Bishop 1 Potter, Carl Scfaurz, and maDy othsr -i persons of eminence have joined. '■; Sydnbt, January 2 - Lord Hampden, speaking at a High* * land gathering, announsed that the reason of hig returning to England was M that his eldest son was about to marry, -A and he wished to be present at the marriage, and attend to the necessary *| legal settlements. .: Hobaet, January 2 The bush fires are abating. :;

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign. United Press Association—By Elaotrio ] > Telegraph—Copyright ■ i Received Wakapuaka Jan. 3, 925 a-m ; Guardian Office 9-43 a-m ";,! Massacre of Spaniards. | Washington, January 2 The natives of Ponipi, one of the ■ Caroline group, have massacred the ■'; Spanish garrison. i ! The Philippines. ! Aquinaldo, who it was reported fled j I to Oayite to escape assassination, has 1 escaped the surveillance of the Ameri- f cans. It is feared this will lead to * resistance to the Americans. "r The Americaus in Cuba. The American garrisons in Cuba number 30,000, three additional reqU menta being sent to reinforce. Illness of an American Poiiti<L s 4| Mr Dingley, the American politician, J is suffering from pneumonia", and bi»i; condition is serious. >"!] Executed. '^ Paris, January 2 '4 M. Vacher, the notorious French:' murderer, has been executed. The Queen and the German Emperor, London, January 2 The Emperor of Germany hopas' to meet the Queen at Florence in April. Received Wakapuaka Jan. 3, 9.35 mt Guardian Office, 10.50 a-m .^ ' : New Year's Honors. / London, January 2, The New Year's honors include—. Baron Oromer, British Agent and Con sul General in Egypt, to be Vißcount. Peers—Sir Philip Wodehouse Ourrie, British Ambassador in Rome; Sir Joseph Russell Bailey, Lord Lieut, of Brecon; Sir Henry Hawkins, who retired from the position of Judge of the Queen fs bench division. Baronets —Sir Henry Thompson, Surgeon ex« traordinary to the King of the Belgians, and Emeritus Professor of Clinical Surgery in the University College; Francis Tress Barry, member for Windsor; William Henry Hornby, member for Blackburn ; John Murray Scott, trustee of the National Gallery. Knights Commander of the Bath — Edward Wingfield, Permanent Under secretary for the Colonies; Sidney Robert Grenville, Private Secretary to the Marquis of Salisbury. Knights of the Grand Cross of St Michael and St George—Lord Hatopden, Governor of New South Wales; Sir T. F. Bux< ton, Governor of South Australia, Knights Commander of St Michael and St George—Sir John Madden, Chief Justice of Victoria | W. T. Thigtleton, Dyer, Director of Royal Bqtanic. Gardens, Kew. Received Wakapuaka January 3, 11 30 a.nj, Guardian Office 11-56 a.m The Panama Canal. Paris, January 2' The efforts of the Parisian financiers to induce America to purchase the Panama Canal have proved fruitless. British South Africa Company. Capetown, January 2 The British South Africa Company's agencies in the colony have been closed owing to the tax of a shilling per cent upon its capital having been imposed. ' A H<tw Claimant. London, January 2. William Tyson, a Nottingham brick layer, claims relationship to, and a share of the wealth of, the late James Tyson,

News in Brief.

At the Timaru Caledonian sports qq i^onday, A. W. Humphreys did a mile io !3Tiia. l^.aec ? and Alf Huston won the Qvo mile in good atylo; both wets riding VYaverley bicycles. This machine gco?ea three firsts and five seconds and thirda fjri; these sports—a good day's record.

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THE A RE bound to uphold their reputation aa being the leading Tailors and Outfitters }!& Ashburtoni During the pas,t jyeeji we have opened out gome of the very newest things in Gentle^ men's HATS, TIES, SBIRTB, etc, thai conld be procured in thß English and Continental Markets. FOR THE HOLIDAYS See the Sirdar Frame Hats J(  Wolseley Collars  „ JSTewest Ties   Pearl Strajjr Hata   Panama Straws   Unbreakable Straws  „ Pique Fitted Shirts „ „ Celluar Fitted Shiits  „ Matt Tennis Shirta  „ Picnic Shirts In fact every article of dress to make the holidays a pleasure. Quality our Jirat consideration, SPECIAL DISPLAY THIS WEEK A. G. BAETON, Manager, :



CHURCH SERVICES. : ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Aehburton. FRIDAY (Epiphany)-Shorfc Service, 7.30 p.m Choir Practice 8 p.m SUNDAY SERVICES—January 1, 1899. 8.30 am—Holy Communion 11 am—Morning Prayer 2.4s—Children's Service 3.3o—Baptisms 6.30 pm —Evening Prayer Farewell Sermons will be preached by the Rev T A Hamilton. j Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL SEASON, 1898-99. OUR NEXT SALE will take ptoce at Christchurch on FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1899, And Catalogues for this Sale close on  TUESDAY, 27th Instj Clients are requested to deliver their Clips either at our Ashhurton Stores prior to that date, or to consign the Wool to BROWN & SONS' siding, Addingfcoo, where it will have our most careful and personal attention Adviosg of consignments will be received At our Ashborton office. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ' CGRNSACES COENSACKS. X¥7"E are now Landing ex "Elbe," 1000 BALES FULL SIZE AND FULL WEKJHT CORNSACKS, Which we offer to Supply at LOWEST MABKET RATES Clients who desire delivery direct ex Shi will please give us their instructions early t save railage or extra handling. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limitep.



Insist upon ifeasisj.g' our Pure Teas. Don't be put upon. They are the Best and Cheapest. Absolutely pur*. Copied but never equalled. ftnaranteed Hicer and Better Value than any *t 4d per lto. more money. Compare onr 2/- Tea with any at 2/4, and our 2/4 with any a$ 3/- per Ib. pEAOHER of Siiorthaal and Music, X, Piano, Organ, & Violin. UAKAIA & OHEETSEY, MONDAY §6 WBDNBSDAYi t



• THIS Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE jusfc unpacked, direct'from the . English Manufacturer, a new stock of all theDruga used in compounding physicians' prescriptions, specially made in conformity with the new Britieh Pharrnacoposii, 1898. Tljl© Xmx- of dispensing medical pre portaut scriptions is the special and Worlc constantcareof themanager (J, M. Cambridge), who has been engaged in this duty for 36 years, as well aa having had the benefit of an JKn££lish training and experience, and' holding an English certificate. To those who i unfortunately have to take medicine, especially incases of JaSerioiiM It la of tha utmost iraport- JlJue&£>. ance that the drugs should be new and freshly im ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and skilfully prepared ; and that exactly what the Physician fOjfdep should be used, and nothing ejsjs substituted in its place. 'Xhe.lPrlc© should never be the first and only consideration—" Drugs can be bought at all prices. We prefer to import all our Druga from a firm we can rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper in the colony. But we charge no mo.a than is usual in most of the larger towns, and generally a little lees. ASK? ALL An urgent call for medicine TIIMtJfcGSS is responded to »fc oDce, whether during business hours or at night, Sundays or holidays. Night Dis pensary-— opposite Dr Maude's, and next bo Dr Huetof's residence. J. M. Cambridge, MANAGER. 11 135



F. FERRIMAN. ~ fob~saleT /"\NE Second-hand Dray in good order. P. FERRIMAN. I FOR sUTk ~" ONE Rpcoad-hand Andrews and Beaven Ohaffoutter. P. FERRIMAN. Knife Grinders FOB Grass Mowers* THE NEW MODEL 1' BUTTON MOWER KNIFE GRINDER riIHE New Model Button Mower Knife X Orindee is believed to be as near perfection as such a machine can be made. A most Valuable improvement has been made in the means used for holding the knife to the grinding wheel, when being ground. The pressure of the knife against the wheel is made less at the lower part of the knife section, where the least grind* ing is needed, and is gradually increased as the wheel is moved along this edge of the section towards its point. "KEEP THE KNIVES SHABP," Is what every manufacturer of mowers directs. With this grinder it can easily be done. With a dull knife, the wear and strain, both on machine and team, are greatly increased, and the grass will be badly cut. A man, or even a boy, with this machine, can grind a mower knife per fectly, and with ease and rapidity. When a section is dulled or nicked by coming in contact with a stone, as often happens, Ito can be sharpened without grinding the other sections. THE '* CORUNDUM GBIKDIiTG WHEEL " Does its work well. It wears bub little, and will last, according to the amount of w«>rk done, from three to five years, and probably longer. There is a large hole in the centre of the wheel, made water tight by the flanges which clamp the wheel and hold it in position. When the machine is used this hollow space is filled with water through a small hole in the side of one of its flanges ; the hole is then plugged up. When turning the wheel in grinding, the water is driven through its pores by centrifugal force, completely wetting its grinding surface, this prevents the temper of the knife from being destroyed, whioh would be done if the wheel were used dry. THE OMSRAToB. While grinding a kniff, stands facing the side of the whesl and over the knife clamp, this brings the grinding of the section directly under the eye. By moans of a new improvement the grinder can be readily clamped to a pole I or the rim of any wheel having a width oi | from 3 to 5J inches. It requires but little skill to use this grinder; the directions sent with eacl; machine will, if followed, enable any one to work it without trouble. Those machines are protected fully b] patents in the United States, Canada Groat Britain, France, Belgium anc Sweden. F, FERRIMAN, AGENT.



*■-'■■■ - — ■..»».— f.w ■-«. , -. ,-, ac. *. rf-.il . i m. f-**'"' -■ ■ - DONAGHTS BINDER TWINE,. MACHINE OIL, BINDEB WHIPS, HAY ifOEKS AND RAKES,pNGINEE£S' TOOLS, HSNDEBSON'S DUNDIB LEATHER BELTING, •CHAINS AND SECTIONS ifOR MASSEY-HARRIS AND MoCORMIOK . REAPERS AND BINDERS, At Less than Agents' Prices, »nd »U Requisites for the Harvest Field »t Loweib Prioeisj «/0//rt 0/?/? <« Co. OUR STOCK OF ELECTRO-PLATED WARE AND OOTLEM 18 by far the Finest ever Imported into Ashbaston, and we are now making • BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY in o« Windows. JOHN ORE k CO. WE ARE OPENING AN [IBIMENSE ASSORTMENT OF Fancy Glassware and China. AMONGST other Lines we are Showing Th?ee Thousand GLASS VASES and SPECIMEN GLASSES, ranging in Price from Sixpence each, and as we believe a larger variety has never been imported by any firm in Mew Zealand, we feel confident in requesting the inspection of tbe General Public, In order to dispose of our Immense Stock in these lines we have marked them at prices from 30 to SO per [cent b«Iow ordinary prices. Iksfkct our Windows. JOHN OBR & CO. CUPS k SAUCERS PLATES DISHKS WATER JUGS TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BUTTER JARS, and every article in Crockery and Glassware at Reduced Prices at JOHN ORE & CO: MASON'S JARS, JAM JARS IN NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMELI.ED AND BRiSS PRESERVING PANS.' For many years now we have altogether undersold all our Competitors in tihese special lines, and we are determined to add another season to our record. We GuABAHrKB to Sell these Goods cheafer than any house in Christohuroh or Ashburbon. JOHN OBE & CO. ™ B {INSUEANCE} ™™ W& beg to announce to 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 10s or over, A FBBE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, whicb holds g^od for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expiry can be - renewed st our Stores : thus enabling anyone dealing with us to keep covered against accident for £100 in the event of death, or £1 per week in the case of Total Disablement. And the Beauty of the WHOLE SYSTEM is that it COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. We do not mako any advance in our Prices to pny for this, bur still continue to give to all alike THE BEST VALUE AT BOTTOM PBIOSS IN EVERT LTJSTS OF OUR IMMENSE STOCK. Buy your Goode where yon can geb your Insurance for Nothing. It may be handy when you least expect it. If it costs you nothing yoa might: as well have that thrown in. Guarantee from Insurance Compiny, and all further particulars on application to JOHN ORR & Go. Hams and Bacon. SIDES, ROLLS, AND HAMS- This is VEEY PRIME QUALITY, having secured first) prize at the rsc3nti Shows in Ohriatchnrcb and Timaru. JOHN ORR & Co. Maravilla Garden Teas. Purveyors by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy. THESE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to as by the Growers from their Gardens in Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten prize medals for PURITY, STRENGTH AND FLAVOR. Eperyon© should fcry them JOHN ORR & Go., SOLE AGENTS. Sugar for Jam. WE Guarantee the Pare Cane SUGAII of the Highest Quality, and especially Saitabl© for Jam making. ■ JOHN ORR & CO., | ASHBURTON.