PHASES OF THE MOON.

January.

MAIL NOTICES.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18.

For Northern Ports, Samoa, Hawaii, Japan,- aleo United States, Canada, etc., Raited Kingdom and Continent! of Europe, pi/i San pranepco, per Elingamite, as under: -■-Money ord,erp, at 2? p.m.; registered letters, 6 p.m. ; books and. newspapers at 6 15 p m.; ordinary letters, §§0 pi.'m. P&e February 22.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Vertis et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1899.

The report which is contained m the Qhristchurch Fress of an interview with a former master of PPUSTRUL the Liverpool SCHOOL Certified Industrial SYSTEMS. School for boys at

Everton accentuates [ the difference between the system under which the industrial schools m this polcJny are regulated and the system which prevails m England. There the industrial school and the*B [reformatory are two separate and distinct institutions. A reformatory is for children who have been convicted of crime, and who must be over ten years of age. At an industrial school there can b,e no children who have been convicted of prime. Children over five years and under thirteen or fourteen are admitted, and can stay m the school vr j*-U they are fifteen. These are chil dren who?* parents are not proper guardians for them, °r w»o are not under proper control, or are habitual truants from school, or are destitute children. Children who are found "sleeping Out" are sent to the indus trial school by the magistrate j but, | even m these cases, they are sent with out being convicted. Ift they are convicted of crime, or even of vagrancy, they are sent to a reformatory. Here m New Zealand the destitute and the ! criminal children are alike sent to the industrial school, there to mix with each ofcher ? for, though care is taken to prevent " undue commingling " of the two classes of children, $ pertain amount of commingling cannot be avoided. Here children of both sexeaare committed to the same school, and this practice was adopted also m England, untjil .the undoubted objectionableness of it was r'eeognjsed, and now there is is no industrial school there In winch both sexes live under the same roof. The industrial schools, moreover, are not industrial schools m name only, but they embrace various departments of industrial work. There are, m some of these schools, a paper bag-making and printing department, shoemaking, tailoring, joinery, carpentry, and wood inning departments, painting, glazing, and whitewashing departments, cooking and baking classes, and a laundry, not to mention other branches of work, The boys' work, as a rule, paid all the expenses of .their .different departments. To institute departments .of this kind ia the industrial schools of this colony would be unpopular, as it would'be grged fcb,at ijje result would be to ta>

iuriously affect the labor market, and it •null v i « i ;i~ «*>} will probably be a long while _ yet before tiie English system is initiated m that respect , but the separation of the merely destitute ftom the crimi , . . J i ,j , t ii „, A i rial inmates should not be delayed longer than possible. j

Local and General.

Election Intelligence.—Mr John Me- LachißN h«s been m AshburLcn several times reoently, and rumor has it that he is pre paring the way for contesting the Ashburton aeafe at the next general election.

Weatheb —Sunday was about the hottest day we have had this season (says our Rakaia correspondent), and gave all green vegetation a very curled up appearance. This morning it was dull, and about ten o'clock rain commenced to fall from the norlh-eaat, and promises to continue for a time. **

PbESBYTEIUANISM IN NEW ZEALAND.—- The Ohrißtchurch Presbytery (aays the Press) sustained the call of the Rev. W. Scorpie to the church at Mornington, and agreed that the pastoral tie between him and the congregation of St. Peter's should be dissolved on the 22nd inst. The severance of the tie between the presbytery and Mr Scorgia^-was a most touching one. In accepting the call from the Moderator, the Rev Mr Seorgie said that he came to the Northern Ohuroh feeling some prejudice against it; but during his five years m Christchurch he had learned to love the church and her ministers, and he believed the future of New Zealand lay with the Northirn Ohurchi She had the cities, the territory, and the population. Population was coming northward, and sooner or later < the union would be consummated. If it did not come about, it would not be the Northern Church which would Buffsr—ib would be Otago. '

Famokry.—Falconry, oace the fashionable sport 1)1 the aristocracy m England, is, according to the London Daily Telegraph, again becoming popular, and the demand for the birds necessary for thia sport is greater jut now than it' has been during the last two centuries. It is a pastime which cannot be followed by many, but probably thia exclusJyeneßß is one of the chief characteris tics oo*mmending it to the ladies and gentle men who for some time have been cultivating it m a quiet and retiring manner. Those who indulge m it declare the exercise to be moso fascinating, and wonder that the wealth classes fond of field sport ever allowed it to die out. In the old days gentlemen frequently gave £1000 for a pair of hawks, and although such prices are hardly likely to be cepeated, the birds are steadily rising m the market. The principal field of supply is North Brabant, and m one week m November no fewer that 2* peregrines were captured there by means of decoy pigeona.

A Millionaire Typewriter.—ln a busy thoroughfare of the city (writes the London correspondent ot the Sydney Morning Herald) there is an office whose plain front hides a Curious romance. The door-plate bears the name of a lady embarked upon the business of typewriting. It is merely a business stsle, her real name being one widely known throughout the world as that of more than a millionaire manufacturer. There is no reason m the world why the still young lady should not enjoy the lux uries of her father's palatial home m the north country. There has been no domestic tr&gedy, no incompatibility of temper, no necessity pour chercher I' homme. The girl simply thought it was a wrong thing for her, well educated and strong m health, to idle at home living upon her father. She resolved to earn her own living, and found typewriting a. clean and convenient business. So she came to London, formed a connection, works hard all day, goes home to her modest lodging at night, with the sweet assurance that she has earned her bed and i board.

A Noumean Lawsuit. — News from

Noumea gives particulars of an important lawsuit, which has just been decided. In February last the steamer Caledonien, of the Mesaageries M^ri^nnea Company, was en toute. from Marseilles to Noumea, and before reaching Australian waters developed a case of smallpox op board, and was quarantined m all the Australian ports. On arrival m Sydney the agent of the Company depided, after landing the passengers iv quarantine, to tranship the Noumea cargo on board the ill-fated steamer JF.ado, which was never heard of alter sailing from Sydney, and is supposed to have foundered off the Coa9t cf New CUedonta during the'hurricane on Feb ruary 21 anil 22. Messrs A. Barrau and Co., of Noumea, and other consignees of the through cargo from Marseilles, not being insured} were heavy losers by the loss of the Fiado, and conjointly brought an action against the Company. The case was fought m the lower court, plaintiffs gaining a verdict for t»ns amount claimed, about £1800. The Company then appealed to the higher court, which sustained the finding of the lower court, and gave plaintiff a verdict, with .coats.

Cmnton Vallby.—The Otago Baily Times saysj—Sonae visitors to the interior of Otago recently returned to Dunedin have expressed themselves as perfeotly delighted with a trip they made through the Clinton Valley. The scenery there is described by them as grandly impressive, ana ;:!:- aasd to-wtlrely eclipse that of the Ofcira Gorge. The Clinton v aney penetrates 14 miles of granite mountains three-quarters of a mile high, and varies from a quarter to half a mile m width. The visi tors are most enthusiastic m praising the place, and declare that when there " they marched to the music of the avalanche and were lulled to sleep by the melody of cascades." There is, of course, a drawback, but it is one thab may easily be removed. Travelling is difficult, and must be done oa foot). The need of a bridle track is very great, and it is said to expend £2009 for the purpose of opening up this wonderland that lies so close to our doors would be a splendid investment:, as it must prove an immense attraction to visitors and tourists. We understand thab representations are to be made to the Government respecting this matter, with a view of having a track constructed with as little delay as possible.

He Lost His Head—How one of a theatre audience was carried away is re-

ported by the Bendigo Advertiser. The occur rence took place on New Year's Eve, when Messrs Holloway and Anderson's company w<*s playing " Nancy and Her Sailor." In the second act Ralph Cartwright (iVfr Stan ford) has lured Beatrice Ashfield | Miss Helen Fergus) to a meeting late at mghb at the scene of the Old Mill-house and Ruined Bridge, where he is endeavouring by violence to make her swear to keep the secret of her disgrace from her brother at the point of the knife. The &oene is a moving one, and the efforts of Mx Stanford were so excellent and realistic that) it had the effect of causing a strongly-built; young man to leap upon the stage out of the stalls. Ha sneaked upon the would-be murderer of Beatrice Ashffeld like a panther, grasped him by the shoulders, and hurled him from the woman. Luckily for the actor an attendant rushed from the wings and helped the youo? fellow to a hurried exit. At the back of the stage the would-be rescuer resented this interference, and threatened to •• do" for Ralph Cart wright if he did not leave the woman s'one. He was quite agitated, and the management thought it wise to keep him out of the theatre for a time, when he cooled down somewhat, and promised to have better com mand oper himself for'the'resf) of the per formance, whioh he did.

Is British Sport Dying Out? has often been a question for discussion, and ifi is very satisfactory to know that a negative answer can be given. The physical condition of Bngljsmnsn has improved during the past half century, 'and the cause of this satis factory change iis attributed to t|ie better style of living which has been adopted by all classes. Men are more temperate, both m eating and drinking, and, above all, the system is kept m tone and blood purifjed by medicines of sterling worth, euoh as Hollo way's Pills and Ointmenb. The taste for sport will never die while people use these remedies, which will oure or relieve any com plaip.tf and give strength m place of weak ness.

Anolo-Saxootsikg the French. - How i the French are to be Anglo-Saxonised ia tin- ( gcheme of M mmQnd Demol i D 8) fche author' of a hoo k wlrc h created some stir m Paris lust year, " What is the reason of the pnperiority of the Anglo Saxons V and who (accordini» to the correspondent ot the Daily /} ha8 o dl3cided t0 pu l b EOme o£ hia primi . ppcsi es i n t o execution. He is aboub to fr.uad a new school, which is destined to regenerate the now generation of France. Everything will bo taught, and especial caro will bej devotod to the cultivation of football, cricket, ' boating, and cycling. The school.iioatara will lead to aome extent fche life of the scholars —it will be a case of Sandford and Merlon modernised. The schoolmaster, for instance, jvill wear a flannel shirt, knicker bockerß, and short jacket, or, during the uporta, such as football, rowing, or swim ming,, he will appear m a jersey " which leaves to the limbs their liberty and their suppleness." Between successive games He will talk science, or art, or literature, with equal authority and knowledge. He will be a " complete man." Farmers, working men, and all who desire to see "good times" m Ashburton will materially help to bring prosperity to their own doors by encouraging local industries. Having inoreaaed our staff of workers, and showing the largest stock of tailoring goods m tha district, and with exceptional facility for trade, we are determined to offer such inducements as will " keep the money m the place" if customers will kindly oail and compare our reduced prices on and after Tuesday, December 13, 1898. Men's all wool tweed Buits made to measure m a variety of new patterns for 52s 6d or suit and extr> pair of trousers to measure for 65s and upwards, ab prices which will m all cases compare favorably with thcne of Christ church or Dunedin firms for cash, and our name is a sufficient guarantee for fit, style, and workmanship, as the leading tailors and outfitters --Craighead & Bhrryman.

COMMERCIAL.

ARCADE.

Mr David Thomas reports a good attend ance at the Arcade on Saturday, when he offered about thirty horses, chiefly draughts, at auction. The demand was not bo strong as at the fair held on the 6th inst. He, how ever, placed horses at the following prices :— Bay geldings, aged, £27, £33, £26, £30, and a bay colt £33. Dray and frame £16< Harness at full rates.

CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SALES.

The following is the catalogue submitted by MB DAVID THOMAS. XX, merino, 2 bales at 7|(i. —* over 8, halfbred ewe, 2at 6|d; crossbred ewe, 2 at 5|3. TN conjoined, crossbred, 8 at 4|d. H over U, crossbred hogget, 11 at 4f 1. Crystal Brook, pieces, 1 bale part crossbred pieces, 4at 4d, EB, halfbred ewe, sat7d ; i halfbred hogget, 2 at 6| i ; bellies, first and I second pieces and locks, 1 at 4d. B diamond, halfbred, 3at 4d, passed. LX, halfbred hogget, 4at 4|l, passed. WH, crossbred hogget, 12 at 4gi. KD, crossbred, 4at 6d. - m diamond X, halfbred, 9 at s|r), passed. BG, first cross ewe and first crossbred ewe,, 1 at 4£d, passed; 61, first cross ewe and' Down rams, lat 4£d, passed; bellies, 4at 3|d, passed \ pieces, 2at 2d. GE over W, crossbred ewe and hogget, 3at sd. Anchor, first pieces, 2at 4£d. D over xn , crossbred hogget, with 12 cotted fleeces m one bale, 2 at s£d. D over S, crossbred ewe, 2at 6|d. LX, crossbred ewe, with 4 ram fleeces, 2 at s§d. 6 over — over C, crossbred ewe 5, crossbred hogget 1, 6at sd. MB, halfbred hogget. Bat 4|d. Awarima, crossbred, 9at 5^3. 82, halfbred ewe, with 16 crossbred fleeces, 11 at 6d ; crossbred hogget, 7 at s|d. G over G, crossbred ewe, 26 at 6|d. 0 over J, crossbred and rams, 2at 4|d. 00 con joined, crossbred hogget, lat s£d. Frying pan, fine crossbred ewe 2, fine crossbred hogget 2, 4at sd, passed,- crossbred ewe 4, crossbred hogget 6, 10 at 4|d. — over C over —, halfbred hogget, 9at Hi. Trident, halfbred ewe AA, 4aßsd j halfbred ewe A, satsd ; halfbred ewe B, lat 4|d. l"d over TE conjoined, halfbred hogget, 2 at 6|d AD conjoined, three-quarterbred hogget, 2. at'E|l;.A over P, crossbred, with 4 rams' fleeces, 2at 4;j 1, passed. EX over S, cross bred, 7 at 4j;d. — over HR conjoined, three-quarterbred, 6at 4£d, passed; cotted, lat 4Jol. — over P8 halfbred ewe, §at 63d. BG, halfbred ewe, Bat6d ; bellies, 1 at 4jd ; locks, lat 2^. FR, halfbred, 4at 6Jd ; crossbred, 4at S|d. 40, ha'fbred ewe, 2 at, !^d. MV, crossbred hoggott, 2at 6-|d; halfbred ewe, 4at 7^l. — over WD, half bred ewe, 3 at 6;} \ ; merino ewe, 3 at 7£d ; crossbred, 4 at s£d, P over V, halfbred ewe, 7 at 6d ; merino, 1 at 7^d ; merino halfbred aid rams, 1 at 6d. — over 3X, first cross ewe, with 6 rama and locks, pieceß and deadwool, lat 2§d, passed. C. Greive, deadwool and pieces, 1 at %d, passed. J"6, looks and pieces, with 5 black and 13 rams' fheces, 1 at 3f<i- W-D, broken fleeces, deadwool and pieces and bellies, 1 at 4^d. Triangle over S, locks and pieces, 1 at 2d, passed. RW, crossbred, 1 at 4^3, R7, merino ewe, S at 7\d ; merino ewe, with 18 halfbred fleeces, 1 at 6|d ; merino bellies, 1 at 3fd. 2ff, stained crossbred pieces, lat s£d, passed ; stained crossbred and locks, 1 at 4|d, passed. TR over —, orossbred, 2 at 4£d.

ROAD BOARD.

LcaffboacJa.

Tho ordinary meeting of the Longbeaoh Road Board was held on Saturday—all the members present. BESBRVE. Mr Robert Gilmour wrote for the Fleming ton Presbyterian Church Committee, ex pressing the Committe's willingness to lease reserTa at Flemington on the Board'e terms. LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW. It waa decided to procure copies of Mr William Jolliffe's book on local government law for the members of the Board. THISTLES. The surveyor was ordered to have some thistles cub down on the Boundary road, attention to which was called by the Cold stream Board. ford's boad. A plan, approved by the Chief Surveyor, of alterations proposed to be made on Ford's Road, was ordered to be laid before the County Council for its approval, SMALL BIRDS. It was decidedto pay 2s per 100 for birds! heads and eggs. SCEVIYQH'S BBPOBfJ. The Surveyor's report on works m pro? gress and completed was adopted. FORD. The sanction of a ford on Great South Road was approved. MISCKLLA.NEOUS. Discussion was adjourned of the main roads expenditure question, and the main tenance tnan was granted leave of absence for the harfest. Accounts *o the amount of £64 6s were paused for payment, a«d the Board adjourned.

PILITING NEWS.

Putting his loot iv it.

The editor of the paper we have charged with pirabiDg our cablegrams denies the charge, stating that the cable news referred to came to its p.olunms "from a different, and a first-olasa source." The writer of that paragraph thinks that, if absolutely cornered, as for instance m the witnesa box, he could say he took the news from the Press or limes, which no doubt he often does. BuJ; ha has overlooked the fact that whoa he sent the item to be printed, neither the Press nor limes account of the matter had been printed ! And as a further proof of the correctness of our charge of piracy, and the ridiculoue position into which this literary robber has got himself, we invite any person to compare our account of the Yarrtv mystery and those appearing m any other paper m New Zealand with the news from a " first class source " published by our inexperienced contemporary. It will be seen at once that our report only is copied* It so happens that the message m question was more than ordinarily condensed. Every recipient—for needless to Bay all sub. scrihera to the Press Association receive the game message simultaneously—had to fill it up according to his own ideas of what was meant. Hence all the reports published differ m small details, and it is therefore absolutely certain that out report, and only ours, was copied by the Ashbutton Standard- Not that it would have altered the case as to its commercial dishonesty if the news had been filched from the Cbristchurch papers instead of from us, as id was not paid for by the Standard proprietary. The editor of that brilliant journal may assert and deny a* much as he pleases, about the statement made m our columns that our copyrighted news was appropriated by the Standard. We will give him an opportunity of proving hia assertion that he did not filch the news m question from a Preßs Association paper. If he can produce a tele graphic copy of the message he pub lished, and prove that it was addressed to the Ashburton Standard, the editor of this journal will undertake to pay over the sum of five guineas to the Ashburton Hospital. He can surely accept this challenge. We might with perfect safety go further and include, as a condition of the challenge, that if the Standard could prove that it had paid the sum of five pounds for any news telegrams during the past twelve months the donation would be doubled. As our expendi ture upon telegraphic and cable news amounts to several hundred pounds a year, the public will understand why we object to supply gratis to our little contemporary m Tanored Street that which costs us so much to collect).

THE AUSTRIAN "INFLUX."

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-^Copyright Sydney, January 15 Mr Lohmann has cabled to Mr Seddon stating that he has been informed by the Union Company that they would m future refuse to oarry all Auatrians, with or without means, As this means the exclusion of all Austrians, even distinguished and prominent men, he asks the Premier to cable under what j* et they are excluded, and whether it is a fact that there shall be no exceptions or limits to the money required.

Mr lohmann, m an interview, says the exclusion of prominent wealthy Austrians is an absurdity. Under the Premier's edict, an archduke may be excluded. Had the Premier, with the Act of Parliament at his back, fixed a condition that Austrians should possess £10, he might have had a reasonable position; but the present policy of total prohibition without Parliamentary sanction, was beyond comprehension. The question which now presents itself is, what will be the position of the officers and men of the Austrian warship which arrives m the colonies m a mcnth? Will they be prevented from landing m New Zealand?,

11 Received Wakapuaka Jan. 16, 9.35 s^m Mail Office 10 19 a-m Launceston, January IS A meeting at Zeehan strongly pro tested against the threatened influx of Austrians from New Zealand.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph. Auckland, January 16 Eighty-eight Anstmns by the Mokoia landed quietly. Sixty go to private employ, ment at draining m the Waikato; the others will be similarly provided for. Three months are required by the Gam Act to qualify diggers for licenses.

THE YARRA MYSTERY.

United Press Association—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright.

Brisbane, January 15* During his Tasmanian and New Zealand career, the husband of Madame liedebur went under the name of << Professor Oarl tedeb^r," and carried on the profession of masseur.

[ United Press Association—By Elecbrio Telegraph. DuNiDiif, January 14 The police here say that Madame Radab. ske is identical with the wife of Carl yon Ledebur, who for about over bwo years carried on massage and electric healing here, bub who, m consequence of some revelations m Courb made himself scarce. It is rumoured bhab he has just returned to Dunedin. The police think that Bhe did not accompany him hei?*,.

{Press's Own Correspondent). Wellington, January 15 In reference to the Dunedin Press Asso ciation telegram that Madame Radatske is the wife of Carl yon Ledebur, ib may be in teresting to note that this gentleman recently pasied through Wellington, where he waß ! interviewed by a representative of the Post as a returned Klondike miner, who gave a graphic account of his experiences, and the manner m which he gob into a rich claim

MAGISTERIAL.

SOUTH RAKAIA-MONDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. C. Hardy and L. Oxley, Js.'P.) Vagrancy.—Michael Shea waa charged with being illegally on private premises ; also with having no visible means of support. Evidence was given that accused had been a great nuisance, and had given a lotl of trouble during the night. He attempted to leave the Court just before the sitting, but Constable Stanley waa a little too quick for him. Accused was very stubborn and refused to answer any questions. He wab convicted and discharged on the first charge, and given one month's hard labor on the second.

CYCLING.

Ifa is reported that Joey Barker's lOmin 55sec for five miles at the Oxford Sports whs a mistake A one minute, the correct time having been 11.55. Considering that Suther land has jast been credited with doing 2.10|, the best time for a mile, on » track similar to the Oxford one, ib does seem improbable that Joey did five consecutive miles each at an average of 2,11, The following are the handicaps of the local men engaged at the North Otago Cycling Club's meeting, to be held at Oamaru, on Thursday, 19th mat :— One Mile Handicap—Holland, 55yds, One Mile and a-half Handicap—Holland. 80yds. Two Mile Wheel Baoe—Holland, 110 yds \ Huston, 200 yds. Two Mite Handicap—Holland, 110 yds} Huston, 200 yds. Three Mile Handicap—Huston, 245 yds, Five Mile Handicap—Huston, 290 yds.

OBITUARY.

United Press Association—By Etectrio Telegraph—Copyright

Washington, January 14 Mr Dingley, of tariff fame, is dead. Constantinople, January 15 Nubar Pasha is dead.

THE GALE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.

Singular Railway Fatality.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, January 13

Tmuenas seas struck a Manchester goods train at Llanfairfechan, a seaside resort m Carnarvonshire, drowning the driver and the stoker.

January 14 The gale made a gap of 150 yards long m the Llanfairfechan sea wall. The Liverpool express train had a narrow escape, being stopped close to the gap.

The lighthouse at Port Cowl, Glamorganshire, was destroyed. Seve ral steeples and factory stacks have collapsed. Altogether fifteen persons were killed during the gale.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

CUBA AND THE PHILIPPINES

United Press Association ~By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Paris, January 15 Dreyfus has thanked M. de Frey oinet, General Boisdeflre, and his comrades lor assisting m (his rehabili tation. (Received Wakapaaka Jan. 16, 935 a.m, Guardian Office 10-19 a.m) Paris, 15 Major Eaterhazy bag written to M. Mazeau, President of the Court of Cassation, admitting having exchanged secret documents with Colonel Schwartz koppen, German Attache, m Paris m 1894, under orders from Colonel Sand herr.

United Press Association-—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Washington, January 14

It is reported that the Filippinoa are willing to accept an American pro tectorate, limited to a definite period.. Meanwhile they refuse all dealings with Americans^ Mr Z)avid Carnegie, the American millionaire, has offered the Spanish Government twenty million dollar* if they will grant the independence of the Philippines m preference to American anne^atio.n. president McKinley is satisfied at the prompt ratification by Congress of the treaty of peace. It ia intended that Congress shall settle the future of the Philippines. Berlin, January 15 Herr Yon Buloir has cabled to the American Government denying that the Germans are aiding the Filipino^.

PENNY POSTAGE.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph-—Copyright. "

Ottawa, January 13. Americans are availing themselves of the Canadian penny postage scheme by sending letter^ m bulk to Canada {or posting to Great Britain and the colonies. By this means a saving of three-fifths of the present cost of the postage of letters from Aroeric^ if elected.

THE BRITISH NAVY.

Contracts for lew Ships.

United Press Association'—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, January 13 The Thames Shipbuilding Company has contracted for the construction of two first-class battleships. January 14 Contracts have been let with various British shipbuilding companies for the construction of the new British battle ships. It is supposed these contracts are being let m anticipation of Parlia mentary authority for the building of the vessels. Laird Brothers, Birkenhead, and the Palmer Company, Barrow, have each contracted with the British Admiralty for the construction of & battleship. The Times states that Clydebank an;d

Airfield Shipbuilding Companies have contracted for two mote; battleships'. The Vickers Company, of Barrbw; have contracted for the second gigantic cruiser provided m Mr Goschen's naval scheme.

THB ASHBUBTOK'TGUARDUN : MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1899



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F. FERRIMAW. __ /^iNE Second-hand Dray In good order. F. FEERIMAN. ' "TtTR~BTLE^ ONE Second-hand Andrews and Beaven Chuffcutter. F. FEHRIMAN. Knife Grinders FOR Grass Mowers. THE NEW BIODE1 1 DUTTON MOWKR KNIFE GRINDER THE New Model Dabton Mower Knife Grinder is believed to be as near perfection as such a machine can ba made. A most Valuable improvement has been made m the moans 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 ia gradually increased as°the wheel ia moved along thr edge of the section towards it'spoint*- / 11 KEEP THE KtWKS SHABp 1," Is what every manufacturer -pi mowerp. directs. With this grinder it can easily be done. With a dull knife, the wear and strain, bofch on machine and team, are greatly increased, ard the grass will be badly out;. : A man, or evert a boy, with this machine, can grind a mower knife per fectly, and wii h eafita and rapidity. When a section. Is dulled or nicked by coming m contaotwith a stone, as often happens, it can be sharpened without grinding the other sections. THE '* CORUNDUM GRINDING WHEEL " Does its work well. It wears but little, and will last, according to the amount o work done, from three to five ybars, and probably longer, There h a large hole m the centre of the wheel, made water tight by the flanges which clamp ihe wheel and hold it m position. When the machine ia used this hollow space is filled with water through a small hole m 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, which would be done if the wheel were used dry, THE OPERATOR While grinding a knife, stands facing the side of the whe«*l and over the knife clamp, this brings the grinding of the section directly under the eye. By means of a new improvement the grinder can be readily clamped to a pole or the rim of any wheel having a width of from 3 to 5J inches. It requires bufc little skill to use this grinder ; the directions sent with taoh machine will, if followed, enable any one to work it without trouble. These machines are protected fully by patents m the United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, Belgium and * Sweden. :F,FERRIMAN, I ASENT.



Frledlander Bros., Limited, CORNSACKS CORNSACKS. "TYTB are now Landing ex*" Elbe," 1000 BALES FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT CORNSACKS, Which we offer to Supply at \ LOWEST MARKET RATES. Clients who deirire delivery direct ex Ship will please give us their instructions early to gave railage or extra handling. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. THjS Ashhurton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, direct from the English Manufacturer, a new stock of all the Drugs used m compounding physicians prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the new British Pharmacopoea, 1898. The Km- of dispensing medical pre portant scriptions is the special and Worlc constantcare of the manager (J. M. Cambridge), who] has been engaged m this -3uty for 36 years, as well as having had the benefit of an JflMjfliSfli training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially incases of SericmH It is of the utmost import- IlllieSSi. anoe 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 orders should be used, and nothing else substituted m its place. TLhe JPriee 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, chough we could buy many of them cheaper m the colo&j'.. But we charge no mo^a tuan is usual m most of the larger towns, and generally a little less. A. rV A.JL)Ha An urgent call for medicine TIMES is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at night, Sundays or holidays. Night Dis pensary — opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr Hunter's residence. J. M. Cambridge, MANAGES. 11 135 Insist u»-t>n having 1 ojox j^tae Teas. Don't to« p»t open, They are the Pest and Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied bat never equalled. WONDERFUL Cfttarantend gTifftr and Better Value than any at 4d pcx to. more money. Compare our 2/- Tea with any a-i 9/4, and our 2/4 with any at 3/- p*r Va. ' §• <= O iiiißßiir^ $ 1 8 | « « I 1 | Q &S m « ob r , ? B w hrH tg""1""'' s 5 S3 P3 I « « i^. ~~~ -a a- 0 ,. ■■ ■ 3 _- -& GO «f_r?_s « _ B __Ml i . J&Sk 5- - —. y ■-—■- .a ;;« h N-_g Qs I O ' J *JBfc _l_d I j »• • S 1 I SKSS | Smite New Vuoks i



DOKAoosul.jbikdbs TVflNB^ MACHINE OIL, BINDER WHIPS, HAY FORKS AND RAKES, ENGIHEEBS' TOOLS, HENDERSON'S DUNDEE LEATHER BELTING, CHAINS AND SECTIONS FOE MASSEY-HARRIS AND MeOORMIOK ■REAPERS AND BINDERS, At^Leßs than Agents' Prices, and all Requisite! for the Harvest Field atgLoweßb Prices. JOHN ORR & Co. OUR STOCK OF ELECTRO-PLATED WARE AND CUTLERY IS by far the Finest ever Imported into Ashburton, and we are now makiog a BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY la our Windows. JOHN ORR & CO. _ _^_„^———— WE ARE OPENING ANT IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF Fancy Glassware and China. AMONGST other Linos we are Showing Three Thousand GLASS VASEB;and SPECIMEN GLASSES, ranging m Price fiom Sixpence each, and as we believe a laraer variety has never been imported by any firm m New Zealand, we feel confident ta^SKS t£ inspection of the General Public. In order to- dtspose of our Immense Stock m these lines we have marked them at prices from 30 toso|per cent oelow ordinary pricei. Inspect our Windows. JOdN ORR & CO. CUPS * SAUCERS PLATES DISHES WATER JUGS TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BUTTER JARS, and every article m Crockery and Glassware at Reduced Prices at JOHN ORR & CO. ASON'S JARS, JAM JARS IN NESTS, SOREW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND BR VSS PRESERVING PANS. For many years now we have altogether undersold all our Competitors m these ■ueotol linw, and we are determined to add another season to our record. We Oouustm to Sell these Gooda cheaper than any house iv Ghristchuroh or Ashburton. JOHN OBR & CO. irsniD {INSURANCE} *»»» We bev> to announce to the people of Ashburtpn and Districb that we have com pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Cash Customers to the extent of 10d or over, A FREE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds good for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expiry can bo renewed at our Stores • ihus enabling anyono dealing with ua to -keep covered agattißt accident for £100 m the event; of <****•« 6*, ™°k. m. caaß of Total Disablement. And the Beaaty of the WHOLE SYSTEM is that it COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. We do not'roaka any advance m our Prices to p*y for this, bat still continue to give to all alike THE BEST VALUE AT BOTTOM PRICES IN EVERY LINK OF OUR IMMENSE STOCK. Buy your Goods where you can gefc your Insurance for Nothing. It may be handy when you least expect it. If it costs you nothing you might .-.» well have that thrown m. Guarantee from Insurance Company, [and »U la- iher particulars on application to JOHN ORR & Go. Hams and Bacon. SIDES, ROLLS, AND HAMS- Thi- is "VERY PRIME QUALITY, having secured first prize at the recenfo Shows In Chriaicharch and Timarn. JOHN ORR <& Co. Maravilla Garden Teas. X Purveyors by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy. THESE CELEBRATED TEAS ate Exported to as by the Growers from their Gardens m Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten prize medals for PURITY, STRENGTH AND FLAVOR. Everyone should fcry them JOHN ORR & Co, SOLE AGENTS Sugar for Jain. WE Guarantee the Pure Cane SUGAii of the Highest Quality, and especially Suitable for Jam making. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBUfiTON.