Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, MARCH 27, 1899.

BLACK TRACKERS.

A writer m the Sydney Daily Telegraph says : —It is probable that the failure of the black trackers to get any useful clue to the Gatton crime was due m a large degree to the morbid asininity of the district). Just as soon as it became known that something tragical and hideous had been done, everybody within a few days' journey who could wak, or ride a horse, let all other affairs of lifa go, and started off to have his or her flesh made creep. They even came from Ipswich and Brisbane m eager haste, which almost forgot to pack a cold lunch. Before the trackers could get a fair start hundreds had trampled the hard earth's surface into dust m order that they might thrill at the sight of even the slip-rails. There seems to live m almost every civilised human being a f( dappleganger," a crude savage spirit, at variance with the feelings of kindly and intelligent humanity, which drags the possessed one off to any place where a real tragedy has been played out, m quest of what is shocking and painful. No show attraction of beauty, ginius, or heroism would prove as fascinating to such a number of persons, probably, as a comprehensive family murder, with the bodies lying about just as death came on them. This would draw more gate money than the most savage prize fight. So one may judge ,by the success of much smaller exhi bitions of this kind. At Stockton, , near Newcastle, the other day, a ' tradesman obtained from Gatton a hoof ' of the murdered Murphy's horse, which I had been boiled down by the police. i And the latest news is that " a large s number of persons have called to inspect it." Even the most common * place object which is supposed to have ' been concerned m a first-class crime is s a magnet for the multitude.

Local and General.

Sporting news, and other items of general information will be found on the fourth page. A Monopoly.—lb is reported that the whole of the railway refreshment roomß on the Hurunui-Bluff section of the New Zealand railways have been let to one man, who tendered for the lot. The rejected tenderers no doubt feel aggrieved. Hospital —A case of diphtheria was admitted to the Hospital on Saturday. The patient was brought m from Tinwald, suffering from typhoid on Sunday; There are now three oases of typhoid under treat ment at the institution. Population of the Australasian Capitals.—The estimated mean population of the different Australasian capitals last year was:—Melbourne, 464,590; Sydney, 422,100; Adelaide, 146,870; Brisbane, 108,000; Wellington, 47,207; Hobart, 39,803; and Perth, 39,000. Dahlias—Mr James Porter, of the Allenton Nursery, had a stand of thirty-six magnificent dahlias m the Aroade on Saturday. They were all different, some of the varieties being extremely beautiful. Mr Porter was able to book several orders for plants for next year. The Australian Eleven.—The colors of the Australian team which has just sailed for England are a tasteful arrangement of green and gold. The pattern will consist of a broad band of dark green flunked with two narrow stripes of old gold, and is considered both effective as a cricketing costume, and fairly emblematical of Australia, Bailwat Rolling Stock.-—Farmers m the Oarterton district are (according to the Observer) complaining that the rolling stock placed at their disposal is anything but adequate. Nearly all the farmers are cutting their crops for chaff, and several thousand tons of chaff are now ready for shipment, but trucks cannot) be procured. CpMPRESSEp Air Motors.— Mr Leiter, of Chicago, is at the head of syndicates who are hoping to revolutionise the traffic of New York, London, and other great cities by means of compressed-air motor wagons, trucks, etc. The truck appears to be a some what clumsy vehicle, although it is said to work successfully. The Pioneer Printing Press.—A print ing press ie on its way to Khartoum, m charge of Corporal Muggridge, R.E., who will be the pioneer of the printing trade m Soudanese Africa. The corporal recently left Aldershoti to manage the printing office of the army m Egypt, and was trained m militant " comping " under Staff-sergeant major Cockburn, who is proud of the title of " father " of army printing. Signs of thh Season.—Mr Giles Keeley, of Wakanui, brought into Ashburton on Saturday some very fine mangolds and carrots grown on his land this season, with out artificial manures. Three shorthorn carrots weighed lOJjlbs, one long red mangold 251 b», and one yellow globe mangold 14| lbs, from seed supplied by Messrs Scaly ani Co, Springburn tops the list m elephant swede turnips as yet, Mr W. Bates having brought to the Farmers' Co-op one scaling 321bs; thus early m the season. The Late Rev. James Spurgbon.— The Rev. James Spurgeon, whose sudden death m a railway carriage m England was re ported m Saturday's cable messages, was a brother of the late Charles Spurgeon, the pastor of the Tabernacle. On the death of the latter he was mentioned at one time as hia successor, but the choice of the congre gation eventually fell upon the Rev. Thos. Spurgeon. Mr James Spurgeon was aseo elated with his nephew m the financial arrangements of the Tabernacle. The " Impertinent Little Gwb."—Mr C. Wilson, M.H.R., whom the Minister for Defence recently called to his face "an impertinent little cub," addressing his oon- Btituents, said he was elected to support the Seddoc Government and intended to do so, but it was very strong at the top and weak at the bottom. It must be reconstructed or if it went to the country as now constituted it would come the biggest cropper any Ministry ever experienced. Too much work was thrown on one man, strong as he was. Mr Thompson ought never to have been m the Government, He was aaid to represent Auckland, but if a trap was set m Queen Street it could catch twenty smarter men than he was any day of the week. The Premier must harden up his Ministry. A vote of thankß and confidence was passed, an amendment against it being received with groans. Thh Bishops on Divorce.— Referring to a manifesto recently published by the Anglican Bishops of New Zealand, the Auckland .Star says s—The manifesto is really unique. Liberalism m New Zealand, recognising the utter curse of marriage fetters under certain conditions, has broadened the Law of Divorce. But the Church that claims to be the leading religious body m the country, and that presumably asks itself, M What would Christ do 1" under certain conditions, deliberately excludes from the altar any divorced woman seeking re marriage, no mattet how pure her life may have been, no matter how grievous the wrongs done to her may have been. Oh, the pity of it! And this same religious body, "commonly called the Church of England," which shuts out aidless men and virtuous women from its marriage pale, is graciously pleased, through its Episcopal pencil, to say that if the rejeoted ones choose to contract civil marriage, " the sacraments and other privileges of the Church "—whatever the "privileges'? may happen to be, will, perhaps, not be refused. That will depend upon the humour of the Bishop of the Diocese, Oh, the farce of it |

Winslow Sports .—The annual general meeting of the Winslow Sports Olub will be held at the Winslow Hotel at 8 o'clock this evening. i Ths Nautical Scandal.—No defence has been filed by Captain Jones to the application by the Government for an m,unction, though the statutory time has elapsed, A Mean Thief.—Some time during last week, the secretary's cupboard of the Baring Square Sunday School was wrenched open, and all t he class boxes of contributions, with their contents, stolen. Compensation fob Lo?ino His Passage —B'arly m January last when the Takapuna was leaving Onehunga, the Customs authorities prevented some of those who had secured passages coining south m the steamer, alleging that she had the full complement of passengers. Among those was Mr D. 6* Nolan, commercial traveller, and some excitement was created by his being ordered ashore after securing a berth a week m advance. Mr Nolan, through hit solicitors, demanded compensation from the Union Company, and a Wellington telegram states thates that he has just been advised that this has been paid. Methven Chilpben's Picnic — This picnic, which is an annual turn out for all the children of Methven and surrounding district, with their parents and friends, will be held this year on April 21. If weather permits, the committee have decided to hold it as usual at the bush, but should the weather be unsuitable for a bußh picnic, the Methven Domain has been decided on as the next beet place. The Methven Brass Band is to be asked to provide music for the picnic, and should arrangements be made, this will be the first appearance m public for the Methven Band. No doubt this will be a very enjoyable -outing for the children and their friends. Sale of Bicycles.—At Christchurch on Saturday, Messrs Matson and Co. offered one hundred cycles at auction. Every inch of the spacious grain store Was packed with people, including a large number of ladies, who evidently desired to become cyclist es if the price of the cycle was within their means. AH the different makes were sub mitted by Mr Leicester Matson. An average of about £15 wai got for the machines, which must be considered as an excellent price. The scene reminded one of the sale room m the good old land boom times, when the father of the present auctioneer held the multitude spell-bound by his flights of oratory. Temperance Mhemn©. — Whatever may be the views held with reference to the ultimate object of the Prohibition party, and the creed which they have adopted, namely " Total abstinence for the individual, and prohitition for the State "—there can be no two opinions concerning the completeness and extent of their organisation. We learn that paid agents are mow at work m both islands of the colony, and right up to the nexb election, the forces of the party will be m great activity. One of the organisers- Miss Maunders—is to address a meeting of temperance workers to-night, m the Baring Square schoolroom, to-morrow afternoon there will be a meeting for women only at the Presbyterian Church. St. Stephen's Cotrch.—The services ab St. Stephen's for Holy Week and Eastertide indicate a severe tax upon the time and labor of the Ticar. There will be three services each day—at 7.30 a.m., 10.30 a.m., a«d7.30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednes day, and Thursday, with addresses m the evening, and sermon on Thursday evening on " The institution of the Holy Com munion "; at 830 and 11 a.m. and 2.45 and 7.30 p.m. on Good Friday, with sermon at forenoon and evening service j at 7 30 and 10 30 a.m. on Easter even; and 7-30, 8,30, and 11 a.m , and 6.30 p.m. on Easter Day, with service at Greenstreet at 3pm.l Surely suoh self-sacrifice aa this programme points to on the part of the Vicar ought to induce parishioners to Borne little time to assist at the services by their presence. ' No time to read or write an essay.' Here ib is m a nutshell. Diamond Jubilee Unblended Tea is not blended for extra profit at your expense, but packed and sealed m Ceylon, as sold by Shearman Bros

SPOTTING.

D.J.O. AUTUMN MEETING.

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Dunedin, Maroh 25 Concluding results: Anniversary Handicap. — Boreas 1, Rochester 2, Refugee 3. Dividends—£2 7a and £2 2a. Novel.—Far Niente 1, Rincour 2, Lang ley 3. Diridends—-£5 and £6 16s. Flying Handicap. — The Spinner 1, Gladys II 2, Blazer 3. Dividends—£,l9 5a and £23 4s. Third Eclipse Shakes,—Multiform 1, Nihilist 2, Brisa 3. Dividends—£l 2« inside aaid out. Fabewell Handicap. —Maremma 1, Star shot 2, Qaickshot 3, Dividends—£3 14s and £3 17s.

BILLIARDS.

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(Received Wakapuaka March 27,10.50 a,m, Guardian Office 11-4 a.m) London, March 26 In the billiard match between Roberts and Dawßon, the toores at half time stood— Roberts 9001, Dawsoia 8721. Dawson had a strong lead till Saturday, when he fell away.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

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(Received Wakapuaka March 27,10.50 a.m f Guardian Office, 11.4 a-m) London, March 26 It is anticipated m the city that the coming budget will disclose a partial suspension of terminable annuities, and increase the stamp duties.

LABOR.

A Free Figfct.

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(Received Wakapuaka March 27,9.40 p. m Guardian Office, 10.11 a.m) Fremantle, March 27 Another disturbance, arising oat of the strike, occurred on Saturday. Two Unionists were allowed to interview free laborers working on the steamers Karlsruhe and Kadina. A crowd of Unionists became impatient, and broke the cordon of police. The latter drew their batons and a general melee followed. Stones and sticks were freely used and a few of the police and rioters were slightly injured. The non- Unionists left their work and fled. Several arrests were made.

THE CHURCHES.

PKBSBYTBBIAN.—There were fair eongre-' gatione at the Presbyterian Ohuich yester day. The preacher was Mr Ham. the home missionary m charge at* Mayfield, who m the morning preached from Luke xix—lo, " For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." Mr Ham preached at Wakanui m the afternoon, and m the evening again at Ashlurton. Rev. Mr Ingiia conducted the services m the May field district usually taken by Mr Ham. Wesleyan.—Mr J. L. Wilson, of Christ church, conducted services at Baring Square Church on Sunday ; *,he congregation afe night being unusually large. The power of God, from Romans xiil~l, was the subject of the morning sennoo, Mr Wilson, who has a quaint but earnest style of starting deep truths, kept hia congregation's attention riveted, and, occasionally, there was more than a smile evoked; In the evening, the text) was chosen from Romans vi—l, '' What shall we say then ? Shall we continue m sin, that grace may abound ?" Mr Wilson said it was his intention to answer that question, and spoke of Prebendary Webb- Feploe's statement at a Keswiok Convention, beld some years ago, " That it was a miracle of mistake for John Wesley to assert that a man could live without sin." After defining what sin is, and its disastrous effects on the material world «.n the historic past, the preacher answered the question propounded by himself. Can we get rid of sin ? De cidedly, Yes. Sirst, on the ground chat God pities the sinner. Then, God has made provision for its expulsion. He also com mands ua not to sin ; there are promises for its removal; we are exhorted by the Divine Being to pray for a condition of sinlessness ; and there was the fact that God had built up characters who lived without sinning. After dealing with the subject of infirmities, Mr Wilson concluded a logical and powerful sermon, by imploring his hearers to accept a salvation which was full, free and universal* at once* Speaking for himself, he would not. for all the wealth of millionaires delay the matter, and thus run any risk, He urged them to have a " clean sheet now. Then, we can laugh at the devils, and amile with the angels,"

UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.

Won by Cambridge!

United Press Association—By Elaotrlo Telegraph—Copyright London, March 25 Cambridge won the University Boat Raoe by four lengths. The weather was lovely. Cambridge won the toßs, and chose the Surrey .side of the riven The tide was sluggish; From a capital 'start Cambridge led by half a length at Olasper's boathouse; Oxford then forged ahead, and established a j slight lead, but at Wilden's m Crabtree Reach, the Cambridge men increased their stroke, and by the time Hammersmith Bridge was reached they had half a length's lead, the bridge being shot m 7m m 23sec. After the bridge was passed the water became rougher, suiting the Cambridge crew. Some of the Oxford men here showed Bigns of dis- ,■ ties?, but responded splendidly to the spurt' of H. J. Gold, the stroke, until they shipped a quantity of water. Cambridge were two and a half lentghs ahead at Elnswick Church, which was passed m 12min 16sec. Crossing to Middlesex, Cambridge shot the Barnes Bridge with four lengths' lead, the time being 17min 22seo. In response to Gold's call for a final effort, the Oxford crew in creased their stroke to 35 per minute, the Cambridge men rowing 31. Cambridge won by three and a quarter lengths. The time was 2lmin 4seo. Two of the Oxford crew fainted, All except Gold showed signs of distress, The result of the raoe was hailed with immense enthusiasm. Calvert, of Victoria, rowed No. 2 m the Cambridge boat.

This is the first time that the Cantaha have won sinoe 1889, Oxford having had an unbroken sequence of eight victories since that date:

CYCLING.

Uniced Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. DtrasDiN, March 27 On Saturday W. D. Bell reduced the fifty mile road record to 2 hours 8 minutes 49 sees, chipping 12 minutes 11 seconds off the Australasian record.

ORR'S DUNEDIN-CHRISTCHURCH EFFORT.

The Timatu Herald mya :—The well-known local cyclist James Orr left Ohriatchurch at 5.30 oh Saturday morning to attempt to lower Calder'i record for the wheel ride from Christchurch to Dunedin, and passed through Timaruat 1.45 p.m., a quarter of an hour behind Calder'a time. Owing to one of his pacemakers meeting with an aceidenb he had to ride the first) 25 miles alone* A slight detention occurred at Ashburton, and the pacing thence to Rangitata was not too good; Thence to Temuka he made splendid time, arriving at Temuka at 12.30, when he had a spell and refreshments, and then reached Timaru as above stated. There was a large number of people congregated m the main ■treeb to see him pass, and they applauded him as he rode by ab an easy pace. Orr met a strong head wind ab Studholrae, and rain ab Oamaru, where he abandoned his trip.

THE WEATHER

ALFORD STATION. The following is the meteorological repor' for the week ending March 24,1899:—

FEDERATION.

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(Received Wakapuaka March 27, 9.30 am, I Guardian Office 10-10 a.m) Sydney, March 27 ! In connection with the conference of the two houses on the Federal Bill, the Council is credited with • deter mination not to give way on any of the three main points, while the Premier is prepared to yield the three months interval before the referendum, but is unaltered m his determination against the other amendments, j

News in Brief.

The offices of Mr Joseph Ward, Registrar of the Aahburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company, will bo removed on Thursday next to Tanored Btreet, next the Standard newspaper oiioe. We have been requested to draw attention to the fact that) a bazaar will be held m the Tinwald Town Hall en Easter Monday, m aid of the fund for repairing 8t Andrew's Church. There will be great attractions m I the way of nail driving by ladies, and hat trimming by gentlemen, and other novelties. An advertisement appears m this issue notifying that Tuesday next, April 4, is appointed a special Bank holiday, The Banks throughout the colony will also be closed on Good Friday, Saturday (April 1), and Easter Monday, being statute holidays. ,

CABLE NEWS.

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London, March 24 Several deaths have occurred m London streets from syncope, owing to the intense cold, Bluejackets belonging to B.M.S. Venus came into collision with French sailors at Villa France, a French port m the Mediterranean. Twelve of the combatants were injured, Several of the British seamen were compelled to swim to their ship. March 25 London Government Bill has been, read a second time m the House of Commons by 245 votes to 118. In the course of a luncheon the Lord Mayor of Manchester informed Sir Andrew Olarke, Agent-General for Victoria, of his keen desire to see direct trade established with Australia. The case against a Cardiff dealer for selling Victorian butter containing 1.2 per cent of boracic acid was dismissed. Constantinople, March 24 Bulgaria has demanded that the Porte shall punish the Turkish police for murdering a Bulgarian prisoner. It has also protested against other outrages on Bulgarians m Montenergo. The note to the Forte also makes complaints against the Albanians. ii Calcutta, March 25 Two Pathans have been arrested on the charge of murdering Colonel le Marchant, of the Hampshire Regiment, stationed at Lundi Kotal, North-west India. Pjietokia, March 25 President Kroger, speaking at Rustenburg, said be was willing to concede small things, but would not budge for anybody where independence was concerned.

THE SOUDAN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Oairo, March 26 The fall of the Nile has imprisoned a British gunboat far to the southwards. It is believed that the Khalifa is afraid to molest the crew. London, March 25 In the House of Commons Mr Brodrick said the British trade con* cessions on the Nile and Lake Tchad afforded access to Nigeria.

OBITUARY.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, March 25 The death is announced of the Key. John Mackenzie, the great missionary, once Commissioner m Bechuanaland. Barnes, the cricketer, is dead.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, March 25 A Router's despatch says that nego tiations are proceeding between Great Britain and Russia which indicate an early and satisfactory settlement of the Chinese question. It is reported that Russia agrees to yield >Niu- Ohwang, and takes compensation else* where.

THE PHILIPPINES.

Severe Fighting.

Stubborn Resistance from the Insargonts-

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Manilla, March 26 Severe fighting has occurred round Manilla. The Americans made a general advance and met with stubborn resist ance from the Filipinos. The entire northern lines of the American infantry intrepidly carrird the trenches at the point of the bayonet, capturing/the fortified towns of Balintasig, Baeza, and Eatbuhan, north-east of Ooolaean, and driving the Filipinos to Navalicb.es, where the advance was checked. Severe fighting took place m the vicinity of Malabon. The Filipinos leaving the trenches, fiercely charged the Oregon regiment, killing eight and wounding twenty-three. When they had been reinforced, the Oregons drove the rebels into Malabon. The American cruiser Monadnock, assisted by gun boats, shelled the town, Brisk fight ing occurred on the banks of the Tuliaha river, where the Americans carried the entrenchments, and the Filipinos retired to Malinta. The Americans lost altogether 16. killed, and 130 wounded. The Filipinos.' losses totalled 400. Washington, March 26j General Otis reports that twelve thousand Filipinos were engaged m the recent fighting.

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Frledlander Bros.. Limited.^ "VTOT HAVING DISPOSED OF MR W. H. RULE'S PENDARVES PROPERTY By Auction, We are prepared to TREAT PRIVATELY for lame* FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. CHAIN SHIPMENTS TO LONDON. I WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT UF WHMT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. We are m a position to offer freight by Sailers and bteamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal j 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 i 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, Iploughman~wanted. STEADY Good Horseman, about 30, to work several hundred acres by contract. Team and all found. Apply by letter with references as to ability. BOX 17, 3 208 Mount Somere. ABHBURTON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS* THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Com pany will be held m the Orderly Room on TUESDAY, March 28, at 7.30 p.m. EASTER ENCAMPMENT. The Company will muster at the Post Office at 9 30 pm. on THURSDAY, March 30. " Drill Order." For detailed orders see order board, W. E. DOLMAN, Captain Commanding Aahburton Rifles. 3 251 | 25 CASES] . T^EW GOODS NOW OPENING UP IN GENTLEMEN'S & BOYS' MERCERY CLOTHING, HATS & CAPS, SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, > Etc. Etc.



The Banks throughout the Colony will be CLOSED on GOOD FRIDAY, SATUR DAY, the Ist April, and EASTER MON DAY, being Statute Holidays. 5 266 npLITTTELLSATALE - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY - j out of every 4 of the whole population of Mai;, Women,and Children DRINK mum cjeymjOw or MUended Teas. The above statement, after 18 years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. M. & Co.'s Pure Teas cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of pup feap with others costing 46 per Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours hays no equal fop Qyqfity. FOR S&ZiE. ~" nnOWN Property, centrally eituated m X Peter street, oeac the Railway Station and Post Office. Being T.S. 528, containing | acre, with Dwelling House of six rooms and verandah, also Washhouse, Workshop, Stable, etc., belonging to Mrs Simpson Offers invited for the purchase of this. The property |is centrally situated near the Railway Station* and should prove a remunerative investment). *■ Easy terms of payment o.m be arranged. . T.BVUhOVS.. .



Wanted. fi RKAT Rush at ftoRTHCOTK AND Of Hefjord's Realisation Sale. Shop ■ariy and avoid afternoon rush. Remember ' The Corner." MEN '8 Clothing and Mercery ab Harvest Prices. Giod assortment at "The Jorner."—Northoote & Hefjtord. RARE CH\NCE-Scarcely used Bicycle cost £24, for sale £17, a bargain.—M. M., Box 40, 3 267 LOsT, between Wills Street and Presby. terian Church — Small Gold Chain, binder rewarded at Mail Office. 2 262 LOST, from Staveley, Oae Black Hack Gelding, One Chestnut Hack Mare. Finder rewarded. —B. Evans, Staveley. 3 268 TTIREfcZING SHARKS.—I am a Buyer — X? Alfred Harbison. 3 263 WANTED -Teamß for carting grain.— Apply JFriedlander Bnos., Ltd. 5 246 FLOUR —Flour at less than wholesale prices: Finest Roller, 2001bs, 14s; lOOlba, 7s 6d; 50!bs, 3a lOd ; 251bu, 2b. Bran aud Sharps equally reduced at Flbtohkb Bros.' Cash Supply Stores, Ash burton and Christchurch. WANTED KNOWN-Mrs Hamilton is sbtill paying the highest price for all kinds of Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children'B left off Clothing. Furniture bought m any quantity. Ladies waited on at shortest notice. Note the address— Burnett Street, opposite Mail Office. AYE MONEY by buying your Flour from us and baking your own bread.— Fletcher Bros., Etst Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Christchurch. TjIRESH Lines m Account Books, Pocket JU Books, Birthday Books, Scrap Books, and Relief Scraps; Sunday School Cards, etc. ; Capital Value m Boxed Stationery at 6d and Is; Best Selection of Easter Cards m Town,—A. H. Williams, Tancred Street. WELDON'S Ladies' Journal for Feb ruary, Home Dressmaker, Home Milliner, Family Reader, Christian Herald, s Pearson's and Strand Magazines, Banner of Israel, Morning Star, Sportsman's Picture Book, Prince and the Undertaker, The Unseen Hand, Weapons of Mystery, Bohemian Girls, Day of Temptation.—H. M. Jones. Public Notices. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. EASTER HOLIDAYS. NOTICE is hereby given that the Council's offices will BE CLOSED to Business from 4.30 p.m. on 30th Instant to 9.30 a.m. on 4 f.h April next. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, March 27,1899. 3 265 MISS MAUNDERS, nnHE Organising Agent of the Women's JL Christian Temperance Union, will Address Meetings as follows : — TO-NIGHT (Monday) m the Wesleyan Schoolroom, Baring Square, afc 7.30. AH Temperance • Workers earnestly invited to be present. TUESDAY AFI'ERNOON — Meeting for Women only, m the Presbyterian Church at 3 o'clock. 3 264 A BAZAAR, FANOY FAIR, AND SALE OF WORK WILL BE HELD ON EAbTEB MONDAY, IN THE TOWN HALL, TINWALD, In aid of the Fund for REPAIRING ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH. GREAT ATTR ACTIONS. ENTRIES will be received and Pr'zes given during the Progress of the Fair for the following : — Ladies' Nail Driving Competition, and Hat Trimming by Gentlemen ; also, Ist for the Best Plate of Cikes and Kcones made by Girls under sixteen, and 2nd for same by AduHs. Jumble Stall, Refreshment Stall, Uran Pie, Fish Pond, Magic Hen, Christmas Tree, and other Novelties. Donations of Produce or any Saleable Articles will be Thankfully Received, and may be left at Messrs Gudsell's or Robin son's Stores, Doors oi en at 2 p.m. Admission—Adults 6d, Children 3d. 3 263 SPECLAL~BiNK~HOLIDAYI PURSUANT to the Terms of the Bmka and Bankers Act 1880, and the Banks aud Bankers Act Amendment Act 1382, TUESDAY, the 4fch day of April, 1899, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday at all the offices of the undermentioned Banks throughout the colony of New Zealand ;•— The Usjon Bank of Australia, Ltd,, G. E. TOLHURST, Inspector. The Bank of New Sooth Wales, E. J. FINCH, Inspector, The Bank ov Austsalasia, CLEMENT WINTER, Inspector. The Bank of New Zealand, O. G. TEGETMEIER, General Manager.



WAVERLEY CYCLE DEPOT. !31>y.COLOMBO STBEET, CHRIBTCHURCH. JOHN . ORR & CO.. ASHBURTON, SOLE AGENTS FOB NEW ZEALAND, TUE BEAUTIFUL WAVERLEY CATALOGUE IS^FREE. ITJS WORTHY OF YOUR CABEFUL STUDY.



rhere are Real Improvements m 1899 Waverley Bicycles. ¥00 have oniy'to eximine bhej'99 W*verley to see that oar policy of concentrating -ffort upou one Model has brought forth a wonderful degree of perfection m design, n detafl, and m finish. No such bicycle was ever before made. The '99! Waverley is the crowning triumph of modern skill m Bicycle building.2 The; beautiful Wavarlay Catalogue tells the details. Now ready Free. Simplicity. YOU who are looking for simple, worry swing design and construction m Bicycles will welcome tha '99 Waverley. Universal nuts, interchangeable doable facad c mes m the bearings, with sliding adjustment, and an ideal two-piece Crank shaft are points worth mentioning. The Proud Record, THAT notK ns'e broken Waverleyjframe was reported during 97 or '98 speaks vulumos fur the quality m Waverley Bicyolea, for tha high carbon steel tubing and m-Atnhltsa drop f jrginga of which they are made, for the skill m braz;ng. TUB sum qaili'y of tubing, the s*me q-iallty of d-op forglngs, the same akil! an.! thoroughness of making go into 1899 Waverleys, with improvements m design, tried and proved, that will nisika every ownar of the. Waverley proud of his mount. The Beauty of the Waverley Bicycle. THE beauty of the Waverley Bicycle has al ways been famous, for this season we surpass ail previous efforts and produce a bicycle as nearly perfect as skill and the practically unlimited resources of oup great factories can make it. The- design ia elegant and graceful, and every detail of workmauship and finish have been brought to templing ideality. The Strongest Fork Crown Yet Produced. ONE OF THE FEATURES OF THE WAVSRLEY IS THE NEW HOLLOW-iIBOH DIROF-FORGHSD FOEK CROWN that will unquestionably cause a sensation wherever it Is shown* fbdoub es the strength and rigidity of the front forks, preventing all wavering or unreadiness of the front wheel. It insures the rider's^safety, (t) .__



ST PATRICK'S SPORTS, ASHBURTON. WA.Vfi2lfcl-,tUYIS-SIX FIRSTS, SJX SECONDS, SEVEN THIRDS In the Three Mile, WaVERLEI'S were First, Second and Third. ST, PATRFK'S SPORT3—GERALD IKB. HALF-MILD .. WAVERLEY .-. SECOND. O>E MILE .. „ „ JIRSI WHEEL RACE « ?„ .. FIRST FIVK MILE .« „ ,„ THIRD. JOHN ORR AND CO., SOLE AGENTS. Waverley Bearings Have Double Life. f jarry'm? out the principle of Bimpllciby and universality which we have endeavoured to make a feature of 1899 Wavjrhsy Bicycles, we make the cones m the bearings with doable faces. Thus the same cone can be inserted on either side ofjeither the froofc o* rear hub. It oinnofc be inserted wrongly. 4 4