DEATH.

Fullarton. —At Havelock Street, Ash burton, on the 28th September, Margaret Ingles, wife of Blair Fuilarton.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1899. WHITE SAVAGES.

Thk situation m the Transvaal is still the ail absorbing topic of conversa tion. Probably there is no place m the Queen's dominions—or m the civilised world for that matter—where the threatened rupture between Britain and the Boers is not discussed some time during the day. When one comes to look at this matter from an old time standpoint that is, let us say, with the views on international relations of hnlf a century ago — the long suffering patience of Great Britain seems almost incomprehensible. It is absolutely im possible, even now, to imagine Russia, France, or Germany, civilised nations though they bf», submitting to be flouted and defied by a handful of half savage people, whom they could crush and extinguish with hardly an effort. The way the Transvaalers are acting towards Great Britain, presuming up on her patience and evident unwilling ness to shed blood, would be intensely ridiculous if it were not so sad to see that at the close of the nineteenth century there can be found a people nominally civilised and profusely pious, prepared to see human lives sacrificed m hundreds and perhaps thousands, rather than accord to their fellow countrymen of different nationalities rights of citizenship such as are granted to themselves m other lands. In the British colony close to their own borders is a Premier who is half a Boer m blood and wholly so m heart, and there are more Dutch members m the Oape Parliament than there are British. A Dutchman m the Oape Colony has ali the privileges of an Englishman, and yet the Dutch m the Transvaal are willing to shed blood, poison wells, and shell a city where the victims of their tyranny live, rather than concede a part of the privileges their fellow Dutch m Oape Colony and Natal have long enjoyed. Not that the generous policy of Great Britain m her South African colonies is altogether prudent. The history of the past quarter of a century furnishes abundant evidence that the Dutch m South Africa are not to be trusted as Britain has trusted them, and the action of tho Cape Premier, Mr Schreiner, looks worse the more his excuses are investi gated. We observe that our comments upon his conduct m passing a quantity of ammunition for the Transvaal through the British colony of which he is the Prime Minister were said m some quarters to be altogether too strong. But since then o;her circumstances have come to light, which seem to have brought a

good many to our way of thinking, namely that Schreiner is a traitor to I his country and to hid Queen. The last matter showing how he is using his position to pnjudico the interests of the Oape Colony m the event of war breaking out is the riila business. The rifles m question were ordered by Sir Gordon about twelve months ago for the volunteers, but the Schreiner Ministry has persistently declined to serve them out to the volunteers, the Premier making all sorts of excuses every time he is questioned m Parlia ment about the matter. In the face of these things and bearing m mind that the Eutch m Oape Colony are sufficiently numerous as the "Afri cander Party " to put m & ministry of their own choosing, it would appear that some decisive action on the part of Great Britain is imperatively neces sary to pub down the simmering trea son, which the disasters m the last war and the weakness of the Imperial Administration at the time primarily originated. We venture to say that the feeling is growing stronger every day through all parts of the Empire that nothing can ensure British supre macy m South Africa but the complete extinction of the Boers' pretensions. They must be brought to book once for all. Aud even if they should climb down at the last moment m the present dispute, which is as likely as not, it is to be hoped Great Britain will insist; upon being indemnified for the large outlay she baa already incurred through the arrogance and obstinacy of this handful of white savages. War is a dreadful thing, but we fear it is the only way to deal with savages, and that the Boers are little better, their recent threats and boasts, cot to mention the records of their shocking cruelty to their fellow creatures, abundantly prove.

PARTY GOVERNMENT.

The manner m which the House of Representatives disposed of Captain Russell s mo ion on Wednesday re ferring to the Upper Chamber illus trates m the clearest manner how impossible it is for any reform to be carried out—no matter how necessary, or how much desired even by a majority m the Legislature—unless ib happens to meet with the wishes or fit m with the plans of the head of tha Govern ment. In this case it can be gathered from opinions expressed by members on the present occasion, as well as at other times, that there is a pronounced majority, even m the existing House' of Representatives, m favor of an alteration m the system of forming an Upper Chamber. But Mr Seddon who does not want even the suggestion of a reform to emanate from any but him self or his party, and had special reasons for delaying any change m the con stitution of the Council, promptly raised the war cry of party, and com pelled Captain Russell's motion to be treated as one of "No confidence." That compelled all his followers to vote against the motion unless they were inclined to sacrifice party ties to principle. As a matter of fact, one member (Mr Montgomery, Ellesmere) did not vote with his party, stating that he had promised his constituents that when it came to a question of principle versus party, he would always vote for principle, and so he voted with the Opposition on the question—con fidence or no confidence. This serves to emphasise the evils of party govern ment, at any rate where parties are f as

m New Zealand, merely groups of I politicians associated on grounds more < personal than patriotic. Such a con dition of things is fatal to really pro gressive legislation, for the reformer, be he ever so able, patriotic, or pro gressive, can make r>o headway m a legislature where an autocrat rules his followers with a rod of iron, and sets his face against any sort of reform, or any measure that has not emanated from himself or at least, from Lis col leagues m power. We have had, even quite recently, many instances of dcs r able measures set aside, or blocked, merely to prevent a political opponent from getting the credit of them. The continued appearance of Opposition measures re-habilitated by some mem ber of the present ministry and intro duced by speeches redolent of self glorification is a significant proof that 1 Mr Seddon plays upon the principle of party Government with the skill of a master. He employs it so successfully that all things work together for the good of Dr Richard J. Seddon, L.L.D. Party Government is an admirable machine for his purposes. What more can the common people want ?

Local and General.

* # * On the first page to-day will be found an article "The Sacred College ". On the fourth page will be found the con tinuation of story, " Nada, the Lily" San Franoisco Mail —The English mail, via San Franoisoo, was brought down by the express on Thursday, the town portion beiDg delivered by the letter carrier this morn ing* Were it always brought down as promptly from Auckland, there would be little cause of complaint. Mission Service.—There was a good attendance at the Tabernacle mission service on Thursday evening, when Mrs Barnett g*ve an interesting address, the subjoct being the Passover Lamb. To-night is specially the young people's meetiDg, devoted to ; testimony and experience. Aa there hava i been several applications for baptism, it has been arranged to hold a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon next, at 3 o'clock. Obituary.—lt is with regret the friends of Mr Blair Fullarton, of this town, will hear of the death of his life's partner, which occurred on Thursday. The deceased lady had been ailing for some time past. During her residence m Ashburton she had made many friends, by whom she will be much missed, Her funeral will take place to morrow afternoon, at 2,30, at the Ashburton cemetery. A Sucking Nero —A singular case of boyish cruelty was brought under the notice of the Brighton (Victoria) Polioe Court the other day, when a boy named Hugo Cook was charged with cruelly ill-treating a dog. It was shown that the boy tied the dog between two hives of bees, and then da turbed the bees by rapping the hives with a stick. The dog was stung to death. The proper punishment for such a young wietch would be to tie him up m the dog's place for a few minutes.

Prospecting at Cheviot.—Mr Maokay, Government Geologist, has reported to the Mines Department that his examination of the slopes of the ooasb range on the Cheviot eßtate, for the purpose of ascertaining the value of the discovery of coal and kerosene m that part of the colony, leads to the con c'usion that neither coal nor mineral oil is present m an appreciable quantity over the eastern part of the Cheviot estate, and that the reports to that tffect hive bam wholly without foundation. Weslbyan —The quarterly meeting of the Ashburton circuit was held last night m Baring Fquare schoolroom. There were fifteen officials present, Rsv, R. Taylor pre siding. A committee was appointed to devise means of extending the envelope system, aud making it more ifLctive. It was resolved to send an iuvitation to Rsv A. C. Lawry, of Wellington, to become sue- C3Bsor to Eev. K. Taylor, on the expiry of the latter's ministry here. Messrs G. YV. Andrews and F. Frarnptoa wera appointed substitute representitivea to the District Synod ; recommendations concerning the gamb'ing curso and other mutters are to be sent to the Synod ; and a short time waß spent m dealing with matters bearing on the coming " No license " poll. *'Thh Corner "—The new installation of incandescent gas burners at Messrs Norih cote and Hefford'B shop waa tested on Thursday evening, and proved a greit success. The windows were neatly dressed with epring and summer gooda, the deliaate colors of which were as easily distinguished by the clear soft light of the new gas burner as m sunlight. To light the extensive front age there are ten of the burners, each fjtted with an opal shade, on which the name of the firm shows up to advantage, whilst over the main entrance is a starlight, to appre ciate which it is only necessary to draw a comparison between ib and a No. 6 ordinary burner. The display was much admired and favorably commented on. " The Corner " was without doubt the brightest spot m Ashburton last evening, Irregular Attendance at School — At the fe'.M. Court on Thursday two cases were heard, m which parents were dealt with for not sending their children to ichool. One offender was fined ss, and m the other case no fine was inflicted, but an order was made that the child must be sent to school regularly. Should the order be disregarded, and the school attendance register will show whether it has or not, further proceedings will be taken. Parents who fail to send their children to school are not only doing their offspring a great injustice, bub are guilty of a breach of the law that may entail fine or imprisonment by way of punishment. As there ia now a truant officer at work, careless pvrents should take the hint, and thus avoid the unpleasantness of an appear ance before the Magistrate's Court;, with perhaps still more unpleasant consequences.

Tbodt Fishing —It is reported that there ara excellent prospects for trout fishing this season m the upper portion of the Ashburtou river, and also m the stream known aa Bowyer's Stream—both near Mount Somera, and within easy reach of the township—-wheia lovers of the sport will find some really good fishing. The fish m the latter stream are said to be fine and m first-class condition. Given favorabls weather, both Btreams will be m good order for the opening day. Farther away m the back country lies Lake Heron, where it is said trout are very abundant, and range from weights of 231bs downwards; Tourists will also find this district worthy of attention, as m addition to the exoellent fishiDg ground it affords, tha scenery along the foot of the hills is exceedingly picturesque, and being supplied with good roads, should become a favorite haunt of cycle touring parties. The district provides excellent accommodation for sports men and tourists, and has the advantage of being easily reached by rail from Ashburton.

Thf Ajfro American Minstrels. — The members of the Afro-American Minstrels Company arrived m Ashburton to-day, and will give their entertainment m the Odd fellows' Hall this evening. The Dunedin Stat, of September 16, m a notice of a column long of their entertainment given m that city says : —"This is a big company—how big may be judged when ifc is stated that the semi-circle^of minstrels consists of sixbambos, six players of bones, and twelve who sit on the centre chaira ; it is also a new company —not one of the whole party has ever appeared m Dunedin until now; and ifc is a company that has a wide range of business sinking and dancing aa a matter of course, I and m addition thereto a contortionist, a | magician, a star comedian who is really comic, and a soprano singer who possesses dramatic power. These are strong recom mendations, and Mr M. B. Curtis, the manager, is likely to find Bunedin responsive to his enterprise m bringing to our town a party the travelling charges of which must cost a lolj of money. The entertainment is new not only because fresh people occupy the stage, but also on account of the way the entertainment is conducted. The band headed by the members of the company, paraded Aahburton Streets to-day, and caused quite aa excitement;,

Swimmino Clc*.—The annual general] ', meeting of the Ashburton Amateur Swim- j (ming Club was held on Wednesday evening i —-Mr H. A. Gates m the chair. The annual report and balance-sheet were adopted. It was shown that the Club membership in creased three-fold during the past season. A letter was received signed by twelve senior members, signifying their iotention of com peting m each senior event during the year. ' The following officers were elected :—Patron —Mr O AM Buckley ; President—Mr D Thornaß ; Vice-Presidents —Messrs H Fried- Under, J 8 Tennant, P Devane, H S Drum moml, T Grange, and Dr Bolger ; Mr T Grange was also elected referee; Captain- Mr Percy Orr ; Treasurer, Senior Handict»p per, and Starter—Mr G .lesson ; Junior Handicappera—Messrs G Woods and W W McKinney ; Auditors —Messrs H Stephenaon and Moore ; .Judges—Messrs H A Gates and A Harrison ; Committee—Messrs G Wood, A Thomas, A T C lalmers, and 0 Willis— Mr A Sparrow representing the Juniors; Secretary—Mr W W Mcßinney ; Assistant Secretary—Mr H Braddell; Delegate to N.Z.A.S.A.—Mr A Frtkncis, Chriatchurch. Mr Cox, President of the Sports Association, attended, and urged the Swimming Club to join the Association, which it was resolved to do, and Mr P Orr, captain, was elected delegate. Tha subscriptions for the season were fixed at la for juniors, 2s 6d for seniors, and 5s for family tickets. A vote of thanks was passed to the outgoing officials, special reference being made to the secretary, Mr McKinney; thanks were also accorded to Mr H A Gates for the use of his rooms for meetings, and for his great help and courtesy to the Club during the last eight years.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph, Wellington, September 28 The Council met at 2.30 p.m SMALL DEBTS The Hod J Rtgg moved the committal of the Assignment of Small Debts Bill. The measure had only one operative clause, as follows:—No debt of tec pounds or under shall be recoverable by process of law by any assignee thereon, either m his own name or m the same of the creditor ; provided, how ever, that nothing m the Act shall apply to debts vesting m the Official Assignee, nor to debts assigned as part of and along with other assets of the estate or business The Joint Statutes Revision Committee had twice reported that m its opinion the Bill should not be allowed to proceed The Hon C C Bowen, Chairman of the committee, said that the evidence taken did not show the existence of any abase or in justice The Hon J Rigg contended thab the com mittee had not reported m accordance witk the evidence* There was no doubt that people had been persecuted by debt-collecting agencies, which often purchased debts at half their value The Hon G McLean proposed aa an amend ment that the Bill should be committed six months hence This was agreed to by 20 votes to 16 The Hon J E Jenkinson moved as a further amendment that the Bill should be con sidered on Wednesday next This was agreed to on the casting vote of the Speaker The Council rose at 4 30

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, September 28 The House met at 2 30 p.m POLICE PENSIONS The Police Pensions and Superannuation Fund Bill was introduced by Governor's Message, and read a first time IMPREST SUPPLY The Imprest Supply Bill, No 3, was in troduced, and set down for consideration to-morrow THE TRANSVAAL CRISIS After a long discussion, a motion author ing the Government to offer to the Imperial authorities a mounted contingent for service m the Transvaal was carried The House adjourned at 6.15 p m The Hou.e resumed at 7 30 FACTORIES The Factories Act Amendment Bill was read a second time JtJVE ILE LABOUR Oa a motion by the Premier, that the amendments made by the Council m the Employment of Boys or Girls Without Pay ment Prevention Hill should be agreed to, I Mr G Hutchison moved that the amendments should not be agreed to. He disapproved ot girls being paid leas than boys. The amendment provided that nob less than 4s per week should be paid to girls, and 5s to boys, instead of an equal amount of'ss each. A new clause also had been added, that no premium should be paid under liability to a penalty not exceeding JQIO i OaptaiftJßuajell opposed the amendments, contending that the new clause would be inoperative, as the penalty was nob high enough Mr Morrison urged that the amendments be agreed to The Hon W Rolleston complained that sufficient information had not been placed before tha House regarding the necessity of -the measure Mr Taylor said that the larger question of a uniform log had nob yet been touched upon Mr Tanner agreed generally with the amendments Mr Lewis said that if Parliament was go ing to override the awards of the Arbitra tion Court, the sooner it repealed the Arbi tration and Conciliation Act the batter Mr Orowther considered that the new clause spoiled the Bill, as boys or girls could contract themselves out of it Mr Moore thought that the blot upon the Bill was that, while it provided for a mini mum wage, no provision was made for in creasing the amount of wages from year to year.

Mr Sligo said that) the greatest ainneri m the direction of employing girla without pay were drapery and dressmaking estab lishments. He did nob believe that manual training and technical education were going to cure all the ills that youag people suffer from, and he thought that yoang persons had plenty of time to learn a trade after they left sohool Mr J. Hutcheaon thought that it augured well for the success of experimental legis lation of the kind usader debate when both sides of the House discussed the question m such a moderate tone. The Bill did not pretend to arbitrarily fix the rate of wages, but merely affirmed. the principle that a minimum wage should be paid. The Hon. W. J. Steward suggested an amendment to the new clause, if there was any danger that young people would con tract themselves «out of the Bill Mr Gilfedder believed that boyg and girls should be paid the same rate of wages for equal work Mr Kelly said that he was afraid that the Lew clause would have the result of inducing & much larger number of employers thaa at present to charge a premium Mr Buchanan said thafe the amount pro posed to be paid to boys was nob enough to keep body and soul together The amendments m Clause 2 wer« agreed to on a division by 40 to 15 Mr G. Hutchison moved that the new clause should not be agreed to Mr Pirani said that he thought that the new clause rendered the Bill inoperative Mr Fraaer contended that the Bill was an entirely different measure from that which left the House Captaia Russell said that he agreed with the object intended to be effected by fche clause, but he contended thab its wording did not express its true meaning The Premier agreed to aocept the sugges tion of Mr Hutchison, that a conference should be appointed to draw up reasons for disagreeing with the new clause PAYSIEST" OF JURORS The Premier moved the third reading of the Payment of Jurors Bill Mr Guinness considered the Bill a retro grade movement, as it proposed a reduction to special jurors from 20s to Bs, and to com mon jurors from 10a to Bs. The good feature of the Bill was the payment to coroner's jurors. He moved to recommit the Bill, to re-consider Clause 2, with a view to an amendment of the fees to be paid. Messrs R. McKeazie and Bollard sup ported the motion MrG, Hufcohiaon condemned the inequj

table mode of payment of jurors m criminal cwee, and stated that he woald m »ye an amendment if the Bill were rec ir.mi'bed The Hon W. Hall-Jones said that by ra duciag the amount paid to jarors io civil cases it enabled the poorer c a3s of litigants to have disputes settled by a jury. Mr O'Regan contended that the whole jury law was on an unsatisfactory footing, i a? d-£n would &uPP°r6 re-committal of the Bill | Mr Pirani condemned the propo a" to re , (luce the amount at present paid to special jurors Mr J Hutoheeon said that curely it was not a duty of ciHzens-lrp that a man ehould leave his employment to attend a court at a loss to himself The Promier said that he hoped that the BUI would not be recommitted, and that it would pass as it stood. There was another side to the question, and that was that a man of small meana woald be unable to take advantage of a special jury oh account of the expense Mr Smith said that he thought that it was a pity that the amount payable to special common jurors m civil cases had been altered The House divided on the question thab the Bill should be re-committed. Ayes 25, After furth-r discussion, Mr G Hutchison moved to re-commit Clause 2 Lost by 25 to 22 The third reading was seb down for to morrow The House rose at 12 3Qa.m

COMMERCIAL

Uniced Press Association—By Electric Telegraph -Copyright „, . . „ Lokdon, September 27 Wool is firm. The following clips hava been sold:-Sir John Hall's (Canterbury) merino clip, at 13|d ; and " Taora," at 9i. „,, . September 28 lhere is strong competition at the wool sales for crossbreda. The Americans are buying freely. The sales close on October 6. "Tenamu" clip brought 6£d, "West bury » lid, •• Richmond » 23|df English wheat is firm, and foreign shows a slight advance.

The Cape to Cairo Railway.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright.

London, Sept 28 The Daily Telegraph is dispatching an expedition, under the command of M.Lionel Decle, the well known ex plorer and journalist, to explore the Oape to Oairo route and report on its practical value and future prospecti.

SPRINGBURN.

From Our Owa Cocrogpondanl

THE WBATHIB. Daring the pait week or two we have experienced some ■•• sample " Weather, and after a strong nor'wester oa Saturday night and Sunday morning, a rather sudden change took place much for the worse. In the even ing a sou'wester set m, and thin time proved to be one of the old sort; Rain followed, and at the present time, Wednesday, it does not show much Bigns of Blearing up. At . intervals heavy showers of bail and snow came, much to the anxiety of farmers, who at the present time are over-anxious for the safety of their lamba. The ranges at the back are again covered to tha foot with their winter coating, and now should severe frosti again set m, grass, etc, wifl suffer a serious check. fJ he district was jaat beginning to look fresh and inviting. LIME. I hear that another start has been made at the limekiln at the back or Sfcaveley and, a few mtlea from the sawmills, with which it is connected by a tramway. A better quality of coal has been.obtained from near tho other team, and should the burning be successful, and the quality of the lime keep up to a high standard, good fortune may yet follow thi heavy outlay already made on the place. Numerous orders for builders' lime h vo been received from Christchurchj where, according to recent reports, that article is very scarce. WELCOME ..HOME. Although Tuesday night was wet and wintry, quite a number of people ventured out to tho schoolroom, at the invitation of the members of the Springburn Dorcas Socety, to welcome home Mr and Mrs Dray too, who last week were united m the bonds of holy matrimony by B-?v Westbrooke. Mt s Dray ton (na Johustoce) daughter of Mr James Johnatone, well and favorably known throughout the Ashburton County, was an active worker of the Society, and took a deep interest m the Sunday school work, coining Sunday after Sunday, at times often at considerable inconvenience to herself, to instruct and interest the young. During the evening Master Alex. Morrison, on behalf of his classmates and the other scholars presented Mrs Dray ton with a nioely bound " Teacher's Bible," and one of the members of the Dorcas Society road a welcome ode and greeting, arranged for tha occasion. Below is a copy. The evening was spent with music, song, danoe and games, and seemed to take the form of a "go as you please style." Every person who contributed an item had the special privilege of making a " call M upon some other person from whom no denial could ba taken, nor was an attempt even made to give one. As is usually the case here when so many of the younger portion meet, it is use less to part) without spending ao hoar or two m dance, and it was not until 2 a. m, that the party broke up, after giving three .hearty cheers for Mr and Mrs Dray to*. Wedding ode on the occasion of welcome i home to Mr and Mrs Drayton s— I Welcome back to dwell amongst Of, Ye, who singly have wrought; Each to do your part and portion, Work and pleasure both have sought. To Mr Drayton,— Id the danoe and m the revel, In the tuneful hour of mirth, Thou hast borne thy part tight nobly, And thus have oft times proved thy worth.

To Mrs DrsytoDj— When the Doroas ladies, meeting At their work of love and skill, Thou hast been a constant worker, Helping both with hands and will. To both,— Then the Boreas members greet yon With a welcome from the heart, Thus the friends are gathered round you One and all to do their parb. When m trouble, doubt or sorrow, May you the more united be; In calm and sunshine, storm and shadow Dwell m faith, hope, charity. Greeting— Warm from our hearts is the wish Shf»6 we send you, No one to-night must be silent or glum, May "Good Luck" attend you, and fortune befriend you, For many and many a long year to pome;

THE ASHBDRION GtARDIAN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, l&Bb



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WILSON'S NEW SEASONS WALL PAPERS HAVE ARRIVED^! /*"1 ALL Early and choose your designs from the fall etook of new Goods. FOB SALE. nrr A T E R T O~ SECTIONS. Nob, 9, 18, 29, 30, 31, 38, 39, 59, 60, 62, 76, 77, 78, 90, 92, 93, 94. OEVERAL Building Sections pt Fairton. Prices from £8 to £18 GOOD Family House and £ acre; con venienb to the railway and schools, HALF Acre, Wills Streeb West; good building Bite /~VNE Acre, wellfenoed, West Town Belt. For particulars and prices apply H.W. BARRETT, ARCADE. — LE £ " Shop situated m Eaab Streeb, next to Mrs Maddens, baker Apply to W BULLOCK A MASTERPIECE OF SKILLED WORKMANSHIP is The 1900 ZEALANDIA Narrow Tread, Overhanging Sprocket, Patenb Head Tube, Butted Tubing through out* GATES, LOWRY & CO., BURNETT STREET. WAN TEDr~ ~ A CONTRACT Team for Ploughing, as soon ai poasible; For particulars apply to L. db C. MALET, d 188 Olesrwell, LUmoce.



INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING, ADJUSTING A SHARPENING FOLLOWS & BATE'S NEW PATENT "RON A WAY" Lawn Mower. NOTICE. H3l This Machine is despatched from the Manufactory m perfect working order, and requires no alteration whatever on reaching the hands of the Oder. If broken or damaged m transit, the purchaser is strongly recommended not to give it to inexperienced pers-.-ng to repair, but to return it at once to the makers. Before commencing to cab, see that the machine is clean, then oil all the bearings !in the holes provided with the best Sperm or Olive Oil, at the sar»e time patting a little on the edge of the cotters and bottom blade, and secure the handle Irmly m the eocket. Do not use inferior or thick pommy oil as it will clog the bearings and prevent the machine from running easily. Sweep the lawn befo c using the machine, removing a'l st ties, worm heaps and rubbish, which will blunt the knives. Walk wi ha quick step m working the machine. How to Cut the GsAßg and Leave it ] | to 1 Ikcii Long —I ho height of cut is j varied by raising or lowering cho wooden roller m the slides, and In altering c*re must be taken to do so equally at each ci.d, an 3to tighten up the nuta on bolt", afterward?. It the ground is soft and sponsry th« back roller must be lowered a little lo prevent the machine from cutting too ' closely. How to Out the Edges oe Borders of Gravel Walks, —Lower the back roller as far a* possible, and run one wheel on the grass and the other on tbe walk, taking only 5 or 6 inches of grass. How to Mow a Bank.—Stand at the top and work the machine down the incline, or stand at the bottom and work the machine diagnally along the bank, bub not m a direct line from bottom to top. How to Collect the Grass—Slide the curved iron name plate between the two grooves, and secure It firmly by ' tightening the thumb screws ; than drop the Grass Collecting Box.into the recess provided. How to Scatter thb Cot Grass Evenly on the Lawn m- Hot Weather, to Protect the Sod From Being Scorched by the Sujs's Bays.—Use the machine without the Grass Collecting Box and the curved iron name plate. In this order the machine cuts long grass without clogging, and will be found useful for undulating ground ; also close op to trees, clearing the grass well away from the bottom of the trunks. In moving the machine about from place to place, torn the handle over, so as to raise the cylinder from the ground, and then push it forward ; the cylinder will then cease to rotate. It can be taken m this convenient manner on the roughest road, without doing it the slightest injury. How to Sharpen and Adjust the Knives.—First by means- of the box spanner, bring the cylinder and bottom blade m contact, then remove both of the driving wheels and the pinions, taking care not to lose the ratchets ; reverse th 6 direction of the cylinder by placing the left hand pinion en the right hand bide ; refit tha driving .wheel v this side and screw the small handle into ifc. Mix some corn emery and oil together m a saucer and put a little on a slip of leather about two inches wide ; draw the handle of the machine to the ground and kneel upon it, tarn the cylinder backwards by means of the small handle m the driving wheel, applying the emery afc the same time to the edges of the cotters, and continue until the cylinder revolves aasily. After sharpening, clean the machine thoroughly and replace the driving wheels, pSuJonp, and ratchets, m their original positions, the cylinder should then cut thin writing paper when tested, revolve with freedom, and nob require sharpening again for a year. FOLLOWS & BATE, LTD., Patentees and Manufactures, Gorton, Manchester, The above is one of the Be3b English Lawn Mowers, and are for sale by F- FEKRIMAN.



LAST FEW DAYS OF THE GREAT REALISATION SALE ALL GOODS MUST POSITIVELY BE SOLD. NO OJFJe\E2K KISS 1 USED. fa\ , L ...„., BARGAINS FOR ETERYBODY. (o) "■ A. P. WILLIAMSON. TANORED STREET.



„ *£—— -™ ~—7— : - T ITTLE ARGUMENT is needed m favor of the aider's Selection of theWAv*EBLEY BICYCLE today. It has firmly established its own place and repntatfon by years of unvarying Bcecess. No Bicycle ever attained a higher degree of popularity or gave more j universal satisfaction than] the WAVERLIY of 1898. In the construction of the 1899 WAVERLEY, we continue oor policy of building the best possible machine, regardless of cost, and then fixing our price as low as the advancement In the art of bicycle building will permit. To the agent, to the rider, to the expert, we again, fearless of saccessful contradiction, submit our claim for the WAVETILEY of fall equality with any bicycle bdlt m the world. In preparing for another year, we have retained the best, features of cur 1898 Models, making such changes as the lessons of the season past have suggested m the way of improvements, and always with due consideration for the tasfce of the riding public In matters of detail and design. Our equipment has been selected with a careful regard for the requirements of the greatest number, and m the variety of accessories and options is Bnffi3ienfcly liberal to meet any reasonable demand. We offer our Nos. 25 and 26 for 1899 as Worthy Successors of a long line of Successful WAYERLEYS, confident that they will be accorded a full share of public favor. WAVERLEY CONSTRUCTION In making the alterations necessary to keep m line with the changing season's demands, we have aimed rather to elimiate every fault that has appeared m oar IS9B construction, working toward the general refinement; of the bicycle, than with a view to radical changes. FBAMEB Sc FORELB, BEARIN& PAKTS. Iq our frames and fo'-k'j, we continue _____ Ihe use of Albany seamless tubing with Our bearing parts aro all of tool steel forged steel flash joints, which wo con- hardened through m oil and ground to older so necessary to the highest class gauge, Further improvement has of construction, but which are so little been made m our patent sliding used at the present day. We also retain adjus^enfc, which has been used so the National forged hollow arch fork successfully for the lant two yoare. crown. Frame lines are changed some- New detachable cranks and eproket wha*', particularly m tho rear, whera fas;cuing are interesting and dia straight D forks are u*ed. Bindi g tingui hing features, and a now, self collar and bolt at handlo-bar and seat- oiling and feilent-iunnitrj; leaf chain has pjsfe are discontinued, boincj replaced been adopted after severe tests. - by oar own new expanding device of neat design and great t fficlency. — ACCESSORIES AIVI> FIMSH — We rotain tho National automatic Hub Brake, iroprovrd for 1899, and also furnish a new fronb wheel Brake at a slight advance m price. Saddles of varying fchupes and widths are furnished with both straight and coil springs. The W*verley adjusfcab « handle-bar la supplied In two widths and m rams-horn pattern. 'Ihe pedals are newly designed for this season, simple and strong. YOU CAN have your REPAIRS Thoroughly and Quickly attended- to at most Reasonable Prices if you will entrust them to us. We make a SPKCIALTY of STOVE ENAMELLING AND NICKEL PLATING Of Really First-Class Quauty. In connection with our Christchurch Branch we have built a Complete EKAJfRt LtNfj ■ vbw and Nickel Plating Plant, which ia under the charge of Mr T WiiiTFißf d, late of the Austral Company, as thab our customers can rely on any.woik entrusted to us being turned cut m First-Class Order. - SUNDRIES- To have asfc opened a large Assortment of SUNDRIES of the Latest Patterns, Including— LAMPS, BELLS, JTOECLIPS, MUDGUARDS, LUBRICANTS, Eto, — Etc. •* SOLARJ" ACETYLENE GAS LAMPS, "20th CENTURY" ACETYLENE GAS LAMPS, BILVBR KING OF THE ROAD, NEW HOLOPHOTE LAMPS, DIETZ LAMPS, EXCELSIOR LAMPS. A L So,— PERFECTION,IBANMR, JIM DANDY, TOM THUMB, MIOROPHOTE, And Others, OVERJPWELVE PATTERNS OF TOJU ©I-liPS, We Have STRUCK OIL Which wilt< BORN m any Lamp without the least trouble or smoke. Pud up m Bottles, Is each; equal to four of the usual 6d bottles. Also— LUBRICATING OIL, Whichß will mfc Olog m tho Bearings — la per Bobble. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON. BOLBJgAGENTS JN NEW ZEALAND FOR [THE WELL-KNOWN WAVERLEY CYCLES. AND AT Warerlej Cycle Depot, Sl7, COLOMBO STREET, OHRISTCHTROH.)