Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1899. Local and General.

%* Ok tho first page to-day will be found an article " China and Japan," also miscel laneous items ; and on the fourth page the i confirmation of the serial " Nuda, the Lily," I Mr F Ferrimaa'e advertisement Runaway j Lawn Mower, ! Fan Francsco Mail. — The southern portion of the San Francisco mail will be brought on from Wellington by thoßotoma hana, which should reach Lyttelton early to-morrow morning. To Exhibitors.—All intending exhibitors of salt butter at the coming A. and P. Association's show are reminded that ex hibitsjnuat be left with the Secretary nob later Saturday next, September 30. The Ohkbse Poisoning Caskb. — The Agent-General has cabled bo the Agricultural Department that he is having full inquiries made into the case of ptomaine poisoning at) Aldershob through eating cheese said to have been made m New Zaaland. A Correction,—A slight mistake oc curred m our report) of the confimation ser vice held on Sunday last by Bishop Grimes. The total number confirmed was as stated about a hundred, not mostly girls, but the sexes were nearly equal. Natal Stores.—Among the imports by the 8,8. Mokoia from Sydney were upwards of eight hundred packages of naval stores for H.M, ships Mildura and Ringdove, now lying at Lyttelton. It is expected that these men-of-war will leave early next week. Highbank —Two sections on the High bank Settlement will be opened for selection on lease m perpetuity, on Wednesday, October 18. One of the sections baa an area of 285 acres 3 roods 20 perches, while the other is situated m the Highbank Village, and is one acre m extent. Business Change,—-Aa noted some time ago, Mr Thomas Roilitt, late manager of the Canterbury flour mills, has purchased from Mr Edwin Thomas, the Wakanui roller flour mills, which he takes over from October 1 nexb. Mr Roilitt is well-known to all farmers of the Ashburton County, and will doubtless receive a fair share of the business going. We wish him success m his venture. SuiecmiPTiONS m Arrear.—At a meeting of the Finance Committee of the Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association, held at Raigiora yesterday, it was decided to sue for overdue subscriptions and accounts due to the-Society, The Ashburton Association has not reached this point yet, bub it h»B the power to sue if necessary—a fact not gener ally known. Imported Shsofshirks.—The Times says that one of the pure-bred Shropshire Down ewea which arrived from England by the Ruahine last week died the day after being taken to the quarantine station. The post mortem examination revealed that death had been caused by injuries received during the voyage. One of the animal's ribs had been broken, flatting np inflammation, with fatal results. Another of the ewes is lame, but it is expected that she will recover Chinaman Drowned—The Postal Depart ment hae been advised that when the San Francisco mail steamer Alameda was enter ing Honolulu channel on September 13, two fishing boats, manned by Chinese, were observed m the middle of the fair-way. The vessel's engines were stopped, and a warning whistle was sounded, bub the crew of the boats made no attempt to get out of the way, and both were run down. A pilot boat that was lying alongside the Alameda went to the rescue, bub one Chinaman was drowned. Trinity College Musical Knowledge Examinations,— The following are the results of the examinations held m June, for Trinity College musical knowledge ceitifi catea :—Senior Division—Passes—Miss G A Bullock, 72; Miss Lily Watt, 71 ; Miaa Oonstanco V Johnston^ 76. Intermediate Division—Passes—Mias Kite R White, 96 (also honors 76); Miss M Bland, 90 (alsc honors 61}; Miss M Fox, 80. Junior Divi sion—Pa'sea—Miasea F Peache 94, Minnie Biker 86 (honors 74), Julia Brick 71, L Wileon 70. F Parsons 69, Alice Wilson 68, Mary McKay 66. Assault.—At the Police Court this morn ing before Messrs D. Thomas and T. K. Upton, J's.P, William Price was charged with having asaaulted Frederick Cox and inflicted actual bodily harm on the 18ih met. Mr Cuthbertson, who appeared for the accused, applied to have the case heard summarily under the Indiotable Offsticei Summary Jurisdiction Act* The Bench, after hearing a portion of thi evidence, decided to deal with the case summarily. Mr Cuthbertson then entered a plea of guilty. A fine of £6 6s and costs was inflicted, half the fine to go to the prosecutor. Right of Way Accidents.— Apropos of a paragraph m a recent issue of this paper, re garding the carelessness of drivers m coming out of the Somerset right of way, it may be noticed that there are offenders m a similar way m Christchurch. The limes remarks— The number of narrow esoapea from serious acetfenb which have occurred through vehicles being driven out of the olty righfc of ways at speed call for special notice. Two recent cases explain this. In the first, • hansom cab, m which a lady and gentleman were proceeding down Manchester Street to catch the express, narrowly escaped collision with another hansom, whioh came quickly out of the right of way below Cokar'a Hotel; and, m the second, two bicyclists only just escaped injury from a tradesman's cart whioh drove on to Oxford Terrace from Messrs Fletcher, Humphrey's right of way at a rapid pace. The rise m the price of wool and the firm state of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequence, following the advanced cost of the raw material, alt the principal manufacturers of woollen good I have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerable rise m the prices of all Tweed?, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Messrs Craighead k Bkrryman of this town, how over, with their usual foreaighb, took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early m May for a large shipment of the most fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large' parcels from the principal New Zealand I mills just before the rise, and will give their j customers the full benefit of their timely oontracts. Messrs Craighead and Berry man invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 10s, made up m their well known style and fit, should convince the most sceptical of their sterling values

News in Brief.

Mr Geo. Jesson has jeab opened up a lob of goods from home, including watches and clocks by all the leading makers, alao jewellery of latest and most) fashionable designs. Mr Frank Curtis, watchmaker, East! Street, has just landed a line of nickel and silver keylesa watches, made to his special order and design, which he is offering at most reasonable prices. The watches appear to be of superior make and finish, and are jewelled. AH who intend to purchase should inspect these and judge for themselves. The nickel watches appear to be specially suited to all who want a timekeeper for rough work.

PAELIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph. Wellington, September 26 The Council met at 2.30 p.m WAGES PROTECTION At Clause 3, do money to be received or deducted by employers from w»ges for accident insurance policies, the Hon. J. A. Bonar proposed an amendment with the object of making it permissible for an j employer and a workman to enter into a mutual arrangement for effecting insurance, provided the assent of the workman was first obtained m writing The proposed amendment was opposed by several members, on the ground that em ployers m the colony had for years sought to shift the coat of insuring against liability on to the shoulders of their workmen The Hon E. Richardson said that the Workers' Compensation for Aocidenfca Bill made provision for doing exactly what the measure before the Council proposed to pro hibit. The amendment eventually was rejected by nineteen votes to twelve, and the Bill passed without amendment, the third read !ing being agreed to without a division The Council rose at 4.15

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, September 26 The House met at 2.30 p m THE BABBIT QUESTION The Stock Committee reported on the petition of W. L. Falkner, Maetertoo, againsb alleged persecution on the part of officera of the Stock Department m prosecut ing him for failing to destroy rabbits on hia property. Che committee reported that there wan no ground for the statements contained m the petition Mr Hogg moved that the petition should be referred back to the committee for fur ther consideration, contending that the decision arrived at was not justified by the facta of the case After coma discussion the motion was agreed to on the voices NOfICBS. The Premier gave notice that he would move to-morrow that, m the event of the Imperial authorities being williDg to accept the services of the same, a mounted rifle corps, two hundred strong, should be railed m the colony for service m South Africa. Captain Russell gave notice that he would move that, before any fresh appointments are made to the Legislative Council, the House should be given an opportunity to review the whole constitution of the Qoanoil. QUESTIONS- Replying to questions, Ministers said that the subject of the San Francisco mail ser vice would come up later on, when the House would be asked to authorise the Government to enter into negotiations with a vi«w to a fresh contract for a falter and more efficient service. That the Government had not been oblivious of the interests of New Zealand m the matter of calling the attention of the Imperial authorities to the fact that supplies of forage for South Africa could be obtained m the colony. That the Agent-General was empowered to grant assUted'passages on certain conditions to persons wishing to emigrate to the colony. roLioa pensions. The Premier gave notioe to introduoe the Police Pension and (Superannuation Fund Bill The House adjourned at 5.30 p m The Houte resumed at 7.30 THE ESTIMATES The House went) into Committee of Supply. Class B—Education—Head Office, £3100 The Hon. VV Rolleaton said that the syitem of education was undergoing a great change, and it would have been thought that some attempt would have been made io harmonise the system of technical education with that of primary, but the House had no explanation from tho Governmonb on the subject. The whole system of educa tion wa3 raised by the vote, aud the Government had nob shownsufficientstraighi forwardness to bring the matter before the House. Captain Russell urged that the head office should be reorganised and that the offices of tho Inspector-Generil and the Sec:etary should be separate, the former to travel through the colony guiding the system of inspection, tho latter to attend to office work Mr MoGuire urged thab the Inspectors should be appointed by the Department, and that a more uniform system of inspection should be adopted Tho Hon. W. Rolleiton said that he did not approve of doing away with Boards. What he would like to hear was Boma state ment from the Minister of Education with respect to technical education, The depart ment was the most important under the State, and surely it was the duty of Minis ters to give the House some information as to its policy m regard to the education system Captain Russell said that he did not be lieve m a dead level, but a high uniform level of education, and that would nob be attained until a radical change w»s made ia the system of inspection The Premier asked why there should be a change of poliay, The system had worked very well so far, and m view of the recent appointment to the position of Inspector- General ib would be well to costinue th»t policy for aome time further. As for the suggestion that the Inspector-General should go about the districts revising the Inspectors, he believed that if the Inspector General did so he would have a warm time of it Mr Scobie Mackenzie SBked what was the nature of the inspection of thoae schools established under the Act of 1895 Mr Pirani said that aubsidies were paid to some sohools that were m no senße technical aohools, and if the Inspector-General was doing hia work properly they would know more about the subject The Hon W. Rolleston wanted informa tion as to what was going to be done about technical sohools, continuation schools and schools for training teachers j The Premier said that tho proper time to I discuss technical education would be when I the Bill regarding that system was brought 1 down, which would be shortly Mr Fisher shared the regret that con sideration of the estimates of such an im portant) Department as that.of Education I should not have been preceded by a state ment by the Minister m charge of the Ds» partmenb | (The item passed Public schools £408,872 Captain Russell asked for an explanation as to the reason of the excessive cost of in spection of the WeßbCoaabas compared with other districts Mr Gilfedder called attention to the difference m the rate of salary paid to In spectors and teachers of the same status m different education districts, urging that as an argument m favour of centralising such officera Mr Pirani condemned the system by which the Department reinstated school buildings beatroyed by fire Mr Fisher urged that the importance of the Department warranted the undivided attention of a real Minister. The weaker districts m the colony should have greater consideration shown to them m the matter of capitation as compared with more popu lous districts. The Education system re quired improving, but that system waa such a fetish m the mind of Parliament that ib was impossible to reform it. He advocated I also that inspectors should be interchange' able amongst the different districts Mr Gilfedder condemned as unfair the i system of classification and grading of teachers, urging that come reform should take place m that respect Mr Wason drew attention to the fact that the London School Board employed skilled men to inspect children's teeth m various schools, urging the Minister to adopt a similar plan here, where it was really more ' necessary than at home The item passed unaltered I Native schools £14,300 ! Mr Heke said that the vote for these schools was nob giving satisfactory reaultßi He thought that) the standard of education imparted was so low that ib waa of little use. He advocated fewer schools, raising the standard of education, and imparting technical and industrial training at boarding

schools that should be established m the different centres Mr G Hutchison moved to report progress with a view to the attendance of the Native Minister (Mr Seddon) no that he might answer certain questions with regard to expenditure on Native schools Mr Smith and Captain Russell support* 1 the proposal, condemning the absence of Ministers, the latter saying that it gave the Opposition every inducement to refuse to go on with business The Premier, having entered, expressed regret at his unavoidable absence Mr Scobis Mackeucie said that he did not complain about Mr Seddon leavisj? the House, but of the facb that he had left no one behind him who oould explain the votes. The motion to report progress having been withdrawn consideration of the Native Schools Vote was gone on with Captain Russell said that wherever pos sible they should endeavour to compel Native children to attend European schools, nob only with a view to reducing expenditure, but with the object of bringing them more into civilising contact with European children Replying to a question, the Premier said that he intended to devote a portion of the technical education vote to N»tive sohosls, and he also intended to encourage Native children to attend Board eohools The vote of £13,200 passed without alteration Industrial schools/ £13,083 The Hon. W Rolleston said that he hoped the Government would place these schools on a better footing, and that there would be separation of the sexes Mr Taylor condemned the boarding-out system connected with the industrial sobeoit. The Hon W Rolleston said he thought that it would be a mistake to do a tray with the boarding-out Byßtem, although the cottage system might be an improvemsot m some oases. He advocated » system of separation and classification The Premier admitted that affairs m con nection with the Burnham Industrial School had not been good, but much improvement had lately t&ktn phce, and it was intended to carry out separation of the sexes. He admitted that the boarding-out system had not been a success, and thought that the cottage system would be preferable Mr Taylor criticised the management of the Burnham School, and was glad to hear an assurance that an improvement had already taken place, and that farther im provements were In progress Mr Allen urged that reform m the manage ment of public and private industrial schools must be faced. The question was not a party one, and if the country knew the con dition of these schools, a thorough change i would be demanded i The vote for industrial schools, £13,083, passed unaltered The following items also passed as printed:— School for deaf mutes, £3,488; school for ! the blind, £360; technical instruction, £2510. The latter item gave rise to con siderable discussion, the details of expendi ture being condemned, and several members insisting thafc the whole method of sub sidising teohnicil education should be put on a different footing. Thei. vote passed | Oa the vote £3500, miscellaneous services, a suggestion was made that the Premier 1 should consent to report progress, a com plaint being made by the Opposition that it was too late to proceed further | At 3 am. the vote was agreed to ' Lunacy Department, £54,381 Captain Russell moved to report progress, which was negatived by 23 to 17 Mr Taylec moved that the item inspector ! lunatic asylums, £1000, be reduced £1, as an indication that the salary was too high. I This was lost by 28 to 8 The proposal to strike out the assistantj inspeotor of asylums, £750, was lost by 19 to 17 Mr Pirani moved to strike out the item offio al visitor, Porirua asylum, £25, as an indication that the holder of such an office should not be identified with a political organisation. This was lost on the voices Mr Pirani moved to reduce the total vote by £1 on the same grounds, which was also lost. Progress was reported and the House rose at 5 15 a.m.

THE OHAU POISONING CASE.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, September 26 In th 9 Ohau poisoning case Jane Brown, a little girl nine years of agp, who lived with Mrs Gi!e=, eaid that she poured out the tea which Mrs West drank. No one touched the cup. Mr West drank the ccmtents, and Mrs Giles could not have put anything m it without witness seeing i 4. Evidence was also g;vea to prove that a portion of the paper contained m the vomit fitted into a paper found as Mrs West's. The medical evidence, however, discredited the paper bving ia (he vomit at all. For the defence Mr Fizberbert urged the abaence of motive, and Raid thab there was no direct oonneotion of the accused with the alleged crime. Counsel contended that it was either a case of attempted suicide or an accident. The Bench very briefly dismissed the caße, principally on the ground that there waa no apparent motive. The result was received with cheers and the Native women m Court ohanted a aong of joy.

The Attempt on the Life of Milan.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright Belgrade, September 26 Knezevitch has been shot, Pasitcb, a Radical leader, concerned m the same plot, has been pardoned. The trial is regarded as a mockery, and the sentences as shameful,

THE LATEST.

Some ft&d Foreign. United Press Association—By Electric (Telegraph—Copyright. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 27, 9.50 a.m, Guardian Offioe 10.32 am) Earthquake. Bombay, September 27 An earthquake and heavy rains round Darjeeling have caused serious losses of life and property, An Error Somewhere. London, September 26 Dr. Dick, of Eastbourne, drank a patient's medicine, with a view of convincing her that it was rightly prepared, and died instantly.

COMMERCIAL

United Press Association—By Eleobrlo Telegraph—Copyright. London, September 26 AH classes of wool are hardening. Cross breda are 5 per cent above the opening rates. The boom m wool is attributed to the pros pective scarcity of fine wools and the flourishing trade m England. Americans are buying medium orosabreds. The Clyde clip realised 25|d.

THE TRANSVAAL.

Boer Intrigue with the Matabele d

The British Despatch Bellicose Attitude of the Volks raad Indian Foroes for South Africa Demand for Coal The Attitude of South Aus tralia United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Capetown, Sept 26 The Boers at Standerton are arming, and inciting the natives against the British. Buluwayo has been provi sioned, and Matabeleland will be armed and protected. Pretoria, September 26 The British despatch of September 22 was read m the Volksraad. Presi dent Kruger will submit a reply to day. The Volksraad declares it is a device to gain time, and favors sending an intimation that the further movement of troops to the frontier will be re garded as a hostile act. Lokdon, September 26 The last Indian transport will aail today. A strong British force will be sent to Glencoe to protect the coal mines. Melbourne, September 26 The Cabinet has decided that if the offers of members of the Public Ser vice who volunteer for duty m the Transvaal are accepted, their places will be kept open.' Advices have bees received that owing to the large number of British transports at Natal, there is likely to be a great demand for coal, and visit ing steamers are advised to carry an extra supply. Adelaide, Sept 26 The Chief Secretary states that the Government will probably act con jointly with the other colonies if a Federal contingent is sent to the Transvaal.

Pacific Advice to Kruger.

Davitt's Prayer. {Received \V»k» P a»k» Sept. 27, 950 ».m, GW AUDI AN Offiw 10,80 *.m) Capetown, September 26 Mr J. Ro»elnnet, ex-Attorney General, and other memberi of tb* Cape Afrikander party, hare urged President Kruger to yield, as Mr Chamberlain now guarantees the inde» pendence of the Transvaal against any attack. They point out that the word 11 suzerainty "• was not used m the British despatch, Endeavour* are being made to induce the Boera to renew the offer of the five years' franchise, and increased representation of the goldfields. London, September 26 Michael Davitt, m the course of a speech, said that every nationalist earnestly desired tha«! God would strengthen erery Boer shouldering a rifle to defend his independencs.

The Australasian Contingent

Victoriau Volunteers to be I Insured i (Received Wakapuaka Sept. 27, 9 30»-ro, Guardian office 10 23 a.m) Melbourne, September 27 A movement has been inaugurated on the Stock Exchange for raising £20,000 to insure the lives of the Vie torian volunteers who go to the Trans vaal. £5000 has already been pro vided. The Conference of Commandants meets on Friday. The Minuter for Defence considers the Colonial Government should find the cost of the transport of the men, otherwise it will be a poor gift,

The Transvaal Adheres to the Convention of 1884.

(Received Wakapnaka Sept 27, 945 *.», Giubbun Offioe 9.54 a-m) London, September 26 Mr Smuta, the Boer Attorney-Gene ral, has cabled to the Transvaal Com mittee of Liberal forwards m England; declaring that the Transvaal adheres to the Convention of 1884, which doei not allow any interference by Great Britain m the internal affairs of tht Transvaal.

CABLE NEWS.

United Prui Association-By Elefitrle Teltgnph—Copyright). London, September 21 A Renter's telegram says that the mining companies on the Yukon Jjave petitioned Canada to redress their grievances. They pray for a reduction of royalties, and recall the disaffection which occurred at Ballarat, resulting from undue exactions. New York, September 26 The Filipinos captured and barn the American gunboat Übaneta on the Orani Hirer. An officer and nine ■ailora are misting. Melbourhk, Sept 26 Daring a tableaux entertainment m the Mechanical Hall, Warrcambool, the scenery on the stage caught fire. A atampede ensued. Several persons were slightly injured. A constable extinguished the flames, and little damage was done. A bullet is embedded m Dr Fraser's brain. Efforts to extract it hare been fruitless, and the condition of the victim is hopeless Sydney, September 26 Mr Wise has been re-elected for Ashfield by a majority of twenty-one. At the inquest on the quay disaster a verdict of accidental death was re turned. The evidence showed that no person, apparently, was responsible for inspection of the staging. The Govern ment has presented the Japanese with two guineas each. Noumea, Sept 26 The steamer Tanais, from Sydney, has been towed m. She broke her shaft two hundred miles from this port.

'MB ASHBUKION GUABDf AN: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 18fl



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TEMUKA STOCK SALE. Only a small yarding of sheep and stock came forward at the Temuka yards on Tues day. Owing, no doubt, to the heavy rain, the attendance was small. The sale ruled dull throughout, and the amount of business transacted was email, a large proportion of the entry being passed. The yarding was made up chiefly of hoggets from the south. Th<j following prices were obtained :—-For fat sheep— Crossbred ewes 14a lid, cross bred ewes and wethers 14s 9d, freezing wethers !7a 3d; For store sheep—Hoggets 10s lid to 14s 3d, forward wethera 14a lid. For cattle—Heifers £4 12s 6d, cows £4 12s 6d, steers £4 12s 6d, crvlves 14s ; itore steers £2 5s to £4 2s 6d, heifers £1 16s 6d to £1. 19a 6d. Piga—Stores, 13a 6d to 24a,



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T IT TLEi>RO UME N T ia needed In favor of the itfder's Selection of JU the WAVEBLIY BICYCLE to-day. It has firmly established its own place and reputation by years of unvarying success. No Bicycle ever attained a higher degree of popularity or gave more, universal satisfaction than the WATERLEY of 1898. In the construction of the 1899 WAVERLEY, we continue oar policy of buiidlng the best possible machine, regardless of cost, and then fixing our price as low as the advancement m the art of bicycle building wlli permlb. To the agent, to the rider, to the expert, we again, fearless of successful oontradlotion, submit our claim for the WAVERLEY of full equality with any bicyols built In the world. In preparing for another year, we have retained the best features of our 1398 Models, making such changes as the lessens of the season pasfe have suggested m the way of Improvements, and always with due consideration for the taste of the riding public m matters of detail and design. Our equipmenb has bsen selected with a careful regard for the requirements of the greatest numbar, and m the variety of accessories and epttofts Is ssffloiently liberal to meet any reasonable demand. We offer our Nos. §5 and 26 for IS9» aa Worthy Successors of & long line of Successful WAYERLEYS, confidant that they will be accorded a full share of public favor. WAVERLEY CONSTRUCTION In waiting tho alterations necessary to keep m line with the changing reason's SfflßssmSs, w« have aimed rather to elimlate every fault that has appeared m our fs9l construction, working toward the general refinement of the bicycle, than with a tiew to radical changes. JfX*AMI2S &; FOBLBLS. B«3Ai*IIVG{- JP.AJKXS. . fh'tiffr frames and foi-ks, we continue — His SStt of Albany seamless tubing with Our bearing parts arc all of tool steel mffg&k Steel flash joints, which we con- hardened through m oil and ground to sMffir so necessary to the highest class gauge, Burther improvement has of construction, bob which are 80 little been made m our patent sliding fl&ed at the present day. Wo also retain adjustment, which haa been used so the National forged hollow arch fork successfully for the last two years. crown. Frame lines are changed some- New detachable cranks and eproket Hfhafr, particularly m the rear, where fastening are interesting and dis etraighfc D forks ara used. Bindi- g tingul hing features, and a new, self . collar and bolt at handle-bar and eeao- oiling and silent-running leaf chain has past" are discontinued, being replaced been adopted after severe tests. by our own new expanding device of neat design and great f fficiency. - ACCESSORISES AND F11SI&H — We ratain (he National automatic Hub Brake, inr.provrd for 1899, and alao furnish a new front wheel Brake at a slight advance m price, Saddlos of varying Bh%pea and widths are furnished with both straight and coil springs. The Wsverley adjustab.'e handle-bar ia supplied m two widths and m rams-horn pattern. The pedals are newly designed for this season, simple and strong. f. TOUCAN bare yoor 3F?,JEI?A.IIIS Thoroughly and Quickly attended to »t*moßt Reasonable Piioea if you will entrust them to us. We make a SPECIALTY of STOVE ENAMELLING AND NICKEL PLATING Of Really First-Class Quahtit. In* cor.n-ction with our Chrietchurch Branch we have built a Complete Efamrlukg ■ vkn and Nickel Plating Plant, which is uader the charge of Me T. WiirmEiD, late of the Austral Company, ss that oar customers can rely on any work entrusted to us being turned cub m First-Glass Order. HHI ——— ' S%" - SUNDRIES- have osb opened & large Assortment of SUNDRIES of the Latest Patterns, including-* LAMPS, BELLS, |TOECLIPI3, MUr GUARDS, LUBRICANTS, Etc, — Etc. "SOLAR" ACETYLENE G£S LAMPS, "20th CENTURY" ACETYLENE GAS LAMPS, SILVER KIHG OF THE ROAD, WLW HOLOPHOTE LAMPS, DIETZ LAMPS, IXCELSIOa LAMPS. ALSO,- PIItfKOTION.iBANNI'B, JIM DANDY, TOM THUMB, MICROPHOTF, And Others, ' OVER TWELVE PATTERNS OF TOm ©UEFS, We Have STRUCK OIL Whioh %ii.l burn In any Lamp without the least trouble or Bmoke. Fab up m Bottles, 1b each; equal to four of the usual 6d bottles. Also— LpJB R'l OAT IN G OIL, Which will not Clog m the Bearings — Is per Bottle. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON. ■ SOLE. AGENTS IN NEW ZEAL&ND- FOR THE WELL-KNOWN WAVERLEY CYCLES. AND AT Waverley Cycle Depot, «17. COJ.OMBO SIREET, CHRISTCHTROH.