MARRIAGE.

Doio — Ironside. —Oo June 14, atChertsoy, by the Rev P. J. Riddle, John Doig, eldeat'son of Peter Doig, Eg , Kcnmuir, Ghertsey, to Jean, eldest daughter of John Ironside, Ktq., Chertsey.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1899.

We published a cablegram recently stating that a sensation had been caused

THE ATHANASIAN CREED.

in a London church by certain state ments >ma d c by Oan o v Armitage Robinson, in »efer-

ence to the Athnnasiaa Oreed. From farther particulars now available, it appears that at St. Margtret'e, "*Vest mioster, oa Easter Day, Canon Aroai tage Robinson made the following statement from his place in the choir : —" Being the first time since the com mencement of my ministry in this church that a great festival has occurred on which we are directed to use the Athanasiao Greed, I wish to say as churchmen we should not fail to recite it. I am perfectly aware that there are passages in it which cause trouble to many reasonable persons. We may desire to have some relaxation of the rubric of the Church which compels us to use it on all principal festivals, but at a time when men's minds are dis traced on the question of excesses and defects of rtual in the Church, it is important for us as loyal churchmen to obey to the letter the rubric by which we are governed in this matter. The AthanasUn Creed, commonly so called, was not written by St. Athanasius, and it is not k cre^d. It is a hymn, com posed in the fifth century, in Southern France, as the triutuph-eong of the Church over Arianism, Jt belongs to astern and somewhat barbarous age, and we must in our minds'"exercise what is called the historic imagination if we are to interpret it in our own day. We do not object, or refuse, at any rate, to sing certain Psalms of the Psalter, because they contain expres sions which to our minds are unsatis factory for Christians to repeat. Simi larly we may historically sing this great hymn of the Christian Church without pledging ourselves to the literal mean ing of every phrase. There are portions of it which our Christian Church would not endorse in the present day. These portions we shall sing, as being part of the ancient hymn. We interpret them in the highest Christian sense by the Gloria which we sing at the close as we sing it at the close of the Psalms, The , Daily Chronicle says that s©m© agita i tipn was perceptible among the con gregation, and when Canon Armitage Robinson ascended the pulpit to preach, a considerable number of persons rose and left the church. Looking very pale but cairn, the preacher waited in silence till the last of them had retired, before commencing his sermon (from St. John xx. 8), which wai a powerful argument for the Resurrection of our Lord, based upon the Gospel for the day,

Local and General.

The Shortest Day.—The sun reaches the northern tropic (Cancer) to-day, and conse quently it will be, the shortest day of the year by a few minutes. Pabadish Ducks.— Some time ago the paradise duck in the Domain was found dead, and its mate looked lonely and foresaken. The curator has, however, secured another mate for him, and he is agiinglad he is alive. TIMARtr Hospital —The Timaru Hospital Board on Tuesday resolved to terminate the system of the honorary medical staff of three town doctors, in favor of a resident doctor. The present system was deolared to work uns»tisfactorily, and recent friction had led to a resolution to terminate it.—Press Association telegram. Nbw Plxmotjth Hakbocb — A Press Association telegram says:—At the harbcur board meotiag on Tuesday Mr Cliff gave notice to move at the next) meeting that the board take the necessary steps to have a bill parsed during the coming session of parlia ment to enable the board to borrow £200,000 for harbour improvements. A Remindbb.—Farmers and others are reminded that the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association (Mr J. J; Is bister, auctioneer) hold a clearing sale on account of Mr S. P. Askio, SeaQeld, at the farm to-morrow (Thursday). The sale commences At 11.30. Luncheon will be provided. A drag will leave the Association's office at 10 a.m., rtturning after the sale. A Determined Rukaway SAiLOR.-^On Sunday , morning a boat, manned by two men, came into the Lyttelton harbor from Sumner, and when it was within a reasonable distance of the' Loch Linnhe a sailor took a header from that ship and struck out for the boat* The sailor had been in gaol and put on board by the police, but had evidently been prepared for an attempt at rescue. He soon got on board the boat, which was at once rowed away, and landed him near Gollan's Bay. The authorities on the ship lowered a boat to pursue him, but soon gave up the attempt, Football.—The following will represent the Drapers against the Juniors iv the football match to-morrow in the Domain :— Full back—F. dark; three-quarters—O. Alcorn, R. Boyle, F. Pritchard; five-eights —B. Amos; half back—B. Minnis; for wards—J. Clayton, B. Culverhouse, Spar row, Rickman, MoPherson, Gale, R. Miller, J. Stock, M. Collins. Emergencies—Hop kins, Terras, G. Gamble.—The following will represent the Juniors:—M. Baker, E. Griep, IS. John, T. Nolan, R. Baxter, W. Heastey, A.Cateu, D. Revell.H. Hefford, A, Thomas, F. Thomas, J. Stephens, T. Tate, C. Willis, A. Childe; emergency—W. Anderson. Hockey.—At three o'clock to-morrow afternoon, after bhe football match, the Tinwald and Ashburton Hookey Clubs play a match on the Domain ground. With the record the Tinwald team hold, and the form the home team are showing this season, an unusually good and interesting game will no doubt be witnessed. The Ashbnrton team will include Messrs R. Millar, F. Gale, F. Watt, F. Clark, E. Cambridge, B. Amos, J. Smith, A. Silcock, W. Smith, F. Potter, D. Stock. Emergencies—-Marsden, Willis, The Tinwald team will comprise Messrs A. Milliohamp, W. Huston, G. Clark, W. Miller, W. Fitzgerald, F. Rollinson, A. Filzgerald, O. Clark, U. Fitzgerald, 0. Simpson, H. Millichamp. Emergencies— J. Fitzgerald, C. Hickman, Tinwamj Debating Society.—The Tin" wald Debating Society held its third meeting of the season on June 19. Id now numberß over thirty members, and it was pleasing to see so many of the youths present, and with the Rev. Mr Orbell president and Mr J. Cow vice president, and a good working committee a very successful season ought to be assured: The first night readings from Dickens, various toasts, etc., fornisd (h£ programme. On the second night there was a debate upon " Hhoald bachelors be taxed f" Mr Teppett took the affirmative and Mr C. Smith the negative. This caused a lively discussion and the ballojb being taken the affirmative was lost by $to 22. On the thjrd night the question was—" Should New !j£ealand federate with Australia?'—Mr J. Sawle for, and Mr J. Smith against. A most interesting debate ensued, but <Mt this is a wide question and affords great scope for discussion it had to be somewhat curtailed for want) of time.

Utilising the Bull -On a farm near Wanganui oan be seen the unusual sight of, from sixteen to eighteen cows being milked by the aid of patent milking machines, the power being derived from a patent American treadmill, worked, not as usual, by a horse, hut in this iosmnce by a pedigree Shorthorn ball. . Jhe proposed Young Men's Club deserve; the tupport of every cu;z<m. And it is hoped that the youug men themselves will appreciate. the efforts now being made to ! establish an institution f<.>r their own bene&t in Ashburton. As the youths of our colony become be' ter educated, and elevated to a higher moral plane by such helps and asHocia tiona as the proposed Club will undoubtedly afford them, they wilt become more re^pecto'l and better oit zone. They will no |t»ng*r be found loite ing and wasting their mouey m questionable ways, and as " the apparel oft denotes the man" they will become more particular in the choice of their tailors. Messrs Cbaighkad asd Bbkkymak are evidently keeping "up to date" as The Leading Tailors and Outfitters of Ashburtori. Their immense stock ot new winte goods comprise the newest styles and mat als as now worn at Home, and of course (h long established reputation for fib and workman ship need only be pointed out to visitors and strangers who may wish to know where to find the best tailors and to get entire " satis faction." Ladies also find their orders for tailor made oostnmes executed by this firm in the latest styles most satisfactory, and at the most reasonable prices. 6 34 | Dressmaking Extraordinary.—For four teen days only —Being considerably over stocked with navy bine serges, from 2s 6d per yard and upwards, we have decided to make these goods up free of charge for four teen days, from Tuesday, June 13 to June 28, inclusive. Goods on view in showroom. —Ashburton Drapery Company.—Ad 6 105

LAWN TENNIS.

Sorm excellent tennis has been witnessed on the courts of the Ashburton Lawn T«nnis Club during' the past fortnight, when the final rounds of tho ladies' singles and the gentlemen's handicap singles have been . played off. The former, which was for the lady champion-hip of the club, resulted after many hard fights-, in a win for Miss Nellie Fooke. The re?.tSemen's handicap singles also brought forth some splendid contests, particularly ilmse between Salmond and Steward in the term-final, and Salmond aud Upton in the final. The play in the latter game was first-class, Upton, who received a handicap of 15 from his opponent, winning . the two sets 6*4 and 7-5. The trophy for i the ladies' tournament was presented by Dr Maude, and for the gentlemeu'a by Mrs David Zander. The following are the results, of the various games : — ' LADIES' SINGLES, First Round—Miss J. Shury beat Mrs ctaodgrass 9 4; Mi?s Mary Fooks beat Miss Siandieh 8 8 ; Mrs D. Zander beat Miss Neta (•ullerton; Muses N. Fooks and W. Furnell byes. Second Rfiund. —Miss N, Fooks beat Miss J. Shury 96; Mias W. Pnrnell beat Miss Mary Fooks 91; Miss N. Fooks beat Mrs D. Zander 9-7. Final-Miss N. Fooks bub Miss W. Furnell 9-7. GENTLEMEN'S HANMCtP SINGLES. First Round—V. Steward owe 15 beat H. Curtis owe 15, 6-I—6-3; H. H. Fooks owe 130 beat L. J Hobbs rec & 15,6-3—6-0 ; W Brock reo £ 15 b. at G. Friediander reo \ 15, 8-6 -46-■ 63; J M. Dawson reo £15 beat D. Grant owe £ 15, 16—6-5—6 5. , Second Round.—T. Steward owe 15 beat Olaude Seymour rec 15, 64—6-3; C. F. Salmond owe HO beat H. H. Fooks owe £ 30, 6 4—6-3; R. Upton owe 30 beat O. D. Hardie tor, 6 I—6 0; P. H. Cox owe 30 beat J, Friedlander ?c, 6 1—6»3. Third Round.—Saimotad beat Johnston 6-I—6-0; DaWßoa beat Brock 5-6—6-3—64; Upton beat Cox 6 2- 5 7—6 0 Semi final—Salmond beat Steward 12-10— 64 j Uptou beat Dawson 6 o—6-1. Final.—Upton beat Salmond 6-4—7 5.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND.? MATGH AGAINST OXFORD UNIVERSITY. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright i FIXTURES: June 22—Leicester, v Leicestershire, June 26—Derby, v Derbyshire. June 29—Leeds, v England (teat). London, June 19 Oxford University (Pastand Present) were all out for 251,—Pilkington 3, Fry 40, Eccles 1, Lee 31, Raikes 19, Leveeon-Gower 59. CunLffe 43. Hartley 12, Berkeley 3, Forbes (not out) 25, Lewis 0, extras 10. Jones took four wickets for 80 runs, MoLeod three for 31, Noble two for 25, Trutnble one for 53. The Australians have lost three wickets for 89. Worrall 9, Darling 24, Gregory 10, Noble (not out) 16, Trumper (not out) 24. Johns, Hill, and Iredale are standing out of the Australian team; (Received Wakapuaka June 21, 9.35 a-m, Guardian Office, 10-10 a-m) London, June 20 The Australian! in their first innings have lost fife wicket* for 202, — Noble 32, Trumper 55. *

RIFLE SHOOTING.

PROPOSED AUSTRALIAN TEAM FOR ENGLAND; United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright , Sydney, Jane 20 The Rifle Association has received a letter , from the secretary, who is at Hobart, wbere he went to arrange with Sir E. C. Eraddon, that he has practically settled the financial question in connection with sending an Australian rifle team to Bisley next July. The whole of the colonies have agreed to subscribe, on a population basis, the neces sary fun is to be raised annually. The team will be ohosen on a competitive basil. New Zealand so far is not included in the arrange ment, but correspondence is proceeding,

BARRYTOWN FLAT MINE.

Sale of the Claim. United Press Association—By Elsotrio Telegraph Urbymouth, June 21 Messrs G. W. Moss and Co. sold by publio auction yesterday afternoon the claim known as the Barry town Flat. The highest bidder was Mr David Young, of Reefton, the price being £5000.

THE STEAMER PERTHSHIRE.

All Round Congratulations. United Press Association—By Eleotrio ' Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, Jane 20 Oaptaia Spinks, of the Talune, has been overwhelmed with complimentary telegrams from all parts.

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of number* of the Aehburtoa A. and P. Association waa held yesterday afternoon—the President, Mr J. Studhohne junr., in the chair. There waa a , fair attendance, and amongst those presfict were gentlemen from all parts of the county. ANKUAI, REPORT, , The annual report ot the Committee was i le^d n-s follows : — ! In presenting to members the twenty not njiDual report and balance sheet o: ilie i Association's business and accounts fo* ..he [ year j<jab passed, your committee much pleasure in again submitting (as will have been noted by the perusal ?of the printed balance aheeb issued to them) what must be considered a h'ghly satisfactory result of the- year's proceedings. Though the credit balance after paying nil liabilities ; for the year, in not so substantial at it was at the end of the previous year, it mutt be \ borne in mind that this has been occasioned partly by the return (which was deemed advisable in the best interests of the Asso-, oiation) to the fees charged for entry in the horse classes at our Show of former years, the higher ecale adopted in that section last year having appeared to give some dissatisfaction. Other causes of this result were the outlay in furnishing an office and rooms, and also the fact of having for the first time in the Society's existence to pay rent for an office. Notwithstanding, how ever, its increased operations and expenses, the Association, as members will observe by the statement of assets and liabilities, has never been in so sound a financial position as it is to-day. It is questionable indeed if there Is another society of our ehsa in the colony so favourably situated. Your committee have now moreover the satisfac tion of stating to members that the Reserve No. 2644, adjoining the County Saleyarda,' oontaining over 28 aor«s, has been vested in the Association, and the certificate of title to the same, deposited for safe keeping with our bankers. We desire especially to mention the great courtesy extended by The Hon. the Minister of Education, E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.Rt, and the members of the Ashburton County Counoil for their assistance in acquiring this valuable asset which will so considerably strengthen the Society's position, and which your Committee consider, both as to situation and surroundings, in every respect most suitable as a site for a show yard.—There have been thirteen meet ings of the general committee held during the year besides numerous sub-committees, and two also of the former lapsed for want of a quorum. Two special meetings were held, one on September 3 and the other on December 10 to consider Mr D. Thomas' motion " Thab all past presidents (so long as they continue subscribers) be members of the general committee for all time," which important alteration in the 4isociation's constitution has been adopted, and it will be a matter for consideration what title those gentlemen should bear as officers. There have also been two general meetings held of farmers and others interested in the county to encourage exhibits from the district at the winter show now being held in Christchurob, whioh were both enthusiastic and well attended. It is, however, to be regretted that the attendance of committee men is not more punctual and regular, the frequent difficulty in obtaining the necessary quorum causing much delay in the trans action of business, besides inconvenience to others who are more prompt in attendance. After much enquiry and consideration as to suitability the eub-oommittee set up to { select an office with accommodation for holding any meetings required, selected rooms in Bullocks Arcade, These have been acquired, and appear to fulfil all requirements, but tie commit tee would like to see mote use made of the reading room by members on the days open to them (Tuesdays and Saturdays) where much valuable information from the department of Agriculture and other sources is available. A sub-committee was set up to consider what building improvements (if any) should be erected on the newly acquired show ground before the show, and have presented their report, - advocating the erection of horse boxes, also an enclosure for the judging rings, and fenoes for hunters' jumping com petitions. As the question has beer; de ferred for consideration until some dsauite plan as to the allocation of the baildicsra.ete, can be submitted, it will bs a matter ioi 1 the careful and immediate consideration of your incoming committee. It is a matter for regret that the membership of this society is not much larger. For suoh a large agricul tural district as Ashburtou, your committee consider that the number of subscribers hould be doubled. It is hoped that every member will endeavour to persuade his neighbour or friend to join,and thereby push on the educational objscts of the Associa tion ; also to encourage the exchange of ideas entertained on all matters affecting the interests and welfare cf agriculture. The receipts for the year amount to £-644 6s 9d and the expenditure to £603 12s 6d. Besides the increased expenses already attended to, there is a falling off in revenue by the decrease in entry fees on the old rcaie, and the sale of privileges and cata logues at the shows over last year of £49 11s 3d. With respect to the sale of catalogues your committee would suggest as a recom mendation bo the incoming committee the advisability in future of selling the cata logues themselves instead of offering them at auction. The amount of prize money paid is slightly less than last year, being £309 Bs, as against £325 16s 6d in 1897 8 As in the past few years, the horse parade was held in Mona square (through the courtesy of His Worship the Mayor and Borough Council lors) and prodnoed thirty-nine entries, which is the largest number of hones ever pangwl under the autptoes of the Association. The attendance was also larger than ever. A« this fixture is yearly becoming more im portant, it is a matter for your committee s consideration as to the suitability of this ground for the purpose. The w»nual show was held on Friday, October 28, and, favoured with beautiful weather, passed off most successfully, in faot more so than any of its predecessors, the exhibits in several sections being pronounced by many critics as the best ever see» at Aphburton, more especially in the horse glasses, and universal praise from distant visitors at the excellence of the stock shown, as also the arrangements of the show ground, wai generally accorded. Your committee in retiring from their year of office trust that the extremely satisfactory and sound j coition of the Association will be maintained, as it undoubtedly will, with careful and judicicus management of its affairs. With the -splendid grcuod now secured, silijatod go near thf main line of : railway, its good financial position and the number of agriculturists and breeder* in the district, the Association must grow in popu larity as in importance, The committee wish to express their thanks to the judges, who so ably discharged their important duties with apparent tatisfaotion to all. Especial thanks »re also due to the several gentlemen and firms for their liberal dona tions to the special prize fund, and to the class stewards and others for (heir valuable assistance at the show, whioh so materially aided the committee in bringing it to mob a saocessful issue. The balance sheet was also submitted. The Chairman moved the adoption cf the report and balanoe sheet in a lengthy but interesting speech. Mr John Gilmour seconded the adoption of the report and balanoe sheet, and the motion was carried. Mr Silcook said the prize moneys in several of the show classes had been our. tailed, and paid out considerably short. This proceeding bad been done without the sanction of the general Committee, and while he was quite willing to accept any necessary reduction he objected to suoh things being done without) the sanotioa of the Committee. The Cha<ririaa said the Treasurer waa not present. Had he been in the room an ex planation would doubtless have been avail able, but in his absence it would perhaps be wise to defer the question for another meet ing. Mr Silcock agreed to thisi ELECTION OP OFFICERS. The following officers were elected:— President—Mr G. W. Leadley; Vice- President—Mr T. JE. Upton; Hon Treasurer —Mr R. J?riedlander; Auditor—Mr Albert Roberto; Committee—Messrs j. Bonifanb, J. Small! E< Oookson, J. 8. Bland, S. Chap man. C. Esld, J. Shearer, J. Tucker, Denis McKena»£ W. J. Biloook, T. Ni Digby, J.

KtrinKfolw, F. McCnnVrfy, M. Rich, T.s Lanjfley, T. Matraon, J. Gi'mour, E. H«rM«*l4:: P, Millar, H. Friedladder, M. Fried Under, H. Rosendair, J. Se.ly. The uaual votes of thank* concluded the meeting.

FOOTBALL.

THB ENGLISH TEAM IN AUSTRALIA

United Press A**ociation—By Bisotriu Telegraph—Copyright. t tdnkt, June 20 Iv the football match, Knglaud v the Metropolitan Uuion, England won by eight points to five.

CABLE NEWS.

United Prut Aaiociabion -By Eleotrie Telegraph— Copyright

Lohdoic, Jane 20 In the Parliamentary by-election for Edinburgh South, Mr Dewar, Liberal, succeeded Mr Cox, deceased, winning the seat by a majority of 831 vote*. The Sydney meat exporters hare arranged for the consolidation of the sale of their frozen meat in London. Capital has been privately subscribed ,to erect slaughtering work* at Black* town, near Sydney, the largest in Aus tralia, Latest reports from Hong Kong state that the Phillips party are safe, including Miss Searle, an Australian missionary. Rome, June 20 la connection with the choosing of a successor to the present Pope, the Cardinals' Consistory at Rome have chosen nine Italian and two foreign Cardinals from whom the final choice will be made, thus ensuring that the next Pope will be an Italian. Bkblin, June 19 The Reichstag has agreed to an extension of the commercial modus Vivendi with Great Britain for a year. Paris, June 19 The Messageries Maritime* Company is building a new steamer, the Paci fLque, for the unsubventioned tervioe between Sydney and JNoumra. Stdhkt, June 20 Mr John Norton, the editor of Truth, has been elected a member of the Leg islative Assembly for Northumberland, in succession to Mr Stevenson, de ceased. Bonner, who was arrested on sus picion of being concerned in the death of Miss Weaver, who was found mur dered, has been released from custody. Bbisbani, June 20 The Government has offered £1000 reward in connection with theWoolton gabba murder.

THE CRISIS IN FRANCE.

United Preu AMooUtion—By Blectrlo Telegraph—Copyright Paris, Jane 20 M Waldeck-Rousseau hat failed in his task of forming a Ministry. General Brugere declined the portfolio of War, and M. Krantz declined that of Works, disapproving the proposed punishment of officers of the Department for inning ordera of the day commenting on affairs. M. Waldeck-Rosseau intended to assume the portfolio, of Minister of War, and select General Galiffet v Ohief of tbe General Staff.

FEDERATION.

The Bill Carried in New Sooth Wales. "A Nation for a Continent: 4 Continent for a Nation. United Prett Association—By Elecferio Telegraph—Copyright. Sydniy, Jane 20 The referendum on the Federal Bill is being token very quietly. Great crowds paraded the •treats, bat the enthusiasm is not equal to that of the general elections. This is largely to* counted for by the absence of the per* sonal element, At 7 30 p.m, the official figures were* —For federation, 66,161 ; against, 52,398. The city electorates carried the Bill by 10,539 against 9071. The suburban rote was nearly equal for and against. The country polled heavily in favor of the measure. ' The polling was enormous throughout, Ijiessrs Bei(|, Barton, Wise, and O'Connor, addressed an immense assem blage round the Herald office, Mr Reid, who received a great ovation, said the vote sealed the union of Aus~ tralia. The official approximate result is— For the Bill, 100,084 ; against, 78,2^9. The anti-Billites pinned their faith to; the Sydney suburbs, but were practif cally defeated there. (Received Wakapnaka Jnne 21 t 9.46 a,m, GpABQUff Ofioe 10.14 ».m) Stdnby, June 21 The latest official figures are—For the Bill, 101,200 ; against, 7g,f 71. Mr Reid says it is a magnificent vie* 1 tory, and greater than ever he expected. I So far, he could see no reason why an Imperial Ant should apt be passed bringing federation into existence dur ing the approaching session. Probably ! they would have a united federation early in the ensuing year. Addressing an immense and enthusiastic crowd outside the fftrald office, Mr Reid said he trusted the Australian Union which had been proclaimed by the voice of the people would soon be ratified by statute law. He. gave asaurance that the in terests of the colony would be safe in the bands of the Federal Parliament in which New South Wales would be a predominant partner. Mr Barton received a great ovation and said that after a year's trial the straggle had consummated the great destiny which be had always hoped for, and they had resped the reward of a glorious victory, which had given them a nation for a continent and a continent for anatjon, .; ; l " :> ' Bbisbank, Jane 20 The Federal Enabling Bill, hss finally passed both Houses. The referendum is fixed for September 2.

V HB AfIttBUKTOM GUAfijDIAH*- WEDNESDAY, JOjNB 21, 1899



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HOW TO KEEP your Bicycle in order daring Winter is the talk of all Cyclists in Aahburton. The following prices should meet with approval everywhere :— Ge»r Cases, 20s, fitted; Hall Shone Rubber Guards 8s 6d; Solar Acetylene Gas Lamps 25*; Silver King 17s 6d ; Microphote 12s 6d; Elastic Anklets 2s 6d; Cycle Brashes 2t ; Graphite for Chain 6d ; Re-enamelling and Plating from 20s upwards; Repairs by experienced men only, and /guaranteed.— Gates, Lowry & Go., Burnett Street, Ash burton, and at Chifisbohurch: the largest cycle manufacturers in the Coloriies, 691 Cqmb listen. Cronies, ane an' a—For good Tea, McKeDzie's fcaga the l»ve. Sold by Gudsell, tinwald Woods 1 Great Peppermint Care for Coughs I »b4 Qolit Bfvpr Uili, l(t>*n& 2/6



[ CHURCH BERY.CEfe. T. STEPHEN'S CHURCH^ Ashburton, WEDNESDAY, 2 p.m-Ladies' Working Society. ' THURSDAY, 7.30 p m—Bible Class. FRIDAY, 7.15 p.m—Evening Prayer and Address; 8 p.m—-Choir Practice. SATURDAY, Feast of St. John the Baptist—7 30 a. m., Holy Communion. FOU RTH SUNDAyTfTER TRINITY. (June 25.} 8 30 a,m —Holy Communion., 11 a.m.—Matins, Litany, and Sermon. 3 p.m.—Seafield, Rev. R. A. Woodthorpe; Dromore—Mr T A. Gates. 6.30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R. A. WOOOTHORPE, M.A., Vicar. Friedlander turos. WE have for PRIVATE SALE (in. struoted by T E Faoan, £s« ,)— Bun No. 36416, Alford-Spaxton Surrey Distriot, Containing 18 0 ACRES. Section No, 6, Reserve 240, Alford-Spaxton Survey District, Containing [2 0 ACRES, F'Ul particulars on application to FfUEDLANDES BKOS., Ltd, LAND & ESTATE AGENTS. FOR PRIVATE SALE. 11TE have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Carter 1* Terrace, Tinwald, Full particulars on application to FRIEDL&SDER BROS., LIMITED FOR PBIVATeTsALE, ffIHE WKLL-KNO'v\N SINGLETREE X tPROPKRTY, Containing 2 160 ACRES, ■ m Situated nearjAlford Forest.J ■ Forjfurther particulars apply to FBIKDLANDER BROS , Ltd., Liad and Estate Agents, TTTE aro CASH^Buyers of good lines of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, Also,— OATS, BARLEY, AND RYE GRASS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. FAIRTON. VITE are prepared to treat privately for any Unsold Lots in this Township. Apply early, as there are only a few Sections left. Farmers and others would do well to see us regarding a 5 or 10 Acre, Block. APPLY AT ONOE TO FRieDLAMDE)R|BROS.i Ltd, LAND & ESTATE AGENTS •■nwaiiaaMBMHMBHiHBMiS AWLO-HEW ZEALAND CYCLE CO LUCAS ACLTYLATOR GAS LAMPS. fTIHE Litest aad Mo»t Brilliant LIGHT ever Invented. Cannot get out of order, and lees expenre^than any other Lamp. FJEfclOjKi— jjJ5/" Call and Inspect at— New Zealand CLOTHING FACTORY. A; G. BARTON, Maaagtr. SITH'S Premier Wheat Dressing OUR Kaw Season's Supply of this Dressing has now arrived, and its ever increasing sale eaoh y«»r proves its popularity. IT IS A THOROUGH SMUT- PRE VKNTATjyE. It is easy to use, dissolving in cold water. Id hastens instead^of r#ibariling germination, and is very much cheaper than any other dressing—-is per pneke^. Sufficient for 20 bushels of seed, AshburtonDrug Go, Ltd, WHOLESALE & RETAIL AGENTS.



JOHN ORR AND GO'S LIST^ •'■ ■ I FLOXJH —^a r<s e<*p4>r Xon ~ — HOOikU — £?£<! per lib >vitli Tea !MAIU VILLA GARDEN TEA— le lOd, 2s. 2a 4d perlb s!b Box 8a 9i, 9j 7.1, 11s lOib Box .. - ... 16s Bd, 18s 4d, |2li 8i KOZIE TEA — 101b Box, 18s 4d; 61b, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101b Box, 18s 4d| slb, 9« 7d :x ■ -PROVISIONS FACTORY BUTTER-Fern Leaf and Sufebon'a always in Btock. CHEESE -Flneßt Factory, 6i per lb BICON AND HAMS —»• LewieV' " Morepork," "D. Mc^allum." Mild Cured Hame, Sides and Rolls. GORE OATMEAL —251b Bag, 2s 6d V<*n Houten'B Coeov£lb, lid ; |lb, Is Pimento, whole la „ „ 9i; lib, 3s 31 Pimento, ground... ... Is2d „ „ Fry's Cocoa, *ib, B|4; Mb, la 4|d Mixed Spioe ... ... \\\ per packet Real Good Candles, ifcd per lb ; 8* 6i PlCKLES—Hayward's Mixed, lOd per per box ■ ; bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Parafine'Candlef, ptain apd fluted, 6Jd Cross and Blackwell's, Is 3d par per ift; 128 6d per box bottle Fairy Night Lights, Is 21 per box Captain White's, 2s 3d pur bottle Flake Tapioca, 7 ibs for Is Curry Powder lid per bottle Pearl, 6!.ba for Is Borax 3d per lb •c «go, 7lbs for Is Alum 6d „ „ MtxedPeel, L^mou, Orange and Oit- Saltpetre... ... ... 6d „ „ ron, 8d perlb Tartaric Acid IslOd „  lib Tina Assorted Jams, 5d per lb; 4j Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb, 2a per doz lbs 91 per dcz Whole Linseed ... . 3d per lb 2lb J*rs Assorted Jams, 14s 61 per doz Linseed Meal 4d „ „ Lea and Perrin's Sauce, large, 2* 6d M\ToHES—Plaids. 4Jd per dot, 4s per bottle per gross Mellor's Sawe, Is 31 per V.ottle 260's Is 6i per dozan Worcester Sauce, small, 51; large, 91 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per Brown's Corn Flour, 31 per lb dozen Whiting, 7!b for Is Bryant and May's Safeties, 81 per Morton's Cream of Tartar, !■> 31 per lb doaen Preserved Fruit, 2|lb tine, 91 per tin, Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for In 8$ 6d per doz Maconochie'e Fresh Herrings, 6Jd per English Cut Loaf Sugar, 3W per lb tin Tomato Sauce, 91 per bottle  Herrings In Tomato, 101 Golden Syrup, 2lb 6d, 41b Is, 56'b 11s per tin 3d „ Herrings in Shrimp, 101 Treacle, 21 h 61, 41b 1?, 71b Is 9d par tin Finest Raisins BH perlb „ Kippered Herrings, lOd Finest Sultanas ... ... 7|d „ „ per tin Finest Currants ... ... 5d „,, „ Preserved Bloaters, lOd Stewing Figs 7£d „ „ per tin French Plums (choice) ... 1«   Auckland Mullett , 7d per tin Stewing Plums. ... ... 91 „,, Oysters ... 81 „ „ Finest Mufca*ele Is4i   Sardines, large Alberts ... Is „ „ Californian Muscatels ... la   Sardines, large ... ... 81   Dates, extra fine, 31b boxes, Is 91 per Sardines, small ... .., 41 „  box Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd „  , Almcn is, Jordan ... ... 2s 4d perlb Salmon, other Brands ... 81 „  Almondd, Valencia ... Is 61  „ OlL—Lucca, 2* 41 per bottle Almonds, Sicily ... ... Is 4i „,, (salad, £ pint 51, 1 pine lOd Barcelona Nuts 81  „ Oastor, £ pint 63, 1 pint lOd Shell Almonds 101 „ „ Sheepn Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is lOd Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4£d Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 21b per doz tin, Is Day And Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d par Crosse and Blackwell's assorted Pastes, bottle Is 31 per bottle, 14s 6c! per dozen French Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 91 per Potted Meats, resorted, 6d per tin doz Bovril, 2oz, Is lOd. Nixey'a BUckiead. Id siz-\ 81 per doz Leiberg's extracb, Is 91 per bottle James* D >me Blackhad, 61perdtz Patent Groats, Robinson's, lOd ; Har- SOAP—Pear's, 4 tablets in box. Is box per's, 91 per tin Siikstooe Soap. 101 per bar, 30a 61 per Mellins' Food, Is 81 per tin box . JNestles' food, Is lid Triumph, 61 per bar, 7s 11<3 per box Nuaves Food, lid Perfect Cleanser, 81 per bar, is 6d per Finest Japan Rice, 2|d perlb, s!bforls box Vermicelli, 6d per lb, 41b for Is lOd Pear's Undented Tablets, 6d, 5 j 6d Macaroni, 6d par ib, 4!bs for Is 101 per d«.Z Pearl Barley, 2*l per lb Cleaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each Ground Rica, 3|i per lb Brown Windsor Tal)let», Is 3d per doz Aulsebrook'e Cocoa, Jib 41, lib Is 3d Juvenia Soap, 81 and 101 each Oadbury'- Cocoa, f'.b 101, |lb, Is 8d Hu's n'a Extract of Soap, Is 4d per Star Cocoa, 3s par ib doz 5s 91 per box O»sble Brand Salt, lewfc 5a Washing Soda, 141b Is, 8i 61 per cwt Rock Salt, 1 cwt 5 s Colonial Vinegar, 2s per gallon Table Salt, 71bs 81, 141bs Is 31 Englidh Vinegar, Champions, 2s 6d per Table Salt, 21b jars, 81 gallon Edmond's Baking Powder, lid Champions Vinegar, 101 per bottle Heaward'g Flag Brand Powder, 10d Oolonhl Viijeear, 61 per bottle Chef, 101 White Wine Vinegar, 101 per bottle Crosse and Blackweil's Assorted Es- SunHght Soap, la per box sence*, 91 per lb, 8s 6d per dozan Sapolio Soap, 61 per cake, 5 91 per doz Colonial Assorted Esaencas, 51 per lb, Monkey Brand Soap, Urge sz<6d, 5s 4s9d per df z»n 9J per doz Rickett'a Blue ... ... 101 por lb Barilla Abh, McClinton's and Thomp- Empire Blue 81 „  mn's, 91 per lb Kean's Blue ... . lOd „ s , Pear's Violet PoWaer, 81 per box Aulsebrooke's Jelly Powders, assorted, Fuller's Earth, 81 por box 7d» 6s 91 par dcz-m Lime Juice and Glycerine, 9d per bottle Davor's Jelly Powders, 6i,5i 91 per doz Glycerine, 6i per bottle Colman's Mustard, D.S.F., Isßl perlb, Vaseline, 61 per bottle £lb 10U, |lb 6d Camphor, loz 3J, lib tins 3s 101 Colman's Mustard, loose, If 31 per lb BISCUITS—Snowfl«ke, 51 perlb ; 4|l SlAßOH—Colman's and Berger's, 2j per lb per tin 61 per packet Alberc Lunch, 3£d per lb . „ Gregg's and Lily, 5d per lb Balmoial Lunch, SVlper lb „ Glaze Chinese, U per box Super Wine, 6d per lb, oAi per lb per  GI»Z3 Japanese, 6d per lb tin Symington's Coffee Essence, Is 21 per Zaakndia Mixed, 61 per lb, 5| I per lb bottle per tin Turkish Oofftje Essence, 10|dpoc bottle PEPPER—White ... 1» 41 pjr lb Maypole Soap, 6d pt>r o-k >, any color Black ... Ih2l „  Dried Ptaches, Apricotn, and Apples, Wh«ile ... Is 21 „ „ 91 pt>r lb GINGER—WhoIe ... 13i „ „ Milkmaid's Milk 7^l per tin, 7s 3d per Grouad ... Is4d „., dozen. Oarraway Seeds ... ... 81 , GREAT SALE OJF G U N S. "OEINQ Overstocked with GTOS, we have dacided to hold a GREAT CLEARING SALE. And for fthat Purpose have Reduced Prices from SO to £££> ptr Cent. Usual Pbiok, Salb Pbiou £. s. d. £. 8. D. 6 Hollis' D.B. Bneoh-Losdera ... .« 7 10 0 5 10 0 4 „ „ „ „ ... ... 510 0 4 0 0 4 J.O. Mayue „ „ .« ... 510 0 4 0 0 4 Morton's „ „ .- .^SOO 3 15 0 4 Ancion „ „ ... ... 410 0 310 0 2„„„4 0 0 3 0 0 SPORTSMEN in want of a GOOD GUN should not mise this Opportunity, asjthe Eeduotions are Genuine, and such a chaiiceltorprocareXlFirst-Clase Weapon ab a Minitnum of Cost is one that occurs very rarely. JOHN ORR & CO..



F. FERRIMAN. FOR SAI • I HAVE for Sale a Capital F*rmot 32) Acres, w thin a short distance of the Freezing Works. To a man with » small Capi'.al ais»n t xoellent oppor tuniiy to iecure a good Farm. F. FEKRIMAN. FOR SALE. I have for Sale a Capital Building Site, with ample fruitages on the Wak*nui Koad and Wills Street. F'lce-£BS. Easy terms. F. FERfItfMAN. FOX SALE, A COMFORTABLE NIKE^ROOMED HOUSE. WHY live in a email house when you can buy from the undersigned a Comfortable Nine-roomed House, to-, gather with half-acre of laud of first class fuftlity for £325, which at interest at the rate of aix per cent, only amounts to Ss per week rental. This property is very suitable for a Boarding House. F. FBRRIMAN. FOB SALE, JILLI RESIDENCE AT ALLENTON. BY private treaty, « well built suburban Vill* Residence, with stable and outbuildings, together with about* three ■ores of good lar d, a portion of which is well Rtockad with fruit trees. Th« property possasaoa ample frontage and is close to a School and Post Office ; and to a prompb purchaser reasonable terms will be given. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, THE GOODWILL OF LEASE IN [PERPETUITY AT HIGHBANK. I HAVE for Sale the Goodwill of Lease of 50 acres of Land ab High bank, upon which is erected a Comfort able House. The land is in excellent condition and the price is moderate. F. FERRIMAN. MONEY- I. HAVE for Investment on First- Class Freehold SecariHoi Sums up to £18,000 at 4i per cent. ALSO,— £800 at 5 per cent., which can be * dvanced on Fir^t-Clasa Perpetaal Lease holds. F. FERRIMAN TEEES: FOR JIALE, liA AAA PINUS INSIGNIS QO OOft MAOROOARPAI 100,000 LARCH 1 C f\Pkf\ FRUIT TREES IDJJW (all kinds) iiA AAA ORKAMENTAL3I XU,UUU TREES & SHURBS jr AAO OHOIOE ROSES tf* AAA WALNUTS AND ( O,UUU Spanish Chestnuts. AND THE MANY OTHER PLANTS, BOOTS, ETC;, FOUND IN A LARGE NURSERY STOCK. SPECIAL OFFEB All Frnib Trees and Roses that die in Planting WILL BE REPLACED by hav log new trees supplied to the Purohaser at th« Nursery free of cost Order early and so secure beab selection. thomaTsealy, NURSERYMAN, ETC., RIVER BANK, ASHBUhTON. Telephone No 50. P. O. Box 33. , QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BIT THE FACT THAT XEARLY - f out of every 4 07 the whole population of Man, Woman,unti Children DRINK moATE&C' or Hientleti Teas* m# above statement, after la years' trial. •houltt convince both the trade and public that M. M. * co.'« Pure Tea* cannot bt equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing idper Ib. more money, and you will be convinced 9un tw* no tqmf for Quality*