Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 1899. FOOTBALL, AS IT IS PLAYED.

The proceed ings at the football nutted veeiteiday call for more tiian a passing reference. They reflected the greatest discredit on the offenders, and, to some extent, on the clubs etsgaged m i the match. We might nven go farther | and say that the conduct of B'rnie of j thooe concerned was a dUg-ace to the j district, It was apparent fcom the j beginning of the play that Individual j players were inclined to be rough, and j we «re of opinion that the referee would I have done well at an early stage of the ; game to caution s jme of them, How ever, that may be, one thing is certain that when footballers kick and strike each other during what should b6 a purely friendly strnggle, they should ] have been promptly ordered off the j field, and reported to the proper j authorities ; unless indeed the blame | can be at once put upon the proper party. In one of the cases under notice we are informed that more than one player persistently attempted to attack and annoy others of the opposite side during the whole of the game, and two or three were severely handled, That there is ill feeling between a few members of both clubs is very apparent, and this ill-feeling it is to be regretted is carried to the field of play, and appears to be shared by the " barrackers." Why a few members of the genior club should be selected for "special Attention" by the crowd of barrackers it is bard to understand, more especially when it ia considered that these particular players 1 aye p!«yed with credit to themselves and the Olub they represent for years past. In our criticism of the last match played between the same clubs, we pointed eat that a friendly hint from the c vptain of the Pirate's Olub, would perhaps, have the desired t fleet, but this not being the case there is only one conclusion to arrive at. Nor do we wish to favor one club more than the other, seeing that both are endeavouring to provide the public with sport, but we would, m the interests of local football, very much like to see any little differences between members settled off the ground. Apart from the conduct of the playerß, there is great room for improvement m that of the spectatoia —that is of a large number of them, who may well be called larrikins. The hoarse and vulgar shouting which they carried on during the whole of the game was disgusting ia the extreme, and if such an accom paniment is to be provided at every future football match, it is doubtful if Udies and respectable people will care to be present. We trust that for their own credit, and the credit of Ashbur ton, the offenders will mend their manners.

Local and General.

Oix the fjret page to-day will be found the Engineer's report read at the Comity Council meeting to-day, also Messrs Fletcher Bros. advertiGement, with others. Skating.—There were a number of ladies and gentlemen ou the ice iv the Domain this morning.^ Sines the rain and th«,w the j burface has much improved, a large portion of the snow ice having disappeared, aad been replaced by succeeding froais by good hard ice The MpNKn'AL Election.-—Those whose names are entitled to appear on the burgess roll, whether as ratepayers, or as residents of three months' standing, or the wives and husbands of either, are reminded that they must hand m to the town clerk a written claim to be enrolled not later than Monday tiext, if they wish to exercise their privilege of voting at the coming election of Coun cillors. Forms of olaims may be obtained free of charge on application to the town clerk. Waste Papeb.—The eorting of wast 1* paper collected from different mercantile houses m London, which was one of tha industries carried on by the prisoners m Holloway Prison, has been discontinued by order of the Prison Commissioners for a very curious reason. It appears that among the rubbish it was almost a daily occurrence to discover bunk notes, cheques, etc, some times for large amounts. Of course they were delivered up to the authorities, who endeavored to trace the owners. But the temptation to prisoners to sporete their 6ads was considered so great that it has been deemed advisable to ceaae to undertake the work. IJasnjsssjno the Giants. — Niagara has been harnessed and at work producing eletricity for some time, and m many other parts of the world water power is used for the generation of electnoal power. ]Lord Kelvin onoe said that "the production of electricity by means of waterfalls will some day attract a prosperous population to the j Scottish Highland!." It) now seems that this prediction is likely to oome true before very long. Parliament has before it the project to obtain electrical power, equal to 33,000 horse-power, by means of the chain of lochs along the border of Perth and Argyll Counties, to the west of the Grampian J Mountains. The most important of these lochs is Ericht, which has a length of about 17 miles, its waters discharging into Loch Rannoch and then into the Tay. It is pro posed to build a large dam at the extreme south of the loch, turning it into a great reservoir, ajid then to pass the accumulated waters far below £o fcho vsl\f>y through an j aqueduct to the electrics piaafc, where the water power will be used to generate electtiv < city enough to drive many large miliß*. How the Guns were Stamped.—An amusing story is embodied m the report of Captain Yon Esdorff, tho Governor of a district m the Germain West African terri tories. An order had been issued to register and stamp all the firearms m the hands of I the natives, who were very reluctant to obey instructions, be£n# afra{d that they would 'be deprived of their w.eapojQS, fa pamara.. land, however, Lieutenant Eggers succeeded m carrying out the task with complete satis faction. He had been employed three years ago to inoculate the cattle as ft protection against the rinderpest, an operation which the Damaras appreciated thoroughly after a short experience. Ihe wily lieutenant gave out that he proposed to vaccinate all their rifles and muskets so as to make them shoot straight, and to preserve them from irjury. With childf;3h confidence the Damaras rushed into his jcaimp from eyery part of the country, and eagerly snbmitted thpip gu«g to the stamping process. j

THIS YOUNG MEN'S CLUB.

Meeting of Ladies

A very lareje and representative meeting of ladies w*s held on Thursday afternoon m the Arcade Chambers. There were about sixty ladies pi e-seut,and a very large number, especially those residing m the couutry, sent written apologies. Mrs Hugo Friedlander presided, and m opening the meeting ex plained the objec!) for which it was con vened. Ib was intended to raiae a sufficient pum to buy a piano and present it to the Young Men's Club She hoped it would be liberal y supported, as th« movement was a worthy one. She suggested, with a view to carrying the proposal through successfully, the appointment of Canvassing Committees of two ladies each, and further, that atl subscription lists should be returned by the 22nd inst., when another meeting would be convened to report the net result of the o mvaasing. Before sitting down ihe further suggested that as Miss M. A. Williamson had kindly consented to act as Secretary, and had already done a considerable amount of secretarial work, th%t lady be elected to fill the position. She asked some lady to move m that direction. Th« suggestion was unanimously adopted, and Miss M. A. Williamson was appomtod Secretary. Miss Williamson returned thanks, and ; offered to retite m favor of anyone else, but if no other lady was willing to undertake the responsibility ohe would be glad to acb and do her best to further the movement. Mrs Hugo Friedlander was elected j Treasurer. She thanked the meeting, and trusted that she would have plenty to do m connection with the office. The following Canvassing Committees wore then appointed :—Mrs Max Fried lander, Mrs H. M. Jones, Mrs McLean Duo, Mrs J. R. Band, Mrs Brock, Mrs Home, Mrs Willis, Mrs Gates, Mrs Berry man, and the Misses Sargent, Kundle, ! Purnell, Wilkie, Protheroe, Barrett, Bruce, ! Scaly, and a number of others, home of the ladieß wished to know if the movement would not rather be against than for the interest of the Club, as io might make the young men too dependent on others if everything were given to them. The President of the Club (Mr Hugo Fried ladder), who was present, was asked to reply, and m doing so said that the young men would have quite eoough to do, and would want all the generouß assistance they can get to make the Club a real live one. They intended bo erect club rooms of their own, with billiard room and gymnasium attached, [and it was estimated, to do the .thing | thoroughly, that the coat would be the best ( part of £1000., but nothing would be done I unless §0i per gent of the estimated expendi ture was m hand. To raise that sum the young men would have to subscribe among themeelves about £250 by way of debentures. Another £250 it was expected would come m from subscriptions or donations, and the balance of £500 would be raised by the Club on mortgage. The ladies would see that the young men would have to show a good deal of self reliance to make the movement a financial success, and us they were deter mined not to let the matter die, they were deserving of every encouragement. (Ap plause). Mrs Baxter wished to know if the use of the gymnasium would ba given so that children could be trained there, eto. The President thought that there would be no difficulty, so long aa the arrangements did not Interfere with the working of the Club, but as he was only one of the Com- Ciittee, he could himself make no promises, although personally he should be m favor of making the Club and it@ rooms as popular as possible- Mrs A. Orr also wanted to know if the gymoaaium would be set aside, say one afternoon or evening m a week, for young ladiea ? The' President thought that the young men would be pleased indeed to see the j young ladies there, and he wogld bring up the question at the next meeting of trig Committee, A larga amount of other business was done, among whioh, although last but not least, was that several pounds were sub scribed m the room, the donations ranging from Ql to % guineas, A vote of thanks to the chairwoman for bo ably presiding endad a very influential and enthusiastic meeting.

THE RITUALISTIC MOVEME N T.

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London, August 2 In connection *i% some recent decisions afiecting ritualism given by the archbishops many Ritualists blame the Archbishops for yielding to outside opinion.

FRANCE AND RUSSIA.

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London, August 3. The Standard states that M. Del casse's missien to St. Petersburg is to reassure the Cz^r respecting the Franco German raprochement, Vienna, Augusts | The Politische Corresponderiz, a Fienna paper, says that the British abandonment of an Irreconcilable | attitude with regard to Fashoda was the result of Russian military move ments intended to assist France, though Russia blamed France for inflicting 11 pin pricks "

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

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Weixtngton, August 3 The Council met at 2.30. THAI ING HUP. On the motion of Mr Jenuings a Select Committee was appointed for the purpose of considering the desirability of establishing a training ship m New Zhw Z aland waters. ELECTIVE C iONCIL. The interrupted deba'e was renewed on Mr McGrpgur's motion, affirming the dura bility of the 0 mocil being rnasie elective, and that the question shou'd be submitted to a referedum at the next elec'ion. The Council divided on the question that the Council he made elective, and this waa negatived by 20 to 13 The following la the division list: — Noes-T Kelly, Kerr, W Kelly, L Walker, Richardson, Scotland, Harris, Barnicoat, 1 Arkwright, A L Smith, Jones, Rigg. Jerskta -BOD,Gour!ey, Feldwick, Pinkerton, Jennings, Twomey, Bolt, W 0 Walker. Ayes — Eraser, MacGregor, Bwanson, Shrimski, W C Smith, Stevsns. Osmond, Bowen, Johnston, McLean, Wiliiams, Holmes, Montgomery. The question that the subject b 6 referred te the people by referendum was then put to the vote, and was folso negatived by 27 to 6 The nyea were — MacGregor, Swanson, Shrimski, W C Smith, Bolt and Bamiooat). LAND FOB SETTLEMENTS. The second reading of the Land for Settlements Act amendment Bill wrb moved by the Minister for Education. Mr Otmond questioned the necessity for retaining compulsory powers to acquire land. They have not been shown to be necessary, as land could be voluntarily par* chased any where. Mr Bigg supported the measure. The debate waa adjourned till nexb day, and the Council rose at 4.50 p m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The Housejmsb at 2 30. QPKSTIONS. Mr Fla'maa gave notice to ask i! the Government will bring m a Gaming and Lotteries Bill, so as to prevent tote betting. Mr Orowther is'to ask if it is a fact that £10,000 was paid for compensation to sufferers by the Rikaia railway accident, and what was the largest Bum paid m any individual case. Mr F. G. Allen, to ask if the Govern ment will amend the Old Age Pensions Act m the directions of qualifying for pensions military settlers who are not naturalised but are otherwise qualified. Mr Taylor, to ask if the will bring m legislation with a view to placing the Legislative Council under Jthe direct control of the people. CHRISTCHURCH BORROWING CLUB The amendments made m the Christ church City Borrowing Bill were agreed to, »Dd the Bill passed the remaining stages. HIGH SCHOOL ENDOWMENTS. On the motion of the Premier, progress was reported on the Marlborough High School Bill. In committee on the Bill a new clause was added that m lieu of reserves being granted an annual appropriation of $400 shall be made as an endowment. Messrs Allen, Pirani, MoNab, and Moore considered it a great mistake to take a money grant instead of endowments ! Mr G. Hutchison supported the Bill. Mr Hogg and Mr Pirani hoped the Government would treac similar applica tions for endowments for high schools m other districts as liberally as was done m the case provided for by the Bill, to which the Premier gave a favorable reply. The Premier also denied a statement tint he was not favorable to high schools. What he opposed was th>t high schools were tending to be turned into class schools, and that children of wealthy people who had not passed the third or fourth standard were sent there. Mr Hogg and Mr Meredith supported the Bill. 1 Mr Rolleeton condemned the principle of voting a sum of money for high schools, and contended that endowments should be made for their support. The appropriation was agreed to by the Committee, and reported to the House. Oa the motion being put a division was called for, resulting m the mot on being carried by 34 to 21. [ The House adjourned at 530p m. The Hou-e resumed at 7 30 p m Clause B—Mr Pirani moved an addition that no fees be charged to pupils who have pas el Standard IV. m the primary schools. That would enable children of poor patents to get secondary education. Mr Miller objected to the addition as interfering with primary schools. Mr Graham white sympathising with the principal of the amendment, said that it would destroy the Bill. The system had been tried m Nelson, and it was soon found that the High Sphool there became so crowded that the teaching staff could not overtake the work. The Premier hoped thab the amendment would be withdrawn aa it was intended tp insert a provision m the Bill that one-tourth of the children attending the school should be provided with free education. Mr Scobie Mackenzie did not think that it would be fair to the Board of Governors to saddle them with the conditions implied m the amendment or m the proposal of the Premier. Mr Wilson did not think it right that the Marlborough High School should be treated m an exceptional manner by imposing cettain conditions as to free teaching, although he wofjld like to see provision made for a certain number of scholarships. Mr Allen thought an error had been made; bj the member m charge of the Bill m accepting a subsidy instead of the endow ments originally proposed. Mr Rolleston condemned the cry of class raised m connection with the Bill. Mr Taylor objected to such a Urge question as the education system being opened up by the manner m which the Bill was being dealt with. Mr Fisher contended that if the State was going to furnish higher education it should bo frae to All alike. Mr McLean considered that greater en. couragement should bo given to children m the country, who were placed at a great disadvantage with regard to secondary edu cation as compared with those m towns* The P/em;er referred to the difficulty that children m the country had m entering the public service of the colony on account of being unab'e to piss the prescribed exami nation. The question of giving greater encouragement to the poorer classes m the country to enjoy the privileges of higher education was one superior to parly con siderations,'and he hoped that bpth sides of the House would combine m the efjort to attain that end as far as the Bill went. Mr Pirani asked and obtained leave to withdraw his amendment. Mr Fraser considered that the question of providing free secondary education was simply one of finance, and should not be approached m a factious spirit. Personally f f c had always held a strong opinion on the eubjectj'and would support the principle of the Bill, whether applied to Maryborough oj: j any other suitable portion of the polony. Mr Rawlins was afraid the Bill would form a very dangerous precedent. Mr Crowther believed that until children had passed Standard VI m the primary I schools ches should not be allowed to enter a high school. Mr Fisher declared that the teaching staffs m schools were occupied m teaching a seventh standard, a standaed not recognised by lavy, to the detriment of pupils m ths lower standards. ' •" A new clause brought down by Governor's message, providing for an annual subsidy of £400 was, after discussion, agreed to. The Premier moved a new clause to the effect that the Board shall from time to time as far as practicable make provision for the freo education of as many pupils as the funds will permit, the selection of pupils to remain with the Board. s The Bill as amended passed through i Committee, < STRATFORD EMPOWERING BILL» The Stratford Borough Empowering Bill wan committed. Oiptain Russell thought that the liability of £40,000 was too great for a borough, and thab unless the amount proposed to be borrowed was curtailed, it would be better to throw out tne Bill,

Messrs Moore, R.Thompson, and Mesedith opposed the Bill as being extravagant, the latioc suggesting that it be withdrawn. Mr Thompson moved bo report progress. i The Premier thought that the Bill Bhoaid , bo passed, and that the question of borrow i ing should be left to the ratepayers. i Progress was reported, leave being given I to nit again. The House rose at 12-50 a.m.

FOOTBALL.

ASHBURTON SENIORS V. PIRATES

The third football match this season befcwe n the Afhburton Seniors and Pirates' Football Uiubj wan played on the D .main on Thursday a ternoon, iv the pre-ecca of a large attendance of spectators, included smoug which were a number of the fair B.x. la eormquence of the spleudid form sbowa by the Pi.ates m their previous contest witli the Seniors, and the f«cc that from the form displayed iv thi^ match the team to represent Aehburton against Ellesmere would be chosen, some really fine play was expected, but iv this respect the spectators were dis appointed, the game being composed of loose forward played throughout, the fiaer point! being utterly neglected, and moreover, the Pirates were completely off-colour. The match resulted m an easy win for tha Seniors by thirteen points to nil, Hepburn, the Pirates' captain, kicked off, and the ball being ordered back, a scrum was formed In the centre. Tiie Pirates succeeded m break iug through, and Lynskey punted into touch. A scrum near the line, resulted m Bobba and Eric Orr starting a rapid dribble along the line, the ball running into touch a few yards from the Pirates' line. A scram fol lowed the throw-in, and for a breach the Pirates were awarded a free kick, B. Fits gerald clearing the line with a nice touch kick. The Seniors continued to menace, and eventually Gromie secured a mark m front of the Pirates' goal, but bad placing resulted m N. Orr falling with the kick, the Pirates charged down the field, J. McTigue and K. Fitzgerald leadiug the sally, bub their efforts were fruitless, for Hobbs, Eric Orr, and Johnston, started a dribbling rush, which Familton stopped. A packed scrum, and Lyoßkey nude for tht line, and trans ferring to Robilliard, the latter attempted a break through, bub a collision with Famil ton disabled him for a few minutes, and he was heartily applauded on resuming play. The Senior forwards continued the pressure, and passing to their back players, Purchase and Robilliard were responsible for the first score. Purchase forcing over the line. N. Orr failed to convert. Seniors, 3 ; Pirates, nil The Pirates gradually wotked the ball down the field with successive rushes, M. Fitzgerald, Bonn, and Hepburn's attack being effective, and danger threatened until the Pirates unfortunately kicked too hard and Purchase forced. The Seniors then assumed the aggressive, and Curtis, Hobbs, and the captain, led an attack and worked the ball into touch a few yards from the Blacks' line. Lynskey obtained a mark from the throw-in, and punted through the goal posts, and a spectator accidentally obstruct ing Familton, enabled Wilkie to obtain a somewhat lucky try. N. Orr converted. Stntora, 8 ; Pirates, nil Ihe Pirates, prin | cipally through the efforts of J. MoTigue, | Wilson, and Familton, carried play inside the Seniors twenty-five, where they were awatded a free kick, and J. MoTigue made a very good but unsuccessful attempt ab goal, Half-time was shortly after sounded, with the ball m Senior quarters. Resuming, the Pirates continued to play a loose for ward game, and soon had the Seniors clear ing their decks, and this was accomplished by Hobbs, Chapman, McGregor, and Robil liard. Ihe Seniors tbea commenced an attack, and a certain score at the corner fhg waa saved by MoTigue throwing Upton ioto touch. The Seniors continued the assault, and despite the defensive game of Dicre and Famiiton, who repeatedly saved, Upton and Norman Orr broke through, and the captain touched down. The captain converted. Ashburton 13; Pirates, nil. The Pirates livened up a bit, and by useful kicks got the ball into the Seniors twenty five, and Uptoa only succeeded m grassing Familt. n m the nick of time to prevent a score. The play from this point to the end of the spell, was very even. For the Seniors, Lynskey, Robilliard, and Purchase played well for the back division, although their eh inces were few, Upton and Normon Orr loaing their places, and charging with lho forwards. Uptda wonld undoubtedly shi^a playing forward, hia strength and superior attack greatly assisting the forwards. Of tha forwards, Hobbs, Gromie, Erie Orr, and Chapman, were perhaps, the beat, Hobba being io great form. For the Pirates, Famil ton, D&cre and j McTigue, played a sound defensive game, their forwards failing to heel back and allow them a chance to attack* Of the forward division, Eand t& Fitzgerald were very ably assisted by Hepburn and Dorm. Mr B Harrison, Sydenham, officiated a3 referee.

United Press Association—By Eleotrjq Telegraph—Copy right Oamarb, August 3. The football match, North Otago x. Elleamere, resulted m a win for the former by eleven points to eight. SypNKY, August 3 The Rev Mullineu^ hag written tq th.6 Secretary of the N.^ Rugby Union stating he may possibly visit New Zealand before ho returns Home. He is desirous of making ar rangements for the next English football team to include New Zealand m its next visit to the colonies.

A SENSATIONAL SUICIDE.

United Pres« Association—By Electric Telegraph Duhkdik, August 3 A sensational tuioide occurred on board the ateamer Te Anau while coming up the harbor this morning.' Miss Nelly Bat'tleyJ «i saloon passenger from Napier,' m charge of a hospital nurse, was seen to diva through $ bathroom port-hole off Ravemsbourne. A. boat was promptly lowered, but the woman was never seen again. She was suffering from melancholia. WisJjLinoion, August 3 Miss Battley, whose sensational suicide was reported from Dunedin to-day, was the daughter of a runholder m Hawke's Bay, She had been staying with some friends at Thorndon for some week*, and about a fort night ago she wandered away from their house and spent two of the bitterest nights of this winter m the open air, after which she returned home exhausted. She was then placed under the care of an experienced nurse, and being thought to have recovered from the mental derangement from which she had temporarily suffered was sent away on Tuesday by the Te Anau for a long fcont m the south m the hope that the change would result m her completajrestor&tion.

FAMINE IN INDIA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright* Bombay, August 2 The outlook is serious m, Western and Central ladia owing to the failure (of the monsoqnal rains. A fourth of tf>e props'in the central provinces have been ruined. It is feared that the threatened famine will endanger the establishment of currency reforms.

THE WEST INDIES.

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London, August 3 The House of Commons passed the Colonial Loan Bill. Mr Chamberlain, m defending the loan to Jamaica, said that the island would become bankrupt unless assisted. Elected members of the island Government had made an awful mess of the finances, and it was necessary that the ImperJal Govern ment should regain a larger measure of control if it assumed responsibilities. •

THB ASHBOB'ION GUAtt&IAN, FBIt'A?, AUGUST 4, l-*9j



MDitLE. Trejielli —We remind all lovers of good vocal music that the concert by Mdile Trebelli, assisted by Mr John Prouse, will be given ia the Oddfellows' Hall this evening. !«an Feanoisco Mail.—The European orml via Sao Francisco arrived m Aahburton |by the 11 o'clock train th s morning. The 1 town portion was delir'red afier the arrival of the rxpress from Clirstchureh. o»itoary.—There passed away to hia rest on Thursday last another old colonist, and well kn>wn figure m Ashburton, viz , Mr William Falcon, who for some years was , m the employ of the Hon W. J, Steward i Friends ate advised that his tuneral will ] leave the Home at 10 30 to-morrow morning, for the Ashburfon cemetery. j Frozen Meat.—Messrs Nelson Bros,have ' receiv«d the following cable message from ! the Co'oniai Consignment and Distributing j Company, London :—" Owing to the large j supplies arriving the frozen mean market is j depressed. Thure m & further fall m North i Island mutton. Quotations —Best C*nter- Sbury 3| t, Dunedin and Southland 3^i, Napier and North Island 2§l. Lsmh, first quali'y, SJd, second 4| 1." Examinations m Musio— Owing to the non-arrival of the candidates' number of i cards for the Trinity College musio exami i nations, an endeavour waß made to postpone them, but Christchurch refused, and the examinations were held as usual. The circumstances were placed before the Trinity College authorises, and they have cabled that the whole of the examinations must be held again. This will be done m October. Diseased Fruit, —To prevent the chance of scaly blight and moth-eaten fruit being ■ imported from Australia and Tasmania ■ infecting the New Zealand orchards, the I Wellington Agricultural Association is erect , ing depd^s at each of the principal ports m j the colony, m which the fruit pronounced to ' be unclean is to be thoroughly fumigated before being distributed for consumption.— Frees Association telegram.



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TI/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, have been instructed by Mr Wm.Sutton, to sell by private treaty, his compact farm of i 290 acres, situated at Wiuchmore, on which i ia a oomfor able four-roomed Dwelling, large i store room, and six-stalled Stablo, The f property ia divided into five paddocks, all I fenced and well t watered, and mosb of the land is under crop. For full particulars and terms, arply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.; r _™™,™— mmn ,>, , ■ - PRIZH] EGGS for Sale afc Pelham Yards. MRS McGRKGOR has taken over the Refreßhment Rooms at the corner of Fast and Burnett Streets, Ashburton, where ehe will welcome all her friends and Public Generally. Hot Luncheon Daily from 12 to 2. Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Obcoa sA I all hours. A Choice Assortment of Confeo \ Mouery, and all kinds of Fruit m Stock. * 6129



Fnedlander aros. FOR PRIVATE SALE. 11TK have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Carter's Terrace, I Tinwald, Full particulars on applicationjto FRIEDLA.NDER BROS., LIMITED I FOii"PBIVATiii SALG,~ THE WELL-KNOWN SINGLETREE tPROPERTY, Containing] 2150 ACKES, s 1 Situated near Aifocd Forest.; For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd., Lind and Estate Agents. ! , — TTTE are OASH^Buyers of good Hnea of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, i Also, — OATS, BARLEY, AND RYE GBASB. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. FARM FOR~SALE.



PARK STREET. I HAVE FOR SALTS —Two Good Dwelling I-'ouses, together with \ an acre of land, iv a first.-class locality ; suitable for either occupation or invest ment. Full particulars on application. F FERRTMAN. FOB BALE. f}JXf\ (}n ca>-y te-ms will purchase dL'Ov/ a good Building Site fronting the Town Belt. The land is finaed wi;h good live fence", and hus erected thtreon a substantial shed avd wash-house wlih pump. F FRRRTMAN. _______ - LEASE m PERPETUITY OF 500 ACRES. JHAVS F)R SALE—The Goodwill m lease of 500 Acres of good tussock land, well fenced with seven wires and standards. A comfortable house is erected on the land. Mental, Is per acre. The property has not had Sheep on it for four months. F. FERRIMAN.^ TO ENGLAND IN THIRTY-ONE DAYS ROYAL MAIL EXPRESS SERVICE. f| THE Passenger route to England is un- JL doubtedly the Australian and American route (A. and A. Route), avoiding alike the heat of the Red Sea and the cold of Cape Ilorn, and giving passengers the opportunity of travelling m luxury and comfort through the most interesting country m the world. The Steamers of this Line are appointed to leave Sydney and Auckland for Honolulu and San FraDciwco every four weeks, Hailing aa under .— Steamers Tnaj Leave J Leave Arrive [Sydney Auckland Frisco "Moana^ 3500 July 5" "JulylO July 28 Alumeda 3000Au£r. 2 1 7 Aug. 25 Maripoaa 3000'Aug 50 Sept, 4 Bept._22 Tickets ire available for 12 month*, and Suloon Passengers c*n break their journey at Auckland, Honolulu, San Francisco, or any place or call en route to New York, and have also *,ha privilege of travelling across either Canada or the United States SPECIALLY REDUCED RATES. Through fares, Sydney or Auckland to London: — Saloon .. .. £64 2s 6d to £72 9i 2d ! Steerage.. .. £32 7* lid. F, FERRIMAN, Agent for Union Steamship Company of New Zealand (Limited.) ORIENT LINE OF KOYAL MAIL STEAMERS. TIIHE following Royal Mail Sfceamshipß JL belonging lo the Orient and Pacific Ci mpanieß will leave Sydney on Saturday, at, Noon, and Melbourne on Tuesday at 1 p.m. as under for London (Tilbury), via Adelaide, Albany Colombo (Transhipping for all Indian ports), Su«z Canal, Marseilles, Naples and GiVmilta- : — STeamerf lorn From From From Reg Sydney Mel'bn. Adelaide. Ormuz 6587 July 22 July 25 July 27 Auv.ra' 5524 Aug. 5 Aug. 8 August. 10 Omrnh 6587 \ug 22 Aug. 22| August 24 And fortnightly thereafter. F\RES~NEW ZEALAND TO LONDON Saloon .. .. Single £759 to £73 10b Return £70 to £115. Third Class ... £16 16a, £1818 a & £22 First and second class passengers secure I special advantages by booking through from | New Zealand, being provided with Saloon PasHifies to Austra ia, which are included m ».h« above fares. Passages can ba'booked to or prepaid from any of the above ports. F. FERRIMAN, Agent for Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, Ltd., Agents m New Zealand, i



Carravy.-iy Seeds ... ... 8d per Ib Pimento, whole ... ... l«   Pimento, jrround... ... Is 2d „  Mix-d Spice ... ...14, J p*.-r packi t PICKLES—Hay ward's Mixed, 101 per bottle, 9a 6d per dozen Crois and Black well's, la 3d p3r botrle Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Curry Powder ... ...lid per bottle Borax ... ... ... 8d per lb Alum ... ... . 6d   Saltpetre ... ... , 8.1   Tartaric Acid IslOd   Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb, 2s per d z lbs Whole Llnsetd 31 perlb L'nsegd Meal 41   MVTOHES-Plaids, 44, d per dos, 4d per gross 250' a Ih 61 per dc zm JOOOs 5d per box, 4s 10J per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 8 1 p3r dozen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for It Maconochie's Fresh Herrings, 64,1 per tin  Herrings In Tomato, 101 per tin  Herrings m Shrimp, 101 pr tin  Kippered Herrings 101 per tin  Preserved Bloaters, 101 par tin Auckland Mullett 7J per tin Oysters 81   Sardines, large Alberts ... Is   Sardines, large 81   Sardines, small 4i   Salmon, Holly leaf ... 10d „ „ Salmon, other Brands ... 81   OlL—Lucca, 2 41 pr bottle iSiJad, \ pint 51, 1 pine 10d Pastor, \ pint. 5 1, 1 pint lOd Rheepa Tongues, lib Is, 210 Is lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spic.id Baef, 21b tin, Is Crosse and Blackwell's assorted Pastes, Is 31 per bottle, 14s 6d per dozsu Potted Meats, assorted, 6i per tin Povril, 2 z, Is 101. Leiberg's extraoc, Is 91 per bottle Patent Grovts, Robinaan's, 10J ; Har per's, 9d per tin Mellins' Food, U 8i per tin JNestlee' food, Is lid Neaves Food, lid Finest Japan Rice, 24, d per lb, s!b for Is Vermicelli, 6d per Ib, 41b for Is lOd Macaroni, 6d per lb, 41ba for Is 101 Pearl Barley, 24. i perlb Ground Rice, 3£d per lb Aulsebrook's Cocoa, £lb 4d, lib la 31 CadburyV Cocoa, 10 J, Jib, I 3 81 Star Cocoa, 3s per lb Castle Brand Salt. Icwi 5s Rock Sals cwt 5j Table Halt, 7ibn Bi, 141ba U 31 Table Salt, 2lb jirs, 8J Kdmond's Baking Powder, 111 Heaward's Flag Brand Powder, lOd Chef, lOd Ctoase and Black well's Assorted Es sence", 9d per lb, 8s 6d per dozen Colonial Assorted Essences, 51 per lb, 4s 9d per dozen ttickett's Blue 30d per lb [ Kmpire Blue 81   I Kean's Blue lOd „ „ ■ Aulsebrooke's Jelly Powders, assorted, 7d, 6d 9d per dozen Devor'e Jelly Powders, 6d, 5s 9d per doz (JolrnWs Mustard, D.S.F., IsBJ perlb, 4Jb 104.1, Jib 6d Col man's Mutard, loose, 1> 31 per lb HTaßOH—Colman's and Berger's, 61 per packet  Gregg's and Lily, 51 per lb  Glaze Chinese, Is per box  Gltzj Japanese, 6d per lb Symington's Coftju Essence, Is 2d par bottle Furki.-.h Coffee Esierce, 10|d pet bottle Vfaypole Soap, 6d per cake, any color I'tie'l Pt.aihes, Apricots, and Apples, 9.1 pur 2b Milkmaid's Milk 74, d per tin, 7s 3d p«r dozen. Nm-.s >iy Milk, 5s per dozen ■'offje, Finest, la 3d, Is sd, Is 7d „ Special, 2s



SHEEP NETTING, (US ) B<l per yard. BARB WIRE (Ho*) 1S« O«I per ooiL NO. 9 FI'NCE WIRK •• •• •• •• °* ed Per cwb' O.K TUBULAR LANTERNS ls 9dl BOILED UNSEED OIL .. •• •• 14w 6dperSgnllondram CASTOR OIL 13»Odpertin. 12 GALLON GALVANHKDPORTABLE BOILERS 3^jS od. YEATS' CELEBRATED GARMBN SEEDS JUjST TO HAND JOHN ORR & CO.. AbH BURTON,



Van Honten's Coco», Jib, lid ; |lb, Is 9d ; lib, 3s 3d Fry's Cocoa, |lb, BiJ ; lib, 1« 4JI Real Good Candles, 4j<i per lb ; 8* 6d p*r box Paratine Candlep. plain and fluted, fefn per lb ; 12s 6i per box Fairy Sight Lights, Is 21 ptr box Flake Tapioca, 7iba for la Pearl, 6'be for Is Pago, 7lbs for U Mixed Peel, Lsmou, Orange and Oit ron, 8d pfir lb Lemon Pi-el, 7lb tins, 3 1 6i lib Tios Assorted Jams, 5d per lb ; 4^ 9d pet doz 21b Jara Assorted Jama, 14<? 6d per d< z Lea acd Perrin's Sauce, large, 2s 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle Worcester Saace, small, 53 ; large, 91 Brown's Corn Floor, 3d per lb Mttzina Bd per dozen 5a 6d Whiting, i b for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, Is 31 per Ib Preserved Fruit, 2jlb tins, 8d per tin, 7s 6d per doz English Cut Loaf Sugar, 3sd per lb Tomato Sauce, 9.1 per bottle Golden Syrup, 21b 6d, 4lb Is, 581 b 11s 3d Treacle, 21b 6i 41b Is, 71b Is 9d Finest Raisins ... ... 6^d per lb Finest Sultanas ... ... 74/1 „ „ Finest Currants 5d „ »» per cape 4^l „  Stewing Figs ... ••• 74/ i  French"Plums (choice) ... 1«  *• Stewiti? Plums 91 «i >» Finest Mv cat els . ... Is 43 „ „ CtilifornUn Muscatels ... Is 1.»» Pates, extra fine, 31b boxes, Is 91 per box Almonda, Jordan 2s 4d per lb Almond^, Valencia ... Is b'd  „ Almonds, Sicily 1&41 „ „ Barcelona ISuts ... ... 8i   Shell Almonds 10i   Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4J.1 per doz D»y *nd Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d par buttle French Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9i per doz Nixey'» BUcklead, Id siz*, 3d per dtz James' Dame Blaokltad, 61 per dcz M)AP—Pear's, 4 tablets m box. Is box Siiksione Soap. lOd per bar, 10s 6d per box I Triumph, 6d per bar, 7s lid per box Perfect Cleanser, 81 per bar, 8, 6d per box Poar'e Undented Tables, 6d, 5^ 61 per doz Cleaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each Brown Windsor Tablets, Is 3d per doz .luvenla JSoap, 8i and 101 each Hu-3s>n'B Extract of Soap, la 4d per doz 5a 9d ppr box Washing Soda, 141 b Is, 8s 6d per cwt Colonial Vinegar, 2s per gallon English Vinegar, Champions, 2s 6d per gallon Champions Vinegar, 101 per bottle Colonial Vinegar, 61 per bofcile White Wiae Vinegar, lOd per bottle Sunlight Soap, Is per box Sapolio Soap, 8d per cake, 5a 91 per doz Monkey Brand Soap, large siz? 6d, 6a 9d per doz Barilla Ash, McCllnton's and Thomp. son's, 9d per lb Pear's Violet Powder, 8d per box Fuller'B Earth, 81 per box Lime 3 ale* and Glycerine, 9d per bottle Glycerine, 6 i per bottle Vaseline, 6:1 per bottle Camphor, loz 3d, lib tins 3s lOd BIaCUITS— Stjowflake, 5d per lb ; 44, d por lb per tin People's Mix, 4jd per lb Albert Lunch, 34, d per lb Balmoral Lunch, 3|d per lb Super Wine, U per lb, 64d per lb per tin Zealandia Mixed, 6d per ib, s^l per lb per tin PEPPER—Whifca ... la 41 perlb Back ... la2d „ „ Whole ... Is2d „ „ GliSGEß—Whole ... la 31 „ „ Ground ... Is 41 „«



JOHN ORR AND GO'S REVISED LIST^ \I7E ' him to be the Leading Firm of G ooers, Ironmongers, and Crockery *¥ IVurohants m Ashburton. We import all our Stock from the Home Mirkets for Spot Ca&h, &nd are therefore m the best position do supply the pui.lic tri;h only genuine gooc"B at the lowest pos-ible price for cash. We guarantee *U cur goods faM weighb and finest quality. We never charge for p^ckiiij? nnd delivery, all goods at the Railway feta'ioii free. Any peraon leaving an order *i(h us can get a paicel ticket, and therefore always be sure of having their goods at the station m time. No charge tor ticket. Jj JLjU U -Li"—"PER SACK 13*. — SU6AB — SJd per llt> witln Tea ! MARA VILLA GARDEN TEA— la lOd, 2s, 2s 4d per 1b slb Box .- •" ■" 8a 9d. 9a 7rt» 118 101 b Box .- - - 16* 8,1, 18s 4d, 21i 8J KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, 18s 4d ; 51b, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101 b Box, 18s 4d ; 51b, 9i 7d -PROVISIONS FACTORY BUTTER-Fern Leaf and Suttoß's>lways In stock. CHEESE-Finest Factory, 6d per 1b B VCON AND HAMS —** Lewis'," "Morepork," "D. McOallum.'' Mild Cured Bams, Sides and Rolls, 7|d. GORE OATMK^L-251b Bag,> 6d