Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1899. Local and General.

I %* Reading matter on first and four h pages, : Curistohuech Winter Show.—Farmers and others are reminded that the an!lies for th 6 Winter Show close with the Secretary j of the Ashburton A. and P. Association at i five o'clock this eveuiug. Thb MAILS.-^-The Gothic left Capetown for Hobart and Wellington on Friday afternoon. The Alameda, with *>ha colonial • mails of May 16, arrived at Ban Francieco on 1 June 2, due date. The Ruahine arrived at Monte Video on the 2nd mat}. advertising. — Someone has parodied a well-known proverb, and made ib read, •• Sweet are the uses of advertising." So must the person have thought who lost a £20 note, the other day, and later on saw an advertisement inserted by the finder, Mr J. Cow, of Tinwald. Thi San Francisco Mail.—The Moan a arrived at Auckland at 6.30 this morning i -with the San Francisco mail. The Rotoiti, j with the mail, is expected to reach Welling ton to-morrow afternoon, and will leave again for Lyttelton with the southern portion, not later than five o'clock the same day. The Best Manure.—Some idea of what may be done by the free use of animal manure may be gathered from an examina tion of some crops of turnips, mangolds and carrots, grown by Mr W. J. Sileook this seison; From a load brought into town this ) morning were taken carrots averaging 81 bs ' each, mangolds 231bs, and turnips 201 bs. Of , coursa the favorable season has had some thing to do with the luxuriant growth, bub it is evident the kind of manure used was chiefly responsible for the results obtained Church Finance.—Last Sunday morning the Ruv. K. Taylor, who occupied the rostrum at Bating Square Churoh, preached a sermon on the subject of Christian giving from the text —•' Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse," etc. At both morning and evening services, an urgent appaal was made to the congregation to wipe off the circuit debt of over £21 by straight out giving when the collection plates went round. In re sponse to this request, one-third of the amount Wiiß donated, over and above the average offertories. New Industry.—According to the Otago Daily limes a new line of industry has recently been commenced in Dunedin. An enterprising gentleman who recently returned from the Home country, taking advantage of the inspection of meat conduc ted at the Dunedin City Abattoirs, hiss entered upon a project whereby beef is slaughtered at the abattoir and prepared for export to London by being boned, and, when friz in, made up into neat packages The business is a very promising one, the meah finding a ready sale in the poorer quarters of London. Mission Service —There were about 150 people present at a mission lervice held last Sunday night in the Orange Hall. Mr C. D xon, who presided, gave a brief address, and Mr Stout and Rev. Mr Limb spoke at length on the subject advertised—" The Lord's Second Coming." Various passages of Scripture were quoted to substantiate the views advanced by the speakers, and each of them was moat impressive in hia appeal. Perhaps the most powerful element of the meeting was Mrs H K. Steel's rendering of " Too late," which was sung with a realis'ic appreciation of both music and words. A Stampede.—The Clutha Leader reports that aa a mob of about eighty head of cattle ware being driven up the river, the leaders took fright at a train, and doubled back on the narrow road. A regular stampede took place, and as the bridge on the road was narrow, a, number of animals were rushed headlong into a deep gulch in trie creek, the test passing over them. It was afterwards found thai thirteen or fourteen had got stuck in tha creek. With the assistance of several bands, eight were dragged out alive. The remaining five were found to be dead, j partly smothered and partly drowned. ! These were dragged out with horses, skinned and cut up^ and carted away for pigs' meat. Pathetic Incident, — The Bangitikei 4dvqcaU's special correspondent ab Palms-r ---ston North states that a pathetic incident occurred there on Wednesday. Mias Hep worth, daughter of Mr J. Hepworth, chemist, was to be married to a son of Mr J. Mayo,, formerly Government Potnologist. On aocount of the critical state of Mrs Hepworth'a health all invitations to the wedding had been previously cancelled, and the marriage was celebrated at the bed-side of the bride's mother, who expired about an hour afterwards. Deceased had been ailing for some time past, her health having been impaired through nursing another daughter through a prolonged illness. Admiral Dkwet —The Daily Chronicle's Washington correspondent relates the fol lowing story of Admiral Dewey, told by one <>i the sailors just returned on the Kaleigh Just before the battle of Manilla, when the order was given to Btrip for action, the smallest powder boy on the fhgship dropped his coat overboard* He asked permission to jump after it, bub was refused. He went to the other aide of the ship, dropped overboard, recoveied his coab, and was promptly arrested for disobedience. Admiral Dewey spoke kindly to the youngster, who broke down, and said that the coab contained his mother's picture, which he had jasb kissed, and he could not bear to see ib lost. Dewey'a eyes filled with tears, he fairly embraced the boy, and ordered him to be reieaaed, saying; "Boys who love their mother enough to risk their lives for her picture cannot be kept in irons on this fleet. Flemin«TON«—On Thursday night last a very large meeting was held in the Fiem ington schoolroom, . for the purpose of bidding farewell to Miss Rutlege, who has been mistress in the school for the past three years ; and who, through declension in the attendance at the school has been compelled to leave, in order that the staff at the school might be brought to the regulation standard. A very good programme of songs and read ings by frienda was gone through in a credit able manner, and were mpgh appreciated by the audience. During the evening, Rev. J. dkinner, on behalf of the district, presented Miss Rutlege with a very handsome gold broooh, the girls presenting her with a very beautiful work;box, while the boys showed their appreciation of their late mistress by presenting her with a very neat purse. In making the presentations, Mr Skinner spoke in glowing terms of the very excellent work done by Miss Rutlege in the school, while socially she had by her quiet and ladylike manner won the esteem of all the residents | ofFlemiugton. She had hearbtly assisted: both in Sunday school and Churoh work, and had always been ready to lend her sup port to the Temperance Society. He assured her that they would all miss her very muoh in Flemington, and wiahad her God-speed wherever she might be. Mr Henderson replied on behalf of Mr Rublege, and Mr Skinner also read Miss Rutlege's thanks for the very handsome presents and for the many kind things that had been said concerning herself and her work; She regretted very much having to leave the district, as her three years in Fiemington had been very happy ones in.d.eid, The programme having been gone through, refreshments ware handod round, and'these partaken of. the older people went home, while many j6f the young ones spent a very pleasant hour or two in parlour games.

CORRESPONDENCE.

•We do not kola ouweives responsible for tba opinions expressed by oar correspondent* > _______ i

ASHBURTON CLUB AND MUTUAL SCHOOL OF ARTS.

TO THK HDITOR. Sir,—Before joining the Club as a mem ber, I often heard professional teetotallers say the Club was a regular drinking shop, and other disparaging things wece said. In answer to those dectractors I say it is a gross libel to compare the Club with some hotels, where obscene and profane language ie indulged in without restraint. Before becoming a member of the Club I had some doubts. To learn the truth I accepted the , repeated invitations of friends who are: members, and went through the buildings. For the information of all persons who wish to know the factß, I will relate what I saw. On entering, on the right, is the news room, containing papers from various parts of the colony and Australia. On the left is the commercial room, containing writing materials; Next is the ladies' room, for the use of the members' wives. On the right is the bar where refreshments are provided for the use of members (at a reduced price com- j pared with hotels) consisting of sandwiches or hot pies, also spirits, ale, wine and cordials, lemonade, etc. On the left is the c-irdroom, containing card, chess, and draught tables. Next is a large billiard room, containing two N tables. Beyond is a bagatelle room, with a skittle alley adjoin* ing. Upstairs a circulating library, at a charge to members of 2s 6d half year or 4s per year, with a Urge selection of books. Next is a reading room, containing illus trated papers and magazines, a large collec tion. Eaoh room is wail lighted with gas, also heated, and has convenient electric bells to summon the attendants, or as they are courteously styled officials, whose duty it is to use the same civility to the man iv moleskin trousers as to the merchant in broadeltth, remembering that the Club is a j social or fraternal institution, and that a i man's a man for a' that. Outside is a lavatory, where a member can wash himself or clean his boots. There are also other necessary outbuildings. All the meant of recreation or business, except where otherwise mentioned, are free for members, Next, as to management. There ia a committee of management elected by the members by ballot, whose duty ie is to see that the rules are obeyed, and to keep the building in good repair. A member of the committee is appointed for day duty, / also one for night, to see that officials do their duty, and for the good conduct of the Club. I wiil describe the rules that wiil interest the outside public. First, no intoxi ated person shall be served with intoxicants. No obacene or profane language shall be spoken on the premises. No gambling shall be allowed. Any member persisting in using bad language after being oautioned may be expelled from che building, and any official serving an intoxicated person is libel to dis missal, in conclusion X may state I have never seen any person served with drink whila incapable (which sometimss happens at hotels), because there is no inducement Under Oiub rules to encourage excessive drinking, rather the reverse • because by so doing the barkeepers are liab c to instant dismissal. I may juat add that the member* ship of the Club is represented by hundreds who have a vote at the ballot.-^1 am, etc , A Mbmbkb.

PAY YOUR RATES.

(Olago Daily Times) At the conclusion of the ordinary business at the South Dunsdin Borough Council's meeting on Monday night (May 29), the mayor surprised the councillors and created some little consternation among them by stating that in co sequence of failure to p»y their rates the names of two councillors had been struck off the burgess roll, and were, in consequence, no longer entitled to sit at the council table. His Worship said the town clerk should at once declare their seats vacant, and tike the necessary steps to get them filled. Gee of the councillors referred to was present, and speaking in defence of himaelf, said that had he been advised before his name was struck off he would have paid hia arrears. Several of the other councillors spoke somewhat strongly in regard to what had been done, and said Hia Worship should have brought the matter before them at previous meetings and not have sprung it upon them at that late stage. To these speakers Hia Worship replied rather heatedly that it wa9 high time a stop was put to the practice of councillors coming there and in structing the clerk to sue ratepayers for not paying their dues, when their own were in arreer. A lively discussion then took place, and Councillor Shacklock, in resenting the "piece of his mmd 1' given to nimby ths mayor, twice left the table. Jt was recog? nised, however, that nothing couid be done to reinstate them in their seats, and with a view to making their burden as light as poa, sibJe, Councillor Marlow moved—"That the Council paces on record its high apprecia tion of the services rendered by Councillors Oaborne and Holley, and that it regrets tho method taken of notifying the Council of the position." His Worship said he would not accepG the motion. Before he would allow it to be put be would leave the chair. The mayor then vacated the chair, and a motion was moved that Councillor Marlow take it, whereupon the mayor resumed it again. Argument and entreaty ware, how ever, alike in rain, for the mayor declined to put the motion, stating that the bst clause was a reflection on him, and until that was deleted he would not allow it to be put. One of the councillors then proposed that they should all resign in a body, bub this Idea found no favour, and after sitting silently for a few miuuUs, one after another of the councillors reached for his hat, moved away, and the meeting closed.

THE HINEMOA FATALITY.

—-— ■ ■'♦ - ■■ - —- Statement by the Second Officer- United Prerjp Association—By Electric Telegraph , Auckland, June 5 Mr Hardy, the second officer, gives the following particulars of the accidents at the East Capo, by which the fjrst oflper of the Hinemoa and three seamen were drowned ;.-— ■ *i XJp to the moment of the disaster the boat I seemed to be going all right. She then seemed to get into a current, and we could not get her end on. At that moment every i man in the boat knew there was no hope." After relating bow the mate shouted en couragement to his men, and how the swamping of the boat followed on the loss <>f Overman, Mr Hardy stated that he and Weymark came up underneath the boat. 11 We both got clear from underneath the boat at the game time. X saw two of the seamen, Buchanan and«Bjoblom, on the bottom of the upturned bo it, and just as I put my hand on the side of the boat, a sea came and swept us away. I never saw any more of the two seamen. That sea must have swept Weymark and I into the same current, because we were away from the others. I saw the mate a little ahead of me. ! He evidently had not been on the bottom of the boat. He was swimming powerfully for the shore, but it was impossible to keep swimming, I struggled to keep afloat, till I could struggle no longer. I gave up all hopea of reaching shore, as I was being thrown here and there by the waves, and kept rolling over and over. It was imposs ible to keep afloat. After struggling all I could, I lost consciousness, and came round after dark on the island. 1' Mr Hardy spoke highly of the kindness of all the men on the island They lighted fires, gave up their bunks to the rescued men, covered them with blankets, and provided them with dry clothes. Several sat up all night watching the patients, and all the others searched the shore all night, with torches, for the drowned. Mr Hardy had no idea as to how long be was in the water, as he was unconscious for a considerable time.

CRICKET.

«. THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN j KNOLAKD. ! MATCH AGAINST M.O 0. & GROUND. I ■ !'n:ited Proni Assooiattoa—By Eieobrio Telegraph—Copyright FIXTURES: June B—-Cambridge, v University. 1 June 12—Bradford, v Yorkshire. 1 (FUaeive-i Wakapudka Jnne 6, 910 am, Guardian Office 9.57 a m) Lonion, June 5 The match Australians v. M.0.0. and Ground commenced in fiood weather and the wioket waß fast. Tbe atcecidaooe uumbered , thirteen thousand. Gregory, Layer, and ! Johns are atandin? oat of the Australian team, M.CC. have loit seven wickets for 152. ; The following are the scores :— ' M,OO. and Grousd First Inning*. Grace, .. .. ..50 Warner, .. .. .. 0 Gudd, *. .. ..43 Wynyard, .. .. .« 0 Towmend, ..  ..37 Woods, .. .. ..20 Trott, .. .. .. 0 Extras .. .. .. 2 Total for seven wiokets ..152

THE STEAMER PERTHSHIRE.

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The Search Still Unsuccessful.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. AuoKLAKD^Tane 5 The Mararoa arrived from Sydney late this afternoon. She zgzigged for the Perth shiie on the way down, till 276 miles from the North Cape. She kept a good look-out in the orow'i aeit, and two masthead lights of 1500 oandle power each, bub saw no sign of the vessel. Continuous gales were en countered from Sydney to Auckland. She sighted the steamer Dackenfield on Jane 3, and. the captain desired to be reported all well. Captain Phillips says the Mararoa passed within twenty-three miles of the position where the Northern Chief spoke the Perthshire on Thursday, but owing to squally weather missed lighting her, though keeping a good look-out in the crow's nest. She passed the Cape lighthouse ab 10 30 p.m. last night, showing her 1500 candle power masthead lights, which must have led to the mistake that she was showing towage lights. Wellington, June 5 Experts say that it rough weather is experienced a small vessel like the Tutanekai would be endangered in towing a ship of the Perthshire's rae. At the present moment she would thus probably be about 350 miles east or southeast of Sydney. Yesterday there were no fewer than nine steamers on the lookout for the disabled vessel, viz., the Mararoa, from Sydney ,to Auckland; the Waikare, from Wellington to Sydney; the Dackenfield, from Sydney via Nelson, in . search ; the Stella, Tutanekai, and Stirling, from Auckland, also in special quest; the Del phio, from Hobart to Auckland ; and the j Wakatipu, from Sydney to Wellington. Qiptain Neville, of the Wakatipu, which arrived U Wellington from Sydney this afternoon, reports that he steered east from Sydney until within 150 miles of Hokiaoga, and then oame south to this port. He saw nothing of the Perthshire, though he adopted the same measures as to lookouts and night signalling an the masters of the ooher searching steamers. Up to yesterday strong south-east winds were met with Kaipara Hbads, June 5 After a fruitless search for the Perthshire the Stirling returned on Saturday. She at tained latitude 32deg. 30min. 8., and longi tude 165deg. E. She zigzagged between the former and 35 dog. south, north and south of a line between Cape Maria nd Sydney. When 400 miles west of the cape, near where the Northern Chief had seen the Perthshire, the Stirling encountered heavy gales from the south-east and north-west, and the barometer was down to 28 80 at times. Captain Robert son io fully confident that had the weather not been co thick and stormy—for he was nob Eb ato see two miles ahead—he would j have f<m;vi tho Perthshire. During most of ! the search, the Stirling was battened down fore and aft Capk Maria Van Diemen, June 3 ; The Tutanekai passed west at 1 p.m. to day iii search of the Perthshire.

SPORTING.

«. NORTH N.SS- GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. SECOND DAY. United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph. Auckland, Jane 5 Concluding results :— Gbeat Nobthkbn Stbmpleohask.—Dummy 1, Nor'west and Kanaka dead heat 2. Also started—Muac&te), Magpie, M*ngere, Dingo, Kaltea, Crusado. Musoatei fell, and Crn ■ado Bhot his rider out of the saddle. Won by a length. Dividend—£4 9a. .:. Hakdioap Hurdles. — Tim 1, Dram Major 2, Btraybird 3. Dividend—£4lo*; TAX.LY-HO STEEFLXOHABE.—Riot 1, Glen loia 2, Woodcock 3. Dividend—£s 2s. Wkltsb.—St Ursula 1, Admiral Hawke 2, Dootor 3. Dividend—£6 11«. Ladies 1 Bracelet.— Sultan 1, Pillo 2, Bonovoree 3. Dividend—£l 7a.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING, 1899.

Christohuroh, Jane § The following nominations haya been | received for the New Zealand Cup, of 1500 soys; two miles :— Skobeloff, St Illario, St Lucia, D^unt, Dauntless, Sir Launoelob, Defiance, Hussar, Reliance, Bin, Tameraire, ' North Star, Pitch and Toss, Explosion, Huku, Fireside, Seahorse, laborer, Douglas, Oinga, Sword -oah 11., Tire, Olaqknaottddin, Rpseplob, Tigrosi, fil Dra«ae, Fulmeo, Gastashore, Firub Blood, MaNtua, Peerage, Obbligato, Okoari, Bjittle^xe,'Trask ( Bosh Rose, Taahei, Mios iJelavJ, Sylyia Park', Stray bird, DJ n Djia, Crow's Nest. Urmoe, Boreas, Starshot, Dundai, Strathnairn, Lord Rotlyn, Jupiter, Coronet, Doable Bvent, Daphne, 86 Paul, Volley, fiaamahauga, Blue Jacket, Sequin, Rubin, St Crisp n. ; - Several of the entries were received by wire, and are tubjaot to oondrmation by letter.

ASHBURTON HUNT CLUB.

The Aahburton Hunt Olub held a mealing at Mr P. Devane's Hotel on Saturday (after noon, and deoidod to make arrangements for hunting the hounds again thia leason.

CABLE NEWS.

U.iifced Pr««t Awocfafcion— By Electric Telegraph—Copy rig b t. Amsterdam, June 5 ; Owing to a pneumatic brake not acting an express train dashed into an empty waiting-room at Flushing. The i daughter of M. Both (the Swiss . delegate to the Peace Convention) and two guards were killed, Sydney, Jun« 5 There is much activity in mining circles in connection with dredging. The Govern meat his already received applications to lease 20,000 acres of river flats. -Albany, June 5 Mr Fred Yilliers, the well known war correspondent, arrived by the Orient, on a lecturing tour on the Khartoum campaign.

BIRTHDAY HONOURS.

United Pr«M Amooiation—By Kleotrlo T«l«gr*ph—Oopyrighb London, Jane 4 The Agents-General were present at Mr Chamberlain's official dinner in honor of the Qaeen'a birthday. An announcements waa made that new orders would be established providing decorations for officers of colonial auxi liary forces, and also a long service medal,

THE ALAHEDA'S SOVEREIGNS.

■■■' ■ •♦ ■— United Prau AMooUtion—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright San Franciico, Jane 4 Tbe San Francisco police believe the Alameda's musing tox of sove reigns was taken at Sydney. (Received Wakaptwka June 5,10.25 a.m, Mail Office 11 5 a.m) Sydkkt, Jone 5 There are no grounds for supposing that the gold was stolen before the Alameda left Sydney. The police ar# enquiring the whereabouts of one or two clever criminals who were re leased from gaol about the time the vessel left, and who have not been seen about their accustomed haunts.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Extraordinary Scene at Anteutt Races



Many Royalists Arrested.

Uniced Press Association—By Kleotrio Telegraph —Copyright Paris, Jane 5 The Royalists, patriots, and antl- Semites, wearing tbe Boulangist car nation, organised a demonstration at the races at Autueil. M, Joseph Lasies, anti-Semite Deputy for Gerir, and M. Firmin Fanre, Deputy for Al geria, were the ringleaders. President Loubet's arrival was the signal for hooting, and cries of "Panama!" "Down with Loubet!" " Vive I'Armee!" Many arrests were effected (includ ing that of a man who was pushing to a carriage containing Nationalists) in front and behind the Presidential stand. During the race?, M. Derou [ecie and the army were cheered amidst continuous whistling and hooting. A free fight occurred. Thirty persons were arrested. Policemen were severely injured whiledef ending the Presidential stand. Generals Boget and Brugere seized and disarmed Count Ohristini, member of the French Steeplechase Society, for striking at iff* Loubet with a walking stick. The anailant actually struck the President's hat, M. Louhet calmly conversed with M t Dupuy during tho disturbance. The vast majority of the crowd at a distance cheered M. Loubet. Further fights ensued, and arrests were made. The Republican Gusrd surrounded the stand, clearing the ground at the rear. Subsequently M. Dupuy and Generals Zurlinden and Baillond accompanied M. Loubet to the railway station, amid yells and cheers. The Gabiatu subsequently held a two hours' sitting, and resolved to take energetic measures. Over one hundred and fifty arrest! have been effected, and the prisoner! include many Royalists. The Government being forewarned sent Major Marchand quietly away. Dreyfaa arrives at Brest on the 26th inst. Most of the anti-revisionist organs bow to the judgment of the Couit. Only three, including the journals of M. Rochefqrt and M. P,rumon.t, are irreconcilable. M, de Blpwitz state* that the prosecution of General Merrier and other* is a necessary sequence to, the judgment. The English newspapers rejoice thai law is supreme. The German papers declare that falsehood and moral con fusion have ended. Tbe Russian journals acclaim France's re-habjUta- ... tion. Received W*kapa»fca Jane 6, $-$) a.v;, Guawhan Offioe 10-19 a.m) Paris, Jane 5 The Court of Cassation was unani mous in favor of tho revision of the Dreyfus Case, M. Loubet declares that he will firmly enforce the authority placed in him. The French cruiser Isfax will bring Dreyfus to France.

COMMERICAL.

United PreM AsMoUtion-By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright « London, Jane 4 Wheat—Two Victorian cargoes have been sold ab 29j 6d and 29* 3d respectively. Mutton—Crossbred wethen and maiden ew«, Canterbury, 4|d; Dunedin and South land, not quoted; North Island, 3 13-16 d. Lamb, prime Canterbury, s£d ; fair average, including Dunedin, Southland, Wellington, and secondary Canterbury, 5 3 16*. Hirer Plate crossbred or merino wethers, heavy, 1 3*d j light, 3|d. The wool arrivals for the fourth series of Londffn and colonial sales, opening on June 27, total 357,000 b*les, of which 129,000 bales have been forwarded direct to manu facturer*. The quantity available' for the sales will be 233,000 balea.

THE ASHJBURTON GUABDIAK : TUESOAY, JUNE 6, W99



Pains in the ohett when a person fan a cold indicate a tendency towards pneumonia. A pieoe of flannel dampened with Cham berlain'i Fain Balm and bound on to the chest over the Mat of pain will promptly relieve the pain afod prevent the threatened attack of pneumonia'- This same treatment will cure a lame back in a few honrt. Bold by A«HB*7BK)N D»TO COBJPAKY. •..-•« "J • I smell it; upon my life it will do wtU (King John). iChu' remark applUa to Diamond Jckilxi Tea.—Bhearmap Brof, agents



The proposed Young Men's Club deserves the support of every citizen. And it is hoped thai!) the young men themselves will appreciate the efforts now being made to establish an institution for their own benefit iv Aahburton. As the youths of our colony become better educated, ani elevated to a higher moral plane by such helps and associa tions as the proposed 01 ub will undoubtedly afford them, they will become more respected and better citizens. They will no longer be found loitering and wasting their money in Questionable ways, and as " the apparel oft denotes the man" they will become more particular in the choice of their tailors. Messrs Cbaighead and Bbrkthak are evidently keeping "up to date" as The Leading Tailors and Outfitters of Ashburton. Their immense stock ot new winter goods comprise the newest styles and materials as I now worn at Home, and of course their long [ established reputation for fit and workman [ fchip 'need only be pointed out to visitors and , ! strangers who may wish to knoW where to ;' i find the best tailors and to get entire " satis- ' faotioD," Ladies also find their orders for tailor made costumes executed by this" firm in the latest styles most satisfactory, and at the most reasonable prices. 6 54 Unequalled and Invincible—Woods' Great Peppermint Care for Ooughs and Golds, 1/6 *



The child that healthy and robua% j Grows up a strong and hardy man, The child that's always pnny, must Become consumptive, gale, and wan ; THjb infanb fretful with a cough, May many future ills endure, Unless the mother knows enough. And buys >ome Woods' Peppermint Cwo.



Stbonoest Whbeb Othbrs are Weakest —The '99 design Zealandia Bicyclea are fibted with all the very latest) improvements, butted tubing making frames, forks, and bead unbreakable^ arch crown, overhanging chain wheel, narrow tread, twin roller chain, Elswiek hubs, and duets proof throughout, enamelled in fancy colours ; prices—Gentle men's £21, indies' £22; twelve months' written guarantee. Large assortment of accessories in Btook—Acetylene gas lamps %s*f Silver King 17b 6d ; lamps from ss; bells fromls; Grftphitoleo 6d, 9J, Is, very beat for chains; lamp and bicycle oil Is; handle bars from 12s 6d ; ladies' parcel carriers 3s 6d* —Oatbs, Lo^vby, and 00., largest cycle manufaciureia in Australasia, Burnett street, Aahburton; apd »t Qbristohurcb. Ad,



FAIRTON. XME 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 FBIfc'DLAKDER BROS., Ltd, LA^D & ESTATE AGENTS.



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TT7E are CASH Buyers of good line« of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, /LSO, — OATS, BARLEY, AND EYE GRASS, FRIEDLANDEH BROS., Lld.



I FOR PBIVATfi SALE, The wellknown singletree property, Containing 2 150 ACRE S, Situated aear,Alford,Fore«b, For farther particu'ara apply to FRIEDL&FDKR BROS, Ltd, Land and Estate Aganfca.



FOX PRIVATE SALE. V¥TB have lor Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Carter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDBR BROS., LIMITED



Friedlander 1-ros. ' W3 have for PRIVATK BALE (in- Btruoted by T E Fagan, Esq.,)— \ ■ . '■ ■ i Run No. 36416, Alford-Spaxton Survey District, Containing 18 0 ACRES, Section No. 6, Reserve 240, Alford-Spaxton Survey District, • Containing 2 0 ACRE S, Fall particulars on application to teEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, LAND & ESTATE AGENTS.



CIKSON & GO'S ANNUAL Stock-taking 1 Sale NOW ON. £1000~™ BTHOF TEAS, GROCERIES. BICYCLES & Ot OLE ACCESSORIES, LAMPS, CUTLERY * ELEPTRO PLATE, BRUSHWARE, GLASS. CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, To be Cleared In £5 Weelcs. BIST ROLLER FLOUR daring SALE, £Q 16s per ton nett WE have co«r in Stock and landing ex 8.8. * Kaikoura,' 'Tokonaaru,' and ' Rinm ,taka,' Shipments of F r«t-Ola*B CHINA, GLASS, and EAR'I UENWARE, which vill be included in the Sale. Hoping to be favored with your pabrocsge,-— Yonrg Respeptfully,— CAKSON & CO., Tea Merchants, Grocers & Ironmongers, Importers of Glass, China, and ■ : Earthenware, Sole Agents for "Kukos Teas/ Tansred Street. Don't C<jw».— Belief can be obtained immediately. Uae "JCbatings Cqtoh Lozenges "—well known »» tjie utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly reeojn mended by many eminent physicians. They at onoe check the cough and remove the cause—without any after effect; the moat delicate can therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gwes eaßff<—one or two at bodtime eoaurea rest), Sold everywhere in tins 134 d e»ob* , f



CHEAP MONBiYI I CHEAP MON^Y CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 *» £10,000, OK COUNTRiT, CITY, [AND , SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest. ; FOR FORMS OF~~APPLIOATIOK ANi> FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Chrubchurch. J. i!"RIOHARDBON» Government Xnaunnce Cemmlwlooer.



SMITH'S Premier Wheat Dressing OUR New Season'u Supply of this Dressing has now arrived, and its ever increasing sale each year proves its P°f? a iS 7A THOROUGH SMUT PRE VENTATIVE. It is easy to use, dissolving in cold water. Io hastens instead of retarding germination, and is very much cheaper than any other dressing—ls pet* f>ucl£©*v Sufficient; for 20 bushels of seed, Ash burton Drug Go, Ltd, WHOLESALE & RETAIL AGENTS. 5 11 Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs »nd Golds never fails, 1/6 Mid 2/6,



TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. /~\UR Succesß with these GOWNS last Season givei us Confidence in Requesting the Patronage of thoise Ladies to whom a SMART GOSTUMETia a necessity. We hold a Comprehensive Stock of COATINGS, suitable for this purpose and would 81 LICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. — NOW ON SALE — a\ balks carpet samples « €% BALES GOA1 1 SON RUGS « t n \ vmM^mmmm MITCHELL & TURNER.



\ ■srK JUST LANDED— \V^\ GUNS SOLD FOR CASH OB TERMS A FIRST ■ CLASS \ \^\ AT m& Supply of \TJJ \ AM MD N mON, GUNS, Etc. V<3\ LOWEST BLB PRlOE <or th. Ooi»i=g VC\ OUNSI E'° "P*l"4""""?"1"1"1 \ \ i „_„ \^ A\ by ft Practical Gunsmith, at the SHOOTING SEASON. \ y —' ' _ _. X^ \ Shortest Notice. oa»tl*x<.ji>ghb» \ v,\ — . XO^A All Kindß of Flnmbing done. Of all Makers. \ f<J\ -- « a \ V*\ ESTIMATES GIVEN. EIFLBS from 12s 6d. \Q\. TAKKB from 3Os. \ *



H. M._ JONES FREE-INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from *¥ Dayw to ISS Month**, according to Value Purchased. per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten Week?. &£&& for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Orgaoa. and Cycles. 0»-h purcha>er« from 10s will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. CHEAP STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. I Boxed Stationery, 6d and Is lines, top value; specially put up in London for my own trade. Fancy *nd Tinted Note Paper and Envelopes. AGENTS FOR MIJ.NEH AND THOMPSONS PIANOsi — By Brinsmett'l and Sons, Hopkinson, Gobs and -ryr A "XT/~XQ Kallman, \V»igr.«»r, Collard and Collard, Broad- JLJLXJL.I^ V/O""""" wood, Haake, Spaethe, Chaonell and Son, Lipp -PIANOS-. and Sohn. \ — ORGAN S•— By Bell and Co, Smith, and the Needham Company, 4~\~Tyf^ A "VTCi WUlcox and White, Mason and Hamlin, the Chicago Com \JX\\JCJ\.jlS O™~~ pany« Palace Organ Company, and other makera. -OKGAWB- From ££& 1O» to JSSO. ORGANS Fbom - lOs per month PIAWOW „ SOS „ „ LALL INSTRUMENTS GUARAN TEED. - Best Cash Value Obtainable LMest Books by every Mail, at Published Prices for Cash. Magazines and Periodicals, at LOWEST CASH PRICES in all iJepartmentß. J-qual to Chrisfcchurch and Dime din Bouses Do your Business here end keep the Trade in the District INSPECTION INVITED. H. M.TON ES.



ANDREW ORE I OPENING JNHW GOODS DAILY FOR THE PRESENT AND COMING SEASON- , SPEOjIAL VIA LITE IN— .■"'*' o.\P m AND JACKETS from 10a 6d. New Costume Cloth*, Stylish Tweeds, Serges, Robeß, Millinery in good Style and Finish, Trimmed Sailors, Laoe Cur tans, Umbrellas and Corsets. 150 Pieces New FLANNELETTE, in all Shades and Patterns. Splendid value, from 3£d upwards. 10 Pieces New HEALTH FLANNEL, acts like' a oharm foe Rheumatism, thoroughly shrunk, 36 lnohea wide. 130 Pairs Beat Colored Small 'BLANKETS, at Wholesale Prices. MEiS'S AND BOYS' SUITS, Every Style and Make, Equal to Tailor Made. ' - . ■' ' ' ' * •%/• I> RISS HM A WIINGJ—A Pronoanced Sncoeas. A trial order>illJConvince ,, ■ ' fj\ , ,_ I|B|| m AN DREW 0 RR.



FOR SALE, VILLA. RESIDBNOE AT ALLENTON. BY private treaty, a well built suburban Vilfa Residence, with stable and outbuildings, together with about three •oreH of good krd, a portion of which la well storked with fruit trees. The properly pnsseßaes ample frontage *nd is close to a School and Post Office ; and to a prompb purchaser reasonable terras will be given. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, THE OOODWImL OF LEASE IST FERPETOITY AT HIGHBANK. I HAVE for Sale the Goodwill of Lease of 50 acres of land at High bank, upon wbioh h erected a Ocisfort able House. The ktd Is in excellent condi< ion aud the price la moderate. F, FERRIMAN. MONEY TH\V!«I f<r Investment on First- CUss Freehold Securities SSuma up to £18,000 at 4| per cent. ALSO,— £800 at 8 per cent., which can be cdvaDcedun First-Class PerpetHai Lease holds. ; F. FERRIMAN "QUALITYTELLSATAii _ PROVED IYTHEFAGTTHATIEARIY - | out of every 4 «fth* whota population of Men,Wom«n,and Children DRINK ws or tiiended Teas. fh« above •tetemant, after la years' trial, •houlti convince both the trade and public that H. M. & Co.'c Pure Teas cannot be . equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with offers costing 4dper Ib. more money, and yaw-will be convinced oun have no equal for Quality. KSTABMBHBD 1880. TUMPHONE No 69 HA KER BROS., 171 '• ! KNISHIHG TfHDERTAKERS P URNISHING NDERTAKERS DIRKOT Importers of Best and Lafcee Designs In FDKERAL FURNISHINGS FUJvIRALS conducted with the j greateht gara and satisfaction, at most ■ raaeonable charges. I Corner of Wakaaui Road and Oass Street, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. FfToftTIPORKSirTRBiS WANTED— All those about to Plant to come and inspect my large Stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES AND SHRUBS, ETC. before purchasing elsewhere. AM Forest Trees supplied and planted by me will be guarautesd for 12 months. Quotations supplied on application. James Porter, NURSERYMAN, ALLjBNTON, ASHBURTON* 5



FOR SALE, A COMFORTABLE NIKE-ROOMED HOUSE. "YT7 HY live in a small honae when yon Tf can bay from.the undersigned » Comfortable Nine-roomed House, to getheir with half-acre of !and of first clas* quality for £325, which at interest at the rate of six per cant, only amounts to Ss per waek rental. . This property is yery saltable ut a



FOR SALE. _• ■''" I have for Sale a Capital Building Site, with ample frocta^es on the Wakanai Koad and Willa Street. Price ~£os, £uf terms. F. FERRIMAN.



F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE- I HAVE for Sale a Capital Farm of 320 Acre*, within a short distance ot the Fret-zing Works. To a man with a small Capt'al this is an excellent oppor-, . tunity to secure a good Sheep Farm. P. FERRIMAN.