Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1899.

When our local contemporary the Standard recently denied with much assumed indignation that it not only cribbed our news items without acknowledgment, but also reprinted our editorial articles as its own, we did not guppose that an opportunity would so soon occur to enable us to prove our assertion. How ever, this morning's Standard supplies a good illustration of our contem porary's method of appropriation. An article appears headed " A Traitor," which is a reprint of a leading article that appeared m this paper on the 28th of August lastjandthefiratfewgentences ,of each article are given below, juafc to show that there can be no mistake about the matter: — Guabdian, August 28 Standard, Sept 18 An Akoh Tbaitob. A Traitor. "It would be difficult, " We think it would if nob impossible, to be a difficult matter, find m the records of if not altogether mv the British nation for possible, to find m the some C' nturies a records of the British ny re contemptible nation—at least for and cowardly traitor some centuries — than the man Schrei- a more contemptible ncr who, extraordin- traitor than the man ary as it may seam, is Schreiner, who, ex the Prime Minister of fcraordinary as it may one of the moat impor- seem, is the Prime tanb of our coloniea. Minister of one of the Thisßaake inthegrasa most important of our who had been pro. ooloniea This veri moted by our fellow table snake m the countrymen m the grass, who had been C»pe Colony to the promoted by our fel highest egislative po- low countrymen m Bition, is doing hiß O»p« Colony to the beet to place cur too highest legislative po confiding countrymen sitioD, is doing his at the mercy of their beßt to place our too enemies, for although confiding countrymen hostilities have not a t the mercy of their actually broken oub enemies; for although between Greafe Britain hostilities have not and the Transvaal, actually broken out the Boer is, and— between Great Britain unless he becomes and the Transvaal, more civilised — al- the Boer is—find, uo ways will be the less he becomes more enemy of the Briton, civilised, always will A month ago Schrei- be—the enemy of the ncr wenb oub of his Briton. A short time way to endeavor to since, Sohreiner went prevent the Boer oub of hia way to en- President from grant- deavor to prevent the ing the concessions Boer President from asked for the Uitlan- granting the conces ders by Great) Bri- siona asked for the tain." Uitlandera by Great Britain,"

" CLIP TOMANiA "

Local and General.

* # * On the first: page to-day will be found cable news and an interesting article headed "Tammus Bodkin," also several important business advertisements. Young Mkn's Club.—The general meet ing of the "Xoung Men's Club ia to be held on Friday (not Wednesday as previously announced), when plans of the proposed building and gymnasium will be submitted; The business to be considered ia very impor tant, and a full attendance ia desirable, Dance at Coldstream —The annual ball to the people on the Coldstream Estate, given by Mr John Studholme, Jan., was held on Friday evening, when about 100 were present. The building used was tastefully decorated for the occasion, and every pro-j vision was made for the enjoyment of bhe gigeste, refreshments being abundant, and an excellent programs^ provided. Dancing was carried op to the musiu of Gates' j Quadrille Band, and the 'vocalists m the i programme were Mrs Rich and Miss McNaught, Messrs Miller, Smith, White, Cola and Gates.

' Fekboj-'AL —Mr Henry Bulteiick, whom 1 wo lepoiteil a short timo ago aa having to c«aiu setk turgical oid m Christchurch, has (his many friends will bs p'eased to hear) be tfitod much from his rtcent trca". mci t, ami ia now making satiefict;ry progress to -1 wards rccovny. J ! A Strange Fish —-A Prei-s talc gram fiom , Wes 1 port aiatfi) that on S.ituid;.iy a targo full, 14fr by lOio, was found Btraiuicd oa tl;c i Orowaiti beach, lfc was 4£in through the j boily and it possesses neither t?eth noi' firi3 and is is cofttcrd with phosphorus (?), The iocai ichthyologists are all perph-xed as to the genus 'v, comes under. Dlusken oh Jnsafk Prisoners. •— The Commissioner of i'olico lias issued instruc tions f-hat ii constant watch ia to ba lupfc on all pursona suffering from fits, inscn.-ib.li'y ■ from d'liukenupss or other cauee, delirium tremens or dangerous forma of insanity, who j arc detained at & police sfation. A medical | man must be called m m case any apparent | ohaoge for the worse occurs—Prsss Aesccia- j tion telegram. 'JIMARU StJ.PBEME COURT—A sitting of , the Supreme Court at Tknaru will open at 10 o'clock to morrow morniug. The criminal Cisos to be dealt with are as follows:— P F H Allpresa (Waimate), attempted suicide ; Jamea Butt (Methven), perjury ; William Oliver (1) breaking and entering and stealing at Ashburton, and {i) breaking and entering and stealing at Geraldine; Martin fchea (Waimate), wounding with intend to do bodily harm. A Usury Case.—At Christchuroh, m the caee Sbep erd v Davis, claim £60, a judg ment summons, Mr Beetham on Thursday gave judgment. The money was supplied to enable Hill, an ex-constable, now m gaol, to catch the horse fiend. Mr Beecham said that the creditor had charged about 170 per cent, on the loan, and he thought that fraud had been proved. He would follow the English county courts m a case of usury like this. The debtor was ordered to pay th« money, m default one month's imprison ment, but the order was suspended as long as the debtor pays 6d per month m liquid fttion. Social at Kyle.—On Friday evening last a most successful social was held m the Kyle schoolroom, ia aid of the piano fund. So well was it attended that, though the very lowest possible figure was charged for admission, the fund benefited by about £9. The music for the dancing wee supplied by Messrs Macdonald, senr., piano; Master Maodonald, an artist, but a remarkably clever one, of only eight years old, whose violin work was much admired, and Messrs Lambie and Blnnden, also violinista. Mr William Stewart was M.O. Songs were contributed by Misses Prosser and Hemple man, and by Measis Cftrruthers, MoAoulty, Parry, and Gallagher. The usual compli ments were paid at the cloae to the musi cians and workers. The Nob'westkr.—From Springburn our correspondent writes : —During the lait fort night the weather hits been very favorable for outdoor work m the Springburn and surrounding districts, and has given slight indications of a nor'westeri. Yesterday, however, the wind sprang up, and for about three hours blew furiously, and while it lasted was about as severe a gale as was ever experienced heie. Pine trees m planta tions were snapped off with a wrench, straw stacks were levelled, and newly ploughed paddocks were stripped of soil, which filled the atmosphere with one dense mass of dust cloud. It waa not until the evening that a slight shower fiom the nor'west helped to calm matters, and the gale settled down into a stn&dy though strong wind. Fatal Fire at Maurioevillb.—-A small cottage at Mauticeville West, occupied by Hans Hansen and his wife, was destroyed by fire on Sunday. The occupants were an old couple, who had lived m the same place many years, and the man was granted a pension a few days ago. The woman was i roused by the fire, and, with the assistance ! of her husband, managed to get through a I window, but was injured m escaping, i Hansen seems to have been suffocated by the smoke, and was burned to death. His wife ! made a heroic attempt to rescue her husband by breaking m the wall with an axe, but. failed. She managed to reach a neighbor's. She ia dow m ti precarious condition owing to the exposure and excitement.—Press Association telegram from Wellington. Methven Crick st Club.—The Methven Cricket Club held a very successful concert and danco on Friday, the Bth inst—the school being crowded to excess during boih parts of the evening's amusement. Mr Lock's band played tha overture?, and their perform ance for so young an orchestral society was exceedingly praiseworthy* Mrs Ward and Miss Hibbs contributed voc*l items, and were deservedly encore!, Messrs Sieve wright, Sullivan, Knight, and Bevan ail helpod to the success of the entertainment, while Mr Lyne, sprung on the audience as " Miaa Kelly the Irish vocalist," created quite a furore. Miss Stmmonds (violin), Miss Richardson (pian"), and Mr McDonald (cornet), all of whom had come specially from Aahburtrn to tender their services, were greatly appreciated, each of their solos being loudly applauded. The accompaniments were played by Meadames Lyne and Batty and Messrs Patten and Hibbs. At the con clusion of the concert the Rev. Mr Bevan, m a few appropriate words, thanked all those who had so generously given their help, both for the cencert and the dance to follow, making special mention of those who had journeyed from Ashburton and had so materially helped to make the concert a eucceßS. Dancing commenced about half past ten and was carried on with undimi nished energy far into the morning hours, everyone enjoying it so much that there were only two or three who failed to "see it out." Great c edit is certainly'due to Mr Bevan (the popular secretary of the club) for his un tiring energy m organising the evening's amusement. He spared no effort to make it what, aa a matter of facb it was, an un [ doubted social and financial success. I.O.G.T,—The Pride of Wakanui,Good Templar Lodge, No 23, celebrated its anni versary on Friday by a public tea and concert m the Wakanui main school. Tea waa on the tables by six o'clock. The tables were ably presided over by the sisters and brothers of the lodge, who were kept busy for over two hours attending to the wants of the large company who sat down. Frienda were present from Elgin, AUenton, Maj field, and other places, Messrs McConnell and Compton's drag b ingi^g a large number from Ashburton, After all had partaken of the good things provided the tables were cleared and all the available space m the building was crowded with an appreciative audience, and many were unable to gain admittance. Mr Frampton, the chairman, stated that the lodge had had a very success ful year, twenty-four new members having been initiated and the roll number was now fifty-five. A quantity of temperance litera ture has been distributed, and arrangements were being made to distribute more. Al together the lodge was m athriving condition, and the Chairman was of opinion it would give a good account of itself when the local option poll comes round. The following persons contributed the items of the pro gramme, Mesdames Marsden and Dee, Miss Barratb, Messrs Craighead, McClymont, J W Butteriok, and Jameson—vocalists ; Miss Simmonds —vinlin soloistj Miss Addis and Mr H Hardley — elocutionists; Missea Richardson and L Trevurza-—accompanists. The Rev G B Inglis apoke on citizenship and its relation to the liquor traffic ; and the Rev R Taylor took aa the basis of his remarks the manifesto lately issued by the the brewers. There were also two dialogues by members of thß lodge which were well given. The usual votes of thanks and the singing of the national anthem brought the meeting to a close.

THE TRANSVAAL.

I:ejection of British Proposals.

£& Uncompromising Message

rj.iio SiasQE&inty Repudiated

Preparations for War

Young Boers XTrgs Immediate Attack

Early hostilities Feared.

Uniled Proas Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyrighb Pretoria, Sept. 16 Mr Pakenham, the editor of the Johannesburg Leader, who was recently arrested for alleged high treason, for feited hia bail, fearing that fresh charges would be preferred against him. The Boers' attitude towards residents of Kimberley, Vyrburg, and Mafeking is most menacing, Eight hundred Hollanders m Pretoria have offered to fight the English, Septl7 The Transvaal Government's reply to Mr Chamberlain's despatch has been handed to Mr Greene, the British representative. All reports agree that the reply adhereß to the terms of the Convention between Great Britain and the Transvaal entered into m 1884. It assents to seven years' franchise for Uitlandirs, repudiates Great Britain's suzerainty, and r»jeet» the proposal for equality of languages, but accepts the arbitration proposals. The Orange Free State endorses the reply, and is expected to co-operate m resistance to Great Britain. The reply explains that the stipulation for the obtaining of the franchise, after five years, by new arrivals would, if accepted, be destruc tive of the independence of the Trans vaal unless Great Britain accepted th« conditions annexed thereto, and subse quently remained quiescent. Other wise the new burghers, five years hence, would outnumber the old ones, and would still look to Great Britain as , their suzerain. Capetown, September 16 The war correspondents have started for Natal, The gloomiest forebodings prevail m Pietoria unions Great Britain retreats from the position she has taken up. Afrikanders are keenly disappointed at the failure of their influence with the Boers, The young Boers are urging immediate hostilities. The first battalion of the Royal Fusi- Hers has arrived m Natal, also the battalion of the Manchester Regiment, with medical corps, despatched from Gibraltar, September 17, The prevailing feeling here is that it would be impossible and undignified for Great Britain to again enter into arguments with the Republic. There is every confidence m Sir Alfred Milnor'i desire and ability to secure a settlement of th® difficulty most ad vantageous to the Empire. The Boers admit that the reply is a noncompromis iog one, compelling a decision. London, September 15 The Daily Chronicle states that the Boera rejected by a practically unani mous vote the British proposals. The Press declares the refusal of M r Ohamberlain'a term 3 means rain to the Transvaal, Reuters correspondent says thp dominant feeling m Pretoria is one of strong distrust m Great Britain's assurances as to the maintenance of the independence of the Transvaal. The Boers believe that Great Britain seeks to establish a Dominion through out South Africa. This convic ion so embitters the burghers that acceptance of British demands is considered hope less. Messrs Morley and Courtney, speak ing at Manchester, urged that the Boers should concede five years' franchise without dubious terms, and insisted that reforms might be achieved pacifi drily. It is feared as a result of the Orange Free State's endorsement of the Trans vaal's reply that hostilities will be j precipitated. General Sir George White, with ii officers and 989 men, including the first battalion of the Northumberland Regiment and two companies of the Army Service Corps, embarked at Southampton. They were enthusiasti cally cheered.

Telegraphists for Natal

Kroner's Sons and Grandsons Ready to Fight.

German Ammunition for Boers.

(Received Wakapuaka Sept. 13, 8.45 a-m Guardian Office 9-51 a.m) London, Sept. 17 A number of British telegraphists have been ordered to proceed to Natal. Pret&ru, September 17 President Kruger's seven sous and fifty grandchildren, and GeneralJou bert'a three sons are amongst those ready to take up arms against Great Britain. The German steamer Herzog has arrived at Lorenzo Marquee, with 1000 cases of ammunition for the Transvaal, (Received Wakapuaka Sept. 18, 9-5 a.m, Gfarsian Office 10.26 a.m) Sydney, Sept. 18 Latest Cape files to hand, comment ing on the possibility of the Orange Free State joining the Transvaal, state that one of the most important results will be that the trunk line to Johannes burg and Pretoria, through the Orange Free State, will bs blocked to the British, Melbourne, Sept 18 Two steamers have been chartered to convey produce to South Africa,

The Boer as a Fighter.

The Transvaal has a comparatively small standing army ; indeed, it smacks of the farcical to term it an army at [ all. It is principally composed of 1 artillery, who as such are by no means to be despised; but what the Trans vaal absolutely relies upon is its almost unexampled , burgher force— well mounted, movihg m is own country, able to cover long distances with astonishing rapidity, and indepen dent of cumbersome commissariat arrangement. Give the Boer a strip of biltong (a form of sun dried buck meat) and a pockerful of his beloved tobacco, the smell of which to a smoker«

of Araericjin or other brands is most ( poisonous—albeit ifc is without question the pure artic'e —and he will firo with philosophical calmness at his enemy ail day long, secure m the knowledge that he can make his own camp arrangements and join his feilow burghcrs at his case. The Boer'a method of warfare is, after all, a very good copy of the " sniping " methods adopted by the natives of Northern India, with this difference, that the Boor fights m the daytime at long range, and he has never been credited j with having come lo close quarters. 113 ; is a fighting free lance. Regulation?, except those which are dictated by the ! necessity of the moment, are unknown to him. The field cornet (the equivalent of an English justice of the peace, coroner, collector of taxes, &c», all rolled into one) gives the order for a commando. The burghers liable for service, from 16 to 60 years of age, i respond at once, and with particular alacrity—as was shown daring the Jameson raid — when the verdomde (d (I) Englishman is understood to be at the root of the trouble. There is no uniform, no sword, no trappings of war. The burgher slings himself on an indifferent looking horse, the vitality of which is truly remarkable, says good-bye to his vrouw and kinderen, and gallops—or, rather Bhambles— off, his trusty roer m the rifle bucket j if he has one, or otherwise slung loosely i over his capacious back, He joins hia troop, receives hia orders, shifts for himself m general, knowing that he can always depend on the hospitality of' his own people, and when the enemy is j m sight disposes himself comfortably behind the best natural protection,and never wattes a shot. But he could not stand a rush, and a charge, say, of cavalry at a Boer force would be a comparatively useless business, for the Boer is never to be met en masse. The i shooting qualities of the Boer have been much exaggerated. He is no better shot than most trained riflemen. The secret of his success lies m his patience, and the independence of action which characterises his method of defence,

THE DREYFUS CASE.

The Prisoner to be Pardoned ,.* . Shortly,

To Reside m France.

United PreßS Association—-By Elsobrlo '■'-~aL~*~; Telegraph—Copyright _j

London, September 17 The Paris correspondent of The Times estates that Dreyfus withdraws hia notice of appeal, and will shortly be pardoned. He will settle m the south of France, and reserves his right to ask the Court of Cassation to intervene if any new facts come to light. Many officers ia the "provincoa favor his release. Melbourne, September 16 The Trades and Labor Council has , adopted a resolution condemning the I Dreyfus Eentence, and sympathising with Madarao Dreyfus,

United Frees Asßooiation—By Electric Telegraph Auckland, September 16 Tha French flag was burned at Te Aroha, laat night, m the presence of the whole of the residents. The proceeding began by uhe singii'g of "God save the Queen," after which the leader soaked the tricolour m kerosene, set it ab'szs, and cried for groans for France, which were lustily given. The Auckland branch of the New Zealand Natives' Association has decided to abandon che French stall at their monster Carnival t» wa-k their indigaat oa aft the Dreyfus verdict.

ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB.

The annual general meeting of members of the Ariel Bicycle Club was held on Friday evening. There was a large attendance. A considerable amount of correspondence was received and dealt with, after which the Secretary read the annual report, from which the following are extracts ;—"There is a good credit balance, which your Committee regret is not much larger, bub taking into account the finance of the Club ab th« start, the past) season has been fairly Buoceasful. The opening day was celebrated by a road race, which took place on September 22, the winner being Mr E Willis. The race meeting on November 9 proved very success ful, the entries being large and the contests exciting, our own racing members doing their share to make the meeting *> success and they succeeded m keeping a fair share of the prize money. Early m February, of a couple of races on Thursday afternoon, one was won by Mr H Holland and the other by Mr E John, Tbe olub has during the year expended the sum of £55 m prize money. The racing numbers of the club have been fairly successful on foreign tracks, the winner of the New Zealand Wheel Race being Mr H Holland, and he was also fairly successful during the season. Other riders who came out prominently during the season were E John, A Huston, J Davidson, and the Willis Brothers, the riding of the last named on laitrSt Patrick's Day being especially noticeable. Your Committee would reoom mend the discontinuance of road races, as there are too many chances of aooidents, and such races do not furnish sport for competi tors or spectators. The work of widening the track ia being proceeded with as fast) as possible to that during the racing season we do not think our racing members will have anything to complain about m this connec tion. Your Committee are endeavouring to obtain Boxing Day for its annual race meeting this season, this being one of the very best days m the year* To the New Zealand League of Wheelmen, a delegate to represent the Olub was found m the person of Mr W Burns, one of our old members." The election of officers resulted as follows : —Patron—Mr JON Grigg j Presidents— Messrs 6 Reid and H Willis; Viee-Presi. dents—Kav Fathers O'Donnell and Cooney, Dr Bolger, and Messrs Armer Orr, H 8 Drummond, M Priest, Moritz ffriedlander, J Scaly, J Lambie, H Craighead, and H Northcote; Captain—Mr J McNaught; Sub- Captain—Mr F Symonds; H n Secretary and Treasurer—Mr D McDonnell; Com mittee—Messrs W Schwartz, H Thompson, S Madden, O Crum, W P Daly, R D Johnston, C C Willis, and James Wilson. It was decided to open the season on October 5 with bioyole races m the Domain, including a three mile race for the medal which was presented to the club during the winter. The Secretary was instruoted to procure a letter box for the Club, and after the election of eeveral new members the meeting ad journed. ____________

ROAD BOARD.

Mount Hutt.

The u-ual monlhly meeting of the Mount Hutt Road Board was he!d on Thursday last —all the member* present, KOAD ROLLING The Chairman was authorised to procure a roller for rolling the roads, to be drawn by a traction engine. FOOTPATHS IN THE TOWSSBip. It decided that if applications for making footpaths m the town-hip were put) io v riling, the Board would pat the mailer m hand. wonsg. It Wiiß decided to have the BSackford cutting repaired, and tome small repairi ma,cle on the Alford Forest Road, also to advertise that all rates not p*id before September 30 would be sued for. DRIFT SOIL. Mr Ulyett applied for a concession foe removing drift soil.—lt was decided to reply that the Board only gave concessions for , clearing soil m cases where the woik wa« necescaiy for maintaining the road, and would m any oa^e hare to be undertaken by the Board. BOUNDARY ROAD. Mr Morlaad wrote, asking that» water crossing and drain might be made oa the Boundary Road—lt wm resolved to refer the matter to the South Rakaia Board. BMPLOYMW* LIABILITIES The clerk waa instructed to prooure oopiet of the Acts relating to employer!* liabili ties . ALTEBATATIONS IN THE YALUAOTdN ROLL The Valuation Department forwarded aotioe of alterations m the valuation roll TENDERS Mr MaoAvey's tenders for leTelling on the Highbank Road and L%uriaton Road a* la per chain, and for shingling Lyndhunfc Road No 1. at Is per yard ; T. Bright* tor levelling Broom Paik Road at lOd per chain ; J. Blair's, for shingling Lyndhunfc Road No. 2, at Is per yard, West OoMt Boad at) Is 51 per yard, and Highbank Road at lid per yard ; T. Blackburn's for shingling Back Track at Hid per yard and Maglnnw't Road at) la per yard—were accepted ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £134 17s 2d were passed for payment

RATEPAYERS' MEETING.

The adjourned annual ratep&yeH meeting was held on the «ame day. Two ratepayer* and the members of the Board were m attendance. The balance sheet, showing receipts (including balance £379 ISt 4d), £125119.6dj expenditure JE336 12* id balance £415 7s 2d—was adopted.

FEDERATION.'

United Prow Association—By Eleotrlo - Telegraph—Copyright. Sybnby, September 16 At a meeting of the Chamber of Manufacturer!) the President said that no site for the Federal capital would be Acceptable for the great major it/ of New South W»le«, except Sydney. The choice of any other seaboard town would lead to the. establishment of % rival port, and a great waste of public and private money. The continuation of the present tariff, right up to the enforcement of the Federal tariff, would cause over-importation and speculation, and much loss and disorganisation of trade. The present Parliament seemed pledged to the exisiting tariff, and there was no hope of avoiding a calamitous loss unless special legislation is speedily forthcoming,

COMMERCIAL.

Loneon, September 15 The wheat markets are quiet. Australian cargoes, September and October shipments, are quoted at 28a 91 New Ztatond cargoes afloat are quoted at 27& 6d, and <ff eoaet are offering at 27s 3d. ; The Bradford wool market is brisk ; com mon sixties, 28 i ; super, 29£ d. Butter ia firmer, Danish, 127s 6d; Au> tralian, 100 ato 110s.

News in Brief.

Messrs Hard ley Bros.' new adverti'semest announces the arrival of fishing tackle, garden tools, pumpi, c to. . Messrs Nicholas and Pick ford are jut t landing choice lines of boots and »hoe« from the leading English, American, and Conti nental houses. Misa Forrester, late of Bunedin, announces that she has commenced business as dress* maker, at residenoa opposite the Catholic Ohuroh. ,-:. Mr James Mellor, of the Zealandia boot) | store, Tancred Street, has just opened up >- | large assortment of boots for the coming I season. All the latest and most fashionable I goods ftre to be found ab the Zealandia boob store* The rise m the price of wool and the firm state of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequence, following the advanced ooßt of the raw material, alt) the prinoipal manufacturers of woollen goodl hare recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerable rise m the prices of alt Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, *a. Mkssbs Craighhad & Bkbbtmak of this town, how ever, with their usual foresight), took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early m May for a large shipment of the most fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season, (they also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand mills jast before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit; of their timely contracts. Messrs Cbaighkad and Birkt- MAN invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suit! to measure for £3 10s, made up m their well* known style and fit, should convince the most sceptical of their sterling valuet

THE ASHBURTON GITABDIAN : MONDAY, SEPTEMBEK 18, 1899.



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An ErtiSor flutls a sore Cure for ISli«ciinatiiim A R Da Fluent, editor of the Journal, Doylestown, Ohio, suffered for a number of years from rheumatism m his right 1 shoulder and side. He says: S( My right) arm at times was entirely wfeleas. I tried Chamber lain's Pain Balm, and was surprised to receive relief almost immediately. The Pain Balm has beep a constant companion of mine ever since and it never fails. For Bftle by



My mother Buffered with chronic diar rhoea for several monfcha. She was attended by two physicians who at last pronounced her case hopeless. She procured one 25-cenb bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and diarrhoea Remedy, and five doses gave her permanent relief. I take pleasure m recom mending it as the best on the market.—-Mrs P E Watson, Aiken, Ala. Sold by Ashbur ton Drug Company. I



\ Fr.edlander «r.~3. j \ V|T K~HAVJG FOR SALE j PRIM 15 SEED POTATOES Of Various Descriptions. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITKD , I QOO~AOItE FARM AT MKTHVEN \\lF, have for Private Sale a splendid VV Grazing and Cropping F*rtn, cob j to Mtthvco, en which there are the follow ing iraprovcnK-iits:-Six loomed House, stall liable and B*r». The property is securely feuca;! and sub divided into eight railJocke, with plenty of water. Wo invue as to further particulars from intend eg purchasers. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, L®d.. Land and Ebtate Agent have for Private Sale a Complete: VV THRESHING & CHAFFOUTTING PLANT, consisting of— Bight Horse-power Traction Engino, by Ayeling and Porter, with patent Lubri cator ; Combine, by Hornßby and Bon, with self feeder; Elevators, by P. and D. Duncan ; and Chaffoatter, by Andrews and Beavin, with Double Bagger ; also, Whare, Water Cart, etc. Also—Four horse-power Portable Engine, by Clayton and Shuttleworth, m first clasa order FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. _ FOR PRIVATE SALE. TTTE have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Garter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars>n application^ FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED "TTTTE are OASH.Buyera of good. Jines '.of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT Also, — OATS, BARLEY, AND RYE GBASS. FRIEDLANDER 8R05.,: Lld ■TUT ESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS./Ltd, have been Jinetructed t by Mr Wrn.Sutton, feo sell by private treaty, hia compact farm of 290 acres, situated at Winchmote, on which ia i a[com for table four-roomed Dwelling, large store room, and six-stalled Stablf, The property is divided into five pad decks, all fenced and well watered, and most of Ihe land is under crop. For full particulars and terms, app'y ! FRItfDLANDER BROS., Ltd



NEW STRAWS, Flowers, Ribbons, Ruchingß, G'ovep, Veiling 3, Laces, Muslins, Prints, Embroideries, Calicoes, Klannololtes, Dress Goods, ami lovely Summer Cares and Jackets cow to lvind. The making of Underolothiog, Pinafore?, Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Drcspes still receives first attention at Mrs Alcokn's iOPENINCTDAY -OF GYOUNG SEASON. V 7 OUR Bicycle Beautifully Fnamelled acd 1 I'iatcd m time for tha Ojjeninj? D&y, frcm 20*, at OAT£S, LOWRY &) COd WORKS, Burnett Street. W. A. Schwartz, Manager. T~Long FelFWantT FISHMONGER & POULTERER. AT the request of a large cumber of the inhabitants of Ashburton and district, I am opening business m the above line, and hope by civility, cleanlineßß and fair prices to obtain a share of public patronage. FRESH FISH DAILY. My Carts, with name on, will visit the surrounding districts daily. a. HAMILTON FISHMONGER & POULTERER Next Fletcher Bros » East Street. 70 , , — _____«—____; d H pq go p, Q (=U r . § § §| H rD ° Cv o N t.^ woo a » §i | tHtH Dear Boy,— X7"OU great baby! Are you fa ill m-.d about the tiff we had the other night 1 Don't keep a grudge over a little' thing liks that. I haven't seen him 6ince,and next time Ido I'll be very cool to him. Will that do ? Come over and see me soon ; my new wheel has arrived. It's a beauty. I told you I was going to get a STERLING, and I have. The more I hear and see of ie the gladder I am. Not a word against it, and all the girls who have ridden one say it is too perfectly lovely. No trouble with repairs. Strong as an ironclad and bo dainty m appearance. It ia a darling. Juet call on the agents and they will tell you all about the chain and bearings and things better than I can. But Ido hope you'll get one. I'm sure I'll like your looks best on a STERLING, Youra lovingly,— Nellie. HARDLEY BROS. TTAVE jusb opened up their newly imported Stock of Fishing Tackle. FLIES, MINNOWS, TRACES, LINES, GAFF HOOKS, RODS, IN 3REAT VARIETY. A LA.RGB ASSORTMENT OP Garden Tools AT PRICES THAT DEFY COMPETITION Plumbbks, Tinsmiths, & Gasfitkrs. Hob and cold water laid on at the shortest notice. A LARGE STOCK OF TANKS, BATHS, SINKS, PUMPS, Etc, TO SELECT FROM. ESTIMATES GIVEN WITH PLEASURE HARDLEY Bros. BARRETT BROS.' Special Clearance Sale now on. A lot of Odd lines, Samples and Remnants, at special prices to clear, m order to make room for New Spring Goods now landing.—BabbMT BROS, " The Hall," East Screet, Ashburtoßi



J ITTLE ARGUMENT is needed m favor of the Aider's Selection of BICYCLE to-day. It has firmly established its own place and reputation by years of unvarying success. No Bicyple ever attained a higher degree of popularity or gave more universal eatiafaction than tha WAVERLEY of 1898. In the construction of the 1899 WAVERLEY, we continue oar policy of building the best possible machine, regardlen of coat, and then fixing our price as low as the advancement m the art of bicycle building *lli permit. To the agent, to the rl^er, to the expert, we again, fearless of sucoessful contradiction, submit our claim for the WAVERLEY of fall equality with any bicycle built m the world. In preparing for another year, we have retained the beßb features of our 1898 Models, making each changes aa the lessons of tha season past have suggested m the way of improvements, and always with, due consideration for the taste of the riding public m matters of detail and design. Our equipment has baen selected with a careful regard for the requirements of the greatest number, and m the variety of accessories and options is sufficiently liberal to meet any reasonable demand, We offer our Nos. Bw 2 5 and 26 for 1899 as Worthy Successors of a long line of Successful WAVERLEYB, confident that they will be accorded a full share of publio favor. WAVERLEY CONSTRUCTION In waking the alterations necessary to keep m line with the changing eeason's demands, we have aimed rather to elimiate every fault that has appeared m our 1898 construction, working toward the g«neral refinemenb of the bicycle, than with a view to radical changes. OTIA.MKS & FOR&* BEARING PAKTS. In our frames and fo>k% we continue "- — ... ..„, the use of Albany seamless tubing with Our bearing parts aw all of tool «ted forged steel flash joints, which we con- hifdened through m oil and ground to oldersoneeesaary to .the highest cl^B «aoge. Further improvement has of construction, but which are so ltitJe been made m our patent eliding , used at the present day. We also retain adjustment, which has been, used so , the National forged hollow arch f-rk successfully for the ast two years, j crown Frame lines are changed some- New detachable cranks and sproket whaS particularly m the rear, where fastening are interesting and ctis atraiaht D forks are u-ed. Bindl g tingut -hing features, anda new, se.f colUr and bolt at handle-bar »nd seat- oiling am-1 silent-running leaf chain has j p ,9b are discontinued, being replaced been adopted *iivr severe tests. "*~ " by our own new expanding device of neat design aiid great tffijiency. - ACCEBBORIi39 AWI3 FIISISH - , We retain the National automatic Hub Brake, , in-.provi-d for 1809, and also furnleh a new front , wheel tfrako at a slight advance m price. Saddles of varjing bh^peaand widths are furnished with both straight and coil springs. The Wiverley acHn-tab"e handle-tar is supplied m two widths , and In rams-horn pattern. The pedals are newly designed for this season, simple and strong. vnn n . w -_. vnPT KEPAIBS Thoroughly and Quickly attended to ' *£?£ ReilpK if you will entrust them tow! We .ke a SPBCIALTY of STOVE ENAMELLING AND NICKEL PLATING Of Really First-Ci-as3 Quality. In connection with our Christchurch Branch we have built a Complete Fkambujk« Oven and Nickel Pj,atino Plant, which is n !der the charge of Mr T Whitpield, late of the Austral Company, ss thab our customers can rely on any work entrusted to as being turned cut m First-Class Order. -SUNDRIES- We have mt opened a large Assortment of SUNDRIES of the Latest Patterns, including— LAMPS, BELLS, TOECLIPS, MUDGUfBDS, LUBRICANTS, Etc, — Eic. <'80LAR" ACETYLENE G*S LAMPS, «20ih CENTURY " ACETYLENE GAS LAMPS, bJLVER KIBG OF THE ROAD, NliW HOLOPHOTE LAMPS DIETZ LAMP^, EXOELSK.B LAMPS. A L S 0,~ PIKFEOTION, BANNEB, JIM TOM THUMB, MIOROPHOTE, And Others. OVER IWELVE PATrfRN^I OF XOiiJ OJLIPS. We Hare STRUCK OIL Which will burn In any Lamp without the least trouble or smoke. Pafc up m Bottles, Is each; equal to four of the usual 6J bottlee. Also— LUBRICATING OIL, Which will a?t Oloj m the B-aiinjs — la psr BobtleJ JOHN OKR & CO., ASHBURTON. BOLE AGENTS IN NEW ZEALAND FOR THE WELL-KNOWN WAVERLEY CYCLES. AND AT Wayerley Cycle Depot ? «17, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHTROH.|