Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1899.

The Kronstadski Viestnik has lately published many particulars concerning the rapid expansion NEW RUSSIAN of the Russian fleet. WARSHIPS. Upon the slips va-

cated by tho Peres viet and Osliabya at the Baltic and new Admiralty yards?, two other battle- i ships, approximately of 12,700 tons, i are to be built, and the one at the Bltic yard has already been laid down, A fifth battleship of the same class has been ordered of the Russian Locomotive and Machinery Company, and a sixth o£ Messrs Cramp, at Phila delphia. Another battleship, of which the tonnage is given at 13,110, ia being built by the Forges et Ch&ntiers de la Mediterranee, at La Seyne, while at the Nikolaieff the Kniaz Potemkin Tavrichevsky is advancing, and will be launched next year. Thus eight first class battleships, lately launched, building, or provided for, are on the list, and a coast-defence ship of the General-Admiral Aprsxine type (4126 tons) is in hand at the new Admiralty yard, St. Petersburg. Of armoured cruisers, the Gromoboi (12,336 tons) i& well advanced at the Baltic yard, Sc, Petersburg, and will be launched in the" spring. Another, of 7,800 tons, is in an early stage at La Seyne, and two more, of which the displace ment is given as 7000 tone, were laid down fsoine months ago at Nikolaieff. In addition to these several cruisers are in hand analogous to the Diana, Aurora, and Pallada, which are com pleting on the Neva. In displacement they approximate to GOOO tons. One has been ordered of the Russian Loco > motive and Machinery Company, another of Messrs Cramp of Phila delphia, and two in Germany (Vulcan Yard, Stettin, and Krupp's Germania Yard, Kiel). A smaller class of cruisers displaces about 3000 tons (Svietlana type). Of these two or three will be built by the Russian Locomotive Company, one by Herr Schichau at Blbing, and one or more in France, A small protected cruiser of 900 tons is also to be put in hand at Nikolaieil The torpedo craft are very numerous. Me3srs Oreighton, at | Abo, have completed the first-class boats Kre'chet and Korshun, and the Ishora Works the Kondor, Yastrel, Nyrok, and .rierkut, oi i which the first is to be sent in sections to Vladivostok or Port Arthur. Messrs Oreighton are now to put in hand two torpedo gunboats of the Abrek type, and the Ishora Works have begun three first-class boats like the Nyrok, Of destroyers three of 320 tons are ia hand at La- Seyne, three others at Messrs Normand's works at Havre, and four of a similar type at Herr Schichau's works at Blbing, while Messrs Laird are constructing one of 350 tons at Birken head, and four are well advanced at Nikolaieff. The vessels building of the Sokol type are to be brought up to the number of 22, of which five have been ordered at the Ishora y*rd, tea at the Nevsky yard, and five of Messrs Creightpn. Other boats are also completing at various yards.

Local and General.

Reading matter will be found on the Erst and fourth pages to-day. A new serial, entitled " His mother-in-law," is also com menced on the first page.

The Three Springs Estate, —The Olago Daily Times states that the Hon. W. J. Steward is negotiating with the Government in order to arrange for the purchase of the Three Spriugs Estate near Fairlie.

Sudden Death. — On Saturday, as Mr William Gunn was working in the hay field, near MethveD, he was taken ill and died almost immediately, before assistance could be obtained ; deceased was about sixty years of age. An inquest was held" last'evening.

Calhndab*—McJS. Mahood, Hampstead, agent for the New Zealand " Fire and Marine Insurance Company, haß handed us one of the Company's calendars for the current year. It is neat and well up to the standard of those issued in previous years by this we!! known and popular office.

Welcome Music,-~on Sunday afternoon the convalescent patients at the Hospital had the pleasure of listening to a number of sacred aonga, which were sung in the new ward by Mr and Mrs Gardner and Mr Kersel, whilst Mrs F. Scrint presided at the piano. A large number of visitors were also present, Ti}B ite'mo were much appreciated.

Record Scholar. — The Mount Ida Qhonide says that for regularity of attendance at school there are not many pupils in Otago, or in New Zealand for that matter who can show a record equal to that  ■ Wifeon, of Naseby,' who has oi Alexa ■ ■«*« vsarg 1 gofrool course with completed an eig... . out a single hour's absence.

Thk Looneys.—At the Feilding Police Courb this morning (says a Press Association telegram) Thomas and Annie Looney were charged, before two Justices of the Peace, with having discharged a loaded gun at Ernest Fraser (a lad) at Waituna on Decem ber 28, with intenb to do grievous bodily harm. The case was proceeding when the message left.

Hoesb Hanged.—Messrs Baker Bros, had 'zhe misfortune to lose a valuable black geld ing, seven years old, yesterday morning in a remarkable manner. Ib appears the horse waa tied up aa usual on Sunday evening in the stable, and had during tho night hung back, and slipped down in such a position that it could not get up, The animal was quite dead when found at five o'clock on Monday morning, having evidently been strangled.

Passengers Sent Ashore.—The Auck land correspondent of the Otago Daily Times telegraphs that as the Customs authorities declined to permit tho Takapuna to carry more than the alljtted number of passengers on a recent trip South from Onehunga, fully fifty people had to remain behind, chiefly those who had not booked their passages. Captain Grant decided to give preference to those passengers with through tickets, and, together with Captain Neale, harbour master, requested about fifty others to leave the steamer. A majority of them did so. One of them! however, a commercial man, declined, but was eventually compelled to leave by the police. He alleges that he got his ticket eight days before, and had a berth allotted to him. It is said he intends to test the matter in a court of law.

The Crops .~-The following report upon the crop 3in this districb appears in yester day's Otagm Daily limes (Dunedin). The crops in the Ashburton district are stated to present a magnificent appearance, and it would take a lot of very adverse weather to cause anything like a disaster just now. Thousands upon thousauda of acres of splendid crops of wheat and oata are to be seen, and though some of those on the heavier lands have gone over and got & bit tangled, no serious damage has been done. All the root crops are in an advanced and vigorous tstage. The reapers and binders are now busy amongst the oats, and the paddocks are rapidly becoming thickly studded with stooka composed of heavily headed sheaves. A lot iB being cut con siderably on the green side, and is, of course, intended to bo used lor chti£f«

Personal —The Hon. Major Steward and Mrs Steward have gone to Hanmer PlainH for a fortnight.

Rainfall —The rainfall during December, 1898, at Alford Forest waa 6 55.n. ; Alford Station, 5.55 in ; during: tho past year, &1.36 in and 35 90ia respectively—a distance of seven miles between the two places.

The Rumoured Juimcal Changes.—An Auckland telegram says thab Mr Justice Oonolly abates that there ia no foundation for the report thai} he has applied, or in tends to apply, for leave of absence.

Disastrous Hailstorm in - Ctago. —4. heavy hailstorm, at about 9.30 last night, passed over the Dunedin district. It did most damage in the North-east Valley, where hailstones to the depth of five inches lay on on the ground. Moat of the gardens were destroyed, and one nurseryman in the west had his whole orchard swept bare of fruit, and estimates his loss at over £300.—-Press Association telegram.

Angling, — After ths nor'wester on Friday, the Rangitata river is very thick and nob fit for fishing. It will be three or four days before it ia clear enough for fish ing again. The Ashburton and Rakaia rivers are now in capital order for fishing, and as most of the snow is now off the back ranges, the rivera will not be so easily affec ted by a warm wind as they were three weeka ago.

The Ret. T. A. Hamilton.—At the evening service at St. Stephen's Church on Sunday, the Rev Mr Hamilton took the op portunity of bidding adieu to the congrega tion, to whom he has ministered for over six years. There was a very large atten dance, and the address of the rev gentleman was listened to with deep attention. To give the parishioners a last opportunity of meeting their late pastor, a social has beeu arranged for this evening.

Railway Revenue.—The railway revenue for the nine months to date (says a Press Association telegram from Wellington) m expected to reach £50,000 more than the similar period last year, but the expenditure has been very heavy on account of bridge building in Hawke's Bay and the re-laying of rails on the southern lines. The experi ment of running four express trains weekly to New Plymouth has so far been successful, and has relieved the traffic greatly.

The Tabanaki •'Highwayman."—The following; letter of thanks from R.H.. Wallath appears in a Taranaki paper :—" Ladies and gentlemen,—l would that I could better express that sense of gratitude which I feel towards all those of you who have shown such sympathy and kindness, both to myself and parents. It is undoubtedly due to your untiring efforts that lam home to-day. I was once wild and foolish, but have long ago repented, and am now determined to live a good, jusb and honourable life, and I feel by doing this I can best show that sense of gratitude which I feel so deeply. I sincerely trust that the future will redeem the past."

This Mthtia.—A contemporary saya that only firat-class militia will be called out for drill aboub Easter, It is understood that the dress, for purposes of economy in uniform, will consist of a forage cap and grey shirb, with the ordinary soldier's breeks. The shirb will be a warm woollen one, of the same material as worn by the settler soldiers during the Maori war. The tails of the shirts will be cut off, and by means of a running tape they are made to tit like & Garibaldi jacket. Out of the tails two capacious pockets will be fitted up, one on each side of the Garibaldi, and thus ap parelled, and armed with something like a broom handle, as the rifles from Home will not by then have arrived in the colony, the gallant militiamen will go into camp and paea through bheir firab period of drill.

Red -Taps.—A correspondent of the Daily Mail tells an amusing story of a red-tapa tangle on a French railway. An unfortunate " promeneur " took a return excursion ticket from Le Mans to St Malo. At the end of two days he returned to his work, but was meb at Le Mans with the objection that his return ticket had expired. Back he waa sent to St Malo, where it was found that an official mistake had been made, and he was booked again for Le Mans without a ticket. Arriving there the second time he found that no notification had been received, and a second time hs was taken back to St Malo, where, to make things worse, he wa3 looked up for travelling without a ticket ! At lust the tangle got undone, and the third time he got through the barrier at Le Manß al! right. Bub even the third time was not a lucky one, for he had overstayed his leave and loab his employment.

Military Drill in Schools.™A Press Association telegram from Wellington states: —The Education Board's scheme of military drill in schools meets wish the warm ap proval of Major-General French, command aub of the New South Wales forces, who is on a viaib here. The system in that colony is similar, and it has been a decided success Major-General French suggests that Martini Henry cavalry carbines should be substituted for the miniature rifles, as the latter are useless for defence purposes, while the former can be used if necessary by the Militia or the volunteers. They can be got in y. icfcoria or New South Wales for half the cost of rifles. Lieutenant McDonald, the instructor, originally recommended carbines, bub abandoned the idea in the belief that they could nob be obtained. He will recommend them to the Board, but only the bigger boys will be supplied with the weapons.

Land Settlement.—There is a danger sometimes in excessive enterprise (observes the Post)' At a land sale in the Hunterville district several members of a family applied for sections, with the result that one young man secured tw& sections at the ballot, amounting to 665 acres, and his brother's wife obtained 300 acres. The time for residence having arrived, the young man found that he could nob comply with tho residence (jualigeations. The Commissioner gave him an extension of time. When the period of grace waa exhausted the applicant pleaded a delicate wife, and a further ex tension w*s granted* the Board suggesting a transfer, Thereupon the selector asked leave to t'Ff*Rßfe^ to his brother, but the ■•* *.»*.« tiD&Wfl tp the creation, of largo family estates. Ah . . ,^ Q j Board the applicant appeared » b .. *- . that his brothers should be permitted to ( take over the land, but the Board refused to depart from its resolution that the selector must either comply with the conditions, or find someone who will do so.

Dli ELIkfSLIE ON THE OLD COUNTRY. —On Sunday evening, the Rev. Dr Elmslie, preaching in St. Paul's, Christchurch, gave an interesting account of his impressions on the old country gained during his trip. He referred to the prevalence of gambling on board ship, and spoke of the gross im morality of the great cities of England and Scotland. In his opinion firm parental control during youth was of more avail in suppressing this evil than all the CD. Acts in existence. The aumerous historic relics of former great men, of past mighty deeds, scattered broadcast over the land, which were necessarily absent in New Zealand, were an incentive to patriotism, and the emulation thus aroused raised up an exhausbless supply of eminent statesmen, ! warriors and philanthropists. In Church affairs, there was disunion between fche various allied denominations which tended to militate against the spread of the gospel, bub as this was gradually disappearing, in time he predicted all the Churches would be united. Although the Churches were extending their domain and increasing their seating capacity, not one half of the popula tion of the principal towns was provided for. Kitualism was simply a passing craze, destined to die a natural death, as the crowded attendances at evangelical meetings convincingly proved. In respect to variety and utility, oar Churches were ahead of the parent ones. |n tho matter of music, two extremes were met. One, as in Dr Parker'a temple, where the music was too high class for the people to join in, and the other where it was so execrable that participation was impossible. The music at St. George's, Edinburgh, was splendid, and the singing was both general and hearty. Never had mission and philanthropic enterprise been so active as at the present time ; institutions for the relief of every form of distress were numbered by the hundred, while private relief was widely distributed. Notwith standing this, the poor and degraded were as numerous as ever, and this, he argued, dispelled the idea of a millennium on earth'

Street Paving.—Mr Charles Taylor has supplied She Town Clerk of Wellington with a sample of the bituminous rock which is at present being quarried in California, and which is considered especially fitted for street paviDg. The quarries are being exploited by a company, which claims that 26001b of the rock will cover 100 square feet of surface 2£ bones'in thickness when rolled and compressed. Portions of th<? city of San Francisco are being paved with the rock, which is said to be more holding than asphalt, and therefore less d&Dgerous for horse traffic.

Deep Se\ Fishing Negotiations are in progress {says the Otago Daily Times of yesterday) between Mr Brank Farnell and a number of English capitalists, with a view to the formation of a company for deep-sea fishing ok the Australian, coast. Mr Farnell is in hopes that in a few months a company will be formed, with a capital of £300,000j on the lines of those in existence in New foundland, Canada, and the United States. In addition to the sale offish, there would be fi3h oil extraction, the manufacture of fish guano, and smoking and canning of fish. Oyster culture would likewise be entered upon. There would, of course, be a fleet of steam trawlers, and " well" vessels, a cen tral depot, and stations along the coast, which laiter have already been secured.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents)

THE DOMAIN TRACK.

TO THE EiDITOE.

Sis, —When are the Domain authorities going to make a start with the work of improving the track in the Domain ? Already it is whispered that the local cyclists are forming a ring not to ride at any sports meeting held in the Domain as long as the track remains in its present state, and if such is the case the holding of sports in Ashburton will soon be & thing of the past. Now, I fail to see why the local sports promoters and the sporting community at large should be handicapped in this way. Surely the expenditure necessary would not amount to such a very large sum. I would suggest that a concert or subscription be gob up for the purpose of raising funds for improving the track, provided the Domain authorities subsidised the proceeds £ for £. I am sure the public of Ashburton would show their appreciation of the object by attending a concert or any other entertain ment in large numbers. I hope that the work of improving and widening the track wiii be carried out at once and then we shall be the proud possessors, of one of the beat cycling tracks in the colony.—l am, etc., Spobt.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association-—By Electilo Telegraph—Copyright London, January 8 Mutton, crossbred wethers and maidea eweaj Canterbury, Dunedin, and Southland, unchanged, North Island, 3 316 th d. Lamb not quoted. TRiver Plate, unchanged.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—.By Electric Telegraph—Copyright,

London^ January 6 The Hon. W. P. Beeves read a paper at the Article Oiub. He main tained that all experience showed that trade followed the British flag all the world over. The Liberal party meets on February 6 to elect Sir W. V. Harcourt's successor. The Amalgamated Society of Engineers has repaid £50,000 strike loans, and now possesses a reserve fund of £200,000. St. Petersburg, January 9 Feverish anxiety is being displayed in liussiau dockyards, The enrolment of conscripts is larger than ever, and reinforcements for the East are being ' expedited, Cabul, January 9 The Ameer of Afghanistan is stated to be in bad health, and his medical adviser states that Abdur Rahman cannot live long.

Cairo, January 9 A gale has destroyed the Port Said lighthouse.

Sydney, January 9 The damage at the fire is estimated at £20,000. The South British have a line of £4000, the New Zealand Company £1500, and National £300. The Bishop of New Guinea reports that the late cyclone did great damage to the Emission stations. The members of the Funafuti Ex [ pedition have returned. They assert that the operations have broadly con firmed Darwin's coral theory, Melbourne, January 9 A Government official and his daughter state that the Yarra victim is identical with Miss Beaumont, a Tasmaaian resident* Newcastle, January 9 The proposed selling price of coal is 8s not 8a 2d.

TIIE CANADIAN-PACIFIC SERVICE.

United Press Association —By Etsctrio Telegraph—Copyright *

S Sydney, January 9 Mr* James of Burns and Philip, who has returned frocfi an ex tended tour abroad and in the East, in an interview stated that he intended shortly to mal^e an improvement in the Oanadian-Paciiic Service. He could safely say it would be made a three •weeks' service, but whether even more frequent the present arrangements did not warrant him in isaying. He does not think that there will be any exten sion of the Japanese mail line to New Zealand, as it would not be remunera tive. He thinks that Sydney will always be the terminal port. The question of continuing New Zealand in the Canadian-Pacific route is under review. Certain offers have been made by the Queensland Government, and if these offers are accepted^ New Zealand will beexcluded from the course, as the steamers will come right on to Sydney from Queensland, He was im pressed with the possibilities of extend ing the Australian trade in the East. There is a prospect of the American oil trade being challenged by petroleum developments in Borneo, and his firm will probably sink £30,000 in oil plants.

CUBA AND THE PHILIPPINES

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright' Washington, Janaary 9 The American gunboats Yorktown, Bennington, and Princeton have been ordered to join the Philippine squadron Manila, January 9 Aquinaldo has placarded Manila with a manifesto claiming absolute independence for thp Filipinos.

Smoke N<?w Veap

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual meeting of the Aehburton Borough Council was held on Monday even ing. Present—The Mayor {Mr Hugo Friedlander, presiding), and Councillors Hanmer, Maynard, Paul, Davis, Pauling, Collies, and Thomas. Cr Orr sent an apology. FINANCE.

The Mayor reported that the overdraft at the Bank now Btood at £1553 12s. !%« revenue received for the fortnight was £268 18a Id. Accounts to the amouut of £2 15j 4d for maintenance of traffic bridge, £3 8s 7d proportion of licensing clerk's salary, and £8 4s 8d proportion of travelling expenses of Messrs McFarlane and McQuilkin—£l each per meeting—in attending the sittings of the Licensing Committee were forwarded by the County Council. Cr Thomae said that he was a member of he Licensing Committee, and was not aware that any travelling expenses hud been charged. Cr Scaly said it was a burden laid upon the people by the people themselves. When the times were good, there was none of this sort of thing. Now that they were bad the people were saddled with this expense. The people had only themselves to blame The bridge and salary accounts were passed for payment, that for travelling expenses to be paid subject to enquiry by the Mayor.

The Land and Income Tax Department wrote, advising the sending on of a voucher for the payment of £140 12s 6d t on account of subsidy.

THB MAYORALTY.

A letter from the Colonial Secretary's office acknowledged receipt of notification by the Town Clerk of Mr Hugo Friedlander's election as Mayor. RHSEEVB. A letter was received from the Farmers' Co-operative Association asking that the sub-lease of the premises held by them be transferred to Mr E, W. Hammer, The letter waa referred to the Reserves Committee. "the foreman's oofpeb, The foreman wrote asking that tha Council provide him with a copper for the wash-house of the foreman's cottage The engineer explained that in 1889 the Council had built a wash-house for the fore* man, and the foreman had himself provided and built In the copper. When he left he took away the copper without disturbing the brick work or the fire grate, Some discussion took place on the right of the foreman to take away a fixture, but ultimately it was decided to grant the fore man's application for a new copper. BUILDING BY-LAWS ■ Mr Thomas Bullock applied for permission to alter a building in Tancred Street. Permission waa granted, on the under* standing that the by-laws were conformed to, and the work done to the' satisfaction of the engineer. The Mayor said it was quite proper to apply for permission of this kind, but it was not uaual to make the alteration and then apply for permission. . Or Scaly said if the by-lawa were not to be complied with, it would be better that they were done away with. Mr Bullock waa granted permission to erect a temporary scaffolding on the foot path in Burnett street for building purposes. auctioneer's lioemsjs. Mr L. Nicoll, who had applied tor an auctioneer's license and obtained it, now asked for a transfer of the license to Mr J. R. Bland. The Mayor pointed oub that the Act did not provide for any such transfer. The Acb provided for a temporary transfer in the case of sickness or temporary absence, but not for such transfer as asked for. Cr Davis thought it would be arbitrary to refuse the transfer, The Mayor said he had quoted the Acb on the subject, Cr Thomas said he thought that in Christ church transfers were made frequently. Several Crs. instanced temporary transfers that had been made in Ashburton. Cr Hanmer said the license had not been used by Mr Nicoll, who since applying for it had found it would suit hia business better to have another auctioneer. The speaker was quite aware that a man who, was ill, or going away temporarily, could get; a transfer, but this was a different matter. The license

had been applied for on Friday, and on Saturday, finding that circumstances had occurred to alter the applicant's arrange nisnta,' he had applied for a transfer to Me Bland.

Ultimately it was decided to obtain the opinion of a solicitor on the powers of the Council in the matter, subject to Mr Nicoll consenting to bearing the coafc.

JOLLIFFH ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Cr Maynard moved that the Council obtain a copy of Mr Jolliffe's book oa local govern ment law. ORDER OF BUSINESS. The Mayor suggested that the old rule be observed in future in regard to correspon dence, viz—thab letters intended for the consideration of the Council be in the hands of the Clerk or Mayor oh the Saturday previous to the Council's meeting, so tfeafc tha Mayor, who came to the office every morning, should be in possession of the subject matter of such correspondence, and be able to guide the Council accordingly. The suggestion was adopted. ENGINEER'S REPORT, The engineer's report was read as follows": 1. Water Cart—The Works Committee recommend that the obtaining of a aecoad water carfe be deferred for this season. 2. Mr H. C. Turner's Application.—The Committee recommend thao the" annual amount charged to Mr Turner for the right to divert water from the borough race be reduced to £1, being the same reduction as made in Mr George Lea's case. 3. Peter Street Channel, N.E. Side.—The Works Committee recommend that a culvert) be placed in C*ss street, on the N.E. aide of Peter street.

4. Labour Gang.—The men have been engaged during the past four weeks ia cutting grass for hay in Ejomain, carting and stacking same, also cutting grass with, machine along street ohannels and footpaths, cleaning out side channels, making new channel in Peter street E., William street, and Cox street, and carting rubbish, making and fixing channel doors ia Moore street E., Tanored street, and Burnett street W., making frame and fixing grating on N.W, Belt and S.E. Beib, repairing culverts, also fences on reserves, wateriDg streets, attend ing to water supply, and other maintsenanca work. The report was adopted, Inspector's report.

The Inspector's report daalb with some minor breaches of the by-laws, and pointed cut that there were a good many unregis tered dogs about;. He bad bo*easeg-q£ serious illness to report. ' " '

The case of infhmrnable material stacked on a section was left in the hands of the Mayor to deal with. '

BOROUGH OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS,

The Mayor brought up the question of borough officers taking active part in muni cipal elections. He had no objection to Mr Cornpton working against him at the mayoral"* election, but when an officer did take part ia this way, he placed both Mayor and Council in a position of embarrassment, and, should the services of the officer at any time be brought under adverse review, the officer would turn round and say that he was being punished for canvassing for an opponent, ; Crs. Thomas, Maynard, and Collins, were in favor of officers taking no active part in municipal elections; hub Crs. Hanmer, Paul, Scaly, Davis, and Pauling, were against. A resolution—" Thab it be a recommenda tion to the salaried officers of the Council to take no active part in canvassing at municipal elections " —was lost.'

MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS ACS. Ten copies of the new Municipal legislation were ordered to be procured, ■ i ■ LICENSES. Renewal licenses were granted to Joseph Canning and W, Lindsay, carriers, ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £78 3s 3d were passed |or payment. - - 5 AUTHORISED SURVEYORS* VETS^. The fees charged by the Messrs Fooks and Son, as authorised surveyors, for worli done were again under review, and it waa niover| by Or. Maynard to submit the fees charged along with the Engineers'schedule of duties; to. the solicitor for hjs opinion aa to the legality of the charges. " ' Cr. Paul seconded the motinn, and was q| opinion that if such qharges were bo ba made fas time J|»a Rrrjvecf for the Qcmnefl qo^!

THE APHBUIfTON GUARDIAN : TTIBSDAf, JANUABY 10 1899



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CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROE, Aahburton. TUESDAY—SociaI gathering of Pari shioners, and farewell to the Rev T. A. and Mrs Hamilton in 8b Stephen's Schoolroom, 7.30 p.m. FRIDAY—Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES—January 15, 1899. 11 am—Morning Prayer and Holy Com munion. 3 pm—Dromoro, Rnv R. A. Woodthorpo 6 30 pm—Evening ZViiyor. The Services will ho conduoted by the Rev. R. A. Woodthorpe. Business Notices. THE Hi lie ti I 1 ill HI 111 A RE bound to uphold their reputation as being the leading Tailors and Outfitters | i io Ashburton: During the past week we have opened out aome of the very newest things in Gentle men's HATB, TIES, SHIRTS, etc., 1; that conld be procured in the English (and Continental Markets. FOR THE HOLIDAYS See the Sirdar Frame Hats  I, Wolseley Collars „  Newest Ties   Pearl Straw Hats   Panama Straws „  Unbreakable Strawa  „ Pique Fitted Shirta „ „ Celluar Fitted Shirts  „ Matt Tennis Shirta   Picnic Shirts In faot every article of dresa to make tihe . holidays a pleasure. Quality our first consideration. SPECIAL DISPLAY THIS WEEK A, G. BARTON, anager. W = 1: t S < y » •^ Wot O Sj ss , iPy i°f IS 2 S- 3? 1 P-l c < g H THE OABH BOOT SI? OKE (Nexfa to Nicoll Bros.) riIHE Leading Boot Store in Aehbnrton» IHF FINEST STOCK & LARGEST ASSORTMENT. All Goods imported ??'*> hm^ md retailed at lowest prices. JUST ARRIVED- Ladies' Glace kid Shoes infßlack and' Tan. Ladies' Glacc'Kid Boots and Tan Boots. Ladies' Glace American Shoes, Ladies' Evening Shoes in all colours. Shoes for Bowliug, Tennis, Cricket, and Running. Gentlemen's Tennis Shoea from 3a to 20s, Gentlemen's first-class English & Continen tal Goods SPLENDID VALUE IN COLONIAL GOODS. REMEMBER— McDonald &_ McDiarmid. EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager George Jesson, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, T_T AS jusb received & large consignment of Watches, Clocks, etc, suitable for wedding r»ia^sicisrxs and is now soiling at Uhristchurch Prices, REPAIRS, Etc, PROMPTLY EXECUTED SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. THE AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS' FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. MONEY TO LEND on Agricultural and Pastoral Properties. C J FOWLER, Resident Secretary, Wellington. C J OWEN, Resident Secretary, Christchuroh, DAVID THOMAS, Vi 'M District Agent}, Aehburta, ,



| F. FERRIMAN. j _____ _ i /*\NE Second-hand Dray in good order. F. FEEBIMAN. _____ ONK Second-hand 'Andrews and Bcavcn ChnlToutLcr. F. FKRETMAN. Knife Grinders FOB Grass Mowers. THE NEW MODEL DUTTON MOWKR KNIFE GRINDER npHE New Model Button Mower Knife X Grinder ia believed to be as near perfection as such a machine can be made. , A most Valuable Improvement has been made in the means used fop holding the knife to the grinding wheel, when being ground. The pressure of the knife against the wheel is made less afc the lower part of the knife section, where the le»8t grind ing is needed, and is gradually increased as the wheel ia moved along the edge of the section towards its point. ♦• KEEP THE KNIVES SHARP," Is what every manufacturer of-mowers directs. With this grinder it can easily be done* With a dull -knife, the wear and strain, both on machine and team, are (greatly Increased, and the grass will be badly cut. A man, or even a boy, with this machine, can grind a mower knife per fectly, and with ease and rapidity. When a -flection is. dolled or nicked by coming in contact with a stone, as often happens, ib can be sharpened without grinding the other sections. THE " CORUNDUM GRINDING WHEEL " Does Its work well. It wears bob little, and will last, according to the amount of ,wnrk done, from three to five years, and probably longer. There is a large hole in the centre of the wheel, made water tight by the flanges which clamp the wheel and hold it in position. When the machine is used this hollow space is filled with water through a small hole in the side of one of its flanges ; the hole is then plugged up. When turning the wheel In grinding, the water is driven through its pores by centrifugal force, completely wetting its grinding surface, this prevents the temper of the knife from being destroyed, which would be done if the wheel were used dry. THE OPBKAToR While grinding a knife, stands facing the side of the whe«l and over the knife clamp, this brings the grinding of the section directly under the eye. By means of a new improvement the grinder can be readily clamped to a pole or the rim of any wheel having a width of from 3 to 5J inches. It requires but little skill to use this grinder j. the directions sent with each machine will, if followed, enable any one to work it without trouble. These machines are protected fully by patents In the United States, Canada, Oreafc Britain, France, Belgium and Sweden. F, FERRIMAN, AGENT. TIM Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE just unpacked, direct ironn the English Manufacturer, a new stock of all the Drugs used in compounding physicians' prescriptions, specially made in conformity with the new British Pharmacopcea, 1898. Til© lira." of dispensing medical pre portant scriptiona is the special and Woflf conßtantcareof themapager (J. M. Cambridge), who his been engaged in this '3uty for 36 years, as well as having had the benefit of an lUugfliStli training and experience, atid holding an English certificate. To those who unfortunately ha"© to take medicine, especially in caseH of SericmN It is.of the utmost import -11l n©SS. ance that the drugs should be new and freshly im ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and skilfully prepared ; and that exactly what the Physician orders should be .used, and nothing else substituted in its place. Tr ho T>«*s/?«i should never be the first anu op v consideration- Drugs can !* bought at all prices. We prefer t? im Por t all our Drugs bom a nrni we can rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper in the colon)'., But we charge no mo:8 tuan is usual in moat of the larger towns, and generally a little less. AM? A.J___ An urgent call for medicine TI3_J£SS is responded to afc once, whether during business hours or at night), Sundays or holidays. Night Dis pensary— opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr Hunter's residence, J. M. Cambridge, MANAGER. 11 135 j Insist upon having' our Pure Teas. Don't too put upon. They are the Best *nd Cheapest. Absolutely pure. Copied but never equalled. Guaranteed Bficer and Better Value than any at 4d per lto. more money. Compare our 2/- Tea with any at 2/4, and our 2/4 with any at 3/- per lto. i ALL ACCOUNTS Owing to MR W. H. ! COLLIER, The Corner, Ashburton and Rakaia, must be PAID to me before the 31st day of JANUARY, 1899. G. D. H. HEFPORD, m Mawger, Tlio Corner, Aahburtou.



BONAGHY'S BINDER TWINK, MACHI 15 OIL, BINDER WHIPS, HAY FOBKS AND RAK'-S, FNGINEEiJS' TOOLS, HENDISBSON'B DUNDEE LEATHER BELTING, CHAINS AND SECTIONS FOE MABSBY.HARRIB AND MoOORMIOK REAPERS AND BINDERS, At' Leu than Agents' Pdces, and all Requißitoa for the Harvest Field »t Loweib Prioei. JOHN ORR & Go. OUR STOCK OF ELECTRO-PLATED WARE AND CUTLERY IS by far fcha Finest ever Imported into Ashbutton, and we are now making a BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY in our Windows. JOHN ORR k CO. WE ARE OPENING AN [IMMENSE ASSORTMENT^ Fancy Glassware and China. AMONGST other Lineß we are Showing Three Thousand GLASS VASES and SPECIMEN GLASSES, ranging in Price from Sixpence each, and as we believe a larger variety has never been imported by any firm in ftew Zealand, we feel confident in requesting the inspection of the General Public. In order to dispose of our Immense Stock in theae Hneß we have marked them ab prices from 30 jto 50 pet oenfc soelow ordinary prices. Ihspeot oub Windows. JOHN OBR & CO. OUPS & SAUCERS PLATES DISHKS WATER JUGS TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BUTTER JARS, and every article in Crockery and Glassware at Reduced Prices at JOHN OBK & CO. MASON'S JARS, JAM JARS IN NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND BRASS PRESERVING PANS. For many years now we have altogether undersold all our Competitors in these special lines, and we are determined to add another season to our record. We Guarantee to Sell these Goods cheaper than any house in Chriatohuroh or Ashburton. JOHN ORE & CO. itmbd {INSURANCE} ™»» We beg to announce fco the people of Ashburton and District that we have com pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Cash Customers to the extent of 10s or over, A FREE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds good for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expiry can be renewed at our Stores : thus enabling anyone dealing with us to keep covered against accident for £100 in the event of death, or £1 per week in the case of Total Disablement. And the Beauty of the WHOLE SYSTEM is that it COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. We do not make any advance in our Prices to pay for this, bat still continue to give to all alike THE BEST VALUE AT BOTTOM PBICES IN EVERY LINE OF OUR IMMENSE STOCK. Buy your Goods where yon can get your Insurance for Nothing. It may be handy when you least expect lf\ If ib costs you nothing you might as well have that thrown in. Guarantee from Insurance Company, and all further particulars on application to JOHN ORR & Go. Hams and Bacon. SIDES. ROLLS. AND HAMS- This is VERY PRIME QUALITY, having secured first prize at the reoenb Shows in Ohristchurch and Timaru. JOHN ORR & Co. Maravilla Garden Teas. Purveyors by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy. THESE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to us by the Growers from ■fcbelr Gardens in Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten prize medals for PCJRITY, STRENGTH AND FLAVOR. Everyone should try them JOHN ORR & Co., SOLE AGEKTS. Sugar for Jam, WE Guarantee the Pure Cane SUGAB of the Higfaeet'iQuaJity, and especially Suitable for Jam making. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON*