Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 1899. THE BOROUGH LOAN.

Ihe r>' payers of the borough will be cail* v upon to-morrow to record their vo'esin favor of or against therahing of a borough loan of £7500 to compels , the formation, channelling, and nsphalt J ing of the streets and footpaths of the town, and the municipal buildings that are so much wanted It is not npcea sary in this article to go into lengthy argument in favor of the loan. Its advantages must be self-evident to the very poorest perceptive faculties ; as who amongst us would not a thousand times rather see good roads leading to every corner of the borough in prefer ence to quagmires and unmade tracks -—clean and neat concrete channels carrying a cleansing flow of water along

the margin of every street, instead of the fulsome eyesores of unhealthy ditches that many residents have to put up with—dry and pleasant asphalt on every sidewalk in the town instead of mud tracks in the winter where the paths ar« not covered with ankle racking stones, and in the summer with rank and disagreeable overgrowths O|f vegetation ? This pleasant picture will have its realisation within twelve months if the loan be passed to-morrow, and included in the picture will be suitable public buildings for the boiough. No one cares to go into debt, if it can be avoided, but there are circumstances under which a loan is not only warranted but becomes a duty. The security we have to ofter is undeniable, the necessity for the work is clamant and becomes more so as the population increases and the ( town becomes more closely built; and 98 this process goes on—and it is going on rapidly—the income of the borough will increase in proportion. Had the loan been likely to bring in its train an increase of rates, there would have been some reason for any possible opposition to it, but as the present income will cover easily both interest and sinking fund, and leave ample funds over for the ordinary work of the borough, all possible reasonable objection Jbo the loan is swept away, and we can hardly accept as having true public spirit in him and the good of the burgesses at heart, any one who fails to vote in favor of the loan. Let us trust that every burgess will come to the poll, and that rate payers will remember that absence from the poll to-morrow counts as adverse voting in the counting up. In view of this the burgesses will readily see their duty, and exercise the power that the privilnge of paying rates gives them, to help on the prosperity, guard the health, and increase the comfort of the people of the town in which their property is situated. The proposal for the loan is no new thing. • It was dear to the hearfc of the last Mayor, and the necessity for ifc was recognised by miny pre\'ious Mayors and numberless Councillors, so that there should be almost absolute unanimity in the matter, and this should be shown at the poll.

Local and General.

Forecast.— Captain Edwin's forecast yesterday was—south-west to south and south-east winds and very cold weather. Poultry Show —Entries for the Poultry Show close to-morrow (Thursday), and the Secretary (Mr Restell) will be in attendance at his office (Mr D. Thomas's store) from 7.30 to 9 pm, and wishes exhibitors to understand that there will be no extension of time for receiving entries. Boxing.—Messrs McCarthy and Twist gave an exhibition of boxing, club-swinging, etc., at the Orange Hall last evening. Owing to other fixtures the attendance was rather limited* All who were present, however, appeared to take a keen interest in the boxing portion of the programme. DBtmKEtf Pensioners. — Oommiasionar

Tunbridge has issued a circular ordering the

police to report cases, with particulars, of pensioners who squander their money on drink, not necessarily only those who oome before the Court*. The intention is to ap point receivers in such cases.

White Pine —According to the Havihis Bay Herald, the white pine industry in

Hawke's Bay still keeps very brisk. The local mills have just railed to Foxton 168,000 ft of that timber for the Sydney market, while the late trains from the bush are bringing down I£,Q,QGQft; for shipment by the barqueutine Braßil.'now in port.

Hookey,—The following will represent the Ashburton B team in their match against Tinwald B team ia the Domain on Thursday afternoon :—L. F. Andrewes (captain), E Marsden. C. Willis, Bonnington, F> Clark, N. Jones, W, and H. Silcock, W, Potter, Meyenberg, and A. Mitohell. Emergencies —Hopkins. Hi Potter, H. Stephenson, and Adams. Play to commence at three o'clock,

New Patents —In the list of inventions and patents provisional specifications have been accepted from Mr D. Moore, Masaey- Harris expert, Timaru, feed run for drilling small seeds ; Mr A. E. Hight, Brookside, an appliance to clean water-courses ; Mr G. J. Leech, Rangiora, flix-dresaing apparatus; Mr J. W. Buokley, Christchuroh, apparatus for second seat and luggage carrier to ordinary bicycle.

The Codlxn Moxs —A suggestion was made some time ago that, a bird known as the groat) titmouse, or Kohmeise, should be introduced to keep down the oodlin moth, but enquiries made by the Government biologist are not reassuring. It appears to be not at all certain that the bird does not do more damage to the fruit than to the moth, and in America its introduction is foging opposed. The biologist, therefore, recommends a waiting to see tho result of experiflßee elnpwhgre.

I Mr Roi.Wjfc'OH is tUX Nqrth. -» Hon. j «««M.Bt»a has just paid 4 short visit to under his direction nearly twenty yeniT *e0» and expressed his great pleasure at the 1 wonderful advance made. He addressed a meeting at Hawera on Monday evening on political affair?, and received a vote of thanks. He made special allusion to the Huccheson aff ur, as illustrating the bad effect of j political leaders extracting personal pledges of support. He strongly advocated the principle of land resumption, but advocated better parliamentary control and more judicial proceeding. — Press Association telegram.

Osier Willows.—The plantiug of osier willows by the Waimakariri River Board, for basket-makiog purposes, is fast becoming remunerative. This year the Board has let the right to out the willows for £65. Last year the right was secured for £46. The oaiers are used locally, and those not re quired are exported to Melbourne and Sydney. On Monday the successful ten derer pointed out that it would be better to let contracts for longer periods than one year, aa hia firm had contracts to supply the willows in the form of baskets, etc , for long periods, and would be at great expense if they failed to secure the contract. With the long river frontage of the Ashbur ton river there should ba plenty of room for o*iers here. Smoke New Veau.B. I

MR ISIIT'S SECOND MEETING.

There was a much larger attendance at Mr ltdbt's meeting in the Oddfellows' Hall last night than afc the mreting held on Monday evening, quite 700 people being present, and all the front seats were occupied. Mr 0. Reid oco pied the ohair. Mr I«itt chose for liia apeci-il subject the question "Whit is moderation?" Ho began by pointing out that moderation in iicpor had for i(m opposite druukeunea:-, but i»8 no mm who had not absolutely gone bo far with the abuse of liquor as 'o be almost beyond hope, ever owned up io being a drmkard, and aa very few men ever confessed tobein^ drunk, and aa the Magistrate and p ;hce were not ait at one as to w lieu a mm «as drunk, it was difficult to say j aat at what stage of indulgence in liquor the atata of drunkenness that was accepted as drunkenness came on. The speaker nude a deal of fun outs of this part of his lecture, but getting down to ifirious argument he said that the teetotaller was the moderate mm because he abstained from what was injurious to him. No "teetotal" drink could be invented that would satisfy a man who had in htm a desire for alcohol. Alcohol, he asserted, was an irritant poison, And he quoted, some very high authorities to prove his statement, doing so in his usual racy style, adding that the drug wanted even the compensating qualities of most of the irritant poiiona. The medical faculty were with him in this. He traced the wonderful revulsion in public feeling that had taken place in regard to the usefulness of liquor during the past half century, which had brought about a com plete change in the attitude of both the public and the medical faculty towards it. The vast majority of the medical men were | with him against alcohol as a beverage, and 100 of them in Liverpool had given their vote against it. With the newer light let in by hard study and ex perience they had set liquor in its proper place. Insurance societies had done the same thing, and found that the life of the teetotaller on the average was longer than that of the drinker. An analysis of the best pale ale of a Birmingham brewery, guaran teed made from ' malt and hops only," gave 90 per cent water, 6 per cent alcohol, and 4 per tent extractive matter. Where were the food properties in & brew like that? Neither was it » heat giver, and »b for its contribution to strength and physical endur ance Nausea had accomplished his grand feat of exploration, the Sirdar his magnifi cent campaign, without a drop of liqucr being used in either expedition ; Wolseley had increased the British army by whole batta lions without it, and not a warship now but had its templar lodge. Tiainers ordered i heir athletes to abstain, and the best bowlers and bats of the crickeb field were abstainers, and the Bisloy champion of last year had won hie laurels on cold water. The

lecture would fill our paper were we to attempt even a fair summary of ifc. Suffice to say that it was a very brilliant and con vincing one, admirably delivered and vooi fierously applauded. At its close Mr Isitt answered a go d many questions, and the usual votes of thanks were given before the proceedings closed.

ASHBURTON A. & P. ASSOCIA TION.

Tho firsb general meeting o! the new com mittee of the Aehburbon A. and P. Associa tion was held in the Association's Rooms, Arcade, on Tuesday afternoon, when there was a fair attendance.

Mr G. W". Leadley, the new president-, thanked the members for the honorable ! position they had placed him in, and ezpreßßed a hope that the Committee would give him their hearty support during the year, and endeavour to attend all meetings ; «.t the appointed times, so that the work of the Association may be carried on satis factorily. EARM BOOKKEEPING. Mr D. T. Todd, of Ohertney, wrote re farm book-keeping, asking the Association to offer a priz*} for the most efficient) and simple methods of keeping farm accounts, It was pointed out that prizes were offered for competition last year by Messrs Strinfj fellow and Jas. Brown, but that the matter had been allowed to stand over till this year Mr StriDgfellow allowed his offer to hold good for this yea* 1. The secretary was instructed to write to Mr Todd, and advise him that the matter would be considered by the Association. IMPROVEMENTS. The Improvements Committee recom mended that twelve horse boxes be erected ab the show ground, and thsvb tenders be called for their erection at per boje. A motion to that effect was carried.

The jumping enclosure it is proposed to construct was discussed at leDgth, and it was decided that a Committee, consisting of Messrs Upton, Grigg, and Buckley meet the Ground Committee on the grounds, and select "the most suitable sites for the jumps.

A plan of the grounds was ordered to be prepared, and the question of a band stand was also mooted, The GrouDd Committee were empowered to expend £30 in necessary work at the show grounds. GBOUND AND FINANCE COMMITTEES. The Ground and Finance Committees were re-elected, with the addition of Mr G. A. M. Buckley. The meeting then adjournei.

THE NEW VOLUNTEER COMPANY.

There is no doubt that Volunteering, so far as Aahburton is concerned, has taken a forward step and is full of life, and anyone who attended the drill shed on Tuesday evening must have been struck by the unusual amount of life and activity apparent. The shed and orderly room were; alive with men in uniform, or in plain clothes—the latter for the most) part being young men who had come forward to join the new volunteer company, which will be known as tho Ashburton Guards, but regimenUUy as H company, South Canterbury Rifla Volun teer B*fctalion. Shortly after eight o'clock Lieutenant Colonel Baileys commanding the South Canterbury district, called into the orderly room all wbo wished to enrol, and the business of the evening was proceeded with. The necessary particulars having been filled in on tho regulation forms, each candidate was sworn in by Captain W. E. Dolman, and this was done so expeditiously that the business was concluded in good time. Thirty-eight men were enrolled in an hour and a half. A meeting was held immediately after for the purpose of electing ' the officers of the company, and the follow ing were unanimously chosen j—^Captain W. Sparrow, and Lieutenants R. M, Oaihbert son and F. G. Tucker. The firsb two officers held commissions in the old Guards com pany. Before the meeting broke up Colonel Biiley shortly addressed the men, and impressed upop them the absolute necessity of regular attendance at all parades, and the paying of strict attention to instructors whilst on parade with a willing and ready obedience to all commands. Without this no company uQi|ld become efp,cienb. So far as is knowa, "ika ~ Company wifl bos its first parade afe the drill shod on eyenjng X 1" Oaptftln Sparrow is quite satisfied that" the fau ;'*««tb Pf the qompiny will be attained during the c 62? m " the De»t few days, as there are many more names C n the list; than will be requited to fill the roll. I

PARLIAMENT.

United Preas Association—By Electric Telegraph

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, July 11 The Honse meb at, 2 30. PETITION. Mr Duthie presented a petition from from Judge Eciwarda pniyiue for redress. THE BAKAIA KKQOiaY. Mr Cad man laid upon the table the report of the Commission of Enquiry into tha rail way p.cci'.-fent at Bakaia. Mr L wis asked if the Minister was aware that the report had been published in a southern paper that morning. Mr Oadman replied that he hid only just received the report from the Premier, and knew nothing about its publication. Mr Kelly and Mr Taylor asked if an opportunity would be given the House of discussing the report. The Minister replied that no special opportunity would be given, but that the discussion would be taken in the ordinary course when the Financial Statement wat disouesed. THE ADDRESS-IN-REPLY The House then adjourned for fifteen minutes to enable the Address-in-Reply to be presented to the Governor. KEPLIKS TO QUESTIONS. On resuming, in reply to questions Minis | ters said that there was a wide distinction j between Crown and acquired land, and that the apparent anomalies that existed in drawing such a distinction were in their opinion such as should exist in regard to the terms upon which settlers should be allowed to take up such lands ; that a Fair Bent Bill would be introduced this session ; that the Government were quite satisfied with the manner in which the Jaskson-Otira section of the Midland Railway was being carried on, and had no intention to appoint j a Select Committee or Royal Commission to enquire into the matter ; that the ques tion of paying compensation to butchers who had stock condemned by the i Government inspeotora would be referred to the Stock Committee; that steps would be taken to see what could be done to improve the Wellington-Lyttelton steamer service trade ; that the matter of granting or refus ing licenses was one for the Licens ing Committees to consider, there fore the Government had taken no steps re- I garding the issue of a license for a house on the newly acquired Starborough estate in Marlborough; that the Government in tended to place a sum on the Estimates as a subsidy to country libraries ; that the open ing of the shooting season for native . game should be delayed a month and that the Government intended to proclaim the season for native game next year ; that the Govern ment did not intend to introduce a Bill this session making old age pensions universal The House adjourned at 5.30 p.m.

The House roso at 5.30 p. m. LANDS FOR SETTLEMENT BILL The Premier moved the second reading of tfce Lands for Settlement Bill. He explained that the Bill provided for extending the time of operation of the Act till next session in order that certain negotiations for the purchase of certain lands might be com pleted. Under the decision of the Court in the Hatuma case it would be useless for the Government to go on purchasing estates at a sentimental value, so that an alteration in the Act was necessary to obviate that caae. It was a'so proposed to take land for workmen's booses in a borough or town dis trict, in the interests of workmen on the railways and the colony generally Captain Russell regretted that) the Premier did not accept his (Captain Russell's) sug gestion to postpone consideration of this Bill, as it had only just been circulated. He considered that it would be better to settle people on larger areas of land than upon email sections near boroughs. With regard to the Hatuma estate, Captain Rus sell said that the trustees were willing to part with a sufficient portion of land for settlements at a reasonable rate, but the Government had said they would take the whole or none. He condemned the proposal that the Government should acquire areas in boroughs and town districts as well as rural lands at the actual market value, Its was moat arbitrary.

Mr Mills said bhab it would be impossible to carry out the Lauds for Settlement Act if sentimanfcal values were put upon land.

Mr VVasoa did not think the Bill would help workmen in cities to get suburban residences. To put men on residences with out water, light, or sanitary convenience?, would be cruelty. The only satisfactory way to carry out auch a scheme would be for the Government to buy the land, put up residences for workmen, and confine the system solely to workman employed in cities. He objected to the areas as being too smalt for a settler to make a living ou« of.

Mr Taylor considered the Bill was an un answerable argument in favour of a compre hensive system of local government;, as he considered that the administration of such an Aofc would be more effective in the hands of a local body than by the Government. The proposals in the Bill were altogether inadequate for supplying ocrnf or table homes for workmen, but were in the right direction, and he recommended that the lines of the English Act should, be followed if a success were to be made of the system.

Several other speakers followed and the debate was adjourned. The House rose at 12.30 a.m.

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do not bold ourielves recponsible for ths opinions expressed by our correspondents;

THE PROPOSED ABATTOIRS.

TO THE BDITOB.

Sm,—l observe that, according to your report of the ineeting of the Hampstead Town Board, in your issue of July 3, Mr Hugo Friedlajader attended a> a deputation from the Borough Council, and, concerning that, may I ask the question wa« Mr fried lander deputed by resolution of the said Council, to aot aa a deptjtatiqn, or did ho go on a lone hind? further on, I note Mr Friedlander asked the Board to support the views of the conference—(how many of them, and what are their views) certainly not Fairfield if the majority rulee)—.of looal bodies dealing with the matter of—(closing up the butchers and giving a monopoly to Fair Geld. J The matter was so urgent— (that if the butchers wars given time to make their own arrangements, or the Government time to legislate, the chances would be lost) — arrangements could be mad« with the freezing works—(no one else)—so that there need be no delay—(in starting the monopoly). Ab the same time the Board would be at no loss—(only it would have the satisfaction of knowing later on-that Mr Friedlander has twisted them round his fingers, and thrown dußt in their eyes te abattoirs, inspection of meat, and diseased cattle in Christchurch)— and finally ends up with a dash of patriotism and phiianthrophy, \¥hen he asked, the Board to aot) witn the other iooal bbdjea in a matter so greatly affecting the health of the general public, he thought no time should be lost, and this course would ba cheaper than Government inspection-—(whioh means in reality no' insppetion g,t all.) Mr Fried. !:nd?r; foa liaye given yourjelf away J Is it {'airfield you are working for, or the health of the public ? To show that th§ majority of Ashburfcon bttfrohera do not obr? 6 to inspection, but have asked for it, I would like the public to know that I had th 6 honor some time ago to wait on the County Council, with two others as a deputation (properly deputed) from the butchers of Ashburton, and asked the Council to increase our license fees, and pay an inspector out of then?. Mr frledjandgr *ya§ (if my memory serves me correctly) chair man, and he then spoke very strongly against our proposition, and thus hindered the public from having their meat properly inspected, i the same as he is doing now. I cannot pass over the action of the Hampstead Town Board without complimenting them on the fair and manly action they took in the matter. In conclusion, I would like to state thab when inspection is made compulsory, I shall be prepared (if necessary) to slaughter for other butchers on terms as good aa offered by Fairfield, and a great deal more central, and also pay the Hampstead Town Board a substantial license fee for bo doing. —I am, etc , W. J. Silcock,

TINWALD NOTES.

Prom OurOwnCorreßporulunt

DEBATING SOOIKTY. The fortnightly meeting of the Debating Society was held on Juiy 3—Rev. Mr Orbel presiding. Mr Js Sawle gave a very interest ing address on the Western Australian gold fields, and afterwards a spelling bee caused * lot of amusement, Mr McKay being the ohampion speller. After papers had been drawn, and the owners having to epeak on , the subject thereon, Mr J. Cow gave a read" ing. Four new members were elected, , the subject for next meeting was dismissed, i whioh is to be a debate on " Should Kngland be justified in going to war with tha Trans vaal." Tnis closed one of the most enjay» able meetings of the season. HOOKEY, There is to be a match between Kiiapoi and Tinwald—both uubeateo teams—about the end of the month, on the Tiawald ground. It will be a, most interesting game, and the Invincib-ea will have to play up to their usual mark and look out for their laurels. BASO OF HOPE MEETINGS. These meetings have commenced again, and are well attended. If boys would just think for a moment of the trouble that the promoters go to to entertain them, they would show their gifatitude by giving their beat attention whilst they are at the meet iag. TOWN BOAKD. There has been a lot of work dona lately to footpaths, etc., and that dreadful drain on the main road has at last been oieaned oub. Well done, T.B.

MOUNT SOMERS.

Prom Our Own Correspondent,

bachelors' ball.' The bachelors of Mount Somers wore most unfortunate in the weather for their annual ball, which took place in the schoolroom on Friday night. All day the iky had had a very threatening appearance, and toward! evening heavy rain came on. Thin continued until about seven o'clock, when snow began to fall and continued without intermission I until about four o'clock on Saturday | morning, by which time there was a depth of about five i ehos. In spite of this, how* ever, a Urge number oame from all part* of the district and a moat enjoyable evening was spent by ail. Miss A. Beekley and Mr 0. B okley, relieved at intervals by Mr Joseph Price, provided the music, which, needless to say, was all that could be desired. Mr Wall made an efficient master of ceremonies. Supper was laid in the school house and was a credit to Mrs Beekley who had charge of the table, and to Mrs Moßae, Spdngburn, who provided the good things. On such a cold night, the tea and coffee were very welcome, and Mrs Beekley was in defatigable in her efforts in attending to the wants of the dancers. During the evening Miss Campbell, a young lady from Spread Eigle danced the sword dance in a oreditable manner, and Mr McMillan sang two comia songs in hie well known style. Some of the dresses worn by the ladies were very pretty and in good taste* I PBESBNTATION TO MR BLACK.

At the bachelors' ball an opportunity was taken of presenting to Mr W Blaok (who had just returned from his honeymoon trip) a handsome biscuit barrel, Mr Blaok had been secretary of the bachelors' committed for a number of years, and the young men of the district took this opportunity of wishing him and his bride many happy years of married life. Mr McMillan, in a neat) speech, made the presentation, and referred to the respect in whioh Mr Black was held in the Mount Somers district. The recipient returned thanks and three cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Black.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

Ifamptead

A meeting of the Hampstead Sohool 0om« mittee was held na Monday evening last. Present—Messrs Bland (chairman), Strange, Hardy, Oawsey, and Rumsey. RESIGNATION^. The Chairman said he had been unahjf to see Mr Maynard as to withdrawing, his resignation. |Anotber member tinder* tood Mr Maynard was willing to hold the seat under certain circumstances,- and Mr Bland undertook to make a point of seeing Mr May card before next meeting.

Mr Lawrie tendered his resignation on account of his having ceased to reside io the district, and wrote his satisfaction with the manner in which the Committee business had been transacted, and the courtesy he had experienced at the hands of members and the secretary. The Chairman said at Mr Lawrie had left the school district they bad no alternative but to accept his resignation, but he felb grsat regret at their being compelled to lose his services aa he had been one of their most capable and courteous members.

Other members spoke to the same effect and the secretary was instructed to write ! to Mr Lawrie thanking him for his past ser vices, and expressing the great regret of the Committee at losing them in the future. TEACHERS. A letter was read from the Board of Edu cation notifying that unless the average at the end of the quarter reached the re quired number, the second a*tUtant4eaoher could not be retained,

MKMBHB OF BOARD. The Board notified the resignation of Mr A. Saaaders, and invited nominations for a successor. • It was resolved to ask Mr John Stpd holme, |anr., to allow himself to ba noim nafcedt • ■:<•>.- us

lAN* ACCOUNT. The Board notified that it had arranged with the Bask of New Zealand to keep Committees' accounts free of booking charges. The Committee were u,nder the impression that the Union Sank had never made th|« charge op their account, and it was resolved to allow the account to remain with thai] bank if its terms were equally favourable to those of the Bank of New Zealand, and the secretary was authorised to consult the manager. REGULATIONS. The Board forwarded a circular and schedule of regulations under various Boards, showing that the committees under ths North Canterbury Board have greater freedom of selection in the choice of teachers than those under any other Board.

master's report. The report showed a satisfactory increase tn attendance until the. late wet feather had set in. •'''■'■ ■ : < : ;■• f v •*■;•-..,* The Master applied for leave to erect a bath-room at> his own ooei Ai the Com mit tee could not interfere withimildingi, it was decided to refer the question to the %a p av '■ ■'\ • 1 >■" : " \aSITINS COHMITTBE^ ! Mr Cawsey reported for this committee that a number of necessary repair* had been executed, and cups and chains attached to the pumps. Messrs Sage and Ramsey were I appointed for nejft month, and authqr|aea* to. have a quantity of gravel carted and spread in the grounds.

SCAVENGERS, EKJ. Messrs James and Brown's tender for scavengering was accepted, and Mr Cawsty authorised to arrange with Mr T. Perks for the outside work.

ACCOUNTS. The quarter's accounts were passed, and the Committee adjourned.

Naws in Brief.

A new advertisament from Messrs Shear man Bros., grocers, etc, is unavoidably held over, bub will appear tomorrow.

THW % HB TON GUARDIAN WSD JKSLv* V, JQLY 12 1899



" Sto? Smoking," said a Boston doctor to %n ailing patient the other day, *f and it will lengthen your days." Ihe patient stopped. The doctor's prediction was verified. The first day, the patient declares, was as long aa his whole previous life. Prosperity is the best protector of principle. Few of us can stand prosperity. Another felbw'a, I mean. Nothing succeeds like success. That is why Kingston's shoeing is so successful. Kingston does not flay so, ask anyone.. He is well known, having been here nearly eighteen years,



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Also,— OATS, BARLEY, AND RYE GRASS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld,



LAWES' Dips & Manures. rpRE Public Dips at the-Ashburfeon and JL Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Care taker. Lawea' Superphosphate — Best Turnip Manure in the world. Also poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip in stock. EDWARD "SAUJSIDERS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 16



ASBBURTON POULTEY, PIGEON, & CANARY SOCIETY. THE SHOW WILL BB HELD OH FRIDAY & bA 1!?80^ 2 Ist & 22nd, AT ODDFELLOWS' HALL. PIGEON RACE, from Christohurch to Ashburton, to bo flown on THURSDAY, 20th inst. ENTRIES CLOSE on THURSDAY, 13th, ab Secretary'a Office, Wetb Street, (D. Thomas' Store), at 9 p.m. Mr F, Rogen has been appointed as judge. R. B. REBTELL, I 75 Horn Secretary-



BARGAINS FOR ALL ABHBUBTON Drapery Company TREES FOR SALE. FKUIT & FOKEST TREES W ANTED—AH those abont to Plant to come and inspect my large Stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES AND SHRUBS, ETC. before purchasing elsewhere AH Forest Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Quotations supplied on application.' James Poster. NOKSERYMAN, I ALSTON, ASHBURTON



OUR ANNUAL SALE OF DRESSES,;MANTLES, & MILLINERY, FOR 14 DAYS, BROM SATURDAY, July I. ALL Dresses from 2.1 6d perjftyard and upwards MADE FBBE OF CHARGE. Lowest qualities reduced and made up for 8i fid. Jackets, Capes, and Waterproof Cloaks to be cleared regardless of cost. Millinery and Trimmings reduced to effact a complete clearance.*



FAIRTON. VITE are prepared to treat privately for any Unsold Lots in this Township. Apply early, as there are only a few Sections left. Farmers and others would do well to see us regarding a 5 or 10 Acre Block. APPLY AT'JONOE TO FRIKDLANDSR BROS., Ltd, LAND & ESTATE AGENTS.



JFr.edlander aros. j FOR PRIVATE SALE. j VTTE have for' Private Sale, an! Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Garter's Terrace, Tinwald. [ Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDRR BBOS., LIMITED FoTT~PJhJVATa~gAL.tS, mHE WELL-KNOWN SINGLE-TREE X . PROPERTY, Containing! 2160 ACRES, Situated nearjAlford Forest. Forjfurther particular! apply bo FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., Laad and Estate Agents, TTTE are OASH.Buyers of good line« of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT,



Pimento, whole" Is  „ Pimento, srroond Is2d „ „ , Mix^d Spice l|d per packet PICKLES—-Hayward's Mixed, lOd per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross and Blackweil's, Is 3d par bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Gurry Powder lid per bottlo Borax 8d per lb Alum ... ... ♦* 6d „ „ Saltpetre ... ... .., 6d   Tartaric Acid IslOd   Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb, 2s per d a lbs Whole Linseed ... ... 31 perlb Linseed Meal 4d  „ MVTOHES—PIaids, 4Jd per dot, 4 3 per gross 260's Is 6d per dozen 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 8i per dosen Yarmouth 810a fers, 9 for Is VJaconcchie'B Fresh Herrings, 6£d per tin „ Herrings in Tomato, 101 per tin „ Herrings in Shrimp, 101 per tin  Kippered Herrings, 101 per tin  Preserved Bloaters, lOd per tin Auckland Mullett 7d per tin Hy^tera ... ... ... 8d   Sardines, large Alberts ... la   Sardines, large 8i   Sardines, small 41   Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd  „ Salmon, other Brands ... 81 „ „ OlL—Lucca, 2- 4d per bottle Salad, | pint 51,1 pine lOd Castor, h pint 53, 1 pint lOd Sheeps Tongues.'llb Is, 21b 1b lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 2lb tin, la Crosse and Blackwell'a assorted Pastes, Is 31 per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin HovriJ, 2 z, la lOd. Lei berg's extract, Is 91 per bottle Patent Groats, RobinaanV, lOd j Har par's, 9d per tin Mellins' Food, Is 8d per tin , Nestles' Food, Is lid Neaves Food, lid Finest Jap" n Rice, 2jd pei? lb, 51b for la i Vermiceri.Kd per lb, 41b for Is lOd Macroni, bd p«ir lb, 41bs for li 101 Poarl Barioy, 2£d per lb Ground Rice, 3| I por lb Aulsebrook'a Cocoa, |Ib 4d, lib la 3d Cadbury'H Cocoa, £'b 10 i, |lb, la 8d Star Cocoa, 3s per lb Castle Brand Salt, Icwg 5s Hock Salb . cwt 5-j Table Salt, 71b* Bd, Ulbs la 3d T-»hle Salt, 21b j*rs, 8d Kdmond's Baking Powder, 111 Flea ward's Flag Brand Powder, lOd Chef, lOd Orosse and Black well's Assorted Es sences 9d per lb, 8a 6d per dozen Colonial Assorted Essences, 5d per lb, 4s 9d per dczen Rlckett's Bine 10! per lb Empire Blue ... ... 81   Kean'a Blue ... -.. lOd „  Aulsebrooke's Jelly Powders, assorted, 7d, 6s 9d per do?9n Devor's Jelly Powders, &d, 5s 91 per doz Colman'a Mustard, D.S.F., Isßd perlb, #b lOid, Jib 6d Golman's Muatard, loose, Is 3d per lb S rAßOH—Colman's and Berger's, 6d per packet „ Gregg's and Lily, 5d per lb „ Glaze Chinese, Is por box  Glaaa Japanese. 6d per lb Symington's Ooffes Essenca, Is 2d per bottle Turkish Coffee Essence, 10|d pei bottle Maypole Soap, 6d per cake, any color Dried Peaches, Apricots, and) Apples, 91 per lb Milkmaid's Milk 7JI per tin, 7s 31 per doaoH.



SPECIAL NOTICE, IT7" ANTED—THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL QUOTATIONS. mnm Imi t _ Mlllllll I ROLLITT'S ROLLER FLOUR .. .. .. 6m per ton SHEEP NETTING, (O.S ) 3d. per yard. BARB WIRE (Hok) . .. .. .. •• 1S» ©<i per coil. NO. 9 FfNCB WIRE .. Os 6d per owl, 0 X TUBULAR LANTERNS If* O<l. BOILED LINSEED OIL 1-JL» Gd per 5g»llon drum CASTOR OIL 13s O«J per tin. 12 GALLON GALVANISED PORTABLE BOILERS 37s 6(1. LEWIS' PRIZE BACON, SIDES & ROLLS .. T^d. JOHN ORR & CO.. "ASHBURTON,



V<in Hoaten's Cocoa, £lb, lid ; |lb, Is 9.1 ; lib, 3s 3d Fry's Cocoa, }tb, B|d ; lib, Is 4|d Real Good Candles, 4|d per lb ; 8i 6 i por box Pirafine Candles, plain and fluted, 6|<3 per lb; 12s 6d per box Fairy Night Ltsrhta, Is 21 per box Flake Tapioca, 7»bs for 1$ Pear!, 6ibe for Is 7lbs for la Mixed Peel, Limon, Orange and Cit ron, 8d perlb lib Tins Assorted Jams, 5d per lb ; 4 -91 per dca 21b J*ra Assorted Jama, 14s 61 per doz Lea and Perrin'a Sauce, large, 2s 6d per bottle Mellur's Sau^e, Is 3d per hottle Worcester Saace, Bmall, 51 ; large, 9.1 Brown's Corn Fiour, 3d per lb Whiting. 7!b for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, 1« 31 per lb Preserved Fruit, 2£lb tins, 91 per tin, 8s 6d per doz English Cut Loaf Sugar, 3|d per lb Tomato Sauce, 9d per bottle Golden Syrup, 2!b 6d, 4!b Is, 561b 11? 3i Treacle, 21b 61 41b la, 71b Is 9d Finest Raisins 6M per lb Finest Sultanas 7|d   Finest Currants - 5d „  Stewing Figs 7^l  „ French Plums (choice) ... 1« ,« » Stewing Plums ... ... d\   Finest Mu;ca'eiß ... . Is 41 „ „ Californian Muscatels ... Is   Pates, extra fine, 31b boxes, Is 91 per box Almonds, Jordan 2s 4d per lb Almonds Valencia ... Is 61   Almonds, Sicily ... ... Is 4d   Barcelona Nuts ... ... 8i   Shell Almonda 101  „ Day and Martin's Paste Blacking. 4|l per doz D y *nd Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per bottle French Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9d per doz Nixey'a Bkcklead, Id siz*, 3d per doz James 1 T>>me Blacklead, 6.1 per doz M>.4P —Pear's, 4 tab'ets in box, Is box Silkßtone Soap. 10J per bar, !0a 6 J per box Triumph, 61 par bar, la lid per box Perfect Cleanser, 8 i per bar, 8* 6d per box Pear's Unseen ted Tablets, 6d, 5* 6.1 per d< z Cleaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each i Brown Windsor TaVtSefs, Is 3d per doz ] Juvenia Soap, 81 and 101 each Huism's Extract of Soap, Is 4d per doz 5s 91 ptr box Washing Sod*, 14lb Is, 8^ 61 per cwt Colonial Vinegar, 2s per gallon English Vinegar, Champions, 2s 6d per gallon Champions Vinegar, 101 per bottle Colonial Vinegar, 61 per bot le White Wine Vinegar, lOd per bottle Sunlight Soap, Is per box Sapollo Soap, 6d per cake, 5s 91 per doz Monkey Brand Soap, large s:z* 6d, 5s 9d per doz Barilla Aeh, McClinton's and Thomp son's. 9d perlb Pear's Violet Powder, 8d per box Fuller's Earth, 8d per box Lime Jaics' and Glycerine, 9d per bottle Glycerine, 6i per bottle Vaseline, 6d per bottle Camphor, loz 3d, lib tins 3s lOd BlSCUlTS—Snowflake, 5d per lb ; 4|d per lb per tin Albert Lunch, 3^ per lb Balmo>al Lsjncb, 3£i per lb Super Wine, 6d per lb, o^d per lb per tin Zoalandia Mixed, 6d per lb, s|i per lb per tin j$ PEPPER-White "... la 4d perlb Black ... Is 21 „ „ Whole ... la 2d „ „ GllSGfiß—Whole ... Is 31 „ „ Ground ... Is4d „  Oarraway Seeds 81 „ .



FACTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Satton's always in stock, CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per lb B VCON AND HAMS —6I Lewis 1," •• Morepork," "D. Me^allara." Mild Cared Bams, Sides and Rolls. GORE OATMEAL—2SIb Bag, 2s 6d



JOHN ORR AND GO'S LIST« FLOUR —*^° s* per T<m ~ — SUG<IU — *2£tl per lb with Ten !MARAVILLA GARDEN TEA— Is 10d, 2s. 2s fld per lb s!b Box .« .., .«, 8s 9d, 9a 7d, lit lOlbßox .- « .« 163 Bd, 188 4i, 2!l 8d KOZIE TEA - 101b Box, 18a 4d j s!b, 9a 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101b Box, 18s 4d j 51b, 9i 7d - PROVISIONS -



FO; i SALR—In splendid position for priv-.t*> Boarding House, 15 roomed houc'-. wi'h 3| ■•ores Land and improve men'f. '■ hirwfHil IHAVk F»»K vALE—O'-mfortable Dwell, ing !]' i" orf, \\ tikaaut Road east. t he;ip I HAVE FOR -ALK-Three Sections, Wiilrt Sreef Wt?Bti Sunny side of the road Good site for house, being b-»ndy to Domain, Railway, and Post Office, but in very quiet locality. FOB 8 \LE—Tbree-roomed Cottage and J acre, Cameron Street Eaeb. FOR SALE—Ia good healthy locality, 7 roomed homo. Good garden nod permanent water supply. Full particulars and terms on application to H. W. BARRETT, 121 ABCADB.



Protector," having used yoar Protector for 40 years and never having grown a smaty ear of corn In my life ; therefore can confidently recommend yoar " Wheat Protector" as a sure preventative for SoiQt, etc .—I am, yours truly, 'G. B. JONES. Mr G. B. Clarke. PREPARED BY G. B. CLARKE, M.P.S., MANUFACTURING CHEMIST, WOBURN, BEDS, ENGLAND. Proprietor of the bheep Dipping Com position) In Packets containing sufficenfc to sreßß Eighfc Bushels of Seed Wheat, Barley, Oata» or other Corn. .. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, F. FEB.RIMAN.



Ifc is acknowledged to be an Establish d Fact that D. CLARKE'S CAKBOIiISED WHEAT PROTECTOR N%me and Labal Registered under Trade Marks Act, No. 13,796, and 158,143) HAS BEEN USED F:FT!T THREE YEARS WITH UNDEVIATISG SUCCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL. Wool Pits, Ledbary, Herefordshire, Ootober 23, 1889. Dear. cir,—-I ana pleased to testify to the efficacy of your "Carbolised Whea^



FiFrt-ifOUR YEARS UNINTERRUPTED SUCCESS. fTIHIS CHEMICAL PREPaRAIION U OARBOLIBISD aa & ram »dy against tha ravage of Birds, Rooks, or otber Peats taking the see) dressed with it. This Preparation la now being USED EXTENSIVELY la the Colonies of New Zealand, Aus tralia, and Central Africa. WHEAT LOWING. Best and Cheapest Dressing sees* Wheat, C'ABBOL^ISED. Patronised by Thousands of the Fir*: Practical F raaru c Kingdom. PERFEOr FREEDOM FROM SMUT.



FOR SALE. -f?P*f"\ r *ri Gasy [|2'm3 wl^ parchase aUfJV/ a good Boildlng Site fronting the Towd Beit. Th« land is fenaed with good Vive fence?, and haa areeted thereon a substantial shed ard wash-houss with pump. ' F. FSBBIMAN. _ FOH SALE, LEASE W PERPETUITY OF 500 ACRES. I HAVE F)R SALI-The Goodwill in lease of 600 Acres of good tussock land, welt fenced with seven wires and standards. A comfortable house Is erected on the land. Rental, Is per acre. The property has not had Sheep on it for four months. F. FERRIMAN.



F. B'n. lIKIM xN. FOB SALE. PARK STREET. I HAVE FOR BALS —Two Good Dwelling flours, tu^ether wah | an %ere of land, ia a fic-it-c asa loekUiy ; snlfcable for eithor occupation or iavtat ment. Full particulars on application. F. FERRTMAN.