Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1899. Local and General.

On' Hi.) first page tr.-iUy will b 6 found two v.: resting articles also Messrs Fletcher Bros, advertisement, with others. NZ. FARMKRS' Co-OBIiRAX.TB ASSOCIA TION. —Applications for the new ieeuo of shares m tLe Now Zealand Farmers' Co operative Association close on Friday, 11th inst., at noon. Already applications have been received for near'y double the number of shares to be allotted, Personal.—lb is with regret that the many friends ot Mr Henry Butterick will learn that the improvement noted some time ago m his general health has not been maintained, and that he has been compelled to again consult Christohuroh surgeoue. We trust that we may be able to give a more favorable report at an early date. A Qcjeer Ego.—Mr G. W. Hills, of Ohesber Street, Christohuroh, found a curiosity m his fowl-run on Saturday m the form of a gigantic egg laid by a orosßbred Brahma pullet. It measures 9in. m girth lengthwise and 7|in. around the middle, and weighs 6£f-J5. Inside wai another egg of the ordinary size, and between the shells of the two. were seven small yolks, each about the siza of a Bparrow's egg. Grubs.—The present winter though trying to individuals generally, has been more trying to the insect pests of this colony, and according to report these destructive grubs have fared badly from frost and snow. On j turning up the soil, large numbers of them i have been found dead. Farmers may yet feel thankful for the past seasonable weather, though it has somewhat retarded farm work. A Fatal "Cake Walk"—During the performance of a negro fete known as a " oaks walk " at the Opera House at Enid, Oklahoma (USA.), a racial riot occurred, with fatal results. The negroes partioipat leg m the i ntcrtauiment, which consists of a dre-a and deportment competition, the couple judged to be the best dressed and showing the best deportment taking the "cake," suddenly took offence at sornethiog and opened fire on the crowd of onlookers. The crowd consisted mostly of whites, and three of them fell wouit'ded. Tha whites at, once produced their revolvers and replied by firing into the body of the colored people, four of whom vere t hot dead, and many others wounded before the hall was clear. 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 coat of the raw material, all the principal manufacturers of woollen goods have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerable rise m the prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Messrs Ckaighead & Bebrtman 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 securtd large parcels from the principal New Zealand mtlls just before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighead and Berry man invited an early inspection of their New Woods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 10b, made up m their well known style and fit, should convince the most sceptical of their sterling valuea.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association—l>y Electric Telegraph—Uopy right. (Received Wakapuaka August 9, 9-25 a-m, GuAKDiAN Office ]Q-15 a-m$ Sydney, August 9 A caucus of the Parliamentary Labour Party to consider the Labour- League's condemnation of Messrs Sleath and Ferguson, after a stoimy discussion, adopted a resolution that no fault could be found with the two members for supporting Government on the Federal Bill. Melbourne!, August 9 In the Lpgialative Assembly, the federal address to the Queen was carried with cheers. Trie final official returns of the federal referendum are-—Yes, 152,653 ; no, 9805, Hobart, August 9 The referendum figures are—Yes, 13,487 ; no, 791. In the Assembly the federal address to the Queen was carried with great enthusiasm and the singing of the National anthem. Adelaide, August 9 The Council adopted the federal add ess to the Queen amid cheers for Her Majesty. South Australia is the first colony to filially adopt the address, which will be immediately forwarded to England.

The Pacific Cable.

United Press Association—By Eieotriu Telegraph—Copyright (Received W»Jiapuaka Aagust 9, 9 25 a.m, GuAßpuy Office XO-15 a.m) MsiiSQUßKgj August $ The Postmaster-General moved that Victoria co-operate m the Pacific cable scheme, and said the colonies had paid £640,900 to the Eastern Extension Company, and a little wholesome competition would lead to the colonies being better served. The Company's latest offer required careful consider ation. Australia should possess a great state-owned line, with the cheapest possible tarift. The cable would cost a million and a half sterling, and the expenses would be about £144,000 a year. The revenue for the first year was estimated at £110,000 and by the fourth year it was "psJbjnjated there would be a surplus after providing for sinking fund and interest. Ha thought it would be a fatal mistake if the opportunity of having a cable were not seized* Mr Gillies considered the colony nevei? had such a show. He desired to assist the Postmaster-General, but time should be allowed to ai<cert'ajn if there were any opposition. The debate was adjourned.

FRANCE AND RUSSIA.

United Press Association—By jElectri ( o Telegraph—Copyright London, August 7 The Daily Telegraph states that M, Delcasse!B mission to Russia is asso ciated with developments at the Drey? fus Oourt-ina?tial. St. Petersburg, August $ The story of the Ozar'a abdication is attributed to M. Pobyedoaosteff, whose influence as a member of th@ Russian Council of the Empire is wan ing. The Czar has decorated M Delcasse

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Kleotrio ] Telegraph—Copyright I London, August 7 The Sportsman nays that Lane ;s the bpst swimmer who has ever visited E igland, Pretoria, August 7 An American negro, at Johannes burg, producing a passport, remon strated with the police regarding their insults A mounted constable there upon struck and dug at him with a spur. Berlin, August 7 The Duke of Albany, and the Duchess, his mother, have arrived at Ooburg, to take up their residence there m accordance with the provision attached to the acceptance of the succession to the Duchyof Saxe-Ooburg- Gotha. Bbbnb, August 7. An avalanche was the cause of the accident on the Schreckhorn. It carried Mr Bergne 1000 ft, but landed him safely. Vienna, August 8 Herr Wolf, member of the Lower House of Austria, fought a duel here with Herr Kizeckop, a German Liberal deputy m the same Chamber. Wolf was badly woundtd. Sydney, August 7 Just before the express to Mel bourne, with many passengers, reached Ashfield, the signalman noticed a man stooping on the line. On approaching the spot the man bolted, and thesignal man found a large pitce of iron rail firmly fastened on the line. Snow has fillen heavily over the country between W^gga and Albu^y. Three feet of snow fell at Kiandra. Launceston, August 8 The ketch Annie capsized near Penguin. The crew, consisting of four ' men, are missing.

THE TRANSVAAL.

Mr Chainberlaiii and President Kruger,

No More Concessions

Un'ted Preßß Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, August 8 Mr Chamberlain, io a despatch to President Kruger, offers that when the Franchise Commission is settled, he will confer with reference to the other points being submitted to arbitration, provided no foreigner arbitrates (Received Wakapunka August 9, 9.15 a.m Guardian Office 9.47 a.m) Pretoria, August 8 Herr Reitz, State Secretary, has in formed Mr Cony ns>han) Greene, British Agent f >r the Transvaal, on July 81, that the franchise draft was the utmost possible concession that could be made to the TJitlanders. The Tolksraad Committee had reported thereon, and henca the matter was out of the hands of Government.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Opening of the New Court-Martial.

The Scene at Kennes.

A Hostile Judge.

Dreyfus Resolute and Self- Possessed.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Paris, August 8 The Oourt at Rennes, when the Court martial on Dreyfus opened, was crowded with generals and politicians, including MM. Oasimir-Perier, Hano taux, and Oavaignac. There were 300 journaliats present. There was no demonstration, either outside or inside the Court, as Dreyfus, m captain's uniform, walked firmly through a breach m the prison wall between a double cordon of soldiers to the Court house. The prisoner pre served a calm, dignified, and resolute demeanour. His hair hss turned white, and he bore traces of his sufferings, but otherwise he was m good health. Esterbazy, Mademoiselle Rays, and Colonel Dv Paty de 01am were not present. Generals Mercier and Zurlinden and other generals rose and bowed low as Madame Henry entered the Court. Colonel Jouast, president of the Oourt-m&rtial, interrogated Dreyfus for forty five minutes m a hostile, sarcastic, and gruff manner. Dreyfus fearlessly asserted bis innocence, re plying promptly to, fche questions put to him. When shown the bordereau, he, with an outburst of irrepressible emotion, emphatically denied the authorship, exclaiming-™" For five years I suffered all a man can suffer. On my honor and on that of my children, 1 swear I am innocent!" The incident was dramatic, and thrilled the Court. Dreyfus further declared that be had bad no confidential knowledge of the subjects mentioned m th 3 bordereau He admitted relations with an Austrian woman, though he was guiltiest* of any indisoreet revelations, He denied charges of gimbling, and said he was not acquainted with Dv Paty de Clam, Henry, Picquart, or Esterhazy prior to the trial. He indignantly denied confessing to Dv Paty de Clam or Renault. He admitted visiting Alsace privately to study transport questions, but he had never spoken to, or dined with, German ofi|cer|. The prisoner's ease and self possession, together with the frankness of his re plies, created a favourable impression. The announcement that the exami nation pf the secret dossier would be made ' ijp' cqtWj'cf, aod would occupy four days, created surprise. "When Dreyfus was pressed to explain why he had named three years as the period required to substantiate his innocence, he declared that he was? assured that considerations of foreign policy would prevent the truth being known earlier.

OBITUARY.

Mr John Ballantyne.

The death occurred at Chmtchurch on Sunday of a gentleman whose name ie a household word m Canterbury, Mr John ( Ballantyne, former head, and fa; her of the present principals, of hu well-known firm of J. Ballantyne & Co. Ihe deceased was a native of Selkirk, "Gotland, and c^rrie out to , the co'onics m 1852 He was first engaged to manage the Adelaide branch of the drapery business of McArthur and Co , and presently started m business on his own acoounl, m Adelaide. In 1072 he came to New Z ;a!ai">d and purchased the Dunstable House business from Mr VV. Pratt, and soon after established a branch at Tima.ru, and acquiring the residence of the late Mr R. Turabull, Mr Ballan y> c ppent much of hia time m Timaru. In 1879 the business was formed into a company, and Mr Bsillantyne being relieved from most of his former business cares, and I having a passion for farming, he acquired a farm on the Bangitata, and beoamea country settler, and paid great attention to the improvement of his farm. Mr Ballantyne was an earnest member and liberal supporter of the Wesleyan Church, and when at his farm at Ruapuna held an unaectarian service. He leaves a widow, three sons and five daughters. The deceased was a man of excellent business capacity combined with the utmoßt integrity, and leaves behind him a stainless name, and an example for all business men to follow. His funeral took place at Christchurch on Tueeday, and was largely attended.

THE MARINE ENQUIRY.

Report of the Commission. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, August 8 The report of the Marine Commission was laid oa the table this afternoon. It c-vers eight printed pages of foolscap. The Com missioners Bay that they are of opinion that Mr Pirani entirely failed to prove any of the charges made by him against the Premier. The latter's connection with Jones' applica tion concluded with the telegram he sent from Auckland m April, 1897, and he had no further communication with the Marine Department on the subject till after Mr Hutcheson's speech m August, 1898 With regard to the charge that Mr Soddon boasted to Jones that he had procured him a certificate of competency, it was obviously founded on the statement m Jones' affidavit. This was denied by the Premier, and three witnesses who were present at the time the words were alleged lo have been used must have heard them if spoken, and did not. The only witness iv support was Jones him self, tknA of him the Commissioners say that he con'radieted himself and his own de c'aralion m such a manner as to show that not the slightest reliance could be placed on his testimony. With regard to the oertifi csUe of competency, the questions of fact were more difficult to decide owing to the complication of contradictory evidence. After briefly summing up the progress of events as disclosed by the evidence, the Commissioners say :—" Mr Allport states that at the time the envelope with the words 'Jones Duco permit exam master' was handed to him he also received verbal in structions purporting to be from the Minister through Captain Allman, directing that Jones bo allowed to tit for examination as master, though he was nob the holder of a mate's certificate. These instructions with the envelope he carried to Mr Glasgow, Secretary to the Department, and we are of opinion that upon these communications and these alone Mr Glasgow and Mr Allport acted m this matter, and issued thecfficial letter to the Collector of Customs directing Jones's examination." Alluding to Mr Glas gow's statement that he had a personal in terview with Mr Hall-Jones at which the instructions were practically confirmed, and Mr Allport'a assertion that Mr Glasgow told him of this interview, the Commissioners pointed out that they h*ve Mr Hall-Jones's positive denial of any such interview, and the silence of these officers when censured by the Minister. Hud there been such an interview, there couid hardly be a doubt; that they would have stated the fact and relieved themselves of censure instead of accepting it. "We do not attiibute a deli berate violation of the truth to either of them, but'feel it impossible to rely on their singular y intermittent memories. We are unable to believe that an unsigned memorandum on an envelope was intended by the Minister as an instruction to the Department, or that he authorised the assurances given by Captain Allman." Wich resptcb to the latter his testimony waa contradicted by so many witnesses, and on so many points, that very slight reliance can be placed on it; especially with regard to the conversation. Of the actual exami nation tho Commissioners say that it was admitted both by AHman and Jones to have been a mere sham and pretence. Yon Schoen prepared the papers which Jones gave Allman, and it was yon Schoen who induced Jones to apply for a certificate of service m the first iastance; and Jones having obtained a certificate, yon Schoen gave information to Mr Hutcheson against his own client, not as he explained, with a view " to ihis emeute," but m order to have the examination properly conducted; possibly, add the Commissioners, with hinv self as examiner, With respept to Mr Pirani'a charges against Mr Hall-Jones, the Commissioners find that the latter never " did order that Jones should be examined." The Commissioners are of opinion that the ' Minister was so far favorably disposed to the proposal made by AUman that Jones should be admitted to examination that he might easily have so expressed himself to Allman as to leave the latter to suppose that there would be little difficulty m case Allman could find anything m the regulations to meet Jones 9 case, but they saw no reason to doubt that Mr Hall-Jones did expect further information from Allman before anything was done, although he may have been tatber too easily dpposed" 1 t,o a<jt v: upon the latter-s recommendation without care fully examiuisg its legality for himself. The rest of the charges the Commissioners consider unfounded or not sufficiently sup ported to be proved. With regard to the other oases that came before the QommUaiou the first are Captains Bendall and McLellan'a of whom the Commissioners say that there is a suspicion of some common source of in formation having been used m the examina tion room by each of them. They feel unable to carry the matter further than Captain Marciel hid already done m his report. 11. E. Whalley, who complained of wrongful obstruction, was not, the Com missioners think, improperly treated. In Mathieson'a case there was some suppression of tact, but not by any officer of the Depart ment. In Mclntyre's case the question was wrong'y set?, but a single Instance of the kind is, th« Commissioners think, not enough to disparage the competency of the examiner. The Commissioners find that the Shipping and Seamen's Act has exercised a decided indirect influence m reducing to a very small figure the number of apprentices now to be found m the colonial marine service This may be partly caused by the substitution of steamers for sailers. This legislation was initiated by Mr Millar, M.H.R, The Com- Wjtssioners gQnclt|de their repoiffc with :— •' Taking into ooasideratiaa th 6 immense com ments on the Jones case and the minuteness* of the fact, we desire to express our respeot ful astonishment at the intolerable deal of sack poured over this pennyworth of bread." j

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph. Wellington, August 8 The Council met at 2.30 p.m. OUTTEN TKUST BILL. The Cutten Trust Bill was read a third time a passed. I LAW AMENDMENT BILL The Liw Amendment Bill was considered ! m committee. A few verbal amendments were made m cl«u3ft 13, and o ause 14 was struck out. The measure was then reported, and the third reading made an order of the day for next af'ernoon. Thp Council rose at 3.10 p m,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, August 8 The House met at 2 30 p.m. WAOE9 OF RAILWAY MEN. Mr Fisher save notice to ask the Minister of Railways if he would inorease the wages of the railway workmen m Wellington m consideration of the high rents they pay ? INSPECTION OF HIGH SCHOOLS. Mr X 6. Allen gave notice to ask if the Government were m favor of High Schools bsing subj ct to inspection m a manner similar to primary schools 1 NEW IILLS, The Premier gave notioe to introduce the Local Government and the Police Super annuation Bills. The Whakatane Oounty (Mr Herriee), Local Government Voting Reform, L^nd and Income Assessment Act Amendment, Trustees Act Amendment, and Electoral Act Amendment Bills were introduced and read a first time; NOTICE OF MOTIONS. Notice of the following motions waa given :—• Mr Fisher—That the customs duties be reduced on certain necessaries of life, and that the duty so lost be made up by addi tional duties on musical instruments, silver plated ware, jewellery, etc. Mr Seddon — That a Select; Committee be set up to et quire into the prices of West (Joaat coal. Mr Tanner—That a return be prepared, showing the names of all registered share holders m certain loan businesses m Welling ton. SHE MARINE COMMISSION. The Marine Commissioners' report was laid upon the table. The report was ordered to lie upon the table and be printed. Captain Russell asked if the Premier would Bet apart a day to discuss the report. Mr Seddon said that, seeing that a No confidence debate had already taken place on the subject, and that the House was on the ove ot a three weeks' financial debate, during which no doubt the subject would be discussed, he did not feel inclined to offer special facilities for considering the report. THB WRIGG CASK. The Petitions Committee reported as to the granting of a New Zealand Cross to H. Wrigg, to the effect that the cross should not have been granted. It was proposed that the report should lie on the table and be printed. An amendment was moved that the peti tion be referred back to the Government. A discussion ensued, m which the Premier and Messrs Meredith, Morrison, and Holland took part, and which was interrupted by the 5 30 o'clock adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30. THE FINANCIAL DEBATE. On the motion to go into Committee of Hupply w J Captain Russell congratulated the Premier on the Statement, and considered he was fairly entitled to wear the New Zealand Croea for wriggling out of things. The Premier had a faculty of so distorting the financial affairs of the colony that his State ment was unreliable. The fact was that the ' buoyancy shown m the finance of the colony | was due to borrowed money last year amounting to two millions. Referring to the inaccuracy m one table regarding the amount of interest paid, he s%id the inaccuracy m that table was sufficient to throve doubt upon the correctness of all the others: No doubt there was a surplus, but it was nothing so large as represented. Ever since Mr Seddon was Colonial Treasurer the country had been living m a fool's paradise on borrowed money, and by the systematic under-estimating of revenue a surplus was shown when no surplus really existed. In proof of that statement, he referred to the large surplus obtained from the railways, and from the Land and Income Tax. The latter was due to the increased valuation of land to the extent of fourteen millions m the North and two millions m the South Island. Customs were also under-estimated, and £120,000 from the sales and rents of land was improperly claßsed as revenue ; these items altogether amounting to £277,000. He con demned the opprobium that had been cast) upon those concerned ia the pastoral industry, who had been stigmatised as social pests, and contended that that industry waa the moat successful m the country. He referred to the baneful effects of legislative interference with native Industries, contend ing that the only industnes that had shown increased development were those that had been left alone, such as the mining, dairy, and pastoral industries. Meddlesome inter ference with manufacturers had also brippjed operations, and until'the individual was told to depend upon hit own efforts prosperity would not return to the industries of the colony. The whole syßtem of financing and artificial surpluses waa full of bobstfulnesa and had little reality. Mr Carroll defended the Premier from the charge of jugglery m connection with the finances of the colony, and from the charge of under-estimating revenue m order to show a surplus. It was impossible for any Treasurer to mathematically estimate the revenue, and he instanced the fact that the railways had returned £95,000 more than estimated from causes that no one could foresee. The expenditure, on the other hanc}, on railways had increased by £§2,OQ§ also from ' unforeseen causes. The colony was progressing rapidly, and the revenue was increasing proportionately, a result due to the greatly enhanced spending power of the people. It was true that the debt bad been increased by nearly two millions, but the balanoe over the million loan authorised was due to the large expenditure m the purchase of land for settlement. Mr J. Allen quoted from the Financial Statement m proof of his contention that there had' been a large increase m taxation on every class of industry. He denied that the Government had been instrumental m Battling the land to a greater extent than any previous Government, contending that there had been ft decrease of 715,003 acres. He complained that the Government had not yet placed their policy Bills and a com plete statement before the House. He blamed the Treasurer for going about the obuatrV electioneering instead of attending to"' the business of the colony, henoe the presence of so many '• tags " to the public accounts." He critioised the last million loan raised; com paring the cost with that of other colonies, much to the disadvantage of this colony. He also adversely criticised the conversion scheme, and asserted that the investment of I the Post Office and Government Assurance I funds m colonial consols, had resulted m i robbing the depositors and policy-holders of ! thousands of pounds. He referred to thii Premier's estimate of the 6ost of the Old Age Pension soheme, which this year alone had exceeded the estimate by £60,000. With regard to railway management, he con demned the manner m which the railways had been starved with a view to show a large profit over working expenses, and concluded; by asserting that theiegislation of late Yd been m the interest of rich people to th,e detriment of the s,mall settler, Mr Hogg defended the rajUvay adm,inja,. tration,' and lauded the faoiUJiiea given p,a<e: sengers for cheap travelling, and, the gfe^b gain to producers by the reduced cost qf freights. He advopsted a moderate, borrow; ing policy for extending the railways, and fop jynkiag roacjs and bridge The House rose at 11.5Q p m..

THB ABHBUKTUM OUAHOIAN, WIfIDNiiSL»AS!, AUGUsr 9, lb*)s



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BARRETT BROS' Special Clearance Sale of Odd Lines and Remnants now on. A lob of Special Job Lines and Travellers' Samples on sale. The whole of our well assorted Stock of Drapery, Clothing, IJoots, etc, at lowest cash prices. —Barrett Bkos, Direct Importers, East Screet, Aahburton. FINEST Holler Flour £6 5e per Ton, or 13s (?d per sack. Ifactory Butter Is Id I per lb; good eating Potatoes 2s lid per bag; Onions, 201ba for Is; afc Flktchek Bros., Cash Supply Sto^eß,



We have Just Landed ex|KnightjTemplar, a Shipment of the Famous ! « LOYEL DIAMOND]" MACHINES, (Admitted to Vs the Bes m the World,) Which wih . ineiuded m the Sale. Mr G. Carson will continue m charge of the Cycle Department. CARSON & CO., GROOKRS & IRONMONGERS. Importers of Bicycles & Cycle Accessories. TANCRED STREET & ARCADE, 139 ASHBDRTON.



HAVING TAKEN OVER THE ECLIPSE CYCL- WORKS WE ARE HOLDING A GMAT CLEABISG SALE OF LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S BICYCLES, CYCLE ACCESSORIES, ETC. STOCK must be REDUCED.by £200 Jin Four Weefcs. Lowest Quotations m Cantekudest, 1



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HOW IS IT DONE, mHE BB'ST HIGH GRADE BICYCLES. 109,009 Fold Last Year. LADIES' OR GENrLKMKN'B UP-TO DATE 1899— £17 ios. _£i 7 ios. New Shipment jaat opened. The Crescent Westwood Rims, Dunlop Tyreß, etc |_ANDREW OR^> ISALE OF WALL FAFEBS. m the course of a week or two, I am expecting a large shipmeab of beautiful and artistic Wall Papers, the like ot which has never before been ween m Ashburton. In order to make room m my fixtures for the reception of them, I will need to f^ell a few thousand rolls <>f my present extensive stock, and that I have de cided to do at a greatly reduced price. Persons desirous of decorating their rooms during the coming season, will find ifc to their advantage to purchase their wall papers at once, even sup posing it necessitates laying them i aside for a m »nth or two. It will pay m the end, JOHN'wiLSOF, Late Bank Npw Sou 1 h Wales pn misea, Burnett Street. I Telephone, 65 PO. Box, 16



]~)RIZK EGGS for Sale at Pelham 1 Yards. MRS MoGRKGOR has taken over the Refreshment Rooms at the corner of Kast and Burnett Streets, Ashburton, where she will welcome all her friends and Public Generally. Hot Luncheon Daily from 12 to 2. Hot Pieß, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa at til hourp. A Choice Assortment of Confec tionery, and all kinds of Fruit m Stock. * 6 12



IVTESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, have been instructed by Mr Wm.Sutton, to cell by private treaty, his compact farm of 290 aotes, eifeuated at Winchmore, on which 19 a oomfor:able four-ronmed Dwelling, large Bfc ire rotm, and six-stalled Stable, The property is d vided into tivo paddocks, all feuced and wall watered, and most of the land is under crop. For full particulars and terms, apply FRIUDLANDER BROS., Ltd.



Fr\edlander oros. FOR PRIVATE SALE. |ITK have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Garter's Terrace, Tinwald. Pull particulars on application]to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED FOX PBfVATB~SALG7" THE WELL-KNOWN SINGLETREE PROPERTY, Containing] i 2160 ACRES, ; Situated near Alford Forest. j For further particulars apply to 4 FBIEDLA^DKR BROS, Ltd., Lmd and Estate Agents. TT7E are CASH Buyers of good lines of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, Also,— OATS, BARLEY, AND RYE GRASS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LhD. Tarm foFsale.



ORIENT LINE OF ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. riIHE following Royal Mail Steamships JL belonging to the Orient and Pacific Companies will leave Sydney on Saturday, at Noon, and Melbourne on Tuesday at 1 p.m. as under for London (Tilbury), via Adelaide, Albany Colombo (Transhipping for all Indian ports), Sufz Canal, Marseilles, Naples and Gibraltar : — StoamerT Tom From From From Reg Sydney Mel'bn. Adelaide. Onnuz 6587 July 22J.Ju!y 25 July 27 Auitra! 5524 }ug. 5 Aug. 8 August 10 Omrah 6587 \ug 22 Aug. 22! August 24 And fortnightly thereafter. FAKES-NEW ZEALAND TO LONDON Saloon .. .. Single £39 to £73 10a Return £70 to £115. Third Claaa ... £16 16s, £18 18* & £22 First and second ciasa passengers secure special advantages by booking through from New Zealand, being provided with Siloon Passages to Austra ia, which are included m Urn above fares. Passages can ba booked to or prepaid from any of the above ports. F. FERRIMAN, Agent for Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, Ltd., Agents m New Zsaland.



F. FERRIMAN.^ j TO ENGLAND IN THIRTY-ONE DAYS ROYAL MAIL EXPRESS SERVICE. fIiHE Passanger route to England is un- X doubtedly the Australian and American route (A. and A* Route), avoiding alike the heafc of the Red Sea and the cold of Cape Uorn, and giving passengers the opportunity of travelling m luxury and comfort through the most interesting country m the world. The Steamers of this Line are appointed to leave Sydney and Auck'and for i Honolulu and San Fraccisco every four ! weeks, Bailing aa under ;— ! Steamers Tne Leave Leave Arrive I Sydney Auckland Frisco. \ 'l&^m 3500JulyT "July 10 July 35* Abmeda MJOO'Aus-. 2 L 7 Aug. 25 Mariposa 3CooAug3O| Sept. 4 Sept. 22 | Ticketa are available for 12 months, and I Suloon Passengers c*n break their journey at ! Auckland, Honolulu, San Francisco, or any | place or call en route to New York, and havo I also the privilege of travelling across either | Canada or the United States j SPECIALLY REDUCED RATES. I Through fares, Sydney or Auckland to London: — Salooti .. •. £64 2s 6d to £72 9j 2d Steerage.. .. £32 7s lid. F. FEKRIMAN, Agent for Union Steamship Company of New Zealand (Limited.)



i P. T?ff,RUlM*y. I FOB, SAl>\ PARS STREET. THAVE FOR SALE —Two Good! Dwelling Comes. together with k an aero of land, m a not-c'asa locality ; mm able for tmher occup ition or invest ment Fall pu'ticu'ars on application. F FERRTMAtf. FOR BALE. | fi FT f\ On easy terms will purchase 3*Q\S a good Building Site fronting the Town Belt. Th« land is ft need wish \>n d live fences, and has erected thereon i n hubstantial shed aiid wash-house with S pump. I F FERRIMAN. FOR~ SALE. RLEASE IB PKRPKTDITY OF 500 ACRES. XHAViO F>R SALTC—The Goodwill In lease of 500 Acres of good buesock land, well fenced with seven wires and ! standards. ! A comfortable house is erected on the land. Rental, Is por acre. The property has not had Sheep on it for four months.



JOHN OUR AND GO'S REVISED ~PRICE LIST-« \\T li <Uim to be the Leading Firm of G ooers, Ironmongers, and Cro.kery *?' Merchants m Aahborton We import all our Stock from the Hume Market* for Spot Cash aod are therefore m the best position to supply the public wi-h only genuine goods at the lowest possible price for cash. We euaranrce a'i our goods fuU weight and fines! quality. We never charge for picking and delivery, all goods at the Railway fetation free. Any person leaving an order with us cancel a parcel ticket, and therefore always be sure of having their goods at the station m time. No charge for ticket. JP -LiU U xi"™"PKR SACK 13*. — HUGAU — J2id per lt> witii Tea /_\ !&lARAVILLA GARDEN TEA- Is 10(1, 2 9 . 2 3 4d perlb civ -Rnx ,„ O3 911, as Id, 113 Ulb&x - - •-. 16s Bd, 18s 4d, 21 8 8d KOZIB TEA - 101 b Box.J 18s 4d ; 51b, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101 b Box,i|lßs 4d ; 61b, 9i 7d - PROVISIONS - BAG TORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf ami Sutton'e^always In stock. CHEESE-Fineet Factory, 6d per lb B ICON AND HAMS — " Lewis'," "Morepork," "D. Mc^allum." Mild Curud Hams, Sides and Rolls, 7£d. GORE OATMTT-iL-251b Bag,l2a 6d Van Houten's 0oco», Jib. Hd ; Jib, Is | Carraway Seeds ... ... 81 per lb 9J • lib 3s 3d rinv-nK>. whole la   BWs CK-o >a' *lb Bid ; lib, Is 4|i Pimento, ground Is 2d „ „ Real Good bandies, 4|d perlb; 8s 6d Mix d Spice ... ...IJ'l P :r packet box PlCßLhiS—Hayward s Mixed, lOi per P«Xe Candle., plain and fluted, 6jd bottle 9s 6d per d, zen r, 3 - !h • ]2s M per box Cro.'-s and Backweils, Is 31 pir -JCitfNiehi"Lißhts, Is 21 per box _« . .bo, ttl« O3 L « ffaK Tiplooa. 7iba for U o»pi.m V hite'., 2s 3i PP r bottle Pear' 61be for la Powder lid »** bott J ' Pago, 71ba for la ,_ ?f rax - £ P Ml g X edPeel L;r , Ora^e and O.t- ™ ... ... ; Jd ron Sdp.rlb Tartaric Acid ... ... IbIm!," oik T,rJ >A l fl ß n Orfftd Taras 14i6IperdfZ L^nßeed Meal 4J   Lea and Perrint Sauce, largef 2, 6d MVTOHKS-Plaida, 4W per do,, 4, , ..i per gross Melffisaut, Is 3i per Lottie W« I B 6lperd< B ,n Worcester Sauce, small, 5d ; large, 91 1000 s 5d per box, 4a lOi per %:Z^TveVZ'J\?M h Bry»t.ndM.y-.3t0.81p.r MoSiX CreamY/Tartar, 1, 31 per lb Bloaters 9 fTI, Preserved Fruit, 2*lb tins, 8d per tin, Maoonochies Fresh Herrings, 6JJ per B n gll\ 6Cu P teLoaf aSa ? ar,3|d perlb „ Herrings m Tomato, 101 Tomato Sauce. "94 per bottle P c. r tln. Golden Syrup, 21b 6d, 41b Ib, 561 b 11s „ Herrings m Shrimp. 101 3d pr tln Treacle, 21h6d. 41b Is, 71b Is.9d „ Kippered Herrings, 101 Finest Aaisins ... ... 6|d per lb per tin Finest Sultanas ... ... 7*i „ „ » Present B.oaterß, 101 Finest Currants ... ... &d „ „ per tin percale 4\\ „  Auckland Mullett 71 per tin Stewing Figs 7*i „ „ f-ytera ... 81 „ „ French Plums (choice) ... 1« „  arge Alberts ... Is „ „ Stewing Plums « - bardmes, large 8 „  Finest Mv catela ... ... Is 41 „ „ Sardines, Bmall ... ... 4 „ „ Oalifornian Muscatel. ... U„,. Sa mon, H.-lly leaf ... lOd „ „ Patea, extra fine, 31b boxes. Is 91 per Salmon other Brands 81 „ „ b^x OlL—Lucca, 2 41 pi>r bottle Almonds. Jordan 2. 4d per lb Salad, 1 pint 5\ 1 pint lOd Almonds Valencia ... 1» «i „,. Qk «3a-fcor, * pint Sl. 1 P»t lOd Almonds Sicily Is 4 I „ „ She,™ longues, lib Is, 2lb Is lOd Barcelona Suta 81 „ „ Corned Beef, Mutton, bpic^d Beef, 21b Day and'Mardn'a Paste "Blacking,'4j«i Crosse and Blackwell's assoited P^tes, 3 , Is 31 per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen D*y P*nd Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per Potted Meats, aborted, 6 J per tin bottle UovuJ, 2 z, la 101. French Blacking, 2d per tin, la 9J per Lei berg's exfcrse^ 1* 91 per bittle j, Patent Grouts. Robinson's, 10J ; Har- Nix«y'« BL.cklead. Id hizs adperdcz p,r\ 91 par Mi J»m«V Djme BlackUad, 61 per doz jTellms Buod, Is 81 per tin M)AP-Pcar*B, 4 tablets m box, Is box Nebtlea J^ood, l s Hd Pilkstone Soap, lOd per bar, 10a 6d per Neaves 1 ood, lid box Finest Japan Rice, 2|d perlb, 5b for Is Triumph, 6d psr bar, 7s lid per box Vermicelli 6i per lb, 416 for Is IOJ Perfei Cleanser, 81 per bar, 8, 6d per 1^ 3 f°r li lOi PearVj^UMCented Tables, 6d, 5^ 6d Ground Rice' 3^l par lb AtV Aulsebrooks Cocoa, fib 4a, lib la 31 Cleaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each Carfhury - Cocoa, f b 10 1, Jib, Is 81 Brown Windsor Tablets, ls 3d per doz star Cocoa, 3y»r 1 b ,1 uvenla Soap, 8d and 10,1 each Castle Brand Salt lew 5 5 Hudson's Extract of Soap, U4d per Rock b«Jo cwt 5, doz, 53 9d per box Tab c It, / bs_Bl, 141bs 1, 31 Washing Soda, 141 b Is, B* 61 per cwt, Mo ba-t, 21b jwb, 81 Colonial Vinegar, 2a per gallon Rdipond s Baking Powder, 111 English Vinegar, Champions, 2s 6d per Heawa?d a Flag Brand Powder, lOi sallon Chef, 10a Champions Vinegar, 101 per bottle Oioise and Black well J Assorted Es- Colonkl Vicegar, 61 per botrle sences 9d per lb, 8s 6a per dozen White Wine Vinegar, lOd per bottle Colonial Assorted Kssencos, 51 per lb, Sunlight Soap, Is per box 4s 9d per dczen SapolioSoap, 6d per cake, 5s 91 per doz rticketi'e Blue 101 per lb Monkey Brand Soap, large sizj 6d, 5s empire Blue 8 „  9d per dos Ke»n'B Bi, ue, _ ••• -• lOd "»• Barilla Ash MeClinton'a and Thomp- Vol ebrooke a Jolly Powders, assorted, son's 9d per lb 7-«, 6s 9i per d« z m Pear'a Violet Powder, 8J per box Divor'b Jelly Powders, 61, 5* 91 per d< z Fuller's Earth, 8d por box OoiraWs Mustard, D.S.F., Isßi perlb, Lime Juioe and Glycerine, Piper bottle ib 10| 1, Jib 6d Glycerine, 6d per bottle 'Jolmao sM v loose, 1 31 per lb Vaseline, 61 per bottle **AR "H-Cnlman's and Berger's, Camphor, loz 3d, lib tins 3, lOd 6 i per packet BISCUITS-Snowflnke, 51 per lb ; 4|i  Gregg s and Lily, 5d per lb per lb per tin » JJ| 8*« Chinese, 1« per box People's Mix, 4|d per lb (  Gl.z, Japanese. 6i per lb Albert Lunch, S±6 per lb Sym-.ngtonß Coffee bssenca, la 2d p 3 r Balmoral Lunch, 3|d per lb bottle Super Wine, 6d per lb, aid per lb per "'urki-.h Uoffae Essence, lO^dper bottle r t j n 4ayp'.le So*p, 6d per cake, any color Zealandia Mixed, 6d per 1"'), 5| 1 per lb >"ed Ptaches, Apricots, and Apples, per tin * Per PEPPER—White ... U4 l per lb Vliikmaid'a Milk 7si per tin, 7s 31 per Black ... la 21 „ „ dozen Whole ... Is 21 „ „ -ars ry Milk, 53perdosi3n GINGER—WhoIe ... Is 31 „ „ JoflF-jo, Finest, ls 3d 5 ls sd, Is 7d Ground ... Is4l „J „ Special, 2s <■ '■ ' ' JOS""" 1" miwiiniinr BHEEP NETTING, (0.8 ) 3d per yard. BARB WIRE (Hog) 1S» Od per coil. NO. 9 FENCE WIRE  .. •• •• f>S! o<i per cwb. O.K TUBULAR LANTERNS ls *>d. BOILED LINSEED OIL 1-1-•» «d per sg Bllon R llon drum CASTOR OIL 13» O«J pertin. 12 GiLLON GALVANISED PORTABLE BOILERS 37b CSd. YEATS' OBLBBRATftD GARDEN SEEDS JI7BT TO HAND J OHN OUR & CO.. A^HBUIiTON,