PHASES OF THE MOON.

Mat.

Ashburton Guardian. Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1899.

The maintenance or the recovery of youth hag ever since the dawn of history been the aim REJUVENATION, and object of count less generations of thinkers and hoper?, probably as a pendant to the philosopher's stone, which, if discovered, would make per sistent youth worth having. It would have been more to the point perhaps if these dreamers had included the main tenance of health among th 3 things winhed, because (says the Medical Press), no one, we imagine, would wish to prolong indefinitely an existence as sociated vrith the pangs of chronic dyspepsia, or the depression begotten of confirmed melancholia. With the advance of scientific knowledge, it is true, human hopes have taken a some what different direction, time has dis credited tke mysterious jamblings of the old alchemists, and experience has discredited the efficacy of baths oi blood, aad at-one-time common belief that sleeping with the young had a beneficial effect on the senile—witness the treatment of King David m his old age, and, much more recently, of (Jatberine 11, of Russia. Even now adays there is a genera!, and probably not altogether unfounded, belief that it is injurious for thß young to sleep with persons much older than themselves, though this thesis, even if proved, would not, of course, prove the con verse. However this may be, there still lurks m the recesses of the human mind a secret aspiration for perpetual youth of which no better evidence is mcessary than is afforded by the popularity which for a brief period hallows every new suggestion holding out the promise m however small a degree, of f( repairing the irreparable." Mephistopheles having dishonoured the drafts on his bank of youth men now look to science for a solution of the eternal problem, resolutely refusing to admit that science also is bankrupt. Scis nee has done, and is still doing, so much to render life agreeable that one is loth to bejieve it cannot prolong the life thus rendered the more desirable. The last cruize of the kind was one of which the recollection will, lee us hope, sooner or later sink into oblivion with the mortal remains of its author, the late Brown-Sequard, who mistook his senile dreams for realities and his aspirations for accomplished facts. His arguments were preposterous, and his methods revolting, but his object was one th<*t secured for him and his measures an outburst of popularity, which caused the wise to blush, and over which the frivolous made merry. Such popularity is of its nature ephemeral, and the Tarpeian rock is not far from theOapitol. Undeferredby experience others will from time to time hold opt mirage-promises to the eager crowd eves' willing to acclaim without too closely scrutinising their credentials those who are clever enough to promise compliance with their wishes. Some are fools and some are knaves, but all dealers m rejuven escence fall into one or other .category.

Local and General.

On the first page to-day will be found commercial news, and on the fourth page the continuation of the serial " Light out of darkness." A Relic—A cuirass and helmet used by a trooper m Napoleon's Imperial guard, h&s been placed m the antiquity room at the Christchurch museum. Ashburton Fibb Brigade.—The members of the Brigade are getting up a promenade concert and dance, to take place on the evening of the Queen's Birthday. The tickets are now beiog issued. Courting an Accident.—Some people have a my bad habit, when crossing a street, of gaging intently m one direction, utterly ignoring what may be approaching them m the opposite one. This often leads to accidents, and to-day a person narrowly escaped being knocked down by a fiy.olisfc while crossing Burnett street, the risk being increased by the hesitation she showed when aware of the possibility of a collision. " Prime Canterbury."—The Press of this morning commenting on the agricultural and pastoral ontlook, says:—" Prime Canter bury " is now worth over 4d per Ib m London, and iamb is up to sd. On Wednesday, at Addington, the export buyers showed their confidence m the market by giving 16s to 18s 8d for freezing sheep, and over 15a for fat lambs. Wool is also rising at Home, and altogether the prospects of the sheep farmer have not been so aatiefaotory for years. Standard Examinations .—The ** hogse? holders " of Auckland carried resolutions m favor of an amendment of the present system of standard examinations by the substitution of merit certificates to^ be awarded to pupils for the subject or subjects m which they b&ye obtained the requisite number of marks ; also prging the Govern ment) to pass a Technical Education Bill this session, at the same time impressing oa them the " desirability of keeping the BUI free' fron any tendency to sectarianism.." The Jubilee Singers ?at Oamabo-.— Referring to the excellent entertainment by bhe Jubilee Singers given at Oamaru on Tuesday night the North Otago Daily Times Hftyß .—•« The fame of this company and the memories of several entertainments provided by them m time past m Oamaru drew the biggest house l&Bt evening that has been ac corded to any visiting company for a long time, the Theatee Royal beiog filled through out." The critique 't&ajs follows is highly complimentary* Janemeld Farm^—lt has been known for j some time past (says the Xaieri Advocate) that Mr James Oughton's Janefield farm, North T&ieri, has been under offer to the Government for settlement purposes. We now havo it on the best authority that an offer has been made to Mr Oughton whioh he is prepared to accspfc. The farm consists of ISO access and will probably be cut up into small a^oifljenta of three and five acres, & larger amount going with the homestead, The land is of superior quality,, and will be cut up into ideal homes for working men. A T'rettx" Child, accompanied by her mother, entered a third-class compartment $b Westminster-bridge Station the other day. All e^ee. were turned upon her. She waa poorly dresspd^ but wondroualy pretty Although, as afterwards transpired, a town bred child, the glow oi health sjras m he cheeks, And, after all, the basis of beauty is health. Some passenger complimented ! the mother on the appearance of the" child. I | The woman's reply was instructive. " Weil, | you see, ma'am, I believe m looking after ' the health of my children, and then 1 find their looks can take care of themselvesi I jkeep Holloway's Pills and Ointment always m .the house, and neither I nor my children Jjaye ever wjbnt.ail »nj other medicine,"

The Mails. —The Victoria's colonial mails from Melbourne, of March 29, arrived m London on the morning of April 29—one day early. Women as Smokers. — That cigarette smok'Ug by women ia coming more into vojjue there is no doubt. Unfortunately the practice n Wit o.nfined'o females of a mature age, but is being adopted by maidens of teuder years. On Sunday evening last two girls, appirently about 16 or 17 years of age, i»nd members of resppctable families, were cycling along the Quay, euj >ying the beautiful moonlight night, and m the full enjoyment also of their cigarettes, which thoy smoked like old hands. The practice is deplorable enough among grown woman, but when youngsters take to it it ia time some ateps were taken to put down the practice."—Wenganui Chronicle. "Review of Reviews."—The Revieiu of Reviews for April, just to hand, ia a very re vdai>:e number. Ita gallery of caricatures, taken from the humorous press m every part of the world, form an interesting study, while its collation of leading articles from the various reviews ia a budget for the busy man. The special articles for the month are an interesting one on the wealth of the colonies, another graphically descriptive of a dust storm on the Darling River, a third two character sketches of the late and the new presidents of France, a fourth on the Peace Conference and church bickerings, and a fifth a discussion of the question suggested by the controversies over the book the " Life of Father Hecker"—"ls the papacy being Americanised ?" Some Snow.—The New York correspon dent of the Melbourne Argus writes:— A tram on the Cheyenne and Northern road m the State of Wyoming was stopped on | February 26 by snowdrifts 15ffc daep m a bleak place, and a majority of the passen gars and employees—there were 52 m all— remained m the cars for more than two weeks. The train could not ba moved; there w« a snowstorm nearly every day, and th« only dwelling within five milen waa a ranch house. Fortunately there was a considerable supply of food on the train, and the passengers were able to find and kill one wandering steer. The food waß cooked m chafing dunes on the oar stoves, and for drink the beleaguered travellersjbad melted snow. They suffered from the -.old, and a majority of them were attacked by dysentery for which they had no medicines. After shovelling bdow for two weeks, nearly all the passengers made their way to the settle ments, and the first complete story of what had taken place was brought to Cheyenne by two men who had walked from the train on improvised snowshoes. The feet of one of these were frozen. At last accounts the train had not been moved. A Traitor.—The First California Volun teers haa had the misfortune to number a traitor m its ranks. His punishment has, however, been prompt and terrible. Aftei a recent engagement m the vicinity oi Manilla (writes the San Francisco corres pondent of the Sydney lelegtaph) the body of the miserable man was found, pierced with balls, lying m a trench, where the Filipinos had made a stand against the American troops. Hie name was Henry T, Hez', and he was a corporal m Company D. It ia now known that for years Haze has led a vagabond existence. For a few months, however, he served on the battleship Oregon, when she first went into commission, but, being injured, ha was sent to the Marine Hospital, and afterwards was discharged from the Navy. Later he fell m with Hallie W. Ayers, of this city, whose family took m and cared for the fellow m his distress. When the war broke out, Hsjse appeared inspired by the most patriotic sentiments. He volunteered m the California regiments and induced Ayers, who was much his junior, to do so likewise. Haas was made a corporal, but turned out to be a drunkard and a thief, and finally deaerted to the enemy. He was led to this act by hia infatuation for a Filipino woman, m whose company he left Manilla and.made hia way to Aquinaldo's ai my. In is Haze accepted a commission ac an officer, and fought against his country and the troops of which he had formed part, His career was, fortunately, brief, he being killed by American bullets m General Wheaton's advance from Manilla. Literary Society.—A well attended meeting of the Aahburton Catholic Literary Society waa held iv the schoolroom on Wednesday evening, and Mr L. Hanrahan occupied the chair. Messrs R. J. Henry and P. Hanrahan were eleoted to fill vacancies gn the council. Three candidates were nominated for membership, and after other important business t)ad been transacted, the members were treated to & couple of hours entertainment of a moat instructive charac ter. Mr McSherry delivered a lengthy, though very interesting, paper on "The positjog of Henry VIII on the Reformation," and was well received. Mr D. McDonnell also gave a paper, dealing on the popular subject of " Cycling," showing the numerpns advantages of the bicycle, and the strides of the industry during thp last ten years. The paper proved very interesting,' and fell m fora little criticism. Mr F. Cooper then took the members to a ttip over the Southern Alps by the aid of his magic lantern, show jing altogether about thirty slides of the most important spenery, Needleßß to aay, the trip was thoroughly enjoyed by all preaent. At the conclusion a Hearty ypte of thanks was accorded to the three gentlemen for the able manner m which they enter tained the members. At a special meeting of the Society the question of forming a Dramatic Club was freely disouaied, and eventually decided upon. Mr W. Bowden was eleoted leader, and Mr P. Hanrahan secretary. The rehearsals were oxed for Friday evenings, and the secretary was instructed to procure the necessary books as soon as possible.

MAGISTERIAL:

ASHBUTON-THURBDAf. (Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.) Pbohimtion Order.—A prohibition ordep was issued against a resident for * year— borough and county. Civil Cases.—J» Baker vF. Clayton, £7 15s for goods supplied. The defence was that the debt had beea incurred by the defendant's wife; on her own account, and without bis knowledge. Mrs Clayton, m evidence, said she got the goods while her husband was ill, and letdefendant thoroughly understand' that they were to be paid for out of her own and her daughter's earnings. She had told Mr Baker that she would be responsible for the payment, and the instalments paid were paid by her. Plaintiff said he »knew that defen dant had been ill, and it was be cause of this that he had not pressed for payment before. Plaintiff was nonsuited.— Friedlander JJros. v Robert Todd, £76 19s 7d, Judgment for plaintiffs by default*—• John Orr and Co. v P. Hyland £gl,6a6d— £19 Igs was paid into .Courb, and plaintiff sought to recover the balance. Mr Quth- i bertion for defendant. A coil of barbed wire, alleged to have been supplied, was dis puted, defendant denying ever having re ceived the wire, and there was also an item of iuterest disputed. Defendant said he had offered to pay his account, declined to pay for the wire because he had not received it. The first he heard of the wire was only a few days ago. Plaintiff said the entry as to the wire was plain enough m the books, and defendant was well enough known bo those"in 'tjtte"store.. They were quite satisfied that" he' had jiad the wire. Defendant said he had never got a " coil of barb wire from Orr and Goj In Octo ber, 1897, he got a coil from Mr Henry Zander, which statement was substantiated by Mr David Zander. He was m the habit of paying interest on his account. His Wor ship said the parties were evidently men of truth, and there was no suspicion of fraud. Jb was not so likely that Hyland would make a mistake on the question of the wire as Mr Qrr, jbh,® piitfeter pf a coil of wire being a very important 'one to Hyland on a small farm. His Worship could "only go J?y the probabilities of the saae, and he gave judg ment for 10a 6d and ooste of Court.— Trevurza r Doherty, 153 for horse hire* This caae was adjourned from last Court day to allow of evidence being produced as to the charter of the horse. A witness for the plaintiff gave evidence that the horse was very quiet' and* witness £iad driven it several times. His Worship gave judgment for the plaintiff. ■ ,

ROAB BOARD.

Mount Som&rs.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Mount Bomars Boad Board was held on Monday. Present —All the members. Mi Hood presiding. THE GKNKRAO EATK The Supervising Valuer wrote inquiring the date upon which it) was proposed to strike the general rate for the current year, j i he O.erk stated that he hud rep.iuti to the effect that no date hid been fixed, but that pro umbiy the rate would be si.iuck during >, either the months of July or August, as m former years. RFSERVE 2006 The steward of Education Keserves wrote stating that his Board had deemed nob to mdtke i»oy claim for compenafttiou upou the Bjacd m respect of shingle required from gravel pit on reserve 2006, for -the purpose of metalling the road adjacent to this raservo. SHINGLE RESERVES The Registrar of Canterbury College wiote setting forth the conditions upon which the College would sell the area required for shingle reserves on B.ELS. Reserve 2007, and b Sating that the lessee had nob yet written approving of the transaction. INSPECTION OF DAIRIES The Department of Agriculture advised that it) was contemplated bringing section 5 of the Dairy Industry Act, 1898, into operation so far as the inspection of dairies and cowb from which the public supply i» drawn, and inquiring the Board's views on the subject.-—after a short discussion the mattar was permitted to drop. members' report The mem bars' report on roads and other works* was considered and it was decided to have any urgent matter attended to before next meeting* WAGES This rate of day wages was reduced to the following scale-.—Man only, 6s; with one horse team, 10a ; with two horse team, 12s. TENDERS Tenders for work on Sootb's Road (con tinuation of tramway road) were considered and accepted as follows : —No 1 Contract— W. 11. Fagan ;No 2 Contraot—J. Brown. ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £39 4s 6d were passed for payment and the Board adjourned

ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of ratepayers of the Mount Somers Road District! was held on Monday. Present — About fourteen rate payers. Mr Hood (chairman of the Road Board) took the chair and gave a resume of the work done during the past year, and m commenting on the large balance standing to the Board's credib on March 31, drew the meeting's attention to the fact thai) » considerable time would elapse before a new rate would be struck, and the amount) which those present may deem excessive m view of the many works still requiring attention, must be considerably reduced before any material increase ia the receipts could be expected. He also stated that the Board bad, m consideration of the resolution passed at the previous meeting of ratepayers, recommending that) Wards No. 2 and 3 should contribute toward paying off the deficiency then existing m No. 1 Ward, considered it adv sable to abolish the three existing financial wards, and institute one common fund, a motion to that effect! having been carried at the meeting of the Board held on July 14, 1398. After answering several questions of local importance Mr Hood called upon the Clerk to read the balance sheet (nob audited) for the year ending March 31, 1399, which showed the credit balance at the Union Bank on the date mentioned as being £34316s 2d. Mr Harrison moved that the balance sheet (subject to audit) be adopted. Mr Harvey seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Mr Peache congratulated the Board on abolishing wards, and instituting one common fund!, whilst other ratepayers concurred with Mr Peaehe'a view on the matter. The same gentleman moved a vote of thanks to the outgoing Board for the satisfactory manner m which the work had been done, and the funds of the district utilised without the aid of an overseer, which was carried unanimously, as was also a similar vote to the officiating Chairman.

COMMERCIAL.

A BISE IN WOOL,

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, May 8 The. London wool sales opened with an cxci bed tape, and prjpe? are from., 15 to 20 per cent m adyanpe of the ctoßing sales of the last series. Messrs Buxbon, BiJmo and Jacombs' joint catalogue comprised 11,323 bales. A Bplen did selection, especially of merinos, was offered. There was a record attendance of Home and Continental buyers; no Americans were present. There was a fierce competition for merjnQi, which went to from 15 to 20 per cent, and occasionally more, above the rates realised at the March sales. Crossbrtda were m brisk demand. Fine advanced 10 per gent, medium 7£ per cent, and low 5 per cent. The rise exceeded ail anticipations, and is due to the short supply and bare stocks. There is a strong demand for fine wools. Wheat—B326 quarters of South Australian (May shipment) have been sold at about 28s 3d, and 10,400 quarters of Victorian (Maroh shipment) afi 28i 7£d.

CRICKET.

IFHE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND. United Preis Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright London, May 2 Arracgementa have been made for the Australian cricketers to play a match at the Crystal Palace on July 23. May 3 Playing against Leicestershire, Lockwood obtained ten wickets for 37, and Brockwell seven for 39.

WAR IN SAMOA.

♦ United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Auckland, May 4 The Tutanekai has arrived from Samoa, bringing news to the 27th ult. Active hostilities are temporarily suspended, beyond guarding Apia town. Mataafa has not surrendered, but now agrees to confine his force outside certain limits till the Commission arrives. A sharp fighb took place last Sunday week outside of Apia. A thousand men were engaged on each side. The Malietoa party, under British officers, attacked the rebel position but withdrew at dark. One friandly native was killed, and several were wounded. Mataafa'a loss is unknown. Since the last news the Royalist has shelled a village on the coast. The native loss is unknown

The blood is the medium by which all nutriment is supplied to the body. No organ, for its magnitude, possesses a greater abundance of blood vessels than the horse's foot). Nor is greater care manifested any where to ensure an uninterrupted supply o blood. Marvellous wisdom is displayed m this beautiful structure ; but! how barbar ous is the treatment it receives. A catalogue of evils could quickly be written, the result of ■such tpeabnie&t), but which no skill can effeolmally remove. ■ The free ? natural^, elasbio step can only be preserved by thp : observance of natural laws. Our advice is j constantly being sought m so-called obscure causes of lameness. Instead of it being as is generally supposed "the shoulder," the trouble is m the foot. Pressure, irritating and inflaming, prevents free circulation, and pus or rAafiteif is disposed jn the clift. W. T. l&NGSSfposr may fee sonsuljbed afc all hoaro, either »t his Forge, Will* street, or at bin private residence, Grey street.

THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

United Press Association —By Kleo;r«o Telegraph—Copy rights

(Received Wakapuaka M-y 4, 950 am, Guardian Office 10 40 am} By-Election. London, May 8 At a Parliamentary bye election for Merionethshire, Professor Edwards, the well-known mathematician and liberal, was returned unopposed m place of Mr KDi-*, the late liberal whip.

Australian.

Uuited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

(deceived Wakapuaka May 4, 9-25 a-m, Guabdian Office 10.14 «,,ro)

Shipping Casualties. Sydney, May 4 The underwriters have come to the conclusion that the Jasper has foundered with all hands. Melbourne, May I The steamer Queen Eleanor, from New York, reports that three hundred miles from port she sighted a derelict schooner, timber laden, with her deck awash, her masts gone, and no sign of the crew. Bishop Thornton's Charges. At the Ballarat Church Assembly, Bishop Thornton, speakiug m defenca of the charges against the morals of Australians made by him some months ago, said the opinions of his critics had amply borne out his statements. Received Wakapuaka May 4, 9-20 a.m, Gtjabdian Office 10.23 a-m A New Claimant Sydney, May i William Richard Bickell, a resident m Sydney, is proceeding to London to claim extensive portions oi: the Duke of Westminster's estate m Peters borough and Lincolnshire. He founds his claim on his descent from Mary Barker, whose sister's daughter, named Belgrave, many years ago married Lord Grosvenor, He alleges that Mary Barker's portion of the Barker property was incorporated m the Westminster estate through the supression of her will. Bickell claims that bis descent places him on an equality as joint heir with Viscount Belgrave. The matter is m the hands of Sydney and London solicitors. (Received Wakapaaka May 4, 950 am. Guardian Office, 10.40 a-m) New Zealand Polo Team, Melbourne, May 4 The New Zealand polo team beat the Oolac team by five goals tc one. Sensational Sticking-Up Case. Kalgoorlie, May 4 A sensational sticking-up case has occurred here. Mr Mortimer, pay master of the Lake Consols mine, and a friend, were driving from the bank to the mine with the month's pay, con sisting of £100 m silver m one box, and about £5000 m gold and notes m another. They were stuck up by a masked man a mile and a half irom town. The robber shot the horse and covered Mortimer with a revolver, demanding the money. The latter threw out a box containing the silver. Passers by attempted to interfere, but the robber threatened them, and mount ing his horse, which he had ready, got away with the silver. His horse, coat and mask were found later on near the town.

SOUTH AFRICA.

Meeting of the Chartered Conipuy

Speech by Mr ItMes.

United Press Associatlon<*?By Electric Telegraph—Oopyrjghb London, May 3 The South African Chartered Com pany shareholders held an enthusiastic meeting m the city. Many paid £5 for seats. Mr Rhodes received a tre mendous ovation. Mr Rhodes announced that the Beira-Salisbury railway was opened. He explained that mining companies had subscribed half a million to build 150 miles of railway. The Chartered Company had been offered advantages to provide the remaining three millions. If the Company were unwilling to do so Mr Beit, himself, and a few financiers m the city would subscribe £1,200,000, The mineral wealth of the country was great. He eulogised the Kaiser, and concluded by saying that the unrest m the Transvaal vould continue until the Outlanders were pacified, ?he meeting unanimously approved of the schemes submitted,

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Unified Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright

Fares, May 3 Colonel Da Patey de Okm, m bis depositions, throws the responsibility of his methods m connection w|tb the Dreyfus enquiry upon Bertillon, Oonchefert, and the late Colonel Sand herr. He describes a spy named Decrion as the head of a manufactory for forgeries m Henry's service. General Qonse shielded Eaterhazy, declaring he must ba saved at all costs m order to present diplomatic dii£ culties and war. General;] Boisdefftre and Gonse authorised the sending of the letter to President Faure when witness tried to inform JM. de Gavaig nac of his suspicions of Henry's forgery. Oavaignac replied, "Mind your own business." General Mercier sacrificed Henry, hence the latter's suicide, General Boisdeffre sacrificed; witness. Received Wakapuaka, May 4, 9.50 a.m. $jUßi>i4N Office 10-40 i*.m) ;V ' ■ !ii Paris, May Jj Decrion has confessed to fabricating documents at the instance of Colonel Henry. ______________

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GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO L O NJ) 0 N . WE beg to intimate to our numerous; Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHBAT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. We are m a position to offer freight by Sailers and Steamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances against shipments placed m our hands for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience m the Grain and Produce Trade is sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to us will be well looked after. It is anticipated that all the available shipping space will be required this season, and early application will there fore be necessary. Friedlander Bros. Ld v AN OPEN LETTER. Christchurch, April 26, iS99. To Messrs Northcote and Ilefford, " The Cornei'," Ashburton. In the Estate of Wm. Hedley Collier. Gentlemen,— I am directed by the Public Trustee to accept i/«ur offer for the jfiook Debts herein, J. J. M. Hamilton', District Agent of the Public Trus.tee.% N B. —In reference to the above, the purchasers request a settlement of ALL ACCOUNTS owint? to W. H. Collier's Estate WITHIN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS PRO 31 DATS. NORTHCOTE & BMW OED, •{THE CORNER;" April 27, 1899 4 252



CHURCH SERVICES, ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. Aahburton. THURSDAY, 7.30 p.m., Bible Class and Meeting of St. Stephen's Guild. FRIDAY, 7.15 p m., Evening Prayer and Address; 8 p.m. Choir Practice. sth SUNDAY AFTER EASIER, I {May 7th) 11 a m—Matins, Holy Communion and Sermon 3 p m—Service at Greenstreeb 6 30 p m~Evpning Prayer and Sermon R. A. WOODTHORPE, M A.., Vicar. HENRY STEPHENS'^, (oucoessor t,o Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTION EER, LAND SHTATK AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangomenb, m any part of the county. Advances made en Goods placed In my bands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and JAgenoy Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay .ments from £30f9 per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER ~PDT7 TELLSIA TALE _ PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY - 1 out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women, and Children DRINK MOAiL&lr PURE CEYLOX <•'• Blended Tea*. the above statement, after 18 years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that N. M. & co/s Pure Tea» cannpt be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dper Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality. mm .| MM ,,,.ii.i,i.iii t-^7^— —————— p rledlancusr Bros.. Limited. MR PETER STEWART'S FARMS WAKANOI. NOT having disposed of these Properties by Auction, we are now prepared to receive offers for them, either as a whole oi part, and would ask intending purchas- rs tc commuoicate with us. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited; Land and Estate Agents. VTOT HAVING DISPOSED OE MR W. H. RULE'S PENDARVES PROPERTY By Auofcion,* We are prepared to TREAT PRIYATEL/S for same.] FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld.



TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. r\VK Success with these GOWNS last Season jives us Confidence m Requesting the Patronage of thosje Ladies to whom a SMART COSTUME ia a necessity. We bold a Comhrehbkbive Stock of COATINGS, Buitablo for this purpose and would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. — NOW ON BALE — 2 BALKS CARPET SAMPLES G) d\ BALES QOAr SKIN RUGS £) MITCHELL & TURNER. THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," BURNETT STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE, INVITES his many friends and acquaintances to inspect stook of the following Bpeo>» lines, without being pressed to buy. GUNS! GUNS! ! GUNS!S ! On Sale or hire, CARTRIDGES AND AMMUNITION. The best selected Stock m Ashburtor, at very low prices LAMPS ! LAMPS ! ! LAMPS \ ! To Suit the Million. Horse Clipper?, Horse Covers, Sheep Netting, Fowl Netting, Gorse Knivep, Spades, Forks, etc., Ranges, Register Grates, Fenders, Fire Irons, General Household Requisites, Table and Pocket Cutlery, The Uelebrated •• I Wilson" Butcher's Kn yes. CARPENTERS' TOOLS.—The Cheapest, Largest and Greatest Variety m Stook ii thecwy- . G. MEDDIINS (Successor to W, Congreve.) ___ JUST LANDED- XT\ C^NS SOLD FOR OASH'OR (TERMS A FIRST-CLASS \\*<\ AT raß Supply of \V \ .MMUNmON, GUNS, Etc, \6\ LOWEST *^™ PMCE' . . V^A GUNS, Etc repaired on the Premises for the Coming \ v#*^l\ \vT A by a Practical Gunsmith, at the SHOOTING SEASON. \ yA\ ■ ■ ' \^ \ Shortest Notice. OABTKIDGES \ a\ -— VO*A All Kinds of Plumbing done. Of all Makers. \yO\ \<>-\ ESTIMATES GIVEN. BIFLESSfrom 12s 6d. \OA \ f|A TANKS from 3Os. \ • x TTTANTED KNOWN—24O Capes and I^7"ANTED— LA DIE'S to inspect A Jackets juefc opened. Beautifully trimmed ORR'S New Shipment of Furs, Mantlet Millinery—Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, Feathers Capes, Jackets, Etc. and Ribbons, all Shades. ANDEEW ORR. " " ~~ ~ TJH ANTED KNOWN — ANDREW TT7'ANTED KNOWN — 60 Bales of ORR guarantees all Drereas made it hi new Blankets opened—Roslyn, Mosgiel and Establishment, Moderate Charges, Perfec X ifopoi- at prices to suit everyone. p^. ANDREW ORR. WANTED KNOWN —20 Doswn o the Beauty Cut Kid Glove just opened, sili of New Waterproof Coats, all sewn seams. r lined, splendid Glove. Beßt Hats, Bracee. Men's Suits, Excellent ANDREW ORR Fit, Best Value- T¥TANTED KNOWN-Wedding Out- "TIXANTED KNOWN — Jußt opened fits and Family Mourning receive special 10 tlcaen Ladies' Corsets, P.D.Y. and W. attention. and all the Leading Makes. ANDREW ORR. ANDREW ORR, timber. Timber, timber. Roofing Iron. Roofing 1 Iron* FARMERS! SETWISE, & STORE YOUR WHEAT yOU CAN BUILD A SHED WITH THE AMOUNT YOU PAY OTHEKS FOR STOBAGE. WE CAN SUPPLY YOUtt REQUIREMENTS AT BEDKOOK PRICES & IP YOU TAKE OUR ADVICE) YOU £ WILL NOT REGRET IT. Call and Inspect our Stocks and Obtain Prices. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL k TIMBER MERCHANTS Agents For—Royal Insurance Company Ltd, „ Shag Point Coal Company, „ Wsatport Coal Company,



F. FERRIMAN. | TUE BM^EMII-L, W^KANII ROAD rpHK JJOSIfiVILIi WILL BE OPB^ for the reo ive of Bones o> FRIDa\ and SATDBDAtf M»X \ «he2Bhland 29,h April. V. FERRIMaN. OKItNT LINE OF ROYAL MAIL STEAMKR3. The following Koyal M*U Steamship beloßging to the Orient and lacific Companies wiil leave Sydney on Sa-.urday, at 1 p.m., and Melbourne on Tuesday at 1 30 p m. as onder for Loodon (Tilbury), via AdeUifiß, Albany, Colombo (Tianahippmg for all Indian ports), Suez Ganal, Marßeiilee, Naples, and Ciibralbar :— a . Tons! From From From Steamer* Rfig Sydney Meib'ne Adelaide Orotava 5857 May 13 May 16 May 18 Onzaba 6297 May 27 May 30 June 1 Oroy* 6297 June 10 June 13 June 15 ~~ And fortnightly thereafter. • Galling at Marseilles. FARES-NEW ZEALAND TO LONDON SALOON ... ... THIRD CLASS .. £1616*,£1818,&£22 First and Second Class Paseeugers secure special advantages by booking through from New Zealaud, being provided with Saloon Passages to Australia which are included m the above fates. Paeaages can be booked to or prepaid from any of the above port?. For further particulars app'y to F. FEKBIMAN, AGENT FOR Union Steamship CJompaoy of New Zealand, Limited, Agents m New Zealand. FOX SALE CiRTEIVS TERRVCE, TINWALD. 1 have for pale a welt built house of 8 roon.H togethot with 5 acres of farut-chha land (frethold), and 5 acres leasehold. There is a'so a good stable and traphooae. This property is well worthy of an inspection. FERRIMAN. FOE SALE, A BARGAIN Town Sections 994. 995, 1001, f 1118, containing ono acre, to be sold either as a whole or m £ acre sections. Full particulars on appli ation. F. FERRIMAN. FOB SALE, A cood Town Proper yin an improving pobili-on. Well let. aid yield ins; a good fnUrt-ist on the capital required to pur chase the freehold. Full^-articulars on application. F. F2RRIMAN. FOE. SALE, TOWN SECTIONS m WILLS STREET. I have for s^o two Sections m Wills, strett. good ac and near the Domain. F. FERRIMAN; FOR SALE, Town' Section 563 fencedJand splendid ■oil. F. FERRTMAN. F'JK SAL'S, perpeiual-slka.se of twfnty ACRES. I for sale the interest m a Perpetual Lease of 20 acres situated near the Freezing Works, npon which ia erected a small house, stable, etc The land is wull watered and subdivided part of which la carrying a good crop of turnips. F. FF.RRIMAN. FOR SALE. Severil safes by first-class makers. F. FERRIMAN. FOB BALE, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, Lot 3, containing 1 rood. A reasonable price will be accepted as the owner Ib determined to quit, F. FERRIMAN SMITH'S Premier Wheat Dressing OUR New Season's Supply of this DressiDg has cow arrived, and its ©Ter increasing sale each year proves its popularity. IU IS A THGBOUGH SMUT PRE VENTATIVE. It ia easy to use, dissolving m cold water. Ib hastens instead of retarding germination, and ia very much cheaper than any other dressing—ls per pnclce*". Sufficient for 20 bushels of seed ABhburtonDrugGo,Ltd, WHOLESALE & RETAIL AGENTS. 5 11 f "n '" m ~* ——^—— , For Bronchial Coughs take Woods Great Peppermint Carp, 1 /6 and ?/6.