Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1899.

I he Few Zealand Cyclist rfcenUy found fau;t wiih some outspoken remarks j which appeared m | CYCLING REFORM, our columns m refer-] eneo to the tactics pursued by certain riders at tie meeting field at Lancaster Park cm .November 9 Naturally those who have winked at such proceedings so often that encouragement has to some extent been given to the evils we and other journals have pointed out, resent criticism. Instead of attempt ing to deny that some of those id<rntiCa 1 with cash cycling conduct themselves . m a discreditable man! er on the track, and deliberately infringe the rules under which the various clubs profess to work, it would be better policy on the part of all persons interested m supporting cycling as a public pastime, to unite m striving to bring about a reform, and so put a stop to the evils which will, if allowed to grow, or continue, inevitably deprive cash cycling of all public sympathy and support. Our comments upon the doings of certain riders on November 9 were really made m the best interests of the majority of those who compete at such gatherings, who are doubtless straight and honest. For what chance have such men m competition with those who I are not so. If further evidence were needed to show that our strictures were justified, we were supplied with it at tho Wheel Race meeting just held on Lancaster Park. In spite of the stringent rules laid down for the government of cycling meeting?, we find that m several events tho riders were (quoting from the reports pub lished) " quarrelling among themselves, looking round," etc , and on more than one occasion certain riders—who should have set an example to the others— were seen elbowing and jostling others aside. This kind of thing will certainly continue until the officers of the clubs chow backbone enough to stop it, as Mr Oresswell appears to have done at Hororata. It is to be hoped that the officials of the Ariel Club will h»ve sufficient courage to enforce their rules with the strictest impartiality. They will doubtless have occasion to act, for | if we are not mistaken, at least one of i the principal offenders io the direction referred to will be here on Tuesday The fact that a rider happens to be a crack should not give him a license to set at defiance the regulations framed m the interest of all.

Local and General.

I *** On the first page to-day will be found ! Commercial, and report of Mount Somers Road Board; and on the fourth page MU coHaneoua Items Tbocp Horsks Wanted—Both Messrs David Thomas and tYiediander Bro». art advertising for troop horses for the second contingent. They mus>t be black, brown, or bay—no greys ; from fiva to Wn years old, and broken. The horses are wanted at oace. Fatal Falt, —Harry Erith, formerly ciHtodUn of the Masonic Hali, Wellington, fell m a fie a fow d-»va ago and stiuck his head on the kerb, inflicting a severe wound from tha effects of which he died.—PiCbs Association telegiam. WAdtidltkHPKg A Testate. —The Assets Reali sation 'Hoard notify that the Wnthaorung* Kelate, near Waimate, comprising 17,860 acres of freehold laiid, is now beingnurveyed into couvenient-oi^ed farms, and will bo offered for sale by public auction m April next. Volctnteers—Teams from the Aehburton Rifles and Guards proceed to Duneiin on Saturday night, to take part m the military tournament to be held there on Boxing Day. They will represent their Companies ia the bayoneb competition, tent-pitching, etc. Bogus Teas.—There are varioua kinds of tea which, though not fraudulent manu factures, are not made of the real leaf. In Mauritius they make tea of the leaves of an orchid. In Peru they drink mate, a tea made from a native species of holly. The Abys ainians make a tea from the leaves of the Catha Edulis, whioh has suoh stimulating qualities that even a leaf or two of it chewed has all the reviving effects of " the cup that cheerp." Eton Boys—The present school list ab Eton affords an interesting forecast of the rising generation. It includes 1013 names, 87 of whioh belong either to peers or sons of peers, and one is that of a prince of the blood royal; the latter being Prince Arthur of Connaaghb. Prince Arthur studies German m lieu of Greek, and has already earned the distinction of winning the headmaster's pma for profiotenoy m French. Among others who are destined for the military profession are the sons of Lord Rosebery, Lord Hare wood. Lord Shrewsbury, and Lord Ran furly. The Impertubbabli Rhodes—The Cen» feral News correspondent, m a telegram of October states:—Aa for Mr Rhodes, nothing appears to ruffl a his invariable serenity. To an anxious resident who was considering whether ib would be possible to get away from the beleagured town, Mr Rhodes cheerfully remarked, "Sit tight, as I do," and many other stories are told of his per sonal equanimity. He ia the centre of the sooial life of the town. He daily gives little dinner parties at the De Beers offices, and luxuries are abundant. There ia no lack of champagne, for instance, md ice to cool it, thanks to the provision of a refrigerating plant. Inspection Pabadb—On Tuesday evening the Ashburton Rifles and Guards paraded at their head quarters for inspection. Colonel Moore was the inspecting officer accompanied by Captain and Adjutant L. Bourne. Ihe Rifles had 52, and the Guards about 50 of all ranks on parade, which must be con sidered good as the busy season ia now on. Captain W. E. Dolman was m command of the parade, and after receiving the inspe t ing officer m due form, the men and their accoutrements were privately examined This over the ranks were c!o3ed and Captain Dolmao put the men through a number of battalion movements, m line column and quarter column* The Companies were then instructed m Company drill m close and extended order under their own officers. The movements for the most part being carried out m a prompt and soldierlike manner. Alter the parade a sword-bayonet team were put through cheir work by Lieut. Hayes and Sergt. Baker, m the drill shed. Tije Mauser Rifle—-The Mauser rifle, which the Boers carry, was thoroughly tested m the recent fighting m Ouba. It is a merciful weapon, General Maceo had been wounded nineteen times by Mausers before the fatal shot m Pinar del Rio, and every ragged Cafaan private exhibits one or more wounds inflicted by the tiny bullet without serious effect. A 6 regular ranges the nickel projectile make a clean perfora tion, passing through bone without splinter - ing, and taking no cloth or foreign substance into the wound. If the nickel coating should be damaged, however, or the velocity is reduced by extreme range or ricochet), the wound is more complicated than those ii.flicted by the Pum Dum. Our correspon dent was wounded ab Onuses. A Mauser bullet passed through his leg and killed his horse. Dressed only with cigar-ash, and wrapped m a shirUouff, the wound healed m a few days* In other eases Mauser wounds invariably required nothing beyond carbo^o acid and a bandage. The number of men who died m Cuba ostensibly from wounds were generally victims of the commissariat i slepartmeot,—(Some paper,}

Bank Holidays.—The B.mk^ wi I be c'ose-.i on M-m-i y, !'i 8 ■Jay, »i d W d'<e d.»y ot next wtek, for the (Jlm-amud holiday*.- The " Messiah."—o.--ing to pressure on our i-paco, our r> port upon the Ashburon Iv]uiic*iUnii,n s production of the "Messiah" has Uu unav<idafaly held over. Excursion Trains.—The railway arrange meuiß f)r Boxing D^y Sportß at Mount Somers and for tha Ashburfon aud Christ churoh cycling aports are published iv this itsue. The Dining Cars.—Mr G. Fairhurat, who obtained ihe lease of the diniag cars on he trains between Chris'church and P*!merston South, will pay a real al of £1092 jser nnnutr. —PrcßS Association telegram. The " Tote'—A Wairarapa sporutnan is said to have aunexed a mc*i iktle dividend at the Wellington races the other day. He held five tickets on Faka, who paid her backers tha sum A £69 lla r.nd thus received £347 15s. Racing Clubs and thh War—The Mani watu Racing Ciab have added another event to the programme of the summer meeting, m aid of the Transvaal relief fund, the race to be known as The Transvaal Relief Open Welter Handicap, of 50 soys, ona mile.— Press Association telegram. Volunteers for the Transvaal. — Major Steward forwarded yesterday to Lieutenant Colonel Pole Pencon offara to serve m the Transvaal contingent from two members of the Waim&te Rifleß, viz: Corporal Goldstone aud Bandsman R, Gold atone. Corporal Goldstone.is the champion shot of the Company and a first-class horse man, and bandsman Goldslone is a cornet player and also an excellent) shot) and volunteers for a trumpeter. Bushside—A peasant evening was spent at the Bushside school, when a large number of parents and children assembled to say good-bye to Miss Cutler, who is leaving the sohool, after being mistress for five years. Songs and recitations were given, after which the chairman, Mr B. Evans, presented Miss Cutler with a testimonial, and also a very handsome cruet, on behalf of the parents, and a beautiful work-baaket on behalf of the children. A very nice pair of vases was also presented by Lizzie Gundry, and a fancy sugar baain and cream jug by Mary Biahop, two of the scholars. The master, Mr Moses, also spoke very highly of the work done by Miss Cutler. A very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the singing of " Auld Lang Syne," and " God Save the Queen." Highbank.—The usual monthly meeting of the Highbank District Settlers Associa tion was held last week, there being a large attendance. It was decided to send a letter of congratulation to the Premier on the win the Liberal Party had secured at the last election, also to congratulate Mr J- Mc- Laohlan on his securing the Ashburton seat. It was resolved to a«k the Land Board to favorably consider the proposal to have the newly shingled roads rolled with a traction engine. A discussion took place on the desirableness or otherwise of New Zealand federating with Australia, aud also on the question of extending the compulsory half holiday to the country, the feeling of the meeting being that ib would be very ud destrable to extend the measure to the country districts, but that it would be a good thing if farm hands could claim a weik or two, on full pay, during the slack time of the year. Footh Rangitata.—A moat enjoyable evening was spent m the Star of the South hotel on Saturday, when a large number of friends met to aay good-bye co Mr James CofLy, a railway employee who has been a long time m the district, and is now leaving for Kaiapoi. Mr Tiison, Baling, was asked to present Mr Coffey with a beautiful and valuable pipe, which he did, and epoke very highly of Mr Coffey as a friend and neighbor. All present had something to say for Mr Coffey, who was a general favorite m the district-. In a neat litlld speech Mr Cifl^y thanked his friends for the valuable present they had given him, and said he would przi it very mucK Mr Bryan, of tha hotel, provided refreshments m his well knows style, and songs and recitations w^re given with 1# Ha'a a jdiy good fellow '' to eiosp. Children's Dumonstratkin—The child ren of the Btnd of Love gave an interesting entertainment on Monday night m the Odd fellowa' Hall, The programme was a very creditable one, and deserved a much bettor audience than patronised it. The "Living Flag" was a very pretty sight, the different costumes representing the lines and cantons of the Union Jack to perfection, and while I the children were singing, the flig suddenly changed to that of the stars and stripes, whichjproduced a startling effect. The club swinging and dumb bells exercises, etc, were really good, and the kitten drill was very amusing, causing roars of laughter ; likewise the nursing brigade. " The doctor and pat ient," by Charles Thomas and Violet Taylor was 'gone through excellently, and was heartily applauded. The violin solos by Mr C Thomas and Mr Baker were well received. The living pyramids and kangaroo jump by the boys highly amused the audience. Th* orchestra under the leadership of Mr Unclrill was a good feature and a vote of thanks was passed for their services. Some recitations and action seogs were well given. The children were trained by Ensign Rust and Sergeant-Major Brigane. School Picnic and Presentation at Kyle.--There was quite a gala day at Kyle on Friday last, when the neighbours for miles around assembled to the school picnic aod \ sports, which were held m the school grounds, and also for the purpose of bidding good-bye to Miss Hempletnan, who has held the position of mistress at the school for over three and a half years. The funds for the children's sports and prises were mainly provided by the Kyle bachelors, —as repre sented by Mr j. W. Watßon—being a surplus from the last bachelors ball. Tea and refreshments were provided by the ladies of the district. The presentation to Miss Hempleman was the outcome of a resolution passed at the lasb meeting of the School Committee m reference to Miss Hempleman'a resignation y.z.—That we accept her resignation with regret, and desire to place on record our high appreciation of her seivicea during the three and s half years ! she has been m charge of Kyle School. Also, we wish her every success and happiness m her new sphere ; and it was also resolved to present Miss Hempleman with a suitable wedding present on the occasion of her departure on Friday, the 15th inst. After the children's races and sports were con cluded, and tea had been served to the numerous visitors m the schoolroom, the Chairman, on behalf of the Committee, presented Miss Hempleman with a cheque, In the evening, the younger members of the gathering concluded the proceedings with a dance m the schoolroom. Mr William Harrison, of Doric, took some excellent photographs of the gathering during the day.

THE PATRIOTIC FUND.

As the outcome of the meeting called by the Mayor and held m the Orange Hall on Tuesday night, £140 had been subscribed before ten o'clock tho next morning, and below are given a few of the subscriptions. It is expected that these will be largely increased by subscriptions from farmers and others m the country :—

News in Brief.

The annual meeting of the Chertsey Sale yards Company, Limited, will be held m the Library, Chercsey, tc r morrow (Friday) afternoon, 2%a& inst, at 4.30—n0t on 28th iost., as previously advertised,

BO ROUGH COUNCIL.

Ths anrvua! meO'iug for the installation ;»f tlte Mayor oi the borough wa» held last evening. Present—The Mayor (presiding), and Or.-) Daviaon, SeUy, Paul, Thomas, and Jonoa. j Cr Maynnrd wrote from Alfoid Forest apologioiug for his absence and congratulat ing the Mayor on ottering on his second J term < f office. Apologies for the absenca of Cra Pauling and Davis. | The Mayor said it, had been the custom i m the past for the retiring Mayor to give an account of what had been done by the Council, and al.«o to celebrate the installa tion with a bumper champagne, it was a moot qiestion v,a to the propriety of the champ-Ague luncheon h\ any case, but just at pteseat he was of opinion that the money that would have been tpont m that way would bo much better spent m aiding the widows and orphans of eoldiera slain m the Transvaal war. At any rate to that object he had devoted it this y«*r. There had been nothing beyond ordinary done by the Council during the year, except the steps taken to raise the loan. There had been i delay m this from various cause*, but he | was now happy to say that it was m fair train, and at the ordinary meeting would make a statement m regard to it. He had not expected that councillors would see eye to eye with him m everything, but he could say that they had all worked well with him, and thoae who had differed from his policy had done so irom an honest belief m the soundness of the views they held. He thanked the councillors for the aid given to him. The Cra present congratulated His Wor ! ship on hia elec ion for a second term, which j His Worship acknowledged and the ordin ary business was proceeded with, FINANCE. , The Mayor reported the debit balance at the Bxnk as £1700 6a 3d, and the income received since the last meeting had been £89 7a lOd. Accounts to the amount of £60 were passed for payment. CHANNELLING ASKED FOR. Katepayers m Wills Street west and Williams Street asked for channelling m these streets, the requests being referred to the works committee. < CAMPING IN THE WILLOWS. It was decided to agree to a proposal from the County Council to act conjointly with that Council m erecting a notice board warning men against the practice of camp ing at the bridges, and trespassing with stock m that locality. engineer's report. The report of the engineers wag read. There had been no quorum of the works committee and the streets to be channelled had therefore not been selected. The seeing to the well at the Domain lodge was left m the hands of the engineers. The report waa adopted. inspector's report. The report of the Inspector on the sani tary condition of the town was satisfactory, and was adopted' TENDERS I?OR CHANNELLING. The tenders of Messrs W. H. Collins & (Jo., for 250 casks of imported cement, and totara timber were accepted. fTend.era for laying down channelling, carting shingle and sand, etc., were opened. The tender of Mr Crutn for chan nelling and sand was accepted, conditionally on his agreeing to cart shingle at 2s per yard. TENDERS FOR LOAN. Tenders for the full amount of the loan advertised for were accepted at 4£ per cent. CONTRACT WORK, The Mayor moved that the Works Com mittee ba empowered to employ a clerk of works if necessary for contract work m channelling and asphalting. FIRE BRIGADE HORSES. It was decided to give Mr Newman the use of the borough stables at nights so that two horses should always bo ready for use of the brigade. LICENSES, Licenses were granted to J. Parkhurst - carrier's and driver's ; and to 1). Thomas, R Curtis, K. Fnedlander, A. Lloyd and H, Sbephi nsoo—Auctioneers. rihe Council sat aa a DOMAIN BOARD. Messrs P. H. Cox aod R. Clarke repre aenting the Sports Association waited upon the Board, stating that complaints had been made to tha Association that the tennis, croquet and bowling greens were not m so forward a state as thoy should have been, and the clubs had consequently not been able to use the grounds for a considerable portion of the season. Mr Clarke asked if, m the event of the olubs deciding to tar or asphalt the track, would the B:)ard agree to subsidise the fund to the extent of £1 for £1. The Chairman said he could say nothing m the matter of a subsidy until the Board had considered it, and it would be necessary to obtain an estimate of the cost of another system of watering the greens. The Board decided to leave the question of a water supply m the hands of Messrs Thomas, D-wi&on, and Scaly to attend to. Mr Thomas said he would provide a ram and tanks if the Board would lift and replace the pipes, and provide the timber. j he matter was left m the hands of a com mittee, consisting of Gra Thomas, Scaly and Davison, to act with the Engineer. This was %\l the business.

THE WAR IN THE PHILLIPINES

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright New York Dec 20. Brigadier-General H. H.. Lawton was killed m an action against the Filipinos at San Mateo, Island of Luzon.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—-Copyright London, December 19 Noel Oalvert, -who went from the Geelong Grammar Sbhool to Cambridge University, has been given a commis sion m the 6th Dragoons. Calvert rowed number two for Cambridge m the last Oxford Cambridge boat race. Louise Massett, a London governess, has been sentenced to death for mur dering her three and a ha'f year old illegitimate son, She told friends that j she intended to take the boy to rela-, tions m France, Subsequently he was found with his head battered m a lava tory at Dalston Junction Railway Station, Melbourne, December 20 At the annual meeting of the Na tional Mutual Life Insurance Associa tion, the report and balance-sheet were unanimously adopted. Mr G, H. Reid, ex-Premier of New South Wales, is here, en route to New Zealand. Albany, December 20 The Arcadia reports that a large steamer is sunk on the east side of the White Top Rocks. No boats or men were visible. The top of the funnel and one mast can ba seen.

THE GENERAL ELECTION.

United Proea Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, December 20 The Rangitikei election took place to-day, when the fitting member, Mr F. Y. Leth bridee (Opposition) was again returned. The voting was as follows :— F. Y. Lethbudga .. 1984 J. J. B*guall .. .. 1452 Gascoigne ». •• 278 In the local option poll, continuance was carried.

SUPPOSED WRECK

Uuitfld Pro»« Aeweiation—By Eieo tv Ttiiegiuspli -Copyright Received Wykapu*ka Dec. 21, 10 10 a.m. This Offioe 10.?0 am. Albany, iec 21 It is thongbt possible that the sup posed wreckage seen at Arcadia, may be the survey marks of the warship Penguin, which is surveying m the neighbourhood of Cape Lett win.

TRANSVAAL WAR.

The Fight at the Tugela.

Strength of the Boer Position.

Intrepid Courage of our Troops

The .Response to England's Call.

The Kayy Prepared for any "Emergency

Continental Critics Impressed.

Lord Kitchener.

Memorial Service at St. Faul's

Uniced Press Assooifction—By Eleofcrio Telegraph —Copyrlgh b Dvrban, D«cemb«r 20 Further details of ths fighting at the Tugela river shows that the fioeri had ten guns, excellently masked, and splendidly served. They also had many Maxims and Nordenfeldt* m action. General Buller's force repeatedly displayed the greatest energy and I courage under deadly fire. Two of I the staff were killed. Msjor-General Hart, supported by Lyttelton, made a second determined attempt to farce the enemy's position, but retired after making a reconaia sance which forced the Boers to reveal their position, showing that a frontal attack was impossible. The hills were fortified m ascending tiers of entrench* meats. Colonel Long brought the artillery within 600 yards of the Boers, who quickly shot the gunners' horses. The soldiers are now m full spirits, and eager to renew the attack. London, Dec. 19 Mr Goschen, speaking at London, paid a warm tribute to Australia for sending military help. He said that the preparedness of the Navy largely explained the country's confidence, and a full complement of every warship must be ready for any emergency. December 20 The response of ths Empire to England's needs, together with Mr Goschen's warning about the prepared ness of the JNavy, has markedly impressed the Continent. Seven thousand voiunte rs reinforce the Line territorial battalions m South Africa to the extent of a company each. The cruiser Iris conveys Lord Kit« chener to the Cape. An impressive memorial service for those fallen m the war was held at St. Paul's. The Duke ot Cambridge, the Marquis of Lansdownp, Secretary of State for War, and the Lord Mayor were present.

Extraordinary Enthusiasm.

Canada's Loyalty.

1000 Rough Riders.

Volunteers Flocking m.

London Firms Providing 1 Funds.

The Lord Mayor Working Hard.

Lyddite Shells Short m Ladysniith.

Received Wakapuaka Deo. 21, S.S2 ».m (This Office 9.56 a.m) Capetown December 19 Strict surveillance of the Civilians m the "vicinity of Modder River has been established. Lord Methuen hag a fortnight's iup plies, LtNDOKj December 20 Newspaper correspondents confirm the reports that General White is short of a supply of shells m Lady smith. It is hoped he has prearranged with General Bailer for an early sortie. North west Canada has offered to raise a thousand experienced rough riders at a day's notice. Government is raising a body of mounted infantry to be called the Imperial Yeomanry, and to be re cruited from the Yeomanry Yolun teera and eligible citizens, the period of service to be the duration of the | war. The men are expected to pro* vide their own horses and accoutre ments, The Lord Mayor of London is pro moting the raising of 1600 London volunteers for service m South Africa City firms and companies ara providing large sums for the equipment of a flying column with eight guns, also a howitzer Brigade is being organised at Woolwiqh. Mr Oampbell-Bannennan speaking at Aberdeen urged the vigorous prose* cutjon of the war,

A Compliment to the New Zealanders.

United Press Association—-By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, Dec 21 The Agent-General cables that General French reports that the N.Z Contingent showed great steadiness under fire. The British estimated the loss at Colsnso on Friday at 145 officers and men killed. Ttiere is no fresh information with regard to the movement of troops.

The Australian Contingent.

(Received Wnkapuaka Dbq 21, 9.45 a.m, This Office 10.10 a.m) Sydney, December 21 It has been arranged to despatch the Warrigal with a battery by the 2sth inst. la reply to Mr Lynea enquiry whether .New Zealand would join m sending a second contingent, Mr Seddon had wired prior to the receipt of Mr Lynes cable to New Zealand—"Had decided to send. Although npfc acting conjointly with Australia, it i« gr*ti<

THE ABHBURTON GtfARDfAHfs TiiUBSDdY, DECEMBER 21, 189 D,



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MONEY TO LEND I PBIVATELY. TANORED STREET, Next Gas Oompant's^Offioes j^ONEY~O LEND •"0 "Arrangement from Jgs AND UPWARDS, Upon any Security. TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted, Weekly or. Monthly Pay meats be arranged. All Business Strictly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER COMMISSION k FINANCE AGENT. A ENT FOR-Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton-Marine Tnaurance Office. NOTICE ia hereby given m pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, olauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ariel Bicycle Club's Sportß on TUESDAY, the 26th day ot December, mat., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the follow ing scale, viz:—For children under the age of 10 years, free ; for each child under the age of 15 years and over 10 years, sixpence ; for each person of the age of 15 years and over, one shilling; for each horse, one shilling ; for each Trap, one shilling. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. Ashburton, December 12, 1899. 12 112 IM pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1385, Clauses 5 and 6. Notice is hereby given that the Tinwald Domain will be set apart for the Ashburton County Pacing Club's Annual Race Meeting on JANUARY 1, and 2, 1900, on which days the charges will be made for admission on the following Bciile:—■ For each Adult—One Shilling For each Horse —One Shilling i Entrance to S^and and Paddock—Five Shillings. Q. DOHERTY, Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. 12 179_ N3W BOOKS ab published prices—The Valley of Sapphires; The Violet Flame ; Jaiue's Cape; Trewinnot of Greya; The Untold Half; The Romance of the Greystonea ; True Heart; Mother's Holiday; The Rose of Judah; Cheap editions of Sheldons Works, A. Swan, Kingaley, Scott 1, Dickens ; Giffen's Bat and Ball, and others; Windsor Magazine for October ; Diaries.— H. M. Jones. ITXAHLIAS— Beat named varieties, 5a 6d JL/ per dozen; Potatoes, la 9i per sack; Chick Wheat, Oats, Chaff, etc., at lowest f»tee-J. Thomas, Havulogk Street,



NEWSPAPER AGENTS A GENTS are hereby notified that^eturnß xTL will not be accepted at this office after the 4th of each month. HENRY WILLIS Msb tger Ashburtoa Publishing Company December 20 1889. "chertsey saleyards company mHE ANNUAL MEETING of the Chert- X sey Saleyards Company, Limited, will be held m the Library, Chertsey, on FRI DAY, December 22, 1899, at 4.30 p.m. BUSINESS :— To receive the balance sheet for the year ending December 30, 1899, and general. GEO. SCARLETT, ; 12 169 SeoreUry.



ELEGANT Christmas Presents. \\TE HAVE THIS WEEK unpacked the Prettiest Selection of PERFUMES ever shown m Ashburton. Caskets covered plush and gold, and lined with satin. We have imported these direct from The Vinolia Company, London, and as we intend to sell them all this CHRISTMAS, WE HAVE MARKED THEM AT VERY LOW PRICES. We shall make no Display of these Perfumes m our windows, owing to deterioration by dust and sun, but shall BE PLEASED to show them to our Customers. Ashburton Drug Co,, Ld. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, 12 190 Manager.



CHHISTM/i^, 1899. WE HAVE ISOW IE STOCK AND ARRIVING FOR OUR CHRISTMAS TRADE LARGE SUPPLIES New Currants ant' Raieins, new Fu' tanas and Candid Pes'e, new Muscatels* r.ud Almonds, new Dnswicat; d Ci coannt and Siik-dres3(d Iceing Suu«r, new kind*- Fruitg, including A pricots, Pears, Peiches. Pine Applo, and Table Plums. The Finest TEAS and SUGARS m Town. NOW LANDING. A SHIPMENT of hifeh-dM* China direct from iha Potteries, 'vAll,the latest Patterns.;lf alo — A SHIPMENT OP CHOICE CHBIBTMAS NOVFLTIBS r Direct; from Japan. Pioase send your Ordera early and oblige We aro Agents for COLUMBIA, B.H.A. and LOVKLfj DI \MONI), ir'.ICYCLES. CARSON & Co., TE-V MERCHANTS AND BLE VDKRS, GROCBRB. AND IRONMONGER**. Importers of BicycleH, Ironmongery, Glass and China Tancred Stbkkt, Ashburton. 112



CHURCH BERY-CKS. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, AehburtoK, Daily Prayer and Inatruction-9a.nl. THURSDAY-*Feast of St. ThornM ) 730 p m—Bible Class 8 p m—St Stephen's Guild FRIDAY—7IS pin, Evening Prayer and Address ' 8 p m—Choir Practice FOURTH SUINDAY IN ADVENT, (December 24) 8 30 am—Holy Communion 11 am—Matins, Litany, and Sermon 3pm-SE A. FI KLD. The Vicar 3 p m—DKOMORF. Mr T. A. Ga fes. 6 30 p m—Evening Pra/tr and Sermon CHBLsTMAS DAY. (December 25) 8. 7>o a m—-Holy Communioa 11 am—Matins, Holy Communion, and Sermon 3 p m—Children's Srrvioe 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R A WQODTHORPE, MA., Vicar



EAST 8TBEI;T, AfHß'jfcTON. THE FARMERS OF ASHBUR'ION a»D HITRROUNDIKG UIS'IBI'JTS SHOULD LOOiv UP HARDLEY Bros. AND SELECT A ' J BATH, AND SINK and have their homes made complete with a first-class sppply of HOT AND COLD WATER. Estimates given for all kiflda of Plumbing aud Tinsmith work. A TRIAL solicited for Ironmongery, Tinware, and Brushware. Wholesale Manufacturers of SPouriNOr RIDGING, TANKS, BATHS, PORTABLE BOILERS, Etc., Itc, HARDLEY BROS.



BOOTS. BOOTS Gigantic Sale Now On TU3T arrived and opened up a grand assortment of up-to-date BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAY AND SUMMEB SEASON Special Lines Women's Button Shoes 7s 6d Women's Kid Lace Shoes, only 6s lid TAN GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY, i itrong School Boots from 53 6d, Good Bluchers, nailed, 5s 6d. largest stock m town to choose from. REPAIRS done Promptly and ab Moderate Charges. FRED NOKES. CASH BOOf SHOP, Next Door Bank of New Zealand, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. UPPER"ABHBURTON ROAD"BOARD PUBLIC Notice.—AH persona found Cut ting Grass and removing same on the Public Roads m this Road District without permission will be prosecuted. By orderi JOHN DAVISON, U 200 Olerki



JOHN ORR AND COS REVISED LIST-* % T7"E Ohim to bathe Leading Firm of G oeera. Ironmongers, and Crockery *'V Mcrchanta m Ashbarton. We import all our Stock from the Home Markets for Spot O-inh, and are therefore m the bent position oo supply the public with only genuine goods at the ioweab possible price for c*ah. We euarititee all our goods fuH weight and finoat quality. Wo never charga for pickii? -*ad dalivery, all go rla at fch^> Railway Stadon free. Auy person leaving an order *i!<h ai can gat a p*rca? ticket, arjrl th'jreforo always ba sura of.having their'go >la at tha atanion m time. No charge for ticket. iJ J_i\./ U Iri "~"PER SACK 13^. — BOGAU — SJd per lt> Tea ...... (it} ■ !bIARA VILLA GARDEN TEA— Is lO.i, 2b, 2s 4dj per lb 51b Box ... 8s 9r3, 9.* 7<l, 11s lOlbßox — — .^ 16s Bd, 18s 4d, 2ls 8J KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, HBs 4d ; 51b, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101 b Box, 18a 4d ; s!b, 9a 7d -PROVISIONS - FACTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Sutton's always In'atock. CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per lb BACON AND HAMS —•* Lewis'," " Morepork," "D. McOaHura. Mild Cured Hams, Sides and Rolls, 7|d. GORE OATM¥AL—2SIb Bag, 2s 6d Van Honten'a Cocoa, fib, lid ; |lb, Is Carravcay Seeds 8d per ib 9d; lib, 3s 3d Pimento, whole ... ...J l a „ „ Fry's Cocoa, *Ib, Bjd ; lib, la 4sd Pimento, (rround... ... Is 2d „ „ Heal Good Candles, 4Jd per lb ; 8s U Mixed Spice l£d per packet per t, ox PICKLES—Hay ward's Mixed, lOd per Parafine Candlee, plain and fluted, 6sd bottle, 9s 6d per dozen per lb ; 12s 6d per box Cross and Black well's, Is 3d p3r Fairy Night Lights Is 2d per box . bottle Flake Tapioca, 71bB for Is Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Pearl, 61bs for Is Oarry Powder ... ...Hd per bottle B»go, 71bs for Is Borax Bdper!b Mixed Peel, Lsmon, Orati^e and Cit- Aium ... ... . „ 6d „ „ ron, 8d perlb I Jaltpetre ... 6d „ „ Lemon Ptel, 71b tins, 33 6d Tartano Acid . ... lalOd „ „ lib Tins Asserted Jama, 5d per lb ;4s Carbonate boda, 3d perlb, 2a perdozlba 9d per doss. Whole Linseed 3d per lb 21b Jaw Aborted Jams,ll96 i4 9 6i per doa Lmseed Meal 4d „,. Lea and Perrin's Sauce, large, 2s bd MATCHES-Plaids, 4&d per dos, 4s per bottle OPft ,  . per gross Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle 250 c la 6d per dozen Worcester Saace, small, 5d ; large, 9i 1000 s 6d per box, 4s lOd per Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per lb -| el\, „ Mazlna «d per dozen 5s 6d Bryant and May s bafetles, 83 per Whitins. i b for Is doaen Morton's Cream of Tartar, Is 3d per lb Yarmoutn Bloaters 9for Is Preserved Fruit, 2Jlb tins, 8d per tin, Maconoehie s Fresh Herrings, 6|d per 7s 6d per doz _ MIJ t m English Cut Loaf Sugar, 3|d per lb n Herrings m Tomato, lOd Tomato Saoce, 9d per bottle pe* t"» Golden Syrup, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 561 b 11s  Herrings n Shrimp, lOd g^ per tin Treacle, 21b 6d. 41b Is, 71b Is 9d  Kippered Herrings, lOd TTh «it Rafsins 6Ad perlb per tin llSsatrae ... ... 7*1,,,. » Preserved Bloaters, !0d Finest Oamn M ... 6d ;;  P« tin Stewing FM 7fd „ „ Optm ... ... ... 8d „ „ French Pk^ns (choice) ... 1«  „ Sardines, large Alberts ... Is „ „ Stewing Plams ... ... 9d » » Sard nes, large 8d „ „ Finest Muscatels U3d „ „ Sardines, emaH .. 4d „ „ Califomian Muscatels ... la „ „ Sahnon, Holly leaf ... lOd „ „ DfttaS, extra fine, 31b boxes, la 9d per Salmon other Brands 8d „ „ b t OlL—Lucca, 2s 4d per bottle Almonda, Jordan 2s 4d per lb Salad, i pint 5d 1 pint lOd A monds Valencia ... U6d „ „ O"tor, fpJnt 5d,l pint 104 i «!„! fiiniie Is 41 .. .. Sheepa Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is 10d B AS SS ::: ::: " .: Oora^ ee| Mutfcon» sp ioad Beef '2lb Pay anXrdn's Paste' Bhcktag/W Oro»e and Blackwell's assorted Pastes, "i *"'"'" la 3d per bottle, 14s 6d per dozec D»y Wd Martin's J.r Blacking, 6d per |o»d Meate,jsorted, 6d per tin hpw**2d " tin-v M por ss&sriitaia; iod? h*



THB WAVKRLEY BICYCLE IS THE UIMI Wmm BICY LG BUILT, AND ALSO Strong Enough] to Carry a Ton. _ /-a, _____ JOHN ORR & CO.. ASHBURTON, SOLE NEW 2BALAND|AGENTS aud at Waverley Oycle Depot 217 Colombo Street, Christchurch,