Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1899. THE A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

In too tinny instances the &.. and P. Associations of New Zealand f xisf for the sole purpose of holding the annual shows conducted under their auspices. A pe-usal of the constitution of any one of ihese Associations will doabtless disclose a very laudable list of objects, but when their working is closely investigated, and the inquirer gets down to the " hard pau" of actual fact, he finds that too ofVn the annual show is about all that can be pointed to as the year's work. The show is doubtless of great educa'ional value, and it is the duty of everyone living in an agricultural district to support the show by at least attendance, and other wise as far as his means will allow. But an A. and P, Association ought not to limit its work and usefulness to the promoting of shows alone. There I are a hundred and one ways in which

it could make itself useful in the district in which it exists, and when it confines its attention solely to the pro moting of an annual show, the poorer farmer, to whom a guinea ia a con siderable item, will very naturally look long at the money before he makes up bis mind to part with it as his quota of annual help to the Association. When he has paid that guinea, and reckoned up what he geta in return for it, what does he find 1 He finds that he can enter the annual show free, and take with him his wife and a limited number of hia family. That ia all, for he is se dom a competitor. If he is an enthusiast, and takes a great interest in the affairs of the Association—that is, th« promotion of the annual show— he may be allowed the further privilege of contributing a good deal of hard work, and sacrificing not a little of his time, in assisting to forward the pre liminary arrangements. For this he will be duly repaid by a share in a vote of thanks to the outgoing committee — if the work done has been satisfactory to the main body of his fellow members Ha will also have to put up with a good deal of criticism, and that too from *ome who lend only a moral assistance in the work of preparing for the show aod carrying out its arrange ments. But all this by the way. The Association, as has been said, can be useful iii many ways, and need not be a one idea institution, and this fact Mr John Stodholrae, juu., ex president of the Aehburton A. and P. Association haa realised, Doubtless our readers will remember the able address he delivered to the %nnual meeting of the Association before he relinquished the chair to his successor, and how in that address he indicated tho directions in which the Associ ation could make itself valuable to its members, and offer attractions to new members to enrol themselves. Ifc is pleasing to note that action has been taken in these direction?, and if the Association does not wpary in well doing it shouM he succes^ul in secur ing a strong membership, for its value will commend itself to the farming population of the district, and enlist both sympathy and co operation. A wise step was taken when a suite of rooms was secured in the Arcade for the meetings of the Association, and now that the Association has " a local habitation and a name," a further wise step is the establishment of a Bub- Committee (which the members for want of a better name call JSo. 2 Com mittee) with a wide scope of usefulness made possible for ib. To this sub- Oommittee is entrusted the duty o,f acting as sentinel in regard to legisla tion affecting the agricultural and pastoral interests,, and the aption of Parliament in this connection will be closely watched. One of its special aims is to devise means for increasing the usefulness of the Association to its members, and to the farmers of the district, and at the meeting of the General Committee oa Tuesday last, No. 2 Committee gave it to be under stood that suggestions for the further ance of this object would be heartily welcomed. It was ready to include in its work an endeavor to ©btain for members as speedily as possible any j information they may require on farm ing matters, and indicated, as lines in which information should be sought, the analysis of soils, manures, etc. Agricultural chemistry is^ we fear, a branch of study which not man^ farmers pursue, and we are confident that were more attention given to it, and practical use made of it, it would prorfe ftself a valuable auxiliary. In this isolated colony we have not yet gone largely into high fartjbing, but the time is not far distant when the land will cease to ."laugh with abundance" after being " tickled wbh a hoe," and scientific and economic, treatment will be as necessary here as at Home in compelling the earth to yield her hand fuls. The rjchnesa of our soil and the kindliness oi iQUP plwsa£e kav« l°ng made the farmer's work easy a|i com^ pared with that of tha farmer in countries whose land has fed many generations, and which are not so blessed as ours in the matter of

climate. $ipt in time the limit of unaided prod»ctiyjerjiees m\j ba reached, and something more mast he donethajs simply plough, apd harrow and sow. Methods must be stui(Jie4 £ha£ renew the exhausted soil, and maintain it in heart, and make every square foot yield its increase, whether in orop or ftoek, or produce of stock, and the man who 'does thia the more intelligently will be the Qiore sii^cegsfql. No. 2 | Committee purposes, if possible", to make the rooms attractive to warn bers, and place at their disposal die most useful of the current agricul tural literature of the language. Orders have been issued for several of ij»e best agricultural newspapers published }n the old (B&antry and in America, and Mr Buckley with hla ysgal open-handed generosity tiae undertaken to fill a shelf with up-to date works of reference, No, 2 Oommittte are BolicitouS for closer intercourse between members for mutual benefit, believing in the truth of Solomon's words thafc a? "iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharjpenetti th«» countenance of his friend. As in water facfl answereth to face, so the heart of man to mini' And were there more of this intercom se, ijuorp meeting together for what tjje Amen

•an farmers call "exchanging pointers," the farmers of this colony would be better able to act in unison for their own benefit than they are now, and a far better understanding of what is beat for the interest of their industry and how to secure it would prevail. Doubt less the demands of the farm allow but little time in town, and not much per- ' haps for this sort of intercourse in the ' case of in any of the farmerH whose homes stud the wide plains of Oanter bury ; but at the same time we are conscious of many an hour spent, not to say wanted, in town that, could be advantageous y spent in the rooms of the Association when No. 2 Committee have realised the ideal at which they so very laudably aim.

Local and General.

%* On the first page to-day will be found commercial news, also Messrs T. H. Undrill and Co.'a business advertisement, with others ; on the fourth page a report of a meeting of the Ooldstream Road Board, and other reading matter, also important business advertisements. The Membbr fob Ashburton.—Mr E. G. Wright left for Wellington last evening by the Mar&roa. Corbection—lnour Tuesday's issue, in the prices of grain quoted by the Farmers' Oo» operative Association, the figures for prime Tuscan wheat were wrongly given as 2a 3d to 2j s^l, instead of 2a 31 to 2s 3^d. Prohibition Order — Before Messrs Bullock and Goleman yesterday a prohibition order was issued against a resident for twelve months, to be operative throughout the Ashburton licensing district. Butchers' Ball —The ABhburton and JFairtOD butchers intend holding their first annual ball in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday next, September 14, particulars of which wilt be found in our advertising columns. Firing a Gun in the Street.—At the Police Uourt yesterday — before Messrs Bullock and Coleman—diaries Hyde, a youth, was charged with having fired a gun in Oxford Street, Hampstead, on August 27. He was fined 10n the magistrates remarking that he had got off lightly as he was liable to afine of £5. They hoped it would be a caution to him, aad that he would not repeat the offence* Bowling Tournament.—At the bowling tournament in connection with the Aihbur ton Club, the place of honor was gained by the president* The tournament concluded on Monday evening, and after the final play Mr J. H. Jswitt entertained the players to the number of about thirty to an oyster supper, at which the healths of the winner and the host were heartily toasted. Has Him Again. — A New Plymouth telegram says that at a meeting of the looal j branch of the liberal iede pation the ballot papers were opened, when it was found that Mr E M Smith had polled an absolute majority over Messrs J B Gonnett and E Dookrill, and thus becomes the liberal candi. date for New Plymouth se*t at the general election* To-Dat'» Cocrt.—The business done at theS.M. Court to.day was not important. Two undefended oivil oases for small accounts were dealt with in the usual way— Ashburton County Council v F. Black, rent of reserve, £4 9s; and Lawrie v Hill, £1 3s. A. McKeilar sued Peter Good for £2 10s wages alleged to be due, bub after hearing parties Mr Wray gave judgment for de< feudant. Several old age pension claims were heard. The Sklwyn Seat, — Through an ad vertisement in the Press Mr G. R. Peacocke, announces himself as a candidate for the Sel*ynseatin the Opposition interest, Mr VVason having signified his intention of not seeking re election. Our contemporary says that it is understood that Mr A. Loughrey has been asked to contest the Selwyn peat, at the next general election. There is every probability that he will consent fco ba a can didate.

No-License League.—At a meeting held at Methven on Tuesday night of Methven and Highbank residents, it was resolved to form a no license league to be called the " Methven .No-License League," with the object) of securing as large a vote as possible for no license in the Selvryn electorate during the coming local option polls. The following were elected officers :—President, Mr H G Baker ; Vice-Presidents, ministers of districtj Secretary, Mr A C Randerson ; Treasurer, Mr E Davis ; Committee, Messrs J Young, James Henderson, J Hunter, and R Sivewright. Abrest of a •« Wanted " Chinaman.—An Auckland P.ess Association telegram says— Ah Gin alias Chun Luna, known ia Timaru as Charley, a market gardener, was arrested on warrant. Ho is a witness in a case in which a Chinaman from the IsUnds is charged with having bogus naturalisation papers. The case had been adjourned for the production of Ah Gin as a witness, who could not be found. Ah Gin was found ia a laundry in Albert Street, and the arrest was effected by Constable Crawford, Timaru, Mr Rose, Collector of Customs, and Mr Parker of the customs department, They visited various places till reaohing a Chinese laundry, where they found a room locked, but keys were procured aud Ah Gin was found therein. LiTIRABT Societt.—There was a good attendance at the Catholic Literary Society's weekly meeting, held on Wednesday even ing, and Mr R. J. Henry presided. One new member was elected. The council's report, which included the programme for the following month was read and adopted. Preparations were made for an entertain ment to be given in connection with the Society on Thursday, 14th inst., which will consist of a lecture by th« President and a dramatic performance. The programme for the evening consisted of a debate on the question j f Has the introduction of machin ery benefited maiikind."' Mr Mojson took up the affirmative while Mr W.'Soal lad ofcf the negative. Both leaders, in lengthlj* speeches, argued well for their respective sides, and were evenly supported by the other members, the junior members being most noticeable for their good speeches. On the' vote psiog taken a majority of one vote was recorded ia the a^rrnijtiye. CtYDKSDALH Horses yon OfAso.—The mission to Scotland of Messrs James Patrick (of West Taieri), Samuel young (of Allan tonL and Walter Blackie (of Glasgow Farm, East TaieriL in sjsarf he! high-class Clydes <J»fe sires, has not been a fruifclase one, as

we learn from the Scottish Farmer of July g last (kindly forwarded to tas by Mr John JPlejpington), that'they have pur- Ohased Bix Cjydead&lff stallions of great merit, including the celebrated porse Agitator, a Highland Society's prige-wiSngr. The nahie paper also intimate* that this syndicate h»s bought from Mr William Hood a magnifloent mare, first priza winner at Newton-Stewart, It) is understood that this mare has been purchased for Mr John Nimmo, of The jQiangg, Easjb Taipei, s?ho gave his friends cqrtt blanche to purchase the best plydesdale mare they could find in 'Scotland for him. This inrnbrt*tio.n of fresh blood js coming out in the Ruahine, due ia » f*w fiays at Wellington, and should gp a Jong to restore Qtago's repptatjoq as % breeding ground for Cl^deadajls atocti. The rise n the price of wool and the fir»i state of the London market will mean in creaping returnß of many thousands of pounds for the fartjtferg of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequ.dnoej follsvyiag the t»»i*anefld Opsfc of fchp raw maierfal.i&lt the principal manufaecurbru of woollen goodl have recently issued revised price lists show ing a cor.si'lßrablo rise in the prices of all Tweedy Coatings, Vicugnas, pec. Messrs Oraigukap (& BKR&YfcAi,T of fcbiß town, how ever, with titeir usual foresight, took ti^w hy the forelock, and cabled Home direct early in May for a large shipment of the most fagbiogablg Suitings for ihe approaching Spring season, [fhej? alsp spgured jlarge paroefa from the principal New Zealand mills jaßt before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighbad and Bkrry man invite an early inspection of their New G6oda, Their leading line of Men's Suite to measure for £3 10a, wade up in their well known style and fit, should convince the most sceptical of their sterling values. The reliable Family Remedy Woods' Great peppermint Cure for Coughs and Golds— la 6 aud 2s £jd

Thk Proposed Bobocgh I oak, — A meeting of the working committee for the promotion of the Borough loan will be held ac the Municipal Chambers, Baring gqaare West, to-morrow night at 7 30. Licensing Committee.—At a meeting of the Licensing Committee to-day, the whole sale license of Measrs Shearman Bros, was renewed. Mrs Rouse was granted a transfer of the license of T. Green for the Alford Foreßt Hotel. Thk Municipal Election—There will be no oontesc for the Borough election. The only candidates nominated were Meeers John bftvison, William Jnlliffe, and Henry M mwell Jones, find theße Mr H. IT. Fo> ks, the returning < ffioer, declared duly elected Messrs J'>\\u Orr and £. J. Paul, two of the retiriDg Councillors, did not seek re-election. Donbdin upiu-mk Codet —What threat ened to be a three days' action, involving calling the best expert witnesses, was called at the Supreme Court, Dunedin, this morn ing, when Judge Wiliiatm took his «e»t to try the North Queensland Insurance Com j pany against the owner of the Wakatipu, i the claim being on account of the cargo of the sunken Laira. Messrs Hosking and Solomon were for the plaintiffs and Mr Chapman for the Union Company. Mr Hosting intimated that the case had been settled. Defendants at the last moment had accepted an offer made to them—that plaintiffs have judgment for £7225, with interest at 6 per cent from April 2, 1898, subject to the question as to £ ICO or there abouts, which was left to Mr Tbornhill Cooper, an average stater, judgment to carry taxed costs on the Admiralty scale.—Press | Association telegram The Federal Band.—The Federal Band, which arrived in Ashburton yesterday, paraded in the evening, and in a march along East Stieet and in front of the Oddfellows' Hall gave several pieces in such a manner as to deligbb everybody within hearing. The volume of sound produced was such as to make the music heard all over the town and a good way beyond the south belt. At the hall, where the first entertainment was given, there was a crowded audience, ami the band fully maintained the excellent impres sion (treated at its previous appearance*, and the applause was very hearty indeed. Among the more popular numbers given were •• The young reoruit," " Ora pro nobis," and " Nearer, my God, to Thee." The part singing by members of the band was most thoroughly enjoyed, and the buffo of the band, " Obadiah," was again amusingly in evidence. For to-night the programme to be presented is an attractive one, and in> eludes as an afterpiece a service entitled " The storm at sea," which in spoken of in high terms by competent critics.

THE RECENT BURGLARY.

At the Courthouse yesterday — before Messrs Thomas Bullock and George Colemao, J's.R—William Oliver (for whom Mr & M Outhbertson appeared) was charged with having on or about July 1 laab, burglariously entered the premises of Donald Williamson, storekeeper, East street, Ashburton, and further, with having blown open the safe on the said premises, aacl stolen therefrom the sum of about £14. In evidence, Mr Donald Williamson said that on Saturday, July 1, he wae the last to leave hie store in East Street at about nine o'clock in the evening. He then closed his shop in the musl way and left everything apparently safe, taking the key home with him. He returned to the store on Monday, July 3, when on entering he found the safe open and the broken lock lying on the floor. The safe appeared to have been blown open, as if with dynamite. tie found a piece of burnt fuse near. On examining the safe he missed the caßh box, which had contained about £14 in money and also a small cheque. Also missed a pair of shoes. Those in Court were similar to the ones he had missed. He had got them for himself and va'ued them at about 14s. Found the bar of iron produced in the yard ; it did nob belong to him. Thomas E Kilworth, engineer, deposed that he was called to Mr Williamson's store, when Mr Williamson gave him the broken portions of the lock of the safe. The lock had apparently been broken by an explosion. Gould not say what oaused the explosion, and had no experience with dynamite. The damage to the safe amounted to about £4. VV H Dardis, licensee of the Central hotel, which he tuok over on July 1 last, knew W Oliver, the prisoner; also O'Brien and Mahoney by sighc, They stayed at hia hotel about eleven days, and left somewhat sud denly. Detective Filzgerald deposed thai on August 23, in company with Constable Moore, he accosted Oliver, the accused, in Cass street. Told 0 iver who he was, and asked him if he knew O'Brien. Prisoner said he did. Told Oliver that O'Brien was suspected of having committed an offence, and that he would have to arrest him ( Jliver) too, and search him and hia belong ings, to which prisoner replied, " All right." At the lodgings of accused, they found, in one of prisoner^ vest pockets, one detonator and a email pouch. Prisoner then produced a portmanteau, which he said belonged to him. In this they found a brown paper parcel containing a coil of fuse, also four plugs of dynamite. There was also a tin box, which contained eight plugs of dyna mite ; and a small tin bot in which were about ninety detonators. A suit of clothes, much splashed with ink, was also found. He then charged prisoner with having broken into the store of Mr Donald Williamson, in company with O'Brien and Mahoaey, on or about July 1, and with having stolen there* from the sum of £14 ; to which prisoner made no reply. He also charged him with having burglariously entered the stores of the Farmers' Co-operative Association, OeraldiDe, and with blowing open the safe there with dynamite, and stealing therefrom a pair of boots, a pipe and tobacco, of the value of £1. Prisoner then said, " I bought the pipe and tobacco in Ashburion, at a •mall shop," but he could neither give the name of the shopkeeper nor tha straet in which the shop stood. Prisoner was then taken to the police station* Aboub five o'clock the B»ma day, in company with Constable Moore, the detective said he again saw prisoner, ftad told him it would bo to his benefit to point oab the store where he bought 'the pipe' and tobacco-. Prisoner hesitated for a moment, and then said "It is no good ; they have given me away. But for those fellows I would nob be in this trouble. I took the boots, pipe, and tobacco from Geraldine, which I did on my own. ftjiiok aad gab were wish me when { did the Ashburtori lob,'and now they have given me away. They got to know'thab I had dyna mite because I was dynamiting trout ih the Ashhurton river. Q^Brien was hard up, and v;Ejated money, and suggested that William sou,*B would be a g6od place, and that they might' burst thro sate With dynamite. We did the job on * the Saturday night." Prisoner further said (i I pub a detonator in, and lit the fuse, and' w$ all three got out of thg'stop'and waited tjtl a^Br c explosion, when we again we lnt in. fouftcf the safe almost open, and after a little trouble I got it open, and took the oashbos. oub. We then went to the river and took the money out of the box. There were pipers and a cheque besides the money. These, with the bog* O'JJfrigm wanted to throw into the waW, b;iib % would nob do so. We after wards took the b'ot back "bo "the store and placed it where it would be found.?' Gonst&blf! Mogrp corroborated th§ evidence of the previous witpess, ar4 added that the prisoner further stated that he could not open the door of the safe, so sent Mick for a bar, but he had managed the job before Mick returned. Oliver said he met Mick at the door, as they were leaving the store with the eaehbox. Constable Moore said the iron bai- \n Court wss the one Mr Williamson Had giyei: h»m, Witness knew Mick Q'grifn q.nd fat Mahpney. pLoew'they were staging at the CteniraJ Hotel -about the time Cf f ha kuralary. Prisoner, who reserved hia defence, was committed for trial ab the next sitting of the Hupreme Court, at Tjmaru, on September 19 Mr Cuthburtson asjked for bail, whic.h the Bench declined to allow.

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS

Sydney, September 6 Tbe defection of the Labour party will probably carry a number of other uncertanties, to that tbe Government may be defeated by anything up to forty votes. ; The Speaker decided to allow the amendment cUferrii g discussion on tho ISield incident until after the disposal of the censure motion. Ministerial optimises affect tohe'iovq the Labour party will hold another Conference, and will reveise tbeir dteis'on. Mr Barton strongly denounced the Government as being guilty of toriuousness and shiftiness during its career, the Premier's attitude 911 Federation being a notable instance of this. He condemned the payment to Major Neild. Mr Reid trenchantly replied. (Received Wakapuak* Sept. 7, 10 a.m, Guardian Office 10-50 a.m) Sydney, September 7. The debate was adjourned at two this morning, after Mr Reid has had promised to meet the House in the afternoon. Mr Reid had conferences with the Governor within tbe last two days. It is rumored he has been promised a dissolution;

THE TRANSVAAL.

Boer Legislators on the Situation Probable Ultimatum from England Preparing for War. Debate in the Volksraad Rifles for the Free State Native~lllifs. Threatened Attack by Swazis The British Cabinet to Meet A Strong; Force Ready for Despatch linked Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copy right P*itoma, September 6 Mr Reitz, in an interview, said toe Transvaal preferred a conference to a joint enquiry. Mr Oolster, ipeaking ia the Yolk* raad, asked why troops were mussed on the frontier and whether a fresh raid was intended. The British proposals with reference to the dynamite mono poly and the franchise were pretexts towards supremacy which the Trans vaal never would accept, A Progressive member asserted chat England w&s negotiating to unsheath the awoH, and was causing a panic. Mr Rasmus said Mr Chamberlain* in inviting a conference, carried water in one hand and fire in the other. The Transvaal has sent a thousand Mausers to the Orange Free State. The Swazis threaten in the event of war to attack the Boers.

London, September 6 The Cabinet meets on Friday. An ultimatum to the Transvaal is probable, owing to the unsatisfactory reply re garding the joint enquiry. It is reported that the Transvaal regrets that the five years' franchise was not accepted, and assumes the offer haa lapsed. It denies British suzerainty, and asks for further infor mation regarding the conference. British preparations indicate the gravity of the situation. The First Army Corps has been warned that i 6 will probably be required. Everything is in readiness to despatch a strong force. The First flighland Light In fantry and the first battalion of die. Royal Fusileers have been or dered to hold themselves in readiness to embark. OAr«TOW»j September % JSjlr Pakenbatn's arrest is everywhere considered as the commencement of I aggression, which has merely been | postponed. Meetings held here and in Natal have uiged prompt action, as the Boers are seeking to procrastinate until'the rainy season sets ia. (Received Wakapuaka Sept 7, 9 30 a.m, GUAXDIAK Offio* 10 15 AOl) Capetown, September 6 A million cartridges have been sent to Pietermarilzburg and Ladysmith, The Dutch farmers are leaving fiecba analand and laagering across the fron tier. Pretoria, September 0 The staffs of large financiers at Johan nesburg have started for Capetown with the office books.

News in Brief.

Mies Barratt'i achool-re-opMii on 11th ini|. Mr Andrew Orr ariaouoou Arrival of Spring Goodftt "' • v • A notice in another column informs th° public that Mr George Hamilton hki opened fc fish 1 shop in' East street, next Messrs Fiefc oher Bros., And asfes for' a ihare of pu'pliq patroaa^tf. - ' iV ' ' ' »: " " Mesari Strange and Po. have jaat) opened up special Shipments of spring And summer millinery and dress goods. The fashions of this Beaton are speoifclly actraq tive and w(ll be «nre W command the atten tion of those who require goods of the latMt And bus, ' ' '"'" ™ '■ ' " ?

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND. MATCH AGAINST SOUTH OF ENGLAND. U,nites Preßß Assooi^lon—By Telegraph Oopyrighj; (Received Wakapuaka Sept. 7, 9.18 a-m GOARDUN Office 9 54 a.m) London, September 6 With sfiven wickets down for 352, tha Australians declared their eecood ioningi dosed. Farther soorei »re—D»rling 167, Layer 63, McLeod (not out) 24, Kelly (not out) 7 ; sundries 25. Bowling analysij—Bradley, three winkefca forgOruiis; tf«»BQg, two toi^Sl*, , So'^th of England'a second iiftings— Jessoi* ss, Turner g, laDJitsinhji 30, Townsead 16* uouu^* Z, ™T.t ( nftß *al? l8 l Qra°B (»•* out) 0; sundries l\ total for fave wickets 108- The weather ia fine and the wioktb good, ; ■ k

THE ASiIBUIiIOIS GfAKDIAN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 188$



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NOTICE. ANY PERSON found Trespassing on Shepherd's Bush Estate on and after flic lat day of September, 1899, WILL BE PROSEfiUI'ED^ and any Horse found on th,e property will be impoundac*. DONALD FRASEK, 8 71 Shepherd's Ba h. •— ~j^j^ BAJRRATrS Pv9OOH MISS BARRATT'S School will Re-Opeti September 11th, inst. Subjects Taught—English, Music, Draw- i iDg, Singing, and Latin. Miss Barratt will be Afc Horns from the 3th inst. 9 5^ ', _______ _ DWPXLING of Five Rooms, tjfcuafced in Burnett Street. Apply T. BULLOCK FRESH Eggs 7d per dozsn ; Fern Leaf Separator Butter lid per 1b at> Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Stores. ■



And, if you are on building bent, Hall show you the proper implement For curving iron, and bending pipe, And gutters of the latasfc type At Hardley Brothers. They'ye ridging, zinc, and steel, and ie»d, And rooting iron that's warranted To resist the forise of the fiercest gale, If you fix it on with the f*mons nail Of Hardley Brothers. They make these •• Star " lead nailß with ease, Like shelling the proverbial peas, Jtfs «. secfej how the work is done, Bub you gsb £i?pm by the pound or ton At Hardley i Perchance sosne spouting you recjuire, ' Or, to a bath or tank aspire, j To seek elsewhere would be but. vain, j When you the prices ascerjbaia From Hardly Brothers. Maybe, your boiler pipe has burs*-, Or by the balls your life is cursed— Tbeyii fix the pipe, the bells they'll ring, For they understand the mystic thing At Hardley Brothers. If you occupy the house you own, And you possess a telephone, You will all other firms eschew, And ring up, " Number Tbirfy-ttro—- Jlardley Brothers !" And forthwith, from t«eir sta£f of ten, Industrious, skilled, and sober mm, (No matter what the weather's like), They'll send you one on foot or bike From Hardley Brothers, The work's in charge of Mr Sam, A oonsoientious business man ; to keep a promise he will try, And Hardjey ever tells a lie— Af Hardiey Brothers.



They've kerosene, and other lamps For drawing room, or ploughing camps, They've lamps by which you bake or boil, And use the minimum of oil At Hardley Brothers. If you're in search of something rare In good and strong enamel ware, It's there, in e/ery form and Biae To gladden all housekeepers' eyes At Hardley Brothers. Mechanic \' tools of every trade Are in this window well displayed ; They've tools to suit the handy man As wall as the skilful artisan At Hardley Biothors. They've instruments for cutting gorse, For shearing sheep, or clipping horse ; They've wringers, cutlery, and clocks, And dynamite to split the rocks At Hardley Brothers. But; step ins'de, and look around. And there, from ceiling to the ground A goodly show will meet your gß*3, And 811 your eoul with much amaze At Hardley Brothers. They've hinges, saehweights, varnish, glue, They've k>cks, and window fastenings too ; They've nails, and staples, and indeed, There's everything the builders need At Hardley Brothers. i They've pickp, shovels, forks, and spades, They'vs reaping hooks, and mowing bladeß, In short, they all hardware retail From a dynamo to a shingle nail At Hardley Brothers. The stock's so large, perhapa you can't See juat c-xictly what you want ; So, of our assistant please enquire. And he'll produce what you desire At Hardley Brothers. He'll also the workshop show you to, Where Mr John will welcome you } He wields the tools of trade again, And " grafts " away with might and main At Hardley Brothers.



RANGES. EEGISTER GRATES In Great Variety. G. MEDDINS, THE PEOPLE'S IBONSIOMGEB. HARDLEST TQROTHERS. .ARDLEY J3ROTHERS. IN central East Street stands the shop Whore all pedestrians should atop To inspect the window, whereupon Was formerly the name of Jokn, Of Hardley Brothers The window's dressed in stylish taste, The goods re in due order placed, For the art of " dressing " Harry knows And the stuff to best advantage shows At Hardley brothers. They've rods, aud minnows, reelß and flies —The best that science can devl-e— For the use of him who claims to bo A piscatorial devotee At Hardley Brothers.



Public Notice G. MEDDINS, (Successor to W. Congbkve) THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER, BURNETT STRKET, Opposite Arcade, T)ESPKOTFULLY invites inspection of }\ his large and varied Stock of — GARDENING TOOLS — — GARDENING TOOLS — — GARDENING TOOLS - Including— Digging and Ladies' Spades. Trowels, Garden Rak.s and Hoes, Weeding I Forks, Dutch Hoes, Digging | Foiks, Hedge Shears, Prun ing Knives, Syringes, and Shears, eto. Also,— BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY. AGENT FOR SCOTT'S AND BARNINGHAM'S



OPENING DAY OF ! CYCLfHC SEASON. YOUR Bicycle Beautifully Enamelled and Plated in time for ths Opening Day, from 20s, at GATES, LOWRY & GO'S WORKS, Burnett Street. W. A. Schwartz, Manager. T AM a Purcha-er of Canterbury Frozen Meat Company's Shares. 8 111 ALBERT ROBERTS.



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QUALiTY 1 rILS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FA GT THAT BEARIY _ I outofevery 4 of the whole population of Man, Women,and Children DRINK PURE CBiirEiOlUS &r MJLemtleM Teas. fh« atoova statement, after 1a years' trial, Should convince both the trade and public tnat N. M. & Co.'6 Pure Teas cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4d per Ib. more money, and you will be eonyincgd ours have no equal for Quality.



FARM FOR SALE. ]VT ESSRS FRIEDLANDEK BROS., Ltd, have been instructed by Mr Win, Sutton, to sell by private treaty, his compact farm of 290 acres, situated at Winchmore, on which is a comfortable four-roomed DwelliHg, large store room, and six-stalled Stable, The property is divided into five paddocka, all fenced and well watered, and most of u the land is under crop. For full particulars and terms, apply FKIBDLANDER BEOS,, Ltd.



FOR PRIVATE SALE. TTTE have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Garter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full partioulars'on application to f RIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED TITE are CASH^Buyers of good lines of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, Also,— OATS, BARLEY, AND RYE GRASS. FRIEDLANDER BROS.,' Lld/



Friedlander t-r-s. < 900 ACRE FARM AT MJT; lITEN WE have for Private Sale a splendid Grazing aad Cropping Farm, cloa to Methveß, on which there are the follow ing improvements :— Six roomed House, 12 I stall Stable and B»rn. The pro, erty is 1 securely fenced and subdivided into eight paddocks, with plenty of water. We invite applications as to further particulars from intend ng purchasers. FRIIiDLANDER 8R03., Ltd, Land and Estate Agent. WE have for Private Bale several first class DRAUGHT STALLIONS, Also,— Some well bred TROTIING STALLIONS, of which we can give full particulars to intending purchasers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOR PRIVATE SALE WE have for Private Sale a Complete THRESHING & CHAFFOUTTING PLANT, consisting of— Bight Horse-power Traction Engiue, by Aveling and Porter, with patent Lubri cator ; Combine, by Hornsby and Son, with self feeder; Elevators, by P. and D. Duncan ; and Chaffoubter, by Andrews and Beavin, with Doable Bagger ; also, Whare", Water Cart, etc. Also—Four horse-power Portable Engine, by Clayton and Shuttleworfch, In firat class order. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lid.



Carravay Seeds ... ... 8d per lb Pimento, whole la   Pimento, ground Is 2d  Mix^d Spice l£d per packet PlCKLES—Hayward's Mixed, 101 per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross and Blackwell's, Is 3d psr bottle Captain Whfte'a, 2s 3d per botfcle Curry Powder lid per bottle Borax 8d per lb Alum 6d „ „ Saltpetre 6d „ „ Tart aric Acid lslOd „  C^rbocate Soda, Sd per lb, 2a per doz lbs Whole Linseed ... . 31 per lb L'nsesd Meal 4d MATCHES -Plaids, 4&d per dot, 4a per gross 250's la 6d per dcz&n 1000's 5d per bos, 4s 10J pee dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 81 par dozen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for 1h Vlaconochie's Fresh Herrings, [6£l^per tin  Herrings In Tomato, 101 per tin  Herrings in Shrimp, 10J por tin  Kippered Herrings, 101 per tin  Preserved Bloaters, lOi per tin Auckland Mullett ... ... 7d per tin f'y~tera 81 „ „ Snrdines, large Alberts ... Is  „ Sai-fline?, large ... ... 81,,  Sardines, small ... .., 41   Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd  „ Salmon, other Brinds ... 81 „ „ OlL—Lucca, 2i 41 per bottle Salad, I pint 51, 1 pint lOd Castor, | pint si, 1 pint lOd Sheepg Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 2lb tin, Is Crosse and Blackwell's assorted Pastes, Is 31 per bottle, 14s 6d per dozan Potted Meats, assorted, 61 per tin Bovril, 2 z, Is 101. Leiberg's extract, Is 9J per bottle Patent Groats, Robinson's, lOd ; Har par's, 9d per tin JVTellins 1 Food, U 81 per tin Nestles' food, Is lid Neaves Food, lid Finest Japan Rice, 2|d per lb, 51b for Is Vermicelli, 6d per lb, 41b for Is lOd Macaroni, bd pw lb, 41bs for Is lOi Pearl Barley, 2| 1 per ib Ground Rica, 3| I por lb Aulsebrook's Cocoa, £ib 4d, lib Is 3d Cadbu?y'> Cocoa, £ b 10i, \\b, ÜBd Star Cocoa, 3i per ib Castle Brand Salt, lewfc 5s Rock SalD cwt 5s Table Salt, 7lbs Bd, 141bs Is 3d T>»ble Salt, 21b jars, 8d Kdmond's Baking Powder, lid Heaward's Flag Brand Powder, lOd Chef, lOd Crosse and Blackwell's Assorted Es sences 9J. per lb, 8a 6d per dozen Colonial Assorted Essences, 5d per lb, 48 9d per d( z »n Uickett's Blue 101 per Ib Krapiro Blue ... .. 81   Kean's Blue lOd   Aulnebrook«'s Jtlly Powders, assorted, 7 X 6s 91 per dcz ;n Djvor'ti Jelly Powders, 6 i, 5s 9 1 per dcz Colman's Mustard, D.S.F., Is 81 per Ib, |!b 10U, fib 6d Co!mw«'« Mustard, loose, If 31 per lb SJ'AiiQH—Colraan's and Berger's, 6 i per packet  Gregg's and Lily, 5d per lb  Glaze Chinese, Is per box  Ghzi Japanese, 6d per lb Symington's Coffee Gsseac3, is 2d por bottle Furtish Coffee Fssence, lOA'l per bottle Maypole Soap, 6d per c*»ke, any color Dried Ptaches, Apricots,, and Apples, 9i per lb Milkmaid's Milk 7|i por tin, 7s ft 1 per doz-m. Saraety Milk, 5s per d< z m Ooffdo, Fiaest, Is 3!, 1-|5 ?, 1,7 d  Special, 2s



tfan Houten'a Cocoi, Jib, lid ; |lb, 1« 9d;Ub, 3s 3d Pry'aOoCDa, *lb, B|d ; lib, Is UJ Real Good Gaudies, 4|d per lb ; 83 bi ParaflrHS Candles, plain and fluted, 6|d per lb ; 12s 6d per box Fairy Night Liehfcs, Is 21 per box Flake Tapioca, 7 lbs for la Pearl, 6lbs for la Sago, 71bs for Is Mixed Peel, L3tnon, Orange and Cit ron, 8d per lb Lemon P«*l, 71b tins, 3s 61 lib Tins Assorted Jama, 5d per lb ; 4s 9d per doz 21b Jara Assorted Jams, 14s 6i per. drz Lea ard Perrin's Sauco, large, 2j 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle Worcester Sance, small, 5d ; large, yd Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per lb Maslna <H per dozen 5a 6d Whiting, i b for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, la 31 per lb Preserved Fruit, 2|lb tins, 81 per tin, 7s 6d per doz fcngl^h Cut Loaf Su^ar, 3|d per lb Tomato Sauce, 9d per bottle Golden Syrup, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 561b 11s 3d Treacle, 21b 61. 41b Is, 71b Is 9d Firsts ftalsins 6Mperlb Finest Sultanas 7|d 5 ,  Finest Currants »» »» per cage 4-| I   Stewing F^s 7|i „ « French Pk us (choice) ... 1* ,» r Sfcewing Plams .., .... 31 >» >» Finest Muscatels ... , Is 'a „ „ Californian Muscatels ... / H " " Pates, extra fine, 31b boxes, Is 91 per Almonds, Jordan 2s 4d per lb Almond-, Valencia ... 1» 6i  „ Almonds, Sicily "41 „ „ Barcc'.inaKuts 81   Shell Almonds 101 „ m Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4*l per doz Day and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d par bottle French Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9i per dnz Sixey's Blacklead, Id mz\ M per doz James' Dome Blacklead, 61 per doz hi)A P— Pear's, 4 tablets in box, is box Silkstone Soap. 10d per bar, ]0a 6d per box Triumph, 6d par bar. 7a lid per box Perfect Cleanser, 81 per bar, 8i 6d per Pear'n Unscented Tablets, 6d, 5 i 6d per doz leaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each Brown Windsor Tablets, Is 3d per drz Juvenia rfoap, 81 and 10i each Hudsm's Extract of Soap, Is 41 per doz os 9d per box Washing Soda, 14?b Ib, 8h 61 per cwt Colonial Vinegar, 2.9 per gallon EngHeh Vinegar, Champions, 2s 6d per gallon Champion* Vinegar, 101 per bottle Colonial Vinegar, 6i per bot'ie White Wine Vinegar, lOd per bottle Sunlight Soap, Is per box Sapolio Soap, 6d per cake, 6,91 per doz Monkey Brand Soap, krge b'zj 6.1, 5s 9i per doz Barilla Ash, McClinton's and Thomp son's, 9d per lb Pear's Violet Powder, 8d per box: Fuller's Earth, 81 per box Lime Juic■* »nd Glycerin®, 9d per bottle Glycerine, 61 per bottle Vaseline, 61 per bottle Camphor, loss 3J, lib tins 3s 101 BlSCUlTS—Snowflake, Si per lb ; 4|d per lb per tin People's Mix, 4H per lb Albert Lnnch, 3£r3 lb Balmoral Lunch, 3|l per !b Sniper Wine, U per lb, o|d per lb per tin Zealandia Mixed, 6d per lb, s^l per lb per tin PEPPER—White ... Is4*perlb Back ... la 21 „ „ Whole ... Is 2d  „ GIKGKR—WhoIe ... Is 31 „ „ Ground ... Is4i  , t ,



-PROVISIONS - FACTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Button's always in stock, CHEESE—Finest Factory 5 6d per lb BAOON AND HAMS — »'Lewis'," " Morcpork." "D. Mc^allum. 1' Mild Cured Hams, Sides and Rolls, 7£d. GORE OATM^AL-251b Bag/> 6d



SHEEP NETTING, (O.S )| .. .. •• 3<l per yard. O.K TUBULAR LANTKRNS .. .. •• I»S><l. BOILED LINSEED Oil. .. •• ■■ l-'i-* «<1 pcr 4 5'gnllon drum CASTOR OIL 3ts-^ J><l per tin. 12 GALLON GALVANISKD PORTABLE BOILERS 37s «U. YATES' OKLKI3RATHD GARDEN SJED3 JU^T TO HAND JOHN OR.R & CO.. AbiIBUHTON,



JOHN ORR AND GO'S REVISED LIST^ WE CWm so be tie Leading Firm of G'ooers, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merchants in Aehburton. We import all our Stock from the Hume Matket-s for Sp»t Cas,h and are therefore in the Lest position to supply the public with only genu.ne goods at the lowest possible price for can. We Kuaranfee aU our goods fnU weight and finest quality. We never charge for packing and delivery, all goods at the Railway fetation free. Any person leaving an order with ub can get a p*rc«l ticket, and therefore always be sure of having their goods at thd ata'ion in time. No charge for ticket. -rn-r- /aTTD *O 5« per Ton — _t JLO U Jtl PER SACK 13*. — BDGAU — £S|<l per lib witii Tea !6IARAVILLA GARDEN TEA— Is lOd, 2a, 2s 4d "per lb 51b Box 8a Bd, 9a 7d, 11. 10!b Box .- .- ... 16s Bd, 18b ftd, 21i 8d KOZIE TEA — 101b Box, 18s 4d ; 51b, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101b Box, 18a 4d; Sib, 9a 7d