Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Vertis et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1899. THE INSPECTOR - GENERAL OF SCHOOLS.

People having some idea of the fitness of things are asking why on earth the Government have passed over a number of experienced and deserving officers and teachers connected with the Education Department to appoint the Rev. G. Hogben, headmaster of the Timaru High School, to the position. A more unpopular appointment could aot well be conceived. Mr Hogben was for some short time junior inspector under the North Canterbury Board, but so many of the Board's best teachers were driven out of its service as the result of his manner of dealing with them, that it is not surprising that the members of that body were much relieved when Mr Hogben was ap pointed to his present position m the High School, Timaru. The appoint ment of this gentleman, therefore, to the chief inspectorship of schools may well create dissatisfaction throughout the teaching profession. An ex-1

plantation of this remarkable appoint ment is suggested by the following remarks of oar contemporary the Press m this morning's issue:—"Mr Hogben has hia good points, no doubt, and is ia some respects an able man. HLis knowledge of earthquakes, we believp, is extensive and peculiar. We are v*. - i-ly at a loss, however, to understand why the Government has selected him to the important position of Inspector-General of Schools. Some ! years ago, when he was an assistant master m the Ohristchorch Boy*' High Schoolj he was appointed as an assistant Inspector far North Canterbury. We cannot learn, however s (hat he dis tinguished himself so brilliantly m that position that he ought now to be placed over all the School Inspector m the colony, some of whom are men of conspicuous ability, who have spent many years m their work. Ib is rumoured that Mr Hall-Jones is responsible for the appointment. If so, the mystery is solved. It is just the kind of appointment that Mr Hall- Jones would be likely to make."

Local and General.

On the first) page to-day will be found a report of the Rifle Association** meeting at Wanganui; and on the fourth page appears commercial and sporting news. Old Aok Pensions—Pensions commenoe on the first of the month following a claim being established, and the first instalment ia payable on the first day of the succeeding month. A Threshing Record.—Mr T. Doig threshed for Messrs Rule and Stringfellow, at Pendarves farm, m four days, 9411| bushels wheat and oats, including shifting and meal hours. Unclaimed Lettek. —A letter from beyond the colony, addressed as under, was received at the Aahburton Post Office dur ing the month of December, and is still unclaimed —R. J. Hill. Sheep for Canteebury.—An unusually large number of sheep are being exported to Canterbury, and nearly every steamer for the last six or eighb weeks has taken a number, says a Presa Association telegram from Wellington. The Price of Bread,—A Press Asso ciation telegram from Wellington states: Complaints are being made as to the way m which the price of bread is kept up, It is pointed out that flour has fallen nearly fifty per cent, while the price of bread, which was put up when that of flour rose last year, has been reduced only fourteen per cent. Northern Roller Mills.—According to a Press Association telegram from Auck land, tha purchase of the Northern Roller Mills from the Bank of New Zealand was completed on Tuesday, by the final payment by the syndicate. Mr Virtue, having resigned his connection with the Bank, becomes manager. Education Board Elections. —For the j Education Board elections, 142 committees j sent m voting papers, of which three were informal. The properly reoorded votes were cast as follows:—Mr W. T. Adams 118,! Mr H. W. Peryman 111, Mr T. S. Weston 91, Mr J. StudhoJme (jun.) 61, Mr P. R, Dearden 25. The first three were declared duly elected. Schools Excursion.—About 1300 excur- j sionists left by train this morning for Samper, j The train consisted of about twenty-eight carriages drawn by two engines. Twenty tram cars, have been requisitioned to convey the party from Addington to Sumner. The appearance of the weather was somewhat threatening, or doubtless a still greater number of persons would -hays gone. Box j^?ML."—People seem to be as much scared at the discovery of the box snail, or house snail, having put m an appearance m New Zealand, as were the old folks at home aome yeara ago when they first heard of the '.'olorado beetle. Gardeners and others, however, will do well to note the fact that this destructive snail has made its appear ance m Ashburton, and if dealt with promptly its march may be arrested. Ducks will dispose of it m no time, if allowed to roam a garden for a space every day during spring and summer. Literaby Society.—The usual weekly meeting of the Aahburton Catholic Literary Society was held on Wednesday evening. There was a large attendance, and the Vice- President (Mr L HanrahaD) occupied the chair. After a short time had been spent m playing draughts and other games, the programme for the evening was pro ceeded with. It took the form of a moat interesting and instructive magic lantern entertainment, which was given by Mr F. Cooper. During the evening recita tions were given by Mr Finlay, of Christ church, and songs by Messrs Burgess and Moison. Votes of thanks having been passed to Messrs Cooper and Finlay, the meeting adjourned. For next Wednesday evening ' the programme will take the form of " A trial by jury." A Boy Preacher.-—One of the moat extraordinary stories of precocity on the part of a child ever related is published m the latest American papers to hand. It is to the effect that a remarkable scene was witnessed at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, a negro place of worship m New York, on the afternoon of the 6th of January, where Laurence Dennis, a negro boy, alleged to be five years old, preached a stirring sermon, exciting the congregation to a pitch of frenzy by his fervent calls to repentance. The child comes from Georgia, and showed wonderful precocity since his infancy. He has been interviewed by the New York papers, and discusses religious question like a veteran clergyman. He claims to be divinely inspired, and many negroes are hailing him as the new Messiah. Board op Education.—At the meeting of the North Canterbury Board of Education on Wednesday the following business of local interest was transacted.—The following appointments were confirmed :—Greenstreet, Mr J. E. Purchase, master; Ealing, Miss J. Fechney, mistress m sole charge ; May field, Miss H. Hight, mistresß for six months. The following resignations were received and accepted :—J. E. Purchase, as master at Riverßide; and J. Fechney, as mistress at Saafield. Tenders were accepted : —G. Duggan, painting school, Rokeby, £13 10a; G. Duggan, painting school buildings, Overdale, £18; Collins and Co., painting buildings and repairs, Hinds, £28 14s 9d ; G. A. Mazey, painting buildings and reno vations to house, Westerfield, £31; C. Chap man, painting buildings, Springburn, £31 18a. Colossal Cheek.—Mr Thomson, member for Clutha, makes great fun of Mr Seddon's attempt to score from a statement of Capt. Russell. Captain Russell, at a banquet given to Mr Buchanan at the VVairarapa, said that he quite agreed as to the desirability of Opposition speakers following the Premier up m his electoral tour through the country and showing the other side of the question, but it must be understood that m order to carry this out the party must be prepared to " put their hands m their breeches pockets," since travelling was an expensive business. Mr Thompson considers this a very sensible and true remark, but Mr Seddon denounced it as an insult to the country and an infringe ment of the liberties of the people. That was pure clap-trap. Of course, continued the honourable gentleman, the Government party did not put their hands m their pock ets to enable the Premier to travel round m their interests. The money came out> of the >ocketa of the taxpayers. Surely this ! reference of Mr Seddon to Capt. Russell's ! manly statement ia another glowing instance ' of the Premier's colossal cheek. !

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association—Electric Tele graph Copyright. London, February 28 Wheat at Mark Lane is sixpence dearer pa the week.

MAGISTERIAL.

A3HBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.) Alleged Theft.-—Annie Stanborough or Stanley, was charged with the theft of a gold wedding ring, the property of Mrs Watkins, at Tinw*ld. From the evidence it appeared that on Febru ry 28, Mrs Watkins, to do her washing, had taken off her j wedding ring, and kid it on a shell outside j the backdoor of her house. Accused who was a stranger to Mrs Walk ins came m and , asked liberty to leave a parcel. An hour j afte wards the ring was missed, and as j nobody 1 ad been near the place but accused, j she was arrested. The accused bad not a good name with the police, but aa the ring had nob been found, and no oue had seen her take it, His Worship diatnis ed the cane, but advised the woman to clear away out of the district, otherwise 6ha might find hersdf before the Court for vagrancy. Civil Cases.— Kingston v Dalley, £618 a 6), Mr Wilding for plaintiff—judgment for amount.—H. A. Flower v A. Hakall, £2 5a 91. The debt was not disputed, so far as the goods h-wing been received went, but defendant contended she had been charged retail instead of wholosmle prices. His Worship gave judgment for £2 2s 9d, to be paid by instalments of 2a &d a we k.

SUPREME COURT.

IN BANKRUPTCY.

Tuesday, February 28. (Before His Honor Mr Justice Denniaton. RE DANIEL BRICK. | This was a motion for an order as to the property of the bankrupt. Mr Stringer appeared for the Official Assignee, and Mr Fisher for Mr Brick. Mr Stringer said the application was to determine whether certain property passed to the Official Assignee by virtue of the reputed ownership clause of the Property Act. The bankrupt, who was a farmer, was at the time of his bankruptcy the reputed owner of the Rakaia hotel. On his becoming bankrupt it was contended that the hotel belonged to his wife, and he only appeared as the owner to comply with the clauses of the Licensing Act. His name was over the door, and on the license, and he kept a bank ing account m his own name. In fact, he j was to all appearance the owner of the property. The bankrupt alleged that all the creditors knew that the property was really Mrs Brick's, bulb on the other hand Brick was the reputed owner and m possession. The Official Assignee did not | dispute that the property and furniture belonged to Mrs Brick, bub on the other hand the stock m trade and the concern as a floating business were to all intents and purposes Brick's. Mr Stringer called Daniel Brick, who deposed that at the time of hia bankruptcy he had been m possession of the hotel for some months. He often wrote for goods m his own name. He did not keep the hotel books. Witness detailed the proceedings m connection with his farm and his monetary transactions. None of the creditors on the hotel were creditors on the estate. His Honor said the matter was a simple one. There had been an attempt to assist the family and start the wife m business. The Official Assignee said none of the creditors on the hotel had proved. Mr Stringer said he moved under Section 63, rub-Section 3, of the Bankruptcy Act. After Mr Fisher had replied at some length Hia Honor reserved his decision.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents)

MUNICIPAL FRANCHISE.

I TO THE EDITOE. Sir, —Your useful artiole m yesterday's Guardian on this subject is hardly accurate m two reapects—each important m its way. First, your definition of a residential occu pant does not cover the whole ground, an error for which tha wording of the Acts is responsible. A correct definition can only be obtained by reading section 6 of the Acb with section 2 y which will give tha following results:—"A residential occupant" meaus any person who is m occupation as tenant or si»b-tenant, whether joint) or several, of any house, warehouse, office, shop, or other building (or any portion thereof) the rent being not leas than £10 par year for each residential occupant." The phrase I hare put m parentheses extends the franchise to a num ber of voters who would be otherwise ex cluded. The other point is this, at the con clusion of your article you say "Ib is the duty of the elector to see that his or her name is placed on the roll, and that no blame can be laid at the door of the town clerk," if the names of persons entitled are nob in serted m the roll. This, lam aware, is the view of the Borough Council, bub that does cot necessarily prove it to be the correct one. Section 7 of the Acb lays that the town clerk shall, between certain dates, make out a list of the names of all persons ' possessed of the qualification— not of those who olaim to be enrolled. The regulations under the Act, gazetted on the 9th February last, go further, for regulation 2 says— " It is tJu duty of the town clerk to make these lists as complete as possible." The Borough Council m order to save a few pounds has shifted the responsibility for the complete ness of the lists from its own officer to the ! shoulders of the electors, and the result will probably be a great amount of dissatisfaction at the next elecbion.—l am, etc., W. JOLMFI-E. Ashburton, March 2. Our esteemed correspondent has probably omitted to note the fact that no clause m the Aot lays down any penalty for failure on the part of the Borough Council or its officers to " make these lists as complete as possible," Had parliament intended to re lieve the elector from the burden of looking after hit! own rights, a penalty would have been imposed upon the municipal officer or authority for failing to do it for him. As no penalty has been provided, the clause "as complete as possible" is blank cartridge, and our advice to the residents to look after their own registration is still the best that can be given.—Ed.]

News m Brief.

The Rev G. H, Mann, of Ashburton, will preach farewell sermons next Sunday at Newlanda m the morning, and at Seafield m the afternoon. Mr H. H. Heatley, the branch manager for Mr R. Loohead, of Dunedin, announces that owing to the increased rate at which sales have been made of the well-known , Wertheim aewing machine, during the past year, a substantial reduction has been made m the price, which will no doubt greatly increase its sale during; the present year. At the depot m East Street they have also a good assortment of go-carts and perambula tors, etc., all their own manufacture, built on the moat approved Unas, and m the con struction of which only the best material is used.

Tinwald Towa Board.

The adjourned monthly meeting of the Tiowald lowa Board was held oa Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs E Gates (chair man), 0. Doherty, T. Se*ly, M. Lagan, and J. M. Hampton. ' SLAUGHTEBING LICENSE. J Mr J. Robinson applied for a slaughtering license. As the inspector had reported favorably on this slaughterhouse the license waa granted. VALUATION ROLL. } The Valuer-General wrote referring to 1 several alterations on the valuation roll.— The letter was received. STRAY CATTLE. The cattle ranger wrote drawing attention to the inspector'^ action m reference to stray | c.ittie. A copy of the letter was ordered to Ibe forwarded to the inspector, and his j attention drawn to the schedule of duties. CROSSING. G. A. M. Buckley Esq , wrote making application for a crossing through the rail way reserve opposite Carter Terrace—the Board decided to take levels and to impact the position prior to determining whether a level crossing or a sub-way under the line would be best. INSPECTORS EEPORT. The Inspector reported on breaches of the by-laws, bicycles on footpaths, aad cattle on Archibald Street) during prohibited hours. The Inspector was instructed to prosecute the offenders. GENEEAL RATE. Notice was ordered to be given that it is the intention of the Tinwald Town Board at its next) meeting to strike and levy a general rate of §<1 m the £ on the whole of the rateable property within the district for the year ending March 31, 1900. WORKS. Ib was decided to have the side channels cleared out on Graham's road, and Archibald •Street, and shingle part of the approach near traffic bridge, and at the bridge near railway station. STAGNANT WATBBi The Clerk was instructed to draw the railway authorities' attention to stagnant water lying on the railway reserve.

ROAD BOARD.

Upper Askburtoa.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Upper Ash burton Road Board was held on Monday, Present — Messrs D. McLean (chairman), Sargent, Stibt and Tucker. Apologies were received for the absence [of Messrs Harper and Campbell. BELT FOOTPATHS. The Ashburton Borough Council wrote, informing the Board that ib had resolved to call for tenders during the first week m April next for the work of forming the footpath on the east side of the N.E. Belt, and also planting each side of this belt, from the railway to the N. W. Belt, with one row of oaks, about 33ft apart, provided this Board pay half the cost —The Clerk was instructed to reply that this Board would pay half the cost m terms of its letter of July 25,1898; specifications of the work to be submitted to the Board, and also tenders before being finally accepted. As to the planting, this the Board agreed to, but would suggest the planting of various kinds of trees, such as oaks, walnuts, Spanish chestnuts, etc., alternately, THIRDS. The Chief Surveyor wrote, requesting to be famished with the usual return showing how the accrued thirds, amounting to £101 9a 3d, which have been paid over to the Board during the year ending March 31, 1899, have been expended, the return to be sent m not later than the Ist of April next.— The Clerk was instructed to attend to the matter. The Receiver of Land Revenue informed the Board that he had paid into its credit at the Union Bank of Australia, Ld., the sum of £23 12s on account of thirds, for the quarter en&isg Jeknasry S§ fct Jß99. GOKSB. Mr Bolger wrote, stating that be would clear the gorse fronting his property, Ash bitrton Forks, immediately the harvest is over.—The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr Bolger informinghim that if the work were not completed within fourteen d&ye the Board would put a man on to do the work, charging him with the cost. Mr Henry Zander wrote, acknowledging receipt of a notice to clear gorse fronting R.S. 28720, and stating that he is neither occupier nor owner of the property. He would, however, see the occupier, and try to get him to attend to it m tha time speci fied. The Clerk was instructed to send gorse notice to the owner of the property. IN" BANKRUPTCY. Messrs Garriek, Cowlishaw, and Fisher wrote, notifying the Board that D. Brick intended to make application to the Supreme Court on March 7, for an order granting him his discharge. BIGHT OF WAT?. The Railway Land Office wrote, acknow ledging the receipt of this Board's letter of January 30, enclosing deeds of agreement for right of way over railway land near Tin wald, executed by the Board ; also forward ing the Board's deed of agreement for right of way near Tinwald, finally executed. SMALL BIEDS. The Ashburton County Council wrote acknowledging receipt of this Board's letter of January 30, re destruction of small birds m the borough and town districts, and stating that Messrs Stitt, Lambie, and Harper have been appointed by the Coun cil to confer with the Borough Council as to best means of destroying email birds within the limits of the Borough. LAGMHOR ESTATE. Mr C. W. Purneil wrote, informing the Board that Mr G. A. M. Buckley is about to subdivide part of the Lagmhor Estate into moderate sized farms and small allotments, and that he had been instructed to apply to the Board to close a public road extending from the north-west corner of R.B. 17287 to R.S. 6428; and to form and metal a public road lying to bhe south-west of R.S. 17050, 17990 and 17051, and stating that all the lands now served by the first-mentioned road belonged to Mr Buckley.—The Clerk stated he had been instructed to reply to the letter that the Board will assist Mr Buckley to have the road closed, he to pay all cost of advertising, and any other costs which may be incurred m connection with the closing of the road. It was decided to open the other road and call tenders for its formation for next meeting, .CROSSINGS. Mr E« Herring, forwarded account for time of work at Johnston's and Roxburgh crossings, and stating the Mount Somers Road Board considered the best direct road to Springbura and Sharplin'a Mill was via, Roxburgh crossing and not by way of Gough's crossing. ROLL ALTERATIONS. The Clerk was instructed to submit the following for alteration subject to all rates being paid to date :—H. Henderson to Cameron Bros. R.S. 32584. The Clerk wsb instructed to make the alterations on the roll, as advised by the Valuer-General on February 14. BARS WlfcE, The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr G. Nicholas, asking him to remove the portion of barb wire fence on the line of road at Reserve 2765, and to erect a gate to permit of persons getting across the river. WORKS. The Clerk was instructed to invite tenders for next meeting for the following works :— 1. Formation of some 85 chains of road front ing R.S. 17053. 2. Shingling of some 120 chains of road fronting R.S. 28549,20 yards of shingle to the chain. 3. 1200 yards of shingle, more or less, to be carted where required on the Alford Foreatt Road, Allan's Road, and Winter's Road, ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £41 17s 5d were passed for payment and the Board adjourned.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Aisooiation—By Kleotrio Telegraph ~ Copyright. London, February 28 In the House of Common?, Mr Ritchie, president of the Board of frade, introduced the Railway Acci dent Prevention Bill, which compels railway companies £0 provide automatic couplings by 1904. London, March 1 The English Church Union has memorialised the Queen and Parlia ment, affirming the Church's indepen dence of Parliament and Courts 011 matters of doctrine and ceremonial. Berlin, February 28 Four Russian torpedo boats are being built at Elbing. They are to have a speed of twenty-seveu knots. Few Yoek, February 28 Archbishop Ireland has repudiated the doctrines of Father Hecker, the founder of the American Paulists, which were condemned by the Pope. Archbishop Ireland will shortly be made a Cardinal. Home, March 1 The Pope has been taken suddenly ill with a pain m the side, the result of a chill. He is confined to his bed, and is feverish, He had a prolonged fainting fit during yesterday afternoon. A specialist has been summoned. Paris. February 28 The plague has been eradicated m Madagascar. Sydney, March 1 Sid Oaviil won the thousand yards swimming championship. Time, lomin 16sec, Melbourne, March 1 The Defence Department is seeking to find Sir Charles Holled Smith, who is at present m New Zealand on a holiday. A difficulty m regard to un authorised leave to an officer is await ing the return of the Commandant for settlement. The Minister oi Defence cabled to Sir Charles Holled Smith's temporary address m New Zealand, asking him to return to Melbourne at once, but no reply has been received. A heresy bunt is pending againßt the Rev. Hector Ferguson, of the Northcote Presbyterian Church, for writing a book entitled " Spiritual Law Through the Natural World." Mr Fergueon informed his congregation that the number of ministers who would stand up m defence of some of the doctrines taught m the Confession of Faith was very small. He was not afraid to say that he was one of many who had outgrown it by insensible de grees. Brisbane, March 1 At well, accountant m the local branch of Gibbs and Bright, fcas been arrested on a charge of embezzlement. The first information involves £1200.

THE SOUDAN.

United Press Assooi&tlon—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Qaieo, Febraar^ j$ Lieut Oolonsl Kitchener has "started from Omdurman for E a gland.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Paris, March 2 The Senate has adopted the pre amble of M . Lebret's Bill by a majority of thirty votes. M, Lebrat desires that the case should be heard by the Full Court of Cassation, with public sittings.

THE PHILIPPINES.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Manilla, March 1 Eight thousand Filipinos m Manilla have offered to surrender. The American casualties m the re cent fighting were 83 killed and 249 wounded. Germany having secured American protection for the German residents of the Philippines, her warships will be withdrawn for service m Chinese waters, where possibly they may be needed. Madrid, March 1 The Cortes, by a majority of two votes, agreed to the cession of the Philippines to America. ! San Francisco, March 1 The American battleship Cregon has left Honolulu for Manila. Received Wakapuaka March 2, 11.50 a.m ( Guabdian Office 1.10 p.m Washington, March 1 The Senate's amendments to the Army Eill provide a reduction of the strength m 1901 to 27,000 men. In the meanwhile the maximum strength of the standing army is fixed at 46,000, instead of 100,000 as proposed.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

A Chinese Trial.

United Pren Association—By Electria Telegraph—Copyright

Pekin, February 28 The inability of Sir Claude Mac donald to prevent the appointment of Ohang Vi to the directorship of the Northern Railways Company, wu due to Russia's proteßt against the terms of the Niu-Ohwang Railway extension loan, which provides that the engineer ! for the line shall be a British subject. Several Germans have been assaulted by the Chinese at Tientsin. Bjbblin, March 1. Her yon Bulow said that owing to anti-foreign agitation m South Shan tung, Germany had urged China to be vigilant. Afterwards an outrage oc curred at Tientsin, and Germany warned the Pekia authorities of the grave consequences if the offenders were not punished, or if there was any re* currance of outrage. Germany was entitled "to railway concessions m Shantung, (Received Wakapuaka March 2, 9.30 ».tn' Guabdian Office 10-5 a-m) Pekin, February 28 Huynfea, who was dismissed from the directorate of the Northern China railways, has been acquitted on the charges of maladministration brought against him.

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"RAMBLERS BICYCLES. I HAVE a Nice Line of LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S Roadster Bioyoles on View, and am expecting a Consignment of the BAMBLBJR MODEL 26 RACING MACHINES, AT AN EARLY DATE. Cyclists intending to Purchase Racing Machines should not fail to call and inspect the "new model 26." The RAMBLER is declared to be the Eadest Running Machine on the Market, and is uiadoubtedly the Strorigsst antt'i&eair-' | est Bicycle Built. „-_/---' I^.l'hr-BrAMBLBR, fitted with "G&J" Everlasting Detachable Tyres and Duniop Valves, is without a doubt the Best Machine a Cyclist can ride. Accessories m Stock, Price Low for Cash. Easy Terms arranged to Suit Purchasers of the RAMBLER. D. THOMAS, WEST STREET.



t. BULLOCK. FOR SALE OR TO LET, 200 aob E c, 200 Ooldstream Road District, being R.S, 52667. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK ; ToT le^ /"IOTTAGE and Section situated m Cox j\J street. Rental, 4a 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent). _ T Q Jj^ — i^OTTAGE of four rooms, scullery, etc, j v_y together with two sections, fronting Alien's Road, Allenton. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent | ~ t"o let^ '~~ "VTEWLY Erected Cottage of Five Rooms, JJN etc, near the Gas Works. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TOWN PROPERTIES AND BUILDING | ALLOTMENTS. I HAVE for SALE a number of Town Sections situated m Cox Street East, ! Wills Street West, Aitken Street East, and other localities at prices ranging from £15 to £50 each. One m Cox Street, No. 795, £36 10s, well situated, level, good land. Terms if required. For further particulars Apply to T. BULLOCK.



Hf nry Stepheason. ' HEHEY STEPHENSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.} Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE 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 tare, etc., as por arrangement, m any part of the county. Advanced made on Goods placed m my nanda for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, i mJARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., .Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. | Agent: Nor wioh Cinon Fire Insurance Company i Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay .mente from ££Os per month. HB2JBT STiPHENSON, AUCTIONEER



! Waverley Bearings Have Double Life. TN carrying oat the principle 'of simplicity and nniversality which we have endeavoured to make a feature of 1899 Waverley Bicyclee, we raako the cones m the bearings wifch double faces. Thus the same cone can be inserted on either side of either the front or rear hub. It oannot be inserted wrongly. There are Real Improvements m 1899 Waverley Bicycles. YOCJ have only to examine the '99 Waverley to see that onr policy of concentrating tffbrt upon one Model has brought forth a wonderful degree of perfection m design, m detail, and m finish. No such bicycla ww ever before made. The '99 Waverley v the crowning triumph of modern skill m Bicycle building. The beautiful Waverley Catalogue tails the details. Now ready Free. Jr implicity. YOU who are looking for simple, worry s*ving dwsign and construction m Bicycles will welcome the '99 Waverley. Universal nnts, interchangeable doable faced cones In the bearings, with sliding adjustment, and an ideal two-piece Crank shaft »re points worth mentioning. The Proud Record, THAT not a nj»le broken Waverley frame wa3 reported daring '97 or '98 ppeaks volumes for the quality m Wavor!ey Bicycles, for the high carbon steel tubing and matchless drup forgings of which they are made, for the skill m brazm*. THEsiroeqnaH y of tuSlng, ihasame q'lall'y of dcop forglnga, the same skill an * thoroughness of making go into 1899 WaverL ys, wi h improvements m design, tried and i roved, that will mike every owner of the Waverley pro^bollltfrSlWK^.. Tli^Beauty"of the Waverley Bicycle, THE bean^y of the Waverley Bicycle has al frays been famous, for this season we surpass »H previous efforts aad produce a bicycle as near'y perfect as skill and the practically unlimited resources of oar great factories can make It. The design is elegßnt and graceful, and every detail of workmanship and finish have been brought to tempting ideality. The Strongest Fork Crown Yet Produced. ONE OF THE FEATURES OF THE WAVERLEY IS THE NEW HOLLOW-4RCH DBOP-FORGED FOBK CROWN that will unquestionably cauae a sensatim wherever ib «s shown, Ifcdoub es the strength aud rigidity of the front forks, preventing all wavering or umtesdiness of the front wheel. It insures the rider's safety. _—(*) WAVERLEY CYCLE DEPOT. fiV? COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHUROH, JOHN ORR & CO.. ASHBURTON, SOLE AGENTS FOB NEW ZEALAND. j THE BEAUTIFUL WAv*EKIEY CATALOGUE IS FREE. IT IS WORTHY OF YOUR OAKEFUL STUDY.