Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1899.

Many references have been made to the manner m which the faithful but not always judicious INJUDICIOUS friends of Mr Sed- FRIENDS. don sometimes give I him awßy. The j following is an amusing instance of this :—Mr Morrison, the member for Oaversham, defending his chief during the marine acacdal debase, said m the course of his speech that Mr £cobie Mackenzie attempted to make capital out of !V r SeddonY statement that he never wrote or spoke to Mr Hall Jones m connection with the now notorious certificate, by saying that although he neither wrote nor spoke to Mr Hall Jones, he telegraphed. " Now," said Mr Morrison "I maintain that the Premier neither spoke to Mr Hall- Joces, nor wrote to him, nor tele graphed to him m connection with the certificate which Captain Jones received." There were loud tries of derision at this statement, whereupon Mr Morrison continued. l( This is a truthful statement lam making . . and I say it is a very unkind and ungenerous thing that has been raised by some of those who wish to score against the Government m order to make use of this point. . .No doubt it was the result of this conversation and, perhaps, full of those generous impulses which I know the Premier to have tn many occasions that he sent a wire to Mr Hall Jones to try and get Captain Jone*' case fixed up." No wonder members cried, Oh !

Local and General.

* # * On the first p»ge to-day will be found commercial, federation, and yesterday's Parliamentary news ; on the fourth page the continuation of the serial " Nada, the Lily." Sauhders 1 Buildings,—lt Is rumoured that Saunders' Buildings have juat bsea sold at a price something over £3000. Ellebmerk At & P. Association.—The prize schedule of the Ellesmere A. and P. Association's annual show, October 31, showE that there are a large number of private prizes to compete for, apparently more than usual. Electoral.—Mr Moss, who Is a candidate for Otainemurl seat (Thames), addressed a meeting m the St. George's Schoolroom, Thames, last night. He announced he wonld support the present Government on all questions except mining, native land, and liquor. Be received a vote of thanks.— Press Association telegram. The Toloia Stabbing Casb.—Ab Wel lington on Friday Hatzakis was committed for trial for the Toloaa stabbing case. Bail was allowed. Thomas Grant, for assaulting the chief officer, was sentenced to seven days, the Stipoudlary Magistrate taking into c >naideration that he had been m gaol since j September 2. For the Old Flag.—A circular note has been received by the captains m command of the Ashburton Rifles and Guards requesting them to at once send m to the Colonel commanding the South Canterbury battalion, Timaru, the names of any officers, non commissioned officers, and privates In bhfiir command who are willing to volunteer for active service m the Transvaal. Limelight Lecture.—Just ab the present time any informatian as to South Africa a welcome, and a lecture on that interesting part of the world ought to be well attended. Given a lecturer who has resided m South Africa and been acquainted personally with Oom Paul and Cecil Rhodes, and something worth hearing is immediately looked for. Add to this a limelight exhibition of about 100 scenes illustrative of the lecture, and it possesses an educational value that cannot well be estimated. Such a lecture will be given on Tuesday evening ia the Oddfellows' Hall by one of the Salvation Army officers recently from South Africa—Colonel Eatill. Tea Meeting.—A very successful tea meeting was held m the Tinwald Hall on Thursday last m aid of the Wealeyan Church funds. The tables were presided over by Mesdatnes Thos. Williams, J. A. Clothier, and Hickman, assisted by & strong band of young and willing helpera. The after meeting was presided over by the Rev. Mr Mather, and addresses were given by Rev. J. N. Buttle, Rev. R. Taylor, and Mr H. M. Jones, and solos were sung during the evening by Mrs Tippetb and Misses A. Clark, Jones, Harding and Rev. Mather and a violin solo was played by Miss Lizzie Hawkins. Votes of thanks brought a very pleasant evening to a close.

MAYFIELD.

From Oar Own Correspondent SOCIAL The first anniversay social meeting of the Mayfield Mutual Improvement Association, waa held in the schoolroom, on Wednesday evening. lb was to have been held the pre vious evening, bub a thunder and hailstorm prevented the people from coming. Not withstanding the postponement the room was crowded to the door. Mr Hain, as president of the Association, read the report of business done during the year, and the financial statement, showing a highly satis factory state of affairs* He said they would lay business aside for consideration ab the usual meeting a fortnight hence, and pro ceed with the more pleasing features of the evening, and the programme prepared was Eroceeded with. It comprised songs, etc., y Mr A. Simpson, Miss Watson, Miss Hydes, Miss E. EUery; Messrs Hydes, A. Wills, Charles Frost and George Dellow; Misses Hain and Shields; Mrs H. H. Rayner; Mr W. P. S. Elmsiie; Mrs Burns, of Christchurch; Mr James Dellow, Mr Sandry and others. The Society were fortunate in obtaining the aid of Mrs Burns, who is spending a month's holiday in the distriot. She is not entirely a stranger to Mayfieid, as she sang ab a church concert last year, and the fact of her name being on the programme drew many to the social who might not otherwise have attended. Her first song was " The Swallows," which was applauded to the eoho, and the audience were so much enamoured of her singing that it was only by the promise of the chairman that Mrs Burns would slug again ab a later period, thab the applause following her encore song ceased* Mrs Burns fulfilled her promise later on and had to eing four songs, in response to the enthusiastic encores she | received. The ladies in connection with the Association provided a very nice tea, cakes and sweets. Before closing, votes of thanks were accorded to Mrs Hi N. Rayner, for her able accompaniments on the organ, and to the ladies and gentlemen who had so kindly entertained the company with songs, etc* Mr Hain was given a special vote of thanks for the self-denying and able manner in whioh he has conducted the Association during the past year. WEATHER During the first three days of this week we have had more changes of weather than I have ever experienced in so short a time. On Sunday it blew a stiff nor'wester, followed ab night by nice refreshing showers. On Monday the sun came oub very hob, and ib continued fine until Tuesday evening, when a tremendous shower of hail, accom panied by vived lightning and thunder, came on and lasted for two or three hours, making the ground white and wintery. Some fears were felt for the young lambs, but as Wednesiay came out fine, no damage to speak of was experienced. Although the wind was very strong alt Sunday, it did no harm. LOSS OJT A TRAP HORSE Mr F. Hill, Barford, had the misfortune to lose a useful trap horse on Sunday last It appears that the wind blew a tin against him, and being startled he Jumped, and fell over a barbed wire fence, tearing the flash so frightfully thab he had to be destroyed at oaoe. Ib is the more unfortunate for Mr Hill aa another of his horses wenb missing some weeks ago and cannot he traced any* w,h..e,» ,i

SOCIAL COLUMN.

[The matter contained m this column it paid,] /or, and is not necessarily m accord with the r views advocated by this paper. ] i

SHOULD CATHOLICS BE TOTAL ABSTAINERS?

pops leo xnr. says « yes."

The Catholic Temperance Magazine of May, 1887,. published the following letter :— To Our Venerable Brother, John Ire land, Bishop of St Paul, Minnesota. Venerable Brother, Health and Apos tolic Benediction. The admirable works of piety and charity by which our faithful children m the United States labour to promote not only their own temporal and c' ernal welfare, but also that of their fellow-citizens, and which you have recently related to us, give to ua ex ceeding great consolation, And, above all, we have rejoiced to learn with what energy and zeal, by means of various excellent associations, and especially through the Catholic Total Abstinence Union, you combat the destructive vice of intemperance. For it is well known to us how ruinous, how deplorable, is the injury, both to faith and to morals, that is to be feared from intemperance m drink. Nor can we sufficiently praise the prelates of the United States, who recently, m the Plenary Council of Baltimore, with weightiest words, condemned this abuse, declaring it to be a perpetual incentive to sin, and a fruitful root of all evils, plunging the families of the intemperate into direst ruin, and drawing numberless souls down to everlasting perdition ; declaring, more over, that the faithful who yield to this vice of intemperance become thereby a scandal to non-Catholics, and a great hindrance to the propagation of the true religion, Hence, we esteem worthy of com mendation the noble resolve of our pious associations, by which they pledge themselves to abstain totally from every kind of intoxicating drink. Nor can it at all be doubted that this determination is the proper and the truly efficacious remedy for this very great evil, and that so much the more strtugly will all be induced to put this bridle on appetite, by how much greater are the dignity and influence of those who give the example. But greatest of all m this matter should be the zeal of priests, who, as they are called to instruct the people m the word of life, and to mould them to Christian morality, should also, and above ali, walk before them m the practice of virtue. Let pastors, there. fore, do their best to drive the plague of intemperance from the fold of Christ, by assiduous preaching and exhortation, and to shine before all as models of abstinence; and so the many calamities with which this vice threatens both Church and State may, by their strenuous endeavours, be averted. And we most earnestly beseech Almighty God, that m this important matter He may graciously favour your desires, direct your counsels, and assist your endeavours ; and, as a pledge of the Divine protection and a testimony of our paternal aftection, we most lovingly bestow on you, venerable I Brother, and upon all your associates m this holy league, the Apostolic bene diction. Given at Borne, from St Peter's, this 27th day oE March, m the year 1887, the tenth of our Pontificate. Leo Xril, Pope.

The "Lancet" on Alcohol.

The Lancet revives the story of the terrible mortality that followed a great banquet given at St Petersburg m 1876, when it was reported that 16,000 out of the 20,000 who had been drink ing hard at the banquet perished of the cold as they were making their way home, and sajs: "There is a moral iv the tale which all who are j wont occasionally to indulge m more spirituous liquors than they are accus tomed to would do well to bear m mind.' 1 The Lancet then goes on to say that " the limits of physiological moderation are often exceeded by people who regard thsmselvee as strictly temperate and are so esteemed." And it points out that alcohol, " in stead of acting aa a stimulant and heat producer, tends to bring about the congestion of the internal organs at the expense of tha periphery, which is thus rendered comparatively bloodless and consequently colder than m the normal state." In the warm dining room there may be a feeling of comfort add exhilaration, but m the cold air what are known as " chills " are liable to attack the badly protected organism. In the case of a chill, a warm drink "piping hot should be taken—tea, coflee, cocoa, chocolate, or soup as a 11 nightcap."

The Compensation We Advocate.

At an inquest lately held at Belfast Ireland, on the body of a man found m the river Barm, the evidence showed that the deceased, a factory hand, twenty-nine years of age, was very drunk the last time he was seen alive. Mr Benjamin Matchett, foreman cf the jury, asked if there was no publican summoned to give evidence aa to what time the deceased left his house, and what state he was m. The Coroner said it would be very difficult to get such evidence. Mr Mitchell: I think a law should be passed to render publicans liable to contribute £20 or £50 to the widows and orphans if it were proved that they had supplied a man with drink when he was under the influence, and that he 1 subsequently lost his life, as m the present case. I have known men to come out of public houses drunk, with a bottle of whisky m each pocket. Now, this is illegal, and m cases of this kind an effort should be made to trace the publican who supplied drink to a man already drunk. Here is a widow and five orphans, one of them a cripple, left without anyone to provide for them. The Coroner: If the people would cease buying driak the publicans would be obliged to close their shjpps. Mr Mitchell: I see people coming out of public houses drunk, and a bottle m every pocket, and I say it should be put a stop to, This is a par ticularly sad case, The Corpnw; It i§ undoubtedly

very sad that any person should loie his life m this way. The jury returned a verdict of ac cidental drowning. 1 MBi^HMMMai

PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

United Press Association—By Eleofcrio Telegraph Wellington, September 22 | Continued fre w page /. ABYAKCES TO SBiTrLERS Mr Wa&on considered that the proposal t o confine the reduced interest to those who paid interest promptly was one of the best features of the Bill. Mr Rolieston condemned the differential feature of the proposal to reduce the rate of interest as being to the benefit of those able to pay promptly, and to the disadvantage of the poorer class. They had no right to drive back further people who were already behind m payment. AH classes should be placed upon an equality befrre the law, and ke hoped the House would divide on the ■object), no that the country would see who were the true Liberals 1 The* Premier opposed the amendment; The true policy was to treat all alike and the Bill proposed to do that. If settlers did not pay interest until six months af ker it was due, or a longer period, it) was unfair to those who pay promptly. It did not injure settlers to ask them to pay promptly, m they were then less liable to hare their land forfeited. Bo long as the Act applied only to rural lar i interesbhad been paid promp I/, •ut now that they were going into a more risky class of business by making advances on urban and suburban lands, the Govern ment would require to see that interest was paid promptly Mr Hogg considered the inducement for prompt payment was simply a sound business principle, 1 Captain Russell laid thai the amendment only contained the principle of the original Act. The Bill proposed a new prinoiple of the differential rate of interest, thereby penalising people on account of poverty Mr Mills, whilst approving of the Bill, thought that thirty days grace for payment should be allowed. He deprecated the in sinuation that political colour would in fluence advances. It was time that that cry was dropped, as it was well known that it was without the slightest foundation m fact. Mr Soobie Mackenzie saw no objection to offering an inducement to prompt payment of interest. Mr Dulhie said that the present low rate of interest for money was not firmly estab lished. He approved of the principle of encouraging prompt payments. Mr Morrison said that the advantage to borrowers was that under the Act they could : pay off a portion of the loan or the whole at any time. Mr Bollard supported the amendment. The Premier, referring to the returns up to March last, showing nearly £4000 of arrears of "interest, contended that this was a very small sum considering the large amount that had been advanced. Then with regard te the item.£l6,ooo inter*it due, he explained that the amount had been earned, but not actually. He characterised the statement by Captain Russell that there had keen numerous evictions and forfeitures under the Act as pure fabrication. Cer tainly there had been a number of sur renders, mostly by people who were not suitable for farmers, and by others who, after getting a section allotted, had never taken possession of the land. He asserted that Ciptain Russell did the Department a great injustice by saying that money had been advanced to settlers to pay arrears of in terest. Captain Russell reiterated his statement that there had been practically evictions and forfeitures. He did not condemn the Department but the Ministers for the re sult Mr Wilson said that ft was nonsense to say that the private lender was more clement than the Government. The fact was that the Advances to Settlers Act had killed the business of private concerns, and placed the settlers upon a mush more satisfactory footing Mr McLean said that there had been a lot of electioneering claptrap talked about the advantages of the Act and rubbish talked about usury and usurers. Mr Pirani hoped that the penal clause would be struck out* Mr MoGuire while approving of the efforts to reduce the rate of interest to settlers, filed to see why there should be two classes of interest as proposed m the Bill. The amendment was lost by 36 to 15 Mr G Hutchison proposed a new sub clause to clause 2, that no foreclosure take place before twenty-one days after the data on which the last instalment of interest becomes duo Lost by 22 to 19 Mr Massey proposed an amendment to strike out sub clause 2 of clause 4 providing the mode of disposal of moneys paid m advance Mr Wason thought that clause 4 and the sub-clauses were se involved that it would be better to report progress until they could. understand them i Mr Soobie McKenzle and Mr Taylor spoke m condemnation of the loose manner m which the clause was drafted. I Mr Taylor moved to strike cut the words m clause 4 mlb reduction, of mortgage debt." Lost by 31 to 16 Clause 11, providing that the margin of security shall be sufficient if the loan does not exceed three-fourths of the value of the security j An amendment was moved that the amount to be advanced do not exceed two thirds of the value of the security, which was lest by 2S to 18 A proposal was made to amend the clause so as to include pastoral land as security, but was lost by 25 to 13 Clause 13, subsection 2, proposal to reduce the maximum amount to be advanced from two to one thousand pounds.—Lost by 25 to 13 Clause 17 was altered so that incase of the seourity having to be sold the department may, to the extent of the amount owing, accept from the purchaser a mortgage for the whole or part of the purchase money. A proposal was also made that an amount not exceeding two-thirds of the purchase mo ey m such case be advanced, was defeated by 25 to 16. Mr Hogg wished to add a series of reso lutions, adding a fire insurance branch m connection with tke department, of which he had given notice; but the chairman ruled them out of order. The Bill passed through committee with amendments. THE KAURI GUM INDUSTBT. The Kauri Gum Industry Act Amendment Bill was committed. Anobjection was raised by several member! against taking new business at that hour— (4 a.m.) Mr Montgomery moved to report progress. After a discussion, lasting two hoars, the motion was put at 6 a.m, and lost by 22 to 9. The second clause of the Bill passed with* oat amendment, when progress was reported; ADVANCES TO SETTLERS The Advances to Settlers Act Amendment Bill was reported with the amendments, which were agreed to, and the House rose ab 6,15 a, mi

COMMERCIAL

D. Thomas reports having sold to Me W. H. Anderson, of Waverley, North Island, the Ashburton bred stallion Craigellachie, six years old, by Craigivar (imported), dam Flora McDonald by Lord Salisbury (imported), for Mr John Shearer, the price being 400 guineas. The sale and departure of Craigellaohie from Ashburton will prove a aerious loss to the horse breeders of the county, as bis stock are very promising, and will noil uphold the name of their sire at the approaching Show. It is quite on the cards that m a year or two Craigellaohie may be wanted baok again m Ashburton.

A. &P. ASSOCIATION.

Horse Parade.

The annual parade of stallions, under the auspices of the A. and P. Association, was hem to-day m Mona Square, m delightful weather, and to a large gathering of farmers and others. This parade was without ex ception the best ever held m the county both for numbers and quality of ekes, do leaa than thirty-seven being on parade. Of these twenty-five were draughts, five thoroughbreds, six carriage horses, and one the pretty pony, Prince Charming, the pro perty of Mr D. Morrow, Montalto. DRAUGHTS. Of the twenty-five on the card Mr J. Kennies' Njiw Hope, by Lord Salisbury—Gentle Annie, was the first ov the list. He is a fine dapple bay with black points, and stands 17£hds. He was placed first a*> the Ashburtca A. and P. Show last year, and was greatly admired. Hit owner doubtless feels proud of him again this season. Cavalier.— This is the third annual parade at whioh we have seen thin well known sire; he is again looking well, and Mr Ji W. Rogers has reason to be proud of him* He is by Holmes' Crown Prince—Polly. A i good season is doubtless before him, Pkinck Alexander, by St. Alexander— Darling; and Crai»iljcb (Oraigievar—Miss Rose) four-year-olds hare, as predicted last year; much improved. (That* horses are still the property of Mr R. Clarke, and arc this year shown m tip top condition. CbaioiliLaohii, by Craigievar (imp), dam Flora MoDona'.d, has come through the winter well, and is this seasoa a perfect picture. Mr J Shearer's other entry, Gbahd Duke, by King's Pride—Queen of the Bankers, has done well sinoe he last appeared m the ring, and is a worthy representative of his sire. Craigellaohie has just changed hands at 400 guineas, and goes to the North Island, MrW H Anderson, of Waverley, being the lucky purchaser. This grand horse will be muoh mined m this district. He will, however, doubtless be appreciated m his new home. Lobd Stanley, by Oraigievar—Bloetom, Is shown this year by Mr George Thompson. He has lost none of his good looks sinoe last year, and will no doubt be m demand again this season. Lord Cranley 11. is agate looking well. Mr Bwlmer has evidently bad him well oared for. MiDDLKBioa Prince, by Middlerigg— : Magnolia, is shown m grand condition, again this year. He moves ac well as ever, and is the same fine picture of a horse. He has left some grand stock m the district, and his owner, Mr Peter Stewart, will no doubt find him m greater demand than ever this season. Sir Colin, by Lion King—Duchess 11., came from the south last season, and was purchased from Mr R. Gawn by Mr J, Blake, who is more than pleased with his bargain. It is a pity there are not more of bit stamp m the Ashburton County. Dr. Sebdon, by Vanquisher—Miss Palmer, has much improved since last year, and Mr . John Small has brought him out this year la the pink of condition. Alexander's Hxir, by St* Alexander (imp)— Pearl, took first and special prizes at a three-year-old at the last A. & P. Show; he is a powerfully built light bay, and was much admired. Mr J. CN. Grigg's other entries were Harvester, by the Workman— Bloss, and a Them Year-Old Cow, by the same sire dam Lively. The latter is a promia* ing colt and will probably be heard of m the future. He was not m show condition, but looks strong and healthy. He has been out all the winter, and only just taken m hand. Break o' Day, by E»rly Morning—Boag's Luck's All, made his appearance as a three year old at the parade last year. Mr John Small is no doubt well pleased with this grandson of the far-famed Banker. Captain Russell is a nice dark bay three-year-old, a fine fctamp of a draught-, and promises well when fully furnished. Why Mr Small should have given to him the name of the leader of the Opposition m the House of Representatives is not very plain, unless that it be that the veteran of Graham's Road has as high opinion of the Captain asJie has of the "Dootor." The 11 Doctor" is by Vanquisher, <t very sug gestive came, but Mr Small gets the balance equal by giving the Opposition's leader's name to a colt out of an " Extinguisher 'm' mare. Royal Rosibiert, by Rosebery—Darl ing, owned by Mr John Brawley, wai first introduced into this district last year, and was at that time given considerable atten tion ; he is much improved, and has come out m good condition this year. Tun Pride of Glencob comes to us with a grand history. Anything with the direct blood of British L'on m it shoald be worth taking notice of, and this scion of a noble sire does not belie his pedigree for good looks. To? GAiXAMf, by Masthead—Jess. The grandson of Mainmast was muoh admired last year, and bis owner, Mr John Gilmour, has brought him through the winter well, and he looks very fit; a good season is doubtless before him. Kino ov Quality, by Lion King-Queen of Quality, was purchased three seasons ago by Mr George Grioe from Mr R. Gawn, If anything he has improved since last year, and will again be m demand, his progeny are numerous m the districts he has travelled and many of them will doubtless be beard of later. A Vanquisher Colt out of a Salisbury mare, shown by Mr J Bishop, attracted much attention^ He is a pretty chestnut, with white feet, and is a well shaped piepe of horseflesh, well topped, and set up, and full of promise. Spbead Eagle, entered by If r R» McDon* nell, black, but white stockinged all round, would hardly be recognised by his old masttr, so well has he come out of winter quarters Challenger is a fine upstanding bay, the property of Mr W. Begg, and had many fanciers both at his post and as he showed his paces m the ring Clansman 11. is a credit to Mr T. Taylor's idea of a good horse, and doubtless will have his share of patronage during the season ,

THOROUGHBREDS.

la thii ctaas there were five entries, all making their appearance at the annual parade for the flrit time. Liniskot, by Chainshot—dam La Dim, owned by Mr W, J. Healey, 1»» brown horse ~ standing 15.3J, ■bowing plenty of power and quality. He hia ft beautiful set of legs under him, and posseasta a good temper, Liokshob poaaeasee those two grand com* binationa of blood, Traduoer—Mu«kot, now ao much ioughfc by breeders. Conqueror, ft four-year-old by Medallion —dam Siesta, by Tradueer—dam Hammock, (imp), owned by Mr J. 0. N. Grigs, holds the New Zealand record for four fnrlongs, . was bred by Mr G G Stead, and is m grand condition and looks very well. TiMEMETM—by Artillery—dam Adren* turesß, the property of Mr R. Barnetf, is another horae of the right sorb, and will no doubt receive the attention of breeders this leaaoo. Lobd fIoPMOTJN —by Matakai — dam Carria«ima, the last m this, olaae, ia owned by Mr W. Griffin, who haa bronght him out tkia year m good order j he waa much admired. Mankwombb, by Maxim—Sapphire, the property of Mr T M Jaokaon, was unfortu oately omitted from the oard. He was ehowp, however, and to the oredit o! his owner. As he circled round the ring he waa favourably commented on and much admired*

ROADSTER AND CARRIAGE.

Experience, by Qen^ral Tracy, the pro. perty of Mr Denis MoKendry, is to well known that comment ia unnecessary; suffice it to say he ia thiß year looking In grand form, and will doubtless have a good aeason. Experience has a grand record jo the show ricg, and haa made » name for himself on the trotting traok Norfolk Lad, by Camel—Fatty, the property of Mr J. C. Grigg, ia also wall and I favorably known m this district. Be ia a ! grandly bred carriage horse of aristocratic appearance, and looks even better than he did last year " Niw York, by Emerson—Kitty, the property of Mr F. Trarur?*, ia a fine stamp of carriage horse, of aristooratio app^aranpe. He is bound to command attention wherever he goes

Tflß ASHBUBTON ©lAKDIAK; SATURDAY, SEMEMBEK 2S, M9.



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MONEY TO LEN& PBIYATELY. i . NORED STREET, Next Gas Compaky's Ofimoes. j^ojneylFo lend According to Arrangement.from Jgg AND UPWARDS, Upon any Security. TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payment a can be arranged. All Business Stbictly Confidbntiai,. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. AGENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton-Marine Tniarance Office, i 97 FOB SALE. QEVERAL Building Sections eb Fairton. Prioes from £8 to £18 FOB SALE. mWO Good Iron Safe* FOB SALE. GOOD Family House and | acre; con* vecient to the railway and schools. FOB SALE; fTfOWN Sections m very choice positions, X for private residences FOB SALE. VJTT A T » R T O*n"" SECOJIONS. Nob. 9, 18, 29, 30, 31, 38, 39, 59, 60, 62, 76, 77, 78, 90, 92, 93, 94. Full particulars and prioe from 9 219 H. W. BARRETT, Aroade. A MASTERPIECE or SKILLED WORKMANSHIP The WOO ZEALANDIA \ Narrow Tread, Overhanging Sprocket, Patent) Head Tube, Butted TubiDg through out* I OATES, LOWBY & CO., BURNETT STREET.



WANTED WANTED Known — Nobthcote k Bejjord's Show of Boater Straws for Ladies and Gentlemen is unique BARRETT BROS, have juab opened up their first shipment of New Spring Goods, and respectfully invite inspection We have confidence m showing these Goods, as they are m a nice variety, and honest value.—Babrbtt Bros., Drapers, Clothiers, etc., East Street FINEST Strain Mangold Seed, 9J per 1b | finest selected Carrot Seed from 2i 6d per 1b; Turnip Seed from 7d per Ib, at Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Store*. WANTED Known—2so Sacks Finest Blue Derwent Potatoes, Is lid per Sack, or 3 Bags for 3s 9d ; further reduc tions by the ton. Beauby of Hebron, 251bs for Is ; Early Rubies, 20iba for Is, at Flet qhkb Bros., Cash Supply Stores. /-^LOVERS (Colonial and Imported), \J Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Peas, Mangel, Carrot, Rape, and Turnip Seed of best quality, at very low prices.—J. Thomas, Havelook Street. ~ ANTED Known—That our Frst Show of Spring Goods will take place on Saturday, September 2, and following days. 25 Cases already opened.—Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known—That we are show ing a grand line of Fancy Flanellettes for Children's Frocks, Blouses, and Dressing Gowns at 3d per yard under usual prices.— Mitchell & Turner. BARRKTT BROS, have just opened up their first shipment of New Spring Goods, and respectfully invite inspection. We have confidence m showing these Goods, as they are m a nice variety, and honest value—Barbe*t Bros , Drapers, Clothiers, etc, East Street TUST unpacked 800 volumes of choice fj Books, direofc from the Publishers, comprising Reward Books, Sheldon's Books ia fancy bindings, Dictionaries, Poets, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books, Birthday Books, Toy Picture Booka, Colonial Library Editions of the latest Books, and cheap editions 3d each. The above were bought for cash, and are marked ab the lowest prices, special discount for quantities to schools, libraries, etc. —A. H. Williams, Tancred Street. SHELDON'S Books, complete edition, 2d each ; Mr Dooley, In Peace and War, 8d; The Kingdom of Mammon; Witk Zola m England; A Bunch of Cherries; Cherry Ripe (E. Mathers), 8d; She, 8d; Sign of the Cross, 8d; Mrs Harrison Lee's Books; Mrs Plumpkina 6d, and Marriage and Herediby Is.—H. M. Jones.



Seasonable Lines. ] Finest Separator Butter, freak, 1b Id Finest Condensed Milk 6d Imp«rUl Plums, par lb. lOd | Dates (extra quality), 31b boxea, la 6d 11 Siatn " Blended Teas, la 6d, la lOd, 2s 2d ** May Pickings" Ceylon Buds, equal to any 3s Tea, 2s 4d per lb Assorted Jam, m lib Tins, per Dozen 4s 6d Homospathic Cocoa, 3d packet, la.perlb Pepper (pure), lib Tins, la Bi«ouits~Ric« 6d, Wine 6d, Tea 63, Zealandia Mixed 6d, Fancy Mixed 9d, Dessert Is (reductions for quantity) Water Biscuits, 41b tins, Is 6d 25 Brown and Polaon'a Corn Flour 4d Golden Syrup, 4lb tins, Is 11 Favorite " Washing Extract, 41 per lb Oatmeal (Gore or Timaru), 251 b bags, 2s 6d Beat Derwent Potatoes, per sack, 2s 9d We have just landed our new stock of GtAXtDEIN SBK2I>S. ••Diamond Jubilee" Peas—6d per "paoke Is per lb. " Rev. Dr Stuart" Peas—6d fperl paoketi, Is per lb. Early Boss Potatoes, 121 b for la. Beauty of Hebron, 121bs for Is And hundreds of other lines from Id to 2s 6d per picket. WANTED—Fresh Eggs, Butter, Hooey and Beeswax. Top price given. CARSON & CO., TEA MERCHANTS, GROOKRS & IRONMONGERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. fYftbet* Garden Seeds. Agent, for J Nelson, Moate & Co*. Teas j Melotte Cream Separator I." Lovell Diamond" Blcylei © H fc § § £ pm g gsg j g H go W A. AGEB, ARCHITECT, Etc. mHOSE about to BUILD will do well to X pay a visit to my Office m the Arcade Chambers, where PLANS OF LATEST DESIGNS m Villas, Shops, Cottages, etc., may beseem PLANS ONLY l\ PER CENT; A. AGEK, ARCHITECT Etc. Established 1880 Telephone 69 SsWa i I l * Jtk liwiMdilif BAKER BROS., CIURNISHING Tr N»KRTAKEBS E DRNISHINO NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Lutes Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNERALS oondaoted with the greatest care and satisfaction, ab most reasonable charges. Corner of Waktnai Road and Oass Streets, and Baker.and Brown's Ooaob Factory, " .J



LAST FEW DAYS OF THE GREAT REALISATION SALE A LL GOODS MUST POSITIVELY BE SOLD. NO O.FFJEI* Xt£2JrCJ»£2l>. BARGAINS FOR EVERYBODY." A. P. WILLIAMSON. TANORED STREET.



•»'■ """" "" "" " ' T IT TL E "ARQU ME N T Is needed m favor of the Aider's Selection of the WAOJBLEY BIOICLE to-day. It has firmly established its own place and reputation by years of unvarying success. No Bicycle ever attained a higher degree of popularity or grre more univsml satisfaction than the WAVERLEY of 1898, In the construction of the 1899 WAVERLEY, we continue our policy of building the best possible machine, regardless of cost, and then fixing our price as low as the advancement m the art of bicycle balding will permit. To the agent, to the rider, to the expert, we again, fearless ot Bueoesafnl contradiction, submit our claim for the WAVERLKY of fall equslity with any bicycle built m the world. In preparing for another year, we have retained the besb features of our 1898 Models, making saoh changes as the lessons of the season past have suggested m the way of improvements, and always with due consideration for the taste of the riding public m matters of detail and design. Our equipment has been selected with a careful regard for &• retirements of the greatest number, and m the variety of accessories and options is sufficiently liberal to meet any reasonable demand. We offer our Nob. 25 and 26 for 1899 as Worthy Successors of a long line of Successful WAVERLEYS, confident that they will be accorded a full share of public favor. WAVERLEY CONSTRUCTION In feaking the alterations necessary to keep m line with the changing reason's demands, wo have aimed rather to elimiate every fault that has appeared m our I*9* construction, working toward the general refinement of the bicycle, than with a view to radical changes. FRAMES SC FOB&8. _ BEARING PAKTS. In car ffsmes and forks, we continue . ——- tlie use of Albany seamless tubing with Oar bearing parts are all of tool steel forged steel flush joints, which we con- hardened through m oil and ground to side* so necessary to the highest class gauge, Farther improvement .has of construction, bat which are so little been made m oar patent sliding Qsedatthe present day. Wa also retain adjustment, which has been ÜBed so the National forged hollow arch fork successfully for the last two years. crown, frame lines are changed some- New detachable cranks and sprokei what, particularly m the rear, where fastening are interesting and dis straight D forks are used. Bindi g tingui hing features, and a new, solf collar and bolt ab handle-bar and Beat- oiling and silent-running leaf chain has *•*. pjst are discontinued, being replaced been adopted after severe tests. by our own new expanding device of neat design and great efficiency. — ACCKSSOBISIS AJSI> FIMBH — We retain the National automatic Hub Brake, improved for 1899, and also furnish a new front wheel Brake at a slight advance m price. Saddles of varying sh*pes and widths are furnished with both straight and coil springs. The W»verley adjastab'e handle-bir Is supplied m two widths and m ramVhorn pattern. The pedals are newly designed for this season, simple and strong. YOU CAN have your REPAIRS Thoroughly and Quickly attended to atjnost Reasonable Prices if you will entrust them to us. We make a BPKCIALTY of STOVE ENAMELLING AND NIUKEL PLATING Of Really FmsT-Cr,AS9 QuAiiir. In' connection with our Christchurch Branch we have built a Complete EnaHelhng OvEN and Niokbl Pitting Plant, which ia under the charge of Mb T. Whitfibld, late of the Austral Company, ss that our customers can rely on any work entrusted to u6 being turned cut m First-Class Order. - SUNDRIES- We have nsfc opened a large Aesortmenf of SUNDRIES of the Latest Patterns, Including— LAMPS, BELLS, jTOEOLIPS, MUDGUARDS, LUBRICANTS, ! Etc, — Etc. •• SOLAR" ACETYLENE GAS LAMPS, €<20ch CENTURY" ACETYLENE GAS LAMPS, SILVER KING OF THE ROAD, HKW HOLOPHOTE LAMPS, DIETZ LAMPS, EXCELSIOR LAMPS, A L So,— PERFECTION, 1 BANNER, JIM DANDY, TOM THUMB, MIOROPHOTE, And Others. OVER TWELVE PATTERNS OF TUHI OJ-IFS. We Have STRUCK OIL Which WILL itJBN m aoy Lamp without the least trouble or smoke. Put up In Bottles, Is each; equal to four of the naaal 6d bottles. Also— LUBRICATING OIL, , Whichß>ill v not| Clog m the Bearingsj;— 1b per Bobtle. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBURTON. BOLE;!AGENTS IN NEW ZEALAND FOR THE WELL-KNOWN ;LWAVERLEY CYCLES. AND AT Waverley Cycle Depot, 317, COLOMBO STREET, CHRIBTOHTROH, I I