Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1899.

Modern education, and how best to app y it, happened to be the subject upon which two of MODERN the bishops dis- EDUCATIOS coursed recently m different parts of England. The Bishop of Ipswich, speaking at Yarmouth High School, said a great deficiency existed m modern education. The school curriculum was alike good on its mental, physical, and 1 decorative sides, but admirable as all thia was, there was little m it which would enable a child, if thrown on its own resources through the death of relatives, to earn its own living m these days .of extraordinary commercial ac tivity. He suggested that pupils should certainly be equipped with a knowledge of shorthand and typewriting, so that if an opening occurred they might be qualified to step into it and earn a liv ing, lie also urged pupils to take tip hobbies, even if they rode them to death ; and where nothing else was available to keep fowls m the back yard at the paternal expense. The Bishop of London, who presided over a large gathering at the College of Preceptors, Bloomsbury Square, said it was an ex ceedingly simple thing to introduce a child to knowledge, but the particular way m which it was done influenced the whole future of the child's life. The great thing was to attract and kindle the interest of the child, and to do that they had to carefully watch their time and opportunity. The youngrr the children, the harder the work of the teacher, for be was usually regarded by tbtm a« their natural enemy. If they

[ had induced a child to begin to think ' ■ for itself, they had begun a process J I which would go on until the end, and baa life-long possession dominating i the character.

Local and General.

* # * On the first page to-day will be found j Miscellaneous Items, and oa the fourth page ', the story, Brought Back Cycling—Wilfred Willis and Charles Doherty were re-instated as amateur riders by the Alliance Executive yesterday morn- ! ing. Hampste iD School Concert —The Hamp stcad school concert m aid of the prize fund will be given m the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday. The full programme is advertised m this issue. Southland Show—Mersrs E. Gatea and W. F. M. BucKley, havn been appointed judges of blood stock and Shropshire Down sheep respectively, for the Southland A. and P. Association* Show. Money A Nuisance—A3 man onmtutted for trial for an attempt to commit suicide ia the Auckland district receives £140 per annum from Home, and says that the money ia a nuisance to him. Firh Brigades' Demonstration—The firemen attending the Fite Brigades' De monstration at New Plymouth, m Christmas week, will be conveyed over the Government railways first olaas, at the rate {of one penny per mile. Prom sb and Performance—" I was m the City Council three years, and I know what councillors say is different to what councillors do " —Mr Quick, Chairman of the Wellington Conciliation Board (aa reported by the PosU The New Dining Car—A trial of tha running of the new dining car for the South line, with kitchen attached, was made on the North line yesterday. The connection between the dining and passenger oar might be greatly improved. As to the dining car itself, it ia very compact. Strawberries.—The strawberry season io Waimate ia now at its heigh!;, and after the last hot day or two the growers and their armies of boys have been very busy. The strawberry orop is this ye:ir bigger than ever. The growers have had great d ffl^ulty m getting pickera, and have had to import boys from the surrounding towns. "Father" Christmas.—At St. Mary's sale of work yesterday, the character of "Father Christmas" was taken by a lady, probably young. To an innocent outsider the incongruity between the venerable old man with long white whiskers and the soft feminine voice which was heard every time he or she happened to speak was simply star 11 mg. -—Press. The Borough Fchool—Five candidates from the Borough sch«ol went up for exami nation for the High School Scholarships acd all fire passed.so that five out of six success ful candidates were trained by Mr C W Hardie the head-master of the school, who is to be congratulated upon such very success ful work. The sixth who was second on the list, came from Elgin school. Children's Demonstration—An exhibi tion of club swinging, dumb bell exercises, pole and cultethenie ring drill, &c, at the \ Oddfellows' Hrtll on Monday nie;ht. The patriotic spectacle, "the living fl*g," formed by forty-five children, and the history of the Union Jack m character, ought to be very attractive. Many action songs, the nursing brigade, recitations, musical selections &c, will be given, and { the whole programme is full of interest. Pchool Examination Reports—is cor respondence is going on between the E lueational Institute and the School Com mittees of the district as to the advisableness of discontinuing the publication of inspectors' reports on schools, we have been asked to withhold any such sent to us, pending a decision being arrived ab, The Institute calls attention to the fact that these reports are not published m any other district m the colony, and no good end is served by the publication of a complimentary report, while an adverse one may i: fltct undeserved injury. Pianoforte and Vocal Recital—Mrs W. Johnston, who succeeds Mrs W. Bow msn Fox, m her musical connection m AahburtoD, afforded a select number of ladies a very pleasant matinee m the Grange Rail yesterday. Atnut a hundred ladies were present. Her recital aomprised five items—three excerpta for piano from Beethoven, Chopin and Dvorak (tha latter a dueb with Mrs Fcx) and two soni;3. An apology was tendered for Mrs Johnston being slightly out of voice, as she was Btill suffering from itjflaenzi, but m spite of her indisposition she both played and sang charmingly, and delighted her hearers. Her eonas were Hope Temple's, "When we meet>" and Goring Thomas's, " A Sum mer night," Mrs Fox playing the accompani ments. Tinwald BqnooL Committee—The usual monthly meeting of the TinwaM School Committee was held on Friday. Present— Messrs Clothier (chairman), Jumea Hamp ton, Gudsell, Hawkins, Stephens and Doherty. The master's November report was read, showing the number of children on the roll to be 138, and the average attendance for the past four weeks had been 117. The December report was—roll num ber 141, average attendance for the four weeks JlO $ The school was examined by Mr Ritchie on October 23 and 24, and the result) was very satisfactory. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the teachers for the manner ia which they had carried out their duties during the year. It was decided that a subscription list be opened for the purchase of cricketing materials for the boys, and the ouster and Mr Gudeeil were empowered to purchase the same, cuib not to exceed 30s. It was decided to make a charge for cleaning the stihool after the general election.. The truant officer's reporb was read. The com mittee unanimously supported the move ment to raise the capitation grant from £3 15s to £4. It was decided to close the school r>n Monday next, and also from December 22 to January 29, for the Christ mas holiday a. The Visiting Committee were empowered to set) to some repairs daring the holidays. Accounts were pas ed for payment to the amount of £10 13s 8:1. It was decided to ask Wesdames Gudeell, T. Hickman and J. Fergie to judge the girls' sewing. The meeting then closed.

News in Brief.

| The ladies who supported Mr John Me- Lachlan during the recent election contest, will entertain him at) a complimentary social as the Oddfellows' Hall thia evening. The I'O'O.F.M.U., Ashburton Lodge notifies that the next meeting of the Lodge ! will be held on Thursday evening, the hall being engaged for Friday. Members pleass note. The Catholic Literary Society announces a lecture by Rev. Father Cooney, on ancient and modern Rome, for tomorrow evening As (he rev. gentleman spent a considerable time studying m that) city, his discourse should be interesting:

COMMERCIAL

ASHBURTON LIVE STOOK MARKET

The attendance at the Ashburton Yards yesterday was better than usual, but sheep did cot sell so well as last week. The fol lowing prices were obtained:-—Butchers' sheep and crossbred ewes 7s to 10s, merino wethers (unshorn) 12s Id to 12s 3d, cross bred wethers (shorn) 13a, ewes and wethers 11b 4d, merino ewes 6a 7d, freezing lambs lls 3d, ewes 12* 8d to 13a 9d, ewes and wethers 12a 8d ; stores —crossbred ewes and lambs 7s t0 8a Id, merino wethers (unshorn) 7<* 6d, dry crossbred ewes 8a 6d to 9i3d. Cattle—Fat cows £3 5s to £5 s^, fat heifers heifers and steers £3 lls to £7.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON COUNTY RACING CLUB

The following nominations have been re- ! ceived for the Ashburton County Racing Club's Summer Meeting:— Faibtield Trot, of 25 eova ; second horse 5 aovs from the stake; two miles— M'teMn, Struan, Hurdcastle, Mstake JI. Edward R, Brandon, Cruiser, Jock MiQuiila, Boila, Bdfa^tiGirl, Sydney, Fairobi'd, R ngwoadll, Myra Tracey, B <rliu Mac, Home Rule. Galloway Handicap, of 25 soy.-:; second galloway 5 soys from the stake ; four fur iongs — Mercia, Taranto, Phyllis, Roue O'Shei*, Sadona, Little I>.«sy, Maori Qaeen, , Vicar, Dandy, St. Briggs, HeHa''ee, St. I Loandm, The Twin, Pauline Urabel'e. I New Year's Gift, of 40 soys; second | horse 5 soys from the stake ; seven furlongs I —Fireside, Sub Rosa, Phryne, 'Ihe Orphan, i I Ben Farley, Actor, Cannonahot, J^} I i Flying Handicap, of 30 eovs ; second j horse 5 soys from the stake ; six furlongs-— | Legerity, Nutcracker, Silex, Hawthorne, Sub Rosa, Phryne, The Orphan, Magg, Valentine, Grandßhob, Corusa, Actor, Luoy Glitters. Cup, of 70 soys ; second horse 10 soya from the stake ; one mile and a quarter— Skirmißher,*Susannah, Rangefinder, Huku, Relio, Ben Farley. Braemar Welter, of 35 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake; one mile — Simpleton, Rangefinder, Belligerent, Sub Rosa, Piiryne, Vulcan, The Lambkin, Perkin Yet, Scottish Minstrel. Ladriston Trot, of 25 soys j second horse 5 soys from the stake ; one rrile and a half— iEitelia, Gillie Riahbach. Ambition, Kimberley. Struan, Neglected, Foudroyant, Hardcase, Mistake 11, Wildboy, Edward R, Brandon, Cruiser, Bella, F-urchild, Ishuleb, Lady Jane, King wood 11., Katipo, Cameline, Linwood, Tiny, Myra Tracey, Home Rule, Maori, Mczirka. Pony Race, of 25 soys ; second pony 5 boys from the stake ; five furlongs—Meroia, Taranto, Pauline Urabelle, Sadona, Maori Queen, Vio&r, Little Daisy, Dandy, Koßie O'Shea, St. Briggs, Heliadts, St. Loanda. Coldstream Welter, of 35 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake ; seven furlongs —Simpleton, Belligerent, Sub Rosa, Scottish Minstrel, The Orphan, Vulcan, Lady's Chain, Nutcracker, Actor, Relic. Tinwald Handicap, of 55 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake ; one mile- Skirmisher, Susannah, Rangefinder, Huku, Fireside, Phryne, Ben Farley, Cannonshot. Allent^n Handicap, of 30 sove; second horse 5 boys from the stake ; fix furlongs— Silex. Hawthorne, Sub Rosa, Phryne, Magg, Perkin Yet, Actor, Corusa, Luoy Glitters. Laomhor Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake ; five furlongs— Legerity, Silex, Belligerent, Hawthorne, Fireside, Phryue, The Orphan, Lambkin, Lady's Chain, Valentine, Linkahot, Grand shot, Corusa.

SPORTS ASSOCIATION.

A general meeting of the Sports Associa tion was held on Thursday evening m the Arcade Chambers, There was a fair atten dance of members, and Mr P H Cox was m the chair. After the usual routine business, the chairman stated that the meeting was called to review the work of the Executive since last general meeting. The entries for the Sports Meeting on the 18th had come m well, and given fine weather, there should be a successful gathering. , In reply to Mr Denshire, the chairman said thst every club had pad the two instalments due to the Association (except one) and had signed the guarantee. Two payments had been made to Hie Domain Board for renf, amounting to £50. tvjr Denshire said that from what he could see the work had not been evenly divided. The Bowling aad Tennis Clabs had evidently been favored. All the work m the early part of the season had been done oti those grounds. He thought that all club 3 should receive equal attention. The Oroquet Club was m a worst; position than it was last year Mr Up!on thought the Djmain Board had not done its chare of the work. The chairman did not think any favoritism hrvi bsen shown. Mr Cuthbertson was of opinion that more men should have been pub on from the first. The Association had done its part of the contract, but the Domain Boaid hud not done ita p«rc, A long diecusaion followed, and eventually Mr Willis moved that it should be a recom mendation to the Executive of the Assoc a> tion to appoint a subcommittee to confer with and advise the Domain Board and the Curator as to the ex*ct requirements of each club. Ha thought that such a body, if judiciously composed cf club representatives, would be of assistance both to the Board and the Curator, it being improbable that either would have a thorough knowledge of what was required m every case. Mr Morrisey seconded this, and depre cated any friction with the Boaid. Mr Cuthbertson was more m favour of appointing a deputation to wait upon the Board to paint out the defective supply of water and generally get matters moved along. After some discussion Mr Willis with drew hia motion and Mr Cuthbertson moved that the chairman Mr Clark, Mr Denshire and the mover be appointed to wait upon the Board and represent the various matters complained of, and ask that the arrangement with the Association might be carried out at once. This was seconded by Mr Denshire and carried and the meeting adjourned,

THE TICHBORNE MYSTERY

The Identity of Cresswell.

Some Interesting Evidence.

United Pre«» Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright* Sydney, December 12 Some interesting evidence was given before the Parliamentary enquiry con cerning the real identity of Oresswell, A witnes3 said that when Oresawell was married he asked him anxiously whether it was necessary to give his own name, ultimately saying, " I will call myself Sir William Oresawell, barooet" Another witness testified to intimacy having existed between Arthur Orton and Cresswell, the former, on one occasion saying that Creaswell ought to be m England looking after his property. Oresswell told the witness he be longed to the best blood m England,

INCREASE IN THE GERMAN NAVY.

linked Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph —Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka Dae. 13,9.15 ».m This Office 9.42 a.m) Berlin Dec 12 Prince Hohenlohe has introduced m the Reichstag, a bill providing that the number of battle ships be doubled, and that extra taxation to the extent of ten million murks be imposed to meet the expenditure. Herr Bulow, speaking on the bill, said that an adequate navy was indispensable for the creation of a Greater Germany, nnd a necessity for concentrating the strength of the empire. Its readiness j for any emergency m Europe, however, was a pledge that the trans-oceanic policy of Germany would be cautioue.

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TRANSVAAL WAR.

The Colonial Troops Under Fire

New Zealanders m a Skirmish

Good JS'ews from Mafeking

The JDoer Position at fepytfon tein

The Petumed Lancers.

Uuited Praes Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right Capetown, December 11 1 The Oolenso commando, with six guns, is under the command of German officers, who are advising General fcchalkburger m the conduct of the siege of Ladysmitb. Artillery and a battalion of the Ist Royal Scots reinforce Steersstrom. The Boers are entrenched m a semi circular hilly position across the railway line to Magersfonteio on the east and Spytfontein on the west, the former being the strongest position. The lyddite shells on Saturday unmasked twelve guns, all of which were silenced within an hour at a range of 7000 yards. Much friction exists between Presi dent Steyn and Commandant Cronjp, and many Free Staters are deserting the latter's forces. December 12 Mafeking reported all well on the 30th. The 100 pounder belonging to the enemy bad been silenced. Two thousand Boers near Oolesburg are breaking railway communications. Durban, December 12 General White has sent General Buller, by pigeon, plans of the Boer position. Pretoria announces that 672 British were captured at Stormberg. The New South Wales Mounted Rifles and the New Zealanders m the centre, and the Dragoons on the flanks, occupied Arundel. They were under fire for five hours, but came through scathless. The New South Wales men reinforced' the first line for two hours, and only had a horse killed. The Australians, while scouting, captured a troop of horses. The New Zealanders prevented the Boers seizing a kopjp, and kiled three. LondoNj December 11 Mr Geoftrey Sullivan, of Queensland has passed his third examination a Sandhurst with honours. Be has been commissioned m the Oxfordshire Regi ment, and ordered to South Africa. December 12 Great Britain, at the instance of the belligerents, through the Netherlands, has agreed to furnish lists and state the condition of the Boer priaonera, and expects the courtesy to be recipro cated by the Boers. Sydney, December 12 The Cornwall, with the Queensland troops, arrived at Port Elizabeth on Sunday. Only two horses out of 285 were lost. The military enquiry regarding the action of the thirty one Lancers who returned has closed. The report states that except m regard to eight of the men, satisfactory explanations have been furnished ; but as these eight had committed uo breach of military regu lations, their action was nothing more than an error of judgment. Two troopers were dismissed for insubor dination during the voyage. Melboubnk, December 12 A steamer has sailed with 18,000 sacks of oats and a number of horses and sheep for Port Elizabeth, ordered by the War Gffice.

Late News From the Cape.

THE SIEGK OP LADYSMITH.

AN ATTACK ON AN ARMOURED TRAIN.

Bobart, December 12 The Delphic has arrived with Cape papers to the 20th November. At the battle of Ladysmith on the 9th the Boer loßaes were very heavy. They brought a mortar into action, but the accurate firing of the British quickly silenced it. At noon the enemy returned m force, and put the mortar m action again, but a couple of shells, thrown into the midst of the advancing Boers, scattered them right and left. The next important movement oc curred on the 14th, when a reconnoit ring party met the enemy on tho j Colenso road, and inflicted heavy Jo«s with shells. Trooper Schrann, of the Natal Mounted Rifles, was killed by a shell while asleep m his tent. The bombardment of Ladysmith con tinues daily. Two native runners who left late on the 15th report that the Boer shells are still ineffective. Early on the morning of the 18th the Boers were seen advancing on Estcourt The British troops quietly moved out to meet them. A shell was sent amongst the Boers, killing several, and the remainder galloped off without firing a shot." An armoured train left Estcourt at 5 o'clock on the 15th November, and went as far as Ohievley, only seeing between 200 and 300 Boers. Oa returning a perfect shower of shot and shell burst over the train, with an accuracy which showed that the range had been marked off m advance. All stood to arms, but 500 yards further on a truck toppled over, knocking the naval gun out of action. The enemy concentrated their big gun fire on the ill fated train, the shells smashing into the trucks. The engine was struck twjce, bub was not disabled, and the driver stuck to his post, though wounded. The men worked over an hour under a hot fire removing the derailed truck. This was done, and the engine and tender steamed back ward. The Dublins and volunteers, fighting an unequal battle, thrice drove the enemy back, but the fierce ness of the Boer rifle and big gun fire told against the brave little party, As the men were wounded their comrades put then* on the tender. Fourteen Were injured, and were brought IQ by train. The Boer artillery fire wa» so seyere that the telegraph wires «.nd poles were torn down. The tracks were bit again and again.

Sortie From Ladysmith.

Volunteer Reserve of Haifa Million

Horses Dyed Kliarlti.

(Received Wakapuaka Dec. 13, 9 6 a.m 1 his Office 9,35 &. m Durban, December 12 A sortie was made fiotn Ludysmith on Friday towards Buiwana hill, where the enemy had a big gun. The Boers were compelled to retire. Earl Wemyss, colonel of the London Scottish volunteers, who takes a pro minent interest m the volunteer move ment, is enrolling a volunteer reserve of half a million men. In the course of a speech Earl Grey | likened the burgher principle m the South African Republic to the volun teer system m England, and expressed the opinion that the general adoption of the volunteer system would be a guarantee against the invasion of the United Kingdom. (Received Wakapuaka Dec. 13, 9.6 a.m, This Office 9.35 a m) Capetown, Dec. 12 The Royal Scots Greys have arrived at Capetown. The horses of the regi ment are dyed kharki colour to mini mise their chances of being shot.

A Brave War Correspondent.

(Received Wakapuaka Deo 13, 9.45 a.m ThU Office 10 21 a.m) Hob art, November IS At Ohievely, Mr Winston Ohurchill, the war correspondent, distinguished himself. With the greatest coolness he superintended the operations of getting the trucks of the armoured train free of the line, and encouraged the men by walking about m the open, while bullets were flying round him, telling the working party not to mind, as the aim was bad. Just when the line was clear Captain Wylie was shot m the thigh and dropped. Sergeant 1 Todd, who was also injured m the hand, went to the Captain's assistance and built a cover of stones as a pro* tection against the rifle fire. Just as he was lying down a shell burst right m front, scattering the stones m all directions. Some stones struck Sergeant Todd on the hip, inflicting an ugly but not a serious wound. The engine meantime had gone forward but was brought by Mr Churchill to pick up as many wounded as could be found. Captain Wylie and Sergeant Todd were taken upon the tender and the engine went some further distance, when Captain Haldane of the Publins, and Mr Ohurchill jumped off and joined the men, fighting their way back. The New South Wales Lancers decided to mount themselves on ponies instead of waiting for the arrival of their own horses. These ponies had to be broken m, giving the troops a lively time.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association-By Electric Telegraph-!— Copyright, L©ND6N Dec. 11 The North German Lloyd's steamer Kouigin Luise, which went aground, has been floated, and proceeds on her voyage to bydney. New Yoek Dec 11. Denmark has offered America her West Indian possession* for £600,000. Melbourne, December 12 Harvesting is general, and the quality of the new wheat |ia excellent, being fuller, more regular grain, and freer from smut than last year,

AUSTRALIAN POLITICS.

United Presi Association—By Electric Telegraph

Reooived Wakapuaka Dso 13, 925 a.m This Office 9.52 a.m.) Mblbournb, December 13 All the members of the Ministry, excepting Mr McCoy, have been re turned unopposed. Speaking at Bairns dale, the Premier outlined the Govern ment policy. They would wind up the session aa early as possible to prepare for the federal session. It was intended to carry out the financial proposals of their predecessors, and proceed with a number of the Bills that were before the Houseß. The autumn session would chiefly be devoted to dividing the colony into federal electorates, and a Bill would be introduced to give the women a vote. They would tal^e immediate steps to provide for the aged poor, pending the introduction of an Old Age Pensions Bill. They would also introduce legislation dealing with habitual drunkards. A^blaidb, December 12 Mr Price succeeds Mr Batchelor as leader of the Labour party. (Received Wakapuaka Deo. 13, 925 am, This Office 9 52 a.m) Adelaide, Dec 13 In the Assemb y Mr Holder stated that he intended, before the end ofjthe session, to introduce a Bill giving a vote for the Council to every occupant of a house of a rental of £15, and their wives. Government would take up all the measures of the Kingston Government.

Tilß AeaJSUitfUN OtJAHDIAN t WEDNESDAY, DECBMBEB 13, iB6O



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Just Arrived j NEW GOODS NEW hOVJSLTIi S j TN fact everything a Cyclist requires j OATES, LOWBY AND CO ZKALANDIA CYCLE WORKS BURNETT STREET. We Repair any make, and guarantee all work. BOOTS. BOOTS Gigantic Sale Now On "FUST arrived and opened up r grand assortment) of up-to-date I BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE, HOLIDAY AND SUMMER SEASON Special Lines Women's Button Shoes 7s 6d Women's Kid Lace Shoes, only 6s lid TAN GOODS IN 3REAT VARIETY .Strong School Boots from 5s 6d> Good Bluchers, nailed, 5s 6d. largest stock m town to CHOOSE FROM. REPAIRS done Promptly and ab Moderate Charges. FRED NOKES, CASH BOOt SHOP, Next Door Bank of Sew Zealand, KASI STREET, ASHBURT 'N. J. WILSON, (Established 1878), BURNETT STREET,-opposite Mail Office Employs upwards of 13 hands. DECORATOR & SIGN WRITER. I WISH to notify that I have Becured the services of Mb CaAs. Chapman, as Sign writer, who, m addition to his home training has had a large amount of experi ence m our citien. LARGE STOCK OF ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. I have j ist received—direct from the manu!acturerß —a few thousand feet of Picture Frame Mouldings. Persons desirous of huving Pictures frumed would do well to call and see them. Telephone 65 THES New Zealand CLOTHING FAOFORY T"S now Showing a Large and Taried Assortment of ' NEW & SEASONABLE GOODS. GREY FRAME HATS, CUBA FRAME HATS. BLACK FRAMJS HATS, IN THE LATEST SHAPES AND BTYXE9. ALSO STRAW HATS IN GREAT VARIETY} See oar Tennis Trousers and Shirts. Sac oar Wtw Suitings for Summer Wear. See our Ready Made Clothing. See our Boys' Norfolk Suits. See our Boys' Washing Blouses. See our New Tise, etc., etc. SUITS TO MEASURE, FIT QUARANTEED. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOKY. F. H. BEOKINGSALB, Manager.



Carraway Seeds 8d per lb Pimento, whole Is   Pimento, ground... ... Is2d „ „ Mixed Spice l|d per packet PlCKLES—Hayward's Mixed, lOd per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross and Blackwell's, la 3d par bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Carry Powder ... ...lid per bottle Borax 8d per lb Alum 6d „ „ Saltpetre 6d „  j Tartaric Acid Is lOd   Carbonate Soda, 3d per lb, 2s per doz lbs Whole Linseed ,„ .., 3d per lb Linseed Mtal ... , 4d ,- MATOHKS-Plaids, 4|d per dog, 4s per gross 250 s Is 6d per dozen 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 83 per dojsen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for Is Maconoehie'e Fresh Herrings, B|d per tin  Herrings m Tomato, 10.1 per tin „ Herrings m Sjhrimp, lOd per tin  Kippered Herrings, iOd par tin „ Preserved Bloaters, lOd per tin Auckland Mallett 7d per tin Oysters 8d „ „ Sardines, large Alberts ... Is ,» „ Sardines, large 8d „  Sardines, small ... ... 4d „  Salmon, Holly leaf . lOd „ „ Salmon, other Brands ... 8d „ „ OlL—Lucca, 2s 4d per bottle Salad, \ pint 6d, 1 pine lOd Castor, \ pint sd, 1 pint lOd Sheepa Tongues, lib Is, 21 b la lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 21b tin, Is Crosse and Blackwoll's assorted Pastes, Is 3d per bottle, 14s 6d per dozec Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin Bovril, 2oz, Is 10d. Lai berg'a extract, Is 9d per bottle Pateab Groats, Robiofion's, lOd ; Har per's, 9d per tin Mallins' Food, la 8d per tin



GORE OATMFAL~2SIb Bag, 2a 6d Honten's Cocoa, lid ; |lb, U 9d ; lib, 3a 3d Fry's Cocoa, £lb, B|d ; lib, Is 4£d Heal Good Oandles, 4£d per lb ; 8s Pd per box Parafine Candles, plain and fluted, 6#l per lb ; 12s 6d per box Fairy Night Lights Is 2d per box Flake Tapioca, 71bs for la Pearl, 61bs for Is «ago, 71bs for la Mixed Peel, Lomon, Orange and Cit ron, 8d perlb Lemon Peel, 71b tins, 3s 6d lib Tins Assorted Jams, 5d per lb ; 4s 9d per doz 21b Jars Assorted Jams, 14s 6i per doz Lea and Perrin's Sauce, large, 2s 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, 1b 3d per bottle Worcester Sauce, small, JH ; large, 9i Brown's Corn Floor, 3d per lb Mazlna fid per dozen 5s fid Whiting, / b for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, la 3d per lb Preserved Fruit, 2|lb tine, 8d per tin, 7s 6d per doz English Cut Loaf Sugar, 3|d per lb Tomato Sauce, 9d per bottle Golden Syrup, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 561 b 11s 3d Treacle, 2lb 6d. 41b Is, 71b Is 9d Finest Raisins 6Wperlb Finest Sultanas 7fd „ „ Finest Currants 5d „ „ per case 4*d „ „ Stewing Figs 7|d „ „ French Plains (choice) ... 1" „ >> Stewing Plums .„ ... 9J i» »» Finest Muscatels Is M „ „ Californian Muscatels ... Is »i i< Dates, extra fine, 31b boxes, la 9d per box Almonds, Jordan ... .« 2a 4d per lb Almonds, Valencia ... Is 6d  „ Almonds, Sicily Is 4d „ „ Barc*'©na Nuts ... ... 8d   Shell Almonds ... ... 10d „ „ Day and Martin's Paste Blacking, 4£d per doz Day and Martin's Jar Blackleg, 6d per bottle French Blacking, 2d per tin, 1b 9d per dos Mxey's Blacklead, Id size, 9d per doz James' Dome BlsokUad, 6d per dcz



THK WAVBRLEY BICYCLE 13 THE FASIEST RUNNING B-GY^Lt BUILT, AND ALSO I Strong 1 Enough to Carry a Ton. JOHN ORR & CO.. A&IIBUHTON, SOLE NEW ZEALAND AGENTS and at Waverley Cycle Depot 217 Colombo Street, Christchurch. JOHN ORR AND GO'S REVISED LIST:* MWMMMMW *X "ill I WE Claim to bo the Leading Firm of G oc>rs, Ironmongers, arid Crockery Merchants m Ashburton. We import all our Stock from the Home Marhota for Spot Cahli and are therefore m the bent position oo supply the public with only genuine goods afc the lowest possibla price for cash. We iruar^u^eo all out goods fuU weight and finest quality. We never charge for picking md djUv^ry, all gooJa at tha Rulvcay '•itv.i'm free. Any person leaving an orde? Tith vi o.*n got a p;ircol tickot, au.l thireforo always be aure of a having thair g>> Uat ths Bta-ion m time. No charge for ticket. V LA) UIV PER SACK 13l — SUGAH — S£d per it> wilM Tea I MARA VILLA GARDEN TRA— Is 10.1, 2n< 2s M per lb 51b Box .» 8i 9d, 9s 7.1, 11s 101 b Box .- .- ... 163 Bd, 18a 4d, 21» 8d KOZIE TEA — 101 b Box, 18a 4d ; 51b, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF TEA 101 b Box, 18a 4d ; 61b, 9a 7d -PROVISIONS - FACTORY BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Sutton's always In stock. CHEESE—Finest Factory, 6d per lb BACON AND HAMS — " Lewis'," " Morepork." "D. Mc'Jallam." Mild Cared Bams, Sides and Bolls, 7&d.



BIG DISPLAY Off GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS] FOB TUB CHRISTMAS SEASON. SPECIAL Line Dress Goods at Is 9J per yard A Grand Choice of. Prints and Muslins Latest m Ladies' Hats Newest Goods m Ties and Collars for Ladies Very Special—Tan Kid Gloves at 2s lid per pair, worth 4% lid Cycling White Lißle Gloves Big Variety Hosiery—Special value. Gentlemen's Ties, Shirts, Collars, and Underwear Special Line Gentlemen's Suits at 2%i 6d—Grand value In Boots and Shoes our priceß are very low Dreismaking 10a 6d ; fit and style guaranteed Trading Stamps to ail Cash Customers ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. CHHIBTMAS, 1899.""" WE HAVE NOW IST STOCK AND ARRIVING FOR OUR CHRISTMAS TRADE - LARGE SUPPLIES F New Currants and Raisins, new Sul tanas and Candid Peels, new Muscatels and Almonds, new Dossicattd Cocoanut and Silk-dressed losing Sugar, new kinds Fruits, includingApricote, Pears.Peaches, Pine Apple, and Table Plums. Tha Finest TEAS and SUGARS m Town. NOW LANDING. A SHIPMENT of high-class English China direct from iha Putieries. AH the latest Pa .terns. Ah O — A SHIPMENT or CHOICE CHBISIM4S NOTFLTIES, Direct from Japan. Please send your Orders early and oblige We are Agents for COLUMBIA, U.S.A. and LOVKLL DIAMOND, JiICIOLES. CAESON & Co., TEA MERCHANTS AND BLENDERS, GROCERS, AND IRONMONGER*. Importers of Bicycles, Ironmongery, Glut and China. Takcked Street, ABhburton. HJ2 "~jTt. COOCH, Grocer, Hardware, Crockery, and Froduce Merchant. OPPOSITE BAIL WAY STATION, SAUNDBRS 1 BUILDINGS ASBBURTON. GROCERIEB AS this ia my firafc Christmai here, I take the opportunity of informing the Public, that they caa buy goods of the very best quality at my Store as cheap as any. where m Ashbnrton. The following few quotations will show that for Cash I am quite alongside my neighbours :— 701 b Bag IA Sugar, 14s 51b Box pare Ceylon Tea, 7s lid 2001 b Sack Roller Flonr 13s. SOlbßag „ „ 3a lOd Hew Currants, 5d per lb New Sultanas, 7d  „ Eleme Ra:sine, 5J „  New Layer Muscatels m s!b boxes Almonds, Is 4 * per lb Icing Sugar, 6i   Dessicated Oocoanut, 7d per lb Essence of Lemon, 5d per bottle Square quarts, Is 3d per bottle Cordials U9«orted, Is   Cream of Tartar, Is 3d „ lb Carbonate Soda, 3d  „ AH other Lines for Cash equally Cheap. I have a Frat-claas Stock, and you can depend upon civility and attention. I do not require to guarantee full weight, as I have always treated the Public honaatly m this respect. HARDWARE This Department ia now complete with a weM-assorted Stock, and I feel confident you will find my Prices right. As I am a Specialist m this Line, I do not keep Cheap Gools, but supply First-class articles only att R?ason»b!e ' Prices. Shoddy Hardware and Enamel Goods are nob worth the room h«y occupy. OROCKEEY AND GLASSWARE I have just received straight from the Manufacturers a Shipment of Crockery, oomprUtng Bedroom Seta frcm 10a 6d, White and Gold and other Jugs from 2s 6' Set), Teapots fnm In each, Mason's Jam Jars, i gallon, 7^ ds zan. Uther Lines equally gool value. I have a large assortment) of (xiaesware, marked m pain figures, which must be cleared to make room for a Shipment close to hand* JOHN L COOCH, GROCER, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, AND PRODUCE JfBBOBANT' BAUNDSR8 1 BUILDINGS, Opposite Railway Station As&burtoa