PHASES OF THE MOON.

June.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1899

Exception was taken by some mem bers of the JDueedin Acclimatisation Society at the annual WHOLESALE meeting of that MASSACRE OF body on Friday BIBBS. afternoon last (says the Otago Daily Times) to the statement contained m the report that a consequence of the opening of the shooting season for native game a month earlier than usual had been that many of the bags contained a large number of " flappers." It was inevitable that they would resent such a comment upon the result of their successful agitation to include the Easter holidays m the open season. They had ridiculed the suggestion that, if the season was opened on the Ist i April there wouUtfoe a heavy destruc-' tion of " flappers," and it was not to be expected that they would acquiesce inn. statement which gave the con tradiction to their confident assertions that all fears on this score were ground less. The objectionable paragraph m the report was not, however, inserted without authority. Not only were a large number of young ducks shot m the early part of April, but Mr A. 0. Begsr, who occupied the chair at the annual meeting of the society, stated that pigeons had been ruthlessly de stroyed m many parts—shot m some cases by people by the sackful with the obj act of Sile. Mr Begg has excellent sources of information throughout the province, and we have no hesitation m accepting the statement made by him as one that is absolutely reliable. We regret to have to express our belief, also, that; Mr Begg*s assertion—m con firmation of the complaint contained m the report—that the shooting of ducks on the Ist April bad amounted to a wholesale slaughter and that the stock of these birds had m consequence been materially diminished,is altogether too well founded. When we know that at the opening of the season one party of three license-holders—we hesitate to ci.ll them sportsmen-—secured a bag of 260 ducks at Temuka, and that another party of five shot 256 m two days at Mataura, and were not only not ashamed of the massacre m which they had been engaged, but actually boasted of it as a feat that merited approval, we feel that no other words than those used by Mr Begg fitly apply. It would be an erroneous application of terms to say that such a proceeding as this was sport; it was wholesale slaughter, The so-called sportsmen who covet large bags are probably not so shortsighted as not to see that one effect of their indiscriminate killing of birds will be the lessening of their own opportunities m future, but, m any case, it is to be hoped that, with this year's leeson before their eyes, the council of the Acclimatisation Society will stand their ground next year, and that the Government m power will be strong enough to resist any clamour for an early opening of the season for native game.

Local and General.

%* On the first page to-day will be found the conducting portion of the serial, " The Nameless Man." An interesting account of a Btage career is commenced on the fourth page. Fish.—The fishermen of the Bluff and Stewart's Island have been making great hauls lately, and the freezing works contain more fish m ice than they have ever done be'ore. The take has been so large that it is seriously thought that it will be necessary to close down for a while till stocks are reduced, Back to Ohina.—The Grey River Argus says that the Ghineae bodies m the Grey. mouth Cemetery will be disinterred m July, and the remains sent to Cbinafor interment, /the cost will be about £25 for each coffin, or some £2000 for the whole number. Nearly this amount, it is stated, is already m hand and held m trust. Btjce By-LAvra.— Cyclists will think Kaikoura county a most barbarous locality. There any person riding a bioycle, on meeting any person riding or driving who shall signal to the cyclist to stop, is required to do so, and remove the machine to the side of the road till the person with horse or horses shall have passed. "Pejnnt Loaf Day." —Hercules Clay's "Penny Loaf Day " has just been abolished at Newark. Herpujjas Clay died m 1644-6, and left " alms for the poor, and a yearly sermon," to perpetuate the preservation of himself and his family " from the thunder bolt of a terrible cannon that had been levelled against his house by the besiegers " daring the second siege of Newark m the time of Charles I. Dire Dish ash,—Tuberculosis and cancer are accountable once more for a very large proportion of deaths m the colony. The vital statistics show that during 1898 there were 597 deaths from phthisis or pulmonary consumption, and 172 from other tubercular diseases, making m all no less than 769 attributable to tuberculosis. There were 471 deaths from cancer, the highest number yot ceporded. Making One's Will. — The Auckland correspondent of the Otago Daily 7iwes states that a rather curious point was raised m the Supreme Court there on Saturday. George Barker, a settler, had written out hit own will and had left a place for his signature, but he did not write his name, but got two witnesses to sign the will. Mr Jackson Palmer had authority to show that the will was a holograph will, and was good. Mr Justice Conolly granted probate, and re marked that m some cases thai) came before him printed forms of a will were used and a line left m the attestation clause. This mis led people making their willa Injbo signing m the wrong place, and he had very graye doubts m some oases before granting pro bate. (Fse proposed Young Men's Club deserves the support of eyery citizen. And it is hoped that the young men themselves will appreciate the efforts now being made to establish an institution for their own benefit m Aehburton. As the youths of our colony become better educated, and elevated to a higher moral plane by such helps and associa tions ac the proposed Club will undoubtedly afford them, they will besogie more respected and better citizens. They will no longer be found loitering and wasting their moaey m questionable ways, and as " the apparel eft denotes the man" they will become more particular m the fihoiee of their tailors. Mbssrs Craighead akjq Bbbj^ysiajj are evidently keeping "up to date" as The Loading Tailors and Outfitters of Ashburton. Their immense stock ot new winter goods comprise the newest styes and materials as now worn ab Home, and of course their long established reputation for fit and workman ship need only be pointed out to visitors and strangers who may wish to know where to find the best tailors and to get entire " satis* faction." Ladies also find their orders for tailor made coßtumes executed by this firm m the lateßt styles most satisfactory, and at the moit reasonable prices. 6 34

Football.—la view of the coming match 1 with Geraidine, which is to be piayed In! Ash burton on the 32nd inib., all membert of Ihe Ash burton Football Club, are requested to bo present at the Domain to-morrow, when, if sufficient attend, a practice game will be [-■layed with the Junior Football Ciub. < Puoposed Bowling Cr^B.—A meeting of those intending to,become members ofiihe proposed Bowling Club is to be held to-nig'-tt mMr Thomas's office at eight o'clock. Gem« tlemen who favor the game, but who may not hive made up their minds to jiiu the Club, will also ba made welcome. Hockey.—The following will represent ' the Ash'uurton Hockey Club ia the match against R*kaia Hockey Club at fUkaia to , morrow afternoon i—R. Miller, F. VVatt, ; Clark, Cambridge, B. Amos, J. Smith, A. Silcook, W. Smith, 15. Marsden, D. vStook. Kmergencies—W. Silcoek, A. Mitchell, N. Jones, and Meyenberg St. Patrick's Pay Sports AsaoarATiON. — \ general meeting of members of the St. Patrick's Day Sports Association was held m the Arcade Chambers lauit evening, there being a fair attendance. Ib was decided to join tht Sports Association, and Messrs H. MoSherry and D. McDonnell were elected delegates. After the transaction of other routine business the meeting adjourned. The Homing Pigkon.—An instance of the remarkable homing faculties of the homing pigeon is quoted by the Auckland Star. Mr I. Hopkins, of Epaom, neat Auckland, sup plied bo order, on April 26 last, some young homers, which were sent en that date to the Great Barrier Island. One pair had h.ad their liberty at Epsom, bttt had never been trained a yard m any direction. Early on the morning of M*y 24, a pigeon wan noticed trying to enter the " Epsom" loft before it) was opened. Mr Hopkins thought ib was strange ib should have been shut out over night, but on closer inspection believed he recognised it. After catching it he found, by the ring mark, that it was one of the birds gent to the Barrier a month before. Here was a young pigeon that had never been away from the vicinity of its loft, sent across a scretoh of sea to an island about sixty miles distant, and yet the moment it regained its liberty it made straight for its birth-place.

News in Brief.

The delegates for the Sports Association are reminded that the first meeting will be held on Thursday eveniug,' at 7*30 p.m , io the Arcade Chambers. A complimentary banquet is to be tendered to Mr E. G*tea on the ere of bis departure for New South Wales. The dinner wiil be at the Tinwald Hotel on Thursday, June 22 The New Zealand Farmers' Co-Operative Association hold a clearing sale at Mr P. A«kin's farm, Seafield, on Jane 22, of sheep, cUtle, horses, implements, etc. Farmers should give this sale their attention. " Guidaich an Righ," the war ory of the Seafortho, interpreted to suit the times— McKenzie's unblended Hondai Lanka beats all blends

MUSICAL UNION.

"The Sri Sing's D&ttgbtK."

If It- is only within recent years that any Danish composer has drawn the attention of Europe, and that compliment was first earned by a D^ne m the person of Niels W. Gade, a natifd of Copenhagen, who, born m 1817, made a name for himself Amongst the " sons of the sea king*," while still young, by tk<3 composition of a symphony m. 0 minor, and it w*s no small compliment to the youthful composer that Mendelssohn thought it good enough to produce at one of the great musical festivals at Jjeipsic m 1848, and himself conducted. Gade's work is specially original and strongly characteristic. Just as the Celts of Ireland and the Scottish Highlands h&va a music that is essentially a product of the race, the Welsh a music which m equally to the manner born, and the savor of the Celt m apparent m everything produced by Modern Celts and Cymrioß ; and the Italians and Germans schools of their own whose influence is felt m every line composed by representatives of either, ,so is Gade's work pervaded with the sentiment and the poetry of the associations of Danish history. It is m his instrumental works that this is most strongly marked to the musical ear, but it is also very apparent m the cantatas and songs he has produced for vocalisation.' While court chapel-master to the Ring of Denmark he produced Erlk'6ni/s laefyier, the cantata which the Aahburton Musical Society (selected for prpduction as the pifce de resistance of their fourth subscription concert. Ib is not: a work that "presents insuperable difUouities to a musical body whose members possess a fair theoretical knowledge, while it offers many opportunities both m solo and chorus for the exhibition of any ability that may be possessed for artistic treatment, and as a musical exercise is a good lesson m itself. The principals are too lew and given too much to do for the amount of chorus work performed, or rather the story put into the mouths of the principals would be told with more pleasing effect to the audience if it were divided up for Its relation amongst a few more characters; Thus it is found that only one male voice is entrusted with solo work, and the constant iteration by one voice of 'the same old theme is not pleasing m the very highest degree. This part (Sir Oluff) was taken by Mr J. Snodgrass, who acquitted himself creditably m an arduous task. Eq-ially heavy was the strain put upon Mrs Snodgrass, whe took the contralto soli (The mother) but acceptably witha'. A family bereavement deprived the Sooiety of the help of Mrs W. £. Denshire, to whom had been apportioned the only soprano solo set m the piece that of the Erl King's daughter, which at a moment's notice was undertaken by Miss Ada Gates. Miss G*tes, considering the very limited time allowed her to get ready, did her work admirably, and was applauded for her pluck on her appearance, and for har success when finished. A trio by : the Erl Ring's maidens j Mrs Dee, Misses Fooks and Bftrratt) was an acceptable I number. The chorus was not as strong as it should have been had the membership been present m full strength, but it was fairly! wall balanced, and the numbers went with steadiness and fair accuracy, Applauie was frequent during the perform ance of the cantata, which was oonduoted by Mr H. A. Gates. The second part of the concert was, with all due deference to the composer of "the Erl King's Daughter," much more suited to the popular taste, and the numbers given were a!! very heartily applauded, and encores were the rule. Two orohestiar pieces uodsr the baton of Mr Llewellyn Owen —the Introduction to Cellier'a " Dorothy " and a march by Scctstoß Clark, were given with a nice swing; a violin j solo by Mr L. McOlurg was satisfactorily J presented; so was Mr E Undrill's clarionet solo ; while Mr W. Mac Donald's cornet solo, so won the audience that it was redemanded vociferously. Mrs Johnston's " Soul's awakening" was feelingly sung, and she had to again appear; and Mi Schwartz's round baritone was effective m the song he took, "The deathless army," and the item he gave m encore. The angelus chorus from " Maritana " was not by any means the least acceptable item of theseoondpart. Altogether the Sooiety must be congratulated on a successful concert and deserse the thanks of the music loving portion of the community.

THE GAMBLING RAID.

Wanted, an Interpreter.

{Christchurch Pres.) '. The proceedings at the ChrUtchurch Police , Court on Monday, at one period* partook ' more of the nature of a farce than a serious judicial investigation. The period referred to was then an attempt was being made to fiad oat the capabilities ot the different sons of the Flowery Land, whose services were sought as interpreters. The first candidate seemed a hopeful one, as far aa appearances went. "Me to uuderßUu' much," he in formed the Court, and m reply to the clerk, who asked if he knew the nature of &o oa'h, he said: "Just very, very libtle." *M)o yon believe there ia a God above V asked the Bench. " Yes, yee," came the answer quickly. "Do you believe that if yon don't speak the truth yon are liable to be puniahed by Him?" Yes, he believed that. How ever, his own poor opinion ot hii fitness for the position at last decided him to retire to the body of the Court, where he was a wit ness of the farther attempts made m the same direction. The second entrant for the position did not create such a good impres sion as his predecessor, and after he had been pat through the shorter oateohism, he also took a back seat. The third candidate, who was apparently the only other China- : man present not under arrest, answered the religious test to a certain extent, and was duly sworn, counsel taking upon himself to acquaint the Bench with the fact that the interpreter did not know what book he had j just kissed, and was no Christian. It was j decided to ran the risk of this state ot affairs, and a start was made. The first thing done was to charge the keeper of the alleged gaining house* The charge was in terpreted to the mv, who, like many of his Christian brethren, started off on what was palpably an explanation of the whole affair. Then the first witness stated that he was Detective Marsaok. The interpreter con veyed this important information to the accused, and informed the Court chat the accused said, "Me know him." After far ther evidence had been given, and bad been supposedly interpreted, counsel asked the Bench to get the interpreter to tell them what he had last said to the aooased, and he havicg complied, it was found that a totally different statement had been made. Then the Bench deoided to adjourn the oase, to give the police an opportunity to obtain the ■ervitti of a dnly qualified interpreter.

TOO MUCH HEAD AND TOO LITTLE TAIL.

The Bight Honorable Richard Beddon, Privy Councillor, and LL.D. of Cambridge University, Minister of —— Bab here we must stop, for to begin to enumerate the various offices, honor*, functions, and duties devolving upon She Hod. Dick is more than we dare undertake. How. one poor man oan do so much is a marvel. Ib shows the dearth of wise men and the plenitude of fools when so many duties are crowded upon one m\n. An M.H.R. said : "There'stoo much head, and too little tail;" Most people will agree that a head is necessary, but to go into the exact proportion of head and tail desirable is ••beyant us." The one head that we all < recognise is the old lady's, Victoria, and the i bigger our stock of ooin bearing this effigy the : more we get to like it. Two heads of Her i Majesty appear m the trade mark of the grand " Diamond Jubilee " Tea of the Hon dai-I^anka Company—one of Her Majesty as a girl, and the other at the period of htr Jubilee. We question whether any finer teas are offered to the public than the deli cious and unblended quality of the Ceylon Co-Operative Company, whioh are sold by the agents, the Hondai-JJapka Tea Company. Talking about tea reminds us of the fact that these teas are ahead of all others m point of value, quality, and get-up. Our teas are all head and no tail. If we have a tale, it's ehort—aimply this :

If you are wiee, bay only these exquisite untampered with, and unblended teai. Sold m original packages by all up-to-date grocers..

CORRESPONDENCE

(We do not bold ourselves responsible for tb* opinions expressed by our correspondent*)

AMALGAMATION OF ROAD BOARDS.

TO THE IDITOR.

Sjk,—T notice that three Road Boards— namely, Mount Somers, Attain* and Cold stream—are no poor and. insignificant thai) neither can afford to pay an overseer, and the members have to superintend the works m hand. I think it would be advisable, if possible, to enlarge them, by joining the Kangitata Board, and then dividing m such s way that eaoh portion would have a com munity of interest. I would suggest that the upper portion of Monnt Somers, Atlanta and Rangitata should take a line of road from Taietta to near Mayfielcf, and thence along the Shepherd's Bash road to Rangitata, and the whole district north of that should comprise one good road district, and the portion below that line to the sea should form another, when eaoh of these two dis tricts could afford to nay for the services of a good overseer. To provide representa tion, the number of members could be ex tended to seven or nine. I should like the ratepayers to study this question well, and I believe they will find it to their advantage to make some such alteration as above re ferred to. There would be less office ex penditure and more money to spend on roads.—lam, eto, W. T. Chapman, Chairman Mount Somers Road Board* Alfred Forest.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN [ENGLAND.

MATCH AGAINST YORKSHIRE,

Unitefl Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

FIXTURES t

Jnne 15—Lord's, v England (test). June 19—Portsmouth, v Oxford University

London, Jane 12 The Yorkshire team m their first innings have lost nine wickets for 229—Brown, senr., 84, Tunnicliffe 36, Denton 30, Mifcohell 0, SlelUri 4, Wainwright 7, Hirat 13, Wilson 12, Haigh 20, Brown, junr., (not out) 14, Hunter (not out) 3, extras 6* : (Received Wakapuaka Jans 14, 9 15 a. m, Guardian Office 9-42 a.m) London, Jane 15 For the continuation of the matoh the weather wu fine bat the wloket wm rather worn. Yorkshire made 235 m their first Innings. Brown, junr., 20, Hunter (not out) 3. Jones took one wicket for 67 runs, Howell two for 59, Noble six for 83, McLeod none for 20. The Australians m their seoond innings, lost four wickets for 209. — Darling 8, Worrell 104, Hill 2, Gregory 33, Noble (not out) 38, Trumpsr (not out) 19.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Allocation—By Bleotrio f Telegraph—Copyright ; Lomdon, Jane 12 The Queen has Bent a message to Sir Clements Markham, president of the Royal Geographical Society, ex pressing her interest m the exploration of the Antarctic. By means of electrophones patients iia the London Hospitals were enabled to hear sixteen eminent preachers on Sunday, which was observed as Hoi* pital Sunday. June IS Lords Londonderry, Rosebery, Bpen* cer, and Wolseley support a project to construct a tunnel connecting England and Ireland, at a cost of ten millions. It is intended to ask the Treasury to provide the necessary money. St. Pktembukg, Jane 12 Russia has obtained from Ooreaa concession of three ice-free ports for a period of twelve years. Bbiibank, June 13 The fire en the Duke of Buckingham was extinguished after th« hold bad _ been looded.

FEDERATION.

United Prw Anooifttion—By Bteotrio Telegraph— Copyright

Bbibhaxk, Jane 13 The Federal Bill has parted the Legislative Assembly, and nai been read a first tim» m the Ooancil,

The Peace Conference.

Uniced Preas AMooiation—By Blwtrto Telegraph—Copyright Amstudam, June 18 Dr. Zorn, Professor of Koenigsburg University, aod German defcgate at tbe Peace Oonferenee, infotmed the Arbitration Committee that the Kaiser regarded a permanent tribunal as derogatory to the sovereign's Divine prerogative. The statement oreated » sensation.

THE CRISIS IN FRANCS.

Rmignation of the ■iatetry.

United PraM Awoci*tion-Bj KUotrio Itlvgmph—Oopyrifho Pabis, Jans 13 A. Socialist deputation protested against the brutality of the polioe at Longchamps on Sunday. M. Dupuy, the Premierj defended their action, and insisted on a vote of confidence. The Chamber, by 321 votes to 173, re solved to only support the Government while they were determined to ener getically defend the Repablio and ensure order. Interpreting talc decision as a covert vote of censure, the Ministry resigned. It is believed that M. Dupuy rode for a fall.. The Socialists and many of the Radicals were dissatisfied with the contradictory attitude of the Cabinet over the Dreyfus case, and distrusted M. Dupuy'b intention to panish Gene* ; rate Boisdeffre and Mercier. (Rwived W»k»pu»k», Jane 14, 9 23 *.m, Qoakduk Offioe 9-61 a-ni) June 13. The Correctional Police Court ' sentenced Count Ohriitiani who took a prominent part m the' demonstration against M. Loubat at the Auteil races to four years' imprisonment.

THE TRANSVAAL.

I Concessions by President Kruger.

Speech by Sir A. HilnejTt United Pkh AMOoUtion—By Eleotefa Telegraph—Gopy right. Pbitobia, Jane 12, The leaders of the Africander party urge the addition of four member* to the Volkwaad, to represent the Cham bers of Mines and Commerce, and that the enlarged Volksraad be left to settle the f ranehiie question. Jane 13. President Kroger has rabmitted to the Band farther amendments m the direction of liberalising the treatment miners, This is regarded as pointing to possible enfranchisement proposals. Capetowh, Jane 13 Sir A. Milner, replying to a deputa tions, said unless the Transvaal granted more liberal- treatment, other means would be found of achieving the desirecj result He referred to (great Ifrfttinb siogn)ar patience m the mattes. . The Chartered Company has renewed its offer to submit to arbitration the question of the material damage occasioned by the Jameson raid. (ReoeiTed Wftktpuak* Jan* 14, 10-5 a<n, GtABDiAM Oflot, 10-88 a-m) Prrtoru, June 19 President Krager, m his proposals for liberalising the Outlandera* fran ohise, has withdrawn from the oath of allegiance to the Transvaal Xwhioh on becoming voters all Outlanders were compelled to take) the oU>tue providing renunciation of their nationality.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Finn AMOokbion -By Etolrio T.ltgr»ph-Oopyriglit

(Reoetod Wakapnaka June 14,9.80 a.m. GvAWUAir Offioe 9.51 *jn) Pabib, Jane 13 It is not expected that the new French Ministry will disturb the ar rangements for the retrial of Drerfas.

THE STEAMER PERTHSHIRE.

United Press Asiooiation—By Xjleotrle Telegraph—Copyright. ' Std»t, June }3 Information from London.states tjjajj the re insurance on the Perthshire ad vanced from twenty-five to forty fiv« guineas m four days, When the mail lef tit had increasnd to fifty-five guineas, the vessel then being overdue fifteen days.

United Pr«M Auoowtlop—By Bl«oM° Telegraph.

AupiftAND, June 13 The EUngamite, which Wit bare last eyn iog for Sydney^ i» to n*»k« a more northerly course Mian ntoal, and '■■ to' pr^ite op {a, ward* Lord Hoire 4*l»ndi and apend ftpoiiple of days m tearoblog for tha ?«rthshire« She took m an extra anpply of ooal before lew ; ing, and everything it m readinew to render aMiabanse, and to take the steamer m tow should she be fonnd.

THE ASHBUKTUfI GUAJRJJiAIS, WEDNESDAY, JUNi4 14, UQh<



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D.on't Cough,—Belief can be obtained immediately,- Use "Keatings Cough Lozenges "—well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly recom mended by many eminent physicians. They at once check the cough and remove the cause—without any after effect; the most delicate can therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two at bedtime ensures reat. Sold everywhere m tiua 13£ d each. For Indigestion, the boss remedy is undoubtedly Norton's Capiomile Pills They eau confidently too recommended, as oping mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs Acting at once as a splendid tonic and a gentle aperient For nearly IQO years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sic k Headache and all Liver and Stomach complaints Sold, m toftles, Is ljd, 2s 9d, and Us, by all Mediqjne vendors throughout tha world Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy can always be depended up on and is pleasant and tafe to take. Sold by Ashbcbton Drug Company.



CHURCH SERVICES. | T. BTEPH EN ' S 6HUR 08, Ashburtoo. THURSDAY—7.3O p.m., Bible Class. FRIDAY—-7.15 p.m., EveniDg Prayer and address; 8 p.m., Choir Practice. THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY, (June 18) 11a.m.—Matins, Holy Communion! and Sermon. 2.30 p.m.—Children's Service. 3 30 p.m.—Holy Baptism. i 630 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon R. A. WOOOTHORPE, M.A., j Vicar. Friedlander Jbros. WS have for PRIVATE SALE (in structed by T E Fagan, Esq ,)— Run No. 36416, Alford-Spaxton Survey District, Containing 18 0 ACRES, Section No. 6, Reserve 240, Alford-Spaxton Survey District, Containing 2 0 ACRES, Full particulars on application to . _ „., FBIEDLANDEB 8808., to, LAND & ESTATE AGENTS. FOB PRIVATE SALE. ITTE have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Garter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED *"~FOR PBIVATE SALE, fTIHE WELLKNOWN SINGLE-TREE X iPROPERTY, Containing 2160 ACRES, Situated near Alford Forest. Forjfurther particulars apply to IFBIEDLAKDER BROS, Ltd., Land and Estate Agents. TTTE are CASH Buyers of good lines of MILLING WHEAT, OATS, BABLEY, AND RYE GBASS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. TAIRTON. "IX/'E are prepared to treat privately for any Unsold Lots m this Township. Apply early, as there are only a few Sections left. Farmers and others would do well to see us regarding a 5 or 10 Acre Block. APPLY ;AT ONOE TO BI EDLANDEB BBOS., Ltd, LAND & ESTATE AGENTS CAKSON & COS ANNUAL Stock-taking 1 Sale NOW ON. £1000 "™RTH OT TEAS, GROCERIES, BICYCLES & CYCLE ACCESSORIES, LAMPS, CUTLERY & ELECTRO. PLATE, BRUSHWARE, GLASS. CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, To be Cleared In £5 Weeks. BEST ROLLER FLOUR daring SALE, £Q 16s per ton nett 1 WE have now m Stock and landing ex 8.8 ' Kaikoura,' * Tokomaru,' and • R rau taka,' Shipments of First-Olass CHINA, a GLASS, and EARTHENWARE, which will be included m the Sale, Hoping to be favored with your pafcro; age,— Yours Respectfully,— CAESON & CO., Tea Merchant^ Grocers & Ironmongers, Importers of Glass, China, aad Earthenware, (Sole Agents for "Kukos Tea»," Tanored Street.



JOHN ORR & COS GREAT SALE OB* G IJ N S. ■- - T>EINQ Overstocked with GUN'S, we have decided to hold a GREAT CLE/HMNO SALE, And for|th«,t> Purpose ha\ejßeduaed Prices from JSSO to 85 pet Cent* Usual Pbiob. Balb Pbiob £. s. d. £• s. d. 6Holli«' D.B. Breeoh.Loadera .« ... 710 0 510 0 4 J.O. Mayne „ „ .- ... SlO 0 4 0 0 4 Morton's „ „ .. .- 5 0 0 315 0 4Ancion „ „ ... : ... 410 0 310 0 2„:„„4 0 0 3 0 0 ! SPORTSMEN m want of a GOOD GUN should nob mies this Opportunity, ftgjbhe Eedtjctions are Genuine, and such a chance to procure a Firßb Glass Weapon| at a Minimum of Cost is one that occurs very rarely. WAVERLEY BICYCLES. 1899 MODELS NOW IN STOCK. CALL EARLY BEFORE THEY ARE ALL GONE. JOHN ORR AND CO. LAMPS - LAMPS - LAMPS WE Stock More LAMPS than.ajl the other Stores m Aahburfcon put together, and when we say we can give job best value, we know what we are talking about. ■"'-.-•' OVER jXAA LAMPS 01 VARIOUS KINDS TO SELECT FROM. Prices from NINE PENCE NINE POUNDS. Our Table Lamps at 2?, 2s;6cl, 3a, 3536 d are wondebfoi value, Hanging Lamps from 33 6d to £5. Hand Lamps for noxb to aothing. JOHN ORR AND CO. fIOBSB CLIPPERS WP* PLOCJGH BH&KES' /f BABB AND PL4JN HOE SE[ OOV B KSi A a FENCINQWIKE plocge chainss M""^! SHBEP NETTING We have large StooksMWi'.bheae Lines, and arefpreparedtolgiveiSpacial Quotations f or Large]or Small Quantities. JOHN ORR AND CO. SCOTT'S, SHACKLOCK-'S, & STOKRISR'S RANGES ALWAYS IN STOCK. OVER SO^DIFFERENT PATTERNS c\n be shown to Intending Parohasere. REGISTER GRATES, COOKING & HEATING BTOVES^Em Fendera, Fire Irons, Brow Curbs, Coal Vases just opened up. Bedsteads and Beddia?. JOHN ORR AND CO. TAYLOR'S *^||ij^ CUTLERY WIfTfESS ASHBURY'S ELECTRO-PLATE WE are the only importers of these goods m Ashburton dealing direob with the Manufacturers and oan therefore give the very best value. WE have some specially fine (goods' m Cutlery and Electro-plate auitabie for presentations of all|kinds. JOHN ORR & CO. *ISILVER KING," " ACILTELYNE," "BANNER," " 20th OENIURY,' " PEKPEOTION," •' SE&RCHLIGHT," and all the Latest.and Best m BICYCLE LAMPS JOHN ORR & CO.. AfeHBURTON,



F. FERRIMAN. FOR SAI €. IHAYE for Sale a Capital F«m ot 32) Acres, w thin a short distance of the Freezing Wok . To a man with a small Capl'al th si« an excellent oppor tunity to secure a gaod Sheep Farm, F, FEK.RI MA N. FOR SALE- I hare for Sale »2Capltal Building Site, with ample frotta«Bß on the Wak%nai Koftd and Wills, Street. Piioe-£BS. Easy terms. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, A COMFORTABLE NIKE-ROOMED HOUSE. WHY live m a small house when yop can buy from the undersigned a Comfortable Nine-roomed House, to cather with half-acre of land of first class qaality for £323, which at interest at the rate of six per cent, only amounts to »s per waek rental. This property is very suitable for a Boarding House. y FfiERIMAN . FOR SALE, VILLA RESIDENCE AT ALLENTON. BY private treaty,» well built suburban Villa Residence, with stable and outbuildings, together with aboufe three acres of good lacd, a pinion of which is well stocked with fruit Irees. The property possesses ample frontage andis doee to a Sohool and Poet Office; and to a prompt purchaser reasonab 1© terms will be given. F. FERRIMAN. FOB SALE, THE GOODWILL OF LEASE IN IPERPETCITY AT HIGHBANK. I HAVE for Sale the Goodwill of Lease of 50 acres of L\nd afc High bank, upon which ia erected a Comfort able House, The land is m excellent condition and the price is moderate. F. FERRIMAN. i MONEY IHA.VR for Investment! on First- Class Freehold Securities Sams up to £18,000 at 4| per cent. ALSO,— £800 at 5 per cent,, which can be t dvanced on First-Class Perpetual Lease holds. F. FERRIMAN SMITH'S Premier Wheat Dressing OUR New Season's Supply of this Dressing has now arrived, and its ever increasing sale each year proves its popularity. IT IS A THOROUGH SMUT PRE- ViSNTATIVE. It is easy to use, dissolving m cold water. Id hastens instead of retarding germination, and is very much cheaper than any other dressing—ls per packet Sufficient for 20 bushels of seed, Ash burton Drug Co, Ltd, WHOLESALE & RETAIL AGENTS. 5 11 FOR SALE-—ln splendid position for private Boarding House, 15 roomed house, with 3£ acres Land and improve meata. A bargain. I HAVE FOR SALE—Wet! built Houae of nine rooms, with good improve meattß, • aad m first-class position io Tailored street, ._ - **^ I HAVE FOR SALE—Comfortable Dwell ing and |-acre» Wakanui Road east. Cheap. I HAVE FOR SALE—Three Sections, Wills Street west: Sunny eido of. the road. Good site for house, being handy to Domain, Railway, and Post Office, bafc m very quiet locality. FOB SALE—-Three-roomed Cottage and | aore, Cameron Street East. FOR SALE—In good healthy locality, 7 roomed houae. Good garden and permaoaot water supply. FOR SALE—House and 1 acre land, near Wakanui Road, Hampstead, Full particulars and terms on application to H. W. BARRETT, 5 121 ARCADE. HOW TO KEEP your Bicycle m order during Wipter is the talk of all Cyclists m ashburton. The following prices should meet with approval everywhere :~ Gear Cases, 20s. fitted ; Hall Shone Rubber Guards 8s 6d ; Solar Acetylene Gas Lamps 25 •; Silver Ring 17s 6d ; Microphote 12a 6d; Elastic Anklets 2s 6d ; Cycle Brushes 2s; Gmphite for Chain 61 ; ReenameliiDg and Plating from 20s upwards; Repairs by experienced men only, and guaranteed.— Oatbs, Lowey & Co., Burnett Streeb, Ash burton, and at Christohuroh; the largest cycle manufactures m the Colonies. 691 Willis brewed a Peck o' Maut—because there was nae M'KeDzie's Hondai Lanka Tea m these days Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs trod Colds never laili, 1/6 and 2/6