PHASES OF THE MOON.

Jan oaky.

Ashburton Guardian. Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 1899.

Lord Russell, of Killowen, speaking recently at Hackney, moved a resolu recognising the ob- TECHNICAL Hga'iDn that rested EDUCATION. on the community " to give its workers the most efficient scientific and techni cal training possible, m order to equip them most fully for their duties m life." In doing so, the Lord Chief Justice said he would not enlarge upon the advantages, if not the absolute neces sity, m these days for improved teach ing of a general kind, commercially and o'herwise, under the head of what might be called secondary education, or upon the necessity of securing adequate technical training m crafts m general use. He did not propose to enlarge upon that theme, because he thought no one who knew the competition to which this country was exposed could doubt that, if its craftsmen were to maintain m the future the pre-eminence which they were supposed to have ob taiied m the past, there must be a very urgent and very speedy move m the direction to which the resolutions pointed. He had heard— he knew not with what foundation—from many friends of the working c'asses ominous indications that there was a decadence m their skill and efficiency. He did not know if that were true, but the bare suspicion of such a thing was to be avoided. And when they came to a wider field, outside the crafts pursued by the artisan classes, and dealt with the wider commercial business with which the merchants and manufac-! turers of this country were conversant, it was obvious that those who had to seek for custom abroad must be able to talk to the people of foreign countries m their own language, to make esti mates m their coinage, and m accor dance with the principles of weights and measures that prevailed m those countries. But he was afraid it was true that the commercial travellers of thepresent day failed, to a great extent, m those requirements. It was the object of technical institutions to en deavour to overcome these. Mr W. R. Bousfield, Q. 0., M.P., seconded the resolution, which was supported by Mr T. Organ, L.0.0, who stated that during the past few months a com mittee of the London Oounty Council had been investigating the whole ques tion of commercial education, and he hoped the result of their report would be the establishment of a system m London second to none. The resolution was adopted.

Local and General.

Cross Questions and Crooked Akswebs —Whab ia the value of the acre and a half of land you say you have ? Applicant for old age pension, who is deaf—" Well, some grass, and I keep a cow on it." Hard Times —Yesterday one applicant for an old age pension said his year's earn ings had been only £27. "You must have had hard times," remarked his Worship. "Yes, they have been hard times," said the poor old man. % Ruinbd by Fire.—Ah applicant for the Old Age Pension e&id that he had ab one time been m good circumstances m the colony, bub loab £15,000 through a fire, and thai) since that time everything had gone wrong with him. Cattle Stealing. — The Stipendiary Magistrate at Inveroargtll has committed a father and son—Henry Nicholls, sen., and Henry Nicholls, jun,, residing at Kamahai, near Edendale,—for trial on a charge of stealing three head of cattle. Surprised.—-Magistrate (to applicant for old age pension)—" Have you any property V' "Me have any property ! No ! And never had none," " Have you anyone to prove that yon have been m the colony twenty-five years ?" Applicant—" Did you see that chap Brown m Court just now? He has known me for the lasb 35 years." Magistrate —"Held over for the necessary proof." On Oath.—-Magistrate—"You say you have been thirbyjfiv'e years m the colony and have never left it. That is all very well as far as it goes, bub I want proof of this." Applicant—" I don't see what you want that for. Don't you know that I am on oath ?" Magistrate—" Yes ; that is all right; but if I accepted all statements without cor roboration ib would be useless my coming here.?' Applicant left the box feeling indignanb. ' Ahothbr Lai>se —On Monday evening the ordinal y meeting of the Borough Council hpsed for wanb of a quorum, and was adjourned till lasb night. At eight o'clock odlv four members had pub m an appearance, |nd of course another lapse occurred, necessitating a further adjournment. Mon day week was fixed for nexb meeting. The Councillors present were, besides his Worship the Mayor, Messrs Orr, Paul, and Thomas. Didnt Know He Had Left.—One old man who applied for the Old Age Pension ab the Court House yesterday said he had been absent from New Zealand aix months, daring which time he had taken a trip to Australia. His wife, whq entered the box to establish hjs claim to a pension, was asked if her husband had beeii ahsent from New Zealand at all, said, " No, ab least) nob bhab I know of. If he was absent. I djd'nb miss him." A Coffin That Miscarried.—A curious story has reached the Temuka Leader, A certain man from a certain seaporb town went Home to the old country to undergo an operation. While at Home he died, and his relatives decided to bring his body to New Zealand. Arrangements wore made, and the body shipped accordingly, bub when the vessel reached bhe port ab which it was to be landed ib could nob be found. Inquiries were instituted, and ultimately the case con taining the remains of the deceased were found m a draper's shop m Dunedin. Old Age Pensions.—At the Court House yesterday 71 applications were heard for Old Age Pensions. Of these 41 were granted, and SO were held over for bhe production of bhe necessary information. Most of those held over failed to give satisfactory proof of twenty-eight years' residence m the colony, or the date of birth. Others had no satiafactory references aa to character for the past five years, or could not give satisfac tory evidence as to the value of property they were possessed of, and so will have to appear again.

Rejected.— The c'aim of an applicant for old age pensions wag rejected at the Court to-day, as the applicant had been absent from the colony within the last twenty live, years tor v greater period than two years m the aggregate. Wobkmbn'b Homes —A Press Association telegram from Auckland states :—Mr John Boi'ard, M H.R., ia formulating a schema for establishing homea for working men, between Avonduh and Henderson, on the X >ipara railway line. The conditions are to bo—Five to ten acres on perpetual lease, or tin years' lease with right of purchase. He proposes that the Government should advance £IQO for the cot'Hge, and charge for a yearly railway ticket £b. In ten years, at 8s per week, the tenant will be free of indebtedness. A Jacobite Telegram.—-Saturday, Nov cmbei 19, being the anniversary of the accession of Her Most Gracious Msjesty Queen Mary 111. and IV. to the British throne, the following telegram was sent to Wittelbacker Palace, Munich, by the Home Secretary of the Legitimist Jacobite League for Scotland :—'• May ib please your Majesty to receive the homage and congra tulations of your humble and loyal subjects m Scotland on this the anniversary of your Majesty's accession fco the Crown of these realms." "ORGANISER OF THE LIBERAL PARTY."— At a meeting of the Auckland Board of Education (st»ys a Press Association telegram) a letter was read from Mr Arthur Edward, head teacher of the Huntly District School, giving three months' notice of his intention to resign his appointment, This was fol lowed by another letter from Mr Edwards, stating that, having been appointed by the Premier •• organiser ot the Liberal party," he respectfully asked for le&ve of absence during the term of his notice of his intention to resign. The Board accepted his resigna tion, but deolined to grant leave of absence. Pigeon Flying Club.—The Ashburton Pigeon Flying Club flew a race from Ohriatchurch on Thursday. The birds did very well with the help of a nice breeze, First: Mr J. Cuthbettson's Fueehia and Phoraix, and Mr White's Selma, each 1307 yards per minute; Second :Mr White's Peablossom and Phyllis, and Mr J. Cuth betson's Bluebell, each 1220 yards per minute. Mr Cuthbertson'a Fuchsia is only eight months old, and Mr White's Peas blossom is only four mohths old. Neither of these have been further than Shircy-five miles before. A Novel Post Office.—A novel way of forwarding a letter to its destination came to light the other day (<ays the Wellington Posl). While the Westport Coal Company's employees were unpacking a consignment of new coal cutting machines, recently im ported, they found a note carefully stowed away m one of the •• iron men," stating that the machine was packed by one Isemoager, at Denver, that he had a brother m the Police Force m New Zealand, and would like to hear from him. This strangely con veyed letter came very close to its destin ation, for Constable Isemonger is stationed at Greymouth. Thb AusTRUNS.—The Australasian re ferring to the attitude of the New Zealand Government towards the Austriane says that " every year New Zealand selectors, shearers and others come to Australia, earn good wages, and take home big cheques. There is no protest against these exportation of money, nor any attempt nude to prevent an influx. They are not seen to be evil. But when an Austrian goes to New Zealand, and by his industry and frugality creates and saves wealth he is accused of • Bending money out of tbe colony,' and steps are taken to prevent others from coming. The hypocrisy of the situation is very evident when you consider the attitude of a large proportion of the New Zealand electors toward prohibition. They want drinking put down by law, yet the representatives of these very electors voted for Mr Seddon's Act, ia response to au agitation got up by publicans who say < that the Austrians are nob good colonists because they do not spend their earnings m public houses. The Land of Ophik.—According to a cablegram, published last week s the London Daily Chronicle has not a very high opinion of Khodesia. The paper declares that the | country has been a gigantic failure ; bub, | according to another authority, Rhodesia is rich m gold, and is identical with the | ancient land of Ophir. A telegram from Capetown, dated November 25, published m a London newspaper, states :—uDr, Sen lichter, who is a passenger on board the j Dunottar Castle, stated his belief, m an j interview, just before starting, that the rich j gohlfields iv the north-east of Mashonaland I had not been worked by the ancients, bub very likely by the natives m the Monomotapa period. He expressed ihe opinion that the original inhabitants of Zimbabya were Israelites and Arabians. He was convinced that Zimbabye had been built between 900 be. and 1100 8.C., and a'so that Rhodesia! was the ancient land of Ophir." j Garden Party.—lt has been said that j there has existed for a long time an oppor tunity m church circles for some one to dis tinguish himself by introducing some j function which would \n every way be a substitute for the time-honored tea-meeting. Years ago the spelling-bee was for a time m evidence, and latterly entertainments, with a coffee or fruib supper thrown m, have been j more or less popular. But, m the winter seaaon, the tea meeting still survives, and | appears to be as well patronised as ever. In j the warm weather, however, the garden party will, it ia evident, take the place of anniversary soriees and the like; and that) held on Thursday m the Domain, under the | auspices of fche Wesleyan Church, was planned and carried out m such a way as to further recommend these out-door festivities. The weather, which has been so fickle of | i late, was most suitable for the occasion, Tennis, cricket, rounders, and ofcher games were entered into with great zest), and the i visitors, of whom there must have been quite two hundred, seemed to enjoy them i selves m every way. Among other events, i a ladies' cricket match between sides chosen | by Messrs M. Priest and O. Dixon, was I most interesting, several of the young women showing that, with practice, they would be quite adepts at either batting or bowling. More than one declared the game to be above the ordinary recreations indulged m by the fair sex, and expressed themselves as determined to persevere m their attempts to master the truly English game of cricket. Tea and refreshments were provided by a number of willing workers, and Mr Berryman, the trust secretary, has every reason to be gratified with the patron age extended to his latest means of raising funds for the church. The courtesy and practical assistance of Mr W*W. Smith, curator of the Domain, was much appre j ciated. 1 An Extraordinary Political Debut.— The North British Mail tells the story of the political debut of Captain Sinclair, present member of the House of Commons for the Scotch county of Forfarahire. He was asked to stand for the Ayr Burghs, as the the then member had *' gone wrong " m the division of the House on Home Rule, The Liberal delegates met m Glasgow, and were introduced to Captain Sinclair. A day or two before he had been run over m the street m London, and his jaw had been cracked, and he appeared before the delegates weak m the capacity to utter what he wanted to say, inasmuch as his lower jawbone was held together with clasps, and he inarticu lated with difficulty. What he did say, was genuine and unmistakable, and he com mended himself to the representatives of the Liberal Associations as a candidate at once honest and capable. Captain Sinclair was ; accompanied that day, and afterwards through the campaign, by Professor Henry i Drummond. The latter had never till then | taken a part m political warfare, bub he knew the candidate whose cause he wg,9 espousing and that he was worthy, and m a speech of great earnestness he oommended his friend and the claims of Ire'and to self-government to the constituency. The j result was a foregone conclusion. Captain Sinclair was roundly beaten. It was characteristic of the imn that instead of sitting down and folding his arms the day the poll was declared, he wenf) out into South Ayrshire to speak for Mr Wason, and that, m the interests of the Western Burghs, he refused to accept nomination as a candidate for the future, believing that the chances of victory would be stronger with another. It may be questioned now whether he wm right m his oonoluiloo, ;

Fixing the Date —Magistrate to witness ' —" Siow long have you known applicant?" " Well your Worship, I have known him siu(jß the day Mr Downey was murdered by the Sullivan gang on the West Coast" An Enemy to tub Bot Fly.—-The bob fly has an active enemy at last. The Oamatu Mail says that a settler at Hilder thopo was thinning turnips the other day when something came buzzing against his head, and fell on the roil m frs-nt of him Looking at it he saw a hot fly being preyed upon by a large grey insect about an inch long, a stranger to him. It appeared to be sucking the bot fly's blond, and, having accomplished it 1* o' joOfc, it fliw away leaving the dead bot fly where the struggle occurred. Facilitating Proof.—Clause 11 of the old age pensions regulations, made laat month, is revoked, and a dbw one gazetted. The Magistrate may authorise an officer of his Court, or any fit person, to obtain evidenca, and that officer to have free access to the Governmeab and supreme Court records relating to property, and to the Regißtrar-Geueral's records. The scope of evidence which may be accepted by the Stipendiary Magistrate is widened, and he may accept documentary evidence which is not strictly legal.—Press Association tele gram. A Lawyer on his Dignity—The Press ' tells the following story :—ln the Lyttelton Police Court on Thursday a sudden alterca tion arose between Sergeant Rutlegeand Mr Donnelly, which resulted m the latter gentle man taking up his hat, and retiring from the Court, Mr Donnelly was appearing for a man charged with stabbing, and, m cross examining prosecutor, endeavoured to dis credit his evidence by showing that he bad been m gaol. The Sergeant demurred to his witness being asked if he had been convicted, and said that learned counsel showed ignorance by endeavoring to get the witness to admit previous delinquency. Mr Donnelly warmly retorted that the Sergeant was the most ignorant member of the Police Force he aver met with. The Benoh seemed to side with neither party, and Mr Donnelly withdrew from the case, saying, as he left) the Court, that ha would deal with the matter elsewhere. A New Stamping Machine—A Hale well resident, it is understood, has submitted proposals to the Post and Telegraph Depart ment with reference to a postage stamping machine to take the place of the ordinary stamps m mercantile offices where n large number of stamps are used. The machines are to be sold by the Department to such offices, and will be so constructed that they will only print a certain number of stamps, of which a check will be automatically kept by the machine. Separate machines will be required for the different denominations of stamps. The machine will do away with the necessity there is to damp the ordinary stamps, as it will print directly upon the envelope or circular, and will thus be a saving of time. When the allotted number of stamps has been used, ib will be necessary to renew the machine.— Press.

CYCLING.

THE TIMARU TOURISTS' MEETING.

In our,last issue we gave the handicaps of | the Ashburton riders competing ab Timaru yesterday, and it) is sufficient to say that ihe weather was unfavorable, a stiff cold sea breeze making things somewhat unpleasant. G. C. Willis was the only Ashburton rider who succeeded m winning a final, annexing the Miie Open, although E. Willie cot into the final of the Mile and also of the Wheel Race. 0. G. Willis started a strong favorite for the Five Mile, bat was blocked and could only get third place although the time was slow— 13-2O|, Commenting on the spirited way m which the visitors did most of the pacing the Timaru Hemldniya that the other riders showed a lack of sportsmanlike spirit m not following suit. The Herald makes some very severe strictures on the loafing now becoming almost universal, and Bays that there will have to be some change or cycling will decline m popularity. The Ashburton riders were very courteously treated by the officials of the Club, and heartily encouraged rby the speotafcors. The following account of the final of the Mile ia from the Herald :— One Mile Open—G 0 Willis, 100 yds, 1; H Lyons. 85yds, 2 ; W Hall, 55yds, 3. W R lane 55yds, H Lyons/Bsyds, W R Curtis 90yds, C E Hall 90yds. J Orr llOyda, E Willis 125 yds, J Scobie 13Qyda, also started. All who had qualified with the exception of A Dorm f/Oyda) went on their marks. The men rode a slow race to the last lap, when the placed men got nicely situated and O. O. Willis shooting from the hill won dome what easily; a olosa struggle for the other places. Time—2 13f.

SPORTING.

STRATFORD RACES.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph,

Stratford, January 26. The following are the results of events decided after we went to press yesterday :— Ladibs* Pobse, 1 mile,—Foudroyanc 1, Black Rose 2, Wild Vixen 3. Time—l,s3i. Dividend—£ll 9s. Er,Eormc Handicap, 5 furlongs.-—Wild Daisy 1, Singleshot J3, Wee Guard 3. Time —1.75. Dividend—Jß2 15s. Wbmeb Handicap, 7 furlongs—Heart Whist 1; Black Rose 2, Lady Helena 3. Time—l. 36f. Dividend—£2 3,s_. Flying Handicap, (j furlongs—Wai-iti 1. Wilson finished first bub was disqualified. Dividend-£l2 19a.

At the Foxfcon races, saya the N.Z. Tinted a Son of fche Moon amused a small fortune. On the first race, m which the dividend wan £22 7s, he had two tickets. In the next he had three tickets on the winning horse, whicjh paid £8 11s. Then he went one better, and had five tickets on the third raoe, the winner paying £13 15a. He had thus won £139 5s for the investment of £10 m three races. However, this sorb of thing begaa to pall, and he only troubled the totalisator payee once more m the four re-< maining races, when he had four tickets on a horse which returned him £8 18s per bieket. Altogether Ah Lack won £174 17s. At the Wellington Meeting a Chinese had eighb or njne tickets on Explosion m the Racing Club Handicap. If this sort of thing con* tinues, the sporting public will nob worry itself into a premature grave by seeking to ascertain what certain alleged "knowing" ones are investing their money on, but straightway follow its the trail of, Celestial specular,

News in Brief.

"An Irishman without humor is capable of anything," says Mr Andrew Lang. Dr Nansen has presented a bust of himself to the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, The dearest Christmas card supplied by one of the best known firms m London this season was marked 25 guineas. It is asked who was even a greater finan cier than Hooley ? and the reply is Noah, because he floated a big company when the whole of the world was m liquidation. Certificate given by a Welsh coroner on the death of a woman:—" Fell into the Glamorganshire Canal, whereby she died, and being of unsound mind did kill herself." The German Emperor, having cried M Peace on earth" on Mount Zion, will now return home to inspect the best fighting machine m the world.— Springfiald (U.S.) Republican. " Who is the best-dressed woman m society?' was the question asked the other evening at a fashionable gathering m London. The almost unanimous opinion was m favor of Ludy Randolph Churchill. A lady asked a pupil at a public school— I <! What was the sin of the Pharisees ?" ' "Eating camels, rnarm, quickly replied the child." She had read that the Pharisees " strained at gnats and swallowed camels." A marriage was solemnised m a well known coast town the other day, when color nomenclature was peculiarly representative. Mr Black was married to Miss Green by Mr White, and the purveying was done by Mr Brown. A well known photographer—who has photographed all the most beautiful women for the lasb twenty years—once told a Women's Lift contributor that Mrs Langtry who had moit wonderful eyw of »ny woman . b»41&« itir i#i bjfort hit Qimirt,,

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Blectrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, January 25 The clergy who are polling for a successor to the late Bishop Nulty, have included Dr Higgins, Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney, among the names to be submitted to the Pope. The directors of the Colonial Con signment and Distributing OompMiy have declared a dividend of 6 per ceat, January 26. Mr Balfour advocates two new teaching Universities m Ireland—one at Dublin and the other at Belfast— open to all denominations. The former, it is suggested, should be controlled by the Catholics, the latter by Presby terians, and both subject to the Test Acts and other safeguards. The Hon. T. A. Brassy, editor of the Naval Annual, has expressed the opinion that submarine boats are use less against a moving ship, New Yobk, January 26 An extraordinary boom prevails m Wall street, which is attributed to the plethora of capital. Over 1,600,000 shares were sold on Monday, and re sold on Tuesday, with heavy losses. No failures are recorded. The London Exchange is not affected. Brussels, January 26 The Duke of Orleans is at present m Brussels. He is holding frequent con* sultations with his supporters, Melbourne, January 26 The annual function of the Australian Natives' Association was a brilliant affair. The members of the Federal Council were amongst the guest*. Federation was the principal topic. The Queensland Premier said he could not accept the Bill of 1898, but wai pre pared to consider its amendment;,

TRADES UNION CONGRESS.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright.

London, January 25 The fire which occurred at Colston Hall, m Bristol, during the progress of the Trades Union Congress last year, entailed an adjournment of the dis cussion of a proposal for establishing a federation of trades. A special meet ing of the Congr< S3, convened for thf/ purpose of carrying on the discussion, is now being held m Manchester

SMALLPOX AT COLOMBO.

United Press Association—By Blectrie Telegraph—Copyrigh* Sydney, January 26 News by the mail states that small* pox has broken out at Colombo, Ceylon, a port of call for the Australian mail steamers,

The Governor of New South Wales.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London, January 25 Earl Beauchamp, the new Governor of New South Wales, sails for Aus tralia m April, He expresses a hope that his sister, Lady Mary Lygon, will accompany him. January 26 The Daily Chronicle regards Lord Beaucharop's appointment as the most interesting one of recent years. He is of high character, eloquent, and a notable public spirit. He recently returned from a tour m the East, and was greatly interested m the struggles of the Eastern Christians.

THE GATTON TRAGEDY.

United Prew Association—By Etoetrfc Telegraph—Copyright), Brisbane, January 26 The charge of theft against Burgess was withdrawn, and one of vagrancy substituted. Counsel for prisoner considered there was no evidence. The police asked for a conviction, alleging that it would be better for the prisoner to be removed from the district, where he inspired terror among women.' He was sentenced to two months' imprison* ment. Notice of appeal was given. Subsequently Burgess communicated to the police, through his solicitor, faia movements during the Christmas holi days.

AMERICA AMD THE PHILIP PINES.

The Spanish Death-ltoll is Cuba

United PressAssociation—By Eieobrio Telegraph—Copyright

J Madrid, January 26 ! It is officially announced that eighty thousand Spanish soldiers died m the Cuban war chiefly through disease. > Washington, January .28 The delay m the ratification by Congress of the treaty of peace is due to the complication of American party politics. The Senate will take a vote on the peace treaty on February 6,

THE FAR EAST.

United Press Association—By Electrta Telegraph—Copyright!

(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 27, 9.10 a.m, Guabdian Office, 10-1 am) Fbkin, January 26. The Bussian Guard at Fekin has been reduced to the strength of those of the other Powers. Sir Claude Mac Donald is pressing the Chinese Government to punish the officials implicated m the murder of Fleming, the missionary killed at Pangbai m November las*.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association—By Bleotrio Telegraph—Copyright;.

(Received Wakapuaka Jan. 27, 9.50 a.m, Guardian Office 1015 am) Sydney, January 27 Mr Reid is strongly opposed to th© Federal Council's suggestion that another convention should be held. He considers it would be a great dia courageme it to those desirous to see federation accomplished within % reasonable period.

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THE Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVE juat unpacked, direcb^from the English Manufacturer, a new stock of all the Drugs used m compounding physicians' prescriptions, specially made m conformity with the new British Pharmacopoaa, 1898. Tlie Im.- of dispensing medical pre poftant aoriptions is the special and Work oonstantcare of the manager (J. M. Cambridge), who has been engaged m this •iuty for 36 years, as well as having had the benefit of an JGlSfjlislx training and experience, and holding an English certificate. To those who unfortunately have to take medicine, especially incases of SorioiiM It is of the utmost import ill uess. ance that the drugs should be new and freshly im ported ; that the medicine should be accurately and skilfully prepared ; and that exactly what the Physichn orders should be used, and nothing else substituted m its place. 1 Xhe I?riee should never be the first and only consideration— i Drugs can be bought at all j prices. We prefer to import I all our Drugs from a firm we can rely on, though we could buy many of them cheaper m the colony. But we charge i»omo.a tinan is usual m moat of the larger towns, and generally a little less. AfT* A.EJJut An urgent call for medicine TIIMLJH2S is responded to at once, whether during business hours or at night, Sundays or holidays. Night Dis pensary — opposite Dr Maude's, and next to Dr Hunter's residence, J. M. Cambridge. MANAGER. 11 135



Friedlander Bros., Limited. FOH PRIVATE SALE. ™—— i f Have for Private Sale, a complete THRESHING PLANT, m fhm-duBH order, Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. CORNSACKS CORNSACKS. TT7B are now Landing ex ".Elbe," 1000 BALES FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT CORNSACKS, i ■ Whioh^we offer to Supply at LOWEST MARKET BATES. f Clients who desire delivery direct ex Ship will please give us their instructions early to save railage or extra handling. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Limited.



CHURCH BERVICES. 1 ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. FRlDAY—Shortened Evensong 730 p.m Choir practice 8 p.m ' January 29, Septuageshna Sunday. 8.30 a.m—Holy Communion. 11 a.m—Matins, Litany, and Sermon. 3 p.m.-DKOMORE, Air Gates. 6.30 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon. The offertories throughout the day will be devoted to the Church Mission Fund. REV. R. A. WOODTHQRPE, M.A. | HENRY STEPHENSON. | HENRY STEPHENSON, i (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND ! COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clook. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., aa per arrangement, m any part 0 the county. Advanoes made on Goods placed In my Hands for Sale* • OHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Bold Dally m Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwioh Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS ob time pay ments from ££Os per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER Public JNotioes. NEW CYCLE WORKS. W. McKnight] [B. McKnight Mcknight bros., (late of timaru akd christchubch) "ARIEL" CYCLE WORKS, SACTNDERS' BUILDINGS, | BEG to announce that they have Com- j menced Business as Cycle Experts, etc., and ail work entrusted to their charge will receive their most Careful and Prompt Attention. Repairs Guaranteed. AH kinds of Cycle Accessories m Stock. Agents for all the Leading Machines. i Machines ENAMELLED and LINED any Color. Mcknight bros., AKIEILi CYCLE WORKS 1 179 Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. GOOD WATCH FOB THE HARVEST. TUST Received a Direct Consignment of o STKO«G NICKEL WATCHES FIRST-CLASS MOVEMENTS. THIS"IS NOT A TOY, BUT A GOOD TIMEPIECE 9,6 **■«>» 9/6 The Bjßt Value Ever Offered m New Zealand. I Have also opened a Special Selection of SPECTACLES & EYE GLASSES. Sifflit Testing* a Specialty As Usual I carry the Largest and Best Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, j&JP. Ware» Je^wellery, &c IN ASHBURTON. SPECIAL ATTENTION AND PROMPT NESS GIVEN TO REPAIRS. J. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EASI STREET, ASHBURTON. NEW ZKALAND CLOTHING FACTORY EXTENSION OF PREMISES /"\N Account of our Well-Knowa Tailoring Department Growing so Rapidly during'the last Twelve months, we find it necessary to make exten sive additions and alterations to our Pre mises, so aa to show to more advantage our Large Stock of the Newest Designs m j TWEEDS, SERGES, WORSTEDS, VICUGNAS, Etc. We have the Best Cutter m New Zealand, and all Garments are made by Experienced First Class Tailors. —© UARANTJDE— STYLE, FIT, & WORKMANSHIP. We do not pretend to make you a Buit for 635, and give you an extra pair of Trousers m, which cannot be done and give first-clasa work, bat we will make you a first class SAC SUIT to Measure from O^s i to 90s, according to Quality of Material. Boys' Clothing of Every Discriptiou 3IAZU3 TO ORDER. ! A Gh BABTON B ! ~ - . ■



Sugar for Jam, WE Guarantee the Pare Cane SUGAK of the Highest Quality, and especially Suitable for Jam making. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBUBTON.



4s^ vih Maravilla Garden Teas. Purveyors by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy. THESE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to m by the Growers from ehelr Gardens m Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten prize medals for FORITY, STRENGTH AND FLAVOR. Everyone should 6ry them JOHN ORR & Co., SOLE AGENTS.



CUPS & SAUCERS PLATES DISHES WATER JUGS TUS3BLERB TOILET SETS BUTTER JARS, and every article m Crockery and Glassware at Reduced c Pricea at JOHN ORR & CO. ASON'S JARS, JAM JARS IN NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND BR 18S PRESERVING PANS. For many years now we have altogether undersold all our Competitors m these •pedal lines, and we are determined to add another season to our record. We Guarantee to Sell these Goods cheaper than any house m Christchurch or Aehburton. JOHN ORR & CO.



DONAGHY'S BINDER TWINS, MACHINE OIL, BINDER WOIPS, HAY rOBKS AiND RAKES, ENGINEERS' TOOLS, HSNDERSONVi DUNDEE LWATHEIi BELTING, CHAINS AND SECTIONS li'OE MASSEY-HAHRIS AND MoOORMIOK REAPERS AND HINDERS, At Less than Agents' Prices, and all Requisites for the Harvest Field at Lowest Prices. JOHN ORR & Co. OUR STOCK OF ELIOTRO-PIi&TED WARE AND CUTLERY IB by fat- the Fines!; ever Imported into Ashburton, aud^'we are now making a BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY m our Windows. JOHN ORR & CO. WE ARE OPENING AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF Fancy Glassware and China, AMONGST other Linea we are Showing Three Thousand GLASS VASES and SPECIMEN GLASSES, ranging m Price ftorn Sixpence each, and as we believe a larger variety baa never been imported by any firm m New Zealand, we fee! confident m requesting the inspection of the General Public. In order to dispose of our Immense Stock m thoso-Hnes we have marked them||at prices from 30 to 50 per cent oeiow ordinary prices. Inspect oub Windows. JOHN ORR & CO.



*™s {INSURANCE} ™»» IV c beg to announce to the people of Ashburton and District that we have com pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Cash Customers to the extent of 10a or over, A FBEE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds god for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expiry can be renewed at our Stores : thus enabling anyone dealing with nn to keep covered against; accident for £100 m the event of death, or £1 per week m the case of Total Disablement. And the Beauty of the WHOLE SYSTEMIs fchafe ib COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Wo do not make any advance m our Prices to pay for this, but still continue to give to al! alike THE BEST VALUE- AT BOTTOM PBICES IN EVERY LINE OF OUR IMMENSE STOCK. Buy your Goods where you can geb |your I Insurance for Nothing, It may be handy when you least expect ib. If ib costs you nothing you mighb se well have that thrown m. Guarantee from Insurance Company, and all fuuher particulars on application to JOHN ORR & Go. Hams and Bacon. SIDES. ROLLS, AND HAMS * This la VEKY PRIME QUALITY, having secured firsb prize >t the reeenb Shows m Christ church and Timaru* JOHN ORR & Go.