Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1899. CHURCH GAMBLING.

The Government printer has forwarded us, amongst other Parliamentary returns, one showing the permits granted under the Gaming and Lot teries Act to religious bodies and racing clubs, for the year ended March 31, 1898. The return was prepared by order of the House of Represen tatives, moved for by Mr Meredith, the member for Ashley, on July 12, of last year. It is an interesting return, inasmuch as it shows that while some religious bodies are inveighing tempes tuously against gambling in any form and in all its forms there are others who not only dare to touch the unclean | thing, but resort to it aa a means of substantially inoreasing their funds, The return is only to the end of March, 11898, and was laid on the table ©f the House in manuscript, so that we get a printed copy now only after the Government printer has been able to overtake the work, along with other arrears of printing that he is getting through before next session. But since the return was presented to the House there have been other permits granted, as our readers are no doubt aware, and after the crusade against gambling that has been carried on this year, it will be interesting to learn from next return how many religious bodies have appealed to the lottery as a means of drawing in the shekels. In all there were 70 church lotteries con ducted in the/ colony. Of these 35 were under the auspices of the Ohurch of England, and 32 run by the Catholic Ohurch, 2 by the Presby terians, and 1 by the Jewish Ohurch The Ohurch of England thus tops the list, with the Roman Catholic Church a close second. The Presbyterian Ohurch and the Jewish Ohurch (to follow the sporting phraseology) a bad third and fourth, while from the other denominations in the colony there were no eatriss. The two Presby terian Churches, in whose interests the licenses were issued were the church at Alexandra South, and the church at Tarras, in Central Otago. The Jewish Ohurch was the one at Dunedin, while the Roman and English churches who obtained licenses are scattered all ovrr the colony. Licenses to use the totali sator were granted to 155 racing clubs for 268 d*yp, and the total amount of revenue received from this source was £13,297 10.-! 61 This return makes its appearance annually, and the infor mation given is always of the same character. Is^it to be understood that those to whom the collating of the facts and figures is entrusted look upon as fellow gamblers the racing clubs who use the totalisator and the relig ious bodies who appeal to the lottery? Whether that be so or not, it is cer tainly remarkable that while some preachers are loudly declaiming against the moral wrong of gambling we find seventy of tha spiritual guides of the colony seeking to gather in funds for the cause they lead by the aid of an appeal to chance. It is an old, a very old, way of parting property, It was practiced in the earliest bible time?, and the Roman soldiers gambled for our Saviour's garments at the foot of the cross. And throughout English history we find that legislation has been resorted to frequently to restrain and keep in check the gambling habit The old Koinan law made a distinction between gambling for money, which it did not favor, and gambling for the wherewithal to pay for the winner's wine or for a feast. The Roman law saw in gambling danger to the State or to the individual only when it de veloped into a passion, for the gratifi cation of which honest labor was given op and the pursuit of gambling became not a recreation but a profession, so that the bookmaker of the present day and the victims who support him would have become amenable to the Roman law. In Richard the Second's reign a law restricting gambling was enacted, and at intervals ever since legislation has been resorted to, in much the same way that we are con tinually tinkering with it at the present time. Henry the Eighth, that great example of morality, gave his imprimatur to an Act for the restraint of gambling, and Oharles the Second followed suit with an Act in which his de:ire is expressed to present his sub jects from becoming " lewd and disso lute '" and this fine example of Safan reproving sin enne'ed that, as a con temporary has summarised it, " all per sons winning by fraud over certain specified games and amusements were to forfeit treble the value of their winnings; that everyone losing more than £100 on credit at the games mentioned was to bo discharged from the obligation to pay; that all sesuri ties to be given for the debt were to be void ; and that the winner was to for ieit treble the sum he won in excess of £100." In Great Britain to day, the law deals with gambling on lines much the same as those on which the N.Z. Gaming and Lotteries Act is built. But in spite of all the attempts to deal with gambling by law, the gambing spirit lives and the habit gains strength In spite of pains and penalties if news papers print advertisements with even a suspicion of gambling in their lines, and in spite of the post office being denied as a means of conveying money for " consultation" purposes, large sums annually exchange hands in this way, and there is no difficulty at all in the way of the " investor" who desires to indulge in this kind of dissipation, In spite of all that hag been done in the way of legislation the gambler stalks abroad and breathes the air of heaven as of yore. The professional gambler now and again makes the mistake of being found out, and is fined or sent to prison as the case maybe; but the punishment does not appear to ba deterrent, and the next race meeting sees him at work again.

It is not for us to preach to the preachers, but when we find that 70 of them in our own colony have in one year asked and obtained licenses to run little gambling schemes of their own, under color of helping the cause of Christ, we fancy (hat a handicap of no light weight is laid upon the efforts of those others who seek to check and restrain the gambling spirit, Excessive gambling is a great evil, and one that is assuming alarming dimensions in the Australasian colonies, and the population would do well to consider J the position; No law pissed by a Parliament of men will ever make other men moral, but all right think ing men recognise the moral wrong of the gambling habit, just as they recognise the moral wrong of drunken ness, and only those with blunted moral perceptives fail to recognue j that wrong.

Was there ever such a spectacle seen before as China now presents 1 The rulers of the vast DISINTEGRATION, empire are parting bit by bit with all sovereign rights over their own coast, and obtaining nothing for them—not even exemption from further demands. Not only are the intrusive; Powers not allies of Pekin, but ea,<?h. of them speculates audibly on the ihare in the body of the empire which he will take when matters are a little further advanced; and, in fact, regards his concession as a sort of jumping-off place from which to rush into the interior. The Pekin Government does not • obtain the smallest guarantee against internal revolt, nor any aid whatever in organising a native army. Nor do the people of' China obtain any security for better, government, or any protection against the extortions of their own mandarins. Watching such a scene (says the Spectator) we are almost inclined to recant our opinion about partition. The dismemberment of China must be disastrous to us, for we are already overloaded, but at least it would be less shameful than the process now going on. Europe is breaking'ap the ancient civilisation of | a fourth of the human race without even attempting to provide a substitute.

Local and General.

Dromore School.— The Dromore school, which had been closed for two weeks on account of a severe outbreak of measles, re-opens on may 1. The Mails—The mails which left Wel lington by the Monowai last Saturday reached Sydney in time to connect, with tho Vancouver mail. The Colony's Pojuhtion.—The arrivals in the colony during March were 1522, only five more than last year. The departures were 2207, 200 leas than last year* Loisa Distance Telephones,—Long dis tance telephones are proving a success in Victoria from the point of view of profit to the departments and convenience to the public. GaeJong, Werribee, and Billarat (74 miles) are now connected with Melbourne, ■nd the lines are worked at a profit, i Bendigo wilt probably be connected soon, j She distance to there :s 100 miles. About a Record.—Engine 286 took out from Ohristchurch on to the south line ou Wednesday morning a train of one hundred and twelve trucks, the most of these bsing loaded. This ia said to be one of the longest trains taken out of the yard by one eDgine. The engine, it may be noted, ia the same whi h " stuck up " twice at the Weka Pass. A Serious Allegation—The Auckland Star reports that an allegation having been made by Mrs Schnackenberg, at a sitting of the National Council of Women, "that every hotel in Auckland was open on Sunday," a challenge has been issued, signed by fifty-one hotelkeepers, who offer to forfeit the sum of £100 to any Auckland charity if Mrs Schnackenberg can prove her assertion to be true. Profitable Transactions.—As showing the rise in the value of store sheep that has taken place during the past two months, it may be mentioned that a line of 900 two tooth halfbred wethers that were bought for 10a 8d at the Starborongh Bale in March, changed hands at Addington on Wednesday at 14s 6d to 14s Bd, while 1000 four-tooth ewes that cost 10a 31 at the Waikakahi sale early in April were sold afc Ashburton en Tuesday at 13s.

A Sermon at a Fire.—Some good people believe in always speaking a word in season (observes the Auckland Star). At a fire in Sb George's Bay road the other morning, a gentleman, who was evidently moved by the fire, begau to address the crowd* Sermons at 3,15 a.m. are somewhat unusual, but the speaker saw a good object lesson, and drawing attention to the roaring flames, reminded his hearers that unless they becime converted they would Bee a much geater lire later on. Dairy Inspection.—According to a Press Association telegram, the Agricultural De partment continues to receive replies ia favor of the suggestion that the Government should undertake the work of dairy in spection, coupled, however, with some anxiety as to cost. No proposal on this head will be made till all the replies have been received. The strongest opposition to the project is from the settlers in the Hutt Valley, who deride any attempt to work up what they call a tuberculosis scare, though they admit that the disease was prevalent to some extent.

The Post and Telegraph Service — The development of the colony's Post and Telegraph service is shown by the fact that the excess of revenue derived by the De partment during the quarter ended 31afc March was £18,242 16a 9d more than during the corresponding period lasb year. The revenue for the quarter was £119,925, against £101,682 for the corresponding period last year. The postal notes sold amounted in value to £34,685 and those paid to £33,988, against £33,306 and £32,736 for the corresponding quarter last year. The Sub-Inspector and the Repobteb.— One of the four recently appointed sub inspectors of police fell in rather badly the other day on the occasion of hie undertaking his new duties for the fir3t time (relates the Dunedin St*r), The name of a .pei'son charged with being disorderly while drunk had just been called. At that moment a reporter, in the discharge of his usual duties, walked into the hall of justice, and the sub inspector, naturally concluding that this was his man, stopped him with the cus tomary " Stand there," and then proceeded : " You are charged with " This proved too much for the Bench, Bar, and constables in attendance, to all of whom the reporter was as well known as tha stipendiary magistrate, and, to the confusion of the inspe tor, the court resounded with roars of laughter. Fxplanations fol}owec|, and it is only fair to say that the reporter showed no [ ill-will at b ing mistaken for a disorderly I drunkard, whilst the inspector did not resent the hilarity occasioned by his unfortunate mistake.

Disobedience in the Abmy is looked upon as one of the gravest crimeß a soldier can bo guilty of, and in the past it has often been punished with death. The fate of a battle and the lives of thousands of men, let alone our national honor, have often been depen dent upon the prompt carrying out of what might have seemed a trivial order. Discipline without good health, however, would be like a house without a foundation ; therefore, great pains are taken to keep our fighting man free from disease, Holloway's Pills have always been found an excellent medicine for this purpose, aa, in addition to cleansing the blood, they invigorate and give tone to the system.

c heep Dipping - During the past ten 1 days about 12,000 sheep have been dipped at the Kaleyards, with LaweB 1 Dip. On and after May 1, farmers who' have neglected to have their flocks dipped in accordance with the Act will be liable to a heavy penalty. Waterloo.-—Strange as ib tmy seem, there are still a few Waterloo veterans left-, if we are to believe the colonial press. There ia one in the Liverpool Benevo'ent Asylum, near Sydney, An enterprising Sydney reporter went up to interview him the other day* "So you were in the Batile of Waterloo?'' queried the reporter. 11 Yes,' said the old man, "I remetnbor it all as if it; were only yesterday." " Did yon know BULAdama, who got the V (J. there!" asked the pressman, "I should thick I did," replied the veter&n, "he was serving in the same company as me !" Social Evening at Flemington —A most enjoyable evening was spent in the Flemington school on Wednesday night, the occasion being a social and presentation to Mr John Dunn, who is leaving the district, and removing to his new farm at Gore. Mr Dunn has been a resident) in the district for over twenty years, and during that time he has taken a lively interest in the welfare of the church, he having conducted the choir of the Presbyterian Church for the pasb seventeen years, and filled many offices connected with the church during that time. The congregation and other friends in the district felt that they could not allow Mr Dunn to leave the district without giving him some small token of the esteem in which he was held by them. The Rev Mr Skinner, who presided over the meeting, and made i the presentation, said it was both a pleasant and painful duty for him to perform, as in parting with Mr Dunn he was losing a valuable friend and assistant in the work of the church and Sabbath school, and on behalf of the congregation he had much pleasure in presenting him with a purse of sovereigns and an illuminated address. Mr Dunn returned thanks, and said he had sot done more than his duty, as the work of the church was only a labour of love. Messrs Taylor, Chapman, Harding, Gilmour, and others spoke in high terms of Mr Dunn as a i | Christian worker. Mr S. Anderson, on : i behalf of the Sabbath school teachers, presented Mr Dunn (who was superintendent) with a travelling writing desk. Mr Skinner presented Miss Dunn with a handsome marble clock, in recognition of her services as organist. Mr Dunn replied on her behalf. During the evening a musical programme was gone through and refreshments were handed round in abundance by the ladies. A pleasant evening was brought to a close by singing "God be with you till we meet again.3 The Adams Star Cycle Co., of Christ church, are now showing in premises next to Maddens Confectionery, in East street, their 1899 models ot Star Cycles, manu factured by the Eadie Manufacturing Co., Limited. Twin roller chains, eccentric chain adjusters, collision frames with extra parallel bars for heavy ridors. Open for a few days only. Call and inspect them. — 1 Adams Stab Cyclb Co. 4 255

COURSING.

Ashburton Club.

The firßt meeting of the season under the auspices of the above Club, took place on Thursday on the Longbeach Estate, which Mr Grigg had courteously given the Club permission to course over. Hares were plentiful, and in almosb every case puss was started from her form. Mr Dan. O'Brien, a well-known old time judge, was kiod enough to give the local Club the benefib of his services in that capacity, and needless to say gave everybody satisfaction. Mr Wm. Huston officiated as slipper, and showed up well, exhibiting excellent judgment in des patching his dogs. The Club desire es pecially to acknowledge the courtesy of Mr I. Lewis and other employees of the Long beach Estate, who gave valuab'e assistance during the day, and provided a good horee foi' the judge.

The followiag are the results :— j All-Aged Stake. ! first bound, Mr A. Lee's blk b Little Dot, Spring— Lassie, beat Mr W. Huston's fn d Golden Legend, Ebony—-Cider. Mr A. Lee's bd b Elastic, Merchant—Green Garter, beat MrM. Taylor's bdd Bird on tha Wing, Razzie Dazz'e—Bess Morley, Mr 0 Weedon's bdb Par thenia, Merchant —Green Garter, beat Mr M. Taylor's blk d Rookwood, Kingdom—Mineral Water. Mr C. Weedon's brl d Tamerlane, Razz'e Dazzle—Fairy, beat Mr Weedon's f d Saxon, Barrington—Tai. Golden Legend led Little Dot three lengths, bub after that the latter did pretty well all the work. Elastic lead and beat Bird on the Wing pretty easily, the latter evidently running green. Parthenia dis posed of Rock wood without mnch trouble, although the latter showed a fair turn of speed. Owing to there being no doga left to guard Mr Weedon'a dogf, Tamerlane and Saxon had to meet, when the former won handsomely, the red dog being evidently off coloi"i

SECOND ROUND. Parthenia led Little Dob by several lengths, and ran up a good score to a hedge when after the subsequent exchanges the judge decided that Little Dot had equalised matters, and gave an undecided. This was a long course. The run off was similar only no fence came in the way, and Partheaia won handsomely. A clinking hare was found for Elastic and Tamerlane, and the former got away with a two lengths lead, which she maintained till she reached the hare which she wrenched three times in succession and then turned. Exchanges followed, but Tamerlane put in Borne fine work and raced past twice, the score being equal when puss goc through a fence, both dogs jumping well. The rest of the work was in thistles, where Tamerlane was soon unsighted and the verdict waa for Elastic*

FINAL. A good hare was pat up, bat immediately after being slipped the dogs seemed as if they had become unsighted. However, they were soon going straight; again, and Elastic getting first to work put in some pretty work. Parthenia who was close up then got in some brilliant wrenching and a give and take course followed, Parchenia just killing a second too soon, as she had all but equalised matters.

Puppy Stakes. Mr 0. Weedona' f b Instar, by Spring— Yorkshire Lass, beat Mr W. Shearman's f d Rangipuhi, by Thai tika—lvy Leaf. Mr C. Weedons' bd d Ixion, by Heart of Grace 11. — Deoeit, beat Mr Shearman's Rangiatea, by Thaitika—lvy Leaf. The first course needs little description as Instar led up by three or four lengths and won all the way, and the second was like unto it, Ixion winning easily. As the stakes were got through so early a few impromptu courses were run off for the amusement of the spectators, of whom there were a goodly number, and it is said that some of them were so muoh pleased with the sport that they have purchased dogs, and will probably run them at the May meeting. There is no doubt that but for distemper having broken out in more than one keunel, the entries yesterday would have been much larger, but at any rate good entries may be depended upon for the 24th;

CABLE NEWS.

Hinted Press Association—By Eleotrie Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 26 Lord George Hamilton states that the sugar duty whic!i is to bo imposed by the Indian Government, will be equal to five-thirteenths of the bounty given by European Governments. A number of the members of the House of Commons and representa tives of the various coloni«s, have formed a Oomcaitfeej with the obj?ctof securing a cheap Imperial telegraph system. The South African League, sitting in Congressj has cabled to the Imperial African League, which includes fifty members of the House of Commons, that they will support the Transvaal Uitlanders by a great petition to the Queen against their grievances. St Petersburg, April 27 The Siberian railway has been opened to Irkutsk. Sydney, April 27 A buoy belonging to the barquentine Jasper, 92 days out from Bunker Island to Melbourne, guano-laden, has been found at Dramond Head, near Camden Haven.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

I United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Pabis, April 27 M. Ouignet said he was convinced that Da Paty de Clam was the chief author of Colonel Henry's forgery. M. Chararey declared the bordereau waa the work of Esterhazy. M. Freystater deposed that Colonel Henry'a evidence convicted Dreyfua. M. Bathon deposed that when General Billot doubted the guilt of Henry ha perpetrated the forgery to convince him,

THE BRITISH DUTY ON WINES

United Ptesi Association—By Electric Telegraph-Copyright London, April 27 The wine traders in the city protested against the increase of the duty, as being likely to cause a disturbance in buying »nd gelling, and inflict special hardship on the Australians Several speakers at the meeting threatened to abstain from making clearances of French wines. It was resolved to seek an interview with Sir Michael Hicks* Beach on the subject. The Radical members, during the discussion in the House of Commons on the Budges proposals, criticised the increased vine duties on tbegtound that they would be injurious to trade.

THE LATEST.

Some Mid Foreign

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—popyrighfc (Received Wakapuaka April 28, 9-10 a-m, Guabdian Office 9-56 a. m) The Pacific Cable. London, April 27 It is announced that the Imperial Government, has decided to contribute to the Pacific cable, England's contribution will takb the shape of a yearly subsidy of the amount of the guarantee recommended in the report of the Commission of 1896. The cable is to be laid between Vancouver and Fanning Island, Fiji, Norfolk Island, Queensland, and New Zealand. England and Russia. Mr Goscben, speaking at a dinner of tha Engineers' Society, stated that England and Russia are on tbe eve of a friendly settlement of the differences existing between them, (Received Wakapuaka April 28, 9-15 am*, Guabdian Office, 10-3 a-ai) Wholesale Murder. Berlin, April 27 A man n*med Herman has been placed on trial atfßreslau on a charge of murdering his wife and hiding the body in a cellar. He is also alleged to have poisoned his twelve children in their nfancy, and committed other murders.

Received W'akapunka, April 28, 10.15 a.m, Guabdian Office, 10.54 a.m The Gregorian Calendar. St. Petersburg, April 27 Russia adopts the Gregorian calen dar from the beginning of 1900. Russian Trade with Britain. London, April 27 The Times has published the secret report made by M. De Witte, Russian Minister of Finance, to the Czar, advocating the development of Russian trade with Britain, and the encourage* ment of British capitalists to invest in Russia,

Shaw-Savill Company. The Shaw Savill Company hat de clared a dividend of 5 per cent. The Company has sold the vessels Crusader, Euterpe, Glenora, and Hudson. rtWelsh" Mutton. An English Farmers' Association was fined £40 for selling colonial as Welsh mutton. " Tammany." Few Yoke, April 27 Mr Oroker has left New York for England, and his send-off was marked with tremendous enthusiasm. Be denounced the Commission appointed to enquire into the corrupt Government of New York.

Australian.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy righ t.

(Received Wakapuaka April 28, 9-15 am, Guardian Office, 9-30 a.m) The Mount Magnet Murder. Perth, April 28 Bo wen, charged with the murder of his sister-in-law and three children at Mount Magnet, by setting fire to their tent, has been acquitted.

ffiE ASBBUJtiTON GrUAKDJUN : J?BIt>AY, APRIL 28, ißddg



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CHUROg SERVICES. j ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH, Ashburton. FRIDAY —7.15, Evening Prayer and Address; 8 pm, Choir Practice. : 4th SUNDAY TfTER EASTER, (April 30.) 8 30 a m-—Holy Communion 11 a m—Matins, Litany, and Sermon 230 p m—Address to the St. Stephen's Sunday school. 6 30 p m—Evening Prayer and Sermon ' The offertories throughout the day will be devoted to the Church Mission Fund of the diocese. R. A. WOODIHORPE, M.A., j Vicar, j TO intending Purchasers ab the Sale of the Laghmor Estate To-morrow, I hare Sums of Money for investment at current rates of interest, ranging from £50 I to £4000. 4 258 F. FKB RIM AN. ||i.—— mm. i imm i mi Friedlander Bros., Limited ■VTOT HAVING DISPOSED OF IB^MR W. H. RULE'S; •■ * PENDARTES; PROPERTY By Auction, We are prepared to TREAT PRIVATELY for same." FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. ill' SHIPMENTS aro LOND O N . WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WH&AT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. We are in a position to offer freight by Bailers and steamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances against shipments placed in our hands for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience in the Grain and Produce Trade is sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to us will be well looked after It is anticipated that all the available shipping space will be required this season, and early application will there fore be necessary. Friedlander Bros., Ld, NWgZGALAKDj GLOWING FACTORY. now cp c king a large ;assortm*nt CF NEW SAC SUITS FOR MEN NEW TROUSERS FOR MEN NEW 3 GARMENT SUITS FOR BOYS NEW KNICKER SUITS FOR BOYS NfLW MARITIME SUITS FOR SPECIAL NOTIOE. Owing to the largely increased trade So our 35 BRA NOB ES We are In a position to give the public the BENEFIT OF THE KEENEST CUT PRICES, HAVING MADE A REDUCTION OP FROM 10 to 15 PER CENT On Our Foimer Pricer. gHALLENSTEIN BROS. A. G. BARTON, Ma nag; r. WANTED KKOWN.-Nicholas & Pickfobd have in Stock a Choice Selection of Ladioa' and Gentlemen^ Dancing Shoes. TTTAN FEDKINOWN,—That; Nicholas TT & Pickfgkd have just Landed a Big Line of Men's Shooters of Guaranteed Quality. WANTED KNOWN.-That Nicho las & Pickford's Is the only shop in Ashburton where the famous Adapted Boot can be obtained. VVANTKD KNOWN,- Ladies in t want of a F rst-ciuea Walking vhoc- fihouid try ilia famous Bosfcock Brand at Nicholas & Pickpjku's. WANTED KNOWN -NTcholas & Pickford have just; Landed a Urge Lino of Warm Siippera for Winter. Call and Inspect, ! WANTED KNOWN, -Nicholas & Pickjford, Boob Makerd, East estreat, maku a Specialty of Boot Repairs, and make Boots and Shoes to order. All work Guaranteed. WANTED KNOWN.—When in doubt as to where to take your Repairs, remember thafc Nicholas & Pickfokj> always Guarantee Satisfaction. i 166 i



¥ , /S J5^ CARTRIDGES VX Ull K-J. f {/I Op ALL KINDS. flpPlßJbfilf j Ike Largest, Stock \ fii 11 j aDC* Lowest Prices JOHN ORE AND CO. — (o) LAMPS - LAMPS - LAMPS * W7" X &to°b More LAMPS than all the other Stores in Aehbarton put together, and VV when we eay|we can give you the best] value, we know whab we are talking nbout. OVER rAA LAMPS 01 VARIOUS KINDS TO SELECT FROM,. ' Prices from NINE PENCE to^NTNE POUNDS.f Our Table Lwnpa at 2-, 2a 61, 3s, 3s 6d are wonderful value. Hanging! Lamps from 3s 6d to £5. Hand Lamps for next to nothing. .fOHN ORR AND CO. HOBSE CLIPPERS PLOUGH BHAhES. JS Wl BABB. AND PEHS HORSE OJVKRSi M W )i Pi FENCING WIRE PLODfIHOHAIMS m SEBBPINBTTIHG We have"large|Stockc|of all these Lines, an.-I'are prep uei'tofgive Spec'al|Qaotationa for Large or Smvl Quanfcitiis* ' JOHN OHil AND CO, SCOTTV, SHACKLOCE.\S, & gTOBBIBR'S RANGES ALWAYS }N STOCK. OVER 30 DIPFEiIENT PATTERNS am be shown to Intenditg Purchasers,. RSGI^TKR GRATES, COOKING & HEATING STOVEg, Etol P.MJuers, Firo Irons, Brass Curbs, Coal Vases juat opened up. Bedsteads and Bedding. JOHN OIUI AND, CO. TAYLOR'S CUTLERY WITNESS ASHBURY'S ELECTRO-PLATE WE are the ouly importers of these goods in Ashburton dealing direct with the 1 Manufac.urerd and can therefore give the very best value, WE have some speoiaUy fine goods in Cutlery and Electro-plate suitable for I i resentjtionß of all kinds. JOHN ORR & CO. ■'StLViSB KINO," •■ AOiTELYJSB," "U/NNBE," "20th OBNlOiiy,' " PEBFBOlION," •• SEARCHLIGHT," and all iho Latest and Best in BICYCLE LAMPS JOHN ORR & CO.. ;>SH BURTON, 1



F. FERRtMAN. ! THE BONEMILL, WAKANDI ROAD mHE BONEMILL WILL BK.OPEN for the receiving of Bones on FRIDAY and SATURDAY 3EX n, ihe 28 h and 29.h April. P. FKItfUM\N. FOX SALE CARTER'S TERRiOE, TIN WALB. I have for sale a weil built house of 8 rooms together with 5 acres of firsfc-elabs land (freehold), and 5 acres leasehold. There is a ]so a good stable and traphonse. This property is well worthy of an laapecdon. mml^ FOX SAL TtJ, A BARGAIN. Town Sections 9H, 995, 1001, 1118, can*aining one aore, to bo sold either as the whole or In f acre sections. Fall particulars on appii ation. F. FSRRIMAN. FOR SALE, A good Town Property in an improving poaitiun. Well lee and yielding a go(d intereat o i the capital required to pur ohase the freehold. Full particulars on applicat'on. F. FERRIMAN. FOB, SALE, TOWN SECTIONS m WILLS STREET. I have for sale two Sections in Wills stre< fc. good ere and near the Domain. F. FtiRBIBf AF. h\)il SATjK, Town Secb un 563 frjjced and splendid BoiL F FERRIMAN. F >■' FALfI PERPETUAL LSSASB OF TWENTY ACRES. I have for sale the interest in a Perpetual Lease of 20 acres situated neir ihe Freezing Works, upun which is erected a small house, stabls, etc The land is well watered and subdivide \ part of which is Circling a good crr>p of turnips. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Sever*! safes by first class rcakers. F. FERRIMAN. FOB SALE, ALFORD FOREST ROAD. Lob 3, containing 1 rood. A reasonable price will be accepted as the owner is determined to qnib. F. FERRIMAN. QUALITY TELLSXTALE -, FKOVEO BIT THE FAGT THATHEARLY - 1 out of every £§, Oftho whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK &WJMM eMYJLOW or Mtettdeii Teas. The above statement, after 1a years' trial, JJ OUW convince both the trade and public equalled & CoB Plire Teas cannot be COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dper Ib. more money, and you will be convinced wrs have no equal for Quality.