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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1899. Local and General.

# * # On the flrat page of this issue will be fouuu cable news ; the fourth page contains anartiole on "Imperialism." Poob Luok —The Golden Bay Argus states | that at a meeting of creditors held at Col - i ingwood last) week the fact was elicited that 1 the bankrupt, who was being examined, had | followed the occupation of mining for nearly ' 20 years, on average earninga of 2a a day, wife and children notwithstanding The debtor said that he never went to day labour because he had no chance of ptying his creditors on 6s a day, and he always hoped to do better. He also stated that hia wife had sold her sewing maohine to pay hie filing fees. New Athletic Club —A meeting was held in the South Rakaia Library on Tues day evening,,to consider the question of forming an Athletic and Cycle Club. There I was a good attendance, and Mr Oxley was voted to the chair. It was decided to form a club, and a considerable number gave in their names as members. A number of officers were appointed, and a committee. The latter were ask d to prepare rules, and submit tho draft; to a meeting to be hold next Tuesday. The question of whether the club Bhould be a cash or an amateur oue was left in abeyance till the next meeting. A Gruesome Theft.—The Dunedin polioe are investigating a theft of a most peculiar nature. Some days ago the Department of Justice were removing the remains of three murderers who were buried within the pre cincts of the old gaol. After being un covered, the remains were left, pending an order for their removal being ieceived from | Wellington In the interval, however, some poison, presumably a collector, took a fancy to the skull of the late Captain William Jarvey, executed for the murder of his wife, and annexed it. The police hope that anyone offering for sale a skull " other than their own " will be made account for it. Allocation of Old Age Pensions —The Wellington correspondent of the Press says : —" Fiona a table made available to me I find that roughly, the amounts for which each district makestthe colony liable on the basis of population are:—Westland, 14s Id per head ; Nelson, 43 lOd ; Auckland, 3s lOd ; Otago, 33 7d ; Canterbury, 3a 5d ; Marl borough, 3s Id ; Wellington, 2s 2d ; Hawke's Bay and Taranaki, Is 3d each Commenting on the above the Titnatu Herald remarks :— The difference per head between Westlaad and any other provincial districts is enormos, and we confess that we fail to see how it can bo satisfactory accounted for. No doubt the matter will be brought up in the course of the approaching session, and the Premier, who represents the district, will have an opportunity of offering an explanation. Potatoes —Potatoes are selling in Dune* din at 32s 6d per ton for prime. The Oamaru limes thus moralises on the markets there and in Sydney :— <s If the Sydney market it to rule that of New Zealand a reference to a few of the figures that fix the value of pota toes to the grower will be of interest. The latest reports are that Oamaru potatoes are selling in Sydney at *35a a ton—this has to be corroborated—and if bo they will stand the grower in 15a at the siding. The bags cosb the grower ss, the carting to the rail way siding 3s, and the digging at 6d a bag 5s 6d, or a total of 13a 6d to be taken out of 15s a ton. This leaves the grower Is 6d a ton to pay rent and labor with. Even twenty tons to the acre does not afford a very bright prospect. The last press quo cation for New Zaaliuid potatoes in Sydney was 45«, and this is quite low enough. The Dunedin market is much batter than Sydney, "g zi^MiMSIM A Light Railway at JWobk.—The Vic torian Minister of Railways after an iuspee tion of a narrow gauge line from Wanga ratta to Whitfield, states that the undertaking has proved a success in every respect. On the question of gauge he declares that the line has exceeded all expectations. He saw as many as 85 bags of wheat loaded into one of the trucks. One train comprised 14 trucks, each carrying 10 tona of produce; and the tractive power of the engine seemed to be equal to nearly as many agaiot Another point of importance is that the trucks weigh only 3£ tons, as againsb 8 or 9 tons for the trucks of the standard gauge. The saving in the haulage of dead weight must therefore be very considerable. The break of gauge at Wangari»tta, Mr Williams observes, is caus ing very little inconvenience and practically the only freight in connection with which the expense of transference from one gauge to the other is felt, is timber* The Pbick of Meat.— The value of sheep, of all descriptions has advanced so rapidly of late that they are now realising what may almost be termed " boom" prices, and as the market at Addingbon closed very firm on Wednesday it is doubtful whether high water mark has yet been reached. The Wellington butchers have lately had to raise the price of meat to their customers, and tihe Christchurch members of the trade, who have not had a good year in consequence of the rise in valueß, intended calling a meeting for next Week to consider the advisableness of taking a similar step. At Addington, on Wednesday, however, they were called upon to pay advanced rates for sheep, and so they therefore agreed to at once raise their prices for mutton and lamb by a halfpenny per lb. Seeing that beef is fairly plentiful, and has only firmed to a slight extent in valuas, the price for this class of meat will not be increased at present. In all the chief meat eating countries just now there seems to be a general rise in the values of both beef and mutton, due chiefly to the supplies not keeping pace with the demand: — Press Waterton Library.—The annual meet ing of the subscribers to the Waterton Library was held in the Library Hall on Wednesday, May 17. There was a fair attendance, and Mr Gilmour presided. The treasurer's repox t showed, with the balance brought forward from last year, the receipts to be £32, and the expenditure £16 10s Id, leaving a credit balance of £15 93 lid. The general report showed that the subscribers were more numerous than they had been for some time, that a considerable number of new books had been purchased during the year, and that the library had (received a subsidy from the Government of over £4. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The following were elected a Committee for the ensuiDg year, viz, Messrs J. Blee, H. Le Grange, Isaac Bead, C Houlton, R. Gil mour, S. W. Burkitt, and John Watson. Mr Watson was elected President for the ensuing year ; Mr Blee, Treasurer ; Mr Bead, Secretary; and Mr W. T. Soal, Librarian. It was resolved to grant an honorarium of £110s to Mr Soal for acting as librarian. It was also resolved to put a new window in the back room, and Mr Read was instructed to carry out the work, as well as effect what repairs were required about the premises. It was resolved to spend £9 on new books at once, and Messrs Watson, Le Grange, Houl ton, and T. Mitchell, were appointed a Selection Committee to choose the books.

Thk stamp <-'CT —An Order-iu-Oouacil in Thursday's Gazette notifies amended regula tions for the payment of certain duties, fees, fines, and penaUiaa, under the Stamp Act of 1832. Fatal Miking Occident.—While Charles Wooiiett, a married man, was working in the Biuaner mine on Thursday night, a fall ofcoalstiuck him on the head, fracturing his skull. He was conveyed home and died this morning.—Press Association telegram. Rehabilitated.—Messrs George Harpor and T. W< Maude applied to the Court of Appeal at Wellington to-day for readmission as Bolicicors. The Court unanimously decided that the ends of justice had been satisfied by their suspension for nearly five yearn, and granted the application.—Press , Assouiariou telegram. A Loss ~AnioDg«t other items of infor mation, our Mityfield c rr spoudeub sends the following :~-Mr E. Taylor lost a valuable hor eon Wednesday afternoon, it seemed to be somewhat griped, but nothing serious was anticipated until it walked into the yard about) midday and lay down, gave a few kicks aud expired. It is rather unfortu nate to lose a young horse these times when horses are at a premium. I 0 G.T.—On Tuesday evening an open I dge was held at Wakanui when a good number of people were present. An excellent 1 programme was submitted, the following taking part:—Messrs O. Trevurz*, McCli mont, Frampton, 6. Harrison, B. Dalton, Euston, Leadley, and Andrews ; and Misses L. Trevurza, 0. Smith, Protheroe, and A. Dal con. A vote of thanks was passed to the entertainers, and the meeting wat brought to a close. Mr At Protheroe was chairman. Accident.—What might have been a serious accident, occurred on the R&ngitata Road, near the upper bridge, on Wednesday forenoon. While Mr W. P. S. Klmelie was driving along in his daisy cart, the horse switched the reins under its tail, with the result that it bolted ; but Mr Elnoslie pulled it up within a short distance, when it played up a bit, breaking both shafts off the oart, but not otherwise damaging the owner or itself. Fortunately other traps were driving past to Geraldine sale, and Mr Elmslie was able to proceed on his journey without much delay.—Own correspondent. !■■■ South Rakaia Libkabv Commutes— A meeting of the South Rakaia Library Committee was held at the Library on Monday. Present—Messrs Ox'ey (chairman) Sharp, C A. C. Hardy, J. Stevenson, Wilkinson, Thompson, and Limbie. The treasurer reported a credit balance of £13 2s. A number of new books were submitted for approval, and thirty-four were selected. It was decided in future that the charges for holding meetings in the large room should be two shillings and sixpence, and three shillings and sixpence if a fire was required; It was decided to have a concert or enter tainment in aid of the book fund, and Messrs Sharp, Lambie, and George Hardy were appointed a sub-committee to make and carry out the arrangements. . Alleged Message Fbom The Bea:—A Press Association telegram from Nelson, on Thursday, stateß that a bottle, containing an alleged message from the Bea, has been un earthed by aome men who were excavating a sil a for a boat-shed near the Maori pa at Wakapuaka. The message was written in pencil, and dated February 3, 1879 (1869 being scratchedoof),u f), stating that the per sons signing were the sole Burvivors of the ship Prince of Bittenberg, which had been wrecked off the Canary Islands, and hoping that it would meet the eye of some relative. The signatures are W. Davis, J. McDongnll, S. Moore, A.B.s, Miss A. F. Indish, Mrs P. Lindall or Tindall, and Mr F. Linda!l or Tindall. The pencilling glistens freshly, and its genuineness is doubtful. Audington Yards.—At the Addington saleyards on Wednesday, a line of 61 freez ing lambs made tha unusually high figure of 20a per head, a price that has nob before been paid in the colony for lambs in any numbers for export purposes. They were bred snd fattened by Mr P. Clinton, of Dar field, and were by Shropshire rams out of half-bred (English Leicester-merino) ewes. They were purely grass fed, and were an exceptionally well-finished and even lot. There were only two bids for them, the first 18s, and then there waß no further advance on Mr L. C. Gardiner's call of 203, which was the value that |many others put upon the lamba before the sale. Mr Gardiner in tends to make a special feature of them on the London market. The large entries of fat sheep and lambs together with the high prices obtained at this time of year, con stituted a record as the most successful sale of the kind held by the Canterbury Sale yards Company. A New Market For Frozen M»at.~ There would appear to be a market for frozen meai- at Hongkong. The correspondent of the Sydney Morning Herald writes:—"lf you Australians could pay a visit to Hong kong during the summer and taste the meat upon which we have to live, your pity and disgust would most certainly be raised. It is tcuqh, unpalatable, and coarse. Yet we are in direct communication with Australia. Australian meat is sent to Manilla, and ar rives in excellent condition, yet we poor Hongkongites &:e left to subsist; upon stuff that would be scorned in the colonies. Can not Borne enterprising Australian firm be prevailed upon to take the matter in hand and export meat to Hongkong? We have plenty of ice, and a cool storage house should not be an insurmountable obstacle. We have many men-of-war calling at the port and spending weeks here, and the shipping passing through is immense. Will not some Australian reader take pity upon ns and show the ultra-conservative folk of Hong kong that it is better to consume British meat than Chinese rubbish!" The Winslow Racb Mbeting.-—The gen tlemen who have undertaken the manage ment and promotion of the Queen's Birthday meeting at Winslow, take nothing fo granted, and do not trust to luck any farther than the weather, which, of course, no man can control. To make the best of the ground at their disposal, they hare had the course nicely laid off, rolled effectively by a traction engine, and the saddling paddock securely fenced. The athletic track has also had the attention of the traotion engine roller, and as it is a straight44oyds, a lane is provided which for the pea. haa no turning till the goal haa been reached, thus corners and curves are avoided, and a straight ran from start to tape will give the spectators a view of all the rutning. In fact everything that men and horses can do and human foresight sug gest has been done to make the ground what it ought to be, and should the Olnb be favored with good weather there should be a good attendance, as the fields are full and no other meeting held on the Queen's Birthday in the vicinity will offer a counter attraction. Thirsty Shofpebs on Sundays.—Read in connection with the recent cable message, ' stating that the British Excise authorities had recovered in fines a sum of £6000 from tradesmen who gave away beer to customers who purchased goods from them on Sunday, the following, extracted from the London Daily lelegtaph is of interest :.— " A curious custom, which has lately ob tained among certain tradesmen, was in vestigated at the South-Western Police Courti These people are in the habit of presenting anyone who makes a purohase at their shop on Sunday with a glass of beer, and, as may be imagined, a good many thrifty and thirsty persons have taken to doing their shopping on that day. The question for the Magistrate to decide was whether this was not an offence against the excise laws, as, of course th« beer was dispensed without a license to sell it, the contention being that it was not sold, indeed, but presented to customers as a gratuity. Mr Francis considered the question so important that ha adjourned the cases, to take time to consider his decision The first man who appeared to defend this liquid gratuity was a hosier, who gave a glass of beer to an excise officer who bought a pair of braces."

CABLE NEWS.

United Pre«g Association—By K!eo*rfo Telegraph—Copyright ' London, May 17 Two thousand men who were engaged working in the Woolwich Arsenal have lately been discharged. Speaking at a Salvation Army breakfast at the ELoiborn Restaurant, Sir P. O. Fysh, Agent-General*for Tasmania, and Sir H. Toz.'r, Agent General for Queensland, testified to the Army's splendid work in the co!oni«s. Paris, May 17 The death is announced of M. Franciaque Sarcey, the French drama tic critic. Thubsday Island, May 18. H.M.S. Pylades, on her way to join the Australian station, struck on a reef near here. Tugs have been sent to her assistance. Sydney, May 18 The public tendered a great recep tion to the caw Governor, Lord Beauchamp, to-day. The city was en fete, and the route to Government House was decorated. 

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

Russia Pressing Her Claim.

Unibed Preit Association—By Eleatrio • Telegraph—Copyright

Hong Kong, May 18 The British troops occupied Shan cban, and hoisted a flag. The troops I have now returned to Hong Kong. Pekin, May 18 The Russian Minister insists on the extension of the Pekin railway con cession China is expected to yield unless Great Britain supports her. London, May 18 Lord Salisbury, addressing the Rail way Benevolent Institution, ridiculed the idea that the participation by foreigners in the railways of China would seriously imperil British in terests.

THE SOUDAN.

United Press Association—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright HOairo, May 18 Active preparations are being made to crush the Khalifa at Sherkeles, situated midway between the White Nile and £1 Obeid. It is expected that the attack will be made in Sep tember. (Received Wakapuaka May 19. 9.20 a.m., Guardian Office, 1010 a-m) Cairo, May 18 Lord Kitchener resumes operations against the Khalifa at Sherkeies in September.

THE TRANSVAAL.

United Pteas Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Pretoria, May 18 The men accused of enrolling men in Johannesburg appeared before the Court and were remanded for a fort night The prisoners present a loafer like appearance, and are regarded locally as insignificant persons. The Boer Government assert that two thousand persons have been enrolled, that it was intended to train them in Natal, and that the force would then return, seize Fort Johannesburg, and hold it until the British troops arrived. The Government allege that one of the prisoners claims to have been acting under direct; instructions from the British War Office. London, May 18 7he Times ridicules this as a cock and bull story. Perth, May 18 A, meeting in the Town Hall, the Mayor presiding, passed a resolution of sympathy with the Transvaal Gut landers. Received Wakapuaka May 19, 9.20 a.m, Guabdian Office 10-10 a-na London, May 18 Mr Chamberlain's despatch to the Transvaal Government in reference to the franchise, law courts, and the dynamite monopoly was somewhat peremptory. Received Wakapuaka May 19, 9.50 a.m., Guabdun Office 10.26 a.m. Paris, May 18 DrLeyds, diplomatic representative for the Transvaal in Europe, visited Paris and saw M. Delcasse, Minister for Foreign Affaire, in reference to affairs in the Transvaal. M. Delcasse, in reply, showed that France had become more identified with Britain, Pretoria,* May 18 The excitement at Pretoria over the arrests at Johannesburg is subsiding. London, May 18 The Continental press realises that the Transvaal aftair is trivial.

THE LOCH SLOY DISASTER.

Xilpatriek's Dead Body Found.

United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Adelaide, May 18 The body of David Kilpatrick, the missing passenger of the Loch Sloy, has been found one mile and a half 1 inland. He must have tried to follow his companions, and died shortly after they left him. The body wm lying face downwards, and Kilpatrick had apparently stumbled as he walked.

THE TEKAPO.

United Press Association—By Electric : Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, May 18 The sale of the Tekapo has been postponed till tomorrow, owing to the partial holiday on account of the Governor's arrival. May 19 Mr Jackson bought in the Tekapo for £380.

SAMOA.

United Press Association—By Elsotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

Sydney, May 17 ELM.S. Eoyalisb has arrived from, Samoa. She reports everything quiet.

THE LATEST. Home and Foreign.

United Press Association—By Electric '.Telegraph—(JopyrigaC • (Received Wakapuaka May 19 9 20 *.m, Guabdian Office 10 10 a.m.) The Court. London, May 18 The Queen laid the foundation stove of the new Kensington Museum, and was greeted with remarkable enthusi asm. The Prince of Wales, and the Dukes of York and Cambridge and mauy notable personages were present. Strike of Postmen. Paris, May 18 The Paris postmen have struck owing to the Bill passed by the Cham ber of Deputies increasing their pay being rejected by the Senate.

THE QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT

United Pren Auooiatlon—By Kleofcric Telegraph—Copyright Brisbane, May 18 Parliament has been formally opened, and the Governor's speech was at fore oast, Mr Morgan has been elected speaker of the Assembly. (Received Wakapuaka May 19, 9 20 a.m, Quabdian Office 10-10 a.ro) Brisbane, May 19 The Assembly adopted the Address inlieply. The majority of the speakers were unsympathetic towards federation. Mir Chamberlain has replied to a petition from a number of members of the Assembly, asking that central and northern Queensland be made separate self governing colonies, that he is not prepared to take action in the direction desired.

THE PEACE CONFERENCE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

(Received Wakapuaka May 19, 9.60 a-m Guabdiak Office 10 26 a-m) AMSTERDAM, May 18 The Peace Conference at The Hague opened to-day. The Czar's birthday proceedings were formal.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association—By Etotrlo Telegraph—Copyright. .

Park, May 18 JFigaro states that the secret dossier was a string of lies and forgeries. The latter included a letter in which Colonel Henry attributed to the Kaiser a peremptory demand for the silencing of the French Press. This compelled M. Hanotaux to officially declare that such a letter had never existed.

The Pacific Cable.

United Pre»> Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Oopyrighb Ottawa, May 18. Sir Wilfred Laurier states that Canada will only agree to contribute to the Pacific cable if the work is carried out by co-partnership with Great Britain and Australia.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright London, May 17. A wheat cargo, shipped from Adelaide on February 18tb, has. been sold at 28* 3d. At the tallow sates 1175 casks were offered of which 900 were sold. Mutton, fine, 26s j medium, 24s 6d; beef, fine,.24s6d % medium, 23a. May 18 The American visible wheat supply is estl« mated at 43,520,000 bushels. The wool sales are good, bub prices are unchanged.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following London, cable message, .dated May 17th j- "—■ •. " Tallow.—New Zealand fine mutton tal low is worth 26s6iperowt; New Zealand good beef tallow is worth 24s 6d per owfe. The tone of the market is improving.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND.

MATCH AGAINST SOUTH OF ENGLAND.

United Press Association—By Kltotrlo Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka, May 19, 9-15 a. m, Guardian (Mfioe 9-46 a.m) 1 London, May 18 The Australians have eommenoed their match against the following South of England team at Eastbourne:—sT. Hearne, Trott, Attewell, A. Heane, A. Jonw, Bnrnnp, Gann, Ltlley, Shrewsbury, Forde, and Braybrocke. The Australians batted first and loat aiz wickets for 97—Iredale 17, Darling 22, Hill 19, Gregory 16, Noble 9, Trumper 6, Layer (not oat) 1, Tramble (not oat) 3. The weather Is fine and the wicket •oft. The attendance is moderate. Worrall, Kelly, and McLeod are standing oat of the Australian team.

The following an the remaining fixtures of the Australians' tour :— May 22-Sheffitld, v Yorkshire. May 25—Manchester, r Lancashire. May 29—Oxford, v Hniversity. June I—Nottingham, v England (test). June s—-Lord's, ▼ M.O.C. and Ground. June B—Cambridge, v University. June 12—Bradford, v Yorkshire. June 15—Lord's, v Rngland (test). June 19—Portsmouth,vOxford University June 22—Leioester, v Leicestershire. June 26—Derbj, v Derbyshire. June 29—Leeds, v England (test). July 3—Nottingham, ▼ Notts. July 6—Truro, v Eleven of England. July 10—Vacant date. July 13—Bristol, v Gloucestershire. July 17—Manchester, v England (bait). July 20—Crystal Palace, v Grace's team. July 24—Oval, v Surrey. July 27—Brighton, v Sussex. July 30—Lord's, v M.0.0. and Ground. August 3—Portsmouth, v Hampshire. August 7—Birmingham, v Warwickshire. August 10—Canterbury, ▼ Kent. August 14—Oval, v England (test). August 17—Cheltenham, v Gloucestershire August 21—Lord's, ▼ Middlesex. August 24—Taunton, v Somerset. August 23—Liverpool, v Lancashire, August 31—Scarborough, v Eleven of England. September 4—Hastings, v South of Eng, laud.

SPORTING.

Double Event, in charge of J. J. Lewis, lefts for Duaedio by express on Thursday, to fulfil his engagements at the D.J.G. Firth day Meeting. (The M.Z Referee is responsible for the news that Mr E. (£ate*, of Tinwald, has pur chased a farm in Southland, aad ictendj settling tbjrf,

V&t A^HBOkTOI« eOABDIAIn j FBIDaY/ MAY 19, i 899

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CIDRCH SERVICES. i T. STEPHEN'S OHUROU AahburtOQ. FRIDAY —Evenisg Prayer and Address 7 15 p.m. WHITSUNDAY, 8 30 » m—Holy C>mniunir»n 11 a m—Maims', Holy Communion and Sermon 13.30 p m—Children's Hervioe 030 pm —V'venint- Prayer and Sermon R. A. WOODTHORPEi MA., Vicar. faa——ii ii. i -J— FERtIIMAN. ■ ORIENT LINE OF ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. The following Koyal Mail PteaimhiP I'Qtongißg to the Orient and Paoifio C»mp»niM will leave Sydney on Haturdajj ab 1 p.m., and Melbourne on Tuesday at 1 30 p.m. m under for London (Tilbury), via Adelaidit, Albany, Colombo (Transhipping for all Indian ports), Suez 'Janal, Marseilles, K»plef, »nd Gibraltar :— ci,« m «— Tons From From From Steamers gydnoy Me , b » nß 4 delaid« Orofcava 5857 May 13 xWay 16 May 18 Oriaaba 6297 May 27 May 30 June 1 Oroy» 6297 June 10 June 13 June 15 And fortnightly thereafter. * Calling at Marseilles. FARES-NEW ZIfIAJLANDTO LONDON SALOON Single £39 to £73 10s Return £70 to £115 {THIRD CLASS .. £1616i,£1818&£22 First and Second Class Passengers aecara ■pecial advantages by bookicg through from New Zealftur!, being provided with Saloon Passages to Australia which are included in the above fares. Passages can be booked to or prepaid from any of the above port?. For further particulars apply to F. FBIUtIMAN, AGENT FOR {hiioaJSteamship Company of New Zealand, Limited, Agents in New Zealand. FOB SALE €ARTBR'S TrCRRVOB, TINWALD. I have for sale a well built house of 8 rooms together with 5 acres of first-clabs land (freehold), and 5 acres leasehold. There' ia also a good stable and tra^hoase. This property ia well worthy of an I BS pe«ion. f FJSRRWANi TOR SAM, A BARGAIN. *Towiv Sections 934, 995, 1001, 1118, confining ono acre, to bo Hold either as a whole or In i acre sections. Full ijarticutHrs on aypK at ion. F. Fi RRIMAN. FUK SALE, A gor.ii. IWii Proper y in au improviTipr nontiMii. Well hj.wrd yioidiug a good fnUr«:*t <v-> the capial ixquirtd to pur- Clwso tlia frrf!ujUi. Fuii par'.icirnui on applied ou. P. F^RRIMAN. FOR SAWS, TOW^ SECTiOiNSiH WILLS STREET. I have fcr wtle two Sections in Wills Btreet. good si c ,*nd mar the Domain. F FKRRIM&N. FOE SALE, Town Section 663 fenced and splendid ioil. F. FERRIMAN. ¥•)>< SAL"J, PERPETU-L LKAHE OF TWKNTY ACRKB. I hnvc. for Bile the intereHt in a Perpetßal Lease of 20 acres situated near the Fzrtzuig Works, upon which is erec'jed a .small house, stable, etc The land is will watered &Kd subdivided part of which ia carryiug a good crop of turnips. F. FF.RRIMAK. FOR 6ALK Several eafte by first-ulsss Quakers. .F. FEERIMAN". FOE BALE, ALFORD FOREST ROAD. Lot 3, containing 1 rocd. A reasonable price will be accepted as the owner is determined to quit. F. FEBRIMAN QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY - j out of every 4 of th« whols population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK NELSON MOAU&I JPWJUm €JETJLOJ¥ or Blentletl Teas. ttxm above statement, after 18 years' trfal, should convince both the trade and public that H. M. * Co.'s Pure Tea* cannot b« equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4<fpe? (h. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality, For Children'^ Hacking Cough take Woods' Great Peppermint Car© 1 6 roS 2/6. i



% %i:imsfX AM MUISITION \j U IN O 1"^!] 0F ALL kinds. JOHN ORR AND CO. i LAMPS - LAMPS - LAMPS TI7K Stock More LAMP 3 than all the other iStorea in Ashbarton put together, and \ V when we say we can give you the bhst vamje, we know what we are talking abour. OVER fZfifk LAMPS OF VARIOUS KINDS TO SELECT FROM. Prices from NINE PENCE NINE POUNDS. Our Table Lamps at 2s, 2b 6d, 3s, 3a 6c! are wondbrfui valuk Hanging Lamps from 3s 6d to £5. Hand Lamps for next to aothing. JOHN ORR AND CO. UOBSIfi CLIPPERS iWlp' PLOUGH SHARES /f BARB AND PLAIN mmraoows Jl a praclNG WIBE KLOOGH CHAINS M II BHBSP NET™G Wo hftvo large Stocks of alftheße Lines, and »re prepared> give Speciai.Quotations for Large or Smull Quantities. JOHN ORR AND CO. PCOTT'S, BHACKLOCZ'S, & STOKBIBR'S RANGES ALWAYS IN STOCK. OVER 30 DIFFERENT PATTERNS cm be shown to Intending Purchasers. REGIbTKR GRATES, COOKING & HEATING STOVES, Etc. Fenders, Fire Irons, Braas Curbs, Coal Vaaea juet opened up. Bedsteads and Beddiug. JOHN ORTI AND CO. TAYLOR'S CUTLERY witnTss ABHBURY'S ELECTRO-PLATE WE are the only importers of these goods in Ashburfcom dealing direeb with tha Manufacturers and oan therefore give the very beet value. WE have some specially fine f good a in Cutlery and Electro-phUe suitable for presentations of all kinds. JOHN ORR & CO. "SILVER KING," ♦• AOHTELYKE," "BANNER," "20ch CENTURY.'i " PERFECTION," •• SE4ROHLIGHT7 and all the'Lateeb and Beat in BICYCLE LAMPS JOHN ORR & CO.. ASHBURTON, m 9



Friedlander Bros. ~ FOX PljlV.,Tlfi BALK, THE WELLKVOHN SINGLETREE PROPER! V, 215 0 ACRES, Situated near Aiford Forest. For further particulars apply to FhIKDLUSDKR BKOS , Ltd , - . Lmd and Estate Agents. XT7E are O^SH Buyers of good lines of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, / LSOj— OATS, BARLEY, AND RYE GRASS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. CHAIN SHIPMENTS to I, 0 N;_D 0 N . WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHfcAT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. We are in a position to offer freight by Sailers and bteamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London, representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to make I iberal Gash 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 Jus 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. ANNUAL Stock-taking 1 Sale COMMENCES SATURDAY, MAY 13th. £1000 WOETH 0F TEAS, GROCERIES, BICYCLES & CYCLE ACCESSORIES, LAMPS, CUTLERY & ELECTRO PLATE, BRUSH WARE, GLASS. CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, Xo be Cleared in S Weeks. BEST ROLLER FLOUR during SALE, £Q 16s per ton nott WE have now In Stock and landing ex s.B ' Kaikoura,' 'Tokomara,' and * Rima taka,' Shipments of F rsfc-Class CHINA, GLASS, and EARTHENWARE, which will be included in the Sale. Hoping to be favored with your pabrouage,—Yonrs Respectfully,— CARSON & CO., Tea Merchants, Grocers & Ironmongers, Importers of Glass, China, and Earthenware, Sole Agenfs for "Kukos Teas," Tancred Street| H. W. BarrettT FOB SALE—In sp!endid position for private Boarding House, 15 roomed house, with Zi acres Land and improve ments. A bargain. FOB SALE—Three-roomed Cottage and f acre, Cameron Street Eaab. FOR SALE—In good healthy locality, 7 roomed house. Good garden and permanent water supply. FOR SALE—In Tancred Street, comfort able dwelling and i acre section, first class land. Cheap* FOR BALE—House and 1 acre land, near Wakanui Road, Hampstead, I FOR SALE—Sections on Wakanui Road, Wills Street) West, and Wills Straeb East. Full particulars and terms on application to H. W. BARRETT, 6 131 ABCADE. f



Stbongkst Where Others are Weakest. —The ;99 design Zealandia Bicycles are Qtted with all the very latest improvements, butted tubing making frames, forks, and head unbreakable, arch crown, overhanging chain wheel, narrow tread, twin roller chain, E!swick hubi, and dust proof throughout, enamelled in fancy colours; prices—Geatle msn's £21, Ladies' £22; twelve months' written guarantee. Large assortment of accessories in stock—Acetylene gas lamps 2§S, Silver King 17s 61 f lamps from ss; bells from Is; Graphitoleo 6d, 9d, Is, very best or chains ; lamp and bicycle oil Is ; handle bars from 12s 6d ; ladies' parcel carriers 3a 6i —Gates, Lowry, and Co., largeßb cycle manufacturers in Australasia, Burnett street, Ashburton; and at Ohristchurch. Adt Unequalled and Invincible—Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds, 1/6



Fr»m ST«w aSftatanil Rekfton, New Zealand, Nov. 25,1396. lam very pleased to state that since I took the agency of Chamberlain's medicines the sale has been very large, more especially of the Cough Remedy. In two years I have sold more of thiß particular remedy than of all other makes for the previous five years. As to its efficacy, I have been informed by scores of persons of the good results they have received from it, and know its value from the use of it in my own household. It is so pleasant to take that wa have to place the bottle beyond the reach of the children. E. J. SOANTLEBUEY. For sale by the Ashbubton Drug Com ?ANTt



'All departrues should be sudden' (Dis raeli). Give up inferior Tea, Mud use Hondai Lanka Diamond Jcsilke.—Shear man Bros, sole agents, Ashburton.