PHASES OF THE MOON

October

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1899. THE POULTRY INDUSTRY.

Puring the discussion in the House of Representatives on the vote for the Department of Agriculture several members condemned the manner in which the poultry industry was being dealt with. Mr T. E. Taylor went so far as to say that ho was advised that the chickens now being produced on the State farms cost £10 each. Whether Mr Taylor's statement is correct or not, the public may rest assured that poultry breeding carried on by the Government of New Zealand is a very unsatisfactory experiment, costly and generally prejudical to the interests of all concerned except, of course, the staff of the department. To begin with there can be no question about the fact that the whole thing results in a direct annual loss to the taxpayers of some thousands of pounds, It is im possible for the State, with its expen give machinery, to make a profit out of its poultry, even if it could get its stock for nothing, seeing that the department professes to sell purebred birda and their eggs at lower prices than purebred poultry could be bought at anywhere. But when we take into consideration the fact that the government would certainly have to pay as much as a private breeder for prize stock, while their market even at their own prices must always be limited, the state of affairs can be imagined. Purebred stock of any kind, cattle, horses, sheep, and poultry command prices which a Government would have to pay just as surely as any private buyer would. The selling prices of all private breeders therefore must be such as would allow of some profit, and we find that no matter what kind of stock may be dealt with, there is not a great deal of difterence betwe3n the selling prices of the various breeders. The Government Poultry Department, how ever, are offering birds, advertised as ' purabred,' etc., at about a third of the usual price. It follows that either this Department is carried on at a great loss, or the birds are not purebred, If the first is the condition of things, and we are to suppose that the money so expended is to foster an important industry, then the sooner the govern ment realise the impossibility of bolstering up an industry in that round about way the better. Any farmer or land owner who wishes to go in for poultry breeding will not let a few shillings or pounds stand in his way to improve his stock. Ha would want to get not only good stock but to have some guarantee that it was good. If the Government were to take up sheep breeding for instance, and carry it on upon the same lines as the poultry business is being conducted, can anyone suppose for a moment that farmers and pastoralists would buy their stock from the state farms because it was lower in price ? The idea is of course absurd, and it ia high time that Parliament pat a atop to this tomfoolery about poultry breeding. The general opinion is that so far from fostering the poultry industry, the result of forcing upon farmers a lot of stock of an inferior quality to what has hitherto been available through private enterprise will be disappointing and more likely to kill the trade than foster it. What on earth the Govern™ ment wanted to go into the cock and hen business at ail for, puzzles most people. The professed object, at the outset that a few fowls of the most suitable breeds should be procured and given away to the farmers at first, just to get them in the way of having high class birds to breed from, was quite wrong on the face of it. But as the private breeders were assured authoritatively that the Department of Agriculture had no intention of com peting with them, it was supposed by some that the comical scheme pro pounded was » fad of somebody's, and that having made every farmer a present of a rooster just to give him a start and a taste iqr poultry culture, the State would confine itself to foster ing that industry on the same lines that all othet industries are fostered, namely, by encouraging breeders in every way, and by removing difficulties connected with the cost of carriage of stock material and appointing suitable experts to supply information, and so on. We have before us letters from the Department of Agriculture justi fying this view of tbe intentions of the Department when the first importation of fowls for tha New Zealand Government arrived. No one would gather from these docu ments that three years later the Government would ba advertising prize fowls and eggs for pale at prices out of all proportion to the cost of production. The questions that suggest themselves to the taxpayers are—How far is this interference ®t the State with private enterprise going to h$ carried ? Shall we next see the Department of Agri culture importing sheep, or horses or cattle, or buying them from political supporters, to make those who are not* at present engaged in tha pastoral industry take it up t How is tho loas on this experimental trading going to be made up to the taxpayers ? We are inclined to think that should the present party return to power at the next elections (which we hope not) we shall be initiated into a few more ingenious schemes for creating openings for political friends at the expense of the taxpayers of New Zealand. We trust the electors will insist upon their representatives opposing any future attempts to put the public funds of the country into schemes competing with private enterprise. The principle is as vicious as it is preposterous. Fostering industries indeed! Why, it would eventually kill all the enterprise, and therefore every industry in the country.

[Should war actually break out be-1 ',tween Gre.t Britain and the Trans vaal, there can be JOHANNESBURG, no doubt the in habitants of Johan nesburg will be amongst the greatest sufferers. We have been assured by the Boer newspapers, and by corres ■ pondents from the Transvaal that the oentle and pious Boer contemplates inflecting a fearful punishment upon that dovoted city because it is the abode of the majority of the Uitlanders whose wrongs the Tmperial Govern meat are about to redress. Amongst the threats made of what will be done in the event of war are the following: —■That artillery now trained to sweep

the principal streets, will mow down' any who may venture out, that the' wells and water supply will be poisoned ' by cyanide of potassium, that the mine owners, whose protests against the tyranny of the Boers have merely voiced the prevailing discontent, will be thrown down their shafts, and all

their machinery, representing many millions will be destroyed. It may, we hope .be assumed that a good many of these threats are only meant to intimidate the Uitlanders, but all the same it is safe to say that the inhabitants of Johan nesburg are to be sympathised with owing to their unhappy position in the present crisis. It is a pobr consolation to them to know that no where In the whole world, except amongst savage?, could a city so situated be liable to such a fate, for they have long ago realised that the Boers are worse than any savage of the common type. The Hau-Hau fanatics were the mo3t savage of our Maori foes, and in like manner the Transvaal fanatics threaten shocking barbarities, and try to make themselves and others believe that their cause has the countenance of the Almighty in all they propose to do

Local and General.

%* On the first page bo-d»y will be found a report of the Addington Btock market and Messrs Friedlander Bros.', Ltd, reporb on the Aehburton stock market; on the fourth page the continuation of the story " Nad*,, the Lily."

Volunteers fob Activk Service,—Cap tain W. E. Dolman, C. Company, Aihburton Rifles, has reoeived the names of seven mem bers of his Company, who have volunteered for active service in the Tranevaal, viz : Privates M H Hepburn, C O'Connor, J Harper, J M D Hil'grove, B Simpson, W Nioholis, and Bugler E Tovey.

Thr School CADBTB.~-The Buildings Committee of the Education Board reported on Wednesday at the Buard'a meeting that several committees had nob repliad to the Board's inquiry with regard to tohool cadet corps, and as there appe red to be some doubt as to whether the boys had been enrolled and the cadet-corps formed In accordance with the conditions laid down by the Department), consideration of the appli cations for model rifles had been deferred. The Board was recommended to apply to the district commanding officer for the services of Gunner J. McGregor as drill instructor to the different corps;

Obituary.—We regret) bo learn that Mr Joseph Milea of thia town has Buffered a sudden and great bereavement in the death of hia little son Joseph, only 8 years old. He was quite well on Monday tvening, but was taken suddenly ill and waa dead before noon on Wednesday. Some idea of the loss Mr Miles has sustained may be gathered from the following opinion given of the little fellow by his teacher :—■" Absolutely lovable, gentle and afliofcionate, always ready to admit a fault; very truthful, beloved by everyone of his school mateß, and by his teachers. Try to imagine Buch a boy aad you have our little Joey." The loas of a child who cm have such a tribata paid to him may well oauie grief to his parents and exciie the friendly sympathy of all.

The Sohoolsi Attendance. —At the meeting of the Bo.ird of Education yester day the Appointments Committee, amongst other matters reported that the Hampstead Committee had drawn attention to the September average, which entitled the school to the present staff, and the Annat Committee had again written, urging the permanent retention of the mistress. It, had been agreed to allow the respective teachers to remain on in a temporary capacity ouly, as it had been considered that in oases where notices had been given, the Board would not be warranted in re-establishing the engage ments on a permanent footing before ascer taining what alterations would be neceosary in the scale of staff and salaries. The report was adopted.

Swimming Clwi.—A Committee meeting of the Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club was held on Tueiday evening. Present— Messrs P< Orr (chairman), A, Thomas, 0. Willis, A> Sparrow, and the secretaries. A vote of thanks was passed to Messrs McConnell and Oompton for the offer of a room for meetings, etc A letter from Mr P. Devane enclosing donation to the Club was received. A drafb letter to the Sports Association was approved: An executive committee consisting of the captain, secre tary, and treasurer was appointed. It wai decided to bold committee meetings on the first Thursday in ea«h gtpnth. A programme of events for the opening day tporti v»g drafted and approved. It waa decided to contribute two rapes to the Sports Associa tion Carnival. The matting then Adjourned.

Pleasant Eveniho. —flDhe convalescent patients at the Hospital had the pleasure of listening to a charming little programme of instrumental and vocal items last evening in the new ward. And judging by the applause it hioh followed each item on the programme, the efforts of the entertainers were highly successful. Misi Richardson presided at) the piano, and in addition to ft number of bolob, acted as aocompanist. Miss B. Simmcnda favored with violin solos, in her well known pleasing style, whilab Mr Kersel was a host in himself, and sang a number of his bosb songs, IMiss Simmonds playing a. violin obbligalo to two of them. During the evening tea, ooffee, and light) refreshments wsre handed round. At the conclusion of the programme the entertainers received hearty thanks from Mrs Mackay, the matron, and the oonvalasoents preaent.

Lithrart Society.—The first annual meeting of che Ashhurton Catholic Literary Society was held in the Bays' schoolroom last evening. There was a large attendance, and the President, Mr F. Cooper, presided. One new member was elected and another nominated. The banquet committee reported | on the preparations whioh were being made for the banquet to be given in the school room on Thursday evening, 12th inst, in honor of the new officers. The report and balance sheet, whioh were read and adopted, showed that the Society was in a flourishing condition, numerically and financially. The election of officers for the ensuing year was proceeded with, and resulted as follows : President—Mr L. Hanrahan ; Vice-President —Mr R. J. Henry; Secretary—Mr H. McSherry; Treasurer—Mr J. Moison; Auditors—Messrs W» Bowden and E. Han rahan ; Librarian—Mr J. Higgins; Council —Messrs M. J. Burgess. F. Cooper, M. Morwrty, W. Soal, and F. Sorinb. A vote of fchanks was accorded to the outgoing officers, which w»b acknowledged at some length by Mr Cooper, who congratulated the officers and members on the sound position of the Society, and considered that with the same enthusiasm oo the part of the members the Society would have a bright future and long life. A special vote of thanks was accorded to Mr P. Hanrahan for his valuable services as assistant secretary. The newly-elected officers haying briefly returned thanks the meeting adjourned.

MAYFIRLD.

From Our Own Correspondent,

PEESByTSBIAN CHUBCH.

The Preßbyterian Church Committee met in the schoolroom on Friday eveMDg to consider tenders and other matters conceded with the erection of the Church in the town ship. Aa there were no fresh tenders forward the Committee placed a statement of affairs before the congregational meeting which followed, with the result that a sub committee comprising Messrs W. P. S. Elmslie, J, L Chmtensen, and Jno. Burgess wrb appointed to intei veae one of the former tenderers, and if satisfactory arrangements could be made with him thty were to proceed with the building as expeditiously as possible. As the building is likely to cost somewhat more than at first anticipated a further earn of £39 was promised in the meeting. Mr Burgess was asked to get fencing done at once.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE!. The usual monthly school committee meet ing was held on Monday erening, Mr G. L. Twentyman presiding. Among other matters dealt with was a proposal to petition the A* and P. Association, in conj auction with Mount Somers district, to arrange the Mount Somers branch train on Friday, November 19,1899 (that being the date of the Christ* church Show) bo that tho people from these districts can catch an early connecting twin for Christchurch at) Aehhtsrton and be ab'.e to return same day. This was unanimously agreed to, and the Chairman agreed to do all correspondence in connection with the matter. It was also agreed to get a new filter (an Adam's Patent) to replace the old one.

THRESHING. Owing, I suppose, to the latest rise in grain* many farmers have decided to thresh the remainder of last season's crop, and consequently Mr Burgees is again pulling out his threshing plant, and as the waterworks contracts are nearly all finished he has had ao difficulty in procuring sufficient hands in the district. Id will just bring most of them nicely into shearing. I heard of one firmer to-day starting shearing, bat only a few huadrtd fat sheep.

ROAD BOARD.

Mount Somers.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Mount Somers Road Board was held on Monday. Present—All the members, Mr Chapman presiding

STRAY GORSE Mra Mowbray wrote requesting permis° sion to plough roadside when clearing gorse adjoining her property. Permission was granted; It was further reiolved to serve gorae notices where necessary

GORGE ROAD Mr D F Knight having offered to sub scribe one-third the estimated cost of re pairing part of the road between bis home stead and Potts river, tha Board decided to visit the v;ciuity and have the work pub in hand as soon as possible

ALTERATION IN BATS ROLL In reply to inquiries instituted by the Board, the supervising valuer wrote* stating that no ratepayer had any claim for an alteration of the rate book after onci the rate has been struck, and that notices sent from the department after date of striking referring to any alterations or additions, only affect the rate for the following year, unless the notice states definitely otherwise. The alterations affecting Not. 6, T, 33 and 74a on the valuation roll as authorised by the Valuer-general's advioes of the 4th and 21st September were ordered to be made

WORKS la consideration of the recommendations contained in the members' report it was resolved to invite tenders for the following works at an early date;— Shingling upper and of Trinity Hill Fiat Road (about thirty chains) l shingling near Buccleuoh home stead (about twenty chainß); stone breaking on Oook'e road and grubbing gorae on roads and shingle reserves

Mr Bates interviewed the Board with re ference to the bad condition of the track giving access to part; of his property, and other matters. It was decided to allow £1 lOi towards improving this track GOR3E ON HEWSON'S AND MACLEAN'S ROADS

It was resolved to have the gorse on these roads ploughed whenever a team is avail ably NEXT MEETING The date of the next meeting was fixed for October 30 TEUDBRS The tender of J Milne for shingling on Carney's 'Road at Is 9JI per yard was accepted ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £56 Us lid were passed for payment and the Board ad j >arned.

CABLE NEWS.

United Pi ess Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright, Melbourne, October 3 Hard frosts and the want of rain are damaging the crops in the northern districts. Major Thomson, of the 27th Dragoona, Captain Birch, of the Royal Artillery, and two veterinary surgeons have arrived to enquire into the capabilities of Australia for supplying horses for the army. Their visit is the outcome of the remonstrances made some time back about purchases of remounts for the British Army being made in South America. Hqbart, October 3 Asa result of the adverse finding of the Select Committee, with reference to his connection wish the acceptance of certain tenders, when acting as "Warden of the Strahan Marine Board, Captain Miles has resigned the portfolio of Lands and Works,

THE TANNA MURDER

United Press Association—By Eleobrlo Tolegrap h—Copyright Sydney, October 3 Owing to the reports of the disturbance in Tanna received by the Wallaroo, that vessel was ordered to return to the New Hebrides from Noumea,

SPORTING.

HAWKE'S BAY SPRING MEETING

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Hastings Racecourse, October 3 Concluding results, second day t— Second Hack — Fleka 1, Will*o'-the» Wisp 2, Palaver 3. Dividend-£5 9s Hbbdles—Torpina 1, En Av*nt 2, Alpine 3. Dmdend~£l 15s

1 Wemkb Handicap — The Hempie 1, Clack-na-Cuddin 2, Sirocco 3. Dividend— £7 17s Final Handicap—Autaia 1, Labourer 2, Armoureaux 3. Dividend—£2 19s

D.J.C.'s SPRING MEETING.

Donedin, October 4. Concluding results, first day :— Mosgibii Handicap—Jupiter 1, Maiden—Red Banner. Electbio—Blasor and Vanilla dead heat. Wei/thr,—Red Banner. Selling —Wedlock.

THE TRANSVAAL.

Warning From President Kruger.

More Eeinforcements & " Casis Belli-' 1

Seizure cf French Gold by Kruger.

Possible Complications with France-

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right

London, Oct. 3 The Liberal Forwards have tele graphed a sutnmiry of the Duke of Devonshire's speech to President Kruger, hoping that it may hare ft pacific effect. October I

The Daily Telegraph states that the troops of the First Army corps at Aldenhot have been ordered to mobo lise. DVBBAN, Oct 4

The telegraph and mitii lervfcea from Natal to the Transvaal have been im pended. The Raad has adjourned, I Five thousand Europeans left Johan nesburg during Saturday and Sunday. President Kruger is unable to work the mines or protect the miners. The Mining Commissioners advised the Britishers lo leave immediately.

Sydney, October 4 | The strainer Wilcannia took * con siderable consignment of meat and batter to the Oape. . Fbitobu, Oct. 4

The Transvaal has seized half * million poonds of gold in transit to the French Consul at Pretoria. The Consul-General has reported the matter to Paris.

President Kroger baa sent in ulti matum declaring that further reinforce ments will be regarded as a casut belli*

[A corrected version of the above oabta was receivad to-day as follows:—} (Received Wakapuaka October 5.10-35 am, Gpabdiak Office 10.56 a.m) Paris, October 4

It it reported at Paris that President Kruger has sent an ultimatum to Great Britain.

Fkitorla., October 4

The French Consul at Pretoria hat been made Consul-General of the Transvaal, and has seised half a million in gold in transit.

British Troops Arriving.

Cape Colony's Rolling Stock to be Returned.

ffilore of Sctireiner'g Villiany.

Sir A. Hilner t heck males Dim.

Large War Vote.

(Received Wakapuaka Oct. 5, 910 a. m Gcabihan Office 9.50 am) £ URBAN, October 4 The second transport of Indian troops has arrived here. The artillery arrived yesterday, and has gone to the front.

Capetown, October 4 Sir George White has arrived at Capetown, and proceeds to Natal immediately.

Schreiner having refused the for mation of a town guard in Kimberley ; Sir Alfred Milner hns authorised its enrolment. Strong redoubts ar« being erected, which will be impregnable if sufficiently manned.

The Capetown Assembly has ordered Scbreiner to secure a return of the railway rolling stock from the Free State.

Mofmeyer is unofficially proceeding to Pretoria to consult the Boer leaders, He is confident he can secure the minimum demands embodied in Sir Alfred Miiner's recent proposals, London, October 4 The British twin screw cruiser Magicienoe has been ordered to Delagoa Bay, An Italian cruiser has also been ordered to tho same desti nation.

It is expected that the Imperial Parliament will vote ten million for operations in South Africa.

Victorian and South Australian Troops Accepted.

Received Wakapuak* Oobobtr 6, 8.96 a.m, G»ab»iaxO«c« lQßa.jp)

Si duet, October 5 The Premier wired the Agent General that the Lancer* offer for the Transvaal would be considered by Parliament. If they came to the Oape full instruc tions would await them there.

The military authorities have ex* attuned a number of steamtn for transport purposes, in view of the despatch of troops. Mkldournb, October 5 The Commandants have handed in their report.

The Minister for Defence has tele* graphed to the various Premiers. Nothing definite has been divulged. Reports differ with regard to the s'se of the contingent. It is recommended that one varying from one to two thousand be Bent.

It is understood the Conference favoured the mounted men to be drawn proportionately from the Colonies $on« tributiag the post-

Lord Braasey has received a cable from Mr Chamberlain, accepting the offer of Victorian troops. Adelaide, October 5 In both Houses notices of motion were submitted for approving the equipment of 125 Volunteers for the Transvaal.

The Treasurer announced that Mr Chamberlain had accepted the colony's offer of troops.

Kruger's Speech in Proroguing the Volksraad.

The Trust of the Boerg.

(Received Wakapnaka Oofc. 5, 10.28 *•», Guardian Offic* 10-50 a.m) Pretoria, October 4 President Kruger, in proroguing the the Yolksraad, declared the Boeri bud nothing to fear, since the Lord «v arbiter. He would render the bullets of the enemy harmless aa Ha did during the Jameson raid, Schalkburgber has predicted that the; Britishers will fall like the vails of Jericho*

THB ABHBUKTON OUARDIAN : THUKSDaY, OCTOBER 5, i 899



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ICarraway Seeds 8d per Ib Pimento, whole Is   , Pimento, (rroand... ... la 2d  „ Mixed Spice ... ...l^d per packet) PlCKLES—Hayward's Mixed, 10d per bottle, 9s 6d per dozen Cross and Blackwell's, Is 3d par bottle Captain White's, 2s 3d per bottle Garry Powder lid per bottle Borax 8d per lb Alum ... ... .. 6d „  Saltpetre ... , 6d  „ Tartatic Acid ... ... lslOd „ „ Carbonate Soda, Sd perlb, 2s per doz lbs Whole Linseed ... . 3d per lb Linseed Meal 4d  „ MATCHES—PIaids, 4&d per doz, 4s per gross 250's Is 6d per dozen 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOi per dozen Bryant and May's Safeties, 83 per dozen Yarmouth Bloaters, 9 for la Maconochie'e Fresh Herrings, 6|d par tin  Herringa In Tomato, 101 per tin  Herrings in Shrimp, 101 per tin  Kippered Herrings, lOi per tin „ Preserved Bloaters, 10 J per tin Auckland Mnllett 7d per tin Oysters 8i „ „ Sardines, large Alberts ... la „ „ Sardines, large 81   Sardines, small ... .., 4d „  Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd „ „ Salmon, other Brands ... 8i „ „ OlL—Lucca, 2- 41 per bottle Salad, | pint 53, 1 pint lOd Castor, £ pint si, 1 pint lOd Bheep3 Tongues, lib Is, 21b Is lOd Corned Beef, Mutton, Spiced Beef, 2lb tin, Is Crosse atid Blackwell's assorted Pastes, Is 31 per bottle, 14s 6d per dozen Potted Meats, assorted, 6d per tin Bovrii, 2<jz, la 10d. Leiberg's extraot, la 9d per bottle Patent Groats, Robinaon's, lOd ; Har per's, 93 per tin Mellins' Food, la 81 per tin Westlea' Food, Is lid Neaves Food, lid Finest Japan I?ice, 2£d per lb. s'b for Is Vermicelli, 61 per lb, 41b for Is lOd Macaroni, 6d par lb, 4tba for Is lOd Pearl Barley, 2|-1 per lb Ground Rice, 3£i per lb Aulsebrook'a Cocoa, £ b 4d, lib Is 3d Oadbuiy'ci Cocoa, j!b 10J, §lb, Is 8d Star Cocoa, 3s par Ib Castle Brand Salt, lewfc 5s Rock Salt) cwt 5a Table Salt, 71bs Bd, 141bs Is 3d Table Salt, 21b jars, 8d Edraond's Baking Powder, lid Heaward's Flag Brand Powder, lOd Chef, lOd Croese and Blackwell's Assorted Ba seness, 9d per lb, 8s 6d per dozen Colonial .Assorted Essences, 6d per lb, 4s 9d per dozen Rickett's Blue ... ... lOd per lb Empire Blue ... .. 8d   Kean's Blue ... . lOd   Aulsebrooke's Jelly Powders, assorted, 7d, 6s 9d per dozon Dsvor'e Jelly Powders, 6d, 5s 9d per doz Colman's Mustard, D.S.F., Isßd perlb, £!b lOii, Jib 6d Oolman's Mustard, loose, Is 3d per lb SIARUH--Colman's and Berger'a, 6d per packet „ Gregg's and Lily, 5d per Ib „ G!»ze Chinese, Is per box  Gltsza Japanese, 6d per lb Symington's Coffee Essence, Is 2d per bottle Turliah Coffee Essence, 10|dpei bottle Maypole Soap, 6d per cake, any color Dried Peaches, Apricots, and Apples, 9J per lb Milkmaid's Milk 7|l per tin, 7s 3d per dozen. Nursery Milk, 5s per dozen Coffee, Finest, Is 3d, le|sd, Is 7d  Special, 2s



YATES' CELEBRATED GARDEN SEEDS JUSTJTO HAND] JOHN ORR & CO.. ASHBURTON,



Van Hoaten's Coco*, Jib, lid ; §lb, la 9d ; lib, 3s 3d Fry's Ooooa, *lb, B|d ; lib, la 4|d Real Good Dandles, 4fcdperlb; 83 61 per box Parafine Candles, plain and fluted, 6sd per lb ; 12s 6d per box Fairy Night Lights, Is 2d per box Flake Tapioca, 7ibs for Is Pearl, 61bs for la Fago, 71ba for la Mixed Peel, Lamon, Orange ana Ut ron, 8d per lb Lemon Peel, 71b tins, 3s 6d lib Tins Assorted Jams, 5d per lb j 4a 9d per doz 21b Jars Assorted Jams, 14s 6i per doz Lea acd Perrin's Saace, large, 2s 6d per bottle Mellor's Sauce, Is 3d per bottle Worcester Saace, small, M ; large, 9d Jfrown's Corn Flour, 3d per lb Mszitia *M per dozen 5% 6d Whiting. / b for la Morton's Cream of Tartar, Is 31 per lb Preserved Fruit, 2|lb tinr, 8i per tin, 7a 6d per doz English Cut Loaf Su^ar, 3|d per lb Tomato Sauce, 9fJ per bottle Golden Syrup, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 561b 11s 3d Treacle, 21h 6.1 4lb Is, 71b U 9d FK<wt Kaisius 6|dperlb Firnssfc Sultanas 7£d   Finest Ca^aius ... ... F'd „  per ca^e 4^i   Stewing F^b 7si >, » French Pk ns (choice) ... 1" «« >. Stewing Plates « ... -31   Finpst Mirca'els Is -d »» .. Californian Muscatels ... Is  „ Pates, extra fine, 31b boxes, is 91 per box Almonds, J'-rdan 2s 4d per lb Almond^, Vale: cia ... Is 6i  „ Almonds, SicUy Is 41  „ Barci"">na J»'uta ... ... 81   Shell Almonds 10i „ „ Day and Mirtln'a Pa6ta Blacking, 4^ pr ilnss D^y -si-d Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per I. I-!,. French Blocking, 2d per tin, Is 9d per doz Nixey's Blacklead, Id jizs, 9d per doz JameB 1 Borne Blacklead, 6d per doz SOAP—Pear's, 4 tablets in box, Is box Silkstone Soap, lOd per bar, JOs 6d per box Triairph, 6d par bar, 7s lid per box Perfoub Cleanser, 8i per bar, 8s 6d per box Pear'o Unaconted Tablats, 6d, 5s 6d per doz Shavinec St!cks, 9d each , Brown Windsor Tablets, Is 3d per doz Jnvenia Soap, 8d and lOd each Hudson's Extract of Soap, Is 4d per doz, §8 9d per box Washing Soda, 141b Is, 8s 6d per owt Colonial Vinegar, 2s per gallon Knglish Tinegar, Champions, 2s 6d per gallon Champions Vinegar, 10 J per bottle Colonial Vinegar, 61 per botile "White Wine Vinegar, lOd per bottle Sonlighfc Soap, la per box Sapolio Soap, 6d per cake, 5s 9i per doz Monkey Brand Soap, large sizs 6d, 5s 9d per doz Barilla Ash, McClinton's and Thomp son's, 9d per lb Pear's Violet Powder, 8d per box | Fuller's Earth, 8d per box Lime Jnice and Glycerine, 9d per bottle Glycerine, 6d per bottle Vaseline, 6d per bottle Camphor, loz 3d, lib tins 3s lOd BlSCUlTS—Snowflake, Bd per lb ; 4jd per lb per tin People's Mix, 4|d per lb Albert Lunch, 3|d per lb Balmoral Lunch, 3£d per lb Super Wine, 6d per lb, 6jd per lb per ■ tin I Zealandia Mixed, 6d|per lb, b\\ per lb per tin PEPPER—Whiba ... Is 4d per lb ! Black ... la2d „ „ Whole ... Is 2d „ „ GIHGBR-Whole ... Is 3d „ | Ground . Is4d „J



JOHN ORE AND GO'S REVISED LIST^ WE Claim to be the Leading Firm of Groeera, Ironmongers, and Crockery Merohanfcß in Aehburton. We import all oor Stock from the Home Markets for Spot Cash, and are therefore in the best position to supply the public with only genuine goods at the lowest possible price for cash. We guarantee all our goods fnU weighb and finest quality. We never charge for packing and delivery, all goods at the Railway Station free. Any person leaving an order with ua oan get a parcel ticket, and therefore always be sure of having their goods at tha station in time. No charge for ticket. Jj XiU U JlI """PER SACK 13s. — SUGAR — »£<* P©«* **> witu Tea f MARA VILLA GARDEN TEA— Is lOd, 2s, 2a 4dJ°per lb \ 51b Box .- 8a 9d, 9s 7d, Hi mil' A __J lOlbßox « - 16a Bd, 18a 4d, 21a 8d J ShA. j KOZIE TEA — 101b Box, 18s 4d ; slb, 9b 7d ( GOLD LEAP TEA 101b Box, 18a 4d; 51b, 9« 7d -PROVISIONS - FA OTORT BUTTER—Fern Leaf and Sutton'a always in stock, OHlESl—Fineet Factory, 6d per lb BAQQN AND HAMS —•* Lewis'," " Morspork," "D. McOallam." Mild Cared Hams, Sides and Bolls, 7|d. GOBE OATMIAL-251b Bag,>f6d