Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 1899. THE BOROUGH LOAN.

The statutory meeting of bnrgesses m connection with the borough loan takes place this evening m the Orange Hall, i The ratepayers of the borough would do well to attend, and we may especially remind the ladies whose i araes are now on the burgpss roll— and tiiere are a great many-—that tiny should on no account miss this oppor tunity of making themselves acquainted with the position with regard to the loan. With the information that the Mayor will probably supply as to the objects for which the loan is proposed, we fefil sure that all the burgesses of Asbburton, whether male or female, will recognise that it will be their duty to go to the poll later on, and record a vote one way or another. It is said that One or two persons have been very industrious since the last poll was taken m going about trying to preju dice other people against the suggestion to raise a loan. The action of such agitators is, we believe, estimated at its proper wortb s and probably nobody supposes that the insignificant oppo sition to the progressive proposals included m the loan scheme is based on any consideration connected with the interests of the burgesses Possibly, some of the few malcontents may attend the meeting to-night to voice their objections, m which case the public may get a clue to the motives which are influencing them. At anyrate if they have any honest objec tion to offar it ia their duty aa good citizens to go to the meeting and state ' them.

Local and General.

* # * On the first psg» to-day will b« found an article headed " Industrial changes," and Mr F. S. Malcolm's new business advertise ment, wifh others. A Good Prick.—At the Aahburton Yards on Tuesday last, full-mouth merino wethers sold on account of Messrs McKenz'e Brop, Hiuds, realised the high price of 16s Si each. The Half Holiday at Wellington Wharf —The Wellington Harbour Bard his decided that.work on the wharves shall cease at noon on Saturdays instead of at Ipm. from the beginning of nfxb year. I Mb Blight's Mission. —The revival ser [ services whii:h are being conducted this week by Rev Job Blight, UDder the audioes of the Weeleyan body, were continued on TriUrsd-.y night <vt Baring Square church. The miBB oner spoke on the subject of " The Water of Life," from the last chapter of the Revelations The properties of water to restore life, to cleanse, and satisfy, were set forth as symbols of the results following acceptance of salvation. The inevitable ruin and misery which would follow rejection of the full, free, and universal offer were em phasised. The last meeting of the mission will be held this evening. The Railway Service —It is understood (says a Press Association telegram from Auckland) ihab Mr James Stevenson, railway stationmaster at Auckland, reduced m grade and Balary, and promotion barred for two years for alleged breach of railway regula tions m connection with the running of a liijht engine m connection with the breaking down of a train near Ouehunga, has resigned his position m the service as a protest against what he deems the injustice of the Departmental decision, Mr Stevenson was twenty-six years ia the service, withoub a mark against him He roae from the position of a cadet to that of stationmaster. Obituart.—Our Dromore correspondent writes :—lt is my sad duty to chronicle the death of Mrs W. Martin, senior, an old and very highly respected resident of thia dis trict. Mrs Martin had been m failing health for a number of years, but she bore her illness with wonderful patience and fortitude. For a number of years Mr and Mrs Martin were employed on Mr Grigg'a Loogbeach Estate. Since then they have resided m the Kyle and Kaiapoi districts, and finally m Dromore. Mrs Martin was always ready and willing to render assistance m cases of sickaesß. By her kind and unassuming manner she endeared herself to all with whom she came m contact. All that medical skill »nd the unwearying devotion of rela tives could do, was done towards alleviating her suffering. But the ravages of time could not be checked, and she passed peace fully away early on Monday morning at the age of sixty-nine; Great sympathy is felt m the district for tbe bereaved husband. A family of two sons and six daughters also mourn the death of a loving mother. Litebabt Society,— The usual weekly meeting of the Ashburton Catholic Literary Society was held m the Catholic boys' schoolroom on Thursday evening, when a large number of friendi respondpd to the invitation of members to the dramatic per formance presented. The first p*rb of v tho programme consisted of a very laughable farce, entitled " The Attractive Young Lady," so much so, that no leas than three admirers were attracted, either by her beauty, wealth, or supposed natural affection. The characters, which were personabed by Messrs Moison, P. Haarahan, Bowden, and J. Healy were m excellent hands, and perhaps, the only r PB reP waß l!la absence of the lady who engaged their attentions! During an interval recitations were given by D. Moriarty " Robert Emmet," and P. Hanra han " Michael Dwyer," both well r*ndered. The piece staged for the second part of the programme, was " The Mysteries of the Secret Order," and the characters were represented by Meiers J. Moison, P. Realy, J. Healy, and T. Nolan, the two last-named rendering capital pourbrayals, Healy especially so who by his comical aatics and broad dialect, created great amusement, The leading character was a trifle weakened m pourtrayal by the some what lengthened call on memory, bub was nevertheless well essayed Qoosideiring the short time the piece has been :ia rehearsal. The piece showed careful study on the parfc of the junior members, and their efforts were rewarded at the conclusion by the hearty applause of the audience. The Presi dent, Mr F. Cooper, briefly returned thanks. WAFi'jKD A Wikp —A farmer m Manitobo recently wrote to' Bngjand, esking for a wife to be sent out to him. We believe he meant well, and we hope he met with success ; but good wives are not usually to be obtained m this way. In such a matter a man cannot safely trust to the judgment, of another, bub must use his own. In choosing a wife, every man's judgment varies. In other things it ia not so. For instance the judgment of every sensible man m m favor of Holloway's frilly and Ointment for the cure of liver com plaints, disordered' stomach, shattered nerves, rheumatism, gout, lumbago, scalds, burns, and all skin diseases. We caana a' ba Chief Justices and Hon ourables, bub we oan a' enjoy McKePsie's Hondfti*L»nkft Tea

Patriotism.—Several membere of the' Kllesmere Mounted Rifloe have Tolunteered for service m the Transvaal. Jilliooe's Suspension.—The period of Mi E. G. Jeilicoe's suspension from the practice of his profession expired on Wednes day. Ladies Invited:—At the loan meeting m the Orange Hj.ll to-night, the Mayor would be glaii io see rh many of thelai^y ratepayers presieub »a cm innke it couveoieni to attend, as the au! jet is one of material inturesu to them The Codmn Moth —Mr BUckmore, Gnverumens p>>molo£ji' 4 considers the state ment aa to an alarming spread of the codiin moth ia Contra? Ch&go and Ashburt nn districts ie much exaggerated, and sayfi there ia no inoresae ia rhe moth, xhicii haa been stationery for several yeats, and other pears are decreasing —Pica* Association telegram. Mining Sharks Tranter. —Ab the Dunedin Police Court to-day, David MoMath, of Alexandra Soath, pleaded guilty to transferring fifty mining shares without disclosing the purchaser's names before the execution of the transfers, and was fined m the minimum penalty of £20. Three other oases were adjourned.—Press Association telegram. The Racing Club —Mr Hugo Friedlander has written to the Chairman of the Ashbur ton County Racing Olub to withdraw his name from nomination as one of the country j club delegates to the Metropolitan Com mittee. Mr Friedlander considers it was short-BJghfced policy for the Committee of his club to have nominated two delegates, which he states, is causing, and rtasonably so, friction between the country clubs of Canterbury, and m the interests of racing, he therefore considers it beat for him to withdraw. The Ab^essee Infltjenob —Why should the vote of a person who takes an interest m the town or district m which he lives, and records his vote m the direction m which he conceives it will be for the benefit of the community, be of no more value than the vote or a, person who refuses to exercise his right of recording it ? Most people will answer that the state of the law on the matter is absurd, and should be altered m the direcsion of the Premier's Local Govern ment Reform Bil! as soon as possible. 'J he reform is a very desirable one, aud, m towns especially, would act most beneficially. It would enable the true voice of the com munity to be heard on many important questions, and excile a livelier interest by the generality of the people m public affairs. Sooner or later the reform aimed at will become law. The sooner the better. — Waiwatt "linns. The rise m the price of wool and the firm 8* aba of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequence, folSowing the advanced cost of the raw material, all the principal manufacturers of woollen goods have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerable rise m the prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Messrs Cbaighkap k. Bebbtman of thia town, how ever, with their usual foresight, took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early m May for a large shipment of the most fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand mills just before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Ckaighead and Berry man invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 10s, made op m their well known style and fir, should convince the ost sceptical of their sterling values. The prevalent use of slang by all classes of the communi y is as astonishing as it is lamentable. Primarily it implies on the part of a speaker a poverty of English proper; secondly, a wanton preference for the vulgar and the inornate ; lastly, culp able indolence and want of care. You may do this with more or Jess impunity with language, but you cannot thus trifle with a cold or cough; for these Wood's Great Peppermint Cure is a tried and sure remedy. Every household fhould possess it. Sold Everywhere at Is 6d to 2s 6d.

The Weather in New South Wales.

J United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright, Sydney, August 24 Two inches of rain have fallen since yesterday. (Received Wakapuaka August 25, 9.20ja.m, Guardian Office 10 27 »-m) Sydney, August 25 A fierce southerly gale throughout the night has considerably abated this morning and the rain has ceased. Considerable damage has been done to property and a number of vessels dragged their anchors, but with, no serious results. The mountainous sea causes shipping to seek shelter. Ar riving vessels report an exceedingly rough time. Late last night distress lights were noticed oft Newcastle but a search steamer failed to find any trace of a vessel. There is a Hood m the Hunter river and a number of lowlying townships are partially submerged, and the residents are removing. A boy was drowned at Singleton and it is reported that a map was drowned at Hexham.

THE LATEST.

Some aad Fomgn> United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuafc* August 25, • 20 a.m. GOAB9IAN Office 9 27 a-m) The Pliillipines. Manilla, August 24 General Otis has enforced an order for the exclusion of Chinese from the Philippines.

FEDERATION.

United Presa Association—By Electrlo Telegraph—Copyright. (Reoeived Wakapaaka August 25, 9.20 ft.m, Gparbian Office 10 27 a.m) Sydney, August 24 Mr Reid, speaking at Wagga, re gretted the retirement of Mr Barton and sounded a warning against intrigues for the combination with Mr Lyne of the Labour and Ministerial discontented parties. There would be no security fora federal union, even at this late | stage, unless the friends of federation were united,

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND.

FIXTURES: August 23—Liverpool, v Lancashire. August 31—Scarborough, v Eleven of England.

MATCH AGAINST SOMERSET.

United Press Association —By Eleobrio Telegraph Copyright

(Received Wakapuak* August 25, 9.15 a.m, Guabdian Office 1C.5 a.m.) London, August 24 There is fine weather, a, goad wicket, and a fair attendance for the match against Somerset County. The latter batted first, and have lost three wicketa for 209—Braund 82, Bernard 94, Phillips 4, Robson (not out) 12, Wood (no? out) 16; tundry I,

THE DREYFUS CASE.

Further Evidence at the Rennes Trial. Active Evidence by the Prisoner Ihe Generals Panic Stricken. Discussing a Policy. Esterhazy m London. Mobbed m Oxford Street

United Press Association—By Eleotria Telegraph—Copyrighb Paris, August 24 At the Rennes trial Esterhazy's previous evidence and letters to M. Faure were raid. General Oonse testified that Esterhazy was never the right-hand man of the headquarters staff Da Paty de Olam's indiscretions compromised the whole staff He admitted that he attempted to shield Esterbazy. In pursuance of M. Monard's advice, Dreyfus is struggling vigorously for liberty. He interposes and corrects witnesses with regard to dates, and for the demolishing of their conclusions London, August 24 The Daily News states that the Generals are wavering. The Paris correspondent of The Times says they are so panic-stricken that they are discussing the expediency of acknowledging Esterhacy as the author I of the bordereau, but declaring that i Dreyfus was his accomplice and the I purveyor of the documents through Weyl, the intermediary. ! Bsterhazy was recognised m Oxford street, and a, great crowd gathered round and hooted him. The police helped to secure a cab for him. (Received Wakapuaka August 25, 9 20a.cn, Gcakdian Office 9-27 a.m) , Paris, August 24 M. Labori's clever cross examination has further discredited the prosecution. General Mercier admitted that he bad no right to give formal orders for the suhmissfon of secret documents at the 1894 trial. He said be gave moral orders. Esterhaey, writing from London, says-—' 1 If the Generals make Dreyfus my accomplice the present trial will colUpse, and lead to the inevitable death of persons not hitherto desired to kill."

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, August 23 At a meeting of the Bowling Oluba of Great Britain, Major Wardill pre siding, it was decided to establish an International Association. A British team will probably visit Australia, if the financial difficulties which at present obstruct the movement are overcome.

THE TRANSVAAL.

Krtiger Trying- to Hake Terms Rejected by Jlr Chamberlain. Boer " Laager " on the Border. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, August 24 It was rumoured that commands are likely to be despatched to seize the detained ammunition, which has now been transferred to a troopship. Various reports indicate that Presi dent Kruger made a fruitless eftort to concede five years' franchise and a share m the presidential election with increased representation, if Great Britain would relinquish hersuzerainty, Mr Chamberlain replying yesterday that such a proposal waa inadmissible. Pretoria, August 22 The Transvaal during three years has imported through Delagoa Bay j 149,000 rifles, 6400 revolvers, and 398 tons of ammunition. The Boera employ a force of secret police at Lorenzo Marques. Capetown,' August 24 Major-General Butler has started for England. There was no demonstration on his departure. Three hundred Boers Are laagered on the border, fifty miles south of Mafe king. (Received W&kapuaka August 25, 9-20 a-m, Guardian Office 9 27 a.m) Capetown, August 24 In connection with the alleged existence of widespread treason at the Oape and Natal, the Premier of Natal states that the Government is endeavouring tg discover and punish traitors. London, August 24 A "thousand men belonging to the First Battalion of the Manchester Regiment (late 63rd Foot) are leaving Gibraltar for the Cape, also fifty members of the medical corps.

AUSTRALIAN POLITICS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Sydney, August 2i The Opposition postponed the pro posed motion of censure. No date cas [ been fixed for it. The delay is sup- I posed to be due to the significant absence of a number of Bartonians from to-day's caucus. Adelaide, August, 24 The Financial Statement shows the revenue to have been £2,675,477, and the expenditure £2,632,840. Despite five years of bad seasons and low prices, the colony has paid over half-a million off the debt. The State Bank has done excellent work, the repay ments being most satisfactory. The loan funds are sufficient for the present year, and prospects are promising. The estimated revenue for the current year is £2,711,335, and the expendi ture £2,711,140. Perth, August 24 In the Legislative Asserably s the Premier introduced a Conciliation and Arbitration Bill, similar to the New Zealand measure, and a Redistribution of Seats Bill, providing for an increase of the members of tho Assembly to 48 and a general rearrangement of tbe boundariea of the electorates.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Preen Association—By Eleotria Telegraph Wellington, August 21 The Council met at 2.30. ASMTS REALISATION BOARD Mr Sceveus moved ih&t a Committee (should be appointed for tha purpose of re porting whether a more speedy realisation of the remaining assets under the control of the Assets Realisation Board can be secured, and to what extent the remaining lands can be utilised as lands for settlement. Ha urged that it was desirable that the country, which had incurred considerable liability, should be afforded increased information re garding the manner m which the Board was carrying on the work of realisation! He had no desire that aspersions or criticisms should be thrown on the Board, but rather that it should be assisted. Mr W. C. Wnlker aaid the Government opposed the resolution being given effsot to* The Board was conducting its affairs satis factorily, and enquiry was unnecessary, and might be mischievous. The motion was supported by Meters Shrimski and Bonar, and opposed by Meiurt McCuliough, Jones, and Twomey. Further consideration of the subject wai ultimate'y adjourned till next day. SECOND READING. The Licensing Poll R gubtton Bill was read a second time on the motion of Mr W. C. Walker without debate. The Counoil rose at 4 o'clock,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2 30 p.m. VJEITIONI Replying to questions, Minitters said :— Further enquiries were being made with regard to avoiding the Rimutaka railway incline, and Ministers hoped to inform tbo House on that Bubject when the Public Works Statement was delivered. —Ihe ques tion of giving a bonus for the production, of petroleum cil, would receive attention.— Brooke's Australian Readers would be with cJmwo from the Bute Echoolt on account of sectarian bias. —A Payment of Jurors Bill would be m roduoed this session.—lt was not considered advisable to appoint and equip mining parties to prospect m various parts of the colony.—As soon as direct trade wi'h South Africa was established, the British War Office would be informed that large quantities of supplies of prcduce, for* ege, etc., were available m this colony.— The question of paying women teachers the same naiades as men was oni for the Educa tion Boards to consider.—Enquries were being made with respect to providing for the widows and dependents of the men killed m the Mahanga Bay explosion.—Steps would be taken to prevent the extermination of tuis m the Urenui country. The House adjourned at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30. THE M»NI«I*AL JftANCHISI The Municipal Franchise Reform Exten sion Bill was committed. Clause 2, providing that fourteen days be fore any election the Council ehall hold a meeting to revise the roll. Me&srs Buchanan, Duthie, Siigo and Kelly, pointed out that the expense of compiling and printing a roll for every eleotion would prove a heavy burden on the small boroughs. Mr Tanner said there was nothing m the Act of last session to compel the boroughs to print the roll, but the practice was to print the roll, and wisely bo, as during the election no one would otherwise know who were on the roll. Mr Moore considered the term of fourteen days, up to which people couid register be fore aa election, was too short. He also objected to the expense of printing the roll. Several members commented on the fact that so few people took advantage of the amended Act to register s and said that it was evident they had no interest m the subjects -Ihe Premier read the regulations of last year, showiDg that the roll required to be printed. Mr O'Regan urged that the main roll did not re quire to be re-priated. It was sufficieat that a supplementary roll be printed. Messrs Taylor and Fisher regretted the little interest manifested m municipal matters. The latter asserted that until tha Parliamentary roll was accepted as the municipal roll, the interest would not be increased. The Premier moved to amend the clause, so that it would apply only to the annual elections of Councillors and Mayor. Mr Duthie attributed the apathy m municipal affairs to the fact that the Mayor was elected by the burgesses, instead of by members of the council. After considerable discussion, Mr Fisher moved that the Chairman leave the chair, on the ground that it was evident that the Bill would not pass that night. This was lost on the voices. Mr Allen moved an amendment, that tha burgess list should he compiled twenty«eight days before an election, instead of fourteen days, as proposed m the Bill. On » division the amendment was lost by 36 votes to 13. The Premier's amendment, making the clause apply only to the annual elections on the second Thursday m September of each year, was carried, and the clause passed at amended. A new clause was proposed, that on and after the list March next, no disqualification shall exist with respect to the non-payment of rates, The clause gave rise to considerable dis cussion. The Premier approved oi the principle of the new clause, but' thought] it would be unwiie to include it m the Bill. The new clause was negatived, and the Bill was repotted as amended. The third reading was oarried on the voices. The House rose at 1.55 a.m.

FOOTBALL.

The football match, Nelson y. South Can bery w»8 played at Tetnuka on Thursday, and resulted la a win for the home team by eleven points to six. N. Orr *nd J. McTigue were the Ashburfcon representative!.

TEE ASHBUBTON GUAtIIAK : EIiIDAY, AUGUST 25, 1890.



Auction Sales—To-morrow. |



T. Bullock, at the Aronde, 6b 11.30 a.m— Building site, Ij acre, Tinwald; housf property, Princes Street, Netherby j 148 acres, fronting Mitoham Road. Niooll Bros,, at East Street Central Mart, I at 12.30—Sale of jewellery, cutlery, drapery, I clothing, furniture, etc. Friediander Bros., Lod, at West Street M.itt, , r, 1 o'c!«:k—Sale of lease m per pei.u.'yof 260-acre farm, with two-roomed cottage thereon, Anatna. H. Stephenson, &t Hf*ve'ock Street Mars— Sale of furniture, sundries, etc, D. Thomas, at the Arcade, at 2 o'clock— dale of Mr John Mathieson'a farm of 233 acres, Mitcham Road ; interest m ieaee of town lota m Chertaey township.



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Haud your wheest woman "; McKenzie's Hondai-Lanka Tea, I'm telling you, is a queen tae that wißhy-washy stuff you're drinkin',



CHURCH BERVIOEB. ST. STEPHEN'S GHUSOH, Aahburton. Friday, 7.15 p m.—Evening Prayer and Address 8 p.m. —Choir Practice I 13 h SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY | (Aug. 27.) 8.30 a.m—Holy Communion 11 a m—Matins, Litany, and Sermon. 3 p.m—Sea6n!d, per R. A, Woodthorpe I»iomore—MrT. A. Gates 6.30 p.m.—Evening Prayer and Sermon. R. A. WOODTHORPE. M.*., Vioar. _ Tenders, UPPER ASH BURTON ROAD BOARD. mENDERS are invited for the following: I.—(Fresh Tenders)— Formation of Wil* son's Road, aome 300 chains, more or leas. % —Shingling aorno 20 Chains, more or less, of the old Coach Road, near Spread Eagle—about 160 Yarda of (Shingle, more or less. Particulars of the above can be had on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be left at the Board's Office, West Street, Ashbur ton, nob later than 4 p m. on SATURDAY, August 26, addressed to the Chairman, and maiked "Tender." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By Order, JOHN DAVISON, 8 215 Clerk. j *ll"l>l^ M—W—■—n. ll mi mi ill i Hi \..<m ' PUBLIC NOTICES ______ ANY PERSON found Trespassing on Shepherd's Bash EstutH on and af'er the Ist day of September, 1899, WILL BK PROSECUIED ; and any Horse found on the property will be impounded. DONALD FRtSBR, 8 71 Shepherd's Busb. NOTICE. T AM a Purchaser of Canterbury Frozen Meat Company's shares. 8 111 ALBERT ROBERTS. Llewellyn Owen, ML. C\ **«M .', J.v. it? X.-C?. ML. PlANOFoitTlfi, SINGING, HAKMONY,AND MANDOLTNE. 1.0.0.R, M.U. mHE 26th ANNIVERSARY of the Loyal t Ashburton Lodge, No. 6003, will be celebrated by holding an IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON T URSDAY, AUGTJ-vT 51. Etij'yment for all from 8 p m. to 1 a m Muoic for Danc'ng by Miss Simmonds' Bind. Double tickets 3a 6d ; Gentlemen 2i 6il, Ladies Is ; can be obtained from the follow ing members of the Committee:—Messrs J. Tucker, C Reid, H. Thompson, H. McElrea, J. Newman, A. Patebson, J. Paterson, W. Leggbtt, C. Camfbbm,, and J. Nicholas Refreshftftenta provided. 8 237 w§s 11 2 S osi s * g O w « M W ™ h < QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY _ | outofevery 4 Of the whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK SioaTE&C PWJRJE CEWL.OIV or MMieniieit Teas. fh* above statement, after 1a years' trial, Should convince both the trade and public that N. M. & Co.'s Pure Teas cannot be equalled. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dper Ib. more money, and you will he convinced ours have no equal for Quality. OPENING DAY OF CYCLING SEASON. T^OUR Bicycle Beautifully Enamelled and JL Plated m time for the Opening Day, from 20s, at OATJSB, LOWRY & GO'S WOBKS, Burnett Street). W. A. Sohwask, B£»ji»ger« BARRETT BROS.' Special Clearance Sale now on. A lot of Odd lines, Samples and Remnants, &t special prices to cle»r, m order to make room for New Spring Goods now landing.—Babbbtjc Bbos, "The H*si. !I £»tt Street, bar Son



Jb'r «dlanaer joros. 900 ACRE FARM AT METHVEN W/K have for Private Sale a splendid V\ Urazirvga,ad Cropping Faim, close to Mothven, on which there are the follow ing improvements : —Six roomed Housp, 12 stall t> table auJ Barn. The property is eeourely fenced and sub divided into eight paddocks, with plenty of water. We iuvite applications as to further particulars from intending purchasers. FHI bJ)L \KDER BEOS., Ltd, Land and Es>Ute Agent. Tf JV. have for Private Sale eevoral first s' \ oluae DUADGHT STALLIONS, Also,— Some well bred TROTJ ING STALLIONS, of which we can give full particulars to intending purchasers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOR PRIVATE SALE WE have for Private Sale a Complete THRESHING & OHAFFCUTTING PLANT, consisting of— Eight Horse-power Traction Engiue, by Aveling and Porter, with patent Lubri cator ; Combine, by Horneby and Son, with self feeder; Elevators, by P. and D. Duncan ; and Chaft'cutter, by Andrews and Beavin, with Doable Bagger ; also, Whari, Water Cart, etc. Also —Four horse-power Portable Engine, by Clayton and Shuttleworth, m first class order. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOR PRIVATE BALE. ITTE have for Private Sale, an Eight-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Garter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BBOS., LIMITED ~~FOR PBIVATiTSALB, mHE WELL-KNOWN SINGLE-TREE X tPROPERTY, Containing 2160 ACRES, Situated near Alford Forost. For;further particulars apply to* FRIKDLAKDER BROS , Ltd., L'vnd and Estate Agents. TTTE are GASH^Buyera of good lines of | MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, Also, — OATS, BARLEY, AND RYE GRASS. FBIEDLANDER I ROS., Lld. " FARM FOR SALE. ]\/T ESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Ltd, iYJL have bcea instructed by Mr Wm. Sutton, to sell by private treaty, his compact farm of 290 acres, situated at Winchmore, on which is a comfortable four-roomed Dwelling, large store room, and six-stalled Stable, The property is divided into five paddocks, all fenced and well watered, and most of J,he land is under crop. For full particulars and terms, apply FEIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. g .Jll'.JJ. LL LJ 1. ■.L_-" l"!— 11lL l"l"""i!'glig!lllg Seasonable Lines. Finest Separator Butter, fresh, Is Id Finest Condensed Milk 61 Imperial Plume, per lb, 10d Dates (extra quality), 31b boxes, Is 6d " Siam " Blended Teau, Is 6d, Is lOd, 2s 2d "May Pickings" Ceylon Budc, equal to any 3^ Tea, 2i 4d per lb Assorted Jam, m lib Tina, per Dozen 4a 6d Hom<*pathic Cocoa, 5i packet, Is per lb Pepper (pure), lib Tins, Is Biscuits—Rice 6d, Wine 6d, Tea 6d, ZsalaDdia Mixed 6d, Fancy Mixed 9d, j Dessert Is (reductions for quantity) | Water Biscuits, 41b tins, le 6d Brown and Polaon't Corn F.our 4d Golden Syrup, 41b tins, Is " Favorite" Washing Extract, 4i per lb Oatmeal (Gore or Timaru), 251 b bags, 2n 6d Beat Derwent Fotatoea, per sack) 2s 9.1 We have just landed oar new stock of GMLi*E>IIIW SE.EDB. '•Diamond Jubilee" Peas—6d per packet, Is per lb. "Rev. Dr Stuart" Peas-6d per packet, Is per )b. Early Rose Potatoes, 12! b for Is. Beauty of Hebron, 121bs for Is And hundreds of other lines from Id to 2a 6d per picket, WANTED—Fresh Eggs, Butter, Honey, aod Beaawajt. Top price given. CAESON & CO., TEA MERCHANTS, GROCERS & IRONMONGERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. /Yates' Garden Seeds. Agenta for J Neison, Moate & Go's Tear. '1 Melotte Cream Separators {" Lovell Diamond" Bicycle Established JBBQ. Telephone 69 jBAKER BROS., I7IORNIBHING yrNDEETAKERS P DRNISHING U NDERTAKEES DIRECT Importers of Best and Lates Deaigne In FtJNERAL FURNISHINGS FUNjBBALS conducted with the greatest (Ca^f© %ss. B^Usfaotlon, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road m& Rsbb[ Streets, aad Baker and Brown's Coach' aotory.



I T ITTLE ARGUMENT la needed m favor of the aider's Selection of the WA LESLEY BICYCLE to-day. It has firmly established its own place and reputation by years of unvarying success No Bicycle ever attained a higher degree of popularity or gave more univarsal satisfaction than the WAVERLEY of 1898 In the construction of the 1899 WAVERLEY, we continue our policy of building the best possible roachino, regardless of cost, ai d then fixing our price as low as the advancement m the art of bicycle building will permit. To the agent, to the r'der, to the expert, we again, fearless of successful contradiction, submit oar claim f r the WAVERLEY of fall equality with any bicycle built m the world. In preparing for another year, we have retained the best features of ova 18P8 Models, making s eh changes as the lessons of the season pasb have suggested m the way of improvements, and always with due cons'daratlon for the ta^to of the riding pablic In matters of detail »nd design. Oar equipment has been selected wi^h a careful regard for thi requirements of the greatest number, and m the variety of accessories and options is scffidently liberal to met any reasonable demand. We offer our Nos. 25 and 26 for 1899 aa Worthy Successors of a long line of Successful WAVERLEYS, confident that they will be accorded a full share of pub'io favor. ""■""■"""■ #O« '" '■""*"" WAVERLEY CONSTRUCTION In waking the alterations necessary to keep m Una with the changing reason's demands, we have aimed rather to elimiate every fault that has appeared In our 1898 construction, working toward the general refinement of the bicycle, than with a view to radical changes. FBAMEB JSc FORtt§, JBBAJEIING- PAttT* In oar frames and forks, we continue _______ the use of Albany seamless tubing with Out bearing parts are all of tool steel forged sfceel flash joints, which we con- hardened through m oil and ground to eider so necessary to the highest class gauge. further Improvement has of construction, bob which are so little been made m oar patens sliding nsedatthe present day. We also retain acjus^menfc, which has been used ho the National forged hollow arch fork successfully for the last two yearn. crown. Frame lines are changed some- New detachable cranks and eproket what, particularly m the rear, where fastening are interesting »nd dis etraight D forks are used, Bindl g tingui hing features, and a new, self collar and bolt at handle-bar and seat- oiling and silent-running leaf chain has pwt are discontinued, being replaced been adopted after severe teats. by onr own new expanding deviea of neat design and great efficiency. — ACCESSORIES FIINIBH — We rßtain the National automatic Hub Brako, improved for 1819, and »Jao furnish a new front wheel Brake at a slight advance m price. Saddles of varying bhapes and widths are furnished with both straight and coil springs. The Waverley adjustabe handle-bar is supplied m two widths and In rams-horn pattern. The pedals are newly designed for this season, simple and strong. YOU CAN have yowr REPAIRS Thoroughly and Quickly attended to at most Reasonable Prices if you will entrust them tone. We make a SPECIALTY of STOVE ENAMELLING AND NICKEL PLATING Of Really Fibst Class Quauty. In connection with our Chrlstohurch Branch we have built a Complete Enambluno Oven and Nickel Plating Piant. which h under the charge of Mb I. Whitfibld, late of the Austral Company, ss that our customers can rely on any work entrusted to as being turned cut m First-Class Order. - SUNDRIES- We have jasb opened »large Assortment of SUNDRIES of the Latest Patterns, including— LAMPS, BELLS, TOEOLIFS, MUDGUARDS, LUBRICANTS, Etc, — Etc " SOLAR" ACETYLENE GAS L\MPS, "20th CENTURY 11 ACETYLENE GAS LAMPS, SILVER KIISG OF THE ROAD, UW HOLOPHOTE LAMPS, DIETZ LAMPS, JXCELSIOR LAMPS. A L S O s — PERFECTION, BANNER, JIM DANDY, TOM THUMB, MIOROPHOTE, And Others, OVER TWELVE PATrERNS OF XOuJ CLIPS. We Hare STRUCK OIL Which WILL BURN m any Limp without the least trouble or Bmoke. Pub up m Bottles, It each; equal to four of the usual bi bottles. Also— LUBRICATING OIL, Which will O)b Clog m the Barings — Is per Bottle. JOHN ORE, & CO., i ASHBURTON, j SOLE AGENTS IN NEW ZKALAND FOR THE WELL-KNOWN WAVERLEY CYCLES AND AT Wayerley Cycle Depot, 217, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHTEOH. I