PHASES OF THE MOON.

January.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1899. THE AUSTRIAN DIFFICULTY.

j The action of the New Zealand Government in attempting to' fprbid the Austrian immigrants from landing in Auckland canoot fail to bring the colony into a ridiculous and untenable position. Why Mr Seddon, who has recently been admitted aa a member of Her Majesty's Privy Council, could have permitted himself to be influenced by local clamour to the extent of making himself a laughing stock for the civilised world, we are at a loss to understand. He has attained his present position by the exercise of a certain amount of tact and a good deal of judgment, and we find him now adopting an attitude which suggests the absence of ordinary common sense and complete ignorance of the usages of civilised people, aod the requirements of international law. The moat cursory examination o£ the position must have convinced Mr Seddon that if other nations were to treat Britons in the way he proposes to treat the Aus trians, the state of affairs through out the world would be altogether disastrous to thousands of our country men who are now engaged in building up fortunes in various countries, and making money with tbe intention of going home to spend it. Even admitting that the Austrians are not such desirable immigrants as English men, Scotchmen, or Irishmen, inasmuch as they carry away the profits they may have accumulated in the colony, they .nevertheless contribute to ft large ex tent towu?ds the wealth of the country, since the bulk of tb#i? are expended in it, and only a percentage can possibly be carried away. But apart from this ? there is the fact patent to everybody, that whatever objections we may feave to offer to the Austrians as temporary residents amopgst us,, apply with equal force to the British who are now endeavoring to make money in various countries in order to spend it at home. Besides all this, Mr Seddon ought to have known that the whole matter is dependent upon, international treaties and rights, and that his high-handed proceedings could not possibly receive the sanction of the Imperial Government, We may depend updn ft therefore that the Premier of New Zealand will get a snub tb^.t a little prudence would have enabled, him to avoid.

' *vhe2 the little boy was saying hie cafce "- -'■ked hitti Whfttl WM the chief ehistn they *„ -„ f h • h 'n sot end of a man. He said, ■ ... • "V,.' - the hat on." You do gab the baju v.T from youngsters at times. Ask a child, for instance, what's good for coughs and colds i " Why, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure of course." They know; ail New Zsaiand youngsters of fojar years old and upwards ls»PWthftli. >

The special correspondent of the London limes, who accompanied the German Emperor THE KNIGHTS on Hie Majesty's OP ST. JOHN. visit to the .East, gives a brief but interesting historical resume of the famous order of the Knights of St. John, In all the history of the Middle Ages there is nothing more I strange and romantic than the i chequered iortunes of this celebrated Order of chivalry. Shortly after the J building of the church St. Maria at \ Latincs two hospices for male and female pilgrims respectively were erected in the neighborhood by some < Italian merchants; the women's hos- j pice waa dedicated to St. Mary Mag- j dalene, the men's to Bfc John Eleemon (the Almoner), Bishop of Alexandria, in the seventh century, who is in reality the eponymous saint of the Order of St, John. The patron saint, however, was subsequently confounded with St. Johu Baptist. Many of the pilgrims who tame hither remained permanently, either in gratitude for the kindness shown to them, or dread ing the horrors of the journey home; others, returning, spread the fame of the beneficent institution throughout Christendom, with the result that its utility was increased by liberal contri butions from all Christian lands. The overthrow of the Khalifs by the Turkomans proved a terrible mis fortune to the pilgrims and the charitable institution at Jerusalem. The pilgrims and their hosts were subjected to the cruellest ill-treatment, the grossest exactions, and to every kind of barbarity. The indignation of Christendom was aroused, and on June 7, 1099, the chivalry of Europe, under Bohemond of Calabria, Godfrey de Bouillon, and Raymond of j Toulouse, made its appearance before Jerusalem. Six weeks later the city was stormed, every Moslem within its I walls waa massacred, and the Orusa dors, bareheaded and with naked feet, offered their prayers and thansgivings at the Holy Sepulchre. In gratitude for the care with which the Hospital of St. John tended the wounded Crusaders, Crodfrey de Bouillon en dowed it with an estate in Brabant, find his example was followed by other leaders in the Crusade, who not only bestowed upon it all their wordly goods, but, abandoning their martial career, took the vow of poverty, obedience, and chastity, and enrolled themselves as members of the chari table fraternity. The institution was now reorganised as a distinct religious body, and the vows were administered to the candidates by the Patriarch of Jerusalem, who arrayed them in the habit selected for the Order—a black mantle with a white cross of eight points, the Maltese Cross," on the left breast. Thua was founded the celebrated Order of the Knights of Sfc, John of Jerusalem, which eventually rose tb such a height of wealth and power, possessing vast estates in every Christian country, and playing a conspicuous part in the military and political history of medieval Europe. Branch hospitals were now established in all the maritime countries of Europe, in which pilgrims to the Holy Land obtained shelter-and sustenance. Some years later the Order, which had hitherto been a purely charitable and religious institution, assumed a martial character. The Crusaders, who in a moment of enthusiasm had embraced the monastic life, were nothing loth to return to their qld profession of arms, and, while retaining the obligations imposed upon them by their formal vows, they took in presence of the Patriarch a new oath—to defend the cause of Christianity against the infidel to the last drop of their blood. This combination of the military and monastic character dis tinguished the Order throughquj: its long and glorious history down to the *; '«R of its dispersal at Malta by Bona w"\ - il,'^ At Jerusalem it parte in l/^o. -. vv * ..^ f existed side by side with the anciuu. Order of St Lasprus, which devoted itself exclusively to, the care of lepers, and with the Knights Templar, who, though willing to adopt the asceticism of the cloister, were indisposed to undertake the nursing duties which in time of peace formed the constant oc cupation'of the Hospitallers. Since the capture of Jerusalem by the Kharesmians in 1244, the Holy City has been lost to Christendon. After playing a brilliant part in the defence of Acre (129J), the Knights of St. John migrated to Cyprus;. The Holy Land passed finally into the handi of the Moslems, but the number of pil grims to Jerusalem continued undi minished, and the Order now became a naval power, its galleys manned with armed knights conducting the pilgrims to Palestine and dauntlessly engaging the Turkish corsairs. The Order subsequently established itself in Rhodes, where it reached the zenith of its power and influence. Driven at length from their island after a defence so gallantly maintained that Charles $' on hearing of the disastrous issue of the siege, exclaimed. «f There hag been nothing in the world so well lost as Rhodes," the knights found a refuge in Malta, The evil treatment which they received at the hands of Bona parte was largely due to the treachery of their Grand Master, Yon Hompesch. In England the Order was suppressed

Local and General.

Hospital Return.—During the month of December twenty-nine patients were £reated for various ailments at the Ashbur ton Hospital. The mjmber in on December 1 was 11 ; received during mouth,* J,^; dis r charged, 18; deaths, nil. Thanks.—The matron of the Hospital acknowledges with thanks gifts from the following ladies and gentlemen j—Flowers from Mrs Hanmer, Mrs G. Pearoe, Mr and Mra Mainwaring, and Mr Shrimpton, who also presented a verandah blind for the new ward, Miss E. Hanmer presented Christmas cards ; Mr 0. J. Harper, illustrated papers ; Miss Bishop, Canterbuty limes; and Mr F. Ferriman, a large quantity of very fine raspberries. i

Police Court.—Before Messrs' Alcorn j and Scaly this morning a lad named James *, Smith pleaded guilty to having atolcn the safe keys of Mr James Baker and Mr W, Paiteraon. He waa remasded till Thurs day, to be dealt with by the Stipendiary Magistrate.

Flkecrd.—An old man (says the Press) who came into Christchurch from Aehburfcon on Friday to spend a royal holiday, with £20 in his pocket, was relieved of the mouey, and therefore the means for the said holiday, by some sneak thieves, into whose hands be fell,

The Tasmania Wreck. — The cutler Coralie is now on her way to the wreck of the Tasmania to make the preliminary preparations in connection with the fresh attempt at salvage operations. A company has been formed with a capital of 10,000 shares at. £1 each, for the purpose of acquir ing from Mr J. A. Bell, of Feilding, the patent rights for an invention of his own for raising 6unken vessels by means of com pressed air. With the aid of this appliance the company will attempt the raising ot the Tasmania.

Mb Seddon's Message to the Queen.— The N,Z. Times, a Government paper, thus refets to Mr Seddon's message) to the Queen : —The exchanging of New Year greetings between the colony and the Queen is an innovation which a less daring man than Mr Seddon would have hesitated about introduc ing. Why not also send birthday greetings to Her Majesty, wishing " many happy returns?" The return message might then take the shape of a knighthood for the Premier.

Bi» Gooseberrxbs.—The presenb season appears to be an exceptionally good one for the gooseberry crop. On Saturday Mr T. Pitt, of Smithfield, brought; to our office a Bampie of the sorb known as Roaring Lion, of which twenty-four berries weighed twenty ounces. Mr Johns, of Trevorton, showed some almost equal in Bize, also another sorb called China Orange. Mr Ben Carter from one bush gathered 301b of the nret named sort. There is little doubt but young bushes of these varieties will be in demand for next season.

Candidates f«r Prohibition Obders.— An amusing episode (says the Napier Telegraph) took place reoently in a town not a hundred miles from Napier. A man was fully assured that an intimate friend of his was injuring hia health, etc., etc., by drinking too much. Therefore, in the plenitude of his Christian charity, he applied for a prohibition order against him; The friend, however, was not rejoiced thereat, and in token thereof, in his turn applied for a prohibition order against the other fellow. Developments are anxiously looked for,

Strange Occurrence,— The New Zealand Times, Wellington, of Friday, states that at 6.30 on Thursday morning Mr Ambridge, of Brooklyn, discovered a young woman lying on the hillside near his house,- She was clothed only in her nightdress and stockings, and aa she appeared to be very weak and dazed, he communicated with the police, by whom she was removed to the Hospital. The young woman, who could give no account of how she came to be in that place, had been staying at a boarding house in Willis street, and was missed from her bedroom by the landlady at five o'clook that morning.

A Real Tragedy on she Stash.—A real tragedy occurred during the run of " The Christian " at the Empire Theatre, in New York. Ethel Marlowe, who filled the parfe of Polly Love in Mr Hall Cain's play, fell dead from heart disease in the wings of the stage, jimt after her exit in the third acb. Although the other members of the company were deeply affected, the play was completed, and the audience remained | ignorant of the tragedy. Miss Marlowe be longed to a theatrical family. Ib ia a strange ' coincidence thab her sister Virginia, who was also an actress, died in Boston two years ago in exactly the same way,

The Press and the Liquor Question. — Referring to an assertion recently made that a newspaper which wishes to reap a profit from the publicans or the prohibitionists mast choose one or the other, the Lyttelton 7imes remarks:—"As a matter of fact, colonial newspapers derive less revenue from the publicans and prohibitionists than from any other two large sections of the community, and if their policy were influenced by considerations of this kind they would have nothing good to say fqr either party. As" for the "temperance column," it is simply an advertisement, and we have no doubt that if the publicans c*re to pay for an *'intemperance golumn," the She newspapers will be glad to accept) their contributions and their money,"

The Austrian Affair.—Referring to the despatching of a body of troops to Auckland by the Premier to prevent the Austrians from landing, the Napier Telegraph remarks : —"It is proper to say that in the existing state of law peaceably disposed aliens who attempt to land in this coiony cannot be prevented from doing so. Even a Chinaman, to whom we iiasre not go far accorded the right to be considered quite human, can enter is he brings with him the amount of his poll-tax. This shows, Incidentally, that the privileges we will grant to a Chinaman oec«"!" fio<* raßs9 ium» may *>c purchased for a few pounds. Thus we main cam our highly moral and exclusive character, and ab the same time Justify the sneer of the First Napoleon But nob even a poll-tax can be demanded from Austrians."

BtAs^uET's Sword.—The Corporation of London has still in its possession a famous sword presented to it by Lord Nelson. Xt> is the sword of Blanquet, the only French admiral who survived the disastrous battle of Aboukir Bay. Nelaon's letter to the Lord Mayor ran :■—" Vanguard, Mouth of the Nile, August 8, 1798. My Lord,— Having the honour of being a Freeman of the City of London, I take the liberty of sending to your lordship ihe sword of the commanding' French admiral, Monsieur Blanquet, who survived, after the battle of the first, off the Nile, and request that the City of London will honour me by..the acceptance of it, as a remembrance that Britannia still rules the waves; whioh that she may for ever is the fervent wish of yout lordship's most obedient servant, —Horatio Nelson."

FtiNERAX-'—The funeral of the late Fred. Williams, sou of Mr P, Williams, of the <3reab South Road, took place yesterday afternoon, and was attended by a number of friends and other sympathisers with the family. The cortege was preceded by about 100 scholars and teachers from the Baring Square Sunday school, the deceased, prior to bis going to Wellington, having been a member of the young men's lpla§fs in th%b institution. On arrival at the cemetery, the scholars Sled on either side of the entrance from the gate to the mortuary chapel—where a short service was held—and afterwards from the chapel to the grave. Re?. R, Taylor conducted the funeral service in an impressive manner. It is needless to add that much sympathy is felt with Mr and Mrs Williams, the deceased being a young man of sterling character, and gave promise of a useful life, the sudden termination of which , has Qftst a gloom over all his old companions of this district.

A Busy Port. —Last month the Welling . ton Harbour Board staff handled foreign shipping representing 109,000 tons, which is 15,000 bo 20,000 more than the previous record.

Shipmknt of Sheep to Argentina.—By the Matatua, which sailed on Saturday, 61 purebred Lincoln rams were shipped for Buenos Ayres, and consigned to Messrs Gibson Bros. Of these 40 were sent by the New Zealand and Australian Land Company, and were from the Company's station in Otngo. Tbe 21 were sent by Mr W. B. Smitb, of Dunedin, and were from the stations of Mr Men!ove and others. The sheep w:ro housed on deck, and the arrange ments for their comfort while on board appeared to be first-class; they were in charge of two men.

Nobthcote's Kinematograph. —On Fri day evening at the Oddfellows' Hall, Northcote's kinematograph willbe exhibited. The management have just added to their collection a series of moving pictures from the Spanish-American war, which are specially interesting. They are quite new, having only reached tbe colony on December 12, and were shown for the first time in Invercargill. Among them are the Maine before the disaster, recovering the dead bodies after the accident, American blue jackets effecting a landing, Spanish troops leaving for the seat of war, American volunteers leaving for the war, and many other very interesting pictures. An able concert company is included in the enter tainment.

Bishop Gbimes.—Bishop Grimes, who is expected to arrive to-morrow, is to be wel comed afe Lyttelton by members of the Reception Committee and others, who will proceed from Ghristehm'ch by the first train. The John Anderson has been chartered by the Rev. Father Salvador to convey those who wish to meet the Bishop on his arrival, Dr Grimes will come to Christcburch in the evening, and will be met by a procession, headed by a band and escorted to the Pro- Cathedral, where he will be presented with an address and testimonial,, A number of triumphal arches are being: ereoted at the Pro-Cathedral and the Bishop's residence, and the grounds and buildings are to be illuminated.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following is the meteorological report for the week ending January 6,1899: —

THE CHURCHES.

Weslbyah.— On Sunday morning the service at Baring Square Church was con ducted by Mr J. I. Hay man, who spoke from the text—" lam the light of the world," the subject being handled in a manner that bore evidence of much thought and care in preparation, while its delivery was not without an argumentative strain of a kind not too often heard from modern pulpits, The Rev. R. Taylor preached at night to a large congregation, his text being—€l Prepare to meet thy God." A brief reference was made to the death of Mr Fred. Williams, and a!; the conclusion of the service the Dead March m Saul was played, the congregation standing mean while.

ROAD BOARD.

"Wakaaui-

A meeting of the Wakatrai Road Board was held on Saturday.—-All the members present. besbrte 1415. The Harnpstead Town Board wrote in reply to the Board's letter, allowing the Board to take material from reserve 1415, for the purpose of making approaches to the culvert on the creek oq Milton road. SMALL BIRDS QUESTION. The Rikaid Road Board wrote stating their views in reference to the small birds question, and wanting to know this Board's views on the matter.—The Olerk to reply. LOCAL GOVBBNMENT. Mr Jolliffe wrote, soliciting an order for, and also forwarding a copy of, his hand-book on Local Governrnenc. 1b was decided to procure a copy tor each member, and ope for the Cffice.. ROADS. Mr P, Waymouth, secretary for the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company, wrote, asking if the Board would be willing to close the road between lots 4 and 7, and in exchftPge. take from the Company sufficient land to continue the lower of the two roads through their section No. 7 to Jfaufleld Roa4, which would be a little o?er §0 chains lo.ng. Mr Laugley \jjEould fee a consenting party, and as he and the Company are practically the only persons interested, be would personally wait upon the Board and explain the proposal After Mr Langley had interviewed the Board and made an explanation, the Board i decided that they are willing to sanction the ! exchange of roads as asked for on the Fair field Estate, bub do not ace their way to bear any part of the cost). The p|erk was instructed to write to Mr Lacgley, informing him of the Board's decision, and when Mr Langley has agreed to pay the coats the Clerk is authorised to take the necessary steps to ha\?9 the exchange made.

birds' eggs and heads.

The Board decided to purchase eggs and heads of small birds, paying 2a per 100 at the office, on production of orders signed by the collectors, viz:— Mr Peter Stewart, Seaview; Mr John Coehrane, Elgin • lsr Anthony H. Ayrfcon, Seafield ; Mr Joseph Lloyd, Kewlands, gvbkseer's report*

Tha Overseer's report was read and con sidered, and approved of. The Clerk was instructed to have a water closet erected on the premises on reserve 1417.

'The CJar^ v?;a8 iast^u^ted to write to the eqntraqtor who is constructing culverts on the creek, pointing out to him the slow progress of the work, and that clause § of the printed condition* may ba put into operation to have the work completed. * It was further decided that the Board meet on Saturday, gist inst., at 1 p.m., to further consider the matter;

A discussion took place as to the ftd visableneee of allowing anyone but tha Board to make crossings on the roads under their control.

j Mr^AyttoUi proposed*, and Mr Stewart; secondect, that in future the Board will not allow any private parson, to s^ake any fords across roads under* their control; bub if they think, on application being made, it ia advisable to have the work done, the Board will do the work, and charge the applicant with the cost. —On a vo^e being taken, the following resulted— For, Messrs Ayrtoii and Stewart; against, Megsrs Coohrane, Woyd, Rule. Site Chairman declared the raptiori lost) I,E! SBETON's BOAB. On the application of Mr John Coohrane, he was granted permission to make a water race oroßsing on Le Breton's road. After discussion it was resolved that the Clerk write to Mr Leadley, giving him four teen days' notice to finish the construction of two water race crossings on Le Breton's road, and if he fails to comply with the order, the Board will take steps to have them filled up,

■ ";; : AOPOUNfS, . • After passing aocouuts amounting to £90 14a 6d, the Board adjourned until Saturday, 21st insfc., at the hour of 1 p>tn.

" I have used Chamberlain's Cough Bern edy in my family for years and always with good results," aaya Mr W B Cooper, of El ftio. Ofiil. "For small children we find it eupeciaily effeofjive." ; For sftle by the ABSSSTOT9N PROS OOMf AWY

CABLE NEWS.

Uniceti Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, January 6 Mr Lionel Walter de Rothachiid, eldest son of Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild, has been elected unopposed to fill the vacancy for Ayleabury, caused by the death of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. January 7

The firßt-class protected steel cruiser Orescent is to be added to the Aus tralian station.

A boiler exploded ab the Hewitz engineering works. Barking. The ex plosion killed ten and injured twelve persons, shattered the houses in the vicinity, and destroyed a chimney 50ft high.

Tbe Board of Trade returns for December show that the value of the imports has increased £3,908,072, and exports £1,658,252. The deficiency in Patjtison'a whisky distillery amounts to £82,793. Volun tary liquidation has been ordered in view of re-construction. Pattison Bros, surrender their private fortunes to the creditors. ■

Washington, January 6 One of tbe large new steel ganS| made in Ohio according to the plans of Dr Gatling, burst during a trial. Mr Joseph Ohoate, a New York lawyer, noted as a fine orator, has been appointed American Ambassador in London. St. Petersburg, January 6 X, P. Pobydonost Zeff, the Pro* curator-General of the Holy Synod, | which superintends religious matters in Hueaia, desires the expulsion of Count Tolstoi, for encouraging, a religious sect known as tbe Dukhorsti. January 7 Russia is adding two more warships to the Volunteer Fleet.

Capetown, January 7 The Natal Government's million 3 per cent, loan has been floated in London. The sum of £1,639,000 waa tendered for, and the average was 94£« Madrid, January 6

The Spanish Government has decided to abolish the portfolio of Minister for the Colonies.

Colonel Sammartin, Spanish ex commandant of the town of Ponce, in Puerto Rico, has been sentenced to imprisonment for life for surrendering to tbe Americans during the late war. At tbe time of the surrender it was reported that Sammartin was court* martialled, and ordered to be shot.

Brussels, January 7 News has been received that the Congo insurgents have inflicted another severe defeat on the Belgians. Two hundred Congo troops captured the Kalambari garrison, and three officers were killed and -several wounded,

THE SOUDAN.

The Gordon College.

United Fresa Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyrighb Oairo, January 6 , Lord Oromer laid the foundation stone of the Gordon College. It is not intended to use the College as a medium for anglicising the Soudanese. London, January 7 The Queea telegraphed to Lord Oromer expressing her deep interest in the welfare of the Gordon College. A British detachment at Oairo if proceeding to Khartoum. Paris. January 7 Lord Oromer'a speech is not com mented on in Paris. It is believed M, Dupuy has silenced the Press.

CUBA AND THE PHILIPPINES

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Manila., January f Senor Montero Rios, a prominent Spanish politician, is negotiating w,ith, the Philippine insurgents^ with a view to obtaining the release of Spanish prisoners, January 7 Mabini's new Cabinet belong to the militant party. Aquinaldo is still regarded as President of the Republic Washington^ January 6 Mr Frye, a Senator, has confirmed the report that an absolutely '* opwft door " policy is to he maintained in the Philippines; | Received Wakapuaka Jan. 9, 8.55 ».tn, Guab»ias Office 10 44 a.m Was^ngton, January Colonel Qtis has promiged ihe Filipinos a limited autonomy, and hw warned Aquinaldo to submit, other wise he will be arrested. There iv danger that the insurgents y/^ll desirojs. Iloilo when ths American {orcei attempt to land.

THE NUNDAH MYSTEEY

T3i9 Boy Supposed to Have Been Murdered*

United Prega Assooiation—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright

Brisbane, January S A sensational development of the Nundah mystery has occurred. The body of the lad Hill has been dis covered 200 yards from the spot where the pony was found. A horrible stench attracted the search parties, $nd the body, excepting the feet, was found covered with bushes, and in an advanced state of decomposition. A' hole, supposed to have been made by a bullet, was discovered in the head- Pending the arrival of a doctor, thfi police refuse to allow the remains; tq be disturbed. The boy Hill wast tfea. victim of a felonious assault prior te the murder, A man wanted for a similar offenoe at Jpswich is suspected of shooting the boy and the horse. It is suggested that there is a connection with the Gatton murder, but the police believe the two are entirely different, Nundah is five miles from Brisbane^ on the Sandgate lice. It is the centre of the pine apple growing Industry in (|ueeEisla.nd, Received Wakapuaka January 9, 9 30 a.m, Guabdiaf Office 11.47 a.m Beisbane, January 9 The post mortem showed that the bulled had. entered Hill's head, just a,bove'ttf& i eyebrow and emerged at the back. iW suspected man was believed to hare left for the southern colonies, but the police have evidence that he was in the vicinity of Nundah at the time of the tpttjjed|, - ■■■■ ■ ■■-.■" '.■■' -'V

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'' Mother ! Give mo another piecp of Qai bread and 'butter!" "You may have another piece of bread and butter, but not that bread, it is too new?" A little of Mother Wisdom will be profitable if practiced by horse owners jusfc now. We every year ' --« enme very difficult cases through in f ;"'4ert feeding upon mw »^' A. thimbleful 01 P- mdence fa better than » bucketful of nacfiti W' ?> Kingston may be consulted ate all hours, either aii his Forge in Wills Bbreet, or at his Private Residence, qroy Sbwbf nm Htaft m bool.-Acvy.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. ' WOOL SEASON, 1898-99. OUR NEXT SALE will take place at Christchuroh on FBIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1899, And Catalogues for this Sale close on TUESDAY, 27th Jnst] Clients are requested to deliver their Clips either at our Ashburton Stores prior to that ■, date, or to consign the Wool to BROWN & SONS' siding, Addington, where it will have our most careful and personal attention Advices of consignments will be received at our Aahburton office, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CORNSACKS COKNSACKS. TTTB are now Landing ex "jjElbe," 1000 BALES FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT CORNSACKS, Which|we offer to Supply ab LOWEST MARKET RATES. Clients who desire delivery direct) ex Ship ! will please give us their instructions early to save railage or extra handling. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. ■ CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. TUESDAY—SoeiaI gathering of Pari shioners, and farewell to the Rev T. A. and Mrs Hamilton in Sb Stephen's Schoolroom, 7 33 p.m. FRIDAY—Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICE-*—January 15, 1890, 11 am—Morning Prayer and Holy Com munion. .: ' % 3 cm—Dromore, R?v R. A. Woodtwrpe 6.30 pm—Evening grayer. Ik The Services will tie conducted b^'^e Rflr. R. A. Woodbho^pe. J\^ yw nw^iwatq^Gß^i i iM»«.»»,"iij.»y*Mww«— mmamammm «q



/"\NE Second-hand V <ray »n good order. j^jfebbiman. f"ulF~ sal c ~ ONE Sacoad-hanfi Andrews and Beaven Cbaffcubterv .F. FEE 01 MAN. Knife Grinders Grass Mowers. TUB NEW MODEL 1 BUTTON MOWJBR KNIFE GEINDER THE New Model Button Mower Knife Orlndec is believed to be as near perfection as such a machine can b9 made. A most "Valuable Improvement has been made in the means used for holding the knife fco the grinding wheel, when being ground. The pressure of the knife against the wheel is made less at the lower part of the knife section, where the least grind ing is needed, and la gradually increased as the wheel is moved along the edge of the section towards its point. '♦keep the knives sharp," Is what every manufacturer of mowers directs. With this grinder It can easily be done. With a dull knife, the wear and strain, both on machine and team, are ( ijreafcly increased, and the grass will be badly cut. A man, or even a boy, with this machine, can grind a mower knife per feefcly, and with ease and rapidity. When a section is dolled or nicked by coming in contact with a stone, as often happens, it can be sharpened without grinding the other sections. THE ** CORUNDUM GRINDING WHEEL " Does its work well. It wears but little, and will last, according to the amount of work done, from three to five years, and probably longer, There is a large hole in the centre of the wheel, made water tight by the flanges which clamp the wheel and hold it in position. When the machine is used this hollow space is filled with water through a small hole in the side of one of its flanges ; the hole is then plugged up. When turning the wheel in grinding, the water is driven through its pores by centrifugal force, completely wetting its grinding surface, this prevents the temper of the knife from being destroyed, which would be done if the wheel were used dry. THE OPERATOR. While grinding a knifp, stands facing the side of the wbe«l and over the knife clamp, this brings the grinding of the section directly under the eye. By means of a new improvement the grinder can be readily clamped to a pole or the rim of any wheel having a width of from 3 to 5£ inches. It requires but little skill to use this grinder ; the directions sent with faoh machine will, if followed, enable any one to work it without trouble. These machines are protected fully by patents in the United States, Canada, Ureafc Britain, France, Belgium and Sweden. F, FERRIMAN, AGENT. THii; Ashburton Drug Co. (LIMITED) HAVR jusb unpacked, direct'from th( English Manufacturer, a new stock o all the Drugs used in compounding physicians prescriptions, specially made in conformity with the new British Pharmacopoai, 1898, Tfae T?W- of dispensing medical pre Jportaiit gcriptiona is the special an< W©X"l£ constantos.ro #f the manage (J. M. Cambridge}, wh has been engaged in thi •iuty for 36 years, as we! atl '--wing had the benefi of an JSUjSjlisU. training and expsriau^ and holding an Englis! certificate. To thoßO whi unfortunately have to tak< medicine, especially incase of ISefioiiN I* is of the utmost import XUll ©,*■*!«*. ance that the drugs shouli be new and freshly im ported ; that the medicin should be accurately am skilfully prepared ;andtha exactly what the Physieii! orders should be used, an( nothing else substituted ii its place. TL'Ji© Price should never be fche firs and only consideration™ Drugs can be bought afc al prices. We prefer to impor all our Drugs from a firn we can rely on, though w could buy many of then cheaper in the colonj, Bu we charge no rnoje tiian i iiaual in most of the, large fcowae, and generally i little less. A/JC ALL An urgent call for medicim ITUMLISS *s responded to at once whether during busines hours or at night, Suodayi ©r holidays. Night; Dia peneai-y — opposite Di Maude's, a«4 next to Di Hunter's residence, J. M. Cambridge. MANAGER. 11 13J Zntti»t ujKjji paving- our Pure Teas. Don't b« put upoii. STliey are the Beat tuid Cheapest. Absolutely puro. Oopied but never equalled. jEJmarante-ect SjTipfr and Better Value $han aj?.y ai 44 pet' It., more money. Compare our 2/- T<sr "wit'ii &e.y #h 8/4, , aad our 8/4 with any at 3/- per 'Xh. n_ m ______ |>|||| p ,_ M^_^_ ~——' Kbating's Powder destroys Bugs, FJeas Moths, Beetles, and all other insects, whilst qmifcp harmless to domestic animals. In estermina.fcSng Beetles the suoeess of this powder is extraordinary. It ia perfectly clean La application. See the article yoii purchase is as imitations are noxious and ;*»ef ecVual. Sojd ia tins, 6d ? Is, and 2a 6d, J



1 DONAGHTPS BINBEE TWINE, MACHINE OIL, BIKDER WHIPS, HAY JfOBKS AND BAKES, ENGINEERS' TOOLS, HENDERSON'S DUNDEE LEATHER CHAINS AND SECTIONS ifOK MASSEY-HABRIB AND MfIOORMIOK BFAPERS AND HNDERS, Afc L«is fcfano Ageati' Prices, and all Requisite* for the Harveit Field at Loweib Prices* JOHN ORR & Co. OtJR STOCK OF ELECTBO-PLiTED WABE AND COTLERY IB bf far the Flnenfe ever Imported into Aehbutton, and we are now making a BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY in oar Windows, JOHN ORR & CO. WE ARE OPENING AN pIMENSE ASSORTMENT^ Fancy Glassware and China. AMQNGS® other Lines we are Showing Three Thousand GLASS VASBSJand btlow ordinary prices. Ikspbot oub Windows. JOHN ORR & CO. OOPS & SAUCERS PLATES DISHES WATER JUGS TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BUTTER JARS, and every article in Crockery and Glaww&reat Reduced Prices at JOHN ORR & CO. MASON'S JARS.. JaM JARS IN NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND BRISS PRESERVING PANS. For ib*bv years now we have altogether undersold all our Competitors in these ■JSImXL and we are determined to add another leuon to our record. We SESuratoSell these Goods ohkapbb than any house in Chriatohuroh or Aahburton. JOHN ORR & CO. mm {INSURANCE} «™« f^e beg to announce to the people of Ashburtonand Diafcrlcb thabwe have com pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Gash Customers to the extent of 10a or over, A FREE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds good for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expiry can be renewed at our Stores : thus enabling anyone dealing with us to keep covered » wa ln ß b accidenb for £100 in the event of death, or £1 per week m the case of Afid the Beauty of the WHOLE SYSTEM is that It COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. We do not make any advance in our Pricea fco pay tot this, bat still continue to give to all alike THE BEST VALUE AT BOTTOM PRICES IN EVERY LINE OF OUR IMMENSE STOCK. Boy your Goods where yon can gefc your Insurance for Nothing. Ifc may be handy when you least expect ib. If ifc costs you nothing you might as well have that thrown in. Guarantee from Insurance Company, and all further particulars on application to JOHN ORR & Go. Hams and Bacon. SIDES, ROLLS, AND HAMS- This is YBEY PRIME QUALITY, having secured firsts prise at the recent Shows in Christchcrch and Timara, JOHN ORR & Co. Maravilla Garden Teas. Purveyors by Appointment to Her Majesty's Hospitals, Army and Navy, THESE OELEBBATED TEAS are Exported to ua by the Growers from fchelr Gardens in Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits, Ten prize medals for PURITY, STRENGTH AND FLAVOR. Everyone should try them JOHN ORR & Co., SOLE AGENTS. Su^ar for Jam. WE Guarantee the Pare O&m SUGAB of the Hfgheßt'[QuaJlty 9 and eepeclally Suitable for Jam making. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBUBTON. i i I