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Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, MAY 8, 1899. EDUCATION.

We confess we are amazed at the craeß | ignorance of human nature, and of the way in which the young are influenced by their surroundings, exhibited by some of the writers in the press who have commented upon the proposal to abolish the system of individual passes in the standard examinations of the public schools. The remark made by ii lady at the Women's National Council lately, comparing our education system to a sausage machine, has been pretty generally quoted by the press, but we have been amused to find some of our contemporaries complaining about this " decrying the education system of the colony." The Napier Telegraph, for instance, - thinks it is nonsense to contend that the system " stamps out [ all individuality," and goes oil to say:— " This is one of the sounding phrases which when heard seems to mean much, I but which when examined are meaning less for practical purposes. For what can ' individuality' involve when applied to a child between seven and thirteen, the Bchool age of the colony's educational system? Are we to suppose that betwaen those ages the system ought to discern what; children are trying to be poets, or politicians, or engineers, or lawyers, or of that profession which mainly consists in holding a fine contempt towards labor of all kinds, that of acquiring knowledge included 1 And that having made these distinctions the a/stem should have discriminating modes of training designed to fit the aspirations of each class ? And if not, what does this glib use of the word individuality mean?" Anyone who may have given a little thought to the education of the young, will si c at once that the writer of the above paragraph is profoundly ignorant upon the hubject; for the individuality of a child begins to be developed as soon as his mind is capable of receiving external impressions ; and all teachers should know that it is shown at the very earliest period of the school life of the boy or girl by a special liking for some particular subject of study, and a greater aptitude to acquire infor mation concerning it than any other. This is neither more nor less than the opera fion of the individuality of the child, which, properly directed, will enab'e him to reap the full benefit of his studies. In this way the embryo engineer or mathematician may be discovered in the boy fond of arithmetic; the successful explorer oreven merchant in that one who is partial to geography or history ; the orator or writer in the student of languages or the reader, and so on. It may not be possible to have discriminating modes of training, designed to fit the aspirations of each class, but at least we might avoid the wretched system of shutting off the enquiries of the young stndent in every subject as soon as he has reached the dead level of the public school— or the point which the syllabus marks as the minimum of knowledge required in any given subject. The effect, of {this is that as soon as a child with a preference for any one subject attains the position it must inevitably reach, and is able to get through, without any mental effort, the work allotted to the rest of its class—it loses all interest or inclination for further effort and gradually drifts into habits of idleness or indifference. This is no fan«y picture. The school inspectors set their faces rigorously against any attempt on the part of teachers to deviate from the principle of uniformity of classifi cation ; and however proficient a child may be in any part of the work of its class, the inspectors would express strong disapproval at any deviation from the uniform classification to profit by its special leaning. That is to say, if a boy in the third standard found the arithmetic set for his class too easy, and if his proficency always enabled him to get through it long before his fellows, the apparently obvious course would be to let him take the work in that subject of the class above his. But the present system forbids that, and so the embryo mathematician or engineer, is kept back, and loses interest in a study which might lead him to wealth and distinction in after life, And all this to enable the uniformity of the classes to be main tained. If this ia not stamping out individuality, in the idiotic attempt to make uniform, individuals who have no equality of talent, we should like to know what is. And that such a course of treatment is calculated to raise up a nation of beings formed on one uniform pattern, and to crush any incipient genius in the bud, must be apparent to any thoughtful person.

Local and General.

Tyson's Wealth.— The nob value of the estate of the late Mr Tyson, the rquatter millionaire, in New Sooth Wales, is esti mated at £560,112, and probate duty amounting to £28,005 will shortly be paid to the New South Wales Government. To QuALTFtf for Prime Can*bkiury.— On Saturday and Sunday two trains arrived I in Ashburton from Southland, carrying some 7000 sheep, no doubt sent here to qualify for the brand " Prime Canterbury." The sheep are said to be not quite fib for freezing bat yery near it» Copyrights.—ln order to protect their copyrights of the operas, dramap, comedies, eta., of which they have the Australasian rights, Meosrs Williamson and Musgrove have appointed Mr B. Royle, of Wellington, as their New Zaaland representative. Not Perishable? — A very amusing instance of the red-tape observanoes of the Railway authorities came out recently. A certain business organisation dealing in pelts applied for the usual concession in carriage: In reply, they were informed that the concession would only be given on four tons, and that the articles referred to could be kept until the requisite number was obtained for transmission. The letter, which answered this communication, pointed oub that; ib was impossible to keep pelts until four tons accumulated. The close of the correspondence was quite Oilbertian. Reference was made to the letter, number and date quoted in the margin, and then the Department gravely informed the firm that they did not recognise peltt »■ "perishable goodi."

Failway Trucks Wanted. — Great' complaiuts are inane by the farmers at Dri more about the difficulty ■•< of getting enough trucks for their grain. Owing to the insufficiency of truoka, the drays are kept waiting for days, causing great inconvenience and loss to the groweig, Hangitata Road Board Eleotisn.—The election of two members of the Kitngitat* Rond Board took plaoe at the Board's Office, 1 Lianiorfi, on Thursday afternoon, Consider- I iibU* interest was taken in the event and a large muster resulted. The following is the voting :—Mr 0. J. Harper, 132 votes ;Mr K. Taylor, 116 ; Mr F. Peter, 65 ; Mr Daniel KellahaD, 29. Mesßrs Harper and Taylor were thereupon re-elected. The Weather — Our Mayfield correspoa d<nti writes :—-For three or four nlghtß at the beginning of last week we had exception- j ally severe frost, which completely blacked all vegetation in the gardens. Chrysanthe mums, which were just beginning to be a nice show, wcro badly aippod. Everyone is in haste to get their potatoes out of the ground aud iulo sacks. The ice on standing water w»s fully half an inch thiok, Tha mow, j which was nearly down to the foot of the ranges was, no doubt, the cause of so much j frost. On Thursday, however, a fresh nor' wester melted the snow, and consequently it is now much milder. In passing Mr John Toner's orchard the other day, I noticed two 'or three apple trees with quite a number of blossoms on them, but no doubt tha frost will have killed them by now. Large Vegetables —Our Mayfield cor respondent writes -Mr William McLaren, | farmer, of Hekcao, has just fetched me four beautiful potatoes of the American Early Rose variety, grown on his newly acquired farm. They weigh 41bs Oioz, 2lbs 3oz, lib 15rz, and ljlba respectively. Two of these were grown on one root, along with a large number of smaller ones. This says well for the quality of land of the new tettlement. Mr W. Dellow also showed me an enormous carrot (white Belgian), grown by him this year. It scales 9ibs, including ita top. This is without any artificial manure. Of course this may not be anything unusual for an exceptional year like this, but I just mention these two samples to leb your readers know that we can grow root crops in this locality. Two Remabkable Teout. — Ib having been reported to the Chairman of the South Canterbury Acclimatisation Society that a large fish, remarkable for ita brilliant colour ing, had been seen near the junction of the Tsmuka and Opihi rivers, the spot indicated was netted under the supervision of the Chairman and two members of the Councii, with the result (says the Timaru IJtrald) that after two unsuccessful attempts two fish, scaling about 61b and 81b respectively, and as bright as gold fob were secured. The netting was carried out under great difficulties, as the current was strong eDough to wash the ranger off his feet on one occasion. In the course of netting a few other fish were caught, all uninjured ones being returned to the river. The two unique ones, which are undoubtedly trout, but remarkable as aforesaid for their colour, were ordered to be stuffed. The fish were not in good condition, but seemed healthy. 1.0.G.T.— The pride of Wakanui Lodge, 1.0. U.T. held its fortnightly session, on Tuesday May 2, in the Wakanui Main School. There was a full attendance of members, and some having been absent for some time were welcomed back very heartily. One brother and one sister were initiated, making the quarter's aggregate twelve new members. After the usual routine business Brother J. W. Butterick thanked the lodge fur their confidence, and the honor conferred upon him, by appointing him as delegate to the Grand Lodge whose session had recently been held in Christohnrch. He spoke for some time on work done during the seasion, and also read a communication from Rev Mr Merreet, Ashburton, consenting to give a lecture next lodge night. It was deoided to hold an 6pen lodge meeting on May 16, with music, etc. The installation of officers then took place as follows ; —Bro R Corbett CT; Bro B-uratt VT 5 Sis Brown S ; B,ro Frampton C j Bro F Butterick IG; Sis Trevatz* F S; Sis Dalton M ; Bro Barr I) M ; Bro Corbett A S; Bro Profcheroe POT; Bro W Butterick S; Bro O Trevuiza T. After votes of thanks to Sis Hill and Bro Chesterman, who acted as installing marshals, the lodge closed. The sloop is the medium by which all nutriment is supplied to the body. No organ, for its magnitude, possesses a greater abundance of blood vessels than the horse's foot. Nor is greater care manifested any where to ensure an uninterrupted supply 0 blood. Marvellous wisdom is displayed in this beautiful structure ; but (how barbar ous is the treatment it receives. A catalogue of evils could quickly be written, the result of such treatment, but which no skill can effectually remove. The free, natural, elastic step can only be preserved by the observance of natural Jaws. Our advice is constantly being sought in so-called obscure causes of lameness. Instead of it being as is generally supposed " the shoulder," the trouble Is in the foot. Pressure, irritating and inflaming, prevents free circulation, and pus or matte; is discovered in the olift. W. T. Kingston may be consulted at all hours, either at his Forge, Wills street, or at his private residence, Grey street. Too muoh stress oannot be laid on the fact that in the whirl of unnatural excite ment), and in the Btruggle for existence in this generation, no attention whatever is vouchsafed to the most ordinary rules of health. When the muscles become relaxed, the nerves over-sensitive and delicately strung, and the brain wearies at the slightest task, these symptoms are part of Nature's warning that the delicate organism of the human frame is out of gear. In most oases a gentle stimulant and mild restorative is all that is required to impart fresh vitality to the jaded nerves, and ib is a well-known fact that a few doses of Holloway's Pills work wonders, and restore the lost tons of the nervous system. From Ceylon's spicy breezes comes the , delightful Diamond Jubilhe Teas—Shear man Bros, agents

News in Brief

On Saturday Mr D. Thomas sold a three* year old draught entire from Hawkes Bay to Mr W. Beggfor 150 guineas. The Euapuna people are getting up a very good programme for their concert in aid of children's prizes, on Queen's birthday. Messrs Northcote and Hefford have a lew advertisement in this issue which will doubtless be read with interest by every body, especially the ladies. Mr p. Thomas holds his next horse fair in the Aroade on Thursday next/ wh,en he will offer a large catalogue of horses—some 140, amongst; which will be found special con signments from Southland and the north. Farmers in want of good draughts should attend this fair:

THE SPRINGFIELD CREEKS.

The following is the text of Mr Du-'Can Cameron's letter to the Cmaty Council, read at the meeting of that bo'iy on Friday laHt :— Springfield, Melhven, May 2, 1899. E. G. Wright, Ktq , Chairman Ashburton County Council. Silt,—Referring to the propisal to con struct a new intake for the purpose of con ducting water from the Ashburton rivor into what is known ag the auxilijry channel ad jacent to my property, it is eiear to me, if [ m>y judge from the newßpap r reports of .he proceedings at the meeting of tne Counoi!, that some of the members were nob in pos session of fall oraoomaie information upon material pointß. A brief statement from me ia due to the inhabitants of the Cuuuty. If, knowing the real position, the Council adheres to its intention to construct a new intake, and then to embark in possibly pro' longed and expensive litigation, I caunot help it, deeply as I should deplore »uoh a result. Nothing would pain ma more than to be &fc variance in the law courts with ».ha Council, representing my neighbours, friends, and fellow settlers; and 1 hope that no reasonable efforb will be wanting on either side to bring about an amicable solution of the question which has arisen. Metnbers are reported to have stated that I have been in receipt of about £50 a year for water sup plied to my neighbours. This is incorrect. The truth is that the total amount of re ceiji'B by me from this source for all the years since the race was constructed amounts to juat £31 10a. And of that sum con i siderahly more than one-half represents the oosb of (labor in cleaning out races on my neighbour*' lands, and extra expense in curred by me in adapting races on my own iand, so ac to meet more efficiently the re quirements of adjoining occupiers. I was advisea that the deed under which my rights were confirmed givea me the undoubted right in express terms to use the whole of the one-tenth of the water in the channel, in irrigation or for any other purpose; further, that no possible construction of the docu ment could prevent me agreeing with my neighbours to supply them with mob water a« I did not require, upon such terms as they 1 and I should mutually agree upon. I was further advised that ib would be imprudent forme to giro thorn a continuous supply with out acknowledgment on their part. If I did so, the lapse of time might give them legal prescriptive rights. The beat method of protecting myself and any future owners of my land, from what might be troublesome and vexatious claims, was to insist upon some money payment from the lower settlers. Accordingly, by agreement, I have asked for and received various small sums of money to the amount before stated, but bo more. Under existing circumstances, «nd so long as the present volume of water in the auxiliary channel is maintained, there is sufficient for my needs; and lam perfeotly williug (indeed I should prefer it) that any annual payment which the lower proprietors could justly be aiiked to make for the use of the surplus water should go into the funds of the county, and be collected by its officers. A record should be made of the trans action, and I am advised that my rights under the deed would not then be affected, and that neither I, nor those who come after me, could be subjected to claims by the lower occupiers if the supply hereafter should fall ehort. Further than this, lam willing to restrict my experiments in irri gation so as to ensure as good a continuous supply as reasonably possible to the lower occupiers. I cannot think that such a public bow M the Ashburton County Council would seriously think of evading any obliga tion deliberately entered into with aa indi vidual upon the supposed ground of public convenience. lam jadvised that legally the County is bound by the deed as effectually as I am, and that a court of equity would require from it the observance of the same standard of good faith. If, therefore, the Gounod should construct a new intake to the present channel, ib is perfeotly clear that my right to the one-tenth of the water in the channel, no matter from what source it was obtained, would be absolutely on affected. It may be contended that the Uounoil has the legal right to construct a new intake and a new channel, abandoning the present works, and therefore.to defeat my present rights altogether. lam advised thai; they cannot do so. Bu_t in any event l;he cost of such a proceeding Bhould be suffi oient to condemn it. It is perhaps unnecss nary for me to point out that the arrange ment entered into with the Council is of very long standing } that at the time it was made it was rightly considered quite as advan tageous to the Council as to myself; and when the deed embodying our contract was fiigned, after prolonged deliberation, there was no question of the possibility of repudiation on either Bide. It is due to myself to state tshab the auxiliary channel has nob been an unmixed blessing. Frequently the water has been dammed up by ice and sinow in the winter months. It has over flowed, flooded my land, and caused me damage to the extent of many hundreds of pounds. On one occasion, over 100 acres of turnips were waterlogged and destroyed, frequently in the winter months I have been put to great trouble and expense in clearing this channel when blocked up with masses of we, snow, and other obstructions. I have as yet made no claim upon the Council for the »»"»•*• I h»ve thus sustained. I accepted the benefit of one-tenth of the race, and I loore the burden of the damage caused by the 1 whole of it. It is right that those members of the Council who appear to think that the present arrangement is unfair to the Council, and prejudicial to the public interest, should know this. I wish to abide honorably by fcha terms and provisions of my contract. It I have failed in any way to observe the spirit m well as the letter of any obligation, I •hould wish to have my attention called to such omission. I go further. If, under altered conditions, modifications of the Arrangement should be desirable in tha public interest, the Council will find me anxious to give favourable consideration to any just or reasonable request in that direction. But as men of business they cannot expect me to submit to the foroed cancellation by a side wind of a contract ppon the faith of which I have expended much labour and incurred large expenditure. No doubt all the members of the Council wish to act with perfect fairness and good faith, and they will do so if they will take the trouble to acquaint themselves with the true factes As a large ratepayer, I am of course interested in the economical adminis tration of the County funds and che good government of the district, I trust that the concessions which I am willing to make will tneet the wishes of the Council, and render it unnecessary for them to abandon the present intake and incur the expense of fresh works. —r% am, etc., DpwpAN Cameron.

Springfield, Methven, May 4, 1899. The Chairman Ashburton County Council, Sir,—l am told that-an impression exists that I have never paid water rates at all. I iihould therefore like it to be known that a nee was constructed through my property At my cost, solely for the purpose of supply* ling other settlers. Since the construction of lihis race I have borne the whole cost of tnaintainance. and I have regularly paid Ijhe usual charges.—l am, etc, Duncan Oamkbok,

POLO.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, May 7 The Cmnperdown polo team defeated 'the New by eight goals and ten behind* to four goals and twelve behjads.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Prean Association—By Electric Teiegraph—Gopyrighb Received Wakapuaka May 8 8.50 a.m, Guabdian Office 10-30 a-ni The Peshawar District. Calcutta, May 7 Mr Oarzon has dficid d to disarm the natives ia Peshawar district, owing to the frequent assassination of Britons. Carnegie's Manufacturing Interests Nbw York, May 7 A powerful trust has purchased Mr Andrew Carnegie's manufacturing interests in America for a hundred million dollars, ; (Received Wakapuak* May 8, 945 a.nv, j Guardian Office, 10 18 a-m) The Upper Nile. Paris, May 7 The Parliamentary Committee of the Chamber of Deputies has approved of the Anglo-French Upper Nile Conven tion. Her Majesty. London, May 7 The Queen has returned to Windsor

Australian.

United FreM Association—By Eleoferio (Telegraph—Oopyrigh b (Received Wakapoaka May 8, 9-45 am, Guardian Office 1048 a.m) Fire at Coolgardie. Ooomjabdik, May 8 Six small shops in the main street were destroyed by 6re. There were forty people sleeping ia them, and some narrow escapes are reported.

THE STEAMER PERTHSHIRE.

United Press Association -By.Eltftrto Telegraph—Copyright Sydney, May 7 There is much anxiety about the Perthshire, now five days overdue at the Bluff. (Reoeived Wakapaaka May 8, 8.60 am, Guasdian Office, 10 30a.m Sydney, May 8 The Perthshire has about a dozen passengers, inclusive of some ladies and children, The majority are from Brisbane en route to London,

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph. Blott, May?. The steamer Morayshire returned to port) this morning, having been engaged since her departure on Thursday morning in searching tor the missing steamer Perthshire, No traoe of the vessel could be seen. B»d weather was encountered. The Morayshire resumed her voyage to London this after* noon.

THE PHILIPPINES.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. Manilla, May • The Americans have captured Santo Tomas and San Fernando, wounding the Filipino General Luna. Huge supplies of stores have been captured atMalolos and Balinaz. (Received Wakapnaka May 8, 850 a-m, Guardian Office 10-3 »-m) New Yobk, May 7 The New York Herald states that Agunaldo has recognised the American sovereignty in the Philippines. Manilla, May 7 The American gunboat Bennington, which was aground at Panuy Island, is being sent to Hoogkong for repairs,

WAR IN SAMOA.

United Press Awociatioa—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka May 8, 8-50 •-mi Guardian Office, 10.30 »-m) Washington, May 7 Admiral Eantz, writing to bii brother from Samoa, lays Herr Rote's arrogance and unreaaonableaeM obliged him to act so as to avoid disgrace.

THE LIBERAL PARTY.

Speech by Lord Rosebery. United Prew Awooiatioo—By Eleatrio QDelegraph—Copyright London, May 6 Speaking at the City Liberal Oinb, Lord Bosebery said the oUJ Liberal Party must combine with $he new imperialism. The party wofld never achieve predominance until it waj reconstituted on lines embodying the elements existing when imperialism meant larger patriotism. Jt was im possible to imagine a more impolitic and melancholy method of practising imperialism than that of taxing colonial wines. He condemned the miserable contribution offered by the Government towards the Pacific cable. May T In his speech, Lord Boaebery said the Liberal party would never achieve predominance until it had been re* constituted on lines embodying the elements existing before Is9§. (Received Wak»po«ka, May 8, 8-BQ *.m, Guabbiah Office 9-30 a.m) London, May 7 The newspapers commenting on Lord Bosebery's speech express the opinion th&t he is bidding for the liberal unionist support.

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We were agreeably surprised on viewing the illuminated evening show of our new firm, Messrs Norfchcote and Hefford, on Thursday evening last, to find how enter* prising and up-to-date with other large centres " The Corner " intends to be. la their large and spacious windows, new goods for the present season were greatly in evidence. For the young and old, for infante and the fair sex, piles of useful goods and many dainty "lingeries" were tastefully shown to an admiring crowd, and withoub a doubt) if careful selection and judicious buying are likely to induce business, this favorite shopping stand in Ashburtqn should flourish, as we think even the most fastidious could not fail to be suited and well pleased out of the magnificent display at their pommand, We learn from the proprietors thai) they intend 4b the commencement) of each coming season to make an « evening show" to the inhabitants of the town, thereby letting them see both what is the fashion, and also what they can procure at their own door without troubling larger centres. —advi.



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A Sure Slg-u of Croup.' Hoarseness in a ohild that is subject) 60 croup is a sure indication of the approach of the disease. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is given at soon as the child be comes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough has appeared, ib will prevent the attack. Many mothers who have croupy children always keep this remedy at hand and find that it saves them much trouble and worry. It can always be depended upon and ia pleasant to take. For tale by the Asbrcb 4on Drug Company. 'How sweet you are and fresh* (King John). Most appropriate to Diamond Jubilee Teas.—Shearman Bros, agents



To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles, Dr Nicholson, of uondon, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial «ar drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf. ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide rload, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt* of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same itflreiti, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and take* pleasure ia spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Oorpulenoej Lumbago and indigestion by the same author, may bt had from M Shaw an reowlpf) of stamps Fr«m 9T«w Z«»lfli*d Rekkton, New Zealand, Nov. 23,1896. lam very pleased to state that since I took th« agency of Chamberlain's medicines the sale haa been very large, more especially of the Cough Remedy. In two years I have ■old more of this particular remedy than of all other makes for the previont five years. At to its efficacy, I have been informed by SQOres of persons of the good result* they have received from it, and know its value from the-use of ib in my own household. Ib is so pleasant to take that we have to place She bottle beyond the reaoh of the children. E. J. SOAHTLEBDBY. ForwUby the Asububton Drto Com*



SFriedlander Bros. [ TTTE are CASH Buyers of good lines of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, A LSO,— ■ OATS, BABLEY, AND KYE GRASS. FBIEDLANDER BROS., Lld. MR PETER STEWART'S FARMS WAKANDI. NOT having disposed of Ihese Properties by Auction, we are now prepared to receive offers far them, either an a whole or j part, and would abk intending purchasers to communicate with us. ERIEDLANDER BROS., Limitmd. Land aDd Estate Agents. GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO L O NJD O N . WE beg to intimate to our numerous Clients that we have made special arrange ments for the SHIPMENT OF WHEAT & OATS on owners' account during the present season. We are in a position to offer freight by Bailers and Steamers at lowest rates current, and consignments submitted to our care will receive our London representative's personal atten tention. We are prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances against shipments placed in our hands for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience in the Grain and Produce Trade is sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to us will be well looked after. It is anticipated that all the available shipping space will be required this season, ! and early application will there fore be necessary. Friedlander Bros. Ld ti * ■■■" .... -—i NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, XTO.W OPENING A LARGI ASSORTMENT CF NEW SAO SUITS FOR MEN NEW TROUSERS FOR MEN NEW 3 GARMENT SUITS FOR BOYi NEW KNIOKER SUITS FOR BOYS NEW MARITIME SUITS FOR BOYS SPECIAL NOTICE. Owing to the largely increased trade It our 35 BRANCHES We are la a position to give the public the BENEFIT OF THE KEENEST OUT PRICES, HAVING MADE A RSDUOHON OB FROM 10 to 15 PER CENT On Our Former Prices. HALLENSTEIN BROS. A.' G. BARTON, Manager. COOPEE BROS. Wholesale and Retail Confec tioners and Fruiterers. ABE now in a position to supply the Public with all kinds or Fresh Fruits Toffies, Lollies, Murray's Iced Caramels. If you want a good Hot Pie and a Cup of Coffee, call at the Ariel Confectioners, who cannot be beat for promptness and civility. All Boiled Goods Made on the Premises Daily, oooeehTbros., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 5 51 QUALITY TELLS A TALE - PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY - I out of every 4 of the whole population of Men, Women,and Children DRINK NELSog UatE&C or Bienticd Teas. t he above statement, after 1 a years' trial, should convince both the trade and public that H. m. & Co.'s Pure Teat cannot be squatted. COMPARE Any of our Teas with others costing 4dper tb. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Qualify. 'All departrues should be sudden' (Dls« r»eli). Giye up inferior Tea, and use Hokdai Lanka Diamond Jobilie,—Shear. Mao JJroii aole agent*, Aihbwrtora



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B\ FBRRtMAN. FOR SALE. I HAVE for Sale a Ctpital F^rm of f2) Acroa, within a short d stance of the Frei zinis v »'o>k . To a man with a small Ospi'ai this is an excellent oppor tunity to H«cure a good Shetp Farm. F. FBHRIMAN. FOR SALE. I have for Sale a Ciplial Building Site, with ample fror tastes on the Wakanui Ko»d and Wills Street. Price-£65, Easf terms. F. FEREIMAN. |||||ir | T| ; . || . ||l t N I|n iiiiiim ... m . ..-.-.- FIFTT-FOUR YEAR * TOI3TBRRUPTED SUCCESS. rpHIS CHKMIOAL PREPARATION IS (IARBOLI3BD as a remedy a-atnsl the ravages of Birds, Rooks, or othei Paste taking the seed dressed with it. This Preparation is now being USED EXTENSIVELY In the Colonies of Wew Z-aland, Acb< tralla, and Central Africa. WHEAT SOWING. Boat and Cheapest Dressing for a ed Wheat, CARBOJLJBED, Patronised by Tho issnds of the Vita Practical Farmers in the Kingdom. PERFECT FREEDOM FROM SMUT. It is acknowledged to be an Established Fact that D.CLARKE'S OAtt BOUSED WHEAT PROTECTOR -^(N*nae and Lab si Registered under Trade Marks Act, No. 13,796, and 158,143) HA* BEEN USED F FIT-THREE YEARS WIUH UNOEVIATING SUCCESS IMPORTANT TESTIMONIAL. Wool Pisa. Leribary, Herefordshire, October 23, 1889. Dkae i ir, —I am pleased to testify to the effioacy of your " Cai-bolised Wheat Protector," having used your Protector for 40 yea*e and never having grown a amu y oar of corn in my life ; therefore can cwfidk-ntly recommend your *• Wheat Prot*ctor" ss a sure preventative for Smut, tic. I am, yours truly, G. B. JONES. | Mr G. B. Clarke. PREPARED BY G. B CLARKE, M.P.S., MANUFACTURING CHEMIST, WOBURN, BEDS, ENGLAND, (Proprietor of the She-p Dipping Com position.) In Packets containing snfficent to dress Eight Bushels of Seed Wheat, Barley, Oats, or other Com. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, F. FERRIMAN. ! AN OPEN LETTER. ChristchurcJt, April 26 f °1899. To Messrs Northcote and Ilefford, " The Comer" Ashburton, In the Estate of Wmi Medley Collier, Gentlemen, — / am directed ly the Public Trustee to accept your offer for the Book Debts herein, J, J, M, Hamilton 1, District Agent of the Public Trustee.% N B.—la reference to the above, the purchasers request a settlement of AIL ACCOUNTS owing to W. H, Collier's Estate WITHIN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS FROM DATE, JtfORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, "THE CORNER." April 27, 1899 4 252 ' I smell it; upon my life ib will do well (iking John) This remark applies to Diamond Jurilee Xjea.—Shearman Bros, agents