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Ashburton Guardian. Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 1899. SAMOA.

The trouble m Samoa, ie is very evi dent, is to be attributed to the, to say the very least of it, ungracious conduct of the German officials m acting oat of concert with the representatives of the other Powers forming the tripartite authority m the islands. On March 11, a meeting of the Consular representa tives of the three Powers—Great Bri tain, America, and Germany,—and the three senior naval officers of these Powers, was held on board the Ameri can flagship Philadelphia m the harbor at Apia, and the situation was dia cussed, and a course of action agreed upon. This was embodied m a pro clamation, signed on behalf of the representatives of the Treaty Powers by Bear-Admiral Krantz, commander in-cbief of the United States naval force, on the Pacific station, and cir culated among the natives. In this document, it was set forth that the so called Provisional Government which had been formed after the refusal of the Mataafa party to recognise the decision of the Chief Justice m favour of the election of Malietoa as king, and which consisted of Mataafa and thir teen other chiefs, was illegal under the Treaty of Berlin, and could not there fore be acknowledged by the representa tive of the Powers The members of this Government were consequently ordered to quietly disperse to their respective homes and to " obey the laws of Samoa and respect the Berlin Treaty." It was further ordered that the Malietoa chiefs and people who h*d been forcibly deported to different portions of the islands by Mataafa and his followers, should be returned to their homes with out molestatioß, while a distinct warn ing was given that the naval force of the Powers would be used against those \ who disregarded the proclamation "or the rights of quiet and peaceably disposed people." The supremeauthority of the Chief Justice was insisted upon, and the proclamation concluded with an appeal to the good senss of all the residents of Samoa to observe its re- j quirements, as it was " issued m the in terests of peace with an earnevt regard for the rights of all, both foreign and native." Recent cables show that the representatives of both Britain and America had the sympathy of their Go vernments m the course taken, and the ' proclamation having been agreed to by the German representatives, one would have thought the latter would have done nothing to lighten the weight such a proclamation might have been expected to carry with the natives. There appears to have been a very generally accepted belief that Mataafa and his chiefs would quietly submit to the terms of the proclamation, which m no way affected the question of the kingship. In all probability this would have happened had the representatives | of the Powers been unanimous, but unfortunately, as has «o often occurred m recent Samoan history, the German Consul chose to adopt an independent and hostile attitude. This official caused a notice to be issued m the Samoan language denying that the representatives of the Powers were unanimous ia refusing to recognise the the Provisional Government, and declaring that he as German Oonsul- General would " continue to recognise the Provisional Government of Samoa until he received contrary instructions from his Government." Thus en couraged by apparent dissension among the representatives of the Powers, if not by more direct methods, Mataafa and his chiefs resolved to defy the proclamation, whereupon the British and American naval com manders opened fire upon the villages occupied by the rebels, and landed armed forces. Serious fighting followed, and three man of the Royalist and an American marine were killed, while all the European residents took refuge on the warships. The situation ia grave, indeed. The misguided natives who are defying the British and American authorities at the instigation appar ently of a foolish German Consul, are likely to be wiped out of existence by the guns of the warships or the rifles of the land forces acting m concert with them, but before that takes place the Mataafaites may have done immense damage to property, and destroyed the lives of many supporters of the opposite faction, who are not so well armed as are the native soldiers of the island potentate who has found favor m the eyes of the German clique now fomenting rebellion and strife. A writer, well posed up m Samoan affairs, says :—" The nature of the country renders the operations of the European troops exceedingly arduous, difficult and dangerous, and should Mataafa succeed m inflicting a serious disaster upon Malietoa's supporters, the task of suppressing the rebellion will be greatly increased. But m any event it is almost hopeless to expect that peace will be resored without serious loss of i life and much destruction of property. Itis impossible todenounce too strongly the attitude of the Germans m the present crisis. But for their bad faith, and the secret encouragement given by them to Mataafa, there would have have been no necessity to resort to force. Upon them and them alone must rest the responsibility for what has taken place" If ? however, the outcome of the turmoil should be the removal of Germany from any part m the control of affairs m Samoa, a great good to the islands will eventuate, though it is much to be regretted that many lives of the poor native inhabitants must be lost m bo miserable a business, and the world look to the Ango-Saxon Powers engaged to demand an explanation of the unwarranted conduct of the German officials who are responsible for the &cb of wanton mischief which has brought about what ia really a rebellion, that has plunged the native race into a civil war.

Local and General.

Schilling.— The ona-armed walker, Schil ling, is ?ai() to be at present trampiDg through ihe King Country. Fishing Season. —The Gazette notifies that persons m>y fih with rod an I line foe trout, perch, and tench s in the southern acclim*ti eation district until the 30 h iuat. Draughts As-ooiation.—A Press wire from Dunedin states that at the annaa 1 meeting of the Draughts Association ib was decided to hold tha next tourney at lover cargiil. Draughts —A Press Association telegram from Duuedin states that Boreham lost hi» game at draughts m the tourney this morning, which praotioa'ly makes the championship a certainty for Brodie. I A Busr Day—West Street presented a lively appearance about mid-day to-day, twenty-nine drays laden with grain waiting uulcading at the it ores One of our local photographers was m evidouce. OOOLGABDIK EXHIBITION. —Mr John Wilkie, of Wanganui, has been appointed Special Commissioner for New Zealand ab the Goolgardie Exhibition, and left for Western Australia on Friday last. Bank of New Zealand.—A telegram from Wellington states that tenders for the new Bink of New Zealand premises were opened to-day. It is understood that Gar michael Bros,, o! Wellington, are the lowest, the amount being about £24,000. Thh Humble Penny.—A Wellington tele gram says :—During the past six years the penny donations received m boxes placed at the entrance to two of the Oatholic churches here, have exceeded a total of £1000. The ! money is devoted towards maintaining the Catholio schools m Wellington. AshbcbtqnCtoxisbs Abroad.—Comment ing on the Ellesmere cycling meeting the Cyclist remarks "C. C. Willis, G. Lewis, Huston, and Porter all showed splendid form. The first mentioned is undoubtedly the best of the lot as an unpaced rider* Huston is a dashing rider and is more wary of giving away his chance by paoing others than are the Willis Bros. Bitten by a Katipo.—The Post reports that a day or two ago Mr Kibb'owhite, a resident of Petone, felt a stinging sensation m his leg, and discovered a small katipo spider there, while later investigation shows that the insect had bib ten him m four placed* A doctor was called m, but the patient is since reported to be m a serious condition* The Hon W. Rolleston,—We (Press) have it on the bast authority that there is no foundation for the statement which appears to be m circulation that Mr Rolleston does not intend to seek re-election m the next Parliament. His health is steadily improving, and he will address his constituents at the end of next week, when his intentions will be made clear. Warning to Bathers.—A correspondent writing from Lowciiffe on Monday says:— •« While fishing on the beach here to-day, I hooked a shark, and having only a cod line and hook, it took some careful handling to get him out. He measured between eight and nine feet long, and as some "people are j m the habit of bathing along this beach, it might act as a warning to some of them if they knew that sharks come so close m as this one. When hooked he was m the surf." Accidents.—While Mr Burgess's ohaff cutter was being pulled out of a swampy paddook on Mr Elliott's farm, Mayfiald, the other day, it capsized, breaking a number of castings, and delaying the cutting consider ably. As if this was not enough misfortune, Mrs Burgess, while going along the garden path, had a prong of a digging fork run into hor left foot, which swelled very much and looked very like blood poisoning at first, but is now getting better. Nail-driving Competition.—About fifty members of the May field Mutual Improve ment Association met m the schoolroom to see a nail-driving competition among the ladies. Seven Sadiea came forward, and at a signal from the judge, Mr 6. T. Cook, a most exciting scene followed,'the onlookers being quite as much excited aa the competi tors. Miss Ham scoured the first priza and Miss Tweedy the second. Thereafter a number of members contributed songa and recitations. The J P.—"lf J.P.s, because they are J.P.s, are qualified to serve on Grand Juries, then I shall vote for the abolition of snob juries." remarked, a Wellington delegate at the Trades Conference. " I can understand that Bank managers, architects and sur veyors, should be drawn from for Grand Jurors, because their occupations required that they should have a certain amount of education. It required very little to make a J.P." " They make them up of misfits," interjected another, amidst laughter; Disgusting Tenements.—-The Wellington City Council's medical officer has inspected and condemned no less than thirty-five shanties m one street. He reported that they were unsanitary, overcrowded, beyond repair, and improperly drained. In one three-roomed cottage with only one bedroom he found eight persons living. One Councillor who also inspected the places said he could not hare believed anything equal to the disgusting state of these tenements. The Council decided to take aotion m accordance with the report. Condemned Meat.—Between March 6 and March 31 the animalß condemned by the Government Veterinary Inspector, Mr J. R. Charlton, M.R.C.V.3., at Islington, numbered :—Cattle 11, sheep 55. Two of the cattle were exceptionally fine animals, estimated to weigh over lOowt, but were affected internally with acute tubercle. Tuberculosis was not met with m sheep, though repeated microscopical examinations were made m search for the baoillus. This confirms the opinion previously expressed by the lnspeofcor as to the rarity of tubercu losis m sheep. j Advances to Settlers.—A curious in stance of how the Advances to Settlers system is working has just) been brought under the notice of the Hawera Star. A farmer bought a piece of land several months ago for £11 an acre. Applying to the Advanoes to Settlers' Department for a loan, a valuation took place, and this set the land down as worth £14, The settler has now been informed that for the future he will be taxed on £14 per acre* All round him are similar properties valued at £11 and £12 per acre. Are they to remain assessed at that rate, or is there to be a re-valuation of them ; if so, where is the re-valuation to end ? Is the whole district to be gone over again ? Leprosy at Fiji.—A correspondent m a late Issue of the Fiji limes (Suva) draws the Government's attention to the state of leprosy m the island. The writer says :—■ " This dreadful complaint exists m our midst m its worst form. Many vendors of vegetables and household supplies are suffering with leprosy, and yet nothing is done to keep them away from contamination with the more cleanly. Surely some remedy can be found to deal with this matter. It not only requires a carefully worded ordinance, but instructions must be given to the authorities to see the clauses are acted upon. It is c. disgrace to the medical department that lepera are allowed to roam about at) will and hawk about vegetables and such like. I understand there is a leper station, but anyone can come and go as they like." The blood is the medium by which all nutriment is supplied to the body. No organ, for its magnitude, poasesßea a greater abundance of blood vessels than the horse's foot. Nor is greater care manifested any where to ensure an uninterrupted supply of blood. Marvellous wisdom is displayed m 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 laws. Our advice is constantly being sought m so-called obscure causes of lameness. Instead of it being as is generally supposed " the shoulder," the trouble is m the foot. Pressure, irritating and inflaming, prevents free circulation, and pus or matter is discovered m the clift. W. T. Kingston may be consulted at all hours, either at his Forge, Wjlls street, or at his nrivate residence, Grey street.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Asßooution— By Eleotric Telegraph—Oopjrighb

London, April 5 The Trinity Masters are investigating Marconi's wireless telegraph experi ments m connection with its applica tion to light houses. The death is announced of Mr rhotnas Ellis, chief Liberal Whip, aged 10. . \,, : "; Sir Henry Irving has received a letter from Prince, the man who stabbed Terriss Prince managed to send the letter unaware to the asylum officials. In it he threatened to kill Sir Henry Irving when he is released. April 6 Mr Cox, Conservative, has been elected by a majority of 1105 to replace Mr Ambrose, who resigned the Harrow seat. ' The Cyclists' Touring Olub prosecuted the landlady of a hotel at Ockham for refusing to serve Viacounteus Habarton with lunch except m the bar parlour, where a number of smokers were congregated, because the Viscountess wore rational costume. The landlady was acquitted. Fiw York, April 5 The marriage of Mr W. K. V&nder bilt, junr, and Miss Virginia Fair, daughter of Senator Fair, which took place to-day, was a most brilliant affair. The decorations were most lavish, the ballroom being transformed into a fairyland of beautiful and rare flowers, with song birds concealed m the foil age. The bride inherits five million dollars from her mother. April 6 The Bslgioa visited Hughes Bay, Palmer's Land, penetrating the ice to a region westward of Alexander Land, reaching latitude 71.86 and longitude 10. The vessel cleared the ice on I March 14. Capetown, April 5 The detachment of JSew South Wales Lancers, en route to England by the Nineveh, arrived at Capetown, and were entertained by the Caps Volunteers at the Easter Encampment. Paris, April 5 Two men attempted to scale the walls of the Avignon magazine m the south of France. The sentry fired upon and chased them. St. Petersburg, April 6 The spread of social Democracy is creating serious labor troubles m Russia. Troops have arrested hun dreds of strikers. Sydney, April 6 Richards, the victim of the Oobar Mine accident, is dead.

THE TRANSVAAL.

Petition to the Queen.

United Press Association—By Eleobrio Telegraph—Copyright

London, April 6 Sir Alfred Milner, Governor of Cape Colony, has forwarded to Mr Cham berlain the Transvaal Outlander's peti tion to the Queen. The Times anticipates that important consequences will ensue, declaring that it is impossible for the Imperial Go vernment to ignore the grievances of the petitioners.

DEATH OF THE "HERD LADDIE."

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka April 7, 9-20>.m, Guardian Office 9-57 a-m) London, April 6 Wylie, the draughts champion, is dead.

WAR IN SAMOA.

United Press Association—By Eleobrio ' Telegraph—Copyright.

Sydney, April 6 The Tayiuni is leaving to-night for Samoa, and takes a quantity of ammu nition for the Royalist} and Porpoise, (Received Wakapnaka April?, 9-20a.m, Guardian Office, 157 ».m) Sydney, April 7 To-day it is reported another cruiser will shortly be lent to Samoa.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association—By Electric T«legr»ph—Copyright

Paris, April 5 Le T«ltaire t a daily paper, publishes the evidence of JPaleologue, writing expert, given before the Court of Cassation. It is entirely favourable ( to Dreyfus. The paper says there are documents m the possession of the Minister of Foreign Affairs disproving any relations of Dreyfus with Panizzardi, the Italian attache, and Oolonel Schwarzkoppen, the Germs» military attache. M, Drummont, editor and proprietor of La Libre Parole, an anti-Semitic paper, asserts that the Jews bribed the Magistrates to communicate to the Figaro the evidence taken by the Court, and that their poverty is silencing the defenders of the army. April 6 Figaro publishes twenty columns of General Roget's depositions. Boget abandoned the support he gave to Bu Paty de Clam, and maintains the authenticity of the bordereau. H« i expressed the conviction that Dreyfus was its author. He argued that Oolonel Henry was unconscious of the enormity of the crime he committed to re-assure the conscientious chiefs. M, Lebret says be believes Figaro possesses only the uncorrected proofs of part of the evidence.

COUNT COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the Aahbuiim 1 County Council was held to-day- Present-— Messrs E. G. Wright, M.H.R , chairman, and all the members. OUTSTANDING RATES A return showing the rates aad water charges iv arrears ap to March 31 wib sub mi ted. It showed that of t'.-e r&'es fur 1898 there were outaUndiug £300, aad £3243 16s collected. The water charges collected and outstanding were Buigitatft— 1896—collected—£929 10s 3 !; outstanding -.£66; 1897—collected—£952 6s 5 oud star;ding— £70 13a Id ; 1898—colieoted— £6*5 12s lOi ; ouostauding—£sßo. R&kaia —1896—collected-£1445 4i lOd j outstand ing~£33 12s 9i; 1897-collected—£l39o 6i lid; cute(anding~£H7 12*; 1898— collected—£Bso 6s 7d ; outstanding—£67o. Forks -1897—collected— £95 2s 6d ; oat standing—£4 13a 9.1 j 1898—collected—£49 19b 6d ; outstanding—£2s 6a 9d. OHAIBMAN'S STATEMENT. The Chairman's statement was read, of which the following is a summary :— The poll for Loan of £1000. Ruapuna Sub division No. 2, has been carried, andappii* cation for that sum will be made to the Government aa early at possible The Coun cil will have to make a special order foe striking the rate required to pay off the loan, which is placed before the Council for approval. The Hon Minister for Agriculture write! that it is contemplated to bring Sec tion 5 of the Dairy Industry Act, 1898, into operation as to inspection of dairies and oows, from which the public milk supply is drawn, and invites the Council's views on this sub ject. The Hon. Minister of Lands inform! the Council that it is proposed to place the sum of £500 ab the disposal of the Council fcr construction of Highbank Road, and if the Council accept the terms offered the agreement forwarded will have to be signed. The Wakacui Road Board writes, asking that sheep bridges may be erected over the water race crossings on roads leading to the freezing works. Mr Purnell has paid the amount of £13110s, received by him from the Sink of New Zealand Estates Co., Ld., on account of the recent law o«e, Wakanni Creek intake, particulars of whioh are placed on the table. BKSIKBKBS' BI7OKT. The Engineer's report was read M under :— Ruapuna Water Supply.—The examina tion of the main race m JKangitata Gorge is now m progress. A few oh*ins of contracts Nos. 2, 3, and 5 having been opened up. Contractor for No. 1 is busy cutting tracks m terraces to admit of his engine and plant being brought forward- As no tender was received for No. 4 oonbraot, and as oonsider able delay was likely to be occasioned by further advertising, I as authorised by you, let the work to Mr Coskerie at my estimate of one shiling per cubic yard, and subject to specifications. He is now starting the work, I have prepared a pan for the extension of the main from the terraces through No. 2 sub-division.—When this is duly advertised, and the loan funds provided, the works there may be put m hand also. Ashburton-Rangi tata Water Supply-The supply m tne mains from South Ashburton river, and Hinds Gorges is ample, but the distributing races are generally m a foul state, and although the water is finding its way, as yet, to the lower end of the races, it is quite time that a thorough overhaul was made. The water would require to be shut off for about a week for this purpose.—The dis advantage of shutting off for only two or three days at a time is that over many miles, the water is not sufficiently drained off, aa to render the bottom clearing workable. This applies more specially to the mains, but, more or less, all over. Ashburton-Rakaia Water Supply.—The necessity for half-yearly overhaul is quite as pressing here as m the Rangitata. The con* tractions arising from vegetable growth this season have been- abnormal, and m some cases recently it has been necessary to make clearances at occupiers' expense where notioes were disregarded. Regarding the question of construction of races m the Mount Hutt Road District, to obviate the maintenance of two fords on road leading to Chertaey, I met the Chairman of the Road Board and some of the members, by appoint ment, and after inspecting the ground and going fully into the circumstances, we con cluded that it was advisable to leave the matter m abeyance for tha present. At the same time I took levels to determine the route which might be adopted m the event) of an alteration being made sooner or later. I may state that the abandonment of the existing race would imply the construction of two ponds which would have to be fed J)y the construction of about 50 chains of race, which Is a wasteful process. The race on the deviation which was proposed would extend to upwards of two miles, acd would no doubt be of considerable benefit to the properties through which they would pass, but the present mileage of races is as much as the North Ashburton River can supply during dry seasons, so that the conditions Beem unfavourable for the works being undertaken at the Council's expense. (The maintenance of one of the for.de is no doubt troublesome, but only during loods, which of late years, have nob happened frequently. Pudding Hill Dam—The flood In Padding Hill stream on March 27 seems to have been the highest that ever occurred. The torrent was of such height and velocity that it scooped oub the river right across to a width of about 200 feet. The concrete wall of tha dam is intact, and the supply is being kept np as usual, but considerable expense will have to be incurred m forming apron, etc., which I will determine more particularly when the water subsides to its usual level. The floods also caused much blockage at the other intakes, including the inlets of Winoh more-Fairfield main, which took two days to dear. Reservoir, Fairfield Freezing Works.—l ht.ve had the leakage tested m accordance with the Council's instructions by shutting off the water temporarily, and noting the hourly results, which are given m annexed list:—The water fell 15 inches m 24 hours or { of an inch per hcrar, with very little variation. This would represent a loss of 680,000 gallons m twenty-four hours, or oontiderably more than half of the volume of supply, whiqh is about 1,152,000 gallons m 24 hours. This leakage will no doubt get less by degrees, but it would be well to aid this result by artificial means, so that the approximate available supply might be conserved, and provisions made against occasional stoppings at the river intake and other contingencies. County Bridges—The works authorised at Taylor's Stream Bridge, will be completed m a few days. The painting of rails of Ash burton Traffic Bridge and approaches is m progress, and will probably be finished m a fortnight. Rsingitata Traffic Bridge.—The pilei for repairs have only recently come to hand, A new pile engine has been constructed, and other equipments provided, so that the driving af piles may be proceeded with at soon as the partial diversion of the river is accomplished. The second cylinder of the injured pier was swerving considerably owing to the pressure of massive concrete blocks m the vicinity, which had become de tached during the floods and had slid down against it. I have had sorna of these blocks blasted tq relieve this ojMnder, and tome further clearance of other concrete blocks carried into the aite of the cylinder washed out, will be required before pile driving is commenced. County Plantations.—l will report nexb month as to the tree planting whioh will be necessary for filling up the blocks sown with gums last season. I understand that 11$ acres at Ruapuna Village Settlement, adjoin ing R.S. 36491, is available frr planting! If so, it might be planted this season, alse the land exchanged with the Fairfield Freezing Company, or part of it: It is all securely fenced. RACE C i KANING. Some discussion too c place on the question of closing the races for cleaning purposes, and overhauling. The Chairman pou- ed out; that the closing of the races for a whole week for cleaning purposes was to many settlers a hardship, and suggested that the time be reduced to a maximum of three days, even if the cleaning should have to ba done at more frequent intervals. It was pointed out by Mr Johnston that and by Mr Holmes that) the mains m the * upper district required a long time to clean, and the latter gentleman said it would bo impossible, j ast at the present time to get enough men m the Methven district to accomplish the work of overhauling tbf raoei.

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OHUROH SERVICES. 1 ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH,' Aehburton. FRIDAY -Evening Prayer and Address, 715 pm ; Choir Practice, Bpm FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER (April 9) HARVEST FESTIVAL. 8.30 a m—Holy Communion lla m—Matins, Litany, and Sermon 3 p m—DROMORB, the Vicar 6.30 p m—Choral Evensong and Sermon On and after Friday, the Services will be held m the Schoolroom. R. A. WOODTHORPE, M.A., Vicar. F riedlander Bros.. Limited. T^OOJ HAVING DISPOSED Oh MR W. H. RULE'S PENDARTES PROPERTY Auction, We are prepared to TREAT PRITATELY for aamei FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Lld. GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO LONDON. 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 m a position to offer' freight by Sailers 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 Gash Advances against shipments placed m our hands for sale, Free of Commission and Interest, and our experience m the Grain and Produce Tr&de 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. Fried lander Bros., Ld, QUALITY TELLS A TALE _ PROVED BY THE FACT THAT NEARLY - lout of every 4 of the whole population of Men, women, and Children DRINK P97ME CEYLON or Milentleil Teas. The above statement, after 18 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 4d per Ib. more money, and you will be convinced ours have no equal for Quality. Triad Competitions. nnHIS MONTH the «Triad' offer« prizes JL for competitions aa under :— *£ b d For Beat sentence from the word" W-e-1-l-i-n-g-t-o-n, using the let ters as initial letters of words, an n To close 20th March " f v v Volume, '• Rained Abbeys, " Yalue-*- * , For the best design (m monotone) \ for heading for the Triad. Youths I nnp er girls uader 18. To cloae 20th f w April. Gold Medal value— J For the correct sentence repre-' sented by the following initials : T T I— F P I_— T—- A— A 8 30 0 I M—— To close 20th M&y. j Dressing Case, value— J For the best coloured Map of Aus-A tralia; size of paper :24 x 18 inches. l?or 6th Standard boys I 20 0 and girls attending any of the public schools. To close 20th June. Watcb, value— J For beafc short story of aboub 1500"J words (or page of Triad). For young people under 20. 10 0 To close 20th July. J Entries for the above competitions to be accompanied with a receipt for nob less than 5a for goods purchased from one of the advertisers m the 'Triad,' or for goods advertised m the ' Triad,' »b per list below. Competitions to be posted to " Manager Triad,' Dunedin." The renulb of each competition will be given m the * Triad' m issue following date of closing. Anglo N.Z. Cycle Co. Ashburton Drapery 00., Drapers Curtis, F, Jeweller I Dr Speer, Wellington Griffin's Biscuits (any grocer) Joshua Bros,, Boomerang Brandy Kirkpatrick, fes, and Co, X Jama Lochhead, R Mrs Miller's Cookery Books Mitchell, Photographer N.Z. Express Co. RCullen, agenb N.Z. Clothing Factory Orr, A, Draper Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Somerset Hotel, H, S. Drumtnond Suratura Tea Three Oastle and Capstan cigarettes Vanity Fair Cigarettes Van Houten's Cocoa and Chocolate 1 Wahoo' Loasby's, ' Koolibah' Losißby's. (Buyers of one bottle of either may enter) Wilson, Balk and Co., Frenoh Coffee and Ouvah Tea ZealandU Boots All ye housewives of New Zealand, who delight m Fragrant Tea, ask for that which bears the label of the Diamond Jubilee, Smoke New Venuo



ORANGE HALL. SATUKDAY/APBIL 22, ASHSURTON PBB9BYTERTAN CHURCH MANSE DEBT EXTINCTION FOND. A SALE of WOElE"& FARM PRODUCE J\. will take plaoo on the above date, m aid of the Manse Debt. Tho Hall will be open from 10 a.m. I/- LUNCHEON from 12 to 2 p.m. 1/- Donations for above thankfully received by any of the members of Finance Committee. [A Card. MISSES BUNDLF, DRESS AND MANTLE MAKFRS, TANORFiD STREETj (Same Premises). Ashburton, 3 279 O 1 § Q or ■ H ' g as I EH *. £ <t\ S THE "PEOPLE'S" IRONMONGER, BURNETT STREET/ Opposite ARCADE mHE CHEAPEST SHOP m Ashburton X for General Ironmongery, including GUNS 1 GUNS! ! GUNS! ! ! CARTRIDGES ! CARTRIDGES ! Club, Eley's Kynoch's, etc. SHOT, CAPS, WADS, Etc. ALL UP TO DATE, HO OLD STOCK. Plough Hhares, Plough Chains, Leading and Tug Chains, Plough Line, Bag Hooks, Digging & Manure Forks, Gorse Knives, etc., AT PRICES THAT OANJSOT BE BEAT Prlrans Stoves ! Primus Stores ! ! Ranges, Register Gntes, Marble Mantelpieces, Portable Stoves and Boilers, Fire Irons and Fenders. j LAMPS. LAMPS. LAMPS. Ashburton Emporium for CARPEN TERS' TOOLS, Butchers' Knives and Steel*, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Scissors, Brush ware, Etc., Etc. G. MEDDINS (Successor to W. Gongreve.) NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING/AGTORY. TT7E have Pleasure m Intimating that we have Opened our Season's Stock of GENTLEMEN'S HATS, Comprising the LATEST NOVELTIES m i FRAME HATS, FLFXIBLE3, AND SOFT FELTS. Our Value is noised for these goods and this season is better than ever. NEW TIES AND SCARVES. We have a nioe selection m all the newest styles and shapes. We always keep oa hand a well-assorted Stock of— TRAVELLING RUGS, PORTMANTEAUX, AND GLADSTONE BAGS. A. G. BARTON, MANAGER. E* OR COUGHS, OOI.DS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA " Influenza, Consumption, &o,&o ,„,.„ <ATS CokPOUND ESSBNOB OP LINSEBD Aniseed, Senega, Sqtilll, Tolu, <fco X AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expeotoran \ Coughs, Colda, and Cheat Complaints £ AYSCOMPOUITD, tor Coughs and Ooloa \ serviceable for horses and cattle f AY'S TIO PILLS, a speoifloln NewmSgifc J? \ to, Qoataia Quinine, Iron,



ELLESMEBE CYCLE CLUB, EASTER MONDAY. ——_, »/%» . . . ■.__-—. WATEBL.EYS AJGrAXTS TO THE JBIttCHNX QUARTER MILE .. """SECOND , m A. HUSTON MALI MILE .. SIRST .. G LEWIS ONE MILE .. FIRST .. A HUSTON „  SECOND .. 0 WILLIS TWO MILE .. FIRST .. 0 WILLIS „ .. THIRD .. HU3TON WHEEL RACE .. SECOND  COOKE THREE MILE .. SECOND  HUSTON „ .. THIRD ... HUMPHREYS AMATEUR MILE .. SECOND .. H LORD ALL BIDING WAVEBLEYS. JOHN ORR AND CO., SOLE AGENTS. Waverley Bearings Have Double Life. Ti carrying out the principle of j simplicity and universality which we have endeavoured to make a {feature of 1899 Waverley Bicycles, we make the cones m feka bearings with doable faces. Thus ihe same cone can be inserted on either aide of^eithoc bhe^front or rear hub. It cannot be inserted wrongly. There are Real Improvements m 1899 Waverley Bicycles. YOG h*ve only to eximine the '99!W,werley to see thab our policy of concentrating .fforc upon one Model has brooghb forth a wonderful degree of perfection m design, n detail and m finish. No such bicycle w*s ever before made. The '99 Waverley is the crowning triumph of modern skill m Bioycle building. The beautiful Waverley Oabalugue tells the details. .Now ready Frae. Simplicity. YOU who ara looking for aimple, worry saving daslgn' and construction m Bicyelee will welcome the 199 Waverley. Universal nmts, Interchangeable double faced o-mes m the bearings, with eliding adjustment), and an ideal two-piece Crankj shaft are points worth mentioning. The Proud Record, T*iV? nob a ngie broken Waverley frame was reported during '97 or '98 speaks volume, for tho quality m Wav&rley Bicycles, for tin high carbon steel tubing and mAMhkss drop forgiugs of whioh they are made, for bho skill m brazing. THR s\mn q<i*li>y of tubing, lha same quality of drop forging, fche samo skill aorl thoroughness of making go into 1899 Waved -jya, wih improvomontH m design, tried and I'roved.'thafc will mike every owner of the* Waverley proud of his mount. I The Beauty of the Waverley Bicycle, THE beauty of the Waverley Bicycle has always been famous, for this season we surpass all previous efforts and produce a bicycle as nearly perfect as skill and the practically unlimited resources of our great factories can make it. The design Is elegant and graceful, and every detail of workmauahip and finish have been brought to tempting ideality. The Strongest Fork Crown Yet Produced. OSE OP THE FEATURES OF THE WAVSRLEY IS THE NEW HOJLLOW-ABCH DJFfcOP-FOR&EID FOEK CROWN that will unquestionably cause a sensation wherever ib fs shown, ifcdoubes the strength and rigidity of the frontJorks, preventing all wavering or unsteadiness of the front wheel. Itjnsures the ridec's'safety. ——\k)— —» WAVEBLEY CYCLE DEPOT. SIT.COLOMBO STREJST>:CHRISTCHiaRCH. JOHN ORR & CO.. ;ashburton, kOLB AGENTS FOB NEW ZEALAND. fHE .BEAUTIFUL: WAfBRLEY CATALOGUE IS^FREE. ITJIS WORTH! OF YOUR CAREFUL STUDY.j