Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1899. Local and General.

* * On- *Ke first pugs fe«-day will b* found the rw|c ■■ ' »r the (Jom.ty Council meeting, and on.he f'iur-h page news re the Cam bridge tragedy and the Cathro case. Wheat Expoht.—The Adana s.&. from Brisbane, is loading at Tima.ru 40,000 eaoks of wheat for Messrs Stead and Co , Ohrist ohutch, and Messrs Friedlaader Bros , Ld , Ashburtou,— Press Association telegram. The Domain Track. — Cyclists will be pleased to learn that the proposed improve ments to the cycling track m the Domain have been commenced, and should the weather continue fine it is possible that training there may be begun at an early date. ACCIDENT—Oo Wednesday last Mr Lowe, of Lyndhurst, met with a serious accident. It appears he was riding, when the horse j fell and rolled on him, breaking bis thigh. ] The sufferer was brought to the Ashburton Hospital, where his injuries were attended to* Lambs.—Laßt year a ewe belonging to Mr William Sutherlaad, Tinwald, dropped four lambs, a not very common thing. This year another ewe belonging to him has been equally prolific, and dropped four lambs, all healthy and promising. The four of last year were all raised and turned out well — At Highbink this season Messrs Davis Bros' lambing has totalled 150 per cent.

Lady Ranfctrly's Pbize.—The Taranaki Herald states that the pr.ze offered by the Countess of Raafurly on her visit to the New Plymouth High School m December last has been gained by Miss Irene Skinner, who was one of the eighteen competitors. The subject seleoted for the essay was the "Rise and Development of our Empire m India," and the prize consisted of a three volume edition of Green'a "History of the English People," handsomely bound m ■ Russian leather, and beautifully illustrated. The Half-Holiday.—A somewhat hard case was dealt with at luvsrcargiU yester day. Martin, a coal dealer, was fined 1», and mulcted m coßti of two pounds and sixpence becausa his carter had loitered on the road with a load of coal and delivered it about ten minutes after the closing hour on the halt-holid*y. The carter had since been discharged, and admitted thai) he could have travelled faster, It appeared that Martin had previously reported Inspector McKeown to the department. The latter alleged that the dray left the yard after one o'clock, bub Martin contended that this was not so, and further alleged thnt a rival dealer's dray ■ went out with a load a the a*me time, which

tha inspector failed to see, although he ad mitted he waa watching. In another caso a bmhman waa fined m all two pounds for de livering a lead of wood after one o'clock, hia excuse being that the bush being soft he had to make two journeys of a load to a hard road; henoe the excess of time.—Press Association telegram* Presentation. — A pleasant little cere mony took place "round the stone" ab the Guardian office this morning, at which Mr h W. Tyrrell-Baxter waa presented by the staffs of the Mail and Guardian wiih a handsome copy of Funk and Wagnall's standard dictionary, a noble lexicon that any one would be proud to possess. It is a crown folio volume or several thousand pages, finely illustrated, and one of the most comprehen sive standards published." This onpy was bound m full ruaoia, and bore a suitable inscription. Tho presentation was made m a neat practical speech by Mr H. Willin, manager of the Ashburton Publishing Company, m the name of the staffa, who congratulated Mr Baxter on the appointment he had secured, andwhile expressing regret at losing him from the staff of which he had been so long a member, tendered him the volume as a token of the respeofc and esteem iv which he was held m the office. Mr Baxter suitably replied, and the members of the staff said good-bye, as he waa leaving by that day's express for (lore, where he goea to assume an important position on the literary staff of the Gore Standard. Herr Friedenthal.—Writing of Herr f riedenthal's piano playing <*t his recital m Chriatchurch last night, the Press says :— j " That one performer on one instrument should be able nob only to enchain the attention bub to arouse the artistic sympa thies from the first to tha last of his audience is, m these days of large companies, a marvel, and shows that the performer possesses no ordinary ability. Herr Friedenthal is on the piano what a great artist is with the brush. He reproduces to ua by means of tone pictures, the inspiration of the great masters of melody. Take, for instance, his transcription of " The Flying Dutchman." Nothing could bo more powerful or realistic than hia pourtrayal of the storm. One saw the leaping waves and heard the roar of the surf on the shore of the bay m if present. Then again the wonderful reproduction of scenes }n the Hungarian wayside inn, with ! its wild danoe of peasants at the conclusion. Herr Friedenthal, by the magic of his play ing, brought the scenes most vividly before the mind of his hearers. (Thus it is that tho playing of Htrr Frieden , thai stands out m strong relief, different entirely from the ordinary concert playing which one Is used to. Hia style is powerful, and totally devoid of trickery. He gets the most forte efftots and the j faintesb piano with equal ease, whilst he j produces beautiful singing or melodious effect, which Is wonderfully successful m parts." Herr Friedenthal given a reoiul m the Oddfellow*' Hall here on Tuesday even ing next Fire.—About eight o'clock last night the fire bell at tha main station was sounded lustily, and soon after the Western bell took up the talei A. bright glow m Tancred street towards the Masonic hall loeatdd the fire, which was the house occupied by Mr John Mullaney, the property of Mr A. Orr a five roomed cottage. The steam engine was on the spot without any marked loss of time, considering that it had been drawn there by only one horse and several stalwart firemen, but there was some delay m getting up seam. Meanwhile the curricle engine was set to work, occupying a position m the street m front of the hiuee, and it continued to play, pumped by willing hands. Shortly afterwards the steamer got up steam, and hose from it playing on the ire made short work of the flames, .Jjut not before the building had been wrecked. When the bell rang, the fire had a hold on the back part of the building, and had the steamer been more promptly serviceable it is possible a portion of the building might have been saved. The fire was caused by the kerosene taking fire at tht filling of a lamp m fcha baok portion of tho house, and after ib obtained hold some attempt was made to save Mr Mullaney's furniture, which was, however, successful m only a slight degree, and Mr Mullaney will be a heavy loser. What the insurances are, if any, did not transpire, but ib is understood the building was insured ip the South British. Don't Cough.-*-Relief can be obtained immediately. Use " Kea^ing's Cough Lozbngks "—well known as the utterly unrivalled Oough Remedy. Strongly reoom ' mended by many eminent physicians. They at onoe check the cough and remove the cause—without any after effect; the most delicate can therefore take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two ab bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere m tins 13id each:

News in Brief.

Excursion fares and train arrangements for the Timaru races are advertised m this issue Ladies will please note that the Ashburton Drapery Company have opened up and are displaying m their windows a selection of new season's prints. In our advertising columns appears a notice that tha trotting stallion Prince Im perial, will bo at the service of breeders m this district during the coming season, His qualifications on breeding lines are un deniable, hia sire Hambletonian Bell Boy possessing the boat strains of Ameri can trotting bloorl, while his dam, old Princess (winner of the Exhibition Trot ia Duuedio) had a dash of the Dexter blood m her viens. Prince Imperial, is one of the j few who has shown a record of within % tick of §ofortwomil«".; J

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. \ United Press Association—By Electric I Telegraph. Wellington, September 1 The Council met «t 2.30 p.m, BILLS JPASBKD. Ihe Heatheoie Road District Sanitation Bill, Companies Aofr, 1882 Amendment! Bill, ttrd the Luwcy Act) /• mendmenfc Bill passed iheir fiiiul stage=. SKCOND READING- The Nutive iownships Bill was read a stcoad time, ASSETS REALISATION BOARD. The debate was re»umed on the motion to enquire whether more npnedy realisation of assets by bho Realisation Board could not be secured. Ihe motion was lost on a divi sion. IN COMMITTEE. The Companies Bill passed through Com mittee. The Council rose at 4 40.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

United Press Association—By Eleotrlo Telegraph Wellington, September 1 The House met at 2 30 p.m. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence was granted to Messrs Rawlina and Wright on account of illness. FIRST READINGS. The Wellington City Streets and the Melfcos'i Gas Bills were introduced and read a first time. GOVERNMENT BUSINESS, On the motion of tne Premier, it was agreed th»t for the remainder of the session all Wednesdays be taken for Government business. Objection was raised by several by several members at ths privilege being taken away. SYDNEY MAIL SERVICE. The House went into Committee to con sider the terms and conditions of the pro posed contract for a Lyttelton'Wellington- Sydney mail service. An amendment that the contract have a currency of one instead of two years was lost by 19 to 19. The House adjourned at 5.30 p.m. Ihe House resumed at 7.36. P Consideration of the Sydney mail steam I service was resumed.

An amendment was moved by Mr Miller | that the contract be confined to British owners of vessels, and to vessels registered m Britain or the colonies, which was lost. An amendment was carried that the time should bi ninety-six hours instead of four days lix hours. Progress was reported on the conditions of the contract. THIS LOAN BILL. The debate on the Loan Bill was resumed by Mr Symea, who supported the Bill, con tending that a moderate borrowing policy was necessary to enable the railways to bs constructed aud the back blocks opened up. He condemned the land policy of the Government, and urged the abolition of the land boards. Mr 8. Allen contended that the schedule to the Bill was merely an appeal for support to the electors at the coming election. The system of railway construction waa faulty, instead of spreading money over a lot of small lines efforts should be concentrated upon one or two important lines uutil corn* pleted. Mr Kaihau supported the Bill, bull urged that some consideration should be given to railway construction m hia district. Mr Rolleston said, referring to Mr Kaihau's speech, that nothing had charac terised the failure of the present Government | mote than its dealings with native affairs. What was the reason \ Simply because the native members had lately taken to support ing party government instead of looking after native affairs. He made that statement m the hope that the naUve members would consider their action. Referring to the Bill, Mr KoUestoa considered that the Premier would take a wrong course if he tried to force it through, and trusted that it would not go b«yoHd the second reading before the Public Works Estimates were brought down end full particulars of the proposed expenditure placed before the House. It was against constitutional principle to ask the House to vote money until it was explained what the money was for. He did not disapprove of borrowing, Jbut he strongly objected to a policy of borrowing for petty works spread ill over the colony. The House would do a great wrong if it allowed the Bill to go beyond the second reading until details of the expenditure were furnished. Mr Cadman Baid that if th» Bill was electioneering it was electioneering m the right direction, as the Government were merely giving effect to the wishes of the country m a reasonable way, As to the charge of the Government electioneering, Mr Rolleston waa decidedly electioneering m appealing to the nativ* members. Mr Cadman contended that the present Ad ministration had done more for the natives than any previous Government, but the trouble was to educate them m European custom. Obj action had been taken that somt of the railways would not pay. That might be so at) first, but as settlement increased— and itj was rapidly increasing—they would pay. Even the Otago-Usntral, the necessity for which was made so much of by some members, was paying only % per cent on ita cost:, bub it would have the effect of inducing settlement, and it was only a question of a. few years when it, like oth*r at present non?paying lines, would prove remunerative If the Q >vernment were to carry out the wishes of the country m respect to railway construction, a £5,000,000 loan wouli be necessary. Tha expenditure of raoh a larg« sum would mean a boom for a few years — afterwards, depression with stranded unemployed workmen. No doubt there were on« or two uncompleted railways that were nob returning interest on the money spent) upon them, but that was gradually being obviated. The obJBCt) of the Government should bo to enable the back country to be opened up, and keep the people steadily employed. Mr Fraser objected to the Bill on the ground that it was wrong to sanction borrow ing until the House knew how the money was to be expended. Mr Montgomery card that he would oppose the Bill for the reasons that they had %uite enough money without borrowing that would last until next Parliament met; that before they voted the loan they should know how the money was to be expended ; that he did not approve of some of the line's proposed to be constructed, and that other* would not prove reproductive. Mr Fisher assarted that the Bill was neces sary to meet the requirements of a growing country. Mr Pirani said that he would oppose the Bill. The system of borrowing for small linen would jeopardise raising a favourable loan to complete the main lines. It was a pity that the Bill had been introduced on the eve of the General Electon, aa it cer tainly excited suspicion that it was done for election purposes. Mr Sligo defended the Ofcago Central line, and opposed the principle upon which the schedule had been prepared. Mr Heke thought that it would be better to devote the whole of the £300,000 allo cated to railways either on main or brauch lines. He also referred to the system of rating and taxation of native lands contend ing that they were unjust and inequitable, Mr Guinness continued the debate, contending that a more vigorous policy should be initiated m railway construction before the House pissed the Bill. The rail wayß proposed to be constructed should be referred to a committee to report upon. If ib found that the lines proposed were desir able, a large loan should be raised and the linea completed before others were authorised. Mr Millar complained of the treatment the Otago central railway had received last year, aud stated that if it were not better treated he would have to re-consider his loyalty to Government. Moneys had been voted for that line and public buildings, but had npt been expended, and such treatment lie strsngly resented. The Premier, replying, refprred to the complaints by the Maori members of the system of dealing with native lands, contend ing that the natives themselves were to blame for the delay m bringing m legis'ation to put theeelaudsuponabetterfooting. Withrespect to the statement that ways and means should not precede the public works statement, he

quoted from the record* to Bhow that large to&na had been raised m the pwt for railways and roads before th« Estimate! were brought down. Of the large amounts votad for the Ocugo Central railway duriag the past thr«e year a only £7000 had been Euexpended, 80 that there was no cans* for comp!*tnt on lhat account. The motion for the second reading was then put and earned by 29 to 15« The followii' i« the division ii»* :—Aye*, 29—Messrs Allen (8 G), Oadman, Oarncross, •Jurroli, Ois'in, Fisher, Flatman, Eraser, (Jilfedder, Guinness, Hall-Jones, Heke, Hog", Holknd, Kaihau, L*wry, MtG >wan, McKerzie (X), Meredith, Mi Is, Morrison, I O'Meara, O'Began, Parata, Pere, Seddon, Stevens, Steward, Symcs. Noes, 15 - Messrs Allen (J), Brown, Herries, Lang, Latvia, McLean, Maasey, Millar, Monk, Montgomery, Moore, Piranl, Rolleston, Tanner, Thomson (J W). P»irß—Ayes— McKsi zie (J), W»rd, Field, JbiuohauaD, Duncan, McNab, Graham, Thompson (T), Smith, Joyce, Wilson, Lethbridge, Hutchison (G). Noes—Soobie McKeniie, MoGu:re, Wright, Hunter, Wason, Kelly, Bollard, Huicheson (J), Crowther, Taylor, Bligo, Kussell, Riwlini. The House met ab 3.20 a.m.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association —By Elect rlo Telegraph—Copyright Cairo, August 31. The dervishes who were defeated on the Blue Nile had been living under supervision for some time past, but it has been discovered they were plotting a rising at the Khalifa's instigation. London, August 31 i The Times states that, wonderful to ! record, tbe Japanese are over-reaching Russian diplomacy m Korea, and are gaming the supremacy. Baron Albert Grant, who figured prominently m the seventies as a com pany f promoter and speculator

FEDERATION.

United Press Association—By Eloctriu Telegraph—Copyright (Rtcelred Wak»pu»ka Sept 2, 10-5 am Guardian Office 10-54 ».m) Brisbane, September 2 Two great Federal and Anti-Ftderal demonstrations and processions took place m the city Jast night. While Mr Barton was apeaking m the vicinity of an Anti-federal meeting, there was considerable hustling. The Anti-Federalists took possession of the platform, and refused to m\ ow him to speak. A Federalist was thrown from * balcony. The Anti-Federalists con sider they will be beaten, but not by a large majority. The Premier, speaking at Lynnum, | said that although he bad not been an advocate of one-man-one vote, he accepted the voice of Australia and would carry ifc out if Queensland joined the Federation. If he did not join he ! saw no reason why the exis.iog state of things should be disturbed. In reference to the Pacific cible he said it was first proposed that Queensland ■hould not have a reprfsentative on the Board. He saggeited the difficulty of three representatives for four colonies could be got over by New South Wales and Queensland conjointly appointing one and New Zealand another, these two naming a third. This met with Mr Reid's approval.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Paris, Sept. 1 Dreyfus made a powerful protest against bis alleged confession to Le Brun. Renaud, one of the witnesses, describing Dreyfus's visit to view the German military manoeuvres, was com pletely discredited, and a violent scene followed between the President of the Court and M. Labori.

COMMERCIAL

ASHBURTON BTOCK MARKET.

Mr David Thomas reports upon the live atock market m the Ashburton County for the week ending August 31, as follows: — On Tuesday, at the Tinwald yards, the usual weekly sale of live stock was held. There was an average attendance of farmers, dealers, and others interested, the catalogue submitted being a small one. In fat sheep (butchers') the entry was small, aad com petition was keen, resulting m a clearance at slightly increased values. In store sheep values were slightly higher than last week. The total entries for the day consisted of 3607 sheep, 43 cattle, and 3 pigs, of which my entry comprised 1597 ehoop and 25 head of cattle, and m conjunction with the Fawners' Go-operative, ft grand line of 488 two and four-tooth ewes (for Mr John Withell, Rangit&ta), which ws sold at 16* each, and I succeeded m making the follow ing sales :—ln fab sheep I sold 11 crossbred ewes at 3,23 6d, 14 at 11s, 39 crossbred ewes and wethera 13<§, 3 crossbred ewes with lambs »b foot 16a 6d, 132 two and four tooths 15s lid, 96 crossbred ewes m lamb 14a 6d, 116 crossbred ewes m lamb 14s 91, 111 crossbred ewes m lamb, two, four, six and eight-tooth 16s Id, 398 crossbred hoggets 12s 9d, etc* In cattle, I Bold 6 steers at £7 15s, 1 at £3 15s, 4 at £2 15s, 3 dry cows 35s each, 3 at £5 the lot, 1 sprioger f4, cow and calf £1 7a 6d, 1 yearling £1 2s.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote aa follows on Sept, 1,-1899:-- Wheat-* Prime milling Pearl ... 2a 2d   Tuscan.„ 23 3d   Hunter's 2s to 2s Id Oats—Duns ... Is to Is Id Danish ... Is to Is Id Canadians la 3d to Is 4d Sparrowbilla Is Id to Is 2d Barley—Malting, prime, 2s 6d.to 2s 9d Inferior ' 2s to 2s 3d CttiaS—Good oatsheaf 32s 6d ' Grass Seed—Old pasture, Is 3d to 2s New  Is 3d to Is 6d The above are prices current p»id to farmers on trucks at Ashburton.

The rise m the price of woo! and the firm state of the London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounds for the farmers of Canterbury alone this year. As a natural consequence, following the advanced cost of the raw material, all the principal manufacturers of woollen goods have recently issued revised price Hats show ing a considerable rise m the 'prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Messrs Craighead & Berbtman of this town, how ever, with their usual foresight, took time by the forelock, and cabled Home direct early m May for a large shipment] of the most fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured large parcels from the principal New Zealand mills just before the rise, and will give their customers the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Cbaighead and Berry. man invite an early inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 10b, made up m their well known style and fib, Bhould convince the qst sceptical of their sterling values.

SOCIAL COLUMN.

[ The matter contained m this column is paid for, and is net necessarily m accord with the t'tws advocated by thispipcr, ]

NAVAL NOTES.

Hiss Westou's Work m the Ksivy

Mien Weaton's interesting and splen did work during the past year amongst (he men of the Koyal Navy, was '■xpoundrd at, the annual meeting, held m Pxeter Hall, m June. Miss WeEtun herself tod of the prosperity of the work, whici>, she said, had re presentatives present at that meeting iroin Devonpott, Portsmouth, and Walmer. She proceeded to explain that there are at present 116,000 men and boys m the Navy, all of whom m Kome way come under the influence of the work, Over 1000 staunch mem bers of the Royal IS! aval Christian Union. In the various Sailor's Rests the core of the work continued to be the Word of God.

With regard to the correspondence and publication department, the cir culation of last year's Monthly Letters and of the paper Ashore and Afloat, reached 1,145,580 copies. These pub lications find their way, not only amongst the men of the Royal Navy, but also amongst merchant sailors and fishermen, and their circulation has been attended with much bleushtg. : As to the two Sailors' Rests at Forte mouth and Devonport, the number of sleepers during the past year reached 199,197 an increase of 3,000 slteptrs m the year; whilst there vm token over the counter?, m pennies and larger sums, no less than £21,950, an increase of £4,000. The amount taken during the month of January was expended on, amonget other pro* visions, 40,320 cupa of tea and over 9000 plates of ham, 22,000 egg*, 31,112 buttered rolls, 20,000 buna, tarts and cakes, and 5 tons of fish.

Miss Weston explained that any surplus left over, after all expenses m connection with the Bests were de frayed, went m various ways to the good of the Navy, as, for instance, for the support of widows and orphans, or m aid of the temperance and other departments of the work. ' Having given an entertaining account of her recent visit to Windsor, by invitation of the Q-ueen, and fpoken of the deep interest then evidenced by Her Majesty m the work, Miss Wes ton stated that m addition to the new Jubilee block of buildings jast opened at Portsmouth, it w»i intended to add to the Sailori' Best at Devouport. She asked for £10,000 towards the carrying cut of this project. At the clo»e, Miss Weston presented medaln to two man-o'-war's men who had for five years and ten years respectively been total abstainers from intoxi~ cants,-— ■ Western Indtpmdmt,

WHAT THE BOYS SAID.

The following anecodote hat a pecu liar interest just- now, m that it appeared m one of the publications of Messrs Harmsworth's publications, who are one of the two big gans who issue Sunday editions of their daily papers, and presumably wish pnople to read them en that day :— Be was an upright business roan, f n his heart he believed the religion of Christ to be true, But he was very busy, and when Sunday came he was thoroughly tired. He had become interested, too, m his newspaper, bo he gradually left oft going to God's house, His wife went regularly, and some times the children. One morning, just as his wife had set out, he was comfortably seated reading the money article, when he heard his boys talking m the next room. Said ten-year old Willie: " When you grow up, shall you go to Church as mother does, or stay at home like father ?" " I shall do neither," replied Frank, decidedly. " When I'm a man, I shall have a horse and trap, and be out on the road on Sundays and enjoy myself."

The newspaper suddenly lost its attraction. Between the father and it there came a picture of his boys associating with loose men, and drift ing into a godless, reckless, life, and of himself looking on it m his old age as the fruit of his self-indulgence. Five minutes afterwards he was rapidly walking towards the chapel. When the service was over, his wife, coming down the aisle, saw him wait ing at the door. There was question ing, glad surprise m her eyes, but he only remarked that he had taken a walk, and thought he would join her on the way home. Next Sunduy, however, the whole family were m their pew, and all the rest of ths day there was a kind of peace about the home that reminded him of his boyhood's happy days under i the old roof-tree. And who will say that he was the less fitted for another week of business life by his share m the services ot God's house, instead of " staying at home all Sunday to resti "

!(What," cried the orator fiercely, " what, I ask, causes poverty ?" And from the back of the hall a hoarse voice answered:—" Lack of cash \ "

A boy once applied for a aitwstion. "We don't like lazy beys here," said the manager. " Are you fond of work?" tr No, sir," responded the boy, look ing the other straight m the face. 11 Oh, you're not, aren't you ! Well, we want a boy that is." •• There ain't any," said the boy dog | ged'y. J "Oh, yes, there are. We have had | over half a dozen of that kind m here this morning to take the place we have." " How do you kuow they are 2' asked the boy. " They told me so." "So could I. But I'm not a liar." And the lad s»id it with such an air of convincing energy that he was engaged at once.

Some time ago, a number of sailors were having a spell ashore, and on an ocoaßion of their messing together a number of healths and toasts were drank. Amongst them was one given by a plain man-o'-war's man. H May all our enemies be pickled m ths brine that preserves Old England." The wit was keenly appreciated, and the toast drunk with enthuai&saa.

THE ASHBUBTOH GUARDIAN : SATUKDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, HM.



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FOR SALE. I have for Sale, m blocks of 2 acres, excellent land for the cultivation of the Raspberry ; m a good position, and on very reasonable terms, viz » 10 per cent deposit, 15 per cent m one year, b&lance bearing interest at 4£ per cent for a term of years, F. FERRIMAN



CHURCH BERTICEB: : ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Aahbarton. 14fch SUNDAY AFTWR TRINIiY (Sept. I.) 11 tk.ta —Matins, Holy Communion and Sermon. 3 p.m—(ireenstreet. 6 30 p m.—Evening Prayer and Sermon. R. A. WOObXHORPE. \r.*.. Vioar. F. FERBIMAN. RASPBERRY GROWING. WEILS no fruit pays better for good culture than the Raspberry, the f*lr results produced by an amateur or negimier wuh a few old stools or ruws at hiß command show that it ia easily grown- The let-alone plan, m fact, is so satis f*3tory to a certain extent that uo fio.it is more likely to be negleoted year after , year, the gathering of the fruit and thin ing oat of the old canes being all the J attention they receive m many places, j The soil m which they are grown has a 1 t to do with continued Buccess, and a fairly heavy yet well drained soil cannot easily be beaten. Even m gardens of some pretenbions there is a disposition to fight hhy of disturbing old raspberry quarters and planting new ones, yet if jone about m the proper way and at the correct season the wo^k ia as easy and the result is aa sure as making a new straw berry bed. Ihe suckers that spring up at a me distanca from the older stems are the most easily detached and the best for planting, and the safest time for the work i is early autumn while thare ia plenty of warmth m the soil and yet little fear of long continued drought. bor private gardens there are m» <y suitable methods of training, but I ques tion if any give Lass trouble than a wire at about three feet from the ground, the c=mes being planted a foot apart and ti d to the wire. When much exposed, two wi'es are best, tue at 2 feet from the „,, un d, ihe other at 4- feeb, this steadying the canes, which may be allowed to run . higher than the top wire if the lines are set a good distance apart. Tho l»t:d, of course, will have bean m order long <mongh to have got nicely settled, and planting must be followed by a mulch of short manure. The depth at which the roots are set depends a great deal on the nature of the soil, but shallow rather than deep planting should be the rule. This because the Raspberry roots deeply with the lower tier of roots, and seems by the nature of the upper, more fibrous, parts to delight m running just under the surface. The Ion" thong like roots steady the plant into position, while those nearer the surface collect food and moisture. For i this reason they should be kept up, well j spread out, and as far as possible kept always moist. In early spring these planting canes should be cat down to within a few inches of the surface, and as soon as strong sucker-like growths appear from the base the little lateral shoots may be rubbed quite out, even from the few joints left. The care of the grower will be by all reasonable means to ensure a strong, healthy, and clear growth, that m the succeeding season will carry a fair crop of fruit. The second season, if properly treated, a very heavy crop will he gathered, and after this the plants should go on improving for several yoars. Pruning consists, of course, m taking out the old wood after fruiting, and so thinning the number of young shoots annually that there Uno crowding on the trellis The old canes are best removed directly the fruit is taken, the additional room beins; useful, allowing the sun and air to enter freely and thoroughly ripen ths young canes. A heavier crop of fruit may m some instances be gathered by topping the young canes to different lengths m spring, not indiscriminately as they come, but leaving the stronger canes a foot or even more longer than shorter or imperfectly ripened onea. A more regular supply of fruit down the trellis and a heavier crop, owing to each separate cane being taken at the most suitable height, result, -Garden,



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French Blacking, 2d per tin, ls 9d per Leiberg"s extract. Is 91 per bottle Oz Patent Groats, Robinaon'B, lOd ; Har- Uixay's BUcklead. Id A**, 9d per doz par's, 9i per tin JameV Dame Blaoklead, 61 per doz Mell ns 1 Food, ÜBl per tin SOAP—Pear's, 4 tablets m box, ls box Nestles Pood, Is lid Silkstone Soap. lOd per bar, 10a 6i per Neaves Food, lid box Finest Japan Rice, 2|d per lb, 51b for Is Triumph, 63 per bar. 7s Ud per box Vermicelli, 6d per• lb, 41b for Is lOd Perfel Cleanser, 81 per bar, 8i 6d per Macrom, bd per lb, 4bs for Is lOi box Pearl Barley» 2b* Per Ib Pear'o Unscented Tablets, 64, 5* 6d Ground Rice, 3| I p^rlb ncr doz Aulsebrook'a Coco*, |lb 4J, lib Is 3d jleaver'B Shaving Stfcks, 9d each Cadbury'i Cocoa, J'b lOi, £lb, ls.Bl Brown Windsor Tablets, ls 3d per doz Star Cocoa, 3* ptr lb Juvenia Soap, 8d and 101 each Castle Brand bait lewt 5a Bnds^'s Extract of Soap, Is 4d per Rock Sa U owtßs doz, 5s 9d per box Table Salt, 7 b» Bd, Ulbs Is 3d Washing Soda, 141 b Is, 8s 63 per cwfc Table Salt, 2lb]«s. 8J Colonial yinegar, 2s per gallon Rdmon* s Baking Powder, lid English Vinegar, Champions, 2e 6d per Heaward s Flag Brand Powder, lOd eallon Chef, iOd Champions Vinegar, 10 i per bottle Crosse and Black well J Assorted Es- OolonUl Vi D eear, 61 per botrle sences, 9i per lb, 8s 6d per dozen White Wine Vinegar, lOd per bottle Colonial Assorted Essences, 5d per lb, Sunlight Soap, U per box *> &J P«* *™* Sapolio Soap, 6d per cake, 5» 91 per doz Rickett's Blue JOd per lb Monkey Brand Soap, large sis* 6d, 6s Empire Blue ... .. 8d „ „ 9J per doz Kean s Blue ... .. 10a   Barilla Ash, McOlinton's and Thorap- Anlsebrooke's Jelly Powders, aborted, Bon's. 9d per lb ,7J r \ 6'?,* *T dl I? ~QI A Pear's Violet Powder, 81 per box Devor't. Jelly Powders, 61,0, 91 per doz Fuller's Earth. 81 per box Colman'a Mustard, D.S.F., Is 8d per lb, Lime J oic« and Glycerine, 91 per bottle *lb-*°s i' *, M ,o * ,v Glycerine, 6i per bottle Oolmao's Murfard, oose, U 3d per lb Vaseline, 6 i per bottle STa ROH—Oolmao s and Berger a, Camphor, loz 33, lib tins 3s 101 6i, P«r packet BISCUITS—Snowfl»ke, 5i per lb ; 44d .i Gre^§ 8 and Llly' 5d Per lb per lb per tin » «IBZe Chinese, Is per box People's Mix, 4|d per lb  GUaa Japanese. 6d per lb Albert Lunch, 3±d per lb Symingtons Coffee lis3enc3, is 2d per SunTwinell^ 'per ib^oU per lb per Turkish Coffee Essence, 10|dpei bottle tin Maypole Soap, 6d per cake, any color Zealandia Mixed, 6d per lb, 6Ji per lb Driei Ptaches, Apricots, and Apples, per tin 9il P er lb PEPPER—White ... Is4^ per lb Milkmaid's Milk 7£d per tin, 7s 3d per Back ... la 2.1 „ „ dozen. Whole ... ls2J „ „ Nursery Milk, os per dozen SINGER—WhoIe ... 1 31 „ „ Coffee, finest, Is 3d, ls|sd, lfi 7d Ground ... 18 41 „., » Special, 2s nmesKf- .-.•■<■>■■- SHEEP NETTING, (0.8 )] •• •• •• 3<i pßr yard# O.K TUBULAR LANTERNS • lm &(i' BOILED LINSEED OIL 14* Odpwßgritondnim CASTOR OIL .. 13» Od pertin. IS GALLON GALVANISED PORTABLE BOILERS STs Od. YEATS' CELEBRATED GARDEN SEEDS JUST TO HAND] JOHN ORR & CO.. ASHBURTON,