Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1899.

A AvuiTER m an American magazine gives an interesting pen picture of the Sultan of Turkey. THE SULTAN. His Majesty, we are told, has an exceed ingly sensitive nature, but is not habi tually melancholy. He is a phenomenal worker, rigidly abstains from every form of nervous stimulant, except an occasional cigarette and cup of coffee, and possesses extraordinary self-control. The prepossessing impression which the Sultan is universally admitted to pro duce on those who are privileged to come mto contact with him is doubtless m part due to that charm of manner, that quiet dignity so free from angular self assertion, which is more or less characteristic of all well-bred Turks. But m his case it is supplemented by a pleasing smile, and an unusually sym pathetic voice, the notes of which always seem to csnvey a pleasant ex pression, even to the Btranger who is unable to understand what His Majesty has said until it has leen translated by the interpreter. The Sultan usually gives audiences on Friday after the ceremony of the Selamlik, when he wears a Turkish general's uniform, with the star of the Imtiaz order m brilliants hung from his neck. As he sits m front of you, with his hands resting on the hilt of his sword before him,, and you watch him speak to Munir Pacha m hia quiet, dignified way, you cannot resist the impression of his picturesque dignity. On other occasions his dress is simplicity itself, scarcely differing from that of his secretaries and other j officials. He wears a black frock coat, j cut m Turkish fashion, which just hides a white waistcoat with a gold watch chain. The only other jewellery is apt to be a plain gold ring on the little finger of the right hand with a fair sized ruly cut or polished en cabochon. It is customary to sit m the presence of the Sultan after being requested to do so, but the native-born Turk will only just sit on the very edge of the little gilt chair, and folds his arms across his chest, waiting for the Sultan to address him, and then mutter m reply, while bending low and touching chest, lips, and forehead with the right hand, " Firman Effendemizen." (Master, thy word is law). The Russian Budget for 1899 supplies somewhat melancholy proof that pro phets, even when THE MESSAGE they are Sovereigns, OF PEACE. have not always honor m their own country. - When the Czar's message of peace was published to the world it was everywhere, except m France, welcomed with enthusiasm. The nations hoped against hope that the world's ever-increasing armaments might, at last, be checked. Coming from Russia, the eirenicon offered every prospect of success, if it had only been backed up with deeds. Russia is, of all the Powers of the world, the most invulnerable, the least easily aseailable, the one whom none will willingly attack. She was, therefore, m a peculiarly good position to set the noble example of disarming. It would be unfair to blame the Ozac for the fact that she shows no inten tion of relaxing her armaments. Unquestionably he is sincere, as Alexander I, his ancestor, was sincere m a similar proposal. Bub he has to reckon with opinion at home— above all, with the Anglophobe party led by Count Muravieff. For many months a struggle between this faction and the party of peace led by M. de Witte has been going forward. The latter would seek an understanding with EDgland, and develop the vast Russian Empire peacefully. But he has evidently been worsted by the Chauvinists, and the net result is an increase of £5,000,000 m the sums de voted to armaments. Of this increase no less than £1,600,000 goes to the navy, while the outlay on new con struction rises from £1,900,000 m 1898 to £3,400,000 m 1899. And it must be remembered that last year a special appropriation of £9,000,000 or more was devoted to the navy. In face of thi* tremendous outlay, m face of the fact that last year Russia, by her special programme, laid down nine cruisers, it is hopeless for Great Britain to think of reducing her expenditure i upon the navy or upon the defences of the JEmpire.

Local and General.

____ : » ■ Dog Poisoning.—lt ia reported that a number of valuable sheep dogs have died from the effects of poison, picked up during the paab week on the Tinwald aide of the rivet* Bbitain's Good Ixample.-Lord Kit chener's proposal to found a great college ab Khartoum, and the instant and enthusiastic reBPOBH3 o? the BrUiah public, are a credit to European civilisation and a revelation of the spirit of helpfulness, which denotes Anglo- Saxon dealings with barbarous and semi-barbaroua races. The English con querors of the Soudan sat an example which we should take to heart and apply m our new possessions.— 'New York Tribune. Open Confession.—'During the last six years England's trade has increased by nine per cent, that of the United States by twenty-three per cent, thab of Germany by twenty-five per cent, while France can only show an increase of two a half psr cent j that is to say, that while we make two steps and a half forward England makea nine, the United States twenty-three, and Germany twenty-five. We are obviously m a state of Inferiority m the face of our competitors.— La Soleil (Paris). Judgment Summonses.—Mr Kenny, S.M. m Wellington, announced from the Bench the other day (says the Post) that after consultation with the Clerk of the Court, he had decided to grant no more long adjourn ments m judgment summons cases. They caused endleßS confusion and inconvenience on all sides, and very often a judgment debtor forgot the date of the adjournmenc, »nd then suddenly found himself arresoed. If the judgment creditor cannot prove that the debtor has means when the case first comes on, then it will be dismissed. That will always be done m the future. The " Windsor. "—The January number nf fci'.e Windsor Magazine is to hand, and as iisual it supplies moßt excellent reading. The .£«,* stork* i° tnis number are exceptionally Sodand the serial « Joan of the Srord " loses nose of its interest m the concluding chapters, Aa usual the illus- SL»u B are admirable, » pumber of them being delicately tinted. (Ekfl beauty of finish of some «t the half tone pictures shows what rapid strides this branch of art has made lately. Mr H. M, Jonea is the local agent oi ibe publishers, Ward, bwk.fUip Go.

Police — Inspector Broham was ia the Methven district on (Tuesday inspecting the, police arracgemente. | Chess —Mr Justice Denniston has been j elected President of the Canterbury Chess | Club m succession to the lata Mr Hook ham 1 Personal.— Miss B. A. Bell, of Ashbur too, is amongst; the successful candidates for the solicitors' general knowledge examin ation of the Ucivsrsity of New Zealand. Harvest —Steady raio fell all yesterday 1 at Timaru and put a complete etop to harvest work, and it is raining still more ! heavily to-day. The same state of affairs ! h&a to be chronicled h&re, I Tub Weather. —Tho showers of yesterday j and to-day were evidently prognosticated by 1 Captain Edwin iv the following wire sent j thrcugh last nijzht: — Moderate to strong | winds between W. and S., with showers at' places Boiuh of Kaikoura and Hokitika. School Excursion, — Ihe Hampstead and Ashburton School Committees intend hold ing a united excursion to Sutnner, and the probable date will bo Thursday, March 2. I The travelling on the railway and tramß, with several hours on the Sumner beach should make a very pleasant outing for the young i sople. The Hon. Captain Bussell, — Inter viewed by a representative of the Hawse's Bay Herald, Captain Russell stated that the rumour emanating from Wellington that ha is about to resign the leadership of the Opposition was absolutely untrue. The illness m his family will delay his opening of the proposed campaign for only two or three week?. Waikakahi Homestead.—Mr Allan Mc- Lean will retain (says the North Otago Times) the occupancy of the Waikakahi homestead and grounds at the rental placed upon the property by the valuers. Thus from being one of the largest landed proprietors m the colony Mr McLean will cease to hold any land, and becomes a tenant of the Ccown for 999 years, and there is no wandering swagger but hopes he may complete the term 61 his lease. Thb Absconder Myebs —The Welling ton police have received from the Home authorities some particulars as bo the arrest of Joseph Myers, The British Consul at Monte Video went aboard the Maori with the health officer, and found Myers there. He had assumed the name of " James Marks." The captain informed the Consul that Myers had stowed away at Wellington, and announced his intention of putting him ashore at Monte Video. The Consul re turned to the shore, and informed the police. When, some time afterwards, Myers was brought to land m a boat by a party of sailors, he was arrested. He had only the Bum of £22 6s Id m his possession. A Queer Trade Circular.—A Brussels paper has the following :•—We have just received a circular from a Belgian wine merchant, whose uncle was murdered m circumstances which have cast reflections upon his memory. In the circular the mephew protests against the aspersions upon his uncle, '• whom God will avenge," and winds up as follows; "I beg you to continue to honor me with the confidence which you have hitherto shown m me." The prices of his goods are then set forth m suitable terms. This is perhaps the first time that a merchant has made uae of the murder of a relation for business and advertisement purposes. Pictobes«ub Advertising.—For the tour of Here Morltz Rosenthal, the pianist, m the United States, an advance agent of wonderful powers seems to have been secured. In Western America Herr Rosenthal is heralded as " the musical hero, with the alertness of legerdemain, the strength of a blacksmith, the refinement of a woman, and the sincerity of a faithful and humble apostle of art, who has worked at his instrument with the ferocity of & tiger and the industry of a beaver } who has subdued that hard beast the piano, and taught it to know its master, to tremble at his clutch, and to roar at his command." "That hard beast, the piano !" is a phrase worth remembering. Bluegujms—What are probably tha tallest bluegums m the colony are to be seen growing on the property of Mr Chas. Qoul ter, Hawksbury, Blenheim. They were planted 44 or 45 years ago on some rich ground on the bank of a creek, and the tallest one, when measured thirteen years ago, was 130 ft m height, and it is now a few inches shorb of three feet m circumference a few feet above ground. There are many others of a similar height, and the trunks are as straight aa a mast. The trees have not grown much m height of late years, owing to the ravages of a large brown weevil, the grub of which, h%lf an inch m length, attacks the leaves and young shoots. Some bluegums planted about a dozen years ago are quite stunted through the weevil attacking them m this way. Peace on Earth. —Biamarok is still the idol of Germany, which is increasing her military strength ; and his methods will be followed, if an opportunity arises, and with it a man capable of turning the opportunity to account. While the Czjr talks of the status quo m armaments, the United States quadruple their standing army* France ? Before the year ia many months or weeks older, a military oligarchy may have overturned the Republic, and may seek a refuge from civil discord m war or threaten ings of war. In Ausfcra-Hungary the rival races are as reciprocally hostile as if they were nations at feud, and menace the dis ruption of the Monarchy, which almost seems bo be bound up with the person and life of the Emperor-King. The storm may not bursb, bub there never was a time when it was more necessary to be prepared for the worst. Astonished the Robbies.— Fop years past the headquarters of the police m Dublin Castle has been m telephonic communication with the Exchange, and Mr John Malan, assistant commissioner, told an Evening NlWs representative that he found the wire of real use. " People are afraid to abuse the line," he said, " and we have never been troubled m that direction. It has been of great assistance many a time. One of the besli cases m point I can think of is this :— A man was pulled into a hall by robbers and attacked. A fireman on escape duty noticed it, and rang up the Exchange, ask ing them to inform the police. When we goo the news we sent it on to the nearest police-station, the whole communications only occupying two minutes. A body of policemen rushed round and bagged all the ruffians, who would have completed their work and escaped but for the telephone." Police Tbainjncj —Amongst the numer ous reforms m the management of the police force instituted by Mr Commissioner Tun bridge, not the least important is the new system of instruction for recruits for the police force. At the Wellington depot, under the tuition of Sergeant O'Donovan, the novices are carefully instructed m the multifarious duties of a policeman. They are required to furnish reports on fictitious cases, wherein tact, aeal, and judgment are ! requisite, and to wiite simple essays on ; various subjects which have formed part of the course of instruction. Having passed through an examination as to physical fibnese, character, and mental attainments, they are placed on street duty under the charge of j some experienced constable? During mi i struction each man receives 6s a day with free quarters, but contributes his share to the meBB fund. When appointed to police duty the pay is increased to 7s a day, includ ing Sundays. A Policy of Exaspkkation.—We may assume (says the Pall Mall Gazette) as they seem to do at Capebown, that "justice will be done " m the casa of the shooting of the man Edgar. Bub what ia diequieting is that the relations between the Boer officials and the UiWanders are so strained tlmb it is necessary to arm the police m order to pre serve the peace among an unarmed popula tion. What can result from the patrolling of the streets by armed men except] the creation of a feeling of resentment and exasperation ? There is no warrant for such gratuitous menaces towards an unarmed population, and there ia, of course, less excuse for the shooting of civilised beings m cold blood, even if resistance is offered to arreat. It lies with the Home Government to see that the needless irritation of British subjects is nob continued with impunity; there is a point beyond which such things cannot be borne by a freedom-loving people. " As electricity is to a tallow candle " so is diamond jubilee tea to Its competitors.— Agents—Shearman Bros., Ashburbon W T Boak, Mount Someja. and Mayfield} James Gudiell, (TiuwaW,

[ Government Smartness —Tho following I 1 paragraph is from the Fress :—As an example I i of the looseness of the business methods of I the Government, it may bo stated that 3 although Mr A. R. G. Rhodes, President oif the Chriatchurch Regatta Club, received J, intimation that tho Government cffioes m J Ciinstchurch would bo closed on the after- : noon of February 23, on which date the regatta takes place, no official iutimfttion has appeared m the Gazelle, and the Regvla Committee have been compelled to publish the letter m this issue ino.dcr to ensure that the Government officials receive the holiday. Tub Rifle Association's Meeting — Representatives from the Rivertoa R fle^, Highland Rifles, Port Chalmers Navais, North Duaedin Rifles, Portobello Rifl.s, l)un?dia aud Lnvercargill Engineers, luver cargill City Guards, and the Southland Rifib Club, takicg part at the New Zealand Ri£b Association meeting ab Wanganui, went through by the express last night, and con tinued their journey by steamer. So far there will be nineteen representatives from Canterbury at the meeting, which is one short of the required number for teams matches and volley firing. Four of the nineteen are from Timaru, eleven are from Chrißtchurch, two from Kaiapoi, and one from Port Victoria Rifle Club. Shkep Brands and Eahmaeks.—Two \ brothers named Lennox are at present under trial at the Supreme Court, Christchurcb, on a charge of aheepstealing, the sheep being the property of Mr Acton-Adams. Several Bheep experts, including the owner of thß sheep alleged to be Btolen, stated positively that they bore the brand of a certain owner. On the other hand, a number of other experts were equally positive m their abate ments they did not. "In my experience of sheep," said his Honor Mr Justice Denuis ton, "which has been almost exclusively •onfiued to the courts, I have found thab the moßt frequent earmark a sheep has is the cutting oft of the tops of the ears." "That," said Mr Joynfc, "is the usual method of removing the brands of other owners." A Spanish Hbkoine.—Dona Maria Luisa i Inigo, known as the heroine of Punta Brava, has arrived m Barcelona, her native place. She was living with her husband and two eona on a tobacco plantation m Ouba.j when the insurgent leader Daaderas and his men appeared on the scene. A melee ensued, and all the males were Bhot. Dona Inigo was offered her life if she would cry " Viva Cuba libre!" but she boldly replied "Viva Espana," whereupon Banderas struok her. She flew at him and pluoked out one of his eyes. Then his followers fell upon her, cub off her ears to geb her jewelled pendants, wrenched off a finger for the rings she wore, struck her on fche head wibh a sabre, pierced her with fifteen wounds, and left her for I dead. She was, however, picked up on the I retreat, taken to a hospital, and gradually j recovered, though a terrible wreck.

News in Brief.

<» Texaß fever has appeared among bhe oattle on Waverley Run (Queensland). The officers of the Government steamers are to wear a special uniform. Future candidates for the police will be required to pass m stretcher practice. The Baater encampment of volunteers m the Wellington district will be held m Wood ville. Machinery has been erected at Te Arohar for the treatment of fl»x by a new chemical process. The important drapery announcement of Measrs Mitchell and Turner appears on the fourth page. i Queensland is making great preparations for adequate representation at the Earl's Court Exhibition. At New Plymouth the other day the stock inspector had to condemn fifty-two tuber culous pigs out of one herd. A case of suspected leprosy is reported from Grafton (New South Wales), the patient being a Chinese gardener. The New South Wales Chief Stock In spector holds that there is no danger of the emu becoming exbinct through being classed as a noxious bird. Telephonic communication has been es? tablished m New South Wales between Wanaariog and Urisisno stations (26 milea), by means of wire fences. The etock statistics of Bourke district (New South Wales) show the appalling effects of the drought; approximately 1,000,000 Bheep perished. A consignment of salmon ova, which arrived at Wellington by the Warrimoo, proved a failure. Only 200 eyed egga were found out of the thousands forwarded. The monument to be erected over the " Big Grave " of the viooims of the Brunner disaster at Stillwater cemetery, is to coat £100, and is being imported from Hume. A young man was charged at the Fitzroy Court (Victoria) recently with having at tempted to commit suicide by hanging, be cause he had had a difference with a young lady. A return issued by the Defence Office shows the total strengbh of cadet corps to be 2212, of which 825 are connected with primary schools, and 1231 with secondary schools. Though the prospects of a bounteous har vest m the Nelson province were some time ago highly promising, it is now feared that, as a result of recent heavy rains, the yield will be disappointingly small. A man named Larkins, whose anbica were quite m keeping with his cognomen, threw a bucket of water over the Hastings con stable the other day. For this little " lark " he was sentenced to 24 hours' imprisonment.

ATHLETICS.

Amateur Championship Meeting. United Frees Association—By Electric (Telegraph—Copyright Melboubnb, February 21 At the Amateur Athletic Association's Championship Meeting, Bennett won the mile running event, m 4min 43§ sec; and the three mile event, m l&rnin 17g sco; Daviaon the 440 yds hurdles, m 66f 3ec ; Hay the long jump, 20ft §m; Mcßae the pole jump, 9ft 4|io; Myers the three mile walk, m 24min 44sec

FIRE BRIGADES' ASSOCIATION

United Preaa Association—By Electric Telegraph Queenstowk, February 21 tDhe annual meeting of the Accidents Assurance Society of the Fire Brigade Association was held this morning, the President, Superintendant £, Smith (Christchurch) presiding. The balance-sheet showed the Society to have materially improved its condition during the year, the balance being £506 15s 4d, against £445 13a 5d with which the year began. The payment of accident claims totalled £6110 a. On the motion of the President, seconded by Oaptain Fooks, the balance-sheet was adopted* At the instance of the Napier Brigade the rules were amended, making intoxication a distinct bar to the claim for benefit. The election of officers resulted as follows .-—President, Captain Fooks (Ash burton); Vice-Presidents, Lieutenant Baker, Secretary Bobbins, and Secretary Walton; Seoretary and Treasurer, J, G, Gilberd.

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CABLE NEWS.

— » _ United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, February 20 The Duke of York again visits Dublin m April. „ Lord Tennyson, m a letter replying to the congratulations upon his appoint ment to the Governorship of South Australia, says :—<•" If I can contribute to the great work of Imperial consolida tion, whereof Australian Federation is no small part, my boyhood dreams will be realised." In the House of Commons Mr Brodrick stated that the Mahdi's body was thrown into the Nile m order to destroy the superstitious reverence of the The Redmondites declared that they will therefore oppose the proposed annuity to Lord Kitchener. In the House, Mr Hanbury, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, said if the colonies surmount the practical difficulties m regard to the coinage of silver the Treasury will grant permission to coin, regardless of the loss to the revenue. Washington, February 20 Lord Herechell, the President of the Conference sitting at Washington to settle the difficulties between America and Canada, slipped on the ice and fractured the pelvic bone. Paris, February 21 The French are laying submarine mines m the harbour of Bizerta, m Tunis. Torpedo vessels are kept constantly under steam, The garrison has been doubled. Brisbane, February 21 , The Government intend to introduce domestic servants and agricultural labourers at the rate of 100 per mtnth for the next six months. Adelaide, February 21 S. Cavill won the 100 yards inter colonial swimming championship. Time—l.4 Sydney, February 21 A cool change has taken place m the I weather, and light rain has fallen.

NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIA MENT.

♦ » - Tlie Federal Session. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright . Sydney, February 21 The Governor opened the Federal Session at noon to day. Unwonted interest was taken m the proceedings, but the attendance was limited to ticket holders. An exceptionally large, brilliant, and enthusiastic crowd was outside. The speed*, recommending the adoption of the amended Bill, eaya the momentous question is now fairly narrowed down to an issue between those who really desire federal union and those who do not, The Enabling Bill provides that the colony be made one electorate for the purpose of taking a referendum, and a simple majority will decide the fate of the Bill. The date of taking the referendum has not yet been fixed. The Legislative Council has adopted the Address-in-Eeply. The Legislative Assembly is debating it. Mr Barton said he entirely approved of the Bill, and intended to support its passage, Mr Reid's speech was mainly a re capitulation of the decisions of the Premier's Conference, and a recom mendation of the Bill as the best measure obtainable. Mr Storey moved an amendment that as soon as federation had been accepted steps should be taken to reduce the membership of the local Assembly by one-third, and place the New South Wales tariff on a similar footing to that of the other colonies. A caucus of the Opposition party decided to support the Federal Enabling Bill,

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. Washington, February 21 The House of Representatives, by 210 votes to SI, voted 20,000,0G0d0l (£4,000,000) as the amount to be paid to Spain for the Philippines. Madrid, February 21 A heated debate took place m the Oortes m reference to the recent war. Count Aimenas declared the generals were all failures, and said the army consisted of lions led by asses.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

The Talieinvan Incident. United Press Assooiation—By Eleotele lelogwph—Copyright!. Pekin, February 21 Much excitement! prevails m Pekin over the Talienwan incident. It ia Complained that the action of the Rua> siana m levying land tax is an infringe ment of Chinese rights of sovereignty.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

1M . —gfr_^_^\__,—. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Paei^j, February 20 M. Loubefe denies that he is either a Dreyfusite or an anti-Dreyfusite, and says he is with the majority m favour of truth and justice. February 21 A Special Committee, set up by the Senate, has reported favourably upon M. Lebret's Dreyfus Bevision Bill.

TH® ABHBU&TON GCABJDIAN i% WEDNESDAI, FEBEUAKY 22, 1899



Harvest Cheques. — The oft repeated names of the old and reßpeoted settlers of this district on the pages of our order booki prove that] ever since the establishment of our basinesß— nineteen yearß ago—they hava always received satisfaction for their oheques from our hands. And we wish respectfully to inform all sew settlers, visitors, and strangers, that we do not^take measures for suits and send the orders'away to Duaedin or Christchuroh to be made up. "Of thorns men do not gather figs " neither do they find good tailoring m factories. We employ first class tradesmen and pay the highest wages to competent hands who make up every suit to order on our premises m East Street. Man's suits to measure of strong all wool tweed and Fox's Cheviot serge, 52a 6d; trousers, 14s 6d; or suit and extra trousers, 65a; fit, style, and workmanship guaranteed* Waterproof coats made to measure at ordinary '' ready-made " prices. Every coat guaranteed waterproof (if defective, monty returned after 3 months' trial).— Cbaighead & Berbyman, the Leading Tailors and Out* fitters, AshtttitOß,—Aivt,



1 DONAGIIY'S BINDER TWINE, MACHINE OIL, BINDER WDIPS, HAY jfOBKS AND BAKES, ENGINEERS' TOOLS, HENDERSON'S DUNDEE LEATHER BELTING, CHAINS AND SECTIONS JfOB MASSBY-HARRIS AND MoCORMIOK REAPERS AND BINDERS, ! At Übb than Agents' Prices, aad all Requiaitea for the Harvest Field at Loweat Prices. I JOHN ORR & Co. j OUR STOCK OF ELECTRO-PLATED WARE AND CUTLERY IS by far the Fineet over Imported into Aehburton, and we are now making a BEAU CIFUL DISPLAY m our Windows. JOHN ORR k CO. WE ARE OPENING AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF Fancy Glassware and China. AMONGST o.her Lines wo are Showing Three Thousand GLASS VASES;»nd SPECIMEN GLASSES, ranging m Price from Sixpence each, and as we "'»*«» larger variety has never been imported by any firm ill »^ Zealwd, we faeloottfident m requesting the inspection of the General Pubhe. .In order to dispose o our Immense Stock m these lines we have marked them at prices from SO to 50 ler^oene oelow ordinary prices. Inspect oub Windows. JOHN OEE & CO. CUPS & SAUCERS PLATES DISHES WATER JUGS TUMBLERS TOILET SETS BUTTER JARS, and every art! 8 Crockery and Glaßsware at Reduced Prloea at JOHN ORE & CO. ASON'S JARS t JAM JARS IN NESTS, SCREW TOP JARS, ENAMELLED AND BRASS PRESERVING PANS; j For many yean now we have altogether underaold all our Competitors m these epeoial linea, and we are determined to add another seaßon to our re?°™\ .** n c Guabantbb to Sell these Goods cheaper than any house m Ohriatohuroh or Aan&uruon. JOHN ORE & CO. F « EE {INSURANCE} *™sB We beg to announce to the people of Aehburton and District that wo bave com pleted arrangements whereby we are now prepared to offer all Cash Customers 8 to the extent of 10a or over, A FREE ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY, which holds good for Seven Days from date of Issue, and on expiry can be renewed at our Stores : thus enabling anyone dealing with ua to keep covered against accident for £100 m the event of death, or £1 per week m the case of Total Disablement. And the Beauty of the WHOLE SYSTEM is that it I COSTS THE CUSTOMER ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. \ We do not make any advance m our Prices to pay for this, but still continue to give to all alike THE BEST VALUE AT BOTTOM PRICES IN EVERY LINE OF OUR IMMENSE STOCK. Buy your Goods where you can get your Insurance for Nothing. It may be handy when you least expect it. If it costs you nothing you might m well have that thrown m. Guarantee from Insurance Company, ana »» further particulars on application to JOHN ORR & Go. Hams and Bacon. SIDES, ROLLS, AND HAMS. This is VERY PRIME QUALITY, having seoared firsfe pdze>t the recenfc Shows m Christchurch and Tiraara. JOHN ORR & Co. Marayilla Garden Teas. Purveyors by Appointment to Her Maje&ty'a Hospitals, Army and Navy, THESE CELEBRATED TEAS are Exported to as by the Growers front chelr Gardens In Ceylon, thus saving all Middlemen's Profits. Ten prize medals for PURITY, STRENGTH AND FLAVOR. Everyone should try them JOHN ORR & Go., &SOLE AGENTS. Sugar for Jam. WE Guarantee the PureJOane SUGAB of the Highest;[QuaHfcy» andjfespeclally Suitable for Jam making. JOHN ORR & CO., ASHBUETON



WAKANUI ROAD. npo LET—Four Acres of God Land, together wilh a Large Comfortable dwelling Housv' To a good tenant a vesy moderate rcnfc will be acoopted. F. FEItRIMAN. FOR SALE. A CAPITAL BLOCK of about 40 Acres, good land, admirably uituated for tub-dlvieion, well worthy of inspection. FulJ particulars on apptica'ion. F. FERBIMAN. FOR~SALE, A VERY DESIRABLE PROPERTI. -,; - • ' • • •' •s&*• ■■ '*-,»*•• ' *&>»■. j?!* #> 9 w ■«■' • "- V '^- & '■**?** *Jk. 4."*- V<" \ H 10J AOHBS OF LAND AND HOUSE, WITHIN 25 MINUTES WALK OF POST OFFICE. FTPIHE Land possesses ample water frontage, is w ell laid oat, and produces annually, large and profitable crops of .Raspberries. It also provides every facility for boating and fishing. Further particulars on application.' F. FERKTMAN. MONE?. rpo LEND—£2O,OOO at 4| per cenb,, m one sura, or. will be divided to euib 1 borr°Werß> ' F.FERRIMAN. FARMS FOR SALTS, T HAVE the following Farms'.for Sale, situated m various paits He Distifct— 124 acres, 600 acres, 6050 acres, 700 acres, 4000^ acres. Full particulars on appUcitlon' F.FIRRIMAN. FOR SALE. ~Y HAVE several Houses for Sale both m Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. npo LET IN A GOOD LOCALITY, a comfortable house of 7 rooms and 1 WaßhoUße> F.FERMMAH? T?OR SALE—WASHING TUBS. A large quantity at 3s Sd each'; just the tbina everyone requirpp, n ' 4 F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A F .or-Horse Power Traction Engine by Fowler m good worki g order. F. FJiRRIMAN. F.)R SALE. QUEENSLAND Cane Sugar, Fire Proof Safes by Milner and others. A large rat ge, two nven-i and boiHr (a very low price will be accepted), Steel Horse ■Oui*™, Portable BoMer,. F. FERRIMAN. LEASE JjS Pi RPRTUITY, AB >UT ONE MILE FROM FREEZING WORKS I HAVE for Sale tho interest, m Lefsa m Perpetuity of 20 Acres of land, sitnatfd naar the Frerzing Work , upon wbi«h h built a substantial house and st»U«. The land U well sub-divided and watered, 10 acres are m turnips, the balance 5s laid down m grass and gard.n. The property is well worthy of an lfißtl6o" On ' F. FERBIMAH. J. WILSON SOLD OUT 10 C. CHAPMAN. ■|~)RrVIOUS to Handing over Stock at Eud of Pre-ent Week J. WilsonJb selliDg Jtf Surplus at a RIDICULOUSLY LOW FIGURE. I will ihoroforw Pay fcboac who are thiakiog of Papering, etc., their rooms, to buy at once, as it umv bo long before such a Great Opportunity again prtsen's itsolf. 5a PAPERS AT 2s 9d AKD SIMILAR GREAT REDUCTIONS ALL ROUND. Will & MIRROR GLASS, 2'A KTS, VARNISH, PIOTUBE MOULDINGS, AND ALL {ARTICLES AT LESS THAN COST PRICE. J. WILSON.