Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1899. CRITICISM CRITICISED.

The Lyttelton Times, m an editorial ' m Tuesday's issue, attempts to justify its attitude towards Mr 0 J. Harper's candidature for the Ashburton seat. By the way, our contemporary quotes freely from our article criticising its remarks m a previous issup, but is ' careful to refer to us only as a Mi- Harper's journalistic friends," doubtless I because it is a more uncommon phrase ; than " our contemporary." But let i that pass. We return to the subject for two reasons—one being to show the absurdity of any newspaper attempting to lead people to suppose that Mr Harper's candidatnre ought not to be taken seriously, and the other to point but how futile it is for the Ministerial press to try to justify the attitude of, the Government with regard to the surplus question. Dealing with the first matter, we may ask our con temporary on what grounds it makes the assertion that it is impossible to take seriously the canditure of a gentleman who, it admits, " has done very admirable work on various local bodies, and is a gentleman for whom a wide circle of personal friends and a large section of the general public entertain the highest respect." What ' better qualification could any candidate hope to present to any body of electors upon his first appearance before them 1 Oan any impartial student of political economy say that because a man is not versed m all the politics as prac tised m this colony to-day, and because he may be depended upon to ran counter to the wishes of an oligarchy—not to aay an autocrat— of whom the country has had more than enough, he should be set aside as not knowing enough? What should Mr Harper know of the art of government which [he may not be supposed, as an educated man to know already, that would be of any real advantage to his constituents or to the country at large 1 Certainly not the devious and doubt ful ways of the so called professional politician, And as for other matters outside of the simple duty of a repre sentative of the people, such as the usages of Parliament, etc., Mr Harper is m no worse position to learn these than was Mr Seddon himself when he first entered the House, but rather better, for not being so anxious to talk himself, he will have more time to observe. Just one more point occurs to us m this connection, which is that although onr Ohristchurch contempor ary may affect to make light of Mr Harper's chance of representing Ash burton, those acquainted with the views of the electors, more particu larly of the agricultural portion of them, know that many powerful in fluences are already at work m his favor. Amongst these may be men tioned Mr Harper's own sterling character as a good citizen, a " straight goer," and a man with a will of liis own, which will be a guarantee that if elected hU constituents may trust him, That is what cannot-Hue said of many candidates for Parliamentary honors. Then he is a local man m every sense of the word, and a repre sentative of the agricultural class, upon which our prosperity largely de pends. And not hU least recom mendation is that he could be depended upon to do all m his power to remove from the Govern ment benches the men who, for so many years, have ruled this country m a manner that has become intolerable to all those who have taken an interest m public r.ffairß, not created by personal or selfish motives. The second | point we intended to refer to m con- j nection with our contemporary's reply to our article, arises out of its at tempted answer to our statement that the taxpayers are anxious to know , " why, with so large a surplus m hand, Ministers not only do not propose any reduction m taxation but demand another loan." The explanation given of this peculiar action is that " £450,000 of the surplus was transferred to the Fublip Works Fond." It does not make any difference whether the JE450,000 was transferred to the Public Works Fund, or any other fund under the control of the Ministers. The point is that the money was collected from the people to provide for the cost of Government m the past, that it was not expended, and no allow ance hag been made m the way of reducing the people's burdens m the future. The obvious course, m a case where a certain sum has been given for a specific purpose and is not all required, wool J be either to return the money to those who overpaid it, or ask l them how it should be expended, j Neither of theae alternatives was j adopted, Oa tha contrary, the people who paid the money have not had any opportunity of saying through their representatives what course should be followed with regard to the surplus. Ministers have, they say, transferred the half million to the Public Works Fund, and yet they want another million to make ducka and drakes of They might have decided to spend the money m levelling the Port Hills, or organising a Parliamentary pleasure trip round the world, for all the taxpayers could have said to the contrary. And this is the crux of the complaint. The taxpayers should have had a say, through their representa tives, as to the manner m which the surplus should be dealt with. We may say m conclusion that since writing our last article on the subject of the Lyttelton Times's criticism of Mr Har per's candidature we have had several of observing that his prospects have materially improved since he addressed tha Ashburton electors, It is quite evident that the majority of the farmers are m accord with him on the most important questions of the day. The fact is what Mr Seddon's "journa listic friends"—to use our contem porary's own phrase—call " antiquated ideas of public policy " are m reality the ideas of all who have the well being of this country at hearfc, and do not wish to see it go to the dogs ; a fate that seems to be by no means unlikely ! under the remarkably " up-to-date" regime of the Seddon administration.

Local and General.

* # * On the first page fee-day will be found Commercial news ; on the fourth page con tinuation of etory, "Naci&, the Lily" Personal. —Mr George McMillan, of Mesopotamia, who has been on a two months' trip to Australia, returned to Ashburton yesterday. I Inquest.—At the inquest oh the body of George Partington, at Thames, the jury found a veidict that deceased died from a I rupture of a blood-vessel on the brain. —■ Press Association telegram. Volunteers for the Transvaal —It is reported that two privates of tha Ashburton Rifle Company have sent m their names as willing to volunteer for aotive service m the | Transvaal, and that other members of the same company have expressed their intention ot following the example of their comrades. The Late Mr Nelson Moßak.—Just a few days previous to the fatal accident the late Mr Nelson Mcßae insured his life for £500. The receipt and policy were posted to him on the morning of the accident. Miss Wordsworth, to whom the deceased gentle man was engaged to be married, was an orphan, her father having been drowned m attempting a rescue a few years ago. The Selwyn Seat.—Since we announced that Mr John Lambie might be expeoted to contest the Selwyn seat m the Opposition interest, two other candidates have an nounced themselves), namely, Mr John Holmes, Opposition, and Mr John Benaie, who would probably bo on the Left Wing, and Mr John Barrett, who is said to be a Government supporter. There aro therefore four Riohmonds, or rather Johnnies, m the field, supposing Mr Lambie finally decides to stand. Singular Accident.—Mr George Bain, an employee m the Bluff Freezing Works, died on Thursday last from a singular acci dent. He was hanging up a dressed sheep m the freezing chamber, standing upon a platform to do so, when the ebeep slipped from his hands, and the sharp-pointed hook attached to its hind leg entered Mr Bain's abdomen just below the breast bone, the , weight of the animal causing a wound about 6in m length. The sufferer was conveyed to his home and every attention shown him, bub without avail. The Pacific Slope.— Anxious enquirie are being made ay to the whereabouts of &n Auckland business man, who disappeared last week. As the representative of a well known Ghristchurch firm it is alleged that he obtained " bogus " orders from customers, to whom credit was usually given, disposing of the goods as they arrived m Auckland, and netted a fairly large sum. When en quiries were instituted by the firm it was ascertained that no orders had been placed by Auckland business people, and they had never seen the goodß forwarded to this city* It is supposed that the alleged offender left Auckland on board one of the steamers departing last week.—Press Association telegram. Ptomaine Poisoning at Aldbhshot.—A Wellington telegram says with regard to the recent case, ptomaine poisoning at Alder shot, Mr Ruddick the Government; Dairy Commissioner Bays that it does not imply inferiority of the articlejin any way. Poison ing by tyrotoxicon had been known to occur through the eating of cheese which gave no visible sign of being affected. It has been known to happen m connection with the consumption of milk and ice creams. A num ber of casea had from time to time been reported m connection with Canadian and American cheese of apparently excellent quality, but the public soon forgot all about ib and no appreciable harm had occurred to the trade as a result, An Interesting Madwoman.— A D^lziel telegram dated New Yors, August ]0, says : —A woman escaped from the Belle Vue In" sana Asylum late on Wednesday • night* While wandering about she stole from a building under repair a pail of green paint and a long handled brush. Armed with these sha mounted the stairs of the nearest station of the elevated railway, and before the ticket-selier had time to realise her intention ahe had thickly painted his head and face a bright green. He was inside the small ticket stand, all parts of which the woman could eisiiy reach with her brush, and every time be moved she gave hia head a freeh daub of paint, and wiped the brush about) his clothes. At last he managed to telegraph to the next station, "Am beiDg murdered ; help, quick.'' rJ he polioe were j called, and, with a number of railway men, j want to the rescue, and overcame the j wnm»D, notwithstanding her vigorous resi stance with the brush and pail Another Monster,—The Auckland cor respondent of the Otago Daily Times tele graphs :—lt is reported that the Natives at Kaglan have captured a monster, whioh, for want of a better name, they call a taniwha. It is about 14ft or 15ft long, arid 2ft or 3ft through. It has tremendous teeth, and snaps a stout titri stick with the greatest ease. There are a large number of Natives m Raglan just now attending a tangi, and the capture has created the greatest excitement. • They are feeding the monster on birds and fishes, and intend to place it on exhibition as soon as a conveyance can be obtained to transport it. After the saurian monster and kumi stories which have caused sensations at various 'times, one is rather inclined to be incredulous, but there lis no doubt m this instance that the Maoris have m their possession some monster of the ! deep, and a fuller description will be awaited with interest. Ashburton Trotting Club.—A meeting i of the Committee of the Ashburton Trotting Club was held on Tuesday afternoon, which waa well attended—the President, Mr D. McLean, presiding. A considerable amount of business was transacted m con nection with the trotting meeting to be held j on Saturday, October 23. Permission was granted by the Saleyards Company for horses to train on the racing track on cer tain days. It was resolved to rent the totalisator machine from the Ashburton County Racing Club, and to accept the terms offered by a syndicate to work it, by which the Club anticipates an increased revenue* It was also decided to prohibit; j betting or laying totalisator odds on the course. The matter of selling privileges ! was deferred until next meeting. Sub committees were set up for carrying out certain details, and five new members were elected. A good deal of enthusiasm was m evidenoe, whioh augurs well for the success of the approaching meeting, The rise m the price of wool 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 oost of the raw material, alt the principal manufacturers of woollen good I have recently issued revised price lists show ing a considerable rise m the prices of all Tweed?, Coatings, Vicugnas, &o. Messrs Craighead & Bkrryman; 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 wiil give their customers the full benefit; of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighead and Berry man invite an early inspection of their New I Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 10s, made, up m their well known style and fit, should convince the most sceptical of their sterling values

News ion Brief.

Cyclists are reminded that entries for the Ariel Club's opening meeting on the Domain on October 5, close on Saturday. At considerable expense, Messrs Northcote and Hefford, "The Corner," have had their shop fitted with incandescent burners throughout. The shop, with its display of new and fashionable spring and summer goods, will be brilliantly illuminated to-night, and will doubtless be a centre of attraction. The firm are to be congratulated on the enterprise and go they have showo since taking over "TheCorner." Messrs' Morrow, Bassetti and Co,, agents for the McCormick harvesting machines, have juat issued their end of the century catalogue, which deais with the progress of the McCormick reaper and binder from the first trial of this machine m 1831 to date; Ib is a neatly printed and illustrated little book that will no doubt be perused with intereßb by grain growers and farmers generally,

THE TRANSVAAL.

War Considered Inevitable.

Drastic Proposals From Sir Alfred Milner.

The Boer Forces.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, September 27 Three batteries of artillery sailed from Birkenhead for South Africa- Forty thousand pec pie witnessrd the embarkation, cheering enthusiastically. Sir Matthew White Ridley, Home Secretary, speaking at Blackpoo 1, said though the Government were concilia tory and patient, they would not turn back. The Times states that Sir Alfred Milner has submitted to the Cabinet drastic proposals for dealing with the whole difficulty, and including a memorandum prepared by Mr J. G. Kotze, late Chief Justice of the Trans vaal, recounting his interview with President Kruger m 1895, when the President threatened him with sus pension from the Bench unless the Judge upheld the resolution of the Volksraad. The Daily Telegraph ifcatee that General Joubert reckons on 18,000 troops m the Transvaal, 16,000 from the Orange Free State, 8000 Boers from Cape Oolony, 2000 from Natal, and 6000 Hollander and German Volunteer!. Capetown, September 27 The secret deliberations of the Orange and Transvaal Kaads continue. Complete unanimity is undoubted. There is a general impression m I Pretoria and Capetown that war if ' inevitable.

Agitation Against Joubert.

" Resign or Aot."

[ Pretoria, Sept 27 The burghers are clamouring for General Joubert's resignation unless he acts. Many Boers doubt the security of the Mauser rifles, and assert that th§ cartridges are worthless.

French Advice to the Boers

Attack Before the British axe Ready.

Paris, September 27 The Temps and Journal des Debate advise the Boers to attack before the British are ready.

Bullion and Produce for the Cape.

Melbourne, September 27 The steamer Australasian took 170,000 sovereigns, 2500 bales com pressed fodder, and a large quantity of provisions for the Oape, Four other steamers are filling up.

Kruger Stubborn

Desire to Cease Parleying^

Australasian Help

(Received Wakapuaka Sept 28, 915 a.m, Guardian Office 9 46 a-m) Pretoria, September 27 ' Ihe Standard and Diggers News, < Johannesburg, says that President Kroger is more determined than ever ! to resist the British demands, and the [ authorities at Pretoria are not desirous of another chance of settling the points at issue. Received Wakapaaka September 28, 915, a m , Guardian Office 10.6 a.m) Melbourne, September 28 The Minister for Defence estimates the Victorian share of the cost of the Transvaal contingent at from £50,000 to £60,000. Brisbane, September 28 j In the Legislative Assembly the Premier stated that Government intended to obtain the sanction of \ parliament before sending troops to the Transvaal. He was unable to say whether the expenses would have to be borne by the colony till a reply had j been received from the Imperial j authorities.

United Prena 48»ociation—By EJleotrio TelegriuA WsaJINfITOK, Septi. 27 It is understood that the Premier haa re oeived a cablegram from the Agent-General warning him to he on the look-oul iv regard to matters financial m view of the probable war m the Transvaal*

THE DREYFUS CASE.

A Dreyfusite Demonstration.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright.

Paris, September 26 The fnneral of M. Scheurer-Kestner , was made the occasion of a great Drey fusite demonstration. Dreyfus tent a wreath inscribed " with infinite grati tude." London, September 27 Madame Melba has written a touch ing letter of congratulation to Madame Dreyfus. (Received Wakapuaka Sept. 28, 9 45a-m. Guarbian office 10 5 a.m) Sydney, September 28 l The Governor, at a banquet, refer ring to the Dreyfus case, said it was all very well to speak of the " liberty, '< equality, fraternity" of France, but j there certainly was not either freedom or equality as a soldier as distinguished from a man, and the fraternity exclu ded the Jew, The trial was a hideous travesty of justice,

The Attempt on the Life of Milan.

United Press Association—By Eieotrio Telegraph—Copyright Paris, September 27 The French Press denounce the scan dalous parody of justice at Belgrade. Vienna, September 27 The local Press also denounce the sentences passed m Belgrade,

THE DANCE BE FORK DEATH.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Palmeeston North, September 28 Mr A. MeHardy, a well known Hawkw Bay ran holder, died very suddenly Sasfe evening, Deceased had carried out a pro mise to dance a Highland fling at » Ca'holic aocial. He was enthusiastically received, and responded to the demand for repetition. He appeared somewhat distressed after the Raoond effort, and at once returned to his hotel near the theatre, and changed hit Highland coat urns for ordinary attire. He then returned to the gathering apparently all rightl, but m a few minutes he was seized with faintness and expired before any relief could be afforded. Deceased was aged 73, and bis death is attributed to heart disease.

CABLE NEWS.

United Preis Association -By EleOfcrio Telegraph—Copyright. London, September 27. The Commandant at Aldwshot has limited the prohibition of New Zealand eheeaeto other season's make. Priof to the recent fatalities forty loldien were poisoned, but this was not traced to the use of chores, bad ■animation being suspected. New YokKj September 27 Admiral Dew»y reached New York two days before he waa expected. He recflived a hearty unofficial welcome. He ridiculed the idea of hi« candi dature for the Presidency. Sydney, September 27 The steam collier Oumjong collided with and sank the ketch Lanidowne. The cook of the latter had a thrilling escape. He was carried to the bottom, and escaped m the gap made by the steamer. The ketch was insured m the National for £1000. Melbourne, Sept 27 A Geelong farmer name»d Dancer, aged seventy-five years, who had arranged to be married yesterday, failed to appear, and he was found hanged m a shed. Adelaide, September 27 In the Legislative Assembly tke Household Suffrage Bill passed.

EXTRAORDINARY RAINFALL IN INDIA.

(•reat Loss of Life

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph — Copy rlgh % Bombay, September 2? Twenty inches of rain fell m twenty four hours at Darjeerltng. One hun dred persons perished. The tea plan tations were injured by terrible land slips. The Dhool bazaar was over whelmed.

ROAD BOARD.

"Uppgr Ashborton-

The ordinary meeting of the Upper Ash burton Road Board vii held on Monday. Present—Messrs C. J. Harper (chairman), G. A, McLean Buckley, R. CftmpbeH, J. Tucker, and I. Sargent, An apology was received for the absence of Mr Stitt. ROADS OBSTRUCTIOK PBBVENTION The chairman, Waste Lands Committee, wrote, enclosing a copy of the Roads Obstruc tion Prevention Bill, and requesting the Board to forward an expression of it* opinion.—lt w<*b resolved that m the opinion of the Board the Roads Obstruction Prevention Bill is not necessary at the preßent time,—The Clerk was instructed to forward a copy of the resolution to the chairman Waste Lands Committee Mr F. W. Page, on behalf of himself and other settlers, wrote, requesting the Board to open the road through Mr George Camp bell's sections, Cb.ertsey.~-It was resolved that Mr George Campbell be given notice to remove hia obstructions on the line of road between lots 7 and 8; reserve 1769, within fourteen days from this date, ths Board having determined to have the road opened for the convenience of settlers.— The CSerk was instructed to forward a copy of the Above resolution to Mr George C»tnp> bell OORSE. Mr E. Herring wrote, informing the Board that m accordance with its instruc tions the gorge had been grabbed off the road sides, acme four miles m length, from the upper boundary on Singletree main road. BOLL ALTERATIONS. The Supervising Valuer wrote, enclosing memo showing correction of entries of Not. 69, 53, and 664, the buildings having been inadvertently assessed wrongly.—The Clerk was instructed fco make the oorreatione on the roll. The Clerk was instructed to submib the following to the Supervising Valuer for alteration, subject to all rates being paid to date ;—Mr Peter Seller to Mr Slater Williamson j Mr Peter Keller to Mr John Gusaok | Mr W Hardiey to Mr W O'Grady } Mr John Doran Gobbe to Mr George Helingi) Mr W H Rule to Mr Thomas Stone j Mrs M A Btone to Mr J R Bland; Mr W Home to Mr Harry Funge j Mr W Home to Mr Stephen Ede* The Clerk was instructed to make the alterations as authorised by the Vainer* General on September 4,6, 21, and J& btjbsidt The Ashburton County Council wrote, replying to the Board's letter relative to non payment of subsidy, and informing it that a copy of the correspondence on this matter had been forwarded bo Messrs Wright and Wason, Ms.H.Ro, with the request that they interview the government with a view of rectifying the trouble ASHBUBTOST FOBK« PBOWSCtIVI WORKS. The Ashburton.County Council wrote, informing the Board that it had passed the special order striking the rate of a halfpenny m them £in Ashburton Forki Protective Workt District, and requesting the Board to take the neoessary steps for collecting the same NOBTH-WKST BELT The Ashhurton Borough Council wrote, informing the Board that the matter of repairing the North-West Belt had bees deferred for one month, by recommendation ef the Works Committee inspkctob's rbpobt A report was received from the Inspector of Nuisances, stating that the district wm m a clean and healthy condition. Be, however, drew the Board's attention to a hollow on the road near the mill stream, which wat filled with water from the overflow of the stream and became stagnant.—lt was re* solved that the matter be attended to, and the Chairman and member for the ward were empowered to give Instructions to have any necessary work done GENERAL BATES It was reaolved that the general rates be mads and levied, as moved at last meeting, and that Messrs Harper and Buckley sign the roll WORKS It was deoided that the following be attended to:—Ploughing off the tides of the Lagmhor Road; bridges on Lagmhor and Black's roads to be repaired; Racecourse road—portion to be shingled ; Creek road— to be repairedj bridge to be removed and concrete pipes pub m on road near Spread Eagle. ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £174 18s lOd were passed for payment, and the Board ad journed •*

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1899.



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INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING, ADJUSTING & SHARPENING FOLLOWS & BATE'S NEW PATENT "EDNA WAT 55 Lawn Mower, NOTICE. 83, This Machine is despatched from the Manufactory m perfect working order, and requires rio alteration whatever on . reaching the hands of the mcv. If broken | or damaged m transit;, the purchaser is etrsngly recommended nob to give it to inexperienced persons to repair, but to i return it at once to the makers. Before commencing to cat, see that the , machine is clean, then oil all the bearings jin the holes provided with the best j Sperm or Olive Oil, at the safe time | patting a little on the edge of the cutters | and bottom blade, and secure the handle , firmly m the socket. f Do not use inferior or thick gammy oil . as it will clog the bearings and prevent ; the machine from running easily. Sweep the lawn before using the 1 machine, removing all at nee, worm heaps and rubbish, which will blunt the knivea. Walk wi ha quick step m j working the machine. | How to Cot the Grass and Leave it | to 1 Inch Long —The height of cut i^ j varied by raising or lowering the wooden s roller m the slides, and m altering care | must be taken to do so equally at each j end, and to tighten up the nuts on bolt,* ! afterward?. [f the ground Is soft and ppontry the* | back roller must be lowered a little to ' prevent the machine from cutting too ' closely. How to Cut the Edges or Borders lof Gravel Walks,—Lower the back | roller as far am possible, and run one wheel on the grass and the other on tlit> walk, taking only 5 or 6 inches of grass. How to Mow a Bank.—Stand at the top and work the machine down the incline, or stand at the bottom and work the machine diagnally along the bank, bat not m a direct line from bottom to top. How to Collect the Grass.—Slide the curved iron name plate between the two grooves, and secure ib firmly by tightening the thumb screws ; then drop the Grass Collecting Box.into the recess provided. How to Scatter thb Cdt Gkass Evenly on the Lawn m- Hot Weatheb, to Protect the Sod From Being Scorched by the Sun's Bays.—Use the machine without the Grass Collecting Box and the curved iren name plate. In i this order the machine outs long grass without clogging, and will be found useful for undulating ground ; also close op to trees, clearing the grass well away from the bottom of the trunks. In moving the machine about from plaoe to place, turn the handle over, so as to raise the cylinder from the ground, and then push it forward; the cylinder will then cease to rotate; Ib can be taken m this convenient; manner on the roughest road, without doing it the slightest injury. I How to Sharpen and adjust the Knives.—First by means of the box spanner, bring the cylinder and bottom blade m contact, then remove both of the driving wheels and the pinions, taking care not to lose the ratchets ; reverse the direction of the cylinder by placing the left hand pinion on the right hand side; refix the driving wheel n this side and screw the small handle Into it. Mix some corn emery and oil together m a saucer and put a little on a slip of leather about two inches wide ; draw tho handle of the I machine to the ground and kneel upon it, turn the cylinder backwards, by means of I the small handle m tho driving wheel, applying the emery at the same time to the edges of the cutters, and continue nntil the cylinder revolves easily. ! After sharpening, clean the machine thoroughly and replace the driving wheels, pinions, and ratchets, m their original positions, the cylinder should then cut thin writing paper when tested, revolve with freedom, and nob requite sharpening again for a year.



LAST FEW DAYS OF THE GREAT REALISATION SALE ALL GOODS MUST POSITIVELY BE SOLD. NO O-FFUEK REFUSED. i I imiiiiii /-y\ BARGAINS FOR EVERYBODY. A. P. WILLIAMSON. TANORED STREET.



-SUNDRIES ""Ye have nst opened a large Assortment of SUNDRIES of the Latest Patterns, including—• LAMPS, BELLS, JTOEOLIFS, MUDGUARDS, LUBRICANTS, Etc, — Etc. 11 SOLARj" ACETYLENE GAS LAMPS, "20th CENTURY" ACETYLENE GAS LAMPS, SILVER KING OF THPJ ROAD, NEW HOLOPHOTE LAMPS, DIETZ LAMPS, EXCELSIOR LAMPS. A L So,— PERFECTION,,BANNER, JIM DANDY, TOM THUMB, MIOROPHOTE, And Others, OVER t 'ftTWELVE PATTERNS OF XOJii ©J-IPS. We Have STRUCK OIL Which will BOSN m any Lamp without the least trouble or smoke. Put up m Bottles, la each; equal to four of the usual 6i bottles. Also— I|clb iqrgating oil, Whichs will nob C% c ; m the Bearings —Is psr Bottle. JOHN ORJt & CO., ASH BUR TON. SOLEj;AGKNTB IN NEW ZEALAND FOR THE WELL-KNOWN WAVERLEY CYCLES. AND AT Warerley Cycle Depot, 217, COJ.OMBQ STREET, CHRISTCHTROH.J



T ITTLE "AUQUMSNT is needed m favor of the Kider's Selection of JLi the WAVIBLEY BICYCLE to-day. It has firmly established its own place and reputation by years of unvarying success. No Bicycle ever attained a higher degree of popularity or gave more | universal satisfaction than" the WAVERLEY of 1898. In the construction of the 1899 WAVERLEY, we continue oar policy of buiidiog the best possible machine, regardless of cost, and then fixing our price as low as the advancement m the art of bicycle building will permit. To the agenb, to the rider, to the expert, we again, fearless of successful contradiction, submit our claim for the WAVERLKY of full equality with any bicycle built In the world. In preparing for another year, we have retained the beeb features of our 1393 Models, making snch changes as the lessons of the season past have suggested m the way of Improvements, and always with due consideration for the taste of the riding public m matters of detail and design. Oar equipment has been selected with a careful regard for the requirements of the greatest number, and m the variety of accessories and options is sufficiently liberal to m?et any reasonable demand. We offer our Nob. 25 and 26 for 1899 as Worthy Successors of a long line of Successful WAVERLEYS, confident that they will be accorded a full share of public favor. WAVERLEY CONSTRUCTION In making the alterations necessary to keep m line with the changing eeason's demands, we have aimed rather to elimiate every fault that has appeared m our 1898 construction, working toward the general refinement of the bicycle, than wtth a view to radical changes. FRAMES Ac FOBftS, BEARINa PAKTB, In our frames and forks, we continue ———-—• ihe use of Albany seamless tubing with Out bearing parts arc all of tool steel forged steel flash joints, which we con- hardened through m oil and ground to eider so necessary to the highest claaa gauge, S'arther improvement has of construction, bat which are bo little been made m our patent sliding used at the presout day. We also retain adjustment, which has been used bo (he National forged hollow arch fork success-fully for the last two years, crown. Frame linen ar« charged some- New detachable cranks and eprokot wha'', particularly m tho rear, where fas'ening are interesting and dis straight D forks are used. Bindii g tingui-htng features, and a now, self collar and bolfc at handle-bar and seat- oiling ami silent-running leaf chain his pjsfc are discontinued, being replaced been adopted after severe tests, by our own now expanding device of neat design and great r ffictency. ' — ACOESSORIjSS AND FIMBH — We retain the National automatic Hub Brake, inrprovfd for 1839, and also furnish a new front wheel Rrako at a slight advance m price. Saddles of varying slnpea and widths are furnishtsd with both straight and coil springs. The Wiverley . , adjustab o handle-bar Is supplied m two widths and m rams-horn pattern. The pedals are newly designed for this season, simple and strong. YOU CAN have yepr REPAIRS Thoroughly andjQuickiy attended to at most Reasonable Pi ices if you will entrust them to us. We make a SPECIALTY of STOVE ENAMELLING AND NICKEL PLATING Of Really Fibst Class Quality. Ih concretion with our Christchurch Branch we have fcuilt a Complete FNAM-.ii.ro vbn and Nickel Plating Plant, which is under the charge of Mr T \V-i.iTFiian, late of the Austral Company, ss that our customers can rely on any wotk entrusted to us being turned out m First-Class Order.