A Debate on a Book

The following discussion took pis oe j in committee on the Estimates on j September 25 :— I Mr W Fraser (Wakatipu) asked for I an explanation of the item, " Purchase of 1,000 copies of MoKeague'a irriga tion-book, £350." Mr Duncan (Minister of Land*) Enid Mr McKeague had written a book, and there was some agreement as to purchase of the book by the former Minister of Lands, he under stood; but, from some Ciuse or another, when it came up it was rejected by the House last year. At the time it was rejected there was another man who had become mixed up with the matter through advancing money to Mo-. Keague, and the book really belonged to this other man, who had had the book printed, he understood, on the ■ecurity of the promise given by the Minister. It was an obligation to pay, and he believed tbe book was worth the money. Mr Pirani (Palmerston) asked if he Understood from the Minister that authority waß given by the Minister for the purchase of the book. Mr Duncan said, Yes, he understood 10.

Mr Pirani said the Minister for Public Works had denied that in the House the other day. Mr Duncan understood it was the Minister of Lands, not the Minister for Public Works.

Mr Pirani said it wag the Acting- Minister of Lands, who was Mr Hall Jones, Tha Minister of Lands was right : only he wuhed to draw atten-' tion to the fact that the Minister for Public Works had denied it. Mr Herries (Bay of Plenty) said he was not quite satisfied with the reply regarding the item for the purchase of Mr McKeague'a book on irrigation, £350, and he would move that the item be struck out. They had struck the item out laßtyear for the ostensible reason that Mr McKeague waa a candidate for Parliament, and it was thought wrong to vote him money when he was i candidate. If it was right that they should have struck the vote out last year, it was wrong that the Government should pat it on the estimates this year.

Mr McLachlan (Ashburton) said, Mr McKeague was a very well quali fied man, and his book was very favourably reported on by Professor Biekertoo, of Ohristchurcb. If the vote was not passed, a great injustice •would be done for it was on the Bt^ngth of the order of a thottsbQf 1, copies by the Lands Department that a guaran tee for the printing WflS given; and it was in order to »; e pay the man who bad guaranteed "jjj r McKeague that the vote w' dß _ ow on egtimatf g, Mr Seddon (Premier) wished to set at rest the position of the Government respecting the matter of MeKeague'a books. He would say ho bad gone into the matter, and found that suffi cient authority had been given by the department on the authority of th* Government. There viae sufficient authority to warrant any person ad vancing the pric, and therefore he said the colony was liable. If they refused to pay, it would amount to a breach of faith, and an innocent person would tuSer.

>Ir Stddon eaicl, respec'ir.g the authority given for tbe purchase of McKengue's book, at the time tbe matter of irrigation was before them Btrcr.g opinions were given as to the value and excellency of this work. There was a wave of irrigation at the time, and the Government thought it

would he a good thing to g< t this book well circulated throughout the colony. Tha matter came before Cabinet, and the sum had been placed on the estimates, so that all tho Ministers were responsible for it. Jf t however, thr-y wanted a particular Minister to take the responsibility for it, well, he would tako it himself There had been nothing whatever po'i ical in connec tion with the ordering of this work. Mr J Hutcheson said, as to Mc- Keague's irrigation book, he had had the pleasure of perusing the copy of a document purporting to be a etter written by the departmental Secretary, wherein the writer specifically set forth that he had the authority of the Minis ter of Lands to order these books. Under the circumstances, he could not see his way clear to support the motion of the hononrable member for the Bay of Plenty, because to do so would be to impose hardship upon a man who had, unfortunately, lent his name on what appeared to be perfectly valid security. The House could not do otherwise than make good the promise that had been given, or an injustice would be done Mr Hall-Jones (Minister for Public Works) said that earlier in the session & statement bad been made that a letter ordering these books had been written on his authority. At the time he had denied that he had given any such authority, and he said now that he had given no such authority. Mr Herries (Bsy of Plenty) said, If he received the assurance that the book Was sold to another party before the tote was struck out last session he Would be prepared to withdraw his amendment, because in that case he tecognised tho purchaser from Mr Mc Keague had suffered some cocsiderable loss.

Mr Baddo (Kaiapoi) said thp security Was given a long time before the vote was Btruck out. The brief fact was, Mc Keague was a schoolmaster, and appeal ed to a fellow school-master, who had became security for McKeague to the bank until the book was printed. Amendment, To omit the item ,(Purchase of 5 100G copies of McKeagues irrigation book, _350, " negatived.-*- Hansard

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THE BEST EEMIDY _B BHEUMATISM Quick Relief From Pain All who use Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism are delighted with the quick relief from pain whioh it affosde. When speak'Dg of thia Mr D N Sicke, of Troy, Ohio, says : * Some time ago I had a severe attack of rheumatism in my arm and shoulder I tried numerous remedies, bat got no relief until 1 was recommended by Messrs George F Pat sons and, Co, druggists of this place, to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm They reoom mended i_ bo highly that I bought a bottle I was soon relieved of ail pain I have since recommended this liriiment to many of my I friends, who agree with me that it is the best remedy for muscular rheumatism in the market.' For sale by Ashburton Drug Comparjy



\ HANMER & BRIDGE, AUTHORISED & LICENSED SUR« VEYORS, SHBIJRTOH AND AS 207, B_BE3'ol_ SV&BKB CußiswoHisrßca. TT7E beg to announce that we have appointed MR A. A. FOOKS to act as our Agent in the Ashbu___ Diafcriot. 1 September 24,1900



FOR SALE —- Galvanised Iron Square I Tanks, also Corrugated Iron Tanks I rom 150 gallons to 1000 gallons—Apply, Babdmsy Bbo? *



WOOL SEASON 1900-1901. WE SHALL BE REPRESENTED ab the Ohrlsteharoh and Timara fixtures, and have made satisfactory arraoftmeßts for disposing of CLIPS privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at cur Asobnrton or Tinwald stores, and sent on to either Chrißtcharoh or Timaru, free of all charges, exoepb railage; Client* who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station Will please consign as follows t— If intended for sale at Ashburton-Fried'an tier Bros', Ltd Siding, Ashburton If intended for sale at Ghrietohuroh—Brown and Son's Siding, Adding to a If intanded for sale or shipment at Timaru—Mill _ Go's Siding, Titearu If intended for shipment at Lytteltoa-N.Z Shipping Go's Dumping Shed.Jtf ttelton ___>; o • _■■_ WOOLSACKS, TWINE, BRANDING, and all other Shearing B«<H*.Bit*a supplied at lowest rates. Our First Sale will take placa at Ob.rictob.arch on THUKSDAY, NOVEMBEB 22, 1900 FRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD.



THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY W' E have now opened op our New Goods, comprising Straw Hats, Soft Felt Hats, Tennis Shirts, Regatta Shirts, Ties, Collars, etc. Pursuing our policy of always being up to date, we have secured the very Newest 6toods for Gentlemen's wear, and invite inspection. All the year round we are at the froht aa the Leading House for Clothing and Mercery, i_d confidently assert that no other House oan approach u& for Variety and Quality. 1 N*Z, CLOTHING FACTORY, F. H. BBOKINGSALE, Manager.



SMOKE ONLY NEW __ (o) _ VENUS A PBEFECT TOBACCO,



GOOD NEWR TO ALB GOOD NEWS TO ALL GEORGE DUNCAN & 00 READY MONEY DRAPERS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON BEG to intimate that they havai eoored a leaße of those centrally situated Premises now occupied by them, and aro now opening a large and well selected Stock of GENERAL DRAPERY, which has been imported direct from the Manufacturers in England, acd will bo sold for Ready Moo.y at ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. Wo subjoin a few qnotatioDS, but remember that QuALITT W THE Tf_B Te_ 0? VALUE, afid nothing is cheep whioh is not good. We ask yoo to compare onr valoe and you will at once acknowledge that we are THE CHEAPEST DRAPERS IN ASHBURTON. Oar motto is Small E_fb>-_s, Small Profits, Quick R_r__s. Only a few Bargains. No room for more—Laco Cartains, lovely desigDs, large sizes, value nneqoalled. Is 6|d, Is lid, 2a 6d, 2* lid, 3s 6d, 4s 6<i, 4a lid. 8s 6d, 6s lid, and 7s 6d ; New Prints, large choice of patterns, 2|d, 3§d, 4}d, 6d, fcfd : Galateas from 6d j Pandorae from B|d ; New Dress Materials for spring wear, from ll|d to 2s 6d ? 33-in Stripe Flannelette 3|d, 4|d, sfd, and 6§d; Wido Ribbons usually sold Is 3d, job piece 6d ; Special Purchase £ Ribbed Black Cashmere Hose 9d, usually Is 3d. A trial Icited, 9 BPBM_sK_Mtoa^_B»__Pt_____



WOOL, WOOL. WOOL T AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, _ upon all Wool placed in my hands for sale, either In Ashburton, Christchurch, Timaru, or for Shipment. This Season's WOOL SALES for Canterbury have been fired as under, viz :— CHRISTCHURCH—November 22, 1900, December 13, 19.00, January 17, 1901, February 19,1901 TlMAßU—"November 80, 1900, January 3, 1901, February 7, 1901 I shall be represented both at OHRISTCHURCH and TIMARU. WOOLPAOKS AND ALL STATION REQUISITES SUPPLIED AT LOWEST MARKET RATES DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. PURE^SEEDS, I have lately erected, regardless of cost, the MOST COMPLETE FEED CLEAN ING PLANT south of the line, and I now ask Farmers to inspect the same at work. I AM PREPARED TO CLEAN FOR FARMERS ANY DESCRIPTION OF SEEDS OR GRAIN AND WILL GUARANTEE TO GIVE THEM SATISFACTION I can supply best Ryegrass and Cocksfoot locally grown, also best Clovers, dr&Sßed ty my own Machines, the purity of which must he seen to be appreciated Also-HURST & SON'S ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS, RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, &o. D. THOMAS ASHBURTON



J.OR SALE, BHEEP COUNTRY, SHEEP COUNTRY Soma Distance above Mount Somers, Ashburton Gorge. 3018 ASKS 3018 BEING R.S, 31832, 31833, 31834 and others all in its native state Inspection Invited Liberal Terms Full particulars furnished on application? T BULLOCK. BOOTS and Shoes to Measure at D Stock's.- 9 202



4 Cough Cure, Wahoo, Koolibah! and I Benjamin Gum go lo Ashbdbtok DbupC*. •' OWING to a great increase in busices we have arranged for extension o premises, and to avoid removing and atorin a lot of our Stock, will hold a Gennin Clear in? Sale For One Month, previous t the build rs commencing operations. Tht an opportunity rarely met with of obtain g New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth g at Greatly Reduoed Prices.—Robeb* LCORN.2 ■gjjsfljj^ GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. EVERY PO_ICY GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. _hb two prime reasons which have led to the extraordinary bonuses which this offioe has been able to declare have been its ECONOMICAL MANAGEMENT and its RE MARKABLY FAVOURABLE MORTALITY. | EXPERIENCE. " The Australasian Ivswranco and Banking Record" says,—"lt [the N.Z. Government office] possesses tbe splendid advantage of operating] in perhaps the health iest country in the world." To this, coupled with rigid care in the selection of lives, baa been due the unpreeedentedly low rate of mortality which the office has en joyed. Year by year the actual deaths have fallen far short of what was anticipated, and the funds thereby saved have all gone to ewell the profits, which at the valuation in 1886 (for three years) amounted in GASH to £225,000 Sterling. Present Funds amount to oyer THREE I ' MILLION POUNDS. Annual Income exceeds £100,000. I J. H. RICHARDSON. 3] Commissioner.



ESTABLISHED 1879. f F j FEERIM AN, \ LAND & ESTATE AGENT, * LICENSED LAND BROKERS , security of Freehold B_m Lands a 4J petr cent F FERRIMAN FOR SALE—Brick House, on £ acre, Nelson Street, Hampstead, within easy distance of the School, and in a direct line wtbh tbe Railway Station; a sound Investment for the prioe required, £220. Cash or terms F FERRIMAN FOR SALE, Ashburton Suburbs—B acres 32 perches of land, possessing ample frontage on good roads, with substantial buildings, consisting of a good 6 roomed House, Shop, Workshop, excellent Stables, and Cow Sheds; first class orchard well supplied with water. The land Is well FOR SALB—S* acres at Allenton, a very desirable block of good land, capital frontage, and well watered V FERRIMAN FOR BALE-Several Sections at Fairton.- F T*_R__ PERPETUAL LEASE FOR SALE at Hinds—An exceptionally favourable opportunity of securing a comfortable borne, with 44 acres of good graz:og land ; small yearly rental. Inspect this property before buying your home _ F£JRmMAN



MBS JOHNSTON I fYIEACHER of the Pianoforte and Singinor, Havelook Street. A~~~ CBTTLENE GAS—Without doubt the L'ght of the nineteenth century Bakdmstßbos are prepared to give est. i mates to light up private residences and business premises, with this moat economic and beautiful light. ___ ~ "MONEY To Lend on Ist October next, n proved fnthtld fffuiity-£]4(o. Alto pecial turn of „BCO, at cuncnt rates f Interest. T BULLOCK.



FARMS FOR SALE— 84 aores, capital investment, would let to pay 8£ per cent on price required 500 acres, £10 per acre, within 2J miles of Railway Station 600 acres Several Blocks of Good Sheep Country from 1500 aores upwards F FERRIMAN NICOLL BROS. F Niooll. E FJNicoll, L A Niooll, Merchants & General Agents, BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. _GBNTS FOR— Christchurch Meat Co», Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOOGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION Wo shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kept and Audited. We have received sums of Trust Monies, ranging frcm £100 to £1000, to lend ok Freehold Securities at 4£ and b per c_-. F Rlfl T. We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands, and have ip stock Apples, Pears, and Fruit in eeaeon all the year round. SEEDS. We stock Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality.



S. H. GRAVES, SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgin Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codbs : Bedford McNeill's, Morelng and Weal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR P MAKEIG, Ashburton Representative Telegraphs Address: GRAVES Chrl _church. Greymoulh—Brownlie, Greymouth



.HHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO,, X Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TURNIPS, RAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly increased production wherever used. Satisfaction given everywhere. Niooll Baos. store Bvo varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NIOOLL BROS, District Agents. TAKE your repair to the Jubilee Bo Shop. 9 200 FOR SALE A FARM of 265 Aores, Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly English grasses. For terms and particu are apply to T BULLOCK, Agent. KAYE dt GARTER ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, all FARM PRODUCE. Agents tor Sutton's and Lawson's Unrivalled Seede. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, &o. &c, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at ,LYTTELTON. EXTENSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. CORNSACKS alway ß on hand, KAYE & CARTER, OHRISTCHURCH. 9 57 N~ ATIONAL MORTGAGE~FAG_NOY CO. OF N.Z, LTD. j Tim abu IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 aores Rangitata, 250 aores Olaramont, 250 aores Waitotis, 200 aores Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 aores Otalo, 500 acres Totara, And others of various size? in South Canter bury i Improved Farms for lease, with right of purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 605 aores Totara, and 265 acres Totara j Also unimproved agricultural and grszln farms of various sizes on the Rainoliffe an Levels Estates, and two well improve Station proper ties of 7000 aores each You can depend on ridding your ohildrn of worms with Wades WormJFigs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, Is.



KERNARD & WHITE, City Pork Shop, Havelock Street, HAVE just opened New Business in the Pork Line. Small goods of all descriptions always on hand. The public ara specially invited to call and inspect Pork Sausages, (fresh.) Daily cash buyers dairy f«-ri Pork. ______—_— T H UNDBILt, , ' B ONDBILL T H UNDRILL _ CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. I A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths I in Stock. Private Address, Peter Btreet, dirootly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 BAKER BROS., FURNISHING TrNDER __XK_RS URNISHING U NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Beeb and Latest Designs in FUNERAL FURNISHING?. FUNERALS conduced with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. _,



ART PICTURES OF THE GENERALS, &o, TRANSVAAL WAR Including IMPERIAL HORSE, CANADIAN DRAGOONS, &c. THE above are Works of Art and far surpass anything of the kind yet im ported into this Colony. Persons desirous of Securing a memento of the present War will find the above engravings very suitable. Price 2* 6d each. I have alao to hand an assortment of ARTISTS COPIES. which will be let out to for any number of d"j. WILSON, Bign-Writer and Decorator, BURNETT STREET.



BUILDERS will find it to their advantage to get estimates for Ironmongery fro Habdlky Bbos. MRS ALCORN is now showing a beautiful assortment of new Millinery new Mantles, new Dress Goods, new Silks etc., in the enlarged premises. Ladies and chlldrens Pinafores, Aprons, and Under* clothing in stook, and made to order MOTHERS 1 Have you delicate children who u-e ways taking cold and sub. Eot to croup ? If sc, try Tonking's Linseed Emulsion, which will cure where all other medicines fail. Sold by local chemists and rocers in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d. 2 _ timoke New Venus j COMPARE prices at Jubilee Boot Shop before buying elsewhere, 9 203



ASK YOUB SHOE DEALEE FOR E^ERY f^/P . . ENCOUBiGE _IB V_^ / OOLOKIAL .___«_. BOOTS & SHOES, IN-™B<lß* MANUFACTURED BY S. ANDERSON, TIMARU.



LINOLEUMS. LINOLEUMS. r%UR FIRST SHIPMENT FOR THE SPRING NOW LANDED, EX S.S oOTHIO Choice and Novel Designs in all Widths. Remnants of Last Season's Goods at Reduced Prices. CARPETS, CARPET SQUARES, RUGS & MATS. MITCHELL AND TURNER.



CHARMING SPRING NOVELTIES. JUST OPENED^ 50 CASES NEW GOODS. VTEW MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBON, 40. New Dross Fabrics, Serges, Costume Cloth* will not shrink or spot with rain. Novelties in Zephyrs, Prints, Fancy Piques, Spotted Muslins, Luetics, plain k figured. Fpecial Value in Black Dress Goods of all kinds. Magnificent ABSortmenb of Plain and Figured Silks, Mantlet) $ Corsets, P D and 08, and also various other makes ,* Lace Curtains, White Counterpanes. Umbrellas and Sunshades, all prices. Up-to-date Millinery, very stylish. DRE3SMAKING.—Ladies leaving their orders are getting eyerv satisfaction fin fit and style. AILORI- Q.- -A thoroughly up lo date Stock of Suitings andJTroueeringa'in Erghih, Scotch, Irish, and Colonial Tweeds. Satisfaction Guabantbbd. 10 Oases of LINOLEUM and CARPETS just opened. :o:- ANDREW ORR.



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T. OR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. F SPECIAL MANUBE can be ma<b for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN ivERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owt. SACKS Orders received b/ FRIEDLANDER BROS., __Lmtte«_., j OAVII> THOMAS, OR _?____ _J.3_. FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION CXF CANTERBURY, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT OOMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 WAYMOU Beor*_ry. ____&_____■* _■> I'M l_l_S_M___________________«_________B__S_____a"'



G. MEDDINS, « THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," Opposite Arcade, Burnett Street. JUST OPENED LAWN MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS. •New Easy,' •F, and N.* 'Philadelphia,' «Carbine,' etc. GARDENING TOOLS k REQUISITES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION INCLUDING Spades, Hoes, Rakes, Digging and Weeding Forks, Trowels, Hedge Shears, Syringes, Watering Cans, J.R Hose Pipe, etc. DAIRY UTENSILS'* TIN WARE.-Churns, Milk Pans, Skimmers, Patent Milk Buckets and Strainers, Butter Pats and Moulds, Billeys, Panakins, eto HOUSEHOLD & BUILDER'S IRONMONGERY in endless variety REGISTER GRATES & MANTLE PIEOES RANGES "RANGES. Scott's, Orion, Zealandia, Challenge, Champion, etc. The CHEAPEST SHOP in Ashburton for any of the above: My Motto is • Small Profits and Quick Returns.



NEWS BY FRISCO MAIL. FIRS r PRIZE PARIS EXHIBITION. AWARDED TO GBYH<iNTfiA GARDENS COMPANY MAHARAJAH TEA SOLE AGENTS~HonaaI-l_anUa Tea Company* _>unecll_., N.B.~_his is one of the Ceylon Packed Teas the Tea Blenders petitioned Parliament to Tax an extra twopence per lb. «It ii not blended for extra profit at your •x-jante,*



MISS W SIMPSON, Teacher of Plead forte, Havelook Street, _art Belt wishes lo notify tbat she haa a flrst'Olass Quadrille Band available for Dcdcm, Wed diag parties, Concert?, and Sacials. Fo Terms k eto , app'y to D. Lexxjß, Burnet Street. 717 TO LET, At a Low Rental PREMISES in Moon Street, just below Royal Hotel, lately occupied by HITOB* ikg and Milsos. T BULLOOK



J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER _ JEWELLER XT AS juat received a Large Shipment OF WATCHES. WATCHES 6 Dozen Nickel Levers at 27ft 64 | Specially made to order, Strongly bnill to suit hard wear. 2 Years Guarantee. 8 Dozen NICKEL WATCHES at 20a* The beat value in the Colony. I year a Guarantee, A New and Full Stock of Oent'e and Ladies Gold and Silver Watch* to hand. SPECTACLES New Frames and Lenses on tha * Interchangeable System. To meet the requirements of those using the famous "LAZARUS' Spectacles a special Importation of hia Frames and Lenses to hand. SIGHT ___•_ TING A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. J. V.DEBEER WATCHMAKER k JEWELLER, Aahburton MRS ALCORN it having a display o Fancy Art Needlework—the newest and latest for two weeks, during whioh; •he will give 10 per cent discount on it, and all materials for working: As it la laid out for inspection she will feel obliged if ladies interested in needie work could v and see It. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. LOANS GRANTED FROM £26 and upwards, ab current rates. Full Particulars on application. Office —Tancred Street; Offioe Hours—9.3o a m till 4pm First Tuesday in Month—9 30 a m till 4 p m ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" Ct The Bambler." HAVING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have use 6 enod up a fresh consignment of tha LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER n SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, A ROADSTERS n all M_B and all fitted with the evat acting Q & J detachable Tyre. " _?__-_ _-__MB_u_oJ_.* hAIsD INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest [on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G _ J TYRES, D. THOMAS.



Mccormick O TILL leads the World in Haropfeiag Machinery, being awarded the l! GRAND PRIZE" AT THE PARIS EXPOSITION AND MORE SPECIAL AWARD* than ail other Competitor! put together Farmers are requested to see thit Machine before ordering elsewhere. Morrow, Bassett & Go 9 ASHBURTON M. PRIEST, Manage.



FOR SALE, A GRAND LITTLE FARM OF IKA ACRES, situated 1| miles Iran JLOVJ Tinwald Yards, splendid hO_# stead, well divided, with water lo eaob paddock. Price low and eatf terms Also,— OrV A ACRES, in the best of order, good AfVj homestead, Tinwald* Terjr lew price will be accepted for this Farm E. W. HANMER.