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Phases of Moon for June

Commercia.

HAVELOOK STREET MART.

There was a large attendance ab Mr H Stephenson 9s weekly sale on Saturday, and a good yarding of pigs, for whioh there was a good demand. Following are the prioes :*•» Suckers 4s 6d, weaners 7s to 10i, stores 10s to 16s, porkers 23s to 26a. Fowls Is to Is 54, roosters 2< 5d ; ducks 2s 9d to .is 3d. Potatoes (good demand) 3s 6d and 4s par sack ; onions |d and Id per 1b; carrots Is 6d to2f per bag. Pork {good entry) 2£ci to 3^4 per lb. Furniture nnd «undries sold well.

DEATH.

SlEßii. —On Jane 17th, Bfc Aihburton, Hkbbekt B»admr, the beloved husband of MINA, and teoond son of J- R; and E. Steal, of Ashbnrton. Aged 35 Bit end i was peace.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, JUNE 17 1901.

The prevalence of a good deal of sick ness about Ashburton at the present time draws attention to the face that, notwithstanding the repeated efforts of the Borough Council,, since the Public Health Act c«me into force, to induce the authorities to appoint a District Health Officer, nothing definite has yet been done, so far as we know, to carry out the provisions of the Act. If only Aehburton was affected by this neglect, wo might find some possible explanation. It might be the result of an accidental omission on the part of the overworked Government officials, or it might be that owing to the well known salubrious reputation enjoyed by this district, it is not intended td appoint an official medical officer At all here. , But we know that other towns, not so favorably circumstanced in this respect, have been treated in a simitar manner. Bight through the colony, protests are being sent forward against further de'ay, and etill the same ste reotyped answer ia forwarded to inch repretentationfl— -v Tho District Health Officer will be appointed as aoon as possible." It is quite evident therefore that the ex traordinary delay on the parlof the authorities is carrying out the provi sions of the Public Health Act is not accidental. Oan it be that the Govern ment am extending their importing business—which already deals with a good many industries—to the medical profession, and our district Health Officers are on the way from England 1 However, we have nothing to do with that aspect of the case. We want some officer appointed here, who will supply the missing link in the chain of duties devolving upon the local authori ties of this town, and if the Govern ment will not appoint anybody, we think some steps ought to be taken to put an end to the present unsatiefac tory state of things. The Borough Council of Oaraarn appointed a loo*l medical practitioner as District Health Officer, and although we doubt whet^tf this can meet tho cass, it is possible the chief Health Officer might authorise a temporary appointment of this nature. As things are, no local doctor or chemist need report a case of infec tions disease, notwithstanding that the Act injiita upon this being done j for the report is to be made to the District Health Officer.

Ws cannot compliment the authorities who may bo responsible upon the arrangements that appear to have been made for the voinnteers o! Canterbury going to Ohristchnrch on the occasion o! the viwfc of the Dake and Dueheis of Cornwall, It has been efioially notified that volunteers mait go to Ohriatchurch on Friday, and as the review takes place on Monday, they will havfi to be all that ti»e away from their buiineaa. It will be ie«n that those of them who may be em ployees, are in the position of having to obtain leave of absence for Bator day, as that » not a holiday in the country districts. Purely the natbori tiss might have made their arrange

meats with regard to the volunteers, so aa nots to interfere with business more than could be helped.- Had there been ft *r*in available ou Saturday evening, or oven on Sunday, the mem* bers of the Routh Canterbury Corps coald have attended the review on Monday, and we have no doubt a large number would have done so. But as it ie, we are very much afraid that only a very small proportion of the South Canterbury volunteers will be able to be present at the function on the 24th. There is another matter in connection with the volunteers visiting Chris t chnrch that puzzles a good many people, It is notified that volunteer* travelling one hundred tni'es will re ceive a greater rate of pay than those going shorter distances. Tbatis to say the Tinoaru Companies will be paid at a higher rate than the Ashburton Com panies, although the latter will have to spend as much time away from home as the former will. TheTimaru men will be very little longer in the train than the Ashburton men, yet their Companies will get double th« allowance. That does not strike us as being quite fair. Moreover as the Volunteers of Timara and Ashburton are all in the South Canterbury Division, why should there be any difference in the allowance made to the different Companies. The Temuka Volunteers, who are farther away than we are but are under the hundred miles, have itill greater reason to complain of the arrangement we have referred to, which we cannot compliment the authorities upon hay ing made.

Local and General.

IjffLUiNZA — Influenza is prevalent in Ashburton at present. In ona house alone four of the inmates are laid up with the complaint,, MtsmotrAL Liquor Liobnss—At the Glasgow Town Council meeting on April 22nd, * motion for the municipalisation of the liquor traffic wm losb Employees' Liability—The Government Insurance Department !• prepkred to grant employers of labour covert against risks under the ' Employers Liabilities Aoti,' m well Ri trader the oommon lawi Lord Robibm a* Wobk.—Lord Roberts has now fairly entered on his duties as Oom manderin Chief at the War Office and is making hit inluence felt. An article det* cribing the new order of things will be found on oar fourth page. (Till Rot AS. RxOBFXEOIt. — The officer* commanding the local companies of Volua teers earnestly request employers to be good enough to let all Volunteers in their employ away on Saturday next, to attend the Royal reception bo take place at Chriatohuroh. A Footbau, Riot.—ln the Merivale K»ia* poi match played at Eaiapoi on Saturday 1 trouble ensued joit before the close, and two players were ordered of! the field. The spectators got very excited and rushed the ground, which was again cleared and the imtch stopped by the captains A Good Ricord—A lfltfcsr received in Masterton by the bet mail from South Africa states that one hundred men of the Sixth Contingent are »i present to hospitals at different part*, Buffer ing front disease and wounds. Two of the Contingent have bean killed In action, and two have died from , disease. A Curator Wanted—The Southland Accli matisation Society are advertising for a cura tor of competent technical knowledge and (•xperiencfi, tn undertake the sole manage ment and core o' their ponds property, near Wallnoerowu, *n 1 tho rearing and dietribu i inn of fish, animals and birds; They offer £150 a. year and free house CtJRioTO Comwnatiok — There are 14 knights in the Federal Parliament, also 24 lawyen, 10 miners, seven pastoriiHsts, six land and estate Agents, five journalists, three frrtiieti, two hatters, one engine fitter, ono gardener, one labourer, one bookseller, one compositor, one carpenter, one doctor, two auctioneer*, and one clergyman Banjo Band.—ln oar report of the Min ftbrels' performance »t Chortsey on Friday last the name of Mr Wright's Banjo Band w«s ittidvertentJy omitted. The Band, oontistitig of Mr and Mrs Wright, Mill Baker, an<i Mr Watthew, contributed two items, and In each case had to respond to a well deserved encore, A Cußious Award — At Koenlgaberg, Prussia, the Supreme Court has made a carton's award. Five years ago a young fcirl was promised £25 by a friend of her father if *he permitted him to kiss her, the money being payable when she came of age. [Having attained her majority, her claim wag repudiated, and an action at law was commenced. The Court awarded the full amount, holding thab the claim war not " contra bonw mores."— London Daily Mail. A Yaivablk Find — A valuable find was made last week by a miner named G<*r.rge Adams, of Maty borough (Tic) While operating in some old workings in the vicinity of the old Maryborough reservoir, about a mile from the town, he came upon a nuggat weighing 360z. The gold was of go«d quality, and the piece la valued at £146. The .shaft in whveh the discovery was made ia 15ft in depth. Hew Zkalandbri as the Fbqht«*-A correspondent writing to the JPrstS asks :— Can yon state what New Zealand family of brothers baa sent the most members to the South African war. So far we have only bean able to find one of four, namely, the brother! Willie, of Ashbnrton 7 The editor of the frets ask*: Can any of our readers beat this record ? [There it a family turned Legge, in Australia, which sent six brothers to South Afrioa, but we have nob heard of any New Zealand family that) has four at the front.} Hinds*—The public of the Hindi and turrounding district will have a musical treat provided for them on Wednesday evening next in the Hinds schoolroom, when the Aebburton Minstrels are to give one of their performances, whtoh have lately been received with such lavor in the country districts. There will be four corner men— Messrs 3 Shaudley, H Flower, W Anderson, and Horace Gates, whilst Messrs W Schwartz, ! E Rudkin, M J Burgeos, G Moon, and i Master Stock will also contribute. Mr J Wright, the talented ban joist, ia down for two selection*. A dance will follow. Individual Decorations—At the meet of the Borough Councillors held this morn, fcag to dimusl the reoeption of Ibeif Royal j Highnesses, there w*b much perplexity concerning the manner in which Councillors should be attired on the occasion of their appearing befort. Royalty. The Mayor put the matter very seriously before Councillors, •nd suggested a costume, the prinaipal artlolfe in which was a tall hat, Some of the Coun-' oillors, however, appeared horror-struck at the im plication suggested, bub they were votnewhat relieved when the Mayor ex plained that a black coat would be eeseseary. Even this, however, did not relieve the anxiety of some of our city fathers who have never been seen with a tail hat on ; and they went away speculating upon what would happen when they were seen marching up to the Railway station next Tuesday, costumed in such a gorgeous, though somewhat scanty array m t. tall hat and * black coat. In may be some consolation to them to know that the visit of the Duke here ie quite informal, and thab nobody except perhaps the Mayor need appear Id any particular costume. We have an Idea j that flia Worship should appear in a court dresi.

Wbatkbr RiPtßS.—Captain Edwin fore cait:—Northwest to wust and soubb gale ; glass fall. Indications of win. Tbinitt College Londok—Mr Horace Gatos, the local secretary, notifies th»t entries for the practical examination in connection with Trinity Oolieg" of Mu«ie, London, will close on Saturday, June 29th. •?ALYATioir Army—An address on the Rescue Work of the Salvation Army will be given in the barracks tonight by M»j »r L!peet\,,the Array Secretary for the Colony. His Worship the Mayor will preside Pchooli Children at thb Fbont—The Mayor of Aahburt'>n invites all the school obildren throughout the Aehburton County to attend the gathering to welcome the Duke and Duchessof York in Asbbarton. An j advertisement Appears elsewhere PBBSOKAL-Mr David Thomas will leave Ashbnrton by th« 11 a.m train tomorrow {Tuead^y) and Mrs Thnmas on Wednes" day en route for the Old Country They leave Lyttelfcon in the Gothic on Thuwday morning Tonight the Aehbnrton Anna tear. Cycling, and Athletic Clnb make MrThomas a presentation in the Somerset Hornl Obituabt—We regret to have to chronicle the death of Mr Herbert Reader Steel, of Messrs F. and H. Steel, of this town. He had been in indifferent health for some months, bub the immediate cause of hit death was an attack of inflammation of the bowels, which, in his weak state, Wai more than he could bear, and he died this morning. Mr Steel was the son of Mr J R Steel, and spent the greater par' of his life in Ashburton, where his sterling oharaoter and amiable disposition was thoroughly recognised and appreciated. He was only 35 years of age, and leaves a wife and one child. Sdioidb —In a summary note on the in orease in the number of enioides the Chunk Chronicle, which is the official journal for the Anglic »n Diocese of Wellington Bayß :—' It is urged that a at riot observance by the clergy of the Rubric as to the buried of suicides—irrespective of the verdioti of ooro' ners injuries - would have a considerable effect in deepening the sense of the guilt of the act and cheeking its frequency. The matter is one of great perplexity, and it is plain that any clergyman endeavouring to carry out this direction, unless justified by some fre»h pronouncement of high authority ( would place himself in a position nob only painful to himßolf, bub questionably defcn° Bible; Pbssbktation—Oa Friday evening a sooial was held in the schoolroom, Overdale, to bid farewell to Miss G E Tuliy, the miatresf, who is leaving to fill a similar appointment at Hornby. Thsre was a large attendance, as Miss Tally is held in very high esteem throughout the district. Mr R Oakley occupied the chair, and spoke in very high' terms of praise of Miss Tally as a teaoher, after whioh Mr James Croy, on behalf of the subscribers, presented her with a hand some gold watch suiiaoly engraved, and in doing bo, referred to the many good qualities of the recipient, and wished her success in her new sphere of labour. Mr John Doyle, (Ruapuna), Mr J R Sharp, and Mr Elliott also bore testimony to the high estetm in which Miss Tuliy I« heldt Mr Boag responded on her behalf heartily thanking alt for their kind expressions and good wishes^ A dance followed and the gathering, which will be long remembered as one of the most pleasant held in th« district, broke up at an early hour in the morning. The loutoeriy buster at its height. With wind and rain and sleet, Is hound to give m every night, Wei clothes andjcold damp feet. Bad cough? nni cold* must! then prevail, We'll try to make them fewer.J And tftke a dose of never fail — Some Woods' Gbkat Pkppbbmint C& c Ladies visitlDg Dunedin are invited to visit the hair dressing rooms of A M Hendry Princes Street. They are replete with every comfort for balrdre«alng shampooning, singeing, etc

CABLE NEWS.

United Prens Association—By Electric Telegr&ph—Copyright; London, Jane 14 The Glasgow University conferred the deiyrers of Doctors of Law upon Far! Bfmuchamp (until quite recently Governor of New >wouth Wales) and r>n the Earl of Glasgow, who was Governor of New Zealand from 1392 to 1897 The compulsory winding up of the British American company, which wae connected with the Whitaker Wright group, has been ordered, lfc is alleged that the company took over half a mil lion of the London and Globe Finance Company's liabilities, and aided disas trous speculations In other instances The Shanghai correspondent of the Times states that the German garrison there will consist of two battalions It is expected that the King will personally assent to the Oivil List Act, as a recognition of Parliament's prompt acceptance of the measure A British capitalist is purchasing j the best American steel companies oat- i side Morgan's trust Fabis, Jane 14 A cartridge factory at Mouliueaux a suburb of Paris, exploded, killing fifteen workmen and enjuring eighteen. The Chamber of Deputies censored M Dromond, one of the Algerian De puties, for calling M Lutaud, Prefect of Algiers, a wretch and an assassin, The Chamber temporarily excluded M Drumont for insulting Ministers, the military guards having to eject him from the Chamber Thb Hagub June 15 The Liberal party in the Nether lands has been defeated in the elections for th» Second Chamber. Many second ballots will be necessary Sydney, Jane 15 The ship Sfc David has arrived at Newcastle from Delagoa Bay, with eight of the crew of twelve and the chief officer down with malarial fever, One man died, and the balance of the crew had a hard time in working the ship ad attending the sick. Tb« Board of Experts appointed to enquire into the Sydenham railway accident, is unanimously of opinion that the mishap was due to the exces sive speed of the engine, which was not suitable to high speed on the line, which at and near the point of derail ment was not in goad order

SOUTH AFRICA.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Melbourne. Jane 16 lord Hopetoun hie received a de spatch through the Imperial Secretary for War, wherein Lord Roberts con veys to the Governor-General his high appreciation of the work of the com mandants and staff* in the various Australian colonies in organiiing and despatching over 15,000 troops to Sooth Africa. He adds: ' The promp titude with which the contingents were rendered available, And the thorough way In which they were equipped, reflect much credit on all concerned, and, in my opinion, is as deserving of acknowledgment as the gallant conduct of the Australian troops.' The Secretary for War, in a letter accompanying the despatch containing Lord Roberta's message, says the Imperial Gavornment fully concur in Lord Roberts'* apprnciaiW of the spirit shown and the admirable work done by their fellow-subjects in Aus tralia* Mr Barton forwards the despatch to the Premiers of the various States Beusselb, Jane 15 Mrs Botha has interviewed Kroger at The Bague Belgian newspapers, which are gene rally inspired from the Transvaal Lega tion f assert that Krnger is using the Netherlands secret code as a means of communication with Botha- and Sohalk Burger The newspapers also prediot that peace is imminent Beelin, June 15 The German GrOTernment is endeav ouring to secure fair terms in connection with the expropriation of German hol ders of Netherlands Railway certificates on the gronad that they, were unable to control the local managers in the Transvaal, and that they were not guilty of sots of hospitality towards the Bri tish. It is hinted;th«t any British offer for the redemption of German interests in the railway »t par will not be accepted. The value of the certificates has fallen 62 percent since the Transvaal Conces sions Commission's report was published. London, June 16 Lord KitcheDer reports that during the march from Yredi Colonial Elliott engaged Be Wet near Reitzon on the 6th. Severe fighting ensued. Colonel Sladen's Mounted Rifles displayed great gallantry, Seventy one loaded waggons were captured, together with forty five prisoners, 58 rifles, 10,008 round* of small arms of ammunition, and 4000 cattle. The Boers left seventeen killed and three wounded. The British lobsob were three officers and seventeen men killed, one officer and twenty four wounded. Lieutenant Murphy, Corporal Robertson, Privates Hewens and' White, were killed, and Sergeant Miller dan gerously, and Private Sharp severely wounded, at Rhenoster Kop on the stb. i All belong to the Victorian Mounted Rifles. Lieut Matthew?, of the same corps, was dangerously wounded in the head while bathing.

Appellate Court Conference.

SOME OP THE DELEGATES.

United Press Association—By Kiecbrio < Telegraph - Copyright London, June 12 The colonial representatives at the approchiua; Appellate Court Conference inclade Mr Justice Hodges (Australia), the Hon David Miils (Attoraey-Gen eral of Canada), the Hon Henry Emmerson (Attorney General and Premier of New Brunswick, represent ing Newfoundland), the Hon J Rose Innes (Attorney General of the Tran svaal, representing Oape Colony), Mr W B Morcom (of the Natal A ssembly) and Sir W J Smitn (Chief Justice of British Guiana, representing various colonies.

Old Age Pensions in France

United Frees Association—By Eteotitc Telegraph—Copyright Pabis, Jane 14 M Millerand Minister for Industry, explained to deputies Government scheme of old age pensions would bene fit nine million workers. The State would guarantee three per cent inter est on the Oaisse dcs Retr kites Funds, and make a grant securing pensions to invalided workmen.

Italy's Foreign Relations

United Preis Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Bohr, Jane 15 In the Chamber Signor Prinetto, Minister of Foreign Affairs, denied that the Anglo Italian relations were leesr friendly. He said the triple Al liance was perfectly compatible with good relations with France. Signor Prinetto denied that the Albanian question has created difficul ties between Italy and Austria* Italy's alliances and friendship were sufficient to prevent the Mediterranean equli briutn being farther altered to her detriment

Women Teachers Association.

The first genaral meeting of the Assockf Men of thw Women Teachers was held on Saturday mcraing til Ohrl tchurcht Alter the objects of the Association had been stated, officials were elected : —The follow ing resolution wss carried unanimously, "That this meeting strong]/ protests against statements made before the Royal Commission to the effect that women are incapable of teaching an upper standard." There was a large number present and the new Association starts with a mem' ship of seventy'five

The Jane Deuglas.

AKOHORINO SAFELY AT OKURA*

United Prose Association—By Elaotrio Telegraph HoKiTiKA, Jnne 16. The Jane Douglas ietb here on May 3(hh for g nth era ports. The mailman from the south last week reported the vessel to be in Brnce Bay, at>d that she had been prevented from landing her cargo by the heavy sea. She is probably now atnek np in Okarua bat harbour, and their being no telegraph Una south of Oianto no news has been received of the [ vessel. " ■ No uneasiness is felt here. _, . R Hokitika, June 18. TheJ&m Douglas which left for Jack- S?, 0! 8 £ ,nearly thtee weeks »g° *Itß Bishop O rimes and others onboard, and of those whose whereabouts there was some anxiety owing to tbe severe weather on the coast, ia reported to be on her way to Hokifcikf* | ill safe. She panted Qkarito at five this; evening. The vessel vu several days weatherbound at Okura.

Givis, on the Duke and Duchess.

In • Failing Notes' in the 9tag§ Dmly TimeS) Oivii relievei himself that, on the approaching Boyal visit :—>• Person! who have met the Duke and Duchess say that they are amiable and approachable, and quite simple in their ways and speech '—■•• rona a, reassuring parrgraph in one of the papers. Beading it, one might inppo«e the Duke and Duchess a pair of wild ortataret newly caged at the Zoo. Early visitor!, agreeably surprised, have discovered them to be' amiable and approachable and withal 'quite simple ' in the way they eat, drink, sleep, and communicate euch ideal at they possess, For my own part, though belong ing to the comparatively large number of persons who have not met the Duke and Duchess, I had long ago defined and Nettled my convictions on these points. If presented to the Duke at the reception, I irmljr purpose not to be afraid? Why shoeH I! Ihe Duke won't; eat me; still leas will the Duchess' These great personages, we »r« not to forget, are here for no other purpose than to be amiable, and to be approachable, too, if one has the right to approach: There is do reMon to doubt that they under stand tbeir bas.neßS. Id my exper ience of life, and of what is o*lied ' society' 1 the nnamlable people, and the unapproaohable, sad the people least worth knowing if yon do approaoh, are people who are no better than myself, pro* bably worse—people with more money, il may be, but of less education, and of manners none at) a!J. The really difficult) paople are these, and not the Duke *nd Duohesi-» ; bafnre whose exceptional greatness all minor social distinctions vanish, bo that in the reception room we snail all be citizens en a common level, »nd, for the first time, everybody will be as gond as his neighbonr. This is a comfortable n flection. If lam not) to be afraid of the Duke and Duchess, why should I be afraid of Tom, Diok and Harry, or of Tom. Dick, and Harry's wives 1 For tified by those reasonings I await the ordeal with calmness. Ab the critical moment 1 shall neither perspire, nor gasp, nor choke, nor drop my glove, nor tremble in my patent leather shoee. The Duke and Duchess will be amiable, and the rest may go bang.

BOWLING

United Press Association—By Eleotr Telegraph

London, Jane IS The Willcroffe Club beat the New Zealanders at bowls by 44 to 33. The Australian bowlers beat) the Chelten ham Club by eight.

Tattersall's Sweeps.

United Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

Melbourne, June 15 The Hon Mr Lewis, Tasmanian Premier, has cabled to the Bight Hod E Barton, emphatically protesting against tile clause in the Postal Bill which deals with tho carriage of mail matter in reference to sweeps. He claims that the Federal Parliament has |no power to pas) laws regulating gambling, and it is therefore an in | fringement of State rights to attempt to override legislation under which certain lotteries are legalised in Tas mania.

Sudden Death in a Church.

United Press Association—By Etw rlo Telegraph Gisborne. June 16 During the service at the Anglican Church this morning, Mr William Hin| choirmaster, fell dead. He was »lead*? in local musical circles. Heart disease was the cause of death* Mr Ma/r, to outward appearance, was a robust and healthy looking man

Another Fire at Auckalnd.

United Frees Association—By Kieotrfo Telegraph-—Copyright Auoklaxd. June IB A fire broke oab about) 11 o'clock on Sat*. orday night In a wooden building knt/wn as the plague oontaafc hospital. It wm being used at the lime m quarters for itme of the country mounted oorpt, who are in town in oonowotlen with the Royal visit. By the time tht Fire Brigade arrived ths flames had a strong hold, and in riew of the fact that the fire was half a 'nil* from tht nearest station, nothing could be done to save the building Ho one was injured, The building belonged to the City Council, and was iluiured in the South British for :*2W» ■ '■

The Accission Oath

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright

London. Jane II On the motion of Lord Salisbury, tbi House of Lords agreed to the nomina tion of a Select Committee to deal with the question of the proposed alteration of the accession oath,

THE ROYAL VISIT

United Press Association—-By Klaotfl© Telegraph—Copyright

Lohdox, Jane IK It is officially announced that the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall will arrive *fc Simonstowu on August 17th Wblmngxok, June W The weather unfortunately broke ye«te£« day morning, and there were heavy showers during the day and last night. The total rainfall for the 24 hours was <951n. At pre sent there 1b every appearance of the weather settling again. Visitor! are srowdlng into; the city in thoasaad* from aH directions. Dunedin, Jane IS. The City Councillors took high umbrage at the action of the Executive In placing Mr Chisholm before the Mayor at the provincial reception, and unless pacific measures are retorted to, there is ever? i reason to fear trouble between the two [ bodies. ( The question whicn ha« been raised as to the precedence of the Mayor In matters* connected with the Asit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York was con* sidered by the reception committee The • chairman, Mr R Chisbolnt, said tint after what had transpired at the City Council, he would not think of gong to the railway station to receive their Royal Highness^ 4s to the reception in thu evening of Thursday the committee thought thafc this was all along considered a provincial reception, and subject to the ruling oi

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It speaks well for the prospe rlty of Ashbarton aad surrounding districts that! (heir continued success has induced the I). I. G. of Ohristohurch to maintain their local branch co long. The sale was announced for ten days in the first place and It la now running well into ten weeks- Some new models of pianos and organs have just been opened op, eoa, and all ntendiag beyers would do well to ineoec this np to date establishment. 'Pioton, N.Z. September 18, 1899 I have much pleasure in recommending Chamberlain'B Cough Bemedy, I h»va used it whenever necessary during the % U few years, and have always found ib give imraed iate relief. It always breaks up a oough or cold, and experiences have taught me that to obtains speedy, cure is to oommenoe taking Chamberlain's Cough Beroedy at the very commencement of a oold. I always keep a bottle of il in the house,—Yonrs faithfully, J BwgAßp, J<P., Town Clerk* Chamberlain'B o<>ugb Bemedy sold by Ashbarton Drug Company. Price Is 6ri and Wadb's Worm Figs are most effective and not unpleasant; children hrive after taking them price, Is



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! A CHRONIC COUGH QUICKLY f CURED. BENJAMIN HUM SCORES. Mr Lnnrol ffoode, of Ghristohtaroh, writes:' Benjamin Gum had a marvellous effect os my cough and oold, whioh I contracted early | 'last winter. I tried various advertised remedies but got no relief. A lady friend 1 advised me to try yonr Bsnjamin Gum, and j | a very » few doses gave me rellsf, and it] quickly cured \ BENJAMIN GUM always aots like thiii- It is pleasant to take—Children like it— 1 Suitable for yonng or old Benjamin Own, price Is 6d and 2o 6d, from all Chemists and Grocers, or post free, from LOASBY'S WAHOO MaNUFACTUB-i ING 00., Ltj», Danedin- Whole«ale from all Merchants MONEY. MONEY TO LEND no Freer old Security, in sums to salt borrowers. Apply to MR C W. PUENIfiLL, Solicitor, Montgomery* Butldin g MR & MRB COXON, Ironiog Expert*, have been asked to visit Asbburton to give lesvons auder their new method of Shirt and Collar Ironing, Blouses, Babies' Bonnets, Pressing included. , Commence on SATURDAY, Atoade Chambers* Terms can be arranged. Hours from 10 to 12; 2to 4; and 7to § every day to the wnki .____ 6114 THE ASHBUKTON TRAIN BERVIOBB Trains cave Ashhurton daily for— OHRISTOHUFOH—at 7.20 am, 11 am 3.16 p m 9 7.5 p m (express) TTMARU—at 10.55 am, 3.50 pm DUNKDIN-at 12.54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN-at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daUy at Ashburton from— CHKISTOHUROH-ab 10.45 *m, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm TIMARO—at 10.35 am, 2.55 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p m (express) SPRINGBURN-ab 9.45 am



g. FMRRIMAN TREVORTON, WH V Pay Rent when £190, Cash or T«rms, will purchase a Comfortable House of 4 Booms and Scullery, and Section. The property is situated near the main road, and only ft few chains from the school. Interest ab 5 per sent) on the whole pur* chase money moans lass than 2« per week F, FERRIMAN. TINWALD 6ACRRB of Highly productive Liod, fronting Grove Street). The land is well drained, and offers te persons In need of a site for a good home every reasonable ftdvbnfcspe F FERRIMAN._ ALLENTON. FOR SALE—I 4 acres of good Land with Dwelling House of Six rooms, and Bathroom, hot and oold water bid od, Windmills. Ample stabling including Loose box and Trap Enuna: One aero of the laod in laid nut in orchiml. Thn land possesses ample frontage, and should prove a prefiV. able purchase either for a farmer wishing to retire and live near the Town, or for an Industrious man wishing to make his living from the soiU Public Schoe! within an easy diitar.ee, F PEBRIMAN, Lnnd and Kstate Agenh JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR & LUNG WORM MIXTURE, FACTB WORTH KNOWING. Mnnnt Joy. Pukerau, Southland. Mr Ferriman —Dear Hir,—l have ÜBed the above mixture for two or three ye»,ra past when mv sheep fhowed signs of £cour oc Lnng Worm I may gay that I found it a care, aud the reeult was beyond |my expectation- Icm strongly recom. « meod the drench.—Yours truly, Samnel White RiccartoH, Canterbury Mr F Ferriman, Ashburton.—Dear Sir, —In reply to yonr enquiT m Ford's Scour and Lang Worm Mixiiuu, I may say that my manager at Methven used it on some of the smallesb and weakest Jamba we had, and that it stopped the soonr in them, and they seemed benefited by the dose they had.—Yours faithfully, John Deans BE IS WBIi PAID WHO IS WBLL BATISFIKI) One Gallon Tins, 19a per Gallon; Two Gallon Tins, 17a per Gallon. DO MOT BB DJBCEIVSD. Lowest Cost per head of auy Drenoh, and its work cannot br bxoklibd. D. THOMAS Or F. FERRIMAN, Aahborton D". CLARKE'S OARBOLISED WHEAT PROTECTOR (Name and Label Registered under Trade Marks Aol, No 13,796 and 158,143) Has been heed 58 YEARS WITF TTNDEVIATING SUCCESS. IMPORTANT TESTIMONIALS. Dear Sir, ~Ra Clarke's Carboliaed Wheat Protector. I have need the above dressing for the past three seasons on an average sowing of 1500 acres of wheat and oats, and have always found that it gives every satisfaction. It 13 also mixed with less labor ai^d germinates a week soone than when dressed with blneitone. hi. Stttt. I have used your Wheat Protector, also Bluestone both on the same paddock, and am much pleased with your Protector as & much better preventive of smut than Blaestone. James McLean, Cairnbrae. : F. FERRIMAN I HE FOUND BELIEF. George Robert Rudkin, Town Clerk, Ku mara, aaya :—•' I have very great pleasnre in stating that, having used Cbamberlaio's Pain Balm in a very severe attack of sciatica I found immediate relief. Had before triad many other embrocations for the same pur pose, but foaod this the mosh effio»clou*. Several of my friends who have been afiioted with rheumatism haye on my advice tried Chamb»rlain'« Pain Balm with equally good ' results. I confidently recommend it to thos« ' in need of a good household iiniment or em' 1 brocstion: ' Chamberlain's P»in Balm la I ' cold by ABhburlfcon Drag Uompaoy. Prto« \ 1 l 8 6daod£i



SPLENDID SUCCESS! ©F OUR FIRST GREAT SALE IN ASHBURTON. PIANOS PIANOS- ORGAiNSS. ORGANS • New Models* on V*«w* SEE THE WONDBBFtfL FASHING MACHINE. Aubburton Testimonials now coming <n freely. First second and third ship mente sold oat; fonrth fast arrived and orders will &gam be booked for trials. D.I.C. i TANORSD STREET, Jpposite Arcade, Ashburtcn. rr I TO FXRMKRS, GRAZIERS, DEALERS, PROPERTY HOLDEKS, AND ALL R'SSIDKNTSIN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY. * , OHOULD you have businesß of any kind 0 to transact requiring the assistance of the middle man, It wilt be to your interest to I interview OEQRGE FISHER, Arcade Chambers, and will be considered a oompli men*. Should its be private sate of sheep, cattle, or * pip, the shipment) of mutton to London; k the sale locally of meat* In the works, should 16 be mors satisfactory to dispose f of your ekins ; ebould you require farm t implements, etc;. ; should you reqajre to ? insure yoar life or property, or wish to j transfer or arrange your mortgage, or require (to sell yoar grain «r produce j or wish to dispose of yoar Jfarm or have money for investment, or debts to collect, or purohast merchandise. All these branches I undertake and will be glad to have a chab with you, and assist you in ©very possible way to pat yoa in the poßltioa when and where to sell to btat advantage, and to buy the belt article at lowest rates. la dealing witb amm with a fair general knowledge of the busings, in toaoh with the best firms in Canterbury, you can tely upon what no Gompaoy or Associatioo can sappiy, ss their best men are only paid offioers, who, when the little extra pressure is required, are always found ' wantiusr, in personal BupervUion, civility, and identical interests. With me this is assured, as my livelihood depends entirely t un my own exertions. Interview me, you will ooofer a favor on me and tiwo for * yourself I am starting is business on my own '' aooount, and every assistance will be kindly 1 remembered. We have all had to commence life and doubtless you know the difficulties to contend with. George Fisher, Arcade Ohambere, Aahburfcotu 5 1 YQUK CHANCE FOR ONE MONTH THE JLOTC FOR 20s 1 Silver King Lamp, 1 Bell, 1 Lump Bracket, 1 bottle of Lamp Oil, 1 Dunlop Ontßt. 1 tnbe Solution, 1 pair Trouser Clips, 1 Frame Rubber, 1 pair good Toe Clips, i Stick Chain Graphite. Money back if nob approved. Delivered Poat Free. Cash with Order. Oates, Lowry and Go., ZEALANDIA CYCLE WORKS, g ■■ Buehett Street I , a kxED Known-SV» we hlooli *« - W Knd «B8 variety of Fen'i Overooato B Covert CoaU. and Macintosh in Sbyles, i Colors, and Hhape to «uit the wostfastidiens nspeotion icvUed— MIXOHBI<I< & IDBNBB



NEW ZEALAND ! CLOTHING FACTORY. SPECIAL ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO f>UR | ! TAILOEING DEPARTMENT, 1 Fit and Style Guaranteed. : Fquftl to the Beat Ohristchurch Work. Large Selection of Twoeda and Suitings. - - -<n). — INSPECTION INVITED. K.Z. C'T,OTiimG"FACTOHT. LAMPB. LAMPS. LAMPS. SEE OUR DISPLAY. HANGING LAMPS. Hull Lampu. Library Lamps. Table lamps. Hand Lamps Miller Lamps. Mam moth Lamps. And lastly, and as important as any, OAEBIAG& LAMPS. Call and see oar selection, and if you have old Lamps, yon will want to get new ones, and if yon have none at all, the reason is all the greater for visiting as. ■■■ HwYimi ■Him Horse Clippers. Horse Clippers. PLANT'S HORSE CLIPPERS. Ussd in every principal stable in England. Imported by n» direct from the makers. The very bost value in the market. AMM UNITN W."AMMUNITION Heaps of Cartridges for Sale Rivals, Clubs, Oartis and Harveys, Austral and Kleys at the lowest prioe In town ASm)—Double Barrel Gods at special prices to clear You will save money by visiting our establishment W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & COAL MEROHANTB. Aqehts Botal Insdrancb Company



A. AGKR ABOHITEOT ARCADE OB AMBERS ARHBDRTON. TF you want 6 NEW HOUBE 4 c. Alter feloui, or Newest Style of Deooraticraß, CONSULT MR ,AOh.B, Call and we the KEW FIBEOSI BLfND lm!tatfon of VeisfHan, »»• lm!f thTric SFOBT, . SPORT HpORT OUK9 GUNS GUNS. HARDLFY BROS EAST STREET, HAVE TO HAKD, dlreofc from the Manufaotutare, a targe Gopsigctneab Of the Famous NEW RIVAL CARTRIDGES. Lalrpe supplies also arriving of E!ey k8 Amberite« Blue Shutfie, Kynock'e Nobels, sic. Speoial olearance of Wire |Oartridget«» Owing to being overstooked. GUNg, GUNS, For Firßt"ctaeEJ Guns, at a low price, give tJ3 a trial ; our prices defy competition. UUNB of all m.-kea RKPAIBED and pnt Srs Srttfc-o'saa order by a Pratitio^Gaosmlth, HABDLEY BEOS ■ MSBMANEKT BWLDW« AND INVESTMEHT SOOIEIY. T OANS GRANTED ftiOM and upwards, && carrent rates 1! Full Farticalars on application. WORKING EXPENSES ©n all Shar«B ro now duo and payable' Office —Tancred StreeU OSiee Houru—9,3o a m till 4pu Fksi> Toeatky iv Month—9,3o aau til! p m i and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manage _______ /"I FNUINETaiior-m&deOostumes, Habits \Jf Jackets, Rainproof Mantles &a, made to meaiurd in the latest Styles and newest Materials. Fit and workmanship guftraaj GENTLEMEN ! We have fast opened oat ex a.3 'Range* lira* tk large Shipment of Now Winter Qoodli Wo respectfully invite InapeoMor of oar new Worsted and Vicuna Baitings, Serges, Sootob, Irish, end West of England and New Zetland Twneds, Meltons, Beavers, Veea tiaae, Now Rainproof Oovert Coatings, real • Donnybrook' Irish Friezes, &o. Suiti to measure from £3. Trotsaers from 15i. Out motto is always ' Satisfaction f CRAiaHEAD & BBRRYMAN The Leading Taiiora and Outfitters, ■Ar-fIBTJRTON J"" USL' arrived a large assortment) of aventog shoes la gtac*9, kid calf, paten white satin etc, at D Siocit'i, AUSTRATIiN MUTUAL PBOVIDBNT BCCIBTY. % ■"' " KEW ZEALAND BRANCH : Head Office, Custom-house Quay Wallingtcm. Local Board of Directors : Th© H'm, Morg»n S. Grace, M.D C M.G., M L C. The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O fDepafy Cbalrtßrtn) Alfred de Buthe Brandon, Eaq, The Hon. Edward HichardscD, O,M.<Gr. M-L.O. John Dar»c»n, Esq. ;•■■■ ""biedical offigbeJ Dr. 50- JU Alison, » M.D., M RO. England ri^HK OldesN Wealthiest), and most JL Prosperous AUSIR&LAN LIFE OFFICE ANi> THB LARGEST MUTUAL OFFICE IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. Th* only Mtstaal Life Office wiilch $©• A BONUS °BVEOT YIAB The Method of Valaatlon adopted by thia Society is of the moat stringent < Character, and Ensures a larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by ar.d other Office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £16,500,000 (SIXTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING, ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies In force , 1f»1,74 «sumAsßnr©d £45,528,09 Cash Bonnees Divided ... £8,815,73 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1899, £50«,138 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount ing to £942,500, after making speoia ftjieervea. Gush Bonuses declared or last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion ary Bonoseu exceeding Four Millioas, ASSURE IOUR LIFE IS THB M.P, SOCIETY, And S scare a BONUS EVERY YEAR. expenses of Management— 9 Per Oen Jon the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Resident Secretary Branch Office— Custom House Qaay, Wellington. James Hair, District Secretary. .DißtrioiJ Office „, . . , Cathedral Sqaare.jOl^tdmrctt^ N"~~ATTONAiri£bRTGAGK & AWBNOY 00. OF M.Z, LTB, TIMARUJ IMPROVED JTARMS FOR SAIE. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 aoree Olaramont 250 aorea Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao 9 250 acrea Kingsdown, 1000 store; Ota'o, 500 acres Totai-a, And otherfl of v*rions sisee in Soitth Canter hnry Iroprov*.l^ '^'-n?;?! for le»<-e, with right 0 1170 acrea Fairiie, 505 acres Totara, Rnd 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing Trms of varioas aizea on the Raiooliffe and levels Estates, art! two well improve tM,:>r> rrorprt^ft '-f IW® '!° FRS eaoi'' WANTED ~ Everyone to Try the Rapid Shirt Gloss ; the best and f&e ohe»gjest linen glaaa in the markeb