Committee op supply. The House then went into Committee of Supply.

DRESSED IN WHITE.

I Twas, quite clearly I remember, lOn a Snnday in September, Sunday night; And in church we were together, She —a night of summer weather- Dressed in white. I'd no book, by some omission, And the space of out division Lesser grew; Lesser grew since she, perceiving Plight, half hers would be relieving, Nearer drew. Then, if fingers stayed together Round the soft morocco leather, In that song; If in singing, I leant nearer To her cheek, to read the clearer, Was it wrong? Was it wrong ? The cheek was blush ing Next to mine, and mine was flushing Next her sighs. If I thrilled was it amazing At the unexpected raising Of her eyes ? * * * * » And, I always shall remember, 'Twas a morning in December, Frosty, bright; That, in church again together, She was rightly—'spite the weather- Dressed in white.

The "Capping" at Dunedin.

The "Otag© Daily Times" thus describes the doings at the capping ceremony at Otago University on Thursday evening .-—The free enter tainment annually provided by the university students, with the pre sentation of diplomas to the year's graduate? as a side show, was held in " the Garrison Hall and, as usual, attracted a crowd which filled the building to an uncomfortab'e degree. Intimation had been given that the doors would be opened at half-past 6, but three-quarters of an hour before that time there was a knot of persons gathered at the main entrance, and large numbers were to be observed hastening to the scene. Before the doors were thrown open the crowd ex tended almost across Dowling street, and as soon as the public were afforded admittance there was a wild rush for the best seats. Little regard was shown for the weak and aged, and in the struggle a few ladies fainted. By half-past 7 there was hardly an inch of space available except on the plat form, which was reserved for the educational, ecclesiastical, and civic dignitaries; even the rafters being occupied by a number of juveniles who clung on in a manner that to the supporters of Darwin's theory of the evolution of man might have indi cated that they retained some of the qualities of their romote ancestors. The undergraduates—many of them elaborately disguised—were assembled in the centre of the hall, a number being provided with instruments, musical and otherwise, with which they accompanied the vocal efforts of their companions. The speeches delivered during the evening were shorter than usual, but they were long enough to tax the patience of. the assemblage, because owingto thealmost continuous shuffling of feet of those who were compelled to stand throughout the proceedings the speakers had a difficulty in making themselves heard excepting to those in their vicinity, and because, moreover, considerable discomfort was experienced in consequence of the crowded state of the hall. Under the circumstances there was surprisingly few interrup tions. Ifc is true that the clmruian had uttered only one sentence when he was enjoined to "get his hair cut," but it may be fairly said that the speakers were not unduly interrupted. The at tention of the undergraduates was be stowed more on soma of the silent occupants of the platform. A well known ophthalmic surgeon, whose scarlet robe made him a craspicuous figure, was jocularly asked if he had got his thirty guineas, and one of the city fathers, whose associations are not with the prohibitionists, was familiarly and repeatedly invited to " come out and have a drink"—an invitation which may have been suggested by his beaming face. Tlio students' songs, ■which were in the hands of most of those present, did not, on the whole, exlr.bit so much cleverness as has been displayed in former year.- 5, but some of them* were very meritorious produc tions, Among them may ha mentioned " Our grand old chancellor" (in con nection with which a cartoon was dis played representing Dr Stewart " pat ting down hi 3 foot " determinedly on the students' tennis court scheme); " Our dons," in which kindly reference 13 made to some of the professors; •fTae Oahill," iv which a Wellington medical examiner is lampooned (a cartoon entitled " The plucker pluckily plucked " being hoisted to the ceiling while this song was being sung); and *f Mr 'Eury 'Arris," in which the uni versity janitor is favourably contrasted with his predecessor. The number of diplomas that fell to the lot oi the Otago University forthia year was 28, but only 16 of the ] successful candidates were present at the ceremony. To these Dr Fitchett, who presided, on behalf of the University of New Zealand, handed their diplomas, and one lady, who had graduated from the Auckland University College, also was presented for capping. The public enthusi astically applauded those who came forward to receive their honors, and bouquets, mostly intended for the lady graduates, were showered from all parts of the hall, many of them never reaching the platform, and all of them, with a singular perverseness, missing " their mark. The young lady who for the first time has carried the Tinline I scholarship south of the Waitaki was j selected for a specially cordial demon stration ; one of the Masters of Arts, who has taken a prominent part in athietics, and has represented the province on the football field, was also warmly cheered, while a verse of " On tha ball" was sung while he stood up to receive his diploma ; and there was another loud outburst of oheering on the presentation of the diploma for the first degrees of Doctor of Science which has been conferred in the colony. At ths conclusion of the ceremony of presenting the diplomas, the newly fledged graduates were declared by the ebullient students to be collectively "jolly good fellows."

SUPREME COURT.

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Chbistchukch, August 18. At the Supreme Court to-day .lames McLaughlan, found guilty of larceny from the person, was sentenced to four months' imprisonment. G. S. Dyer, for the larceny of jewellery, was placed six months on probation. G. Yangioni, who received the stolen goods, was piaced for twelve months on probation. William Collins, charged with receiving stolen property, was found not guilty.

The Licensing Bill.

Dunedin, August 18. The publicans aad trade held a two hours' sitting this morning which will he resumed in the afternoon for the con sideration of the Licensing Bill. A representative member of the temper ance party saya they object to the special consideration of voters who systematically absent themselves from the poll. The temperance parly are indifferent as to details of proposals for regulations so Jong as ihe right of direct veto is con ferred on the majority of tho people on workable conditions. That'rightis not conferred by the Bill,

HE COULDN'T FORGET HIM.

The patron looked like a generous man, and after the waiter had served the order he hovered about the table. He evidently had been trained on the idea that a good waiter is practically a noise less one who says nothing. " Steak all right, sah ?'' he asked. " I haven't tasted it yet,' 1 replied the patron coldly. The waiter said, "All right, sah." and moved to the other side of the table. When the steak had been tried, he ven tured— " Rare enough, sar V[ " It will do." There was another pause,and then the waiter asked— " Potatoes cooked right, sah?' 1 The patron beckoned for him to come nearer. " When I came in here," he said, "• I supposed everything would be all right." " Yes, sah." '• I took it for granted, and ordered on that theory." "Ofcou'se, sah.'> " And if there is anything wrong, I might say confidenially that there is an excellent way to find it out." " Yes. sah. 1' "Yes, you just keep within earshot and say nothing, and it there is anything wrong I'll talk. I can do it. And that tip—." " Yes, sah." " You needn't keep working for It. I don't need to be reminded that you're the man who waited on me. I never can forget a noisy waiter, and I always ' remember' a still one." He was not disturbed again,

WHERE THEY MISSED IT.

It was their first baby. The young mother was in perfect rap ture. It was an ugly baby but she did not know it. Happy young mother, All of them are like her, But the father had dark misgivings. His salary was only fifteen dollars per week, and babies are very expensive lux uries. Her father was rich but he had frowned upon their union,and had heterodox and heretical notionsjas to supporting a son in-law besides. Cruel old man. One day, when the baby was about a month old, his father came home from his desk and found his wife radiant. She was even happy when the baby was out of her sight. " What is it, Jennie ?" asked her hus band gloomily, for he was yet uncertain as to the blessings confered by his dear child. He was also sleepy. " Oh, Charlie, I heard from papa to day. 1' Charlie looked gloomier than ever. " Don't say anything, dear," she plead ed, for she knew her husband's opinion of her father. "He has heard of our baby, and though he has not yet deter mined to forgive us, he has sent us a check for five thousand dollars for baby's sake." At flrst the young husband's face showed a gleam of pleasure, then it shadowed again. " Aren't you glad ?" she askeck Then he smiled joyfully, if Yes, darling," he whispered, "but we should have had twins."

THE PRETTY WOMAN.

A pretty woman must first of all have clearly-cut, regular features. She must have full, clear eyes. She must have a skin that is above re proach, untouched by rouge or powder. She must have glossy hair that has never known the touch of bleach or dye. She must have a good figure, plump enough, yet slender enough, though nev er suggestive at an angle. She must have a white, expressive hand, preferably a small one, but not qf a necessity, if it is well kept and white, Sbe must have small ears,and a throat that is like a marble column for her head, She must know how to put on her clothes, or she loses half her beauty. She must fully understand what best suits her in the way of hair dressing, and cling closely to that. A woman may have all these attrac tions and unless her own personality is charming, unless she has tact, it dawns on you, ivfter you have seen her once or twice, that she is not a pretty woman,but a pietty dol!.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Receive.! August 19, 10 45 a.m.) JAP. V. KANAKA AND WtDTE. Honolulu, August J 8. The Japanese Government is de manding that tha Japanese in Hawaii shall be placed on an equal footing with Europeans, but the provisional Government refuses.

BEQUESTS.

London, August 18, David Fenjamin formerly of Mel bourne, has bequeathed £-500 to the Jewish Synagogue of Melbourne, and £100 each to the Lonsdale Street Hospital and the Jewesh Aid Society.

INTENSE HEAT.

The temperature in the shade in South England is ninety to ninety three, many deaths are reported from the excessive heat, which has also pro duced a plague of wasps.

LABOR.

Cordons of soldiers and policemen surround the working districts in Ebbu Vale. Twenty thousand Welsh miners are marching on the Merthyr collieries to compel a cessation of work.

BEATING THE RECORD.

Ernest Osmond, the well-known London cyclist, rode two miles in 4mins 24 2-sth sees, beating the record.

COUNCIL'S BILLS.

Calcutta, August 18. Surprise and indignation are ex pressed in India at Lord Kimberly permitting the Council's Bills to be sold below 16d. The market is de moralised and the Chambers of Com merce are protesting.

CHOLERA.

Rome, August 18. Cholera is spreading in Turin and southern Italy.

A DEALING OUTRAGE.

San Francisco, August 18. It is reported that two unknown schooners made a raid on the Priby loff Islands in Behring !^ea. The watchman was gagged, a hundred seals killed, and the stores and skins belong ing to the lessees stolen.

THE COSTA RICA.

Lord Rosebery, yielding to Sir George Dibbs' arguments, has again referred the claim of the captain of the barque Costa Rica to the law officers of the Crown.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

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London, August 17. In the House ot Commons Mr Ciinmberlain informed the Govern ment thit the Opposition are prepar ing a number of fresh ainendm-nts to block the reporting of the Home Rule Bill. London, August 18. The Government intend to apply the ' closure to the report stage oi the Home Rule Bill, which is expect sd finally to leave the House of Commons by the end of August. Consideration of Supply will occupy September. Mr Mundella, President of the Board of Trade, replying to a question in the House of Commons, declined to introduce a Bill to compel the marking of imported meat at pressnS. (Received August 19, 1.10 p ra.) London, August 18. Mr Gladstone has announced that the closure will be applied to the Home Rule Bill on August 25. Mr Chamberlain has given notice of an amendment protesting against the conversion of the House of Commons into a mere voting machine.

CRICKET.

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London, August 17. The attendance at the cricket match to day was good, weafher fine, and the wicket lively. The following are tho lead ing sjores in the first innings of the Aus tralians :—Bannerman 31, Bruce 23, Trott 28, Graham 22, Trumble 47, Turner 13, and Blackham 15. Townsend took five wickets for 60, and B. M. Grace two for 42. Gloucester have lost six wickefcg in the first innings for 76 runs —W. G. Grace 26, and Bice 30, b:ing the leading scorers. In the colonial innings Bruce scored rapidly, and Bannerman played more freely than usual. Trott and Graham also played free. Trumble gave an excellent d'splay. Townsend, one of the old Gloucester amateurs, puzzled the Austra lians with a slow leg break. Gloucester shire made a Dcor show against the bowling of Trumble and Giffen. (Received August 19, 10.45 a.m.) Londox, August 18. Gloucestershire were all out for 109 Ferris 37. Giffen took seven wickets for 41 runs and Trumble two for 22. Tha former was almost unplayable. E. M, Grace played a vigorous game, but the tail collapsed. " Sporting Life " says the only change made in the All England team at Ma v chester will be that Peel replaces Lock wood; otherwise the Australians will meet the same eleven who defeated them so badly this waek.

Ashburton School Committee.

I The monthly meeting of the Athburton J School Committte was held on Thursday j evening. Present—Messrs Bean (chairman), j Meddins, Paul, Braddel', MacPherson, Silcock, Jones and Greenslade. The Board oi Education wiote forwai fl ing < heque for salaries—£99 Us Id. Miss E. H. Douglas wrote asking for three mouths' leave of absence on account of her health. Medical certificates accom , panied the application. A medical certifi cate was also received as to the inability of Mr F. Smith to attend to his duties. The Board was recommended to #rant the leave asked by Miss Douglas, and to appoint Mils Ethel Alcorn as her substitute. The master's report supplied the follow ing figures as to attendance—On roll—Boys, 281; girls, 254 ; total, 535. Highest atten dance—boys, 232; girls 190; total 422 Owing to the measles epidemic the school had been closed for four weeks. On re opening the average attendance for the first week was very low, but increased weekly, but was still be ow the normal figure. The celebration of Arbor Day was re ported upon by the tpecial committee, and Mr Meddens reported the completion of Mr Perks' tree-felling contract. The visitingcommittee's report condemned the sanitary accommodation at the school, and recommended an application to the Board to have the defect remedied at once, and also to draw the Board's attention to the necessity for painting the school buildings and the caretaker's cottage. The report was adopted, and certain sanitary work suggested in it was decided to be carried out at once, and the Board asked to send the inspector of works to inspect the sanitary arrangements at the school. The visiting committee for the next month were appointed - Messrs Macpherson and Jones—with instructions to hive all rubbish cleared from the caretaker's ground at once. Accounts to the amount of £13 18s 6d were passed, and the committee adjourned.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Messrs Miles and Co-, Ld. (E. W. Hi»nmer) Auctioneer, report on the weekly stock sale held at the Ashbiirton yards on Tiu sday, August 15 :—An extensive yarding was sub mitted on Tuesday last, the totals being 5845 sheep and 46 head cattle. The atten dance was small, especially considering the fine weather, and as buyers seemed scarce. and the numbers of sheep quite beyond pre sent requirements, business was very dull, more especially in breeding ewer. The owners in several instances preferred retain ing them for future disposal. Several lines of station and merino ewes, which at this ime last year met with spirited trade, were at Tuesday's sale offered under very limited dema ■ d, and in 7s we reached the highest price of the day. For the fourteen pens of sheep for butchering, consisting of well for ward merino wethers, 6^ 8d to 11s 5d was realised, and two pens best quality made 12s 2d. For the only line of crossbreds in this quarter we reached 13s 31. Crossbred hoggets were hard to quit at 5s 8d and la 6d for small, and 9s and ](h 4d ior medium quality. Crossbred ewes revise 15s ld for good descriptions, and 8s to 10s Gd for old classes; meiinos 'rom 4s 2d to 7s. The only me of good freezers yarded reached 17s. In :he cattle pens was collected a large entry, and in marked contrast with the sheep tales the cattle market was quite brisk, and under good competition the entries realised ■ nhanced values ; steers selling at £9, ( £8 7a 6J, i 7 14s; yearling 3£l 103 up to £2 153 6.1; fat cow £G 63. We sold 29 crossbred iwo-tooths ct 13s; 5 mixed sheep, 4s 9d ; 161 crossbred cue?, 8s ; 100 merino ewe 1", 53 2d ; 43 merino ewes, 7s ; 200 merino ewes, 5a Id 5 254 merino ewes, 4s 2d ; 145 cross bred ewes, 11s 3J. Skin .Qale.—We held cur fortnightly sale .of-r&irß, hides, etc., on Friday, wh«i| we ex hibited a large catalogue, and under fair competition from the good attendance of buyers we made a satisfactory clearance of .ill entries. Daring the afternoon butchers' rofsbreds sold up to 5s ld, and nu-rincs to 4>. Dry skins, crospbreds, Is lOd to 4s lid ; merinos, Is 2d to 3s 9d ; hoggets up to 3s 6J.

" One who has spsnt years amongst the poor" writes to us (Wellington "Post") on the distress which prevails in that city: — " I know of many men who have not had the price of a meal to eat, and had to sleep out at night without a blanket to cover them. It is most touching to witness the distress of these poor men. I have seen the tears rol ling down their cheeks whei they have been telling me the:r story—how they have left home and little ones in Australia to come here in search of work." Our correspondent also mentions the pitiful case of a poor widow, who lives in two rooms only fit for a stable for which she is charged 4s a week, is in arrears with her rent, and hei only furniture consists of an old stretcher and a piece of old carpet to cover her, not even a blankt^ - >-There are many such cases. In Melbourne there is a fund, called the Queen's Fund, used to help poor women »nd chil dren. Such a fund is much wanted here. A Sunday Dinner Fund for the destitute is also a useful institution in Melbourne. Our correspondent authorises us to give her name and address to anyone who would like to write or call with a view to making inquiries and rendering aid.

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j iv.Z. Land Association, Limited. IiINDS SaLEYARDS^ MONDAY, "aXJOUST 21. MR JOHN G. RESTELL (m con junction with the New Zealand J and Association, Limited,) will sell— jAOA Two - Tooth CROSSBRED ■±.\J-t\J WETHRRS. OK-\ Six-Tenth Dalo.sh^rps Merino *O;J EWES in lamb to Border Leicester Rams. 3f\f\ Sound - Mouth MERINO vfU EWES in Limb to Border Leicester Rams. AQf) CROSSBRED HOGGETS. JOHN R. BLAND, B*l2B Auctioneer. Friedlandsr Bros. THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1893 CLEARING SALE OF FCRNITbRE AND EFFECIS. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., instructed by Mrs W. Malcolm, will sell at her residence, The Manse, Trevorton, the whole of her HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising— Dining, Sitting »nd Bedroom Furni ture, and also a quantity of Kitchen and other utensils. As Mrs Malcolm is leaving for the North Island, the whole of the above are for absolute sale. Sale at 12 30. ' THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1893. R. FRIEDLANDER, B§l2l Auctioneer. Mr D. Thomas. By Order of the Official Assignee. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 1893. MR D. IHOMAS has received in structions from G. L. Greenwood, Esq., Official Assignee, to sell by Public Auction as above, — Lots Hand 12 on deposit plan 250, being parts of R.S. 7862 and 4905, each containing and having comfortable four-roomed Cottages thereon. These sections are situated in Cox Street, jasc over the North Belt, Ash burton, and are well worth inspection by those wishing to purchase cheap pro perties. ALSO,— R.S. 35879, con'aining 38 acrps 1 rood 10 poles, situated close to Maionan. j This lend has a long frontage and adjoins R.S. 28635. Bale at 1 p.m. D. THOMAS, B+lll Ashburton.



Entertainments. LOYAL WATERTON LODGE, Trill celebrate their Twelfth Anniversary on August 25, a 1" the library Hall, Water ton, with Tea, Concert, and Ball- Tea on the tables at 5.30 p.m. Tea and Concer-, 2-s ; Ball, 3* fid ; Ladies free. Music by H. Gates and Party .Refresh ments provided. .Newman's Drag will leave the Somerset corner for Waterton at 6 30 p in. ; return fare 2s 6J, 8§95 ISAAC READ, Sec. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. wednesdayTaugust 30. as mil n/rox brass baud -BAII,- IN aid of the New Instrument Fund. Double Tickets, 2s 6d ; extra ladies, Is. To conclude at 12 p,m. R. S. ELSTON, 8 105 Hon. Sec. Tenders. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for re-forming side of Longbeach Road, about 87 chains. Specifications may be seen at the Board's Office, Ashburton, where tenders are to be sent in not later than 4 p.m. on SATURDAY, August 26th inst. 0, E. FOOKS & SON, Surveyors to the Board. August 11. 8§126 tinwald^aoingTcldb TNVITES applications for Secretary for X the above Club. Full particulars can be obtained from Mk T. Sionf, Tinwald Hotel, where applications must be sent on or before SATURDAY, September 2, 1893. 8 99 ASH BURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTICE is herely given that all BOROUGH RATES now due must be PAID before the Ist September prox. Rates remaining unpaid after that date will be sued for without further notice. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Ashburton, August 15, 1893. 8 115 / i O to Hakdlby Bros, for Bargains ' T in Blankets, 49 pairs of large white, suitable for double beds only, 16s 6d worth 255. Extra large Grey, only 10s 6d worth 18s 6d, Selling rapidly.— Hardiey Bros, Arcade. BANG ! Bang ! Bang ! Guns ! Guns !' Guns ! by the best makers and sttod with all the latest improvements Ponder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, And Cases at J, W. Hardlkt's, East Street. Guns repaired. ~"SEED. SEED. SEED". OPLEMDID SAMPLES of Canadian and Danish Oata ; also prime Tuscan and Hunter's Wheat for Pale at lowest prices JOHNG. RESTELL. 8 59 TO FARMF.RS AND OTHERS.—Fcr Sa]e for removal, ommidious Building. T, BULLOCK. . FOR-SALTC afc a low figur?, half an acre first «Jass land fronting Oxford Street, Hampstead. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. riSrWALD.—ITor; Sale sections num bered 17 and 18 fronCiiig the Main South Road t^rid Railway, capital site foi cottage. Apply to % BUU4QCK



LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. "DUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given JL that it is the intention of the Longbeach Road Board, at its next meet- Ing to be held on September 2, 1893, to strike and levy a General Rate of § of a penny in the £ on the whole of the rate able property in numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 Wards, and §of a penny in the £ on the whole of the rateable property in No. 5 Ward in the above district for the year commencing on the first day of April, 1893, and ending on the thirty-first day of March, 1894, payable in one sum on Sep k ember 23, 1893, and that the Rate Book is now open "for inspection at the Longbeach Road Board Office, Bullock's Arcade, ishburton. 0. E. FOOKS & SON, Clerks to the Board. August |«, iß9§ $p2



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